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Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Catherine Deitz
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1. Catherine Deitz was born on 06 Mar 1804 in Wuerttenberg, Germany; died on 17 Mar 1897 in Bennington, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Family/Spouse: Heinrich Peters. Heinrich died in 1853 in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Catherine Peters
was born on 09 Sep 1836 in Sellnrod, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died on 19 Dec 1911 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Schriner Cemetery, Lima, Carroll County, Illinois.
- 3. ? Peters
- 4. ? Peters
- 5. ? Peters
- 6. ? Peters
- 2. Catherine Peters
Generation: 2
2. Catherine Peters (1.Catherine1) was born on 09 Sep 1836 in Sellnrod, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died on 19 Dec 1911 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Schriner Cemetery, Lima, Carroll County, Illinois.
Notes:
Also seen spelling of first name as Katheryn.
Died:
CATHERINE (PETERS) SCHREINER was born in Sellnrod, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 9, 1836 and peacefully passed away at Lanark, Ill. Tuesday Dec. 19, 1911 at 11:30 a. m. at the age of 75 yrs. 3 mos. 10 days. In 1848 she with other members of the family came to America, and located in Rock Creek Twp. Carroll Co., Ill. and has ever since resided in this vicinity. In May 20, 1855 she was united in marriage to Peter Schreiner and for 44 years they shared life?s joys and sorrows together. About twelve years ago he preceded her in death and since that time she has made her home with the children. Seven children, three sons and four daughters, were born unto them, all of whom are living and all were present at the funeral. They are: John P., Mrs. Christina Bergeman; Mrs. Adelaide Wilhelm; Wesley G.; Mrs. Melinda Michael; Mrs. Rosa Bloyer; and Albert A., all of Carroll county. In 1856 she entered the Christian life under the labors of Rev. R. Dubs, united with the Evangelical church, and remained a faithful member of the church of her choice up to the time of her departure. She was a charter member of the Middle Creek Evangelical Church. The cause of her somewhat unexpected death was pleuro-pneumonia with which she suffered nine days. Early in her illness she seemed to realize that her time had come and she committed herself and her loved ones to the Lord. She leaves to mourn her death three sons, four daughters, ten grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, besides other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Middle Creek Evangelical church and were conducted by Rev. R. S. Welch, of Brookville, and Rev. J. G. Finkbeiner, of Freeport.
This obituary came from the collection of the Lanark Public Library, Lanark, Illinois and was transcribed by Alice Horner.Catherine married Peter Schreiner on 20 May 1855 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois. Peter (son of George H Schreiner and Elizabeth Rahn) was born on 11 Dec 1835 in Schmitten Gross, Heryogthein, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany; died on 19 Jun 1899 in Rock Creek, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jun 1899 in Schriner Cemetery, Lima, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. John P Schreiner
was born about 1857 in Illinois.
- 8. Christina Schreiner
was born about 1859 in Illinois.
- 9. Adeline Schreiner
was born about 1861 in Illinois.
- 10. Wesley G Schreiner
was born about 1864 in Illinois.
- 11. Melinda Schreiner
was born on 02 Feb 1867 in Rock Creek, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 06 Sep 1940 in Carroll, Illinois; was buried in Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois.
- 12. Rosa Schreiner
was born about 1870 in Illinois.
- 13. Albert A Schreiner
- 7. John P Schreiner
3. ? Peters (1.Catherine1)
4. ? Peters (1.Catherine1)
5. ? Peters (1.Catherine1)
6. ? Peters (1.Catherine1)
Generation: 3
7. John P Schreiner (2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1857 in Illinois.
8. Christina Schreiner (2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1859 in Illinois.
Family/Spouse: Fred Begeman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Adeline Schreiner (2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1861 in Illinois.
Family/Spouse: Wilhelm. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Wesley G Schreiner (2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1864 in Illinois.
11. Melinda Schreiner (2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 02 Feb 1867 in Rock Creek, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 06 Sep 1940 in Carroll, Illinois; was buried in Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois.
Melinda married Charles Franklin Michael on 20 May 1866 in Brookville, Ogle County, Illinois. Charles (son of Elias Michael and Catherine Rickert) was born on 13 Sep 1862 in Lima, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 21 Oct 1943 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Oct 1943 in Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Albert Charles Michael
was born in Jun 1893 in Iowa.
- 15. Ida Catherine Michael
was born on 01 Oct 1898 in Carroll County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1976 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois .
- 14. Albert Charles Michael
12. Rosa Schreiner (2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born about 1870 in Illinois.
Family/Spouse: Bloyer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Albert A Schreiner (2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1)
Generation: 4
14. Albert Charles Michael (11.Melinda3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born in Jun 1893 in Iowa.
Family/Spouse: Florence ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Marylin Michael
- 16. Marylin Michael
15. Ida Catherine Michael (11.Melinda3, 2.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 01 Oct 1898 in Carroll County, Illinois; died on 18 Feb 1976 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois .
Notes:
SSN: 346-18-7915
Religion - Methodist
Died:
Residence at time of death, Chadwick, Illinois - Carroll CountyIda married Floyd Anthony Henry Tripp on 23 Jan 1918 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. Floyd (son of John Tripp and Anna Mary Beth Geisz) was born on 09 Oct 1896 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 16 Dec 1972 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Irma Catherine Tripp
was born on 24 Aug 1918 in Carroll County, Illinois; died on 30 Aug 2011 in Mount Carroll, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 03 Sep 2011 in Lanark Cemetery, Illinois.
- 18. Charles John Tripp
was born on 02 Jan 1920 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 18 Jul 1998 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried on 23 Jul 1998 in Creamated, Ashes spread in the Rocky Mountians in Colorado.
- 19. Bernadine M Tripp
- 20. Kenneth F Tripp
was born on 07 Jul 1925 in Illinois; died on 18 Mar 1999; was buried in Chadwick Cemetary, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois.
- 21. Mildred E Tripp
was born in 1931.
- 22. Allen Tripp
was born about 1933.
- 23. Lyle Tripp
was born about 1935.
- 17. Irma Catherine Tripp