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Martin Erhard
1708 - 17521. Martin Erhard was born on 17 Dec 1708 in Germany; died on 13 Mar 1752. Notes:
Last name also as Ehrhardt, Ehret and Erhard
Information from Parish records at Weisweil, Dist. of Emmendinger Baden, Germany.Martin married Agnes Kreutner on 09 Feb 1734. Agnes was born on 16 Oct 1707 in Germany; died on 11 Dec 1758. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Martin Erhard was born on 22 Oct 1739 in Germany; died on 16 Jun 1792.
Generation: 2
2. Martin Erhard (1.Martin1) was born on 22 Oct 1739 in Germany; died on 16 Jun 1792. Notes:
Information from Parish records at Weisweil, Baden, Germany.
Martin married Anna Marie Stocklin in Feb 1765. Anna was born on 08 Jan 1740; died on 17 Jan 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Johannes Erhard Ehret was born on 18 Mar 1773 in Germany; died on 22 Nov 1842.
Generation: 3
3. Johannes Erhard Ehret (2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born on 18 Mar 1773 in Germany; died on 22 Nov 1842. Notes:
Information from Parish records at Weisweil, Baden, Germany.
Johannes married Maria Elisabeth Speidel on 18 Feb 1800. Maria was born on 04 Feb 1779; died on 28 Feb 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Martin Ehret was born on 10 Nov 1800 in Baden, Germany; died on 06 Apr 1853.
Generation: 4
4. Martin Ehret (3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born on 10 Nov 1800 in Baden, Germany; 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]
Children:
- 5. 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.
- 6. Johann Ehret
Martin married Maria Barbara Meyer on 19 Jan 1843. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 5
5. Martin Ehredt (4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) 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. 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]
Children:
- 7. 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.
- 8. 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.
- 9. George Ehredt was born about 1864 in Illinois; died before 1950.
- 10. 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.
- 11. 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.
- 12. 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.
- 13. Sophia Ehredt was born about May 1870 in Guilford, Illinois.
- 14. Frank Ernest Ehredt was born on 27 May 1871 in Illinois; died on 12 Nov 1912 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
- 15. Annie Ehredt was born about 1872 in Illinois.
- 16. Henry Ehredt was born in Apr 1874 in Illinois.
- 17. Lillian Ehredt was born on 29 Nov 1875 in Illinois.
6. Johann Ehret (4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) Notes:
His Brother Martin, Johann Ehret came to America. They were separated and no record of Johann remains except that it was known that he took a Wagon Train west.
Generation: 6
7. John Adam Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) 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. Notes:
John Adam Ehredt was the oldest of the 10 children of Martin and Elizabeth Ehredt. He was born on the family farm in Guilford Township. The Family Farm was on the Ridge road between Elizabeth and Scales Mound. Coonie Bahr bought this farm when Martin retired to Galena.
John married Barbara Hesselbacher who lived on the farm across ridge raod with her family. John bought the (Ehredt) farm bordering on ridge road and the bottom road. It was also in Guilford Township, with Elizabeth, Illinois as the mailing address. They had 7 children.
John was a big man. He farmed, but did Blacksmithing on the side. In 1900 they moved to Elizabeth, Illinois, where he had a Blacksmithing Shop first on Route 20 and then later on Catlin Street. He also built a large home on Catlin Street. He was a good carpenter. He built a large barn for his brother Martin, on his farm near Derinda Center, Illinois. His sons, Joe and John worked with him in the Blacksmith Shop before they were married.
Died:
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 about John Ehredt
Name: John Ehredt
Birth Date: 3 Jul 1858
Birth Place: Galena, Ill
Death Date: 9 May 1925
Death Place: Jo Daviess, Illinois
Burial Date: 12 May 1925
Burial Place: Elizabeth
Death Age: 66
Occupation: Assessor
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Father Name: Martin Ehredt
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Elizabeth Holtzskuh
Mother Birth Place: Germany
Spouse Name: Barbara Ehredt
FHL Film Number: 1503935
Name John Ehredt
Sex Male
Age 66y 10m 6d
Occupation Assessor
Race White
Ethnicity American
Father's Name Martin Ehredt
Mother's Name Elizabeth Holtzskuh
Event Type Death
Event Date 09 May 1925
Event Place Jo Daviess, Illinois
Age 66 years 10 months 6 days
Age 66y 10m 6d
Race White
Race White
Birth Date 03 Jul 1858
Birth Year (Estimated) 1859
Birthplace Galena, Ill.
Burial Date 12 May 1925
Burial Place Elizabeth
Father's Birthplace Germany
Mother's Birthplace Germany
Spouse's Name Barbara Ehredt
"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.
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/sources/G6NF-WMMJohn married Barbara Hesselbacher on 18 Jan 1883 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Barbara was born on 23 Dec 1856 in Scales Mound, Illinois; died on 17 Sep 1943 in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Elizabeth Barbara Ehredt was born on 14 Feb 1885; died on 20 Dec 1904.
- 19. Margaret Ehredt
- 20. Mary Magdalene Ehredt was born on 22 Mar 1889 in Elizabeth, Illinois; died on 17 Feb 1976.
- 21. Joseph Henry Ehredt
- 22. John Ehredt
- 23. David Daniel Ehredt was born on 20 Feb 1897 in Elizabeth, Illinois; died on 08 Sep 1983.
- 24. Edward Ehredt was born on 03 Oct 1900; died on 08 Oct 1963.
8. Martin John Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) 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. Notes:
This video has a lot of great information about Derinda Center - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evhg-YucRnA from 3:26-4:32.
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]
Children:
- 25. Theodore Ehredt was born on 09 Apr 1882 in Illinois; died on 01 Apr 1941.
- 26. William M Ehredt was born on 07 Feb 1884 in Savanna, Illinois; died in Sep 1970 in Savanna, Illinois.
- 27. 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.
- 28. 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.
- 29. Martin John Ehredt was born about 1889; died before 12 Jun 1890.
- 30. 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.
- 31. Louisa Wilhelmina Ehredt was born on 04 Jul 1892 in Guilford, Illinois; died in Dec 1980 in Debuque, Iowa.
- 32. Bertha Dorotha Ehredt was born on 12 May 1894 in Derinda Center, Illinois; died on 26 Sep 1966 in Mt. Caroll, Illinois; was buried in Good Hope Cemetery, Zion, Illinois.
- 33. 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.
- 34. Lilly Ehredt
- 35. Annabelle Ehredt
- 36. 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.
- 37. 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.
9. George Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born about 1864 in Illinois; died before 1950. Notes:
George was accidentally shot and killed by his brother Fred.
10. Frederick Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born on 31 Aug 1865 in Illinois; died on 15 May 1929; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, Jo Davies County, Illinois. Notes:
Lived in Galena, Illinois in 1927.
Never Married.11. William Martin Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) 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. Notes:
William Martin Ehredt was born in 1867, son of Martin Ehredt and Elizabeth Hulschal-Ehredt. In 1894, William married Amelia Mable "Emily" Balbac, and they had five children: Arthur Benjamin Ehredt... Elmer William Ehredt... Orion Leroy Ehredt... Iona Mae Ehredt-Potter... and Wilbur George Ehredt. In 1902, William was appointed United States Postmaster for Derinda Center, Illinois.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50962009/william-martin-ehredtWilliam married Amelia Mable Balbach on 18 Apr 1894 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Amelia was born on 13 Apr 1875; died on 14 May 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Arthur Benjamin Ehredt was born in 1895; died in 1958.
- 39. Elmer William Ehredt was born on 23 Feb 1900 in Gilford, ; died on 27 Oct 1987 in Galena, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 1987 in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport, Illnois.
- 40. Orion Leroy Ehredt was born in 1903; died in 1979.
- 41. Iona Mae Ehredt was born in 1905; died in 1985.
- 42. Wilbur George Ehredt was born in 1907; died in 1978.
12. Caroline Francis Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) 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. Notes:
Lived in Elizabeth, Illinois in 1927.
Carrie died at her daughter Violet's house near Lena, Illinois.Caroline married James T Richards in Feb 1891. James was born on 24 Dec 1867 in Guilford, Jo Davies County, Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1915 in Watertown, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. 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.
Family/Spouse: George Morrison. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Caroline married Herbert Daniel Bastian on 23 Feb 1905 in Galena, Illinois. Herbert was born on 23 Jul 1864 in Galana, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 24 Jun 1918 in Rochester, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
13. Sophia Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born about May 1870 in Guilford, Illinois. 14. Frank Ernest Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born on 27 May 1871 in Illinois; died on 12 Nov 1912 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Family/Spouse: Emma Stick. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Frank married Marie ? on 07 Nov 1903 in Canton, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Kirby Ehredt
- 46. Charles Ehredt
15. Annie Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born about 1872 in Illinois. Notes:
Lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1927.
Lived in Bell, California in Apr 1950Family/Spouse: Alfred Crisburg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Alfred Crisburg
- 48. Ethyl Crisburg
Family/Spouse: John Bauer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
16. Henry Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born in Apr 1874 in Illinois. Notes:
1900 Census on file.
Lived in Rock Island, Illinois in 1927.
Lived in Savanna, Illinois in Apr 1950.Henry married Ella Lyons on 05 Feb 1896 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Ella (daughter of Horace B Lyons and Martha Steffes) was born in Jun 1876 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Clyde Henry Ehredt was born on 13 Jan 1897 in Elizabeth, Illinois; died on 20 Feb 1952 in Savanna, Illinois; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Illinois.
- 52. Clara Ehredt
17. Lillian Ehredt (5.Martin5, 4.Martin4, 3.Johannes3, 2.Martin2, 1.Martin1) was born on 29 Nov 1875 in Illinois. Notes:
Lived in Evenston, Illinois in 1927.
Lived in Chicago, Illinois in Apr 1950.Family/Spouse: George Crilley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Earl Crilley
- 54. Hazel Crilley