Barbara Seisser

Family/Spouse: Jakob Schw?gler. Jakob (son of Johann Peter Schw?gler and Christina Siller) was born on 8 Aug 1770 in Wangen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 11 Dec 1845. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Christina Steiner on 9 Jan 1831 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Christina (daughter of Christian Steiner and Anna Widmann) was born on 25 Jan 1808 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 27 Jan 1871 in Breech, B?rtlingen Parish, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Barbara Wahl on 4 Nov 1856 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Barbara (daughter of Johannes Wahl and Anna Maria Reick) was born on 8 Oct 1832 in Zell unter Aichelberg, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 19 Feb 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When his passport was issued in W?rttemberg, he was described as 6/2' tall, slender, with a round face, healthy skin, blond hair and eyebrows, green eyes, full cheeks, and a large nose, with good teeth and straight legs. (Jacobs, p. 149).

Tri-County Chronicle
Vol. 2, No. 41
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, February 22, 1901

John Schwegler's Burial

The last tributed of respect was give to the late John Schwegler last Saturday afternoon at the Evangelical church, where a simple but impressive service was conducted by the pastor, F. Klump, who was assisted by Rev. G.J. Kirn, presiding elder of Flint District.

The fact that the grim reaper Death is fast thinning out the male ranks in the local Evangelical society made an unusual impression during the funeral service of Mr. Schwegler. His death was caused by typhoid pneumonia and the same composure which characterized his life was uppermost during the days of suffering and dissolution. John Schwegler was born in Germany in the year 1834. At the age of 20 he immigrated to this country and resided for many years in the state of New York. In 1881 he came to Cass City where he has lived ever since. Mr. Schwegler was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a man of few words but ever conscientious and honorable in all his dealings. He leaves a widow, one sister and many other relatives.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1880 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City
Page 25, SD 3, ED 400, Stamped 101A
Enumerated 18 June 1880

256-256
Schwegler, John W M 46 Laborer W?rttemberg W?rttemberg W?rt
temberg
Schwegler, Catherine W F 41 Wife Keeping House W?rttemberg W?rttemberg W?rttemberg

Johannes married Catharina Wahl before 1880. Catharina was born about 1839 in Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 28 Oct 1890 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Maria Magdalena "Aunt Lena" Benkelman in Feb 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Maria (daughter of Johann Leonhard Benkelmann and Maria Dorothea St?hle) was born on 31 Aug 1845 in Schneiderhof, Waldhausen Parish, Welzheim, Jagstkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 22 Jan 1926 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marjory Schwegler Battel states that she married John George Schanifels.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan
Friday, December 29, 1899
Page 1

A Good Man Gone

Mr. Andrew Schwegler, died at his home in the township on Christmas Day. His demise was the result of heart trouble which was greatly aggravated by a severe injury received about two years ago.

Mr. Schwegler was born in Germany January 9, 1849. In the year 18?? he imigrated to this country and located for a few years in Alton, New York, where his brother Jo?? resided. In 1874, Mr. Schwegler came to Cass City, and a few months later was united in marriage with Louisa BENKELMAN, who survives him. Besides his widow five children are left to mourn his loss. One child has preceded him to that better land beyond. Mr. Schwegler has been a resident of this township for the past twenty-five years and was one of the most industrious and succesful farmers in the county. The present homestead is the result of hard work and wise management.

Mr. Schwegler was a member of the Evangelical Church and held various positions of trust during his connections with the society. He was a man of genial nature, beloved in his home circle, and had left a host of friends to whom his sudden death has come as a severe blow. His death was a victorious one. He spoke of it in a matter of fact way for several days before he passed away. He retained his consciousness up to the last moment, and finally at 8 o'clock, on the day when God proclaimed peace and good will to all men, his spirit left the mortal body and went to that eternal rest where all hardships of life forever cease.


The transcription of his tombstone reads:

Schwegler, Andrew, b. 1849, d. 1900, father

Andreas married Louisa Benkelman on 12 Apr 1874 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Louisa (daughter of Johann Adam Benkelman and Anna Catharina Schaufele) was born on 9 Apr 1853 in Bowmansville, Town of Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 11 Sep 1924 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 13 Sep 1924 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonhard married Rosina Katharina Naegele on 14 Jun 1887 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Rosina was born on 10 Nov 1866 in Breech, B?rtlingen Parish, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 7 Nov 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonhard married Anna Maria A?rer on 9 Apr 1919 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Anna was born on 10 Oct 1876 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 5 Sep 1949 in G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Anna Maria Schniepp on 27 Sep 1887 in B?rtlingen, G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Anna was born on 1 Apr 1863 in W?rttemberg, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maggie Battel Bethel writes that her "Mother and Grandma always told the sad story of Sam and Louisa. He died of a horse kick to the head, and Louisa was pregnant with Ben at the time and about to deliver. She took the death of Samuel very, very hard and grieved the little boy. When she had the new baby boy, she felt guilty and could not look him in the face without bursting into tears, so when they would bring the baby to her to nurse, she would cover him with a blanket. This obviously was eventually resolved, but was a family story shared between the mothers in the family."

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 19, 1911
Page Four
Local Items

Mrs. Charles Gregor of Crieff, Ontario, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Louisa Schwegler, and other relatives and friends here.

In the same column it was noted that Louisa had undergone an operation at Pleasant Home hospital the prior week, and was improving quite rapidly.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 12, 1916
Page Four
Local Items

Mrs. Louisa Schwegler and Mrs. M. M. Schwegler went to Crieff, Ont., Thursday to spend a few weeks with the former's daughter, Mrs. Charles Gregor.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, December 28, 1961
Page Four

Mrs. Gregor, 83, Dies in Ontario

Funeral services were to have been held Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Mrs. Laura Gregor, 83, of Puslinch, Ont. Mrs. Gregor died Sunday at her home in Puslinch.

The former Laura Schwegler, she was the wife of Charles Wesley Gregor. The Gregors would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Christmas Day.

Those surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. James (Donelda) McDonald of Puslinch, two sons, Gordon of Hespeler, Ontario and Lincoln of Whitby, Ontario, and a sister, Mrs. Orton KLINKMAN of Decker. The late Ben Schwegler was her brother.

The services were at the Geo. Wall Funeral Home in Guelph and burial was in Crown Cemetery, Puslinch, Ontario.

Laura married Charles Wesley Gregor on 25 Dec 1901 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Charles was born in Aug 1873 in Canada; died on 10 Jun 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Michigan Birth Index instead has his date of birth listed as 30 August 1879.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 30, 1913

Mr. and Mrs. William Schwegler and sons, Andrew and Edward, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Nash jr and daughter, Elizabeth, and Mrs. David Ross spent Sunday at the Ostrander home in Ellington.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that the Schwegler Brothers, William and Benjamin have sold their farms in Elkland township. Ben has bought a home in Cass City, and will shortly move there. Williams expects to join his sons, Andrew and Edward, in Charlotte.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, January 27, 1950
Vol. 44, Num. 40, Page 1

Deceased Lived 65 Years on the Same Farm Where He Was Born

Wm. J. Schwegler, former resident of Elkland Township, died Sunday morning at 11 o'clock int he Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte, Michigan, where he had been a patient nearly one week.

Mr. Schwegler, son of the late Andrew and Louisa Schwegler, was born August 29, 1879, on a farm on the North Schwegler road and lived there until November, 1944, when he and his wife moved to Charlotte after selling their farm to John Zinnecker, the present owner.

On September 3, 1908, he was united in marriage with Miss Alice J. Ross.

While he lived in Elkland Township he served several terms on the school board of the Bird School district and was a member of the Farm Produce Co. board of directors.

During his residence in this vicinity he was a member of the local Evangelical United Brethren Church and served on the church trustee board for 35 years during which time he was president of the board a number of terms. He also served this church in the capacity of Sunday School superintendent, class leader and Sunday School teacher for a number of years.

At the time of his death, he was a member of the Charlotte Methodist Church and the Charlotte Grange.

He leaves to mourn their loss his widow; two sons, Andrew F. and Edward W., both of Charlotte; and two granddaughters, Joann, of Berea, Ohio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Schwegler, and Kay Ann, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. (sic) Schwegler; two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Gregore of Puslinch, Ont., and Mrs. Orton Klinkman of Decker; and a brother, Benjamin A. Schwegler of Cass City.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Ray Gilliam, pastor of the Charlotte Methodist Church, at the Burkland Chapel of Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Maple Hill cemetery, Charlotte.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

(Research):
Census Information:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 19 and 20 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2A
27-29
Schwegler, Benj. Hd M W 24 S Mich Germany NY Farmer
Schwegler, Louisa Mother F W 57 Wd 6/5 NY Germany Germany Own Income
Schwegler, Catherine Sister F w 17 S Mich Germany NY
28-29
Schwegler, William J Hd M W 30 M1 Mich Germany NY
Schwegler, Alice Wf F W 26 M1 1/1 Canada/Gaelic Canada/Gaelic Canada/Gaelic
Schwegler, Andrew Son M W 2/12 S Mich Mich Canada/Gaelic
Crocker, Henry Hired Man M W 26 S Mich Ohio Germany Laborer Farm

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3A Stamped 99
61-64
Schwegler, William Head m W 40 M Mich Germany/German NY/German Farmer
Schwegler, Alice Wf F W 35 M 1890 Na 1905 Candad English Scotland English Canada English
Schwegler, Andrew Son m W 9 S Mich Mich Canada/English
Schwegler, Edward Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Canada/English
62-65
Schwegler, Benjamin head m W 33 M Mich Germany/German NY/German
Schwegler, Magdlene Wf F W27 M Mich Canada/English Mich/English
Schwegler, Mildred Dtr F W 3 2/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Schwegler, Marjory Dtr F W 1 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich

William married Alice J. Ross on 3 Sep 1908 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Alice was born on 18 Jan 1884 in Canada; died on 15 Jul 1964 in Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The October 3, 1924 issue of The Cass City Chronicle, page 4, column 4, noted in Local Items that "Mrs. Benjamin Schwegler and Mrs. Fred Jaus entertained a number of relatives and friends at the home of the latter Wednesday evening in honor of their niece, Miss Donelda Gregor of Puslinch, Ont., who was visting...the time was passed pleasantly in vocal and instrumental music and games after which refreshments, including a weenie roast, were served." In the August 26, 1927 issue of the same paper, also in Local Items, it was noted that "Miss Laura Jaus returned Wednesday evening from a ten-day visit with her Aunt at Puslinch, Canada. Her cousin, Miss Donelda Gregor, returned with her and will spend a few weeks with relatives here."

Cass City Chronicle
Volume 28, Numbe 30
Friday, November 3, 1933

Sudden Death of Mrs. Fred Jaus
The community was shocked Thursday morning by the news of the death of Mrs. Fred Jaus at her home on East Main St. Mr. Jaus suffered a paralytic stroke directly after arising yesterday morning and passed away four hours later. She had been in her usual health. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the family residence by Rev. G.A. Spitler, pastor of the Evangelical church, and interment will be made in Elkland cemetery.

Mary married Frederick W. Jaus on 25 Jan 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Frederick (son of Johann Georg Jaus and Christina Benkelman) was born on 3 Nov 1881 in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 15 Oct 1984 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At the time of the 1910 Census, Benjamin was the head of household in a home consisting of himself, his widowed mother, and his younger sister, Catherine.

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that the Schwegler Brothers, William and Benjamin have sold their farms in Elkland township. Ben has bought a home in Cass City, and will shortly move there. Williams expects to join his sons, Andrew and Edward, in Charlotte.


Cass City Chronicle
June 1, 1961
Greenleaf

Mrs. Arthur Battel's father, Benjamin, passed away Saturday evening, after a long illness.

Cass City Chronicle
June 8, 1961
Page 6

Schwegler Services Held Here May 31

Funeral services for Benjamin A. Schwegler, 75, were held May 31 in the Douglas Funeral Home, Rev. S. R. Wurtz, pastor of Salem Evangelical UB Church of which Mr. Schwegler was a member for many years, officiated and burial was in Elkland cemetery. Mr. Schwegler, in poor health for sometime, died in his home on Pine Street May 27.

Son of the late Andrew and Louisa Schwegler, he was born in Elkland township February 14, 1886. He married Miss Lena Mark at Cass City May 11, 1915. Seventeen years ago Mr. Schwegler retired from farming and they moved into Cass City.

Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. J. F. KLEIN (Mildred) of Port Huron, Mrs. Arthur BATTEL (Marjorie) of Cass City and Mrs. P.E. HOWE (Fern) of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles GREGOR of Ontario and Mrs. Orton KLINKMAN of Decker.

Relatives and friends who came to attend the funeral included: Mrs. James McDONALD of Puslinch, Ont., and Douglas McDONALD of Hamilton, Ont.; Mrs. Williams SCHWEGLER of Charlottte; Mrs. Edward SCHWEGLER and daughter Kay Ann of Coopersville; Andrew SCHWEGLER of Lansing; Mr. and Mrs. Owen DARLING; Mrs. Orton KLINKMAN, Charles KLINKMAN and James DARLING of Decker; Mr. and Mrs. Donald DALE and Mr. and Mrs. Roy AGAR of Marlette; Mr. and Mrs. Don DARLING of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Archie MARK of Flushing; Mrs. G. F. LENZNER and Mrs. Clarence LACKOWSKI of Bad Axe, and Mrs. Roy E. TAYLOR of Bay City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 3A Stamped 99
61-64
Schwegler, William Head m W 40 M Mich Germany/German NY/German Farmer
Schwegler, Alice Wf F W 35 M 1890 Na 1905 Candad English Scotland English Canada English
Schwegler, Andrew Son m W 9 S Mich Mich Canada/English
Schwegler, Edward Son M W 8 S Mich Mich Canada/English
62-65
Schwegler, Benjamin head m W 33 M Mich Germany/German NY/German
Schwegler, Magdlene Wf F W27 M Mich Canada/English Mich/English
Schwegler, Mildred Dtr F W 3 2/12 S Mich Mich Mich
Schwegler, Marjory Dtr F W 1 8/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 79-12 SD 11 Sheets 6B and 7A
143-143
Schwegler, Benjamin Head M W 44 m 29 Mich Germany NY Farmer Gen Farm
Schwegler, Lena Wf F W 38 M 23 Mich Canada English Mich
Schwegler, Mildred M Dtr F W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Schwegler, Marjory M Dtr F W 11 S Mich Mich Mich
Schwegler, Alma F Dtr F W 8 S Mich Mich Mich

Benjamin married Joanna Magdalena "Lena" Mark on 11 May 1915 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Joanna (daughter of Archibald "Archie" Mark and Emeline Striffler) was born on 27 Feb 1892 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 24 Jun 1983 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
April 26, 1962

Final Services Held for Mrs. Klinkman

Final services were held Tuesday at the Decker Methodist Church for Mrs. Catherine Klinkman, 68, Lamotte township. Mrs. Klinkman died Saturday, April 21, at the Marlette Community Hospital after a brief illness.

Born Jun 8, 1833 (sic), in Cass City, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew SCHWEGLER.

She married Orton Klinkman on March 11, 1914 in Caro. The couple moved to a farm southeast of Decker. Mr. Klinkman died October 12, 1961.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Roy AGAR, and Mrs. Donald DALE, both of Marlette, and Mrs. Vyron BEUTLER, Pontiac, and two sons, Wilfred Klinkman, Smiths Creek, Michigan, and Charles Klinkman, Decker. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren.

Rev. Joseph Shaw, Decker Methodist Church, and Rev. Lester Nelson, Pilgrim Holiness Church, Kingston, officiated at the services. Interment was in Elkland Cemetery, Cass City.

Catherine married Orton Thomas Klinkman on 11 Mar 1914 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Orton (son of Otto C. Klinkman and Maggie May Hutchinson) was born on 10 Feb 1887 in Lancaster, Erie County, New York; died on 12 Sep 1961 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 15 Sep 1961 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]