Johann Christof Amelung

Marcine Lohman Table of Contents

NGS Quarterly Report of Johann Christof Amelung...... 2 Descendant Tree of Johann Christof Amelung ...... 182 Index...... 241

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Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Generation No. 1

1. Johann Christof1 Amelung1 was born circa 1744 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany. He married Ilse Marie Hauenschild1 Bef. 1774 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany, daughter of Daniel Hauenschild. She was born circa 1744 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany2.

Notes for Johann Christof Amelung: Other spellings of the name are: Abelang, Amalong, Amelung, Abelung, Armalunke, Amelunke, Amelunxen, Amelong, Amlung, Amelungen, Ameling, Amelang, Ahmling, and Amelunck.

This family is currently being researched by Marcine E. Lohman (Amelung), 11285 Deerfield Drive, Firestone, CO 80504 U.S.A.; Phone: (303) 682-3249, E-mail: [email protected] webpage: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~celticlady/default.htm and Carolyn Schaeffer,

Since I haven't found that much research done on Amelung's, I've been collecting any data that I find on all variations of the spelling in order to have the most complete Amelung database. At least it will be recorded somewhere. I welcome any information or corrections you may have to my data. Below are some random notes I've found on the name.

HISTORY OF THE NAME

Amelung, Amelang, Ameling, Ahmling u.ä.: Amelungen heißen in der Heldensage die Mannen Dietrichs von Bern, auch die Nachkommen der Gotenherrscher, der Amaler, in deren Geschlecht die Namen mit Amal- (»Tatkraft, Energie«) beliebt waren, Amala-ricus, Amala-frida, -berga, -swintha, Angehörige Theoderichs d. Gr.; auch Amelolt, Held Dietrichs, wird im mhd. Gedicht »Rosengarten« C Amelung genannt. Zur Endung -ung siehe Adelung! Um 1100/1300 in Süd u. Nord, bei Adel, Bürgern u. Bauern war Adelung beliebter Name. Noch um 1600 nennt der Kieler Bürgermster. Amelung von Lengerke s. Sohn gleichfalls Amelung! Siehe auch Amelrich, Amelbrecht.

English Translation: Amelung, Amelang, Ameling, Ahmling u.ä.: Amelungen as named in the hero's legend, Mannen Dietrich of Berne, known also as the descendants of the Goth rulers, the Amaler in whose gender the names with Amal-(" energy ") were popular, Amala-ricus, Amala-Frida,- berga,-swintha, members Theoderichs d. Gr.; also Amelolt, hero of Dietrich, is called in mhd. the poem " rose garden " C Amelung. For the ending ung see Adelung! , Adelung was a popular name around 1100/1300 in the north and south, with nobility, castles and

2 Johann Christof Amelung farmers. Still around 1600, the Kieler Bürgermeister named Amelung von Lengerke's. son also a Amelung! See also Amelrich, Amelbrecht. ------The Amelungsborn Monastery (known also as the Amelunxborn Monastery) is a cherished ev.-luth. Regional church in the district of Holzminden, Germany.

The Amelungsborn Monastery was founded in the 12th century when Amelungsborn, based as one of the oldest Evangelic Cistercian monasteries in Lower Saxony, was founded by count Siegfried IV of Nordheim in 1129. By 1145 Amelungsborn became the mother's monastery of Riddagshausen near Braunschweig and from there the "monk's hostel" Doberan was also created in 1171 which became one of the most powerful and richest monasteries of Eastern Germany. In 1568, the monastery accepted the Augsburgische confession [which is the same as the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pilot Knob, MO].

In 1963 the monastery district, with the big monastic church, Saint Maria, was unveiled. The location of the Monastery, being of a higher altitude, contributes to the heavy-rainfall and also cooler climate where wheat, barley, and beets are cultivated.

[Marcine's Note: Amelungsborn is not very far from Holzminden which is where the famous Amelung Glassmakers lived for a time.]

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The Amelung Name

The name Amelang or Amalungi is one of ancient royal families, mighty kings and fierce queens, there can be no doubt. In German-American Names, by George F. Jones, he describes the family name, Amelung, as originating from a Germanic tribe or dynasty.(1) Not merely Gothic royalty but "the highest nobility" within the so-called "barbarian" world of Roman times. Many of the names of the actual individuals will sound strange and distant to the modern ear, especially those of us who grew up speaking English, a language we Amelangs have used for only a very small part of our long history. Even in our German "Fatherland" major language shifts over the centuries have made the old names sound at least a bit foreign to the modern ear. (5)

Any serious student of our family history should read a book called History of the Goths, by Herwig Wolfram, and what follows are a few comments about our early family history discussed at length by Wolfram. Amelang is derived from the ancient tribal name Amal, (pl. Amali) and is the genealogia Ostragotharum, the family of the Ostragoths. The Amal clan was revered among the Ostragoths who assigned divine charisma to their leaders, acclaiming the Amali as Aesir, or of the old Nordic ruling dynasty of Gods.

The Roman Cassiodorus (b. ca 484AD) recorded the Amal tribal history of the Goths, and Jordanes (6th Century AD) preserved it for posterity.

Early Amal history is both complex and rich in legend. Dietrich von Bern better known in English as Theodoric of Verona, perhaps most famous of the Ostogothic kings, traced the

3 Johann Christof Amelung family origins to Scandanavia. Cassiodorus said that King Berig led the Goths "long ago" from the island of Scandza and as soon as they set foot on land they named their landfall Gothiscandza. From there the Amali marched on settlements along the coastline, making war on the inhabitants and driving them from the land. Theodoric tells us that the Amali made the long trek through central Europe by way of eastern Pomerania and the Vistula to the Black Sea, from there to Panonia and Moesia, and finally to Italy. The long, arduous journey, beginning around the time of the birth of Christ, lasted more than a half a millennium.

Some facts can be sorted from the legends surrounding the trek of northern Goths across the Baltic to the Continent by referring to the Amal genealogy, and three of the earliest related tribal founders. Older than Ostrogotha, King of the Black Sea Goths, is Amal, with whom the history of the Amali begins. And older than Amal is King Gaut, and the Scandinavians who called themselves Gauts (or Goths). The Iron One, Hisarna, son of Amal, is an "acculturation" to the ancient Celts, a process that began long before the Amali became Goths and reached the Black sea.

Indeed, in the realm of myth and saga the Gothic name disappeared completely; one spoke of the descendants of the Amali, the Amalungi, if one meant the Goths. And, In medieval poetry and historiography the Goths are the Amalungi, the descendants of the Amal Theodoric (Dietrich von Bern).

There are several variations of the name. Amelungen is defined in the New Century Cyclopedia of Names as the ruling family of the Ostrogoths (and possibly at an earlier date, before the division of the Goths, of the Visigoths as well) which first came to prominence in the 4th century under their King Ermanric and attained their greatest fame under Theodoric the Great (c. 454-526). (2)

The Visigoths were the descendants of the branch of the Gothic race established by Aurelian in Dacia (270). The descendants of the other branch of the race, which remained in Southern Russia, were called Ostrogoths (Eastern Goths). (3) The Goths were a Germanic people who probably migrated from southern Scandinavia sometime before the time of Christ. By the 3rd century the Goths had settled in the areas around the Black Sea and were staging periodic raids on Roman territory. Those who settled in the area of the modern Ukraine came to be known as Ostrogoths. Those who settled in the region of the Danube were called Visigoths. (4)

During the 4th century the Visigoths coexisted peacefully with the Romans, farming and trading agricultural products and slaves for luxury goods. The Visigoths adopted many elements of Roman culture. Some of them became literate in Latin. In the middle of the century substantial numbers of the Visigoths accepted Arianism. (Source: Grolier Encyclopedia, CD Rom, Grolier Electronic Publishing, Inc.)

The Huns' drive westward pushed the Visigoths into territory controlled by the Roman Empire. The Ostrogoths were conquered (c.370) by the Huns. The resulting conflict culminated in a great Visigothic victory at Adrianople in 378 and led to an alliance with the empire. But the Visigoths were fickle allies; under ALARIC I they sacked Rome in 410

4 Johann Christof Amelung and in 418 settled in Aquitaine in southwestern France. During the last half of the 5th century the Visigoths expanded their control to Spain, but in 507-08 the Franks under CLOVIS drove them from most of Aquitaine. (4)

Under Theodoric The Great the Ostrogoths moved west, and Theodoric became king of Italy (493-526). He was succeeded by his daughter Amalasuntha, who was murdered in 535 by her husband and co-ruler, Theodahad. Her allies, the Byzantines, soon attacked Italy, but the Ostrogoth forces held out until 553. The Byzantines, and later the Lombards, took control of Italy. (3)

On the death of Theodosius, the Visigoths, under Alaric, overran Greece (396) and Italy (400). After Alaric's death (410) they established a kingdom at Toulouse (418) which eventually comprised the whole of Gaul south of the Loire and west of the Rhone, as well as Provence and the greater part of Spain. (3)

With the defeat and death of Alaric II by Clovis, on the field of Vougle (or Vouille, or Voclad) near Poitiers (507), the kingdom of Toulouse came to an end, and the Visigoths abandoned to the conqueror all their territories north of the Pyrenees, with the exception of a small track of country in Gaul, including the cities of Carcassone, Narbonne, and Nimes. (3)

The Visigoths in Spain conquered (585) the Suevi and drove out (629) the Byzantines. In 589, King Reccared converted the Visigoths to orthodox Christianity, and King Reccesvinth tried (c.654) to unite the various inhabitants of Spain under a single law. Social, political, religious, and regional differences in Visigothic Spain, however, led to frequent regicide and to civil war. Spain came under the domination of the Muslims in 711. (4)

------Footnotes: (1) German-American Names, by George F. Jones, Copyright 1990, Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, Maryland, Pages 41 and 65. (2) The New Century Cyclopedia of Names, Edited by Clarence L. Barnhart with assistance of William D. Halsey, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Volume 1, Page 133. (3) Circle of Knowledge Encyclopedia, CD Rom, Copyright 1996, JLR Group. (4) Grolier Encyclopedia, CD Rom, Grolier Electronic Publishing, Inc. (5) History of the Goths, by Herwig Wolfram, Copyright (c) 1988 by the Regents of the University of California.

More About Ilse Marie Hauenschild: Baptism: February 26, 1743/44, Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Seesen- Rhüden, Germany3

Children of Johann Amelung and Ilse Hauenschild are: + 2 i. Johann Heinrich2 Amelunke, born January 31, 1774 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany.

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3 ii. Anton Daniel Amelunke4, born March 12, 1776 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany. 4 iii. Marie Elisabeth Amelunke5, born August 10, 1778 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany. 5 iv. Johanne Marie Amelunke5, born August 18, 1779 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany. 6 v. Johann Andreas Amelunke5, born September 16, 1782 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany.

Generation No. 2

2. Johann Heinrich2 Amelunke (Johann Christof1 Amelung)6 was born January 31, 1774 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany. He married Juliane Pages6 Bef. 1796. She was born Bef. 1778.

Children of Johann Amelunke and Juliane Pages are: + 7 i. Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, born September 18, 1796 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany; died Bet. 1852 - 1853 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 8 ii. Johann Andreas Amelunke6, born April 16, 1798 in Seesen-Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany.

Generation No. 3

7. Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke (Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)7 was born September 18, 1796 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany8, and died Bet. 1852 - 1853 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri9,10,11. He married Johanne Marie Friederike Klusmann12,13 November 11, 1823 in St. Martini Ev. Lutheran Church, Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany14, daughter of Christian Klußmann and Marie Habekost. She was born March 04, 1800 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany14, and died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri15,15.

Notes for Heinrich "Christian" Amelunke: Other spellings of the name has been Abelunge, Abelunke, Ameling, Amelunck, Amelung and Amelungk, however, the spelling in Germany is Amelunke. I have been told that the "ke" ending indicates they're farmers, which would hold to be true as Gordonville is primarily a farming community.

As to when the family arrived, the ledger of Dr. J.W. Cramer, M.D. indicated that he treated Christian Abelunke primarily by emetic and purging from 26 Dec 1847 to 19 May 1849 in Jackson, Missouri. This ledger is presently in the possession of the Bollinger County Historical Society, Marble Hill, MO 63764. How amazing it is that medical records should exist this far back.

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This also brings up another possible question - when exactly did the family arrive in Gordonville. We know from church records in Germany that William was born January 14, 1846 in Klein Rhüden-Seesen, Braunschweig, Germany and Dr. Cramer had medical records for Christian beginning December 26, 1847 in the United States. So we definitely have the time narrowed down to these two years. But we also have a notation in Christian, Jr.'s obituary stating that he immigrated at the age of 14 which would be between September 1846 to September 1847.

One of the first records of the family is found in the 1847 Cape Girardeau Tax Records. Henry Abelman is listed as owning the property at Section 8, Township 32, Range 15, valued at $200. This was not the land they later owned in Gordonville as this property was listed with the original claimant of Walter Mills.

By 1851, the property is shown in Christian Abelunke's name with the original claimant being Clamont Freeza. It is possible that as with the Bodenstein family, Henry might have come first and bought property then sent for the family, but this is uncertain since no passenger lists have been found with their names. By 1854, the property is listed in Mary Abelunke's name with Christian's death date being estimated between 1852 and 1853. There is actually two sections of ground listed under the Amelunke name, both having been formerly owned by Clamont Freeza. These sections include 27 and 59/100ths acres in Section 3, Township 30, Range 12, and 54 acres in Section 10, Township 30, Range 12 with a total valuation of $225. As an added note, the property in Section 3 is listed as owned by Walter Bodenstein in 1972 with the property in Section 10 owned by W.H. Hennecke. Henry's daughter married a Hennecke and is most likely the one who inherited the land.

The 1860 Cape Girardeau County Census records (Page 68, Item 488) indicate Clamont Freeza to be Clemens Freeze of Hannover however, I've seen his name spelled Clamont Freeze most often with an August Freeze also listed in the tax records.

It is hard to determine Heinrich "Christian" Amelunke's death date since he was most likely buried on the family farm and no record was kept. However, we can narrow it down to sometime between February 13, 1852 to March 13, 1853. Reverend Umbeck's church book indicated under entry 36, dated February 13, 1852, that Johanna Maria Amelunke geb. Clausmann was not a widow, however in entry 76, dated March 13, 1853, it does. (Wittwe means widow.) This, along with the tax records showing the property in his wife, Mary's name in 1854 pretty much confirms that he died between February 13, 1852 to March 13, 1853.

After Christian's death, I believe that Maria had a hard time keeping the farm running. She and her son, Henry, took out a mortgage on the property with Andrew Suedekum (Sidikum), her son-in-law, recorded in Cape Girardeau County on May 16, 1857. But for all her work, the farm was put up for sale by the court to pay the debts due to Clamont Freeza, the seller as was indicated in the settlement of Christian's will (Cape Girardeau County, Box 14, No. 283). Sale of Real Estate in obedience to an order of the court on August 18, 1857 of said deceased. Dated 1859. The property was auctioned on the

7 Johann Christof Amelung courthouse steps with Henry Amelunke being the highest bidder. The following two notations are made in the Cape Girardeau County records regarding this sale. Christian Amelung, Dec. by Public Administrator to Hy. Amelunge - Deed for 54 acres. Recorded 15 November 1858 and Christian Amelung, Dec. by Public Administrator to Hy. Amelunge - Deed for 56 acres. Recorded 17 November 1858. This is how the farm came to fall into Henry Amelunke's hands where he managed it until 1903 when he died.

It is unknown exactly where Christian and Maria are buried. Since Christian's wife, Maria, was a baptism sponsor for a granddaughter at the German Evangelical Church of Dutchtown, they may have attended this church but there is no record of their burial in the church cemetery. It was quite customary for the family members to be buried in a private cemetery on the farm, as was the case with the Suedekum family, but to date, no private cemetery has been found on this property.

It should be noted that Mary, age 58, and her youngest son, William, age 14, are listed in the 1860 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri census records as living with Henry Amelunke. There is no notation for either one of them in the 1870 Cape Girardeau County Census although William would have been marrying age and could have moved away like his brother Christian did, but to where I do not know. Mary has most likely passed away by then.

And just to make things harder to research, there was a Henry Andreas Amelunke (not Christian's son Henry), who also lived in Cape Girardeau at this time. On his tombstone in the Cape Girardeau City Cemetery is inscribed, "died March 31, 1889, married, born Dahlum, Bockenem, Hannover, Germany, residence 41 years" This would mean that he immigrated in 1848. I wrote to Königsdahlum, Germany, hoping that they were all from the same area, and received records on Henry Amelunke tracing him back several generations, but my family was not connected. Still it is strange to have two unrelated Amelunke families arrive in the same small town.

This second Henry Amelunke is currently being researched by:

Silke Schellmann, Negenbornstr. 35, 3205 Königsdahlum, Germany Melvin Amelunke, 2589 Co. Rd. 383, Whitewater, MO 63785

Tax Records: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, for years 1847, 1851, 1852 & 1854. In 1854 the name of property owner changes to Mary Abelunke. On Microfilm at the Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Cape Girardeau Tax Records: 1847 - Henry Abeleman & Armelong. 1851 - Christian Abelunke - Clamont Freeza. 1852 - Christian Abelunke - Clamont Freeza. 1854 - Mary Abelunke - Clamont Freeza.

1850; Census Place: District 14, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: M432_394; Page: 413; Image: 199.

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Christian Ameling

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Estate of Christian Amelunge, dec., Petition for Sale of Real Estate, May 26, 1857, Box 14, Bundle 283, to pay debts due to Clamont Freeza, seller.

Settlement of Will: Cape Girardeau County, Box 14, No. 283. Sale of Real Estate in obedience to an order of the court on August 18, 1857 of said deceased. Dated 1859. (Sold property on the Courthouse steps to pay debts.)

Medical Records: Dr. J.W. Cramer, M.D. who practiced in Jackson, Mo. had a listing in his ledger for years December 1847, 1848 and 1849 for Christian Abelunk. This ledger is presently in the possession of the Bollinger County Historical Society, Marble Hill, MO 63764.

Mortgages: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Maria Amelunke & Hy. Amelunke to Andrew Sidikum - Mortgage on Personal Property. Recorded 16 May 1857. Christian Amelung, Dec. by Public Administrator to Hy. Amelunge - Deed for 54 acres. Recorded 15 November 1858. Christian Amelung, Dec. by Public Administrator to Hy. Amelunge - Deed for 56 acres. Recorded 17 November 1858.

Buried: Cemetery is unknown at this time. Since Christian's wife, Maria, was a baptism sponsor for granddaughter at German Evangelical Church of Dutchtown, they may have attended this church. Also, since all of his property & possessions were sold on the courthouse steps, there may not have been enough money to properly mark the gravesites of both him and his wife.

More About Heinrich "Christian" Amelunke: Baptism: St. Martini Ev. Lutheran Church, Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany Burial: Bet. 1852 - 1853, a home cemetery on the farm in Gordonville, Missouri Immigrated: Bet. 1846 - 184716,17,18,19 Occupation: Farmer Religion: Lutheran

Notes for Johanne Marie Friederike Klusmann: There is a Henry Klusmann in St. Francois County, Iron Mountain Township in 1880. He is 44 yrs old.

More About Johanne Marie Friederike Klusmann: Baptism: St. Martini Ev. Lutheran Church, Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany Burial: Bet. 1860 - 1870, a home cemetery on the farm in Gordonville, Missouri Religion: Ev. Lutheran

Children of Heinrich Amelunke and Johanne Klusmann are: 9 i. Johanne Christine Wilhelmine4 Amelunke, born August 06, 1824 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany20; died November 20, 1842 in

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Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany20. + 10 ii. Johanne Sophie "Conradine" Amelunke, born February 27, 1827 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany; died September 04, 1883 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 11 iii. Caroline Luise Amelunke, born August 04, 1829 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany20. + 12 iv. Johann Heinrich "Christian" Amelung, born September 26, 1832 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany; died August 06, 1903 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. 13 v. Johann Heinrich Amelunke20, born November 25, 1835 in Seesen- Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany20; died July 26, 1836 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany. + 14 vi. Johann "Heinrich" Amelunge, born June 08, 1837 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany; died July 26, 1903 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 15 vii. Johanne Christine Juliane Amelunke20, born November 18, 1839 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany20; died January 19, 1841 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany. + 16 viii. Johanna S. W. Amelunke, born February 17, 1842 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany; died February 11, 1884 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 17 ix. Andreas "Wilhelm" Amelunck21, born January 14, 1846 in Seesen- Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany22; died Aft. 186023.

Notes for Andreas "Wilhelm" Amelunck: I have been unable to locate William on the census records after 1860. It would seem that he married and moved away from home during this time.

More About Andreas "Wilhelm" Amelunck: Baptism: Germany Immigrated: Bet. 1846 - 1847 Religion: Lutheran

Generation No. 4

10. Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke (Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)24 was born February 27, 1827 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany25,26, and died September 04, 1883 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri27,28. She married Andreas (Andrew) Suedekum29 March 02, 1848 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri30, son of Unknown Südekums. He was born October 27, 1821 in the area around the Harz Mountains, Braunschweig, Germany31, and died February 26, 1885 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri32,33,34,35.

Notes for Johanne Sophie "Conradine" Amelunke: Buried: On the farm of William Sudekum, next east of Otto Kellar's farm (as is many

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Sudecum members in what is called the Suedekum Cemetery). To reach cemetery, take Dutchtown exit (Hwy. 74) to Road 214 (North), then 213 North, cemetery is about 1 1/2 miles from Hwy. 74 on left side of road (1 city block from road) in a cow field, where road intersects (a "T" intersection). It is located in among a bunch of cedar trees and has a small fence enclosing the cemetery. Lots of brush and growth.

Mortgages, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri: Maria Amelunke and Hy. Amelunke to Andrew Sidekum - Mortgage on Personal Property. Recorded 16 May 1857. Hy. Amelung & wife to Andrew Sidekum - Mortgage on land in T 30 R 12 East. Recorded 13 November 1858. Amelunke & wife to Andrew Sudecum - Mortgage. Recorded 5 June 1860.

More About Johanne Sophie "Conradine" Amelunke: Baptism: Germany Burial: September 05, 1883, Suedekum Private Cemetery near Dutchtown, Missouri36,37,38,39 Religion: Ev. Lutheran

Notes for Andreas (Andrew) Suedekum: History of Southeast Missouri, By Robert Sidney Douglass, A.B., LL. B., Professor of History, State Normal School, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Originally published in 1912 by Lewis Publishing Company, New York and Chicago lists Andrew Südecum as one of the original founders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dutchtown, also known as the Swampgemeinde congregation. He is listed as a baptism sponsor for two children there: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Andreas Robert Trauernicht, Baptized on January 1, 1852 and Johann Friedrich Schwab, baptized on July 11, 1852. Both baptisms took place at the Swampgemeinde congregation which is now Dutchtown, Missouri. Pastor Friedrich Wilhelm Umbeck performed both services. During the winter when the leaves have fallen off the trees, you can see the Dutchtown church from the Suedekum farm.

To reach cemetery, take Dutchtown exit (Hwy. 74) to Road 214 (North), then 213 North, the cemetery is about 1 1/2 miles from Hwy. 74 on left side of road (1 city block from road) in a cow field, where road intersects (a "T" intersection). It is located in among a bunch of cedar trees and has a small fence enclosing the cemetery. Lots of brush and growth.

Andrew Sidicum is listed in the Sale of Property for Christian Abelunke who was deceased, to receive a debt due from the estate and is listed on several mortgages made by Henry Amelunke. Mortgages, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri: Maria Amelunke and Hy. Amelunke to Andrew Sidekum - Mortgage on Personal Property. Recorded 16 May 1857. Hy. Amelung & wife to Andrew Sidekum - Mortgage on land in T 30 R 12 East. Recorded 13 November 1858. Amelunke & wife to Andrew Sudecum - Mortgage. Recorded 5 June 1860.

"Suedekum" is the german translation of "circumspicete", a word out of the old Latin language, spoken in the Roman Empire and in the Middle Ages in Europe. It means in German: "Sieh dich um", in English: "Look out for".

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The name is first mentioned in a document in 1228 by duke Barnim I. of Pommerania (in the northern of Germany, near the Baltic sea). Barnim gave land to a man as a reward for true service. He lead him onto a hill, saying to him: "Look out for, that is Your land".

In the Thirty Years´ War (1618-1648) the Suedekum family had to go with the Swedish troops north to the Harz mountains (Lower Saxony) where the most of them live today. Two of the Suedekums emigrated from Germany to America in the nineteenth century. I think Suedekum in Switzerland are unknown. Although Andrew Suedekum listed that he was born in Switzerland on the census records, he most likely was born near the Harz mountains in the same area that the Bodenstein, Amelunke, and Actherman's were born.

Above information on the name received by: Dr. Karl Heiner Suedekum Direktor der Universitätsbibliothek Würzburg Am Hubland D-97074 Würzburg Tel: +931/8885942 Fax: +931/8885970 URL: http://www.bibliothek.uni-wuerzburg.de

1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. Andrew Suedecum, age 50, male, farmer, Real Estate Value $4,000, Personal Property Value $2,000, born Hannover, both parents of foreign birth. Caroline Suedecum, age 44, female, born Hannover Louisa Suedecum, age 17, female, born Missouri Sophie Suedecum, age 15, female, born Missouri Henry Suedecum, age 13, male, born Missouri William Suedecum, age 11, Female???, born Missouri August Suedecum, age 3, male, born Missouri

1880 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census; Roll: T9_678; Family History Film: 1254678; Page: 304A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 0611. And Seadicom, white, male, age 59, born Hannover. Denia Seadicom, white, female, age 53, wife, born Hannover. Henry Seadicom, white, male, son, age 23, born Missouri, parents born Hannover. Mary Seadicom, white, female, daughter-in-law, born Missouri, parents born Switzerland. Louis Seadicom, white, male, grandson, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. William Seadicom, white, male, son, age 20, born Missouri, parents born Hannover. August Seadicom, white, male, age 13, born Missouri, parents born Hannover. Steward Henderson, black, male, age 45, farm laborer, born South Carolina, parents born South Carolina.

More About Andreas (Andrew) Suedekum: Burial: February 28, 1885, Suedekum Private Cemetery near Dutchtown, Missouri40

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Occupation: Farmer Religion: Lutheran41

Children of Johanne Amelunke and Andreas Suedekum are: 18 i. William5 Suedekum, born December 1850 in Missouri42; died Bef. 185943. 19 ii. Louise Suedekum44, born October 31, 1852 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri45; died October 22, 1871 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri46. She married Benedict Schwab, Jr.47 May 16, 1871 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri48; born January 29, 1849 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri49,50; died November 12, 1883 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri51,52.

More About Louise Suedekum: Baptism: March 13, 1853, German Evangelical Church of Dutchtown, Missouri53 Burial: German Evangelical Church of Dutchtown, Missouri

More About Benedict Schwab, Jr.: Burial: German Evangelical Church of Dutchtown, Missouri54

+ 20 iii. Sophie Suedekum, born 1855 in Missouri. + 21 iv. Heinrich Suedekum, born March 14, 1857 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died July 11, 1945 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 22 v. William Suedekum, born May 26, 1859 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died February 10, 1945 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 23 vi. August Wilhelm Suedekum, born September 1868 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

12. Johann Heinrich "Christian"4 Amelung (Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)55,56 was born September 26, 1832 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany57,58, and died August 06, 1903 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri59,60,61. He married Johanna Marie Magdalene Bodenstein62 January 05, 1854 in St. Francois County, Missouri63, daughter of Johann Bodenstein and Johanna Achtermann. She was born February 09, 1833 in Hahausen, Goslar, Hannover, Preussen64,65, and died December 04, 1918 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri66,67.

Notes for Johann Heinrich "Christian" Amelung: Chris Amelung immigrated to the U.S. around 1846-47 and according to his obituary was age 14 when they arrived at Jackson, Mo. with his parents. While still in Germany, Christian worked in a Glass Company (per Nelle White, granddaughter) before coming to the United States. Once over here, he studied Machinist/Engineering at Iron Mountain and later worked at the Furnace in Pilot Knob, (Iron County) Missouri.

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1870 Township 34, Iron, Missouri; Roll: M593_780; Page: 596 (Handwritten page 13); Image: 724. Post Office: Ironton Christn Amuling, age 37, male, white, Engineer at Furnace, born Hanover. Anna Amuling, age 35, female, white, keeping house, born Brunswick Wiliam Amuling, age 13, male, white, at home, born Missouri. Henry Amuling, age 9, male, white, at home, born Missouri. Mary Amuling, age 6, female, white, at home, born Missouri. John Amuling, age 4, male, white, at home, born Missouri. Edw. Amuling, age 2, male, white, at home, born Missouri. Louisa Amuling, age 2/12, female, white, at home, born Missouri. Born April.

1900 Iron County, Missouri Census, Arcadia Township, E.D. 42, dated 6 Jun 1900, Sheet 6B, Dwelling 113. Christo John Amelung, born Sep 1833, age 66, married 46 years, born Germany, Machinist, Immigrated 1849. Johanna Amelung, born Feb 1835, age 65, married 46 years, had 11 children with 6 still living, born Germany, Immigrated 1853. Elmer Amelung, son, born Feb 1875, age 25, born Missouri, miner of iron.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, August 13, 1903, Volume XXXVII, Number 8, Page 8, Column 2, Paragraph 19. Christian Amelung died at his home in Pilot Knob last Thursday afternoon after a long and painful illness at the age of 71. The deceased was a good man and was highly respected in the community where he has so long made his home. The remains were interred in the Pilot Knob Cemetery Saturday afternoon.

I was also fortunate to receive the following obituary from Edith Amelung of Festus, Mo. which gives a great deal of information on Christian's life and character.

Christian Amelung was called to his eternal reward at 2:30 p.m. August 6, 1903. Death was due to paralysis, which developed a few months ago. Deceased was born seventy-one years ago, September 26, near Hanover, Germany and came to Jackson, Mo., with his parents at fourteen years of age. He learned the trade of engineering and mechanism at Iron Mountain, from which place he came to Pilot Knob in 1856, filling the position of engineer, machinist and Master Mechanic for the Pilot Knob Co. during the productive years of their management. He was an active member of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, from which place the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Schlesselmann, and his remains laid to rest in the Pilot Knob cemetery.

He was a good, kind husband, a father in its truest sense, and will long be mourned by the family and the community where he so long faithfully labored. He was married to Johanna Bodenstein in 1852, who with the following children survive him: William and Herman of Pilot Knob; John and Mrs. Edwin Watters, of Iron Mountain; Henry J. of St. Louis, and Edward H., of Saginaw, Mich.

I knew Mr. Amelung for over forty-five years and in all that time he never did an act unworthy a good man. He was truly one of "natures noblemen," and played his humble

14 Johann Christof Amelung part patiently, faithfully and cheerfully. He sleeps the final sleep, but the living are the richer and better because of his having been.

Iron County Register Newspaper Articles, Ironton, Missouri:

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, February 16, 1882, Page 5. A Big Find--About ten days ago, CHRISTIAN EMMERLUNG, engineer at the Pilot Knob furnace, discovered a vein of ore near the company's office. Men were set to work on it, and at this time a vein of ten feet of solid ore has been developed. It is one of the biggest things in connection with the history of the company. For thirty years people have walked and worked over the spot without suspecting the richness that lay under their feet.

Iron County Register Newspaper, August 26, 1886, Volume XX, Number 7. Chris Amelung finished laying the discharge pipe from the furnace up on the hill for the large pump last week. We have the large pump now, but no water.

Iron County Register Newspaper, October 14, 1886, Volume XX, Number 14. The 54th birthday of Christian Amelung was celebrated at his residence in Pilot Knob on last Saturday night, by his children, and many friends. The Pilot Knob Cornet Band, as usual, was there, and the boys did their level best. Plenty to eat, plenty to drink, and we all went home in the morning.

Iron County Register Newspaper, December 2, 1886, Volume XX, Number 21. Mr. Henry Amelung of Cape Girardeau was on the hill Monday. He is visiting his brother Christian Amelung, of this place.

More About Johann Heinrich "Christian" Amelung: Baptism: Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Seesen-Rhüden, Germany Burial: August 08, 1903, Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri68 Cause of Death: Paralysis - suspect Skin Cancer Immigrated: Bet. 1846 - 1847, most probably through New Orleans, Louisiana Naturalized: April 21, 1869, Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri69 Occupation: Engineer/Machinist Religion: Lutheran

Notes for Johanna Marie Magdalene Bodenstein: Immigrated to U.S.: 1853 per Auswandererlisten des Ehemaligen Herzogtums Braunschweig, 1846-1871, Newspapers listed intent to leave the country (for bill collectors): BODENSTEIN, Johann Heinrich, Daily laborer, son of the small house owner (?) in Ortshausen, Andreas Bodenstein, married in Bornum on 8 Feb. 1829 to ACHTERMANN, Johanna Marie Dorothee, service maid in Bornum, daughter of Heinrich Jacob Achtermann and N. N. Reinecke. Their Children: 1. Friedrich Christian, born 13 Jan. 1830, 2. Johanna Marie Magdalene, born 7 Feb. 1835. Announced to leave in 1853 to America. BODENSTEIN, Adolf Wilhelm, Servant, born 19 Oct 1831, son of the aforementioned. Announced to leave in 1852 to America.

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On June 7, 1905, after Christian's death, Johanna purchased the property of Caroline E. Jacquith from her heirs. This property containing lots 1, 2, and 3 in block No. 5 in the town of Pilot Knob was sold by Alfred C., Alma, Peter, John, and Clara Jacquith, and Clara E. Kracaw, all of Teller County in the state of Colorado. The Warranty Deed indicates that Johanna purchased the property for $650.00. This is the House/Saloon located at 202 S. Bogy Street where her son, Herman, ran the saloon. Johanna sold the property to her son, Herman, on November 6, 1907 for the same price she purchased it for ($650.00). Nelle (Amelung) White, daughter of Herman, now lives in this house.

Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, Thursday, December 12, 1918, Volume LII, No. 28 - "Local Brevities," 5th Column, Johanna Amelung Obituary.

Arcadia Valley Enterprise Newspaper, Friday, December 6, 1918, Volume 15, No. 41, Page 4, 2nd Column, Johannah Amelung Obituary. Mrs. Johanna Amelung of Pilot Knob, died at her home in that place at 6:00 p.m. December the 4th, 1918. She was Miss Johannah Bodenstein, and was born at Hahansen, Germany, February the 9th, 1833, and at the time of her death was 85 years, 9 months and 25 days old. The funeral will be at 2:00 this afternoon, interment will be at the Pilot Knob Cemetery. Mrs. Amelung lived a long and useful life, was consistent member of the Lutheran Church. The Enterprise extends its symphathy to the sorrowing friends left behind.

At the time of Johanna's death, an article ran in the newspaper acknowledging an Influenza Epidemic. This was part of the nationwide epidemic that caused the death of a great many people.

There are many cases of Influenza in our town of Pilot Knob. We are glad to say that there have not yet been any fatalities. The Ironton schools were closed again last Friday and will probably remain closed until the first of the year unless there is a decided improvement in conditions before that time.

On her obituary in the Iron County Register newspaper, it is mentioned that all of her living children attended the funeral. The obituary reads as follows:

Mrs. Johanna Amelung

Died at Pilot Knob, Mo., Wednesday, December 4, 1918; Mrs. Johanna Amelung, nee Bodenstein, aged 85 years and 10 months.

The subject of this memorial was born in Yerze, Brunswick, Germany and there reared to maidenhood. In 1855 she came to America, and one year later, at Pilot Knob, was united in Marriage to Christian Amelung. To this union were born six children all of whom survive her: William and Henry of Granite City, Ills.; John and Herman, of Pilot Knob; Edward H. of Indianapolis; and Mrs. Ed Waters, of Festus, Mo. Twenty-Eight grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren have descended from the happy union of sixty years ago.

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In 1903 Christian Amelung, the consort of the deceased, after nearly fifty years of connubial felicity, passed to the Great Beyond, regretted by all who knew his honest and kindly nature. Since his death the widow has lived in the care, welfare and happiness of the family, and the children have made good in all the essentials of life and character, vindicating the love and teaching of their parents. They were all present to pay the last sad tribute to the mother who bore them. To them I tender my sympathy in the hour of their bereavement.

[Marcine's Note: I'd like to note that her immigration was actually in 1853 as one year later she married her husband in 1854.]

OLD TIME STORIES:

The Card Game

There are always the "old stories" that are handed down in the family, Kathleen Ferguson remembers a story her own mother told her about her grandma Amelung. It seems that Johanna's boys liked to play cards and would stay out late playing at a friends house, usually till midnight, and they would have to go past the cemetery to get to and from their friends house. So Johanna decided to play a joke and get even with them for staying out so late all the time. So she grabbed a sheet and down to the cemetery she headed to wait for them (as a ghost of course). When they came through she put the sheet over her head and threw rocks at them. The kids never knew till years later that it was their mother.

My aunt Edna, always told me that her grandma Amelung was a "classy" lady. She always dressed to perfection and had everything in it's place.

More About Johanna Marie Magdalene Bodenstein: Baptism: Germany Burial: December 06, 1918, Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri70 Cause of Death: Influenza complicated by Pneumonia71 Immigrated: 185372 Medical Information: There was an large influenza epidemic going on at the time of her death. Property 1: June 07, 1905, Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri73 Property 2: November 06, 1907, Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri74 Religion: Lutheran

Children of Johann Amelung and Johanna Bodenstein are: 24 i. Anna5 Amelung, born January 06, 1855 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri75; died September 08, 1856 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri76.

More About Anna Amelung: Burial: Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri

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+ 25 ii. Wilhelm (William) H. Amelung, born November 25, 1856 in Pilot Knob, St. Francois County, Missouri (Iron Co. was formed in 1857); died May 13, 1920 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois. 26 iii. Charles (Karl) Amelung77, born December 28, 1858 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri78; died December 02, 1861 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri79.

Notes for Charles (Karl) Amelung: Karl was born to Christian Amelung and Johanna Bodenstein on December 28, 1858 in Pilot Knob, Missouri and died on December 2, 1861 just short of his 3rd birthday. There is not much information on Charles except for what I found on his tombstone in the Pilot Knob Cemetery. He is buried next to his older sister Anna and shares a tombstone with both their names (Anna and Karl) listed. Below their names it indicates that they are the children of Christian and Johanna Amelung. Charles does show up on the 1860 Census Records when he was one year old with his parents and brother William.

Baptism Record: None listed in Pilot Knob Lutheran Church (Church not formed until 1861.) More than likely, Karl was baptized by a traveling minister since the Lutheran Church was not built in Pilot Knob until 1861. The Church has no record of his death.

More About Charles (Karl) Amelung: Burial: Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri

+ 27 iv. Heinrich (Henry) J. Amelung, born February 21, 1861 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died November 15, 1960 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois. + 28 v. Johanna Eleanor Maria (Mary) Amelung, born November 26, 1863 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died March 23, 1944 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri. + 29 vi. Johann Louis Carl Amelung, born March 21, 1866 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died April 27, 1966 in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri. + 30 vii. Edward Heinrich Carl Amelung, born March 31, 1868 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died March 14, 1960 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. 31 viii. Louisa Justine Christian Amelung80, born April 05, 1870 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri81,82; died November 15, 1886 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri83,84,85.

Notes for Louisa Justine Christian Amelung: Louisa Amelung Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, November 18, 1886, Volume XX, Number 9, Page 5, Column 2, Last Paragraph. She is listed as 16 years old in the obituary, however, the church shows her birthdate as 1869 instead of 1870 which

18 Johann Christof Amelung would make her 17. Died at the residence of her father, Christian Amelung in Pilot Knob, Missouri on Monday, November 15, 1886, Louisa Amelung, age 16 years and 7 months.

Miss. Amelung was "one of ten thousand." Amiable, intelligent and gifted with all the graces of early womanhood. She was beloved of all. To her parents she was the bright particular star which gave to earth its nearest approach to heaven and they will mourn her departure for a time with the blackness of despair. But it is hoped that with the passing days will come the reflection that she has only gone before to lovingly greet them on their approach to that other shore wither we all are bound.

Cause of Death: Concussion. While visiting relatives (possibly visiting the Bodenstein's in Cape Girardeau), she went to the well to fetch some water and the handle slipped and hit her in the head. She gathered her senses but later insisted that they return to Pilot Knob as she wasn't feeling well, which they did. The following morning, she was dead. (This was told to Nelle White & Edna Hall by their father, Herman, who was 14 when Louisa died and there when it happened).

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Louisa was the eighth child born on April 5, 1869 to Christian and Johanna Amelung and was baptized in the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church as Louisa Christian Amelung on May 18, 1869. Her baptism sponsors were Christian P. Förtner, Justine Grog, and Louise Lesser whom she was named after.

On November 14, 1886, Louisa's life took a tragic twist. As the story was told by her younger brother, Herman then 14, to his own children later. The family was visiting relatives in Cape Girardeau County. Louisa had gone to the well to fetch some water and the handle slipped and hit her in the side of the head. After she gathered her senses, she went back into the house but later insisted that they all go home. At her persistence they finally did. By the next morning (November 15, 1886), Louisa had died of a concussion and was buried in the Pilot Knob Cemetery. She was 17 years old.

The John Albert Funeral Home records indicates that Louisa died of Pneumonia. According to the story handed down, Louisa was hit hard enough to cause a concussion, but they didn't have that diagnosis back then. It may be that either Pneumonia set in or they used that cause for everything they didn't have an answer for. It would seem that Pneumonia would not set in and cause her death in one night's time and I doubt that her parents would have taken her traveling if she were ill.

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Louisa Amelung Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, November 18, 1886, Volume XX, Number 9, Page 5, Column 2, Last Paragraph.:

Died at the residence of her father, Christian Amelung in Pilot Knob, Missouri on Monday, November 15, 1886, Louisa Amelung, age 16 years and 7 months.

"She was fair amongst the fairest With a heart so kind and true And the brightest smile and whereas is a diamond kissed with dew. Radiant with grace and beauty with sweet heaven in her soft eyes like a prayer of love and duty she has ascended to the skies."

More About Louisa Justine Christian Amelung: Baptism: May 08, 1870, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri86 Burial: November 16, 1886, Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri87 Cause of Death: Pneumonia. Family stories indicate Concussion instead.88,89 Confirmed: 1884, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri90

32 ix. Johanne "Alvine" Amelung, born January 03, 1872 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri91; died September 11, 1873 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri92,93.

Notes for Johanne "Alvine" Amelung: "Alvine" was the ninth child born on January 3, 1872 to Christian and Johanna Amelung. She was baptized at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri on February 23, 1872 as Johanna Alvine Amelung with Johanne Hofmeister as her sponsor.

I suspect that Johanna may have died of Cholera. There was an epidemic going on at the time according to the Southeast Missouri Enterprise Newspaper which was printed in Ironton, Missouri. An article in the September 18, 1873 issue stated:

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"It is with pleasure that we are able to state that there has been a very decided improvement in the health at the Knob. Since last Thursday there have been but few new cases of Cholera and only a few deaths from old cases. Last Wednesday and Thursday 5 or 6 died each day and it is said that 7 persons died in one family within 3 weeks past. The cool nights of the past week have had a very happy effect and it is to be hoped that the dreadful scourge will soon disappear. There have been over 50 deaths at the Knob since the appearance of the epidemic in July."

"Not a case has yet occurred in our town excepting the one brought here from the Knob."

The Wednesday and Thursday listed in the article would have been September 10 and 11, 1873. Johanna could very well have been one of the 5 or 6 who died on these days.

I also noticed that during a time of an epidemic, there were no obituaries listed in the local newspapers. This could be because the deaths are so high.

Alvine's tombstone, located in the Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery, lists her date of birth is January 3, 1872 and date of death is September 11, 1874. However, the Immanual Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob records indicate that she died in 1873 at the age of 1 year, 8 months, and 8 days.

More About Johanne "Alvine" Amelung: Baptism: February 23, 1872, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri94 Burial: Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri Cause of Death: Possibly Cholera95 Medical Information: Cause of Death: Possibly Cholera - there was a bad epidemic in Pilot Knob, Missouri at this time according to the newspaper. Many people died.

+ 33 x. Herman Henry Christian Amelung, born February 26, 1874 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died February 22, 1957 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. 34 xi. Alfred Heinrich Amelung, born April 22, 1877 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri96,96; died January 26, 1878 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri97,98.

More About Alfred Heinrich Amelung: Baptism: May 21, 1877, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri99 Burial: January 27, 1878, Pilot Knob Cemetary, Pilot Knob, Missouri100,100

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14. Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge (Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)101 was born June 08, 1837 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany102,103, and died July 26, 1903 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri104,105. He married (1) Johanna Overfert106 1855 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. She was born Bet. 1828 - 1830 in Braunschweig, Germany, and died Aft. 1870 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri (shows up on 1870 census). He married (2) Catherine Schmie107,107 June 15, 1871 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri108,109. She was born Bef. 1853, and died Bef. 1877 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He married (3) Rosine Schweer110 Bet. 1871 - 1877, daughter of Dietrich Schweer. She was born Bet. 1850 - 1852 in Missouri, and died February 06, 1924 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri111,112,113.

Notes for Johann "Heinrich" Amelunge: Mortgages: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Maria Amelunke and Hy. Amelunke to Andrew Sidekum - Mortgage on Personal Property. Recorded 16 May 1857. Hy. Amelunke to B. H. Groves - Mortgage on 54 acres. Recorded 23 November 1857. Hy. Amelung and wife to Andrew Sidekum - Mortgage on land in T 30 R 12 East. Recorded 13 November 1858. Christian Amelung, dec., by Public Administrator to Hy. Amelunge - Deed for 54 acres. Recorded 15 November 1858. Christian Amelung, dec., by Public Administrator to Hy. Amelunge - Deed for 56 acres. Recorded 17 November 1858. Amelunke & wife to Andrew Sudecum - Mortgage. Recorded 5 June 1860. Hy. Amelunke to Frederick Sander - Mortgage (hard to read). Recorded 22 October 1860. Hy. Amelunke to William Springer - Mortgage. Recorded 3 December 1860.

Cape Girardeau County Tax Records: 1847 - Henry Abeleman & Armelong.

Father's Estate: Henry purchased his father's estate on the courthouse steps on August 18, 1857 where it was being sold to pay debts due. Price was $255.00.

1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, Allenville Post Office, Page 40, Dwelling No. 317, Lines 15-19. Henry Amelunke, age 25?, male, farmer, born Hannover Johanna Amelunke, age 40, female, born Brunswick Sophia Amelunke, age 14, female, born Missouri Henry Amelunke, age 6, male, born Missouri Fredrick Amelunke, age 3, male, born Missouri

1880; Census Place: Hubble, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: T9_678; Family History Film: 1254678; Page: 246.4000; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 0496. Hy Ausebunke, age 42, farmer Rosena Amelunke, age 27, wife Henry Amelunke, age 16, son Sophia Amelunke, age 20, daughter Mena Amelunke, age 3

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1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 75-77, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. Henry J. Amelunk, born Nov 1835, age 64, married for 44 years, born Germany. Rosina Amelunk, unknown, age 50, married for 44 ** years, born MO, parents born Germany. Had 1 child with 1 surviving. Anna Amelunk, daughter, born Jun 1881, age 18, born MO ** This cannot be right as Rosina would have only been 6 at the time of their marriage. I show several children born to Henry after 1893 - if Mena is Rosena's only child and Rosena didn't die until 1924, then where did the other children come from?

Newspaper Articles:

Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, December 2, 1886, Volume XX, Number 21. Mr. Henry Amelung of Cape Girardeau was on the hill Monday. He is visiting his brother Christian Amelung, of this place.

More About Johann "Heinrich" Amelunge: Baptism: Klein Rhüden (Seesen), Germany Burial: July 27, 1903, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri114 Cause of Death: Heart Attack (Herzschlag)115 Immigrated: Bet. 1846 - 1847 Occupation: Farmer Probate: August 15, 1903, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri116 Religion: Lutheran

Notes for Johanna Overfert: May be related to Caroline Overfert who married Ernst Eickermann.

Notes for Catherine Schmie: I can find very little information about Catherine Schmie who married Henry Amelunke on June 15, 1871. She apparently married this Henry Amelunke of Gordonville, MO since Heinrich Andreas Amelunke was still married to Karoline Krieger who did not die until November 1881. This falls into the time frame between when Johann Heinrich Amelunke’s last reported child by Hannah Overfelt of 1867 and his first child by Rosena Schweer in 1881 were born.

Notes for Rosine Schweer: Cause of Death: Apoplexy (per Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO)

More About Rosine Schweer: Baptism: May 18, 1893, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri117 Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri Cause of Death: Apoplexy (Stroke)118 Confirmation: May 18, 1893, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

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Children of Johann Amelunge and Johanna Overfert are: 35 i. Sophie5 Amelung119, born January 30, 1857 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri120; died April 17, 1889 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri121,122,123,124,125,126.

Notes for Sophie Amelung: Newspaper Articles: Deutscher Volksfreund Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, April 11, 1889, Page 4, "Locals", Column 2, 3rd from last paragraph. Written in German. "Dress caught fire while doing laundry." Obituary: Deutscher Volksfreund, Jackson, Missouri, April 23, 1889, Page 4, "Locals", Column 1. Sophie Amelunge died from burns. Sophie died on April 17, 1889. As was recorded in the Jackson (German) newspaper, Deutscher Volksfreund, Sophie died from serious burns at the age of 33. According to the Cape Girardeau County Death register, Sophie died on April 17, 1889 at 9:00 p.m. age 33 years, 2 months, and 19 days. Her cause of death was due to burns suffered when one-third of her clothes caught fire while outside in the yard washing. She was a single, servant girl who lived in Hubble Township and was born in Missouri. She was buried in a home graveyard on April 18, 1889. The German newspaper indicated that she suffered for 15 days.

Translated from German Deutscher Volksfreund Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, April 11, 1889, Page 4, "Locals", Column 2, 3rd from last paragraph. Written in German. "Dress caught fire while doing laundry." A sad accident happened last Wednesday to Sophie Amelunke, daughter of the well respected farmer Henry Amelunke. Sophie was outside doing laundry, when her dress came in contact with the fire. She was engulfed in flames almost immediately and suffered such injuries, that it is doubtful whether or not she will survive.

Deutscher Volksfreund Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, April 23, 1889, Page 4, Column 1. Sophie Amelunke Obituary. Miss. Sophie Amelunke, who as we reported earlier, suffered burn wounds, when her dress caught on fire, while doing laundry, died last Wednesday evening as a result of her injuries.

The Missouri Cash Book in Jackson, Missouri also ran an article on April 11, 1889 regarding her accident. Miss Sophie Amelunke, daughter of Henry Amelunke who lives a mile and a half south-west of Gordonville, was very badly burned on Wednesday of last week. Her clothes caught fire while she was out in the yard washing. She was so badly injured that she may not recover.

More About Sophie Amelung:

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Burial: April 18, 1889, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri127 Cause of Death: Burns - clothes caught fire.128,128

36 ii. Eliza Amelung, born 1858 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died Bef. 1870 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri (does not show up on 1870 census). 37 iii. Heinrich Amelunke129, born March 1864 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri130; died 1901 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He married Maria Buchheit131 November 10, 1889 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri132; born February 1867 in Missouri133.

Notes for Heinrich Amelunke: 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 6B, dated June 16, 1900. Henry Amelunke, head, white, male, born Mar 1864, age 36, married for 10 years, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Mary Amelunke, wife, white, female, born Feb 1867, age 33, married for 10 years, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Gustave Boesse, boarder, white, male, born Mar 1895, age 5, single, born Missouri, parents born Germany.

More About Heinrich Amelunke: Confirmation: March 21, 1880, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri134

38 iv. Fredrick Amelunck135, born Bet. 1866 - 1867 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died Bet. 1870 - 1876. 39 v. Wilhelm Christian Amelung, born February 22, 1867 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri136.

More About Wilhelm Christian Amelung: Baptism: February 07, 1869, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri137

Children of Johann Amelunge and Rosine Schweer are: + 40 i. Wilhelmine Rosine5 Amelunke, born December 23, 1877 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died June 25, 1930 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 41 ii. Anna Emma Maria Amelunke, born June 10, 1881 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died November 23, 1972 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 42 iii. Walter Amelunke, born December 1893 in Missouri. 43 iv. Herman Amelunke, born September 1896 in Missouri.

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16. Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke (Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)138 was born February 17, 1842 in Seesen-Rhüden, Braunschweig, Germany139, and died February 11, 1884 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri140. She married Benedict Walperswiller, Sr.141 February 03, 1865 in Cape Girardeau County, Misssouri142,143. He was born May 1827 in Seedorf, Bern Cannon, Switzerland144, and died 1909 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Notes for Johanna S. W. Amelunke: Jackson Missouri Cash Book Newspaper, Thursday, February 21, 1884, Page 4. Walperswiller -- Near Gordonville, Cape Girardeau county, Mo., on Wednesday, February 13, 1884. Mrs. Benedict Walperswiller, aged about 45 years.

More About Johanna S. W. Amelunke: Burial: February 13, 1884, on the family farm most likely Religion: Lutheran

Notes for Benedict Walperswiller, Sr.: His tombstone reads: Co. D, 1 MO L.A.

1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 28, Sheet 9B, Line 55 (dated 14 & 18 Jun 1900). Benedict Walperswiller, Sr., head, white, male, born May 1829, age 73, widowed, born Germany, parents born Germany. Sophia Walperswiller, daughter, white, female, born Sep 1878, age 28, single, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Bertha Walperswiller, daughter, white, female, born 1883, age 17, single, born Missouri, parents born Germany.

1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 288, Lines 5-7. Benedict Walperswiller, age 46, male, farmer, born Switzerland Johanna Walperswiller, age 28, female, born Prussia Williams Walperswiller, age 4, male, born Missouri.

The Walperswiller ancestry is being researched by Barbara Louise Williams, and Chip Stratton .

More About Benedict Walperswiller, Sr.: Burial: German Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Dutchtown, Missouri Immigrated: 1848145 Occupation: Farmer Probate: May 10, 1909, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri146

Children of Johanna Amelunke and Benedict Walperswiller are: 44 i. Unknown5 Walperswiller, born in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died August 18, 1867 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri147.

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45 ii. Benedict Walperswiller, Jr., born in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died December 11, 1888 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri147. + 46 iii. William Arnhold Walperswiller, Sr., born December 15, 1865 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died April 08, 1938 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 47 iv. Sophia Walperswiller, born September 1870 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died Aft. 1922. 48 v. Henry Walperswiller, born October 1875 in Missouri. + 49 vi. Maria W. Walperswiller, born February 16, 1877 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died April 12, 1948 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 50 vii. Auguste Rosine Walperswiller148, born October 29, 1879 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri149; died December 10, 1888 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Auguste Rosine Walperswiller: Baptism: February 15, 1880, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.149

51 viii. Bertha Rosette Walperswiller150,151, born November 24, 1882 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri152,153. She married Otto William Sachse January 02, 1916 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; born 1879 in Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Notes for Bertha Rosette Walperswiller: 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 24, Sheet No. 2A, Dwelling No. 50. Bertha R. Walperswiller, Servant, age 25

More About Bertha Rosette Walperswiller: Baptism: January 31, 1883, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri154

Generation No. 5

20. Sophie5 Suedekum (Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)155 was born 1855 in Missouri156. She married John Heinrich Keller December 14, 1876 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri157,158. He was born December 14, 1854159, and died June 19, 1924 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri159.

More About John Heinrich Keller: Burial: Kellar Family Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri

Child of Sophie Suedekum and John Keller is: 52 i. Amanda6 Keller, born March 07, 1884 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau

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County, Missouri.

More About Amanda Keller: Baptism: March 04, 1884, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.

21. Heinrich5 Suedekum (Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)160 was born March 14, 1857 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri161,162, and died July 11, 1945 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri163,164,165. He married (1) Maria Schwab February 20, 1879 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri166, daughter of John Schwab and Mary. She was born March 26, 1857 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, and died August 29, 1881 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri167,167. He married (2) Louise Schlegel May 29, 1882 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri168,169. She was born April 14, 1862 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri170, and died November 21, 1936 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri171,172.

Notes for Heinrich Suedekum: Cause of Death: Infirmities of advanced age.

I received a copy of Henry's obituary from Janice K. Crow (Suedekum). HENRY SUEDEKUM, 88, DIES AT FARM HOME

Henry Suedekum, 88 years old, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Dutchtown community, died of infirmities of advanced age at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday night at his home 2½ miles northeast of Dutchtown, the farm on which he was born and reared.

The body was removed to the Lorberg Funeral Home where it may be viewed by friends after late Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church near Gordonville, with the pastor, Rev. G. B. Seboldt, in charge. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church from the funeral home at noon Sunday.

Mr. Suedekum is survived by six sons, A. L. Suedekum, W. F. Suedekum, Henry C. Suedekum, and A. H. Suedekum, all of Cape Girardeau, and Otto and Alvin Suedekum of Dutchtown; two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Rau and Mrs. A. O. Keller of near Dutchtown; a brother, August Suedekum of Cape Girardeau; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Mr. Suedekum was born March 18, 1857, and engaged in farming and also operated a saw mill and did threshing in the community. He was first married to Miss. Mary Schwab, daughter of John C. Schwab of the Dutchtown community, who passed away 63 years ago, and to this union two children were born, A. L. Suedekum of this city and Mrs. Wm. Rau of Dutchtown. He was then married to Miss. Louise Schlege, who passed away November 21, 1936, and to this union five sons and a daughter were born.

1880 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census; Roll: T9_678; Family

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History Film: 1254678; Page: 304A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 0611. And Seadicom, white, male, age 59, born Hannover. Denia Seadicom, white, female, age 53, wife, born Hannover. Henry Seadicom, white, male, son, age 23, born Missouri, parents born Hannover. Mary Seadicom, white, female, daughter-in-law, born Missouri, parents born Switzerland. Louis Seadicom, white, male, grandson, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. William Seadicom, white, male, son, age 20, born Missouri, parents born Hannover. August Seadicom, white, male, age 13, born Missouri, parents born Hannover. Steward Henderson, black, male, age 45, farm laborer, born South Carolina, parents born South Carolina.

1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape GirardeauTownship, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. Henry Suedekum, Head, male, white, age 61, married, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Louisa Suedekum, Wife, female, white, age 51, married, born Indiana, parents born Germany. Otto E. Suedekum, son, male, white, age 32, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Indiana. Alvin G. Suedekum, son, male, white, age 19, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Indiana. Live next to William Suedekum.

More About Heinrich Suedekum: Baptism: Most likely at Dutchtown, Missouri Burial: July 15, 1945, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri Cause of Death: Infirmities of advanced age. Occupation: Farmer Religion: Lutheran

More About Maria Schwab: Burial: Suedekum Private Cemetery on Russ Oberman farm.

Notes for Louise Schlegel: Marriage Date: Recorded in another record as June 6, 1882. Cause of Death: Pneumonia (per Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO) Death Date: November 21, 1936 per Tombstone.

There is a Alma Suedekum, died 16 Feb 1885, 1 year 18 days, buried Byrd Township (born approx. 19 Jan 1884) that I'm not sure if Henry or William is the father of.

More About Louise Schlegel: Burial: November 23, 1936, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri173 Cause of Death: Pneumonia174

Children of Heinrich Suedekum and Maria Schwab are: + 53 i. Andreas Louis6 Suedekum, born 1881 in Cape Girardeau County,

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Missouri. + 54 ii. Marie Rosine Suedekum.

Children of Heinrich Suedekum and Louise Schlegel are: 55 i. Henry August Wilhelm6 Suedekum, born November 21, 1883 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri175; died August 26, 1885 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri176,176.

More About Henry August Wilhelm Suedekum: Baptism: March 09, 1884, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri177

+ 56 ii. Friedrich "Wilhelm" Suedekum, born August 15, 1885 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died January 1968 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 57 iii. Ernst Otto Suedekum, born August 10, 1887 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri178,179,180; died May 1968181.

Notes for Ernst Otto Suedekum: Never Married

More About Ernst Otto Suedekum: Baptism: October 09, 1887, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri182 Social Security #: 492-50-9473183,183

+ 58 iv. Heinrich Christian Suedekum, born March 04, 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 59 v. Herman Albert Suedekum, born September 10, 1891 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died August 1980 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 60 vi. Ida Louise Suedekum, born July 28, 1895 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 61 vii. Alvin Georg Suedekum, born September 10, 1900 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri184,185,186; died March 07, 1984 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri187,188.

More About Alvin Georg Suedekum: Baptism: September 23, 1900, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri189 Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri Social Security #: 492-50-9472190,190

22. William5 Suedekum (Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)191 was born May 26, 1859 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri192,193, and died February 10, 1945 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri194. He married (1) Albertine Schwab

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January 09, 1883 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri195. She was born October 04, 1860 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, and died October 07, 1887 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri196. He married (2) Wilhelmine "Mena" Maria Siemers October 12, 1888 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, daughter of Heinrich Siemers and Hermine Bertling. She was born November 30, 1867 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri197, and died March 04, 1938 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri197. He married (3) Anna Witzel January 26, 1898 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri198. She was born October 20, 1869 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri199,200,201, and died February 13, 1924 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri202,203.

Notes for William Suedekum: 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 24, Sheet 13A, Line 41, 16 & 18 Jun 1900, Dwelling No. 230. William Saedukum, born Dec 1850, age 49 Annie Saedukum, born Dec 1870, age 29 Hermine Saedukum, born Feb 1890, age 10 Tillie Saedukum, born Feb 1900, age 2/12 Census records seem to indicate that this is actually the William born in 1850 to this Andrew & Conradina Suedekum. This is contradicted by the tombstone date of 1859. Very confusing.

1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. William Suedekum, Head, male, white, age 60, married, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Annie Suedekum, Wife, female, white, age 49, married, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Matilda C. Suedekum, daughter, female, white, age 19, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Arthur O. Suedekum, son, male, white, age 18, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Theodore Suedekum, son, male, white, age 13, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

More About William Suedekum: Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri

Notes for Albertine Schwab: There is a Alma Suedekum, died February 16, 1885, 1 year 18 days, buried Byrd Township (born approx. January 19, 1884) that I'm not sure if Henry or William is the father of.

More About Albertine Schwab: Burial: Suedekum Private Cemetery on farm.

More About Wilhelmine "Mena" Maria Siemers: Baptism: February 16, 1868, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri204 Confirmation: March 21, 1880, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO204

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Notes for Anna Witzel: Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, February 13, 1924, Page 5, Obituary for Anna Suedekum (nee Witzel). Cause of Death: Operation (Per Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO). Death Takes Mrs. Suedekum

Anna, wife of William Suedekum, a farmer residing near Dutchtown, died in a Cape Girardeau hospital at 8:50 a.m. today, following an operation for gallstones. She was removed to the hospital Monday for the operation, after attending physicians declared her condition was critical.

Born in Cape Girardeau on October 20, 1869, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Witzel, Mrs. Suedekum made her home in this county all her life. She was married to Suedekum 20 years ago and since that time had been making her home on a farm near Dutchtown.

She is survived by three children, two sons and a daughter, a step-daughter and two sisters, in addition to her husband. The sisters are: Mrs. J. H. Keller of Route 4, Cape Girardeau, and Mrs. Joe Axe of East St. Louis, Ill. The daughter is Miss Matilda Suedekum, who lives at home with Arthur and Theodore Suedekum, the two sons. Mrs. H. M. Keller of near Dutchtown is a step-daughter. She also leaves three grandchildren, Vanita, Marvin and Delmer Keller, children of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Keller.

Funeral services will be held at the home near Dutchtown on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Val Walther will have charge of the services and interment will be in the Suedekum cemetery nearby.

More About Anna Witzel: Burial: Suedekum Private Cemetery on farm near Dutchtown, Missouri Cause of Death: Surgery for gallstones.205

Child of William Suedekum and Albertine Schwab is: 62 i. Tillie6 Suedekum, born September 20, 1886206; died August 1969207,207.

Notes for Tillie Suedekum: Never Married

More About Tillie Suedekum: Social Security #: 495-26-3626207,207

Children of William Suedekum and Wilhelmine Siemers are: 63 i. Andreas Martin6 Suedekum, born August 22, 1889 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri208,209; died June 06, 1897 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri210,211.

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More About Andreas Martin Suedekum: Baptism: October 06, 1889, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri212 Burial: June 08, 1897, Suedekum Private Cemetery on farm.213

+ 64 ii. Hermine Louise Suedekum, born February 10, 1891 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Children of William Suedekum and Anna Witzel are: 65 i. Mathilde Christine6 Suedekum, born February 22, 1900 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri214.

More About Mathilde Christine Suedekum: Baptism: March 25, 1900, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri215

+ 66 ii. Wilhelm Arthur Suedekum, born August 19, 1901 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died June 10, 1933 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 67 iii. Theodor Oswald Suedekum, born January 20, 1907 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died February 1998 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

23. August Wilhelm5 Suedekum (Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)216 was born September 1868 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri217. He married Rosena Elisabeth Schlegal November 14, 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. She was born February 1868 in Scott County, Missouri.

Notes for August Wilhelm Suedekum: This line is being researched by Gayle Shelden. E-Mail: [email protected]

Per Andreas Suedekum Last Will & Testament: Everything left to August.

Children of August Suedekum and Rosena Schlegal are: 68 i. Arthur Wilhelm6 Suedekum, born August 22, 1890 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri218; died September 03, 1890 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri218,219.

More About Arthur Wilhelm Suedekum: Baptism: September 03, 1890, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri220 Burial: September 04, 1890, Suedekum Private Cemetery on farm.221

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69 ii. Lilie Emilie Suedekum, born October 25, 1891 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri222.

Notes for Lilie Emilie Suedekum: not married

More About Lilie Emilie Suedekum: Baptism: December 13, 1891, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri222

+ 70 iii. Emma Louise Suedekum, born December 20, 1893 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 71 iv. Edna Rosine Suedekum, born April 03, 1896 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri222.

Notes for Edna Rosine Suedekum: 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 25B. Edna Suedekum, Roomer, female, white, age 23, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Listed with family of William Schlegel.

More About Edna Rosine Suedekum: Baptism: May 03, 1896, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri222

72 v. Edwin August Suedekum, born February 24, 1898 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri223,224; died November 24, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri224,225.

Notes for Edwin August Suedekum: Died: 24 NOV 1919 per Zion Lutheran Church, 21 yrs, 9 mos. 24 days. Cause of Death: Tuberculosis (per Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO) Born: 2/24/1898 per tombstone, 2/24/1898 per church baptism records.

More About Edwin August Suedekum: Baptism: April 07, 1898, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri226 Burial: November 26, 1919, Suedekum Private Cemetery, Dutchtown, Missouri Cause of Death: Tuberculosis227

73 vi. August Wilhelm Suedekum, Jr., born February 19, 1900 in Dutchtown, Missouri228,229; died September 1962 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri230. He married Marie Schwab May 14, 1938 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; born in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

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More About August Wilhelm Suedekum, Jr.: Baptism: April 01, 1900, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO231 Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Social Security #: 490-05-2068232,232 Undertaker/Funeral Home: Frank-Cotrell Funeral Home (Services by Trinity Lutheran Church)233

+ 74 vii. Alma Anita Suedekum, born September 09, 1902 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 75 viii. Louise Hermine Suedekum, born March 05, 1906 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Louise Hermine Suedekum: Baptism: April 08, 1906, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

76 ix. Margie Bernice Suedekum, born August 29, 1922 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri234; died September 23, 1922 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri235.

More About Margie Bernice Suedekum: Burial: Suedekum Private Cemetery on farm.

25. Wilhelm (William) H.5 Amelung (Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)236,237 was born November 25, 1856 in Pilot Knob, St. Francois County, Missouri (Iron Co. was formed in 1857)238,239,240, and died May 13, 1920 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois241,242,243. He married Wilhelmine (Minnie) Augusta C. Ahrens244 August 11, 1881 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri245,246,247,248, daughter of Heinrich Ahrens and Sophia. She was born July 04, 1858 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri249, and died October 09, 1902 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri250.

Notes for Wilhelm (William) H. Amelung: 1900 Iron County, Missouri Census, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, E.D. 42, dated 5 & 6 Jun 1900, Sheet 5A, Page 212A, Dwelling 91, Zeighler Street. Sophia Ahrens, head, born Feb 1824, age 76, widow, had 1 child with 0 still living, born Germany, immigrated 1870 William Amelung, son-in-law, born Nov 1856, age 43, married 17 years, born Missouri, Laborer in Glass factory. Minnie Amelung, step-daughter, born Jul 1858, age 41, married 17 years, had 8 children with 6 still living, born Missouri Eda J. Amelung, granddaughter, born Mar 1885, age 15, born Missouri Adele J. H. Amelung, granddaughter, born Sep 1888, age 11, born Missouri Louisa C. Amelung, granddaughter, born Sep 1891, age 8, born Missouri Edward H. Amelung, grandson, born Aug 1893, age 6, born Missouri Herman Amelung, grandson, born Jun 1897, age 2, born Missouri

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Newspaper Articles: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, January 20, 1887, Volume XX, Number 28. Billy Amelung deserves considerable credit for his new improved steam syphon, which is doing it's work satisfactory.

Enterprise Kronikle, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, April 15, 1909, VI #7, Page 9. Mr. Amelung and family have moved into the Gockel residence.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, MO, August 11, 1881, Page 5, "Marriage Licenses Issued for week ending August 8." Wm. Amelung to Minnie Ahrens, both of Pilot Knob.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, MO, April 3, 1884 Will. Amelung, the boss machinist on the hill, has 31 air-drills to look after, and says that he expects to put 10 more on shortly; for they are going to commence laying an air-pipe to the shaft, and thence around the west side of the hill, where they have commenced two tunnels that are now in some distance. The ore is of the finest quality. It is very soft. you can crush some of the lumps to a fine powder, with your hand.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, MO, July 30, 1885, Vol. XIX, No. 3, "Court Notes" State vs. Henry Ahrens Jr.; slander. Trial had before court without a jury, and conviction, fine and costs, $26.85.

State vs. Henry Ahrens, Jr., Herman Held, and William Amelung; disturbance of the peace. Plea of guilty, and fine and costs assessed at $11.75 each.

State vs. Frederick Schwab; disturbance of the peace. Trial by jury, and verdict of not guilty.

This case belongs to the above batch of cases and the other boys are now sorry, we supposed, that they did not fight it out, as Fritz did.

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William was born to Christian Amelung and Johanna Bodenstein on November 25, 1855 in Pilot Knob, Missouri. Since Iron County was not created until 1857, this was still part of St. Francois County.

William was most probably christened by a traveling Pastor at the nearest Lutheran Church as Wilhelm (Heinrich?) Amelung. The Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob was not built until 1861 so there was no church close to them at the time. I have been trying to check with the other Lutheran Churches in the nearest counties, but have had no luck in finding him yet. The 1870 Census records show that William was attending school at the age of 13.

On August 11, 1881, in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri, William Amelung and Minnie

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Ahrens, daughter of Henry Ahrens, Sr. were married by H. Bremer, the Evangelist Minister of the Gospel. The Iron County Register listed their names in their August 11, 1881 issue indicating Marriage Licenses issued for week ending August 8th by the Circuit Court of Iron County.

William worked as a Laborer at the Glass Factory. There are no records of a glass factory near Pilot Knob according to the Iron County Historical Society. There was a bottling company (now gone) which could be what he meant. His address is listed as Zeighler Street according to the 1900 census records. Later after he moved to Granite City, Illinois, where he worked as a Stationary Engineer in Refrigeration.

How did William Die? Well, it is said that he fell off a runaway horse. The Mercer Funeral Home in Granite City, Illinois (Thomas Mortuaries, Ltd.) and his death certificate show that he died of "Natural Causes, most probably Asthma." Asthma still shows up in the family today so it's hard to tell which is right. An inquest was held which determined natural causes. William died on May 13, 1920 in Granite City, Illinois and was buried on May 16, 1920 in the St. John Cemetery in Granite City. He was 64 years old.

More About Wilhelm (William) H. Amelung: Burial: May 16, 1920, St. John's Cemetary, Granite City, Illinois251,252 Cause of Death: Natural causes - probably Asthma253,254 Confirmation: April 10, 1870, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob255 Medical Information: His brother Edward also suffered from Asthma. Occupation 1: circa 1918, Stationary Engineer256 Occupation 2: 1900, Labor at Glass Factory (No glass factory located in area only a bottling company per 1900 Census).

Notes for Wilhelmine (Minnie) Augusta C. Ahrens: Her step-mother immigrated to the U.S. in 1870.

More About Wilhelmine (Minnie) Augusta C. Ahrens: Burial: October 11, 1902, Pilot Knob Cemetary, Pilot Knob, Missouri257 Confirmed: April 02, 1871, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri

Children of Wilhelm Amelung and Wilhelmine Ahrens are: + 77 i. Clara6 Amelung, born August 12, 1882 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. 78 ii. Heinrich William Johann Martin Amelung, born March 27, 1884 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri258; died May 26, 1885 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri259,260.

Notes for Heinrich William Johann Martin Amelung: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, MO, April 3, 1884 Will Amelung became the happy dad of a fine large boy on the 27th ult. All are well and doing well.

More About Heinrich William Johann Martin Amelung:

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Baptism: April 20, 1884, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri261 Burial: May 27, 1885, Pilot Knob Cemetary, Pilot Knob, Missouri262 Cause of Death: Measles263 Religion: Lutheran

+ 79 iii. Edith Amelung, born Aft. 1885 in Pilot Knob, Missouri. + 80 iv. Ida Johanna Sophia Amelung, born March 12, 1886 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. + 81 v. Adele Johanne Hennette Amelung, born September 14, 1888 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died Aft. 1910. + 82 vi. Louise Christine Wilhelmine Amelung, born September 18, 1891 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois. 83 vii. Edward Wilhelm Amelung264, born August 24, 1892 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri265,266; died February 26, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri267.

More About Edward Wilhelm Amelung: Baptism: September 10, 1893, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri268 Burial: March 03, 1982, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis County, Missouri269 Military service: World War I Veteran Social Security #: 498-05-6277270

84 viii. Herman Heinrich Wilhelm Amelung271, born June 09, 1897 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri272; died September 12, 1903 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri273.

Notes for Herman Heinrich Wilhelm Amelung: There is no obituary found in the newspaper of his death which usually indicates an epidemic of a communicable disease like measles or diphtheria. However, the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob indicates from their records that Herman was 6 years, 3 months and 2 days old when he died.

More About Herman Heinrich Wilhelm Amelung: Baptism: July 04, 1897, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri274 Burial: September 14, 1903, Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri

27. Heinrich (Henry) J.5 Amelung (Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)275,276 was born February 21, 1861 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri277,278, and died November 15, 1960 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois279,280,281. He married (1) Helena Caroline Wilhelminia Gockel

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September 03, 1882 in Iron County, Missouri282, daughter of August Gockel and Henrietta Huss. She was born March 29, 1861 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri283, and died March 25, 1933 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois284,285,286,287. He married (2) Dixie Unknown Aft. 1933. She was born May 25, 1880288, and died November 08, 1968 in Granite City, Illinois288.

Notes for Heinrich (Henry) J. Amelung: Worked at Granite City Steel in Illinois.

Iron County Register, March 3, 1887, Volume XX, Number 30 "Tunnel Driftings": Henry Amelung, after several days illness is out again.

1961 Newspaper Article: Henry J. Amelung Obituary, received from Edith Amelung listed below.

NEAR CENTENARIAN, HENRY J. AMELUNG, 99 DIES TUESDAY

Three months short of reaching the century mark, Henry J. Amelung, one of the Quad- Cities oldest residents, died Tuesday at the Memorial Hospital at Belleville.

He was 99 and would have become a centenarian next Feb. 21. Mr. Amelung lived at 2232 Washington Avenue, and had been hospitalized six days.

His recipe for longevity was hard work. On his 96th birthday on Feb. 21, 1957, he hauled six tons of coal into the basement of his home.

On that anniversary date, too, he received the congratulations of President Eisenhower. On the card engraved with the presidential coat-of-arms, Mr. Eisenhower wrote:

"Please accept my sincere congratulations upon your birthday. May good health be yours throughout many more happy years."

A Democrat, Mr. Amelung was much pleased and very grateful for the White House message.

A native of Pilot Knob, Mo, the near-centenarian came to Granite City in 1899, working as a stationary engineer at the Granite City Steel Co., until he retired in 1945.

A ardent baseball and boxing fan, Mr. Amelung took a keen interest in community and national events, and kept abreast of current affairs.

He was an active communicant of Concordia Lutheran Church.

Mr. Amelung is survived by his widow, Dixie; two sons, Walter of Granite City and Albert of Oklahoma City, Okla; a daughter, Mrs. Lydia Ranft, St. Louis; a brother, John Amelung, St. Louis, along with 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

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OBITUARY: Received from St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, Illinois 62040.

Amelung, Henry J., 2232 Washington Avenue, Granite City, Ill, Entered into rest at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1960, at the Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.

Beloved husband of Mrs. Dixie Amelung; dear father of Walter and Albert Amelung and Mrs. Lydia Ranft; dear brother of John Amelung; dear grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather.

Resting at the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel, 1416 Niedringhaus Avenue, Granite City, Ill. Funeral Services at 2 p.m. Friday will be conducted at the Concordia Lutheran Church, 23rd street and Grand avenue. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

Cause of Death: Cardiac failure (Old age).

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Henry was born on February 21, 1861 to Christian Amelung and Johanna Bodenstein. This is about the time that the Civil War would be starting. The Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob has no baptism records on him so I have very little information from the church. Henry was confirmed into the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on March 21, 1875. Henry Amelung and Helena (Lena) Gockel were united in marriage on September 3, 1882 by Mr. H. Bremer, the Evangelist Lutheran Pastor. I have received some important dates and information from his grandson, Walter Amelung which is very helpful. A newspaper article, that I received from Edith Amelung of Festus, MO, indicates that he died three months short of his 100th birthday on November 15, 1960. Henry was buried in the St. John Cemetery in Granite City, Illinois on November 18, 1860.

More About Heinrich (Henry) J. Amelung: Burial: November 18, 1960, St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois289 Cause of Death: Cardiac failure (Old age - 99 years old)290 Confirmed: March 21, 1875, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri291 Medical Information: Coronary Occlusion, Cardiac Failure 24 hours, Generalized Arterisclerosis Over 38 years.Also had Basal Cell Carcinoma of skin left side of neck. Occupation: Granite City Steel Religion: Lutheran Social Security #: 330-18-xxxx292

Notes for Helena Caroline Wilhelminia Gockel: Her father's Will left everything to his wife, Francis, with $1.00 going to Helena and her sisters, Ida and Marie, and to her brothers, August, Gustav, Albert, Herman, & Emil. Upon his wife's death, everything was to be split equally between the children.

Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, May 12, 1861, Caroline Wilhelmina Gockel, Pages 4 & 5.

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Confirmation Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Helena Gockel, confirmation on Palm Sunday, March 1874.

Cemetery Record: St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, Illinois 62040, Helen Ameling, died March 25, 1933, age 71 yrs, 11 Mos. 18 days, cause Pneumonia, Mercer Undertaker, Buried March 29, 1933, Sec. 8, Lot 490, Gr. 4. Funeral Director: Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, Granite City, IL 62040, died March 25, 1933 (71 yrs. old) of Bronchial Pneumonia.

In the April 15 issue of the Enterprise Kronikle, it lists: Pilot Knob - Mr. Amelung and family have moved into the Gockel residence.

Helena passed away on March 25, 1933 in Illinois, just four (4) days short of her 72nd birthday, and Henry later married Dixie who is listed as his widow in his obituary.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, April 6, 1933, Page 2, Helena Amelung Obituary. MRS. HENRY J. AMELUNG (Granite City, Ills. Press-Record)

For the first time in the fifty years of their married life, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Amelung were separated Saturday evening. At 7:30 o'clock death called Mrs. Amelung and she passed quietly and peacefully to her last sleep.

She had been ill but a short time and had been removed from her home at 2232 Washington Avenue to St. Elizabeth's Hospital less than an hour before her death. At noon she had prepared the family meal. Had she lived until tomorrow, the day of her funeral, she would have been 72 years old.

Mrs. Amelung was a resident of this city for the past 28 years, all of which time she was an active worker in the Concordia Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies' Aid and Sewing Circle. Last September she and her husband celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary and a special church service was held in their honor.

The funeral services will be conducted at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Concordia Lutheran Church with the pastor, Rev. Paul Gross, officiating. Until 1:45 o'clock the remains will lie in state at the Mercer Funeral Home for mourners to pay their last respects.

Internment will be made in St. John's Cemetery and pallbearers will be L. W. Krieger, Martin Knecht, Fred Winker, Henry Halbe, F. W. Albers and Henry Kahle.

Beside her husband, Mrs. Amelung is survived by six children. They are: Edwin, Walter and Elmer Amelung all of this city; Alfred H. Amelung of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Lydia Ranft of Overland, Mo., and Mrs. Laura Hecht of Coral Gables, Fla. They will be here for the funeral tomorrow. Mrs. Hecht, who lives the farthest away arriving in the morning.

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She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Brown of Peekskill, New York, Mrs. Rev. Martin Mangelsdorf of Orchard Farm, Mo., two brothers, Gustave and Herman Gockel of Cleveland, Ohio, and thirteen grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Amelung were married September 3, 1882, in Pilot Knob, Mo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. Broemer, pastor of the Lutheran church there.

After living in that community for a few years they moved to St. Louis and in 1889 Mr. Amelung started to work for the Granite City Steel Company here. He commuted back and forth until 1905 when he sought to avoid the trip by renting a home in this city. His search for a residence culminated in the purchase of his present home at 2232 Washington Avenue, where he has lived since.

On September 6, last, the congregation of Concordia Lutheran Church and friends of the aged couple celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary with a special church service. About 300 attended, including their children and grandchildren.

Rev. O. Rothe, pastor, delivered the principal address and administered the church benediction to them. He chose for his theme Joshua's statement in the Bible, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Rev. Martin Mangelsdorf, brother-in-law of Mrs. Amelung, assisted in the services.

Still active and alert at that time the elderly couple walked hand in hand up the platform to the alter and received the benediction with hands clasped together. The picture, as one looked upon them included their children and their children's children as they sat quietly and attentively in the front of the church.

Today, Mr. Amelung is still active, still straight and sturdy, but the loss of his life's companion has bowed his head in deep grief.

More About Helena Caroline Wilhelminia Gockel: Baptism: May 12, 1861, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri293 Burial: March 29, 1933, St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois Cause of Death: Bronchial Pneumonia294 Confirmed: March 29, 1874, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri295 Religion: Lutheran

Notes for Dixie Unknown: Funeral Director: Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, Granite City, IL 62040, born May 25, 1880, died November 8, 1968 (88 yrs. old), buried November 9, 1968 in City Cemetery, Turner, Arkansas, Rev. Tiretmeyer performed the services. Married to Henry Amelung.

More About Dixie Unknown: Burial: November 09, 1968, City Cemetery, Turner, Arkansas296

Children of Heinrich Amelung and Helena Gockel are: 85 i. Hilda6 Amelung, died in infancy, twin to Helene Amelung.

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86 ii. Helene Amelung, died in infancy, twin to Hilda Amelung. 87 iii. Alvin August Christian Amelung, born December 05, 1882 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri297; died December 04, 1883 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri298,299.

More About Alvin August Christian Amelung: Baptism: December 24, 1882, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri300 Cause of Death: Congestive lungs301

+ 88 iv. Edwin Martin Johann Gustav Amelung, born October 26, 1884 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died February 24, 1957 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois. + 89 v. Lydia Louise Josephina Edina Amelung, born October 01, 1887 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died May 08, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri. + 90 vi. Alfred Wilhelm Heinrich Amelung, born January 24, 1890 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. + 91 vii. Laura Amelung, born 1892 in Missouri (Probably Pilot Knob). + 92 viii. Walter E. Amelung, born December 16, 1893 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died October 25, 1981 in Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. 93 ix. Herman (Harry) Barthold John Amelung302, born September 08, 1896 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri303; died January 12, 1916 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois304,305,306.

More About Herman (Harry) Barthold John Amelung: Baptism: September 20, 1896, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri307 Burial: January 16, 1916, St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois308,309

+ 94 x. Elmer (Lefty) Carl Amelung, born January 01, 1901 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died December 19, 1939 in Granite City, Madison County, Ilinois.

28. Johanna Eleanor Maria (Mary)5 Amelung (Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)310 was born November 26, 1863 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri311, and died March 23, 1944 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri312,313. She married Edwin O. Watters314,315 February 12, 1885 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri316,317, son of Richard Watters and Ann Oats. He was born May 20, 1864 in Cornwall, England318,319, and died August 08, 1938 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri320,321.

Notes for Johanna Eleanor Maria (Mary) Amelung: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, February 26, 1885, Page 5, Edwin Watters and Mary Amelung Wedding Announcement: "A Big Wedding at Pilot Knob." Married - At the residence of the bride's parents, by the Reverend Schmukel, Mr. EDWIN WATERS to Miss MARY AMELUNG, Thursday, the 12th of February, 1885 at 2 o'clock P.M.

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Mr. and Mrs. Christian Amelung, the parents of the fair Mary, received the friends and relatives of the bride and groom, who were not a few, I assure you.

After the general salutation, they were conducted to the room where the presents were deposited. A huge table, erected, I suppose, for the occasion, contained a great many very elegant presents, which, for lack of space, I shall omit to name seriatim. However, they were numerous, costly and appropriate - the useful and ornamental happily combined.

In due time dinner was announced, and a whole regiment - with their wives and daughters and sweethearts - fled into the spacious dining-room. Mrs. Amelung is noted in these parts as an admirable hostess and provider of good things prepared under her own supervision and by the deftness of her own hand, and you may rest assured, Mr. Editor, there was nothing lacking on this occasion. The dinner was simply splendid, and all who partook of it will bear me out in my encomiums. Even lovesick lads and lasses, for the time, forgot their ethereal tendencies, and ate and enjoyed like other people.

If I wasn't too color-blind to tell you blue from green, or white from yellow; of if I knew enough of the millinery art to distinguish frills from lace, I would go ahead and tell you how the bride was dressed; but alas! that is beyond me. All the same, as a lady near me exclaimed, she was "just lovely!" The groom? Oh, well, he looked about as grooms generally do - out of his head, and supremely happy.

This couple, just starting out in the serious walk of life - serious, but for that none the less fraught with all that makes life worth the living - bear with them the good wishes of all who know them. May all the better and pleasanter experiences be theirs, is the benediction of

Old T.D.

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On the 1900 census records it shows that Edwin and Mary are living next door to Mary's parents. By 1918, Edwin and Mary are listed as living in Iron Mountain according to her mother's obituary.

Mary was blind in her old age. By 1930 they had moved to Festus and this is where Mary and Edwin are buried. Mary had one leg that was shorter than the other and wore a special shoe to compensate. It was a regular shoe on top with rods running down to a platform inches below the shoe to give it height. This meant that there was a gap between the two so her leg must have been quite a bit shorter. She always wore long dresses which pretty well covered up the shoe.

By 1900 Mary had 5 children of which 3 were still living according to the 1900 census records.

St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, March 25, 1944, Page 7A

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WATTERS, MARY (nee Amelung) -- Thurs. March 23, 1944, dear mother of Mrs. Louise Wehner and Mrs. Alice Oberle of Festus, Mo., dear sister, grandmother and aunt.

Funeral Sun., March 26, 2 p.m. from Fink Funeral Parlors to Lutheran Church, Interment Presbyterian Cemetery.

More About Johanna Eleanor Maria (Mary) Amelung: Baptism: December 25, 1863, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri322 Burial: March 26, 1944, Methodist Cemetery (Gamel Cemetery), Festus, Missouri (obituary says Presbyterian Cemetery)323 Confirmed: May 1878, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri324 Medical Information: Mary had one leg shorter than the other and wore a special shoe to compensate. It had a 1" gap between the bottom of the sole and the bottom of the shoe.325 Religion: Ev. Lutheran Undertaker/Funeral Home: Fink Funeral Parlors

Notes for Edwin O. Watters: 1900 Iron County, Missouri Census, Arcadia Township, E.D. 42, dated 6 Jun 1900, Sheet 6B, Dwelling 114. Edwin Waters, born May 1862, age 38, married 15 years, born England, immigrated 1882, Stationary Engineer Mary A. Waters, born Nov 1863, age 36, married 15 years, had 5 children with 3 still living, born Missouri Louisa A. Waters, born Jan 1887, age 13, born Missouri John T. Waters, born Jul 1888, age 11, born Missouri Alice E. Waters, born Jan 1893, age 7, born Missouri

1910; Census Place: Crystal, Jefferson, Missouri; Roll: T624_792; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 840. Edwin O. Walters (Watters), Age 48, head, married for 25 years, born England, parents born England, naturalized in 1892 in Pennsylvania. Mary L Walters, Age 46, wife, married for 25 years, had 3 children with 3 surviving, born Missouri, parents born Germany. John T. Walters, Age 21, son, single, born Missouri, father born England, mother born Missouri, Blacksmith. Alace E Watters, Age 17, daughter, single, born Missouri, father born England, mother born Missouri.

Worked at Pittsburg Plate Glass at Crystal City, Missouri Employment Records: Per the Personnel Office at Pittsburgh Plate Glass at Crystal City, Missouri, Edwin O. Watters, born on May 20, 1865, began work there on May 10, 1907 and retired on November 13, 1931. They also list that he was naturalized as a citizen in 1895.

According to Edwin's employment records at Pittsburgh Plate Glass in Crystal City, Missouri, Edwin O. Watters was employed there from May 10, 1907 until November 13,

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1931 when he retired. They list his birthdate as May 20, 1865 and he entered the U.S. in 1882 at the age of 17. He became a naturalized citizen in 1895. The Census Records indicate that he was born in May 1862 in England, and that he immigrated to the United States in 1882. In some cases, the year of birth is simply not remembered very well as was the case with Louisa Amelung who died at age 16 according to her parents -- but in checking the church records, she was actually 1 year older.

Iron County Register Newspaper, February 3, 1887, Volume XX, No. 30: Our young friend, Edwin Waters, after a long and severe spell of illness, is again convalescent, and we are all glad to see him up and on his "pins" again.

In a postcard that Henry Amelung sent to his brother, Herman in Pilot Knob, dated January 26, 1911 from Granite City, Illinois, he states that, "Ed Waters is working here." Henry worked at Granite City Steel. Edwin and his family moved to Festus, Missouri and he worked at Pittsburgh Plate Glass at Crystal City, Missouri. He would later help his nephew, Herman Amelung, Jr., son of Herman, get a job at the same company. There are still some descendants living in the Festus/Crystal City area.

Kathleen Ferguson wrote me that Edwin was born and raised in Cornwall, England and came over to America when he was 16 with 1 or 2 brothers and 1 sister. She included a poem that Edwin wrote:

While at watching in the nightime. With a little time to spare. Those words they came into my mind. That you are always near.

For to me you were always kind. As kind as kind could be. And those few words I'm Going to Rhyme. Then you'll Remember me.

For Dearest Parents you must think. As you are getting old. That I have got this made in Print. For you to Read all.

On the 16th day of August. In Eighteen Eighty two. I left my dear old Folks at home. And went to Liverpool.

From there to New York I did sail. Through waters high as mountains. I had good luck and seen no whales. With several good companions.

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From there we scattered all around. Some of us got parted. To seek employment underground. And Finally we got started.

With Gods great care we toiled along. To seek our fortune Bravely. And Thank the Lord we were not alone. For he did treat us kindly.

He gave us more than we deserved. For we were sinful men. For we were taught to Read his Word. And give up all to him.

For this we know we have a soul. To Battle for against the wrong. And we must give up all in all. To him who sits upon the Throne.

But with Gods help we'll Read his Word. And try out best to gain. That path which leads to heaven above. And praise his holy name.

So Dearest Parents do not weep. For I am here not asleep. Some day we may other See. If not on Earth, in Heaven it may be.

We send you this for we all know. That you'll receive it Kindly. Because it's from your Loving Ones. Edwin and his family

Edwin O. Watters Missouri Death Certificate (# 29245) indicates that his father was Richard Watters and his mother was Ann Oats. It also indicates that Edwin was born May 20, 1864 and died August 8, 1938. Cause of death was Neoplasm right side of abdomen probably malignant. The undertaker was Fink Undertaking Company, Festus, MO.

Edwin Waters, age 20 (born circa 1862) & Richard Waters age 24, (born circa 1858) arrived in the Port of New York on 28 August 1882 on the ship Germanic which departed Liverpool, England for the USA. (Line: 41, Microfilm Roll: 456, List Number: 1221) [Marcine's Note: If Edwin left Liverpool on 18 August 1882, I don't think he made the trip across the ocean in 10 days. Past members of my family indicated that their ocean voyage took 1 month to cross.]

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More About Edwin O. Watters: Burial: August 11, 1938, Methodist Cemetery (Gamel Cemetery), Festus, Missouri Cause of Death: Neoplasm right side of abdomen probably malignant Census: June 06, 1900, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83. Immigrated: 1882, Liverpool, England326 Naturalized: 1895327 Occupation: May 10, 1907, Stationary Engineer, Pittsburgh Plate Glass

Children of Johanna Amelung and Edwin Watters are: + 95 i. Louisa-Anna Henriette Albertina6 Waters, born January 05, 1887 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died August 1971 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri. 96 ii. John Thomas Watters328, born July 26, 1888 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri329,330; died September 13, 1918 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri331,332. He married Hattie Hollas Bayle; born January 15, 1893 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri333,334; died August 16, 1925 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri335,336.

Notes for John Thomas Watters: Cause of Death: Consumption (Suffered from last few years of life.) Consumption is defined in dictionary as wasting of tissue or tuburculosis.

Funeral Home:

Obituary: Received copy of his obituary from Grace (Amelung) Klunk. OBITUARY Our highly esteemed friend John T. Watters, was born at Pilot Knob, July 26, 1888 and was transferred to his heavenly inheritance from Festus, Mo., September 13, 1918, aged 30 years, 1 month and 18 days. For the last few years he had been afflicted with consumption, coming to him so young and in the midst of life's greatest hopes, was a great trial to his faith and patience. But this trial only helped to subdue his will and produce in him the beautiful elements of patience and submission. He was always naturally of a cheerful disposition, and even amid his troubles and the disappointment of life, he was helpful and full of cheer. He naturally longed and hoped finally to get well, but at last there came to him the consciousness of the end, when loved ones themselves could not discern the fact. Mr. Watters lived in Festus the past ten years and was confirmed in the Lutheran Church two years ago, to which he was a very devout member. Funeral was held from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Watters, Sunday afternoon thence to the Lutheran Church where the services were held by Rev. Jos. Frenz, after which the remains were laid to rest in Gamel Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his demise, father, mother, wife and two sisters.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our thanks to our neighbors and friends for their services rendered during the illness and death of our dear son and brother; also to Rev. Frenz, Fink and Duester; and we also feel very greatly for the beautiful floral offerings.

Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Watters

More About John Thomas Watters: Burial: September 15, 1918, Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri337 Cause of Death: Consumption (Tuberculosis)338,339 Occupation: September 13, 1918, Blacksmith340

More About Hattie Hollas Bayle: Burial: August 18, 1925, Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri341 Cause of Death: Tuberculosis342

+ 97 iii. Alice Elizabeth Wilhelmine Waters, born February 14, 1893 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri.

29. Johann Louis Carl5 Amelung (Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)343 was born March 21, 1866 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri344,345,346,347,348,349, and died April 27, 1966 in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri350,351,352,353. He married Lillie C. Mitchell354,355 April 10, 1888 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri356,357,358, daughter of John Mitchell and Verna Small. She was born March 23, 1870 in Missouri (or 23 Mar 1872)359,360,361, and died March 16, 1957 in St. Louis City, Missouri362.

Notes for Johann Louis Carl Amelung: Iron County Register Newspaper, Thursday, April 15, 1880, Volume XIII, No. 39, Page 5, 1st Column, "Local," Lutheran Church Confirmations. At the Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on Sunday, April 4th, 1880, the following young persons received confirmation:

John Amelung Elizabeth Seiler Henry Zink Magdeline Weiss Christine Grandhomme Emma Kessler Adeline Wolf Emilie Gerstemeier Marie Weber Rosetta Deufel Adelleid Grandhomme

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The examination previous to the confirmation was very exhaustive and occupied some three hours. The ceremonies were witnessed by a very large number of people.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, MO, June 5, 1884 The blacksmith-shop is a very shabby looking affair. However, there is some as fine work turned out of it as is done in any shop in the state, Mr. Scott Bateman is the boss pusher of this establishment. It is nothing to see Scott throw his linen, roll back his shirt-collar and do the fine and difficult pieces of work which the balance can't cut. Joe Bushard does all the hore-shoeing, and there is considerable of it done at this shop. Mr. Louis Gantzschier, a young man of promising ability, is Mr. Busard's helper. Mr. Frank McFarland runs the first fire, and is, as near as I can see, second boss. Johnny Amelung pulls the pole for Frank. I can't say exactly, but I think Frank has worked in Pilot Knob for some five years in the company's shop. He is a sober, steady, industrious young man, and will undoubtedly make his mark as a first-class blacksmith in a short time, under the instruction of Scott. Dan Price runs the third fire in this shop. His helper Mr. Albert Gogel, who wields a ponderous sledge, and would make bigger and stouter men ashamed of themselves. Dan, under the close observance of Scott, is going to make a first-class workman. His is also strictly temperate and always at his post.

Iron County Register Newspaper, March 26, 1885, Vol. XVIII, No. 37 "Tunnel Driftings" Johnny Amelung, better known among the boys as John H. Sullivan, started to take the accomodations the other morning for St. Louis, but made a misstep and fell through a trestle and badly disfigured one side of his moustache; so he didn't go.

Iron Mountain Echo Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, April 28, 1966, Page 8, John Amelung: "Former Resident Marks 100th Year." Newspaper Article: "100th Birthday," St. Louis Globe Democrat, Monday, March 21, 1966, Page 6A, Lower Left Corner of Page.

John Amelung observed his 100th birthday Sunday and confidently predicted he "will make it to 105."

The centenarian was on hand to greet some 300 relatives and friends who joined him in an open house celebration at his home, 219 East Holden St., Lemay.

Among the many gifts and hundreds of well wishes was a telegram from former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, whom Mr. Amelung voted for in 1952 and 1956.

RETIRED IN 1936

Born and reared in Pilot Knob, Mo., Mr. Amelung retired as a foreman for the Pilot Knob Ore Co., in 1936 and came to live with his daughter, Mrs. John Klunk of the same address in 1943.

He doesn't smoke, said his daughter, but he consistently chews tobacco and "drinks most anything, including wine, beer, whiskey and some milder beverages."

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He holds a pretty good conversation, Mrs. Klunk said, despite a sight and hearing impairment as the result of a stroke two years ago.

FINE HEALTH

Considering this, and after surviving two sieges of double pneumonia since he turned 90, he's in fine health, she said.

She explained there is a family history of longevity, noting that her uncle, Henry Amelung of Granite City, died 18 days short of his 100th birthday three years ago.

Five of Mr. Amelung's seven children are living and make their home in St. Louis. ------Original Letter in the possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk:

Edward H. Amelung Apr. 13-1958 325 South "H" Street Bakersfield, California

Dear Brother John.

As I have not heard from you for some time on this day 1948 I am writing to hear how you are matriculating. We had a grand celebration on my birthday Mar 31st. We had 15 friends with us, Jack took us all down town for a chicken dinner. The party did not break up until 2 a.m. I do wish you could have been here to help us celebrate. Jack left for Pensacola, Fla on Apr 1st. He arrived there safe. He is working out estimates for large construction work. He expects to return home soon. What do you do to spend your time. My daughter Marguerite and family are all well she comes to see us most everyday. I was 90 years of age on Mar 31st. I have carried burdens hard to bear twas on my birthday that I said of worries great and small the things that never happen were the biggest of them all: Let me hear from you soon. All join me in sending love and best wishes.

Brother Edw. H. Amelung.

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As told to me by Grace Klunk, John Amelung always wore a black bow tie and had a little cup of whiskey every morning and he only liked to eat Pork. He must have been doing something right since he lived to be 100.

Grace remembers when her mother left in March 1922 to go to St. Louis, she took her older children with her so she had someone to fall back in if there were any problems. Left behind were the youngest, Fred, Grace and Hattie. Grace was 11 years old and Hattie only 5. Therefore, Grace helped raise Hattie.

Grace recalled how they would get everything ready for supper but couldn't cook anything until their father got home to light the wood stove. He didn't want them to try and light it

51 Johann Christof Amelung by themselves in case of an accident.

1900 St. Francois County, Missouri Census, Iron Township, E.D. 88, Sheet 13A, Page 22, Dwelling No. 239. John Amelung, Head, male, born Mar 1860, age 40, married 12 yrs, born Missouri, parents born Germany, Track Foreman for RR. Lilly Amelung, wife, female, born Mar 1873, age 27, married 12 yrs, had 4 children with 2 surviving, born Missouri, father born MO, mother born IL. Christian Amelung, son, male, born Oct 1896, age 3, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Clarence Amelung, son, male, born Feb 1900, age 2/12, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

More About Johann Louis Carl Amelung: Baptism: July 22, 1866, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob363 Burial: April 30, 1966, Mount Hope Cemetery, Lemay, Missouri364 Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure (12 Hrs.) & Arteriosclerotis Heart Disease (15 Years).365 Confirmed: April 04, 1880, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob366,367 Occupation: Laborer-Odd Jobs, Mining Religion: Lutheran Social Security #: 491-12-xxxx368,369

Notes for Lillie C. Mitchell: Lillie Amelung left her husband, John Amelung, in 1922 and went to St. Louis. Their daughter Hattie, committed suicide by shooting herself. Hattie's father was taken very hard by it.

St. Louis City Directory: Lillie C. Amelung, Widow of John Amelung, is listed in the 1927 and 1928 City Directories. She does not show up after 1928 nor before 1927. Lillie was not a Widow as John Amelung did not pass away until 1966. Boarder: Per 1910 Census records, her 76 yr. old mother, Verna Mitchell, lived with them.

Obituary: HAMIL-AMELUNG, LILLIE M., 3146 Ohio Ave., Sat., Mar. 16, 1957, wife of the late William A. Hamil, dear mother of Chris, Roy, George, Fred Amelung, Grace Klunk and the late Hattie and Clarence Amelung, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.

Funeral from Gebken-Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Tues., Mar. 19n at 1:30 p.m. Interment Sunset Burial Park.

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Lillie was born on March 23, 1870/1872 in Missouri to John and Verna M. Mitchell. However, her confirmation records with the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob indicate her birthdate as March 23, 1872. Since she was under the age of 18 at the time of her marriage on April 10, 1888, a birthdate of March 1870 would have made her 18 years of age. I have to assume therefore that the March 23, 1872 date is correct. Lillie was

52 Johann Christof Amelung confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on July 15, 1894, the same day as Mary (Schlueter) Amelung. I have a photograph of this occasion.

Lillie also had a brother named George Mitchell who lived in Witchita, Missouri according to her daughter's obituary in 1936.

By March 1922, Lillie had left her husband, John, and moved to St. Louis with her older children. By 1927 they lived at 5832 S. Compton Avenue and she was listed in the 1927 city directory as the widow of John C. Amelung.

In the 1928 city directory, she had moved to 5910 Michigan Avenue, but still listed herself as a widow. There is no listing for her in the 1929 city directory nor any marriage record to show that she remarried. By 1930 she is listed on the census as the wife of William Hamel.

In 1936, Lillie is listed on Hattie's death certificate as Lillie Hamlin of 3836A Ohio Street. This means that sometime between 1929 and 1930 she remarried. Her second marriage was to William A. Hamil in St. Louis. William was born on January 27, 1873 to John and Mary Hamil. William died on May 19, 1951.

According to the 1910 Census Records, Lillie had 7 children with 5 still living. There were 2 more children born after 1910 which would give her 9 children. The first 7 children she had were boys.

1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 32B; Enumeration District 440; Image 0295. William Hamel, head, male, white, age 57 (born circa 1873), married, age 30 at first marriage, born Tennessee, parents born U.S. Lillie Hamel, wife, female, white, age 57 (born circa 1873), married, age 18 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born US. Hattie Ameling, daughter, female, white, age 13 (born circa 1917), single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

More About Lillie C. Mitchell: Burial: March 19, 1957, Sunset Memorial Park, St. Louis, Missouri370,371 Confirmed: July 15, 1894, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri372 Religion: Lutheran Residence: South St. Louis City373

Children of Johann Amelung and Lillie Mitchell are: + 98 i. Christian Johann6 Amelung, born October 31, 1896 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died November 25, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri. + 99 ii. Clarence Martin Edgar Amelung, born February 19, 1900 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died February 10, 1956 in Crystal City, Jefferson County, Missouri. + 100 iii. Roy Charles Amelung, Sr., born September 21, 1902 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died May 08, 1974 in St. Louis, St. Louis County,

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Missouri. + 101 iv. George Johann H. Amelung, born September 25, 1905 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died July 13, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri. + 102 v. Fredricke Wilhelm Amelung, born April 04, 1908 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died July 08, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri. + 103 vi. Grace Louise Henrietta Amelung, born June 18, 1911 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died August 23, 1998 in De Soto, Jefferson County, Missouri. 104 vii. Hattie M. Amelung374, born June 25, 1916 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri375,376; died August 24, 1936 in St. Louis City, Missouri377,378,379.

Notes for Hattie M. Amelung: Obituary: Hattie Amelung, St. Louis Daily Globe Democrat, Tuesday Morning, August 25, 1936, Page 5C, 1st Column.

AMELUNG, HATTIE -- Of 3836A Ohio Av., on Mon., Aug. 24, 1936, at 12:10 p.m., beloved daughter of John Amelung and Lillie Hamil (nee Mitchell) and dear sister of Grace Klunk (nee Amelung), Christian, Clarence, Roy, George, and Fred Amelung, and dear niece of Mrs. George Mitchell of Wichita, Kan., our dear sister-in-law and aunt, age 20 years.

Funeral from Schumacher Funeral Home, 3013 Meramec St., Thurs., Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. to Sunset Burial Park.

Schumacher-Smith Funeral Homes, 3013 Meramec Street, St. Louis, MO 63118.

Grace Klunk has several letters that Hattie wrote to her father in Pilot Knob. Her father kept all the letters.

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Hattie was the last child born to Johann Amelung and Lillie Mitchell. Born on June 25, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri. Hattie died at a young age like her Aunt Louisa. Hattie grew up in Pilot Knob and later lived with her sister, Grace Klunk, in St. Louis. She worked as a saleswoman for awhile at F.W. Woolworth, Co., according to the 1936 city directory which also listed her address as r3836a Ohio Av. (which is her mother's residence).

In August 1936, Hattie was living at 3724 Nebraska Street in St. Louis, Missouri, the home of her sister, Grace Klunk. It is here that she committed suicide. I was told two stories regarding Hattie's death. Her uncle Herman's family in Pilot Knob had been told that Hattie never got over how own parents divorce. Hattie was only five years old when her mother, Lillie, divorced her father and came to St. Louis in March 1922. But I also heard that she had Epilepsy and just couldn't take another

54 Johann Christof Amelung seizure which she felt coming on. Most likely the Epilepsy developed from being hit by a car earlier. Unfortunately, they just didn't have the medicine or training they do today.

On August 24, 1936, Hattie took her own life. Her death certificate indicates the cause of death as, "Gunshot wound of heart with internal hemorrhage, self inflicted at residence where suffering temporary mental aberrations." She was taken to City Hospital #1 with the time of death listed as 12:00 Noon. Hattie was buried at the Sunset Cemetery on August 27, 1936.

According to the St. Louis Globe Democrat, Hattie was in ill health. Her sister, Grace, mentioned that Hattie had been hit by a car when she was younger. In a letter that Hattie sent to her father, dated March 15, 1933, she wrote about an operation she had, "you asked me how I feel well I feel pretty good and am getting over my operation fine," she continued to tell him that it healed up on the outside but hadn't healed up completely inside. Grace led me to believe that Hattie suffered from Epileptic seizures.

The newspaper article on her death reads: Newspaper Article: St. Louis Globe Democrat, Tuesday Morning, August 25, 1936, Section 2, Page 1B, 3rd Column, 3rd Article.

WOMAN IN ILL HEALTH FATALLY SHOOTS SELF

Miss Hattie Amelung, 20 years old, who was fatally shot in the abdomen yesterday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Grace Klunk, with whom she resided at 3724A Nebraska Avenue, died yesterday afternoon at the City Hospital.

Mrs. Klunk, who was in the back yard with her husband, told police they rushed into the house when they heard the shot and found Miss Amelung lying on a couch in the living room with a revolver lying beside her.

Mrs. Klunk said she and her husband had gone into the yard after asking Miss Amelung to prepare breakfast. Miss Amelung was unemployed and had been suffering from ill health for some time.

Hattie's mother, Lillie Hamlin of 3836a Ohio Street, is listed as the informant for the information on Hattie's death certificate.

Hattie's obituary in the St. Louis Daily Globe Democrat gives the correct spelling of Lillie's name and offers the name of an aunt in Kansas City.

Amelung, Hattie - Of 3836A Ohio Av., on Mon., Aug. 24, 1936, at 12:10 p.

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m., beloved daughter of John Amelung and Lillie Hamil (nee Mitchell) and dear sister of Grace Klunk (nee Amelung), Christian, Clarence, Roy, George and Fred Amelung, and dear niece of Mrs. George Mitchell of Wichita, Kan., our dear sister-in-law and aunt, age 20 years.

Funeral from Schumacher Funeral Home, 3013 Meramec St., Thurs., Aug. 27, at 2 p. m., to Sunset Burial Park.

More About Hattie M. Amelung: Burial: August 27, 1936, Sunset Burial Park, St. Louis, Missouri380 Cause of Death: Gunshot wound (suicide).381,381 Medical Information: Hattie suffered from Epileptic seizures due to being hit by a car in her childhood. It is said that she felt another seizure coming on and chose suicide instead. Occupation: Saleswoman, Woolworth

30. Edward Heinrich Carl5 Amelung (Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)382 was born March 31, 1868 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri383,384, and died March 14, 1960 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California385,386,387. He married (1) Alice Boss circa 1892 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky388, daughter of Ferdinand Boss and Barbara Martin. She was born in Kentucky, and died Bef. 1900 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He married (2) Nellie Cook August 31, 1902 in Floyd County, Indiana389, daughter of Sarah A. Smith. She was born March 26, 1881 in Indiana, and died September 10, 1944 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California390.

Notes for Edward Heinrich Carl Amelung: Iron County Register, March 3, 1887, Volume XX, Number 30 "Tunnel Driftings": Eddie Amelung has been seriously ill for some time.

Iron County Register, March 17, 1887, Volume XX, Number 36 "Tunnel Driftings": Eddie Amelung is out and walking around again, after a very severe spell of sickness.

Per his mother's 1918 obituary, Edward was living in Indianapolis. Newspaper Article: Prudential Life Promotion, Iron County Register Newspaper, Thursday, December 12, 1918, Volume LII, No. 28, 2nd Column, "Local Brevities." Ed H. Amelung of Indianapolis, Indiana and his brother Henry of Granite City, Illinois were callers at the REGISTER office last Saturday. Ed has mounted another round on the Prudential ladder and has been summoned to Cincinnati, Ohio to take charge of the Prudential Life Insurance Company's business there. He has been in the employ of the Prudential about 20 years, having had charge of the agencies at New Albany, Indiana, Saginaw, Michigan and Indianapolis, Indiana. Every change he has made has been a promotion. We congratulate him.

His obituary in The Bakersfield Californian (The Bakersfield Californian, obituary, March 16, 1960, Page 55, Column 4) read as follows:

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AMELUNG, EDWARD HARRY - Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Hollywood Cemetery Chapel for Edward Harry Amelung, 91, of 325 South H St., who died March 14 at home. The Hollywood Commandery 56, Knights Templar, will officiate and internment will be in the Hollywood Cemetery. Mr. Amelung was born March 31, 1868, in Missouri and had resided in Kern County for the past six years. He was a former prelate and commander of the Hollywood Commandery 56, Knights Templar. Survivors include a son, Jack Amelung of Bakersfield; a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Warner of Bakersfield; two brothers, Henry J., and John Amelung both of Missouri; one grandchild and two great- grandchildren. Armstrong-Flickinger Mortuary is in charge.

Original Letter in the possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk:

Edward H. Amelung Apr. 13-1958 325 South "H" Street Bakersfield, California

Dear Brother John.

As I have not heard from you for some time on this day 1958 I am writing to hear how you are matriculating. We had a grand celebration on my birthday Mar 31st. We had 15 friends with us, Jack took us all down town for a chicken dinner. The party did not break up until 2 a.m. I do wish you could have been here to help us celebrate. Jack left for Pensacola, Fla on Apr 1st. He arrived there safe. He is working out estimates for large construction work. He expects to return home soon. What do you do to spend your time. My daughter Marguerite and family are all well she comes to see us most everyday. I was 90 years of age on Mar 31st. I have carried burdens hard to bear twas on my birthday that I said of worries great and small the things that never happen were the biggest of them all: Let me hear from you soon. All join me in sending love and best wishes.

Brother Edw. H. Amelung.

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Edward enjoyed visiting Pilot Knob, Missouri every fall to go turkey hunting with his brother Herman. They would use a team and wagon to go out to camp and turkey hunt with George Allers and Alfred "Farmer" Schwab. When he wasn't visiting Pilot Knob, Edward worked for Prudential Life Insurance and traveled a lot so he wasn't afraid of making the long drive from California. Edward would drive his Packard all the way from Bakersfield, California by himself as his wife had no desire to come.

Maggie Amelung remembers a visit to Edward's house in Bakersfield and recalls that he grew grapes in his front yard. And Patricia remembers that when her grandfather got too old to drive, he'd get dressed up in a suit, tie and hat and would walk or take the bus to the grocery store every day. He smoked cigars and had a drink once a year. In a letter written by Hattie Amelung dated January 27, 1931 to her father John, she talks of a visit of her Uncle Ed to Pilot Knob ". . . I wish I could see Uncle Ed. I don't think I ever saw him and if I did I don't remember him."

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In 1918, when his mother passed away, he is listed in the obituary as living in Indianapolis. He had chose to retire in 1922 to Bakersfield due to his allergies (Asthma) which still show up in the family today.

While visiting the newspaper, probably to supply information regarding his mother's obituary, the newspaper also ran an article regarding a recent promotion of Ed H. Amelung:

Ed H. Amelung of Indianapolis, Indiana and his brother Henry of Granite City, Illinois were callers at the REGISTER office last Saturday. Ed has mounted another round on the Prudential ladder and has been summoned to Cincinnati, Ohio to take charge of the Prudential Life Insurance Company's business there. He has been in the employ of the Prudential about 20 years, having had charge of the agencies at New Albany, Indiana, Saginaw, Michigan and Indianapolis, Indiana. Every change he has made has been a promotion. We congratulate him.

Andrew Amelung can remember his uncle always saying, "Who's the man? (What man?) "The man who put C in the can." Ed would give all his nephews and nieces rides in his big car. Ed was able to tell a good joke and make people laugh which helped him greatly with his work in the insurance business.

Edward was married twice and had children by both wives. First to Alice then to Nellie. Not much can be found on his first wife nor his children by her.

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Edward died on March 14, 1960 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California at 91 years of age. He went to sleep and just didn't wake up. His death certificate indicated that he worked for Prudential life insurance for 30 years, resided in California for 32 years of which the last 6 years were spent in Bakersfield. He was interred in the Hollywood Cemetery on March 17, 1960 in Corridor "G" in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum next to his wife, Nell. In this cemetery are buried several movie stars of which a few are Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Rudolph Valentino, and Tyrone Power.

Ed Amelung Marion, OH, Marion Daily Star Newspaper, 29 May 1911 - need article. Ed Amelung Van Nuys, CA, Van Nuys News Newspaper, 23 March 1933 - need article.

1910 Floyd County, Indiana Census, 1st Ward, New Albany City, E. D. 70, Series T624_349, part 1, Page 34A. Edward H. Amelung, head, male, white, age 42, married for 7 years, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Nellie Amelung, wife, female, white, age ?, married for 7 years, had two children with two still living, born Indiana, father born IN, mother born KY. Carl C. Amelung, son, male, white, age 15, single, born Kentucky, father born Missouri, mother born Kentucky. Mina C. Amelung, daughter, female, white, age 13, single, born Kentucky, father born

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Missouri, mother born Kentucky. Marguerite Amelung, daughter, female, white, age 6, born Michigan, father born Missouri, mother born Indiana. Edward J. Amelung, son, male, white, age 4, born Indiana, father born Missouri, mother born Indiana. Sarah Cook, mother-in-law, female, white, age 54, widowed, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky. Osceola Cook, ?-in-law, female, white, age 76, widowed, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born Kentucky.

Ancestry.com. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Directory, 1889-90 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: Milwaukee Directory, 1889.Milwaukee, WI: Alfred G. Wright, 1889. Milwaukee Directory, 1890.Milwaukee, WI: Alfred G. Wright, 1890. Name: Edward H. Amelung; Location 1: 322 Reed; Location 2: r. 230 4th. ; Occupation: trav. agent; Year: 1889; City: Milwaukee, WI

1920 Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, Roll T625_1395, Page 4A, ED 435, Image 0176 Edward H. Amllung, head, male, white, age 50, married, born MO, parents born Bremen, Germany. Nellie Amllung, wife, age 38, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born Kentucky. Carl C. Amllung, son, age 25, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky. Margaurite Amllung, daughter, age 15, born Michigan, father born Edward H. Amllung, son, age 13, single, born Indiana, father born MO, mother born Indiana. Richard M. Amllung, son, age 7, single, born Indiana, father born MO, mother born Indiana. Jack S. Amllung, son, age 5, single, born Indiana, father born MO, mother born Indiana. Sarah A. Cook, mother-in-law, age 64, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky.

1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 136; Page: ; Enumeration District: 108; Assembly District 57, Image: 614.0. Edward H. Amelung, Sr., male, white, age 62, married, age 22 at first marriage, born Missouri. Nell Amelung, female, white, age 49, married, age 21 at first marriage, born Indiana. Marguerite Amelung, female, white, age 25, single, born Michigan. Edward H. Amelung, Jr. Male, white, age 24, single, born Indiana. Richard M. Amelung, male, white, age 18, single, born Indiana. Jack S. Amelung, male, white, age 16, single, born Indiana. Sarah A. Cook, mother-in-law, age 74, widowed, born Kentucky. Oscoela Rotroff, sister-in-law, age 46, widowed, born Indiana.

Ancestry.com. Louisville, Kentucky Directories, 1890 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: Louisville City Directory, 1890. Louisville, KY: C. K. Caron, 1890. Name: Edward H. Ameling Location 2: b 848 E. Market Occupation: butcher

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State: KY Not listed on the 1911 Louisville, KY City Directory

More About Edward Heinrich Carl Amelung: Baptism: June 07, 1868, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri391 Burial: March 17, 1960, Hollywood Cemetery, Bakersfield, California392 Cause of Death: Coronary Occlusion due to Senility393,394 Occupation: Prudential Life Insurance Company395,396

Notes for Alice Boss: Last name could be Beff.

1900; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; Roll: T623 529; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 38. Ferdinand G. Board (looks like Boss? Bess?), head, born Mar 1843, age 57, married for 35 yrs, Landlord, immigrated in 1857, in US for 43 yrs. born Germany, parents born Germany. Barbara A. Board, wife, born Apr 1844, age 56, married for 35 yrs, had 18 children with 7 surviving, immigrated in 1860, born Germany, parents born Germany. William O. Board, son, born May 1878, age 22, single, born Kentucky, parents born Germany. Edward Board, son, born Dec 1874, age 25, single, born Kentucky, parents born Germany. Edward Amlung, son-in-law, born Mar 1867, age 33, Widowed?, married for 8 yrs, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Carl Amlung, grandson, born Mar 1895, age 5, born Kentucky, father born MO, mother born Kentucky. Minnie Amlung, grandaughter, born Dec 1896, age 3, born Kentucky, father born MO, mother born Kentucky.

1880; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T9_422; Family History Film: 1254422; Page: 148.1000; Enumeration District: 113; Image: 0611. Boss, Ferd., white, male, age 37, retail goods, born Prussia, parents born Prussia. Boss, Barbara, white, female, age 36, wife, born Prussia, parents born Prussia. Boss, Chas., white, male, age 13, born Missouri, parents born Prussia. Boss, Frank, white, male, age 11, born Kentucky, parents born Prussia. Boss, Lizzie, white, female, age 9, born Kentucky, parents born Prussia. Boss, Annie, white, female, age 7, born Kentucky, parents born Prussia. Boss, Eddie, white, male, age 5, born Kentucky, parents born Prussia. Boss, Minnie, white, female, age 4, born Kentucky, parents born Prussia. Boss, Wm., white, male, age 2, born Kentucky, parents born Prussia. Boss, Lilly, white, female, age 6/12, born Kentucky, parents born Prussia.

Notes for Nellie Cook: California Death Index, 1940-1997 Name: AMELUNG, NELL Social Security #: 0 Sex: FEMALE

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Birth Date: 26 Mar 1881 Birthplace: INDIANA Death Date: 10 Sep 1944 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: SMITH Father's Surname: COOK

More About Nellie Cook: Burial: The Hollywood Cemetery, Bakersfield, California397 Cause of Death: Arteriosclerosis398

Children of Edward Amelung and Alice Boss are: 105 i. Carl C.6 Amelung399, born January 03, 1895 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky400; died Aft. 1920 in Cinncinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, most likely, shorly after WW I.

Notes for Carl C. Amelung: Per letter from Christine Strong, 21 Manorwood, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92688: Pat does not have any information on her grandfather's first wife other than she had two children Carl and Mina.

Pat's uncle Carl was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served our country in World War I. He was gassed by the Germans on the battlefield. He lived for several months after the war and was able to return to the states, but died soon afterwards.

Ohio Military Men, 1917-18 (Ancestry.com) Name: Carl C. Amelung Serial Number: 2nd Lieutenant Race: W Residence: 3321 Morrison, Cincinnati, O. Birth Place: Louisville, Ky. Birth Date / Age: 3 Jan 1895 Assigns Comment: 2 Lieutenant Infantry 15 Dec 1917 from Officers' Reserve Corps Fort Benj Harrison Ind 27 Aug 1917 to 27 Nov 1917. 38 Infantry to Discharge Cp Greene NC; France. Meuse-Argonne. Wounded In Action slightly 18 July 1918 Army Transport Crezancy France. American Expeditionary Forces 25 March 1918 to 7 July 1919. Honorable discharge 3 May 1920. 100% disabled. Volume #: 1

1920 Cincinnati Ward 25, Hamilton County, Ohio Census; Roll: T625_1395; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 435; Image: 176. Edward H. Amllung, head, male, white, age 50, married, born MO, parents born Bremen, Germany. Nellie Amllung, wife, age 38, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother

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born Kentucky. Carl C. Amllung, son, age 25, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky. Margaurite Amllung, daughter, age 15, born Michigan, father born Edward H. Amllung, son, age 13, single, born Indiana, father born MO, mother born Indiana. Richard M. Amllung, son, age 7, single, born Indiana, father born MO, mother born Indiana. Jack S. Amllung, son, age 5, single, born Indiana, father born MO, mother born Indiana. Sarah A. Cook, mother-in-law, age 64, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky.

More About Carl C. Amelung: Cause of Death: Gassed by the Germans in WWI. Medical Information: Blue eyes, light brown hair. Military service: World War I Veteran401 Occupation: 1917, Cashier, Prudential Insurance Company, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana402

106 ii. Mina Amelung, born December 1896 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Children of Edward Amelung and Nellie Cook are: + 107 i. Margaret Helen6 Amelung, born April 07, 1904 in Michigan; died September 04, 1990 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. 108 ii. Edward Harry Amelung, Jr., born February 02, 1906 in Indiana403; died March 21, 1954 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California404,405,406,407.

Notes for Edward Harry Amelung, Jr.: The Bakersfield Californian Newspaper, Mon., May 24, 1954, Page 32, Column 5. Amelung, Edward Harry Jr. - Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow in Armstrong-Flickinger Mortuary Chapel for Edward Harry Amelung, Jr., 48, 325 S. H. St., who died May 21 in his home. The Rev. Charles Russell Prewitt will officiate. Burial will be in the Masonic section of Union Cemetery. The deceased was a native of New Albany, Indiana. He had lived in Bakersfield for the past four months and was employed as an aircraft worker. Survivors include his father, Edward Harry Amelung, Sr. of Bakersfield a sister, Mrs. Marguerite A. Warner of Bakersfield; a brother, Jack S. Amelung of San Fernando; and an aunt, Mrs. Osceola Rotroff of Bakersfield. Union Cemetery, King & Potomac Streets, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

Administration for Estate, Kern County Recorder's Office,February 1, 1955, Book 2479, Page 340, very hard to read. Edward Jr.'s estate consisting of $550.00 of Series E $50.00 War Bonds

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and 110 shares of Rheem Mfg. Common Stock valued at $3,410.00 went to his father, Edward, Sr., his sole heir and next of kin.

More About Edward Harry Amelung, Jr.: Burial: May 25, 1954, Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, California408 Probate: February 01, 1955409

109 iii. Richard Miller Amelung, born 1912; died June 14, 1931 in Sweetwater County, Wyoming410.

Notes for Richard Miller Amelung: The Rock Springs Rocket Newspaper, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Thursday, June 18, 1931, Page 1, Column 7.

College Youth Killed As Car Is Overturned

Richard Milner AMELUNG, 19 year old Ames (Iowa) college student, was killed instantly Sunday at five a.m. on the Lincoln highway 13 miles west of Green River when the automobile in which he was riding with four fellow students left the road turning over twice.

Howard BENJAMIN of Hollywood was driving the car in the five youths left Ames Friday en route to their homes in California to spend the summer after the college year. Benjamin states that he must have lost consciousness momentarily as he was suffering from drowsiness at the time. The boys had driven continuously since leaving Ames without rest only stopping at points en route long enough to eat. Benjamin and Amelung were taking turns at the wheel.

Others in the car were Russell GERRY of Chicago, Henry T. SUZUKI of Sacramento, Uoshio YAMASHIRO of Los Angeles. Gerry accompanied the body of his college friend from Green River to Los Angeles and the other three boys continued on to the coast in the car. The top of the car and the windshield were the main damages to the car.

Coroner Frank P. ROGAN with Sheriff Chris JESSEN went immediately to the scene of the accident where they made a detailed investigation. No inquest was held.

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The Green River Star Newspaper, Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Friday, June 19, 1931, Page 1, Column 1.

Young College Student is Killed in Auto Accident Los Angeles Youth is Claimed When Car Turns Turtle

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Richard Milner AMELUNG, a 19 year old youth and student at Ames (Iowa) college, was instantly killed in an automobile accident about 15 miles west of Green River Sunday morning at 5 a.m., when the car in which he was riding leaped the road, turning over twice.

The accident occurred, says one of the friends and occupants of the car with Amelung, Howard BENJAMINE of Hollywood, when he became drowsy while driving and momentarily closed his eyes. The boys, there were five in the auto, had been traveling day and night since leaving Ames, changing off at the wheel and stopping only for eats.

Amelung was the son of an insurance man of Los Angeles [Bakersfield, Kern County, CA], and the body was shipped from Green River Monday night to the Los Angeles home, being accompanied by Russell GERRY, a Chicago youth and one of the car occupants. The remaining three boys continued on to California in the partially damaged car.

Sheriff Chris JESSEN immediately went to the scene of the accident upon its report to his office, as did County Coroner F.P. ROGAN of Rock Springs. No inquest was held.

More About Richard Miller Amelung: Burial: Hollywood Cemetery, Bakersfield, California Cause of Death: Killed in Car Accident.

110 iv. Jack Stanton Amelung, born March 21, 1915411,411; died November 20, 1965 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California411,412,413,414.

Notes for Jack Stanton Amelung: Jack Amelung, born March 21, 1915, died November 21, 1965, buried November 22, 1965 in Veteran Section, Block 1144, Lot A of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 818 - Union Cemetery. Mortician Flint-Flickinger.

Jack Stanton Amelung Obituary, The Bakersfield Californian, Monday, November 22, 1965, Page 40, Column 5. AMELUNG, JACK STANTON - Services were conducted today for Jack Stanton Amelung, 50, of 3512 Truman Ave., who died Saturday in a Bakersfield hospital. Mr. Amelung, a native of New York, worked as a storekeeper for Paul Hardeman Inc. for 10 years. He was a resident of Kern County for a year and had lived in California 28 years. He was a veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Feb. 4, 1942, at Los Angeles, and was discharged Eb. 5, 1946, at San Diego. He held the rank of technical sergeant. He received the Good conduct Medal Jan. 9, 1946 and a medal for being an expert with a pistol and rifle from Maj. Gen. N.F. Twining, United States Army. Interment was in Union Cemetery in the Veteran's section. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Margaret Warner of Bakersfield, and an aunt. The Flint-Flickinger

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Mortuary. Union Cemetery, King & Potomac Streets, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

More About Jack Stanton Amelung: Burial: November 22, 1965, Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, California415,416 Military service: February 04, 1942, World War II Veteran, Marine Corps.416

33. Herman Henry Christian5 Amelung (Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)417 was born February 26, 1874 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri418, and died February 22, 1957 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri419,420. He married Marie (Mary) Anna Wilhelmine Schlueter421 August 06, 1904 in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri422, daughter of Charles Schlueter and Friedericke Wolff. She was born November 19, 1879 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri423, and died October 08, 1940 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri424,425,426.

Notes for Herman Henry Christian Amelung: History on house supplied by Polly Hollie, Iron County Historical Society, Ironton, Missouri. House was built before 1858.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Thursday, September 26, 1935, Page 1, "Amelung Family Reunion" A reunion of the members of the Amelung family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Amelung in Pilot Knob Sunday. In all there were sixty-four people in attendance to whom the hosts served dinner and supper. The hours were most pleasantly passed recalling incidents of the long ago. A most enjoyable occasion, indeed, and one that will long be remembered by everyone of the party. Following are the names of the visitors: Mr. Henry Amelung, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Amelung and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rutherford and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rutherford and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hempken and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schneider and son, of Granite City, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ranft, Mr. Ben Ranft, Sr., Overland, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Oberle and family. Mrs. Wm. Wehner and family, Emile Medley, Festus, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Amelung, Pacific, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Amelung, St. Louis, Mo., ; Mr. John Amelung, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Amelung and family, Mrs. Henry Janke, Pilot Knob; Mr. and Mrs. H. Horton, Flat River.

Iron County Register Newsaper, Volume XC, No. 47, Herman Amelung Obituary, Thursday, February 28, 1957, Page 3, Column 3. Herman Amelung, long time resident of Pilot Knob, aged 83 years, 11 months and 26 days, passed away at the local hospital Friday night following a long illness. Four sons, Herman, Jr., of Lemay, Mo.; Warren and Oscar, of Pacific, Mo.; Henry of Bismarck; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Hall, of Selmer, Tennessee; Mrs. Nell White, of Pilot Knob; three brothers, Edward H. Amelung, of Bakersfield, California, Henry J. Amelung, of Granite City, Illinois; John Amelung, of St. Louis, together with other relatives survive and have a profound sympathy of a legion of friends in their sorrow. Services were held from Whites' Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment made in the Pilot Knob cemetery.

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1914 St. Louis City Directory: Green Tree Brewery, 906 Sidney Street, St. Louis, MO. This is the brewery where Herman bought the liquor for his saloon.

OLD TIME STORIES: (Told to me by Andrew Amelung regarding his father Herman)

Dad was a turkey hunter. Every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years we had a turkey - wild turkey. He had a Turkey dog which no one was allowed to touch. (Turkey dogs were serious business and not a pet.) The dog would lay right down beside him and never move while he was calling. If squirrels, foxes or anything came by, that dog wouldn't move. If anyone tried to sneak up on him, all he had to do was watch his dog. The direction the dog looked is the way he looked and no one could sneak up on him. He had a couple of Turkey dogs. One had a heart attack and died and one ran into a tree after a Turkey and killed himself.

One time he went fishing with his brother, John, and he had his Turkey dog with him. There was a farm across the lake (Iron Mountain Lake) and the farmer had a bunch of tame turkeys. All of a sudden those turkeys were going in all directions over there. That dog had heard those turkeys and he went over there to check them out. One of the turkeys tried to fly across the lake, but he didn't make it and he fell out in the middle of the lake. It wasn't long before they saw that dog going out into the lake - he caught the turkey and brought it over where my dad and Uncle John were fishing. John was telling him, Herman, that's your dog over there, you better do something. But there wasn't anything he could do because it was on the other side of the lake. When that turkey flew out in the lake he got a big kick out of that though. He went over there and the old woman was really mad, so he paid her for the turkey but she still wasn't satisfied. So he got her another live turkey and gave it to her and she still wasn't happy. Her husband told him he'd done enough and just to forget it and don't pay any attention to her. He got a big kick out of that dog getting that turkey.

Dad also use to trap Quail. He'd set Quail traps and trap them. He'd bring in a whole bunch of them sometimes. He'd turn some of them loose and bring the rest home. Sometimes he'd have over 40 birds.

When Herman was a kid, he would set Turkey traps. You make a turkey trap by using green branches and tieing them together into a box. (You don't use dried branches because they are too brittle). Then you would dig a trench under one side of the box and put out your feed. The turkey would follow the food through the trench and come up in the box, but he wouldn't go back down the trench to get out, he'd always try to go out the top but couldn't because of the tied branches. That's when you come up and see him poking his head through the branches in the top. You just hit him on the head and you have a nice turkey dinner. (But this isn't legal anymore, so don't try it.)

Dogs played a large part in hunting and Herman had a particular dog that was in big demand when he was a kid. It seems that when a weasle or mink would get into a chicken house, they would cut the chicken's throat and drink the blood but never eat the carcass.

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They could do quite a bit of damage. So when someone saw that they had a weasle or mink killing their chickens, they'd call Herman to bring over his dog. That dog could track that mink from the chicken house, on through the woods, until they found it and they'd kill it. It was not uncommon to track the mink up one of the hills and then right back down. One time he was called over to a woman's house and his dog tracked the mink all around the yard over the top of the chicken house, on around and then finally concluded that it was under the brand new floor the woman had put in her chicken house. So Herman had to tear up the floor while his brother, John, waited outside with the gun and shot the mink as it ran out.

Trapping was quite common too, when he was working in the mines, he made a big box trap and was going to catch himself a fox. So he takes the trap down and sets it. The next day when he comes back to check it he is walking up to the box and keeps hearing, tap ... tap ... tap ...tap. He knew that he had something, but what? When he opened it, here is a big dog, wagging his tail, sitting in the trap. So he let the dog go, but he never did catch the fox.

------I have old photographs of the Amelung Saloon, while it was in operation. This house is still standing at 202 S. Bogy and Herman Amelung's daughter, Nelle White, now resides there. The Green Tree Brewery, from which he bought his supplies, was located at 906 Sidney Street in St. Louis, Missouri. You can see many signs with this Brewery's name inside and outside the saloon. When Prohibition began on January 16, 1920, he closed his saloon and went to work in the Iron mines working his way up to Foreman. The 1900 census also indicates that Herman worked in Mining before he had the saloon.

Of course not everyone stopped selling liquor after Prohibition started. Their next door neighbor, Ma Plummer, sold Homebrew (Beer) and Moonshine (Whiskey). There was a fence between the two yards and when the "Fed's" would come raid her, they would carry everything out into the back yard and break it up. Sometimes they'd miss one and there would always be some men close by who would jump over the fence and get themselves a fifth of homebrew before the Feds brought out another batch to break up.

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1919 Mule Train Photograph Taken at Pilot Knob, MO (see scrapbook). (Left to Right) Frank Tyndall, Pearl Mayberry, George Tripp, Herman Amelung (in car), Hank Hart, Chris Amelung, Johnnie Filko, Noah Thurman, George Sogn, Henry Weber, Andrew Yates, Brad Mayberry (in car), Hollie Hart, Ira Barnes, Ross Parton.

Amelung, Herman C Age: 56 Year: 1930 Birthplace: Missouri Roll: T626_1191 Race: White Page: 18B State: Missouri ED: 3 County: Iron Township: Arcadia

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More About Herman Henry Christian Amelung: Baptism: April 26, 1874, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob427 Burial: February 24, 1957, Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri Cause of Death: Arterioscerosic Heart Disease (1 year).428 Confirmed: 1888, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri429 Occupation: Bartender/Clerk

Notes for Marie (Mary) Anna Wilhelmine Schlueter: Iron County Register Newspaper, Volume LXXIV, No. 23, Thursday, October 10, 1940, Page 1 (Front page), Mrs. Herman Amelung Obituary. MRS. HERMAN AMELUNG DIED EARLY TUESDAY

Mrs. Mary Amelung, nee Schleuter, wife of Herman Amelung, of Pilot Knob, passed away at her home in the Knob Tuesday morning at 2:45 o'clock, following an illness of nearly two years. Mrs. Amelung was 61 years of age.

Daughter of the late Chas. Schleuter, who with his wife, were pioneer residents, the deceased was born and reared in Pilot Knob, where she has lived through all the intervening years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Miss. Nellie of Pilot Knob, Mrs. Edw. Hall, of Ironton, five sons, Herman and Henry, of Pilot Knob, and Herbert, Oscar, and Warren, of Pacific, to whom the Register offers every sympathy in this, their sad hour of bereavement.

All the children will be present for the last rites, which will be conducted from the Lutheran Church in Pilot Knob this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in the Pilot Knob cemetery, east of town, beside her father and mother.

Of the departed the writer can find no words at this particular moment that will strike her goodness. Mrs. Amelung was an exemplary mother and good wife. Hers was a life devoted to those whom she held dear and to many friends. Her memory will be revered until the kindly light destines all mankind.

More About Marie (Mary) Anna Wilhelmine Schlueter: Baptism: January 11, 1880, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri430 Burial: October 14, 1940, Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri Cause of Death: Acute Luekemia (2 months)431,432 Confirmed: July 15, 1894, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri433,433

Children of Herman Amelung and Marie Schlueter are: 111 i. Leslie Herbert6 Amelung434, born May 02, 1905 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died November 09, 1942 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri435. He married Mary Vaughn.

Notes for Leslie Herbert Amelung:

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Amelung, Herbert Age: 25 Year: 1930 Birthplace: Missouri Roll: T626_1206 Race: White Page: 9A State: Missouri ED: 7 County: Jefferson Image: 0621 Township: Festus Relationship: Head Occupation: Salesman, Grocery Store

Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, November 12, 1942, Page 1. H. L. AMELUNG DIES OF AUTO INJURIES Herbert L. Amelung, 35 years of age, of Pacific, Missouri, died Monday night at St. Louis County Hospital as a result of injuries sustained last Saturday night in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 66 one mile west of the Laclede Station road, in St. Louis County, when his car collided with another automobile driven by Francis F. Ehrhard, district representative of the City Assessor's office in St. Louis. Mr. Ehrhard was critically injured and his wife, Mrs. Frieda Ehrhard, 42, was killed in the accident.

Amelung's body was brought to N. R. White & Sons' Chapel, Ironton, Tuesday and prepared for burial. Funeral services will be conducted from the Chapel Friday morning at 11 o'clock, and interment will be made in the Pilot Knob cemetery.

Deceased is a son of Herman Amelung, of Pilot Knob, and was well known and highly regarded by a host of friends in Iron County, having been born and reared here. Besides his father, he is survived by two sisters, both of Pilot Knob, four brothers, two in the armed forces, and other relatives, to whom the Register tenders profound sympathy in their sad hour.

More About Leslie Herbert Amelung: Baptism: June 01, 1905, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri Burial: November 13, 1942, Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri Cause of Death: killed in a Car Accident436

112 ii. Charles Karl "Martin" Amelung437, born August 20, 1906 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri438,438,439; died November 27, 1911 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri440,441,442.

Notes for Charles Karl "Martin" Amelung: Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, December 7, 1911, Volume XLV, No. 26, "Local Breverities," 1st Column. The five year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Herman Amelung of Pilot Knob died

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Tuesday Morning November 28, 1911. The remains were interred in the Pilot Knob Cemetery that evening. The bereaved parents have much sympathy in their sorrow.

More About Charles Karl "Martin" Amelung: Baptism: September 30, 1906, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri443 Burial: November 28, 1911, Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri444,444 Cause of Death: Diphtheria445

113 iii. Theodore Fredricke Amelung, born July 30, 1908 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri446; died August 08, 1909 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri447.

More About Theodore Fredricke Amelung: Baptism: September 30, 1908, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri448 Burial: August 09, 1909, Pilot Knob Cemetary, Pilot Knob, Missouri449

+ 114 iv. Edna Mildred Amelung, born August 02, 1909 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died November 24, 1994 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri. + 115 v. Herman Henry Christian Amelung, born October 20, 1910 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died August 05, 1973 in Veterans Hospital, Jefferson Barracks. 116 vi. Francis Vernon Amelung, born November 11, 1914 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri450,450; died July 20, 1916 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri451,452.

More About Francis Vernon Amelung: Baptism: January 17, 1915, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri453 Burial: July 22, 1916, Pilot Knob, Missouri454 Cause of Death: Eutro Colitis455,455

+ 117 vii. Andrew Warren Amelung, Sr., born July 20, 1916 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died March 31, 1997 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. + 118 viii. Oscar William Amelung, born May 20, 1919 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died November 25, 1975 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. + 119 ix. Nelle Marie Amelung, born May 15, 1920 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri; died July 03, 2003 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. + 120 x. Henry George Amelung, born April 25, 1923 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri.

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40. Wilhelmine Rosine5 Amelunke (Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)456 was born December 23, 1877 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri457,458, and died June 25, 1930 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri458,459. She married Henry Springer460 January 06, 1895 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri461,462,463, son of Adolph Springer and Louise Henze. He was born December 04, 1873 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri464,465, and died July 07, 1931 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri466,467.

Notes for Wilhelmine Rosine Amelunke: Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Thursday Evening, June 26, 1930. MRS. SPRINGER, 53, WIFE OF FARMER DIES SUDDENLY

Mrs. Minnie R. Springer, wife of Henry Springer, died suddenly at her home near Gordonville Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Although suffering from a heart ailment, she was about as usual Wednesday, and when a windstorm came up, she went to the poultry yard to gather up a flock of young turkeys and place them under roof. While so engaged she was stricken and expired shortly afterwards.

Mrs. Springer who was nearly 53 years of age, was born in Hubble township and lived her entire life on the same farm. Her maiden name was Amelunke. On Jan. 6, 1895, she was married to Henry Springer, he now surviving her, together with two daughters, Mrs. Maude Frank of Cape Girardeau, and Mrs. Frieda Sievers of Jackson; three sons, Henry, Albert and Walter Springer, who are at home; one sister, Mrs. Wm. Hennecke of Hubble township, also six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church, south of Gordonville, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Cape County Post Newspaper, June 26, 1930, Page 1. Mrs. Hy. Springer Drops Dead

Mrs. Amanda Springer, wife of Hy. Springer, who lives southwest of Gordonville, was called suddenly yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, when she was out in the yard looking after her chickens, as a storm was approaching. She suffered a heart attack and died instantly.

Mrs. Springer's maiden name was Amelunke and she was born and reared in that community, reaching the age of 52 years, 6 months and 2 days. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters: Mrs. Amanda Frank of near Cape and Mrs. Frieda Sievers of West Jackson, and three sons: Henry, Albert and Walter, all at home.

More About Wilhelmine Rosine Amelunke: Burial: June 27, 1930, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri Cause of Death: Apoplexy (Stroke)468 Census: 1910, Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri469 Confirmation: December 23, 1887, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri470

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Notes for Henry Springer: Henry Springer: Brother to Alvina A. Springer (wife of Henry Michael Amelunke), and brother to Fred Springer.

1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 72, dated 20 Apr 1910.

Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Tuesday, July 7, 1931, Page 2, Obituary for Henry Springer HENRY SPRINGER, GORDONVILLE MAN, SUCCUMBS AT 58

Jackson Bureau, The Missourian.

Jackson, July 7: -- Henry Springer, 58 years old, died at his home southwest of Gordonville, at 5 a.m. today, after an illness of only three days duration, caused by disease of the heart and complications. He was born in this county and lived here all his life. On Jan. 6, 1895, he was married to Minnie Amelunke, who died a year ago. He is survived by three sons, Henry, Albert and Walter, all at home, and two daughters, Mrs. John Fink of near Cape Girardeau and Mrs. August Sievers in Jackson; also one brother, Fred and one sister, Mrs. Henry Amelunke of Gordonville.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, beginning with short services at the family home, thence to the Zion Lutheran Church near Gordonville. Interment will be in the Zion cemetery.

Henry Springer was widely known as a farmer, and was considered one of the best road men in the county, being overseer of the district in which he lived for several years. He was counted a good citizen, and his passing is a distinct loss to the community and this county.

Missouri Cash Book Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, Thursday, July 9, 1931, Page 1, Obituary for Henry Springer. HENRY SPRINGER DIES

Gordonville Man Succumbs Tuesday to Heart Malady

Henry Springer, 57 years of age, died at his home near Gordonville at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning of a heart malady of which he had been suffering for a long period.

Springer is a son of Adolph Springer and his mother, before her marriage was a Sandvos; she was born in Germany. He is survived by five children, two daughters, Mrs. Manda Frank of Cape Girardeau, and Mrs. Fred Seivers of Jackson; and three sons, H.F. Springer, Albert Springer, and Walter Springer all of Gordonville. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Henry Amelunke, and one brother, Fritz Springer, of Gordonville. Seven grandchildren also survive.

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Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock yesterday at the home and then at the Zion Lutheran church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Cape County Post Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, July 9, 1931, Page 1, Obituary for Henry Springer. Henry Springer Dies After Brief Illness

Henry Springer, a well known farmer and road man who lived three miles southwest of Gordonville on the Gordonville-Allenville road, died Tuesday morning at 5 o'clock after a brief illness from heart disease, having become ill on Saturday. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Zion Lutheran Church south of Gordonville.

Deceased was 57 years, 7 months and 5 days old and was born in that community. At different times he was road overseer and was counted one of the good ones of the county. He was hard working, honest man who enjoyed the respect of those who knew him. His wife died a year ago, also from heart disease, although in her case the end came suddenly.

Surviving Mr. Springer are three sons, Albert, Henry and Walter, all at home, and two married daughters, these being Mrs. John Fink of Cape Girardeau and Mrs. Albert Sievers of Jackson. Fritz Springer is an only brother and Mrs. Henry M. Amelunke a sister.

More About Henry Springer: Burial: July 09, 1931, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri471 Cause of Death: Heart Failure471 Census: 1910, Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri472 Occupation: Farmer

Children of Wilhelmine Amelunke and Henry Springer are: 121 i. Mina Rosene Maria6 Springer, born February 15, 1896 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri473; died June 07, 1896 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri473.

More About Mina Rosene Maria Springer: Baptism: February 22, 1896, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri473 Burial: June 08, 1896

122 ii. Amanda (Manda) Rosine Anna Springer474, born January 08, 1898 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri475,476; died March 15, 1940 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. She married John Frank.

More About Amanda (Manda) Rosine Anna Springer: Baptism: February 06, 1898, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri477

123 iii. Frieda Wilhelmine Alwine Springer, born July 16, 1900 in Gordonville,

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Cape Girardeau County, Missouri478,479,480; died November 26, 1969 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri481. She married August Sievers August 25, 1928 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri481; died Aft. November 1969.

Notes for Frieda Wilhelmine Alwine Springer: Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Friday, November 28, 1969, Page 13 and Jackson Post and Cash-Book, Wednesday, December 3, 1969, Page 11. Mrs. August Sievers Jackson -- Mrs. August Sievers of Jackson died here at 10:15 Wednesday night at the family home after a lingering illness.

Mrs. Sievers, the former Miss. Frieda M. Springer, was born July 16, 1900, near Gordonville. She was 69 years old.

On August 25, 1928, she was married to Mr. Sievers at Zion Lutheran Church, south of Gordonville. He survives. She lived all her married life in Jackson.

Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lawarence L. Clodfelter of Jackson and Mrs. Virgil Stearns of Gravel Hill; a brother, Albert Springer of Cape Girardeau, and seven grandchildren. A son, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.

The body is at the Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home here where funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2. The Rev. Fred L. Brandenburg, pastor of Emanuel United Church of Christ, of which she was a member, will officiate. Burial is to be in Russell Heights Cemetery here.

More About Frieda Wilhelmine Alwine Springer: Baptism: July 29, 1900, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri482

+ 124 iv. Henrich Wilhelm Friedrich Springer, born October 06, 1903 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died October 09, 1955 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 125 v. Albert Wilhelm Heinrich Springer, born September 16, 1907 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri483,484,485,486,487; died April 20, 1984488,489.

Notes for Albert Wilhelm Heinrich Springer: Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Sunday, April 11, 1948, Page 8. Albert W. Springer Jackson -- Albert W. Springer, 76 years old, of Jackson, died at Chaffee Memorial Hospital at 9:45 p.m., Friday, April 20, 1984.

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Mr. Springer was born Sept. 16. 1907, in Gordonville, the son of Henry and Minnie Amelunke Springer. He was a farmer in the Gordonville area, moving to Jackson in 1974.

He is survivied by nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson after 3 p.m., Sunday. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Lawrence Etherton, assistant pastor at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.

More About Albert Wilhelm Heinrich Springer: Baptism: September 22, 1907, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri490 Burial: April 23, 1984, Russell Heights Cemetary, Cape Girardeau, Missouri491 Social Security #: 488-60-0211492,492

126 vi. Walter Johann Springer, born December 16, 1918; died May 15, 1949.

41. Anna Emma Maria5 Amelunke (Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)493 was born June 10, 1881 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri494,495,496,497, and died November 23, 1972 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri497. She married Heinrich Wilhelm Edward Hennecke, Sr. February 16, 1905 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri498,499, son of Christian Hennecke and Sophia Meyer. He was born February 23, 1879 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri500, and died August 08, 1963 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri501,501.

Notes for Anna Emma Maria Amelunke: Jackson Post & Cash-Book Newspaper, Wednesday, November 29, 1972, Page 15. Mrs. Annie Hennecke, 91, Dies.

Mrs. Annie Hennecke, 91, of Gordonville, died Thursday afternoon Nov. 23 in a Charleston nursing home.

Mrs. Hennecke, the former Miss Amelunke, was born June 12, 1881 in the Gordonville community. She was baptized Aug. 21, 1881 at Zion Lutheran Church near Gordonville and confirmed there April 7, 1895.

On Feb. 16, 1905 she was married to Wm. Hennecke, who died Aug. 8, 1963. They farmed in the Cape County mainly in Gordonville.

She is survived by four sons, Wm. Hennecke, Gordonville, Walter and Alvin Hennecke, both of Jackson, and Albert Hennecke, of Havana, Ill., 16 grandchildren and 16 great-

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Services were held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon Nov. 16 at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. G.B. Seboldt pastor, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with arrangements by Cracraft-Miller Funeral Homes.

More About Anna Emma Maria Amelunke: Baptism: August 21, 1881, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri501,502 Burial: November 26, 1972, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri503 Confirmed: April 07, 1895, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri503,504

Notes for Heinrich Wilhelm Edward Hennecke, Sr.: 1920 Hubble, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census; Roll: T625_911; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 988. William H Henicke [William H Heinecke], head, male, age 40, married, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Anna M. Hennecke, wife, female, age 36, married, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. William E. Hennecke, son, male, age 11, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Albert F. Hennecke, son, male, age 8, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Walter Hennecke, son, male, age 6, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Alvin E. Hennecke, son, male, age 6/12, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

1930 Hubble, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census; Roll: T626_1180; Page: 3A/272; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 1120. William H. Hennecke, head, male, white, age 51, married, age 28 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Annie M. Hennecke, wife, female, white, age 47, married, age 19 at first marriage, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. Willie E. Hennecke, son, male, white, age 22, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Walter J. Hennecke, son, male, white, age 17, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Alvin E. Hennecke, son, male, white, age 10, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Hazel Eakins, boarder, female, white, age 12, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

Children of Anna Amelunke and Heinrich Hennecke are: + 127 i. Wilhelm Heinrich Edward6 Hennecke, Jr., born January 28, 1908 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died June 30, 1978 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 128 ii. Albert Friedrich Hennecke, born November 28, 1911 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died February 15, 2001 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. + 129 iii. Walter Johann Hennecke, born October 15, 1913 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 130 iv. Alvin Herman Hennecke, born July 22, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died January 08, 2005 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

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46. William Arnhold5 Walperswiller, Sr. (Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)505 was born December 15, 1865 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri506, and died April 08, 1938 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri507,508. He married Emma W. S. Deimund April 09, 1885 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri509, daughter of William Deimund and Sophia Schwer. She was born March 1867 in Appleton, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri510,511, and died August 29, 1935 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri512,513.

Notes for William Arnhold Walperswiller, Sr.: Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Friday, April 8, 1938, Page 6 Wm. Walperswiller, Gordonville Farmer, Succumbs at 72.

Wm. Walperswiller, 72 years old, a farmer, died of infirmities of age at his home southwest of Gordonville at 4 a.m. today. He had been sick 11 days.

He was born on the same farm, Dec. 15, 1865 and lived all his life in the Gordonville community. Mr. Walperswiller was married to Miss Emma Diamund more than 50 years ago, and Mrs. Walperswiller died Aug. 29, 1935. Of five children born to the couple only one, a son, William Jr., living at home, survives.

Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Sachse of Oak Ridge and Mrs. Mary Amelunke of near Dutchtown.

The body was to be taken from the Haman Funeral Home to the family home late today and funeral services will be conducted from the home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and at the Zion Lutheran Church, near Gordonville, of which he was a member, at 2 p.m. The pastor, Rev. Seabaugh, will be in charge.

Pallbearers, all nephews, will be Leo and Albert Amelunke, Albert and Charles Dankel, Ed Diamund and Alvin Commiski.

1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 9B, dated June 21, 1900. William Walperswiller, head, born Dec 1865, age 34, married for 15 years, born Missouri, father born Switzerland, mother born Germany. Emma W. S. Walperswiller, wife, born Mar 1867, age 33, married for 15 years, had 1 child and one still living, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Laura M. ?. E. Walperswiller, daughter, born Jun 1897, age 3, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

1930 Hubble, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census; Roll: T626_1180; Page: 3A/272; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 1120. William M. Walperswiller, head, male, white, age 64, married, age 20 at first marriage, born Missouri, father born Switzerland, mother born Missouri. Emma W. Walperswiller, wife, female, white, age 63, married, age 18 at first marriage,

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1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 71, dated 20 Apr 1910.

More About William Arnhold Walperswiller, Sr.: Occupation: Farmer

Notes for Emma W. S. Deimund: 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 72-74, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B.

More About Emma W. S. Deimund: Name (Alternate): Emma W. S. Diemund

Children of William Walperswiller and Emma Deimund are: 131 i. Otto Carl6 Walperswiller, born February 17, 1891 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri514; died October 26, 1895 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri514.

More About Otto Carl Walperswiller: Baptism: April 12, 1891, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri514

132 ii. Edward Friedrich Walperswiller, born September 20, 1893 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri514; died November 06, 1895 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri514.

More About Edward Friedrich Walperswiller: Baptism: October 15, 1893, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri514

+ 133 iii. Laura Auguste Bertha Emma Walperswiller, born January 06, 1897 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died June 18, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 134 iv. Wilhelm Arnhold Walperswiller, Jr., born January 25, 1903 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died August 26, 1959 in Mt. Veron, Lawerance County, Missouri.

47. Sophia5 Walperswiller (Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)515 was born September 1870 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri516, and died Aft. 1922517. She married Carl Dankel March 06, 1901 in Cape Girardeau, County. He was born October 11, 1854 in Germany518, and died Aft. 1922519.

Notes for Carl Dankel: 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 4B,

78 Johann Christof Amelung dated June 13, 1900. Charles Dankel, head, white, male, born Oct 1860, age 39, married for 13 years, born Germany, parents born Germany. Anna Dankel, wife, white, female, born Mar 1866, age 34, married for 13 years, had 5 children with 5 still living, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. William Dankel, son, white, male, born May 1888, age 12, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. August Dankel, son, white, male, born Jun 1890, age 9, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. Sophia Dankel, daughter, white, female, born Mar 1893, age 7, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. Ida Dankel, daughter, white, female, born Sep 1895, age 4, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. Valentine Dankel, son, white, male, born Feb 1898, age 2, single, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Missouri.

Children of Sophia Walperswiller and Carl Dankel are: 135 i. Ruby6 Walperswiller, born August 10, 1900 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Ruby Walperswiller: Baptism: August 11, 1900, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri520

136 ii. Mathilda Martha Dankel, born July 11, 1902.

More About Mathilda Martha Dankel: Baptism: August 24, 1902, St. James Evangelical Church, Tilsit, Missouri521

137 iii. Lilla M. Dankel, born circa 1903. 138 iv. Albert Benjamine Dankel, born December 27, 1903.

More About Albert Benjamine Dankel: Baptism: March 20, 1904, St. James Evangelical Church, Tilsit, Missouri521

139 v. Robert Charles Dankel, born circa 1908. 140 vi. Lillie Lillian Dankel, born September 01, 1910 in Missouri; died September 07, 1910.

More About Lillie Lillian Dankel: Baptism: September 04, 1910, St. James Evangelical Church, Tilsit, Missouri521

49. Maria W.5 Walperswiller (Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann

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Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)522,523 was born February 16, 1877 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri524,525, and died April 12, 1948 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri526,527,528,529,530. She married August Amelunke531 April 12, 1896 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri532,533,534,535, son of Heinrich Amelunke and Karoline Krueger. He was born May 03, 1866 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri536,537,538,539,540,541, and died May 31, 1941 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri542,543,544,545,546,547.

Notes for Maria W. Walperswiller: Jackson Missouri Cashbook Newspaper, Thursday, April 15, 1948, Page 1. Heart Attack Fatal to Mrs. Mary Amelunke

Mrs. Mary W. Amelunke, aged 71, died suddenly at the home of her son, Albert Amelunke, of a heart attack Monday night. Funeral services will be conducted at the Zion Lutheran Church this afternoon, burial to be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Amelunke was born at Gordonville, Feb. 16, 1877. She married August Amelunke April 12, 1896, who died in 1941. She was a life-long member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sons, Leo and Albert Amelunke of Dutchtown; a daughter, Mrs. Amanda Sprenger of Chaffee; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Tuesday, April 13, 1948, Page 6. Mrs. Mary Amelunke Dies of Heart Attack Mrs. Mary W. Amelunke, 71 years old, wife of the late August Amelunke, died suddenly of a heart attack at 10 o'clock Monday night at the home of a son, Albert Amelunke at Dutchtown. She was sitting in a chair talking to friends when she was stricken.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Zion Lutheran Church with the pastor, Rev. G.B. Seboldt, in charge. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the Lorberg Funeral Home until noon Thursday.

Mrs. Amelunke is survived by two sons, Leo and Albert Amelunke of Dutchtown; a daughter, Mrs. Amanda Sprenger of Chaffee; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband, two sisters and a brother have preceded her in death.

Born Feb. 16, 1877, at Gordonville, she had resided in the community all her life. She was married to August Amelunke on April 12, 1896, and who passed away in 1941. She was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church.

More About Maria W. Walperswiller: Baptism: April 11, 1877, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri548 Burial: April 15, 1948, Zion Lutheran Cemetary, Gordonville, Missouri549 Cause of Death: Heart Disease550 Census: 1910, Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri551

Notes for August Amelunke: Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, June 2, 1941, Page 6.

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August Amelunke, 75, Dutchtown Farmer, Dies August Amelunke, 75 years old a farmer of near Dutchtown, died at 3:40 o'clock Sunday afternoon at his home. He had been ill about eight months with paralysis.

The body was brought to the Seabaugh Funeral Home and funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church near Gordonville by the pastor, Rev. G.B. Seboldt. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Amelunke was born May 3, 1866 in Cape Girardeau and spent all of his life here and at Dutchtown. He was married in 1906 to Miss. Mary Walperswiller.

He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Manda Sprenger, two sons, Leo and Albert Amelunke, all of Dutchtown; a brother, Otto Amelunke of Tilsit; two half-brothers, Martin and Emil Amelunke of Waco, Tex.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Will Ruff of Jackson and Mrs. Amelia Brothers of Colorado, and a step-sister, Miss Lena Wetzel of Denver, Colo.

The branches of August Amelunke and Maria Walperswiller are being researched by Rhonda Todd .

More About August Amelunke: Burial: June 02, 1941, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri Census: 1910, Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri551

Children of Maria Walperswiller and August Amelunke are: + 141 i. Amanda Sophie6 Amelunke, born June 27, 1898 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. + 142 ii. Leo Wilhelm Amelunke, Sr., born December 20, 1901 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; died January 03, 1971 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 143 iii. Albert Heinrich Amelunke552,553, born June 19, 1904 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri554; died July 30, 1954 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri555.

More About Albert Heinrich Amelunke: Baptism: August 07, 1904, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.556 Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetary, Gordonville, Missouri Confirmed: April 05, 1917, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri557

Generation No. 6

53. Andreas Louis6 Suedekum (Heinrich5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born 1881 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri558. He married Amelia F. Siemers April 30, 1903 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri559. She was born 1884 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri560.

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Notes for Andreas Louis Suedekum: 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 25, S.D. 12, Sheet 11B. Louis A. Suedekum, Head, male, white, age 39, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Emelia F. Suedekum, Wife, female, white, age 36, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Erna D. Suedekum, daughter, female, white, age 15, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Ella H. Suedekum, daughter, female, white, age 11, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

More About Andreas Louis Suedekum: Confirmation: March 26, 1893, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO561

Children of Andreas Suedekum and Amelia Siemers are: 144 i. Esther M.7 Suedekum. 145 ii. Erna Dora Suedekum, born March 04, 1904 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri562.

More About Erna Dora Suedekum: Baptism: March 27, 1904, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri563

146 iii. Ella H. Suedekum, born 1909564.

54. Marie Rosine6 Suedekum (Heinrich5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) She married Wilhelm Louis Rau April 19, 1903 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri565. He was born circa 1880.

Notes for Marie Rosine Suedekum: On the 1910 Cape Girardeau County Census records, there is a William Rau, age 36, Rosina N. Rau, age 28, and Otto Schlegel age 15, help. Md. a William Rau per other records.

Notes for Wilhelm Louis Rau: 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 28, Sheet 6B, dated 8 & 11 Jun 1900. Lewis G. W. Rau, born Jun 1880, age 19, single, born Missouri, father born at sea, mother born Missouri. Listed with parents: Philip & Augusta Rau.

Child of Marie Suedekum and Wilhelm Rau is: 147 i. Lillian7 Rau. She married Harry Hitt566.

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56. Friedrich "Wilhelm"6 Suedekum (Heinrich5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born August 15, 1885 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri567, and died January 1968 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri567. He married Laura M. A. Keller October 25, 1908 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri568. She was born 1891 in Missouri569.

Notes for Friedrich "Wilhelm" Suedekum: 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 25B. William F. Suedekum, Head, male, white, age 34, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Laura M. Suedekum, Wife, female, white, age 29, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Clarence W. Suedekum, son, male, white, age 10, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Wilton O. Suedekum, son, male, white, age 5, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Maria Suedekum, daughter, female, white, age 4/12, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Alma Helwigs, servant, female, white, age 20, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

More About Friedrich "Wilhelm" Suedekum: Baptism: August 26, 1885, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri570 Social Security #: 493-36-5865571,571

Children of Friedrich Suedekum and Laura Keller are: 148 i. Marie7 Suedekum. She married Pat Wohlbrecht. 149 ii. William Suedekum. He married Louise Edeal. 150 iii. Clarence Wilhelm Suedekum, born July 25, 1909572,573; died January 1976574. He married Carrie Hild.

More About Clarence Wilhelm Suedekum: Baptism: August 15, 1909, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri Social Security #: 490-05-7415575,575

151 iv. Norman Otto Suedekum, born November 07, 1912 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri576; died September 12, 1917 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri576.

More About Norman Otto Suedekum: Burial: Suedekum Private Cemetery on farm.

152 v. Wilton O. Suedekum, born 1914577. He married Florine Goehring. 153 vi. Maria Suedekum, born 1920577.

58. Heinrich Christian6 Suedekum (Heinrich5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4

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Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born March 04, 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri578,579. He married Nina G. Statler March 31, 1912 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri579. She was born 1894 in Missouri580.

Notes for Heinrich Christian Suedekum: 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape GirardeauTownship, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. Henry Suedekum, Jr., Head, male, white, age 30, married, born Missouri, Father born Missouri, mother born Indiana. Nance (Nancy?) Suedekum, Wife, female, white, age 26, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Vassiter E. Suedekum, daughter, female, white, age 5, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Listed next to Henry Suedekum, Sr.

More About Heinrich Christian Suedekum: Baptism: March 31, 1889, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri581

Child of Heinrich Suedekum and Nina Statler is: 154 i. Juanita Alberta7 Suedekum, born August 26, 1914582. She married Robert Bauer.

More About Juanita Alberta Suedekum: Baptism: September 21, 1914, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

59. Herman Albert6 Suedekum (Heinrich5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born September 10, 1891 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri583,584, and died August 1980 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri585. He married Emma E. Keller September 22, 1912 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri586. She was born 1892 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri587, and died 1972.

Notes for Herman Albert Suedekum: 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 10B. Herman A. Suedekum, Head, male, white, age 28, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Emma E. Suedekum, Wife, female, white, age 27, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Herbert A. Suedekum, son, male, white, age 5, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Almon W. Suedekum, son, male, white, age 1-11/12, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

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More About Herman Albert Suedekum: Baptism: April 12, 1891, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri588 Social Security #: 490-05-5595589,589

Notes for Emma E. Keller: Emma E. Keller: Sister to Laura Keller, wife of William F. Suedekum. William F. Suedekum is a brother to Emma's husband also.

Children of Herman Suedekum and Emma Keller are: 155 i. Herbert A.7 Suedekum, born April 09, 1914 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri590,591; died January 1970592. He married Elaine Niemeyer.

More About Herbert A. Suedekum: Social Security #: 488-18-7780593,593

Notes for Elaine Niemeyer: Elaine Niemeyer is a sister to Freda Lee Niemeyer, wife of Almon Suedekum. Almon Suedekum is a brother to Herbert A. Suedekum (Elaine's husband).

156 ii. Almon W. Suedekum, born 1918 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri594. He married Freda Lee Niemeyer; born 1924 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Notes for Almon W. Suedekum: Has an original photograph of Andrew Suedekum and Conradina Amelungk.

Notes for Freda Lee Niemeyer: Freda Lee Niemeyer is a sister to Elaine Niemeyer (wife of Herbert Suedekum). Herbert Suedekum is a brother to Almon Suedekum.

60. Ida Louise6 Suedekum (Heinrich5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born July 28, 1895 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri595. She married Arthur Keller.

More About Ida Louise Suedekum: Baptism: August 18, 1895, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri595

Children of Ida Suedekum and Arthur Keller are: 157 i. Bunny7 Keller, born in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. 158 ii. Norman Arthur Keller, born June 05, 1917 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Norman Arthur Keller: Baptism: June 24, 1919, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

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159 iii. Tessa Louisa Keller, born April 10, 1922 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Tessa Louisa Keller: Baptism: May 06, 1922, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

160 iv. Lois Marie Keller, born May 07, 1924 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Lois Marie Keller: Baptism: May 23, 1924, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

161 v. Ralph Eugene Keller, born November 14, 1926 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Ralph Eugene Keller: Baptism: December 05, 1926, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

162 vi. Ruth Alene Keller, born March 28, 1929 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Ruth Alene Keller: Baptism: April 21, 1929, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

163 vii. Kathyrn Ernestine Keller, born April 16, 1932 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Kathyrn Ernestine Keller: Baptism: May 01, 1932, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

164 viii. Bernice Louise Keller, born April 27, 1937 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Bernice Louise Keller: Baptism: June 06, 1937, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

64. Hermine Louise6 Suedekum (William5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born February 10, 1891 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri595. She married Heinrich M. Keller, Jr. November 06, 1910 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri595.

More About Hermine Louise Suedekum: Baptism: March 08, 1891, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri595

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Children of Hermine Suedekum and Heinrich Keller are: 165 i. Vanita Emilie7 Keller, born August 06, 1911 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau Co., Mo..

More About Vanita Emilie Keller: Baptism: September 17, 1911, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.

166 ii. Marvin Edward Keller, born June 29, 1915.

More About Marvin Edward Keller: Baptism: August 01, 1915, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.

167 iii. Delmer Henry Keller, born October 31, 1920.

More About Delmer Henry Keller: Baptism: November 28, 1920, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

66. Wilhelm Arthur6 Suedekum (William5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born August 19, 1901 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri596, and died June 10, 1933 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri597. He married Edna (Woods) Holloway 1930.

Notes for Wilhelm Arthur Suedekum: Obituary received from Dorothy Rowley.

KILLED BY LIGHTNING IN FIELD SATURDAY

Arthur Suedekum stricken by bolt while harrowing in field. His life snuffed out in the twinkling of an eye by a bolt of lightning as he was standing on a harrow in a field on his farm three or four miles southeast of Gordonville last Saturday.

Mr. Suedekum was engaged in harrowing down corn stalks, having four animals hitched to the harrow, while Walter Gerecke, his hired man, was plowing in the same field. A thunder shower had formed, moving eastward and suddenly there was a deafening crash and then Gerecke saw his employer lying on the ground with the team running away. He ran there and seeing that Suedekum was apparently lifeless, he ran to the house to notify the family and taking a car and accompanied by the father, W. M. Suedekum, brought the body to the house. The body was badly burned and scorched, and the clothing torn in shreds, one shoe being torn off and the other ripped, but it is reported that a watch on his body was still running.

The unfortunate man was the eldest son of W. M. Suedekum, a well known farmer, and was almost 32 years old. In 1930 he was married to Mrs. Eda Holloway, and they had one daughter. Besides his wife, child and a stepdaughter he leaves his father; one brother,

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Theodore; and two sisters, Miss. Matilda Suedekum and Mrs. Henry Keller.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran church south of Gordonville, of which he had been a member.

More About Wilhelm Arthur Suedekum: Baptism: September 22, 1901, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri598 Burial: June 12, 1933, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri599 Cause of Death: Struck by Lightening600

Child of Wilhelm Suedekum and Edna Holloway is: 168 i. Betty Louise7 Suedekum, born December 06, 1930.

Notes for Betty Louise Suedekum: Arthur has one daughter & one step dau.

More About Betty Louise Suedekum: Baptism: December 06, 1930, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

67. Theodor Oswald6 Suedekum (William5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born January 20, 1907 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri601, and died February 1998 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He married Ernestine Eggimann.

Notes for Theodor Oswald Suedekum: Obituary: SUEDEKUM, Theodore O; 91; Cape Girardeau MO; Southeast Missourian; 1998-2- 24

More About Theodor Oswald Suedekum: Baptism: March 10, 1907, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

Children of Theodor Suedekum and Ernestine Eggimann are: 169 i. Shirley7 Suedekum. She married Stan Popp. 170 ii. Marjorie Suedekum.

Notes for Marjorie Suedekum: Not Married.

70. Emma Louise6 Suedekum (August Wilhelm5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born December 20, 1893 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri602. She married Louis August Wessel November 26, 1916 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri, son of August Wessel and Louise Uhde. He was born July 24, 1893 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

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More About Emma Louise Suedekum: Baptism: February 04, 1894, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri602

More About Louis August Wessel: Baptism: August 27, 1893, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

Children of Emma Suedekum and Louis Wessel are: 171 i. Wilver Wilton7 Wessel, born May 14, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Wilver Wilton Wessel: Baptism: June 29, 1919, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

172 ii. Fern Eveline Wessel, born April 12, 1922 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Fern Eveline Wessel: Baptism: May 21, 1922, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

173 iii. August L. Wessel, born March 31, 1925 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About August L. Wessel: Baptism: August 04, 1925, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

74. Alma Anita6 Suedekum (August Wilhelm5, Johanne Sophie "Conradine"4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born September 09, 1902 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri602. She married Arthur Heller.

Notes for Alma Anita Suedekum: 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, Page E.D. 26, S.D. 12, Sheet 26A Alma Suedekum, Roomer, Female, white, age 17, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Mary Hahn, Roomer, Female, white, age 16, single, born Missouri, parents born United States. Listed with John C. Burchural?

More About Alma Anita Suedekum: Baptism: September 28, 1902, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.602

Children of Alma Suedekum and Arthur Heller are: 174 i. Russell7 Heller. 175 ii. Elwood Heller. 176 iii. Weldon Heller.

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77. Clara6 Amelung (Wilhelm (William) H.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born August 12, 1882 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri603. She married Ed Henderson.

More About Clara Amelung: Burial: St. Johns Cemetary, Granite City, Illinois Confirmed: October 17, 1897, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri604

Children of Clara Amelung and Ed Henderson are: 177 i. Willie7 Henderson. 178 ii. Lester Henderson. 179 iii. Edna Henderson. 180 iv. Edward Henderson, Jr..

79. Edith6 Amelung (Wilhelm (William) H.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born Aft. 1885 in Pilot Knob, Missouri605. She married ?. Fields.

More About Edith Amelung: Burial: St. Johns Cemetary, Granite City, Illinois

Children of Edith Amelung and ?. Fields are: 181 i. Harold7 Fields. 182 ii. Carl Fields. 183 iii. Ruth Fields.

80. Ida Johanna Sophia6 Amelung (Wilhelm (William) H.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)606 was born March 12, 1886 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri607. She married Ben Rutherford.

Notes for Ida Johanna Sophia Amelung: Ida was born to William Amelung and Minnie Ahrens on March 12, 1886 in Pilot Knob, Missouri. She was baptized on April 11, 1886 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob. Her baptism sponsors were [Unable to read] Maria Weber, Auguste Gunther and John Weber. Reverend R. Smukart performed the ceremony. On July 2, 1899, Ida was confirmed into the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri. The 1900 Census Records, "Eda" is 15 and attending school. Her birthdate is listed as March 1885 which is incorrect according to her baptism records. Eda married Ben Rutherford and had three children who currently reside in Granite City, Illinois.

More About Ida Johanna Sophia Amelung:

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Baptism: April 11, 1886, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob608 Confirmed: July 02, 1899, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob609

Children of Ida Amelung and Ben Rutherford are: 184 i. Harold7 Rutherford. 185 ii. Carl Rutherford. 186 iii. Ruth Rutherford.

81. Adele Johanne Hennette6 Amelung (Wilhelm (William) H.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)610,611 was born September 14, 1888 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri612, and died Aft. 1910613. She married Herman Hemken in Granite City, Illinois. He was born 1881 in Illinois, and died in Granite City, Illinois.

Notes for Adele Johanne Hennette Amelung: On the 1910 Illinois Census Records for Madison County (Granite City), Adele is living with her father, along with her husband, Herman Hemken, who was born in 1881 in Illinois. Adele and Herman Hemken had three children.

More About Adele Johanne Hennette Amelung: Baptism: October 28, 1888, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob614 Burial: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Edwardsville, Illinois Confirmed: March 23, 1902, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob615

More About Herman Hemken: Burial: Sunset Hill Cemetary, Edwardsville, Illinois Occupation: Steelworker, Granite City Steel

Children of Adele Amelung and Herman Hemken are: 187 i. Dorothy Mae Ella7 Hemken. She married Fred Rock. 188 ii. Laverne Hemken, born 1909 in Illinois; died in Edwardsville, Illinois. She married James R. Parker; born in Granite City, Illinois.

More About Laverne Hemken: Burial: Sunset Hill Cemetary, Edwardsville, Illinois

189 iii. Wilbert H. Hemken, born 1911 in Granite City, Illinois. He married Norma McCarthy 1930; born 1912 in Dorey, Tennessee.

82. Louise Christine Wilhelmine6 Amelung (Wilhelm (William) H.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)616 was born September 18, 1891 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri617, and died in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois. She married Henry Schneider.

More About Louise Christine Wilhelmine Amelung:

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Baptism: September 27, 1891, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri618,619 Confirmed: 1905, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri620

Child of Louise Amelung and Henry Schneider is: 190 i. Melvin7 Schneider.

88. Edwin Martin Johann Gustav6 Amelung (Heinrich (Henry) J.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)621 was born October 26, 1884 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri622, and died February 24, 1957 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois623. He married Wilhelmina Kahle624 Bef. 1910 in Madison County, Illinois, daughter of William Kahle and Christine Schoen. She was born December 26, 1887 in Mount Olive, Illinois625, and died September 17, 1962625.

Notes for Edwin Martin Johann Gustav Amelung: The 1920 Illinois State Census records show that Edwin Amelung had his brother-in-law Henry Kahle living with him. Edwin's sister, Lydia Amelung, who married Peter Ranft, adopted a daughter named Irene Kahle. I'm now curious if Irene could have been a daughter of Henry Kahle. Edwin & Wilhelmina also had a daughter named Irene Lydia Amelung.

More About Edwin Martin Johann Gustav Amelung: Baptism: November 23, 1884, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri626 Burial: February 27, 1957, Sunset Hill Cemetery627 Cause of Death: Heart Disease, Myocarditis628 Occupation: Stationary Engineer

More About Wilhelmina Kahle: Occupation: Natl. Enamel & Stamp work

Children of Edwin Amelung and Wilhelmina Kahle are: 191 i. Mildred7 Amelung, died in Died in infancy.. 192 ii. Henry (Babe) Alfred William Amelung, born May 12.

Notes for Henry (Babe) Alfred William Amelung: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper, May 05, 1998, Page: B2 Henry A. "Babe" Amelung, 78, retired from Granite City Steel, died Saturday. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Thomas Memorial. Funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday at Concordia Lutheran Church. Burial in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Memorials to Concordia Lutheran Church or KFUO Lutheran Hour.

193 iii. Melvin Amelung, born June 16, 1910; died September 12, 1911 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois629,630.

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Notes for Melvin Amelung: I have a photograph of Melvin showing him on his father's lap with four generations of Amelungs in the background.

More About Melvin Amelung: Burial: September 14, 1911, St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois

194 iv. Walter Henry Ernest Amelung, born February 14, 1913; died March 11, 2003. He married Ann Marie Heinicke June 12, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri631; born December 12, 1915.

Notes for Walter Henry Ernest Amelung: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper, St. Louis, Missouri, November 4, 2003. AMELUNG, WALTER H., asleep in Jesus, Mon., Nov. 3, 2003; beloved husband of Ann M. Amelung (nee Heinicke); dear father of Judith (Ken) Kempen and Sandra (Don) Boeschen; dear grandfather of Ken (Karen) Kempen, Kim (Jim) Kinder, Kevin (Marjan) Kempen, Gregory (Jill) and Tim (Heather) Boeschen; dear great-grandfather of Emilie, Mollie, Grace, Alex, Andrew, Joshua, Elizabeth, Abby Kate and Grant; dear brother of Irene Norbet and the late Ed and Babe Amelung; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and

More About Walter Henry Ernest Amelung: Occupation: Cost & Payroll Acctng.

More About Ann Marie Heinicke: Occupation: Registered Nurse

195 v. Edwin Walter August Amelung, born March 08, 1915632; died January 25, 1975632. He married Margaret J. Vallance September 14, 1939 in Leflore County, Mississippi633; born September 12 in Greenwood, Mississippi.

More About Edwin Walter August Amelung: Social Security #: 318-12-xxxx634

196 vi. Irene Lydia Pearl Amelung, born November 01, 1922. She married Paul Norbet, Sr..

More About Irene Lydia Pearl Amelung: Occupation: Registered Nurse

More About Paul Norbet, Sr.: Occupation: Doctor, Belleville, Illinois

89. Lydia Louise Josephina Edina6 Amelung (Heinrich (Henry) J.5, Johann Heinrich

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"Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born October 01, 1887 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri635, and died May 08, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri636. She married Peter Wilhelm Edward Ranft Bef. 1915637, son of Benjamin Ranft and Bertha Kammholz. He was born October 27, 1882 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri638, and died December 09, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Notes for Lydia Louise Josephina Edina Amelung: Lydia was born to Henry Amelung and Lena Gockel on October 1, 1887 in Pilot Knob, Missouri. She was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on October 30, 1887 with Albert Gockel, Edward Amelung, Louisa Schwab and Josephine Weymeyer as her baptism sponsors. Reverend R. Smukal performed the ceremony. Lydia married Peter W. Ranft and adopted a daughter, Irene (Kahle) Ranft. The 1920 Illinois State Census records show that Edwin Amelung (Lydia's brother) had his brother-in-law, Henry Kahle, living with him. Edwin had married Wilhelmina Kahle. I'm now curious if Irene could have been a daughter of Henry Kahle.

Lydia died on Tuesday, May 8, 1984 according to her obituary below.

Obituary: Lydia L. Ranft, May 8, 1984, original newspaper article in the possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk. RANFT, LYDIA L. (nee Amelung), asleep in Jesus, Tues., May 8, 1984, beloved wife of the late Peter W. Ranft, dear mother of the late Irene E. Elfert, dear grandmother, aunt and dear friend.

Mrs. Ranft at BAUMANN COLONIAL Chapel, 2504 Woodson Rd., Overland, Thurs., 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Fri., 10 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9135 Shelley, Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the Lutheran Altenheim Society.

1930 Missouri State Census Record: Ranft, Lydia, Age: 42, Year: 1930, Roll: T626_1225, Page: 20B, State: Missouri, ED: 123, County: St Louis, MO, Township: Central

More About Lydia Louise Josephina Edina Amelung: Baptism: October 30, 1887, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri638 Burial: May 11, 1984, Memorial Park Cemetery, Ferguson, Missouri639,640 Social Security #: 499-38-7202

Notes for Peter Wilhelm Edward Ranft: 1920 St. Louis County, Missouri Census, Roll T625_946, Sheet 24A, ED: 130, Image: 723, Central Township, Dwelling No. 224. Midland Avenue Peter W. Ranft, Head, male, white, age 37, married, born Missouri, father born England, mother born Germany, occupation-merchant, confectionary. Lydia Ranft, wife, female, white, age 32, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Irene Ranft, daughter, female, white, age 11, born Illinois, parents born Missouri.

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1930 St. Louis County, Missouri Census, Roll T626_1225, ED 123, Page 20B, Image 1044, Central Township. Peter W. Ranft, head, male, white, age 47, married, age 24 at first marriage, born Missouri, father born England, mother born Germany. Lydia Ranft, wife, female, white, age 42, married, age 19 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Benjamin Ranft, father, male, white, age 80, widowed, born England, parents born Germany.

More About Peter Wilhelm Edward Ranft: Baptism: December 10, 1882, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob641

Child of Lydia Amelung and Peter Ranft is: 197 i. Irene7 Kahle, born circa 1908 in Madison County, Illinois642; died Bef. 1984643; Adopted child. She married Elfert.

Notes for Irene Kahle: Per Tim deWerff , "Irene Kahle, b. abt 1907/08, is the youngest of 9 siblings and sister of Wilhelmina (b. Dec. 26, 1886, d. Sep. 17, 1962). They both were daughters of William and Christine Marie (Schoen) Kahle. Whatever happened, in this family, has been a well kept secret. Edwin supposedly did legally adopt Irene. Wilhelmina and Irene's sister Ruena Kahle (2nd youngest, b. 1903) shows up in the 1930 census as an "inmate" at the "House of Good Shepard", in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. The House of Good Shepard was operated as both an orphanage and a home for unwed expectant mothers. It is not known why Ruena was staying at this facility. At age 27 she would hardly be considered an orphan.

Edwin and Wilhelmina were married about 1909 when Irene would have been 2 yrs old. There had been, at one time, talk among some family members, since past, that Irene was Wilhelmina's daughter. Irene Lydia Pearl Amelung was born Nov. 1, 1922.

Wilhelmina's mothers parents were: Fritz "Fred" Schoen and Wuebke "Bertha" Brunken deWerff. "

1910 2-Wd Granite, Madison County, Illinois Census; Series: T624; Roll: 310; Page: 165A; Enumeration District: 60; Part: 2; Line: 10. Kahle, William, Head, male, white, age 45 (born circa 1865), married for 24 years, born Germany, parents born Germany, ? Mill. Kahle, Christine, wife, female, white, age 43 (born circa 1867), married for 24 years, had 8 children with 8 surviving, born Illinois, parents born Germany. Kahle, Henry, son, male, white, age 19 (born circa 1891), single, born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Illinois. Kahle, Mary, daughter, female, white, age 15 (born circa 1895), single,

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born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Illinois. Kahle, Walter, son, male, white, age 13 (born circa 1897), single, born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Illinois. Kahle, William, son, male, white, age 11 (born circa 1899), single, born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Illinois. Kahle, Elmer, son, male, white, age 8 (born circa 1902), single, born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Illinois. Kahle, Ruena, daughter, female, white, age 6 (born circa 1904), single, born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Illinois. Kahle, Irene, daughter, female, white, age 2 (born circa 1908), single, born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Illinois. (This family lived next door to William Amelung in Madison County, Illinois)

90. Alfred Wilhelm Heinrich6 Amelung (Heinrich (Henry) J.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born January 24, 1890 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri644. He married Olga Amelung circa 1918. She was born 1893 in Missouri644.

Notes for Alfred Wilhelm Heinrich Amelung: 1920 St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri Census; Roll T625_946, Page 29B, ED 130, Image 0734, Sheet 29, Line 75. Alfred Amelung, head, male, white, age 30 (born circa 1890), married, born Missouri, parents born Germany, Accountant, Transfer Co., Olga Amelung, wife, female, white, age 27 (born circa 1893), married, born Missouri, parents born Germany. Dorothea Amelung, daughter, female, white, age 1-2/12 (born circa 1919), born Illinois, parents born Missouri.

More About Alfred Wilhelm Heinrich Amelung: Baptism: April 04, 1890, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri645

Children of Alfred Amelung and Olga Amelung are: 198 i. Dorothea7 Amelung, born 1919 in Illinois646. 199 ii. Olga Amelung, born Aft. 1920.

91. Laura6 Amelung (Heinrich (Henry) J.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)647 was born 1892 in Missouri (Probably Pilot Knob). She married Will Hecht.

Child of Laura Amelung and Will Hecht is: 200 i. Paul7 Hecht.

92. Walter E.6 Amelung (Heinrich (Henry) J.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich

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"Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)647 was born December 16, 1893 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri648, and died October 25, 1981 in Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri649. He married Hannah M. Brady650, daughter of Joseph Brady and Cara Hayes. She was born December 12, 1897 in Indiana651, and died April 17, 1978 in Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri652.

Notes for Walter E. Amelung: Obituary: AMELUNG, WALTER E. Sun., Oct. 25, 1981, dear husband of the late Hannah Amelung, dear father of Helen M. Amelung, Granite City and Brady Amelung, St. Charles, MO., brother of Lydia Ranft, St. Louis, MO., grandfather of three, great grandfather of two.

Funeral from Hope Lutheran Church, Wed., 11 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Granite City, IL. Visitation after 3 p.m. Tues., THOMAS Funeral Home, Granite City. Prayer service 8:30 p.m. Tues.

More About Walter E. Amelung: Burial: October 28, 1981, St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois653 Social Security #: 333-03-0183654

More About Hannah M. Brady: Burial: April 18, 1978, St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois655 Social Security #: 345-40-2243656

Children of Walter Amelung and Hannah Brady are: 201 i. Helen Marie7 Amelung657,658, born 1915 in Illinois.

Notes for Helen Marie Amelung: Lutheran Medical Center SCOPE Newsletter, March 9, 1978, Page 7.

NIGHT SUPERVISOR RETIRES

After 35 years as a Night Supervisor at Lutheran Medical Center, Miss Helen Marie Amelung has become a day person. She retired on March 5.

"I always preferred working at night," she told SCOPE, "but I am not having any problems sleeping at night now."

She also noted that "my parents don't have to be so quiet during the day anymore." Miss Amelung lives with her aged parents in Granite City.

In addition to taking care of her parents, the retired nurse plans to do some gardening "when the weather gets nice" and take a few short trips.

A 1937 graduate of the Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing, Miss Amelung worked at St. Louis County Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Deaconess Hospital before coming to Lutheran on November 23, 1942.

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These were the war years, and Miss Amelung observed that no house doctors were available, so she had to call the regular physicians in the middle of the night in case of an emergency.

One of her most memorable experiences was the big fire at Hammer Dry Plate across from the hospital in the late 1940's. "The fire smoked up the nurses' residence and really frightened the patients," she said.

Commenting on the changes in nursing during the past 35 years, the veteran supervisor said: "Nursing has become much more specialized. It demands more education, and I would urge all nurse to get as much education as they can and a degree if possible."

Other changes Miss Amelung noted were the tremendous growth of the hospital, especially in the past 20 years, the installation of "much better equipment," the increasing use of disposables "which were unheard of in my early days in nursing," and the increase in the variety of patient care required.

"On the other hand, when the hospital was small, we were more like one big family. The doctors and the nurses knew each other, and we worked 12 hours a day if necessary to care for the patients."

Hospital people gave her a retirement party at the Cheshire Inn on Feb. 27, and she asked SCOPE to express her appreciation, not only for the party, but "for all the joy I have had in working at LMC."

More About Helen Marie Amelung: Graduation: 1937, Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing

202 ii. Walter Brady Amelung. He married Irma L. Lange.

Notes for Irma L. Lange: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper, St. Louis, Missouri, July 11, 2001 LANGE, THOMAS C.,on July 8, 2001 at home, now at peace in the arms of his savior Jesus Christ, after a struggle with cancer; beloved husband of Jan (nee Blevins) Lange; dear father of Susan (Kenneth) Coale, Thomas (Kelly) Lange Jr., and Steven Lange; dear grandfather of Megan and Tyler Coale, Thomas III and Andrew Lange; dear brother of Irma Amelung; dear father-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Tom was a prominent business figure in St. Louis and patriarch of the Tom Lange Company. Tom

94. Elmer (Lefty) Carl6 Amelung (Heinrich (Henry) J.5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)659 was

98 Johann Christof Amelung born January 01, 1901 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri, and died December 19, 1939 in Granite City, Madison County, Ilinois660,661,662. He married Leona Rinnie.

More About Elmer (Lefty) Carl Amelung: Baptism: Possibly in Granite City, Illinois Burial: December 23, 1939, St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois663 Cause of Death: Acute Nephritis Rectal Hemorrhage664 Medical Information: Acute Nephritis - According to Webster's dictionary, Nephritis is defined as "Acute or chronic inflammation of the kidney caused by infection, degerative process, or vascular disease."

Children of Elmer Amelung and Leona Rinnie are: 203 i. Richard7 Amelung. 204 ii. Lois Amelung. 205 iii. Marilyn Amelung.

95. Louisa-Anna Henriette Albertina6 Waters (Johanna Eleanor Maria (Mary)5 Amelung, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)665 was born January 05, 1887 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri666,667, and died August 1971 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri668. She married William Robert Wehner July 26, 1905 in Iron County, Missouri669, son of William Wehner and Henrietta Burgemüller. He was born 1882, and died January 1934 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri.

Notes for Louisa-Anna Henriette Albertina Waters: Newspaper Articles: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, January 18, 1887, Volume XX, Number 27. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Waters, last week, a girl.

More About Louisa-Anna Henriette Albertina Waters: Baptism: May 01, 1887, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob670 Burial: August 1971, Methodist Cemetary, Festus, Missouri Confirmed: March 23, 1902, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob671 Social Security #: 491-56-xxxx672

More About William Robert Wehner: Confirmation: February 1905, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob673

Children of Louisa-Anna Waters and William Wehner are: 206 i. William Edwin7 Wehner, born October 08, 1906 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri674; died November 1973. He married Pauline Harris 1921 in Desoto, Missouri; died 1928.

More About William Edwin Wehner: Baptism: November 04, 1906, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri675

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207 ii. Bernard Elmer Wehner, born May 02, 1912676; died June 1971676.

Notes for Bernard Elmer Wehner: Never married.

More About Bernard Elmer Wehner: Social Security #: 489-03-4398676

208 iii. Kathleen Wehner, born October 21, 1915 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri; died November 06, 1995 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri. She married Orville Lawrence Ferguson February 22, 1936 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri; died November 21, 1984 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri.

More About Kathleen Wehner: Cause of Death: Lung Cancer

209 iv. Imogene Wehner, born January 14, 1926. She married Edgar Oldham October 02, 1946; born September 27, 1925.

97. Alice Elizabeth Wilhelmine6 Waters (Johanna Eleanor Maria (Mary)5 Amelung, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)677 was born February 14, 1893 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri678,679. She married Fred Oberle. He died in World War II.

More About Alice Elizabeth Wilhelmine Waters: Baptism: February 16, 1893, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri680 Confirmed: December 26, 1907, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri681

Children of Alice Waters and Fred Oberle are: 210 i. Paul7 Oberle, born June 18, 1921. He married Alma Hill. 211 ii. Evelyn Marie Oberle, born May 22, 1923. She married Frank Martin Seliz 1986. 212 iii. Billy Joe Oberle, born August 18, 1925682; died April 01, 1979682.

More About Billy Joe Oberle: Social Security #: 487-40-6265682

213 iv. Chester Oberle, born 1929; died 1936.

98. Christian Johann6 Amelung (Johann Louis Carl5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)683 was born October 31, 1896 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri684,685,686,687, and died November 25, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri688,689,690,691. He married (1) Rose Fuch. She

100 Johann Christof Amelung died February 04, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri. He married (2) Mary Louise Barnes May 19, 1915 in Iron County, Missouri, daughter of William Barnes and Martha. She was born June 15, 1898 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri, and died January 15, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri692,693,693. He married (3) Martha Henrietta Koester Aft. 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of Frederick Koesters and Rose. She was born 1905 in St. Louis, Missouri, and died Aft. 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Notes for Christian Johann Amelung: Obituary: AMELUNG, CHRIS J., Mon., Nov. 25, 1968, beloved husband of Martha H. Meschede-Amelung (Nee Koesters), dear father of Roger, Margaret Wolf, Helen Roesch, Doris Kochs and Edwin Amelung, stepfather of John Meschede, LaVerne Loos and Shirley Thomas, dear father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin.

Funeral from Gebken-Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Wed., Nov 27, 10 a.m. Interment Sunset Burial Park. Member of Chemical Workers Local 562.

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Chris was born to John Amelung and Lillie Mitchell on October 31, 1896 in Pilot Knob, Missouri. He was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on December 13, 1896 by Reverend Fuerbringer. His baptism sponsors were his grandfather Christian Amelung (of whom he was probably named after) and his aunt Minnie Amelung (William's wife).

Chris married Mary Louise Barnes, who was born on June 15, 1898 and died on January 15, 1955. He married again twice after Mary's death. His son, Roger, commented "He must have carried a wedding ring in his pocket" as he seemed to always be ready to get married.

Chris and Mary lived in Pilot Knob, Mo. in a two story brick house which is still standing but not occupied. The top floor is now gone. The house is located on Bogy Street just two blocks from his uncle Herman's house and right across the creek from his brother, Clarence's home. While living in Pilot Knob, Chris worked in the mines.

Chris can be seen in the 1919 Mule Train photograph as a miner. He is smoking a cigar.

Christ. Amelung shows up in the 1935 St. Louis City Directory as a Shoeworker living at 3416 Neosho in St. Louis. In the 1947-48 St. Louis City Directory, Christ. J. Amelung is listed as a Fireman for Monsanto Chemical Co. and living at 3416 Taft Ave.

More About Christian Johann Amelung: Baptism: December 13, 1896, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri694 Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, St. Louis, Missouri695,695 Job Title: Fireman696 Social Security #: 492-01-6677697

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Notes for Rose Fuch: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper Obituary

AMELUNG, ROSE, (nee Fuch), 5227 Alabama, entered into rest Wed., Feb. 4, 1959, 10:45 p.m. beloved wife of Chris Amelung, dear mother of Charles H. Mirtsching, Mrs. Rose Wiedemann and Mrs. Mayrose Sundel, our dear sister, mother-in-law, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, at the age of 73 years.

Funeral Mon. 1:30 p.m. from BEIDERWIEDEN South Side Funeral Home, 3620 Chippewa st. to Sunset Burial Park. Deceased was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ (E and R), and Saxonia Ladies' Aid Society.

Body will lie in state after 12 noon Sat.

Notes for Mary Louise Barnes: Mary's obituary was received from Grace Klunk: Obituary: AMELUNG, MARY L. (nee Barnes) , of 3416 Taft Ave., asleep in Jesus, Sat., Jan. 15, 1955, 9:13 p.m., beloved wife of Christ. J. Amelung, dear mother of Mrs. Margaret Wolff, Mrs. Helen Roesch, Mrs. Doris Koch, Roger E. and Edwin C. Amelung, our dear sister, mother-in-law, grandmother and aunt, in her 59th year. Body will lie in state after 1 p.m., Mon., at Biederwieden South Side Funeral Home. 3620 Chippewa St., until 8:30 a.m. Wed. Services same day, 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Alaska and Taft Aves. Interment Sunset Burial Park.

Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Iron Co. Mo, Thurs. Jan. 20, 1955 MARY L. AMELUNG Mary L. Amelung, nee Barnes, of St. Louis, former resident in the long ago, died in St. Louis last Saturday at the age of 59 years. Besides the husband, Christ J. Amelung, former well known Pilot Knob resident, several grown children together with other relatives survive and have the sympathy of friends in this little community. The late George W. Barnes and Sherman Barnes, of Ironton, are brothers of the deceased. Services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Luke Lutheran Church in the city and burial made in Sunset Park there.

More About Mary Louise Barnes: Burial: January 19, 1955, Sunset Memorial Park, St. Louis, Missouri698

Notes for Martha Henrietta Koester: 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll: 1233; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 437; Image: 154.0. John Meschede, head, male, white, age 26, married, age 21 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Martha Meschede, wife, female, white, age 24, married, age 19 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. John Meschede, Jr., son, male, white, age 3, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Laverne Meschede, daughter, female, white, age 2, single, single, born Missouri, parents

102 Johann Christof Amelung born Missouri. Germaine Meschede, son, male, white, age 2/12, single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

1920 St Louis Ward 13, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll: T625_950; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 250; Image: 920. Frederick W. Koesters, male, white, age 44, married, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Dairyman. Rose Koesters, wife, female, white, age 47, married, born Illinois, father born Germany, mother born Missouri. Helen Koester, daughter, female, white, age 21, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Illinois. Fred Koester, son, male, white, age 17, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Illinois. Bernard Koester, son, male, white, age 16, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Illinois. Martha Koester, daughter, female, white, age 14, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Illinois. Joseph Koester, son, male, white, age 11, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Illinois. Elizabeth Koester, daughter, female, white, age 9, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Illinois. Vera Koester, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Illinois.

1910 13-Wd St Louis, St Louis, Missouri Census; Series: T624; Roll: 817; Page: 52B; Enumeration District: 205; Part: 1; Line: 13.

Children of Christian Amelung and Rose Fuch are: 214 i. Charles H.7 Mirtsching. 215 ii. Rose Wiedemann. 216 iii. Mayrose Sundel.

Children of Christian Amelung and Mary Barnes are: 217 i. Margaret L.7 Amelung, born August 25, 1916; died March 14, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri699,699. She married Howard J. Wolff; born October 04, 1914. 218 ii. Helen Marie Amelung, born May 20, 1919; died 1998 in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Harold Roesch August 31, 1940; born October 04, 1918; died March 31, 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri. 219 iii. Roger Eugene Amelung, Sr.700, born August 05, 1921; died December 04, 1997 in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Helen Vandeventer September 19, 1942; born March 15, 1924.

Notes for Roger Eugene Amelung, Sr.:

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Roger was born to Christian Amelung and Mary Louise Barnes on August 5, 1921. His family moved to St. Louis when he was 13. Roger married Helen Vandeventer on September 19, 1942. Helen was born on March 15, 1924. They have one son, Roger, Jr.

Roger is listed on the 1952 St. Louis City Directory as working for the Internal Revenue Service and living at 3544 Minnesota Avenue. By 1955 he was Assistant Manager at Seaboard Finance Co. and Manager by 1958. At this time, his address was 4497 Pershing, Apt. 308. While working in the finance business, Roger had so many clients living in rural areas that he designed his own application with the statement "if Rural Route draw map on back." He said some of their maps were very elaborate.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: Roger E Amelung Birth Year: 1921 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Missouri State: Missouri County or City: St Louis City Enlistment Date: 18 Nov 1942 Enlistment State: Missouri Enlistment City: Jefferson Barracks Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Marine Oiler (Oiler, steamship. ) Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 68 Weight: 136

More About Roger Eugene Amelung, Sr.: Burial: December 08, 1997, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri Cause of Death: Cancer

More About Helen Vandeventer: Confirmed: February 22, 1950, Holy Cross Ev. Lutheran Church701

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220 iv. Doris Kathleen Amelung, born August 20, 1923. She married Gerald Kochs August 09, 1941; born September 11, 1920.

Notes for Gerald Kochs: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper, St. Louis, Missouri, May 18, 2003. KOCHS, GERALD J., asleep in Jesus, on Fri., May 16, 2003; dear husband of Doris C. Kochs (nee Amelung); dear father of James E. Kochs and the late Geraldine C. Struebbe; dear grandfather of Robyn Borgetti and Kathryn (Dale) Boofer (nee Seago); dear great-grandfather of Joey Borgetti, Chris Seago, D.J. and Olivia Boofer; our dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend.Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Mon., May 19, 5-9 p.m. then taken to Epiphany Lutheran Church (4045 Holly Hills

221 v. Edwin Chris Charles Amelung, born July 08, 1926702,702; died April 11, 1992 in St. Louis, Missouri703,704. He married Doris Davidson; born May 24, 1930; died March 21, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri705.

Notes for Edwin Chris Charles Amelung: Obituary: St. Louis Post Dispatch, Monday, April 13, 1992, Page 4B, died April 11, 1992, buried April 14, 1992. Services at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Compton & Itaska, buried in National Cemetery. Undertaker: McLaughlin's, 2301 Lafayette, St. Louis, MO.

St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, obituary: Edwin Charles "Ed" Amelung, Monday, April 13, 1992, Page 4B. AMELUNG, EDWIN CHARLES (ED) Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, April 11, 1992, beloved husband of the late Doris Amelung, dear father of Karen Wozniak and Scott Amelung, dear brother of Doris Koch, Helen Roesch and Roger Amelung, our dear grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and nephew.

Funeral from McLAUGHLIN'S, 2301 Lafayette, Tues., 8:30 a.m. to St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Compton & Itaska for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation from 2-9 p.m. Monday.

More About Edwin Chris Charles Amelung: Burial: April 14, 1992, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri706,707 Military service: veteran of World War II Social Security #: 492-24-8619708,708

Notes for Doris Davidson:

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AMELUNG, DORIS M. (nee Davidson), Tues., March 21, 1978 fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, beloved wife of Edwin C. Amelung, dear mother of Karen Wozniak and Scott Amelung, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, daughter of Veronica Davidson, sister of Fred Davidson Jr. and Lorraine Laux, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and cousin.

Funeral from GEBKEN-BENZ Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Fri., March 24, 10 a.m. Visitation Wed. after 3 p.m.

More About Doris Davidson: Burial: March 24, 1978, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri709

99. Clarence Martin Edgar6 Amelung (Johann Louis Carl5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)710 was born February 19, 1900 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri711,712, and died February 10, 1956 in Crystal City, Jefferson County, Missouri713,714,715,716. He married Oza Bell Parton circa 1922 in Missouri, daughter of Francis Parton and Lucinda Berkshire. She was born July 18, 1900 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri717,718, and died February 04, 1979 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri719.

Notes for Clarence Martin Edgar Amelung: Clarence was born to Johann Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell on February 19, 1900 in Pilot Knob, Missouri. He was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on April 13, 1900 by Reverend J. H. Fritz with his uncle Edwin Amelung and his aunt Maria Waters as sponsors.

My father, Andrew Amelung, can remember being invited to eat supper with them in Pacific, Mo. several times as he was then a bachelor. He showed Clarence how to work the shovel at Pennsylvania Glass and Sand in Pacific, Mo. where they both worked. Clarence later moved to Crystal City, Mo. and worked at Pittsburgh Plate Glass.

Clarence married Oza Bell Parton who was born on July 18, 1904. Her mother, a Berkshire, was of Irish and French decent and came from Tennessee. Oza's mother must have passed away in 1932. In a letter that Hattie, Clarence's sister, wrote to her father on May 8, 1932, she writes, "that sure was to bad about Mrs. Pardon dying."

1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 38A; Enumeration District 440; Image 0306. Clarence Ameling, head, male, white, age 30 (born circa 1900), married, age 22 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri, laborer. Oza Ameling, wife, female, white, age 25 (born circa 1905), married, age 17 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Eugene Ameling, son, male, white, age 6 (born circa 1924), single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

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James Ameling, son, male, white, age 4-1/2 (born circa 1926), single, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

More About Clarence Martin Edgar Amelung: Baptism: April 15, 1900, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri720 Burial: February 14, 1956, Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri721 Occupation: Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Crystal City, Missouri Social Security #: 488-01-1042722

Notes for Oza Bell Parton: Oza Amelung

Oza B. Amelung, 78, of 903 North Mill street in Festus, was dead on arrival Sunday at Jefferson Memorial hospital. Born July 18, 1900, in Pilot Knob, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Francis and Lucinda (nee Berkshire) Parton. Survivors include a son, Eugene of Festus; a daughter, Mrs. Delores Elliott of Herculaneum; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E., who died in 1956, and four children, James, Alfred, Luella and Irene.

Visitation is after 7 p.m. today at Lemme funeral home, Festus.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Assembly of God church in Festus with Reverend Wayne Danner officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City.

Oza's casket bearers were: James Amelung, Neil Elliott, Bradley Elliott, Bill Courtney, Clinton Ipock and Steven Eisenhauer.

More About Oza Bell Parton: Burial: February 07, 1979, Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri723

Children of Clarence Amelung and Oza Parton are: 222 i. Emma Irene7 Amelung, born March 11, 1923 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri724; died December 10, 1924 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri724.

More About Emma Irene Amelung: Burial: December 12, 1924, Pilot Knob Cemetery, Pilot Knob, Missouri Cause of Death: Bronchial Pneumonia724

223 ii. William "Eugene" Amelung725, born June 17, 1924 in Per Mary Mueller (Amelung) was June 17, 1923726,727; died August 01, 1984 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri728,729,730,731. He married Edith Bernice Harsh732 December 06, 1942 in Franklin County, Missouri733; born August 12, 1922 in Per Mary Mueller (Amelung)734; died January 06,

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2000 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri734.

Notes for William "Eugene" Amelung: Eugene worked at Ford Motor Company where he started as a lineworker and moved up to the offices doing timecards and payroll.

More About William "Eugene" Amelung: Burial: August 06, 1984, Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri735 Social Security #: 499-12-xxxx736,736

Notes for Edith Bernice Harsh: Edith worked 30+ years as the secretary of the Festus Assembly of God Church.

224 iii. James Edgar Amelung737, born February 12, 1926 in or February 12, 1927738,739; died February 06, 1972 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri740,741,742,743. He married (1) Maggie Kyle. He married (2) Maggie Link 1949 in Randolph County, Arkansas744.

Notes for James Edgar Amelung: AMELUNG, JAMES E., Festus, Mo., Feb. 6, 1972, beloved husband of Maggie Amelung (nee Kyle), dear father of Sandra J. Courtney, Pamela J. and James W. Amelung, Festus, Mo., dear son of Oza and the late Clarence Amelung, dear brother of Gene Amelung, Festus, and Deloris Elliott, Crystal City, dear uncle, in his 45th year.

Funeral from POLITTE Funeral Home, Festus, to Calvary Assembly of God Church, 2 p.m., Wed. Interment Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

More About James Edgar Amelung: Burial: February 09, 1972, Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri745,746 Social Security #: 495-22-1064747,747

225 iv. Deloris Ann Amelung, born October 01, 1934; died January 05, 1991 in Crystal City, Jefferson County, Missouri748,748. She married Donald Joseph Elliott January 06, 1951; born September 11, 1930.

More About Deloris Ann Amelung: Burial: January 08, 1991, Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crystal City, Missouri749

100. Roy Charles6 Amelung, Sr. (Johann Louis Carl5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)750 was born September 21, 1902 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri751,752,753,754,755,756, and

108 Johann Christof Amelung died May 08, 1974 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri757,758,759,760,761,762,763,764. He married (1) Jennie O. Fredrick. He married (2) Violet Bef. 1930.

Notes for Roy Charles Amelung, Sr.: Worked at Red Goose Shoe Factory. Divorced first wife, no kids. Had three kids by second wife.

St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, May 9, 1974, Page 15D, Obituaries. AMELUNG, ROY CHARLES SR., Wed. May 8, 1974, beloved husband of Jennie Amelung (Johnson), dear father of Jackie Courtwright, Roy Jr. and Don Amelung, dear brother of George and Fred Amelung and Grace Klunk, dear father-in-law, grandfather, brother-in- law and uncle.

Mr. Amelung at TED FENDLER Funeral Home, 7420 Michigan at Koeln until 11 a.m. Sat., then taken to First Baptist Church of Lemay, 1601 Telegraph rd. for service at 1:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a contribution to Church Organ Fund would be appreciated. Visitation after 4 p.m. Thurs.

Roy Amelung was born to John Louis Carl Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell on September 21, 1902. Roy was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on November 16, 1902 with J. H. Fritz performing the Ceremony. His baptism sponsors were his uncle, Hermann Amelung, Frau Neusite, and Frau Gassmaine. He worked at the Red Goose Factory in Crystal City, Missouri.

His marriage to his first wife, Violet, ended in divorce with no children. When Roy came home from work, all of his clothes were piled up in the floor and everything else was gone, including a set of china borrowed from Roy's mother. Some speculated that she would have taken the car too except that he drove it to work. Violet died in the Baptist Nursing Home in Ironton, Missouri. In 1931 they lived in St. Louis as Hattie mentioned in a letter to her father that "Roy and Violet moved downstairs from us last Monday."

His second marriage was much more successful resulting in three children by Jennie Johnson.

1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll T626_1233; Page 7A; Enumeration District 432; Image 0015. Roy C. Ameling, head, male, white, age 27, married, age 18 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri, clerk-shoe factory. Violet C. Ameling, wife, female, white, age 25, married, age 16 at first marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri.

More About Roy Charles Amelung, Sr.: Baptism: November 16, 1902, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri765,765 Burial: May 11, 1974, Mount Hope Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri766,766 Occupation: Red Goose Shoe Factory Religion: Baptist

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Social Security #: 489-01-1854767,768,769

Children of Roy Amelung and Jennie Fredrick are: 226 i. Jackie7 Amelung, born June 07, 1941. She married Courtwright. 227 ii. Roy Charles Amelung, Jr., born August 04, 1948. 228 iii. Donald R. Amelung, born October 03, 1950 in Per Mary Mueller (Amelung).

101. George Johann H.6 Amelung (Johann Louis Carl5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)770,771 was born September 25, 1905 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri772,773,774,775,776, and died July 13, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri777. He married (1) Joan. He married (2) Idelle (Buchner) Jones. She died April 04, 1975778. He married (3) Martha circa 1928 in Missouri779. She was born circa 1912 in Missouri780.

Notes for George Johann H. Amelung: George was born to John Amelung and Lillie Mitchell on September 25, 1905. He was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob on November 5, 1905 with Johann Weber and Mrs. Louisa Wehner (daughter of Mary Amelung Watters) as his baptism sponsors. Reverend H. Schlesselmann performed the ceremony.

George married three times: (1) Martha, (2) Joan, (3) Idelle (Buchner) Jones. He had no children by his last wife, Idelle who died on April 4, 1975.

George shows up on the St. Louis City Directory for the first time in 1933 with his first wife Martha. He is listed as a Shoeworker living at 4603 Alaska Ave. He shows up again in 1937 with his second wife, Joan, living at 3724a Nebraska Ave. and later at 1819 Rear Geyer Ave., 4241 Iowa Ave. and 3146a Ohio Ave.

Amelung, Idelle (Jones) (nee Buchner), entered into rest Fri., April 4, 1975, beloved wife of George J. Amelung, dear mother of James F. Jones, Evelyn M. Hinkle and the late Mary L. Maritz, dear sister of Glen, Linton and Clinton Buchner, Olga Hardman and Aldora Lorenz, our dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and cousin. Funeral Mon., April 7, 10 a.m. from the BUCHHOLZ MORTUARY, 5967 W. Florissant ave. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.

Amelung, George H., Wed., July 13, 1977, husband of the late Idelle Amelung, dear father of George, Joan Barnes, William and Judy Stadler, dear father-in-law, grandfather, brother of Fred Amelung, and Grace Klunk, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Funeral from GEBKEN-BENZ Mortuary, 2842 Meramec st., Sat., July 16, 10 a.m. Interment Sunset Burial Park. Visitation Fri. after 1 p.m.

1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll T626_1234; Page 1B; Enumeration District 469; Image 0629. Virginia Avenue. George Amelung, head, male, white, age 24 (born circa 1906), married, age 22 at first

110 Johann Christof Amelung marriage, born Missouri, parents born Missouri. Martha Amelung, wife, female, white, age 18 (born circa 1912), married, age 16 at first marriage, born Missouri, father born Germany, mother born Hungary.

More About George Johann H. Amelung: Baptism: November 05, 1905, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob781 Burial: July 16, 1977, Sunset Memorial Park, St. Louis, Missouri782 Occupation: Shoe Factory Social Security #: 498-09-4295783

Notes for Idelle (Buchner) Jones: Amelung, Idelle (Jones) (nee Buchner), entered into rest Fri., April 4, 1975, beloved wife of George J. Amelung, dear mother of James F. Jones, Evelyn M. Hinkle and the late Mary L. Maritz, dear sister of Glen, Linton and Clinton Buchner, Olga Hardman and Aldora Lorenz, our dear mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and cousin.

Funeral Mon., April 7, 10 a.m. from the BUCHHOLZ MORTUARY, 5967 W. Florissant ave. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.

Children of George Amelung and Joan are: 229 i. William7 Amelung. 230 ii. Judy Amelung.

Children of George Amelung and Martha are: 231 i. George John7 Amelung. 232 ii. Joan Amelung. She married Barnes.

102. Fredricke Wilhelm6 Amelung (Johann Louis Carl5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)784 was born April 04, 1908 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri785,786,787,788,789,790,791,792, and died July 08, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri793,794. He married (1) Rosella Sneed. She was born November 02, 1920, and died October 01, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri. He married (2) Alma M. 1931. She was born January 08, 1911.

Notes for Fredricke Wilhelm Amelung: AMELUNG, FRED C., Sat., July 8, 1978, beloved husband of Rosella Sneed-Amelung, dear father of Gloria Shenton and John F. Amelung, step-father of Debbie Teeples and Carol Walker, dear father-in law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother of Grace Klunk, brother- in-law, uncle and cousin.

Funeral from GEBKEN-BENZ Mortuary, 2842 Meramec st., Mon., July 10, 1:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Hope Contributions to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Sun. after 2 p.m.

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More About Fredricke Wilhelm Amelung: Baptism: July 07, 1908, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri795 Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri796 Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder with Metastasis796 Social Security #: 499-01-2552797,797

Notes for Rosella Sneed: Obituary in the possession of Grace Amelung Klunk. Amelung, Rosella Sneed, Mon. Oct. 1, 1979, dear wife of the late Fred C. Amelung, dear mother of Debbie Teeples and Carol Walker, dear stepmother of John F. Amelung and Gloria Shenton, dear mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin.

Funeral from GEBKEN-BENZ Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Wed. Oct. 3, 10 a.m. Interment St. Trinity Cemetery. Visitation Tues. 2 p.m.

More About Rosella Sneed: Social Security #: 496-28-xxxx

Children of Fredricke Amelung and Alma are: 233 i. Gloria Alma7 Amelung, born December 02, 1932798,799,800,801; died April 10, 1989 in Blaine, Minnesota802,803,804,805. She married John Burns Shenton.

Notes for Gloria Alma Amelung: Gloria died on April 10, 1989 in Minnesota. Funeral services were held at Reedstrom's Northtown Funeral Home in Blaine, Minnesota. The service was officiated by Rev. Clifford Winter with Carol Anderson on the organ. Interment was at Morningside Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

More About Gloria Alma Amelung: Burial: Morningside Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Minnesota Social Security #: 493-34-2967806,806

234 ii. John F. Amelung, born September 30, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Geraldine Reams; born April 20, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.

103. Grace Louise Henrietta6 Amelung (Johann Louis Carl5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)807 was born June 18, 1911 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri808,809, and died August 23, 1998 in De Soto, Jefferson County, Missouri. She married John M. R. Klunk, Jr. June 16, 1928, son of John Klunk and Christine. He was born April 13, 1894 in St. Louis, Missouri810, and died July 29, 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Notes for Grace Louise Henrietta Amelung:

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Grace and John Klunk took care of Grace's father, John, until his death in 1966. She was always very active in volunteer work at the local hospitals even in her 80's. When she was younger, she was a foster parent of many children and helped to take care of many nephews and nieces.

Grace can be seen in her 1925-26 8th grade graduating class photograph: (Left to Right) Grace Amelung, Lorene Duree, Lowell Barnes, Mr. Leash, Julia Filko (Robinson), Elsie Sutton, and Harry Rohan.

More About Grace Louise Henrietta Amelung: Baptism: July 02, 1911, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri811 Census: 1920, 1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31.

Notes for John M. R. Klunk, Jr.: KLUNK, JOHN M.., Tues. July 29, 1975, beloved husband of Grace Klunk (nee Amelung), dear father of John E. Klunk and Patricia Peters, dear father in law of Carol M. Klunk and Richard Peters, dear grandfather of John E. Jr., Steven and Craig Klunk and Diane and Debra Peters, brother of Myrtle Allen and Clarence Klunk, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin.

Funeral from GEBKEN-BENZ Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Fri. Aug 1, 1:30 p.m. Interment National. Member of American Legion Golden Anniversary Post 555, Veterans of W.W. 1 Barracks 77, Blew Creek Chapel Church, Hillsboro, Mo, and retired member of Local Union 788. Guard of Honor Service No. 1 Thurs. 8 p.m. Visitation Wed. after 6 p.m.

World War I Veteran: John Klunk, Jr., born 13 Apr 1894, Private, Co I 352 Infantry, Served overseas from 16 Aug 1918 To 1 Jun 1919. Serial No. 3,223,064 Residence: 3810 Indiana Avenue, Saint Louis, MO http://www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/ww1/record.asp?id=71455

1900 St Louis Ward 2, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll: T623 889; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 30. Klunk, Charles, Head, white, male, born Jan 1863, age 37, married for 11 years, born Kentucky, parents born Germany. Klunk, Rebecca, wife, white, female, born May 1868, age 32, married for 11 years, had 4 children with 2 surviving, born Ilinois, father born Virginia, mother born Tennessee. Klunk, Wilie, son, white, male, born June 1889, age 10, single, born Illinois, father born Kentucky, mother born Illinois. Klunk, Albert, son, white, male, born Nov 1891, age 8, single, born Missouri, father born Kentucky, mother born Illinois. Klunk, John, brother, white, male, born May 1865, age 35, widowed, born Kentucky, parents born Germany. Klunk, John Jr., Nephew, white, male, born April 1894, age 6, single, born Missouri, father born Kentucky, mother born Illinois. Klunk, Myrtle, Neice, white, female, born Nov 1896, age 3, single, born Missouri, father born Kentucky, mother born Illinois.

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1920 St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census, Roll T625_954, ED 215, Page 3B, St. Louis Township. John Klunk, head, age 54, laborer, born Indiana, parents born Germany. ? Klunk, wife, age 43, born Germany, parents born Germany. John Klunk, son, age 24, single, Street Car Conductor, born Missouri, father born Indiana, mother born Germany. Clarence Klunk, son, age 19, single, stone ? at Stone Co., born Missouri, father born Indiana, mother born Germany. Irvin Klunk, son, age 15, single, born Missouri, father born Indiana, mother born Germany.

1930 City of St. Louis, Missouri Census, ED 96-28, Sheet 5A, page 230, Ward 15. John Klenck, head, age 64, age 32 at first marriage, born Indiana, parents born Germany. Christine Klenck, wife, age 53, age 22 at first marriage, born Germany, parents born Germany. Erven Klenck, son, age 25, single, born Missouri, father born Indiana, mother born Germany.

1932 St. Louis City Directory, Page 679. Klunk, John (Christine) Foundryworker, H 3236 Lafayette Ave. Klunk, John Jr. (Grace) conductor, H 3153a Oregon Ave.

More About John M. R. Klunk, Jr.: Burial: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Military service: Bet. 1918 - 1919, World War I Veteran, Barracks 77, Co. I, 352 Infantry812 Occupation: Street Car Driver813

Children of Grace Amelung and John Klunk are: 235 i. John Edward7 Klunk, born July 22, 1930. He married Carol. 236 ii. Patricia Klunk, born September 10, 1934. She married Richard Peters.

107. Margaret Helen6 Amelung (Edward Heinrich Carl5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)814 was born April 07, 1904 in Michigan815,816, and died September 04, 1990 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California817,818,819,820. She married Kenneth Knapp Warner. He was born March 01, 1902 in Iowa821, and died December 18, 1967 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California821,822.

Notes for Margaret Helen Amelung: Death Certificate, State of California, Kern County Hall of Records, Book 00230, Page 0061.

California Death Index, 1940-1997 Name: WARNER, MARGUERITE HELEN Social Security #: 557-80-0707 Sex: FEMALE

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Birth Date: 7 Apr 1904 Birthplace: MICHIGAN Death Date: 4 Sep 1990 Death Place: KERN Mother's Maiden Name: COOK Father's Surname: AMELUNG

More About Margaret Helen Amelung: Baptism: October 09, 1904, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri823 Burial: Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary (Cremation) Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest due to Metastatic Cancer824,824 Medical Information: Mercy Hospital, Bakersfield, California Social Security #: 557-80-0707

Notes for Kenneth Knapp Warner: Obituary: The Bakersfield Californian, Tuesday, December 19, 1967, Page 34. WARNER, KENNETH KNAPP - Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Union Cemetery for Kenneth K. Warner, 65, of 3512 Truman Avenue, who died in a Bakersfield hospital Monday. Dr. Glenn D. Puder of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Mr. Warner, a native of Iowa, had lived in the Bakersfield area 15 years. He owned and operated a cabinet shop. Survivors include the widow, Marguerite; a son, Kenneth K. of New York; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Jones of Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Bruce Wallace of Bakersfield; a brother, Donald of Missouri; a sister, Glady Pirmingham of Iowa and two grandchildren. The Flint-Flickinger Mortuary.

More About Kenneth Knapp Warner: Burial: December 20, 1967, Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, California825 Cause of Death: Anemia due to post surgical shock. Job Title: Cabinet Maker Medical Information: Gastric surgery, Myocardial insufficiency Military service: World War I Veteran Social Security #: 562-12-0580

Child of Margaret Amelung and Kenneth Warner is: 237 i. Patricia Ann7 Warner826,827, born July 27, 1931 in Los Angeles, California828; died January 07, 1995 in Kern County, California. She married (1) Matthew Davenport Strong August 1949 in Imperial County, California. She married (2) Bruce A. Wallace May 20, 1964 in Imperial County, California829,829.

Notes for Patricia Ann Warner: Per letter from Christine Strong, 21 Manorwood, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92688: I am writing you in response to a letter you sent to Patricia Wallace of Bakersfield. She is my mother in law. Unfortunately Pat was quite ill when your letter arrived. In fact, she recently underwent major surgery

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(June 8, 1994) and is recovering from that procedure. She is an amazing woman and is determined to bounce back. Given the situation she is unable to respond to your inquiries at this time, however we wanted to assist you with this ambitious project.

We are not aware of anyone else researching the Amelung Family Tree. Marguerite's middle name was Helen, and she survived all her brothers. By the way, Marguerite was a Kappa Kappa Gama at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Pat does not have any information on her grandfather's first wife other than she had two children Carl and Mina.

Pat recently gave us an old family bible, however it is written in English. It is dated 1916 and was used by Marguerite.

Here is some additional information on the rest of our family. Pat was born July 27, 1931 in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in New Haven, CN and Baltimore, MD. She moved to California in 1945 and married Matthew Davenport Strong, II in August 1949. They had two sons, Matthew Davenport III, born 1953 in Anchorage Alaska, and Robert Thomas Strong, born 1955 in Pasadena, CA. Pat and Max were divorced in 1958. Matt is my husband and we reside in San Juan Capistrano, CA and have a 16 month old son, Brandon Taylor Strong. Bob is divorced, with no children and lives in Bakersfield.

Sincerely yours,

Chris Strong

Individual Grant Deed: Official Record Book 5329, Page 2493, dated November 10, 1980 in which Marguerite A. Warner, a widow, grants to Patricia A. Wallace, an unmarried woman, a lot...(except for 50% of mineral rights reserved to a previous owner). Mailing address for the recorded document was that same 3512 Truman Ave.

California Death Index, 1940-1997 Name: WALLACE, PATRICIA ANN Social Security #: 548425398 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 27 Jul 1931 Birthplace: CALIFORNIA Death Date: 7 Jan 1995 Death Place: KERN

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Mother's Maiden Name: AMELUNG Father's Surname: THOMAS

More About Patricia Ann Warner: Residence: New Haven, CT & Baltimore, MD

114. Edna Mildred6 Amelung (Herman Henry Christian5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)830 was born August 02, 1909 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri831,832,833,834,835,836,837,838, and died November 24, 1994 in Festus, Jefferson County, Missouri839,840. She married Charles Edward Hall June 17, 1939 in Bismark, St. Francois County, Missouri (Lutheran Church), son of Andrew Hall and Carry Brooks. He was born September 26, 1913 in Graniteville, Missouri841, and died 2002 in Cadiez, Kentucky.

Notes for Edna Mildred Amelung: St. Louis Post Dispatch Obituary: Saturday, November 26, 1994, Page 4B. HALL, EDNA M. Thurs., Nov. 24, 1994. Beloved wife of Edward C. Hall, dear mother of Mary James, beloved grandmother of 2 Dear sister of Henry Amelung, Warren Amelung, Nelle White, dear aunt, sister-in-law and friend. Mrs. Hall in state Sat., 4 to 7 p.m. at Lemme Funeral Home, 515 Collins, Festus, MO. Funeral Services Sun. 1 p.m. in Chapel, Interment Arcadia Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Arcadia Valley, MO.

Tri County Journal Newspaper Obituary: Edna M. (nee Amelung) Hall, 85, Festus, died Nov. 14 at her residence. She was born Aug. 2, 1909, in Pilot Knob, the daughter of Herman and Mary (nee Schleuter) Amelung. She is survived by her husband Edward C. Hall, Festus; one daughter, Mary James, Cadiz, Ky.; two brothers, Henry Amelung, Ironton, and Warren Amelung, Pacific; one sister, Nelle White, Pilot Knob; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Karen Hall, and three brothers, Herbert, Amelung, Herman Amelung and Oscar Amelung. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Pilot Knob Lutheran Church. Arrangements were by Lemme Funeral Home, Festus. Funeral was Nov. 27 at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia Valley, Mo. Memorials may be made to the Jefferson Memorial Hospital Hospice Program.

More About Edna Mildred Amelung: Baptism: August 22, 1909, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri842 Burial: November 27, 1994, Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Missouri843,844,845,846 Cause of Death: Cancer of the Uterus. Confirmed: April 18, 1925, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri847 Medical Information: Brown hair.

Notes for Charles Edward Hall: His mother, Carrie Brooks, was adopted out by her unmarried mother (Gundiff) on 8

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December 1888. Carry Brooks was born on 20 August 1888. Ed Hall still has the handwritten note that her mother (Gundiff) signed giving the child up for adoption.

Children of Edna Amelung and Charles Hall are: 238 i. Karen7 Hall. 239 ii. Mary Addine Hall, born February 07, 1950 in Waynesville, Missouri. She married Jerry James January 13, 1976.

More About Mary Addine Hall: Baptism: April 09, 1950, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri848 Occupation: Nurse

115. Herman Henry Christian6 Amelung (Herman Henry Christian5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)849 was born October 20, 1910 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri850,851,852,853, and died August 05, 1973 in Veterans Hospital, Jefferson Barracks854,855,856. He married Daisy Marie Adams October 21, 1943. She was born November 25, 1916 in Missouri857, and died March 16, 1998 in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky858.

Notes for Herman Henry Christian Amelung: Employment Record: Per Betty L. Hayes, Personnel Supervisor, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Crystal City, Missouri 63019, Began work there on August 1, 1928 until October 31, 1972 when he retired. Worked in the Maintenance Department as a Machinest.

Lived at 733 Zeiss in St. Louis.

Obituary, Herman H. Amelung, Jr., St. Louis Post Dispatch, Monday, August 6, 1973, Page 4B.

Amelung, Herman H., Sun., Aug. 5, 1973, dear husband of Daisy Amelung (nee Adams) dear father of Carole Schroer, dear brother of Warren, Oscar, and Henry Amelung, Mrs. Edna Hall and Mrs. Nelle White, our dear father-in-law, brother-in-law, grandfather, uncle, nephew and cousin.

Services at HOFFMEISTER Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson, Wed., 10:30 a.m. Interment National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Mr. Amelung was a member of V.F.W. Post No. 4223, D.A.V. Chapter No. 1, St. Louis, Mo. Friends may call Mon. after 6 p.m.

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Died August 5, 1973 (Sunday Morning) at Veterans Hospital, Jefferson Barracks, Mo., of Cancer. 62 years old.

Carol Schroer told me a humerous story about Herman and his brothers. Since the Battle

118 Johann Christof Amelung of Pilot Knob (Civil War) was fought in their home town, they came across a mold used to make lead balls like those used during the Civil War. Using all the lead they could find, they made up a bunch of these balls and sold them to passing tourists as souvenirs of the Civil War.

During World War II, Herman served in the infantry. There was one time in which he had a close call on his life. While walking down a road, a sniper shot someone on each side of Herman. Luckily they got the sniper before he could make his third shot. Herman also had two brothers who served in World War II - Henry and Babe. Henry drove an ambulance and Babe was in the Army Corps of Engineers building landing strips.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: Herman H Amelung Birth Year: 1910 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Missouri State: Missouri County or City: Jackson Enlistment Date: 17 Feb 1941 Enlistment State: Missouri Enlistment City: Jefferson Barracks Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the Panama Canal Department Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Gas And Oil Man Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 72 Weight: 140

More About Herman Henry Christian Amelung: Baptism: November 13, 1910, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri859,859 Burial: August 08, 1973, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri860,860 Cause of Death: Cancer861,861 Medical Information: (Cancer) Cutaneous Melanocarcinoma, with other significant conditions: Metastatic Melanocarcinoma of skin, lungs, heart, liver, lymph nodes. Military service: Veteran of World War II, Infantry Occupation: Machinist862,862 Social Security #: 489-03-4314863,863

Notes for Daisy Marie Adams: St. Louis Post Dispatch Obituaries: AMELUNG, DAISY MARIE, (nee Adams), on Monday, March 16, 1998, beloved wife of the late Herman H. Amelung, dear mother of Carole Schroer, dear grandmother of 4, great-

119 Johann Christof Amelung grandmother of 3, our dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

Funeral from Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd., Fri. March 20, 12 noon. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 4-9 p.m.

Daisy M. Amelung (now deceased) 14313 Sun Swept Park Ct. Apt. 201 Florissant, MO 63033

More About Daisy Marie Adams: Burial: March 19, 1998, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri864

Child of Herman Amelung and Daisy Adams is: 240 i. Carole June7 Amelung, born June 23, 1936; Adopted child. She married Lawrence John Schroer December 30, 1961; born May 26, 1936.

117. Andrew Warren6 Amelung, Sr. (Herman Henry Christian5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)865 was born July 20, 1916 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri866,866, and died March 31, 1997 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri867,867. He married Alice May Littrell April 25, 1953 in Monarch, Franklin County, Missouri868,868, daughter of William Littrell and Stella Thornton. She was born November 12, 1923 in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri.

Notes for Andrew Warren Amelung, Sr.: Iron County Register Newspaper, Volume LXV, No. 50, Thursday, April 28, 1932, Page 1, "County School News." Also in Arcadia Valley Enterprise, April 29, 1932, page 4, "County School News."

The following article was printed in the Meramec Valley Transcript in Pacific, Missouri on February 13, 1945 regarding his "war years."

"A ninth Air Force Engineer Battalion, France-TF Andrew W. Amelung of Pilot Knob, Mo., and a well known Pacific man, along with others of the Battalion has been awarded the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation for constructing an emergency strip while under fire on D-Day and an advance landing ground in the Normandy beach head." Source: Transcript Newspaper February 23, 1945 Issue.

Per Andrew Amelung, he landed on Utah Beach at Omaha Bluff on D-Day.

The following newspaper articles appeared in the Iron County Register Newspaper in Ironton, Missouri and are in the possession of Babe Amelung.

A IX Engineer Command Battalion France . . . T-5 Andrew W. Amelung of Pilot Knob, Mo., is serving with an aviation engineer battalion of the IX Engineer Command which is

120 Johann Christof Amelung construction airfields behind the front lines in France.

He landed with one of the first detachments of men from this de-battalion which started its operations on the beachhead on the morning of D-day.

Amelung "Babe" takes part in invasion of Europe. See 9/29/1944 Transcript Newspaper for article.

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NINTH AIR FORCE ENGINEER BATTALION, France

T-5 Andrew W. Amelung of Pilot Knob, Mo., along with other members if a Ninth air Force Aviation Engineer Battalion, has been awarded the presidential Distinguished Unit Citation for constructing an emergency landing strip while under fire on D Day and an advanced landing ground in the Normandy beachhead.

Landing on the beach at H plus three hours on D-Day, advance elements of the battalion found that the area of the proposed site for the strip was still partially occupied by the enemy. But they proceeded on their mission in spite of the obstacles and dangers and worked on the strip while under continuous fire. At one point the engineering equipment was working within 200 yards of active enemy artillery emplacements.

The strip was occupied by sundown on D-Day and by the following day the detachment was pushing forward behind the advancing invading troops and beginning work on a field further inland. The field was made operational seven days later for use by U.S. Ninth Air Force fighter-bombers who dive-bombed and strafed enemy strong point in front of the advancing armies.

Since that time the battalion has worked with other units of the Ninth Engineer Command in constructing more than 100 airdromes for the air campaign in France. The battalion is commanded by Lt. Col. Max McCroy of Stoubenville, Ohio. T-5 Amelung's father, Mr. Herman Amelung, resides at Pilot Knob, Mo.

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A Ninth Engineer Command Battalion, France - Technician Fifth Grade Andrew W. Amelung of Pilot Knob, Mo., is a member of the 819th Engineer Aviation Battalion which has been released from the censor's list along with six other battalions of the Ninth Engineer Command.

A construction worker on airfields, Amelung is serving with the battalion on the Western Front where it is now working on another front-line airfield for the U.S. Ninth Air Force.

The battalion, which is commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Max G. McCrory, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, has been constructing and repairing airfields on the continent since D-Day. It was one of the first Ninth Engineer Command units to land in France and has put into

121 Johann Christof Amelung service twelve airfields for tactical coordination of the Ninth Air Force.

Prior to coming to the continent, the 819th was stationed in the United Kingdom where it built bases for American heavy bombers and escort aircraft. It arrived in England in July 1942.

Before entering the service in March 1942, Amelung was employed as a miner at the Pioneer Silica Products Company of Pacific, Missouri. His father, Mr. Herman Amelung resides in Pilot Knob, Missouri. A brother Staff Sergeant Herman Jr. is serving in the infantry, and a brother Private First Class Henry Amelung is in the Air Corps in England.

VARIOUS OLD TIME STORIES: (Told to me by Andrew Amelung)

Dad remembered back in Prohibition when the Feds would raid their neighbor, Ma Plummer's house next door. They'd carry the bottles outside and break them all but every now and then, they'd miss one and as they went back inside to gather more, someone would jump the fence and grab the untouched bottle and scamper away with it.

Henry Richter had a scar across his neck from ear to ear from a fight he got into one time that didn't kill him. He was a bachelor and Herman Amelung's family would invite him over at Christmas for dinner. He is the one who showed my dad how to skin squirrels "the right way."

One time, John Link had a run in with two guys and they had already shot John with a shotgun and was both holding him down. He managed to get his knife out, opened it with his teeth, and killed one and almost killed the other.

John Link, who lived on the other side of Knob Creek, was going to butcher a hog. This was sometime after 1936, and Babe, who was about 20 years old then, was going to help him. Well, John was known to have already killed two guys and now here he was mad because he couldn't get his gun to shoot. So he picked up a butcher knife and threw it into the side of the barn and it vibrated back and forth for quite awhile while he went inside to get his shotgun. That's when Babe said it was time to go! He was somewhat leary of the guy being mad and having a gun both. He was a small framed man, not very big at all.

----- My dad, Babe Amelung, commented on one hunting trip way back in the Pilot Knob hills where he and his dog came across a moonshine still. He was about 17 or 18 years old at the time. He had known of a spring in that area and only wanted a drink for himself and his dog. Since stills are not left unguarded, and he didn't see anyone there, he knew that he was being watched so he hurried and got his drink and went on hunting. He said that he never told anyone what he saw and he didn't stop to check it out.

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Back when he was younger, his brothers and him use to hunt all the time and fish. His

122 Johann Christof Amelung sister, Nelle, said that he always carried a Prince Albert can in his pocket full of worms, as he said, "to always be ready.". In the May 1924 photograph you can see Babe (complete with can in pocket) with his sister Nelle and brother Oscar.

My dad told me that when he first started at PGS, he was a Mule Skinner making 40 cents an hour and working 10 hours a day ($4.00 a day). There was no such thing back then as time and one half pay.

On December 21, 1978, he was presented with a watch for 40 years of service at the Pacific (PGS) plant. He worked there 50 years before retiring with 4 years in the army (WWII).

Just before he was drafted into the army, Babe Amelung, had the only new 1942 Chevrolet in Pacific. They stopped making 1942 cars because of the war. He purchased the car new about November 1941 for $1,048.00. He said, "it had fender skirts, spot lights on each side, fog lights and everything else they could throw on to get me to buy it." When he went into the army, his brother Oscar and Martha drove it.

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OBITUARY: AMELUNG, ANDREW WARREN "BABE", of Pacific, Missouri died Monday afternoon, March 31, 1997 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Alice May (nee Littrell), dear father of Marcine (Ed) Lohman, Ballwin, MO, Carol Amelung, and Andrew Amelung, Jr. of Pacific, MO, dear brother of Henry (Jackie) Amelung, Ironton, MO and Nelle White, Pilot Knob, Missouri, brother in law to Daisy Amelung and Ed Hall, and dear uncle of Larry (Linda) Amelung, Ironton, MO, Mary (Jerry) James, Cadiz, KY, Maria (Tom) LaPointe, FL, Nancy Amelung, Ellen (Robert) McDarmont, Eustis, FL, and Carole (Larry) Schroer, KY. Babe is preceded in death by three brothers, Herb, Herman and Oscar Amelung, and by one sister, Edna Hall.

Babe was born to Herman Henry Christian Amelung and Marie "Mary" Anna Wilhemia Schlueter on July 20, 1916 in Pilot Knob, Missouri and was baptized at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob.

Babe began working at the Pennsylvania Glass & Sand Company in 1936 when sand was still being hauled out of the quarry by mule. To move the sand a mule was attached to a cart which was capable of carrying two and one-half tons of sand. Pacific had four or five of these mules but Babe had the meanest of the lot. According to Babe, "If he couldn't bite you, he'd kick you, and if he couldn't kick you, he'd paw you." When he first started as a Mule Skinner, he made 40 cents an hour and worked 10 hours a day ($4.00 a day).

One story he liked to tell of his Mule Skinner days was of how they would flicker the lights in the tunnel when it was quitting time and the mules would automatically come out to the stable. Unfortunately, when there was a thunder storm flickering the lights, the mules didn't seem to think that any different from quitting time and still insisted on leaving for the stables. When Babe returned to the plant after the war, "Bob" and the rest of the stable had been replaced by dump trucks, a move that none of the Mule Skinners

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Babe gave the Pacific (PGS) plant 50 years of service before retiring and after that worked there for many more years as a security guard.

During W.W.II, Babe served with the 819 Engineer's Battalion in England, France and Germany and participated in the D-Day landing on the Normandy beach head. He spent a total of thirty-nine months in the European Theatre. Returning to Pacific in 1946, Babe resumed his duties in the quarry, this time as a Shovel Operator.

Although the Army had taken Babe out of the country, you couldn't take the country out of Babe. While in Europe, he continued his hunting, bringing in a variety of game for the mess hall to cook up. Apparently even language was no barrier - while in France, a hunting party who spoke no English, met up with Babe and included him in their wild pig/boar hunt. He donated his game to the other hunters who were quite grateful for the extra help.

Babe always carried a "lucky" silver dollar in his pocket that his brother Oscar gave him before W.W. II. He carried that silver dollar so long he wore it smooth and it only seemed right that he continue carrying it with him up to the Pearly Gates. The coin and his masonic rings were buried with him along with his favorite chewing tobacco.

Babe was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 534 and the American Legion Post No. 320 in Pacific.

Babe's hobbies included coon, rabbit and squirrel hunting, vacations were usually spent deer hunting, and he has pulled quite a few Bass, Jack Salmon and Catfish out of the Meramec River in Pacific. In his younger days in Pilot Knob, he would carry a Prince Albert can in his pocket full of worms as he said "to always be ready." He was an avid story teller who's adventures included coming upon a moonshine still up in the Pilot Knob mountains during Prohibition time to the ghost his brothers and he saw up on Shepard Mountain one night while coon hunting.

Babe passed away just a few minutes after returning home from visiting his brother and sister in Ironton/Pilot Knob.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, 1997 at Bell Funeral Home. Interment at Midlawn Cemetery in Union, MO. Pallbearers were Larry Amelung, Andy Amelung, Edward Lohman, Eddie Myers, Lawrence Littrell and Joe "Bootie" Capestro.

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GHOST ON SHEPARD MOUNTAIN (This is exactly how he told it to me!)

One night we was night hunting, moonlit night, so we're way back there on Shephard Mountain (me, Herman and Oscar). We're rolling along and the first thing you know there's this big white thing way up in the air swinging. We each one started looking at the

124 Johann Christof Amelung other, all we had was a axe. That's all we use to carry at night hunting...didn't carry a gun. So we didn't know what to do. Finally Herman said, "We better check it out cause ain't no one going to believe us if we go back and tell them there's a big white ghost in a tree."

So up to the tree we go. Come to find out, a big white billy goat had climbed up in that Hickory tree and hung itself and he was hanging up there by his head swinging, way up 20 feet off the ground. There was no way anybody could of hung him up there. He'd had to climb up there himself and fell out or something. We checked down under him for traps and that to see whether somebody had traps set to catch something. But there were no traps, he was just dead. It looked kind of funny though. "Yea, if that had been me and Oscar, we would probably have cut a trail and left that dude hanging up there. We wasn't too old and was still going to school." Herman would always talk us into going with him, he was the one who had the dog.

[Marcine's Note: His sister Nelle seems to remember that they ran all the way home that night and didn't go check it out until the next day when it was daylight . . . but who knows that was a long time ago. ]

"That's where I got the Poison Ivy and almost died. The light went out and we had no light. We was trying to get home and get down off the hill and fell or rolled and got cut and all. It was dark and I guess I fell and rolled in it. My head swelled up big around, eyes swelled shut, mouth swelled shut, and both hands were solid blisters.:

I had to suck soup through a straw - that was the only way I could eat. I also missed the last quarter of school.

Back then they didn't know what to do for you. It just had to play itself out. Then whenever it started healing up, my whole face was just a solid scab. I was a hard looker. No more hunting that winter. They thought I was going to kick the bucket and I thought I was too.

They didn't have shots back then like we do now for it. The best thing we found for it back then was Lysol cleaner. But the Lysol then is different from what we have now. The Lysol we have now is no good for it. The Lysol then, if you used it straight, would blister you. We'd take a saucer, put some water in it, and then put just a few drops of that Lysol in the water and that water would get real milky. We'd make it just strong enough that it would burn a little when you put it on. It would kill it right out.

One day, Herman came in, he had a little Poison Ivy on his stomach and he knew we had been using the Lysol but he didn't know we had been diluting it. So he just takes the bottle and dabs a little on there and he had a great big blister on his stomach. It burned him up.

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Did you know . . .

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To find out who was stealing their wood they would put dynamite caps in a piece of wood and cover the hole up and then sit back and wait to see who's stove would blow up. That's how they found out who was stealing their fire wood.

To understand how it was, there was no law inforcement in Pilot Knob, the law was in Ironton and no one would call them. It was not uncommon to see guys start fighting on one side of town and finish on the other side of town.

To cure a dog cough - this recipe came from an old man who was part indian. Dig up some Polk Root and skin it, cut it up and fry in in a lot of grease. Then serve it grease and all to the dog. Polk Root is poisonous, but when prepared this way it takes care of the cough and not the dog.

More About Andrew Warren Amelung, Sr.: Baptism: October 01, 1916, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri869,870,871,872 Burial: April 03, 1997, Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union, Missouri873 Cause of Death: Natural Causes874,874 Medical Information: Asthma, Emphazema Military service: Bet. 1942 - 1945, World War II: Europe, Corps of Engineers Occupation: Heavy Equipment Operator, Operators 513 Union.875 Social Security #: 491-16-3448876,876

Notes for Alice May Littrell: For more information on the Littrell family tree, please contact: Mrs. Alma Wiles (Littrell), 51 New Street, Sullivan, MO 63080, (636) 468-8328.

More About Alice May Littrell: Baptism: Pacific Presbyterian Church, Pacific, Missouri Religion: Presbyterian

Children of Andrew Amelung and Alice Littrell are: 241 i. Marcine Edna7 Amelung, born July 16, 1957 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri (St. Joseph Hospital)877. She married Edward John Lohman August 05, 1987 in St. Louis County Courthouse, Clayton, Missouri878; born March 04, 1948 in Kimmswick, Jefferson County, Missouri879.

Notes for Marcine Edna Amelung: I am told that I was named after a blonde haired jewish girl that my mother use to babysit for in St. Louis. My middle name came from my Aunt, Edna (Amelung) Hall. I have lived in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri up till 1986.

Stepson: Jason Edward Lohman, Born December 1, 1969 I am compiling a database of all Amelung / Amelunke information regardless of whether it ties directly to my genealogical line or not. Visit

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my genealogy pages at:

http://www.genealogy.com/users/l/o/h/Marcine-E-Lohman/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~celticlady/default.htm

More About Marcine Edna Amelung: Baptism: Presbyterian Church, Pacific, Missouri880,880 Job Title: December 15, 1994, Software Support Specialist Medical Information: Allergies and Asthma as a child. Blue eyes. Occupation: December 15, 1994, Computers Religion: Presbyterian Residence 1: Bet. 1957 - 1987, Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri Residence 2: Bet. 1987 - March 2004, Ballwin, St. Louis County, Missouri881 Residence 3: April 2004, Firestone, Weld County, Colorado

Notes for Edward John Lohman: Born with the help of a Midwife, at address: Route 1, Kimmswick Rock, Missouri.

Newspaper Article: "Promising Sculptor," St. Louis Post Dispatch, Saturday, April 22, 1989, Business Section, Page 76, Sculpture constructed by Ed Lohman.

For more information on the Lohman Family Tree, please contact: Mr. Bill Lohman 318 Stafford Street Washington, MO 63090

Edward Lohman has one son (Jason Edward Lohman) by a previous marriage.

More About Edward John Lohman: Baptism: Kimmswick, Missouri - Catholic Church Occupation: Civil Engineer

242 ii. Andrew Warren Amelung, Jr., born November 01, 1958 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri (St. Joseph Hospital)882. He met (1) Virginia Croney.

Notes for Andrew Warren Amelung, Jr.: Andrew "Andy" was never married to Virginia Croney, but had 3 children by her who were removed by the court. All three children were adopted by a family either in Washington, Missouri or St. Charles, Missouri. In filing for child support, Virginia claimed the father of Stephen was Joe Gandy, nephew of Don Gandy. However he looks very much like Andrew Amelung's baby pictures and Joe Gandy claimed he was sterile and

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couldn't possibly father a child. Child support was not required from Joe Gandy or Andy Amelung. Andy has never been married and is a chronic alcoholic and drug user. I had heard that Virginia Croney moved to Florida where she had a fourth child by someone else.

More About Andrew Warren Amelung, Jr.: Medical Information: Alcoholic and drug user. Occupation: Miscellaneous Jobs

Notes for Virginia Croney: Her 3 children by A. Amelung were taken away and adopted out in St. Charles, Missouri.

More About Virginia Croney: Occupation: Housewife

243 iii. Carol Ann Amelung, born November 01, 1958 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri (St. Joseph Hospital)883.

More About Carol Ann Amelung: Medical Information: Her goal in life was to reach 100 lbs. Occupation: Loan Clerk

118. Oscar William6 Amelung (Herman Henry Christian5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)884 was born May 20, 1919 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri885,886,887, and died November 25, 1975 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri888,888. He married Martha Ellen Henderson, daughter of William Henderson. She died in Eustis, Florida.

Notes for Oscar William Amelung: OLD TIME STORIES:

Rounder

When Herb Amelung lived in Pacific at the Pennsylvania Glass and Sand Apartments, he had a dog and her pups. But with rats running rampart, they put out rat poison and believe that the dogs catching the rats also got poisoned and died. All except one, Rounder!

So Herb gave Rounder to his brother Herman in Pilot Knob. Herman, Babe and Oscar along with their friends in Pilot Knob would go hunting in the Pilot Knob hills for Possums and what ever else they could catch. Babe claimed that the dog was crazy and that they all had to carry clubs to keep the dog back. When Rounder would tree a possum or coon, he'd chew all the brush down around the tree and would even try to climb the tree to get to it. But if he ever caught the game, it wasn't worth keeping, he'd tear it up.

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When they caught something, they'd put it in burlap sacks that they'd hang over their shoulder as they walked. Well, Rounder thought them no different from a tree and would try to jump up and grab the sacks. Here is where the club came in handy. But one night, Rounder out did himself. As he jumped for Oscar's burlap sack, he caught Oscar smack in the back of the head. Oscar beat the tar out of Rounder, but it didn't stop him from trying. One wonder's how Rounder managed not to get shot through all of this.

Then there was the night that Rounder was chasing a skunk and it went under a rock. Oscar was wearing his brand new black cowboy hat that he had saved all of his money for. So when he bent down to look under the rock, he naturally took his hat off first. Well, Rounder's eyesight was somewhat impaired from being sprayed by the skunk, so when he saw the black thing in Oscar's hand, he tore into it and dragged it all over that hill. Of course Oscar's brothers and friends fell out laughing.

More About Oscar William Amelung: Baptism: July 06, 1919, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri889 Burial: November 27, 1975, Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union, Missouri890,891 Cause of Death: Heart Disease Occupation: Pennsylvania Glass & Sand, Pacific, Missouri Social Security #: 491-18-xxxx892

More About Martha Ellen Henderson: Occupation: Bank Head Teller

Children of Oscar Amelung and Martha Henderson are: 244 i. Nancy Collen7 Amelung, born January 12, 1953 in Pacific, Missouri. She married Michael Randolph McClenning June 22, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri893.

More About Nancy Collen Amelung: Occupation: Drug Abuse Counselor

245 ii. Ellen Kay Amelung, born February 08, 1959 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. She married (1) Richard Irwin Bell September 23, 1978 in 1st United Methodist Church, Eustis, Florida. She married (2) Jose (Poppie) Espajo Bet. 1990 - 1991. She married (3) Robert McDarmont Aft. 1992.

119. Nelle Marie6 Amelung (Herman Henry Christian5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born May 15, 1920 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri894, and died July 03, 2003 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. She married Stanley Elsworth White January 13, 1953 in Randolph County, Arkansas895. He was born May 24, 1917 in Arcadia, Missouri896, and died July 16, 1996 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri896.

Notes for Nelle Marie Amelung: The Mountain Echo Newspaper, Wednesday, July 9, 2003

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Nellie M. White

Nellie Marie White, a lifelong resident of Pilot Knob, passed away at her home July 3, 2003 at the age of 89. She was born May 15, 1920, and worked at the Arcadia Valley Elementary Cafeteria for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley and her daughter, Sandi. She is survived by her daughter, Maria of North Fort, Florida, Her brother, Henry Amelung of Ironton, and many nieces and nephews. She was a dear and loving friend to many. Funeral services will be held July 9 at the White Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Hagerty officiating. Internment will be in the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of White's Funeral Home of Ironton. "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God". Matthew 5:8

More About Nelle Marie Amelung: Baptism: August 01, 1920, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri897 Burial: July 09, 2003, Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Missouri Confirmed: June 1958, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri898 Medical Information: Blonde/brown hair. Very thin all her life. Occupation: School Cook

Notes for Stanley Elsworth White: Death Record: White Funeral Home, Ironton, Missouri, Stanley Elsworth White, born May 24, 1917 in Arcadia, Missouri, died July 16, 1996 in Pilot Knob, Missouri, age 79 years, 1 month, 22 days. Service officiated by Rev. Lee Roy Quinn. Internment at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Ironton, Missouri.

More About Stanley Elsworth White: Burial: July 19, 1996, Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Missouri899 Medical Information: Had head pains and was very hot. Death may have been heat related.

Children of Nelle Amelung and Stanley White are: 246 i. Maria Elana7 White, born April 07, 1955 in Ironton, Missouri. She married Tom LaPoint January 16, 1982 in Rolla, Missouri Lutheran Church.

More About Maria Elana White: Baptism: July 03, 1955, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri900 Occupation: Nurse

247 ii. Sandra Estelle White, born November 09, 1957 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri901,901; died September 28, 1983 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri901,901.

More About Sandra Estelle White:

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Baptism: January 05, 1958, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri902 Social Security #: Social Security #: 489-52-4291903,903

120. Henry George6 Amelung (Herman Henry Christian5, Johann Heinrich "Christian"4, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born April 25, 1923 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri904,904. He married Lena "Jackie" Ellen Reynolds May 10, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of John Reynolds and Susan White. She was born April 25, 1918 in Black, Reynolds County, Missouri, and died October 18, 2003 in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri905.

Notes for Henry George Amelung: There are a few "family stories" that have been handed down and Henry is no exception. As was explained to me by my father regarding his younger brother, Henry, he was very sickly when he was born and the doctors gave up hope that he would live. His mother Mary, would carry him around on a pillow. An Indian woman seeing him told Mary that he would not live to which Mary explained that the doctors had already given up on him. The Indian woman brought her some Snake Root and showed her how to make a tea and how much to give him. He regained his health and miraculously lived.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: Henry G Amelung Birth Year: 1923 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Missouri State: Missouri County or City: Franklin Enlistment Date: 19 Jan 1943 Enlistment State: Missouri Enlistment City: Jefferson Barracks Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Jackhammer Operator Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 74 Weight: 169

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Baptism: May 01, 1923, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri906 Burial: Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Missouri

Notes for Lena "Jackie" Ellen Reynolds: 1930; Census Place: Black River, Reynolds, Missouri; Roll: T626_1220; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 1007.

The Mountain Echo Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, October 22, 2003, Page 18. Lena "Jackie" Amelung of Ironton, passed away on October 18, 2003 in Farmington, at the age of 84.

She was born April 25, 1918 in Black, Missouri to the late John H. and Addie (White) Reynolds. On May 10, 1946 she was united in marriage to Henry Amelung, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Larry (Linda) Amelung of Ironton, three grandchildren and two great-grandaughters and many nieces and nephews. Jackie was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Reynolds and three sisters, Daisy Foster, Maggie Mathes and Iona Telford. Jackie was a member of Black Baptist Church. She enjoyed her flowers and being outside with her family and friends. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 from Bryson Funeral Home with Rev. Carlton Mathes officiating.

More About Lena "Jackie" Ellen Reynolds: Burial: October 21, 2003, Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia, Missouri Undertaker/Funeral Home: October 21, 2003, Bryson Funeral Home Chapel907

Child of Henry Amelung and Lena Reynolds is: 248 i. Larry Dee7 Amelung, born July 09, 1947 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri. He married Linda Ridlon January 16, 1970 in Farmington, Missouri.

More About Larry Dee Amelung: Military service: Served in Army during time of Vietnam War Occupation: Prison Guard

124. Henrich Wilhelm Friedrich6 Springer (Wilhelmine Rosine5 Amelunke, Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born October 06, 1903 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri908,909, and died October 09, 1955 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri910. He married Anita Koechig 1935910.

Notes for Henrich Wilhelm Friedrich Springer: The Missouri Cash-Book Newspaper, Thursday, October 13, 1955, Page 1. Henry Springer, 52, of Gordonville, Dies

Henry F. Springer, farmer of the Gordonville community, died en-route to a Cape

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Girardeau hospital Sunday morning following a stroke of paralysis. Prayer services was held at the Cracraft-Miller Funeral Chapel at 2:30 Tuesday. Regular funeral services were held at the Zion Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock with Rev. G.B. Seboldt in charge. interment was in Russell Heights Cemetery.

Mr. Springer, age 52 years, was born Oct. 6, 1903, a son of Henry and Minnie Amelunke Springer. He was baptized in the Zion Lutheran Church being confirmed in 1916. He was married to Miss. Anita Koechig in 1935, who survives. Also surviving are: one daughter, Miss Mary Louise, at home; a sister, Mrs. Aulgust Sievesrs of Jackson; and one brother, Albert Springer.

Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Monday, October 10, 1955, Page 9. Henry Springer Dies; Service on Tuesday

Gordonville -- Henry F. Springer, farmer living southwest of Gordonville died en route to a Cape Girardeau hospital, Sunday morning. He suffered a stroke of paralysis at 7:30 o'clock at the home having been afflicted with high blood pressure. He was 52 years old, born Oct. 6, 1903, a son of Henry and Minnie Amelunke Springer. He was baptized in the Zion Lutheran Church near Gordonville, taking his confirmation vows in 1916. He married Miss Anita Koechig in 1935, who survives, also one daughter, Miss Mary Louise at home; a sister, Mrs. August Sievers of Jackson; one brother Albert Springer, one sister, Amanda Frank and a brother, Walter Amelunke, preceded him in death.

A prayer service will be held at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Chapel at 1:30 Tuesday. The body will be removed to Zion Lutheran Church for the funeral service at 2 o'clock, Rev. G.B. Seboldt, in charge. Inerment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.

More About Henrich Wilhelm Friedrich Springer: Baptism: October 25, 1903, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri911 Burial: October 11, 1955, Russell Heights Cemetary, Cape Girardeau, Missouri912 Cause of Death: Stroke due to high blood pressure. Confirmed: 1916, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri913,913

Child of Henrich Springer and Anita Koechig is: 249 i. Mary Louise7 Springer.

127. Wilhelm Heinrich Edward6 Hennecke, Jr. (Anna Emma Maria5 Amelunke, Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born January 28, 1908 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri914, and died June 30, 1978 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He married Helen C. Wendel September 07, 1938 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Wilhelm Heinrich Edward Hennecke, Jr.: Baptism: February 16, 1908, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri914 Burial: July 02, 1978, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

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Children of Wilhelm Hennecke and Helen Wendel are: 250 i. Edward7 Hennecke.

Notes for Edward Hennecke: Ownes the old Amelunke farm.

251 ii. Mary Ann Hennecke.

128. Albert Friedrich6 Hennecke (Anna Emma Maria5 Amelunke, Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born November 28, 1911 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri915, and died February 15, 2001 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. He married Bertha Weisenstein.

Notes for Albert Friedrich Hennecke: Name: Albert F. Hennecke SSN: 488-18-4110 Last Residence: 62707 Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States of America Born: 28 Nov 1911 Died: 15 Feb 2001 State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 )

More About Albert Friedrich Hennecke: Baptism: February 04, 1912, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri915

Notes for Bertha Weisenstein: I'm not sure if this is the correct Bertha Hennecke or not. Name: Bertha M. Hennecke SSN: 490-05-6977 Last Residence: 62644 Havana, Mason, Illinois, United States of America Born: 12 Jan 1909 Died: Apr 1992 State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 )

Children of Albert Hennecke and Bertha Weisenstein are: 252 i. John Frederick7 Hennecke. 253 ii. Paul Albert Hennecke.

129. Walter Johann6 Hennecke (Anna Emma Maria5 Amelunke, Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born October 15, 1913 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He married Hazel Elizabeth Eakins, daughter of Edward Eakins and Zelma Summers.

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More About Walter Johann Hennecke: Baptism: December 07, 1913, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

Children of Walter Hennecke and Hazel Eakins are: 254 i. Charles7 Hennecke. 255 ii. William Wayne Hennecke, Sr.. He married (1) Gail Patricia Tibbles; born in St. Louis, Missouri. He married (2) Unknown. 256 iii. Francis Hennecke. 257 iv. Walter Lee Hennecke. 258 v. Anna Marie Hennecke. 259 vi. Robert Hennecke. 260 vii. Donna Hennecke. 261 viii. Connie Hennecke.

130. Alvin Herman6 Hennecke (Anna Emma Maria5 Amelunke, Johann "Heinrich"4 Amelunge, Heinrich "Christian"3 Amelunke, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born July 22, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, and died January 08, 2005 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He married Esther Best.

Notes for Alvin Herman Hennecke: Name of Deceased: Alvin E. Hennecke Age at Death: 85 Birth Date: Jul/22/1919 Death Date: Jan/8/2005 Newspaper Title: Southeast Missourian Newspaper Location: Cape Girardeau, MO, US Obituary Publication Date: Jan/11/2005 Locations Mentioned in Obituary: Jackson; Oak Ridge; Columbia, MO; Benton, MO; Gordonville; Oran, MO; Chaffee, MO; Festus, MO Other Persons Mentioned in Obituary: Marty; Albert; Janis Hennecke; Sam Roethemeyer; Leon; John Smith; Brenda; Dennis Hennecke; Wanda; Eric Priggel; Larry Hennecke; Von; William H. Hennecke; Jennifer Shively; Esther E. Best; Russell McCampbell; Walter Hennecke; Emily Smith

More About Alvin Herman Hennecke: Baptism: August 24, 1919, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.

Children of Alvin Hennecke and Esther Best are: 262 i. Wanda7 Hennecke. 263 ii. Leon Hennecke. 264 iii. Brenda Hennecke.

133. Laura Auguste Bertha Emma6 Walperswiller (William Arnhold5, Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born

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January 06, 1897 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri916,917, and died June 18, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri918,919. She married Wilhelm August Amelunke920,921 August 20, 1916 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri922,923, son of Henry Amelunke and Alvina Springer. He was born June 06, 1895 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri924,925, and died 1934.

More About Laura Auguste Bertha Emma Walperswiller: Baptism: February 14, 1897, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri926 Burial: June 19, 1919, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri926 Cause of Death: Complications from Childbirth.

More About Wilhelm August Amelunke: Baptism: September 01, 1895, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri927

Child of Laura Walperswiller and Wilhelm Amelunke is: 265 i. Ella Ehrisa Alwynne7 Amelunke, born June 01, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri928,929; died July 11, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri930,931.

More About Ella Ehrisa Alwynne Amelunke: Baptism: June 12, 1919, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.932 Burial: July 12, 1919933 Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum934

134. Wilhelm Arnhold6 Walperswiller, Jr. (William Arnhold5, Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung) was born January 25, 1903 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri935, and died August 26, 1959 in Mt. Veron, Lawerance County, Missouri. He married Bernice Arlene Rogers in Kansas. She was born May 17, 1923 in Marrette, Lac Que Parle, Minnesota.

Notes for Wilhelm Arnhold Walperswiller, Jr.: Supposedly, William Jr. got into trouble and moved away from the area changing his last name to Williams.

More About Wilhelm Arnhold Walperswiller, Jr.: Baptism: March 15, 1903, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri Occupation: Farmer

Child of Wilhelm Walperswiller and Bernice Rogers is: 266 i. Barbara Louise7 Williams, born April 20, 1951.

141. Amanda Sophie6 Amelunke (Maria W.5 Walperswiller, Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)936,937 was born June 27, 1898 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri938. She married Oscar Paul W. Springer November 22, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri939,940. He

136 Johann Christof Amelung was born December 22, 1890 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri941,941, and died November 17, 1937 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri942,942.

More About Amanda Sophie Amelunke: Baptism: July 31, 1898, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri943 Confirmed: April 23, 1911, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri944

Notes for Oscar Paul W. Springer: Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Wednesday, November 17, 1937, Page 1. Farmer at Dutchtown Succumbs at 47 years Oscar Paul W. Sprenger, 47 years old, a farmer of the Dutchtown community, died at 12:15 a.m. today at St. Francis Hospital where he had been a patient since Nov. 10. He had suffered for several months with stomach ulcers. The body was removed to the Haman Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. Mr. Sprenger was born in the Dutchtown community Dec. 22, 1890, and spent all of his life there. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving besides his widow is a daughter, Gladys; a brother, Wm. H. Sprenger of Dutchtown, and three sisters, Miss Mary Antoinette Sprenger of Dutchtown, Mrs. August Puchbauer of Jackson and Mrs. Mattie Mabrey of Cape Girardeau.

More About Oscar Paul W. Springer: Burial: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri945

Children of Amanda Amelunke and Oscar Springer are: 267 i. Nina7 Sprenger, born June 07, 1920 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri946.

More About Nina Sprenger: Baptism: June 07, 1920, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri946

268 ii. Gladys Lucille Springer, born May 03, 1921. She married Robert Lincoln.

Notes for Gladys Lucille Springer: In speaking with Gladys, she has many old photographs of her mother's family stored away in her attic. Unfortunately, the photos are not labeled as to who they are.

More About Gladys Lucille Springer: Baptism: June 12, 1921, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

142. Leo Wilhelm6 Amelunke, Sr. (Maria W.5 Walperswiller, Johanna S. W.4 Amelunke, Heinrich "Christian"3, Johann Heinrich2, Johann Christof1 Amelung)947,948 was born December 20, 1901 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri949,950,951,952, and died January 03, 1971 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri953,954,955. He married Elma Eva Painter June 25, 1927 in Benton, Missouri956. She was born November 24, 1909 in Chaffee, Missouri957,958, and died May 03, 1980 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau

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County, Missouri959,960.

Notes for Leo Wilhelm Amelunke, Sr.: Obituary (From Memorial Park Cemetery) of LEO W. AMELUNKE

LEO W. AMELUNKE

Leo William Amelunke, 204 Park drive, 69 years old, died Sunday morning at 11:15 in a hospital here. He farmed for 25 years near Dutchtown, and had worked at Southeast Missouri Hospital here nine years, before retiring in October, 1969.

Mr. Amelunke was born near Dutchtown December 20, 1901, and married the former Miss. Elma Painter, June 15, 1927, at Benton. She survives.

Other survivors are, five sons, Leo W. Jr., Glen F., Robert L., and Eldon E. Amelunke, all of Cape Girardeau, and Hubert N. Amelunke, Ferriday, La., a sister, Mrs. Amanda Sprenger, Chaffee, and eight grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded him in death.

The body is at Ford and Sons Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 tonight. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Zion Lutheran Church, south of Gordonville, where he was a member.

The pastor, the Rev. G. B. Seboldt, will officiate, with burial in Memorial Park.

More About Leo Wilhelm Amelunke, Sr.: Baptism: February 16, 1902, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri961 Burial: January 06, 1971, Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri962 Confirmed: March 28, 1915, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri963 Social Security #: 492-42-0217964,965

Notes for Elma Eva Painter: Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Burial Number 5893, Space 2, Lot 350, Section 9. Born 11/24/1909, died 5/3/1980, Interred 5/66/1980 at Memorial Park Cemetery. The funeral home has two obituaries for her on file.

Mrs. Elma A. Amelunke Cape Girardeau -- Funeral service for Mrs. Elma A. Amelunke, 204 Park, was held today at Zion Lutheran Church near Gordonville with the pastor, Rev. Karl Leeman, officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park with Ford and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Amelunke, 70 years old, died Saturday at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born Nov. 24, 1909, at Chaffee. She and Leo W. Amelunke were married June 25, 1927. He died Jan. 3, 1971. They moved here from the family farm near Dutchtown in 1965. She was a member of Zion Church. Survivors include five sons, Leo W. Jr., Glenn and Robert Amelunke of Cape Girardeau, Eldon Amelunke of Springfield, a brother Louis Painter of Eugene, Ore., and nine grand children.

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A son, brother, and grandchild preceeded her in death.

Mrs. Elma A. Amelunke Mrs. Elma E. Amelunke, 70 years old, 204 Park, died at 2 Saturday morning at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Amelunke was admitted to the hospital after becoming ill while visiting a son at Springfield. She was born Nov. 24, 1909, at Chaffee, on June l25, 1927, she married Leo W. Amelunke at Benton. He died Jan. 3, 1971. Mr and Mrs. Amelunke moved to Cape Girardeau in 1965 from the family farm near Dutchtown, where she and her husband had lived for many years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church near Gordonville. Surviving are sons, Leo W. Amelunke, Jr., and Glenn and Robert Amelunke, all of Cape Girardeau. Hubert Amelunke, Vidalia, La., and Eldon Amelunke, Springfield; brother Louis Painter, Eugene, Ore., and nine grandchildren. A son, Marvin Amelunke, a brother, and a grandchild preceded her in death. The body is at Ford nad Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 Monday afternoon At noon Tuesday, the body will be taken to Zion Lutheran Church for service at 1:30 that afternoon with the pastor, the Rev. Karl Leeman, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Robert Lincoln, Larry Sprenger, William Schlege, Fred Peetz, Otto Moore and Paul Propst.

More About Elma Eva Painter: Burial: May 06, 1980, Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau966 Social Security #: Bet. 1961 - 1962, 494-48-0104967

Children of Leo Amelunke and Elma Painter are: 269 i. Robert Lee7 Amelunke, born October 14, 1934 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

Notes for Robert Lee Amelunke: Robert Amelunke

Robert Lee "Bob" Amelunke, 68, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at Ratliff Care Center.

He was born Oct. 14, 1934, at Dutchtown, son of Leo and Elma Paintor Amelunke. He and Adrianna Messmer were married May 12, 1962, at Kelso, Mo.

Amelunke was warehouse manager and dispatcher 47 years with Rhodes 101 Co. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville and its Men's Club, and Cape Evening Optimist Club.

He served in Missouri National Guard eight years.

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Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Sandra Farrow of Pocahontas; two sons, David Amelunke of Piedmont, Mo., Dale Amelunke of Pocahontas; two brothers, Leo Amelunke of Cape Girardeau, Eldon Amelunke of Phoenix, Ariz.; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

A graveside committal service will be at 10 a.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Friends may call after 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Zion Church.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Wayne Schwiesow officiating.

Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

270 ii. Leo William Amelunke, Jr., born June 21, 1928 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri968. He married Marilyn Jean Willer August 31, 1952 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

More About Leo William Amelunke, Jr.: Baptism: September 30, 1928, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri968

271 iii. Marvin Kenneth Amelunke, born June 27, 1930 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri969,970,971; died March 23, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri972. He married Georgia Ann Nanna February 03, 1951 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri; born August 19, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri973; died March 23, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri973.

More About Marvin Kenneth Amelunke: Baptism: July 27, 1930, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri974 Burial: March 28, 1951, Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri975 Cause of Death: Died in Car Accident.976

More About Georgia Ann Nanna: Burial: March 28, 1951, Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri977 Cause of Death: Died in Car Accident.978

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272 iv. Glenn Franklin Amelunke, born November 13, 1932 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri979,980; died March 21, 2000 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri981.

More About Glenn Franklin Amelunke: Baptism: January 15, 1933, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri982 Social Security #: 1951, 493-36-2759

273 v. Hubert Norman Amelunke, born February 05, 1937 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri983; died August 09, 1999 in Clayton, Concordia County, Louisiana983. He married Cora Kasall.

More About Hubert Norman Amelunke: Baptism: April 03, 1937, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo. Social Security #: 1954, 490-40-1663

274 vi. Eldon Eugene Amelunke, born February 29, 1944 in Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. He married Alice Gertrude McAtee; born September 15, 1945 in Smith Center, Kansas.

Notes for Eldon Eugene Amelunke: This branch being researched by Rhonda Todd, E-Mail: [email protected]

More About Eldon Eugene Amelunke: Baptism: April 16, 1944, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Mo.

Endnotes

1. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 2. Niedersächsisches Staatsarchiv in Wolfenbüttel, Forstweg 2, 38302 Wolfenbüttel, Germany, "Date of baptism is 26 Feb 1744. Birth is estimated to be in the same year." 3. Niedersächsisches Staatsarchiv in Wolfenbüttel, Forstweg 2, 38302 Wolfenbüttel, Germany. 4. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 5. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 6. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 7. 1850 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, District No. 14, dated October 18, 1850, Page 413, Line 41.1860 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Mary, age 58, and son William, age 14, are living with Henry in 1860.1870 Census Record: Mary Amelunge is no longer listed, nor is her son William. 8. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 9. Date of Death: Sometime between February 13, 1852 to March 13, 1853. Rev. Umbeck book indicates that under entry 36, dated February 13, 1852, that Johanna Maria Amelunke geb. Clausmann is not a widow, however in entry 76, dated March 13, 1853, it does. Wittwe means widow. 10. Dr. J. W. Cramer, M.D., Bollinger County Historical Society, Marble Hill, MO 63764, (Original ledger dating back to 1846.). 11. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Estate of Christian Amelunge, deceased., Petition for Sale of Real

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Estate, May 26, 1857, Box 14, Bundle 283, to pay debts due to Clamont Freeza, seller. 12. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 13. 1850 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, District No. 14, dated October 18, 1850, Page 413, Line 41. 14. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 15. Listed on 1860 Cape Girardeau County Census. No longer shows up on 1870 or later census records. Lived with son, Henry Amelunke. 16. Tax Records: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, for years 1847, 1851, 1852 & 1854. In 1854 the name of property owner changes to Mary Abelunke. On Microfilm at the Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 17. Medical Records: Dr. J.W. Cramer, M.D. who practiced in Jackson, Mo. had a listing in his ledger for years December 1847, 1848 and 1849 for Christian Abelunk. This ledger is presently in the possession of the Bollinger County Historical Society, Marble Hill, MO 63764. 18. Tax Records: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, for years 1847, 1851, 1852 & 1854. In 1854 the name of property owner changes to Mary Abelunke. On Microfilm at the Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102 19. Medical Records: Dr. J.W. Cramer, M.D. who practiced in Jackson, Mo. had a listing in his ledger for years December 1847, 1848 and 1849 for Christian Abelunk. This ledger is presently in the possession of the Bollinger County Historical Society, Marble Hill, MO 63764. 20. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 21. 1850 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, District No. 14, dated October 18, 1850, Page 414, Line 1.1860 Missouri State Census Records: Living with his brother, J. Henry along with his mother. William is age 14.William does not show up on the 1870 Missouri State Census Records. 22. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 23. Shows up on 1860 Census; does not on 1870 census 24. 1850 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County Missouri, 334. Indicates that Andrew and Deno are born in Switzerland. Son William is 4 months old. Deno is 29 years & Andrew 26 years.1860 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Item 432. Andrew listed with wife - Albertine both born in Hannover. Albertine is younger than Andrew - Conradina was older. Son William who would have been 10 years old is not listed only a William 1 year old - I believe the older William has died by 1860. Conradina's sister Johanna Ameluncke is also living with them.1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau Township, Sheet 38, dated July 23, 1870. Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children: Louisa, Sophia, Henry, William, & August.1876 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, T 30 R 12 E, Andrew Seidecum with wife Denah and children: Hy., William, August, and Sophia. 25. Tombstone: Conradina Amelunke, wife of Andreas Sudecum, born February 27, 1827, the rest is very hard to read, as is Andreas Sudecum's tombstone. 26. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 27. Death Record: Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri,. The dates in the church records are Conradina died September 4, 1883, Andrew died February 26, 1885. Previous dates taken from tombstones and other records have been - Conradina died October 4, 1883 and April 4, 1883, Andrew died September 26, 1885. I am using the church records as the correct date. 28. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm). 29. 1850 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County Missouri, 334. Indicates that Andrew and Deno are born in Switzerland. Son William is 4 months old. Deno is 29 years & Andrew 26 years.1860 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Item 432. Andrew listed with wife - Albertine both born in Hannover. Albertine is younger than Andrew - Conradina was older. Son William who would have been 10 years old is not listed only a William 1 year old - I believe the older William has died by 1860. Conradina's sister Johanna Ameluncke is also living with them.1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau Township, Sheet 38, dated July 23, 1870. Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children: Louisa, Sophia, Henry, William, & August.1876 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, T 30 R 12 E, Andrew Seidecum with wife Denah and children: Hy., William, August, and Sophia. 30. Marriage Record: Andrew Sidikum and Conradina Amelung, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Marriage Book B, Page 236, By Item 111, dated March 2, 1848 by Reverend Charles Kobler. 31. 1850 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County Missouri, 334. Indicates that Andrew and Deno are born in Switzerland. Son William is 4 months old. Deno is 29 years & Andrew 26 years.1860 Census Record:

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Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Item 432. Andrew listed with wife - Albertine both born in Hannover. Albertine is younger than Andrew - Conradina was older. Son William who would have been 10 years old is not listed only a William 1 year old - I believe the older William has died by 1860. Conradina's sister Johanna Ameluncke is also living with them.1870 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children. 32. Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, Funeral services for Andrew and Conradina Suedekum were performed by the Zion Lutheran Church and is recorded in their church records. The dates in the church records are Conradina died September 4, 1883, Andrew died February 26, 1885. Previous dates taken from tombstones and other records have been - Conradina died October 4, 1883 and April 4, 1883, Andrew died September 26, 1885. I am using the church records as the correct date. 33. Robert Sidney Douglass, A. B., LL. B., History of Southeast Missouri, (Originally published in 1912 by Lewis Publishing Company, NY & Chicago). 34. Cape Girardeau County Death Records (1883-1893). Index in possession of Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society. Audras Sedekman died February 26, 1885, 64 years, 3 months, 2 days, residence 42 years. Buried family cemetery. 35. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), East on Hwy. 74 from Interstate 55 (Dutchtown Exit), then north on County Roads 214 & 213. The cemetery is on the left about one city block from the road at a "T" intersection near Dutchtown. Andrew Sudekum, October 27, 1821 - February 26, 1885. 36. Death Record: Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri, Diene Südicum, died September 4, 1883, buried September 5, 1883. Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, performed Funeral services for Andrew and Conradina Suedekum were performed by the Zion Lutheran Church and is recorded in their church records. The dates in the church records are Conradina died September 4, 1883, Andrew died February 26, 1885. Previous dates taken from tombstones and other records have been - Conradina died October 4, 1883 and April 4, 1883, Andrew died September 26, 1885. I am using the church records as the correct date. 37. Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), Dutchtown, Missouri. 38. Death Record: Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri, Diene Südicum, died September 4, 1883, buried September 5, 1883. Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri, Cape Girardeau County, performed Funeral services for Andrew and Conradina Suedekum were performed by the Zion Lutheran Church and is recorded in their church records. The dates in the church records are Conradina died September 4, 1883, Andrew died February 26, 1885. Previous dates taken from tombstones and other records have been - Conradina died October 4, 1883 and April 4, 1883, Andrew died September 26, 1885. I am using the church records as the correct date. 39. Buried on the farm of William Sudekum, next east of Otto Kellar's farm (as is many Sudecum members). To reach cemetery, take Dutchtown exit (Hwy. 74) to Road 214 (North), then 213 North, cemetery is about 1 1/2 miles from Hwy. 74 on left side of road (1 city block from road) in a cow field, where road intersects (a "T" intersection). It is located in among a bunch of cedar trees and has a small fence enclosing the cemetery. Lots of brush and growth. 40. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery. Funeral Services performed at Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri. 41. History of Southeast Missouri, By Robert Sidney Douglass, A.B., LL. B., Professor of History, State Normal School, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Originally published in 1912 by Lewis Publishing Company, New York and Chicago. Gives some information about Andrew Suedekum. 42. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 24, Sheet 13A, Line 41, 16 & 18 Jun 1900, Dwelling No. 230. 43. There is a 2nd William born in 1859 leading one to believe that the first one has died by this time. 44. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children: Louisa, Sophia, Henry, William, & August. 45. Cape Girardeau Genealogy Society, 204 South Union Avenue, P. O. Box 389, Jackson, MO 63755, Baptism Record: Louise Südicum, born 31 October 1852 - Legitimate, Baptized on 13 March 1853 to Andreas Südicum, Farmer and Conradine Amelunke in the Evangelical Swampgemeinde church (Dutchtown) by Pastor Friedrich Wilhelm Umbeck. 46. German Evangelical Church of Dutchtown, Missouri, Date taken from tombstone. 47. Missouri State Census Records, 1860 Census Records, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Page 60, Item 431. Benedict, age 48, Anna, age 47, Frederic, age 21, John, Age 19, William, age 15, and Benedict, age 11.

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Also listed is Mary Wankelmeier, age 74 of Switzerland. 48. Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, P. O. Box 1248, Jackson, MO 63755, Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Louisa Sudecom to Benedict Schwab on 16 May 1871, Book D. 49. German Evangelical Cemetery Association, c/o Hanover Lutheran Church, 2949 Perryville Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, Buried: Benedict Schwab, born January 29, 1849, died November 12,1883, buried on the farm of John Slagle, 1/2 mile in field west from Hwy. 74. Old brick Evangelical Church stands there. (This is the Dutchtown church - a sign marks the road from Hwy. 74). 50. Cape Girardeau Genealogy Society, 204 South Union Avenue, P. O. Box 389, Jackson, MO 63755, Cape Girardeau County Death Records (1883-1893). Index in possession of Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society. 34 Years, 9 months, 20 days. 51. Cape Girardeau Genealogy Society, 204 South Union Avenue, P. O. Box 389, Jackson, MO 63755, Cape Girardeau County Death Records (1883-1893). Index in possession of Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society, Benedict Schwab, died 12 Nov 1883, (34 years, 9 months, 20 days), widower, buried private cemetery. 52. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 53. Cape Girardeau Genealogy Society, 204 South Union Avenue, P. O. Box 389, Jackson, MO 63755, Baptism Record: Louise Südicum, born 31 October 1852 - Legitimate, Baptized on 13 March 1853 to Andreas Südicum, Farmer and Conradine Amelunke in the Evangelical Swampgemeinde church (Dutchtown) by Pastor Friedrich Wilhelm Umbeck. 54. Buried: Benedict Schwab, born January 29, 1849, died November 12,1883, buried on the farm of John Slagle, 1/2 mile in field west from Hwy. 74. Old brick Evangelical Church stands there. (This is the Dutchtown church - a sign marks the road from Hwy. 74). 55. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 56. Missouri State Census Records, 1850 Census Record: St. Francois County, Missouri, District No. 80, September 7, 1850, Page 1821860 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pages 649 & 650.1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596. Listed as Engineer at Furnace.1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524.1890 Special Census Record: Destroyed by fire in National Archives.1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, S.D. 10, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83, Page 213B. 57. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 58. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, October 14, 1886, Volume XX, Number 14. Article about Christian Amelung's 54th birthday party held previous Saturday. This confirms the birth year of 1832 and month of September/ October. 59. Newspaper Article, Christian Amelung Obituary: Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, August 13, 1903, Volume XXXVII, Number 8, Page 8, Column 2, Paragraph 19. 60. Pilot Knob Cemetery, Highway V, Pilot Knob, MO 63663, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mo/iron/cemeteries/pilknobn.txt, Death Record - Christian Amelung, per tombstone in Pilot Knob Cemetery, verified by Pilot Knob Lutheran Church. 61. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Christian Amelung, 70 years, 10 months, 10 days. died August 6, 1903, buried August 8, 1903, page 207, item 3. 62. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596.1880 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524.1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83.1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 36-41, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209. 63. St. Francois County Courthouse, Farmington, MO 63640, Marriage Record: St. Francois County Marriage Records, Christian Armalunke to Johanne Bodensein, Marriage Book B, Page 24, by Item #147. (All Bodenstein's married in St. Francois County). 64. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, December 12, 1918, Volume LII, No. 28 - "Local Brevities," 5th Column, Johanna Amelung Obituary. 65. Gruhne, Fritz, Auswandererlisten Des Ehemaligen Herzogtums Braunschweig, Ohne Stadt Braunschweig

144 Johann Christof Amelung und Landkreis Holzminden, 1846-1871, (1971, Braunschweiger Geschichtsverein, Forstweg 2, D-38302 Wolfenbuettel), Page 118. 66. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Certificate of Death # 45749, Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Village. Registration District No.: 392; Primary Registration District No.: 423; Registered No.: 14; Cause of Death: Influenza. 67. Newspaper Article, Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, MO, Thursday, December 5, 1918, Volume LII, No. 27, "Local Brevities," Influenza Epidemic. Also, Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, MO, Thursday, December 12, 1918, Volume LII, No. 28, "Local Brevities," 5th Column, Johanna Amelung Obituary. 68. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 69. Iron County Courthouse, P. O. Box 24, Ironton, MO 63650, Circuit Court: Naturalization Papers. Christian Emling, 1st papers, Book A, Page 2. Christian Amelunk, 2nd Naturalization papers granted, Book 2, Page 303. 70. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 71. Death Record: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death # 45749, Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Village. Registration District No.: 392; Primary Registration District No.: 423; Registered No.: 14; Cause of Death: Influenza. 72. Gruhne, Fritz, Auswandererlisten Des Ehemaligen Herzogtums Braunschweig, Ohne Stadt Braunschweig und Landkreis Holzminden, 1846-1871, (1971, Braunschweiger Geschichtsverein, Forstweg 2, D-38302 Wolfenbuettel), Immigrated from the town of Jerze. 73. Iron County Courthouse, P. O. Box 24, Ironton, MO 63650, Heirs of Caroline E. Jaquith to Mr. Johanna Amelung, Warranty Deed, Iron County Recorder of Deeds, Book 52, Page 428, dated June 7, 1905. 74. Iron County Courthouse, P. O. Box 24, Ironton, MO 63650, November 6, 1907, Sale of property to Herman C. Amelung, Book 51, Pages 203, Iron County, for the sum of $650.00. Witness: Mary Watters. 75. Pilot Knob Cemetery, Highway V, Pilot Knob, MO 63663, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mo/iron/cemeteries/pilknobn.txt, Birth and Death dates taken from Tombstone in Pilot Knob Cemetery. Listed on tombstone as Anna, daughter to Christian and Johanna Amelung. 76. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Besides the date on the tombstone, the Immanuel Lutheran Church confirms September 8, 1856 as the date of death. 77. Missouri State Census Records, 1860 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pages 649 & 650. 78. Pilot Knob Cemetery, Highway V, Pilot Knob, MO 63663, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mo/iron/cemeteries/pilknobn.txt, Birthdate (December 28, 1858) and Deathdate (December 2, 1861) taken from tombstone in Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery. 79. Pilot Knob Cemetery, Highway V, Pilot Knob, MO 63663, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mo/iron/cemeteries/pilknobn.txt, Birthdate (December 28, 1858) and Deathdate (December 2, 1861) taken from tombstone in Pilot Knob Cemetery. 80. 1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596.1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library, "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524. 81. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Louisa Christian Amelung, Born April 5, 1869, baptized May 18, 1869, Pages 22 & 23, Item 235. Sponsors: Christian P. Förtner, Gustine Grog, Louise Lesser. 82. Tombstone: On her tombstone in the Pilot Knob Lutheran Cemetery, her date of birth is listed as April 5, 1870 and her date of death as November 15, 1886. However, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob records indicate she was born on April 5, 1869, baptized on May 18, 1869 and died on November 15, 1886. 83. Iron County Historical Society, 123 W. Wayne Street, Ironton, MO 63650-1327, Funeral Home Record: John Albert Funeral Home, Ironton, Mo., in possession of the Iron County Historical Society, died from Pneumonia on November 15, 1886, daughter of Christian Amelung. 84. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, died November 15, 1886, buried November 16, 1886, Page 205. 85. Louisa Amelung Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, November 18,

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1886, Volume XX, Number 9, Page 5, Column 2, Last Paragraph. 86. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Louisa Christian Amelung, Born April 5, 1870, baptized May 8, 1869, Pages 22 & 23, Item 235. Sponsors: Christian P. Förtner, Gustine Grog, Louise Lesser. 87. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, died November 15, 1886, buried November 16, 1886, Page 205. 88. Cause of Death: Concussion. While visiting relatives (possibly visiting the Bodenstein's in Cape Girardeau), she went to the well to fetch some water and the handle slipped and hit her in the head. She gathered her senses but later insisted that they return to Pilot Knob as she wasn't feeling well, which they did. The following morning, she was dead. (This was told to Nell White & Edna Hall by their father, Herman, who was 14 when Louisa died and there when it happened). 89. Funeral Home Record: John Albert Funeral Home, Ironton, Mo., in possession of the Iron County Historical Society, died from Pneumonia on November 15, 1886, daughter of Christian Amelung. 90. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 106, Church Confirmations of A.D. 1884, Louise Amelung. 91. Baptism Record: Johanne Alvine Amelung, Immanual Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, born January 3, 1872, baptized January 23, 1872, Pages 28 & 29, Item 2. Sponsors: Johanne Hofmeister. 92. Immanual Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob records indicate that she died September 11, 1873 at the age of 1 year, 8 months, and 8 days. 93. Tombstone: Alvine Amelung, geb (born) 3 Jan. 1872, gest. (died) 11 Sept. 1874. 94. Baptism Record: Johanne Alvine Amelung, Immanual Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, born January 3, 1872, baptized January 23, 1872, Pages 28 & 29, Item 2. Sponsors: Johanne Hofmeister. 95. Cause of Death: Possibly Cholera - there was a bad epidemic in Pilot Knob, Missouri at this time according to the newspaper. Cholera Article: Southeast Missouri Enterprise Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, September 18, 1873, Volume 8, Number 18. 96. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Alfred Heinrich Amelung, born April 22, 1877, baptized May 21, 1877, child of Christian Amelung & Johanne Bodenstein, Pages 36 & 37, Item 4. Sponsors: Heinr. Boss, Wilhelmine Phillips, Andrew Werner. Pastor: C. F. Obermeyer 97. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, died January 26, 1878, buried January 27, 1878, Page 204. 98. Tombstone: Pilot Knob Cemetery, indicates date of death as January 26, 1878. 99. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Alfred Heinrich Amelung, born April 22, 1877, baptized May 21, 1877, child of Christian Amelung & Johanne Bodenstein, Pages 36 & 37, Item 4. Sponsors: Heinr. Boss, Wilhelmine Phillips, Andrew Werner. Pastor: C. F. Obermeyer 100. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, died January 26, 1878, buried January 27, 1878, Page 204. 101. 1850 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, District No. 14, dated October 18, 1850, Page 414, Line 1.1860 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Page 43, Item 525 (325), Name used is Amelunck. Henry's mother, Mary age 58, and brother, William age 14 are living with them. I believe that his father, Christian, passed away by 1854. 1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, Sheet 40, Line 15, dated July 14, 1870. Henry with wife Johanna and children Sophia, Henry and Fredrick listed. Johanna died between 1870 and 1876 when Rosena (much younger) is shown as his wife. 1876 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, T 30 R 12 E, Henry with wife Rosena and children: Henry & Sophia.1880 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, S.D. 0, E.D. 30, Sheet 8, Lines 7-12, dated June 5 & 7, 1880. Henry with wife Rosina and children: Henry age 16, Sophia Age 20, and Mena age 3. Mena born 1877 to Rosena and is her only child according to the 1900 census records. Missouri State Census Record: Destroyed by fire in National Archives.1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 75-77, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 102. Church Record: Johann Heinrich Amelunke, Born November 25, 1835 in Kl. Ruden. A. Lesen am Harz. Hzgth. Braunschweig, Deutschland, Died Sunday, July 26, 1903, buried Monday July 27, 1903. 103. The Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri, shows in their records that Henry Amelunke was born on November 25, 1835 however the Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Seesen-Rhüden, Germany shows his birthdate as June 08, 1837. The child in the German church's records who was born November 25, 1835 (also named Henry) died on July 26, 1836 in Germany. 104. Tombstone: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri, Johann Heinrich Amelunge, Born

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November 15, 1835, Died July 26, 1903. 105. Probate Records: Cape Girardeau County, Box 151, Bundle 2555, Dated 15 August 1903, Book E, Page 277. 106. 1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, Sheet 40, Line 15, dated July 14, 1870. 107. Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hy. Amulunke to Catherine Schmie. I am not sure if she is of this family but the only available Henry Amelunke is Johann Heinrich. 108. Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, P. O. Box 1248, Jackson, MO 63755, Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hy. Amelunke to Catherine Schmie, June 15, 1871. This cannot be Heinrich Andreas Amelunke as he is still married to Karoline Krieger (as of November 1865) who did not die until 1881. 109. LDS Records: Batch: M514722, Source: 925662. 110. 1880 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, S.D. 0, E.D. 30, Sheet 8, Lines 7-12, dated June 5 & 7, 1880. 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 75-77, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 111. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, 112. Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home, 708 West Main St., Jackson, MO 63701. Funeral Home records give death date of February 7, 1924, at 72 years of age. 113. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Missouri Death Certificate No. 3748. 114. Church Record: Johann Heinrich Amelunke, Born November 25, 1835 in Kl. Ruden. A. Lesen am Harz. Hzgth. Braunschweig, Deutschland, Died Sunday, July 26, 1903, buried Monday July 27, 1903. 115. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri 116. Probate Records: Cape Girardeau County, Box 151, Bundle 2555, Dated 15 August 1903, Book E, Page 277. 117. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 118. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752 119. 1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, Sheet 40, Line 15, dated July 14, 1870. 1880 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, S.D. 0, E.D. 30, Sheet 8, Lines 7-12, dated June 5 & 7, 1880. 120. Cape Girardeau County Death Records (1883-1893). Index in possession of Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society. Sophia Amelunke, died 17 April 1889 (32 years, 2 months, 19 days), buried in home graveyard. Birthdate estimated from years & months given. 121. Newspaper Articles: Deutscher Volksfreund, Jackson, Missouri, April 11, 1889, Page 4, "Locals", Column 2, 3rd from last paragraph. Written in German. "Dress caught fire while doing laundry." The Missouri Cash Book in Jackson, Missouri also ran an article on April 11, 1889 122. Cape Girardeau County Death Records (1883-1893). Index in possession of Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society. Sophia Amelunke, died 17 April 1889 (32 years, 2 months, 19 days), buried in home graveyard. 123. Deutscher Volksfreund Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, April 23, 1889, Page 4, Column 1. Sophie Amelunke Obituary. 124. Newspaper Articles: Deutscher Volksfreund, Jackson, Missouri, April 11, 1889, Page 4, "Locals", Column 2, 3rd from last paragraph. Written in German. "Dress caught fire while doing laundry." The Missouri Cash Book in Jackson, Missouri also ran an article on April 11, 1889 125. Cape Girardeau County Death Records (1883-1893). Index in possession of Cape Girardeau County Genealogical Society. Sophia Amelunke, died 17 April 1889 (32 years, 2 months, 19 days), buried in home graveyard. 126. Deutscher Volksfreund Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, April 23, 1889, Page 4, Column 1. Sophie Amelunke Obituary. 127. Cape Girardeau County Death register 128. Newspaper Articles: Deutscher Volksfreund, Jackson, Missouri, April 11, 1889, Page 4, "Locals", Column 2, 3rd from last paragraph. Written in German. "Dress caught fire while doing laundry."Obituary: Deutscher Volksfreund, Jackson, Missouri, April 23, 1889, Page 4, "Locals", Column 1. Sophie Amelunge died from burns. 129. Missouri State Census Records: 1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, Sheet 40, Line 15, dated July 14, 1870. 1880 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, S.D. 0, E.D. 30, Sheet 8, Lines 7-12, dated June 5 & 7, 1880. 1900 Missouri State

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Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 6, Line 63-65, dated June 16, 1900. Gustave Boese, Born March 1895 is a boarder. 130. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 6B, dated June 16, 1900. 131. 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 6, Line 63-65, dated June 16, 1900. 132. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 133. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 6B, dated June 16, 1900. 134. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 135. 1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, Sheet 40, Line 15, dated July 14, 1870. 136. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 137. Baptism Record: Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO, Baptized February 7, 1869 . Pastor H. L. Luecker 138. 1850 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, District No. 14, dated October 18, 1850, Page 414, Line 1.1860 Census Record: Johanna Ameluncke is living with her sister, Conradina (Amelung) Südekum and is 14 years old.1870 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Item 288, Lists birthplace as Prussia. On the 1860 census it is listed as Hannover.1880 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 2, E.D. 31, Sheet 17, Line 43, dated June 15/16, 1880. 139. Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Martini Rhüden, Pfarrstr. 7, 38723 Seesen-Rhüden, Germany. 140. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752, Died February 11, 1884, buried February 13, 1884. I could not find her tombstone in Zion Cemetery, but she may have been buried at home which was the custom back then. They lived just across the street from the Amelung farm. 141. 1880 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 2, E.D. 31, Sheet 17, Line 43, dated June 15/16, 1880.1900 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Giarardeau County, Hubble Township, Vol. 16, E.D. 28, Sheet 9, Line 55, dated June 14 & 18, 1900, Immigrated 1848. 142. Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, P. O. Box 1248, Jackson, MO 63755, Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Marriage Book C, Page 355, February 3, 1865. 143. Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Marriage Book C, Page 355, February 3, 1865. 144. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 28, Sheet 9B, Line 55 (dated 14 & 18 Jun 1900). 145. 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Giarardeau County, Hubble Township, Vol. 16, E.D. 28, Sheet 9, Line 55, dated June 14 & 18, 1900, Immigrated 1848. 146. Probate Record: May 10, 1909, 44 pages, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. I also find a record for ?/9/1908, Book E, Page 489. Probate Index Book I, Benedict Wolperswiller, Box 162, Bundle 2772. His tombstone reads: Co. D, 1 MO L.A. only. 147. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 148. Missouri State Census Records, 1880 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 2, E.D. 31, Sheet 17, Line 43, dated June 15/16, 1880. 149. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 150. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Giarardeau County, Hubble Township, Vol. 16, E.D. 28, Sheet 9, Line 55, dated June 14 & 18, 1900. 151. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township. 152. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 24, Sheet No. 2A, Dwelling No. 50. "Bertha R. Walperswiller, age 25, born 1883." 153. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 28, Sheet 9B, Line 55 (dated 14 & 18 Jun 1900). "Bertha Walperswiller, age 17." 154. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 155. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children: Louisa, Sophia, Henry, William, & August. 156. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. "Sophie Suedecum, age 15." 157. Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, P. O. Box 1248, Jackson, MO 63755. Marriage Book D, Page 349. 158. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752.

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159. Gammon, Rev. William J., A Belated Census of Earliest Settlers of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, (National Genealogy Society, Arlington, VA). 160. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children: Louisa, Sophia, Henry, William, & August. 161. I received a copy of Henry's obituary from Janice K. Crow (Suedekum). 162. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 163. I received a copy of Henry's obituary from Janice K. Crow (Suedekum). Information also taken from Tombstone. 164. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery. Taken from tombstone. 165. Lorberg Funeral Home, 433 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Heinrich Suedekum died July 11, 1945, buried July 15, 1945 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri. 166. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Marriage Record, Henry Sydecum to Marie Schwab, 20 February 1877, Book D, Page 427. 167. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), near Dutchtown. 168. Cape Girardeau County Marriage Records, Book E, Page 83, Henry Sedicum to Louisa Schlager on May 29, 1882. 169. Per letter sent to me from Janice Crow (Suedekum) regarding her own research. G.B. Seboldt replied to her request for genealogical information on April 1, 1966, stating that Heinrich Suedekum and Louise Schlegel were married June 6, 1882 in the home of Andreas Suedekum (probably his father's name). 170. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, MO: Date taken from her tombstone. 171. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 172. Janice K. Crow (nee Suedekum), 1919 Grandview, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, I received a copy of Henry Suedekum's obituary from Janice K. Crow (Suedekum). It lists his second wife's death date as November 21, 1936. 173. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 174. Cause of Death: Pneumonia perZion Lutheran Church and Cemetery 175. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 176. Death Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Henry August Suedecum died 26 Feb 1885, 1 year, 9 months, 6 days), died in Dutchtown, buried private cemetery. 177. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 178. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.1 179. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape GirardeauTownship, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 180. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 181. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.1 182. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 183. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.1 184. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.192 185. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 186. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape GirardeauTownship, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 187. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.192 188. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 189. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 190. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.192 191. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children: Louisa, Sophia, Henry, William, & August. 192. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752.

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193. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 194. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 195. Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, William Suedecum to Albertine Schwab on January 9, 1883, Book E, Page 149. 196. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), near Dutchtown. 197. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 198. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Marriage Book H, Page 179, William Suedekum married Anna Witzel on January 26, 1898. 199. Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), Dutchtown, Missouri, Taken from tombstone, "Nee Witzel, wife of William, October 20, 1869 - February 13, 1924." 200. Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, February 13, 1924, Page 5, Obituary for Anna Suedekum (nee Witzel). 201. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 202. Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, February 13, 1924, Page 5, Obituary for Anna Suedekum (nee Witzel). 203. Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), Dutchtown, Missouri, Taken from tombstone, "Nee Witzel, wife of William, October 20, 1869 - February 13, 1924." 204. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 205. Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, February 13, 1924, Page 5, Obituary for Anna Suedekum (nee Witzel) 206. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Aug 6, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.12 207. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Aug 6, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.12 208. Birth Register (1888-1893): Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Martin, born August 22, 1889, 2nd child to William Suedecum and Mena Mary Suedecum. Cape Township. 209. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 210. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), near Dutchtown. Andrias Martin Sudekum, son of William and Marie, 1889 - 1897. 211. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Andrias Martin Suedekum died June 6, 1897 at the age of 7 years, 10 months, and 14 days, buried June 8, 1897 in the Suedekum family cemetery on the farm. 212. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 213. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Andrias Martin Suedekum died June 6, 1897 at the age of 7 years, 10 months, and 14 days, buried June 8, 1897 in the Suedekum family cemetery on the farm. 214. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 215. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 216. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Andrew Sudicum and wife Caroline (both from Hanover) listed with children: Louisa, Sophia, Henry, William, & August. 217. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Cape Girardeau township, Page 38, Dwelling No. 282, Lines 7-13. "August Suedecum age 3." 218. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm). 219. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Arthur Wilhelm Suedekum, died September 3, 1890, buried September 4, 1890 in the Suedekum Private Cemetery on the farm. 220. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 221. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Arthur Wilhelm Suedekum, died September 3, 1890, buried September 4, 1890 in the Suedekum Private Cemetery on the farm. 222. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 223. Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), Dutchtown, Missouri, "born February 4, 1898 and died November 24, 1919." 224. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752, Church records indicate that Edwin Suedekum died on November 24, 1919 and was buried on November 26, 1919 at the age of 21 years, 9 months, and 24 days, with a cause of death by Tuberculosis. 225. Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), Dutchtown, Missouri, Dates taken from

150 Johann Christof Amelung tombstone. 226. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 227. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery indicate that Edwin Suedekum died on November 24, 1919 and was buried on November 26, 1919 at the age of 21 years, 9 months, and 24 days, with a cause of death by Tuberculosis. 228. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.193 229. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 230. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.193 231. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 232. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.193 233. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mackley/Library_obits_Jpegs/Obits_S_s/Obits_SU/SU_000009.jp g. 234. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), East on Hwy. 74 from Interstate 55 (Dutchtown Exit), then north on County Roads 214 & 213. The cemetery is on the left about one city block from the road at a "T" intersection near Dutchtown. 235. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm). 236. Missouri State Census Records, Missouri State Census Records: 1860 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Pages 649 & 650.1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596.1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library, "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524.1890 Census Record: Destroyed by fire in National Archives.1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob town, S.D. 10, E.D. 42, Sheet 5, Line 20-27, dated June 5 & 6, 1900. Sophia Ahrens (Minnie's Stepmother) listed as head of household.1920 Illinois State Census, Volume 190, E.D. 79, Sheet 8, Line 33, William Amelung, age 67, Granite City, Madison County, listed as living with his son-in-law, Herman Hemken. 237. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Church Confirmations, Page 102, Wilhelm Amelunke geboren 25 Nov. 1856.. 238. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Born November 25, 1856, died May 13, 1920 of natural causes - probably asthma. 239. State of Illinois, Bureau of Vital Statistics, State Board of Health, Certificate of Death #21531, Registration Dist. 617, Primary Dist. No. 3447, Madison County, Illinois indicates born Nov. 25, 1855, died May 13, 1920. 240. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 102, Church Confirmations of April 10, 1870, Wilhelm Amelunke, geboren 25 Nov. 1856. 241. State of Illinois, Bureau of Vital Statistics, State Board of Health, Certificate of Death #21531, Registration Dist. 617, Primary Dist. No. 3447, Madison County, Illinois indicates born Nov. 25, 1855, died May 13, 1920. 242. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, William Amelung, Age 64 yrs, 5 mos. 18 days, place of death 2109 L. St., Granite City, Natural Causes, Mercer Undertaker, buried May 16, 1920 in Sec. 6 - S1/2 lt. 116. 243. Illinois Deaths, 1916-1950, (Family Tree Legends Records Collection (Online Database). Pearl Street Software, 2004-2005.), Death Certificate No. 0021531, filed May 15, 1920. 244. Missouri State Census Records, 1880 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Town of Pilot Knob, Supervisor's District No. 2, Enumeration District No. 52, Sheet No. 32, dated June 14, 1880, Lines 1-4.1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob town, S.D. 10, E.D. 42, Sheet 5, Line 20-27, dated June 5 & 6, 1900. The 1900 Census records also indicate that Minnie had 8 children of which 3 died at young ages. 245. Iron County Marriage Records, William Amelung to Minnie Ahrens, August 11, 1881, Volume 3, Page 9. 246. LDS Records: Batch: M515201, Source: 915142.

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247. Iron County Register Newspaper, August 11, 1881, Page 5, "Marriage Licenses Issued for week ending August 8." 248. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 180 & 181, Item 5, Witnesses: Heinr. Amelung, John. Weber, Fritz Behm, Lena Gockel, Anna Peetz, Maria Amelung. 249. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 250. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 207, October 11, 1902, Frau Amelung, 44 years, 3 months and 5 days. 251. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, William Amelung, Age 64 yrs, 5 mos. 18 days, place of death 2109 L. St., Granite City, Natural Causes, Mercer Undertaker, buried May 16, 1920 in Sec. 6 - S1/2 lt. 116. 252. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, born November 25, 1856, died May 13, 1920 of natural causes - probably asthma. 253. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040. 254. State of Illinois, Bureau of Vital Statistics, State Board of Health, Certificate of Death #21531, Registration Dist. 617, Primary Dist. No. 3447, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois indicates born Nov. 25, 1855, died May 13, 1920. An inquest was held. Cause of death: Natural Causes, probably Asthma. 255. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 102, Church Confirmations of April 10, 1870, Wilhelm Amelunke, geboren 25 Nov. 1856. 256. Newspaper Article, Per his mother's 1918 obituary, William and his brother Henry are working and living in Granite City, Illinois. 257. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 207, Wilhelmine died October 9, 1902, buried October 11, 1902. 258. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Heinrich William Johann Martin Amelung, Born March 27, 1884, Baptized April 20, 1884. Baptism Sponsors: Heinrich Amelung, Wilhelmina Grunn, Johanna Vasterling, Maria Amelung. Pastor Otto Pfaffe. 259. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 205, item #4, Willie Amelung, died May 26, 1885, buried May 27, 1885 in Pilot Knob Cemetery. 260. Iron County Historical Society, 123 W. Wayne Street, Ironton, MO 63650-1327, Funeral Home Record: John Albert Funeral Home, Ironton, MO., Willie Amelung, son of William Amelung, died at 14 months of Measles on May 25, 1885. 261. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Heinrich William Johann Martin Amelung, Born March 27, 1884, Baptized April 20, 1884. Baptism Sponsors: Heinrich Amelung, Wilhelmina Grunn, Johanna Vasterling, Maria Amelung. Pastor Otto Pfaffe. 262. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 205, item #4, Death Record: Willie Amelung, died May 26, 1885, buried May 27, 1885 in Pilot Knob Cemetery. 263. Iron County Historical Society, 123 W. Wayne Street, Ironton, MO 63650-1327, John Albert Undertaking Business (original in possession of IC Hist. Society), Willie Amelung, son of William Amelung, died at 14 months of Measles on May 25, 1885. 264. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob town, S.D. 10, E.D. 42, Sheet 5, Line 20-27, dated June 5 & 6, 1900. 265. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Edward Wilhelm Amelung, Born August 24, 1893, Baptized September 10, 1893, Pages 52-53, Item 7. 266. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Born August 24, 1892, died February 26, 1982 (89 yrs. old), buried March 3, 1982 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, single, parents: William Amelung & Minnie Ahrens. 267. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Died February 26, 1982 (89 yrs. old), buried March 3, 1982 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. 268. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Edward Wilhelm Amelung, baptized September 10, 1893,

152 Johann Christof Amelung born August 24, 1893, Pages 52-53, Item 7. Sponsors: Ed Amelung, Maria Gockel, Willie Kling. Pastor: M. Mangels. 269. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Born August 24, 1892, died February 26, 1982 (89 yrs. old), buried March 3, 1982 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, single, parents: William Amelung & Minnie Ahrens. Edward never married and was a veteran of World War I. 270. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.22. 271. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob town, S.D. 10, E.D. 42, Sheet 5, Line 20-27, dated June 5 & 6, 1900. 272. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 54-55, Item 1, Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Herman Heinrich Wilhelm Amelung, Born June 9, 1897, baptized July 4, 1897. 273. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 207, Item 4, Herman Heinrich Wilhelm Amelung,Page 207, was 6 years, 3 months and 2 days old when he died on September 12, 1903. 274. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 54 - 55, Item 1, Baptism Record: Herman Heinrich Wilhelm Amelung, baptized July 4, 1897, born June 9, 1897, Sponsors: Anna Phipps, Heinr. Amellung, Lillie Amelung. Pastor: John H.C. Fritz. 275. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596.1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library, "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524. 276. Illinois State Census Records, 1910 Census Record: Madison County, Illinois, Granite City, Page 451?. 277. Newspaper Article, 1961: Henry J. Amelung Obituary, received from Edith Amelung. It lists his birthdate. 278. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 104, Church Confirmations of March 21, 1875, Heinrich Amelunke, geboren 21 Februar 1861. 279. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Died November 15, 1960 (99 yrs. old) of Coronary Occlusion. 280. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Death Certificate: State of Illinois Medical Certificate of Death, State File Number 54791, Registration Dist. Number. 82, Registered No. 783. St. Clair County, Illinois. Date of birth 2- 21-1861, died 11-15-1960, resident of Granite City, IL for 70 years. Died at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL where he was hospitalized for 6 days. Funeral Director was Ed Mercer and Sons, Granite City, Illinois, Buried St. Johns Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois. Died of Cardiac Failure, 99 years old. Had Generalized Arterisclerosis for over 38 years. Also had Basal Cell Carcinoma of skin of left side of neck and left ear. 281. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Buried St. John Cemetery, Granite City, Illinois, Henry J. Amelung buried on November 18, 1960, Section 8, Lot 490, Grave #3. 282. Iron County Courthouse, P. O. Box 24, Ironton, MO 63650, Iron County Marriage Records, Henry Amelung to Lena Gockel, September 3, 1882, Volume 3, Page 57. 283. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Wilhelminia Gockel, Born March 29, 1861, Baptised May 12, 1861, Pages 4 & 5. Parents: August Phillip Gockel and Henriette Francis Gockel, sponsors: Maria Schwieder, Wilhelm Orbst?, Caroline Hollas. 284. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Death Record: Helena Amelung, Certificate No. 3600064, died March 25, 1933, Madison County, Granite City. Confirmed by Mercer Mortuary, Granite City, Illinois. 285. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Helen Ameling, died March 25, 1933, age 71 yrs, 11 Mos. 18 days, cause Pneumonia, Mercer Undertaker, Buried March 29, 1933, Sec. 8, Lot 490, Gr. 4.Funeral Director: Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, Granite City, IL 62040, died March 25, 1933 (71 yrs. old) of Bronchial Pneumonia. 286. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, April 6, 1933, Page 2, Helena Amelung Obituary. 287. Illinois Deaths, 1916-1950, (Family Tree Legends Records Collection (Online Database). Pearl Street Software, 2004-2005.), Death Certificate No. 3600064, Filed March 29, 1933. 288. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040. 289. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, St. John Cemetery, Granite City,

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Illinois, Henry J. Amelung buried on November 18, 1960, Section 8, Lot 490, Grave #3. 290. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Death Certificate: State of Illinois Medical Certificate of Death, State File Number 54791, Registration Dist. Number. 82, Registered No. 783. St. Clair County, Illinois.Date of birth 2-21-1861, died 11-15-1960, resident of Granite City, IL for 70 years. Died at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL where he was hospitalized for 6 days. Died of Cardiac Failure, 99 years old. 291. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 104, "Heinrich Amelunke, geboren 21 Februar 1861." 292. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records. 293. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Helena Caroline Wilhelminia Gockel, Born January 29, 1861, Baptised May 12, 1861, Pages 4 & 5. Parents: August Phillip Gockel and Henriette Francis Gockel, sponsors: Maria Schwieder, Wilhelm Orbst?, Caroline Hollas. 294. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, St. John Cemetery, cause of death Pneumonia. Mercer Mortuary, died of Bronchial Pneumonia. 295. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 104, "Helene Caroline Wilhelmine Gockel, born 29 März 1861." 296. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040. 297. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 42 and 43, Item 19, Baptism Record: Alvin August Christian Amelung, Born December 5, 1882, Baptized December 24, 1884. No Pastor listed. Sponsors: August Gockel, Christian Amelung, Frau Wilhelmine Amelung. 298. Pilot Knob Cemetery, Highway V, Pilot Knob, MO 63663, ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mo/iron/cemeteries/pilknobn.txt, Death Record: No death record through the Lutheran Church at Pilot Knob, Missouri. Tombstone: Pilot Knob Cemetery, Hard to read, Alvin Amelung, son of (Possibly Henry) cannot read mother's name. Born, 1882, died December 4, 1883. At bottom of tombstone (in english) is written, "Suffer litle children come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Of all Amelung tombstones, this is the first with English writing rather than German. 299. His exact date of death is unknown, but is believed to be in December 1883 or 1888. His tombstone indicates December 14, 1883. 300. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 42 and 43, Item 19, Baptism Record: Alvin August Christian Amelung, Born December 5, 1882, Baptized December 24, 1884 (or 1882). No Pastor listed. Sponsors: August Gockel, Christian Amelung, Frau Wilhelmine Amelung. 301. Iron County, Missouri, Permanent Record of Death, Roll No. C 2901, Page 4, Number 48. 302. Illinois State Census Records, 1910 Illinois State Census Record: Madison County, Illinois, Granite City, Page 451? 303. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Hermann Barthold Amelung, born September 8, 1896, baptized September 20, 1896, Pages 54 & 55. Baptism Sponsors: Hermann Gockel & Herman ? Zude. Pastor: L. Fritz. 304. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Death Record: Harry Amelung, Death Certificate No. 0023451, died January 12, 1916 in Madison County, Granite City, Illinois. 305. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Harry Amelung, Age 19 yrs, 4 mos. 4 days, buried on January 16, 1916 in Sec. 4, Lot 60,died January 12, 1916 (19 yrs. old), Rev. Dankworth performed the services. 306. Illinois Deaths, 1916-1950, (Family Tree Legends Records Collection (Online Database). Pearl Street Software, 2004-2005.), Date Filed February 3, 1916, Death Certificate No. 0023451. 307. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Hermann Barthold Amelung, born September 8, 1896, baptized September 20, 1896, Pages 54 & 55. Baptism Sponsors: Hermann Gockel & Herman ? Zude. Pastor: L. Fritz. 308. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Harry Amelung, Age 19 yrs, 4 mos. 4 days, buried on January 16, 1916 in Sec. 4, Lot 60. 309. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Died January 12, 1916 (19 yrs. old), Rev. Dankworth performed the services. 310. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596.1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County,

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Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library, "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524.1890 Census Record: Destroyed by fire in National Archives.1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83. Children: Per 1900 Census Record, had 5 children with 3 still living. 311. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record, Johanna Eleanor Maria Amelung, 25 December 1863, Pages 4 and 5, Item 23. Confirmation Record: Johanna Eleanor Maria Amelung, born November 26, 1863, confirmed May 1878. Also listed was Johanna Eleanor Maria Amelung, born November 16, 1865, confirmed 1875. Since her baptism shows the 1863 birthdate, I have to assume the 1865 date is wrong. 312. Cemetery Record, Taken from tombstone located at Methodist Cemetery (next to Gamel Cemetery), West end of Lee Avenue, Festus, Missouri. 313. Newspaper Article/Obituary: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper, (St. Louis, Missouri), 25 Mar 1944 issue, Page 7A. 314. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83. 315. WATERS-1833a.FTW, Date of Import: 8 Feb 2003. 316. Iron County Courthouse, P. O. Box 24, Ironton, MO 63650, Marriage Record: Iron County, Missouri Marriage Records (1881-1889), Edwin Waters to Mary Amelung, Volume 3, Page 204. 317. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, February 26, 1885, Page 5, Edwin Watters and Mary Amelung Wedding Announcement: "A Big Wedding at Pilot Knob." 318. Hayes, Betty L. (Personnel Supervisor), PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh Plate Glass), Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City, MO 63019, (September 27, 1990), Employment Records: Per the Personnel Office at Pittsburgh Plate Glass at Crystal City, Missouri, Edwin O. Watters, born on May 20, 1865, began work there on May 10, 1907 and retired on November 13, 1931. 319. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Missouri Death Certificate # 29245, "Edwin O. Watters, born May 20, 1864, died August 8, 1938, father Richard Watters, mother Ann Oats, all born England." 320. Cemetery Record, Taken from tombstone located at Methodist Cemetery (next to Gamel Cemetery), West end of Lee Avenue, Festus, Missouri. 321. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., MO Death Certificate No. 29245, Edwin O. Walters, died August 1938 in Jefferson County, MO. 322. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Johanna Eleanor Maria Amelung, Year 1863, Pages 4 & 5, item 23. Sponsors: Johanna Engel, Eleonore Auerfurtt, & Maria Thormann. 323. Newspaper Article/Obituary: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper, (St. Louis, Missouri), March 25, 1944 issue, Page 7A. 324. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 105, "Johanna Elenore Maria Amelung, geboren 26 Nov. 1863." 325. Family Stories handed down from generation to generation.. 326. Hayes, Betty L. (Personnel Supervisor), PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh Plate Glass), Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City, MO 63019, (September 27, 1990). 327. Hayes, Betty L. (Personnel Supervisor), PPG Industries, Inc. (Pittsburgh Plate Glass), Mississippi Avenue, Crystal City, MO 63019, (September 27, 1990), "We had an Edwin O. Watters that was employed here from May 10, 1907, until November 13, 1931, when he retired. However, our record indicates he was born May 20, 1865. His wife's name was Mary. He was born in England, entered the United States in 1882, and became a naturalized citizen in 1895." 328. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83. 329. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, Obituary: Received copy of his obituary from Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 330. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Missouri Death Certificate No. 29723. "John Thomas Watters, born July 26, 1888, died September 13, 1918 of Tuberculosis of lungs. Occupation Blacksmith, parents Ed Watters & Mary Amulg. Buried September 15,

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1918." 331. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, Obituary: Received copy of his obituary from Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 332. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Missouri Death Certificate No. 29723. "John Thomas Watters, born July 26, 1888, died September 13, 1918 of Tuberculosis of lungs. Occupation Blacksmith, parents Ed Watters & Mary Amulg. Buried September 15, 1918." 333. Vinyard's Funeral Home, Festus, MO 63028, Found only Hattie's birth and death year. 334. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., MO Death Certificate No. 24257, Hattie Hollas Watters, born Jan 15, 1893, died August 16, 1925, of Tuberculosis, widow, father ? Bailey, mother Margret Harris. 335. Vinyard's Funeral Home, Festus, MO 63028, Found only Hattie's birth and death year. Grave 2, E1/2 Lot 3 Block 82 in Methodist Cemetery, West end of Lee Avenue, Festus, Missouri. 336. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., MO Death Certificate No. 24257, Hattie Hollas Watters, born Jan 15, 1893, died August 16, 1925, of Tuberculosis, widow, father ? Bailey, mother Margret Harris. 337. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Missouri Death Certificate No. 29723. 338. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, Obituary: Received copy of his obituary from Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 339. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Missouri Death Certificate No. 29723. "John Thomas Watters, born July 26, 1888, died September 13, 1918 of Tuberculosis of lungs. Occupation Blacksmith, parents Ed Watters & Mary Amulg. Buried September 15, 1918." 340. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Missouri Death Certificate No. 29723. 341. Cemetery Record, Methodist Cemetery GR2, E1/2 Lot 3, Block 82. 342. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., MO Death Certificate No. 24257, Hattie Hollas Watters, born Jan 15, 1893, died August 16, 1925, of Tuberculosis, widow, father ? Bailey, mother Margret Harris. 343. 1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596.1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library, "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524.1890 Census Record: Destroyed by fire in National Archives.1900 Census Record: St. Francois County, Iron Township, Volume 82, Enumerators District: 88, Sheet 13, Line 20.1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 17-24, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31. 344. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.54 345. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, John Louis Carl Amelung, July 2, 1866, Page 42, Item 151. Sponsors: Johann Bieser & Louise Gret. 346. Iron Mountain Echo Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, April 28, 1966, Page 8, John Amelung: "Former Resident Marks 100th Year."Newspaper Article: "100th Birthday," St. Louis Globe Democrat, Monday, March 21, 1966, Page 6A, Lower Left Corner of Page. 347. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.54 348. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, John Louis Carl Amelung, July 2, 1866, Page 42, Item 151. Sponsors: Johann Bieser & Louise Gret. 349. Iron Mountain Echo Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, April 28, 1966, Page 8, John Amelung: "Former Resident Marks 100th Year."Newspaper Article: "100th Birthday," St. Louis Globe Democrat, Monday, March 21, 1966, Page 6A, Lower Left Corner of Page. 350. Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. 351. Obituary: John C. Amelung, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Thursday, April 28, 1966, Page 17D. 352. Death Record: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death No. 66- 0018184, St. Louis County, Lemay, Missouri. Registration District No.: 317. Primary Registration District

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No.: 500. Registrar's No.: 1576. April 27, 1966 at 10:56 p.m. Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure (12 Hrs.) & Arteriosclerotis Heart Disease (15 Years). 353. Iron Mountain Echo Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, April 28, 1966, Page 8, John Amelung: "Former Resident Marks 100th Year."Newspaper Article: "100th Birthday," St. Louis Globe Democrat, Monday, March 21, 1966, Page 6A, Lower Left Corner of Page. 354. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 17-24, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209. 355. 1927 St. Louis City Directory, Page 357.1928 St. Louis City Directory, Page 351.In the 1928 city directory, she had moved to 5910 Michigan Avenue, but still listed herself as a widow. There is no listing for her in the 1929 city directory nor any marriage record to show that she remarried. She may have moved in with one of her married children. Lillie C. Amelung, Widow of John Amelung, is listed in the 1927 and 1928 City Directories. She does not show up after 1928 nor before 1927. Lillie was not a Widow as John Amelung did not pass away until 1966. 356. Marriage Record: Iron County Marriage Records, April 10, 1888, Book 3, Page 389, Permission given for Lillie Mitchell by her mother, Verna M. Mitchell, since she was under age. 357. Divorce Record: No record. Lillie's daughter, Grace, remembered it was in 1922 and herself and Hattie were left behind with their father. Lillie only took the older children with her to St. Louis. 358. By March 1922, Lillie had left her husband, John, and moved to St. Louis with her older children. By 1927 they lived at 5832 S. Compton Avenue and she was listed in the 1927 city directory as the widow of John C. Amelung although he was actually still living.In 1936, Lillie is listed on Hattie's death certificate as Lillie Hamlin of 3836A Ohio Street. This means that sometime between 1929 and 1936 she remarried. Her second marriage was to William A. Hamil in St. Louis. William was born on January 27, 1873 to John and Mary Hamil. William died on May 19, 1951. 359. Gebken Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec Street, St. Louis, MO, Lillie M. Hamil-Amelung, born March 23, 1870, died March 16, 1957, buried Sunset Burial Park. Their records indicate that her parents are John Mitchell and Verna M. Mitchell. 360. Gebken Benz Mortuary, Record # 2680 indicates her birthdate as March 23, 1870 however, her confirmation record gives the birthdate of March 23, 1872. The 1870 date would make her just under 18 when she married requiring the signature of her mother. 361. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 32B; Enumeration District 440; Image 0295. Indicates that Lillie is age 57 which would make her born in 1872. 362. Gebken Benz Mortuary Record # 2680, 2842 Meramec Street, St. Louis, MO, Lillie M. Hamil-Amelung, born March 23, 1870, died March 16, 1957, buried Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123.. Their records indicate that her parents are John Mitchell and Verna M. Mitchell. 363. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, John Louis Carl Amelung, July 22, 1866, Page 42, Item 151. Sponsors: Johann Bieser & Louise Gret. 364. Mount Hope Cemetery, Mausoleum & Crematory Co., 1215 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. 365. Death Record: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death No. 66- 0018184, St. Louis County, Lemay, Missouri. Registration District No.: 317. Primary Registration District No.: 500. Registrar's No.: 1576. April 27, 1966 at 10:56 p.m. Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure (12 Hrs.) & Arteriosclerotis Heart Disease (15 Years). 366. Iron County Register Newspaper, Thursday, April 15, 1880, Volume XIII, No. 39, Page 5, 1st Column, "Local," Lutheran Church Confirmations. 367. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 105, "Johann Louis Carl Amelung, geboren 21 März 1866." 368. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.54. 369. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.54 370. Gebken-Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., St. Louis, MO 63118. 371. Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, Lillie M. Hamil, died March 16, 1957, buried March 19, 1957, funeral director, Gebken-Benz Mortuary. 372. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 107, Church Confirmations of July 15, 1894, Frau Lily Amelung, geb. Mitchell, geb. 23 Marz 1872.

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373. 1927 St. Louis City Directory, Page 357.1928 St. Louis City Directory, Page 351. 374. 1920 Missosuri State Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31. 375. Death Certificate: Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health, Certificate No. 32974, Registration District 791, Primary Registration District 1003, Registrar No. 8856, St. Louis City, City Hospital No. 1. 376. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 32B; Enumeration District 440; Image 0295. 377. St. Louis Daily Globe Democrat Newspaper, Hattie Amelung, Tuesday Morning, August 25, 1936, Section 2, Page 1B, 3rd Column, 3rd Article, "Woman in Ill Health Fatally Shoots herself". St. Louis Daily Globe Democrat, Obituaries, Hattie Amelung, Tuesday Morning, August 25, 1936, Page 5C, 1st Column. 378. Funeral from Schumacher Funeral Home, 3013 Meramec St., Thurs., Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. to Sunset Burial Park. 379. Death Certificate: Hattie Amelung, Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health, Certificate No. 32974, Registration District 791, Primary Registration District 1003, Registrar No. 8856, St. Louis City, City Hospital No. 1. She lived at 3724 Nebraska Street with her sister, Mrs. Grace Klunk. "Gunshot wound of heart with internal hemmorrhage, self inflicted at residence where suffering temporary mental aberrations." Cause of Death: Gunshot wound to heart at 12:00 Noon - Suicide. Informant: Lillie Hamlin, 3836a Ohio Street. 380. Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, Hattie Amelung, died August 24, 1936, buried August 27, 1936, Suicide, Funeral Director, Schumacher Funeral Home. 381. Death Certificate: Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health, Certificate No. 32974, Registration District 791, Primary Registration District 1003, Registrar No. 8856, St. Louis City, City Hospital No. 1. She lived at 3724 NebraskaStreet with her sister, Mrs. Grace Klunk. "Gunshot wound of heart with internal hemmorrhage, self inflicted at residence where suffering temporary mentalaberrations." 382. 1870 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Township No. 34, Range 4 East, dated July 23, 1870, Sheet No. 13, Line 6-13, Page 596.1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library, "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524.1890 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri Census destroyed by fire at National Archives. 383. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Edward Hein Amelung, born March 31, 1868, baptized June 7, 1868, to Christian & Johanna Amelung, Pages 18 & 19, Item 150. Sponsors: Fritz Heilmann, William Schwekendick. 384. Death Certificate: Bakersfield, Kern County, California Death Certificate # 1500 449, Edward Harry Amelung, born March 31, 1868, died March 14, 1960, entombment March 17, 1960 in Hollywood Cemetery. Undertaker: Armstroong-Flickinger Mortuary. 385. Death Certificate: Bakersfield, Kern County, California Death Certificate # 1500 449, State # 23013, Edward Harry Amelung, born March 31, 1868, died March 14, 1960, entombment March 17, 1960 in Hollywood Cemetery. 386. The Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038, Edward H. Amelung, died March 14, 1960, Crypt 640, Corridor "G", in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum. 387. The Bakersfield Californian, obituary, March 16, 1960, Page 55, Column 4. 388. Kentucky State Census Records, 1900; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; Roll: T623 529; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 38. Edward Amlung, widower, married 8 years. 389. Floyd County, Indiana Index to Marriage Records A-C Book 1 Vol 1 1845-1920, Page 12 & 153, Floyd County Marriage Records, Book 11, Page 562. 390. The Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038, Nelle Cook Amelung, died September 10, 1944, Crypt 642, Corridor "G", in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum. Age of 63 yrs, 5 months, 14 days of Arteriosclerosis. 391. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Edward Hein Carl Amelung, born March 31, 1868, baptized June 7, 1868, to Christian & Johanna Amelung, Pages 18 & 19, Item 150. Sponsors: Fritz Heilmann, William Schwekendick. 392. Cemetery Record: The Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, Crypt 640, Corridor "G", in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum. Buried next to wife, Nell (Crypt 642) who died on September 10, 1944 at the age of 63 yrs, 5 months, 14 days of Arteriosclerosis. 393. Death Certificate: Bakersfield, Kern County, California Death Certificate # 1500 449, Edward Harry Amelung, born March 31, 1868, died March 14, 1960, entombment March 17, 1960 in Hollywood Cemetery.

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Undertaker: Armstroong-Flickinger Mortuary. 394. Death Certificate: Bakersfield, Kern County, California Death Certificate # 1500 449, Edward Harry Amelung, born March 31, 1868, died March 14, 1960, entombment March 17, 1960 in Hollywood Cemetery. Undertaker: Armstroong-Flickinger Mortuary. 395. Iron County Register Newspaper, byr his mother's 1918 obituary, Newspaper Article: Prudential Life Promotion, Iron County Register Newspaper, Thursday, December 12, 1918, Volume LII, No. 28, 2nd Column, "Local Brevities." 396. Edward H. Amelung, formerly Superintendent, Prudential Life Insurance Co., Selling Made Easy, Copyright 1953, By Edward H. Amelung, Printed by Commonwealth Press, Los Angeles, (Copyright 1953, Printed by Commonwealth Press, Los Angeles, CA). 397. Cemetery: The Hollywood Cemetery, Crypt 642, Corridor "G", in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum. Buried next to husband, Edward (Crypt 640). 398. The Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038, Nelle Cook Amelung, died September 10, 1944, Crypt 642, Corridor "G", in the Abbey of the Psalms Mausoleum. Age of 63 yrs, 5 months, 14 days of Arteriosclerosis. 399. Per letter from Christine Strong, 21 Manorwood, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92688 400. National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Roll: 1504021. 401. National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Roll: 1504021. 402. National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. 403. Cemetery Record: Edward H. Amelung, Jr., born February 2, 1906, died May 21, 1954, buried May 25, 1954 in Masonic Section, Block 44, Lot 19 of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 366 Union Cemetery. Mortician Armstrong Mortuary. 404. Edward H. Amelung, Jr., born February 2, 1906, died May 21, 1954, buried May 25, 1954 in Masonic Section, Block 44, Lot 19 of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 366 - Union Cemetery, King & Potomac Streets, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mortician Armstrong Mortuary. Kern County #619, State # 39998. 405. Obituary: The Bakersfield Californian Newspaper, Mon., May 24, 1954, Page 32, Column 5. 406. Edward H. Amelung, Jr., born February 2, 1906, died May 21, 1954, buried May 25, 1954 in Masonic Section, Block 44, Lot 19 of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 366 - Union Cemetery, King & Potomac Streets, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Mortician Armstrong Mortuary. Kern County #619, State # 39998. 407. The Bakersfield Californian Newspaper, Mon., May 24, 1954, Page 32, Column 5. 408. Cemetery Record: Edward H. Amelung, Jr., born February 2, 1906, died May 21, 1954, buried May 25, 1954 in Masonic Section, Block 44, Lot 19 of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 366 Union Cemetery. Mortician Armstrong Mortuary. 409. Administration for Estate, Edward Amelung, Jr., Kern County Recorder's Office,February 1, 1955, Book 2479, Page 340 410. The Rock Springs Rocket Newspaper, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Thursday, June 18, 1931, Page 1, Column 7.The Green River Star Newspaper, Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Friday, June 19, 1931, Page 1, Column 1. 411. Jack Amelung, born March 21, 1915, died November 21, 1965, buried November 22, 1965 in Veteran Section, Block 1144, Lot A of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 818 - Union Cemetery. Mortician Flint-Flickinger. 412. Jack Stanton Amelung Obituary, The Bakersfield Californian, Monday, November 22, 1965, Page 40, Column 5. 413. Jack Amelung, born March 21, 1915, died November 21, 1965, buried November 22, 1965 in Veteran Section, Block 1144, Lot A of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 818 - Union Cemetery. Mortician Flint-Flickinger. Kern County # 2063, State # 121273. 414. Jack Stanton Amelung Obituary, The Bakersfield Californian, Monday, November 22, 1965, Page 40, Column 5. 415. Jack Amelung, born March 21, 1915, died November 21, 1965, buried November 22, 1965 in Veteran Section, Block 1144, Lot A of Union Cemetery. Reg. Page # 818 - Union Cemetery. Mortician Flint-Flickinger. 416. Jack Stanton Amelung Obituary, The Bakersfield Californian, Monday, November 22, 1965, Page 40, Column 5. 417. 1876 Agricultural Census: Iron County, Missouri, Arcadia Township, St. Louis Public Library, "1876 Census of the County of Iron", by Millie & Edward Preissle, Page 111.1880 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, Vol. 15, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet 25, Lines 4-12, dated June 11, 1880, Page 524.1890 Census Record: Destroyed by fire in National Archives.1900 Missouri State Census

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Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76- 83.1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 36-41, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 9, Line 64. 418. Baptism Record: Hermann Heinrich Christian Amelung, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Page 31, Item 8. 419. Death Certificate: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death # 4527, Iron County, Ironton Township, Registration District No. 144, Primary Registration District No. 4234, Registrar's No. 16. February 22, 1957 at 7:20 a.m. Cause of Death: Arterioscerosic Heart Disease (1 year). 420. Iron County Register Newsaper, Volume XC, No. 47, Herman Amelung Obituary, Thursday, February 28, 1957, Page 3, Column 3. 421. 1880 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Town of Pilot Knob, dated, June 16, 1880, S.D. 2, E.D. 52, Sheet No. 38, Lines 46-48, Page 531.1890 Census Record: Destroyed by Fire.1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 36-41, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 9, Line 64. 422. Marriage Record: St. Francis County Marriage License, Book 9, Page 140. St. Francis County Marriage Application, Book C, Page 240. 423. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, born November 19, 1879, Baptized January 11, 1880, Pages 38 & 39, Item 1. 424. Death Certificate: Mary Ann Amelung, Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Iron County, Pilot Knob, Missouri, Certificate of Death # 35478, Registration District # 392, Primary. Registration District No. 4231, Registrar's No. 10, October 8, 1940 at 2:45 a.m. Cause of Death: Acute Luekemia (2 months) 425. Iron County Register Newspaper, Volume LXXIV, No. 23, Thursday, October 10, 1940, Page 1 (Front page), Mrs. Herman Amelung Obituary. MRS. HERMAN AMELUNG DIED EARLY TUESDAY. 426. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Mary Amelung, died October 8, 1940, age 60 years, 10 months, 26 days. Page 211. 427. Baptism Record: Hermann Heinrich Christian Amelung, 26 April 1874, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Page 31, Item 8. Baptism Sponsors: Christian Weber, Sophia Ahrens, Heinz Hoffmeister. Pastor: Reverend Flaschsbart. 428. Death Certificate: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death # 4527, Iron County, Ironton Township, Registration District No. 144, Primary Registration District No. 4234, Registrar's No. 16. February 22, 1957 at 7:20 a.m. 429. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 107, Church Confirmations of 1888, Herm. Amelung, no dates given. 430. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, baptized 11 January 1880, Pages 38 & 39, Item 1. Sponsors: Anna Jenneke Maria Wolf & Hermann Janke Heinrich Schlueter. Parents Names: Carl Schlueter & Reka Wolf. 431. Death Certificate: Mary Ann Amelung, Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Iron County, Pilot Knob, Missouri, Certificate of Death # 35478, Registration District # 392, Primary. Registration District No. 4231, Registrar's No. 10, October 8, 1940 at 2:45 a.m. 432. Death Certificate: Mary Ann Amelung, Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Iron County, Pilot Knob, Missouri, Certificate of Death # 35478, Registration District # 392, Primary. Registration District No. 4231, Registrar's No. 10, October 8, 1940 at 2:45 a.m. Cause of Death: Acute Luekemia (2 months) 433. I have the confirmation photograph, dated July 15, 1894, in front of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob. 434. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 36-41, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 9, Line 64. 435. Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, November 12, 1942, Page 1. H.L. Amelung dies of auto injuries. 436. Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, November 12, 1942, Page 1 437. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 36-41, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209. 438. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Charles Karl Martin Amelung, Born:

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August 6, 1906, Baptised: September 30, 1906, Pages 58 and 59.Baptism Sponsors: Mrs. Waters, Chas. Schlueter. Pastor: J.H. Fritz. 439. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 36-41, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209. 440. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Pages 208, 5 Years, 4 Months, 3 Days 441. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Death Certificate: Missouri Bureau of Vital Statistics, File No. 37776, Registration District No. 392, Primary Registration District No. 4231, Registered No. 27, Iron County, Pilot Knob Town. Cause of Death: Diphtheria. 442. Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, December 7, 1911, Volume XLV, No. 26, "Local Breverities," 1st Column. 443. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Charles Karl Martin Amelung, Born: August 6, 1906, Baptized: September 30, 1906, Pages 58 and 59. Baptism Sponsors: Mrs. Waters, Chas. Schlueter. Pastor: J.H. Fritz 444. Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, December 7, 1911, Volume XLV, No. 26, "Local Breverities," 1st Column. 445. Death Certificate: Missouri Bureau of Vital Statistics, File No. 37776, Registration District No. 392, Primary Registration District No. 4231, Registered No. 27, Iron County, Pilot Knob Town. Cause of Death: Diptheria 446. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Born: July 30, 1908, Baptised: September 30, 1908, Page 58. Sponsor: Fran Schlueter & Theodore Dettmer. Pastor: Furbringer 447. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Page 208, 1 year, 1 month, 2 days old, died August 8, 1909, buried August 9, 1909. Pastor: Schlessebaum. 448. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Born: July 30, 1908, Baptised: September 30, 1908, Page 58. Sponsor: Fran Schlueter & Theodore Dettmer. Pastor: Furbringer 449. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Page 208, 1 year, 1 month, 2 days old, died August 8, 1909, buried August 9, 1909. Pastor: Schlessebaum. 450. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Francis Vernon Amelung, Born: November 11, 1914, Baptised: January 17, 1915, Pages 62 and 63.Baptism Sponsors: Mrs. J. Baethissen. Pastor: Rev. Harting. 451. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Iron County, Francis Vernon Amelung, Died July 20, 1916, buried July 22, 1916, 1 Year, 8 Months, 11 Days. 452. Death Certificate: Francis Vernon Amelung, Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health, Certificate of Health No. 24301, Pilot Knob Town, Iron County, Registration District 391, Primary Registration District 4231, Registered No. 12, 1 year, 8 months, 9 days. Attended by doctor from July 8, 1916 to July 20, 1916, Died at 7:00 p.m., July 20, 1916. Cause of Death: Eutro Colitis. 453. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Francis Vernon Amelung, Born: November 11, 1914, Baptised: January 17, 1915, Pages 62 and 63.Baptism Sponsors: Mrs. J. Baethissen. Pastor: Rev. Harting. 454. Death Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, July 20, 1916: 1 Year, 8 Months, 11 Days, Page 210, buried on July 22, 1916. 455. Death Certificate: Francis Vernon Amelung, Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health, Certificate of Health No. 24301, Pilot Knob Town, Iron County, Registration District 391, Primary Registration District 4231, Registered No. 12,1 year, 8 months, 9 days. Attended by doctor from July 8, 1916 to July 20, 1916, Died at 7:00 p.m., July 20, 1916. Cause of Death: Eutro Colitis 456. 1880 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Hubble Township, S.D. 0, E.D. 30, Sheet 8, Lines 7-12, dated June 5 & 7, 1880. 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 79-81, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 457. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752, give birthdate as 12/23/1877 and confirmation as 12/23/1887. 458. Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Thursday Evening, June 26, 1930, Obituary for Minnie R. Springer (nee Amelunke).Cape County Post Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, June 26, 1930, Page 1, Obituary for Mrs. Amanda Springer (nee Amelunke).Missouri Cash Book Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, Thursday, June 26, 1930, Page 1, Obituary for Mrs. Minnie Springer (nee Amelunke). 459. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Minnie Springer died June 25, 1930 at the age of 52 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Cause of death: Apoplexy.

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460. 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 79-81, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 461. Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Thursday Evening, June 16, 1930. MRS. SPRINGER, 53, WIFE OF FARMER DIES SUDDENLY. Obituary indicates they married on January 6, 1895. 462. Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Henry Springer to Minnie Amelunke, Book G, Page 336, January 4, 1895. 463. Church Records: Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri 464. Missouri Cash Book Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, Thursday, July 9, 1931, Page 1, Obituary for Henry Springer.Cape County Post Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, July 9, 1931, Page 1, Obituary for Henry Springer.Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Tuesday, July 7, 1931, Page 2, Obituary for Henry Springer 465. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 466. Missouri Cash Book Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, Thursday, July 9, 1931, Page 1, Obituary for Henry Springer.Cape County Post Newspaper, Jackson, Missouri, July 9, 1931, Page 1, Obituary for Henry Springer.Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Tuesday, July 7, 1931, Page 2, Obituary for Henry Springer 467. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Henry Springer died July 7, 1931, at the age of 57 years, 4 months, 24 days, buried July 9, 1931. Cause of death: Heart Failure. 468. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Minnie Springer died June 25, 1930 at the age of 52 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Cause of death: Apoplexy. 469. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 72, dated 20 Apr 1910. 470. Zion Lutheran Church Confirmation Register, Gordonville, Missouri 471. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Henry Springer died July 7, 1931, at the age of 57 years, 4 months, 24 days, buried July 9, 1931. Cause of death: Heart Failure. 472. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 72, dated 20 Apr 1910. 473. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Mina Rosine Maria Sprenger born February 15, 1896, baptized February 22, 1896, died June 7, 1896, buried June 8, 1896. Johann Heinrich Amelunke and Maria Amelunke were sponsors. 474. 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 79-81, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 475. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Manda Rosine Anna Sprenger, born January 8, 1898, baptized February 6, 1898, Rosine Amelunke sponsor. 476. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 72, dated 20 Apr 1910. 477. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Manda Rosine Anna Sprenger, born January 8, 1898, baptized February 6, 1898, Rosine Amelunke sponsor. 478. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Friday, November 28, 1969, Page 13 and Jackson Post and Cash-Book, Wednesday, December 3, 1969, Page 11. Mrs. August Sievers Obituaries. 479. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Frieda Wilhelmine Alwine Sprenger, born July 16, 1900, baptized July 29, 1900. Heinrich Michael Amelunke and Anna Amelunke sponsors. 480. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 72, dated 20 Apr 1910. 481. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Friday, November 28, 1969, Page 13 and Jackson Post and Cash-Book, Wednesday, December 3, 1969, Page 11. Mrs. August Sievers Obituaries. 482. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Frieda Wilhelmine Alwine Sprenger, born July 16, 1900, baptized July 29, 1900. Heinrich Michael Amelunke and Anna Amelunke sponsors. 483. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Albert Wilhelm Heinrich Sprenger, born September 16, 1907, baptized September 22, 1907. 484. Newspaper Article, Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Sunday, April 11, 1948, Page 8. Albert W. Springer Obituary. 485. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.74138.188 486. Newspaper Article, Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Sunday, April 11, 1948, Page 8. Albert W. Springer Obituary. 487. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D.

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12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 72, dated 20 Apr 1910. 488. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.74138.188 489. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Sunday, April 11, 1948, Page 8. Albert W. Springer Obituary. 490. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Albert Wilhelm Heinrich Sprenger, born September 16, 1907, baptized September 22, 1907. 491. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Sunday, April 11, 1948, Page 8. Albert W. Springer Obituary. 492. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.74138.188 493. 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 75-77, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 494. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 495. Jackson Post & Cash-Book Newspaper, Wednesday, November 29, 1972, Page 15. Mrs. Annie Hennecke Obituary. 496. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 497. Jackson Post & Cash-Book Newspaper, Wednesday, November 29, 1972, Page 15. Mrs. Annie Hennecke Obituary. 498. Church Records: Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri 499. Jackson Post & Cash-Book Newspaper, Wednesday, November 29, 1972, Page 15. Mrs. Annie Hennecke Obituary. 500. National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. 501. Jackson Post & Cash-Book Newspaper, Wednesday, November 29, 1972, Page 15. Mrs. Annie Hennecke Obituary. 502. Baptism Record: Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO, Baptized on August 21, 1881. Pastor: Heinrich Birkner. 503. Jackson Post & Cash-Book Newspaper, Wednesday, November 29, 1972, Page 15. Mrs. Annie Hennecke Obituary. 504. Zion Lutheran Church Confirmation Register, Gordonville, Missouri, Anna Maria Amelunke, born June 12, 1881, confirmed April 7, 1895, father Heinrioch Amelunke. 505. Missouri State Census Records, 1880 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 2, E.D. 31, Sheet 17, Line 43, dated June 15/16, 1880. 506. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Friday, April 8, 1938, Page 6. William Walperswiller Obituary. 507. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 508. OBITUARY: Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Friday, April 8, 1938, Page 6 509. Cape Girardeau County Marriage Records, April 9, 1885. 510. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 72-74, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 511. Missouri State Census Records, 1870 Apple Creek, Cape Girardeau, Missouri Census, Appleton Post Office, Roll M593_765, Page 12 (sheet 24), Image 25. 512. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 513. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Friday, April 8, 1938, Page 6. William Walperswiller Obituary. 514. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 515. Missouri State Census Records, Missouri State Census Records. 1880 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 2, E.D. 31, Sheet 17, Line 43, dated June 15/16, 1880. 516. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 28, Sheet 9B, Line 55 (dated 14 & 18 Jun 1900). 517. Photograph of Karl and Sophie Dankel is dated 1922 therefore she did not die until later. 518. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E.D. 27, Sheet 4B, dated June 13, 1900. 519. Photograph of Karl and Sophie Dankel is dated 1922 therefore he did not die until later. 520. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 521. St. James United Church of Christ Church and Cemetery, Tilsit, Missouri (Cemetery Association: Route 1, Whitewater, MO 63785).

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522. Missouri State Census Records, 1880 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 2, E.D. 31, Sheet 17, Line 43, dated June 15/16, 1880. 523. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Missouri State Census Records, Cape Girardeau County, Vol. 20, E.D. 29, Sheet 9, Line 9. 524. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 525. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Tuesday, April 13, 1948, Page 6. Mary Amelunke Obituary. 526. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 527. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Tuesday, April 13, 1948, Page 6. Mary Amelunke Obituary. 528. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 529. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Tuesday, April 13, 1948, Page 6. Mary Amelunke Obituary. 530. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Mary Amelunke died April 12, 1948, buried April 15, 1948, buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Cause of death: Heart. 531. 1870 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, 1st Ward, Cape Girardeau City, Sheet 48, Lines 26-30, dated August 8, 1870.1880 Missouri State Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Vol. 6, E.D. 32, Sheet 33, Line 25.1920 Missouri State Census Records, Cape Girardeau, Vol. 20, E.D. 29, Sheet 9, Line 9. 532. Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, August Amelunke to Mary Walperswyler, Book G, Page 450, August 10, 1896. 533. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Tuesday, April 13, 1948, Page 6 and Jackson Missouri Cashbook Newspaper, Thursday, April 15, 1948, Page 1. Mary Amelunke Obituary. 534. Church Records: Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri 535. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 536. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, August Amelunke, born May 3, 1866, died May 31, 1941. 537. Death Record: Seabaugh Funeral Home, 118 S. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. 538. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, June 2, 1941, Page 6. August Amelunke obituary. 539. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, August Amelunke, born May 3, 1866, died May 31, 1941. 540. Death Record: Seabaugh Funeral Home, 118 S. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. 541. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, June 2, 1941, Page 6. August Amelunke obituary. 542. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 543. Death Record: Seabaugh Funeral Home, 118 S. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. 544. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, June 2, 1941, Page 6. August Amelunke obituary. 545. Taken from tombstone, Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 546. Death Record: Seabaugh Funeral Home, 118 S. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. 547. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, June 2, 1941, Page 6. August Amelunke obituary. 548. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 549. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Mary Amelunke died April 12, 1948, buried April 15, 1948, in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Cause of death: Heart. 550. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Mary Amelunke died April 12, 1948, buried April 15, 1948, buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Cause of death: Heart. 551. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 25, Sheet 12B, Dwelling No. 221, dated 26 Apr 1910. 552. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Missouri State Census Records, Cape Girardeau County, Vol. 20, E.D. 29, Sheet 9, Line 9. 553. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 25, Sheet 12B, Dwelling No. 221, dated 26 Apr 1910. 554. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 555. Death Record: Zion Lutheran Cemetary, Gordonville, Missouri - never married. 556. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Albert Heinrich Amelunke, born June 19, 1904. 557. Zion Lutheran Church Confirmation Register, Gordonville, Missouri, Albert Henry Amelunke, born June 19, 1904, confilrmed April 5, 1917, father August Amelunke. 558. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 25, S.D. 12, Sheet 11B.

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559. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 560. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 25, S.D. 12, Sheet 11B. 561. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 562. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 25, S.D. 12, Sheet 11B. 563. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752, Born to Andreas and Emilie (Siemers) Suedekum. 564. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 25, S.D. 12, Sheet 11B. 565. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 566. Iola Amelunke . 567. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.14 568. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 569. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 25B. 570. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 571. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.14 572. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records,Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.197 573. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 25B. 574. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.197 575. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79214.197 576. Taken from tombstone, Suedekum Private Cemetery (Russ Obermann Farm), East on Hwy. 74 from Interstate 55 (Dutchtown Exit), then north on County Roads 214 & 213. The cemetery is on the left about one city block from the road at a "T" intersection near Dutchtown. 577. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 25B. 578. Birth Register (1888-1893): Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Henry Christian, born March 4, 1889, 4th child to Henry Suedecum and Louise Schlegel, Cape Township. 579. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 580. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape GirardeauTownship, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 581. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 582. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape GirardeauTownship, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 583. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.6 584. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 10B. 585. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.6 586. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 587. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 10B. 588. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 589. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.6 590. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.5 591. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 10B.

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592. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.5 593. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.79215.5 594. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, Roll T625_911, E.D. 26, S.D. 12, 3rd Ward, Sheet 10B. 595. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 596. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 597. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Wilhelm Arthur Suedekum, died June 10, 1933 at the age of 31 years, 9 months, 21 days, buried June 12, 1933 in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. 598. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 599. Zion Lutheran Church Records: Wilhelm Arthur Suedekum, died June 10, 1933 at the age of 31 years, 9 months, 21 days, buried June 12, 1933 in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery. 600. Newspaper Article - obituary. 601. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Cape Girardeau Township, E.D. 23, S.D. 12, Sheet 9B. 602. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 603. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmation Record: Clara Amelung, born August 12, 1882, confirmed October 17, 1897. 604. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmation Record: Clara Amelung, born August 12, 1882, confirmed October 17, 1897. 605. Heinrich W.J.M. Amelung is listed as the second son born in 1884 and Clara is born 1882 so all other children are born after 1885. 606. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob town, S.D. 10, E.D. 42, Sheet 5, Line 20-27, dated June 5 & 6, 1900. 607. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Ida Johanna Sophia Amelung, Born March 12, 1886, Baptized April 11, 1886, Page 46. Confirmation Record: Ida Amelung confirmed on July 2, 1899. 608. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Page 46, Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Ida Johanna Sophia Amelung, April 11, 1886. Sponsors: Johann Amelung, Ida Gockel, and Sophia Vasterling. 609. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 108, "Ida Amelung, geb. 12 März 1886." 610. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob town, S.D. 10, E.D. 42, Sheet 5, Line 20-27, dated June 5 & 6, 1900. 611. Illinois State Census Records, 1910 Census Record: State of Illinois, Madison County, Granite City. 612. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Adele Johane Hennette Amelung, Born September 14, 1888, Baptized October 28, 1888. Confirmation Record: Aaele Amelung, born September 14, 1888, confirmed March 23, 1902. 613. Illinois State Census Records, 1910 Census Record: State of Illinois, Madison County, Granite City. 614. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Adele Johanne Hennette Amelung, October 28, 1888. Sponsors: Johanne Kelper (?), Helene Amelung. Pastor: Prof. Pfaffe. 615. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 109, "Adele Amelung, geb. 14 Sept. 1888." 616. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob town, S.D. 10, E.D. 42, Sheet 5, Line 20-27, dated June 5 & 6, 1900. 617. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmation Record: Louisa Christine Amelung, born September 18, 1891, confirmed Palm Sunday 1905. 618. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 50 - 51, Item 10, Baptism Record: Louise Cristine Wilheleme Amelung, baptized September 27, 1891, born September 18, 1891. Sponsors: Christine [Christian]

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Amelung & Wilhelmia Phipps. 619. Baptism Record: Louise Cristine Wilheleme Amelung, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, baptized September 27, 1891, born September 18, 1891, Pages 50 - 51, Item 10. Sponsors: Christine [Christian] Amelung & Wilhelmia Phipps. 620. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmation Record: Louisa Christine Amelung, born September 18, 1891, confirmed Palm Sunday 1905. 621. Illinois State Census Records, 1920 Madison County, Granite City, Volume 190, E.D. 74, Sheet 9, Line 36, House # 2239. 622. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 44 and 45, Baptism Record: Edwin Martin Johanna Gustav Amelung, Born October 26, 1884, Baptized November 23, 1884. 623. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Per son, Walter Amelung. Verified by Mercer Mortuary. 624. Illinois State Census Records, 1920 Madison County, Granite City, Volume 190, E.D. 74, Sheet 9, Line 36, House # 2239. 625. Walter H. Amelung, 4741 Brookston Way, St. Louis, MO, 63128, Phone (314) 892-0176, Per her son, Walter Amelung. 626. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 44 and 45, Baptism Record: Edwin Martin Johanna Gustav Amelung, Born October 26, 1884, Baptized November 23, 1884. 627. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040. 628. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Cause of Death: Heart Disease - Myocarditis. 629. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Died 1 year, 2 months, 26 days old. Buried St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Rd., Granite City, Illinois, Blk #1-#1. 630. Postcard sent to Herman Amelung in Pilot Knob, Missouri, 9/22 - Baby died Sept. 12 1911 from Ed & Minnie. 631. Holy Cross Ev. Lutheran Church, 2650 Miami Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63118. 632. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.23. 633. MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004, Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935. 634. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.23. 635. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 46 and 47, Baptism Record: Lydia Louise Josephine Edina Amelung, Born October 1, 1887 to Heinrich Amelung and Helena Gockel, Baptized October 30, 1887. 636. Newspaper Article, Lydia Ranft obituary. 637. Marcine Lohman (nee Amelung), 11285 Deerfield Drive, Firestone, CO 80504-5504, Birthday postcard from Lydia, Peter & Irene Ranft to her grandmother, Johanna Amelung, dated 04 Feb 1915 shows that she was married before this time. 638. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 639. Newspaper Article, Mrs. Ranft at BAUMANN COLONIAL Chapel, 2504 Woodson Rd., Overland, Thurs., 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Fri., 10 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9135 Shelley, Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the Lutheran Altenheim Society. 640. Memorial Park Cemetery, 5200 Lucas & Hunt Road, St. Louis, MO 63121, ((314-389-3500)). 641. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 642. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 St. Louis County, Missouri Census, Roll T625_946, Sheet 24A, ED: 130, Image: 723, Central Township, Dwelling No. 224. 643. Her mother's obituary indicated that Irene had preceeded her in death. Her mother died in 1984. 644. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri Census; Roll T625_946, Page 29B, ED 130, Image 0734, Sheet 29, Line 75. 645. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 50 & 51, Baptism Record: Alfred Wilhelm Johann Amelung, born January 24, 1890, Baptized April 4, 1890, pastor Otto Pfaffe, Baptism sponsors: Johanne Amelung, August

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Gockel, Wilhelm Amelung, and Henrette Gockel. 646. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri Census; Roll T625_946, Page 29B, ED 130, Image 0734, Sheet 29, Line 75. 647. Illinois State Census Records, 1910 Census Record: Madison County, Illinois, Granite City, Page 451? 648. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Born 16 December 1893. 649. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Cemetery Record: Walter Amelung: 2123 Waterman, Granite City, Il, Died October 25, 1981, age 87 at the Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, MO. 650. Illinois State Census Records, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois 1920 Census Records. Volume 190, E.D. 79, Sheet 10, Line 29. Address listed is 2020 2nd St. 651. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Hannah M. Amelung (Wife): 2123 Waterman, Granite City, Il, Died April 17, 1978, age 80 at Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, MO., born December 16, 1893, Rev. David Fielding performed the services. 652. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Hannah M. Amelung (Wife): 2123 Waterman, Granite City, Il, Died April 17, 1978, age 80 at Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, MO., Buried April 18, 1978, Sec. 6, Lot 47, Gr. 8. born December 16, 1893, Rev. David Fielding performed the services. Broderbrund SS Index indicates death date as April 17, 1978. 653. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Cemetery Record: Walter Amelung: 2123 Waterman, Granite City, Il, Died October 25, 1981, age 87 at Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, MO., buried October 28, 1981, Sec. 6, Lot 47, Gr. 7. Daughter, Helen, made funeral arrangements. 654. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Jul 24, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.83. 655. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Hannah M. Amelung (Wife): 2123 Waterman, Granite City, Il, Died April 17, 1978, age 80 at Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, MO., Buried April 18, 1978, Sec. 6, Lot 47, Gr. 8.Funeral Director: Mercer Mortuary, born December 16, 1893, Rev. David Fielding performed the services. 656. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Jul 24, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.43. 657. Illinois State Census Records, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois 1920 Census Records. Volume 190, E.D. 79, Sheet 10, Line 29. Address listed is 2020 2nd St. 658. St. Louis City Directory, (Gould Directory Company), Helen Marie Amelung 1935 page 51; 1936 Page 51; 1947-48 Page 46; 1952 page 39; 1958 page 24. 659. Illinois State Census Records, 1910 Census Record: Madison County, Illinois, Granite City, Page 451? 660. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Elmer C. Amelung, died December 29, 1939, Age 38 yrs, 11 mos. 19 days, buried December 23, 1939, Sec. 8, Lot 465, Gr. 8. 661. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Died December 19, 1939 (38 yrs. old), of Acute Nephritis, Rectal Hemmorhage. Services performed by Rev. Gross. 662. Illinois Deaths, 1916-1950, (Family Tree Legends Records Collection (Online Database). Pearl Street Software, 2004-2005.), Death Certificate No. 234. 663. St. John Cemetery, 2901 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040, Elmer C. Amelung, died December 29, 1939, Age 38 yrs, 11 mos. 19 days, buried December 23, 1939, Sec. 8, Lot 465, Gr. 8. 664. Mercer Mortuary, 1416 Niedringhaus, P. O. Box H, Granite City, IL 62040, Died December 19, 1939 (38 yrs. old), of Acute Nephritis, Rectal Hemmorhage. 665. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83. 666. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Sep 18, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.96949.149. 667. "Newspaper Article/Obituary: Iron County Register Newspaper," Ironton, Missouri, January 18, 1887, Volume XX, Number 27. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Waters, last week, a girl. 668. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Sep 18, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.96949.149. 669. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 184 & 185, William Wehner to Louisa Waters, both of Pilot Knob. 670. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 46 - 47, Item 7, Baptism Record: Louisa Anna Heinriette Albertina Waters, baptized May 1, 1887, born January 5, 1887. Sponsors: Albert Gockel, Heinr. Amelung, Johanna Amelung, Minnie Amelung. Pastor: R. Smukal. 671. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO

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63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 109, "Louisa Waters, geb. 5 Jan 1887." 672. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Sep 18, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.96949.149. 673. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 110. 674. Correspondence, Information on William E. Wehner received from Kathleen Ferguson before her death. 675. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), "as Wilhelm Edwin Wehner." 676. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Sep 18, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.96947.145. 677. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record: Iron County, Arcadia Township, Pilot Knob Town, dated June 6, 1900, E. D. 42, Sheet No. 6, Lines 76-83. 678. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmations, Page 110, "Alice Watters, born January 16, 1893, confirmed December 26, 1907." 679. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 52 - 53, Baptism Record: Alice Elizabeth Wilhelmine Waters, born February 14, 1893, baptized February 16, 1893. Baptism Sponsors: Alice Amelung, Wilhelmine Amelung, & Ed Rohder. Pastor: Reverend Otto Pfaffe. 680. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Alice Elizabeth Wilhelmine Waters, born February 14, 1893, baptized February 16, 1893, Pages 52 - 53. Baptism Sponsors: Alice Amelung, Wilhelmine Amelung, & Ed Rohder. Pastor: Reverend Otto Pfaffe. 681. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmation Record: Alice Watters, born January 16, 1893, confirmed December 26, 1907. 682. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.29870.9. 683. 1900 Census Record: St. Francois County, Iron Township, Volume 82, Enumerators District: 88, Volume 82, Sheet 13, Line 20.1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 17-24, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209. 684. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.15 685. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Christian Johann Amelung, born October 31, 1896, baptized December 13, 1896 by Rev. L. Fuerbringer, Pages 54 & 55. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. Baptism Sponsors: Christian Amelung, & Frau Minna Amelung 686. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.15 687. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Christian Johann Amelung, born October 31, 1896, baptized December 13, 1896 by Rev. L. Fuerbringer, Pages 54 & 55. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. Baptism Sponsors: Christian Amelung, & Frau Minna Amelung 688. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.15 689. Funeral from Gebken-Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Wed., Nov 27, 10 a.m. Interment Sunset Burial Park. Member of Chemical Workers Local 562. 690. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.15 691. Funeral from Gebken-Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Wed., Nov 27, 10 a.m. Interment Sunset Burial Park. Member of Chemical Workers Local 562. 692. Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. 693. Biederwieden South Side Funeral Home. 3620 Chippewa St., until 8:30 a.m. Wed. Services same day, 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Alaska and Taft Aves. Interment Sunset Burial Park. 694. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Christian Johann Amelung, born October 31, 1896, baptized December 13, 1896 by Rev. L. Fuerbringer, Pages 54 & 55. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. Baptism Sponsors: Christian Amelung, & Frau Minna Amelung 695. Funeral from Gebken-Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Wed., Nov 27, 10 a.m. Interment Sunset Burial Park. Member of Chemical Workers Local 562.

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696. Christ. Amelung shows up in the 1935 St. Louis City Directory as a Shoeworker living at 3416 Neosho in St. Louis. In the 1947-48 St. Louis City Directory, Christ. J. Amelung is listed as a Fireman for Monsanto Chemical Co. and living at 3416 Taft Ave 697. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.15 698. Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, Mary L. Amelung (Barnes), died January 15, 1955, buried January 19, 1955, Funeral Director, Beiderweiden Funeral Home. 699. Information taken from Funeral Service announcement in possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 700. St. Louis City Directories: Roger E. Amelung, 1947-48 Page 46, 1952 Page 39, 1955 Page 42, and 1958 Page 24. 701. Holy Cross Ev. Lutheran Church, 2650 Miami Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63118. 702. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.26 703. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.26 704. St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, obituary: Edwin Charles "Ed" Amelung, Monday, April 13, 1992, Page 4B, died April 11, 1992 705. Funeral from GEBKEN-BENZ Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., Fri., March 24, 10 a.m. Visitation Wed. after 3 p.m. 706. Funeral from McLAUGHLIN'S, 2301 Lafayette, Tues., 8:30 a.m. to St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Compton & Itaska for 9 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation from 2-9 p.m. Monday. 707. http://www.interment.net/data/us/mo/stlouis/jeffbarr/a/jeffbarr_a06.htm. 708. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.26 709. http://www.interment.net/data/us/mo/stlouis/jeffbarr/a/jeffbarr_a06.htm. 710. 1900 Census Record: St. Francois County, Iron Township, Volume 82, Enumerators District: 88, Volume 82, Sheet 13, Line 20.1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 17-24, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31. 711. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.16 712. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 38A; Enumeration District 440; Image 0306. 713. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.16 714. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Clarence Martin Edgar Amelung, died February 10, 1956, buried February 14, 1956, Lot 243 SP-3. Funeral Director: Fink Funeral Home. 715. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.16 716. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Clarence Martin Edgar Amelung, died February 10, 1956, buried February 14, 1956, Lot 243 SP-3. Funeral Director: Fink Funeral Home. 717. Per her obituary in the Festus, MO Newspaper. 718. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 38A; Enumeration District 440; Image 0306. 719. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Oza Bell Amelung, died February 4, 1979, buried February 7, 1979, Lot 243, SP-4. Funeral Director: Lemme Funeral Home. 720. Baptism Record: Clarence Martin Edgar Amelung, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, born February 19, 1900, baptized April 15, 1900 by pastor J. H. Fritz. Sponsors: Edwin Amelung & Maria Waters. 721. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Clarence Martin Edgar Amelung, died February 10, 1956, buried February 14, 1956, Lot 243 Space 3. Funeral Director: Fink Funeral Home. 722. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.16 723. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Oza Bell (Parton) Amelung,

170 Johann Christof Amelung died February 4, 1979, buried February 7, 1979, Lot 243, Space 4. Funeral Director: Lemme Funeral Home. 724. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., Missouri State Death Certificate No. 34475. 725. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, "birth name was William Eugene Amelung." 726. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.33 727. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 38A; Enumeration District 440; Image 0306. 728. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.33 729. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Eugene William Amelung, died August 1, 1984, buried August 6, 1984, Lot 1363 - SP-2. Funeral Director, Lemme Funeral Home. 730. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.33 731. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Eugene William Amelung, died August 1, 1984, buried August 6, 1984, Lot 1363 - SP-2. Funeral Director, Lemme Funeral Home. 732. Letter received from Edith Amelung, Secretary at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 23 North 6th St., Festus, MO 63025. 733. Newspaper Article, Franklin County Marriage Licenses published in the December 17, 1942 issue of The Ozark News. "Eugene Amelung of Pacific and Edith Harsh of St. Louis, MO." 734. Rootsweb.com, Social Security Death Index, (http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi), "Electronic." 735. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Eugene William Amelung, died August 1, 1984, buried August 6, 1984, Lot 1363 - SP-2. Funeral Director, Lemme Funeral Home. 736. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.33 737. Sandy Courtney (Amelung), Box 474, Viburnum, MO 65566. 738. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.53 739. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Census; Roll T626_1233; Page 38A; Enumeration District 440; Image 0306. 740. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.53 741. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, James Edgar Amelung, died February 6, 1972, buried February 9, 1972, Lot 239, Sp-1. Funeral Director: Politte Funeral Home, Festus, MO 63028. 742. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.53 743. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, James Edgar Amelung, died February 6, 1972, buried February 9, 1972, Lot 239, Sp-1. Funeral Director: Politte Funeral Home, Festus, MO 63028. 744. Randolph County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Volume 36, Page 318. 745. Obituary: Funeral from POLITTE Funeral Home, Festus, to Calvary Assembly of God Church, 2 p.m., Wed. Interment Roselawn Memorial Gardens. 746. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, James Edgar Amelung, died February 6, 1972, buried February 9, 1972, Lot 239, Space 1. Funeral Director, Politte Funeral Home. 747. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.53 748. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Deloris Ann Elliott, died January 5, 1991, buried January 8, 1991, Lot 236, SP-1. Funeral Director: Cady Mortuary. 749. Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, 131 10th Street, Crystal City, MO 63019, Deloris Ann (Amelung) Elliott, died January 5, 1991, buried January 8, 1991, Lot 236, space 1. Funeral Director: Cady Mortuary. 750. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 17-24, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31. 751. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.80

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752. Per Mary Mueller (Amelung). She called various Amelung's in the St. Louis Phone book and gathered information from them directly. 753. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Roy Charles Amelung, born September 21, 1902, baptized November 16, 1902, parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell, sponsors: Hermann Amelung, Frau Neusiete, Frau Hassmeime, pastor J. H.C. Fritz. 754. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.80 755. Per Mary Mueller (Amelung). She called various Amelung's in the St. Louis Phone book and gathered information from them directly. 756. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Roy Charles Amelung, born September 21, 1902, baptized November 16, 1902, parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell, sponsors: Hermann Amelung, Frau Neusiete, Frau Hassmeime, pastor J. H.C. Fritz. 757. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.80 758. St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, May 9, 1974, Page 15D, Obituaries. 759. Funeral Home Records: TED FENDLER Funeral Home, 7420 Michigan at Koeln. 760. Burial Records: Mount Hope Cemetery, Mausoleum & Crematory Co., died May 8, 1974, buried May 11, 1974, gravesite Section 11, Lot 386, Grave # 6. 761. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.80 762. St. Louis Post Dispatch Newspaper, May 9, 1974, Page 15D, Obituaries. 763. Funeral Home Records: TED FENDLER Funeral Home, 7420 Michigan at Koeln. 764. Burial Records: Mount Hope Cemetery, Mausoleum & Crematory Co., died May 8, 1974, buried May 11, 1974, gravesite Section 11, Lot 386, Grave # 6. 765. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Roy Charles Amelung, born September 21, 1902, baptized November 16, 1902, parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell, sponsors: Hermann Amelung, Frau Neusiete, Frau Hassmeime, pastor J. H.C. Fritz. 766. Cemetery Records: Mount Hope Cemetery, Roy Charles Amelung, Sr., died May 8, 1974, buried May 11, 1974, gravesite Section 11, Lot 386, Grave #6. 767. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.80 768. Ted Fendler Funeral Home, (Now Hoffmeister South County Funeral Home) 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. 769. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.80 770. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 17-24, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31. 771. St. Louis City Directories: George J. Amelung, 1933, Page 48; 1937, Page 43; 1939, Page 43; 1940, Page 42; 1947-48, Page 46; and 1952 Page 39. 772. Gebken-Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec St., St. Louis, MO 63118, Record: # 4813, George H. Amelung, Born September 25, 1904, parents John Amelung and Lillie Mitchell, died July 13, 1977, buried Sunset Burial park, St. Louis, Mo., cause of death not listed. Indicates date of birth as 1904 instead of 1905. 773. Mary Amelung Mueller, 3617 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64111, Per Mary Mueller (Amelung), in her phone call to several Amelung families in St. Louis, she spoke with this family and was told that George Amelung's birthdate was September 25, 1905. 774. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, George Johann Amelung, born September 5, 1905, baptized November 5, 1905, Baptism Book, Pages 58 & 59. Pastor H. Schlesselmann, sponsors: Johann Weber, Mrs. Louisa Wehner. 775. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.40. 776. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll T626_1234; Page 1B; Enumeration District 469; Image 0629. Virginia Avenue. 777. Gebken Benz Mortuary, 2842 Meramec Street, St. Louis, Mo., Record: # 4813, George H. Amelung, Born September 25, 1904, parents John Amelung and Lillie Mitchell, died July 13, 1977, buried Sunset Burial park, St. Louis, Mo., cause of death not listed. Indicates date of birth as 1904 instead of 1905.

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778. BUCHHOLZ MORTUARY, 5967 W. Florissant Ave. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. 779. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll T626_1234; Page 1B; Enumeration District 469; Image 0629. Virginia Avenue. Indicates that they were married 2 years previous to the census. 780. Missouri State Census Records, 1930 St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri; Roll T626_1234; Page 1B; Enumeration District 469; Image 0629. Virginia Avenue. 781. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 58 & 59, Baptism Record: Georg Johann Amelung, born September 25, 1905, baptized November 5, 1905. Baptism sponsors: Johann Weber, Mrs. Louisa Wehner. Pastor: H. Schlesselmann. 782. Sunset Memorial Park, 10180 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123, George H. Amelung, died July 13, 1977, buried July 16, 1977, Funeral Director, Gebken Benz Mortuary. 783. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.40 784. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 17-24, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31. 785. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.37 786. Gebken Benz Mortuary Record: # 4867, Fred C. Amelung, born April 4, 1908, to John C. Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell, died July 8, 1978. 787. Gebken Benz Mortuary Record: # 4867, Fred C. Amelung, born April 4, 1908, to John C. Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell, died July 8, 1978, buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, cause of death - Carcinoma of urinary bladder with metastasis. 788. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Fredricke Wilhelm Amelung, Born April 4, 1908, baptized July 7, 1908, Pages 58 & 59. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. Baptism Sponsors: Lena Weber & Fritz Gossman, Pastor: J. H. Fritz. 789. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.37 790. Gebken Benz Mortuary Record: # 4867, Fred C. Amelung, born April 4, 1908, to John C. Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell, died July 8, 1978. 791. Gebken Benz Mortuary Record: # 4867, Fred C. Amelung, born April 4, 1908, to John C. Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell, died July 8, 1978, buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, cause of death - Carcinoma of urinary bladder with metastasis. 792. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Fredricke Wilhelm Amelung, Born April 4, 1908, baptized July 7, 1908, Pages 58 & 59. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. Baptism Sponsors: Lena Weber & Fritz Gossman, Pastor: J. H. Fritz. 793. Gebken Benz Mortuary Record: # 4867, Fred C. Amelung, born April 4, 1908, to John C. Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell, died July 8, 1978, buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, cause of death - Carcinoma of urinary bladder with metastasis. 794. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.37 795. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Pages 58 & 59, Baptism Record: Fredricke Wilhelm Amelung, Born April 4, 1908, baptized July 7, 1908. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. Baptism Sponsors: Lena Weber & Fritz Gossman, Pastor: J. H. Fritz. 796. Gebken Benz Mortuary Record: # 4867, Fred C. Amelung, born April 4, 1908, to John C. Amelung and Lillie C. Mitchell, died July 8, 1978, buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, cause of death - Carcinoma of urinary bladder with metastasis. 797. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with A, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.37 798. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.65424.128 799. Information taken from Funeral Service announcement in possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 800. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.65424.128 801. Information taken from Funeral Service announcement in possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk.

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802. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.65424.128 803. Information taken from Funeral Service announcement in possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 804. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.65424.128 805. Information taken from Funeral Service announcement in possession of Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 806. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Jun 13, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.65424.128 807. 1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 11, Line 31. 808. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Grace Louise Henrietta Amelung, born June 18, 1911, baptized July 2, 1911, Page 60. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. sponsors: Louise Weber, Henry Mallor, & Grace Calvert. Pastor: L. Furbringer.Baptism Sponsors: Louise Weber, Grace Calvert & Henry Mallor. Pastor: L. Furbringer 809. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Grace Louise Henrietta Amelung, born June 18, 1911, baptized July 2, 1911, Page 60. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. sponsors: Louise Weber, Henry Mallor, & Grace Calvert. Pastor: L. Furbringer.Baptism Sponsors: Louise Weber, Grace Calvert & Henry Mallor. Pastor: L. Furbringer 810. National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. 811. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Grace Louise Henrietta Amelung, born June 18, 1911, baptized July 2, 1911, Page 60. Parents: Johann Amelung & Lillie Mitchell. sponsors: Louise Weber, Henry Mallor, & Grace Calvert. Pastor: L. Furbringer.Baptism Sponsors: Louise Weber, Grace Calvert & Henry Mallor. Pastor: L. Furbringer 812. Per his wife, Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 813. Grace (Amelung) Klunk. 814. Individual Grant Deed: Kern County, California, Official Record Book 5329, Page 2493, dated November 10, 1980 in which Marguerite A. Warner, a widow, grants to Patricia A. Wallace, an unmarried woman, a lot...(except for 50% of mineral rights reserved to a previous owner). Mailing address for the recorded document was the same 3512 Truman Ave. 815. Death Certificate, State of California, Kern County Hall of Records, Book 00230, Page 0061. 816. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 817. Certificate of Death: State of California, Kern County Hall of Records, Bakersfield, CA, Book 00230, Page 0061. 818. Obituary: The Bakersfield Californian Newspaper, Wed., Sept. 5, 1990, Page F7. Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary. 819. Certificate of Death: State of California, Kern County Hall of Records, Bakersfield, CA, Book 00230, Page 0061. 820. Obituary: The Bakersfield Californian Newspaper, Wed., Sept. 5, 1990, Page F7. Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary. 821. Certificate of Death: State of California, Kern County Hall of Records, Bakersfield, CA, Book 00102, Page 0660. 822. Obituary: The Bakersfield Californian, Tuesday, December 19, 1967, Page 34. 823. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), "as Marguerite Helen Amelung." 824. Death Certificate, State of California, Kern County Hall of Records, Book 00230, Page 0061. 825. Obituary: The Bakersfield Californian, Tuesday, December 19, 1967, Page 34. 826. Per letter from Christine Strong, 21 Manorwood, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92688 827. Individual Grant Deed: Kern County, California, Official Record Book 5329, Page 2493, dated November 10, 1980 in which Marguerite A. Warner, a widow, grants to Patricia A. Wallace, an unmarried woman, a lot...(except for 50% of mineral rights reserved to a previous owner). Mailing address for the recorded document was the same 3512 Truman Ave. 828. Christine Strong, 21 Manorwood, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92688. 829. Imperial County Recorder, 939 Main St., El Centro, CA 92243, Imperial County, Registration # 1425, State File # 37620. 830. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, S.D. 11, E.D. 18, Sheet 10, Lines 36-41, dated May 6, 1910, Page 209.1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 9, Line 64.

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831. Confirmation Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Edna Amelung, Born August 2, 1909, confirmed April 18, 1925. 832. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, May 6, 1910, Page 209. 833. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, EdnaMildred Amelung, born August 2, 1909, baptized August 22, 1909, Page 60. Baptism Sponsors: Mrs. Phillips, John Weber. Pastor: L. Furbringer. 834. Lemme Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, Edna Mildred Hall, born August 2, 1909, died November 24, 1994, age 85 years, 3 months, 22 days, funeral service on Sunday, November 27, 1994, interment at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia Valley, Missouri. 835. Confirmation Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Edna Amelung, Born August 2, 1909, confirmed April 18, 1925. 836. 1910 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, May 6, 1910, Page 209. 837. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, EdnaMildred Amelung, born August 2, 1909, baptized August 22, 1909, Page 60. Baptism Sponsors: Mrs. Phillips, John Weber. Pastor: L. Furbringer. 838. Death Record: Lemme Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, Edna Mildred Hall, born August 2, 1909, died November 24, 1994, age 85 years, 3 months, 22 days, funeral service on Sunday, November 27, 1994, interment at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia Valley, Missouri. 839. St. Louis Post Dispatch Obituary: Saturday, November 26, 1994, Page 4B. HALL, EDNA M. Thurs., Nov. 24, 1994 840. Death Record: Lemme Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, Edna Mildred Hall, born August 2, 1909, died November 24, 1994, age 85 years, 3 months, 22 days, funeral service on Sunday, November 27, 1994, interment at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia Valley, Missouri. 841. As told to me verbally by Edward Hall, 197 Bachman Turner Drive, Cadiez, KY 42211 842. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Edna Mildred Amelung, born August 2, 1909, baptized August 22, 1909, Page 60. Baptism Sponsors: Mrs. Phillips, John Weber. Pastor: L. Furbringer. 843. St. Louis Post Dispatch Obituary: Saturday, November 26, 1994, Page 4B. 844. Death Record: Lemme Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, Edna Mildred Hall, born August 2, 1909, died November 24, 1994, age 85 years, 3 months, 22 days, funeral service on Sunday, November 27, 1994, interment at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia Valley, Missouri. 845. St. Louis Post Dispatch Obituary: Saturday, November 26, 1994, Page 4B. 846. Death Record: Lemme Funeral Home, Festus, Missouri, Edna Mildred Hall, born August 2, 1909, died November 24, 1994, age 85 years, 3 months, 22 days, funeral service on Sunday, November 27, 1994, interment at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Arcadia Valley, Missouri. 847. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmation Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Edna Amelung, Born August 2, 1909, confirmed April 18, 1925. 848. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 849. 1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 9, Line 64. 850. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.49 851. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Herman Henry Christian Amelung, Born October 20, 1910, Baptized November 13, 1910, Page 60.Baptism Sponsors: Herman Zude and Mrs. Chas. Schlueter. Pastor: L. Furbringer 852. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.49 853. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Herman Henry Christian Amelung, Born October 20, 1910, Baptized November 13, 1910, Page 60.Baptism Sponsors: Herman Zude and Mrs. Chas. Schlueter. Pastor: L. Furbringer 854. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.49 855. Death Certificate: Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health, St. Louis County,

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Certificate No. 73 303635, Registration District 317, Primary Registration District 500, Died on August 5, 1973 at 9:00 a.m. Cause of Death: (Cancer) Cutaneous Melanocarcinoma, with other significant conditions: Metastatic Melanocarcinoma of skin, lungs, heart, liver, lymph nodes. 856. Obituary, Herman H. Amelung, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Monday, August 6, 1973, Page 4B. 857. Per correspondence with Mary Amelung Mueller. 858. Kentucky Death Index, 1911-Present, (Frankfort, KY), Volume 21, Certificate No. 10399, death place Radcliff, Residence Hardin. 859. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Herman Henry Christian Amelung, Born October 20, 1910, Baptized November 13, 1910, Page 60.Baptism Sponsors: Herman Zude and Mrs. Chas. Schlueter. Pastor: L. Furbringer 860. Obituary, Herman H. Amelung, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Monday, August 6, 1973, Page 4B. 861. Death Certificate: Bureau of Vital Records, Missouri Department of Health, St. Louis County, Certificate No. 73 303635, Registration District 317, Primary Registration District 500, Died on August 5, 1973 at 9:00 a.m. 862. Employment Record: Per Betty L. Hayes, Personnel Supervisor, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Crystal City, Missouri 63019, Began work there on August 1, 1928 until October 31, 1972 when he retired. Worked in the Maintenance Department as a Machinest. 863. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.49 864. Hoffmeister Funeral Home, Lemay, Missouri. 865. 1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 9, Line 64. 866. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri. Actual baptism certificate in possession of daughter Marcine E. Lohman. 867. Death Certificate: Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. State File Number: 124-97-009252, Franklin County, MO. 868. Marriage License: Union, Franklin County, Missouri 63084. Married April 25, 1953 by Rev. C. J. Ketchem in Monarch Missouri (St. Louis County). 869. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Andrew Warren Amelung, born July 20, 1916, baptized October 1, 1916, Page 61-62. Sponsors: Emma Dettmer, H Zude. Pastor H.C. Harting. 870. Taken from the Original Baptism papers of Andrew Warren Amelung. 871. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Andrew Warren Amelung, born July 20, 1916, baptized October 1, 1916, Page 61-62. Sponsors: Emma Dettmer, H Zude. Pastor H.C. Harting. 872. Taken from the Original Baptism papers of Andrew Warren Amelung. 873. Midlawn Memorial Gardens, 7280 Highway 47, Union, MO 63084, (Phone: (636) 583-3722), Space 412, No. 1. 874. Death Certificate, State File Number 124-97-009252, Franklin County, Missouri. 875. Marcine Lohman, webmaster (509 Kehrs Mill Road, Ballwin, MO 63011-3231)., Marcine's Genealogy, online < http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~celticlady/default.htm>, (Electronic Library), "Electronic." 876. Death Certificate, State File Number 124-97-009252, Franklin County, Missouri. 877. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Certificate of Birth No. 124-57-053170, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Louis County, Missouri. Registration District No.: 317, Primary Registration District No.: 544; Registrar's No. 878. St. Louis County, Recorder of Deeds, 41 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105, Marriage Record: St. Louis County, Missouri, Marriage Record Book No. 233, Page 239. 5 August 1987. 879. Bureau of Vital Statistics, P. O. Box 570, 1730 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-0570, Birth Record: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of VitalStatistics, Certificate of Birth No. 14373, Jefferson County, Kimmswick Rock, Missouri. Registration District No.: 162l; Primary Registration District No.: 5595; Registrar's No.: 6. 880. Baptism Record: Presbyterian Church, on St. Louis & 4th Street in Pacific, Missouri. My mother said she was baptized the same day as my brother, sister and myself. 881. Address: 509 Kehrs Mill Road, Ballwin, MO 63011-3231; Lafayette Township, Ward 03, Precinct 049. 882. Birth Record: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth No. 124-58- 079055, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Louis County, Missouri. Registration District No.: 317. Primary Registration

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District No.: 544 Registrar's No.: 05647. Born as a Twin to Carol Amelung 883. Birth Record: Missouri State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Birth No. 124-58- 079055, St. Joseph Hospital, St. Louis County, Missouri. Registration District No.: 317. Primary Registration District No.: 544 Registrar's No.: 05647. Born as a Twin to Andrew Warren Amelung, Jr. 884. 1920 Census Record: Iron County, Missouri, Pilot Knob Town, Arcadia Township, Vol 36, E.D. 18, Sheet 9, Line 64. 885. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Born May 15, 1919, Baptized July 6, 1919, Page 63. Sponsors: Charles Allers, Mrs. Caroline Koehler. Pastor: H. C. Harting. Oscar has always celebrated his birthday as May 20, 1919. 886. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.73 887. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Born May 15, 1919, Baptized July 6, 1919, Page 63. Sponsors: Charles Allers, Mrs. Caroline Koehler. Pastor: H. C. Harting. Oscar has always celebrated his birthday as May 20, 1919. 888. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.73 889. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, born May 15, 1919, Baptized July 6, 1919, page 63, baptism sponsors: Chrales Allers, Mrs. Caroline Koehler, pastor H.C. Harting. Oscar has always celebrated his birthday as May 20, 1919 and his sister Nelle on May 15. 890. Oscar Amelung's funeral was on November 27, 1975 but he wasn't buried until 2 days after the funeral due to a heavy snowstorm. 891. Midlawn Memorial Gardens, 7280 Highway 47, Union, MO 63084, (Phone: (636) 583-3722), Space 401, No. 3. 892. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.73 893. St. Louis County Marriage Records, Book 115, Page 52, Item # 3213. Issued 6-22-70 894. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Nellie Marie Amelung, Born May 22, 1920, Baptized August 1, 1920, Page 63. Sponsors: Minnie Zude and Charles Koehler. Pastor: H. C. Harting. Nelle has always celebrated her birthday as May 15, 1920. 895. Randolph County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Volume 53, Page 444. 896. Death Record: White Funeral Home, Ironton, Missouri, Stanley Elsworth White, born May 24, 1917 in Arcadia, Missouri, died July 16, 1996 in Pilot Knob, Missouri, age 79 years, 1 month, 22 days. Service officiated by Rev. Lee Roy Quinn. Internment at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park, Ironton, Missouri. 897. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Nellie Marie Amelung, Born May 22, 1920, Baptized August 1, 1920, Page 63. Sponsors: Minnie Zude and Charles Koehler. Pastor: H. C. Harting. Nelle has always celebrated her birthday as May 15, 1920. 898. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books), Confirmation Record: Mrs. Stanley White, Adult Confirmations, June 1958. 899. White Funeral Home, Ironton, Missouri 900. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 901. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.99630.67 902. Hollie, Mrs. Polly, Church Secretary, Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Box 26, Arcadia, MO 63621, (Original Church Books). 903. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.99630.67 904. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Henry George Amelung, Born April 25, 1923, Baptized May 1, 1923, Page 65. Sponsors: Mrs. Mollie Schlueter and Mary Allers. Pastor: E. C. Pardrick. 905. "The Mountain Echo, 110 N. Main St., Ironton, MO 63650," The Mountain Echo Newspaper, Ironton, Missouri, October 22, 2003, Page 18. 906. Baptism Record: Immanuel Lutheran Church of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Henry George Amelung, Born April 25, 1923, Baptized May 1, 1923, Page 65. Sponsors: Mrs. Mollie Schlueter and Mary Allers. Pastor: E. C. Pardrick. 907. Bryson Funeral Home Chapel, Pilot Knob, Missouri, Officiating: Rev. Carlton Mathes. 908. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Heinrich Wilhelm Friedrich Sprenger,

177 Johann Christof Amelung born October 6, 1903, baptized October 25, 1903. 909. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 72, dated 20 Apr 1910. 910. The Missouri Cash-Book Newspaper, Thursday, October 13, 1955, Page 1, and Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Monday, October 10, 1955, Page 9. Henry Springer Obituary. 911. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Heinrich Wilhelm Friedrich Sprenger, born October 6, 1903, baptized October 25, 1903. 912. The Missouri Cash-Book Newspaper, Thursday, October 13, 1955, Page 1, and Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Monday, October 10, 1955, Page 9. Henry Springer Obituary. 913. The Missouri Cash-Book Newspaper, Thursday, October 13, 1955, Page 1, Henry Springer Obituary. 914. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Wilhelm Heinrich Eduard Hunnike, born January 28, 1908, baptized February 16, 1908. 915. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Albert Friedrich Hunnike, born November 28, 1911, baptized February 4, 1912. 916. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 71, dated 20 Apr 1910. 917. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Missouri State Census Record, Hubble Township, Cape Girardeau County, S.D. 12, E.D. 21, Sheet 9, Line 72-74, dated June 21, 1900, Page 146B. 918. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery: June 18, 1919 death date taken from tombstone. Daughter born June 2, 1919 - family history indicates that Laura died in Childbirth so I believe the June date to be correct. 919. Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home, 708 West Main St., Jackson, MO 63701. Funeral Home records give death date of April 18, 1919. 920. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Census Record: Cape Girardeau County, Vol. 20, E.D. 28, Sheet 8, Line 45. 921. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 25, Sheet 13AB, Dwelling No. 237, dated 29 Apr 1910. 922. Church Records: Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri 923. Marriage Records: Cape Girardeau County, Book , page 12, # 9990, William A. Amelunke to Laura A.B.E. Walperswiller, 20 August 1916. 924. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 925. Missouri State Census Records, 1900 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 28, Sheet 10A, Line 1, Dwelling No. 159, dated 18 & 19 Jun 1900. "Indicates William A. Amelunke born Jun 1895, age 4." 926. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 927. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Wilhelm August Amelunke, born June 6, 1895, baptized September 1, 1895. 928. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Ella Ehrisa (?) Alwine Amelunke, born June 2, 1919, baptized June 12, 1919. 929. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., Missouri Death Certificate No. 21834. "Ella Amelunke, born June 1, 1919, died July 11, 1919, of Cholera Infantum, daughter of William Amelunke & Laura Worlwiller." 930. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752. 931. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., Missouri Death Certificate No. 21834. "Ella Amelunke, born June 1, 1919, died July 11, 1919, of Cholera Infantum, daughter of William Amelunke & Laura Worlwiller." 932. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Ella Ehrisa (?) Alwine Amelunke, born June 2, 1919, baptized June 12, 1919. 933. Church Records: Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri 934. Missouri State Archives, Records Management & Archives Service, 600 West Main Street, P. O. Box 778, Jefferson City, MO 65102., Missouri Death Certificate No. 21834. 935. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 24, Sheet 4B, Dwelling No. 71, dated 20 Apr 1910. 936. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Missouri State Census Records, Cape Girardeau County, Vol. 20, E.D. 29, Sheet 9, Line 9. 937. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 25, Sheet 12B, Dwelling No. 221, dated 26 Apr 1910.

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938. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Manda Sophie Amelunke, born June 27, 1898, baptized July 31, 1898. Otto Amelunke sponsor. 939. Marriage Record: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Amanda Amelunke to W. Oscar Springer, Book M, Page 568, # 83. 940. Church Records: Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Gordonville, Missouri 941. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Wednesday, November 17, 1937, Page 1. Obituary gives his death and birth dates. 942. Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian Newspaper, Wednesday, November 17, 1937, Page 1 and from Tombstone. 943. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Manda Sophie Amelunke, born June 27, 1898, baptized July 31, 1898. Otto Amelunke sponsor. 944. Zion Lutheran Church Confirmation Register, Gordonville, Missouri, Manda Sophie Amelunke, born June 27, 1898, confirmed April 23, 1911, father August Amelunke. 945. Death Records: Zion Lutheran Cemetary, Gordonville, Missouri, Oscar W. Springer Mo. Pvt. 30 Field Arty., 10 Div. on tombstone. 946. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Nina Sprenger, born June 7, 1920, baptized June 7, 1920. August Amelunke and wife were sponsors. 947. Missouri State Census Records, 1920 Missouri State Census Records, Cape Girardeau County, Vol. 20, E.D. 29, Sheet 9, Line 9. 948. Missouri State Census Records, 1910 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Census, Hubble Township, S.D. 12, E. D. 25, Sheet 12B, Dwelling No. 221, dated 26 Apr 1910. 949. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.99 950. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Burial Number 4201, Space 1, Lot 350, Section 9. Born 12/20/1901, died 1/3/1971, Interred 1/6/1971. Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 951. Social Security Death Index: Leo Amelunke, SS# 492-42-0217, Residence 63701 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1955). 952. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Leo Wilhelm Amelunke, born December 20, 1901, baptized February 16, 1902. 953. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.99 954. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Burial Number 4201, Space 1, Lot 350, Section 9. Born 12/20/1901, died 1/3/1971, Interred 1/6/1971. Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 955. Social Security Death Index: Leo Amelunke, SS# 492-42-0217, Residence 63701 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1955). 956. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Burial Number 5893, Space 2, Lot 350, Section 9. Born 11/24/1909, died 5/3/1980, Interred 5/66/1980 at Memorial Park Cemetery. The funeral home has several obituaries for her on file of which one gives information of their marriage. 957. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Burial Number 5893, Space 2, Lot 350, Section 9. Born 11/24/1909, died 5/3/1980, Interred 5/66/1980 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 958. Social Security Death Index: Elma Amelunke, SS# 494-48-0104, Residence 63701 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1961 and 1962). 959. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Burial Number 5893, Space 2, Lot 350, Section 9. Born 11/24/1909, died 5/3/1980, Interred 5/66/1980 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 960. Social Security Death Index: Elma Amelunke, SS# 494-48-0104, Residence 63701 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1961 and 1962). 961. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Leo Wilhelm Amelunke, born December 20, 1901, baptized February 16, 1902. 962. Cemetery Record: Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, MO., date of death January 3, 1971, interred January 6, 1971, Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Zion Gordonville. Burial No. 4201, Space 1, Lot 350, Sect. 9, Undertaker: Ford & Sons Funeral home, Pastor: Rev. G. B. Sieboldt, Spouse: Mrs. Elma Amelunke, 204 Park Drive, CapeGirardeau, MO. Their records also include an obituary.

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963. Zion Lutheran Church Confirmation Register, Gordonville, Missouri, Leo William Amelunke, born December 20, 1901, confirmed March 28, 1915, father August Amelunke. 964. Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Date of Import: Jun 12, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.7013.99 965. Social Security Death Index: Leo Amelunke, SS# 492-42-0217, Residence 63701 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1955). 966. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Burial Number 5893, Space 2, Lot 350, Section 9. Born 11/24/1909, died 5/3/1980, Interred 5/66/1980 at Memorial Park Cemetery. The funeral home has two obituaries for her on file. 967. Social Security Death Index: Elma Amelunke, SS# 494-48-0104, Residence 63701 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1961 and 1962). 968. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Leo William Amelunke, born June 21, 1928, baptized September 30, 1928. 969. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, Burial # 1268, Space 3, Lot 343, Section 9. Marvin K. Amelunke born 6-27-1930, died 3-23-1951, Interred 3-28-1951. Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 970. Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, "Born June 27, 1930, died March 23, 1951, Interred March 28, 1951, Wednesday 3 PM, Burial NO. 1268, Space 3 (Space 2 for wife), Lot 343, Section 9. Services at Red Star Baptist Church, Clergyman Rev. S. S. Bornum, Undertaker Ford-Young Funeral Home. They have several newspaper obituaries on file." 971. Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery, Route 3, Box 43, Gordonville, MO 63752, "Marvin Kenneth Amelunke, born June 27, 1930, baptized July 27, 1930." 972. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, Burial # 1268, Space 3, Lot 343, Section 9. Marvin K. Amelunke born 6-27-1930, died 3-23-1951, Interred 3-28-1951. Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 973. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, Burial # 1269, Space 2, Lot 343, Section 9. Georga Ann Amelunke born August 19, 1932, died March 23, 1951, interred March 28, 1951. Services at Red Star Baptist Church, by Rev. S. S. Borum. Father: Mrs. & Mrs. Earl George Nanna, 1500 Pemiscott St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 974. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Marvin Kenneth Amelunke, born June 27, 1930, baptized July 27, 1930. 975. Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, Born June 27, 1930, died March 23, 1951, Interred March 28, 1951, Wednesday 3 PM, Burial NO. 1268, Space 3 (Space 2 for wife), Lot 343, Section 9. Services at Red Star Baptist Church, Clergyman Rev. S. S. Bornum, Undertaker Ford-Young Funeral Home. They have several newspaper obituaries on file. 976. Cemetery Record/Obituary: Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Born June 27, 1930, died March 23, 1951, Interred March 28, 1951, Wednesday 3 PM, Burial NO. 1268, Space 3 (Space 2 for wife), Lot 343, Section 9. Services at Red Star Baptist Church, Clergyman Rev. S. S. Bornum, Undertaker Ford-Young Funeral Home. They have several newspaper obituaries on file. 977. Ford & Young Funeral Home Records, 118 S. Sprigg, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, Burial # 1269, Space 2, Lot 343, Section 9. Georga Ann Amelunke born August 19, 1932, died March 23, 1951, interred March 28, 1951. Services at Red Star Baptist Church, by Rev. S. S. Borum. Father: Mrs. & Mrs. Earl George Nanna, 1500 Pemiscott St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. 978. Cemetery Record/Obituary: Memorial Park Cemetery, 2315 Hwy. 61 North, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Born June 27, 1930, died March 23, 1951, Interred March 28, 1951, Wednesday 3 PM, Burial NO. 1268, Space 2 (Space 3 for husband), Lot 343, Section 9. Services at Red Star Baptist Church, Clergyman Rev. S. S. Bornum, Undertaker Ford-Young Funeral Home. They have several newspaper obituaries on file. 979. Social Security Death Index: Glen Amelunke, Social Security No. 593-36-2759, Residence 63703 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1951). 980. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Glen Franklin Amelunke, born November 13, 1932, baptized January 15, 1933. 981. Social Security Death Index: Glen Amelunke, Social Security No. 593-36-2759, Residence 63703 Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Issued Missouri (1951). 982. Zion Lutheran Church Baptismal Records, Gordonville, Missouri, Glen Franklin Amelunke, born November 13, 1932, baptized January 15, 1933. 983. Social Security Death Index: Hubert Amelunke, SS# 490-40-1663, Residence 71326 Clayton, Concordia County, Louisiana, Issued Missouri (1954).

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AMELUNG, Johann Christof HAUENSCHILD, Ilse Marie Born: circa 1744 Born: circa 1744 Married: Bef. 1774 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany

AMELUNKE, Johann Heinrich PAGES, Juliane AMELUNKE, Anton Daniel AMELUNKE, Marie Elisabeth Cont. p. 183 Born: January 31, 1774 Born: Bef. 1778 Born: March 12, 1776 Born: August 10, 1778 Married: Bef. 1796

AMELUNKE, Heinrich KLUSMANN, Johanne Marie AMELUNKE, Johann Andreas "Christian" Friederike Born: April 16, 1798 Born: September 18, 1796 Born: March 04, 1800 Died: Bet. 1852 - 1853 Married: November 11, 1823 in St. Martini Ev. Lutheran Church, Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany Died: Bet. 1860 - 1870

AMELUNKE, Johanne Christine Cont. p. 184 Wilhelmine Born: August 06, 1824 Died: November 20, 1842

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HAUENSCHILD, Ilse Marie AMELUNG, Johann Christof Born: circa 1744 Married: Bef. 1774 Born: circa 1744 in Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany

Cont. p. 182 AMELUNKE, Johanne Marie AMELUNKE, Johann Andreas Born: August 18, 1779 Born: September 16, 1782

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KLUSMANN, Johanne Marie Friederike AMELUNKE, Heinrich Born: March 04, 1800 "Christian" Married: November 11, 1823 Born: September 18, 1796 in St. Martini Ev. Lutheran Church, Died: Bet. 1852 - 1853 Klein Rhüden, Ganderscheim, Braunschweig, Germany Died: Bet. 1860 - 1870

Cont. p. 182 AMELUNKE, Johanne Sophie SUEDEKUM, Andreas (Andrew) AMELUNKE, Caroline Luise Cont. p. 185 "Conradine" Born: October 27, 1821 Born: August 04, 1829 Born: February 27, 1827 Married: March 02, 1848 Died: September 04, 1883 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: February 26, 1885

SUEDEKUM, William SUEDEKUM, Louise SCHWAB, Benedict, Jr. Cont. p. 186 Born: December 1850 Born: October 31, 1852 Born: January 29, 1849 Died: Bef. 1859 Died: October 22, 1871 Married: May 16, 1871 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: November 12, 1883

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Cont. p. 184 AMELUNG, Johann Heinrich BODENSTEIN, Johanna Marie AMELUNKE, Johann Heinrich Cont. p. 187 "Christian" Magdalene Born: November 25, 1835 Born: September 26, 1832 Born: February 09, 1833 Died: July 26, 1836 Died: August 06, 1903 Married: January 05, 1854 in St. Francois County, Missouri Died: December 04, 1918

AMELUNG, Anna Cont. p. 188 Born: January 06, 1855 Died: September 08, 1856

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AMELUNKE, Johanne Sophie SUEDEKUM, Andreas (Andrew) Born: October 27, 1821 "Conradine" Married: March 02, 1848 Born: February 27, 1827 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: September 04, 1883 Died: February 26, 1885

Cont. p. 184 SUEDEKUM, Sophie KELLER, John Heinrich Cont. p. 189 Born: 1855 Born: December 14, 1854 Married: December 14, 1876 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri Died: June 19, 1924

KELLER, Amanda Born: March 07, 1884

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Cont. p. 185 OVERFERT, Johanna AMELUNGE, Johann "Heinrich" Cont. p. 191 Born: Bet. 1828 - 1830 Born: June 08, 1837 Married: 1855 Died: July 26, 1903 Cont. p. 190 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: Aft. 1870

AMELUNG, Sophie AMELUNG, Eliza AMELUNKE, Heinrich BUCHHEIT, Maria Cont. p. 192 Born: January 30, 1857 Born: 1858 Born: March 1864 Born: February 1867 Died: April 17, 1889 Died: Bef. 1870 Died: 1901 Married: November 10, 1889 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

BÖSSE, Gustave H. Born: March 20, 1895 Died: August 19, 1977

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BODENSTEIN, Johanna Marie AMELUNG, Johann Heinrich Magdalene "Christian" Born: February 09, 1833 Born: September 26, 1832 Married: January 05, 1854 Died: August 06, 1903 in St. Francois County, Missouri Died: December 04, 1918

Cont. p. 185 AMELUNG, Wilhelm (William) H. AHRENS, Wilhelmine (Minnie) AMELUNG, Charles (Karl) Cont. p. 193 Born: November 25, 1856 Augusta C. Born: December 28, 1858 Died: May 13, 1920 Born: July 04, 1858 Died: December 02, 1861 Married: August 11, 1881 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: October 09, 1902

AMELUNG, Clara HENDERSON, Ed AMELUNG, Heinrich William AMELUNG, Edith FIELDS, ?. Cont. p. 194 Born: August 12, 1882 Johann Martin Born: Aft. 1885 Born: March 27, 1884 Died: May 26, 1885

188 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 186 SCHWAB, Maria SUEDEKUM, Heinrich SCHLEGEL, Louise Cont. p. 195 Born: March 26, 1857 Born: March 14, 1857 Born: April 14, 1862 Married: February 20, 1879 Died: July 11, 1945 Married: May 29, 1882 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: August 29, 1881 Died: November 21, 1936

SUEDEKUM, Andreas Louis SIEMERS, Amelia F. Cont. p. 196 SUEDEKUM, Henry August Cont. p. 197 Born: 1881 Born: 1884 Wilhelm Married: April 30, 1903 Born: November 21, 1883 in Zion Lutheran Church, Died: August 26, 1885 Gordonville, Missouri

189 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHMIE, Catherine SCHWEER, Rosine AMELUNGE, Johann "Heinrich" Born: Bef. 1853 Born: Bet. 1850 - 1852 Cont. p. 187 Born: June 08, 1837 Married: June 15, 1871 Married: Bet. 1871 - 1877 Died: July 26, 1903 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: February 06, 1924 Died: Bef. 1877

AMELUNKE, Wilhelmine Rosine SPRINGER, Henry Cont. p. 198 Born: December 23, 1877 Born: December 04, 1873 Died: June 25, 1930 Married: January 06, 1895 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: July 07, 1931

SPRINGER, Mina Rosene Maria SPRINGER, Amanda (Manda) FRANK, John Cont. p. 199 Born: February 15, 1896 Rosine Anna Died: June 07, 1896 Born: January 08, 1898 Died: March 15, 1940

190 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 187 AMELUNKE, Johanne Christine Cont. p. 200 Juliane Born: November 18, 1839 Died: January 19, 1841

191 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

OVERFERT, Johanna AMELUNGE, Johann "Heinrich" Born: Bet. 1828 - 1830 Born: June 08, 1837 Married: 1855 Died: July 26, 1903 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: Aft. 1870

Cont. p. 187 AMELUNCK, Fredrick AMELUNG, Wilhelm Christian Born: Bet. 1866 - 1867 Born: February 22, 1867 Died: Bet. 1870 - 1876

192 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 188 GOCKEL, Helena Caroline AMELUNG, Heinrich (Henry) J. UNKNOWN, Dixie Cont. p. 201 Wilhelminia Born: February 21, 1861 Born: May 25, 1880 Born: March 29, 1861 Died: November 15, 1960 Married: Aft. 1933 Married: September 03, 1882 Died: November 08, 1968 in Iron County, Missouri Died: March 25, 1933

AMELUNG, Hilda AMELUNG, Helene AMELUNG, Alvin August Cont. p. 202 Christian Born: December 05, 1882 Died: December 04, 1883

193 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

AHRENS, Wilhelmine (Minnie) AMELUNG, Wilhelm (William) H. Augusta C. Born: July 04, 1858 Born: November 25, 1856 Married: August 11, 1881 Died: May 13, 1920 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: October 09, 1902

Cont. p. 188 AMELUNG, Ida Johanna Sophia RUTHERFORD, Ben AMELUNG, Adele Johanne HEMKEN, Herman Cont. p. 203 Born: March 12, 1886 Hennette Born: 1881 Born: September 14, 1888 Married: Died: Aft. 1910 in Granite City, Illinois

194 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 189 SCHWAB, Albertine SUEDEKUM, William SIEMERS, Wilhelmine "Mena" Cont. p. 205 Born: October 04, 1860 Born: May 26, 1859 Maria Married: January 09, 1883 Died: February 10, 1945 Born: November 30, 1867 Cont. p. 204 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Married: October 12, 1888 Died: October 07, 1887 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: March 04, 1938

SUEDEKUM, Tillie SUEDEKUM, Andreas Martin SUEDEKUM, Hermine Louise KELLER, Heinrich M., Jr. Born: September 20, 1886 Born: August 22, 1889 Born: February 10, 1891 Married: November 06, 1910 Died: August 1969 Died: June 06, 1897 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

195 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHWAB, Maria SUEDEKUM, Heinrich Born: March 26, 1857 Born: March 14, 1857 Married: February 20, 1879 Died: July 11, 1945 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: August 29, 1881

Cont. p. 189 SUEDEKUM, Marie Rosine RAU, Wilhelm Louis Born: circa 1880 Married: April 19, 1903 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

196 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLEGEL, Louise SUEDEKUM, Heinrich Born: April 14, 1862 Born: March 14, 1857 Married: May 29, 1882 Died: July 11, 1945 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: November 21, 1936

Cont. p. 189 SUEDEKUM, Friedrich "Wilhelm" KELLER, Laura M. A. SUEDEKUM, Ernst Otto Cont. p. 206 Born: August 15, 1885 Born: 1891 Born: August 10, 1887 Died: January 1968 Married: October 25, 1908 Died: May 1968 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

197 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHWEER, Rosine AMELUNGE, Johann "Heinrich" Born: Bet. 1850 - 1852 Born: June 08, 1837 Married: Bet. 1871 - 1877 Died: July 26, 1903 Died: February 06, 1924

Cont. p. 190 AMELUNKE, Anna Emma Maria HENNECKE, Heinrich Wilhelm AMELUNKE, Walter AMELUNKE, Herman Born: June 10, 1881 Edward, Sr. Born: December 1893 Born: September 1896 Died: November 23, 1972 Born: February 23, 1879 Married: February 16, 1905 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: August 08, 1963

HENNECKE, Wilhelm Heinrich WENDEL, Helen C. HENNECKE, Albert Friedrich WEISENSTEIN, Bertha Cont. p. 207 Edward, Jr. Married: September 07, 1938 Born: November 28, 1911 Born: January 28, 1908 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau Died: February 15, 2001 Died: June 30, 1978 County, Missouri

198 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SPRINGER, Henry AMELUNKE, Wilhelmine Rosine Born: December 04, 1873 Married: January 06, 1895 Born: December 23, 1877 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau Died: June 25, 1930 County, Missouri Died: July 07, 1931

Cont. p. 190 SPRINGER, Frieda Wilhelmine SIEVERS, August SPRINGER, Henrich Wilhelm KOECHIG, Anita Cont. p. 208 Alwine Married: August 25, 1928 Friedrich Married: 1935 Born: July 16, 1900 in Zion Lutheran Church, Born: October 06, 1903 Died: November 26, 1969 Gordonville, Missouri Died: October 09, 1955 Died: Aft. November 1969

199 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 191 AMELUNKE, Johanna S. W. WALPERSWILLER, Benedict, Sr. AMELUNCK, Andreas "Wilhelm" Born: February 17, 1842 Born: May 1827 Born: January 14, 1846 Died: February 11, 1884 Married: February 03, 1865 Died: Aft. 1860 in Cape Girardeau County, Misssouri Died: 1909

WALPERSWILLER, Unknown WALPERSWILLER, Benedict, Jr. Cont. p. 209 Died: August 18, 1867 Died: December 11, 1888

200 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 193 AMELUNG, Johanna Eleanor WATTERS, Edwin O. Cont. p. 210 Maria (Mary) Born: May 20, 1864 Born: November 26, 1863 Married: February 12, 1885 Died: March 23, 1944 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: August 08, 1938

WATERS, Louisa-Anna Henriette WEHNER, William Robert WATTERS, John Thomas BAYLE, Hattie Hollas Cont. p. 211 Albertina Born: 1882 Born: July 26, 1888 Born: January 15, 1893 Born: January 05, 1887 Married: July 26, 1905 Died: September 13, 1918 Died: August 16, 1925 Died: August 1971 in Iron County, Missouri Died: January 1934

201 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

GOCKEL, Helena Caroline AMELUNG, Heinrich (Henry) J. Wilhelminia Born: March 29, 1861 Born: February 21, 1861 Married: September 03, 1882 Died: November 15, 1960 in Iron County, Missouri Died: March 25, 1933

Cont. p. 193 AMELUNG, Edwin Martin KAHLE, Wilhelmina Cont. p. 212 Johann Gustav Born: December 26, 1887 Born: October 26, 1884 Married: Bef. 1910 Died: February 24, 1957 in Madison County, Illinois Died: September 17, 1962

202 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 194 AMELUNG, Louise Christine SCHNEIDER, Henry AMELUNG, Edward Wilhelm AMELUNG, Herman Heinrich Wilhelmine Born: August 24, 1892 Wilhelm Born: September 18, 1891 Died: February 26, 1982 Born: June 09, 1897 Died: September 12, 1903

203 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

WITZEL, Anna SUEDEKUM, William Born: October 20, 1869 Cont. p. 195 Born: May 26, 1859 Married: January 26, 1898 Died: February 10, 1945 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: February 13, 1924

SUEDEKUM, Mathilde Christine SUEDEKUM, Wilhelm Arthur HOLLOWAY, Edna (Woods) Cont. p. 213 Born: February 22, 1900 Born: August 19, 1901 Married: 1930 Died: June 10, 1933

204 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 195 SUEDEKUM, August Wilhelm SCHLEGAL, Rosena Elisabeth Born: September 1868 Born: February 1868 Married: November 14, 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

SUEDEKUM, Arthur Wilhelm SUEDEKUM, Lilie Emilie SUEDEKUM, Emma Louise WESSEL, Louis August Cont. p. 214 Born: August 22, 1890 Born: October 25, 1891 Born: December 20, 1893 Born: July 24, 1893 Died: September 03, 1890 Married: November 26, 1916 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

205 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLEGEL, Louise SUEDEKUM, Heinrich Born: April 14, 1862 Born: March 14, 1857 Married: May 29, 1882 Died: July 11, 1945 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: November 21, 1936

Cont. p. 197 SUEDEKUM, Heinrich Christian STATLER, Nina G. Cont. p. 215 Born: March 04, 1889 Born: 1894 Married: March 31, 1912 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri

206 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

HENNECKE, Heinrich Wilhelm Edward, Sr. AMELUNKE, Anna Emma Maria Born: February 23, 1879 Born: June 10, 1881 Married: February 16, 1905 Died: November 23, 1972 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: August 08, 1963

Cont. p. 198 HENNECKE, Walter Johann EAKINS, Hazel Elizabeth HENNECKE, Alvin Herman BEST, Esther Born: October 15, 1913 Born: July 22, 1919 Died: January 08, 2005

207 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 199 SPRINGER, Albert Wilhelm SPRINGER, Walter Johann Heinrich Born: December 16, 1918 Born: September 16, 1907 Died: May 15, 1949 Died: April 20, 1984

208 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

WALPERSWILLER, Benedict, Sr. AMELUNKE, Johanna S. W. Born: May 1827 Married: February 03, 1865 Born: February 17, 1842 in Cape Girardeau County, Died: February 11, 1884 Misssouri Died: 1909

Cont. p. 200 WALPERSWILLER, William DEIMUND, Emma W. S. Cont. p. 216 Arnhold, Sr. Born: March 1867 Born: December 15, 1865 Married: April 09, 1885 Died: April 08, 1938 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: August 29, 1935

WALPERSWILLER, Otto Carl WALPERSWILLER, Edward WALPERSWILLER, Laura AMELUNKE, Wilhelm August Cont. p. 217 Born: February 17, 1891 Friedrich Auguste Bertha Emma Born: June 06, 1895 Died: October 26, 1895 Born: September 20, 1893 Born: January 06, 1897 Married: August 20, 1916 Died: November 06, 1895 Died: June 18, 1919 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: 1934

209 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 201 AMELUNG, Johann Louis Carl MITCHELL, Lillie C. Cont. p. 218 Born: March 21, 1866 Born: March 23, 1870 Died: April 27, 1966 Married: April 10, 1888 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: March 16, 1957

FUCH, Rose AMELUNG, Christian Johann AMELUNG, Clarence Martin PARTON, Oza Bell Cont. p. 220 Died: February 04, 1959 Born: October 31, 1896 Edgar Born: July 18, 1900 Died: November 25, 1968 Cont. p. 219 Born: February 19, 1900 Married: circa 1922 Died: February 10, 1956 in Missouri Died: February 04, 1979

210 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

AMELUNG, Johanna Eleanor WATTERS, Edwin O. Born: May 20, 1864 Maria (Mary) Married: February 12, 1885 Born: November 26, 1863 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: March 23, 1944 Died: August 08, 1938

Cont. p. 201 WATERS, Alice Elizabeth OBERLE, Fred Wilhelmine Born: February 14, 1893

211 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 202 AMELUNG, Lydia Louise RANFT, Peter Wilhelm Edward AMELUNG, Alfred Wilhelm AMELUNG, Olga Cont. p. 221 Josephina Edina Born: October 27, 1882 Heinrich Born: 1893 Born: October 01, 1887 Married: Bef. 1915 Born: January 24, 1890 Married: circa 1918 Died: May 08, 1984 Died: December 09, 1974

212 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

WITZEL, Anna SUEDEKUM, William Born: October 20, 1869 Born: May 26, 1859 Married: January 26, 1898 Died: February 10, 1945 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: February 13, 1924

Cont. p. 204 SUEDEKUM, Theodor Oswald EGGIMANN, Ernestine Born: January 20, 1907 Died: February 1998

213 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLEGAL, Rosena Elisabeth SUEDEKUM, August Wilhelm Born: February 1868 Born: September 1868 Married: November 14, 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Cont. p. 205 SUEDEKUM, Edna Rosine SUEDEKUM, Edwin August Cont. p. 222 Born: April 03, 1896 Born: February 24, 1898 Died: November 24, 1919

214 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLEGEL, Louise SUEDEKUM, Heinrich Born: April 14, 1862 Born: March 14, 1857 Married: May 29, 1882 Died: July 11, 1945 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: November 21, 1936

Cont. p. 206 SUEDEKUM, Herman Albert KELLER, Emma E. SUEDEKUM, Ida Louise KELLER, Arthur Cont. p. 223 Born: September 10, 1891 Born: 1892 Born: July 28, 1895 Died: August 1980 Married: September 22, 1912 in Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri Died: 1972

215 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

WALPERSWILLER, Benedict, Sr. AMELUNKE, Johanna S. W. Born: May 1827 Married: February 03, 1865 Born: February 17, 1842 in Cape Girardeau County, Died: February 11, 1884 Misssouri Died: 1909

Cont. p. 209 WALPERSWILLER, Sophia DANKEL, Carl WALPERSWILLER, Henry Cont. p. 224 Born: September 1870 Born: October 11, 1854 Born: October 1875 Died: Aft. 1922 Married: March 06, 1901 in Cape Girardeau, County Died: Aft. 1922

WALPERSWILLER, Ruby DANKEL, Mathilda Martha DANKEL, Lilla M. DANKEL, Albert Benjamine Cont. p. 225 Born: August 10, 1900 Born: July 11, 1902 Born: circa 1903 Born: December 27, 1903

216 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

WALPERSWILLER, William DEIMUND, Emma W. S. Born: March 1867 Arnhold, Sr. Married: April 09, 1885 Born: December 15, 1865 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: April 08, 1938 Died: August 29, 1935

Cont. p. 209 WALPERSWILLER, Wilhelm ROGERS, Bernice Arlene Arnhold, Jr. Born: May 17, 1923 Born: January 25, 1903 Married: Died: August 26, 1959 in Kansas

217 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 210 BOSS, Alice AMELUNG, Edward Heinrich COOK, Nellie Cont. p. 226 Married: circa 1892 Carl Born: March 26, 1881 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Born: March 31, 1868 Married: August 31, 1902 Kentucky Died: March 14, 1960 in Floyd County, Indiana Died: Bef. 1900 Died: September 10, 1944

AMELUNG, Carl C. AMELUNG, Mina AMELUNG, Margaret Helen WARNER, Kenneth Knapp Cont. p. 227 Born: January 03, 1895 Born: December 1896 Born: April 07, 1904 Born: March 01, 1902 Died: Aft. 1920 Died: September 04, 1990 Died: December 18, 1967

218 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

BARNES, Mary Louise KOESTER, Martha Henrietta AMELUNG, Christian Johann Born: June 15, 1898 Born: 1905 Cont. p. 210 Born: October 31, 1896 Married: May 19, 1915 Married: Aft. 1955 Died: November 25, 1968 in Iron County, Missouri in St. Louis, Missouri Died: January 15, 1955 Died: Aft. 1968

219 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

MITCHELL, Lillie C. AMELUNG, Johann Louis Carl Born: March 23, 1870 Born: March 21, 1866 Married: April 10, 1888 Died: April 27, 1966 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: March 16, 1957

Cont. p. 210 FREDRICK, Jennie O. AMELUNG, Roy Charles, Sr. Violet Cont. p. 228 Born: September 21, 1902 Married: Bef. 1930 Died: May 08, 1974

220 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 212 AMELUNG, Laura HECHT, Will AMELUNG, Walter E. BRADY, Hannah M. Cont. p. 229 Born: 1892 Born: December 16, 1893 Born: December 12, 1897 Died: October 25, 1981 Died: April 17, 1978

221 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLEGAL, Rosena Elisabeth SUEDEKUM, August Wilhelm Born: February 1868 Born: September 1868 Married: November 14, 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Cont. p. 214 SUEDEKUM, August Wilhelm, Jr. SCHWAB, Marie Cont. p. 230 Born: February 19, 1900 Married: May 14, 1938 Died: September 1962 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

222 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLEGEL, Louise SUEDEKUM, Heinrich Born: April 14, 1862 Born: March 14, 1857 Married: May 29, 1882 Died: July 11, 1945 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Died: November 21, 1936

Cont. p. 215 SUEDEKUM, Alvin Georg Born: September 10, 1900 Died: March 07, 1984

223 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

WALPERSWILLER, Benedict, Sr. AMELUNKE, Johanna S. W. Born: May 1827 Married: February 03, 1865 Born: February 17, 1842 in Cape Girardeau County, Died: February 11, 1884 Misssouri Died: 1909

Cont. p. 216 WALPERSWILLER, Maria W. AMELUNKE, August WALPERSWILLER, Auguste Cont. p. 231 Born: February 16, 1877 Born: May 03, 1866 Rosine Died: April 12, 1948 Married: April 12, 1896 Born: October 29, 1879 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau Died: December 10, 1888 County, Missouri Died: May 31, 1941

AMELUNKE, Amanda Sophie SPRINGER, Oscar Paul W. AMELUNKE, Leo Wilhelm, Sr. PAINTER, Elma Eva Cont. p. 232 Born: June 27, 1898 Born: December 22, 1890 Born: December 20, 1901 Born: November 24, 1909 Married: November 22, 1919 Died: January 03, 1971 Married: June 25, 1927 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau in Benton, Missouri County, Missouri Died: May 03, 1980 Died: November 17, 1937

224 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

DANKEL, Carl WALPERSWILLER, Sophia Born: October 11, 1854 Born: September 1870 Married: March 06, 1901 Died: Aft. 1922 in Cape Girardeau, County Died: Aft. 1922

Cont. p. 216 DANKEL, Robert Charles DANKEL, Lillie Lillian Born: circa 1908 Born: September 01, 1910 Died: September 07, 1910

225 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 218 AMELUNG, Louisa Justine AMELUNG, Johanne "Alvine" Cont. p. 233 Christian Born: January 03, 1872 Born: April 05, 1870 Died: September 11, 1873 Died: November 15, 1886

226 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

AMELUNG, Edward Heinrich COOK, Nellie Born: March 26, 1881 Carl Married: August 31, 1902 Born: March 31, 1868 in Floyd County, Indiana Died: March 14, 1960 Died: September 10, 1944

Cont. p. 218 AMELUNG, Edward Harry, Jr. AMELUNG, Richard Miller AMELUNG, Jack Stanton Born: February 02, 1906 Born: 1912 Born: March 21, 1915 Died: March 21, 1954 Died: June 14, 1931 Died: November 20, 1965

227 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

MITCHELL, Lillie C. AMELUNG, Johann Louis Carl Born: March 23, 1870 Born: March 21, 1866 Married: April 10, 1888 Died: April 27, 1966 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: March 16, 1957

Cont. p. 220 Joan AMELUNG, George Johann H. JONES, Idelle (Buchner) Martha Cont. p. 234 Born: September 25, 1905 Died: April 04, 1975 Born: circa 1912 Died: July 13, 1977 Married: circa 1928 in Missouri

228 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 221 AMELUNG, Herman (Harry) AMELUNG, Elmer (Lefty) Carl RINNIE, Leona Barthold John Born: January 01, 1901 Born: September 08, 1896 Died: December 19, 1939 Died: January 12, 1916

229 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLEGAL, Rosena Elisabeth SUEDEKUM, August Wilhelm Born: February 1868 Born: September 1868 Married: November 14, 1889 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

Cont. p. 222 SUEDEKUM, Alma Anita HELLER, Arthur SUEDEKUM, Louise Hermine SUEDEKUM, Margie Bernice Born: September 09, 1902 Born: March 05, 1906 Born: August 29, 1922 Died: September 23, 1922

230 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

WALPERSWILLER, Benedict, Sr. AMELUNKE, Johanna S. W. Born: May 1827 Married: February 03, 1865 Born: February 17, 1842 in Cape Girardeau County, Died: February 11, 1884 Misssouri Died: 1909

Cont. p. 224 WALPERSWILLER, Bertha SACHSE, Otto William Rosette Born: 1879 Born: November 24, 1882 Married: January 02, 1916 in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

231 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

AMELUNKE, August WALPERSWILLER, Maria W. Born: May 03, 1866 Married: April 12, 1896 Born: February 16, 1877 in Gordonville, Cape Girardeau Died: April 12, 1948 County, Missouri Died: May 31, 1941

Cont. p. 224 AMELUNKE, Albert Heinrich Born: June 19, 1904 Died: July 30, 1954

232 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 226 AMELUNG, Herman Henry SCHLUETER, Marie (Mary) Anna AMELUNG, Alfred Heinrich Christian Wilhelmine Born: April 22, 1877 Born: February 26, 1874 Born: November 19, 1879 Died: January 26, 1878 Died: February 22, 1957 Married: August 06, 1904 in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri Died: October 08, 1940

AMELUNG, Leslie Herbert VAUGHN, Mary AMELUNG, Charles Karl AMELUNG, Theodore Fredricke Cont. p. 235 Born: May 02, 1905 "Martin" Born: July 30, 1908 Died: November 09, 1942 Born: August 20, 1906 Died: August 08, 1909 Died: November 27, 1911

233 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

MITCHELL, Lillie C. AMELUNG, Johann Louis Carl Born: March 23, 1870 Born: March 21, 1866 Married: April 10, 1888 Died: April 27, 1966 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: March 16, 1957

Cont. p. 228 SNEED, Rosella AMELUNG, Fredricke Wilhelm Alma M. Cont. p. 236 Born: November 02, 1920 Born: April 04, 1908 Born: January 08, 1911 Died: October 01, 1979 Died: July 08, 1978 Married: 1931

234 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

SCHLUETER, Marie (Mary) Anna AMELUNG, Herman Henry Wilhelmine Christian Born: November 19, 1879 Married: August 06, 1904 Born: February 26, 1874 in Farmington, St. Francois County, Died: February 22, 1957 Missouri Died: October 08, 1940

Cont. p. 233 AMELUNG, Edna Mildred HALL, Charles Edward Cont. p. 237 Born: August 02, 1909 Born: September 26, 1913 Died: November 24, 1994 Married: June 17, 1939 in Bismark, St. Francois County, Missouri (Lutheran Church) Died: 2002

235 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

MITCHELL, Lillie C. AMELUNG, Johann Louis Carl Born: March 23, 1870 Born: March 21, 1866 Married: April 10, 1888 Died: April 27, 1966 in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri Died: March 16, 1957

Cont. p. 234 AMELUNG, Grace Louise KLUNK, John M. R., Jr. AMELUNG, Hattie M. Henrietta Born: April 13, 1894 Born: June 25, 1916 Born: June 18, 1911 Married: June 16, 1928 Died: August 24, 1936 Died: August 23, 1998 Died: July 29, 1975

236 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 235 AMELUNG, Herman Henry ADAMS, Daisy Marie AMELUNG, Francis Vernon Cont. p. 238 Christian Born: November 25, 1916 Born: November 11, 1914 Born: October 20, 1910 Married: October 21, 1943 Died: July 20, 1916 Died: August 05, 1973 Died: March 16, 1998

237 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 237 AMELUNG, Andrew Warren, Sr. LITTRELL, Alice May Cont. p. 239 Born: July 20, 1916 Born: November 12, 1923 Died: March 31, 1997 Married: April 25, 1953 in Monarch, Franklin County, Missouri

238 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 238 AMELUNG, Oscar William HENDERSON, Martha Ellen Cont. p. 240 Born: May 20, 1919 Died: November 25, 1975

239 Descendants of Johann Christof Amelung

Cont. p. 239 AMELUNG, Nelle Marie WHITE, Stanley Elsworth AMELUNG, Henry George REYNOLDS, Lena "Jackie" Ellen Born: May 15, 1920 Born: May 24, 1917 Born: April 25, 1923 Born: April 25, 1918 Died: July 03, 2003 Married: January 13, 1953 Married: May 10, 1946 in Randolph County, Arkansas in St. Louis, Missouri Died: July 16, 1996 Died: October 18, 2003

240 Index of Individuals

Achtermann - George John: 111 Johanna Marie "Dorothee" (aka: Dorte Gloria Alma: 112 Bodenstein): 13 Grace Louise Henrietta: 54, 112-114, 236 Adams - Hattie M.: 54, 56, 236 Heinrich (Henry) J.: 18, 38-40, 42, 92, 93, Daisy Marie: 118-120, 237 96, 98, 193 Ahrens - Heinrich William Johann Martin: 37, 188 Heinrich , Sr.: 35 Helen Marie: 97, 98 Wilhelmine (Minnie) Augusta C.: 35, 37, Helen Marie: 103 188 Helene: 43, 193 - Henry (Babe) Alfred William: 92 Alma M.: 111, 112, 234 Henry George: 70, 131, 132, 240 Amelunck - Henry J. (name: Johann "Heinrich" Andreas "Wilhelm" (aka: William): 10, 200 Amelunge): 10, 22-25, 71, 75, 132- Fredrick: 25, 192 135, 187 Amelung - Herman (Harry) Barthold John: 43, 229 Adele Johanne Hennette: 38, 91, 194 Herman Heinrich Wilhelm: 38, 203 Alfred Heinrich: 21, 233 Herman Henry Christian: 21, 65, 68, 117, Alfred Wilhelm Heinrich: 43, 96, 212 118, 120, 128, 129, 131, 233 Alvin August Christian: 43, 193 Herman Henry Christian: 70, 118-120, 237 Andrew Warren , Jr. (aka: Andy Amelung): Hilda: 42, 193 127, 128 Ida Johanna Sophia: 38, 90, 91, 194 Andrew Warren , Sr. (aka: Babe Amelung): Irene Lydia Pearl: 93 70, 120, 126, 238 Jack Stanton: 64, 65, 227 Andy (name: Andrew Warren Amelung, Jr.): Jackie: 110 127, 128 James Edgar: 108 Anna: 17, 185 Joan: 111 Babe (name: Andrew Warren Amelung, Sr.): Johann Christof: 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, 22, 26-28, 70, 120, 126, 238 30, 33, 35, 38, 43, 49, 56, 65, 71, 75, Carl C.: 61, 62, 218 77, 78, 80-92, 94, 96-100, 106, 108, Carol Ann: 128 110-112, 114, 117, 118, 120, 128, Carole June: 120 129, 131-137, 182 Charles (Karl): 18, 188 Johann Heinrich "Christian" (aka: Christian Charles Karl "Martin": 69, 70, 233 John): 10, 13, 15, 17, 35, 38, 43, 49, Christian Johann: 53, 100, 101, 103, 210 56, 65, 90-93, 96, 98-100, 106, 108, Clara: 37, 90, 188 110-112, 114, 117, 118, 120, 128, Clarence Martin Edgar: 53, 106, 107, 210 129, 131, 185 Deloris Ann: 108 Johann Louis Carl (aka: John Louis Carl Donald R.: 110 Amelung): 18, 49, 52, 53, 100, 106, Doris Kathleen: 105 108, 110-112, 210 Dorothea: 96 Johanna Eleanor Maria (Mary): 18, 43, 45, Edith: 38, 90, 188 48, 99, 100, 201 Edna Mildred: 70, 117, 118, 235 Johanne "Alvine": 20, 21, 226 Edward Harry , Jr.: 62, 63, 227 John F.: 112 Edward Heinrich Carl: 18, 56, 60-62, 114, John Louis Carl (name: Johann Louis Carl 218 Amelung): 18, 49, 52, 53, 100, 106, Edward Wilhelm: 38, 203 108, 110-112, 210 Edwin Chris Charles: 105 Judy: 111 Edwin Martin Johann Gustav: 43, 92, 202 Larry Dee: 132 Edwin Walter August: 93 Laura: 43, 96, 221 Eliza: 25, 187 Leslie Herbert: 68, 69, 233 Ellen Kay: 129 Lois: 99 Elmer (Lefty) Carl: 43, 98, 99, 229 Louisa Justine Christian: 18, 20, 226 Emma Irene: 107 Louise Christine Wilhelmine: 38, 91, 92, Francis Vernon: 70, 237 203 Fredricke Wilhelm: 54, 111, 112, 234 Lydia Louise Josephina Edina: 43, 93-95, George Johann H.: 54, 110, 111, 228 212 241 Marcine Edna: 126, 127 110-112, 114, 117, 118, 120, 128, Margaret Helen: 62, 114, 115, 218 129, 131-137, 182 Margaret L.: 103 Johann Heinrich: 10, 185 Marilyn: 99 Johanna S. W. (aka: Hanna Amelunke): 10, Melvin: 92, 93 26, 77-79, 135-137, 200 Mildred: 92 Johanne Christine Juliane: 10, 191 Mina: 62, 218 Johanne Christine Wilhelmine: 9, 182 Nancy Collen: 129 Johanne Marie: 6, 183 Nelle Marie: 70, 129, 130, 240 Johanne Sophie "Conradine" (aka: Olga: 96, 212 Conradina): 10, 11, 13, 27, 28, 30, Olga: 96 33, 81-89, 184 Oscar William: 70, 128, 129, 239 Leo Wilhelm , Sr.: 81, 137-139, 224 Richard: 99 Leo William , Jr.: 140 Richard Miller: 63, 64, 227 Marie Elisabeth: 6, 182 Roger Eugene , Sr.: 103, 104 Marvin Kenneth: 140 Roy Charles , Jr.: 110 Robert Lee: 139 Roy Charles , Sr.: 53, 108-110, 220 Walter: 25, 198 Sophie: 24, 187 Wilhelm August: 136, 209 Theodore Fredricke: 70, 233 Wilhelmine Rosine: 25, 71, 73, 132, 190 Walter Brady: 98 - Walter E.: 43, 96, 97, 221 Barnes: 111 Walter Henry Ernest: 93 Mary Louise: 101-103, 219 Wilhelm (William) H.: 18, 35, 37, 90, 91, William: 101 188 Bauer - Wilhelm Christian: 25, 192 Robert: 84 William: 111 William "Eugene": 107, 108 Bayle - Amelunge - Hattie Hollas: 48, 49, 201 Johann "Heinrich" (aka: Henry J. Amelung): Bell - 10, 22-25, 71, 75, 132-135, 187 Richard Irwin: 129 Amelunke - Berkshire - Albert Heinrich: 81, 232 Lucinda: 106 Amanda Sophie: 81, 136, 137, 224 Bertling - Anna Emma Maria: 25, 75, 76, 133-135, Hermine: 31 198 Best - Anton Daniel: 6, 182 Esther: 135, 207 August: 80, 81, 224 Bodenstein - Caroline Luise: 10, 184 Dorte (name: Johanna Marie "Dorothee" Eldon Eugene: 141 Achtermann): 13 Ella Ehrisa Alwynne: 136 Henry (name: Johann Heinrich Christian Glenn Franklin: 141 Bodenstein): 13 Hanna (name: Johanna S. W. Amelunke): Johann Heinrich Christian (aka: Henry 10, 26, 77-79, 135-137, 200 Bodenstein): 13 Heinrich: 25, 187 Johanna Marie Magdalene: 13, 15, 17, 185 Heinrich "Christian" (aka: Christian): 6, 9, Boss - 10, 13, 22, 26-28, 30, 33, 35, 38, 43, Alice: 56, 60, 61, 218 49, 56, 65, 71, 75, 77-79, 81-92, 94, Ferdinand: 56 96, 98-100, 106, 108, 110-112, 114, 117, 118, 120, 128, 129, 131-137, Bösse - 182 Gustave H. (aka: Gustave Bosse/Boesse): Heinrich Andreas (aka: Henry): 80 187 Henry Michael: 136 Bosse/Boesse - Herman: 25, 198 Gustave (name: Gustave H. Bösse): 187 Hubert Norman: 141 Brady - Johann Andreas: 6, 183 Hannah M.: 97, 221 Johann Andreas: 6, 182 Joseph Wiley: 97 Johann Heinrich: 5, 6, 10, 13, 22, 26-28, Brooks - 30, 33, 35, 38, 43, 49, 56, 65, 71, 75, Carry: 117 77-79, 81-92, 94, 96-100, 106, 108,

242 Buchheit - Ferguson - Maria (aka: Maria Buckholtz): 25, 187 Orville Lawrence: 100 Buckholtz - Fields - Maria (name: Maria Buchheit): 25, 187 ?.: 90, 188 Burgemüller - Carl: 90 Henrietta: 99 Harold: 90 - Ruth: 90 Carol: 114 Frank - Christian - John: 73, 190 (name: Heinrich "Christian" Amelunke): 6, Fredrick - 9, 10, 13, 22, 26-28, 30, 33, 35, 38, Jennie O.: 109, 110, 220 43, 49, 56, 65, 71, 75, 77-79, 81-92, Fuch - 94, 96, 98-100, 106, 108, 110-112, Rose: 100, 102, 103, 210 114, 117, 118, 120, 128, 129, 131- Gockel - 137, 182 August Phillipp: 39 Christine - Helena Caroline Wilhelminia: 38, 40, 42, Unnamed: 112 193 Clausmann - Goehring - Johanna Marie (name: Johanne Marie Florine: 83 Friederike Klusmann): 6, 9, 182 Habekost - Conradina - Marie Katharine: 6 (name: Johanne Sophie "Conradine" Hall - Amelunke): 10, 11, 13, 27, 28, 30, Andrew Jefferson: 117 33, 81-89, 184 Charles Edward: 117, 118, 235 Cook - Karen: 118 Nellie: 56, 60-62, 218 Mary Addine: 118 - Harris - Courtwright: 110 Pauline: 99 Croney - Harsh - Virginia: 127, 128 Edith Bernice: 107, 108 Dankel - Hauenschild - Albert Benjamine: 79, 216 Daniel: 2 Carl: 78, 79, 216 Ilse Marie: 2, 5, 182 Lilla M.: 79, 216 Hayes - Lillie Lillian: 79, 225 Cara: 97 Mathilda Martha: 79, 216 Hecht - Robert Charles: 79, 225 Paul: 96 Davidson - Will: 96, 221 Doris: 105, 106 Heinicke - Deimund - Ann Marie: 93 Emma W. S.: 77, 78, 209 Heller - William: 77 Arthur: 89, 230 Eakins - Elwood: 89 Edward Scott: 134 Russell: 89 Hazel Elizabeth: 134, 135, 207 Weldon: 89 Edeal - Hemken - Louise: 83 Dorothy Mae Ella: 91 Eggimann - Herman: 91, 194 Ernestine: 88, 213 Laverne: 91 Elfert - Wilbert H.: 91 Unnamed: 95 Henderson - Elliott - Ed: 90, 188 Donald Joseph: 108 Edna: 90 Espajo - Edward , Jr.: 90 Lester: 90 Jose (Poppie): 129 Martha Ellen: 128, 129, 239

243 William: 128 Bertha Fridericke Henrietta: 94 Willie: 90 Kasall - Hennecke - Cora: 141 Albert Friedrich: 76, 134, 198 Keller - Alvin Herman: 76, 135, 207 Amanda: 27, 28, 186 Anna Marie: 135 Arthur: 85, 215 Brenda: 135 Bernice Louise: 86 Charles: 135 Bunny: 85 Christian: 75 Delmer Henry: 87 Connie: 135 Emma E.: 84, 85, 215 Donna: 135 Heinrich M. , Jr.: 86, 87, 195 Edward: 134 John Heinrich: 27, 186 Francis: 135 Kathyrn Ernestine: 86 Heinrich Wilhelm Edward , Sr.: 75, 76, 198 Laura M. A.: 83, 197 John Frederick: 134 Lois Marie: 86 Leon: 135 Marvin Edward: 87 Mary Ann: 134 Norman Arthur: 85 Paul Albert: 134 Ralph Eugene: 86 Robert: 135 Ruth Alene: 86 Walter Johann: 76, 134, 135, 207 Tessa Louisa: 86 Walter Lee: 135 Vanita Emilie: 87 Wanda: 135 Klunk - Wilhelm Heinrich Edward , Jr.: 76, 133, John: 112 134, 198 John Edward: 114 William Wayne , Sr.: 135 John M. R. , Jr.: 112-114, 236 Henry - Patricia: 114 (name: Heinrich Andreas Amelunke): 80 Klusmann - Henze - Johanne Marie Friederike (aka: Johanna Louise (aka: Louise Sandvos): 71 Marie Clausmann): 6, 9, 182 Hild - Klußmann - Carrie: 83 Christian (aka: Christian Klussmann): 6 Hill - Christian (name: Christian Klußmann): 6 Alma: 100 Kochs - Hitt - Gerald: 105 Harry: 82 Koechig - Holloway - Anita: 132, 133, 199 Edna (Woods): 87, 88, 204 Koester - Huss - Martha Henrietta (aka: Martha H. Meschede- Henrietta Francisca: 39 Amelung): 101, 102, 219 James - Koesters - Jerry: 118 Frederick W.: 101 - Krueger - Joan: 110, 111, 228 Karoline: 80 John - Kyle - Christian (name: Johann Heinrich Maggie: 108 "Christian" Amelung): 10, 13, 15, 17, Lange - 35, 38, 43, 49, 56, 65, 90-93, 96, 98- Irma L.: 98 100, 106, 108, 110-112, 114, 117, LaPoint - 118, 120, 128, 129, 131, 185 Tom: 130 Jones - Lincoln - Idelle (Buchner): 110, 111, 228 Robert: 137 Kahle - Link - Irene (aka: Irene Ranft): 95 Maggie: 108 Wilhelmina: 92, 202 William: 92 Littrell - Kammholz - Alice May: 120, 126, 238 William Milton: 120

244 Lohman - Francis: 106 Edward John: 126, 127 Oza Bell: 106, 107, 210 - Peters - Martha: 110, 111, 228 Richard: 114 - Popp - Martha E.: 101 Stan: 88 Martin - Ranft - Barbara A.: 56 Benjamin E. , Sr. (aka: Benjamin Rauft): 94 Mary - Irene (name: Irene Kahle): 95 Peter Wilhelm Edward: 94, 95, 212 Unnamed: 28 McAtee - Rau - Lewis (name: Wilhelm Louis Rau): 82, 196 Alice Gertrude: 141 Lillian: 82 McCarthy - Wilhelm Louis (aka: Lewis Rau): 82, 196 Norma: 91 Rauft - McClenning - Benjamin (name: Benjamin E. Ranft, Sr.): Michael Randolph: 129 94 McDarmont - Reams - Robert: 129 Geraldine: 112 Meschede-Amelung - Reynolds - Martha H. (name: Martha Henrietta John Humphrey: 131 Koester): 101, 102, 219 Lena "Jackie" Ellen: 131, 132, 240 Meyer - Ridlon - Sophia: 75 Linda: 132 Mirtsching - Rinnie - Charles H.: 103 Leona: 99, 229 Mitchell - Rock - John Israel M.: 49 Fred: 91 Lillie C.: 49, 52, 53, 210 Roesch - Nanna - Harold: 103 Georgia Ann: 140 Rogers - Niemeyer - Bernice Arlene: 136, 217 Elaine: 85 Rose - Freda Lee: 85 Unnamed: 101 Norbet - Rutherford - Paul , Sr.: 93 Ben: 90, 91, 194 Oats - Carl: 91 Ann: 43 Harold: 91 Oberle - Ruth: 91 Billy Joe: 100 Sachse - Chester: 100 Otto William: 27, 231 Evelyn Marie: 100 Sandvos - Fred: 100, 211 Louise (name: Louise Henze): 71 Paul: 100 Oldham - Schlegal - Rosena Elisabeth: 33, 205 Edgar: 100 Overfert - Schlegel - Louise: 28-30, 189 Johanna: 22-24, 187 Pages - Schlueter - Charles (Karl) C. Henry: 65 Juliane: 6, 182 Marie (Mary) Anna Wilhelmine (aka: Mary Painter - Schlueter): 65, 68, 233 Elma Eva: 137-139, 224 Mary (name: Marie (Mary) Anna Wilhelmine Parker - Schlueter): 65, 68, 233 James R.: 91 Schmie - Parton - Catherine: 22, 23, 190

245 Schneider - Mina Rosene Maria: 73, 190 Henry: 91, 92, 203 Oscar Paul W.: 136, 137, 224 Melvin: 92 Walter Johann: 75, 208 Schoen - Statler - Christine Marie (aka: Christine Marie Nina G.: 84, 206 Schön): 92 Strong - Schön - Matthew Davenport: 115 Christine Marie (name: Christine Marie Südekums - Schoen): 92 Unknown: 10 Schroer - Südikum - Lawrence John: 120 Heinrich (name: Heinrich Suedekum): 13, Schwab - 28-30, 81-85, 189 Albertine: 30-32, 195 Suedekum - Benedict , Jr.: 13, 184 Alma Anita: 35, 89, 230 John C.: 28 Almon W.: 85 Maria: 28, 29, 189 Alvin Georg: 30, 223 Marie: 34, 222 Andreas (Andrew): 10-13, 184 Schweer - Andreas Louis: 29, 81, 82, 189 Dietrich: 22 Andreas Martin: 32, 33, 195 Rosine: 22, 23, 25, 190 Arthur Wilhelm: 33, 205 Schwer - August Wilhelm: 13, 33, 88, 89, 205 August Wilhelm , Jr.: 34, 35, 222 Sophia: 77 Betty Louise: 88 Seliz - Clarence Wilhelm: 83 Frank Martin: 100 Edna Rosine: 34, 214 Shenton - Edwin August: 34, 214 John Burns: 112 Ella H.: 82 Siemers - Emma Louise: 34, 88, 89, 205 Amelia F.: 81, 82, 189 Erna Dora: 82 Heinrich: 31 Ernst Otto: 30, 197 Wilhelmine "Mena" Maria: 31, 32, 195 Esther M.: 82 Sievers - Friedrich "Wilhelm": 30, 83, 197 August: 74, 199 Heinrich (aka: Heinrich Südikum): 13, 28- Small - 30, 81-85, 189 Heinrich Christian: 30, 83, 84, 206 Verna Margaret: 49 Henry August Wilhelm: 30, 189 Smith - Herbert A.: 85 Sarah A.: 56 Herman Albert: 30, 84, 85, 215 Sneed - Hermine Louise: 33, 86, 87, 195 Rosella: 111, 112, 234 Ida Louise: 30, 85, 215 - Juanita Alberta: 84 Sophia Caroline: 35 Lilie Emilie: 34, 205 Sprenger - Louise: 13, 184 Nina: 137 Louise Hermine: 35, 230 Margie Bernice: 35, 230 Springer - Maria: 83 Adolph: 71 Marie: 83 Albert Wilhelm Heinrich: 74, 75, 208 Marie Rosine: 30, 82, 196 Alvina Sophie Gusta: 136 Marjorie: 88 Amanda (Manda) Rosine Anna (aka: Manda Mathilde Christine: 33, 204 Springer): 73, 190 Norman Otto: 83 Frieda Wilhelmine Alwine: 73, 74, 199 Shirley: 88 Gladys Lucille: 137 Sophie: 13, 27, 186 Henrich Wilhelm Friedrich: 74, 132, 133, Theodor Oswald: 33, 88, 213 199 Tillie: 32, 195 Henry: 71-73, 190 Wilhelm Arthur: 33, 87, 88, 204 Manda (name: Amanda (Manda) Rosine William: 83 Anna Springer): 73, 190 William: 13, 184 Mary Louise: 133

246 William: 13, 30-33, 86-88, 195 Imogene: 100 Wilton O.: 83 Kathleen: 100 Summers - William: 99 Zelma: 134 William Edwin: 99 Sundel - William Robert: 99, 201 Mayrose: 103 Weisenstein - Thornton - Bertha: 134, 198 Stella Agnes: 120 Wendel - Tibbles - Helen C.: 133, 134, 198 Gail Patricia: 135 Wessel - Uhde - August: 88 August L.: 89 Louise: 88 Fern Eveline: 89 Unknown - Louis August: 88, 89, 205 Unnamed: 135 Wilver Wilton: 89 Dixie: 39, 42, 193 White - Vallance - Maria Elana: 130 Margaret J.: 93 Sandra Estelle: 130 Vandeventer - Stanley Elsworth: 129, 130, 240 Helen: 103, 104 Susan Nannie Adeline "Addie": 131 Vaughn - Wiedemann - Mary: 68, 233 Rose: 103 - Willer - Violet: 109, 220 Marilyn Jean: 140 Wallace - William - Bruce A.: 115 (name: Andreas "Wilhelm" Amelunck): 10, Walperswiller - 200 Auguste Rosine: 27, 224 Williams - Benedict , Jr.: 27, 200 Barbara Louise: 136 Benedict , Sr.: 26, 200 Ray Arnold (name: Wilhelm Arnhold Bertha Rosette: 27, 231 Walperswiller, Jr.): 78, 136, 217 Edward Friedrich: 78, 209 Witzel - Henry: 27, 216 Anna: 31-33, 204 Laura Auguste Bertha Emma: 78, 135, Wohlbrecht - 136, 209 Pat: 83 Maria W.: 27, 79-81, 136, 137, 224 Otto Carl: 78, 209 Wolff - Ruby: 79, 216 Friedericke Wilhelmine Mathilde: 65 Sophia: 27, 78, 79, 216 Howard J.: 103 Unknown: 26, 200 Wilhelm Arnhold , Jr. (aka: Ray Arnold Williams): 78, 136, 217 William Arnhold , Sr.: 27, 77, 78, 135, 136, 209 Warner - Kenneth Knapp: 114, 115, 218 Patricia Ann: 115, 117 Waters - Alice Elizabeth Wilhelmine: 49, 100, 211 Louisa-Anna Henriette Albertina: 48, 99, 201 Watters - Edwin O.: 43, 45, 48, 201 John Thomas: 48, 49, 201 Richard: 43 Wehner - Bernard Elmer: 100

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