The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Lisa Ann DeVault^1,2

F, #1001, b. 2 June 1960, d. 21 November 2013

Parents

Father	Edwin Butler DeVault (b. 14 September 1921, d. 8 March 1982)
Mother	Jeannette Horton

Pedigree Link

Family: James Victor Hanson

Son	James Michael Hanson

BASIC FACTS

Lisa Ann DeVault was born on 2 June 1960.² She and James Victor Hanson were married on 18 August 1984.³ She died on 21 November 2013, at age 53, in Madison, Madison Co., Alabama.⁴ She was buried in Gray Community Cemetery, Gray, Washington Co., Tennessee.

Lisa Ann DeVault had reference number 1002. She resided in Huntsville, Madison Co., Alabama (1982, 1987); Madison, Madison Co., Alabama.^1,5,3,6 She was an Employed by the Intergraph Corporation.⁴ OBITUARY - The Huntsville Times, Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2013

Lisa DeVault Hanson, 53, of Madison, passed away peacefully and comfortably in her own home early on the morning of November 21, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. Despite her many health struggles, Lisa lived an active life of joy and love, surrounded by her many friends and family. In the mid 1980's, she worked at Intergraph Corp. where she met her husband Jim, and later, shortly after the birth of their son Jimmy, Lisa became a full-time mother and homemaker.
Lisa had a wonderful artistic talent, and especially enjoyed crafting greeting cards and attending stamping classes and seminars. She loved and was devoted to her wonderful rescued dogs, Cody, Tiger and Pepper.
Survivors include husband, James Hanson; son, Jimmy Hanson (Brittany); mother, Jeannette DeVault; brother, Bruce DeVault (Gracie); sister, Sharon Massey (Steve); brother, Michael DeVault (Linda); and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Visitation wil be from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church. The memorial service will immediately follow at the church with Dr. Alan Weatherly and John Ryberg officiating. (www.laughlinservice.com)
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alabama Kidney Foundation, 2012 University Blvd., Suite 164, P. O. Box 12505, Birmingham, AL 35202.

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S8648] Letter from Jeanette (Horton) DeVault dated April 7, 2011
[S11015] Obituary - Lisa Ann DeVault
[S9964] Obituary - Edwin Butler DeVault
[S9503] Obituary - Bess Telete (Moulton) DeVault

Family Explorer

Sharon Leta DeVault^1,2

F, #1002

Parents

Father	Edwin Butler DeVault (b. 14 September 1921, d. 8 March 1982)
Mother	Jeannette Horton

Pedigree Link

Family: Fred Steven "Steve" Massey

Daughter	Jenny Elizabeth Massey+
Daughter	Cynthia Anne Massey

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Hannah M. Gray^1,2,3

F, #1003, b. 1851

Parents

Father	Anderson Gray (b. 7 March 1818, d. 17 August 1867)
Mother	Mary Jane Litsey (b. 29 January 1820, d. 4 November 1894)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Hannah M. Gray was born in 1851 in Grayson Co., Kentucky.³

Hannah M. Gray had reference number 1004.

Citations

[S8686] Letter from Pat Betton to Ruby (Leighton) Cooper dated April 19, 1977, Source Medium: Book, Page 1
[S12488] v01t0998.FTW, Source Medium: Book
[S3170] coll30.FTW, Source Medium: Other

Family Explorer

Edwin Bruce "Bruce" DeVault^1,2,3

M, #1004

Parents

Father	Edwin Butler DeVault (b. 14 September 1921, d. 8 March 1982)
Mother	Jeannette Horton

Pedigree Link

Family: Susan Rebecca Chasteen

Son	Edwin Bruce "Wynn" DeVault, Jr.+

BASIC FACTS

Edwin Bruce "Bruce" DeVault and Gracie DePew were married before 2010.⁴

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S11015] Obituary - Lisa Ann DeVault
[S9973] Obituary - Eirene (Allen) Depew (mother of Gracie (Depew) DeVault)

Family Explorer

James Victor Hanson^1,2

M, #1005

Pedigree Link

Family: Lisa Ann DeVault (b. 2 June 1960, d. 21 November 2013)

Son	James Michael Hanson

BASIC FACTS

James Victor Hanson and Lisa Ann DeVault were married on 18 August 1984.²

Citations

[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S8648] Letter from Jeanette (Horton) DeVault dated April 7, 2011

Family Explorer

Jeannette Horton^1,2

F, #1006

Parents

Father	Fred Horton
Mother	Leta Ryan

Pedigree Link

Family: Edwin Butler DeVault (b. 14 September 1921, d. 8 March 1982)

Son	Edwin Bruce "Bruce" DeVault+
Daughter	Sharon Leta DeVault+
Son	Michael David DeVault+
Daughter	Lisa Ann DeVault+ (b. 2 June 1960, d. 21 November 2013)

BASIC FACTS

Jeannette Horton and Edwin Butler DeVault were married on 26 January 1952 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Alabama.^1,3

Citations

[S12379] Report on Henry Dewald and Family by Newland DeVault dated 1975, Source Medium: Book
[S2452] Article - "DeVault of Gray Station", by Doris DeVault; History of Washington County Tennessee 1988, Source Medium: Book
[S8648] Letter from Jeanette (Horton) DeVault dated April 7, 2011

Family Explorer

Sarah Agnes Gray^1,2,3

F, #1007, b. 26 December 1856

Parents

Father	Anderson Gray (b. 7 March 1818, d. 17 August 1867)
Mother	Mary Jane Litsey (b. 29 January 1820, d. 4 November 1894)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Sarah Agnes Gray was born on 26 December 1856 in Grayson Co., Kentucky.³

Sarah Agnes Gray had reference number 1008.

Citations

[S8686] Letter from Pat Betton to Ruby (Leighton) Cooper dated April 19, 1977, Source Medium: Book, Page 1
[S12488] v01t0998.FTW, Source Medium: Book
[S3170] coll30.FTW, Source Medium: Other

Family Explorer

Susan Alice Gray^1,2,3

F, #1008, b. 7 March 1859, d. 23 October 1937

Parents

Father	Anderson Gray (b. 7 March 1818, d. 17 August 1867)
Mother	Mary Jane Litsey (b. 29 January 1820, d. 4 November 1894)

Pedigree Link

Family: James Matthew Lasley (b. 26 May 1857, d. 18 February 1936)

Son	John Robert Lasley, Sr.+ (b. 14 May 1878, d. 14 September 1969)
Son	Joseph Anderson Lasley+ (b. 6 May 1880, d. 4 March 1960)
Son	William Edward Lasley (b. 3 March 1882, d. 20 July 1883)
Son	Charles Anthony Lasley+ (b. 21 November 1883, d. 5 March 1976)
Son	William Henry Lasley+ (b. 1885, d. 12 October 1951)
Daughter	Nora Ella Lasley+ (b. 2 January 1888, d. 3 January 1965)
Daughter	Mary Agnes Lasley+ (b. 11 November 1889, d. 14 September 1951)
Son	James Gilbert Lasley+ (b. 19 March 1892, d. 7 July 1953)
Son	Clarence Elmer Lasley+ (b. 25 November 1893, d. 30 April 1951)
Son	Lawrence Audie Lasley+ (b. 20 June 1899, d. 12 November 1969)

BASIC FACTS

Susan Alice Gray was born on 7 March 1859 in Grayson Co., Kentucky.³ She and James Matthew Lasley were married on 12 December 1876 in St. Paul, Grayson Co., Kentucky.² She died on 23 October 1937, at age 78, in Summit, Kentucky.²

Susan Alice Gray had reference number 1009.

Citations

[S8686] Letter from Pat Betton to Ruby (Leighton) Cooper dated April 19, 1977, Source Medium: Book, Page 1
[S12488] v01t0998.FTW, Source Medium: Book
[S3170] coll30.FTW, Source Medium: Other

Family Explorer

Amelia B. "Emilie" Kopplien^1,2

F, #1009, b. September 1863, d. 1929

Parents

Father	Wilhelm Kopplien (b. 22 August 1833, d. 12 June 1877)
Mother	Johanna Kohl (b. 19 March 1829, d. 8 February 1896)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Amelia B. "Emilie" Kopplien was born in September 1863 in Hanover, Germany.^3,4 She and Frederick "Fred" Diehm were married on 1 October 1907 in the home of the bride's parents, Johnson Co., Nebraska.¹ She died in 1929, at age ~66.⁴ She was buried in Granite Hill Cemetery (aka Hopewell Cemetery), Johnson Co., Nebraska.⁴

Amelia B. "Emilie" Kopplien was also known as Emilie. She had reference number 1010. GRAVE STONE

DIEHM

AMELIA
1863 -- 1929. Frederick and Amelia did not have any children together. She immigrated in 1867.

Citations

[S8837] Marriage License - Fred Diehm & Emilie Kopplien, Source Medium: Book
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S325] 1880 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Twp, Source Medium: Book, Page 7
[S7688] Grave Marker - Amelia Diehm, Granite Hill Cemetery, Johnson Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Arthur Ernest Finkner^1,2,3,4

M, #1010, b. 14 January 1893, d. 19 December 1988

Parents

Father	John Michael Finkner (b. 15 November 1856, d. 29 August 1920)
Mother	Mary B. Frey (b. 13 October 1861, d. 12 January 1933)

Pedigree Link

Family: Emma Elizabeth Diehm (b. 25 November 1891, d. 7 July 1984)

Son	Roland Arthur Finkner (b. 26 February 1918, d. 18 June 2005)
Son	Vernon Frederick "Vern" Finkner (b. 13 March 1921, d. 29 March 2007)
Son	Glenn Finkner (b. 24 August 1924, d. 24 August 1924)
Son	Harold Lee Finkner+

BASIC FACTS

Arthur Ernest Finkner was born on 14 January 1893 in Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.^1,3 He and Emma Elizabeth Diehm were married on 23 November 1916 in the home of the bride's parents, Sterling, Johnson County, Nebraska.^1,3,4 He died on 19 December 1988, at age 95, in Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado.¹ He was buried in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado.⁵

Arthur Ernest Finkner had reference number 1011. He was a Farmer.⁶ His Social Security Number was 505-48-2477, issued Nebraska.⁷ OBITUARY

Arthur Finkner dies Monday

Arthur E. Finkner, 95, of Fort Morgan died Monday at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
Finkner was born Jan. 14, 1893 in Adams, Neb. He was raised on a farm near Adams and was married there to Emma Diehm Nov. 23, 1916.
Following their marriage, they started farming near Pawnee City, Neb., farming there until moving to a farm near Fort Morgan in 1958. They moved into Fort Morgan on their retirement in 1964. She died July 7, 1984.
Finkner was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church.
He is survived by three sons: Vern and Harold of Fort Morgan and Roland of Pawnee Ciry; two brothers, William of Petersburg, Texas and John of Adams. There is one granddaughter, Karen Carpenter of Fort Morgan.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Joliffe Chapel with Rev. Keith Merriman officiating. Interment will be in Memory Gardens. Those who wish, may make memorials to the United methodist Church. Arthur and Emma lived much of their lives around Pawnee City, Nebraska. In the early 1920's they purchased a farm near La Junta, Colorado. Vern was born while they were living on this farm. Then they decided to move back to Nebraska. They traded farms with people living in Pawnee City and moved back there. In 1954 Vern and his wife were looking for good land to farm and bought the place where he now lives in Fort Morgan, Colorado. In 1958 Arthur, Emma and son Harold moved to Fort Morgan, Colorado. Circumstances prevented Harold and Vern from continuing with their plans to farm. Vern worked for many years as a mechanic for the Chevrolet Dealer. He was christened on 14 February 1893 in Hopewell Methodist Church, Johnson Co., Nebraska.³

Citations

[S5292] Genealogy prepared by Beth Gatewood, Source Medium: Book
[S1318] 1920 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Source Medium: Book, E.D. 35, Family 30
[S4166] Descendents of Thomas Diehm, prepared by Betty Joekel, Source Medium: Book
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book
[S12338] Phone conversation with Vern Finkner, July 28, 2001
[S4116] Descendents of Frederick Kuhfusz prepared by Oscar and Gertrude Werner, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

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Herbert Frank Sallenbach^1,2,3

M, #1011, b. 30 March 1896, d. September 1983

Parents

Father	Edward Sallenbach (b. 19 January 1851, d. 1 January 1929)
Mother	Rosina Koppenhaver (b. 13 July 1860, d. 20 October 1942)

Pedigree Link

Family: Laura Alvina Joekel (b. 9 June 1895, d. 12 January 1923)

Daughter	Ruth Marie Sallenbach+ (b. 9 March 1921, d. 2013)
Son	Donald Herbert Sallenbach (b. 2 August 1922, d. 21 November 2005)

BASIC FACTS

Herbert Frank Sallenbach was born on 30 March 1896 in Clatonia, Gage Co., Nebraska.³ He and Laura Alvina Joekel were married on 7 May 1920.¹ He died in September 1983, at age 87.

Herbert Frank Sallenbach had reference number 1012. He was a Farmer, minister at the Hopewell Church, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^4,5

Citations

[S10939] Obituary - Laura Alvina (Joekel) Sallenbach, Source Medium: Book
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S4133] Descendents of John (Johannes) Joekel prepared by Oscar and Gertrude Werner, Source Medium: Book
[S4116] Descendents of Frederick Kuhfusz prepared by Oscar and Gertrude Werner, Source Medium: Book
[S12333] Phone conversation with Ruth (Sallenback) Westphal Dawson, March 30, 2001

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Laura Olive Hillman^1,2

F, #1012, b. 4 November 1879, d. 3 May 1951

Parents

Father	Edwin Rathburn Hillman (b. 15 May 1840, d. 29 September 1922)
Mother	Emily Cordelia Rogers (b. 13 December 1846, d. 26 March 1935)

Pedigree Link

Family: Raymond Edwin Birch (b. 5 February 1881, d. 12 February 1968)

Daughter	Girl Birch (d. DECEASED)
Son	Lester Wesley Birch+ (b. 17 March 1903, d. 3 June 1969)
Daughter	Blanche Anna Birch+ (b. 17 December 1905, d. 10 July 2005)
Son	Laverne Edwin Birch (b. 20 May 1911, d. 5 February 1912)
Daughter	Violet Emily Birch+ (b. 25 December 1912, d. 16 September 1973)
Daughter	Marjorie Fern Birch+ (b. 29 November 1914)
Son	Robert Raymond "Buster" Birch+ (b. 9 April 1917, d. 20 January 1960)
Daughter	Laura Mae Birch (b. 30 May 1920, d. 20 March 1923)

BASIC FACTS

Laura Olive Hillman was born on 4 November 1879 in Gage Co., Nebraska.^3,2,4 She and Raymond Edwin Birch were married on 23 January 1902 in Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.^1,3 She died on 3 May 1951, at age 71, in North Loup, Nebraska.^3,4 She was buried in Cottonwood Cemetery, Burwell, Garfield Co., Nebraska.³

Laura Olive Hillman had reference number 1013. She resided in Gage Co., Nebraska (1909); Kinkaid Homestead, Loup Co., Nebraska (1945); Garfield Co., Nebraska.⁴ OBITUARY

MRS. RAYMOND BIRCH
Laura Olive Hillman, daughter of Edwin and Emily Hillman, was born November 4, 1879, in Gage County, Nebraska, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Blanche Frederick, at North Loup, Thursday. May 3, 1951, at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 29 days.
On January 23, 1902, she was united in marriage to Raymond Birch at Beatrice, Nebraska. They set up housekeeping and farming in Gage County until 1909, after which they moved to Loup County and took up a Kinkaid homestead where they lived until 1945, when they moved to Garfield County, east of Burwell.
To this union were born 5 girls and 3 boys, of which 3 died in infancy. Those surviving are: Lester, of Lebanon, Missouri, Mrs. Blanch Frederick of North Loup, Mrs Violet Jaster of David City, Nebr., Mrs Marjorie Klink of St. Maries, Idaho, and Raymond Jr. of Ord.
She became a member of the Latter Day Saints Church (Reorganized Church of Later Day Saints - RLDS) at Adams, Nebraska, in the year 1900.
Left to mourn her passing are: her husband, five children, 21 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, 2 brothers, and a host of friends and relatives.
During the past year she had been in failing health, but remained cheerful at all times until the last.
She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and was loved by all her friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held Monday, at 2:00 P.M. at the Christian Church with Elder Shrunk of Lincoln officiating. The music was furnished by: Mrs. Bus Olcott, Miss Eleanor Reincke and Mrs. Bernard Haines at the piano. A solo was sung by Mrs. Shrunk.
The pallbearers were six grandsons: Russell and Clarence Birch, Robert Frederick, Harold Coash, Chester McKimmey, and Frank Porter.
Burial was in the Burwell Cemetery.
Relatives attending from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. Lester Birch and family of Labanon, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Jaster and family of David City, Nebr.; Mrs. Lloyd Klink of St. Maries, Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Collin and Mrs. Ada Price of Waxahachie, Texas; Mrs Will Widney of Fay, Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter of Albin, Wyoming.

GRAVE STONE

BIRCH

FATHER MOTHER
RAYMOND LAURA O.
FEB. 5, 1881 NOV. 4, 1879
FEB. 12, 1968 MAY 3, 1951

Most of the information on Raymond and Laura (Hillman) Birch came from their daughters Blanche (Birch) Frederick and Marjorie (Birch) Goldman. I also got some information Bethyl Susan "Sue" (Johnson) Birch. Sue is married to Bennie Leo Birch, a grandson of Raymond and Laura. Sue also has a web site on the Internet devoted to the Birch family. 1920 Census, Loup Co., Nebraska

Ray BIrch - mrd., age 38, born Iowa
Laura Birch - wife, age 40, born Nebraska
Lester Birch - son, age 16, born Nebraska
Blanche Birch - dau., age14, born Nebraska
Violet Birch - dau., age 7, born Nebraska
Margarie Birch - dau., age 5, born Nebraska
Robert Birch - son, age 2 yrs. 8 mos., born Nebraska.

Citations

[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S8596] Letter from Carrie (Sivits) Turpen dated April 5, 2000
[S7355] Genealogy prepared by Susan (Johnson) Birch
[S10941] Obituary - Laura Olive Hillman

Family Explorer

Reuben L. "Ruby" Hillman^1,2

M, #1013, b. 13 January 1895, d. 29 December 1916

Parents

Father	John Thaddeus Hillman (b. 18 July 1867, d. 4 September 1948)
Mother	Leona Arena "Ona" Fuller (b. 18 February 1876, d. 23 July 1957)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Reuben L. "Ruby" Hillman was born on 13 January 1895 in Nebraska.^3,4 He died on 16 December 1916, at age 21, in Kansas.⁴ He died on 29 December 1916, at age 21, in Kansas.⁵ He was buried in Uniontown Cemetery, Uniontown, Kansas.⁶

Reuben L. "Ruby" Hillman had reference number 1014. Ruby had something wrong with his legs. His mother described it as TB of the bone. He was in a wheel chair for seven years before his death.

GRAVE STONE

REUBEN L.
Son of J.T. & ONA HILLMAN
JAN. 13, 1895
DEC. 29, 1916.

Citations

[S8498] Hillman Family Picture, Source Medium: Book
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S766] 1910 Census, Hooker Twp., Gage Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book, Family 58
[S4955] Family Group Sheet for John Thaddeus Hillman prepared by Doris (Hillman) Camp
[S8281] Grave Marker - Reuben L. Hillman, Uniontown, Kansas
[S12275] Phone conversation with Doris (Hillman) Camp July 11, 2000

Family Explorer

LeRoy Forest "Roy" Hillman^1,2

M, #1014, b. 17 November 1896, d. 26 September 1983

Parents

Father	John Thaddeus Hillman (b. 18 July 1867, d. 4 September 1948)
Mother	Leona Arena "Ona" Fuller (b. 18 February 1876, d. 23 July 1957)

Pedigree Link

Family: Lillie May Graham (b. 11 February 1901, d. 27 May 1993)

Daughter	Leona Irene Hillman+ (b. 2 May 1922, d. 4 September 1995)
Son	Forest Leroy Hillman+ (b. 28 August 1925, d. 11 December 1998)
Son	Orville Edwin Hillman+ (b. 3 May 1927, d. 28 March 1978)
Daughter	Marie Maxine Hillman+

BASIC FACTS

LeRoy Forest "Roy" Hillman was born on 17 November 1896 in Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.^3,4,5 He and Lillie May Graham were married on 25 December 1919 in Devon, Kansas.^6,7 He died on 26 September 1983, at age 86, in Iola, Allen, Kansas.^4,8 He was buried in Uniontown Cemetery, Uniontown, Kansas.^7,5

LeRoy Forest "Roy" Hillman had reference number 1015. His Social Security Number was 512-20-5915.⁴ Roy was a farmer.

Citations

[S8498] Hillman Family Picture, Source Medium: Book
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S766] 1910 Census, Hooker Twp., Gage Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book, Family 58
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8611] Letter from Doris (Hillman) Camp dated November, 2000
[S1227] 1920 Census, Kansas, Bourbon County, Source Medium: Book
[S4955] Family Group Sheet for John Thaddeus Hillman prepared by Doris (Hillman) Camp
[S3115] Certificate of Death - LeRoy Forest Hillman

Family Explorer

Alma Kenneth "AK" Hillman^1,2,3

M, #1015, b. 1 June 1899, d. 30 September 1975

Parents

Father	John Thaddeus Hillman (b. 18 July 1867, d. 4 September 1948)
Mother	Leona Arena "Ona" Fuller (b. 18 February 1876, d. 23 July 1957)

Pedigree Link

Family: Claribel Hockett (b. 3 December 1901, d. 24 January 1994)

Daughter	Elizabeth Irene "Betty" Hillman+ (b. 6 October 1923, d. 7 September 1972)
Son	Kenneth Wayne Hillman+ (b. 17 June 1925, d. 12 January 1992)
Daughter	Euleta Ruth Hillman+ (b. 23 April 1930, d. 4 May 2004)
Daughter	Hazel Belle Hillman+ (b. 18 September 1932, d. 21 December 2001)

BASIC FACTS

Alma Kenneth "AK" Hillman was born on 1 June 1899 in Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.^4,3 He and Claribel Hockett were married on 2 August 1922 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., Kansas.⁵ He died on 30 September 1975, at age 76, in Devon, Bourbon Co., Kansas.³ He was buried in Bronson Cemetery, Bronson, Kansas.^6,7

Alma Kenneth "AK" Hillman had reference number 1016. His Social Security Number was 514-12-0452.³

Citations

[S8498] Hillman Family Picture, Source Medium: Book
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S766] 1910 Census, Hooker Twp., Gage Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book, Family 58
[S4955] Family Group Sheet for John Thaddeus Hillman prepared by Doris (Hillman) Camp
[S12275] Phone conversation with Doris (Hillman) Camp July 11, 2000
[S4945] Family Group Sheet for Alma Kenneth Hillman prepared by Doris (Hillman) Camp, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Rosena Eisner^1,2,3

F, #1016, b. about 1839

Pedigree Link

Family: Johann Thomas Diehm (b. about 1838)

Daughter	Rosina "Rosa" Diehm+ (b. 8 March 1854, d. 25 March 1923)
Son	Ferdinand Wilhelm "Ferd" Diehm+ (b. 2 August 1858, d. 9 October 1939)

BASIC FACTS

Rosena Eisner was born about 1839.⁴ She and Johann Thomas Diehm were married on 17 May 1853 in Evangelisch, Kembach, Mosbach, Baden.⁴

Rosena Eisner had reference number 1017.

Citations

[S8836] Marriage License - Ferdinand Diehm - Eva Anna Flegler, Source Medium: Book
[S4949] Family Group Sheet for Ferdinand Diehm prepared by Clarice Joan (Pullen) Webster, Source Medium: Book
[S4166] Descendents of Thomas Diehm, prepared by Betty Joekel, Source Medium: Book
[S6638] Genealogy prepared by lorriehyde (Ancestry.com)

Family Explorer

Ernestine "Tina" Finkner^1,2,3

F, #1017, b. 15 July 1884, d. 23 March 1960

Parents

Father	Adam Finkner (b. 9 October 1858, d. 22 February 1925)
Mother	Rosina "Rosa" Diehm (b. 8 March 1854, d. 25 March 1923)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Ernestine "Tina" Finkner was born on 15 July 1884 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^1,4,3 She died on 23 March 1960, at age 75, in Tecumseh, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^4,3 She was buried on 26 March 1960 in Granite Hill Cemetery (aka Hopewell Cemetery), Johnson Co., Nebraska.^4,3,5

Ernestine "Tina" Finkner was also known as Tina. She had reference number 1018. GRAVE STONE

FINKNER
ERNESTINE CHARLOTTE
1884 -- 1960 1889 -- 1974. She was christened on 14 September 1884 in Hopewell Methodist Church, Johnson Co., Nebraska, by Rev. H. C. Ihne.⁵

Citations

[S585] 1900 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Pct, Source Medium: Book, Page 11A
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S4166] Descendents of Thomas Diehm, prepared by Betty Joekel, Source Medium: Book
[S7819] Grave Marker - Earnestine & Charlotte Finkner, Granite Hill Cemetery, Johnson Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Charlotte Christina "Lottie" Finkner^1,2,3

F, #1018, b. 3 May 1889, d. 16 July 1974

Parents

Father	Adam Finkner (b. 9 October 1858, d. 22 February 1925)
Mother	Rosina "Rosa" Diehm (b. 8 March 1854, d. 25 March 1923)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Charlotte Christina "Lottie" Finkner was born on 3 May 1889 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^4,3,1 She died on 16 July 1974, at age 85, in Syracuse, Otoe Co., Nebraska.^4,5,6 She was buried in Granite Hill Cemetery (aka Hopewell Cemetery), Johnson Co., Nebraska.^4,6

Charlotte Christina "Lottie" Finkner was also known as Lottie. She had reference number 1019. Her Social Security Number was 505-10-8839, issued Nebraska.⁵ GRAVE STONE

FINKNER
ERNESTINE CHARLOTTE
1884 -- 1960 1889 -- 1974. She was christened on 16 June 1889 in Hopewell Methodist Church, Johnson Co., Nebraska, by Rev. G. Kractlei.⁷

Citations

[S585] 1900 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Pct, Source Medium: Book, Page 11A
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S4166] Descendents of Thomas Diehm, prepared by Betty Joekel, Source Medium: Book
[S7819] Grave Marker - Earnestine & Charlotte Finkner, Granite Hill Cemetery, Johnson Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S8508] Holy Card - Charlotte Finkner
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Otillia Marie "Tillie" Finkner^1,2

F, #1019, b. 14 January 1892

Parents

Father	Adam Finkner (b. 9 October 1858, d. 22 February 1925)
Mother	Rosina "Rosa" Diehm (b. 8 March 1854, d. 25 March 1923)

Pedigree Link

Family: Walter Henry Fey (b. 22 December 1893, d. December 1979)

Son	George Henry Fey+ (b. 15 October 1923, d. 26 March 2002)

BASIC FACTS

Otillia Marie "Tillie" Finkner was born on 14 January 1892 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^1,2 She and Walter Henry Fey were married on 2 March 1922 in Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.² She was buried in Highland Cemetery, Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.³

Otillia Marie "Tillie" Finkner was also known as Tillie. She had reference number 1020. She was christened on 4 April 1892 in Hopewell Methodist Church, Johnson Co., Nebraska.⁴

Citations

[S585] 1900 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Pct, Source Medium: Book, Page 11A
[S4166] Descendents of Thomas Diehm, prepared by Betty Joekel, Source Medium: Book
[S3050] Cemetery Records, Highland Cemetery, Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book

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Julia Clara Finkner^1,2,3

F, #1020, b. 7 January 1894, d. February 1983

Parents

Father	Adam Finkner (b. 9 October 1858, d. 22 February 1925)
Mother	Rosina "Rosa" Diehm (b. 8 March 1854, d. 25 March 1923)

Pedigree Link

Family: Edward Hobby Eilers (b. 2 January 1890, d. December 1973)

Son	John Adam Marvin Eilers+ (b. 30 December 1921, d. 23 June 1988)
Son	Alfred Richard Eilers+ (b. 19 August 1923, d. 11 November 2010)

BASIC FACTS

Julia Clara Finkner was born on 7 January 1894 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^1,3 She and Edward Hobby Eilers were married on 10 March 1921 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.³ She died in February 1983, at age 89, in Nebraska.⁴

Julia Clara Finkner was christened in Hopewell Methodist Church, Johnson Co., Nebraska, by Rev. Jacob Steininger.⁵ She had reference number 1021.

Citations

[S585] 1900 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Pct, Source Medium: Book, Page 11A
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S4166] Descendents of Thomas Diehm, prepared by Betty Joekel, Source Medium: Book
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book

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Louise Hannah Finkner^1,2,3

F, #1021, b. 28 February 1898

Parents

Father	Adam Finkner (b. 9 October 1858, d. 22 February 1925)
Mother	Rosina "Rosa" Diehm (b. 8 March 1854, d. 25 March 1923)

Pedigree Link

Family: Stanley George Sacha (b. 28 September 1899)

Son	Richard John Sacha+ (b. 24 November 1925, d. 12 January 1994)
Daughter	Mary Louise Sacha+

BASIC FACTS

Louise Hannah Finkner was born on 28 February 1898 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^1,3 She and Stanley George Sacha were married on 8 February 1923 in Tecumseh, Johnson Co., Nebraska.⁴

Louise Hannah Finkner had reference number 1022. She was christened on 8 May 1898 in Hopewell Methodist Church, Johnson Co., Nebraska, by Rev. Jacob Steininger.⁴

Citations

[S585] 1900 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Pct, Source Medium: Book, Page 11A
[S8714] Letter from Wanda (Hillman) Cartwright dated January 31, 2000, Source Medium: Book
[S4166] Descendents of Thomas Diehm, prepared by Betty Joekel, Source Medium: Book
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book

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John Michael Finkner^1,2,3

M, #1022, b. 15 November 1856, d. 29 August 1920

Parents

Father	John Killian Funkner (b. 23 October 1828)
Mother	Katherine Schlund (d. 1864)

Pedigree Link

Family: Mary B. Frey (b. 13 October 1861, d. 12 January 1933)

Daughter	Mary Eva Finkner+ (b. 7 November 1884, d. 14 July 1968)
Daughter	Josephine Finkner+ (b. 23 April 1886, d. 20 March 1935)
Daughter	Elizabeth Bertha Finkner+ (b. 27 March 1888, d. 20 April 1974)
Son	George Michael Finkner+ (b. 3 April 1890, d. 28 March 1946)
Son	Arthur Ernest Finkner+ (b. 14 January 1893, d. 19 December 1988)
Daughter	Emma Freda Finkner+ (b. 29 March 1895, d. 21 September 1981)
Son	Milton Wesley Finkner+ (b. 7 July 1898, d. 23 November 1987)
Son	William Hobert Finkner+ (b. 6 June 1902)
Son	John Adam Finkner+ (b. 2 June 1904, d. 8 May 1999)

BASIC FACTS

John Michael Finkner was born on 15 November 1856 in Hoehfeld, Baden, Germany.^4,5,3 He and Mary B. Frey were married on 2 February 1884 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.³ He died on 29 August 1920, at age 63, in Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.^5,3 He was buried in Granite Hill Cemetery (aka Hopewell Cemetery), Johnson Co., Nebraska.^5,3,6

John Michael Finkner was also known as Mike. He was christened in Hopewell Methodist Church.³ He had reference number 1023. He was a Farmer.⁴ Grave Stone

FINKNER
MICHAEL
1856 -- 1920
MARY B.
1862 -- 1933. John Michael Finkner was born Nov. 15, 1856, Hohefeld, Baden Germany. He was the second son of John Killian Finkner and Kaherine Schlund.

On March 26, 1881, he sailed from Antwerp, Belgium, with Adam Hoffman and his wife Anna, aboard the ship "S. S. Rhynland", bound for America. Adam (Frei) Frey and his wife, Eva, and their seven children were passengers on this same ship. The "Rhynland" docked at Philidelphia on April 9, 1881.

The Frey family - with the exception of a son, Adam, Jr., and the daughter, Mary - came to Nebraska. Adam, Jr., and Mary stayed in New York to work for awhile for a relative before coming out to join their parents.

John Michael Finkner, better known as Michael or Mike, came to Nebraska and was working in the Hopewell neighborhood when his brothers, Killian and Adam, with their families, arrived in March of 1882.

After his marriage of February 2, 1884, to Mary Frey, they established their home on a farm adjoining that of his brother, Adam. The two men often exchanged work and exchanged work with their neighbors when help was needed. All the children of Michael and Mary were born at this home with the exception of Mary Eva who was born at the home of Adam and Rosina Finkner. After the death of Henry Joekel, husband of their daughter, Josephine, in 1916, Michael and Mary moved their family to her farm, where they lived until Michael's death in 1920. (This farm was the homestead of John Joekel, Sr.)

The family attended the Hopewell Methodist Church and the childten went to the Hopewell school. Memories of early times include games of "Shinny" played during recess at school, the annual Hopewell Sunday School picnic down in the timber, and the delicious taste of home grown apples - gathered by the pocketfulls from the tree on the way to the field in summer, or brought up. crisp and cold, from the cellar in winter.

After the death of Michael, Mary moved to Adams with her son, John, until he completed High School when they returned to the original farm home. Mary lived here until her death in 1933. John and his wife, Viola, continued to live here for a number of years.

The children of Michael and Mary all chose farming as their occupation and several moved to Colorado, Kansas, and to Texas to make their homes. The occupations and professions of the descendents of Michaeel and Mary include school teachers, a doctor, a minister, as Air Force captain, sales personnel, secretaries, dry cleaners, bookkeepers, mechanics, farmers, cattle feeders, grain elevator operators, irrigation equipment personnel, a professional cake decorator, and many others.

The above text was taken from "The Finkner Family Tree" compiled by William Hobert Finkner, Meryl Ramsey Finkner and Olan Earl Finkner. He immigrated to Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, on 9 April 1881.^4,3 He was naturalized in 1914.⁴

Citations

[S8844] Marriage License - Henry Christian Joekel & Josephine Finkner, Source Medium: Book
[S5292] Genealogy prepared by Beth Gatewood, Source Medium: Book
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book
[S1320] 1920 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Pct, Source Medium: Book, Page 11A
[S8215] Grave Marker - Michael & Mary B. Finkner, Granite Hill Cemetery, Johnson Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book
[S4116] Descendents of Frederick Kuhfusz prepared by Oscar and Gertrude Werner, Source Medium: Book

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Mary B. Frey^1,2,3

F, #1023, b. 13 October 1861, d. 12 January 1933

Parents

Father	Adam Frey
Mother	Eva Unknown (b. 3 May 1836, d. 17 December 1883)

Pedigree Link

Family: John Michael Finkner (b. 15 November 1856, d. 29 August 1920)

Daughter	Mary Eva Finkner+ (b. 7 November 1884, d. 14 July 1968)
Daughter	Josephine Finkner+ (b. 23 April 1886, d. 20 March 1935)
Daughter	Elizabeth Bertha Finkner+ (b. 27 March 1888, d. 20 April 1974)
Son	George Michael Finkner+ (b. 3 April 1890, d. 28 March 1946)
Son	Arthur Ernest Finkner+ (b. 14 January 1893, d. 19 December 1988)
Daughter	Emma Freda Finkner+ (b. 29 March 1895, d. 21 September 1981)
Son	Milton Wesley Finkner+ (b. 7 July 1898, d. 23 November 1987)
Son	William Hobert Finkner+ (b. 6 June 1902)
Son	John Adam Finkner+ (b. 2 June 1904, d. 8 May 1999)

BASIC FACTS

Mary B. Frey was born on 13 October 1861 in Baden, Germany.³ She was born on 30 October 1861 in Baden, Germany.⁴ She was born in 1862 in Baden, Germany.⁵ She was born in 1867 in Baden, Germany.⁶ She and John Michael Finkner were married on 2 February 1884 in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.³ She died on 12 January 1933, at age 71, in Sterling, Johnson Co., Nebraska.^5,3 She was buried in Granite Hill Cemetery (aka Hopewell Cemetery), Johnson Co., Nebraska.⁴

Mary B. Frey had reference number 1024. John Michael Finkner was born Nov. 15, 1856, Hohefeld, Baden Germany. He was the second son of John Killian Finkner and Kaherine Schlund.

On March 26, 1881, he sailed from Antwerp, Belgium, with Adam Hoffman and his wife Anna, aboard the ship "S. S. Rhynland", bound for America. Adam (Frei) Frey and his wife, Eva, and their seven children were passengers on this same ship. The "Rhynland" docked at Philidelphia on April 9, 1881.

The Frey family - with the exception of a son, Adam, Jr., and the daughter, Mary - came to Nebraska. Adam, Jr., and Mary stayed in New York to work for awhile for a relative before coming out to join their parents.

John Michael Finkner, better known as Michael or Mike, came to Nebraska and was working in the Hopewell neighborhood when his brothers, Killian and Adam, with their families, arrived in March of 1882.

After his marriage of February 2, 1884, to Mary Frey, they established their home on a farm adjoining that of his brother, Adam. The two men often exchanged work and exchanged work with their neighbors when help was needed. All the children of Michael and Mary were born at this home with the exception of Mary Eva who was born at the home of Adam and Rosina Finkner. After the death of Henry Joekel, husband of their daughter, Josephine, in 1916, Michael and Mary moved their family to her farm, where they lived until Michael's death in 1920. (This farm was the homestead of John Joekel, Sr.)

The family attended the Hopewell Methodist Church and the childten went to the Hopewell school. Memories of early times include games of "Shinny" played during recess at school, the annual Hopewell Sunday School picnic down in the timber, and the delicious taste of home grown apples - gathered by the pocketfulls from the tree on the way to the field in summer, or brought up. crisp and cold, from the cellar in winter.

After the death of Michael, Mary moved to Adams with her son, John, until he completed High School when they returned to the original farm home. Mary lived here until her death in 1933. John and his wife, Viola, continued to live here for a number of years.

The children of Michael and Mary all chose farming as their occupation and several moved to Colorado, Kansas, and to Texas to make their homes. The occupations and professions of the descendents of Michaeel and Mary include school teachers, a doctor, a minister, as Air Force captain, sales personnel, secretaries, dry cleaners, bookkeepers, mechanics, farmers, cattle feeders, grain elevator operators, irrigation equipment personnel, a professional cake decorator, and many others.

The above text was taken from "The Finkner Family Tree" compiled by William Hobert Finkner, Meryl Ramsey Finkner and Olan Earl Finkner. She immigrated to Phildelphia, Pennsylvania, on 9 April 1881.^6,3 She was naturalized in 1914.⁶

Citations

[S8844] Marriage License - Henry Christian Joekel & Josephine Finkner, Source Medium: Book
[S5292] Genealogy prepared by Beth Gatewood, Source Medium: Book
[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book
[S4116] Descendents of Frederick Kuhfusz prepared by Oscar and Gertrude Werner, Source Medium: Book
[S8215] Grave Marker - Michael & Mary B. Finkner, Granite Hill Cemetery, Johnson Co., Nebraska, Source Medium: Book
[S1320] 1920 Census, Nebraska, Johnson County, Sterling Pct, Source Medium: Book, Page 11A

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Bertha Finkner¹

F, #1024, b. 27 March 1888, d. 20 April 1974

Parents

Father	John Michael Finkner (b. 15 November 1856, d. 29 August 1920)
Mother	Mary B. Frey (b. 13 October 1861, d. 12 January 1933)

Pedigree Link

Family: Ernest Simon Krause (b. 26 December 1886, d. 20 December 1940)

Daughter	Jennie Laurena Krause+ (b. 19 September 1915)
Son	Marvin William Krause+ (b. 7 July 1921)
Son	Harold Lavern Krause+ (b. 3 March 1925, d. 16 December 1958)

BASIC FACTS

Elizabeth Bertha Finkner was born on 27 March 1888 in Nebraska.¹ She and Ernest Simon Krause were married on 14 May 1914 in At the home of the bride's parents, Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.¹ She died on 20 April 1974, at age 86, in Meade, Kansas.² She was buried in Plains Cemetery, Plains, Kansas.²

Elizabeth Bertha Finkner was christened in Hopewell Methodist Church.¹ She had reference number 1025.

Citations

[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book
[S12411] The Family Story of William (Wilhelm) Ernest Krause and Friederike (Kuhfusz) Krause by Stanley F. Krause, Source Medium: Book

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George Michael Finkner¹

M, #1025, b. 3 April 1890, d. 28 March 1946

Parents

Father	John Michael Finkner (b. 15 November 1856, d. 29 August 1920)
Mother	Mary B. Frey (b. 13 October 1861, d. 12 January 1933)

Pedigree Link

Family: Alma Marie Krause (b. 26 January 1889, d. 8 March 1970)

Daughter	Fern Ellanora Finkner+ (b. 27 March 1918)
Daughter	Esther Marie Finkner+ (b. 5 February 1922)

BASIC FACTS

George Michael Finkner was born on 3 April 1890 in Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.¹ He and Alma Marie Krause were married on 26 March 1913 in At the home of the bride's parents, Adams, Gage Co., Nebraska.¹ He died on 28 March 1946, at age 55, in Plainview, Texas.¹ He was buried on 31 March 1946 in Floydada, Texas.^1,2

George Michael Finkner was christened in Hopewell Methodist Church.¹ He had reference number 1026. He was a Rancher, auto dealer and manager of rental properties.^2,3

Citations

[S4140] Descendents of John Killian Finkner prepared by William, Meryl & Olan Finkner, Source Medium: Book
[S4116] Descendents of Frederick Kuhfusz prepared by Oscar and Gertrude Werner, Source Medium: Book
[S12411] The Family Story of William (Wilhelm) Ernest Krause and Friederike (Kuhfusz) Krause by Stanley F. Krause, Source Medium: Book