William Richard Clancey Binkelman

Notes:

Took his step-fathers last name, however he spelled it Binkelman. Art Peck shows his place of birth as Joliet, Jane Zimmerman instead writes that he was born in Chicago.

Marion Advertiser - Marion, WI - May 18, 1917
Reminiscences of Old Times - By D. A. Ramsdell
(Courtesy of Lorraine Smith Benkelman)

William R. Binkelman, was born in Chicago, Ill., March 2nd, 1848. From there moved to Manitowoc Wis. Apr. 2nd 1887 (sic) he married Mary M. Ramsdell, daughter of Erastus and Sylvia Ramsdell of this place. Here they resided for several years, doing business in fruit and grocery store. Hoping to better their fortunes they like many others, thought there were more opportunities in a newer country. Disposing of his business in Manitowoc in 1878, they located at Perry's Mill, Dupont.

In writing this early experience of Mr. Binkelman, I desire the reader to take into consideration this fact that from childhood, he had been afflicted with a hip disease that debarred him--or should have done so--from strenuous labor. His education was received in the schools of Manitowoc. That he was qualified to teach a common school; he proved with the discrimination and ambition to understand anything in sight to care for and support his family. His life and expectence one of the early settler and families of Marion; should or ought to be an example, that many a man with a more rugged constitution could follow. That his first few years here were ? ? of hardship and endurances, I can well believe. To illustrate, they had been without flour for some time. He started for Clintonville, and prevailed upon F. M. Guernsey to let him have a 60lb. sack, it being all he had and all there was to be had in Clintonville at that time. With this 60 pounds of flour upon his back, he, a cripple, whom every step was the cause of pain, it must have meant a great deal to them. About half way home he met James H. Churchill and asked him where he was going. He replied, "I am going to Clintonville for flour." Mr. Binkelman told him he had the last to be got in Clintonville. Churchill said, "I have got to have flour and I am going until I find it," which he did at New London. Mr. Binkleman said of that 60 pounds of flour they had one baking of biscuit the balance of it was loaned to their neighbors, this showing the disposition and self sacrifices made for each other.

When in 1873 the Binkelmans came to Perry's Mill they lived in a small frame house built by W. I. Ramsdell and owned by his widow. They had one child, a daughter born at Manitowoc in 1872 Ollie Estelle. She married Eldert G. Vischer, then pastor of the M. E. Church at Marion. Her's was a life of devotion to her husband and friends. She passed from earth life several years ago, with the blessed faith of life eternal.

Ervinin May, the second daughter was born at Marion Nov. 11th 1874. She was educated at Oshkosh and Valparaiso, Ind. Married Wm. D. Huebotter of Texas in 1898. She departed this life a year or so ago, leaving three bright young boys, the eldest being 7 years. They are living with their grand parents at Oshkosh. Mr. Binkelman having legally adopted them.

Luella, the third daughter, was born at Marion Oct. 22nd, 1876. With her father and mother her life has been one of self sacrifice to her two departed sisters.

Frederic Mark, a son was born at Marion in 1877, a promising boy of eight years when he departed this life. The earthly remains of the brother and two sisters are laid to rest in the Dupont Cemetery.

Tilden (sic) J., a second son was born April 14th 1879. He married Edna Cuff of New London. They have three sons, the two eldest being twins, all fine boys. Jay, as we know him, was educated in the Marion schools, finishing up a business course at Racine. Was in business with his father until he sold to L. M. DeVaud & Co. Since then he remained in their employ until six months ago, he accepted a position with a Detroit house as travelling salesman, and two weeks since his family left for Port Huron, Mich. to make their future home.

Muriel, the youngest daughter of the family, was born in this village April 14th 1884. She is with her parents in Oshkosh, the life and joy of the household.

I have no wish or desire to flatter or give honor or respect where it is not due, but in this case, where I can write from a knowledge of what I am writing about I think it no flattery to say that for a family laboring under the conditions that this one did, all honor is due. That he was willing anxious to undertake any kind of labor to support his family he proved. He taught school at Belle Plaine two terms, cooked in the woods, purchased 10 acres of land on the town and county line road 1 1-2 miles west of the Marion Cemetery, and now owned by Wm. Anelam, moved his family there and was living there when we came in 1875. Here with no team, trying to clear up enough to get in a crop to keep them from starving, with his neighbor Aug. Dieck who had an ox team, they would exchange work, Binkelman driving the oxen, while Dieck with his two sons August and Jule would pile up the logs, fine maple logs worth now 40 dollars per thousand feet. Had to burn them up to make room to grow something to eat. That it was a struggle to live I can well believe. In 1876 he sold his farm to Wm. Anelam and came to the village and lived in a house located where Chas. Wiesman now lives and owned by Mrs. M. Timm. On the site or near it now occupied by Joseph Miller's grocery store, Binkelman and a man named Ritter, started a Hardware Store. It was a little frame building and I think built by a man from Royalton, have forgotten his name. Later the same year, Mr. Binkelman bought out Ritter. In 1877 he bought of W. R. Brainard, two lots in Block 8; original plat, and erected the north half of the DeVaud hardware store. In this was the only hall we had for years. In this half our different societies met, here our debating club thrashed out the principal questions of the day. Perhaps the world's war could have been amicably settled by us, had Germany been ready to fight. I believe here is where Louis Bowers did his last playing for our dances. 'Twas good music and faithfuly performed. Just before daylight a hat was passed around for collection. It came back, the hat did, 'this is a fact for I was there as the 2nd Violinist, and was to receive one half and there was no division of that collection, it was mostly pants buttons. Had Louis found out who was ? these buttons he would have returned them but he never did. That Mr. Binkelman prospered and his business grew, is due to his attention and hard work. In a few years he added to his store as it stands today. In 1913 he sold to L. M. DeVaud & Co. and moved to Oshkosh to take a rest. Call on him at 575 Main St. and see if you think he is. Mr. Binkelman has always taken a great interest in Marion. He is still the possessor of two fine residences, one on Garfield Ave., occupied by the Jos. Miller family and the other on Railroad Ave. and Clinton St. now the home of the Kelly family. Was Postmaster one term, Clerk of the Circuit Court at Waupaca, Chairman of the town of Dupont, Treasurer of the School District and also director of High School. Has been prominent in all that pertained to the welfare of the town and village. Their removal from this village to Oshkosh was a loss to the community and more especially the M. E. Church of which I think they are still members. That they received the rest they required by their removal would appear to an onlooker as a question for our old Debating Club. What do you say to it Will?

http://www.wigenweb.org/waupaca/News/waupnews1917.htm

BonnieMargaret Jacobs wrote that she had received a handwritten copy of his obituary from Mrs. John Arndt, and that it was carried in the Marion Advertiser on September 26, 1969(???). She does not show a date of death, however, and 1969 would make him nearly 120.

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Census
Wisconsin, Waupaca County, Marion
Enumerated 21 Jun 1900
SD 6 ED 124 Sheet 14A
238-241
Binkelman, William Head W M Apr 1849 51 M 29 Ill Germany Ireland Hardware Salesman
Binkelman, Mary M Wf W F Sept 1849 6/5 Wisc Vermont Vermont
Binkelman, Zinnia M [Ervenia] Dtr W F Nov 1874 25 S Wisc Ill Wisc Music Teacher
Binkelman, Luella Dtr W F Oct 1876 23 S Wisc Ill Wisc School Teacher
Binkelman, Lindon J Son W M Apr 1880 20 S Wisc Ill Wisc Salesman
Binkelman, Murel Dtr W F Apr 1885 15 S Wisc Ill Wisc At School
Krueger, John Boarder W M Jan 1877 23 S Wisc Germany Germany Tinker

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Waupaca, Dupont
William R. Binkelma 60 Ill England England
Mary M. Binkelma 59
Luella Binkelma 32
Merl Binkelma 25

(Index info only, was unable to open the actual census page on Ancestry.com)

William married Mary Ann Ramsdell on 28 Mar 1871 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Mary was born in Sep 1849 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Listings:

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Lafayette County, Shullsburg City, Ward 2
Enumerated 22 Apr 1910
SD 1 ED 52 Sheet 7B
45-45
Vischer, Eldert G. Head H M W 51 M/12 NY NY NY Clergyman Methodist
Vischer, Ollie E Wife F W 38 M/12 1/0 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Binkelman, Luella Sister-in-law F W 34 S Wisc Wisc Wisc

Olla married Eldert G. Vischer on 28 Apr 1897 in Marion, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Eldert was born about 1859 in Saratoga County, New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Monday, Jan. 17th 1916 occured the death of Ervenia Mary Huebotter at Tokio Texas from pnuemonia. She was the daughter of William and Mary Binkleman, pioneers of Marion. Ervenia was born Nov. 11th 1874 at Perry's Mill, Town of Dupont, now the Village of Marion. Jan. 11th, 1908 she married William D. Huebotter of Burnham, Texas. Only a few short years of wedded life and she was called, leaving a fond husband and three motherless boys.

Ervenia's early life was passed at Marion with her many friends and associates and was a general favorite. She became a member of the M.E. Church in her youth and in both Church and Sunday School was a devoted and constant worker. After completing High School in Marion, she attended the Normal at Oshkosh. From there she went to Valpariso, Ind., and graduated in the school of Expression. While at that college, she met her husband, a student in the department of law. Since their marriage, they have made their home in the state of Texas.

The sad news of her loss was a shock to the people of this vicinity, a week ago Monday, when told of her death. Her sister Luella, started upon notice of her illness, but reached Tokio only in time to accompany the husband, babies and remains of Ervenia to her old home. Tuesday, Jan, 25th 1916, the body of the departed was laid at rest in the Dupont Cemetery, by the side of a loved brother and sister.

Funeral services were held at the residence of her brother, Jay Binkleman, conducted by the Rev. W. Taylor, Pastor of the M.E. Church of Marion. Left of the family to mourn her absence are her husband and children, a father and mother, two sisters and one brother.

Pall Bearers: Paul Michaelis, Neal Case, E.E. Ramsdell, John Buhr, R. Churchill, John Laughlin.

http://marion.k12.wi.us/mhs_web_page/Site%20Pages/Publications/ashestoashes/Letters%20G-I/HuebotterErveniaMary.html

(Courtesy of Lorraine Smith Benkelman)

Ervenia married William D. Huebotter on 11 Jan 1908 in DeWitt County, Texas. William was born in Mar 1871 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Enterprise
Local Happening, Page 8
January 1, 1903

Miss Luella Binkelman, who has been the guest of Mrs. G.A. Striffler for several months, left on Tuesday morning for her home in Manitowoc, Wisc.

In a March 4, 1959 letter from Myrl Binkelman to Cora Striffler, she wrote that "Luella will be dead for 12 years on July 3rd" (Transcribed by Lorraine Smith Benkelman)

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Wisconsin, Lafayette County, Shullsburg City, Ward 2
Enumerated 22 Apr 1910
SD 1 ED 52 Sheet 7B
45-45
Vischer, Eldert G. Head H M W 51 M/12 NY NY NY Clergyman Methodist
Vischer, Ollie E Wife F W 38 M/12 1/0 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Binkelman, Luella Sister-in-law F W 34 S Wisc Wisc Wisc

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh Ward 10, Algoma Twp
Enumerated 6 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 180 Sheet 4A
578-73-76
Binckelman, Myrle Partners (head) F W 30 S Wisc Wisc Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Binckelman, Luella Partners F W 40 S Wis Wis Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Huebotter, William Nephew M W 10 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Dale Nephew M W 6 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Keith Nephew M W 5 S Tx Tx Wisc

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 70-23 SD 8 Sheet 7B
246-180-187
Binkelman, Luella Hd F w 55 S Wis Wis Wis None
Binkelman, Myrle Sister F W 46 S Wis Wis Wis Saleslady grocery
Huebotter, William J Nephew M W 20 Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Notion Store
Huebotter, Richard K Nephew M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Pin Setter Bowling Alley
Huebotter, Dale V Nephew M W 15 S Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Dry Goods Store

Notes:

Name: Mark Binkelman
Gender: Male
Burial Date: 09 Jan 1886
Burial Place: Marion, Wisconsin
Death Date: 11 May 1885
Death Place: Marion, Waupaca, Wisconsin
Age: 8
Birth Date: 1871
Birthplace: Marion
Occupation:
Race: White
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: William R. Binkelman
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mary Ramsdell
Mother's Birthplace:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06570-2
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1311663
Reference Number: item 2 p 150
Collection: Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

Notes:

Jay, as we know him, was educated in the Marion schools, finishing up a business course at Racine. Was in business with his father until he sold to L. M. DeVaud & Co. Since then he remained in their emply until six months ago, he accepted a position with a Detroit house as travelling salesman, and two weeks since his family left for Port Huron, Mich. to make their future home. Muriel, the youngest daughter of the family, was born in this village April 14th 1884. She is with her parents in Oshkosh, the life and joy of the household. I have no wish or desire to flatter or give honor or respect where it is not due, but in this case, where I can write from a knowledge of what I am writing about I think it no flattery to say that for a family laboring under the conditions that this one did, all honor is due. That he was willing anxious to undertake any kind of labor to support his family he proved. He taught school at Belle Plaine two terms, cooked in the woods, purchased 10 acres of land on the town and county line road 1 1-2 miles west of the Marion Cemetery, and now owned by Wm. Anelam, moved his family there and was living there when we came in 1875. Here with no team, trying to clear up enough to get in a crop to keep them from starving, with his neighbor Aug. Dieck who had an ox team, they would exchange work, Binkelman driving the oxen, while Dieck with his two sons August and Jule would pile up the logs, fine maple logs worth now 40 dollars per thousand feet. Had to burn them up to make room to grow something to eat. That it was a struggle to live I can well believe. In 1876 he sold his farm to Wm. Anelam and came to the village and lived in a house located where Chas. Wiesman now lives and owned by Mrs. M. Timm. On the site or near it now occupied by Joseph Miller's grocery store, Binkelman and a man named Ritter, started a Hardware Store

At the time he completed his registration for the draft during World War I, his address was 291 King, Detroit, MI, and he was foreman at Dodge Bros (Badge 52501). He was 5'10', and weighed 165.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Ward 5
SD 145 ED 179 Sheet 1B
291-10-12
Binkleman, J M W 40 Wisc Wisc Wisc Clerical Auto Factory
Binkleman, Edna F W 39 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Binkleman, Robert M W 12 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Binkleman, Edward M W 12 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Binkleman, John M W 6 Wisc Wisc Wisc
Binkleman, Hamilton M W 2 2/12 Mich Wisc Wisc


1930 Census
Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit City, Ward 6, Block 47
Enumerated April 5, 1930
ED 82-1079 SD 20 Sheet 5A Stamped 185
Binkelman, Lindon J Head $11,000 R M W 50 M@ 25 Wisc Wisc Wisc Superintendant Auto Factory
Binkelman, Edna M Wife F W 48 M@23 Wisc Wisc England
Binkelman, Robert W M W 23 S Wisc Wisc Wisc Credit Clerk Refrigerator Co
Binkelman, John P M W 15 S Wisc Wisc Wisc
Binkelman, Jay M W 9 S Mich Wisc Wisc

Lyndon married Edna Marie Cuff on 26 Oct 1904 in Hortonia, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Edna was born on 2 Dec 1881 in Hortonia, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI:

MYRL BINKELMAN 14 Apr 1885 Oct 1969 54901 (Oshkosh, Winnebago, WI ) (none specified) 388-30-7117 Wisconsin

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh Ward 10, Algoma Twp
Enumerated 6 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 180 Sheet 4A
578-73-76
Binckelman, Myrle Partners (head) F W 30 S Wisc Wisc Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Binckelman, Luella Partners F W 40 S Wis Wis Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Huebotter, William Nephew M W 10 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Dale Nephew M W 6 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Keith Nephew M W 5 S Tx Tx Wisc

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 70-23 SD 8 Sheet 7B
246-180-187
Binkelman, Luella Hd F w 55 S Wis Wis Wis None
Binkelman, Myrle Sister F W 46 S Wis Wis Wis Saleslady grocery
Huebotter, William J Nephew M W 20 Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Notion Store
Huebotter, Richard K Nephew M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Pin Setter Bowling Alley
Huebotter, Dale V Nephew M W 15 S Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Dry Goods Store

Notes:

In a March 4, 1959 letter from Myrl Binkelman to Cora Striffler, she wrote that Bill Huebotter was a buyer for the Boston Store in Milwaukee.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh Ward 10, Algoma Twp
Enumerated 6 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 180 Sheet 4A
578-73-76
Binckelman, Myrle Partners (head) F W 30 S Wisc Wisc Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Binckelman, Luella Partners F W 40 S Wis Wis Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Huebotter, William Nephew M W 10 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Dale Nephew M W 6 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Keith Nephew M W 5 S Tx Tx Wisc

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 70-23 SD 8 Sheet 7B
246-180-187
Binkelman, Luella Hd F w 55 S Wis Wis Wis None
Binkelman, Myrle Sister F W 46 S Wis Wis Wis Saleslady grocery
Huebotter, William J Nephew M W 20 Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Notion Store
Huebotter, Richard K Nephew M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Pin Setter Bowling Alley
Huebotter, Dale V Nephew M W 15 S Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Dry Goods Store

Notes:

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh Ward 10, Algoma Twp
Enumerated 6 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 180 Sheet 4A
578-73-76
Binckelman, Myrle Partners (head) F W 30 S Wisc Wisc Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Binckelman, Luella Partners F W 40 S Wis Wis Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Huebotter, William Nephew M W 10 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Dale Nephew M W 6 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Keith Nephew M W 5 S Tx Tx Wisc

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 70-23 SD 8 Sheet 7B
246-180-187
Binkelman, Luella Hd F w 55 S Wis Wis Wis None
Binkelman, Myrle Sister F W 46 S Wis Wis Wis Saleslady grocery
Huebotter, William J Nephew M W 20 Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Notion Store
Huebotter, Richard K Nephew M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Pin Setter Bowling Alley
Huebotter, Dale V Nephew M W 15 S Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Dry Goods Store

Notes:

In a March 4, 1959 letter from Myrl Binkelman to Cora Striffler, she wrote that Keith had sold his home in Wisconsin and was moving to St. Louis, MO, after being promoted by Kresge's.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh Ward 10, Algoma Twp
Enumerated 6 Jan 1920
SD 5 ED 180 Sheet 4A
578-73-76
Binckelman, Myrle Partners (head) F W 30 S Wisc Wisc Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Binckelman, Luella Partners F W 40 S Wis Wis Vermont Partners Grocery Store
Huebotter, William Nephew M W 10 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Dale Nephew M W 6 S Tx Tx Wisc
Huebotter, Keith Nephew M W 5 S Tx Tx Wisc

1930 Census
Wisconsin, Winnebago County, Oshkosh
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 70-23 SD 8 Sheet 7B
246-180-187
Binkelman, Luella Hd F w 55 S Wis Wis Wis None
Binkelman, Myrle Sister F W 46 S Wis Wis Wis Saleslady grocery
Huebotter, William J Nephew M W 20 Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Notion Store
Huebotter, Richard K Nephew M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Pin Setter Bowling Alley
Huebotter, Dale V Nephew M W 15 S Tx Tx Wisc Stock Man Dry Goods Store

Notes:

Name: Robert Wm. Binkelman
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 02 Sep 1907
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death Date:
Name Note: Twin see 771
Race: White
Father's Name: Lyndon J. Binkelman
Father's Birthplace: Wisc.
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Edna M. Cuff
Mother's Birthplace: Wisc.
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01752-4
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1305133
Reference Number: item 2 p 305
Collection: Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926

Notes:

Name: George Edward Binkelman
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 02 Sep 1907
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race: White
Father's Name: L.J. Binkelman
Father's Birthplace: Wisc.
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Edna M. Cuff
Mother's Birthplace: Wisc.
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01752-4
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
Source Film Number: 1305133
Reference Number: item 2 p 305
Collection: Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926

Notes:

SSDI
JOHN P BINKELMAN 14 May 1913 21 Mar 1992 (not specified) (none specified) 372-07-5900 Michigan