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Alma Francis Richards

Alma Francis Richards

Female 1892 - 1977

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alma Francis RichardsAlma Francis Richards was born on 07 Sep 1892 in Scales Mound, Illinois (daughter of James T Richards and Caroline Francis Ehredt); died on 17 Apr 1977 in Lena, Illinois; was buried in Shullsburg, Wisconsin.

    Alma married LeRoy I Hancock on 03 Dec 1913 in Galena, Illinois. LeRoy was born on 30 Nov 1892 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin; died on 27 Mar 1967 in Lena, Illinois; was buried in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Dale LeRoy Hancock was born on 02 Jan 1920 in Lafayette County, Illinois; died on 17 Nov 1942 in Lafayette County, Illinois.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James T Richards was born on 24 Dec 1867 in Guilford, Jo Davies County, Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1915 in Watertown, Illinois.

    Notes:

    James disappeared in 1902, no one knew where he was until his brothers brought him to the Saneborwn(?) Hospital.

    James married Caroline Francis Ehredt in Feb 1891. Caroline (daughter of Martin Ehredt and Catharine Elizabeth Hulschal) was born on 07 Jan 1869 in Guilford, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1950 in Lena, Illinois; was buried on 19 Apr 1950 in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Caroline Francis Ehredt was born on 07 Jan 1869 in Guilford, Jo Daviess County, Illinois (daughter of Martin Ehredt and Catharine Elizabeth Hulschal); died on 17 Apr 1950 in Lena, Illinois; was buried on 19 Apr 1950 in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Lived in Elizabeth, Illinois in 1927.

    Carrie died at her daughter Violet's house near Lena, Illinois.

    Children:
    1. 1. Alma Francis Richards was born on 07 Sep 1892 in Scales Mound, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1977 in Lena, Illinois; was buried in Shullsburg, Wisconsin.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Martin EhredtMartin Ehredt was born on 01 Apr 1832 in Weisweil, Baden, Germany (son of Martin Ehret and Elisabetha Kilius); died on 28 Oct 1900 in Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    According to records, Martin Ehret arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana in January of 1853. He changed the spelling of his name from Ehret to Ehredt. His Brother Johann Ehret came to America with him. They were separated and no record of Johann remains except that it was known that he took a Wagon Train west.

    Martin and Elizabeth and her 2 brothers came to the United States on the same boat and arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana in Jan 1853.

    Martin Married Elizabeth in St. Louis, Illinois. They moved up river to Galena, Illinois where they lived for 8 years.

    Martin was a skilled Coppersmith and worked 8 years for C. J. Claussen Copper Shop of Galena. Then he bought a farm in Guilford Township where he prospered. He retired to Hill Street, Galena, Illinois where he lived for almost 4 years. He was 68 years, 6 months old when he died.

    Notes from Violet Williams state that Martin was born at Richfeldt on Rhine in Germany.

    Obit:

    The Galena Gazette, 01 Nov 1900
    Martin Ehredt Dead
    Expires at his home in Galena Sunday afternoon, about 1:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon the spirit of Martin Ehredt, a Pioneer resident of this county, took its flight after its tenement of clay had been racked with illness for many months. In his death Galena loses one of its most highly valued citizens, and there are many who will experience deep sorrow and regret at his departure from this life.
    The deceendent was a native of Baden, Germany where he was born 68 yrs & 6 months ago. He came to America when yet a young man and stopped at St. Louis, Missouri, for a time, where he was marriedto the wife who survives to morn his demise. Soon after his marriage he came with his wife to Galena and for eight years was employed in a large cooper shop, then being conducted by C.J. Claussen. Being of a frugal disposition he saved money and upon leaving the Cooper shop, purchased a farm in Guilford township where he prospered and from which he retired to a residence in Galena about 4 years ago. Besides his wife he is survived by 9 children - six sons and three daughters,all of whom are married.
    His daughters Mrs. James Richards of Scalesmound, Mrs. George Crilley, Milwoukee Wis. Mrs. John Baur of Galena, the sons are John, Martin, Fred, William, Frank, Henry.
    The funeral services to the memory of the late Martin Ehredt were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the family resedence on Hill St, Rev John Klindworth(?) of St. Matthews Luthern Church officiating. The pastor delivered an impressive & instructive sermon which was lestened to by a large assemblage of friends of the deceased citizen.
    He was held in the highest respect by the entire community and his demise is a source of much regret to the many who knew him best. An honest, upright, godfearing husband, father and citizen had gone and the home he has vacated is the abode of deep sorrow.
    The floral tributes were abundant & very beautiful, at the conclusion of the solem rites at the family residence the remains were conveyed to Greenwood Cemetery where interment was made.
    The pall bearers were John Britting, Fred Balte, George Luberger, Philip Naey, Jacob Dlein and Henry Knoebler.

    Along with the Obit was this note: Anthony J. Denny, Recorder of deads, St. Louis, Missouri checked & was unable to locate marriage records for Martin Ehredt and elizabeth Holzschuh, Ledger 1850 thru 1870.

    Martin married Catharine Elizabeth Hulschal on 11 Apr 1856 in Galena, Illinois. Catharine (daughter of John Hutschel and ?) was born on 01 May 1837 in Baden, Germany; died on 10 May 1920 in Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois ; was buried on 12 May 1920 in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Catharine Elizabeth Hulschal was born on 01 May 1837 in Baden, Germany (daughter of John Hutschel and ?); died on 10 May 1920 in Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois ; was buried on 12 May 1920 in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois .

    Notes:

    Martin and Elizabeth came to the United States on the same boat and arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana in Jan 1853.

    Name:
    On a record for John Adan Ehredt shows mother's name spelled as Elizabeth Holtzskuh
    "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N386-6XB : 8 March 2018), John Ehredt, 09 May 1925; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,503,935.

    Also seen last name spelled as Holschue, Holzchuh, Hullshue, Halzschuh, Holtzkuh

    For years I've had Elizabeth's name as Hutschel, Now I'm seeing more and more evidence that the spelling is Hulschal.

    Died:
    Elizabeth Ehredt in the Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    Name: Elizabeth Ehredt
    [Elizabeth Holschue]
    Birth Date: 1 May 1837
    Birth Place: Germany
    Death Date: 10 May 1920
    Death Place: Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Burial Date: 12 May 1920
    Burial Place: Galena, Ill.
    Death Age: 83
    Occupation: Housewife
    Race: White
    Marital Status: W
    Gender: Female
    Father Name: John Holschue
    Father Birth Place: Germany
    Mother Birth Place: Germany
    FHL Film Number: 1562486
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147717376/elizabeth-ehredt

    Notes:

    Married:
    The 1870 Census shows a Daughter named Sophia Born Abt May 1870

    Children:
    1. John Adam Ehredt was born on 03 Jul 1857 in Elizabeth, Illinois; died on 09 May 1925 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; was buried on 12 May 1925 in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
    2. Martin John Ehredt was born on 11 Feb 1862 in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; 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.
    3. George Ehredt was born about 1864 in Illinois; died before 1950.
    4. Frederick Ehredt was born on 31 Aug 1865 in Illinois; died on 15 May 1929; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois.
    5. William Martin Ehredt was born on 02 Apr 1867 in Guilford Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 09 May 1908 in Guilford Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; was buried in Elizabeth City Cemetery, Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
    6. 3. Caroline Francis Ehredt was born on 07 Jan 1869 in Guilford, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 17 Apr 1950 in Lena, Illinois; was buried on 19 Apr 1950 in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Illinois.
    7. Sophia Ehredt was born about May 1870 in Guilford, Illinois.
    8. Frank Ernest Ehredt was born on 27 May 1871 in Illinois; died on 12 Nov 1912 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
    9. Annie Ehredt was born about 1872 in Illinois.
    10. Henry Ehredt was born in Apr 1874 in Illinois.
    11. Lillian Ehredt was born on 29 Nov 1875 in Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Martin Ehret was born on 10 Nov 1800 in Baden, Germany (son of Johannes Erhard Ehret and Maria Elisabeth Speidel); died on 06 Apr 1853.

    Notes:

    Information from Parish records at Weisweil, Baden, Germany.

    Martin married Elisabetha Kilius on 27 Dec 1831. Elisabetha (daughter of ? Kilius and ?) was born on 10 Oct 1800 in Baden, Germany; died on 21 Nov 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Elisabetha Kilius was born on 10 Oct 1800 in Baden, Germany (daughter of ? Kilius and ?); died on 21 Nov 1842.
    Children:
    1. 6. Martin Ehredt was born on 01 Apr 1832 in Weisweil, Baden, Germany; died on 28 Oct 1900 in Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois.
    2. Johann Ehret

  3. 14.  John Hutschel was born in Germany.

    Notes:

    Name:
    Also seen last name spelled as Holschue, Hutschel, and Holzchuh.

    John married ?. was born in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  ? was born in Germany.
    Children:
    1. 7. Catharine Elizabeth Hulschal was born on 01 May 1837 in Baden, Germany; died on 10 May 1920 in Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois ; was buried on 12 May 1920 in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois .
    2. ? Hutschel was born in Germany.
    3. ? Hutschel was born in Germany.


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