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Bertha Pauline Zarbrook [Klawitter]
Pictured with her husband
Emil Klawitter in 1900
Go to:
For photos of Bertha, go to: KL1;
KL7;
KL10;
KL11;
KL15;
KL16;
KL17;
KL19;
KL20
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| Detail | Source of Information |
| Born:
Dec. 11, 1882 in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI |
Her date of birth was confirmed as Dec. 11, 1882 birth in her obituary, Death Certificate and in her husband's first (denied) Petition for Naturalization. |
| Parents:
Gottlieb Zarbrook and Auguste "Gusta" Jahnke |
See her marriage record in Marquette County, WI, which says that
Gottlieb
Zarbuck and Auguste Jahnke were
her parents (see marriage entry below). Census records also
confirm family oral history that
Gottlieb Zarbuch and Auguste "Gusta"
Jahnke are her parents (see below). See her Marquette County Death certificate, which says her parents were Gottliep Zarbrook and Gustie Jahnke.
To see a photo that includes Auguste, go to: KL20. |
| Marriage:
May 21, 1900 in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI |
See the Marquette Co. marriage record, which shows that Emil Ludwig Klawitter married Bertha Pauline Zarbuch on May 21, 1900 in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI. Emil's parents were listed as Ludwig Klawitter and Louise Schauer . The record said that Emil lived in Mecan and was born "near Friedland, Prov. Posen, Germany." Bertha's parents were given as Gottlieb Zarbuck and Auguste Jahnke. Bertha was born in Packwaukee. Witnesses to the marriage were Gustav Zarbuck and Gustav Steifner. [SOURCE: Marquette Co., WI, Marriage Record Vol. 3, p. 137]. Bertha had a brother named Gustav Zarbuck. |
| Child 1:
Alma A. Klawitter b. Apr. 30, 1901; d. Mar. 14, 1995 |
Alma married Byron Cragin, and they had at least two children.
Alma A. Cragin's Social Security death index record shows
she was born Apr. 30, 1901 and died Mar. 14, 1995. Her last
residence was given as Montello, Marquette Co., WI. Alma
and her husband were living with her parents in 1930 (see census
details below). Her father's obituary says Mrs. Byron (Alma) Cragin was living in Packwaukee when he died in 1950.
For misc. Cragin surname records, go to the Cragin web page. Emil's Petition for Naturalization confirms this date of birth and said Alma was born in Mecan Twp., Marquette Co., WI, and was living in Montello Twp., WI (in 1917). Marquette County's birth index has an entry for Alma Louise Klawitter, born Apr. 30, 1901 (Vol. 1D, p. 149). |
| Child 2:
Ida Minna Therese Klawitter b. May 17, 1902 |
Emil's Petition for Naturalization said Ida
was born May 17, 1902 in Mecan Twp., WI. Ida was living in Duluth, MI, at the time
he filled out this petition (June 23, 1923).
Baptized June 8, 1902 in an Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marquette County. Baptismal sponsors were Minna Sieg, Therese Klawitter and Gustav Zarbrock (transcribed as Sarbrock). This baptismal record confirms her parents were Emil and Bertha and confirms her full name and her date and place of birth. [Source: Transcription of record online by David and Alice Marotz] Marquette County's birth index has an entry for Ida M. Klawitter, born May 17, 1902 (Vol. 1D, p. 292). Ida married three times. Her first husband was Joe Kranjievic who died at around age 25 [one family member told me his name was John Konstivich, which varies from the spelling and first name shown in Emil Klawitter's obituary.] This obit says Mrs. Joe (Ida) Kranjievic was living in Oliver when her father died in 1950. Ida's second husband, John Turk [see photo], also died young. Her third husband was Mr. Johnson who died in Minnesota. For photos of Ida, go to: KL6; KL17 The 1930 Federal Census in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI, shows Ida with her husband John Turk:
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| Child 3:
Elsa "Elsie" Elise (L.) Klawitter b. Nov. 3, 1904; d. July 1985 |
Emil's Petition for Naturalization said Eloia [as
spelled on form] was born Nov. 3, 1904 in Mecan Twp., WI, and lived in Montello
Twp., WI (on June 23, 1923). Note that her name is spelled "Elsie"
on the 1920 Federal Census (see below).
Her baptismal record says that Elsa Elisa Klawitter was born on Nov. 3, 1904 and baptized on Nov. 20, 1904 in Mecan. Her sponsors were Herman Klawitter, Jr. and Minna Zarbrock (transcribed as Sarbrock). [Source: Record transcription online by David and Alice Marotz] Family oral history says that she married Archibald "Archie" McDougal and had at least four children; Elsa died in 1985. A Social Security death index record in ancestry.com says that Elsie McDougal was born Nov. 3, 1904 and died July 1985. It said her last residence was Montello, Marquette Co., WI. Archie McDougal was listed on the Social Security death index on ancestry.com; it said he was born on Jan. 16, 1901 and died May 1975 (last residence was Montello, Marquette Co., WI). Mrs. Archie (Elsie) McDougal was living in Buffalo when her father died in 1950 [Source: Emil Klawitter's obituary].
The Family of Archibald McDougal - Husband of Elsie: The 1860 Federal Census in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI, likely shows Elsie's husband's great-grandfather Archibald and grandfather Charles [Charles is age 52 on the 1900 census and is shown as the father of George McDougal; George is Elsie's husband's father]:
The 1900 Federal Census in Packwaukee, Marquette Co. WI, shows the family of Elsie's future father-in-law George:
The 1910 Federal Census in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI, also shows the family of Elsie's future husband Archie:
The 1920 Federal Census in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI, also shows the family of Elsie's future husband Archie:
Elsie E. McDougal is buried next to her husband Archie L. McDougal in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI. Archie's stone said he lived from 1901-1975; Elsie's said she lived from 1904-1985. [SOURCE: Cemetery transcription by L.L Ketchum] |
| Child 4:
Leona Claire Klawitter b. Nov. 1, 1906; d. Feb. 6, 1989 |
Emil's Petition for Naturalization said Laonie [as
spelled on form] was born Nov. 1, 1906 in Mecan Twp., WI, and
lived in Montello Twp., WI (on June 23, 1923).
Marquette County's index shows a birth record for Leona Clara Klawitter, born Nov. 1, 1906 (Vol. 1E, p. 189). A Social Security death index entry on ancestry.com confirms Leona C. Ingraham was born on Nov. 1, 1906 and died Feb. 6, 1989. It said her last residence was Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI. Family oral history said that she married Willis Ingraham, had nine children and died in 1989. The Social Security death index on ancestry.com said Willis Ingraham was born Oct. 5, 1904 and died Sept. 9, 1995 (last residence was Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI). Mrs. Willis (Leona) Ingraham was living in Oxford when her father died in 1950. [Source: Emil Klawitter's obituary] To see a photo of Leona, go to: KL17. Leona Ingraham was named as the informant in her mother's death certificate in 1964. The 1930 Federal Census in Oxford, District 12, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
Family of Leona's husband Willis Ingraham: The 1870 Federal Census in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI, shows what could be Leona's husband's grandfather (Anson):
The 1880 Federal Census in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI, shows what could be Leona's husband's grandfather Anson:
The 1920 Federal Census in Oxford, Marquette Co, WI, shows Leona's husband Willis:
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| Child 5:
Edwin Emil Klawitter b. Aug. 1908; d. Nov. 23, 1996 |
Family sources say Edwin was born Aug. 8, 1908 (his wife's obituary gives his middle name as Emil). However,
Emil's Petition for Naturalization says Edwin's
date of birth was Aug. 10, 1908 in Buffalo, WI, and was living in
Montello Twp., WI (on June 23, 1923). A Social Security death index
record in ancestry.com says Edwin E. Klawitter was born Aug. 10, 1908 and died on
Nov. 23, 1996 (dates match his obituary). This record said his last residence was Montello,
Marquette Co., WI. See Edwin's obituary for more details about his family. It says he worked on the railroad, farmed in the Town of Buffalo, enjoyed hunting, trapping and fishing. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Family oral history says he married Rose Emma Draeger (Rose was born Mar. 22, 1911, d. Apr. 17, 1988; her sister was Zelma Draeger who married Bernard Cragin, a nephew to Bertha Zarbrook). A Social Security death index record in ancestry.com says that Rose E. Klawitter was born Mar. 22, 1911 and died Apr. 17, 1988; her last residence was given as Montello, Marquette Co., WI. Edwin is buried in the Montello Cemetery with his wife. They had four children. Go to Rose's obituary for more information about her family. Among details included in this obit: Her parents were August Draeger and Emma (Prill) Draeger; Edwin and Rose were married on April 30, 1936. [Go to Photo Gallery Index for links to Rose's photos.] Edwin is on the 1920 and 1930 census forms with his parents (see census details). His father's obituary says that Emil Klawitter lived with Edwin of Packwaukee for the past 14 years. For photos of Edwin, go to: KL4; KL7; KL17 Family of Edwin's Wife - Rose Draeger: The 1910 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows Edwin's future father-in-law August (living alone):
The 1920 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows Edwin's future wife Rose:
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| Child 6:
Evalina "Lena" Klawitter aka Evelyn b. June 7, 1910 |
Emil's Petition for Naturalization said Evaline [as
spelled on form] was born July 7, 1910 in Buffalo Twp., WI, and lived in Montello Twp., WI (on June 23, 1923).
Family oral history says her first husband was Ewalt Berg (b. May 11, 1886; d. June 1966 -- dates confirmed in a Social Security death index record on ancestry.com; his last residence was given as Montello, Marquette Co., WI). Her second husband was Alvin Tagatz (b. Feb. 7, 1916; d. Sept. 1975 in Princeton, WI, son of Albert Carl Tagatz and Ida Gates TAGATZ). They married on Nov. 20, 1970 in the Township of Mecan, Rural Montello, WI. [Source: Bill Tagatz] A Social Security death index record on ancestry.com confirms Alvin's date of birth and month/year of death as well as his last residence as Princeton, Green Lake Co., WI. Evelyn is on the 1920 census with her parents. Lena had four children. The father of her son Cecil Klawitter was Mr. Groskritz. A family member told me that Cecil died of a heart attack while driving for a construction company close to Madison, Wisconsin. The Social Security Death index shows a Cecil Klawitter was born June 18, 1927 and died in July 1977 (his last residence was Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin) [SOURCE: ancestry.com]. To see photos of Lena, go to: KL1; KL7: KL8 The 1930 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
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| Child 7:
Herbert Herman Klawitter b. May 5, 1911; d. Jan. 27, 1992 |
Family sources say Herbert was born on May 5,
1911. However, Emil's Petition for Naturalization said Herbert was
born May 5, 1912 in Buffalo Twp., WI, and lived in Montello
Twp., WI (on June 23, 1923). His father's obituary says that Herbert was living in Montello when Emil died in 1950. A Social Security death index record
on ancestry.com says Herbert H. Klawitter was born
May 5, 1911 and died Jan. 27, 1992.
His obituary confirms that he was the son of Emil and Bertha. It also matches the date and place of birth that appears on the Petition for Naturalization. He married Margaret Dorothy Barron on Nov. 26, 1932 in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI [see Margaret's photo]. He was a farmer and helped construct the Merrimac, WI, power plant. He also worked for the Montello Products Co. He died Jan. 27, 1992. [SOURCE: Obituary transcription posted on rootsweb.com by Deborah Slager] Herbert's death certificate says he was born May 5, 1912 and died Jan. 27, 1992 of pneumonia due to a cardio-vascular accident and cardial arterosclerosis (coronary artery disease). His parents were listed as Emil Klawitter and Bertha Zarbrook. It said he was a farmer with a surviving spouse (Margaret Dorothy Barron) who was the informant. Family oral history says they had five children and that Margaret Barron's parents were Ray Barron and Cora Leonard. Herbert was on the 1920 and 1930 census with his parents. To see photos of Herbert, go to: KL2; KL13; KL17. The 1930 Federal Census shows Herbert's future wife Margaret and her family:
The Social Security Death Index on ancestry.com shows Ray Barron was born Mar. 6, 1891 and died June 1971 (last residence was Montello, Marquette Co., WI.) |
| Child 8:
Alice A. Klawitter b. Feb. 14, 1914; d. Oct. 9, 1996 |
Emil's Petition for Naturalization said Alice
was born Feb. 14, 1914 in Buffalo Twp., WI, and lived in Montello
Twp., WI (on June 23, 1923).
Family oral history says she married Walter Stibb, had five children and died in 1996. A Social Security death index record on ancestry.com says Alice A. Stibb was born on Feb. 14, 1914 and died Oct. 9, 1996. It gave her last residence as McFarland, Dane Co., WI. Her father's obituary says Mrs. Walter Stibb (Alice) was living in Dalton when her father died in 1950. Alice was on the 1920 and 1930 census with her parents. To see a photo of Alice, go to: KL17 Family of Alice's Husband - Walter Stibb: The 1920 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows Alice's future husband Walter:
The 1900 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
The 1910 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
The 1910 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows this family living next door to Edward Stibb:
The 1910 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, also shows:
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| Child 9:
Living |
Confidential - not transcribed to stay hidden from Internet search engines |
| Child 10:
Edna Helen Klawitter b. Mar. 1, 1918 d. Dec. 30, 2000 |
Emil's Petition for Naturalization said Edna
was born May 15, 1919 in Buffalo Twp., WI, and lived in Montello
Twp., WI (on June 23, 1923).
Her obituary confirms that she is the daughter of Emil and
Bertha. It says she was born on
Mar. 14, 1918 in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI. Her husband was
John Carl Erdman; they got married on Nov. 20, 1938 in Packwaukee,
Marquette Co., WI. John died on Dec. 8, 1997. [SOURCE: Obituary transcription posted on rootsweb.com by Debi Slager]
A Social Security Death Index record on ancestry.com says that Edna H. Erdman was born on Mar. 14, 1918 and died Dec. 30, 2000. It gave her last residence as Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI. Her father's obituary says that Mrs. John Erdman (Edna) was living in Packwaukee when her father died in 1950. A Social Security Death Index record on ancestry.com shows John C. Erdman - born July 6, 1915 and died Dec. 8, 1997 (last residence Packwaukee, Marquette, WI). Another record shows John W. Erdman (born May 13, 1913 and died Feb. 3, 1988 - last residence Montello, Marquette Co., WI). This second individual is not the John Erdman who married Edna based on her husband's middle name and date of death in Edna's obituary. Since these two men lived in the same general area and had the same name, though, census records without a middle initial are an unreliable source of information for this family without confirming information. To see misc. Erdman records, go to the Erdman web page. Edna was on the 1920 and 1930 census with her parents. See photos of Edna at: KL5: KL9; KL17 |
| Census Record:
1900 Federal Census Mecan, Marquette Co., WI |
The 1900 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
Other information says mother's month of birth is Feb. 1847 and father's birth is Sept. 1843; it's possible the census taker got the two months mixed up; it also said that both her parents were born in Germany (her father was born in Wisconsin). |
| Census Record:
1900 Federal Census Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI |
Bertha may have gotten counted twice in
1900; she also appears on a 1900 Census as living with her
husband in Mecan, Marq. Co., WI -- this is the year
Emil
and Bertha got married, and she
likely moved from her parents place to her in-laws house after
the marriage; her age and month of birth match on both records
Here is that second census record:
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| Census Record:
1905 Wisconsin Census Mecan, Marq. Co., WI |
The 1905 Wisconsin Census in Mecan, Marq. Co., WI, shows:
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| Census Record:
1920 Federal Census Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI |
The 1920 Federal Census in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
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| Census:
1930 Federal Census Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI |
The 1930 Federal Census in Packwaukee, Marquette Co., WI, shows Emil living on North Lake Shore Road:
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| Died:
June 18, 1964 |
Her obituary says she died June 18 1964 at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. The funeral was held in Packwaukee, WI, and she was buried in the Montello Cemetery. [SOURCE: Obituary transcription by Debi Slager posted at rootsweb.com] Bertha Paulina Klawitter's death certificate says she died in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin in the Divine Savior Hospital after a one week stay. Her residence was listed as Packwaukee. The certificate she died Dec. 11, 1882 at the age of 81. Cause of death was given as cerebral-vascular accident due to arteriosclerosis and hypertension. The informant was Leona Ingraham, her daughter. |
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