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     Thomas married Mary Knapp, daughter of William Knapp and Judith Tue.¹

     
     Nicholas married Judith Knapp, daughter of William Knapp and Judith Tue.¹

     
     Thomas married Anne Knapp, daughter of William Knapp and Judith Tue, at Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹

          Ruth Alberta Ferguson was born on 13 September 1915.¹
     Ruth married Hobert Harold Williams, son of Samuel Alexander Williams and Archie Harris, on 11 June 1935 at California, Moniteau County, Missouri.²
     Ruth Alberta was a shoe factory worker and a clerical worker. circa 1940 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.²
     Ruth died on 8 January 2007 at Jefferson Manor Care Center in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, at age 91.³ Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 12 January 2007 at Capital City Christian Church, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, from 12-1 p.m. before the service.³
     Her funeral service was held on 12 January 2007 at Capital City Christian Church, Missouri, with the Rev. Tarbet officiating.³ She was buried after 12 January 2007 in Hawthorne Memorial Gardens in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, after cremation under the direction of Buescher Memorial Home.³
     Ruth Alberta Ferguson was mentioned in an unknown person 's obituary on 23 October 2007 as preceding the deceased in death.⁴

          Hobert Harold Williams, son of Samuel Alexander Williams and Archie Harris, was born on 6 April 1905 in Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri.¹
     Hobert married Ruth Alberta Ferguson on 11 June 1935 at California, Moniteau County, Missouri.¹
     He had enjoyed hunting and fishing all his life.¹
     Hobert Harold was a bus driver at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Hobert died on 24 September 1976 in Missouri at age 71.¹ He was buried in September 1976 in Hawthorne Gardens in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Hobert Harold Williams was mentioned in an unknown person 's obituary on 23 October 2007 as preceding the deceased in death.²

     
     Harry died in 2006 in Titusville, Brevard County, Florida.¹
     Harry Williams was mentioned in an unknown person 's obituary on 23 October 2007 as preceding the deceased in death.²

     
     Archie married Samuel Alexander Williams, son of Thomas Jefferson Williams and Missouri Ann Wood, on 1 March 1904 at Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri.¹
     Archie died on 21 January 1946.¹

          Samuel Alexander Williams, son of Thomas Jefferson Williams and Missouri Ann Wood, was born on 27 April 1880 in Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri.¹ Samuel Alexander Williams was employed by Prison guard; Missouri State Prison at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.
     Samuel married Archie Harris on 1 March 1904 at Missouri.¹
     Samuel Alexander was a prison guard.¹ He was buried in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.¹

          Lyda Strange Williams, daughter of Samuel Alexander Williams and Archie Harris, was born circa 1905.

          Missouri Ann Wood was born in 1849 in Missouri.¹ Missouri and Thomas Jefferson Williams lived in 1870 at Mount Vernon Township in Lawrence County, Missouri.¹
     Missouri married Thomas Jefferson Williams, son of Samuel S. Williams and Elizabeth (?), on 30 January 1870 at Lawrence County, Missouri. Married by William B. Landrum, J. P.^2,3,1
     Missouri was enumerated with her husband, Thomas Jefferson Williams under the name of "Missouri A. Williams" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Mount Vernon Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 21-year-old white female who is keeping house.¹

          Thomas Jefferson Williams, son of Samuel S. Williams and Elizabeth (?), was born in 1847 in Lawrence County, Missouri.² Thomas Jefferson Williams was born in 1850.³
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Samuel, in 1860 at Mount Vernon Township in Lawrence County, Missouri.³
     He was enumerated with his parent Samuel S. Williams on the 1860 U. S. Census for Mount Vernon Township, Missouri. He was listed as a ten-year-old male born in Missouri, who has attended school within the year.³
In 1870 Thomas Jefferson Williams farmed at Mount Vernon Township in Missouri.⁴ Missouri and Thomas Jefferson Williams lived in 1870 at Mount Vernon Township in Missouri.⁴
     Thomas married Missouri Ann Wood on 30 January 1870 at Missouri. Married by William B. Landrum, J. P.^5,6,4
     Thomas is a head of household, under the name of "Thomas Williams", on the 1870 U. S. Census for Mount Vernon Township, Missouri. He was identified as a 22-year-old white male who was born in Missouri. His personal estate is valued at $700.00. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Missouri Ann.⁴

     John J. Swillum lived with Andrew G. Swillum and Josephine Kaiser in 1850 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.³      John J. Swillum, son of Andrew G. Swillum and Josephine Kaiser, was born on 16 September 1850 in Ohio.^1,4,5,3,6 John J. Swillum lived with Andrew G. Swillum and Josephine Kaiser in 1859 in Hamilton County, Ohio.³
     He was enumerated with his parent Andrew G. Swillum under the name of "John Swellim" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jeffersonville, Fayette County, Ohio. He was listed as a ten-year-old male born in Ohio who had attended school within the year.⁷ John J. Swillum moved along with Andrew G. Swillum and Josephine Kaiser in 1865 from Hamilton County, Ohio, traveling by covered wagon to McGirk, Moniteau County, Missouri.³
     John (his first marriage) married Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke (her first marriage), daughter of Henry C. Finke and Sophia Meyer, on 6 July 1876 at Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^4,8,5,3,9
     John is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for California, Moniteau County, Missouri. He was identified as a 29-year-old white male born in Ohio. Both of his parents were born in Germany. He was employed as a clerk in a store. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Anna Sophia, his son Elmer Andrew.¹⁰
     John J. was a saloonest in October 1884 at Missouri.⁶
     Anna and John J. Swillum lived in October 1884 in Missouri. Residing with them were.⁶
     John J. Swillum was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 11 August 1896 as surviving.⁹
     John J. Swillum became through his marriage with Emma Frances step-father of Bert Bryant and Ethel Bryant.
     John (his second marriage) married Emma Frances McKissick (her second marriage), daughter of W.H. McKissick and Amanda Groom, on 24 February 1898.^11,4,3,12
     John is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Walker Township, California, Moniteau County, Missouri. He was identified as a 49-year-old married white male born in Ohio in September 1850. He owned a house free of mortgage and was a saloon keeper. Both his parents are listed as being born in Germany. He had been married for three years and was able to read, write, and speak English. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Emma Frances, his sons Elmer Andrew and Charles Henry, his daughters Maud Emma, Mabel Elizabeth and Ruth, his step-son Bert Bryant, his step-daughter Ethel Bryant.¹³ John J. Swillum lived in 1905 in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.²
     John J. Swillum was listed in Josephine Kaiser's obituary on 27 February 1905 as surviving.²
     John J. was a dry goods merchant in 1910 at Missouri.¹⁴
     Emma and John J. Swillum lived in 1910 at Smith Street in California, Moniteau County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Ruth, Lula and Bert.¹⁴
     John is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Walker Township, Missouri, as "John J. Swillum" listed as a 57-year-old married white male, who was born in Ohio. He has been in this, his second marriage, for 12 years. Both of his parents were born in Germany. He is able to read and write English, and he rents his home.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Emma Frances, his daughters Ruth and Lula, his step-son Bert Bryant.¹⁴
     John J. Swillum lived in 1918 at Oak Street in California, Moniteau County, Missouri. Residing with them were.¹⁵
     John J. was a retired merchant before 1929 at Missouri.¹
     For fifty-one years with the exception of a brief period at Little Rock, Arkansas he was one of the city of California Missouri's most active business men. In 1887, assisted by his son, Elmer, he built a row of business buildings on Smith Street between Oak and High Streets and became the proprietor of two retail establishments, selling dry goods, notions, and general merchandise lines.
On the night of April 8, 1910, a fire destroyed his residence and business buildings. He never fully recovered from the financial loss, much of his remaining life was spent in smaller business ventures.⁴
     John died on 15 November 1929 at Walker Township in Missouri at age 79, Elmer Andrew Swillum was the informant on the death certificate.^1,4,5,3 His cause of death was mitral stenosis leading to a cerebral embolism.¹ His obituary stated:

⁴ His obituary was published in the unknown newspaper in November 1929 at Missouri.⁴
     His funeral service was held on 17 November 1929 at Annunciation Catholic Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri, the service was performed by Father J. J. Lyon the pallbearers included Frank C. Eckerle and Thomas M. Callahan. Those attending the funeral included Charles Henry Swillum, Elmer Andrew Swillum, Maud Emma Swillum, Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm, Mabel Elizabeth Swillum, Joseph Nicholas Frank, Mike Swillum, Lonie Belle (?), Frank X. Swillum, Elizabeth Jane Quirk, Lula Swillum and Alfred Miller l. Gertrude Eckerle was in charge of the music and ushers were Frank Fischer and John Heinen. Additional pallbearers were Louis Eckerle, Thos. Gerhart., Edw. Pummill and John Winegartner. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slicker and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Slicker of Jefferson City.⁴ John J. Swillum was buried on 17 November 1929 in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, in the family plot, sharing a stone with Anna S. Swillum.^1,5,3

     Conflicting evidence placed her birth at Louisville, Kentucky.²      Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke, daughter of Henry C. Finke and Sophia Meyer, was born on 10 December 1849 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.^3,4,1
     She was enumerated with her parent Henry C. Finke under the name of "Ann Fink" on the 1850 U. S. Census for Moniteau County, Missouri. She was listed as a six-month-old female born in Missouri.⁵
     She was enumerated with her parent Henry C. Finke on the 1860 U. S. Census for California, Moniteau County, Missouri. She was listed as a ten-year-old female born in Kentucky. She has attended school within this year.⁶
     Anna (her first marriage)married John J. Swillum (his first marriage) , son of Andrew G. Swillum and Josephine Kaiser, on 6 July 1876 at Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^7,8,4,9,1
     Anna was enumerated as the wife of John J. Swillum under the name of "Annie Swillum" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. She was listed as a married 28-year-old white female born in Kentucky. Her parents were born in Germany.⁵
     She lived with her parents, Sophia and Henry, in 1880 at High Street, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.¹⁰
     Anna was enumerated as the daughter of Henry C. Finke on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. She was listed as a 28-year-old single white female, born in Kentucky. Her parents were both born in Hannover.¹⁰
     Anna and John J. Swillum lived in October 1884 in Missouri. Residing with them were.² Conflicting evidence placed her death.^9,11,1 Her cause of death was lung trouble (Note: In the obituary, "Lung" has been crossed out and handwritten above are the words "TB of the bowels".¹ Her obituary was published in the the Dispatch on 11 August 1896 at Missouri. It read: Mrs. Anna Swillum, wife of Jno. J. Swillum, died at her home in this city Monday August 10, 1896 at 11:55 A. M. She had been a sufferer of lung trouble for some time and death finally rescued her from all future pain and sorrow. Mrs. Swillum was one of those pure Christian women who always had a kind word and pleasant smile for all and willing hands to perform any benevolent act which fell in her path.
She was born December 10, 1849, at Covington, Kentucky, and was the eldest daughter of the late H. C. Finke. She leaves a husband, four children, a mother, brother and sister. The funeral services were conducted at the German Evangelical church by Rev. F. A. Umbeck, and the remains were borne to their last resting place at the Odd Fellows cemetery, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The Dispatch joins the many friends of the family in extending its heart-felt sympathy.¹
     Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke Anna Sophia is also survived by one brother and one sister. on 11 August 1896.¹
     Her funeral service was held circa 12 August 1896 at German Evangelical Reform Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.³ She was buried circa 12 August 1896 in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^3,4
     Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke was mentioned in Sophia Meyer's obituary in March 1915 as preceding the deceased in death.¹²
     Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke was mentioned in John J. Swillum's obituary on 15 November 1929 as preceding the deceased in death.⁷

          Anna Swillum, daughter of John J. Swillum and Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke, was born after 1880.¹

          Lilly Anna Swillum, daughter of John J. Swillum and Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke,was stillborn on 29 May 1877 at California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^2,3
     Lilly died on 29 May 1877 at age 0.^2,3 She was buried after 29 May 1877 in Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.³
     Lilly Anna Swillum was mentioned in John J. Swillum's obituary on 15 November 1929 as preceding the deceased in death.¹

     Maud Emma Swillum lived in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.^3,4
     In a conversation with Georgia Mae Ferguson in April of 1998, she stated: Maud Gamm was a constant talker.⁴      Maud Emma Swillum, daughter of John J. Swillum and Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke, was born on 19 February 1881 in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^5,6,7
     Maud Emma Swillum prepared this essay in 1895 at Missouri called: Thanksgiving Day
"The regular time for Thanksgiving is the last Thursday in November. This day has been celebrated by the American people ever since the year of 1863. It was originated by the Pilgrims, and afterwards appointed by the President of the United States. He made the law that all business should be closed in the forenoon.
Services are held at the churches in order to thank God for His Goodness. And with our Thanksgiving let us pray to the Lord to incline the hearts of our people Unto Him that He will continue to use His mercy and protecting care, guiding us in the path of national prosperity and happiness. And let us also on this day remember the poor and needy, and by deeds of charity let us show the sincerity of our gratitude.
After service follows the Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and all sorts of good things. The reason we have this day is because the Pilgrims when they had their harvests gathered, set this day aside as a day of feasting and thankfulness.
This being the rule of all the American people, they chose a turkey, since it was a native bird of America. It was the main dish of the Thanksgiving dinner. This is a nice dish for everybody, and anyone can prove it by the way it disappears on a certain Thursday in November.
And I am sure the turkey does not know he is so good and so many eat him on that day, or he does not seem to be very down hearted or does not act so, by the way he gobbles and struts about. Perhaps he is proud of being chosen above all other birds for this great feast."
Benjamin Franklin said it ought to have been the national emblem instead of the bald eagle, as the turkey could be trusted to fly at anybody wearing a red coat.
Although the turkey is not as handsome as he thinks he is, on Thanksgiving day he becomes charming to look upon, delightful to smell, and delicious to the taste.⁸
     Maud Emma Swillum was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 11 August 1896 as surviving.⁹ She graduated circa 1899 from California High School, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.¹⁰
     She was enumerated as the daughter of John J. Swillum on the 1900 U. S. Census for Walker Township, California, Moniteau County, Missouri. She was listed as a single 19-year-old white female born in Missouri in February 1881. Her father is listed as born in Ohio, her mother in Kentucky. She was able to read, write and speak English.¹¹
     She lived with her grandparents, Maud and Sophia, before 1902 in Missouri.¹² Maud Emma Swillum was although small of stature, she was a giant in time of adversity, according to her son, Harry Paul Gamm. She dealt with being uprooted when her husband lost the town newspaper and they needed to move to Kansas City. During her husband's illnesses, she showed great strength. She is also described of being very religious and loving. circa 1902.¹⁰
     A party was held for Maud Emma Swillum as an anti-nuptial affair, given by Miss Kate Roth. on 6 October 1902 at Missouri.¹²
     Maud married Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm, son of Robert Ernest Gamm and Anna Virginia Fuller, on 8 October 1902 at Annunciation Catholic Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri, the maid of honor was Mabel Elizabeth Swillum. and the groomsman was Mr. Volney M. Brady of St. Louis.
The ceremony was performed by Father Hynes, the Pastor. Messrs. Geo. Zurmuehlen and Gust Yoest were ushers.¹³ Her wedding dress was described as a handsome tailor-made gown of dark green.¹² Maud Emma Swillum was She is an interesting, intelligent young lady, and has many admiring friends.¹² The wedding reception was held at the bride's former home with her grandmother, Mrs. H. C. Finke at Missouri. The relatives and a few close friends of the happy couple partook of the wedding breakfast.¹²
     After the wedding ceremony, they departed for St. Louis on an afternoon train. A dinner was given for them by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nugent.¹⁴
     Maud and Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm lived after 8 October 1902 at High Street in California, Moniteau County, Missouri. Residing with them were This home is described as Mrs. Moon's property..¹²
     Maud was enumerated as the wife of Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm on the 1910 U. S. Census for 1610 Montigale, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. She was listed as a 29-year-old white female, married for seven years. She has borne two children, both of whom are living. She and her father were born in Missouri, while her Mother was born in Kentucky. She reads, writes, and speaks English.¹⁵
     Maud Emma Swillum was listed in Sophia Meyer's obituary in March 1915 as surviving.¹⁶
     Maud was enumerated as the wife of Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm on the 1920 U. S. Census for 1316 Olive Street, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. She was listed as a 38-year-old married white female, born in Missouri. Her mother was born in Kentucky, her father in Ohio. She is a housewife and is able to speak English.¹⁷
     Maud Emma Swillum was listed in John J. Swillum's obituary on 15 November 1929 as surviving.² Maud Emma Swillum attended the funeral of John J. Swillum on 17 November 1929 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Missouri.² Her Social Security Number was 487-10-4292, assigned before 1951, issued in Missouri.⁷
     Maud Emma Swillum was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 12 January 1959 as surviving.¹⁸ She attended the wake of Charles Henry Swillum, which was held on 24 April 1961 at Mellody-McGilley-Eylar Chapel, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.¹⁹
     Maud and Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm lived before 1962 at 1115 East Forty-fifth in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Residing with them were.^18,19 At the time of her death the location for mailing benefits was reported as Missouri by the Social Security Administration.⁷ Her obituary was published in an unknown newspaper circa 25 August 1962 at Missouri.¹⁹
     Her wake was held on 26 August 1962 at Mellody-McGilley-Eylar Chapel, Missouri, with the rosary recitation at 8 pm.¹⁹
     Her funeral service was held on 27 August 1962 at 39th and Harrison, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.¹⁹ She was buried on 27 August 1962 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.^1,19

     Charles Henry Swillum lived in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.⁴ He never married.⁵      Charles Henry Swillum, son of John J. Swillum and Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke, was born on 7 June 1883 in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^1,5,6,2
     Charles Henry Swillum was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 11 August 1896 as surviving.⁷
     He was enumerated as the son of John J. Swillum on the 1900 U. S. Census for Walker Township, California, Moniteau County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 16-year-old white male born in June 1883 in Missouri. He could read and write and had attended school for nine-months during the year. His father is listed as being born in Ohio, his mother in Kentucky.⁸
     Charles Henry Swillum was a sponsor for Charles Joseph Frank's baptism on 15 June 1911 at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^9,10
     Charles Henry Swillum was listed in Sophia Meyer's obituary in March 1915 as surviving.¹¹
     Charles Henry was cashier and bookkeeper for the Harvey Hotel and Restaurant in 1918 at Union Station, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.⁶ He lived in 1918 at 937 West 33rd in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.⁶ He registered for the draft wherein he is described as being of medium height and slender build, with brown eyes and light brown hair. on 12 September 1918 at Missouri.⁶
     Charles Henry Swillum was listed in John J. Swillum's obituary on 15 November 1929 as surviving.³ Charles Henry Swillum attended the funeral of John J. Swillum on 17 November 1929 at Annunciation Catholic Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.³ Charles Henry Swillum lived before 1961 at 3116 Montgall in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.² He was a member of before 1961 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.²
     At the time of his death, Charles had lived in Kansas City for fifty years.²
     Charles died on 22 April 1961 at 3116 Montgall in Missouri at age 77.^5,2 His obituary was published in an unknown newspaper on 23 April 1961 at Missouri.²
     His wake was held on 24 April 1961 at Mellody-McGilley-Eylar Chapel, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, with the rosary being recited at 8 pm.²
     His funeral service was held on 25 April 1961 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Missouri, a 9 a.m. service following services at Mellody-McGilley-Eylar chapel, Linwood at Woodland in Kansas City, Missouri the pallbearers included Charles Joseph Frank, William Walton Gamm and Harry Paul Gamm.^5,2 Charles Henry Swillum was buried on 25 April 1961 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.^5,2
     Along with many cards from flowers and spiritual bouquets from the funeral, there are in this packet letters from U.S. Representative Richard Bolling, from Salvation Army Brigadier Paul Nelson, and from W. R. Warner, executive vice-president of Union National Bank of Kansas City. These letters convey condolences to Maude Gamm.²
     From his obituary: "When a young man he and Rolla Ramsey left California and went to Kansas City where he had lived for 50 years. Ramsey preceded him in death. Both were employed at the old Blossom House, a hotel near the old Union Station in the west bottoms. Prior to his retirement he had been a messenger for the Union National Bank." Rolla Ramsey was apprently a cousin.^12,2

          Elmer Andrew Swillum, son of John J. Swillum and Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke, was born on 7 May 1878 in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^3,2,4
     Elmer was enumerated as the son of John J. Swillum on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a two-year-old white male born in Missouri. His mother was born in Kentucky and his father in Ohio.⁵
     Elmer Andrew Swillum was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 11 August 1896 as surviving.⁶
     He was enumerated as the son of John J. Swillum on the 1900 U. S. Census for Walker Township, California, Moniteau County, Missouri. He was listed as a 22-year-old single white male born in May 1878 in Missouri. He was employed as a salesman in a store and could read, write and speak English. His father is listed as born in Ohio, his mother in Kentucky.⁷ Elmer Andrew Swillum was the best man at the marriage of Joseph Nicholas Frank and Mabel Elizabeth Swillum on 9 June 1908 at Annunciation Catholic Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri; by A. M. J. Hynes, an ordained Priest of the Catholic Church.^{8,2,9,10,11,12}
     Elmer Andrew was a department store clerk in 1910.¹³
     Elmer was enumerated under the name of "Elmer A Swillum" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, where he was listed as he was listed as a single 31-year-old white male born in Missouri. He was a clerk in a department store. His father was born in Ohio, his mother in Kentucky. He was a boarder in the household of Emma W Thomas (no known relationship).¹³
     Elmer married Nellie C. Birmingham, daughter of Daniel J. Birmingham Sr. and Ann Fahey, on 18 October 1911.^2,14
     Elmer Andrew Swillum was listed in Sophia Meyer's obituary in March 1915 as surviving.¹⁵
     Nellie and Elmer Andrew Swillum lived between 1920 and 1929 at 713 Harrison Street in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Residing with them were.^16,17,18
     Elmer is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri Elmer was a 41-year-old white single male born in the United States. He owned a home at 713 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Elmer was read, write, and speak English and was employed as a bookkeeper - commission. Both his parents were listed as being born in the United States.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Nellie C., his father-in-law Daniel J. Birmingham Sr..¹⁷ Elmer Andrew Swillum was the informant listed on the death certificate of John J. Swillum on 15 November 1929.^16,1,19,2
     Elmer Andrew Swillum was listed in John J. Swillum's obituary on 15 November 1929 as surviving.¹ Elmer Andrew Swillum attended the funeral of John J. Swillum on 17 November 1929 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Missouri.¹
     Elmer died on 1 September 1936 at 713 Harrison Street in Missouri at age 58 of pneumonia.^2,3
     His funeral service was held on 4 September 1936 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, viewing was at the J. F. O'Donnell Co. funeral residence, Broadway and Linwood Blvd at 8:30 a. m.² He was buried on 10 September 1936 in Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, cemetery records giving the surname as Swellum.^3,2
     At one time he studied for the priesthood, but because of ill health was forced to give it up. He attended Business College in Sedalia Missouri in his youth and became an expert accountant.He served as collector several times in Kansas City.²

          Andrew G. Swillum was born on 30 November 1818 in Berlin, Stadtkreis Berlin, Berlin, Germany.^1,2 Conflicting evidence placed his birth In Columbus, Ohio, according to the death certificate of his son, Mike Swillum.³ He and Josephine Kaiser emigrated on 8 April 1847 from Berlin.^1,4
     Andrew (his first marriage) married Josephine Kaiser (her first marriage) on 4 July 1847 at Catholic Church, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.¹ Andrew G. Swillum and Josephine Kaiser lived in 1850 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.¹ Andrew G. Swillum and Josephine Kaiser lived in 1859 in Hamilton County, Ohio.¹
     Andrew is a head of household, under the name of "Andrew Swellim", on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jeffersonville, Fayette County, Ohio. He was identified as a 42-year-old laborer whose estate is valued at $500.00. He was born in Germany. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Josephine, his sons John J., Joseph, Leander Andrew and Frank X., his daughters Susannah and Kate.⁵ Andrew G. Swillum lived in 1864 in Fayette County, Ohio, 40 miles from Columbus, Ohio. While they lived there they purchased an artistic iron framed clock.¹ He and Josephine Kaiser moved in 1865 from Hamilton County, Ohio, traveling by covered wagon to McGirk, Moniteau County, Missouri. Moving with Andrew were John J. Swillum, Susannah Swillum, Joseph Swillum, Leander Andrew "Lee" Swillum, Frank X. Swillum and Kate Swillum.¹
     Andrew died on 27 April 1868 in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, at age 49.^6,2,1 He was buried after 27 April 1868 in Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, with the cemetery record stating the name as Swillumhs.²
     Andrew G. Swillum was mentioned in Josephine Kaiser's obituary on 27 February 1905 as preceding the deceased in death.⁷

      Josephine Kaiser was also known as Sophia.^2,3      Josephine Kaiser was born on 14 March 1826 in Berlin, Stadtkreis Berlin, Berlin, Germany.^1,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth on March 15, 1826. (Annunciation Catholic Cemetery Burial Records).⁵ She and Andrew G. Swillum emigrated on 8 April 1847 from Berlin.^1,4
     Josephine (her first marriage)married Andrew G. Swillum (his first marriage) on 4 July 1847 at Catholic Church, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.¹ Josephine Kaiser and Andrew G. Swillum lived in 1850 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.¹ Josephine Kaiser and Andrew G. Swillum lived in 1859 in Hamilton County, Ohio.¹
     Josephine was enumerated with her husband, Andrew G. Swillum under the name of "Sophia Swellim" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Jeffersonville, Fayette County, Ohio. She was listed as a 31-year-old female who was born in Germany.² Josephine Kaiser and Andrew G. Swillum moved in 1865 from Hamilton County, Ohio, traveling by covered wagon to McGirk, Moniteau County, Missouri. Moving with Josephine were John J. Swillum, Susannah Swillum, Joseph Swillum, Leander Andrew "Lee" Swillum, Frank X. Swillum and Kate Swillum.¹
     Josephine (her second marriage)married Stephen H. Fischer Sr. (his second marriage) in 1869.^6,5,3
     Josephine was enumerated as the wife of Stephen H. Fischer Sr. on the 1880 U. S. Census for Walker Township, Moniteau County, Missouri. She was listed as a 54-year-old married white female, born in Bayern, as were her parents.⁷
     Josephine was enumerated as the wife of Stephen H. Fischer Sr. under the name of "Josephine Ficher" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Walker Township, Missouri. She was listed as a 74-year-old white female, born in Germany, as were her parents. She has been married for thirty-one years and has borne nine children, all of whom are living. She is able to read, write, and speak English.⁴
     Ustina and Josephine Kaiser lived between May 1904 and January 1905 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Residing with them were.⁸ Her cause of death was Paralysis.⁸ Her obituary was published in the Moniteau County Herald on 27 February 1905 at Moniteau County, Missouri.⁸ Her obituary stated:

⁸ Her funeral service was held on 27 January 1905 at Annunciation Catholic Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.⁸ Josephine Kaiser was buried on 27 January 1905 in Annunciation Catholic Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, sharing a stone with Stephen Fischer, Sr.^5,8

      Henry C. Finke was also known as Fink.²      Henry C. Finke was born on 23 May 1814 in Hanover, Germany.^3,4,5
     Henry C. Finke immigrated in 1840.⁶
     Henry married Sophia Meyer, daughter of Henry Meyer, in 1841 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.^7,8 Confilicting evidence stated Henry C. Finke and Sophia Meyer were married on August 25, 1842 by William Seib, minister (Hamilton County Ohio Marriage Records).⁹
     Henry C. was a tailor in 1850.² He and Sophia Meyer moved in 1850 to California, Moniteau County, Missouri.⁸
     Henry is a head of household, under the name of "Henry C. Fink", on the 1850 U. S. Census for Moniteau County, Missouri. He was identified as a 36-year-old male born in Germany, who is working as a tailor. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Sophia, his son Henry, his daughters Eliza and Anna Sophia.²
     Henry is a head of household, under the name of "Henry C Finke", on the 1860 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was identified as 46-year-old male working as a merchant. His real-estate is valued at $8000.00 and his personal estate is valued at $8000.00. He was born in Hanover. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Sophia, his sons Henry and William Charles, his daughters Anna Sophia, Matilda and Emma R..¹⁰
     In 1866, Henry was one of the founding fathers of the German Evangelical Church of California, Missouri. At his home in California, Missouri, several German speaking residents decided to erect a church building and elected a Board of Trustees. Henry was the President of this board. This church later came to be known as the United Church of Christ of California.¹¹
     Henry C. was a dry goods merchant in 1880 at Missouri.³
     Sophia and Henry C. Finke lived in 1880 at High Street in California, Moniteau County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Anna, Matilda, William, Emma and Rosa, their grandchild Edna Baker.³
     Henry is a head of household, under the name of "H. C. Finke", on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was identified as a 66-year-old married white male, born in Hannover, as were his parents. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Sophia, his son William Charles, his daughter Anna Sophia, Matilda, Emma R. and Rosa E., his granddaughter Edna Baker.³
     At the opening of the opera house in 1885, Henry C. FInke was the owner and manager. When he retired in 1895, the ownership of the theatre was turned over to his son, William Finke. At the death of William Finke, his wife and daughter continued the operation of the Finke theatre until 1937, when it was sold to J. Nash and Henry J. Holloway.¹²
     "In 1850 he moved his family to Moniteau County. He worked at his trade exclusively for one year, after which he put in a small stock of goods, and carried on the mercantile business on this plan for some time, which proved so successful that in 1857 he was enabled to build the first brick business house in California and stocked it with general merchandise. Mr. Finke served one term as county treasurer during the war. Upon taking the office there was but $8.46 in the treasury, and when he turned over the office there was $10,000. He also held the office of City Treasurer and was on the City Council for three years. After the war he bought up all the timber land he could obtain, and employed 150 men to cut off the timber and deliver to the railroad company. Previous to this, and during the war, the soldiers destroyed $20,000 worth of property, and took him out with the intention of hanging him, when the officers were prevailed upon to release him by the pleadings of his little daughter Tillie. In 1867 he built and ran the first paper mill in the State. It was called the Moreau Paper Mill. In this business he was not successful. Mr. Finke made and lost a great deal of money, and deserves credit for his perseverance. He now owns, in addition to his mercantile stock, a valuable farm of 600 acres, well stocked and running on an extensive scale, as well as real estate in adjoining counties, and also one of the handsomest residences in California, besides a number of rented and business houses, etc. Mr. Finke is one of the oldest and most public-spirited men of California, and may certainly be called a self-made and successful man. Although seventy-five years of age, he enjoys good health, but has given the entire management of his business to his son, W. C., who is a very intelligent, energetic and a very cautious young business man, and bids fair to be as successful as his father. Mr. and Mrs. Finke are worth and respected members of the Evangelical Church."⁷
     Henry C. Finke was born in Germany in 1814, he came to the United States in 1840 and to California, Missouri in 1850. He entered the mercantile business within a year of his arrival and in 1857 built the first brick house in California. During the Civil War he served as county treasurer. He bought timber, which he sold to the railroad company, employing at one time 150 men to cut and deliver timber. In 1867 he built and operated one of the two first paper mills in the state, which was unsuccessful financially.
     Henry died on 13 September 1895 in Missouri at age 81.⁴ He was buried in September 1895 in California Masonic Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.⁴

Henry C. Finke Tombstone.

     Henry C. Finke was mentioned in Sophia Meyer's obituary in March 1915 as preceding the deceased in death.⁸

      Sophia Meyer was also known as Sophie.²      Sophia Meyer, daughter of Henry Meyer, was born on 18 July 1820 in Hannover, Region Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.^3,4,5,6,1,7
     Sophia Meyer immigrated in 1840 to Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.⁴
     Sophia married Henry C. Finke in 1841 at Ohio.^8,4
     Sophia Meyer immigrated in 1842 from Germany.⁹ Confilicting evidence stated Sophia Meyer and Henry C. Finke were married on August 25, 1842 by William Seib, minister (Hamilton County Ohio Marriage Records).¹⁰ Sophia Meyer and Henry C. Finke moved in 1850 to California, Moniteau County, Missouri.⁴
     Sophia was enumerated with her husband, Henry C. Finke under the name of "Sophia Fink" on the 1850 U. S. Census for Moniteau County, Missouri. She was listed as a 30-year-old female who was born in Germany.¹¹
     Sophia was enumerated with her husband, Henry C. Finke under the name of "Sophia Finke" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Missouri. She was listed as a 40-year-old female born in Hanover.¹²
     Sophia and Henry C. Finke lived in 1880 at High Street in California, Moniteau County, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Anna, Matilda, William, Emma and Rosa, their grandchild Edna Baker.⁵
     Sophia was enumerated as the wife of Henry C. Finke under the name of "Sophia Finke" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. She was listed as a 60-year-old married white female, born in Hannover as were her parents. She was keeping house.⁵
     Sophia Meyer was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 11 August 1896 as surviving.¹³
     She lived with her son, William Charles Finke and daughter-in-law, Margaret, in 1900 in Missouri.⁹
     Sophia was enumerated as the mother of William Charles Finke under the name of "Sophia Finke" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Missouri. She was listed as a 79-year-old widowed white female who was born in Germany. She is able to read, write, and speak English. Her parents were also born in Germany.⁹
     She lived with her grandparents, Maud and Sophia, before 1902 in Missouri.¹⁴
     She lived with her son, William Charles Finke and daughter-in-law, Margaret, in 1910 at High Street in Missouri.⁹
     Sophia was enumerated with her son, William Charles Finke under the name of "Sophie Finke" on the 1910 U.S. Census at Missouri an 89-year-old widowed white female who was born in Germany, as were her parents. She is able to read, write, and speak English. The date of immigration was given as 1855 and number of children born as three (I consider these errors).¹⁵
     Mrs. Finke was one of the charter members of the German Evangelical Church, the organization was formed in the parlors of her home.^16,4 Her cause of death was recorded on her death certificate, but is unreadable.¹ Her obituary was published in April 1915.⁴ Her obituary stated:

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     Her funeral service was held on 1 April 1915 at W. C. Finke 's (son) home, California, Moniteau County, Missouri.⁴

Sophia Finke Tombstone.
She was buried on 1 April 1915 in California Masonic Cemetery in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^6,1

     
     Elizabeth married John Buttery at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. after their marriage moved to England.¹      Elizabeth Knapp, daughter of William Knapp and Judith Tue, was born in 1655 in England.² Elizabeth Knapp and John Buttery lived in 1655 in Bury St. Mary, Suffolk, England.¹
     Elizabeth Knapp by her Attorney Thomas Danforth sold to Nathaniel Coolidge her share (one-eight) of her father's estate for 12 Pounds 11 on 24 June 1662 at Bury St. Mary, Suffolk, England.³

     
     Dorothy married Alfred Doerhoff on 18 April 1959 at Missouri.

          Pauline Margaret Schulte, daughter of Lorence Herman Schulte and Clara Anna Mertens, was born on 20 December 1938 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^2,1,3 Pauline Margaret Schulte graduated in 1956 from St. Peter High School, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.¹ She was employed by the Exchange National Bank at Missouri from 1957 to 1997 as a vice-president, and manager of the Southside Exchange Bank.¹
     Pauline married Elmer Adolph Bax on 3 October 1959 at Missouri.^2,4,1 Pauline Margaret Schulte lived in 1991 in Missouri.⁵
     Pauline Margaret Schulte was listed in Clara Anna Mertens's obituary on 6 November 1991 as surviving.⁵ Pauline Margaret Schulte was a member of Vitae Caring Foundation, Ladies Sodality, St. Gerard Card Club, and Perpetual Adoration before 2004 at Missouri.¹
     She was a past president of the Southside Business Association.¹
     Pauline died on 27 July 2004 at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, at age 65.^1,3 Her obituary was published in the Jefferson City News Tribune Newspaper on 28 July 2004 at Missouri.¹ Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 29 July 2004 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, from 4-8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m..¹
     Her funeral service was held on 30 July 2004 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Missouri, at 1:00 p.m... the Reverend Donald W. Lammers and the Reverend James M. Smith officiated at the service.^1,6 She was buried on 30 July 2004 in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.¹

     
     George married Elizabeth Bungart on 27 July 1963 at Cole County, Missouri.¹