First Generation  

1. Mattausch [5124] .

Mattausch married Unknown [5125] [MRIN: 944].

+ 2 M    i. Joseph Mattausch, Sr [1896] was born about 1811 in Bohemia, died on 30 Nov 1891 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin about age 80, and was buried in Dec 1891 in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 3 M    ii. Franz Mattausch [5126] .

  Second Generation  

2. Joseph Mattausch, Sr [1896] (Unknown¹) was born about 1811 in Bohemia, died on 30 Nov 1891 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin about age 80, and was buried in Dec 1891 in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Joseph Mattausch and family came to America from Algesdorf, Austria, in the Tirol area of Austria. We think this was the emigrate Mattausch father, settled around the towns of Buffalo City, Fountain City, Alma, Arcadia, Waumandee, Cream, in Buffalo County Wisconsin in about the year 1857. First settled in Mormon Valley, LaCrosse, area of Wisconsin. The 1870 census of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, town of Waumandee, page 141 lists the following: House #655 Joseph Mattausch, age 59, farmer, born Bohemia, Anna Mattausch, age 54, Born Bohemia, Edward Mattausch, age 27, born Bohemia William Mattausch, age 25, born Bohemia, Theresa Mattausch, age 20, born Bohemia, Mary Mattausch, age 18, born Bohemia, Anna Mattausch, age 17, born Bohemia , Emilie Mattausch, age 12, born Wisconsin, Gustav Mattausch, age 9, born Wisconsin, Reinhart Mattausch, age 7, born Wisconsin, Two children died in the storm sewers at Fountain City, Wisconsin.

Will in probate, Estate of Joseph Mattausch, no widow survived, town of Lincoln, Buffalo County, died at Lincoln, 30 Nov 1891, heirs: Frank, Stephen, Joseph, Edward, William, Gustave, Reinhart, Francis (Kuehn), Theresa (Plett), Anna (Plett), Mary (Dobiash), Emelia. Deed of property, Vol 28, of deeds, pg 170.

Buried at Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Joseph married Annie Storch [1897] [MRIN: 339] about 1834 in Bohemia. Annie was born about 1816 in Bohemia.

General Notes: Do not know when Annie Storch died, but it was before her husband Joseph Mattausch died because his will listed no wife survives.

Annie Storch is also listed as Maria S. Storch.

+ 4 M    i. Frank A Mattausch [1898] was born on 25 Oct 1835 in Austria, died on 12 Oct 1924 at age 88, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 5 M    ii. Stephan Mattausch [1899] was born in 1837 in Bohemia, died in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 85, and was buried in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 6 M    iii. Joseph Mattausch [449] was born on 15 Aug 1838 in Klein Tschokan, Bohemia, was baptized in Algesdorf, Austria, died on 16 Jun 1920 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 81, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 7 M    iv. Adolph Mattausch [1900] was born in Bohemia.

+ 8 M    v. Edward S Mattausch, "Eddie" [1902] was born on 20 Feb 1842 in Bohemia, died on 18 Oct 1920 in Wisconsin at age 78, and was buried in Wisconsin.

+ 9 M    vi. William Mattausch, "Willum" [1901] was born on 14 Jan 1845 in Bohemia, died on 5 Jan 1932 at age 86, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 10 F    vii. Francisca Mattausch [1903] was born in Bohemia and died on 10 Apr 1921.

+ 11 F    viii. Theresa Mattausch, "Tracy" [1904] was born on 3 Sep 1848 in Leibritz, Austria, died on 30 Apr 1921 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 72, and was buried on 4 May 1921 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 12 F    ix. Marina "Mary" Mattausch [1905] was born on 13 Oct 1851 in Bohemia.

+ 13 F    x. Anna Mattausch [1906] was born on 10 Apr 1853 in Bohemia and died on 5 May 1924 at age 71.

+ 14 F    xi. Emilie Mattausch [1907] was born on 20 Jan 1858 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1946 at age 88, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 15 M    xii. Gustave Mattausch [1908] was born in 1861 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1947 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 86, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 16 M    xiii. Reinhardt Mattausch [1909] was born on 5 Nov 1862 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 18 Jan 1950 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnisota at age 87.

He never married and had no children.

3. Franz Mattausch [5126] (Unknown¹).

General Notes: We think that this is the brother to Joseph Mattausch that is married to Annie Storch. We do not know their parents name.(THIS IS NOT FOR SURE!!)

Franz married Unknown [5127] [MRIN: 2129].

+ 17 M    i. Joseph F Mattausch [5128] was born on 8 Mar 1837 in Austria, died on 17 Mar 1905 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 68, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 18 M    ii. Stefan Mattausch

+ 19 F    iii. Anna Mattausch

  Third Generation  

4. Frank A Mattausch [1898] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 25 Oct 1835 in Austria, died on 12 Oct 1924 at age 88, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: The 1870 census of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, town of Fountain City, page 38 lists the following: House #214 Frank Mattausch, age 35, born Bohemia, Julia Mattausch, age 28, born Bohemia , Emilie Mattausch, age 5, born Wisconsin, Amalia Mattausch, age 3, Born Wisconsin, Louise Mattausch, age 5/12, born Wisconsin

Registration of Marriage source: Vol I, page 18, Buffalo County marriage records, civil ceremony by N.P. Austin.

Death of Frank Mattausch is listed Vol 9, Pg 300, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Death Record of Frank Mattausch lists his father as Joseph Mattausch, Born Austria, Mother unknown, Born Austria, Died of Apoplexy. Informant on death certificate: A.F. Mattausch, Zion, Illinois.

Frank A. Mattausch was 88yrs, 5mos, 22days old at death

Frank was a farmer living at Waumandee, Wisconsin.

Register of deaths page 68, Louisa Mattausch, age 9 yrs, 10 mo, parents Frank and Julia John Mattausch child born Fountain City Wisconsin 7 Jan 1870, died of Diphtheria 3 Nov 1879 buried Fountain City, Wisconsin. (tombstone found at the cemetery at Cream, Wisconsin, by Scharmal and Don Conley in August 1996, shares stone with Ferdinand Mattausch age 3 yrs 7mo, child of Frank and Julia John Mattausch, child born 6 April 1876, died of Diptheria 26 Oct 1879, register of deaths page 63 says buried Fountain City, Wisconsin)

Frank married Julia John [1910] [MRIN: 945], daughter of Guttieb John [3361] and Theresa [3362], on 27 Sep 1862 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Julia was born on 4 Apr 1842, died on 26 Feb 1917 at age 74, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Julia John Mattausch is buried at Liberty Cemetery, at Cream Wisconsin.

+ 20 F    i. Emilie Mattausch [1911] was born on 23 Nov 1865 in Wisconsin and died on 24 Aug 1955 at age 89.

+ 21 F    ii. Amalia "Mollie" Mattausch [1912] was born about 1867 in Wisconsin.

+ 22 F    iii. Louisa Mattausch [3787] was born on 7 Jan 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 3 Nov 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 9, and was buried in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 23 M    iv. Adolph Ferdinand Mattausch [1913] was born on 17 Nov 1873 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 4 Dec 1940 in Zion, Illinois at age 67.

+ 24 F    v. Adeline Mattausch

+ 25 M    vi. C Ferdinand Mattausch [3786] was born on 6 Apr 1876, died on 26 Oct 1879 at age 3, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

5. Stephan Mattausch [1899] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1837 in Bohemia, died in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 85, and was buried in 1922 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: The 1870 census of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, town of Waumandee, page 141 lists the following : House #656 Steven Mattausch, age 30, farmer, born Bohemia, Elisabeth Mattausch, age 30, born Baden, Franz Mattausch, age 3, born Wisconsin, William Mattausch, age 9/12, born Wisconsin

Naturalized 3 May 1871, Circuit Court, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Vol II, pg 195.

Stephen Mattausch, one of the pioneers of the Little Waumandee valley has rented his farm to Archie McRae, for a term of years. His sons are contemplating to leave for the state of Washington in the near future and the old folks are getting to far along in years to run the farm.

Rosalia, Washington named in 1872 in honor of wife of the first postmaster, Rosalia Favorite . It is located 27 miles N of Colfax, Washington, 31 miles S of Spokane, Washington, 5 miles E of Malden and 9 miles N of Thorton on Pine Creek

Stephan married Elizabeth Kuehn [1930] [MRIN: 946]. Elizabeth was born in 1849 in Germany, died in 1931 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 82, and was buried in 1931 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 26 M    i. Frank Louis Mattausch [1931] was born on 5 Feb 1867 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 9 Aug 1961 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 94, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 27 M    ii. William Theabold Mattausch [1932] was born on 25 Apr 1869 in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Sep 1961 in Deer Park, Spokane County, Washington at age 92.

+ 28 F    iii. Anna Mattausch [5164] was born on 21 Apr 1872 and died on 27 Feb 1955 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 82.

+ 29 M    iv. Julius Mattausch

+ 30 M    v. George W Mattausch [1934] was born in 1888 and died in 1925 at age 37.

+ 31 F    vi. Emma Marie Mattausch [1935] was born on 4 Nov 1878 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1974 at age 96, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 32 M    vii. Rudolph Mattausch

6. Joseph Mattausch [449] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 15 Aug 1838 in Klein Tschokan, Bohemia, was baptized in Algesdorf, Austria, died on 16 Jun 1920 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 81, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of marriage source: Vol I, page 43, Buffalo City, Wisconsin. Civil ceremony by county judge. Other sources say Joseph was born in Algesdorf, Austria.

Joseph Mattausch built hitching posts of iron for Fountain City, Wisconsin and also iron fencing around cemetery. Joseph was also a farmer.

Registration of death, Vol 8, page 459, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Was a blacksmith, age 81 , 10mo, 1 day old at time of death, both parents born Germany.

Naturalized, 24 Oct 1898, Buffalo County Circuit Court, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Vol IV, p g 30.

Will in probate: estate of Joseph Mattausch, number 2715, State of Wisconsin, County Court, Buffalo County, in the matter of the estate of Joseph Mattausch deceased. Filed 19 April 1921 , died 16 June 1920.

OBITUARY

JOSEPH MATTAUSCH, SR.

As briefly mentioned in our issue of last week. Jos. Mattausch Sr., for many years a resident of this county and well and popularly known among a large number of friends and associates, passed away at his home in the town of Alma on Wednesday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m., death being caused by acute stomach trouble and the infirmities of old age. Deceased was 81 years and 10 months of age when death overtook him. Joseph Mattausch Sr., was born in Algersdorf, Austria, on August 15, 1838, where he spent the early years of his life. At the age of fourteen he entered the employ of a blacksmith as an apprentice and served in that capacity for three years, becoming an expert and efficient blacksmith and machinist, a trade which he followed for many years. Deceased came to this country with his parents in 1855, the family settling in Mormon Coolie, La Crosse County. He came to Buffalo County about two years later and took up his residence in the town of Lincoln. Soon thereafter he found employment at his trade in Minneiska, Minn., and a few years later in Fountain City, where he was married to Miss Mary Herdeg, who with three sons and one daughter, Edward of Gilmanton, Joseph Jr . at home, William of Wabasha, and Mrs. John Voss of Gilmanton, are left to mourn his loss. Six children preceded him in death. Mr. Mattausch and family moved from Fountain City to the town of Alma in 1894, where they have since resided and where the deceased has ever been known as a prominent and upright citizen. He was always a great lover of music and was a member of the first brass band organized at Fountain City many years ago. Besides being a popular and well-liked citizen and neighbor deceased was a kind and dutiful husband and father and his passing is deeply mourned by relatives and friends. His was an honest nature and he was ever firm and outspoken in his convictions. He leaves, besides his wife and children , six brothers and five sisters; Frank, Stephen, Edward, William, Gustave, Reinhold, Mrs C. Kuehn, Mrs. F. Dowiasch, Mrs. Geo. Plett, Mrs. John Plett and Miss Emilie. He also leaves four teen grandchildren. The funeral was held Friday from the home, Rev. Bursack officiating , and interment was made in the cemetery at Gilmanton. Many friends and neighbors attended the last sad rites and paid tribute to the memory of this venerable citizen who has passed to his reward. (source: Buffalo Co. Journal Wisconsin. page 1, June 14, 1920)

Joseph married Mary Herdeg [450] [MRIN: 20], daughter of Wendelin Herdeg [3359] and Maria Mary Herrmann [3360], on 28 Jun 1866 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Mary was born on 12 Aug 1848 in Wurtemburg, Germany, died after 18 Apr 1921 in Galena, Illinois, and was buried in 1921 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Mary Herdeg had two sisters who lived in Galena, Illinois. (source: Etta Dieckman)

1855 Wisconsin State Census

• Census: 1855, Buffalo City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 33 F    i. Emelia M Mattausch [14] was born on 28 May 1866 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Aug 1918 in Benton City, Benton County, Washington at age 52, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

+ 34 M    ii. Edward Stephan Mattausch, "Eddie" [1400] was born on 7 Apr 1869 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 19 Oct 1955 at age 86, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 35 M    iii. Joseph W Mattausch, Jr "Sepp" [1401] was born on 17 Dec 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1936 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 66, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 36 F    iv. Therisia M Mattausch, "Tracy" [1402] was born on 31 Dec 1873 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1904 in Modena, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 30, and was buried on 14 Apr 1904 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 37 M    v. Mattausch [3372] was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 38 M    vi. Wilhelm Fredrich Mattausch, "Bill" [1403] was born on 28 Oct 1876 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Oct 1934 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 57, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 39 F    vii. Pauline M Mattausch, "Polly" [1404] was born on 7 May 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 29 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 37, and was buried on 31 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 40 F    viii. Mathilda Marie Mattausch, "Tillie" [1399] was born on 17 Jan 1883 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1924 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 41, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 41 F    ix. Eva L Mattausch [1405] was born on 28 Sep 1889 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 26 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 29, and was buried on 28 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

7. Adolph Mattausch [1900] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in Bohemia.

General Notes: Adolph drowned in the river at Alma, Wisconsin at age 20 or 21. Not listed in his father's wi ll.

8. Edward S Mattausch, "Eddie" [1902] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 20 Feb 1842 in Bohemia, died on 18 Oct 1920 in Wisconsin at age 78, and was buried in Wisconsin.

General Notes: Edward Mattausch was not married at the time of his death. Registration of death: Vol 8, pag e 497, Buffalo County, Wisconsin death records. He died at the Dieckman home in Mondovi.

He would take sick once a year and was taken to the Wabasha Hospital where he received cards and visits, this took place yearly about every February.

He took care of his sisters Mary and Emilie and his brother Reinhold.

Born Germany, mother was Marie Anna Storch. Informant on death certificate was Rienhold Mattausch.

Naturalized 8 May 1872,Circuit Court, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Vol II, pg 231.

He is mentioned in Joseph F. Mattausch probate 1904 for unpaid damages.

9. William Mattausch, "Willum" [1901] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 14 Jan 1845 in Bohemia, died on 5 Jan 1932 at age 86, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of marriage: Vol II, page 48, Buffalo County marriage records. He was a farmer at time of marriage. Also known as Wilhelm.

Praag, along Highway 88, was named by William Mattausch, for his native Prague in 1852.

Naturalized 18 Oct 1870, Circuit Court, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Vol 2, page 165. William Mattausch is listed in Farmers Directory of Lincoln Township as living on Rt 1, box 22, sec 17 , owned 160 acres, sec 20, owned 20 acres, his wife was named Gertrude, his children were: Henry, Joseph, Augusta, Nicholas, Ella.

William Mattausch is listed in Farmers Directory of Lincoln Township as living on Rt 4, wife Gertrude, children: Henry, Joseph, Gustie, Nick, Ella. Owned 160 acres, sec 17, owned 60 acres sec 20, lived in Lincoln township 75 years.

William Mattausch came from Bohemia in 1856. He married Gertrude Tillman. They bought the farm in 1874--6 children.

On childrens birth records says both parents born Germany or Austria.

Buffalo County Journal August 11, 1921

William F. Mattausch took his brother Edward to Mondovi last Friday from which place the latter went to Eau Claire to stay with their mother, who is seriously ill at the Sacred Heart Hospital.

William was almost blind. He and his children were redheaded.

OBITUARY
William Mattausch

Another pioneer has answered the call to migrate to a new unknown land, leaving behind him the fruits of a long and useful life.
Wilhelm Mattausch was born in Algersdort, Austria, January 14, 1844, and came to this country with his parents in 1856. They resided near La Crosse for two years, then came to Buffalo County.
His marriage to Gertrude Tillman took place April 23, 1878, and they thereafter made their home in the town of Lincoln.
Could the complete story be told of Mr. Mattausch's personal activities and his relation toward the community in which he lived it would reveal a tale of patience, hardship, toil, and self denial, mingled with a saving appreciation for such simple social advantages as were available in the rural district, and in which he often took a leading part.
It was as a lad only 12 years old the he came across the broad Atlantic with his parents , the voyage being made in a sailing vessel and they were seven weeks on the water. The family located first at Tmadison, from which place they journeyed to La Crosse by ox team.
In the year 1874 Mr. Mattausch homesteaded some land in the town of Lincoln near Praag, which he cleared and made his home, and of which he retained possession until his death last week. In those early days wild game was abundant, and Mr. Mattausch was fond of the chase. It is told that he was reputed to be more than ordinarily successful as a hunter, and that besides other game he brought home in all about a hundred deer and two bears.
As the country around became more settled and developed, he came to be one of the more active and best known residents. For eight years he held the office of director of the district school board, and for twenty years he served as school treasurer. He was also elected a member of the town board of supervisors and held that position three years.
He became well known in quite a large section of the country in the days when threshing rigs were few, the territory of each rig was large and the season long. He and his brother Stephan owned a large outfit for many years and threshed in an area that took in much of the towns of Lincoln, Waumandee, and Gilmanton, and even went into the town of Dover and near Nelson.
Coming from a family with a natural inclination for music, he learned to play the bass violin very well, and with his sons Henry and Joseph formed an orchestra that provided merry entertainment at many a country dance and entertainment. He also enjoyed singing and belonged to a local singing society.
Mr. Mattausch was a well informed man, as was fond of good reading, and was an active member of a German reading circle, called the "Lincoln Leseverein Frohsin"
When the Praag Cheese Co, was organized many years ago he was one of the principal promoters of the enterprise and acted as treasurer for many years.
Always active and conscientious in his duties while he was able, he was patient and uncomplaining when physical disability became his lot in his declining years.
About six years ago he became blind, and after an illness of several days he passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 5. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.C. Perterhansel of the Reformed Church and the remains were laid to rest in the Lincoln Cemetery Friday with songs by the church choir.
Six nephews of the deceased acted as pallbearers, namely: Joe Plett, George Plett, Adolf Plett, Alvin Plett, Joe Mattausch Jr., and Frank Dowiasch.
Deceased leaves surviving his sorrowing wife and the following five children: Henry, Joseph, Nic, and Mrs Ed Miller, all of the town of Lincoln, and Mrs. Frank Schmidt of the town of Alma. One daughter Julia, died in infancy. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters: Reinhold, Mrs. Mary Dowiasch, and Emelia of the town of Lincoln, and Gustav of Spokane, Wash. , also three grandchildren, Lester and Delores Mattausch and Oliver Miller.

William married Gertrude Tillman [1999] [MRIN: 947], daughter of Henry Tillman [3364] and Gertrude [3365], on 23 Apr 1878 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Gertrude was born in 1859 in Austria, died in 1958 at age 99, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Marriage Notes: Vol 1, page 202, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, marriage records index

General Notes: Obit says born Germany.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Gertrude Mattausch

Thought to be Buffalo County's oldest resident, Mrs. Gertrude Mattausch 98, died Wednesday evening of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Miller at Praag.
The funeral service was held here Saturday afternoon at the Stohr chapel with Rev. Gene Krueger officiating. Interment was in the town of Lincoln.
Mrs Mattausch was born in Germany in 1859 and came to the United States when she was a year old.
She was married April 23, 1878, to William Mattausch who died 26 years ago.
Survivors are: Four Children, Joseph, Mrs. Augusta Miller, Nicholaus and Mrs. Ella Schmidt , all of Alma; a brother, Henry Tillman, Alma; two half-sisters, Mrs. Anna Haigh and Mrs. William (Lena) Balk, Alma; a half-brother Joseph Tillman, Winona; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A son, Henry, died last year and a daughter, Julia, died in infancy. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were William Balk, Rudolph Mueller, Oscar Noah, Joseph Heller, George Plett, Joseph Plett.
Those from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duerkop, Black River Falls; Mrs. Henry Lien, Hixton, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meinert, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roellig, La Crosse; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wendt, Owen; Mrs. Tony Karnitz, Neillsville; Mrs. Guy Richmond, Greenwood; Lester Mattausch, Milwaukee; besides many others from Independence, Mondovi , Cockrane and Buffalo City.

+ 42 M    i. Henry William Mattausch [2000] was born on 6 Sep 1879 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 27 Apr 1956 in Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin at age 76, and was buried in Greenwood , Clark County, Wisconsin.

+ 43 F    ii. Julia Mattausch [2001] died in infancy in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 44 M    iii. Joseph Andreas "Sepp" Mattausch [2002] was born on 28 Mar 1883 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in Sep 1985 at age 102, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

He never married and had no children.

+ 45 F    iv. Augusta Mattausch, "Gustie" [2003] was born on 1 Aug 1885 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 46 M    v. Nicolaus Mattausch, "Nick" [2004] was born on 29 Nov 1888 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1968 at age 80, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 47 F    vi. Alvina "Ella" Mattausch [2005] was born on 21 Jul 1890 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

10. Francisca Mattausch [1903] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in Bohemia and died on 10 Apr 1921.

General Notes: Source: St Lawrence Catholic Church, Alma Wisconsin, 1877, Deerima terlia die may baptiravi A mandam Cordullam filley. Theobaldi et Franciscae Se Somo Mattausch Kuehn natam die quarta (4 ) Decembris 1800 Septuage simo----.

Francisca married Theobald Kuehn [2019] [MRIN: 948], son of Michael Kuehn [19793] and Cordula Baumann [19794]. Theobald was born on 18 Dec 1841 in Oetigheim, Baden Baden, Germany and died on 24 Feb 1905 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota at age 63.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

+ 48 M    i. Henry Kuehn

+ 49 F    ii. Camilla Kuehn

+ 50 M    iii. William Kuehn [2020] was born in 1866 in Minnesota.

+ 51 F    iv. Annie Kuehn [2021] was born in 1868 in Minnesota.

+ 52 F    v. Elizabeth Kuehn [2025] was born in 1870 in Minnesota.

+ 53 M    vi. Henry Kuehn [2022] was born on 14 Mar 1871 in Minnesota and died in May 1963 at age 92.

+ 54 F    vii. Julia Kuehn [2024] was born on 20 Mar 1873 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 9 Feb 1949 in Big Stone, Grant County, South Dakota at age 75.

+ 55 M    viii. Juilus Kuehn [2023] was born in 1875 in Minnesota.

+ 56 F    ix. Amanda Kuehn [2026] was born in 1877.

+ 57 F    x. Clara Kuehn [19797] was born in 1879 in Minnesota.

+ 58 M    xi. Frank Kuehn [2027] was born in 1881 in Minnesota and died on 19 Jan 1949 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington at age 68.

11. Theresa Mattausch, "Tracy" [1904] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 3 Sep 1848 in Leibritz, Austria, died on 30 Apr 1921 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 72, and was buried on 4 May 1921 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes:

Buffalo County Journal Thursday May 5, 192 1 Mrs. Geo Plett Sr. Dies at Mondovi

Mrs. Geo. Plett Sr. (nee Theresa Mattausch) of Mondovi died at her home on Saturday afte r a week illness. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon, the remains being taken from Mond ovi to Gilmanton for burial, an obit will be published next week.

MRS GEO. PLETT SR.

Theresa Mattausch was born in Leibritz, Austria, Sept., 3, 1848. She came to this countr y with her parents at the age of six, in the year 1854. They located at La Crosse, Wis., fo r a number of years when they moved to the town of Lincoln where she was married to George Pl ett, March 7th, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Plett took a farm in the town of Gilmanton where they live d until the year 1902. They then moved onto a farm in the town of Albany, Pepin County, wher e they lived until 1908, when they retired from farming and moved to the city of Mondovi. Aft er a week's illness, Mrs. Plett died at her home here Saturday, April 30. The funeral was hel d Wednesday afternoon, services being conducted at the church in Gilmanton by Rev. F.R.Black . There was a large attendance. Interment was made at Gilmanton cemetery. Mrs. Plett is su rvived by her husband and nine children: Mrs. Anna Auer of this city; Adolf of Mondovi; Josep h of Albany; Mrs Frank Auer of Cochrane; George Jr., of this city; Helena and Edgar of the to wn of Albany; Mrs. Henry Johnson of Mondovi and Alvin of Albany. One son Oscar, died in infan cy. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; by five brothers; William and Reinhold Matta usch of town of Lincoln; Frank Mattausch of St Paul, Minn.; and Stephen and Gustave Mattausc h of Rosalia, Washington; and three sisters: Mrs. Dowisch and Emilia Mattausch of town of Lin coln, Mrs. John Plett of this city.-Mondovi Herald.(Buffalo County Journal, Wisconsin, 12 Ma y 1921)

Buffalo County Journal 22 April 1921 Mr. & Mrs. George Plett, M r. & Mrs. Joe Plett, Mrs. John Plett and Mrs. Albert Gueltzow of Mondovi, Mr. and Mrs. Willia m Mattausch, Henry Reihold, Mrs. Amelia Mattausch, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dorviasch of Lincoln an d Mrs. William F. Mattausch of this city went to Wabasha Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs . Bals. Kuehn, who died at her home. Was a longtime resident of Wabasha, age 75 years.

Theresa married George Plett, Sr. [2036] [MRIN: 949], son of Hans George Plett [3606] and Christine Margaret [3607], in 1877. George was born on 27 Feb 1851 in Germany, died on 11 Jun 1936 at age 85, and was buried in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: George Plett, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Mondovi, Buffalo County, who ha s done good work in developing farms in both Buffalo and Pepin Counties, was born in Germany , Feb. 27, 1850, son of Hans George and Margaret Plett. At the age of 19 years he came to Ame rica, his brother John, aged 19, coming two years later. His emigration was caused by a lette r he had received from an old school friend who had come to this country previously and wh o wrote that he was getting $19 a month for his labor. Landing in New York after a voyage o f 14 days, he and his brother made their way directly to Buffalo County, and on arriving her e went to Mondovi township, where they worked that summer for a Mr. Lauerbach. During the ens uing winter they did chores on the farm for their board. The winter after that George Plett f ound employment in the lumber camps and was thus occupied for several years. In the meanwhil e he had been joined by his parents, who came to this country four years after him. In 1877 G eorge Plett became a land owner buying a tract of 160 acres in section 32, Gilmanton township , of which 100 acres had been broken. There was also a small frame house and shed barns on th e place. Here his mother kept house for him for a time. In 1877 Mr. Plett was married to Mari e Theresa Mattausch, of the Little Waumandee, and they began domestic life on the Gilmanton f arm, the size of which he subsequently increased by the purchase of an additional tract of 8 0 acres adjoining. He also improved the place by the erection of a two-story frame house, co nsisting of upright and wing, a frame barn, granary, corncrib and tool sheds, finally develop ing the farm into one of the best in the county. Residing on it until 1903, he then purchase d 320 acres in Albany township, Pepin County, five miles north of Mondovi, of which about 10 0 acres were broken, and moved to it, renting the Gilmanton farm to his sons. There he reside d until 1908, when he sold the Pepin County farm to his son Joseph and returned to the Gilman ton farm, which he operated for two years with his sons George R. and Adolph. Wanting more la nd, he went to the state of Washington, but finding nothing there to suit him, returned to B uffalo County. In 1908 Mr. Plett sold the Gilmanton township farm to his sons, George R and A dolph, and in 1910 bought 27 acres in Mondovi City within the city limits, to which he move d and where he is now living, the place having a comfortable frame house as well as a barn . Though well to do, Mr. Plett is not content to live in idleness, but works a part of his la nd, renting the rest. His Political principles are those of the Republican party, but he ha s never been active in politics. He and his wife, who is still living, are the parents of nin e children, five sons and four daughters, who are comfortably settled around them in Buffal o and Pepin Counties. They are as follows: Anna, the widow of Albert Auar; Adolph, a residen t of Buffalo County; Joseph, a resident of Pepin County; Selma, now Mrs. Frank Auar, of Cochr ane; George R., living on the old farm; Helen, who keeps house for her brother Edgar; Clara , now Mrs Henry Johnson, of Mondovi; Edgar, who is farming in Pepin County, and Alvin, who i s now in the United States service. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties Wisconsin) (Printed 1919)

+ 59 F    i. Annie Plett [2037] was born on 26 Dec 1877 and died on 12 Feb 1931 at age 53.

+ 60 M    ii. Adolph Plett [3603] was born on 7 Feb 1879 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 29 Dec 1951 in Menomonie, Wisconsin at age 72, and was buried in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 61 M    iii. Joseph C Plett [2038] was born on 24 Oct 1879 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 62 F    iv. Selma Plett

+ 63 M    v. George R Plett

+ 64 F    vi. Clara Plett

+ 65 M    vii. Edgar Plett

+ 66 M    viii. Alvin Plett

+ 67 F    ix. Helen Plett

+ 68 M    x. Oscar Plett [3605] was born on 13 Aug 1888, died on 31 Aug 1889 at age 1, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

12. Marina "Mary" Mattausch [1905] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 13 Oct 1851 in Bohemia.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol III, pg 96, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. Also known as Marie and Marina. Mother is listed as Maria S. Storch, born Bohemia.

Marina married Franz Dowiasch [2085] [MRIN: 950].

+ 69 M    i. Frank Doviash

13. Anna Mattausch [1906] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 10 Apr 1853 in Bohemia and died on 5 May 1924 at age 71.

Anna married Hans Plett [2090] [MRIN: 951]. Hans was born on 31 Dec 1852 and died on 25 Sep 1928 at age 75.

+ 70 F    i. Amelia Plett

+ 71 M    ii. Reinhold Plett

+ 72 M    iii. Gustave W Plett

+ 73 F    iv. Elsie Plett

14. Emilie Mattausch [1907] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 20 Jan 1858 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1946 at age 88, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Emilie Mattausch never married. She was a homemaker, age 88, 2mo, 21days old when died. Register of deaths, Vol 14, page 133, Buffalo County Wisconsin death records. Informant on death certificate Reinhold Mattausch.

Registration of birth: Vol III, pg 96, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. Mother listed as Maria S Storch. Parents both born Austria. Index to births spells her name Emila.

15. Gustave Mattausch [1908] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1861 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1947 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 86, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: Gustave has a relative living in Spokane, Washington, she owns Knopps taxidermy. Source: Alle n Mattausch, Fairfield, Washington. Gustave Mattausch is buried in IOOF Cemetery, Rosalia, Wa shington, have photo of stone.

Registration of marriage: Vol II, page 116, Buffalo County marriage records. He was a farme r at time of marriage.

Gustave married Wilhelmina "Minnie" Schultz [2118] [MRIN: 952], daughter of Martin F Schultz [3366] and Caroline Zirzow [3367], on 18 Feb 1888 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Wilhelmina was born in 1860, died in 1931 at age 71, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: Buried IOOF Cemetery, Rosalia, Washington, have photo of stone.

+ 74 F    i. Emma Maria Mattausch [2122] was born in 1887, died in 1974 at age 87, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 75 M    ii. George W Mattausch [2119] was born in 1888, died in 1925 at age 37, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 76 F    iii. Selma Mattausch

+ 77 M    iv. Ewald Mattausch

16. Reinhardt Mattausch [1909] (Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 5 Nov 1862 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 18 Jan 1950 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnisota at age 87.

General Notes: Reinhold was not married.

Registration of birth: Vol III, pg 96, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records.

Reinhart Mattausch (listed as Reinhold) listed in Farmer Directory of Lincoln township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, 1914, as living on R1, sec 18, owning 234.75 acres of land, lived in Lincoln township 50 years, no wife or children listed.

Reinhart Mattausch (listed as Reinhard) listed in Farmers Directory of Lincoln Township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, 1930, as living on R4, Sisters: Mary, Amelia. Owned 6 acres in sec 18.

OBITUARY

Reinhold Mattausch

Funeral services were held here Sunday from the Stohr Funeral Chapel for Reinhold Mattausch 87 year old native of the Town of Lincoln. The Rev. Harvey Schweepe officiated at the services. Burial was at the Town of Lincoln Cemetery.
He was born in the the Town of Lincoln, Nov 5, 1862, the son of Joseph and Ann Storch Mattausch. In his adult life he farmed for 30 years and then sold his farm to Frank Dowiasch. Later he built a home at Praag, where he lived with his two sisters, Mrs Mary Dowiasch and Miss Emily Mattausch.
Mr. Mattausch was the last of thirteen children in the family.
Death came on January 18, ten days after he fell and broke his hip on January 8. He was hospitalized at St. Elizabeth Hospital at Wabasha from the time of his accident. He leaves to morn him 32 nieces and nephews.

17. Joseph F Mattausch [5128] (Franz³, Unknown¹) was born on 8 Mar 1837 in Austria, died on 17 Mar 1905 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 68, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: THE FOLLOWING IS THEORY ONLY AND HAS NOT BEEN PROVEN: Joseph F. Mattausch, born 5 March 1837, died 17 March 1905, is the nephew of Joseph Mattausch that married Annie Storch. We think that Franz Mattausch, father or Joseph F. Mattausch and Joseph Mattausch (that married Annie Storch) are brothers, parents unknown. In probate papers Franciska Mittendorfer, widow, says that Joseph F. Mattausch had one brother, Stefan Mattausch and one sister Anna Girschik born Mattausch, both living and now residing at Schneffendo rf, Bohemia, Austria. See Marriage certificate (in German) attached.

Probate of will of Joseph F. Mattausch, filed 2 January 1907, at Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Married 1871-1878 to Franciska Mittendorfer (Fanny). She remained in Austria and Joseph came to America. Fanny is listed as widow living at No. 59 Wiedener Hauptstrasse, Vienna, Austria. We have a copy of marriage certificate as well as his will. Probate notice of Buffalo County Journal, 4 December 1906. Jacob Bream Jr. Administrator of estate. Taxable costs and disbursements in the case of Joseph F. Mattausch is Edward Mattausch, Estella Mattausch in which judgement was rendered in Circuit Court, Buffalo County, August 30, for $330.00 damages and $23.43 attorney fees. There also remains as assets of said estate a judgement rendered by the Circuit Court of Buffalo County against Edward S. Mattausch and Estell a Mattausch, unpaid docketed August 30, 1904.

Joseph was called "Dutch Joe", he was a carpenter and built furniture and beautiful cabinets , take a drawer out of one of his cabinets and see his name on the back of the drawer. He also built a dish cupboard with drawer for silverware, with a cupboard underneath.

1880 census, Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin lists Joseph F. Mattausch, Single, married (?), age 46, parents born Austria, he born Austria, white, male, Cabinet Maker, living in the Henry Vop household, family 82, house 83.

• Religion: Catholic.

Joseph married Franciska Mittendorfer, "Fanny" [5129] [MRIN: 2130], daughter of Michael Mittendorfer [5130] and Elizabeth Radler [5131], on 10 Jan 1871 in Kirchberg, Upper Austria. Franciska was born on 3 Mar 1848 in Kirchberg, Upper Austria.

• Religion: Catholic.

18. Stefan Mattausch (Franz³, Unknown¹)

19. Anna Mattausch (Franz³, Unknown¹)

Anna married Girschik [5134] [MRIN: 2132].

  Fourth Generation  

20. Emilie Mattausch [1911] (Frank A⁴, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 23 Nov 1865 in Wisconsin and died on 24 Aug 1955 at age 89.

Emilie married George Thompson [1915] [MRIN: 954].

+ 78 M    i. Arthur Thompson

+ 79 F    ii. Elsie Thompson

+ 80 M    iii. Frank Thompson

+ 81 M    iv. Willie Thompson

+ 82 F    v. Florence Thompson

21. Amalia "Mollie" Mattausch [1912] (Frank A⁴, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born about 1867 in Wisconsin.

General Notes: Mollie Mattausch was not married.

22. Louisa Mattausch [3787] (Frank A⁴, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 7 Jan 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 3 Nov 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 9, and was buried in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

23. Adolph Ferdinand Mattausch [1913] (Frank A⁴, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 17 Nov 1873 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 4 Dec 1940 in Zion, Illinois at age 67. Another name for Adolph was Ferdinand Adolph Mattausch.

General Notes: Source: Allen Mattausch, Fairfield, Wa 1992
Registration of birth: Vol II,pg 18, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records.
Source: Tom Mattausch

Adolph married Laura E Kaste [1921] [MRIN: 955], daughter of Charles (Karl) Kaste [14365] and Paulina Regli [14366], on 10 Dec 1907 in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Laura was born on 19 Dec 1885 in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 26 Jan 1956 at age 70.

General Notes: Source: 1900 Census of Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Source: Allen Mattausch, Fairfield, Wa 1992
Source: Tom Mattausch

+ 83 F    i. Louisa Mattausch [1922] was born on 11 Feb 1909 in Lehigh, Wisconsin and died on 16 Nov 2004 in Zion, Illinois at age 95.

+ 84 F    ii. Edna Julia Mattausch [1923] was born on 2 Jul 1910 in Lehigh, Wisconsin.

+ 85 M    iii. Werner Ferdinand Mattausch [2375] was born on 20 Jul 1912 in Lehigh, Wisconsin and died on 12 Sep 1984 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona at age 72.

+ 86 M    iv. Everett George Mattausch

+ 87 M    v. Carlton Frank Mattausch

+ 88 M    vi. Frank Adolph Mattausch

+ 89 M    vii. Armand Joseph Mattausch

+ 90 M    viii. Harold John Mattausch [14372] was born on 22 Apr 1922 in Zion, Illinois and died on 8 May 1922.

+ 91 F    ix. Gladys Mattausch

+ 92 F    x. Mary Ethel Mattausch

24. Adeline Mattausch (Frank A⁴, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹)

Adeline married Fuhrman [5153] [MRIN: 956].

+ 93 F    i. Florence Fuhrman

+ 94 F    ii. Frances Fuhrman

+ 95 F    iii. Marie Fuhrman

25. C Ferdinand Mattausch [3786] (Frank A⁴, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 6 Apr 1876, died on 26 Oct 1879 at age 3, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery, Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Register of deaths, Buffalo County, pg 63

C married Louise E [13161] [MRIN: 4686].

26. Frank Louis Mattausch [1931] (Stephan⁵, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 5 Feb 1867 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 9 Aug 1961 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 94, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: In the 1870 census, this person is listed as Franz. I think it is the same person.

Frank Mattausch (listed as Frank L. Mattausch) listed in Farmers Directory of Lincoln townshi p, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, 1914, as living at R1, sec 10, 160 acres, sec 15, 240 acres, wi fe listed as Arnoldina, children listed: Edwin, Louisa, Lenora. Lived in Lincoln township 4 6 years.

Information on birth and death taken from tombstone, IOOF cemetery, Rosalia, Washington.

OBITUARY

Frank L. Mattausch

Funeral mass was read at the Holy Rosary Church at Rosalia on Monday, August 14th for Fra nk L. Mattausch, who passed away Aug 9th at the St. Ignatuies Hospital on Aug 9th aged 94.
He was born in Buffalo County, Wis. February 5. 1867 and grew to manhood on the farm of hi s parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mattausch.
In 1896 he married Arnoldina Ganz and for twenty years they lived on their farm in the tow n of Lincoln, where their three children, Edwin, Louise and Lenora were born.
In 1915 he and his family moved to Rosalia, Washington where his parents, brothers and si sters had moved previously and had bought farms in the rich Palouse wheat country, and he t oo bought a farm there.
After the death of his wife in 1951 he made his home with his daughters Mrs. T.C. Gahr, a nd Mrs. Edwin Fetzner spending a part of each summer on the home farm with his son Edwin unti l a year ago when he had several strokes and needed special care which was given to him at Pa louse Rest Haven in Colfax, Washington, and on Aug 9 he passed away at the St. Ignatuis Hosp ital.
He is survived by his son Edwin, Rosalia, Washington, and two daughters, Mrs. Theron Gah r (Louise) and Mrs. Edwin Fetzner (Lenora) Warren, Oregon; 5 grandchildren, and 10 great-gran dchildren; three brothers, W.T. Mattausch, Clayton, Washington; Julius and George and on sist er Emma, Rosalia, Washington; one sister Mrs John Weinandy (Anna) and one brother, Rudolph, p receded him in death.

Frank married Arnoldina E Ganz [1937] [MRIN: 961] on 14 Nov 1896 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Arnoldina was born on 17 Feb 1869 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 9 Jan 1951 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 81, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

Marriage Notes: Vol 2, Page 207, Buffalo County Wisconsin Marriage records.

General Notes: Buried in IOOF cemetery, Rosalia, Washington, birth and death dates take from tombstone.

+ 96 M    i. Edwin Frank Mattausch [1938] was born on 17 Oct 1897 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 97 F    ii. Louise Emma Mattausch [1939] was born on 18 Apr 1899 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 98 F    iii. Lenora Anna Mattausch [1940] was born on 21 Sep 1900 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

27. William Theabold Mattausch [1932] (Stephan⁵, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 25 Apr 1869 in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Sep 1961 in Deer Park, Spokane County, Washington at age 92.

General Notes: OBITUARY

William Mattausch

Services for William Mattausch, 92, an Inland Empire resident since 1908, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Hazen & Jaeger's with the Rev. John F. Groschupf officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood.
Mr. Mattausch died yesterday at a Deer Park hospital.
Born in Cream, Wis., he was a dairyman there before coming west in 1908. He farmed at Rosalia for more than 30 years before retiring and moving to Spokane in 1944. He made his home at Loon Lake in recent years.
Mr. Mattausch and his four brothers at one time comprised a popular dance orchestra here.
He was the first master of Plaza Grange and a member of Modern Woodman of the World.
He is survived by a son, Stephen, Moses Lake; four daughters, Mrs. Edna Steen, Fairfield ; Mrs. Berma Bjorklund and Mrs. Palma Richardson, both of Spokane, and Mrs. Anna Irwin, Rosalia; two grandchildren and a great-grandson; a sister, Emma Mattausch, and two brothers, George and Julius Mattausch, all of Rosalia.
His older brother Frank, another brother Rud of Rosalia, a sister Ann Weinady proceeded his death. Also his wife the former Christina Roffler and a daughter Viva Mcbride proceeded his death.

William married Christina Roffler [1967] [MRIN: 962].

+ 99 F    i. Edna June Mattausch [1968] was born on 4 Jun 1895 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 22 Jun 1994 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington at age 99, and was buried in Washington.

+ 100 M    ii. Stephen Mattausch [1969] was born on 25 Aug 1896.

+ 101 F    iii. Vivian Mattausch, "Viva"

+ 102 F    iv. Bermanda Mattausch, "Berma" [1971] was born on 2 Feb 1903.

+ 103 F    v. Anna Mattausch

+ 104 F    vi. Palma Mattausch

William next married Earlene Paul Smith [607] [MRIN: 5583], son of William Marshall Smith [291] and Nettie Elizabeth Bachler [173]. Earlene was born on 26 Aug 1906 in Bickleton, Klickitat County, Washington, died on 6 Dec 1972 at age 66, and was buried in Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa.

General Notes: Source: Cemetery index, Mills Co. Iowa, Glenwood cemetery, section four, row five.

OBITUARY

Earlen Smith died 6 December 1972, Iowa City, Iowa. Earlen was born 26 August 1906 in Bickl eton, Washington. Surviving; Parents William M. and Nettie E. Bachler Smith, brothers, Albert , Philip and Earl, all of Pacific Junction, Iowa. Family moved from Washington State t o Plattsmouth, Nebraska when he was 5 years old. In 1914 the family moved to Missouri Valley , Iowa and later to Mills County. Most of his life was spent on family farm, Earl is hi s twin brother. Raynor Lett/Kent Funeral Home in charge, buried Glenwood cemetery. (Source: O pinion Tribune, Wed, 13 December 1972-The Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 8 December 1972)

28. Anna Mattausch [5164] (Stephan⁵, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 21 Apr 1872 and died on 27 Feb 1955 in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington at age 82.

Anna married John Weinandy [5163] [MRIN: 2138], son of John Weinandy [5157] and Elizabeth Sellig [5158]. John was born in 1870.

+ 105 F    i. Wilma Weinandy [5165] was born on 10 Apr 1899.

29. Julius Mattausch (Stephan⁵, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹)

30. George W Mattausch [1934] (Stephan⁵, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1888 and died in 1925 at age 37.

General Notes: George Mattausch was not married.

31. Emma Marie Mattausch [1935] (Stephan⁵, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 4 Nov 1878 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1974 at age 96, and was buried in Rosalia, Whitman County, Washington.

General Notes: Emma Mattausch was not married. Also called Emmie Mary. Have photo of stone in Rosalia IOOF C emetery.

Registration of birth: Vol III, pg 257, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Birth records.

32. Rudolph Mattausch (Stephan⁵, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹)

33. Emelia M Mattausch [14] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 28 May 1866 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Aug 1918 in Benton City, Benton County, Washington at age 52, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington. The cause of her death was Cancer.

General Notes: The father of Emelia Mattausch was a Blacksmith, 1/2 Austrian and 1/2 Bohemian.

Registration of birth: Book II, Pg 95, Number 800, Buffalo County, Wisconsin Birth records .Lists first name spelling as Emilie. The index to birth Vol II, pg 5, Buffalo County, Wisconsin , lists her name as Emilia. Lists date of birth 28 May 1865.

Certificate of Births
(Fountain City, Wisconsin)

Full name of child: Emilia Mattausch Sex: Female Color: White Name of Other issue living: ------ Full Name of Father: Joseph Mattausch Occupation of Father: Blacksmith Name of Mother previous to marriage: Mary Herdeg Hour, Day of week, of Month, and the year of Birth: May 28, 1866 Place, Town or township, and County in which Born: Fountain City, Buffalo Co. Name of physician or other person signing the certificate, or on whose application registry is made: Mrs. Schwark Residence of such person: Fountain City Date of certificate: August 4th, 1874 Date of Registration: --------- Any additional circumstances: ----------

Obituary

Mrs Simon Triesch died at her home near Benton City last Wednesday of cancer. Funeral services were held from the Catholic church here Friday, requiem high mass being commemorated by the Rev. Father Richards. Interment was made in the Prosser Cemetery.
Mrs Triesch leaves a husband, two daughters and two sons, one of the boys being in France. Source: Independent Record, The official paper of Benton County, Wa., Prosser Wa., 15 Aug 19 18.




In the matter of the estate of) FINAL ACCOUNTING AND

Emelie Triesch, Deceased ) REPORT #492

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Comes now Simon Triesch, administrator of the above estate, of Emelie Triesch, deceased and respectfully represents and shows to the court to--wit:

1. That Emelie Triesch died on or about the 7th day of August 1918, in Benton County, Washington and was at the time of her death a resident of Benton County, Washington.

2. That the decedent left no will devising or disposing of her property.

3. The decedent left as heirs the following persons: Simon Triesch aged 57, Benton City,Washington, Joseph Triesch, son aged 25, Benton City, Washington, Tressa Triesch, daughter, aged 23, Benton City, Washington, Edward J. Triesch, son, aged 22, Benton City, Washington, and Amelia Triesch, daughter age 19, Benton City, Washington.

4. The said deceased left property real and personal to--wit: Community interest in lots 39 and 40, of division one, Kiona-Benton Highlands , according to the recorded plat thereof. Personal property, one team of horses and harness, three head of cows, sixty chickens , half interest in a 1917 model Ford car, one spring wagon, one farm wagon, one mower, one rake, two irrigation district bonds of $100.00, each two Liberty bonds of $50.00 each.

5. That on the 16th day of April 1919, Simon Triesch, administrator herein, petitioned the court for an order directing letters of administration to issue to him in said estate and later on the 22 day of April 1919, said administrator filed an order of this court appappointing he said Simon Triesch, administrator of the said estate of Emelia Triesch, deceased, and directed that letters of administration issue to him upon his filing a bond in the sum of $1500.

6 That thereafter on the said 22 of April, 1919 said Simon Triesch filed his bond, duly approved in the said sum of $1500, took the required oath and letter of administration were issued to him, in above said estate.

7. That on the 22nd day of April, 1919, said administrator filed an order of this court appointing A.E.Whan, A.L. Henson, and John Gaustad, appraisers of said estate. That on the said 22nd day of April 1919 said administrator filed and inventory of all the property, both real and personal, said appraisers fixing the value of said real property above described in the sum of $3025.00, and person property above described in the sum of $800.

8. That on the 22 day of April, 1919, said administrator filed an order of this court directing notice to issue to the creditors of said estate. The first publication of said notice was April 24, 1919 and the same was published for three consecutive weeks in the Republican Bulletin, a newspaper of weekly circulation, published in Prosser, Washington, directing all persons having claims, if any, against said estate do serve the same with vouchers on Andrew Brown, attorney for said estate, within six months after date of first publication of this notice, all of which is particularly shown by the records and files in this case, reference to which is hereby made.

9. That more than six months have elapsed since the date of first publication of said notice to creditors, and no claims of any kind or nature whatsoever have been served on the said attorney, or the administrator and filed with the clerk of the above time is now passed for serving and filing such claims.

10. That no money has come into the hands of said administrator since his appointment and no money has been paid out, by him since said appointment, all claims incident to the last sickness and burial of said deceased having been paid by said administrator prior to his application for letters herein, and for which no claim is hereby made.

11. That the expense of administering upon said estate is in the following sum to-wit:
Filing petition for letters of administration--$5.00
Publishing notice to creditors-------------------$5.00
Filing final account and report------------------$5.00
Publishing notice of petition for settlement
of account-----------------------------------------------$7.50 Total------------------------------------------------------$22.50

12. That the said estate consisted of real and personal property and is of the appraised value of $3825.00 and your petitioner as administrator is entitled to a fee of $150.00 for administering upon the same.

13. That it has been necessary for said administrator to employ counsel to prepare and properly conduct the administration of said estate and said counsel is entitled to a reasonable fee, to be fixed and allowed by this court, for his service herein.

14. That said estate is now in a condition to be closed, all bills and claims, if any presented, having been paid and the time having elapsed when any bills or claims might be filed , due notice to creditors having been given as aforesaid, and all things having been done and performed as required by law. WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays for an order of this court fixing a time and place of hearing his final account and report herein and approving the same. Also distributing the property of said estate to the heirs entitled thereto, and discharging said administrator and exonerating his bondsman from further liability.


(signed) Simon Triesch
petitioner.


State of Washington)
) ss County of Benton )

Simon Triesch having been first duly sworn on oath deposes and says: That he is adminisrator for said estate and petitioner herein; that he has read the foregoing petition, knows the content thereof, and that the same is true as he verily believes.

(signed) Simon Triesch

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24 day of October, 1919

(signed) xxxxxxxxxxxx Notary pubic for Washington residing at Prosser, Wash.

Buried blk 17, Sec 6, Birch Lane. Source: East Prosser Cemetery records.

Emelia married Simon Martin Triesch [13] [MRIN: 14], son of Peter Triesch [29] and Maria Grun [30], on 15 Nov 1891 in Washington. Simon was born on 25 Dec 1861 in Greimerath, Regirungbezirg, Trier, Germany, was baptized on 12 Apr 1871 in Greimerath, Regirungbezirg, Trier, Germany, died on 12 Apr 1935 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington at age 73, and was buried on 14 Apr 1935 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

General Notes: Simon Martin Triesch was a farmer and worked as a farmer when he and Emilia Mattausch lived in Colton or Uniontown, Washington about 1890 to 1904. Simon didn't know real date of birth, so choose 25 Dec.

Uniontown, Washington was named around 1879 for a junction point of Creeks and roads and for Union Creek and Union Flat of the area which had already been named. It is located 3 mi SE of Colton, Washington and 15 miles NW of Lewiston, Idaho on Union Flat Creek.

Thornton, Washington was named for its Position, located on Thorn Creek, 9 miles N of Colfax , Washington & 8 miles SE of Oaksdale.



Simon Martin Triesch is believed to have come to America at about the age of 15 years.

Simon Triesch probably lived in Fountain City or Buffalo City, Buffalo Co, Wisconsin prior to 1888. He probably rented the Turney farm with H.J. Schaaf around 1890 at Colton, Whitman, Wa. (this could be the Thoeny farm) Simon Triesch was baptized at Grainger, Germany 12 April 1871.

June 8, 1900 census of Whitman County, Colton precinct, Washington State. Living next door to John Reichl and John Bellinghauser. Simon Triesch, head of household, White Male, born Dec 1861 age 38 married 8 yrs. Born Germany. Father and Mother born Germany, yr immigration 1877, number of Years in U.S. 23. Naturalization/na, Farmer. Amelia, Wife, White Female, born May 1868, age 32, born, Wisconsin, parents born Germany. Joseph, son White Male, born Feb 1894, age 6, single, born Washington, father born Germany, mother born Wisconsin. Theresa, dau, White Female , born Nov 1895, age 4, single, born Washington, father born Germany, mother born Wisconsin . Edward, son, White Male, born Aug 1897, age 2, single, born Washington, father born Germany , mother born Wisconsin. Molly, dau, White Female, born Oct 1899, age 7/12, born Washington , father born Germany, mother born Wisconsin. All children at school except Molly.

Simon Triesch is listed on a list of members of the Catholic Church at Buffalo City, Wisconsin. (date Unknown)

OBITUARY

SIMON TRIESCH DIES

Simon Triesch, for the past twelve years a resident of Prosser and vicinity, died Friday , April 12 at the Pruden hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at the Sacred Heart Church in Prosser with Father Jachetti in charge.
Mr. Triesch was born in Germany, December 25th, 1862. He came to America in 1876 settling in the state of Wisconsin where he resided until 1888 when he came to Washington.
He was married to Miss Amelia Mattausch in 1891 who preceded him in death. Surviving are his children; Joe P. Triesch of Benton City, Edward J. Triesch of Prosser, Mrs Oral Montgomery of Benton City and Mrs Alven Moran of Umatilla, Oregon; also twelve grandchildren and a brother Pete Triesch of Spokane and a sister Mrs. Frank Hattrup of Watsonville, California.
Burial was in the Prosser Cemetery. (Source: Newpaper and date unknown)

Buried blk 17, Sec 6, Birch Lane. Source: East Prosser Cemetery records.

4 Aug 1894 Whitman County, Washington Probate Newsletter 1986-1996 Vol 3-12 Frank Morton charged as an insane person. Charged as insane by Simon Triesch on 4 Aug 1894, was declared not insane on 8 Aug 1894.


Simon Triesch, case #1591 left a will, have a copy probate papers hand copied only Teresa Montgomery (signature) Father F.J. Jachetti $54.92 for burial

In newspaper, notice to creditors: 4 July 1935 In the matter of the Estate Personal Property $2,150.00

Receipts: Rent from house.............................$158.35 Sale of one house..........................$170.00 Note from Mr. Fry............................$150.00 Contract payment on small ranch....$ 50.00 Total................................................$528.35

Disbursements: Note to Catholic Church.............................$ 51.15 To Father Jacketti for funeral......................$ 10.00 B.E. McGregor for filing fee.......................... $ 5.00 Record Bulletin (thanks)..............................$ .85 Dr. Millhouse...............................................$ 9.00 Pruden Hospital...........................................$ 11.15 Record Bulletin (notice)...............................$ 6.00 Ted Ativater (drugs).................................... $ .65 Prosser Cemetery Association (grave)..........$ 15.00 McGregor Administration fee........................$ 35.00 Prosser State Bank for box..........................$ 2.20 City Treasurer (water)................................ ..$ 1.50 C.W. McCutcheon (commission)..................$ 40.00 County Treasurer (taxes)...............................$ 69.46 Prosser Cemetery Assoc (upkeep)................$ 4.00 F.S. Witherow (funeral).................................$156.50 Total..............................................................$45 7.46

Personal Property: Cash on hand.................................................$ 10.34

The south 2/3 of lot 15, all of lot 16 & the north half of lot 17, all in block K of Rich's addition to Prosser, Washington according to the official plat thereof.

Lots 12 & 13 in block 46, City of Prosser according to the official plat thereof.

Beginning at the NE corner of government lot 8 in Section 3, twp 8 north, range 24 E, thence west on the north line of said lot 8 a distance of 314.5 feet; thence due south 370 feet to the south line of said lot 8, thence east to the point of beginning, together with the appurtenances thereto belonging.

One negotiable promissory note executed by Ed Hensley & Francis Hensley, husband and wife in favor of H.W. Alsbury, in the sum of $500.00 & secured by a real estate mortgage, filed August 3, 1936 in volume 38 of mortgage, page 508, records of Benton County, Washington, said mortgage being a mortgage upon the following described land to wit: The south 20.7 acres of the E 1/2 of lot 4 of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/2 of Section 9, twp 8 north, range 24E.W.N lying north of the Yakima river.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS No 1591
In Probate


In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for Benton County.
In the matter of the estate of Simon Triesch Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Teresa Montgomery, has been appointed executrix of the estate of Simon Triesch, deceased, and that letters testamentary have been issued to her as such executrix.
Notice is also given that all persons having claims against the Estate of the said Simon Triesch are hereby required to serve the same with the necessary vouchers, upon the executrix of said Estate, at the office of Bruce E. McGregor in Prosser in Benton County, Washington where the business of said estate is transacted and to file them with the clerk of the above entitled Court, together with proof of service thereof, within six months from and after the date of the first publication of this notice, to wit: within six months after the 4th day of July 1935, which is the first publication thereof, and if any claims be not filed within the time aforesaid, they shall be forever barred.
Dated at Prosser, Washington this 1st day of July 1935.
TERESA MONTGOMERY
Executrix

First publication July 4th, 1935

Last publication July 18th, 1935

The will of Simon Martin Triesch (handwritten) reads as follows:

#1591

Date April 9th 1935

The last Will and Testament of Simon Triesch of Prosser in the County of Benton and State of Washington.
On the name of God I Simon Triesch at the age of 72 years 11 months and 15 days and being of sound mind and memory do hereby make publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in the manner following that is to say: 1. I do hereby revoke all former Wills and Testamentary dispositions heretofore and anytime made by me. 2. I direct that at my death my body has a plain burial but strictly carried out by and thru the Catholic clergy. 3. I direct that all bills involving my last sickness and death shall be paid first by my estate. 4. I direct that next all just and lawful bills and claims against my estate, and lawful (unreadable )shall be paid as soon as there is money in my estate to pay same. 5. I direct that after all provisions herein set forth have been met and fully cared for, the remainder of my estate shall be divided as follows: 6. To my daughter Mollie Triesch Moran $150.00. 7. To my son Joseph P. Triesch, one fourth of the residue of estate. 8. To my daughter Thressa M. Triesch Montgomery, one fourth. 9. To my son Edward J. Triesch, one fourth. 10 To my daughter Mollie Triesch Moran, one fourth. 11 To my son Edward J. Triesch, I bequeath all my clothes and bedding. My other personnel effect may be divided according to your best agreement. 12. I hereby appoint my daughter Thressa M. Triesch Montgomery administratrix for my estate.

Prosser Wash. December 14th 1934

(signed) Simon Triesch

I direct that Testament shall be fully exepted in probate court if acknowledged by proper wittiness as to the genuineness of the my own handwriting in case I die before I have it witnessed.

(signed) Simon Triesch

Witness (signed) Martha HO Pruden
(signed) George HO Pruden

Courthouse-Auditors office, Prosser, Benton County, Washington. General index-reverse, Benton County 1908-1916

July 22 1912, Simon & Emilie Triesch to Kiona Benton Land & Water Co. Deed book 31, pg 29 Kiona Benton Highlands tracts 29 & 40 Dist #1 also Jan 8 1914

5 Dec 1921, Simon Triesch (Grantee) Joseph P. Triesch (Grantor) Deed bk 52, pg 11 N2 NE Sec 10, Tract 9, Range 26 Fee bk 76214

3 Jan 1822, Simon Triesch (Grantee) Joseph P. Triesch (Grantor) Deed bk 27, pg 620 Date satisfied 12 July 1926

Source of birth place: Might have been born in Zerf instead of Greimerath as we found records in the Zerf Catholic Church archives that said he was born in Zerf Germany.
Note: Zerf and Greimerath are 3.2 miles apart

TRIESCH Simon *1861 Zerf

• Probate: 4 Jul 1935, Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

• Will: 9 Apr 1935, Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

• deed: 22 Jul 1912, Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

+ 106 F    i. Clara Elizabeth Triesch [17] was born on 2 Jan 1893 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 23 Aug 1893 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, and was buried in Colton, Whitman County, Washington.

+ 107 M    ii. Joseph Peter Triesch, "Joe" [9] was born on 20 Feb 1894 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 24 Jun 1976 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington at age 82, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland, Benton County, Washington.

+ 108 F    iii. Theresa Marie Triesch, "Teresa" [20] was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 26 Oct 1944 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington at age 48, and was buried in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

+ 109 M    iv. Edward Jacob Triesch, "Ed" [21] was born on 26 Aug 1897 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 10 Dec 1951 in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington at age 54, and was buried in Sumner, Pierce County, Washington.

+ 110 F    v. Amalia Marie "Mollie" Triesch [22] was born on 6 Oct 1899 in Colton, Whitman County, Washington, died on 9 Oct 1992 in Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon at age 93, and was buried on 12 Oct 1992 in Prosser, Benton County, Washington.

34. Edward Stephan Mattausch, "Eddie" [1400] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 7 Apr 1869 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 19 Oct 1955 at age 86, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol II, Pg 5, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Birth records. DOB 1869, Was Kicked by a horse and walked with a limp, was not a tall man. Edward and Estella had two children who died in infancy. Edward farmed in "French Valley"

• Residence: 1919, Texas.

Edward married Estella Pairso [3368] [MRIN: 725].

General Notes: She and Edward Mattausch had children that died. Her first husband was Joe Pairso. We do not have Estella's maiden name.

+ 111 U    i. Mattausch

+ 112 U    ii. Mattausch

35. Joseph W Mattausch, Jr "Sepp" [1401] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 17 Dec 1870 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1936 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 66, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of Birth: Vol II, pg 5, Buffalo County, Wisconsin birth records.

Joseph never married.

Joe Mattausch, 67, who has been making his home with his brother-in-law John Voss, was struck by a hit and run driver near the Voss home late Friday night and sustained a broken left leg, a back injury and other bruises. He was taken in the local ambulance to the Sacred Heart hospital at Eau Claire where his injuries were dressed. No trace has been found up to this writing of the driver of the car that struck him, but promising clues are being followed up by the authorities. (Buffalo County Journal, Pg 7, col 4, 8 Oct 1936)

VICTIM OF HIT-RUN DRIVER SUCCUMBS FROM INJURIES Joseph Mattausch, who was struck by a hit-and-run driver near Mondovi on the night of Oct 2, died of injuries at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Sunday. He was 66 years of age. Mattausch, who lived at the home of John Voss, his brother-in-law, for the last 15 years, was found lying on the detour road south of Mondovi, unconscious and in a serious condition. He is believed to have been on his way back to the Voss house since he was not far away from the home when he was found. He had left the house earlier in the evening. A brother, Edward Mattausch, town of Lincoln, is his nearest surviving relative. Before going to the Voss home to live, Mattausch lived with a cousin , Joseph Plett, on a farm north of Mondovi. He was born in Fountain City and for a number of years lived in Hutchinson Creek before going to Mondovi. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Voss home, Mondovi, and at the undertaking parlors. Rev. A.L. Klein, pastor of the Mondovi Methodist Church, officiated and burial was made in the Gilmanton cemetery . Among those from this vicinity who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar Gross, M rs. Fred Gross, Mrs Emma Jost, Nic. Jost, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Plank, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kreibich, Misses Evangeline Thoeny and Annabel Kent. Quite a number from the vicinity of Praag were also present. (Buffalo County Journal, Wisconsin, Pg 5, Col 4, 15 Oct 1936)

Will in probate: Estate of Joseph "Joe" Mattausch, filed 16 March 1937 In the matter of the estate of Note & mortgage by John Voss, a single man for $1000.00, dated April 23, 1932 interest at the rate of 6% monthly-no endorsements on note. $1,285.70. One fur coat $50.00.

Joe lived at Mondovi. George Schafer was appointed special guardian for Evangeline Thoeny, Donald Mattausch & Kathleen Mattausch.

Deceased left surviving him: Ed Mattausch-bro of Alma, Walter Dieckman-Nephew of Alma, Mrs Waldmar Gross, niece, of Alma, Francis Voss, nephew of Mondovi, Mrs Harry Kreibich, niece of Alma, Myles Pank, niece of Alma, Kathless Mattausch, niece of Mondovi age 12. Evangeline Thoeny, niece of Mondovi age 17, Milda Dieckman, niece of Alma, Oscar Dieckman, nephew of Alma, Etta Dieckman, niece of Alma, Donald Dieckman, nephew of Mondovi age 18.

"Joe" Mattausch died at Sacred Heart hospital from a hit & run accident, is buried at Gilmant on cemetery at Gilmanton, Wi. MONDOVI HERALD NEWS 4 Aug. 1937

Records of Father Hammersbach, 1980, Joseph William Mattausch, Born 27 Dec 1870, Baptized 1 Jan 1871.

36. Therisia M Mattausch, "Tracy" [1402] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 31 Dec 1873 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 11 Apr 1904 in Modena, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 30, and was buried on 14 Apr 1904 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. The cause of her death was Pneumonia.

General Notes: Registration of Birth: Vol II, Pg 5, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Birth records.

MRS. CHARLES MICHAELS

The death of Mrs. Charles Michaels occurred, at her home in the town of Modena, Monday evening, April 11th, 1904. Deceased had been ailing for years, being a sufferer from asthma and for two weeks past she was ill, with pneumonia, which resulted as above stated. Mrs. Michaels, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch, of the town of Alma, was born at Fountain City, December 31st 1873 and grew up there. About thirteen years ago she came to the town of Alma with her parents and in October, 1896, she was married to her surviving husband, who with one child, a boy of five, mourns her untimely demise, which also brings sorrow to the hearts of her parents, three brothers, Edward, Joseph and William, three sisters, Minnie, Pauline and Eva. She was a dutiful wife, mother and daughter, a kind neighbor and true friend. The funeral takes place this forenoon, interment to be in the Gilmanton cemetery and the services to be conducted by Rev. Heusser, of the Reformed church, of this city. To the bereaved family we extend condolence. May the deceased rest in peace. (Buffalo County Journal Wisconsin , 14 April 1904)

Her tombstone in Gilmanton Cemetery reads: Rest Mother, Rest in Quiet Sleep, While Friends in Sorrow. Have photo of tombstone.

Theresa Mattausch's middle name could be Philomena.

Therisia married Carl W Michael [1863] [MRIN: 726] on 24 Oct 1895 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Carl was born in 1874, died in 1951 at age 77, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Source: Wisconsin Marriages, Vol 2, p 179

General Notes: On a tombstone next to Carl Michael, there is a Katie C., 1886-1969 Carl Michael remarried and had a daughter Charlotte.

+ 113 M    i. Elmer Michael [1864] was born on 2 Sep 1898, died on 22 Sep 1919 at age 21, and was buried on 24 Sep 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

37. Mattausch [3372] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol II,pg 19, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. No first nam e listed. Died as an infant.

38. Wilhelm Fredrich Mattausch, "Bill" [1403] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 28 Oct 1876 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 7 Oct 1934 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 57, and was buried in Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of Birth: Vol II, pg 100, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Birth records. Was call William F.On WWI Draft registration he says he was born 28 Oct 1877

Registration of death: Vol 11, page 157, Buffalo County, Wisconsin death records. Age 57yrs, 11mo, 9days, old at time of death. The informant on death certificate was Florence Hetrick Mattausch. .
MATTAUSCH-HETRICK After rumors and predictions had on a previous occasion led to the belief that one of our popular young bachelors had formed a life partnership with an estimable young lady who was suspected of being a willing party to the event, the young couple bided their own time and slipped away to tie the nuptial knot, and without many being the wiser for a few days, they quietly established themselves in their new home at Alma, surprising their many friends when the news gradually became known in this vicinity . The marriage of Mr. William F. Mattausch and Miss Florence Hetrick took place at Wabasha , Minn., on Saturday, March 1, at ten O"clock a.m. Justice J.H. Smith performing the ceremony which united them as man and wife. The bride was tastily attired in blue taffeta, trimmed with georgette crepe and buttons. Miss Esther Hetrick, a sister of the bride, served as brides maid and also wore taffeta and georgette. Mr. Elmer Michaels, nephew of the groom, acted as best man, and like the groom wore a suit of blue serge. Returning from Wabasha the same day the wedding party enjoyed a pleasant luncheon at the former home of the bride in Nelson. The newly-wedded couple have taken up their residence in the house recently purchased from T.H . Kruse at the northern end of the city, and here they will find themselves welcome among neighbors to whom neither are strangers. The bride for the past year has been employed at the Burlington hotel as assistant during which time she has won the good will of both her employers and patrons for her cheerfulness and industry in her duties and previously she held a similar position at the hotel at Nelson. Most of her life has been spent at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hetrick, at Nelson, where her training in the art of housekeeping fitted her well for the tasks now awaiting her. The groom is fortunate in winning as his helpmate one so well endowed with womanly virtues, but that he deserves the best is the unanimous opinion of all his friends for many miles around, he having gained the good will of all his personal and business associates during recent years, After spending his earlier years assisting his parents, Mr.and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch in the management of their farm in the town of Alma, he for several years was a member of the livery firm of Miller & Mattausch, and for the past year he has taken charge of the Standard Oil agency here. With his genial and kindly disposition and his honest and accommodating conduct toward patrons, he has won the esteem of all with whom he has come into contact and with every one's good will his future is likely to be a prosperous one. That every happiness and blessing will be theirs as they travel along life's way together is the wish of the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mattausch as they unite in extending congratulations. (Buffalo County Journal, Wisconsin, 13 March 1919.)

Wilhelm married Florence Hetrick [1870] [MRIN: 727] on 1 Mar 1919 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnisota. Florence was born on 19 Nov 1874 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Birth record is recorded in Bk 2, Court House, Fountain City, Wisconsin. Married 2nd to Joh n Voss, her brother in law (surviving husband of Mathilda Mattausch)

+ 114 M    i. Donald Mattausch

Wilhelm next married Kathleen Crawford [1876] [MRIN: 728].

39. Pauline M Mattausch, "Polly" [1404] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 7 May 1879 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 29 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 37, and was buried on 31 Jan 1917 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Marriage announcement to Pauline Mattausch from Buffalo county newspaper,
date and source unknown:

Amidst a very large number of wedding guests, the union for life of Miss Pauline Mattausch and Mr. Robert Dieckman was solemnized by Franz Schieche, Esq. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch of the town of Alma, last Saturday, November 10th. The bride was attended by Misses Tillie Mattausch and Lizzie Dieckman, while Mssers. Charles Dieckman and William Mattausch acted as groomsmen.
The groom who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dieckman of Gilmanton is an industrious young farmer of that town and will make a home for his young bride on the Lester Parisio farm which he has leased for five years.
The bride, who is an amiable young lady is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch of the town of Alma. they were the recipients of many beautiful wedding presents , a token of their esteem their friends hold them in. the music for the dance which formed part of the festivity was furnished by Wm. Mattausch's orchestra. The JOURNAL joins the many friends of the young couple extending hearty congratulations.

OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Robert Diekman took place on Wednesday, Jan. 31, the services being conducted by Rev. H.A.Block, and interment taking place in the local cemetery. Mrs. Dieckman, nee Pauline Mattausch, was born at Fountain City, May 7, 1879, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Mattausch. She spent her childhood there, and when thirteen years of age she came with her parents to the town of Alma, and made her home on the farm with them until her marriage to Robert Dieckman on Nov 10, 1901. Immediately after their marriage Mr .and Mrs. Dieckman made their home on a farm in French Valley in the town of Gilmanton, where they resided ever since. About a year ago she became ill with cancer, and although everything was done for her and the services of skilled physicians employed, she succumbed to the disease on Jan, 19, at the age of thirty-seven years. Deceased was a woman of fine character, possessed of all the attributes of a dutiful wife, a good mother, and a true friend, and her untimely demise brings to those nearest and dearest to her the heartfelt sympathy of her many friends. She leaves to mourn her death her husband and four children, Oscar, Walter, Milda, and Etta; also her aged parents, her three brothers, Edward, Joseph and William, and her three sisters, Mrs. Simon Triesch of Benton City, Wash., and Mrs. John Voss and Mrs. Chris. Thoeny of the town of Gilmanton. (newspaper and date unknown)

Died at home. Source: Etta Dieckman, Mondovi, Wisconsin, April 1997. Gilmanton, Wisconsin is in "French Valley"

Source: Kay Phillips, Auburn, Indiana Feb 2009

Pauline married Robert Henry Dieckman, "Rob" [1865] [MRIN: 729], son of Carl Joachim Adolf Dieckman [5491] and Wilhemine Fredericke Henriette Hoffman [5492], on 10 Nov 1901 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Robert was born on 19 May 1877 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 16 Aug 1957 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 80, and was buried on 19 Aug 1957 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Record Source: Vol 2, p. 306, Wisconsin Marriage Records

General Notes: Died at home. Source: Etta Dieckman, Mondovi, Wisconsin, April 1997. Gilmanton, Wisconsin is in "French Valley".

Marriage announcement to Pauline Mattausch from Buffalo county newspaper,
date and source unknown:

Amidst a very large number of wedding guests, the union for life of Miss Pauline Mattausch and Mr. Robert Dieckman was solemnized by Franz Schieche, Esq. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch of the town of Alma, last Saturday, November 10th. The bride was attended by Misses Tillie Mattausch and Lizzie Dieckman, while Mssers. Charles Dieckman and William Mattausch acted as groomsmen.
The groom who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dieckman of Gilmanton is an industrious young farmer of that town and will make a home for his young bride on the Lester Parisio farm which he has leased for five years.
The bride, who is an amiable young lady is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch of the town of Alma. they were the recipients of many beautiful wedding presents , a token of their esteem their friends hold them in. the music for the dance which formed part of the festivity was furnished by Wm. Mattausch's orchestra. The JOURNAL joins the many friends of the young couple extending hearty congratulations.

An event interesting to many people in this vicinity took place when Robert Dieckman and Miss Emma Mengelt were united in marriage at the courthouse at
Winona, Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 2pm. Judge Robert Looby pronouncing the words which united them as man and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dieckman, brother and sister of the bride and groom served as witnesses. The bride was attired in a green silk dress and the groom wore a blue serge suit.
Both parties to this union have an excellent reputation among their circles of friends. The groom has for many years been a prosperous farmer of the town of Gilmanton, where they will make their future home. The bride has resided in this vicinity for many years past, keeping house for her brother William Mengelt, being known as a careful and industrious housekeeper.That Mr. and Mrs. Dieckman may find many years of happiness and growing prosperity is the wish of their many friends.


Obituary of Robert Henry Dieckman (1877-1957) Date and source unknown

Robert Henry Dieckman, son of Carl Dieckman and wife Minnie nee Hoffman, was born May 19, 1877 in French Valley in the town of Gilmanton. As a small boy, he was baptized in the Lutheran faith at Cream.
He spent his early life on the farm of his parents until the age of 24 years when he was united in marriage with Pauline Mattausch on Nov. 10, 1900. To this union four children were born. He farmed in French Valley on what was known as the Lester Parisio farm and lived there four years when he moved back to the Dieckman homestead.
On Jan 29, 1917, his wife passed away. He continued farming with his family.
On August 6, 1918, he was united in marriage with Emma Mengelt. After six years of their marriage, she passed away March 25, 1925.
On June 1933 he sold his farm to his sons and lived there until the family moved to Mondovi on Nov. 1, 1946. He passed away very suddenly at home on Friday, August 16, 1957 at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 27 days.
He is survived by two sons, Oscar and Walter, and two daughters, Milda and Etta, all of Mondovi; also four sisters, Mrs. Emelia Rast and Mrs. Minnie Williams, Mondovi, and Gustie ,Mrs Myron Rose, Gilmanton, and Anna, Mrs. M.S.
Bond, Ashland and two brothers William, Mondovi, and Tony of Gilmanton and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Scharf and Mrs. Tillie Rose and two brothers, Albert and Charles.
Mr. Dieckman was a faithful husband, a loving and devoted father, and a most respected neighbor. His memory will long be cherished by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon in Trinity Lutheran Church at 2:00, the Rev. A.G. Helmer officiating. Mr. Mel Anshus sang "Softly and Tenderly" and "In the Garden." Burial took place in the Gilmanton Cemetery.
Pall bearers were Jack Zenger, Lawrence Weiss, Coy Anderson, Romeo Bloom, Fred Litchfield, and Elmer Smeltzer.

Source: Kay Phillips, Auburn, Indiana Feb 2009

+ 115 M    i. Oscar Robert Dieckman [1866] was born on 25 Aug 1902 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 10 Apr 1989 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 86, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 116 M    ii. Walter William Dieckman [1867] was born on 3 Feb 1906 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 18 May 1959 in Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 53, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 117 F    iii. Milda Anna Dieckman [1868] was born on 21 Jul 1911 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 26 Jun 1987 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 75, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 118 F    iv. Etta Pauline Dieckman [1869] was born on 28 Dec 1913 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

40. Mathilda Marie Mattausch, "Tillie" [1399] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 17 Jan 1883 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1924 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 41, and was buried in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Also known as Millie. Registration of Birth: Vol II, pg 386, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. Lists mother as Mary Hueleck (however we know it is Herdeg)

Registration of death, Vol 4, pg 58, Buffalo County death records, buried at Nelson Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Sponsors of Baptizem, Peter Schneider and Anna Mar. Oening. Her baptismal name is Mariam Mathilda. Baptized January 1883. (Source: Catholic Church records, Fountain City, Wisconsin.)


MARRIED

At the hospitable home of the bride's parents, in the town of Alma, last Saturday, November 17th, Franz Schieche, Esq., pronounced the words which unite for life, Miss Mathilda Mattausch and Mr. John W. Voss. The bride was attended by Misses Eva Mattausch and Josephine Voss , while the Messrs. Joseph Mattausch, Jr., and John Gluesing served in the capacity of best men. Hosts of friends and relatives from far and near, had assembled to congratulate the young couple and spend their day of honor with them. All were royally entertained and provided with the best that kitchen and cellar afford, the hospitalty of the host and hostess knowing no bounds. The young people amused themselves by dancing, to the tunes of the Mattausch orchestra and all present had a most enjoyable time. Both parties to this happy union are well known to many of our readers, the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch, of the town of Alma and a young lady, well qualified to assume the duties of housekeeper, while the groom who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Voss, of the town of Gilmanton, is a industrious, young man and a jovial fellow. The young people have already gone to house keeping, on the Voss farm, in the above named town. Their many friends wish them a life of joy and happiness and the Journal joins them in extending congratulations.(Buffalo County Journal, 22 November 1906)

Mathilda Marie Mattausch and John Voss had twins that died in infancy.

Marriage records: Vol 4, pg 41, Buffalo County. Wisconsin.

• Baptism: Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

Mathilda married John W Voss, Jr [1877] [MRIN: 724], son of John W Voss, Sr [4051] and Sophia Bokenhauer [4052], on 17 Nov 1906 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. John was born in 1880 and died in 1953 at age 73.

General Notes: Died of the Flu.

John W. Voss, proprietor of the old Voss homestead farm in section 35, Gilmanton township , Buffalo County, was born on this farm February 3, 1880, son of John and Sophia (Bockenhauer ) Voss. He was educated in the district school, which he attended up to the age of 14 years , and has always remained on the home farm, assisting his father up to the time of the latter 's retirement in 1906, at which time he bought the place. The farm is located about four mile s from Gilmanton, twelve from Mondovi and twenty from Alma, the two latter villages being Mr . Voss's markets. The soil is good clay loam, and of the 155 acres, ninety are under plow. Mr . Voss carries on general farming and dairying and is breeding full blooded Holstein cattle a nd Poland-China swine, all the branches of his business being conducted on a profitable basis . Until 1916 he resided in the frame house built by his father, but in that year he built hi s present residence, a frame two-story modern dwelling, 28 by 28 by 16 feet in dimensions. H e has also erected a frame barn 24 by 40 by 12 feet, with a full stone basement, this latte r building having been constructed in 1910. In 1918 he erected a stave silo, 12 by 24. The gr anary, a frame building 14 by 22 by 12 feet, and the poultry house, 10 by 12 by 8 feet, wer e erected by his father. Mr. Voss has been clerk of his school district for some years, but i s not active in politics. He votes the Republican ticket. His fraternal society affiliation s are with Camp No. 2464, M.W.A., of Gilmanton. On November 17, 1906, Mr. Voss was united i n marriage with Matilda, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Herdeg) Mattausch, of Alma township, Bu ffalo, County. They have had three children, two of whom (twins) died in infancy. The survivi ng child is Frances, who was born April 11, 1911. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Count ies Wisconsin) (Printed 1919)

+ 119 F    i. Frances Voss [1878] was born on 17 Jan 1911 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and was buried in Mondovi Cemetery, Mondovi, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

41. Eva L Mattausch [1405] (Joseph⁶, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 28 Sep 1889 in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 26 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 29, and was buried on 28 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. The cause of her death was Influeenza.

General Notes: Registration of Births: Vol III, pg 266, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records.

INFLUENZA BRINGS DEATH TO THOENY FAMILY

One of the saddest family tragedies in the history of Buffalo county was the result of the terrible epidemic of influenza which has been raging in the northern end of the county for the past few weeks. Although not in direct contact, the homes of C.W. Thoeny of the town of Gilmanton and of Romeo Thoeny of the town of Lincoln were almost simultaneously stricken with the dreaded disease, both husband and wife of the former and the husband of the latter succumbing to the effects of pneumonia. Besides losing these parents, the children of both families suffered from the affliction, but all are fortunately on the road to recovery C.W. Thoeny and Romeo Thoeny were both sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Thoeny, formerly of Waumandee and Lincoln, but now residing at Mondovi. They leave surviving them, besides their families and parents, the following sisters: Mrs. Otto Gaebele of the town of Lincoln, Mrs Clayton Butler of Mondovi, Mrs. Raymond Schultz of the town of Alma, and Miss Wilma Thoeny of Mondovi. The tragic misfortune which has befallen the Thoeny families has cast a shadow of sadness and mourning in their community, and in fact throughout the county, as they had a wide acquaintance in this section and were highly esteemed by all. The surviving relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in their heavy sorrow.(Buffalo County Journal, pg 1, Thursday 3 Apri l 1919)

MRS. C.W. THOENY A short wifehood and motherhood was allotted to Mrs. C.W. Thoeny, but during those few years she proved the full devotion and sacrifice of which she was capable as a loyal and true woman. Eva Mattausch was born at Fountain City on September 28, 1889, and at four years of age she removed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Mattausch, to their farm in the town of Alma, near the Gilmanton town line. Since her marriage she has resided with her husband on their farm. Three children were born to her , Alma, Lillian, and Lorraine, who barely escaped suffering the fate of their parents when in fluenza invaded their home. After an illness of two weeks Mrs. Thoeny gave birth to another daughter, which safely survived the crisis, although the mother gave up her life shortly after , passing away on Wednesday afternoon, March 26, shortly after her husband succumbed to the same disease. Deceased leaves surviving her the four orphan children mentioned above, also her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Joseph Mattausch of the town of Alma her sister, Mrs. John Voss of Gilmanton, and her brothers, Edward now in Texas, Joseph of the town of Alma, and William F. Mattausch of the city of Alma.(Buffalo County Journal Wisconsin, pg1, 3 April 1919)

Eva L Mattausch Thoeny is the grandmother of Donna (Pank) Carothers, who is registar of deeds for Buffalo County, Alma, Wisconsin. 1996

Eva married Christian William Thoeny [1882] [MRIN: 730], son of Jacob Thoeny [3597] and Caroline Schultz [3615], on 30 Mar 1912. Christian was born on 7 Dec 1888 in Waumandee, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 25 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 30, and was buried on 28 Mar 1919 in Gilmanton Cemetery, Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. The cause of his death was Flu.

General Notes: Christ William Thoeny, a well known and respected citizen of Gilmanton township, Buffalo County, where he is prosperously engaged in agricultural pursuits, his farm lying in section 2 4, was born in Waumandee township, this county, December 7, 1888. His parents were Jacob and Lena (Schultz) Thoeny, his father being a blacksmith, which occupation he followed for thirty-eight years. Both parents are still living, being residents of Mondovi village. Of their nine children three are now deceased, survivors being Chist W., Romie, Mabel, Eva, Linda and Wilma. Christ William Thoeny acquired the elements of an English education in the district school, after which for twelve years he worked for others, both as blacksmith and farmer. When 24 years old he bought a farm of 172 acres in section 36, Gilmanton township, which he operated until the fall of 1917, having 135 acres cleared and the balance in woodland. He then sold the place and bought his present farm of seventy-two acres in section 25, Gilmanton township, where he is engaged in mixed farming, mostly dairying and the raising of swine and horses for the market. He has an adequate set of buildings and his operations are yielding good financial results. On March 30, 1912, Mr. Thoeny married to Eva Mattausch, who was born in Fountain City, this county, September 28, 1889, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Herdeg) Mattausch. Their family circle has been enlarged by the birth of three children: Alma, born January 27, 1 913; Lillian, September 23, 1914; and Lorraine, July 23, 1916. The religious affiliations of the family are with the Methodist church. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties, W isconsin) (Printed 1919)




CHRIST W. THOENY

Christ W. Thoeny was born in the town of Waumandee on March 17, 1888, and later resided wi th his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Thoeny on their farm in the town of Lincoln. His marriag e to Miss Eva Mattausch took place on March 30, 1912. After residing on their farm in Little Waumandee Valley in the town of Lincoln, he removed with his family about a year ago to the farm which he purchased in the town of Gilmanton. During recent years he won a deserved reputation as an enterprising farmer, a good citizen and a desirable neighbor. To his family he was always a kind and devoted husband and father. Suddenly stricken with influenza in the prime of his life, when apparently in robust health and attending industriously to the strenuous duties of farm life, he was unable to resist the merciless ravages of the disease, and he passed away at three O'clock a.m., on Tuesday, March 25. From the woman of his choice he was not parted even in death, for his wife followed him to the Great Beyond the next day. Together they were laid in their last resting place in the Gilmanton cemetery, funeral services being held on Friday, March 28, Rev. F.A. Trautman officiating.

+ 120 F    i. Alma Almira Thoeny [1883] was born on 27 Jan 1913 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 22 Mar 1999 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota at age 86.

+ 121 F    ii. Lillian Thoeny [1884] was born on 23 Sep 1914 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 23 Dec 2003 in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnisota at age 89, and was buried on 26 Dec 2003 in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 122 F    iii. Lorraine Lucille Thoeny [1885] was born on 24 Jul 1916 in Gilmanton, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 17 Jun 2006 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin at age 89.

+ 123 F    iv. Evangeline Christine Thoeny, "Van"

42. Henry William Mattausch [2000] (William, "Willum"⁹, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 6 Sep 1879 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died on 27 Apr 1956 in Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin at age 76, and was buried in Greenwood , Clark County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol III, pg 57, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records.

Henry Mattausch is listed in the Farmer Directory of Lincoln Township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, 1914, as living on R1, sec 20, 1/2 acre, wife Amelia, children: Lester, Delores, lived 35 years in county.

Henry Mattausch is listed in the Farmers Directory of Lincoln Township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, 1930, as living on 4, wife Amelia, children: Lester, Delores, rented 160 acres in sec 17, owned 240 acres in sec 17, rented 60 acres in sec 20, owned 1.75 acres in sec 31, lived in Lincoln township 51 years, owner of rented property, William Mattausch. Breeder of Holstein and Shorthorn cattle.

Henry Mattausch, who is successfully engaged in a general mercantile business at Pragg, Lincoln township, Buffalo County, as a member of the firm of Miller & Mattausch, was born in Praag, this county, Sept. 6, 1879, son of William and Gertrude (Tillman) Mattausch, who were born respectively in Austria and the United States. They had six children: Henry, Joseph, Gusta , Nichols, Ella and Julia, the last mentioned of whom died in infancy. Henry Mattausch acquired his education in the school of his district and was associated with his father on the latter's farm in Lincoln township until 1906, when he entered into his present business as a partner with Edward Miller. This enterprise has proved successful and the firm now carries a stock worth about $10,000 and have a good store building, with a saloon in connection with it. Mr. Mattausch owns a good house in which he resides, and is now serving as town treasurer of Lincoln township. He was married Nov. 27, 1909, to Emelia Miller, who was born in Clark County , daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Herbel) Mueller, the former of whom is now living at the a ge of 69 years, the latter being deceased. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Mueller were George , Albert, Louisa (deceased), Edward, Emelia (Mrs. Mattausch), Theodore, Arthur and Calvin, To Mr. and Mrs. Mattausch two children have been born: Lester H. Feb 3, 1913, and Dolores, May 18, 1914. (Source: History of Buffalo and Pepin Counties, Wisconsin) (Printed 1919)

OBITUARY

Henry William Mattausch

Henry William Mattausch was born September 6, 1879 in the town of Lincoln, Buffalo County , son of William and Gertrude Mattausch.
He passed away at 4:15 p.m., Saturday, April 27, four days after entering Memorial Hospital in Neillsville.
Services were held at the Emmanuel Ev. And Reformed Church West of Greenwood. Rev. Charles Koch delivered the sermon. Two Selections were sung by the choir, "Abide With Me" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Mrs. Walter Schwartz was the accompanist.
Burial was in the West Side Church Cemetery.
Mr. Mattausch was married to Emelia Miller November 27, 1909 at the home of his parents in the town of Lincoln. He attended the rural school at Pragg and lived most of his life in that community, excepting for a year the family spent in Texas.
He was a member of the Lincoln town board and served as treasurer and assessor for 15 years. He was a member of the Praag school district for eight years. He belonged to the Modern Woodman Lodge.
For 22 years he was a partner in the Miller-Mattausch General Store with his brother Joe and brother-in-law, the late Ed Miller. After the business was sold he turned to farming and then retired several years later.
At the age of 15 years he started to play the violin and with his father and brother entertained at many parties and weddings. The Mueller-Mattausch orchestra was well known throughout the territory. Members of the orchestra were Mr. Mattausch, his brother Joe and Mr. and Mr . Norman Mueller.
He is survived by his wife, Emelia, one son Lester of Milwaukee, one daughter Mrs. Delores Wendt of Owen, two grandchildren, Karen Kay and Judy Ann; his mother, Gertrude of Pragg who is 97 years old; two brothers, Joseph and Nikolas, both of Pragg. One sister died in infancy.
Flower girls for the funeral were Karen Kay Wendt, Sandra Miller, Judy Ann Wisynski land Barbara Wehrman. Pallbearers were Rudoph Mueller and Paul Langenegger, Praag; George Gross , Alma; Herman Balk, Gilmanton; and Frank Zirzow and Charles Balk, Cochrane.
Those from a distance attending the funeral were Mrs. Ella Schmidt, Mrs. Augusta Miller, Orville Miller, Joe Mattausch, Nick Mattausch, Mrs. Gladys Heller, Mr. and Mrs. George Gross , Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mueller, Mrs. Amelia C. Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jonas, and Mrs. Melvin Schaub, Joe Heller, Oscar Noah, and Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Mueller, all of Alma; Lester Mattausch, Elinore Wisynski and Judy Ann of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Claytus Wick, Winona; Mrs. Tillie L. Haunschild, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Voss, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Balk, Gilmanton; Mrs. Albert Gueltzow and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plett, Mr. and Mrs. George Plett, Miss Milda and Oscar and Walter Dieckman of Mondovi, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zirzow, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Balk, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rambath, Cockran; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mann, Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Grentzel, Mrs . Clarence Klick, Independence; and William Balk, Alama, besides many from other places.

Buried in West Side Church Cemetery, Greenwood, Clark County, Wisconsin.

Henry married Amelia Miller [2006] [MRIN: 986], daughter of Peter Mueller [3617] and Elizabeth Herbel [3618], on 27 Nov 1909 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Amelia died on 29 Apr 1957.

+ 124 M    i. Lester H Mattausch [3616] was born on 3 Feb 1913.

+ 125 F    ii. Delores Mattausch [3373] was born on 18 May 1914 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

43. Julia Mattausch [2001] (William, "Willum"⁹, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) died in infancy in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Died as an infant.

44. Joseph Andreas "Sepp" Mattausch [2002] (William, "Willum"⁹, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 28 Mar 1883 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in Sep 1985 at age 102, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Registration of birth: Vol III, pg 56, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. Father is listed as Wilhelm, born Austria. Lived at Pragg, Wisconsin.

Former Alma Area Man Notes 100th Birthday

Joseph "Sepp" Mattausch celebrated his 100 birthday Monday, with a smile on his face and lots of friends and relatives at his side. Apparently "Sepp", as he's affectionately known , has had that smile for a number of years, for it appeared quite natural there--and apparently the friends and relatives are many, for the lines of people which came to see this man reach this rare milestone seemed endless. Sepp is now a resident of the Wabasha Nursing Home and with the help of the Activities Director Becky Borgwardt and a number of others at the Nursing Home, along with the relatives, Sepp had a grand birthday party. Wabasha Mayor John Meisch was on hand to pay tribute to this former guitar picker-horn player (both at once, no less) . Meisch offered a Proclamation from the city, commemorating this historic occasion. Mattausch--who was never married and at least to some, including Ms. Borgwardt, that may be the reason he has lived so long--grew up on a farm near Alma, Wisconsin. His family came from Czechoslovakia and settled near Praag, a tiny community about 13 miles from Alma. Mattausch' s nephew, Orville, who still farms in the Praag area, was on hand for the ceremonies, which were attended by many of the Nursing Home residents as well as the many friends and relatives, and related much about his uncle's life. He was most noted for his ability to play the baritone horn while strumming a guitar. The contraption that he used to accomplish this fete, was on hand at the Nursing Home Monday. It features three foot pedals, each attached to a string which depressed the valves on the horn. In this way, he could free his hands for playing the guitar. He apparently loved to play for wedding dances, his nephew recalled . He seldom plays the guitar anymore, Borgwardt noted, but he does some chords on the piano now and then. He got his nickname, according to Miller, from a Bohemian pronunciation of Joseph. They used to say "Joe-sepp" and thus, the nickname Sepp. The party was a happy one. Folks came steadily to greet Sepp and others looked at many pictures of the homestead , the family gatherings, and so forth. One lady asked him if he could remember her. "Why by golly, ya 'oughta" she chuckled, "I used to come over and ask ya to dance all the time at them ballroom dances we went to!" referring to an era of fun that probably has been forgotten by many. And apparently, he must have been quite the popular guy, also. (source: The Cochrane- Fountain City Recorder, Thursday April 7, 1983)

JOSEPH MATTAUSCH

March 28, 1983 was a special day at the Wabasha Nursing Home as it marked the 100th birthday of Joseph Mattausch. He was born in Praag, Wisconsin, Joseph who was nicknamed "Sepp" by family and friends was raised on a farm with is two brothers and three sisters. Sepp and his sister founded the first general store named Miller-Mattausch General Store at Praag. As Sepp preferred to work outside he was given the job of picking up supplies and delivering goods, but with a horse drawn cart and after the turn of the century, a motorized truck. His hobby was playing in a band. His instrument was the guitar but in time he also played the baritone for which he built a frame so he could play it with his feet while strumming the guitar. Sepp retired at the Wabasha Nursing Home March 11, 1980, where he continues to enjoy life to the fullest. (source: Wabasha Nursing Home News, March 30, 1983)

• Soc Sec Num: 390-18-0748.

45. Augusta Mattausch, "Gustie" [2003] (William, "Willum"⁹, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 1 Aug 1885 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Reg of birth: Vol III, pg 17, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records.

Augusta Mattausch and Edward Miller were married in 1913. They rented a farm and was also a p artner of the firm of Miller & Mattausch general store & salon. This acreage in family 111 yr s.

Augusta married Edward Miller [2007] [MRIN: 987], son of Peter Mueller [3617] and Elizabeth Herbel [3618].

+ 126 M    i. Orville Miller

+ 127 M    ii. Oliver Miller

46. Nicolaus Mattausch, "Nick" [2004] (William, "Willum"⁹, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 29 Nov 1888 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, died in 1968 at age 80, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Mattausch-Veraguth Wedding

On Tuesday occurred the marriage of Miss May Veraguth to Mr. Nicolas Mattausch of the town of Lincoln. The ceremony took place at the Lutheran Church parsonage, Fountain City, at one o'clock p.m. Rev. August Vollbrecht of the Lutheran Church officiated. Witnesses to the ceremony Miss Delores Mattausch, Praag , niece of the groom, and Mr. Chester Veraguth, brother of the bride.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Veraguth, town of Buffalo, and had been staying at home assisting with the duties of the farm. The groom has been employed as a farm laborer.
For her dress the bride chose white satin, with a veil held in place with orange blossoms . Her bouquet was made up of lilies, pink roses and baby's breath. The bridesmaids wore a dress of pink satin and wore a corsage bouquet of mixed flowers. The groom and his attendant wore suits of navy blue.
A wedding supper was held at the brides's home in the evening to which only near relatives were invited. A wedding dance to which their friends were welcome was held in the evening at the Becker's Wayside Pavilion, the Smiling Stars orchestra furnishing the music.
Mr. and Mrs. Mattausch will make their home this winter with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Heller, the latter being a sister of the bride.
The wish of their many friends is that they may have a long and successful wedded life.

Nicolaus married May E Veraguth [2010] [MRIN: 988], daughter of Theodore Veraguth [8002] and Unknown, in Fountain City, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. May was born in 1909, died in 1966 at age 57, and was buried in Cream, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

+ 128 F    i. Jane Mattausch

+ 129 M    ii. Billie Mattausch

47. Alvina "Ella" Mattausch [2005] (William, "Willum"⁹, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 21 Jul 1890 in Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Reg of birth: Vol III, pg 314, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, birth records. also known as Alvina .

Alvina married Frank Schmidt [2018] [MRIN: 989].

48. Henry Kuehn (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹)

49. Camilla Kuehn (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹)

Camilla married Frank Loetcher [2034] [MRIN: 996].

+ 130 M    i. Lester Loetcher

50. William Kuehn [2020] (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1866 in Minnesota.

General Notes: Source: 1870 Census of Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota

51. Annie Kuehn [2021] (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1868 in Minnesota.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Annie married Louis Alford [2030] [MRIN: 994].

52. Elizabeth Kuehn [2025] (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1870 in Minnesota.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Elizabeth married Muerer [2031] [MRIN: 995].

+ 131 M    i. William Muerer

+ 132 M    ii. Ernst Muerer

53. Henry Kuehn [2022] (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 14 Mar 1871 in Minnesota and died in May 1963 at age 92.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

54. Julia Kuehn [2024] (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born on 20 Mar 1873 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin and died on 9 Feb 1949 in Big Stone, Grant County, South Dakota at age 75.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Julia married Creese Joseph [19795] [MRIN: 6990] on 10 Jan 1898 in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

55. Juilus Kuehn [2023] (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1875 in Minnesota.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Juilus married Ida M [19796] [MRIN: 6991].

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota

56. Amanda Kuehn [2026] (Francisca Mattausch¹⁰, Joseph, Sr², Unknown¹) was born in 1877.

General Notes: Source: Cynthia Stephens, Cottage Grove, Minnesota