Paul John Hake
| Father* | William Hake b. 11 Mar 1828, d. 18 Jan 1921 | |
| Mother* | Anna Maria Schuettler b. 8 Apr 1836, d. 17 Dec 1908 |
| Birth* | 31 July 1875 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 21 June 1900 | William Hake, Anna Maria Schuettler; Ward 4, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William J. Hake, age 72, b March 1828 in Germany, parents Germany, married 43 yrs, immigrated 1848, capitaliist, na; Anna M., wife, age 64, b Apr 1836 in Germany, parents Germany, mar 43 yrs, mother of 15, 12 living, immigrated 1850; Henry, son, age 35, widowed, b Sept 1864, superintendent at __?; Theodore, son, age 30, single, b Dec 1869, bookkeeper at same place where Henry works; Albert, son, age 29, single, b March 1871, salesman at same place where Henry works; Helen, dau, age 27, single, b Sept 1872, no occ; Paul, son, age 25, b July 1874, single, shipping clerk; Edward, son, age 21, single, b July 1878, can't read occ; Louis, son, age 19, b Aug 1880, clerk at city water office; Adolph, son, age 16, b June 1883, at school - all children b MI - reside on Ransom |
| (Witness) Marriage | 25 June 1902 | Albert W. Hake, Josephine F. Berles; St. Mary's Church, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Father J.M. Danelzer officiated with witnesses Paul J. Hake and Albert Berles, both of Grand Rapids |
| Marriage* | 23 June 1903 | Appolonia / Abbie Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Residence* | 1920 | Appolonia / Abbie Berles; 638 Fairview Ave, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Census* | January 1920 | Appolonia / Abbie Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Paul, age 46, father b Belgium, mother b Germany, book keeper; Abbie, wife, 47, parents b Germany; Paul W., son, age 13; Robert, son, age 11; William, son, age 3 ?/12 - all b MI - res 638 Fairview Ave Witness: William A. Hake Witness: Paul William Hake Witness: Robert F. Hake |
| Attributes* | He was of medium height and build with brown eyes and black hair in 1918. | |
| Occupation* | a book keeper and manager of Gallmeyer Foundry Co in Grand Rapids | |
| Death* | 16 July 1952 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
Appolonia / Abbie Berles b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 23 Jun 1948 | |
| Children | 1. | Paul William Hake b. 11 Sep 1906, d. 20 Jan 1987 |
| 2. | Robert F. Hake b. 9 Apr 1908, d. Feb 1986 | |
| 3. | William A. Hake+ b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 25 Apr 1998 |
Appolonia / Abbie Berles
| Father* | Johannes Franziscus Berles b. 27 Jun 1828, d. 2 Aug 1884 | |
| Mother* | Regina Grün b. 28 Dec 1831, d. 4 Jun 1906 |
| Birth* | 9 February 1872 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 2 June 1880 | Johannes Franziscus Berles, Regina Grün; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 52, grocer, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Regina, wife, age 48, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Frank, son, age 28, clerk in paper store; Elizabeth, dau, age 22; Anna, dau, age 19; Theresa, dau, age 17, clerk in grocery; Josephine, dau, age 14; Caroline, dau, age 11, attending school; Abbie, dau, age 8, attending school; John A., son, age 25, grocer; Catherine, wife, age 22, b MI, parents Prussia - all children of Frank b MI |
| Marriage* | 23 June 1903 | Paul John Hake; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Married Name | 23 June 1903 | Hake |
| Residence* | 1920 | Paul John Hake; 638 Fairview Ave, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Census* | January 1920 | Paul John Hake; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Paul, age 46, father b Belgium, mother b Germany, book keeper; Abbie, wife, 47, parents b Germany; Paul W., son, age 13; Robert, son, age 11; William, son, age 3 ?/12 - all b MI - res 638 Fairview Ave Witness: William A. Hake Witness: Paul William Hake Witness: Robert F. Hake |
| Death* | 23 June 1948 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| CauseDeath | cerebral thrombosis | |
| Burial* | St. Andrews Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI |
Family |
Paul John Hake b. 31 Jul 1875, d. 16 Jul 1952 | |
| Children | 1. | Paul William Hake b. 11 Sep 1906, d. 20 Jan 1987 |
| 2. | Robert F. Hake b. 9 Apr 1908, d. Feb 1986 | |
| 3. | William A. Hake+ b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 25 Apr 1998 |
Johannes Franziscus Berles
| Father* | Adam Berles b. 26 Mar 1794, d. 1 Jun 1858 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Knoche b. 2 Apr 1802, d. 12 Sep 1882 |
| Name Variation | Frank Berles | |
| Name Variation | Johannes Franz Berles | |
| Note* | Helena Borly-Griery; Carol Voss has Helena as the first wife of Franz, but the census records and marriage record for Frank & Regina in 1851 do not bear that out the marriage date of after 1864. Perhaps he married Helena before in 1851 in Detroit after he emigrated in 1844? | |
| Birth* | 27 June 1828 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Christening | 28 June 1828 | Dorlar, Westfalen, Preussen; witnesses were Franz Nollecke and Gertrut Knoche of Dorlar Witness: Maria Gertrud Knoche |
| Immigration* | September 1844 | Franz arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 2, 1844, aboard the bark Sophie. The ship had sailed from Bremen. He was listed on the passenger list as Francis Berels, age 17, a farmer, from Dorlar, destination Detroit. None of his family came with him. |
| Marriage* | 4 November 1851 | Regina Grün; Wayne County, MI |
| Census* | 22 June 1860 | Regina Grün; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 28, grocer, b Prussia; Mary, age 27, b Prussia; Frank, age 8; John, age 4; Elizabeth, age 2 - children b MI (Regina's parents also on this pg) Witness: John Adam Berles Witness: Frank Berles Witness: Elizabeth Berles |
| Census | 5 August 1870 | Regina Grün; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Franc Berles, age 42, b Westphalia, grocer; Rigina, keeping house, age 37, b Prussia; Frank, age 18, clerk in store; John, clerk in store, age 15; Elizabeth, age 12; Anna, age 9; Theresa, age 6; Josephina, age 3; Caroline, age 1 - all children b MI Witness: John Adam Berles Witness: Frank Berles Witness: Elizabeth Berles Witness: Anna Berles Witness: Theresa Berles Witness: Josephine Berles Witness: Caroline Berles |
| Census | 2 June 1880 | Regina Grün; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 52, grocer, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Regina, wife, age 48, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Frank, son, age 28, clerk in paper store; Elizabeth, dau, age 22; Anna, dau, age 19; Theresa, dau, age 17, clerk in grocery; Josephine, dau, age 14; Caroline, dau, age 11, attending school; Abbie, dau, age 8, attending school; John A., son, age 25, grocer; Catherine, wife, age 22, b MI, parents Prussia - all children of Frank b MI Witness: John Adam Berles Witness: Catherine Rademacher Witness: Appolonia / Abbie Berles Witness: Frank Berles Witness: Elizabeth Berles Witness: Anna Berles Witness: Josephine Berles Witness: Caroline Berles Witness: Theresa Berles |
| Occupation* | a grocer at Berles & Co. (1859 Grand Rapids Business Directory & 1874 directory ad). The grocery store was in a building on the west side of the Grand River that came to be known as the Berles Block, where the family also lived. The Berles Block was on the site of what is now an expressway, US 131. | |
| Death* | 2 August 1884 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| CauseDeath | Bright's disease | |
| Burial* | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI |
Family |
Regina Grün b. 28 Dec 1831, d. 4 Jun 1906 | |
| Children | 1. | Frank Berles b. 28 Mar 1852, d. 2 May 1926 |
| 2. | John Adam Berles+ b. 13 Jun 1855, d. 29 Jan 1892 | |
| 3. | Elizabeth Berles+ b. 13 Jan 1858, d. 27 Dec 1941 | |
| 4. | Anna Berles b. 1 Dec 1860, d. 30 Apr 1921 | |
| 5. | Theresa Berles+ b. 30 Apr 1862, d. 27 Dec 1927 | |
| 6. | Josephine Berles b. Nov 1865, d. Oct 1945 | |
| 7. | Caroline Berles b. Jun 1869, d. 28 Feb 1945 | |
| 8. | Appolonia / Abbie Berles+ b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 23 Jun 1948 |
Regina Grün
| Father* | Johann Grün b. c 1798, d. a Aug 1870 |
| Name Variation | Regina Green | |
| Birth* | 28 December 1831 | Westfalen, Preussen |
| Immigration* | circa 1845 | USA; 1860 census has John b 1846 in Germany |
| Married Name | Berles | |
| Marriage* | 4 November 1851 | Johannes Franziscus Berles; Wayne County, MI |
| Census* | 22 June 1860 | Johannes Franziscus Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 28, grocer, b Prussia; Mary, age 27, b Prussia; Frank, age 8; John, age 4; Elizabeth, age 2 - children b MI (Regina's parents also on this pg) Witness: John Adam Berles Witness: Frank Berles Witness: Elizabeth Berles |
| Census | 5 August 1870 | Johannes Franziscus Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Franc Berles, age 42, b Westphalia, grocer; Rigina, keeping house, age 37, b Prussia; Frank, age 18, clerk in store; John, clerk in store, age 15; Elizabeth, age 12; Anna, age 9; Theresa, age 6; Josephina, age 3; Caroline, age 1 - all children b MI Witness: John Adam Berles Witness: Frank Berles Witness: Elizabeth Berles Witness: Anna Berles Witness: Theresa Berles Witness: Josephine Berles Witness: Caroline Berles |
| Census | 2 June 1880 | Johannes Franziscus Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 52, grocer, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Regina, wife, age 48, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Frank, son, age 28, clerk in paper store; Elizabeth, dau, age 22; Anna, dau, age 19; Theresa, dau, age 17, clerk in grocery; Josephine, dau, age 14; Caroline, dau, age 11, attending school; Abbie, dau, age 8, attending school; John A., son, age 25, grocer; Catherine, wife, age 22, b MI, parents Prussia - all children of Frank b MI Witness: John Adam Berles Witness: Catherine Rademacher Witness: Appolonia / Abbie Berles Witness: Frank Berles Witness: Elizabeth Berles Witness: Anna Berles Witness: Josephine Berles Witness: Caroline Berles Witness: Theresa Berles |
| (Witness) Residence | Frank Berles; Grand Rapids; 1890 city directory has grocer, Frank Berles at 57 Bridge also Regina, widow of Frank and Adelbert Hydorn | |
| (Witness) Census | 8 June 1900 | William Peter Drueke, Elizabeth Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William Drueke, age 47, b Jan 1853 in Germany, parents Germany, married 17yrs, immigrated 1862, na, in U.S. for 38yrs, liquor dealer; Elizabeth, wife, age 42, b Jan 1858 in MI, parents Germany, mar 17yrs, mother of 8, 8 living; William F., son, age 16, b Oct 1883, at school; Frank, son, age 13, b Sep 1886; Richard, son, age 5, b July 1894; Edwin, son, age 3, b Dec 1896; Clarence, son, age 1, b July 1898; Nettie, dau, age 14, b July 1885, at school; Louise, dau, age 11, b Dec 1888, at school; Berniece, dau, age 7, b June 1893; Rigena Berles, boarder (mother of Elisabeth), widow, mother of 8, 7 living, age 68, b Dec 1831 (but could have given age as 68 and the enumerator wrote in 1831) in Germany, parents Germany, immigrated 1845; Minnie Famke, servant, age 24, b Apr 1876 in MI, parents Germany |
| CauseDeath | old age, exhaustion and indigestion | |
| Death* | 4 June 1906 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Burial* | 7 June 1906 | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; in lot with John A, Franz and Frank W Berles |
Family |
Johannes Franziscus Berles b. 27 Jun 1828, d. 2 Aug 1884 | |
| Children | 1. | Frank Berles b. 28 Mar 1852, d. 2 May 1926 |
| 2. | John Adam Berles+ b. 13 Jun 1855, d. 29 Jan 1892 | |
| 3. | Elizabeth Berles+ b. 13 Jan 1858, d. 27 Dec 1941 | |
| 4. | Anna Berles b. 1 Dec 1860, d. 30 Apr 1921 | |
| 5. | Theresa Berles+ b. 30 Apr 1862, d. 27 Dec 1927 | |
| 6. | Josephine Berles b. Nov 1865, d. Oct 1945 | |
| 7. | Caroline Berles b. Jun 1869, d. 28 Feb 1945 | |
| 8. | Appolonia / Abbie Berles+ b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 23 Jun 1948 |
William Hake
| Birth* | 11 March 1828 | Dunschede, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany |
| Immigration* | 1848 | USA |
| Marriage* | 30 July 1857 | Anna Maria Schuettler; Chicago, Cook, IL |
| Census | 24 June 1870 | Anna Maria Schuettler; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William Hake, age 42, liquor dealer, b Prussia; Mary, age 34, b Wurtemberg; Amelia, age 12, at school; Charles, age 10, at school; William, age 9, at school; Mary, age 7, at school; Henry, age 5; Theodore, age 6/12, in Dec 1869 - children b MI Witness: Mary Hake |
| Census* | 21 June 1900 | Anna Maria Schuettler; Ward 4, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William J. Hake, age 72, b March 1828 in Germany, parents Germany, married 43 yrs, immigrated 1848, capitaliist, na; Anna M., wife, age 64, b Apr 1836 in Germany, parents Germany, mar 43 yrs, mother of 15, 12 living, immigrated 1850; Henry, son, age 35, widowed, b Sept 1864, superintendent at __?; Theodore, son, age 30, single, b Dec 1869, bookkeeper at same place where Henry works; Albert, son, age 29, single, b March 1871, salesman at same place where Henry works; Helen, dau, age 27, single, b Sept 1872, no occ; Paul, son, age 25, b July 1874, single, shipping clerk; Edward, son, age 21, single, b July 1878, can't read occ; Louis, son, age 19, b Aug 1880, clerk at city water office; Adolph, son, age 16, b June 1883, at school - all children b MI - reside on Ransom Witness: Paul John Hake |
| Occupation* | worked as a compositor on the Detroit Free Press, and from that publication went to Lansing, where he worked during the first session of the legislature, in 1847; later he made his way to Grand Rapids, where he learned the grocery business from the bottom, and afterward entered the business for himself under the firm name of HAKE & VOGT, and erected a three-story building where the main entrance of the Hotel Pantlind now stands (as of 1921). | |
| Census* | 5 January 1920 | Ward 2, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William Hake, age 91, widower, b Germany, parents b Germany, immigrated 1848, na 1852; Adolph, son, age 36, b MI, parents b Germany, salesman of stocks & bonds; Augusta, dau-in-law, age 39, b MI, parents b Germany, piano teacher; Alena Haggstrom, maid, age 57, widow, b Sweden, parents b Sweden, immigrated 1880, na 1886 - own home at 246 Ransome Ave |
| CauseDeath | had bronchial pneumonia and senility | |
| Death* | 18 January 1921 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Note* | He was survived by his children Charles W. of Detroit, Edward A. of Philadelphia, Mrs. F.P. McGraw, Mrs. A.T. Gore, Henry P., Theodore J., Albert W., Mrs. Edward Jackaboice, Paul J., Louis F. and Adolph J. ;33 grandchildren and 3 gr-grandchildren CHARLES W. HAKE of Detroit, EDWARD A. HAKE of Philadelphia, MRS. F.P. McGRAW, MRS. A.T. GORE, HENRY P. HAKE, THEODORE J. HAKE, ALBERT W. HAKE, MRS. EDWARD JACKABOICE, PAUL J. HAKE, LOUIS F. HAKE and ADOLPH J. HAKE. He also leaves 33 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. | |
| Burial* | 21 January 1921 | St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
Anna Maria Schuettler b. 8 Apr 1836, d. 17 Dec 1908 | |
| Children | 1. | Mary Hake b. 1863, d. 9 Apr 1950 |
| 2. | Albert W. Hake+ b. 24 Mar 1871, d. 15 Dec 1949 | |
| 3. | Paul John Hake+ b. 31 Jul 1875, d. 16 Jul 1952 |
Anna Maria Schuettler
| Name Variation | Anna Maria Schittler | |
| Birth* | 8 April 1836 | Altensteig, Wurtemberg, Germany |
| Immigration* | 1850 | USA |
| Married Name | Hake | |
| Marriage* | 30 July 1857 | William Hake; Chicago, Cook, IL |
| Census | 24 June 1870 | William Hake; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William Hake, age 42, liquor dealer, b Prussia; Mary, age 34, b Wurtemberg; Amelia, age 12, at school; Charles, age 10, at school; William, age 9, at school; Mary, age 7, at school; Henry, age 5; Theodore, age 6/12, in Dec 1869 - children b MI Witness: Mary Hake |
| Census* | 21 June 1900 | William Hake; Ward 4, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; William J. Hake, age 72, b March 1828 in Germany, parents Germany, married 43 yrs, immigrated 1848, capitaliist, na; Anna M., wife, age 64, b Apr 1836 in Germany, parents Germany, mar 43 yrs, mother of 15, 12 living, immigrated 1850; Henry, son, age 35, widowed, b Sept 1864, superintendent at __?; Theodore, son, age 30, single, b Dec 1869, bookkeeper at same place where Henry works; Albert, son, age 29, single, b March 1871, salesman at same place where Henry works; Helen, dau, age 27, single, b Sept 1872, no occ; Paul, son, age 25, b July 1874, single, shipping clerk; Edward, son, age 21, single, b July 1878, can't read occ; Louis, son, age 19, b Aug 1880, clerk at city water office; Adolph, son, age 16, b June 1883, at school - all children b MI - reside on Ransom Witness: Paul John Hake |
| CauseDeath | had senility, general nervous breakdown, abdominal aortic aneurysm | |
| Death* | 17 December 1908 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| Burial* | 21 December 1908 | Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI |
Family |
William Hake b. 11 Mar 1828, d. 18 Jan 1921 | |
| Children | 1. | Mary Hake b. 1863, d. 9 Apr 1950 |
| 2. | Albert W. Hake+ b. 24 Mar 1871, d. 15 Dec 1949 | |
| 3. | Paul John Hake+ b. 31 Jul 1875, d. 16 Jul 1952 |
Johann Grün
| Birth* | circa 1798 | Westfalen, Preussen |
| Census* | 25 August 1870 | Ward 5, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; John Green, age 71, b Prussia; John Green, age 25, laborer, b Prussia; Josephine, age 26, keeping house, b Prussia; Anna, age 1, b MI Witness: John Green Witness: Josephina Berles |
| Death* | after August 1870 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
Family |
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| Children | 1. | Regina Grün+ b. 28 Dec 1831, d. 4 Jun 1906 |
| 2. | John Green b. c 1845 |
Abigail Hake
| Father* | William A. Hake b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 25 Apr 1998 | |
| Mother* | Margaret Ann Voss b. 2 Feb 1919, d. 16 Nov 1986 |
William Chad Hake
| Father* | William A. Hake b. 7 Aug 1916, d. 25 Apr 1998 | |
| Mother* | Margaret Ann Voss b. 2 Feb 1919, d. 16 Nov 1986 |
Paul William Hake
| Father* | Paul John Hake b. 31 Jul 1875, d. 16 Jul 1952 | |
| Mother* | Appolonia / Abbie Berles b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 23 Jun 1948 |
| Birth* | 11 September 1906 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Paul John Hake, Appolonia / Abbie Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Paul, age 46, father b Belgium, mother b Germany, book keeper; Abbie, wife, 47, parents b Germany; Paul W., son, age 13; Robert, son, age 11; William, son, age 3 ?/12 - all b MI - res 638 Fairview Ave |
| Death* | 20 January 1987 | Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL |
Robert F. Hake
| Father* | Paul John Hake b. 31 Jul 1875, d. 16 Jul 1952 | |
| Mother* | Appolonia / Abbie Berles b. 9 Feb 1872, d. 23 Jun 1948 |
| Birth* | 9 April 1908 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Paul John Hake, Appolonia / Abbie Berles; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Paul, age 46, father b Belgium, mother b Germany, book keeper; Abbie, wife, 47, parents b Germany; Paul W., son, age 13; Robert, son, age 11; William, son, age 3 ?/12 - all b MI - res 638 Fairview Ave |
| Employment* | Automated Musical Instrument Co as a cost accountant | |
| Death* | February 1986 | resided in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, but not in MI death index |
Helena Borly-Griery
| Note* | Johannes Franziscus Berles; Carol Voss has Helena as the first wife of Franz, but the census records and marriage record for Frank & Regina in 1851 do not bear that out the marriage date of after 1864. Perhaps he married Helena before in 1851 in Detroit after he emigrated in 1844? | |
| Birth* | ||
| Birth | circa 1800 | Preussen |
| Married Name | Grün |
John Adam Berles
| Father* | Johannes Franziscus Berles b. 27 Jun 1828, d. 2 Aug 1884 | |
| Mother* | Regina Grün b. 28 Dec 1831, d. 4 Jun 1906 |
| Birth* | 13 June 1855 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 22 June 1860 | Johannes Franziscus Berles, Regina Grün; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 28, grocer, b Prussia; Mary, age 27, b Prussia; Frank, age 8; John, age 4; Elizabeth, age 2 - children b MI (Regina's parents also on this pg) |
| (Witness) Census | 5 August 1870 | Johannes Franziscus Berles, Regina Grün; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Franc Berles, age 42, b Westphalia, grocer; Rigina, keeping house, age 37, b Prussia; Frank, age 18, clerk in store; John, clerk in store, age 15; Elizabeth, age 12; Anna, age 9; Theresa, age 6; Josephina, age 3; Caroline, age 1 - all children b MI |
| Marriage* | 17 September 1878 | Catherine Rademacher; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, MI; witnesses were William Drueke & Elizabeth Berles |
| (Witness) Census | 2 June 1880 | Johannes Franziscus Berles, Regina Grün; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Frank Berles, age 52, grocer, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Regina, wife, age 48, b Prussia, parents Prussia; Frank, son, age 28, clerk in paper store; Elizabeth, dau, age 22; Anna, dau, age 19; Theresa, dau, age 17, clerk in grocery; Josephine, dau, age 14; Caroline, dau, age 11, attending school; Abbie, dau, age 8, attending school; John A., son, age 25, grocer; Catherine, wife, age 22, b MI, parents Prussia - all children of Frank b MI |
| Association* | highway commissioner for the 2nd district by the Mayor of Grand Rapids | |
| Death* | 29 January 1892 | Grand Rapids, Kent, MI |
| CauseDeath | consumption | |
| Burial* | Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI |
Family |
Catherine Rademacher b. 2 Sep 1857, d. 20 Nov 1937 | |
| Child | 1. | Antoinette Regina Berles b. 3 Dec 1889, d. 16 Apr 1963 |
Theodore Droste
| Father* | Johann Droste | |
| Mother* | Maria Elisabeth Dunnebacke |
| Name Variation | Johann Theodore Droste | |
| Birth* | 19 July 1812 | Sonderhof, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1840 | Theresia Knape; Bödefeld, Westfalen, Preussen; in St. Peter & Paul Church |
| Immigration* | 3 October 1840 | Theresia Knape; departed from Bremen, Germany on the ship Vesta destined for Detroit, his occupation was noted as a "smith" and they arrived in New York on |
| Census | 12 September 1850 | Theresia Knape; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Christopher Linaman, age 59, laborer, b Prussia; Theodore Droste, age 37, farmer, b Prussia; Tharesia, age 32, b Prussia; Theodore, age 8; Mary, age 6; Rosina, age 2 - children b MI Witness: Theodore J. Droste Jr. Witness: Anna Marie Droste Witness: Anna M. Rosina Droste |
| Census | 13 August 1870 | Theresia Knape; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore Droste, age 58, farmer, b Prussia; Therea, age 52, keeping house, b Prussia; William, age 21, farm laborer; John, age 18; Joseph, age 16; Anthony, age 12; Casper, age 8 - all sons b MI (family including Mary Simon, Anthony's future wife, enumerated right before) Witness: John Droste Witness: Anthony Droste Witness: Joseph John Droste Witness: William Droste Witness: Dr. Caspar Melchior Balthasar Droste |
| Census* | 1880 | Theresia Knape; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore, age 68, b Prussia, farmer; Theresia, wife, age 63, b Prussia; John, son, age 26, b MI, farmer; Anthony, son, age 20, b MI, farmer Witness: John Droste Witness: Anthony Droste |
| Occupation* | a farmer | |
| Death* | 4 January 1892 | Clinton County, MI |
| Burial* | St. Mary's, Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
Family |
Theresia Knape b. 26 Nov 1818, d. 17 Mar 1884 | |
| Children | 1. | Theodore J. Droste Jr.+ b. 10 Aug 1842, d. 5 Jun 1924 |
| 2. | Anna Marie Droste+ b. 7 Jan 1844, d. 11 Apr 1920 | |
| 3. | Catherine Droste b. 9 Aug 1846, d. 9 Aug 1846 | |
| 4. | Anna M. Rosina Droste b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 15 Mar 1923 | |
| 5. | William Droste+ b. 1 Sep 1850, d. 16 Oct 1899 | |
| 6. | John Droste+ b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| 7. | Joseph John Droste+ b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 19 Oct 1934 | |
| 8. | Anthony Droste b. 6 May 1859, d. 16 Nov 1932 | |
| 9. | Dr. Caspar Melchior Balthasar Droste+ b. 10 Oct 1861, d. 16 Feb 1935 |
Theresia Knape
| Birth* | 26 November 1818 | Schallenberg-Bodefeld, Westfalen, Preussen |
| Marriage* | 5 July 1840 | Theodore Droste; Bödefeld, Westfalen, Preussen; in St. Peter & Paul Church |
| Immigration* | 3 October 1840 | Theodore Droste; departed from Bremen, Germany on the ship Vesta destined for Detroit, his occupation was noted as a "smith" and they arrived in New York on |
| Married Name | Droste | |
| Census | 12 September 1850 | Theodore Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Christopher Linaman, age 59, laborer, b Prussia; Theodore Droste, age 37, farmer, b Prussia; Tharesia, age 32, b Prussia; Theodore, age 8; Mary, age 6; Rosina, age 2 - children b MI Witness: Theodore J. Droste Jr. Witness: Anna Marie Droste Witness: Anna M. Rosina Droste |
| Census | 13 August 1870 | Theodore Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore Droste, age 58, farmer, b Prussia; Therea, age 52, keeping house, b Prussia; William, age 21, farm laborer; John, age 18; Joseph, age 16; Anthony, age 12; Casper, age 8 - all sons b MI (family including Mary Simon, Anthony's future wife, enumerated right before) Witness: John Droste Witness: Anthony Droste Witness: Joseph John Droste Witness: William Droste Witness: Dr. Caspar Melchior Balthasar Droste |
| Census* | 1880 | Theodore Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore, age 68, b Prussia, farmer; Theresia, wife, age 63, b Prussia; John, son, age 26, b MI, farmer; Anthony, son, age 20, b MI, farmer Witness: John Droste Witness: Anthony Droste |
| Death* | 17 March 1884 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
Family |
Theodore Droste b. 19 Jul 1812, d. 4 Jan 1892 | |
| Children | 1. | Theodore J. Droste Jr.+ b. 10 Aug 1842, d. 5 Jun 1924 |
| 2. | Anna Marie Droste+ b. 7 Jan 1844, d. 11 Apr 1920 | |
| 3. | Catherine Droste b. 9 Aug 1846, d. 9 Aug 1846 | |
| 4. | Anna M. Rosina Droste b. 28 Jun 1848, d. 15 Mar 1923 | |
| 5. | William Droste+ b. 1 Sep 1850, d. 16 Oct 1899 | |
| 6. | John Droste+ b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| 7. | Joseph John Droste+ b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 19 Oct 1934 | |
| 8. | Anthony Droste b. 6 May 1859, d. 16 Nov 1932 | |
| 9. | Dr. Caspar Melchior Balthasar Droste+ b. 10 Oct 1861, d. 16 Feb 1935 |
Anthony Droste
| Father* | Theodore Droste b. 19 Jul 1812, d. 4 Jan 1892 | |
| Mother* | Theresia Knape b. 26 Nov 1818, d. 17 Mar 1884 |
| Birth* | 6 May 1859 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 13 August 1870 | Theodore Droste, Theresia Knape; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore Droste, age 58, farmer, b Prussia; Therea, age 52, keeping house, b Prussia; William, age 21, farm laborer; John, age 18; Joseph, age 16; Anthony, age 12; Casper, age 8 - all sons b MI (family including Mary Simon, Anthony's future wife, enumerated right before) |
| (Witness) Census | 1880 | Theodore Droste, Theresia Knape; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore, age 68, b Prussia, farmer; Theresia, wife, age 63, b Prussia; John, son, age 26, b MI, farmer; Anthony, son, age 20, b MI, farmer |
| Marriage* | 24 September 1883 | Mary A. Simon; Clinton County, MI |
| Marriage* | 1890 | Anna Sophia Doll; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Census* | 25 June 1900 | Anna Sophia Doll; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Anthony Droste, age 41, b May 1859, married 16 yrs (would be total #, because Anna was his 2nd wife after 1889), parents b Germany, farmer ; Anna, wife, age 32, b May 1867, mother of 6, 6 living, but 7 children listed, parents b Germany; Dora, dau, age 15, b Jun 1884; William, son, age 13, b Feb 1887, at school; Louis, son, b Oct 1888, at school; Arnold, son, age 7, b Jan 1892; Robert, son, age 5; b Apr 1895; Esther, dau, age 2, b Jul 1897; Charles, son, age 1, b Feb 1898 - all b MI |
| Census | 5 May 1910 | Anna Sophia Doll; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Anthony Droste, age 50, b MI, parents Germany, farmer, married 19yrs, farmer; Anna, wife, age 44 (looks like), mar 19yrs, mother of 6, 6 living, b MI, parents Germany; William, son, age 24, laborer; Louis, son, age 22, laborer; Arnold, son, age 17, laborer; Robert, son, age 15; Esther, dau, age 14; Carl, son, age 11; Urban, son, age 8; Helena, dau, age 6; Henrietta, dau, age 2 - all children b MI |
| Census | 9 February 1920 | Anna Sophia Doll; Dallas Twp., Clinton, MI; Anthony Droste (indexed Decorte), age 60, b MI, parents Germany, farmer; Anna, wife, age 56, b MI, parents Germany; Urban, son, age 18; Bridgitta?, dau, age 12 - children b MI |
| (Witness) Death | 11 April 1920 | Anna Marie Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Anecdote* | Anthony was of German parentage with his father one of the pioneers of Clinton County. His father, crossed the Atlantic with his wife, Theresa in 1840, lived in Detroit, then settled in Clinton County in 1842. Anthony set up his own household in 1884. His farm lied in section 35 of Dallas Twp consisting of 120 acres, 80 from his father in 1887. He built a beautiful residence and had excellent accomodations for his stock. His first wife, Mary Simon, died in 1889 leaving three children: Dora, William and Ludwig. Anthony is a Democrat and belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. | |
| CauseDeath | had chronic myocarditis and a cerebral hemorrhage | |
| Death* | 16 November 1932 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI Witness: Anna Sophia Doll |
| Burial* | 19 November 1932 | St. Mary Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
Family 1 |
Mary A. Simon b. 14 Dec 1865, d. 26 Jul 1888 |
Family 2 |
Anna Sophia Doll b. 20 Jan 1864, d. 29 Jan 1951 |
Wilhelmina T. Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 14 April 1883 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Marriage | 10 April 1907 | Elizabeth "Bertha" Hesse, John Anton Knoche; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Detroit, MI; Father P. Zell officiated with witnesses Fred Deimel and Minnie Droste |
| CauseDeath | had a cerebral hemorrhage | |
| Death* | 8 January 1939 | Detroit, Wayne, MI Witness: Louise Elisabeth Droste |
| Burial* | 11 January 1939 | Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Anthony Francis Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 18 February 1885 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 11 June 1900 | John Droste, Maria Theresia Berles; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Droste, age 47, b Oct 1852, married 18 yrs ; Theresia, wife, age 40, b Sept 1859, mar 18 yrs, farmer, mother of 7, 7 living, b Germany, immigrated 1872; Anthony F., son, age 15, b Feb 1885; Frank W., son, age 12, b Aug 1887, at school; Louisa, dau, age 9, b Jun 1890, at school; Theodore, son, age 7, b Sep 1892, at school; Anna, dau, age 4, b Jun 1895; Aloysius, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all others b MI |
| Employment* | 1920 | Wayne County, MI; Packard Auto Co |
| (Witness) Census | January 1920 | Joseph Frank Goeddeke, Louise Elisabeth Droste; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, head, age 33, b MI, auto manufacturing; Louise, wife, age 29, b MI; Marie, dau, age 5, b MI; John, son, age 3 10/12, b MI; Josetta, dau, age 2/12, b MI; Anthony Droste, brother-in-law, age 34, b MI, auto manufacturing; Minnie, sister-in-law, age 35 (shd be 25), b MI, sales lady in dept store - res 1512 Crane Ave |
| Attributes* | He was 5' 11" and weighed 185lbs and had grey eyes and auburn hair in 1918. | |
| Death* | 12 June 1956 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, MI |
Family |
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| Children | 1. | Bernadine Wilma Droste b. 4 Oct 1921, d. 14 Apr 1983 |
| 2. | John Francis Droste b. 21 Apr 1924, d. 2 Nov 2004 | |
| 3. | Helen Amelia Droste b. 27 Apr 1927, d. 2 May 2013 |
Frank William Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 18 August 1887 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 11 June 1900 | John Droste, Maria Theresia Berles; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Droste, age 47, b Oct 1852, married 18 yrs ; Theresia, wife, age 40, b Sept 1859, mar 18 yrs, farmer, mother of 7, 7 living, b Germany, immigrated 1872; Anthony F., son, age 15, b Feb 1885; Frank W., son, age 12, b Aug 1887, at school; Louisa, dau, age 9, b Jun 1890, at school; Theodore, son, age 7, b Sep 1892, at school; Anna, dau, age 4, b Jun 1895; Aloysius, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all others b MI |
| Milit-End* | served as a MI Farrier in Troop H 13 - Cavalry in WWI | |
| Marriage* | 28 June 1918 | Hildegarde C. Trierweiler; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI |
| Census* | January 1920 | Hildegarde C. Trierweiler; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Frank W., age 32, b MI, farmer, father MI, mother Germany ; Hidegarde, wife, age 23, b MI, parents MI |
| Census | 8 April 1930 | Hildegarde C. Trierweiler; Lansing, Ingham, MI; Frank W. Droste, age 42, married at 30, b MI, father b MI, mother b Germany, labor at auto plant; Hildegarde C., wife, age 34, married at 22, b MI, parents b MI - renting at 104 Roosevelt Ave., own radio |
| Attributes* | He was of medium height and build with blue eyes and light brown hair in 1917. | |
| Occupation* | a farmer in Clinton County and later worked at Oldsmobile auto plant in Lansing | |
| Death* | 18 September 1961 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
Family |
Hildegarde C. Trierweiler b. 16 Feb 1896, d. 1 Jan 1974 |
Hildegarde C. Trierweiler
| Birth* | 16 February 1896 | MI |
| Married Name | 28 June 1918 | Droste |
| Marriage* | 28 June 1918 | Frank William Droste; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI |
| Census* | January 1920 | Frank William Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Frank W., age 32, b MI, farmer, father MI, mother Germany ; Hidegarde, wife, age 23, b MI, parents MI |
| Census | 8 April 1930 | Frank William Droste; Lansing, Ingham, MI; Frank W. Droste, age 42, married at 30, b MI, father b MI, mother b Germany, labor at auto plant; Hildegarde C., wife, age 34, married at 22, b MI, parents b MI - renting at 104 Roosevelt Ave., own radio |
| Death* | 1 January 1974 | Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; resided in Holton, Muskegon |
Family |
Frank William Droste b. 18 Aug 1887, d. 18 Sep 1961 |
Louise Elisabeth Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 27 June 1890 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 11 June 1900 | John Droste, Maria Theresia Berles; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Droste, age 47, b Oct 1852, married 18 yrs ; Theresia, wife, age 40, b Sept 1859, mar 18 yrs, farmer, mother of 7, 7 living, b Germany, immigrated 1872; Anthony F., son, age 15, b Feb 1885; Frank W., son, age 12, b Aug 1887, at school; Louisa, dau, age 9, b Jun 1890, at school; Theodore, son, age 7, b Sep 1892, at school; Anna, dau, age 4, b Jun 1895; Aloysius, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all others b MI |
| Married Name | Goeddeke | |
| Marriage* | 18 June 1913 | Joseph Frank Goeddeke; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Father Joseph A. Maier officiated with witnesses Peter Hubbard and Lillian Schulte, both of Detroit Witness: Lillian J. Schulte |
| Census* | January 1920 | Joseph Frank Goeddeke; Ward 19, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph, head, age 33, b MI, auto manufacturing; Louise, wife, age 29, b MI; Marie, dau, age 5, b MI; John, son, age 3 10/12, b MI; Josetta, dau, age 2/12, b MI; Anthony Droste, brother-in-law, age 34, b MI, auto manufacturing; Minnie, sister-in-law, age 35 (shd be 25), b MI, sales lady in dept store - res 1512 Crane Ave Witness: Maria Theresa Goeddeke Witness: John Anthony Goeddeke Witness: Josetta Wilhelmina Goeddeke Witness: Anthony Francis Droste |
| Census | April 1930 | Joseph Frank Goeddeke; Detroit, Wayne, MI; Joseph Goedeke, age 44, married at 27, machinist in auto factory, parents b Germany; Louise, wife, 39, married at 22, mother b Germany ; Maria, dau, age 15 ; John, son, age 13; Josetta, dau, age 10 ; Paul, son, age 4 6/12 ; Robert, son, age 2 11/12 ; Jerome, son, age 2/12 - res 6116 Crane Witness: Maria Theresa Goeddeke Witness: John Anthony Goeddeke Witness: Josetta Wilhelmina Goeddeke Witness: Paul Joseph Goeddeke Witness: Robert Francis Goeddeke Witness: Jerome Anthony Goeddeke |
| Residence* | Joseph Frank Goeddeke; 6116 Crane, Detroit, MI | |
| (Witness) Death | 8 January 1939 | Wilhelmina T. Droste; Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| (Witness) Death | 24 April 1939 | Maria Theresia Berles; Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Death* | 27 May 1976 | Detroit, Wayne, MI; resided in Detroit, Wayne, MI |
| Funeral | 29 May 1976 | St. David's Church, Detroit, MI |
| Burial* | 29 May 1976 | Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI |
Family |
Joseph Frank Goeddeke b. 13 Dec 1885, d. 13 Jan 1966 | |
| Children | 1. | Maria Theresa Goeddeke b. 3 May 1914, d. 31 Jul 2006 |
| 2. | John Anthony Goeddeke b. 1 Apr 1917, d. 1 Mar 1937 | |
| 3. | Josetta Wilhelmina Goeddeke b. 17 Oct 1919, d. 16 Jul 2016 | |
| 4. | Paul Joseph Goeddeke+ b. 20 Sep 1925, d. 17 Jul 1997 | |
| 5. | Robert Francis Goeddeke b. 12 Apr 1927, d. 7 Sep 1997 | |
| 6. | Jerome Anthony Goeddeke+ b. 29 Jan 1930, d. 8 Apr 2023 | |
| 7. | Rosemary Goeddeke b. 13 Dec 1932, d. 13 Dec 1932 | |
| 8. | Joseph John Goeddeke b. 2 Jul 1934, d. 8 May 1991 |
Theodore Joseph Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 27 September 1892 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 11 June 1900 | John Droste, Maria Theresia Berles; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Droste, age 47, b Oct 1852, married 18 yrs ; Theresia, wife, age 40, b Sept 1859, mar 18 yrs, farmer, mother of 7, 7 living, b Germany, immigrated 1872; Anthony F., son, age 15, b Feb 1885; Frank W., son, age 12, b Aug 1887, at school; Louisa, dau, age 9, b Jun 1890, at school; Theodore, son, age 7, b Sep 1892, at school; Anna, dau, age 4, b Jun 1895; Aloysius, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all others b MI |
| Marriage* | 18 November 1924 | Anna M. Hufnagel; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI |
| Census* | April 1930 | Anna M. Hufnagel; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Teodore J., age 37, married at 32, farmer, mother b Germany; Anna, wife, age 26, married at 20; Louis A., son, age 4; William B., son, age 2; Theresa M., dau, age 4/12 - all b MI - enumerated on same page as brother, Anthony Witness: Louis A. Droste Witness: William B. Droste Witness: Theresa Marie Droste |
| (Witness) Death | 10 November 1932 | Josephine Ann Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Census | 2 April 1940 | Anna M. Hufnagel; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore Droste (indexed Drost), age 47, 8yrs school, b MI, farmer; Anna, wife, age 36, 6yrs school, b MI; Louis, son, age 14, 6yrs school, b MI; William, son, age 12, 2yrs school, b MI; Theresa, dau, age 10, 3yrs school, b MI; Marlene, dau, age 5, b MI - lived in same house in 1935 Witness: Louis A. Droste Witness: William B. Droste Witness: Theresa Marie Droste Witness: Marlene Droste |
| Attributes* | He was of medium height and slender build with gray eyes and light brown hair in 1917. | |
| Death* | 9 September 1964 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, MI |
Family |
Anna M. Hufnagel b. 14 Dec 1903, d. 20 Jul 1983 | |
| Children | 1. | Louis A. Droste b. 29 Nov 1925, d. 20 Nov 1948 |
| 2. | William B. Droste b. 6 Oct 1927, d. 2 Aug 1955 | |
| 3. | Theresa Marie Droste b. 16 Nov 1929, d. 27 May 2017 | |
| 4. | Josephine Ann Droste b. 23 Sep 1931, d. 10 Nov 1932 | |
| 5. | Mary Magdalen Droste d. bt 1932 - 1940 | |
| 6. | Marlene Droste b. 15 Jun 1934, d. 11 May 2023 |
Anna M. Hufnagel
| Father* | Henry Hufnagel b. 6 Dec 1875, d. 9 Oct 1904 | |
| Mother* | Lena Mary Schaefer b. 18 Feb 1879, d. 1962 |
| Birth* | 14 December 1903 | Clinton County, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 6 May 1910 | Lena Mary Schaefer; Dallas, Clinton, MI; Helena Hufnagel, age 31, widow, b MI, parents b Germany; Anna, dau, age 6, b MI |
| (Witness) Census | 10 January 1920 | Bernard Pohl, Lena Mary Schaefer; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Bernard Pohl, age 44, b MI, parents b MI, farmer; Lena, wife, age 40, b MI, parents b Germany; Anna Hufnagel, ste-dau, age 16, b MI |
| Married Name | 18 November 1924 | Droste |
| Marriage* | 18 November 1924 | Theodore Joseph Droste; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI |
| Census* | April 1930 | Theodore Joseph Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Teodore J., age 37, married at 32, farmer, mother b Germany; Anna, wife, age 26, married at 20; Louis A., son, age 4; William B., son, age 2; Theresa M., dau, age 4/12 - all b MI - enumerated on same page as brother, Anthony Witness: Louis A. Droste Witness: William B. Droste Witness: Theresa Marie Droste |
| Census | 2 April 1940 | Theodore Joseph Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Theodore Droste (indexed Drost), age 47, 8yrs school, b MI, farmer; Anna, wife, age 36, 6yrs school, b MI; Louis, son, age 14, 6yrs school, b MI; William, son, age 12, 2yrs school, b MI; Theresa, dau, age 10, 3yrs school, b MI; Marlene, dau, age 5, b MI - lived in same house in 1935 Witness: Louis A. Droste Witness: William B. Droste Witness: Theresa Marie Droste Witness: Marlene Droste |
| Death* | 20 July 1983 | Lansing, Ingham, MI; resided in Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
Family |
Theodore Joseph Droste b. 27 Sep 1892, d. 9 Sep 1964 | |
| Children | 1. | Louis A. Droste b. 29 Nov 1925, d. 20 Nov 1948 |
| 2. | William B. Droste b. 6 Oct 1927, d. 2 Aug 1955 | |
| 3. | Theresa Marie Droste b. 16 Nov 1929, d. 27 May 2017 | |
| 4. | Josephine Ann Droste b. 23 Sep 1931, d. 10 Nov 1932 | |
| 5. | Mary Magdalen Droste d. bt 1932 - 1940 | |
| 6. | Marlene Droste b. 15 Jun 1934, d. 11 May 2023 |
Anna A. Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 26 June 1895 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 11 June 1900 | John Droste, Maria Theresia Berles; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Droste, age 47, b Oct 1852, married 18 yrs ; Theresia, wife, age 40, b Sept 1859, mar 18 yrs, farmer, mother of 7, 7 living, b Germany, immigrated 1872; Anthony F., son, age 15, b Feb 1885; Frank W., son, age 12, b Aug 1887, at school; Louisa, dau, age 9, b Jun 1890, at school; Theodore, son, age 7, b Sep 1892, at school; Anna, dau, age 4, b Jun 1895; Aloysius, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all others b MI |
| Married Name | 21 May 1923 | Hanses |
| Marriage* | 21 May 1923 | George William Hanses; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Residence* | 1930 | George William Hanses; Melrose St., Chicago, IL |
| Census* | April 1930 | George William Hanses; Chicago, Cook, IL; George, age 38, b IL, married age 31, assistant foreman - maps; Anna, wife, age 34, b MI, married age 27; Edward, son, age 5, b IL; Mary Louise, age 5/12, b IL - res Melrose St. Witness: Edward Henry Hanses Witness: Mary Louise Hanses |
| Death* | 30 November 1932 | Chicago, Cook, IL |
Family |
George William Hanses b. 2 Jun 1891, d. Sep 1977 | |
| Children | 1. | Edward Henry Hanses b. 29 May 1924, d. 4 Dec 1988 |
| 2. | Mary Louise Hanses b. 30 Mar 1930, d. 4 Nov 1930 |
George William Hanses
| Birth* | 2 June 1891 | Chicago, Cook, IL |
| Marriage* | 21 May 1923 | Anna A. Droste; Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Residence* | 1930 | Anna A. Droste; Melrose St., Chicago, IL |
| Census* | April 1930 | Anna A. Droste; Chicago, Cook, IL; George, age 38, b IL, married age 31, assistant foreman - maps; Anna, wife, age 34, b MI, married age 27; Edward, son, age 5, b IL; Mary Louise, age 5/12, b IL - res Melrose St. Witness: Edward Henry Hanses Witness: Mary Louise Hanses |
| Occupation* | assistant foreman - maps at Rand McNally Co in Chicago | |
| Death* | September 1977 | IL; resided in Geneva, Kane, IL |
Family |
Anna A. Droste b. 26 Jun 1895, d. 30 Nov 1932 | |
| Children | 1. | Edward Henry Hanses b. 29 May 1924, d. 4 Dec 1988 |
| 2. | Mary Louise Hanses b. 30 Mar 1930, d. 4 Nov 1930 |
Edward Henry Hanses
| Father* | George William Hanses b. 2 Jun 1891, d. Sep 1977 | |
| Mother* | Anna A. Droste b. 26 Jun 1895, d. 30 Nov 1932 |
| Birth* | 29 May 1924 | Chicago, Cook, IL |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | George William Hanses, Anna A. Droste; Chicago, Cook, IL; George, age 38, b IL, married age 31, assistant foreman - maps; Anna, wife, age 34, b MI, married age 27; Edward, son, age 5, b IL; Mary Louise, age 5/12, b IL - res Melrose St. |
| Milit-End* | Edward served from 10 Feb 1943 to 13 Mar 1946 in the U.S. Navy | |
| Death* | 4 December 1988 | IL; resided in Kane County IL |
Mary Louise Hanses
| Father* | George William Hanses b. 2 Jun 1891, d. Sep 1977 | |
| Mother* | Anna A. Droste b. 26 Jun 1895, d. 30 Nov 1932 |
| Birth* | 30 March 1930 | Chicago, Cook, IL |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | George William Hanses, Anna A. Droste; Chicago, Cook, IL; George, age 38, b IL, married age 31, assistant foreman - maps; Anna, wife, age 34, b MI, married age 27; Edward, son, age 5, b IL; Mary Louise, age 5/12, b IL - res Melrose St. |
| Death* | 4 November 1930 | Chicago, Cook, IL |
Aloysius J. Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 2 April 1898 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | 11 June 1900 | John Droste, Maria Theresia Berles; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; John Droste, age 47, b Oct 1852, married 18 yrs ; Theresia, wife, age 40, b Sept 1859, mar 18 yrs, farmer, mother of 7, 7 living, b Germany, immigrated 1872; Anthony F., son, age 15, b Feb 1885; Frank W., son, age 12, b Aug 1887, at school; Louisa, dau, age 9, b Jun 1890, at school; Theodore, son, age 7, b Sep 1892, at school; Anna, dau, age 4, b Jun 1895; Aloysius, son, age 2, b Apr 1898 - all others b MI |
| Marriage* | 11 October 1922 | Elizabeth Ann Fandel; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI |
| Census* | April 1930 | Elizabeth Ann Fandel; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Aloysius, age 32, married at 24, butter maker at creamery, mother b Germany ; Elizabeth, wife, age 29, married at 22, parents b Germany; Georgiana, dau, age 6; Alice C., dau, age 3 2/12; Wilma E., dau, age 1 6/12; Alfred J., brother, age 29, single, bookkeeper at office - all b MI Witness: Alfred Joseph Droste Witness: Georgiana T. Droste Witness: Alice Carolyn Droste Witness: Wilma E. Droste |
| Attributes* | He was of medium height and weight with blue eyes and light brown hair in 1918. | |
| Occupation* | a butter maker at Westphalia Co-op Creamery | |
| Death* | 11 November 1969 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, MI |
Family |
Elizabeth Ann Fandel b. 16 Jul 1900, d. 4 Nov 1983 | |
| Children | 1. | Georgiana T. Droste+ b. 12 Aug 1923, d. 1 Jul 2000 |
| 2. | Alice Carolyn Droste b. 28 Jan 1927, d. 17 Jun 2017 | |
| 3. | Wilma E. Droste b. 14 Sep 1928, d. 9 Mar 2013 | |
| 4. | Thomas A. Droste b. 7 Feb 1934, d. 19 Jun 2006 | |
| 5. | Patricia Louise Droste | |
| 6. | Richard F. Droste |
Alfred Joseph Droste
| Father* | John Droste b. 13 Oct 1852, d. 29 Jul 1920 | |
| Mother* | Maria Theresia Berles b. 16 Sep 1859, d. 24 Apr 1939 |
| Birth* | 9 August 1900 | Westphalia, Clinton, MI |
| (Witness) Census | April 1930 | Aloysius J. Droste, Elizabeth Ann Fandel; Westphalia, Clinton, MI; Aloysius, age 32, married at 24, butter maker at creamery, mother b Germany ; Elizabeth, wife, age 29, married at 22, parents b Germany; Georgiana, dau, age 6; Alice C., dau, age 3 2/12; Wilma E., dau, age 1 6/12; Alfred J., brother, age 29, single, bookkeeper at office - all b MI |
| Attributes* | He was tall and slender with blue eyes and light brown hair in 1918. | |
| Marriage* | 28 June 1937 | Lillian E. Spitzley; St. Mary's Catholic Church, Westphalia, MI |
| Employment* | GM Forge Plant - Oldsmobile in Lansing in 1940's; a caretaker at the State Dept of Health in Lansing in 1950's to 1960 | |
| Death* | 18 August 1974 | Eaton County Medical Facility, Charlotte, MI; resided in Westphalia, Clinton |
| Burial* | St. Mary's Cemetery, Westphalia, MI |
Family |
Lillian E. Spitzley b. 16 Mar 1907, d. 12 Oct 1997 | |
| Children | 1. | Joseph A. Droste |
| 2. | Allen A. Droste | |
| 3. | Daniel R. Droste b. 5 Mar 1941, d. 24 Apr 1964 | |
| 4. | Eugene F. Droste | |
| 5. | Elizabeth Ann Droste | |
| 6. | Marguerite Droste | |
| 7. | Maryann D. Droste |