Ancestors of Caden Michael Norquist

Fifth Generation

16. Carl W. NORQUIST, son of John Victor Ask NORQUIST and Anna Kristina RÖDIN, was born on 18 November 1881 in Burlington, Iowa, died on 3 June 1967 in Morton, Illinois at age 85, and was buried in Evangelical Minonite Cemetary.

General Notes:
Carl W. Norquist was born November 18, 1881, at Burlington, Iowa, the son of John Victor and Anna Rodin Norquist. He had two brothers, John, Arthur, and a sister, Alice.

Carl and his parents lived at 710 S. 12th. Street in Burlington, Iowa. On August 12, 1887, when Carl was six years old, his mother, Anna, suffered a heat stroke and passed away. The children ranged in ages three through nine. Anna was buried in Aspen Grove Cemetery in the Potters Field section. Burlington, Iowa.

Carl, along with his brothers and sister; were placed in the homes of relatives for a time. John Victor’s brother, William, and his wife, Louise, took Carl to live with them at Galva, Illinois. The other children were taken by cousins, the Charles Hedlund’s, who lived in the Gala and Bishop Hill, Illinois, areas. When they grew older, around 12-14 years of age, they were put in a Children’s Home, or orphanage, near Peoria, Illinois. In time, when they were able to take on work responsibilities, Dan Wagler of Pekin, Illinois, went to the orphanage and took Carl to the farm to work for him. He learned to like Carl and his abilities, so he went back and got John also, it seems Arthur may have stayed with the Hedlunds at Galva. Sister Alice, who had been at the orphanage also, was placed in the home of a minister and his wife. The later adopted her, and for some time the family did not know where Alice was. When Carl and John were older, they determined to find her, and were successful. Her parents were not too happy about it, but afterward they were able to keep in touch with each other. Carl continued with his work on the Wagler farm, and also helped at the Sam Birkey farm.

During the winter months, Carl was able to attend the Ft. Wayne Bible College, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He attended the Groveland Missionary Church at Groveland, Illinois, with the Waglers, and it was there that he met Katie Hochstettler. They both were students at the Pt. Wayne Bible College when he wasn’t working on the farm.

On August 9, 1906, Carl was married to Katie Hochstettler at Morton, Illinois. They became the parents of four children, Alice, born September 19, 1907; Ina, born on April 6, 1910; Lena, born August 4, 1913; and Melvin, born February 7, 1916. They lived one mile south of Morton in the farm home which Grandma Hochstettler had provided for them.

Carl, Katie and children were a happy family. Carl was musical as well as Katie. Carl had an Edison phonograph with cylinder records. They were not only able to enjoy purchased records, but Carl recorded duets, quartettes, etc. He was the song leader at the church until his late years. He also sang in a quartet. Katie taught Bible classes and was active in the church. She also played the organ. Ella Birkey, her cousin, taught her, and Katie in turn taught others.

In April of 1916, Katie became ill with a terrible sore throat. Sunday she couldn’t attend church services. Monday Carl took her in the horse and buggy to Tremont to Dr. McIntyre. Katie was so sick on the way home, that they stopped at the J.C. Ackerman’s home to let her rest for a while before going the rest of the way home. Tuesday Dr. Yoder from Morton was called in for consultation. A nurse came from Peoria. In those days they didn’t go to the hospital and little was known about a strep throat. Katie passed away at 8:00 p.m. on April 27th. The poison had gone into the blood stream. She was sick less than a week. Melvin was only two months and 20 days old. She had nursed him yet that day. Sister Ina was old enough to remember that the children had to stay out of the house that Thursday, but could hear their mother moan with pain. They saw the nurse come out of the bedroom with the crying baby, and a basin in the other hand. She told the children their mother had just passed away.

Albert Franks, who had been a classmate of hers, had a mortuary in Peoria. He was called to pick up the body and prepare it for burial. He later said it was so hard for him to do that as they had been special classmates in school.

The visitation time was at the home on Sunday, April 10, 1916. Her body was in the southwest corner of the parlor. Aaron Birkey, a cousin, placed a rose in her hand. She had very many flowers. There were so many people at the home, and the yard was also full of people. All went to the Mennonite Church at Groveland, Illinois for the service. The burial was in the Mennonite Church Cemetery. Again people were standing on the outside, not able to get in the church. Mrs. Bachman and Mrs. Eigsti kept Melvin at home. They were neighbors.

Aunt Louise Nordquist wanted to take Melvin home with her to Galva, Illinois. Others offered to take the children. Carl cried and said he didn’t want the children to be separated as he had been. Grandmother Lena said to Carl, “As long as God gives me strength, we will keep them together.” Different ones came to the home to help - Ramseyers from across the road, Ella Birkey came and baked cookies, Aunt Mary Rediger (grandma’s sister), came and helped in the garden, and also mended clothes. Mony Knoll, who lived in Norton, came to help what she could. Lillie Staker, who was a relative of Mrs. Yordy, was one of our hired girls. Clara Klint Joder came from Peoria and sewed our dresses. So the Lord provided.

On December 5, 1918, Carl married Barbara Eisele. We all went to the Eisele home in the carriage. Their house was near Groveland, Illinois, and down a long lane, they were married by J. J. Flickinger. We watched to see, Ina said, if our mom wore high heeled shoes as she came down the stairs. We had a big meal afterwards. Grandmother, Lena Hochstettler, continued to live with us on the farm for a couple of years.

One day her bachelor brother, Amos, asked her if he bought a house in Morton, if she would come and keep house for him, which she did. He bought the Dr. McMillan home at 204 N. Main Street in Morton.

Carl was devoted to the Lord, to his family, and to the church which they attended — the Groveland Missionary Church at Groveland, Illinois. The children all remember the times around the table in the morning when their dad would take the Bible and read, and then they would all kneel in prayer. Even-on the days when neighbors came to help shell the corn or thresh the grain, the Bible reading was never neglected.

The Maple Grove School, which was a one room grade school, was just one quarter mile from the Norquist home. On snow bound days, the teacher was always welcome to stay with us overnight. Carl and Barbara enjoyed entertaining Pastors and missionaries in the home on many occasions.

Following Carl’s retirement from the farm, he and Barbara moved to Morton and lived in the house at 204 N. Main Street where Grandmother Hochstettler had lived. Carl found part time employment at the Libby Canning Factory, and later at the Ford garage where he helped with the maintenance, etc. Both Carl and Barbara were most happy when the family members would come for visits. They delighted much in the grandchildren, and to see them grow in the ways of the Lord.

After twenty some years, health failed and Carl and Barbara moved in with Aunt Anna Eisele, Barbara’s sister, who lived in Morton also. The house at 204 N. Main St. in Morton was rented to some former missionaries. In March of 1967, Barbara and Carl went to Ft. Wayne to spend a month with the girls, Alice, Ina, and Lena, who were living there. Carl took ill and was hospitalized until May 30th. Mr. Ludwig, from the Ludwig Funeral Home in Morton, along with Melvin, came out to Ft. Wayne to get Carl as he and Barbara were so anxious to get back to Morton. Carl was put in the Restmor Nursing Home in Morton, but lived only a few days. He passed away on June 3, 1967. His age at that time was 85 years, 6 months, and 15 days. Services were held at the Groveland Missionary Church on Tuesday, June 6, 1967. Burial was in the Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery, Groveland, Illinois

Barbara continued to live with her sister, Anna. She passed away on May 3, 1968 while sitting at the table visiting with Anna and her brother Will Eisele. She was 89 years, 9 tenths and 12 days. Services were at the Groveland Missionary Church at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 6, 1968. Burial was in the Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery, Groveland, Illinois. The children all agree Barbara had been a good stepmother to them.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Farmer.

• Census: 1920, Morton Township, Tazwell County, Illinois.

• Census: 1930, Morton Township, Tazwell County, Illinois.

• Social Security Number: 347-20-5635.

Carl married Katie Elizabeth HOCHSTETTLER on 9 August 1906 in Morton, Illinois. Katie was born on 27 July 1887 in Morton, Illinois, died on 27 April 1916 in Morton, Illinois at age 28, and was buried on 30 April 1916 in Evangelical Minonite Cemetary.

Children from this marriage were:

8 i. Melvin NORQUIST (born on 7 February 1916 in Morton, Illinois)

ii. Alice NORQUIST was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.

iii. Ina NORQUIST was born on an unknown date and died on 22 October 2000.

iv. Lena NORQUIST was born on an unknown date and died on 9 April 2001.

Carl next married Barbara EISELE on 5 December 1918.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1920, Morton Township, Tazwell County, Illinois.

• Census: 1930, Morton Township, Tazwell County, Illinois.

17. Katie Elizabeth HOCHSTETTLER, daughter of Daniel HOCHSTETTLER and Lena BIRKEY, was born on 27 July 1887 in Morton, Illinois, died on 27 April 1916 in Morton, Illinois at age 28, and was buried on 30 April 1916 in Evangelical Minonite Cemetary.

General Notes:
Mrs. Katie E. Norquist, wife of Carl Norquist, and daughter of Mrs. Lena Hostettler, went to be with the Lord in the evening of April 27, and was buried Sunday aftemoon April 30. The principal service was held in the Defenseless Mennonite church near Groveland, after a brief service by Rev. Samuel Birky at the home. Rev. J. E. Ramseyer of Ft. Wayne. Indiana, officiated at the church. His subject was ‘The Blessed Hope,’ I Peter l:3-5 and TItus 2:13. Though the church was crowded to Its utmost capacity it could not hold all the peóple who had gathered to pay their Iást respects to the departed one. The followrng obituary was read at the services:

Mrs. Carl Norquist nee Katie Hostettier, was born July 27, 1887. in Morton township. She fell asleep in Jesus after a short illness April 27, 1916, age 28 years and 9 mónths. In her bible she left a record, stating that she gave her heart to God, July 21, 1902, and was baptized August 17 of tbe same year, that she consecrated her life to god and was filled with the Holy Spirit, April 6, 1903.

She was united in holy matrimony with brother Carl Norquist August 9, 1906. This union was blessed with four children the youngest of whom is only two months and twenty days old. Besides her loving husband and ber four precious children our sainted sister leaves to follow her, her own dear mother, a host of relatives and a large circle of friends.

Though just in the prime of life she endeared herself to many and her memory will always be fragrant to those who learned to know her. Dear Katie just said goodnight for a little while; ere long there will be a happy exchange of a glorious good- morning when Jesus comes again. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air; and so we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words."

Reverends Joseph Rainseyer, Daniel Birkey, Samuel Birkey, Hochstettler and Kinsey assisted in the services.

Among those present from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Norquist of Chicago, Miss Sarah Roth of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. William Norquist and their sons Arthur and Raymond, Arthur Norguist, Miss Laura Hedland, Mr. and Mrs. Charles. Hedland, and Mrs. John Norquist and family of Abbyville, Kansas.

Noted events in her life were:

• Occupation: Homemaker.

Katie married Carl W. NORQUIST on 9 August 1906 in Morton, Illinois. Carl was born on 18 November 1881 in Burlington, Iowa, died on 3 June 1967 in Morton, Illinois at age 85, and was buried in Evangelical Minonite Cemetary.

18. Samuel UMMEL,² son of Christian UMMEL and Marie AESCHLIMANN, was born on 23 November 1892 in Carlock, Illinois,^² died on 2 April 1969 in Meadows, Illinois ^² at age 76, and was buried in Park Hill Cemetery In Bloomington. Illinois.^² The cause of his death was Cancer.

General Notes:
Samuel Ummel was born on November 23, 1892, R.R. Carlock, Illinois, to Christian and Marie (Aeschliman) Ummel. He had three brothers, and seven sisters. Three brothers died in infancy. Elsie (Nafziger) Ummel was born on September 18, 1891 at Anchor. Illinois.

The schooling he received as a boy was very limited, and he was not able to attend past the sixth grade. His mother often liked to tell that whenever she had to scold Sam for being a bad boy, he would always say, “But in church I'm always good.” And then she would always add, “And he was that!” Sam frequently spoke of the times when his family went to the East White Oak Church (north of Normal, Illinois), in the spring wagon. He cherished the memories of those boyhood days.

On December 30, 1914 he married Elsie Nafziger at Anchor, Illinois. Five children were born as follows: Mervin S., Fern S., Dorothy L., Lola M., and Kathryn L. Kathryn died in infancy.

Sam was engaged in farming in the vicinity of Anchor, Illinois. He and his family attended the Anchor Mennonite church, several miles south of Anchor. He served several years as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher. His deepening relationship into the Word of God, and his effectiveness in persuading men and women into spiritual matters, led several to encourage him to enter the ministry.

Diligent study in the Scriptures became Sam's delight. He enrolled in several correspondence courses through the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was convinced and burdened as he studied not only of God's love for all of mankind, but also of God's coming judgment upon all who would not believe on God's only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, and that apart from Him there was no escape (John 5:24-29; Revelation 20:11-15). These were familiar scriptures to which he would often refer.

The call into the ministry was especially real and important to Sam. He said it was as though he saw heavy storm clouds on the horizon; they were hanging low and moving fast. Out in the field he saw friends and loved ones who didn't see the approaching storm, and he prayed and asked God to warn them...to tell them to look up and see the approaching storm. However, God spoke to him saying, “Sam, you go; you must warn them; I am counting on you.” This was so indelibly placed upon his heart and mind that he could not refuse God's call. He must go.

His Call to the Anchor Church (1926 - 1932)

It was in 1926, when Sam was 34 years of age, that he accepted the call into the ministry. He served at the Anchor, Illinois Mennonite Church along with the senior, pastor, Rev. Aaron Augspurger, and Rev. Roy Unzicker. The four children at that time ranged in ages 7-11, and the depression was beginning to press in on much of the farming community.

Many times the family was aware that their father, after a long hard day of farm labor, would stay up all night studying and praying over the sermon he was to deliver the next day. But in spite of all the hardships, it was evident God gave him joy in the ministry. He was ordained to the ministry in 1933 and as an elder, May 16, 1948.

Rev, and Mrs. Ummel's ministry was not destined to be free from testing's and trials. In the approximate year of 1930 a crisis occurred which was to effect the rest of their lives. Mrs. Ummel was doing the family washing in the out door wash house when the gasoline engine caught fire, and her clothes ignited into one mass of blaze. She ran into the yard. The children were so frightened they stood by seemingly helpless. Then Mrs. Ummel had the presence of mind to lie down and roll on the lawn. The flames were soon smothered- However, second and third degree burns were sustained on her right side and leg and arm. A long stay at the Mennonite Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois resulted until skin grafting and healing took place.

Through the years following Mrs. Ummel suffered almost constantly with an open ulcer on her leg, which required constant care and concern. This did not deter their decision to keep on in the ministry. God had led them through the first four years of their ministry, and they would trust Him for the future.

The salvation of his household was one of Rev. Ummel's priorities. The children were convinced of God's love through the love which their parents shared with them, so that it was not difficult for then to also desire to embrace the claims of Christ when the opportunity came.

It was after Mervin, the oldest of the children and the only son, accepted the Lord as his Savior during revival meetings, that an opportunity was given during a time of family devotions for each of the daughters to also make a personal decision for Christ. At that time, in the living room of their farm hone at Anchor, Fern, Dorothy, and Lola all responded and received Christ as their Savior, and later were baptized under the ministry of Rev. Emmanuel Troyer.

The visual demonstration to the children which they will never forget was the loving care they saw their dad giving to mother so that the condition of her leg would not worsen. They also observed many sacrifices which their parent's made - denying themselves for their children's sake, especially during those hard depression years.

Rev and Mrs. Ummel were grateful for the love and support which the church at Anchor gave during the first five years of their ministry. It was an encouragement for the coming years.

The Call to Bethel (1933 - 1944)

After six years of ministry at the Anchor Church, the Lord opened a door of ministry to the Bethel Mennonite church, Pekin, Illinois.

In the winter of 1933, following a farm sale, Rev, and Mrs. Ummel and family left the Anchor area which had been home to them for nineteen years. The children were all in their teen years and were wondering what was ahead for them, as well as for the family as a whole.

The depression was having a full impact on the economy and everyone at that time. It would be necessary for Rev. Ummel to find full time employment in addition to the paspastoral ministry, in order to fully support the family.

A house to rent was located in Morton, Illinois so that was the destination when the trucks pulled away from Anchor on that cold winter morning. The Bethel Church was about ten miles from Morton, so each Sunday morning the family drove that distance to the church.

The families at the Bethel Church were rich in hospitality, and almost every Sunday noon some family invited Rev. Ummel and his family for the noon meal, soon lasting friendships were established and God blessed the ministry of the Word.

Rev. Ummel worked at several jobs in the Norton area. The message which the Lord had given to him continued to burden his heart. He felt he must tell it to more people. He rented various meeting halls in Morton, and on Sunday afternoons he was able to share the Word with the goodly number of people who attended. His messages, which often centered on the Lord's return, were received with appreciation.

In the summer of 1936 the family moved to Pekin, Illinois where they would be closer to the church. Rev. Ummel continued to work on a part time basis. The congregation continued also to grow in number and in spiritual understanding and service. One of the highlights was when one of the members, Herbert Roszhart, felt God calling him into the ministry. This greatly encouraged Rev. Ummel.

It was during the ten years of ministry at Bethel that each of the children were marmarried, and once again Rev, and Mrs. Ummel were alone in their home in Morton.

After ten years of ministry at the Bethel Mennonite Church at Pekin, Illinois, it seemed that God was closing the door. It was time to say farewell again to a special congregation whom the Ummel family had come to love so much.

The Call to the Peoria Mission Church (1945 - 1962) -

In the year 1945, when the call came to serve the congregation at the Peoria Mission at 1001 N. Adams Street, and knowing the upstairs apartment was approached by a flight of approximately 25 steps, it was the cause for serious consideration not only for Rev, and Mrs. Ummel, but for each of the family. All questioned as to whether Mrs. Ummel would be able to climb the stairs since she still was bothered with the ulcer on her leg. However, after much prayer, and claiming the verse, “Faithful is He that calleth you Who also will do it” (I Thess. 5:24), Pastor and Mrs. Ummel ventured on by faith.

Rev. Ummel felt led to request that the Mission Board of the Central District ConferConference give consideration for him to have a part time assistant, This request was granted, and it was at this time that Melvin Norquist, son-in-law of Rev. Ummel, was given a call to assume this responsibility, This was in the year of 1945. Melvin and Dorothythy were active in children's work, youth work, Vacation Bible School, Visitation, and many related activities.

Mrs. Ummel was a diligent worker as she assisted Rev. Ummel during these years. She often prepared food for the hungry ones in the area. She was always cleaning the chapel or steps to the apartment. She washed, ironed, and mended clothing for needy children in the neighborhood so that they could come to Sunday School.

Together, she and Rev. Ummel would be delighted when they could have family gatherings and utilize the space which their living quarters provided. They loved their children and grandchildren. At times when Dorothy and Melvin would be busy at choir rehearsal or special meetings, the grandchildren would find their way up the stairs and to the treat of popcorn which was usually awaiting them. That aroma would usually pervade the whole building!

A great concern at this time for Rev, and Mrs. Ummel was the illness of daughter, Lola Diemer, who lived on the farm near Groveland, Illinois. Often they drove there to be of help and encouragement.

Rev and Mrs. Ummel retired from their effective ministry at the Mission in 1962, but continued to serve the Lord as the doors were opened. Upon His resignation, Rev. Norquist filled the pulpit until the fall of 1968.

Following six years of ministry at various churches throughout the Conference as ininterim pastor, Rev, and Mrs. Ummel went into the Meadows Mennonite Home, Meadows, Illinois, where, after a painful bout with cancer, he went to be with the Lord on April 2, 1969. Mrs. Ummel was then able to return to their home in Morton, Illinois, where she lived alone for eight or nine years. Her daughter and son-in-law, Fern and Walter Kennel, and also her son and daughter-in-law, Mervin and Florence Ummel, who lived nearby, were a great source of help and encouragement to her. A sister, Ethel Wiggins, was faithful to do whatever she could for her also. Dorothy & Melvin found it hard to be so far away in Minn.

In the year 1978 Elsie had a massive stroke which paralyzed her throat, and she was unable to swallow or to communicate. She was fed through a tube into her intestine for six months. She was at the Nursing Home in Morton for a greater part of this time. It was on December 6th that daughter Lola Diemer, went to be with the Lord. We do not know if Mother Ummel understood when we told her of Lola's passing. Never the less, Lola's struggles were over, and it seemed mother's would soon be.

It was during this time that gangrene set in on mother's ulcerated leg, and it necessitated amputation. .In her state of coma, she possibly did not realize this took place. It was in March of 1979 that she was taken to the Methodist Hospital in Peoria where she died of pneumonia on the 22nd.

Rev and Mrs. Ummel are buried in Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. Illinois.

Noted events in his life were:

• Social Security Number: 328-07-0802.

• Occupation: Minister.

• Census: 1920, Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois.

• Census: 1930, Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois.

Samuel married Elsie NAFZIGER ² on 30 December 1914 in Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois. Elsie was born on 18 September 1891 in Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois,^² died in March 1979 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois ^² at age 87, and was buried in Park Hill Cemetery In Bloomington. Illinois.^²

Children from this marriage were:

i. Mervin UMMEL was born on 30 November 1915.

ii. Fern UMMEL was born on 21 February 1917.

9 iii. Dorothy UMMEL (born on 18 April 1918 in Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois)

iv. Lola UMMEL was born on 18 October 1919 and died on 6 December 1978 at age 59.

v. Kathryn Louise UMMEL was born on 24 July 1930 and died on 2 August 1930.

19. Elsie NAFZIGER,² daughter of Peter B. NAFZIGER and Magdalene NAFFZIGER, was born on 18 September 1891 in Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois,^² died in March 1979 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois ^² at age 87, and was buried in Park Hill Cemetery In Bloomington. Illinois.^²

Noted events in her life were:

• Occupation: Homemaker.

• Census: 1920, Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois.

• Census: 1930, Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois.

• Social Security Number: 339-14-4372.

Elsie married Samuel UMMEL ² on 30 December 1914 in Anchor Township, Mclean County, Illinois. Samuel was born on 23 November 1892 in Carlock, Illinois,^² died on 2 April 1969 in Meadows, Illinois ^² at age 76, and was buried in Park Hill Cemetery In Bloomington. Illinois.^² The cause of his death was Cancer.

20. Carl Gustav OMAN ³ was born on 27 May 1878 in Sjogsted, Sweden, died on 8 May 1919 in Gildford, Montana ^⁴ at age 40, and was buried in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Near Gildford, Montana. Another name for Carl was Carl OMEN.⁴

General Notes: My Father, Carl Gustav Oman, was born in 1878 and lived to be 41 years old. He passed away in 1919. He was about five feet, ten inches tall with brown hair and a reddish handle-bar mustache. Although he was thin and wiry, he was strong and a hard worker.

He worked at a farm next to the one where mother worked. Since there was a big stone fence in between, I like to imagine that they would lean over the fence and talk with each other, until one day my Mother just jumped over the fence and they were married! That may not have been exactly the way it happened, but they did marry when my Mother was twenty-four years old and my Father was twenty-one.

After the wedding, the owners gave them an acre of land and a cottage to live in. They also gave them a horse, a cow and two pigs. In June, 1951, I took my Mother back to Sweden for a visit and in that very same barn were one horse, a cow, and two pigs! I'm sure they were not the same ones. We also visited my parents' first home there. It was a two-room house and I remember that the kitchen had a cook stove. They cooked with wood which was the only fuel they had.

My Dad was a driver for the "Patroon" (owner of the estate). He drove a "Kusk" which was a fancy carriage. My Father was known as a hourseman and it was a special job for him to drive the carriage for this land owner. Of course the Patroon sat in back like a "big shot" and my Father was the chauffer. The other workers were like slaves and had to work for very little wages. It was just an existance, that was all. ³

Noted events in his life were:

• Immigration: from Sjogestad, Sweden, 3 October 1903, Ellis Island, New York. ⁵ ^,6
Traveled on the ship CEDRIC from Liverpool, England, UK. Arrived in New York on October 3, 1903. The record states place of residence as Sjogestad, Sweden, Scandinavia.

Traveling together were Carl Gustaf Oman (25), Hedv. Axelia Oman (28), and Nils Gust. Walda. Oman (9 months).

My Mother and Father had heard glowing tales about the United States and were anxious to come here while they were still young. They had relatives who had gone to Rockford, IL who were telling them stories about the country and how well they were doing, so they decided that they could do better by raising their family in the United States.

My parents immigrated to America in 1903 when my brother, Nils Gustav Valdamir, was eighteen months old. The other workers thought my Father was foolish to leave his job since he got along so well with the owner (compared to them), but my parents were looking for opportunity in America.

Although my Mother's father and her grandparents had passed away, it was difficult for my Mother to leave Sweden. She was very close to her mother and her sister so it was hard to say goodbye to them and to her cousins who lived nearby. People didn't travel very far in those days because their only means of travel was by horse and buggy. Even though my Mother was sad to leave, she was excited about coming to America; the land of opportunity.

They traveled by boat in the cheapest accomodations and were packed into the hold like cattle. Many of the people were sick and couldn't even be on their feet. It was a long, miserable ocean trip in the winter months and the Swedish people were very pale and sickly when they landed.

A story is told about a man who came to the United States from Sweden and was met by his brother. The man said to his brother, "My but you are brown: your skin is so dark!" His brother replied, "Well, that is because we have so much sun here!" Then they began driving and they saw a black man walking down the street. The Swedish brother said, "He must have been in this country a long time!"

The ship CEDRIC was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1902. @1, 035 gross tons; 700 (bp) feet long; 75 feet wide. Stream quadruple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 16 knots. 2,875 passengers (365 first class, 160 second class, 2,350 third class).

Built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1902 and named CEDRIC. Liverpool-New York service. Used as an auxiliary cruiser and then as a troopship during World War I. Scrapped in 1932.

Carl married Hedvig Axelia WESTERLAND ⁷ on 30 November 1900. Hedvig was born on 24 May 1875 in 10 Miles Outside Of Skovde, Sweden ^⁷ and died on 5 May 1974 ^⁷ at age 98.

Children from this marriage were:

10 i. Alfred Norman OMAN (born on 3 January 1911 in Lamore County, North Dakota - died on 3 December 1997 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois)

ii. Nels Waldemar OMAN was born on 26 December 1902 in Sjogestad, Sweden and died on 2 April 1976 at age 73.

iii. Leonard OMAN was born on 15 February 1905 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, died on 6 November 1921 in Gildford, Montana at age 16, and was buried in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Near Gildford, Montana.

iv. Carl Wilbur OMAN was born on 11 December 1907 in Lamore County, North Dakota, died on 20 September 1989 in Wisconsin at age 81, and was buried on 23 September 1989 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

v. Edwin Vernon OMAN was born on 25 August 1913 in Montana ^⁷ and died on 3 February 1994 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois ^⁸ at age 80. The cause of his death was Cancer.⁸

vi. Violet Helen OMAN was born on 20 November 1916 in Montana.

21. Hedvig Axelia WESTERLAND,⁷ daughter of Unknown and Matilda WESTERLUND, was born on 24 May 1875 in 10 Miles Outside Of Skovde, Sweden ^⁷ and died on 5 May 1974 ^⁷ at age 98.

Noted events in her life were:

• Emigration: from Sjogestad, Sweden, 3 October 1903, Sweden. ⁵
Traveled on the ship CEDRIC from Liverpool, England, UK. Arrived in New York on October 3, 1903. The record states place of residence as Sjogestad, Sweden, Scandinavia.

Traveling together were Carl Gustaf Oman (25), Hedv. Axelia Oman (28), and Nils Gust. Walda. Oman (9 months).

The ship CEDRIC was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1902. @1, 035 gross tons; 700 (bp) feet long; 75 feet wide. Stream quadruple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 16 knots. 2,875 passengers (365 first class, 160 second class, 2,350 third class).

Built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1902 and named CEDRIC. Liverpool-New York service. Used as an auxiliary cruiser and then as a troopship during

• Census: 1920, Southguilford, Township, Hill County, Montana.

• Social Security Number: 359-42-6834.

Hedvig married Carl Gustav OMAN ³ on 30 November 1900. Carl was born on 27 May 1878 in Sjogsted, Sweden, died on 8 May 1919 in Gildford, Montana ^⁴ at age 40, and was buried in Evangelical Lutheran Church, Near Gildford, Montana. Another name for Carl was Carl OMEN.⁴

22. Folke Sigfrid CLAUSON, son of Klas JOSEFSSON and Sofia ANDERSDOTTER, was born on 27 July 1885 in Kölaby, , Västra Götaland, Sweden.^⁹

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1920, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

• Census: 1930, Rockford Township, Winnegago County, Illinois.

• Immigration: from the Ransberg farm in Möne, Sweden, 1905. ⁹

• Naturalization: 1914. ¹⁰

Folke married Hilma Josefina PETERSON.¹¹ Hilma was born on 27 April 1886 in Norra Fågelås, , Västra Götaland, Sweden.^¹¹

Children from this marriage were:

11 i. Dorothy CLAUSON (born on 28 May 1915 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois)

ii. Paul B. CLAUSON was born in 1914 in Illinois.^¹²

iii. Phyllis J. CLAUSON was born in 1920 in Illinois.^¹²

iv. Folke R. CLAUSON was born in 1923 in Illinois.^¹²

23. Hilma Josefina PETERSON,¹¹ daughter of Crofter Johan PERSSON and Emma Kristina KARLSDOTTER, was born on 27 April 1886 in Norra Fågelås, , Västra Götaland, Sweden.^¹¹

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1885-1895, Norra Fågelås, , Västra Götaland, Sweden.

• Census: 1930, Rockford Township, Winnegago County, Illinois.

• Immigration: from Gothenburg to Rockford, Illinois on the SS Romeo, 22 March 1887. ¹³
The "Romeo" was built in 1881 by Earle's Shipbuilding & Eng. Co, Ltd. of Hull for the Wilson Line of Hull. Tonnage was 1840 tons gross, 1376 under deck and 1210 net. Poop was 370 tons and forecastle 41 tons. Rigging: iron construction, single screw, 2 masts steam Schooner, 2 decks, one of iron, 3 bulkheads and 2 partial bulkheads, one funnel. Propulsion: compound engine with 2 inverted cylinders of 38 & 76 in. boiler 80lb per sq.in. diameter respectively, stroke 48 inches, 350 nominal horsepower giving a speed of 12,5 knots. The engine was built by the same company as the hull. She had first class accommodation for 38 passengers in staterooms on either side of the ship abaft a large well-fitted saloon. Aft in the poop there was accommodation for 18 second class passengers. She could accommodate 780 steerage passengers tween-decks. The Romeo was usually trafficking the route between Gothenburg and Hull, a voyage that normally would take 42 hours. February 3, 1918 it was torpedoed and sunk by German sub. U-102, off Mull of Galloway, on passage to Liverpool in ballast. 29 crew were lost, including the master.

Hilma married Folke Sigfrid CLAUSON. Folke was born on 27 July 1885 in Kölaby, , Västra Götaland, Sweden.^⁹

24. Irvin HOLLER, son of Frank HOLLER and Anna STEDMAN, was born on 15 July 1886 in Peru Township, Lasalle County, Illinois, died on 3 July 1968 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois at age 81, and was buried in Sycamore Cemetery, Sycamore, DE Kalb Co., IL..

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1900, Hall Township, Bureau County, Illinois.
In the June 12, 1900 census Frank Holler in living in Hall Township, Bureau County, Illinois, age 43 years, a Farmer, born July 1856 in Illinois. Both of Frank's parents were born in Pennsylvania. Frank was not employed for 3 months. He can read, write, and speak English. He rents his farm.

Frank is living with his wife of 18 years, Annie, age 43 years, born December 1856 in Illinois. Both of Annie's parents were born in England. She can read, write, and speak English.

Frank is also living with daughter Hattie, age 16 years, born November 1885 in Illinois. Hattie is not attending school. She can read, write, and speak English.

Frank is also living with son Irvin, age 13 years, born July 1886 in Illinois. Irvin has attended school 5 months during the past school year. He can read, write, and speak English.

Frank is also living with daughter Jessie, age 9 years, born February 1891 in Illinois. Jessie has attended school 9 months during the past school year. She can read, write, and speak English.

Frank is also living with son Walter, age 6 years, born December 1893 in Illinois. Walter has attended school 5 months during the past school year. He can read, write, and speak English.

Also living with Frank is John Stedman, father in law, a widower, age 76 years, born September 1823 in England. Both of John's parents were born in England. John immigrated to the U.S. in 1833 and has been a citizen for 67 years. He can read, write, and speak English.

Also living with Frank is Michael O'Conner, a boarder, age 36 years, born July 1863 in Illinois. He is not married. His father was born in Ireland and his mother was born in MA. He is a Farm Laborer and was not employed for 3 months during the year.

• Census: 1910, Dimmick Township, Lasalle County, Illinois.
In the April 29, 1910 census Irvin Holler is living in Dimmick Township, La Salle County, Illinois, age 23 years, a Farmer, born in Illinois. Both of Irvin's parents were born in Illinois. Irvin can read, write, and speak English. He rents his farm and is working on his own account. Irvin is living with his wife of 3 years, Jennie, age 22 years, born in Illinois. Jennie's father was born in Germany and her mother was born in Illinois. She can read, write, and speak English. Also living with Irvin and Jennie is their daughter Dorothy, age 2 years, born in Illinois. Dorothy is not yet attending school.

• Census: 1930, Ohio Township, Bureau County, Illinois.
In the April 9, 1930 census Irvin Holler is living in Ohio Township, Bureau County, Illinois, age 44 years, a Farmer, born in Illinois. He was married at age 21. Both of Irvin's parents were born in Illinois. Irvin can read, write, and speak English. He rents his farm and is working on his own account. Irvin is living with his wife Jennie, age 43 years, born in Illinois. She has been married since age 19. Jennie's father was born in Germany and her mother was born in Illinois. She can read, write, and speak English. Living with Irvin and Jennie are:

Son Vilas, age 12 years, born in Illinois. Vilas is attending school.
Son Glen, age 9 years, born in Illinois. Glen is attending school.
Daughter Lois, age 8 years, born in Illinois. Lois is attending school.
Twin sons Lyle and Lee, age 5 years, born in Illinois. Lyle and Lee are not attending school.
Twins Virgil and Virginia, age 2 years, born in Illinois. Virgil and Virginia are not attending school.

• Occupation: Farmer, Bureau County, Illinois And Mower County, Minnesota.

• Social Security Number: 361-24-0002.

• Cemetery: Sycamore Cemetery, Sycamore, De Kalb Co., IL.

Irvin married Jennie Pearl KOERNER on 15 November 1906 in Illinois. Jennie was born on 4 November 1887 in Bureau County, Illinois, died on 16 May 1966 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois at age 78, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL..

Children from this marriage were:

i. Dorothy Irene HOLLER was born on 31 May 1907 in La Salle County, Illinois.

ii. Sidney Jay HOLLER was born on 28 May 1909 in Dimmick Township, Lasalle County, Illinois, died on 5 June 1969 in Mendota, La Salle County, Illinois at age 60, and was buried in Princeton Township, Bureau County, Illinois.

iii. Vilas Earl HOLLER was born in 1917 in Taopi Township, Mower County, Minnesota, died in 1943 in Florida at age 26, and was buried in 1943 in Limerick Cemetery In Kasbeer, Bureau Co., IL..

12 iv. Glen Leo HOLLER (born on 15 June 1920 in Tiskilwa, Bureau County, Illinois - died on 27 January 1980 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois)

v. Lois Arlene HOLLER was born in 1922.

vi. Lyle Dean HOLLER was born on 19 October 1924.

vii. Lee Eugene HOLLER was born on 19 October 1924, died on 8 September 1995 in Sycamore, Dekalb County, Illinois at age 70, and was buried in Sycamore Cemetery, Sycamore, DE Kalb Co., IL..

viii. Virgil R. HOLLER was born on 20 November 1927 in Ohio Township, Bureau County, Illinois ^¹⁴ and died on 19 July 1999 in Roscoe, Illinois ^¹⁴ at age 71.

ix. Virginia Mae HOLLER was born on 20 November 1927.

25. Jennie Pearl KOERNER, daughter of Ernest August KOERNER and Irene Dora CORK, was born on 4 November 1887 in Bureau County, Illinois, died on 16 May 1966 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois at age 78, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL..

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1900, Westfield Township, Bureau County, Illinois.
The June 19, 1900 census shows that Ernest Koerner was born June 1863. He was 37 years of age and had been married 13 years. Ernest was born in Germany as were both of his parents. He immigrated to the U.S. in the year 1880 and was a naturalized citizen. His occupation was that of a farmer. Ernest could read, write, and speak english. He lived on a farm which he rented.

Living with Ernest was his wife, Irene. She was born in September 1866. She was 33 years of age and had been married 13 years. Irene was born in Ilinois. Each of her parents were born in England. She could read, write, and speak english.

Living with Ernest and Irene was their daughter, Jennie. She was born in November 1887. She was 12 years old and was single. Jennie was born in Illinois. Her father was born in Germany and her mother was born in Illinois. Jennie attended school for 9 months of the year. She could read, write, and speak english.

Living with Ernest and Irene was their son, Otto. He was born in November 1889. He was 10 years old and was single. Otto was born in Illinois. His father was born in Germany and his mother was born in Illinois. Otto attended school for 9 months of the year. He could read, write, and speak english.

Living with Ernest and Irene was their son, Charles. He was born in November 1891. He was 9 years old and was single. Charles was born in Illinois. His father was born in Germany and his mother was born in Illinois. Charles attended school for 9 months of the year. He could read, write, and speak english.

Living with Ernest and Irene was their son, Walter. He was born in Octobber 1893. He was 6 years old and was single. Walter was born in Illinois. His father was born in Germany and his mother was born in Illinois. Walter attended school for 5 months of the year.

Living with Ernest and Irene was their daughter, Elsie. She was born in August 1895. She was 4 years old and was single. Elsie was born in Illinois. Her father was born in Germany and her mother was born in Illinois. Elsie did not attend school.

Also living with Ernest and Irene was Ernest's brother Theodore. He was born in 1880. He was 20 years old and was single. He was born in Germany as were both of his parents. He immigrated to the U.S. in the year 1891 and had been in the U.S.A. for 9 years. His occupation was that of a farm laborer. Theodore could read, write, and speak english.

• Occupation: Homemaker.

• Cemetery: Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois listed under the name of Redfern in the Willwood records.

Jennie married Irvin HOLLER on 15 November 1906 in Illinois. Irvin was born on 15 July 1886 in Peru Township, Lasalle County, Illinois, died on 3 July 1968 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois at age 81, and was buried in Sycamore Cemetery, Sycamore, DE Kalb Co., IL..

26. Private

Private married Charlotte ASHTON ¹⁶.^,17 Charlotte was born on 10 December 1892 in Stretford, Lancashire, England ^¹⁸ and died on an unknown date in England.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Fact: Marriage witnessed by Harold Forkington & Mary Alice Walker.

The child from this marriage was:

13 i. Eveline CLOUGH (born on 24 January 1916 in South Manchester, Lancashire, England - died on 30 December 1995 in Beloit, Wisconsin)

27. Charlotte ASHTON,¹⁶ ^,17 daughter of William ASHTON and Hannah BARLOW, was born on 10 December 1892 in Stretford, Lancashire, England ^¹⁸ and died on an unknown date in England.

Noted events in her life were:

• Address 1: 1892, 4 Essex St, Stretford, Lancashire. ¹⁸ Charlotte was born at home.

• Address 1: 1901, 148 Tamworth Street, Stretford, Lancashire. ¹⁶

• Address 1: 1912, 7 Embden Grove, Manchester, Lancashire, England. ¹⁷

• Address 1: 1916, 1916, 18 Wilton Street, South Manchester, Lancashire, England.

• Census: 1901, Stretford, Lancashire, England.
In the March 31, 1901 Census William Ashton is living at 148 Tamworth Street, Stretford, Lancashire. William is the head of household and is 42 years of age. His is employed as a Plasterer. William was born in Lancs Manchester.

William is living with his wife, Hannah, age 40 years. Hannah's employment status is undefined. She was born in Lancs Manchester.

Also living in the household is son, Charles, age 13 years. He is employed as an Errand Boy. Charles was born in Lancs Manchester.

Also living in the household is son, William, age 11 years. His employment status is undefined. William was born in Lancs Manchester.

Also living in the household is daughter, Charlotte, age 8 years. Her employment status is undefined. Charlotte was born in Lancs Stretford.

Also living in the household is son, Harry, age 5 years. His employment status is undefined. Harry was born in Lancs Stretford.

Also living in the household is daughter, Minnie, age 1 years. Her employment status is undefined. Minnie was born in Lancs Stretford.

Charlotte married Private

28. George Henry HARTMAN, son of George B HARTMAN and Rosina RENTCHLER, was born on 1 February 1901 in Fairhaven Township, Carroll Co., IL, died on 8 December 1989 in Thompson, Illinois at age 88, and was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Farmer.

• Social Security Number: 337-32-8416.

• Cemetery: Fairlawn Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois.

George married Helen Rebecca TRIPP on 4 November 1924 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. Helen was born on 3 January 1902 in Carroll County, Illinois, died on 7 August 1978 in Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois at age 76, and was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. The cause of her death was Heart condition.

Children from this marriage were:

14 i. Melvin Charles HARTMAN (born on 22 April 1925 in York Township, Carroll County, Illinois - died on 21 August 1960 in Cordova, Illinois)

ii. Marvin HARTMAN was born on 22 April 1925 in Thompson, Illinois,^¹ died on 8 May 1992 in Plymouth, Indiana ^¹ at age 67, and was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois.

iii. Ruth Amanda HARTMAN was born on 16 September 1926.

iv. Violet HARTMAN was born on 10 June 1929 in Chadwick, York Township, Carroll County, Illinois.

v. Paul E HARTMAN was born on 15 May 1931 in Chadwick, York Township, Carroll County, Illinois.

29. Helen Rebecca TRIPP, daughter of George Anthony TRIPP and Sarah Amanda GEORGE, was born on 3 January 1902 in Carroll County, Illinois, died on 7 August 1978 in Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois at age 76, and was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. The cause of her death was Heart condition.

Noted events in her life were:

• Occupation: Homemaker.

• Social Security Number: 337-32-8939.

Helen married George Henry HARTMAN on 4 November 1924 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. George was born on 1 February 1901 in Fairhaven Township, Carroll Co., IL, died on 8 December 1989 in Thompson, Illinois at age 88, and was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois.

30. Frans Alberts BOONSTRA,¹⁹ son of Albert Thomas BOONSTRA and Tryntje Franses VELLEMA, was born on 28 June 1884 in Stiens, Leenwarden, Netherlands,^¹⁹ died in May 1973 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa at age 88, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of his death was Pneumonia, Heart condition. Another name for Frans was Frank.

Noted events in his life were:

• Naturalization: 24 March 1939, Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois.

• Social Security Number: 342-10-4906.

• Occupation: Carpenter & Farmer.

• Immigration: on the SS Rotterdam from Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands, 14 April 1913, Ellis Island, New York. ⁵
[ From "North Atlantic Seaway", by N.R.P.Bonsor, vol.3,p.913]
This "Rotterdam" was the fourth of five vessels with this name owned by the Holland America Line. She was built in 1908 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast and was a 24,149 gross ton ship, length 650.5ft x beam 77.4ft, two funnels, two masts, twin screw and a speed of 16 knots. There was passenger accommodation for 530-1st, 555-2nd and 2,124-3rd class. Launched on 3/3/1908, she sailed from Rotterdam on her maiden voyage to New York on 13/6/1908. She commenced her last voyage on this service on 23/2/1916 and was then laid up at Rotterdam (although Holland was a neutral country during the Great War, several Dutch ships had been damaged by mines). She resumed service between Rotterdam, Brest and New York on 24/1/1919 and in 1920 was converted to oil fuel. In April 1926 her accommodation was altered to carry 1st, 2nd, tourist, and 3rd class passengers; in Jan 1930, 1st, tourist and 3rd class; in June 1936, cabin, tourist and 3rd; and in May 1937, cabin and tourist class. On 21/11/1939 she sailed from Rotterdam on her final voyage to New York (dep 7/12/1939) and Rotterdam (arr 28/12/1939) and in Jan 1940 was scrapped at Hendrik Ido, Ambacht.

• Cemetery: Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois.

Frans married Aafke Alderts POST ¹⁹ on 27 January 1906 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands.¹⁹ Aafke was born on 23 January 1885 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands,^¹⁹ died on 16 November 1954 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois ^¹ at age 69, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of her death was Female problem. Another name for Aafke was Effie.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Frouwke BOONSTRA was born on 20 November 1907 in Netherlands ^¹⁹ and died on 28 March 1995 in Waupan, Wisconsin ^¹⁹ at age 87. Another name for Frouwke was Flora.

ii. Tryntje BOONSTRA was born on 6 May 1911 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands,^²⁰ died on 17 April 1994 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois ^²⁰ at age 82, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. Another name for Tryntje was Tena.

iii. Alida BOONSTRA was born on 2 April 1913 in Groningen, , Groningen, Netherlands,^¹⁹ died on 6 December 2001 in Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL ^¹⁹ at age 88, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of her death was Natural causes.

iv. Albert BOONSTRA was born on 5 December 1915 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois,^¹⁹ died on 20 March 1970 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois ^¹⁹ at age 54, and was buried on 23 March 1970 in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of his death was Cerebral Aneurism. Another name for Albert was Boscoe.

v. Arthur BOONSTRA was born on 30 December 1919 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois,^¹ died on 8 April 1937 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois ^¹⁹ at age 17, and was buried in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of his death was Gunshot wound inflicted while hunting crows.

vi. Elizabeth BOONSTRA was born on 23 February 1921 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois,^¹ died on 20 October 1994 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois ^¹ at age 73, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois.

vii. Thomas BOONSTRA was born on 5 July 1923 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois,^¹ died on 5 February 1994 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois ^¹ at age 70, and was buried in Lyndon Cemetery, Lyndon, Whiteside Co., Illinois. The cause of his death was Heart Attack.

15 viii. Nellie BOONSTRA (born on 30 January 1925 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois - died on 21 August 1960 in Cordova, Illinois)

ix. Frances Evelyn BOONSTRA was born on 14 October 1927 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois.

x. Elmer Floyd BOONSTRA was born on 24 October 1932 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois,^¹ died on 31 July 1996 in Davenport, Iowa ^¹ at age 63, and was buried on 5 August 1996 in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of his death was Cancer.

xi. Aldert BOONSTRA was born on 7 June 1906 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands ^¹⁹ and died on 7 September 1906 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands ^¹⁹.

xii. Tryntje BOONSTRA was born on 14 May 1910 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands ^¹⁹ and died on 21 May 1910 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands ^¹⁹.

31. Aafke Alderts POST,¹⁹ daughter of Aldert Gerrits POST and Frouwke Aries VREDELING, was born on 23 January 1885 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands,^¹⁹ died on 16 November 1954 in Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois ^¹ at age 69, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of her death was Female problem. Another name for Aafke was Effie.

Noted events in her life were:

• Occupation: Homemaker.

Aafke married Frans Alberts BOONSTRA ¹⁹ on 27 January 1906 in Warffum, , Groningen, Netherlands.¹⁹ Frans was born on 28 June 1884 in Stiens, Leenwarden, Netherlands,^¹⁹ died in May 1973 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa at age 88, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Whiteside County, Illinois. The cause of his death was Pneumonia, Heart condition. Another name for Frans was Frank.

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