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The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Joanne Behrens
1. Joanne Behrens Joanne married Harold Coorns [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
2. Clifford Behrens Clifford married Lillian Sarah Ehredt [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Lillian Sarah Ehredt Children:
Generation: 3
6. Frank Earnest Ehredt was born on 06 Aug 1890 in Schapville, Illinois (son of Martin John Ehredt and Sophia Groezinger); died on 24 Dec 1979 in Woodstock, Illinois; was buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, Illinois. Notes:
Elizabeth weekly news
August 25, 1915 Volume XXIII Number 51
Married: Frank Ehredt, son of Martin Ehredt of Derinda Center, to Sarah Rath of Washington Township at the Methodist Church in Mt. Carroll.
Lived in Round Lake, Illinois in 1927.
Frank passed away at Waukegan Hospital.
Notes from Ora Schnitzler state that Frank was born in Gulford township.
Notes from Ora Schnitzler show Franks middle name as Ernst.Frank married Sarah Rosina Rath on 17 Aug 1915 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Sarah was born on 31 Aug 1895 in Savanna, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Sarah Rosina Rath was born on 31 Aug 1895 in Savanna, Illinois. Notes:
Elizabeth weekly news
August 25, 1915 Volume XXIII Number 51
Married: Frank Ehredt, son of Martin Ehredt of Derinda Center, to Sarah Rath of Washington Township at the Methodist Church in Mt. Carroll.
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Email received from David Christen about the Rath family received 17 Sep 2011:
Dwight,
Sarah's father (C. Adam Rath) was the eldest brother of my (maternal-paternal) great-grandmother [Magdalena "Lena" M. Haring (née Rath)]. They came from a rather large family in Washington Township, Carroll County, Illinois.
Father: Johannes "John" Rath, Jr.
1st Wife: Katharina Barbara Rath (née Schmidt)
1. C. Adam Rath
2. Heinrich "Henry" Rath
3. Gottlob Rath
4. Albert Frederick Rath
5. Rosina / Rosena "Rosie" Kathlene Wurster (née Rath)
6. Magdalena "Lena" M. Haring (née Rath)
7. John W. Rath
( remarried after 1st wife passed away )
2nd Wife: Katharina "Kate" Rath (née Meyers)
8. Emilie C. Wurster (née Rath)
9. Caroline "Carrie" Phillipine Groezinger (née Rath)
10. Charles J. Rath
11. Sarah G. Rath
12. Emma Lister (née Rath)
13. Agnes A. Reibel (née Rath)
14. George J. Rath
15. Lewis H. Rath
16. Lillian "Lillie" Dorthea Barbara Messmer (née Rath)
The only photos I have of this family at this time (other than tombstones) are of my great-grandmother [Magdalena "Lena" M. Haring (née Rath)] and unfortunately the quality is not that good -- I was given a photocopy of three old photographs --
I also have many birth dates, dates of death, cemetery information, marriage dates, relatives, etc. If you are interested, just let me know what information you would like. I just started researching our family tree two years ago, so I'm still rather new at this.
My mother's maiden name is 'Haring' and we're actually having the 'Haring' family reunion tomorrow (Sept. 18th). I found out that her sister, my aunt, goes to the 'Rath' family reunion each year. I believe they have it in Mt. Carroll, Illinois and I think they just held it last month.
I live in Lena, Illinois which is about 15 miles from the area where the Rath family lived. My mother was born and grew up in that area.
Glad to help,
David Christen
Children:
- Frances Elsie Ehredt
- Lucille Sophia Ehredt
- 3. Lillian Sarah Ehredt
- Vernon Frank Ehredt
- Melven Martin Ehredt was born on 15 Jun 1923 in Round Lake, Illinois; died on 05 Mar 1981 in McHenry, Illinois; was buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, Illinois.
- Bernice Helen Ehredt
- Mae Ellen Ehredt
Generation: 4
12. Martin John Ehredt was born on 11 Feb 1862 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois (son of Martin Ehredt and Catharine Elizabeth Hulschal); died on 02 Jan 1927 in Derinda Center, Jo Davies County, Illinois; was buried on 05 Jan 1927 in Derinda Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda Center, Jo Davies County, Illinois. Notes:
1900 Census on file.
Have also seen name as Johonn Martin Ehredt.
Obit for Martin Ehredt:
Ehredt funeral held at home in Derinda Center.
Lifelong resident of Jo Davies County had 38 Grandchildren.
Funeral services for Martin Ehredt Senior who passed away at his home in Derinda Center, Jo Davies County Sunday January 2 after an illness of Diabetes and complications was held Wednesday afternoon Jan 5th At the family home there were German services at 10:00 and in the afternoon English services at the Lutheran Church at Derinda Center. Both services were largely attended. Rev. R. Reichen pastor of the Church was in charge. The casket was attended by Messrs(?) John Ploech, Roy Diehl, Frank Randecker, Fred Eberly, George Wurster, William Krug, Louis Randecker, Louis Heer(?). There were many beautiful floral offerings.
Born in Galena, Martin John Ehredt was the son of Martin and Elizabeth (Hutschel) Ehredt both deceased was born February 11, 1862 at Galena Illinois and died at the age of 64 years 10 months and 21 days. When young his parents moved to a farm in Guilford township. Mr. Ehredt was married about 44 years ago to Sophia Groezinger at Galena Ill. With his family he moved to Derinda Center and made his home there for the past 34 years. He was the father of 13 children, ten of whom with the wife survive. The couple also raised three foster children. Three of their children died in infancy. The children that survive are Theodore Ehredt of Dubuque Iowa. William Ehredt of Savanna, "Carrie" Mrs. Frank Haas of Mossback, "Annie" Mrs. William Grapes of Manchester Iowa, "Louisa" Mrs. Emil Shulte of Dubuque Iowa, Frank Ehredt of Round Lake Ill. "Bertha" Mrs. John Schnitzler of Mount Hope Ill. "Lizzie (Elizabeth)" Mrs. George Grinnel of Savanna, "Eva" Mrs. Roland Schroth of Savanna, Ill. Martin Ehredt Jr. of Savanna (3 Foster Children) William Heisler of Savanna, Mrs. Gertrude Church of Normal Ill., Leslie Harris of Derinda Center; Two brothers Fred Ehredt of Galena, Henry Ehredt of Rock Island, Three sisters "Carrie" Mrs. George Morrison of Elizabeth, :Lily" Mrs. George Crilly of Evenston Ill., "Annie" Mrs. John Bowers of Milwaukee Wisconsin, 38 Grandchildren and one Great Grandchildren.
Mr. Ehredt had made Jo Davies County his lifelong home. He worked at Farming, Carpentry, the Blacksmith trade and also was in business. For the past 20 years he conducted the General Merchandise Store at Derinda Center. Mr. Ehredt was a member of the Lutheran Church.
Died:
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=fsillinoisdeath&h=893804&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt&ssrc=gr_t32540892_p18298665926_ktidz0q3d32540892z0q26pidz0q3d18298665926z0q26hidz0q3d8842789140z0q26dbidz0q3d2542z0q26rpidz0q3d893804z0q26ssrcz0q3dgrz0q26pgz0q3d32799z0q252c32842z0q26pgPLz0q3dtidz0q257cpidz0q257chidz0q257cdbidz0q257crpidz0q257cssrcz0q26pgPSz0q3d18298665926_h8842789140
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
about Martin John Ehredt Name: Martin John Ehredt
Birth Date: 11 Feb 1862
Birth Place: Derinda Twp , Illinois
Death Date: 2 Jan 1927
Death Place: Derina, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Burial Date: 5 Jan 1927
Death Age: 64
Occupation: Store-Keeper
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Father Name: Martin Ehredt
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Elizabeth Hullshue
Mother Birth Place: Germany
Spouse Name: Sophia Ehredt
Comments: 64y 10m 21d of this place
FHL Film Number: 1613726Martin married Sophia Groezinger on 13 May 1883 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Sophia (daughter of Christopher Adam Grözinger and Doretha Acceas) was born on 07 Jul 1863 in Derinda Center, Illinois; died on 10 Dec 1928 in Derinda Center, Illinois; was buried on 13 Dec 1928 in Derinda Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda Center, Jo Davies County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Sophia Groezinger was born on 07 Jul 1863 in Derinda Center, Illinois (daughter of Christopher Adam Grözinger and Doretha Acceas); died on 10 Dec 1928 in Derinda Center, Illinois; was buried on 13 Dec 1928 in Derinda Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda Center, Jo Davies County, Illinois. Notes:
1900 Census on file.
Name:
Have also seen name as Christine Sophia Groezinger, Christiana Groetzinger, and sometimes with Barbara.
Died:
Sophia passed away at 8:20 PM 10 Dec 1928.Notes:
Martin and Sophia also raised as Foster children:
William Heisler, who lived in Savanna, Illinois in 1927.
Gertrude Church, who lived in Normal, Illinois in 1927.
Leslie Harris, who lived in Derinda Center, Illinois in 1927.
EHREDT, JOHN M. married GROETZINGER, CHRISTIANA, 05/13/1883, E/368, JO DAVIESS.
Married:
Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name John Martin Ehredt
Gender Male
Marriage Date 13 May 1883
Marriage Place Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Spouse Christiana Sophia GroetzingerChildren:
- Theodore Ehredt was born on 09 Apr 1882 in Illinois; died on 01 Apr 1941.
- William M Ehredt was born on 07 Feb 1884 in Savanna, Illinois; died in Sep 1970 in Savanna, Illinois.
- Caroline Elizabeth Ehredt was born on 06 Mar 1886 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 25 Jan 1946 in Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois; was buried in Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside County, Illinois.
- Anna Marie Ehredt was born on 08 Mar 1888 in Derinda Center, Illinois; died on 24 Oct 1945 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Oct 1945.
- Martin John Ehredt was born about 1889; died before 12 Jun 1890.
- 6. Frank Earnest Ehredt was born on 06 Aug 1890 in Schapville, Illinois; died on 24 Dec 1979 in Woodstock, Illinois; was buried in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, Illinois.
- Louisa Wilhelmina Ehredt was born on 04 Jul 1892 in Guilford, Illinois; died in Dec 1980 in Debuque, Iowa.
- Bertha Dorotha Ehredt was born on 12 May 1894 in Derinda Center, Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1966 in Mt. Caroll, Illinois.
- Elizabeth Sophia Ehredt was born on 26 Jun 1896 in Derinda Center, Illinois; died on 16 Feb 1976 in Savanna, Illinois; was buried in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois.
- Lilly Ehredt
- Annabelle Ehredt
- Eva Barbara Ehredt was born on 30 Oct 1901 in Derinda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 17 Jun 1970 in Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 20 Jun 1970 in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Carroll County, Illinois.
- Martin Michael Ehredt was born on 13 Nov 1903 in Derinda Center, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 04 Sep 1976 in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois.