The Family Heritage and Parish History
St. Francis Church, Humphrey, Nebraska
1883-1983
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St. Francis Centennial Book pgs. 68-69
BOESCHFirst Boesch of St. Francis Parish is Andrew Boesch Sr., b Jan 26, 1845, Wurttenberg, Germany. Andrew, m Clara Breunig, who was b May 18, 1854, Chicago, Illinois. According to the St. Francis bio they are not sure who Clara's parents are, but they go on to say there is a Joseph Breunig buried at St. Francis who was born Feb 2, 1827 and d May 16, 1910; "he may have followed Clara and his son Henry J. to this area after the death of his wife."
Andrew and Clara lived in Iowa; first child was baptized at State Center, Iowa; moved to St. Bernard community around 1877. Andrew, d Apr 25, 1929; Clara, d Nov 20, 1938; both buried St. Francis.
Marge's notes:
**Entry p04a D054 F054 from 1900 St. Bernard Twp Census indicates Andrew Boesch immigrated in 1867.
**The researcher who requested this bio indicates Clara was a daughter of Joseph Breunig. Same researcher earlier requested bio for LOEFFLER Family, which also mentions Joseph "Bruennig".*Marge's note: Birthdates noted in italics are from the 1900 St. Bernard Twp Census
They were the parents of 12 children:
1. Mathias, b Dec 24, 1874, near State Center, Iowa; m Anna Franking Sep 24, 1913, at St. Francis. She was born around 1884, the daughter of Frank Franking and Anna Vonhoff. Anna d Apr 13, 1942, and Mathias d Nov 24, 1950.
2. William, died in infancy.
They were the parents of 1 child:
1) dau, b aft 1910
3. Henry, b Apr 1880* [see note below], m Anna Schmidt; farmed near Cedar Rapids, Nebraska.
4. Anna, b Jan 1882, m Henry Luetkenhaus; farmed near St. Bernard.
5. Magdalene, b Dec 1883, m Matt Wagner; moved to Portland, Oregon.
6. Andrew, b Dec 18, 1885; m Caroline (Lena) Albracht Sep 13, 1910, at St. Bernard. Caroline, b Oct 5, 1890; youngest of 12 children of Joseph Albracht and Maria Siedhoff; grew up in St. Bernard community. Andrew, d Dec 25, 1970; Caroline, d Apr 14, 1969; both buried at St. Francis.7. Albert, b Feb 27, 1890; m Catherine German Oct 8, 1913, at St. Francis. Catherine, b Mar 8, 1892, third of 11 children of Stephen German and Anna Bender. Albert, d Mar 31, 1964; Catherine, d May 18, 1982; both buried at St. Francis.
They were the parents of 14 children:
1) Jerome, b Jul 26, 1911; d Jul 26, 1911; buried St. Bernard.
2) through 4)
5) Leonard, b Nov 18, 1916; d Nov 18, 1916; buried St. Bernard.
6) through 13)
14) James, b Dec 31, 1928; d Dec 31, 1928; buried St. Bernard.
8. John, b Dec 1887, m Katherine Ottis; farmed in St. Bernard community; retired to Humphrey. John d Nov 1, 1967; Katherine, d May 7, 1968; both buried St. Francis.
They were the parents of 6 children:
1) dau b aft 1910
2) Cyril Stephen, b Aug 12, 1918; m Dorene Biermann Jun 14, 1943, St. Bernard. Dorene (Doreen), b Oct 10, 1923, d/o William Biermann and Mary Schaefer. Cyril, d Jun 12, 1976; Dorene, d Nov 15, 1986; both buried St. Francis.3) thru 5)
They were the parents of 6 children:
(1) through (2)
(3) James, b Oct 31, 1950; d Nov 1, 1950.
(4) through (6)
6) Mary Helen, b Nov 10, 1931; d Nov 10, 1931; buried at St. Bernard.
9. Rose, b Dec 1892 m Harry Wagner; moved to Denver, Colorado.
10. Elizabeth Philomina (Minnie), b Apr 30, 1895; m Anthony Fehringer Nov 26, 1919, at St. Francis; d Sep 17, 1920; buried at St. Francis.
11. Fred
12. Catherine
St. Francis Centennial Book pgs. 87-88
DOHMEN - Other spellings of the name: DAEMON, DOAHMAN.Children of Johann Sr. and Maria DIRCHS DOHMEN:
1. Johann Heinrich (Jr.), b 26 May 1827, Germany; moved to Wehr, Germany, 1829; m Maria Catherine SCHLOUN, 27 Jul 1857. Maria b 31 Jan 1925, (sic) at Susterseel, Germany, d/o Johann Heinrich SCHLOUN and Anna Gertrude DAHLMANS. Came to U.S., 1878; charter members St. Bernard Parish, Platte County. Maria, d 6 Mar 1884; John, d 3 Nov 1887; both buried, St. Bernard.6 children, all born in Germany:
2. Catherine Elizabeth, b 17 Jul 1829, in Wehr.
1) Christian (or Christopher), b 16 Nov 1858; m Agnes JASPER 17 Feb 1889. Farmed in St. Bernard. Christian, d 9 Jul 1940; buried at St. Bernard.10 children:
2) Anton, b 16 Nov 1858; m Catherine STRATHMAN; d 28 Aug 1941.
1] Matthew, b 3 Jan 1890; m Mary SAND, 12 Oct 1915. Moved to Columbus.
2] Mary C., b 11 Mar 1892; m Joseph Leo BENDER, 2 Feb 1915, St. Bernard; d 24 Feb 1970; buried, Lindsay.
3] Frank, b 4 Oct 1893; m Rose KORTH. Frank, d 8 Nov 1971; buried, Columbus.
Children:
*** Children and grandchildren listed in book, but dates are contemporary ***
4] Joseph, b 8 Jun 1895; m Regina DUSEL 6 May 1919, Madison. Regina, b 30 Dec 1898, Madison, d/o Michael and Theresa DUSEL. Lived at St. Bernard; moved to Lindsay, 1958. Joseph, d 9 Feb 1971; Regina d 6 Jan 1984; both buried, Lindsay.
9 children:
*** Children in book, but dates are contemporary ***
5] Anna, b 27 Jul 1897; m Peter MAAG 5 May 1925; lived in St. Bernard.
6] Nicholas, b 30 Nov 1899; m Mary LUDDEN 10 Oct 1923; lived at Lindsay.
7] Herman, b 8 Dec 1901; never married; d 7 Dec 1945; buried, St. Bernard.
8] Agnes, b 19 Mar 1904; became Sr. M. Eurosia, O.S.F., at Lafayette, Indiana, 1926; retired, Mishawauka, Indiana.
9] Elizabeth, b 23 Nov 1906; m Joseph JASPER 7 Jun 1927.
10] Catherine, b 21 Apr 1910; m August WEISS 30 Jan 1939.
3) Joseph, b 24 Jun 1860; m Anna HERMAN 17 Apr 1888; d 24 Feb 1941.
4) Christina, b 11 Mar 1862, Susterseel, Germany; m Herman WEGENER Nov 1880; d 12 Jul 1941; buried, St. Francis.
5) Nicholas, b 10 May 1868; m Gertrude SCHAEFER 11 Nov 1890. Gertrude, b l870; d 18 Jan 1951; Nicholas, d 30 Apr 1952. Retired in Humphrey; buried, St. Francis.
6) John, died in infancy, Germany.
3. Joanna Christina, b 22 Jan 1832, at Wehr; m John CONNOT; lived at Bristow, NE.
4. Elizabeth, b 9 Oct 1834, at Wehr.
5. Maria Josepha, b 30 Dec 1838, at Wehr; m Arnold Joseph DAUVEN, 1865, at Susterseel, Germany. Arnold, s/o Maria Sibilla JANSSEN*. Came to U.S., 1878. Three children:1) Catherine
2) Mary Ann
3) Johann
*NOTES on JANSSEN family:
There is another DOHMEN family, but all information is contemporary
JANSSEN name important in history of St. Bernard
Fr. Ambrose JANSSEN, O.F.M., a founder of St. Bernard.
Brother of Fr. Ambrose, Joseph JANSSEN, early pioneer at St. Bernard; m Petronella SCHLOUN (sister of Mary Catherine SCHLOUN, who m John DOHMEN, Jr.)
St. Francis Centennial Book, pgs. 159-160
KOSCHOriginal KOSCH Family was that of Alois and Johanna HENSCHEL KOSCH. Alois, b Jul 29, 1833, Austria; married 1862 in their native land; 1876, came to Platte County; homesteaded north of Humphrey. Among original members of St. Mary Parish; charter members of St. Francis parish. Alois, d Feb 24, 1899; Johanna, d Apr 4, 1923; both buried St. Francis.
Parents of 7 children and one adopted child:
1. Louise, b Austria; m Joseph SCHEUER; 2nd m Nels PETERSON; moved to California; died 1922.
2. Joseph, b Oct 8, 1868, Austria; m Anna ELMER Feb 16, 1897, St. Francis. Anna, b Feb 22, 1878, Indiana, d/o Bernard ELMER and Anna DIPLER. Double wedding, with his sister Anna and her husband Herman OTTERPOHL. Joseph, d Apr 25, 1932; Anna, d May 10, 1948; both buried St. Francis.
5 children:
1) Mary Ann Catherine, b Feb 9, 1898; m Nicholas Phillip LUBISCHER Feb 16, 1920, St. Francis.
2) Amelia Johanna, b Mar 29, 1902; d Sep 15, 1902; buried St. Francis.
3) Aloysius (Louis) Joseph, b Jan 24, 1904; m Mary Carolin GERGEN Jun 21, 1933, Stratton, Colorado; lived in Colorado.
4) Francis Joseph, b Jul 24, 1910; m Talmah BURRIS Feb 25, 1941, St. Francis Rectory. Talmah, d/o William BURRIS and Josephine GRAVES. Francis, d Dec 5, 1961; buried St. Francis.
5) Elizabeth (Elsie), b Jun 29, 1911; m Anthony WEIS Sep 9, 1930, St. Francis.3. Anna, b Austria; m Herman OTTERPOHL Feb 16, 1897, St. Francis. Herman, b around 1875, s/o Bernard OTTERPOHL and Catherine STRADENSTEFFEN; farmed near Lindsay.
Marge's note: Entry p08b D144 F144 in the 1900 Walker Twp Census has Herman's date of birth as Mar 1874. Also enumerated with Herman and Anna is a daughter Emma, b Feb 1898.
4. Alois (Louis) Anthony, b Jun 13, 1878; m Minnie ABLER KOSCH May 16, 1916, St. Francis. Minnie, b Jul 25, 1897, New York, adopted by Alois and Johanna KOSCH. Alois, d Mar 19, 1953; Minnie, d Oct 6, 1964; both buried St. Francis. Parents of 2 children.
5. Mary Theresa, b Oct 6, 1882; m Willibald BRENNEIS Feb 9, 1904, St. Francis; moved to Lindsay; d Dec 2, 1942.
6. Amelia (Agnes) Philomena, b Jul 2, 1886; m Anton SUEPER Apr 12, 1915, St. Francis; d Feb 12, 1981, Norfolk; both buried St. Francis.
7. Adolph, d in infancy in Austria.
8. Minnie ABLER, b Jul 25, 1897, New York; adopted by Alois and Johanna; m her step-brother, Aloysius Anthony KOSCH, May 16, 1916, St. Francis; d Oct 6, 1964; buried St. Francis.
St. Francis Church, Humphrey Nebraska pgs. 161-163
KRINGSFrank KRINGS, b in 1818, d December 22, 1983 (sic) [1883?], buried St. Francis.
The following may be descended from Frank:
I. Josephine KRINGS, b 1850 in Germany, m Gustav Joseph THELEN. Immigrated 1870. Lived in Polk County, Nebraska until Gustav d 1888. Josephine moved to Humphrey, d March 13, 1915, buried St. Francis.
Marge's note: See entry p04a D066 F068 for 1900 Granville Twp Census.
5 children:
1. Ann, b in 1880; m Emil KRINGS November 24, 1903, St. Francis; moved to Cedar Rapids.
2. Frank, b January 19, 1882; m Catherine GILSDORF November 7, 1907, St. Francis; d March 28, 1930; buried St. Francis.
3. Charles, b September 6, 1882; m Ava --; moved out of state; d January 1, 1941; buried St. Francis.
4. Richard, b in 1887, d May 3, 1888; buried St. Francis.
5. Maximilian Joseph, b April 12, 1888; carpenter/contractor; m Kathryn --, d December 10, 1961, Kathryn d July 11, 1983; both buried St. Francis.II. Joseph KRINGS, m Mary WUNDERLICH, came to Burrows Township, Platte County, 1873, however a St. Francis baptism record shows a son b Wisconsin 1876. Lived in rural St. Anthony community.
The following are found in St. Francis marriage register:
Marge's note: See entry p05a D074 F077 in 1900 Joliet Twp Census. This appears to be the Frank and Caroline KRINGS family listed as child 2 below. Birthdate on census for Frank is Aug 1870 instead of 1876 as noted below. If Frank's birthdate is 1870 then the statement that Joseph and Mary WUNDERLICH KRINGS came to Platte county in 1873 is possible. Emil would not be first born, and was probably born in Nebraska, not Wisconsin.
1. Emil, b 1875, probably Wisconsin; m Ann THELEN (cousin) November 24, 1903, St. Francis. Ann d/o Josephine KRINGS THELEN. Ann and Emil moved to Cedar Rapids.
2. Frank, b August 21, 1876, Fountain City Buffalo County, Wisconsin; m Caroline KRUSE April 1, 1897, St. Mary's. Caroline, b February 1, 1876, Dubuque County, Illinois, d/o Joseph KRUSE and Caroline HEY, came to Platte County 1878. Frank and Caroline lived in St. Mary Community. Caroline, b May 29, 1928 (sic) [should probably be her death date], Frank, d July 13, 1949; buried St. Mary's.
8 children:
3. Johanna KRINGS, witness at Emil's wedding, possible d/o of Joseph
1) Olive, b September 7, 1898, Lindsay; m John MAUSBACH May 31, 1922, St. Mary's.
2) Edward Joseph, b March 14, 1901; m Clara GRONENTHAL June 12, 1930, Platte Center; moved to Columbus.
3) Elizabeth (Lillian) Catherine, b June 28, 1903; m Clemens NEUROHR September 6, 1927, St. Mary's.
4) Godfred Francis, b January 3, 1906; m Frances GASPER May 30, 1933, Lindsay.
6 children:
5) Francis Gilbert, b March 13, 1908; m Alice WESTPHOL October 5, 1933, Fremont; d September 30, 1982.
All born after 1933
6) son, b aft 1910
7) Ester Mary, b October 23, 1914; d February 27, 1915; buried St. Mary's.
8) dau, b aft 1910
4. Caroline (Lena), m Godfrey GRONENTHAL and lived south of Tarnov.
5. John, m Ursula GRONENTHAL, lived south of Tarnov. They were the parents of 6 children:
1) Helen, m Joseph Swerczek.
2) Esther, m Emil Swerczek.
3) Rose, m George Vanderloop.
4) Paul, m Romaine Hartman.
5) Clarence, m Lilian Swerczek.
6) Leona, m Frank Rezanina.
III. Emil KRINGS, m Johanna RUDISHER settled in rural St. Anthony Community, buried St. Anthony's.
Marge's note: See entry p03b D042 F042 in 1900 Burrows Twp Census. Appears to be this Emil and Johanna KRINGS family; gives additional info on children.
3 children:
1. Frank
2. Hanna, never married.
3. Herman, m Helen WAGNER, parents of 6 children:
*** Children and grandchildren listed in book, but dates are contemporary ***IV. Adelaide KRINGS m Gerhard GRONENTHAL.
Marge's note: See entry p05b D083 F084 in 1900 Lost Creek Twp Census for additional information. I do not have the St. Francis biographies for the GRONENTHAL family.Individual biographies for:
Dean Joseph KRINGS
All information is contemporary.
Felix F. KRINGS
Gerald KRINGS
Keith Stephen KRINGS
Lewellyn KRINGS
Sylvester Francis KRINGS
St. Francis Church, Humphrey Nebraska page 161
KRAMPERKRAMPER family came to Humphrey from St. Bernard.
August KRAMPER, b 6 Oct 1859, Oldenburg, Germany, m Anna KUHL 30 Apr 1889, St. Bernard, Platte Co. Nebraska. Anna, b 20 Feb 1870, McHenry, Illinois, d/o Anton and Gebina KUHL. August, d 6 Oct 1935; Anna, d 2 Jun 1956; both buried St. Bernard.
8 children:
- Mary Ann, b 24 Feb 1895, d 6 Apr 1983, Humphrey, buried St. Bernard.
- Henry Bernard, b 14 Oct 1896, d 18 Jan 1972, Humphrey, buried St. Bernard.
- Anna, b 30 May 1898, m Anton PIEKE 24 Feb 1924, St. Bernard, d 20 Feb 1970, buried St. Bernard.
- Clara, b 30 May 1898, m John LUDDEN 23 Sep 1923, St. Bernard, d 14 Aug 1974, buried St. Bernard.
- Emma, b 30 Nov 1899, d 2 Mar 1955, buried St. Bernard.
- Helen, b 9 Oct 1904, m Alphonse BORER 5 Feb 1929, St. Bernard, d 10 Nov 1965, buried Albion Boone Co., NE.
- Josephine Sophia, b 1 Mar 1909, m Daniel A. BENDER 2 Mar 1946, Cornlea.
- dau, b aft 1910
Marge's Note: See entry p01a D008 F008 in the 1900 St. Bernard Twp Census for August KRAMPER family. Includes Gebina KUHL.
St. Francis Centennial Book pgs. 170-171
LOEFFLERFred Loeffler Family -- pioneers of the St. Bernard Community.
Fred LOEFFLER, b December 16, 1849, at Balbrachten, Baden, Germany. Came to U.S. about 1870. Brother Anton LOEFFLER left Germany 1872, Fred and Anton may have come together. Both lived in Illinois and Iowa before coming to Nebraska. Anton married Helena Sand.
Fred lived in Illinois; moved to Iowa. Married Lena (Magdalene) BRUENNIG, 1876, State Center, Iowa. Lena, b May 28, 1857; Chicago; d/o Joseph BRUENNIG, b May 10, 1830, Baden, Germany, and Catherine BLINK, b June 3, 1833, at Baden, Germany. Joseph was a blacksmith; came to U.S.; lived at Roads, Iowa, where Catherine d December 8, 1884. Joseph came to Humphrey; d May 10, 1909; buried at St. Francis.
Fred and Lena farmed in Iowa 3 years. Settled in St. Bernard community; Fred charter member St. Bernard Parish. Farmed in St. Bernard; retired to Humphrey; lived block north of convent. Fred d September 11, 1931; Lena d January 19, 1953; both buried St. Francis.
Parents of 11 children:
- Mary, b September 27, 1876, Iowa; m Nicholas GASPER; lived at Lindsay; d January 19, 1953.
- Charles M., b September 21, 1877, State Center, Iowa. Came to St. Barnard (sic) at age 2; educated in parish school; farmed with his father. Married Mary Eleasnor (Nora) CLASSEN, September 23, 1908, St. Francis Church. Nora, b April 15, 1886, d/o Mathias CLASSEN and Ann GIESREGEN. Charles, d March 19, 1952, heart attack; Nora, d August 12, 1965; both buried St. Francis.
Parents of 5 children:
- Helen Ann, b January 13, 1910; m James DUTTON June 20, 1935, St. Francis; lived Denver, Colorado; killed in car accident.
- daughter, b aft 1910, may still be living
- Maurice Nicholas, b November 21, 1915; d November 22, 1915; buried St. Francis.
- Esther Ann, b September 1, 1917; d May 11, 1919; buried St. Francis.
- daughter, b aft 1910, may still be living
- Clara, b June 4, 1880, Nebraska; d September 18, 1887; buried St. Bernard.
- George, b March 4, 1882; m Mary ZURCHER; lived Stratton, Colorado; d December 23, 1964; buried Stratton.
- Elizabeth, b February 19, 1884; d July 4, 1949; buried St. Francis.
- Joseph A., b July 4, 1886; m Anna Marie WIDHALM, April 15, 1910, St. Bernard; farmed near Lindsay; moved to Columbus; d November 4, 1937.
- Henry, b August 31, 1888; m Mary SCHUELE, June 3, 1913, Cedar Rapids, Nebraska; d March 19, 1952; buried St. Francis.
- Anna, b August 31, 1808 (sic) [Marge's note: I wonder if this should be 1888--twin of Henry above]; d July 7, 1889; buried St. Bernard.
- Anthony, b December 5, 1893; m Lena GEILENKIRCHEN; moved to Greeley, Colorado; d August 30, 1949; buried Greeley.
- Rose (Rosina) Philomena, b November 4, 1896; m Joseph SCHUELE, February 10, 1920, St. Francis; moved to Ord, Nebraska; d May 21, 1973; buried Ord.
- Caroline, b June 1, 1900; d December 3, 1969; buried St. Francis.
page 171
MRS. HENRY (MARY) LOEFFLERMary LOEFFLER, b February 9, 1893, South Dakota, d/o Maximilian SCHUELE and Elizabeth LOHAUS. SCHUELE family moved to Humphrey. Her father, Maximilian, s/o Phillip SCHUELE and Mary Ann MAYER. Mary Ann d March 24, 1908, age 75, buried St. Francis.
Maximilian and Elizabeth parents of 5 other children:
- Veronica Clara, b July 9, 1899; m Henry BATENHORST, November 21, 1927, Cedar Rapids. Henry, s/o John BATENHORST.
- Alfred Hubert, b June 23, 1901; m Cecilia VANDERWALLE, February 27, 1927, Cedar Rapids.
- Theresa Leonissa, b March 27, 1903.
- Maximilian Leo, b January 14, 1903; m Anna Catherine MICEK April 23, 1929, Cedar Rapids.
- Agatha Christine, b January 5, 1907.
SCHUELE family moved to Cedar Rapids from Humphrey. Mary SCHUELE married Henry LOEFFLER, June 3, 1913, Cedar Rapids. Henry, b August 31, 1888, the 7th oldest of 11 children born to Fred LOEFFLER and Lena BRUENNIG. Henry grew up near St. Bernard; educated at St. Bernard.
Henry and Mary farmed in St. Bernard Community; moved to Humphrey. Henry, d April 7, 1969; buried St. Francis.
Parents of 5 children:
***Children listed in book, birthdates are contemporary***
St. Francis Centennial Book p. 215
SCHUETHSCHUETHs once lived 3 blocks south of the Church.
Charles SCHUETH; served on St. Francis Church Committee 1883-1908; not listed in charter members. Born 16 May 1852, place unknown. Married Agnes THEISEN, born 15 May 1852. Charles died 13 Apr 1930; Agnes died 6 Nov 1919. Both buried at St. Francis.
Children:
1. Charles F., b 1873; m Clara ROHARTSCH, 14 Jun 1898, St. Francis. Clara b 1878, d/o Fabian ROHARTSCH and Anna NIEDELE. Known as Judge SCHUETH. Four children:
1) Evangeline (Evelyn) M., b 10 Mar 1899; m William REDDLER, 26 Jun 1923, Cedar Rapids (NE)
2) Victor Ignatius, b 19 Oct 1900; m Effie HAYES, 27 Apr 1946, Hastings (NE)
3) Corneila, b 29 Sep 1902
4) Estella Elizabeth, b 20 Jan 19042. Casper
3. Eleanor
4. Christina, b 1881 (or 80); m Clemens H. MUFF, 8 Oct 1907, St. Francis. Clemens, b 1883, s/o Frank MUFF and Mary SEHI.
5. Mary, b 17 Feb 1882; d 14 May 1939; bur St. Francis
6. Elizabeth, b 1884, Monterey, NE; m John Joseph GENTLEMAN, 22 Feb 1916, St. Francis. John, b 18 Sep 1889, St. Mary's (NE); moved to Cedar Rapids; s/o William G. GENTLEMAN and Mary WHALEN.
7. Marbaret Bertha, b 14 Jun 1893
8. Albert Jacob, b 16 May 1895; m Catherine SEHI, 3 Feb 1920, Clearwater, NE. Catherine, b 1 Jul 1898, d/o John SEHI and Anna ERNESTI.
SCHUETH HEINEN Mrs. Leo (Gertrude)
The information on the folks mentioned in this biography would suggest that most of them are still living.