THE KRIEGBAUM HERITAGE NEWSLETTER
Volume I; No. 3 - Jul 1976
President: Mrs. William [Kay] James, 308 S. 11th St., Quincy, IL 62301
Vice President: Mrs. H. E. Krigbaum, 112 Monroe St., Quincy, IL 62301
Secretary: Mrs. David Forbis, Holliday, MO 65258
Treasurer: Miss Jean Krigbaum, 1019 "A" N. 9th St., Springfield, IL 62701
Editors: Mrs. William James and Mrs. H. E. Krigbaum
MEMO FROM THE EDITORS:
President Kay and Girl Friday Carol, Vice President, made a trip to Ralls Co,
Courthouse in New London where they studied deeds and court cases. Some of
these will be printed from time to time beginning with the next issue.
Many interesting facts were discovered, one of which was a divorce action in
the 1850's, an event which was quite uncommon in those days. There were
several disputes over land and many other interesting items, so STAY TUNED IN!
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WISCONSIN:
Dear Friends:
" ...Of course most interested in the family of Jacob Valentine KRIGBAUM. I
was married to Jake, son of Jim, who lived in Madison. I haven't gotten our histories together as yet but am trying.
Much Success in the future."
Sadelle LIETZAN
Poynette, Wisconsin
Letter dated: May 3, 1976.
COLORADO:
Dear Joan Krigbaum:
"... As ever,"
Gertrude KRIGBAUM
2016 West Kiowa
Colorado Springs, CO 60904
[Wife of Thomas KRIGBAUM. His father was William, oldest son of Jacob Valentine KRIGBAUM.]
ABSTRACTS FROM "OLD SETTLERS BIOGRAPHIES"
Printed in the Ralls County Times, 1900-01.
No. 32, October 18, 1901.
ANDREW JACKSON ORGAN. Born in Old Alford Hotel in New London, MO. Parents
from Bourbon County, Kentucky, and came to Missouri in 1824. In the party
were Grandfather KRIGBAUM [note: Jacob KRIGBAUM, whose daughter POLLY
married Archibald ORGAN - Jacob's son JOHN married SARAH ORGAN, Archibald's sister],
two sons: Presley and Andrew; two sisters, Mary and Kitty.
William, grandfather of Andrew J. ORGAN was a Revolutionary War soldier.
William ORGAN enlisted in Cossell County, North Carolina, in Company
commanded by Captain Wilson, 10th Regiment of N. C. Continental Line, that he
continued to serve in said corps or in the service of the U. S. until _____
when he was honorably discharged from service at White Plains in the State of
New Jersey. He was at the Battle of Monmouth ____ etc. _____ [probably
pension application.]
Archibald ORGAN was his son and married Polly KRIGBAUM. Had a ferry across
Salt River, east of New London. The bridge over Salt River, east of New
London, has long been called "Organ Ferry Bridge." West to Texas in 1845.
Returned to Missouri and died south of Madisonville.
Andrew ORGAN married 1879 Katie Dunn and they had two children: Frankie
Bradly and Sallie Bliss. Lived in Jasper Township near Hayes Creek.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS:
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones of Peoria, Illinois on their 25th
Wedding Anniversary. Mrs. JONES is a daughter of Sallie KRIGBAUM
Hagan who, in turn, was a daughter of Jacob Valentine KRIGBAUM.
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WEDDING:
Miss JoAnn KRIGBAUM, of 1019 "A" N. 9th St., Springfield, Illinois, daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dean KRIGBAUM, and Robert Gene LAIR of
Powell, Wyoming, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell LAIR of Powell, were married
[living individuals, date withheld] at the Grace United Methodist Church in Quincy, ILL.
The Rev. George D. Youtzy officiated. The newlyweds now live at home in Powell.
NEW ARRIVALS:
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas M. Dudding, Jr. They are the parents
of a son, their first child. The name chosen is Jarred Dallas. Mrs. Dudding
is the former Vickie KRIGBAUM, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis KRIGBAUM of
Center, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Everette KRIGBAUM are the great-grandparents.
We also extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Biszaha of St. Louis, MO
who are also parents of a first child, a daughter, Katharine Barbara [Katie]
born [living individual, date withheld]. Mrs. BISZAHA, the former Debbie LOVE,
is a daughter of the late Velma KRIGBAUM Love.
IN MEMORIAM:
We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Mr. Robert C. KRIGBAUM. Mr.
KRIGBAUM of 2416 Market in Hannibal, MO, died May 6, 1976, in a San Antonio
hospital in Texas. He was buried in Lick Creek Cemetery in Spaulding, MO.
Mr. KRIGBAUM was born February 1, 1912, in Spaulding, a son of Robert
Wesley and Judith Ann [Norris] KRIGBAUM. He married Nellie Mae [Wilson]
Watkins in July 1963. He was a retired employee of the International Shot
Company and was a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Rita STEVENSON of Hannibal, MO; a
son, Robert L. KRIGBAUM of Hannibal; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lula Mae Lake
of New London and Miss Helen Ann Watkins of St. Louis; two step-sons, Woodrow
and James B. Watkins, both of Hannibal; 22 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
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AHNENTAFEL OF LENA MAE KRIGAUM HICKLIN
[Mrs. Hicklin lives in Perry, Missouri, with her husband Elbert. They have
been married 59 years.]
1. Lena Mae KRIGBAUM, Perry MO. 63462, born 25 August 1887 near Salem,
MO., in Ralls County. She married: Elbert HICKLIN 18 March 1917 in Ralls
County. They have two children: HAROLD EUGENE HICKLIN, Jr. and MILINDA
NONA EISELE.
2. William Harrison KRIGBAUM, born May 24, 1857, in Ralls Co., MO, died
____ 1962 in Perry, MO. [105 years old at his death.] He married:
Elizabeth Jane DANFORTH ____ March 1880. Both are buried at Wolfe Cemetery
in Perry. They had five children: HOMER HARRISON, MINNIE MAE, BERTHA
LEAH, LENA MAE, and JAMES CHARLES [ELMER].
3. Jacob R. KRIGBAUM, Jr., born October 22, 182__, in Ralls Co, MO. He died
August 19, 1905, Ralls Co., MO. He married: Mary Jane GOODNIGHT [Polly],
[no date on marriage]. Both are buried at Wolfe Cemetery in Perry, MO.
They had nine children: WILLIAM HARRISON, ROSE J., ANNA FRANCES, MINERVA
ELIZABETH, JACOB JOSIAH, GEORGE THOMAS, ELLA MAE [lived to be 103 years],
SALLIE MARION, and JESSEE LOU.
4. Jacob B. KRIGBAUM, Sr., born 1800 in Jessamine County, Kentucky, died
1866 in Ralls Co., MO. He married: Maria BRANDON 6 August 1826 in Ralls
Co. They had nine children: MARGARET K., JACOB R., JR. HENRY, WILLIAM
B., ANDREW F., ELIZA, LORENZO, MARTHA E., and ALBERT.
5. Jacob KRIGBAUM, born 01 April 1769, in Frederick Co, MD, died 1835,
Ralls Co, MO. He married: Maria REIS 9 August 1791 in the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Frederick Co, MD. Maria Reis KRIGBAUM was a daughter of
Casper REIS, born ca 1736, Wurtemberg, Germany. He married Mary ______ ca
1756. Casper died in Jessamine Co, KY, date unknown. He left a will at New
London, Ralls Co, Missouri, in which he named his nine children: JOHN,
MARY, KATHERINE, SARAH, BETSY, JACOB R., DAVID D., FRANCIS and
WILLIAM B.
6. Conrad KRIGBAUM [or Creighbaum or Crickbaum] born around 1740 in Germany,
died Allegheny Co., MD in 1805. He left a will there. He married ANNA
MARIA _______. In his will he named his children: MARY CATHERINA, MARY
ELIZABETH, JACOB, MARY MOLLY, MARY SUSANNAH, PHILLIP, MICHAEL, PETER.
JOHANN GEORGE is also proven to be a son but evidently died young. Taken
from Church Records of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick Co, MD.
Year 1776: Conrad KRICHBAUM and ANNA MARIA had son JOHANN GEORGE, born
22 April and baptized 26 March. Sponsors: George Totterer and Catherine.
[The Totterer name can also be found listed as DUTTRO.]
This is as far as we can go right now. However, if you will notice we go a
little further each time. Just compare all three issues and you will see we
learn a little more each time. By the next issue, we hope to learn more
about our ancestors in Germany. We have some addresses to write to in
Germany. We hope to learn much from such sources across the waters. It is
said that you can go back as far as 1100 A.D. Wouldn't that be great?
Starting in the next issue, we will print one of our Pedigree Charts which we
have enclosed with this issue, so please fill out your Charts!
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PEDIGREE CHART:
# 27. Frances KRIGBAUM, b. ca 1806
married:
# 26. Jacob ASHURST, b. 1799 or 1800, Ky. ; d. ca 1853, Calif.
# 13. Mary Ann ASHURST, b. Oct 30, 1826, Ky; d. Sept. 7, 1907, Clousa Co., Calif.
married: April 27, 1845, Ralls Co, Mo. to
# 12. Josiah GENTRY b. June 1816, Ky; d. Feb. 1903, Lake Co, Calif.
# 6. Josiah GENTRY b. Dec. 18, 1849, Ralls Co., or Pike Co., Mo.; d. Aug. 22, 1936, San Pedro Calif.
married: Nov. 27, 1883 at Lake Co, Calif. to
# 7. Mary L. THOMPSON, b. Feb. 24, 1863, Folsom, Calif.; d. Mar. 16, 1899, Lake Co., Calif.
# 3. Leila M. GENTRY, b. Jan. 30, 1898, Lake Co., Calif.
married: Sept. 8, 1923 at Orville, Calif. to
# 2. Walter W. DALE, b. June 7, 1896, Redding, Calif. Buckeye Dist.
# 1. Shirley DALE, [living individual? data withheld]
married Vernon H. CARTER b. Aug. 21, 1923, Star City, Ark. d. July 5, 1973,
Buried: Red Bluff, Calif. d. San Francisco, Calif.
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