January 2017 News for Descendants of Johann Christopher Windemuth B

January 2017

News for descendants of Johann Christopher Windemuth b. 1676

Windemuth Family Newsletter

Related Family Names:
Windemuth*Wintamote*Wintamute*Wintemute*Wintermote*Wintermute*Wintermuth

Nancy Lane
Washington D.C. Debutante

4th Great Granddaughter of Georg Philip Windemuth

Nancy Lane grew up in Washington D.C. when President Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were in office. Her father Franklin Knight Lane, was a commissioner and then Chairmen of the Interstate Commerce Commission. He was then appointed as the 26th Secretary of the Interior by President Wilson.

Nancy was born on January 4, 1903 to Anna Clair Wintermute and Franklin Knight Lane, in Los Angeles, California. Her older bother Franklin Knight Lane Jr. was born April 5, 1896 in San Francisco, California.

Nancy’s father, Franklin Knight Lane, was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Is-

land in 1864 and her mother Anna Clair Wintermute born in Ontario, Canada in 1870.

Her parent’s were married in Tacoma Washington in 1893 where Franklin Lane was

editor and part owner of the Tacoma Newspaper. Franklin and Anna early life was in San Francisco where Franklin was practicing law with is bother. He became San Fran-

cisco’s District Attorney and also ran for Governor of California 1902, but lost.

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Nancy Lane Washington D.C.
1918

Inside this issue:

Coming Soon
Windemuth Family Reunion

Welcome to Cape Breton Nancy Lane
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Nancy Lane

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****July 10-13, 2017****
This is a great opportunity to renew friendships
With cousins and meet new ones

Reunion Registration

Reunion Itinerary

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789
Heritage Books and Officers Missing Members

Registration forms are on page 5 and 6

Life Members Membership Payments

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Welcome to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

by Norma (Wintermute) Marchant

Once you arrive in Cape Breton, you will see the phrase, “Ciad Mille Failte!” on signage throughout the island. This is an important message to visitors. It is in the Gaelic language and translated it means, “100,000 Welcomes!” My husband, Bill, and I

look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful island, which has been our chosen home for the past 26 years.

The earliest occupants on the island that today is called, Cape Breton Island, were members of the Mi’kmaq Nation. The Mi’kmaq were nomadic people, moving from place to place hunting, fishing and gathering. The name Baddeck is thought to

come from a Mi’kmaq term Ebedeck which means “place with an island nearby”.

The first European settlers arrived on the island early in the 17th century. They were French and were attracted here by the fish

that swarmed in the waters off of the coast. It is thought that Portuguese and French fishermen were sailing to Canada’s east

coast regularly to fish in the summer months long before Columbus arrived in the New World. The French soon realized that the island occupied a strategic location at the mouth of the St Lawrence River, the easiest northerly route to the interior of the North American continent. To guard the entrance to the St. Lawrence, the fortified city of Louisbourg began to be developed in 1713. It was situated on the shores of an excellent harbour and its purpose was to provide a base for the French fleet and to protect French fishermen along the coast from the English who had settled the east coast further south. Louisbourg eventually became the largest fortified city in North America. However, near constant war with England resulted in the fortress finally surrendering to the English in 1758, after a lengthy siege. Cape Breton Island thus became the property of the English crown. Fortress Louisbourg was eventually demolished and remained a rubble heap until 1961 when the Canadian government began to reconstruct parts of the long gone city. Today the site is a National Park with reconstruction of about 1/3 of the original town and it is well worth a visit.

Baddeck‘s earliest European settler was James Duffus who settled here, on Mutton Island, in 1819. James and his wife conducted

a mercantile business from the island until his death in 1833. William Kidston arrived in Baddeck two years later to assist the widow Duffus in conducting trade from the island, and one year later he and the widow Duffus were wed. Shortly after the wedding, the island was renamed Kidston Island.

In the mid to late 1800’s, there were people from the highlands of Scotland who were forced to leave their homeland. Many

came to Cape Breton, bringing with them their culture and music. The Gaelic language, although not now commonly used, is alive and well here in Cape Breton, thanks in no small part to the Gaelic College which will be part of our road tour next July.

The greeting “Ciamar a tha sibh?” (How are you?) and response “ Tha mi glé mhath.” (I'm very well) are often still heard on our

sidewalks. Baddeck grew as the commercial and political centre for the farmers and fishermen who were moving in to settle the surrounding area. By 1870, the population of the village was near 1800, almost twice as many as live year-round in the village today. The history of Baddeck would not be complete without mention of Alexander Graham Bell, who was born in Scotland, emigrated to Brantford, Ontario as a young man with his parents, and went on to fame as inventor of the telephone. He, too, chose Cape Breton as his home and was a part time resident of Baddeck from 1885 until his death in 1922. His life and work is honoured at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site which will also be featured in our road tour. Our village, once dependent on shipbuilding, mercantilism, and agriculture, is now a more tranquil place with the economy dependent on tourism. Thousands of visitors come each year to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, and the hospitality of the island. We look forward to your visit here for the Windemuth reunion in 2017. To learn more about the community of Baddeck, go to www.ourbaddeck.com
If you have any questions about Cape Breton, please email me -

[email protected]

If you have questions about the reunion, please contact my sister, Donna,

at [email protected]

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Anna Clair (Wintermute) Lane, 1913

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Franklin, Anna, Franklin Jr. Lane, 1902

Secretary Franklin Lane

Franklin Lane was named to the Interstate Commerce Commission in December 1905 by Theodore Roosevelt, but before his appointment San Francisco suffered a severe earthquake on April 18, 1906. Appointed by the Mayor to the Committee of Fifty to deal the aftermath, he personally fought

the fires and helped save the Western Addition. Shortly afterwards Nancy’s

family moved to Washington D.C. and on July 2, 1906 her father was sworn in as a commissioner of the ICC.

Her father’s political career continued upward, becoming Chairman of the

ICC in January 1913 and then appointed by the newly elected President Wilson as Secretary of the Interior in March 1913. Franklin helped establish the U.S. National Parks, along with other cabinet members who urged for the American intervention in the war.

Anna Clair (Wintermute) Lane was the supportive wife and mother to Nancy and Franklin Jr. as they grew up in our nations capital. Being the wife of a cabinet member, she associated with the elite of Washington as well as her children.

Nancy also assisted her father at the office and in May 1913, she interceded for the visiting Indians. In a Washington Times Newspaper article, dated

May 13, 1913, titled “Pretty Nancy Lane, White Pocahontas”. Passing cen-

turies have made conditions exactly reversed, Pocahontas interceded with her father and his powerful tribe for a handful of white men, now Miss Lane white maiden, is interceding with the powerful white chiefs for the better

protection of a few red men. Nancy and President Wilson’s voices were

recorded by phonograph for a message to the Indians.

Nancy Lane,
The Call Newspaper, San Francisco, May 1913

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In May, 1914 President Wilson’s youngest daughter, Eleanor Randolph Wilson, mar-

ried William Gibbs McAdoo, who at that time was Secretary of State. Nancy Lane was one of two flower girls, and she preceded Eleanor and President Wilson down the aisle. On October 29, 1919 Nancy and her bother Franklin Jr. were seen at the St. Marks Café with Prince Leopold of England. The Prince had sprung a ruse while dinning at the home of Secretary of State Lansing, he complained of feeling ill and retired only to show up at the café later.

Nancy Lane married Philip Christopher Kauffmann on April 20 1920. Philip’s father,

Victor Kauffmann was part owner and was the first president of the Washington Star Newspaper in D.C. They had one child, Franklin Lane Kauffmann, born July 24, 1921 and died May 24, 1988. They separated a few years later and she and her mother moved back to California.

Flower girls Nancy Lane and Sallie McAdoo at President Wilsons youngest daughters wedding, May 7, 1914

Franklin Lane remained as Secretary of the Interior until he resigned in February 1920. Under his administration our National Parks were created, he helped guide the nation during World War I and opened his home to veterans convalescing from the war. Franklin died on May 18 1921 in Rochester, MN., following surgery and heart failure. It was said by many newspapers that if Franklin had been born in the United States he would have been elected President.

Anna Clair (Wintermute) Lane Died on November 25, 1957 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Nancy Lane passed away in August 1968 in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Franklin Arthur Knight Jr. died on Jan 21 1972 in Washington D.C.

Nancy Lane Wedding Party
April 20, 1920
Nancy Lane and son Franklin Lane Kauffman
Lt. Franklin Knight Lane Jr. 1917
1926

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Registration Form -- 2017 Windemuth Family Reunion

Complete one registration form for each family or single adult attending the reunion. (A family consists of parents and their children who are less than 18 years of age.) Mail this completed form with full payment to:

Cathy Ingraham, PO Box 20277, Beaumont Texas, 77720 USA

Make checks payable in US dollars to: Windemuth Family Organization. Registration deadline is June1, 2017.
Questions: Contact Donna (Wintermute) Ellis; phone (519) 782-7084; e-mail: [email protected]

List each family member attending:

Be sure to include first and middle names. Also include the maiden name (in parenthesis) of each married female:

Please circle which line you are a descendant of: Johann George Georg Philip Anna Elisabeth

Not Sure

Adult #1: Adult #2: Child #1: Child #2:

Descendent

Spouse

Descendent

Spouse

Age:

Age:
Child #3:

Child #4:

Age:

Address:

Street:

City:

State/Province

e-mail:
Postal Code:

Phone:

(

)

Payment:

Number

Amount

Registration:*

Adult (age 18 and over)

Children (age 17 and under)
X $25.00 each

No Charge

$

$ 0.00

Old Fashion Road Tour Family Banquet:

X $20.00 each

$

Children (age 12 and under)
X $5.00 each X $30.00 each
$$

Atlantic Salmon

Chicken Supreme

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Lasagna

Youth (age 6-12)

X $15.00 each

$

Atlantic Salmon

Chicken Supreme

Vegetarian & Gluten Free Lasagna

Under 6

Pizza ($10 each)

N o Charge

$ 0.00

Group Photo: Sponsorship:*

Each

X $20.00 each

$

Voluntary Contribution

Total Payment

$

*Note: We want our reunion to be inclusive and fun for all. If you find that cost may prevent you from attending, please attach a note to this registration and we will find a sponsor to cover you registration and banquet cost.

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Preliminary Travel plans:

Please check one of the following:

Likely arriving in my own vehicle, or a rental vehicle

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Likely to be arriving on the shuttle from Halifax Likely needing to be picked up at the Sydney Airport I don't know yet – but I'll let you know
Please Note: If you are arriving by shuttle or if you prefer no to use your own vehicle for the Road Rally,
You have two options:

I would prefer to car pool with someone who has room in their car. _________ I would prefer to travel by van, if there is enough interest to offer this option. _________

(There will be an additional fee to pay for the van rental. (The amount will be determined and announced at the Reunion.) Note to the Registrar: Please make note of any significant food allergies or any other relevant information.

Windemuth Family Reunion Itinerary

Reunion Accommodations

Ceilidh Country Lodge
368 Shore Road

Baddeck, Nova Scotia
July 10 - 13, 2017

Baddeck, Nova Scotia

You are encourage to begin planning your trip now and register early. The block prices listed are guaranteed only if you reserve before June 1, 2017. ( This is also the deadline for reunion registration.) You must book your own rooms directly with the hotel.

Day 1: Monday, July 10, 2017

Officers Meeting: Hotel Check in:
9:00 -12:00 PM, Ceilidh Dinning Room 3:00 PM
Reunion Check-in: Welcome Dinner:
1:00 - 400 PM
Toll-free reservation for both the Ceilidh and Inverary: 1-800-565-5600

6 PM

Baddeck Curling Club

Inverary waterfront

Direct Line: Ceilidh Country Lodge: 1-902-295-2109

Optional beachfront bonfire (dust):

Inverary Resort:

1-902-295-3500

Day 2: Tuesday July 11, 2017

Continental Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:45 AM Ceilidh Dinning Room

Please mention that your are a Windemuth reunion delegate to receive the following rates:

Family Meeting: Family Picture:
9:00 - 11:00 AM Baddeck Curling Club 11:30 AM

Available

Rates in Canadian

Dollars/Night*

Ceilidh Country Lodge Traditional Rooms
(King, Queen or Double beds)
Ceilidh Country Lodge King Suite
(2nd floor)

Afternoon Free Time: 12:00 PM

45
1
$125 $135

** Optional Walking Tour of Baddeck 2:00 PM**

Visitors Information Center on Chebucto Street

** Optional Ceilidh Entertainment 7:00 PM**

Ceilidh Lodge Deck

Inverary Cottages with a King Bed
(Double pull-out in living room) Inverary Efficiency Cottage– Upper Level ( 1 bedroom with double bed, 1 double bed in alcove, 1 double pull-out, full kitchen.)
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$250 $250 $250

Day 3: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Continental Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:45 AM Ceilidh Dinning Room Old Fashion Road Rally: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

**Bell Museum, St. Ann Lookoff, Englishtown Ferry, Gaelic College**

Family Banquet:

6:00 PM

Baddeck Curling Club

Inverary Efficiency Cottage– Lower Level
(2 bedrooms, 1 with 2 double beds,
1 with double and 1 single bed and Full kitchen)

Day 3: Thursday, July 13, 2017

Continental Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:45 AM Ceilidh Dinning Room Additional free time and departure

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The Windemuth Family Heritage 1996

A great gift for you family or Local Historical and Genealogy Societies

Order your Personnel Copy

$65 plus $12.50 shipping

Or

Donate a set of Windemuth Heritage Books

To your local Historical or Genealogy Societies

$12.50 Shipping

Place you order now:

Send $77.00, for your personnel copy Send $12.50 for you donated copy
Check or money order made payable to:

Windemuth Family Org. C/O Cathy Ingraham
PO Box 20277

Professionally published with information

Beaumont, TX 77720

On 12,000 Windemuth descendants

Please include your street and postal mailing address or the name of the Historical or Genealogy
Society their street and postal address and your e - mail address

Officers and Committee Chairmen

President:

Audreyann Bresnahan Box 1201

Cemetery Committee Chairmen:

Neal D. Wintermute, Chair 3294 Springbrook Dr.
Rimbey, Alberta TOC 2JO Phone: (403) 843-2453 E-mail: [email protected]
Fairfield, OH 45011 Phone: (513) 889-1738 E-mail: [email protected].

Vice President:

Ralph Wintermute

Genealogy Committee Chairman:

Michael Johnson, Chair

26828 Neff Court

20 Walsh Ct.

Santa Clarita, CA. 91351 Phone: (661) 298-9551 E-mail: [email protected]
Brantford, Ontario N3T 5X9 Phone: (519) 759-6831 E-mail: [email protected]

Treasure:

Cathy Ingraham PO Box 20277

DNA Testing Administrator:

Susan Theresa Meier, Chair 4974 Willow Vale Way
Beaumont, TX 77720 Phone: (409) 985-2373 E-mail: [email protected]
Elk Grove, CA 95758 Phone: (916) 684-5368 E-mail: [email protected]

Secretary:

Web Master:

Carol Birnie

James W. Wintermute

517 Monroe St. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: (920) 397-7119 E-mail: [email protected]
314 East 15th Street Hamilton, Ontario L9A4G5 Phone: (905) 515-3226 Email: [email protected]

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Send information and updates to:
Ralph Wintermute 26828 Neff Court Santa Clarita, CA. 91351 [email protected]

Family News

Reunions, births, marriages, deaths and missing address

Missing Family Members:

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