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     Vanessa married Gary Hahn.³

     
     Flora married George Francis Geders, son of John Henry Geders and Antonia Katherine Deutschmann, on 30 December 1936.^1,4

          Catherine Christina "Kate" Schoettle, daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 25 June 1859 in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2,3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth June 25, 1858 (St. John's Lutheran Church records).⁵
     She was enumerated with her parent Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1860 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a 1-year-old female born in Illinois.⁶
     She was enumerated with her parent Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Illinois. She was listed as a 12-year-old white female born in Illinois, both her parents were foreign born.⁷ Catherine Christina "Kate" Schoettle was confirmed in 1872 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois; on Trinity Sunday.⁵
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a 21-year-old single white female born in Illinois. She was living at home.^1,8
     Catherine married John J. Lochhaas, son of Balthasar Lochhaas and Henriette Louise Schrimper, on 17 June 1883 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.^9,2,3,10 Catherine Christina "Kate" Schoettle and John J. Lochhaas moved circa 1885 from Pleasant Ridge, Illinois to Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹¹ She and John J. Lochhaas moved in 1890 from Webster Groves, Missouri to 627 North Harrison Avenue, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri. Moving with Catherine were Paul H. G. Lochhaas.²
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of John J. Lochhaas under the name of "Kate Lochhaus" on the 1900 U.S. Census of Central Township, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, she was listed as a married 40-year-old white female born in Illinois in June 1860. She had been married for 17 year and had five children all still living at home.¹²
     Catherine Christina "Kate" Schoettle was a beneficiary of the estate of Johann Christian Schoettle on 3 September 1909.¹³ Catherine Christina "Kate" Schoettle lived in September 1909 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹³ She and John J. Lochhaas lived in 1910 at 621 North Harrison Avenue in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹⁴
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of John J. Lochhaas under the name of "Kate Lockhaus" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Central Township, Missouri, she was listed as a married fifty-year-old white male born in Illinois. She had been married 26 years and had six children all of whom were still living.¹⁴ Catherine Christina "Kate" Schoettle and John J. Lochhaas lived in 1920 at 627 North Harrison Avenue in Missouri.¹⁵ Catherine Christina Lochhaas and Leslie F. Lochhaas lived in 1920.¹⁶
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of John J. Lochhaas under the name of "Catherine Lochhees" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Central Township, Missouri, she was listed as a 60-year-old married white female born in Illinois.¹⁶
     Catherine died on 11 September 1926 at Liberty Hospital in St. Louis City, Missouri, at age 67, Walter Goeggel Sr. was the informant on the death certificate.^4,2 Her cause of death was cause of death was diabetic poisoning, septic infection and gangrene of right arm.⁴
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was Louis H. Bopp in Kirkwood, St. Louis City, Missouri.⁴
     Her funeral service was held on 14 September 1926 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, 2 o'clock service the service was performed by Reverend William Maschoff.² Catherine Christina "Kate" Schoettle was buried on 14 September 1926 in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri.^2,4

          Mary Christina Schoettle, daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 1 November 1855 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2,3,4
     She was enumerated with her parent Johann Christian Schoettle under the name of "Mary" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a four-year-old female born in Missouri, had attended school during the year.⁵ Mary Christina Schoettle was confirmed in 1870 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois; on Jubilate, 3rd Sunday after Easter.⁶
     She was enumerated with her parent Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Illinois. She was listed as a 14-year-old white female born in Missouri, both her parents were foreign born.⁷
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a 24-year-old white female. She was single and living at home. She was born in Missouri, her parents in Wurtemberg.^2,8
     Mary married Heinrich C. "Harry" Lochhaas, son of Balthasar Lochhaas and Henriette Louise Schrimper, on 26 September 1886 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.^1,9,6,10
     Mary died on 27 October 1897 in Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 41.^11,3,4 She was buried in October 1897 in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹²
     
     From a note in Dorothea Berg Hoemann's records: "Aunt Mary (Marie) took sick. She had an awful cold and took another cold. They had moved into a house located on Geyer. They rented a house which was a truck farm and someone that had tuberculous had lived in the house. They moved in and some paper was torn a little bit and the germs were in there. When she took another cold it settled in her lung. It took only six months for her to die."¹¹


Mary Christina Schoettle Tombstone.¹³

     Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle never married.      Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle, son of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 12 January 1862 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, at 8:30 AM.^3,4,5 Conflicting evidence placed his birth on July 12, 1861 (death certificate).⁶ He was baptized on 26 January 1862 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were Conrad Witte, Friedrich Nordmeier, Margaretha Wesemann and Katharina Wagner.^3,5 His baptism name was Conrad Friedrich Christian. Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle was confirmed in 1876 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois; on Exaudi Sunday (Sunday after Ascension).⁷
     Christian F. was a blacksmith in 1880 at Illinois.⁸
     An unknown person was appointed executor of the estate of Johann Christian Schoettle on 3 September 1909 He was also a heir to the estate.⁹ Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle lived in September 1909 at P.O.R.F.D. 4 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁹
     Christian is a head of household, under the name of "Christ Schoettle", on the 1910 U. S. Census for Illinois. He was identified as a single 48-year-old male born in Illinois. He was a blacksmith with his own shop. Enumerated with him were:, his sisters Louise Fredericke and Anna.¹⁰
     Christian is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Illinois as "Christ" he was listed as a single white male 57-years-old born in Illinois. Both of his parents were born in Würtemberg. He owned a farm on Buck Road in Pleasant Ridge, Illinois free of mortgage. He was a laborer in a coal mine.. Enumerated with him was his sister Louise Fredericke.¹¹
     Christian F. was the owner of a blacksmith shop in 1930 at Illinois.¹²
     Christian F. lived in 1930 in Illinois residing with him were, his sisters, Louise Fredericke Schoettle and Anna "Annie" Schoettle.¹²
     Christian is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was identified as a single 63-year-old man born in Illinois, his parents were born in Germany. He owned property valued at $1,500.00, could read and write and was not a veteran. Enumerated with him were:, his sisters Louise Fredericke and Anna.¹² Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle, Benjamin H. Witte, Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle, Edward Wesemann and Fred "Fritz" Buesking Sr were neighbors according to the 1930 census. They were living in Illinois.^{13,12,14,15,16}
     Christian F. was a blacksmith in 1945.⁶ At the time of (an unknown value) in 1945, Christian resided in Illinois.⁶
     Christian died on 25 April 1945 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 83, Anna "Annie" Schoettle was the informant on the death certificate after a stay pf 12 weels.^6,2 His cause of death was carcinoma of prostate.⁶
     His wake was held on 28 April 1945 at Schroeppel Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.²
     His funeral service was held on 29 April 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois, the service was performed by Reverend A. J. Weber.² Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle was buried on 29 April 1945 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 53.^17,4,2
     His estate was probated in October 1959 at St. Louis, Missouri.¹

     Louise Fredericke Schoettle never married.      Louise Fredericke Schoettle, daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 26 September 1864 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, at 9 AM.^3,1,4 She was baptized on 16 October 1864 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, the sponsors included Conrad Kalbfleisch sponsors were Elise Altag, Louise Kohlstock and Conrad Kalbfleisch.^5,6,4 Her baptism name was Elise Louise Friedrika.
     She was enumerated with her parent Johann Christian Schoettle under the name of "Louise Schoettle" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a six-year-old white female born in Illinois, both her parents were foreign born.⁷ Louise Fredericke Schoettle was confirmed on 14 April 1878 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.⁸
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a 44-year-old single white female born in Illinois and living at home.^1,9 Louise Fredericke Schoettle lived in August 1909 at P.O.R.F.D. 4 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹⁰
     Louise Fredericke Schoettle was a beneficiary of the estate of Johann Christian Schoettle on 3 September 1909.¹⁰
     She was enumerated as the sister of Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle under the name of "Louise Schoettle" on the 1910 U. S. Census for Illinois. She was listed as a single 45-year-old female born in Illinois. She was living with her brother Christ and sister Annie.¹¹
     Louise was enumerated as the sister of Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle under the name of "Louise" on the 1920 U.S. Census at Illinois she was listed as a single 56-year-old female born in Illinois.¹²
     She lived with her brother, Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle, in 1930 in Illinois.¹³
     Louise Fredericke was a sales lady in a clothing store in 1930.¹³
     She was enumerated as the sister of Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle on the 1930 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Illinois. She was listed as a single 65-year-old woman born in Illinois, her parents were born in Germany. She could read and write.¹³
     Louise died on 21 June 1936 in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, at age 71.^{14,15,16,2,17} Conflicting evidence placed her death June 14, 1936 (Family Group Sheets).^3,14,18 Her obituary stated:

¹⁹ Her obituary was published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer Newspaper on 22 June 1936.¹⁹
     Her wake was held at Schroeppel Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.²
     Her funeral service was held on 24 June 1936 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois, the service was performed by Reverend A. J. Weber.² Louise Fredericke Schoettle was buried in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 53 the pallbearers were Elmer Christian Schoettle, Walter Charles Schoettle, John G. Theodore Lochhaas, Albert Christian Henry Lochhaas, William J. H. Lochhaas and Norman Henry "Boob" Schoettle.^16,18,2,20

          William C. Schoettle, son of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 24 January 1867 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^2,3 He was baptized on 10 February 1867 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were carl Gerling, Friedrich Wille, auguste Wagner and Margarethe Schoettle.⁴ His baptism name was Carl Friedrich Wilhelm (?).⁵
     He was enumerated with his parent Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as a four-year-old white male born in Illinois, both his parents were foreign born.⁶
     He was enumerated as the son of Johann Christian Schoettle under the name of ""William"" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as a single white male 13-years-old, born in Illinois. He was attending school.^3,7 William C. Schoettle was confirmed on 10 April 1881 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.⁸
     William married Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange, daughter of Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Lange Jr. and Maria D. "Mary" Krome, on 4 September 1898 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.^2,5,9
     In 1908 an ordinance was passed by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Maryville which stated that a granitoid sidewalk of the width of four feet be laid and constructed on the west side of Donk Avenue beginning at the North line of the property of Wm. Schoettle and extending about three hundred and forty feet to the South line of the property owned by Chas. Vidano.¹⁰
     William C. Schoettle was a beneficiary of the estate of Johann Christian Schoettle on 3 September 1909.¹¹ William C. Schoettle lived in September 1909 in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois.¹¹
     William C. was a blacksmith in 1916 at Illinois.¹²
     Johanna and William C. Schoettle lived in 1916 at Donk Avenue in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were.¹²
     William died on 26 October 1919 in Illinois at age 52 cause of death was pneumonia.^13,5,14
     His funeral service was held on 30 October 1919 at Illinois from his residence the service was performed by Pastor W. Hollerberg.^15,14 William C. Schoettle was buried on 30 October 1919 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 11.^2,15,16,14

William C. Schoettle Tombstone.¹

     The first village officers of Maryville were elected July 1, 1902. William was one of the Trustees elected. He was on the Calaboose Committee which was purchased a lot for $40, the jail was erected at Lange and Second Streets.⁴
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange was appointed executrix of the estate of William C. Schoettle circa 1920.¹⁷
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange reported the sale of real estate included in the estate of William C. Schoettle on 12 January 1922. The property and conditions of sale were described as: Friday, January 12, 1923 at the hour of 2 o'clock P.M., on the premises, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder the following described real estate situated in Madison County, Illinois, to-wit:
     Lots 1 and 2, in block 4 in the Village of Maryville, excepting the coal underlying said lots, free and clear of homestead and dower interest.
     Terms of Sale - Cash in hand, but on part payment being made, reasonable opportunity will be given to secure the balance of the purchase price. Dated this 9th day of December, 1922.
     Johanna Schoettle, Executrix of the last will and testament of William Schoettle, deceased.¹⁷

     
     Bob Berg has in his possesion a small chest, like a child's toy chest, which was owned at some time by Esther. It is filled with mementos of the Ambrosius family travels to places like the Dead Sea.      Esther E. Schoettle, daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 3 July 1869 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^3,1,4,5 She was baptized on 11 July 1869 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were Hermann Ostermeyer, Teacher Bewie, Mrs. Nordmeyer and Mrs. Chr. Gerling..^6,4 Her baptism name was Elisabeth Charlotte Esther.
     She was enumerated with her parent Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a one-year-old white female born in Illinois, both of her parents were foreign born.⁷
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle under the name of "Esther" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as an 11-year-old single, white female born in Illinois. She was attending school.^1,8 Esther E. Schoettle was confirmed on 18 March 1883 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.⁹
     Esther married Gustav A. Ambrosius, son of Conrad Adams Ambrosius and Maria A. "Mary" Schmidt, on 15 April 1895 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.^3,10

Esther and Gustav A. Ambrosius Wedding Photo.

     Esther was enumerated as the wife of Gustav A. Ambrosius under the name of "Esther Ambrosius" on the 1900 U.S. Census of Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, she was listed as a 30-year-old married female bon in Illinois. Both of her parents were born in Germany. She had been married for six years and had two chldren only one of whom was still living.¹¹
     Esther E. Schoettle was a beneficiary of the estate of Johann Christian Schoettle on 3 September 1909.¹² Esther E. Schoettle lived in September 1909 in Illinois.¹² She lived with Gustav A. Ambrosius in 1910 at 221 South Clinton Street in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹³
     Esther was enumerated as the wife of Gustav A. Ambrosius under the name of "Ester Ambrosius" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Illinois she was listed as a 40-year-old female born in Illinois. She had been married for 16 years and had three children of whom two were still living.¹³ Her husband, Gustav A. Ambrosius, died in 1919.¹⁴
     Esther was enumerated as the wife of Gustav A. Ambrosius under the name of "Esther Ambrosius" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Illinois she was listed as a 50-year-old married white female born in Illinois who could read and write.¹⁵ Esther E. Schoettle lived with Gustav A. Ambrosius on 12 January 1920 at 221 South Clinton Street in Illinois.¹⁵
     Esther E. Schoettle was a sponsor for Arthur George Schoettle's baptism on 26 November 1922 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.⁶
     Esther and Gustav A. Ambrosius lived in 1930 at 221 West Church Street in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Oscar and Lucille.²
     Esther was enumerated as the wife of Gustav A. Ambrosius under the name of "Esther E. Ambrosius" on the 1930 U.S. Census of ward 2, Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, listed as a married 60-year-old female born in Illinois, her parents were born in Germany. She could read and write and was married for the first time at the age of 25.²
William A. Ambrosius (head).¹⁶
     Marie Birch (wife).¹⁶
     Esther and Lucille attended the Police Circus at the Arena in St. Louis on April 20, 1941.¹⁷
     Esther and Lucille spent February 8, 1942 visiting relatives in Kirkwood, Missouri.¹⁸ Esther E. Schoettle lived in 1948 at 245 Coventry Place in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁵
     Esther died on 3 July 1949 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, at age 80.^19,5
     Her wake was held in July 1949 at Schroeppel Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁵
     Her funeral service was held on 6 July 1949 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, the service was performed by Reverend Theodore H. Raschke.⁵ Esther E. Schoettle was buried in July 1949 in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, the pallbearers were Leslie F. Lochhaas, Norman Henry "Boob" Schoettle, Paul Henry Schoettle and Theodore Willhelm Arthur Schoettle.³ Esther E. Schoettle lived in August 1957 at 125 A West Park Street in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, probably in error as she was deceased by this time.¹⁹

          Anna "Annie" Schoettle, daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 24 December 1871 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2,3,4 She was baptized on 29 January 1872 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were Friedrich Rasche, Johann Wüllner and Maria Friederike Blum. Service performed by Pastor Fick.^2,5,6 Her baptism name was Anna Johanne Fredricka.
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a nine-year-old single, white female born in Illinois.^3,7 Anna "Annie" Schoettle was confirmed on 29 March 1885 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.⁸
     Anna "Annie" Schoettle was a beneficiary of the estate of Johann Christian Schoettle on 3 September 1909.⁹ Anna "Annie" Schoettle lived in September 1909 at P.O.R.F.D. 4 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁹
     She was enumerated as the sister of Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle on the 1910 U. S. Census for Illinois. She was listed as a single 38-year-old female born in Illinois. She was living with her brother, Christ and sister, Louise.¹⁰
     Anna was enumerated as the sister-in-law of Henry Blass and Gustav A. Ambrosius under the name of "Annie Schoettle" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, she was listed as a 45-year-old single female born in Illinois. She was employed as a sales woman in a dry goods store.¹¹ Anna "Annie" Schoettle lived with Gustav A. Ambrosius on 12 January 1920 at 221 South Clinton Street in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹¹
     She lived with her brother, Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle, in 1930 in Illinois.¹²
     She was enumerated as the sister of Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle on the 1930 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Illinois. She was listed as a single 58-year-old woman born in Illinois, her parents were born in Germany. She could read and write.¹² Anna "Annie" Schoettle was the informant listed on the death certificate of Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle on 25 April 1945.^13,14
     Anna "Annie" Schoettle attended a party to celebrate her 80th birthday held by Martha Lange on 5 December 1953 at at the home of Mrs. George Flath, Madison County, Illinois.¹⁵ Anna "Annie" Schoettle lived in August 1957 at 3652 South Jefferson Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹⁶ She lived in 1965 at Hampton Nursing Home in Alhambra, Madison County, Illinois.
     Anna died on 4 November 1965 in Madison County, Illinois, at age 93.^1,4 She was buried on 6 November 1965 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 53.^1,4
     From a narrative written by Alvira Lochhaas Jackson:
"Aunt Annie worked as a sales girl in a dry goods store in Collinsville. She worked there for many years. 50 years comes to mind. She was a thin wiry woman always on the go. She Both worked and kept house after Aunt Lou died and the house was always spotless. She had so many interesting knick knacks and her scarves were always starched and ironed perfectly. she must also have been a wonderful cook as my feelings are that I enjoyed eating at her table. She cooked in the summer kitchen in the summer time and we ate in the dining room or kitchen in the house. I know it was explained that the summer kitchen kept the heat from cooking out of the house because in those days people cocked on a coal kitchen stove, or sometimes a coal oil stove. Either one would heat up the kitchen. Aunt Annie lived to be 99 years old and was in sound mind till the last. She lived in the Lutheran Alteheim for quite a few years. Mother and I visited her a lot, especially when Bertha was in the same home. Aunt Annie would be so proud that she did not have scoliosis or any arthritis that caused crippling. She would stand and pat herself on the back and say 'how many 9-plus year old woman can do this?¹⁷'" She never married.¹

          Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle, son of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 16 December 1874 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^3,4,1 Conflicting evidence placed his birth on December 9, 1874.² He was baptized on 27 December 1874 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were H. Langrede, Louise Sepmeier, Katharine Wesemann and Teacher, J. Heineke.^4,5 His baptism name was Heinrich Julius Adolph.⁶
     He was enumerated as the son of Johann Christian Schoettle on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as a five-year-old white male born in Illinois.^1,7
     Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle was a sponsor for Elmer Henry Julian William Berg's baptism on 20 April 1902 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁸
     Julius married Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels, daughter of Henry Bartels and Maria Dorthea "Mary" Diepholz, on 26 August 1906 at Wood River, Madison County, Illinois.³
     Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle was a beneficiary of the estate of Johann Christian Schoettle on 3 September 1909.⁹ Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle lived in September 1909 at P.O.R.F.D. 4 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁹
     Julius is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Illinois as "Julius Schoettle" he was listed as a married 35-year-old male born in Illinois. Both of his parents were born in Germany. He worked in a coal mine.. Enumerated with him were:, his son Wilhelmina Christine and Norman Henry, his daughter Mildred Katherine.¹⁰ Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle was employed by Donk Brosthers Coal and Coke Company at Maryville, Madison County, Illinois, in 1918 as a coal miner.² He and Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels lived in 1918 at RFD 2 in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.² Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at draft board 3, Madison County, Illinois.²
     It was noted in the Edwardsville Intelligencer that Mr. and Mrs. Jule Schoettle spent Tuesday, April 16, 1919, in Collinsville on business.⁶
     Julius is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Illinois as "Jule" he was listed as a married 45-year-old white male born in Illinois. He rented a farm on Buck Road in Pleasant Ridge, Illinois and was employed as a coal loader in a coal mine.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Wilhelmina Christine, his sons Norman Henry, Christian George, Paul Henry and Theodore Willhelm Arthur, his daughter Mildred Katherine.¹¹ Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle and Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels moved in 1929 from Pleasant Ridge to Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹²
     Julius Henry was a coal miner in 1930 at Madison County, Illinois.¹³
     Wilhelmina and Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle lived in 1930 at Collinsville Township in Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Norman, Mildred, Christian, Paul, Theodore and Arthur.¹³
     Julius is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Illinois, listed as a married 54-year-old male born in Illinois, his parents were born in Germany. He rented as residence for $12.00 per month, could read and write and was not a veteran. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Wilhelmina Christine, his sons Norman Henry, Christian George, Paul Henry, Theodore Willhelm Arthur and Arthur George, his daughter Mildred Katherine.¹³ Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle, Benjamin H. Witte, Edward Wesemann, Christian F. "Christ" Schoettle and Fred "Fritz" Buesking Sr were neighbors according to the 1930 census. They were living in Illinois.^{14,15,16,17,13}
     Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle attended a party in honor of the birthday of Mildred's brother, Arthur Schoettle, who was home on furlough from the U. S. Navy held by Adolph Joseph Hartung and Mildred Katherine Hartung on 4 November 1942.¹⁸
     Julius Henry and Wilhelmina Christine were visited by Theodore Willhelm Arthur Schoettle and Enola M. Schoettle in February 1944 on a 15-day furlough from Califonia where Private Schoettle was serving in the U. S. Army.¹⁹
     Julius died on 24 February 1952 in Illinois at age 77.^3,20,12 He was buried in Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 86, section 14, grave 4.³
     He was a coal miner who worked at Lumgi Mine # 2. He was injured in the mine and was unable to work for some time before his death.

          Johan Christian Michael Schoettle, son of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), was born on 5 March 1858 in Illinois.¹ He was baptized on 14 May 1858 at Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois, performed by O. Strafen, Lutheran Pastor, sponsors were Johannis Schoettle, Christian Blum and Maria Catherine Blum.¹
     Johan died in September 1858 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, at age 0.²
     Christ was first Schoettle born in Pleasant Ridge.³
     He was enumerated with his parent Johann Christian Schoettle under the name of "Christian" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as an eight-year-old white male born in Illinois, both of his parents were foreign born.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Johann Christian Schoettle under the name of "Christian" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as an 18-year-old single white male born in Illinois and living at home.^5,6

     Her full name was Christina Catharina Wilhelmina.      Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels, daughter of Henry Bartels and Maria Dorthea "Mary" Diepholz, was born on 27 October 1887 in Rush Hill, Audrain County, Missouri.^1,2
     Wilhelmina married Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle, son of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), on 26 August 1906 at Wood River, Madison County, Illinois.¹ Confilicting evidence stated Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels was married in Bethalto, Illinois (Minnie Schoettle's Obituary).²
     Wilhelmina was enumerated as the wife of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle under the name of "Minnie Schoettle" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, she was listed as a 23-year-old married female born in Illinois. She had been married three years and had two children, both still living.³ Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels and Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle lived in 1918 at RFD 2 in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴
     Wilhelmina was enumerated as the wife of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle under the name of "Minnie Schoettle" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Illinois she was listed as a 33-year-old married white female born in Illinois. Her father was born in Germany and her mother in Illinois.⁵ Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels and Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle moved in 1929 from Pleasant Ridge to Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.²
     Wilhelmina and Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle lived in 1930 at Collinsville Township in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Norman, Mildred, Christian, Paul, Theodore and Arthur.⁶
     Wilhelmina was enumerated as the wife of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle under the name of "Minnie Schoettle" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Collinsville Township, Illinois, listed as a married 48-year-old female born in Missouri, her parents were born in Germanyi. She was married for the first time at the age of 19.⁶
     Wilhelmina Christine Schoettle attended a party in honor of the birthday of Mildred's brother, Arthur Schoettle, who was home on furlough from the U. S. Navy held by Adolph Joseph Hartung and Mildred Katherine Hartung on 4 November 1942.⁷
     Wilhelmina Christine and Julius Henry were visited by Theodore Willhelm Arthur Schoettle and Enola M. Schoettle in February 1944 on a 15-day furlough from Califonia where Private Schoettle was serving in the U. S. Army.⁸ Her husband, Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle, died on 24 February 1952 at age 77.^1,9,2 Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels lived in February 1965 at Pleasant Rest Nursing Home in Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.²
     Wilhelmina died on 21 July 1966 at St. Mary's Hospital in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, at age 78 where she had been a patient 11 days.^1,2 Her obituary was published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer Newspaper on 22 July 1966.² Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held from 23 July 1966 to 25 July 1966 at Lesley Marks Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.²
     Her funeral service was held on 25 July 1966 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.² She was buried in Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹

          Christian George Schoettle, son of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle and Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels, was born circa 1911.^1,2
     Christian was enumerated as the son of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle under the name of "Christe" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, he was listed as a single nine-year-old white male born in Illinois. He was attending school.³
     He lived with his parents, Wilhelmina and Julius, in 1930 at Collinsville Township in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.⁴
     Christian George was a buffer at a brass works in 1930.⁴
     Christian was enumerated as the son of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle on the 1930 U.S. Census of Collinsville Township, Illinois, listed as a single 19-year-old man born in Illinois, his father was born in Illinois and his mother in Missouri. He could read and write and was not
attending school.⁴
     Christ severed a finger while chopping wood in late October, 1932.⁵
     Christian died on 9 February 1941 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, death certificate 144.^1,2

          Wilhelm Walter Oscar Schoettle, son of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle and Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels, was born on 11 June 1918 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.¹ His obituary was published in September 1918.²
     Wilhelm died on 19 September 1918 in Illinois at age 0 cause of death was pneumonia. (Death certificate 33415 filed September 18., 1921).^1,3,2,4 His obituary stated:

² He was buried on 21 September 1918 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, funeral director was Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Illinois. The scripture reading at his funeral was Matthew 6 : 10.^1,5,6,7,2

          Wilma Loretta Ella Schoettle, daughter of Julius Henry "Jule" Schoettle and Wilhelmina Christine "Minnie" Bartels, was born on 11 June 1918 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.¹
     Wilma died on 17 October 1918 in Illinois at age 0 (death certificate 33616 filed October 18, 1919).^1,2,3,4 She was buried on 19 October 1918 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 53. Scripture reading was Revelations 31 : 3.^1,2,5

          Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange, daughter of Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Lange Jr. and Maria D. "Mary" Krome, was born on 18 October 1871 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^1,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1873 (St. John's Lutheran records).² She was baptized on 5 November 1871 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were Mrs. P. Link proxy for Mrs. Lange Sr., Louise Stratmann and Wilhelmine Krome.²
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Lange Jr. on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a ten-year-old white female born in Illinois.⁵ Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange was an attendant at the marriage of Theodore William Lange and Anna Maria Meier on 9 April 1893 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.^3,2,6,7,8
     Johanna married William C. Schoettle, son of Johann Christian Schoettle and Christine Cathrina Schoettle (née Dürr), on 4 September 1898 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.^9,2,6
     Johanna and William C. Schoettle lived in 1916 at Donk Avenue in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois. Residing with them were.¹⁰ Her husband, William C. Schoettle, died on 26 October 1919 at age 52; cause of death was pneumonia.^11,2,12
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange was appointed executrix of the estate of William C. Schoettle circa 1920.¹³
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine lived in 1920 at 332 North Buchanan Street in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, residing with her were, her child, Elmer.^14,4
     Johanna is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Maryville Village, Madison County, Illinois, as "Hannah Schoettle" she was listed as a 48-year-old widow born in Illinois, she owned a house on Donk Avenue, Maryville, Illinois which was mortgaged.. Enumerated with her was her son Elmer Christian.¹⁵
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange as executrix reported the sale of real estate included in the estate of William C. Schoettle on 12 January 1922.¹³
     Mr. and Mrs. Carl Voge of St. Louis visited Edwardsville to accompany home their daughter, Ethel, who had spend the week with her aunt, Mrs. William Schoettle.¹⁶
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine was visited by Carl W. A. Voge and Christina Wilhelmina Julia Thalea Voge on 21 June 1926.¹⁷
     Hanna attended the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Schneider on January 14, 1928.¹⁸
     Hanna and her son, Elmer, spent April 5, 1928 in St. Louis.¹⁹
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange purchased a tract in the North East part of East one-half of the South West quarter of section 10, township 3, range 8 for $1.00 at Madison County, Illinois, in April 1930 from E. C. Schoettle.²⁰
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange sold a tract in the North East part of East one-half of the South West quarter of section 10, township 3, range 8 for $1.00 at Illinois in April 1930 to Edward Weseman and wife.²⁰
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange attended a family reunion of the Lange relationship family on 31 July 1932 at Chain of Rocks Park, St. Louis, Missouri, A picnic supper was served.²¹
     Hanna entertained Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sievers and family for Christmas dinner.²²
     A party was held by the Pleasant Ridge Ladies Aid of St. John's Lutheran Church where ladies from the Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid of Edwardsville were entertained on 20 October 1936. Those attending included Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange.²³
     Johanna Louise Wilhelmine Schoettle attended a party A party was held by the Pleasant Ridge Ladies Aid of St. John's Lutheran Church where ladies form the Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid of Edwardsville were entertained held by Rudolph Aumann on 11 September 1941.²⁴ Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange lived in 1943 at 204 North Buchanan street in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴
     Johanna died on 24 July 1943 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 71.^1,4 Her cause of death was uraemic poisoning.⁴ Her obituary was published in the Edwardsville Intelligencer Newspaper on 26 July 1943.⁴ Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 27 July 1943 at Marks-Weber Funeral Home, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁴
     Her funeral service was held on 27 July 1943 at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bethalto, Madison County, Illinois.⁴ She was buried in July 1943 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 11.¹

Johanna Louise Wilhelmine Schoettle Tombstone.²⁵

          Johann Friedrich Oliver Schoettle, son of William C. Schoettle and Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange, was born on 18 December 1899 in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois.^2,3 He was baptized on 1 January 1900 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were J. Schoettle, Fr. Lange, L. Möttee and M. Lange.⁴
     Johann died on 8 October 1909 in Illinois at age 9 cause of death was Ptomaine poisoning.^2,3,5 He was buried on 11 October 1909 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 11, inscription reads "Deb Here Ist Mein Hart."^3,1

Johann Friedrich Oliver Schoettle Tombstone.⁶

          Victoria Schoettle, daughter of William C. Schoettle and Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange, was born on 28 January 1912 in Maryville, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2,3 She was baptized on 18 February 1912 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were Catharine Lochhaus, Alwine Totzke, Esther Ambrosius, and Emilie Lange.⁴
     Victoria died on 27 August 1914 in Illinois at age 2 cause of death was inhaled foreign object which caused pneumonia (a piece of candy).^1,2,3,5 She was buried on 30 August 1914 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lot 11, the inscription on her tombstone reads "Gone to be an Angel."^2,3

          Elmer Christian Schoettle, son of William C. Schoettle and Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange, was born on 31 July 1906 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.¹ Conflicting evidence placed his birth July 31, 1908 in Maryville, Illinois (Christian Schoettle probate file).^2,3 He was baptized on 19 August 1906 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, sponsors were Christian Schoettle, Theodor Lange, Martha Meier and Anna Schoettle.¹ His baptism name was Christian Theodor Elmer.⁴
     He lived with his parent, Johanna, in 1920 at 332 North Buchanan Street in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^5,6
     Elmer was enumerated as the son of Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange under the name of "Elmer" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Maryville Village, Madison County, Illinois, he was listed as a 13-year-old white male born in Illinois who could read and write and was attending school. He was living with his widowed mother on Donk Avenue, Maryville, Illinois.⁷
     At the annual show of the Madison County Automotive Society, Elmer won a $12.00 Philadelphia Diamond Grid radio battery by guessing the closest to the number of nails in a jar at the G. F. Peirce Battery Service booth. The jar contained 1,281 nails and he guessed 1,277.⁸
     Elmer Christian Schoettle was a sponsor for Arthur George Schoettle's baptism on 26 November 1922 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Illinois.¹
     Elmer Christian Schoettle attended high school at Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, graduating 1925.³ He was a pharmacist, licensed in both Missouri and Illinois at Murphy Building Drug Store, Madison County, Illinois, which he owned.³ He was a pallbearer at the funeral of Carl Wilhelm Friedrich Lange Jr. on 11 April 1926.⁹
     Hanna and her son, Elmer, spent April 5, 1928 in St. Louis.¹⁰
     Elmer Christian Schoettle sold a tract in the North East part of East one-half of the South West quarter of section 10, township 3, range 8 for $1.00 at Madison County, Illinois, in April 1930 to Johanna Schoettle.¹¹
     Elmer Christian Schoettle attended a family reunion of the Lange relationship family on 31 July 1932 at Chain of Rocks Park, St. Louis, Missouri, A picnic supper was served.¹²
     On Wednesday, August 3, 1932 at 11:00 p.m. Elmer and a young lady friend were held up on the Edwardsville-Poag road east of the Bohm School. They were driving about 35 miles an hour when the bandit car speeded past them and forced Schoettle off of the pavement. The holdup was not reported to authorities.
     The young lady saved a ring she was wearing, hiding it before the bandits stopped the automobile. Young Schoettle had a sum of money which he secreted and the thieves obtained only a $1 bill, one of the old style which was being carried as a souvenir.
     The thieves were heavily armed and unmasked. They remained out of the lights of the automobiles and the victims were unable to get descriptions of the three men.
     The bandits expressed anger at the small amount they received. The victims of the robbery were forced to accompany them for a ride of several miles, finally stopping at Canal Bridge north of Poag. At that point they were put out of the automobile and warned to be quiet.
     After the thieves drove away the victims called George Lewis, a theater manager, who went to Poag to get them. Elmer's car was recovered on the trip back to Edwardsville.
     The next day police arrested three men who were implicated in a string of robberies:
Charles Burke alias Jack Allen wanted at Farmington, Missouri in connection with the dynamiting of the jail and release of a number of prisoners. Burke was a brother of Robert Burke, alias Ben Jones then serving time at the Southern Illinois Penitentiary at Chester.
Tom Robert and James Ford. Later Roberts admitted his name is Charles Thompson and Ford said his correct name was Lowry Pearce of Wood River. Pierce was the driver of the car.
     When questioned by the Edwardsville police Elmer was not able to identify either the men or the old style large dollar bill found in their possession. According to officers Charles Thompson alias Tom Roberts admitted that he and Charles Burke were the two who led up Schoettle. Thompson said that a wrist watch taken from Schoettle was worn by Burke until after arrests at Collinsville when Burke threw the watch away.^13,14,15
     Elmer Christian Schoettle was a pallbearer at the funeral of Louise Fredericke Schoettle; in lot 53.^16,4,17,18
     Elmer married Ernestine Starnes, daughter of J. W. Starnes, on 21 February 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^3,19
     Elmer Christian Schoettle was a pallbearer at the funeral of Theodore William Lange on 6 April 1941; in lot 9.^20,21
     Elmer Christian Schoettle attended a party to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Louis Meier held by George Flath and Frieda Flath on 30 November 1947.²² Elmer Christian Schoettle lived in August 1957 at 30 Country Club Acres in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois.² He was a pallbearer at the funeral of Anna Maria Meier on 17 March 1963.²³

     
     Ernestine married Elmer Christian Schoettle, son of William C. Schoettle and Johanna Louise Wilhelmine "Hanna" Lange, on 21 February 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2

     George S. "Wimpy" Schinzing Jr and Mary Jane Knapp obtained a marriage license on 24 July 1939 at Union, Franklin County, Missouri.¹
     George (his first marriage) married Mary Jane Knapp (her first marriage), daughter of Wirt Edward Knapp and Hazel Sibothan, on 24 July 1939 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri.^2,1

     
     Dorothy married Joseph Eugene Geders, son of John Henry Geders and Antonia Katherine Deutschmann, circa 1942.¹

     
     Michael married Julia C. Barnett circa 1969.¹

      William Blume was also known as Wilhelm.      William Blume, son of William H. Blume and Mary E. "Mena" Peters, was born on 17 March 1867 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2
     He was enumerated with his parent William H. Blume under the name of "William Blum" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as a three-year-old white male born in Illinois.³
     William was enumerated as the son of William H. Blume on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as a 12-year-old white male born in Illinois and attending school.^4,5 William Blume was confirmed on 10 April 1881 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.⁶
     William died on 27 August 1890 in Illinois at age 23 cause of death was lower pelvic infection.^1,2 He was buried on 29 August 1890 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in lower cemetery (new section).²

          Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume, son of William H. Blume and Mary E. "Mena" Peters, was born on 21 July 1852 in Illinois.^2,3,1 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in 1855 (1880 census).⁴
     Heinrich was enumerated with his parent William H. Blume under the name of "Henry" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. He was listed as an eight-year-old white male born in Illinois and had attended school during the year.² Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume was confirmed in 1866 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois; on Palm Sunday.⁵
     He was enumerated with his parent William H. Blume under the name of "Henry" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Illinois. He was listed as a 17-year-old white male born in Illinois.⁶
     Heinrich married Auguste O. Henfling in 1880.⁷
     Heinrich is a head of household, under the name of "Henry", on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Madison County, Illinois. He was identified as a 25-year-old white male born in Illinois. He was married to Augusta during the year. He was a farmer and his father was born in Hanover. Enumerated with him was his wife, Auguste O..⁴
     Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume witnessed the baptism of Dorothea Schoettle on 18 February 1883 at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Madison County, Illinois.⁸
     Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume visited Dorothea "Dora" Blume on 10 January 1892.⁹
     Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume visited Dorothea "Dora" Blume at Peters, Madison County, Illinois, on 10 January 1892 Henry was residing in Pleasant Ridge.¹⁰
     Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume visited Charles Meier and Dorothea Meier on 24 April 1893.¹¹ Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume lived in March 1904 at P.O.R.F.D. 4 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois.¹² He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Game Protective Club in December 1908 at Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. The club was formed to protect hunting and trespassing on the members premises.¹³
     Heinrich is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Illinois as "Henry Blume" he was listed as a married 57-year-old male born in Illinois. He was a farmer who owned a general farm free of mortgage and listed on farm schedule 3.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Auguste O., his son Charles W., his daughter Louise Emilie Auguste.⁷
     Heinrich died on 9 July 1912 in Madison County, Illinois, at age 59.¹ Conflicting evidence placed his death July 9, 1921 (Madison County Stalker).³ He was buried in Peter's Family Cemetery in Peter's Station, Madison County, Illinois.³ He was buried in July 1912 in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois, in row 7, lot 2.¹

          Dorothea "Dora" Blume, daughter of William H. Blume and Mary E. "Mena" Peters, was born on 29 July 1855 in Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois.^1,2 Conflicting evidence placed her birth on July 29, 1856 (obituary).³
     She was enumerated with her parent William H. Blume under the name of "Dora" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a five-year-old white female born in Illinois.⁴
     She was enumerated with her parent William H. Blume under the name of "Dora Blum" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Illinois. She was listed as a 14-year-old white female born in Illinois.⁵
     Dorothea married Charles Meier, son of Hans "Henry" Meier and Anna Margarethe Elizabeth "Eliza" Peters, on 28 February 1878 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pleasant Ridge, Madison County, Illinois. the ceremony was performed by Reverend W. Dorn. Recorded in book 8, page 8, certificate 471.^6,3,1,7
     Dorothea was enumerated as the wife of Charles Meier under the name of "Dora Meier" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a 24-year-old white female born in Illinois.⁸
     Dorothea was visited by Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume on 10 January 1892.⁹
     Dorothea was visited by Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume on 10 January 1892 Henry was residing in Pleasant Ridge.¹⁰
     Dorothea Meier visited Maria Catherine "Mina" Blum on 14 July 1892.¹¹
     Dorothea was visited by William H. Blume and Mary E. Blume on 10 October 1892.¹²
     Dorothea and Charles were visited by an unknown person on 10 October 1892.¹³
     Dorothea and Charles were visited by Heinrich Holz, Maria Sophie Catharie Holz, Heinrich Wilhelm "Henry" Blume and Auguste O. Blume on 24 April 1893.¹⁴
     Dorothea and Charles were visited by an unknown person on 24 April 1893.¹⁵
     Dorothea was enumerated as the wife of Charles Meier under the name of "Dora Meier" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Collinsville Township, Illinois. She was listed as a 44-year-old female born in Illinois. She had been married for 22 years and had six children, all still living. Both of her parents were born in Germany.² Dorothea "Dora" Blume lived in 1904 in Peter's Station, Madison County, Illinois.^16,17
     Dorothea and Charles were visited by Charles H. Kleine in March 1924.¹⁸ Dorothea Meier and Charles Meier moved in 1927 from a farm near Peters in Madison County, Illinois to Kildare, Kay County, Oklahoma.^7,19
     Dorothea "Dora" Blume attended a family reunion of the Charles Meier family in March 1928 at Oklahoma.⁷
     Her funeral service was held in October 1931 at New Kirk Lutheran Church, New Kirk, Kay County, Oklahoma.³ She was buried in New Kirk City Cemetery in New Kirk, Kay County, Oklahoma.³
     Dorothea died on 5 October 1931 in New Kirk, Kay County, Oklahoma, at age 76.^3,6

     
     Julia married Michael Geders, son of Joseph Eugene Geders and Dorothy Iris Schillling, circa 1969.¹