108. Margaret Agnes "Maggie" Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born in Aug 1866 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA. She died on 5 Jan 1935 in McKittrick, Kern, California, USA. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
"Miss Maggie Stafford of Ft. Madison, is the guest of the Misses Brady the present week." Nauvoo Independent, December 4, 1885.
" The Fair
The fair give by the Benedictine Sisters last week and the "wind up," which occurred last Tuesday, was not as successful as was expected. The farmers being very busy gathering corn and money scarce seem to be the cause. It was however, very well patronized by our citizens and a fair sum netted.
List of articles raffled at the Fair Nov. 21 and 24. Messrs. W. J. Fisher, L. W. Parker, Wm. Hemmy and William Dundy conducted the distribution:
Clock in plaque, No. 57 won by Ida Reimbold; plush plaque, No. 6, Miss E. Hillesheim; Music box No 86, Frankie Reimbold; toilet set, No. 83, Mrs. W. J. Fisner; silver caster No. 58, Miss E. Welch; prayer book, English, No 37, Mrs. U Kelley; prayer book, German, No. 87, Mrs. Wittich; writing desk No. 22, Miss M. Stafford; log cabin set No. 9, Rev. H. J. Reimbold; silk banner No. 33, William Martin; cylinder churn No. 3, Mrs. M. Reimbold; doll No. 35, Mrs. E. Ebinger; gold pen No. 18, Mrs. R. Aitchison, Kensingto sofa cushion No. 16, C. J. Reimbold; barrel of flour No. 6, Miss C. Davis; rattan rocker No. 59, Mrs. M. Schaefer; kitchen cupboard No. 66, Miss J. Reimbold; steel beam plow No. 55, Miss Clara Hoeveler; buggy harness No. 91, William Worthington.
The Benedictine Sisters return thanks to all who participated in the Fair." Nauvoo Independent, November 27, 1885."Miss Maggie Stafford, one of the INDEPENDENT'S _______ only subscribers, called several days ago and renewed for another six months." Nauvoo Independent, October 8, 1886.
"Miss Maggie Stafford visited relatives and friends in Ft. Madison the fore part of the week. Nauvoo Independent, January 21, 1887.
"Miss Maggie Stafford leaves this week for Dakota, where she intends to remain for some time." Nauvoo Independent, March 4, 1887.
"Maggie Stafford leaves for Dakota tomorrow." Nauvoo Independent, March 11, 1887.
"Maggie E. Stafford, sends us a dollar and requests us to forward her the INDEPENDENT for that amount to Laramie City, Wyoming Territory." Nauvoo Independent, July 29, 1887.
"Mrs. Al Kleeman and Miss May Stafford received a telegram last night announcing the death of their brother Matthew Stafford, at Sylvia, Kan. They left this morning for Sylvia to attend the funeral. Miss Stafford will probably remain in the east." Idaho Statesman, January 6, 1893.
"Mrs. Maggie Clemens, nee Stafford, of Idaho, is visiting old friends and relatives in the city and vicinity." Nauvoo Rustler, January 17, 1893.
"Mrs. Kleeman and sister Miss Stafford, of Pocatello, Idaho, and Miss Burt, of Nauvoo, visited at M. F. Brady's last week." Nauvoo Independent, January 20, 1893.
"Mrs. Maggie Clemens, of Idaho, who was called to Fort Madison by the death of her brother Mat, is visiting relatives and friends in the city and vicinity. Mrs. Clemens was formerly Miss Maggie Stafford, of this city." Nauvoo Independent, January 20, 1893.
"Mrs. Kleeman, of Pocatello, Idaho, nee Maggie Stafford of this city visited relatives and old friends in this city and Sonora during the past week." Nauvoo Independent, October 26, 1894.
"Mrs. Al Kleemanof Pocatello is visiting in the city. Her husband is one of the merchants of the Gate City." Idaho Statesman, Sunday, March 11, 1900.
"The current literature department of the Portland Women's Club met with Mrs. G.J. Frankel on Thursday. Assisting as hostesses were Mrs. Albert Kleeman, Mrs. Keasey and Mrs. A.H. Steadman. "The Rising Tide," by Margaret Deland, was read. Mrs. Rigger spoke interesting on the life of the writer. Mrs. Nettie Greer Taylor gave readings. Helen Lucile Johnson, a gifted young pianist, played several numbers. The rooms were decorated with holiday colors and the occanion was one of exceptional interest and pleasure." Oregonian, December 31, 1916.
Maggie and her husband Albert are living in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho in 1910 census. Mary and Frances Kleeman are buried at the Mountain View Cemetery in Bannock county, Idaho. In the 1930 census they are listed as Albert and Margarette E. Kleenman living in Casper, Natrona, Wyoming. Albert appears to be retired, owns his own home and has an estimated wealth of $20,000.
Maggie married Albert Otto Kleeman, son of Rudoplh Kleeman and Sophia Golde Litterli, on 12 Feb 1888 in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA. Albert was born on 7 Sep 1860 in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA. He was christened on 21 Oct 1860 in St. Peter and Paul, Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA. He died on 7 Dec 1944 in , Colusa, California, USA. He was buried in Dec 1944 in Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
"Albert Kleeman and wife, of Pocatello, Idaho, have been visiting relatives here." Nauvoo Independent, November 2, 1894.
"A Chopin male quintette club has been formed in Pocatello. The personnel of the organization is as follows: Joseph J. McCarthy, baritone: Thomas J Lillis, basso profundo; Al Kleeman, first tennor; Charles J. Kleeman, second tenor; Charles Woehlert, alto. Vocal interspersed harmony will be dispensed for the musically inclined in connection with a piano recital by Mr. McCarthy, in which titular author "Chopin" will be fully represented in the following numbers: nocturnes, serenades, beropuss and other opuss, The redition will take place at the Pavillion in the near future." Idaho Statesman, Thursday, January 12, 1893.
"Farm to Lease.
120 acres fine land, all under government ditch, with plenty of water for irrigation, 25 acres cultivated and will make fine beet proposition, balance of land rady for plow, 8 miles from Pocatello, 4 miles from Indian agency. Address,
ALBERT KLEEMAN
622, N. Garfield Ave.
Pocatello, Ida." American Falls Press, January 22 & 24, 1918.According to the 1921 city directory for Pocatello, Idaho, Albert Kleeman moved to Casper, Wyoming.
"BUSINESS investment. positive assurance now earning $250 a month clear. Owner. Albert Kleeman. 242 W. 7th st., Casper, Wyo." Denver Post, September 26, 1926.
They had the following children.
109. John T. Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born in Mar 1870 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA. He died on 29 Mar 1937 in Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA. He was buried on 30 Mar 1937 in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA.
"John Stafford left for Chicago Monday to seek employment at his trade, stonecutting. --Ft. Madison Plaindealer." Nauvoo Independent, May 13, 1892.
A marriage license had been taken out earlier in Knox county, Illinois.
"Settled Amlcably
Mr. John Stafford and Miss Cora Hughes were married this afternoon by Rev. Father DeCailley. The marriage was voluntary on the part of both. It settles all legal proceedings and Mr. Stafford is again at liberty.---Tuesday's Fort Madison Democrat." Nauvoo Independent, January 13, 1893."John Stafford and wife went to St. Louis last night. Mr. Stafford has secured his old position there. They will make that city their home hereafter.---Ft. Madison Cem City." Nauvoo Rustler, January 17, 1893.
According to John's death certificate, he had been a stone worker for 35 years and was divorced.
John married Cora Esteline Hughes, daughter of Andrew J. Hughes and Delifia, on 10 Jan 1893 in Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. Cora was born on 14 Nov 1869 in Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA. She died on 2 May 1941 in Moline, Rock Island, Illinois, USA. She was buried on 5 May 1941 in Riverside Cemetery, Moline, Rosck Island, Illinois, USA.
The 1900 census indicates that four children had been born but only three are still living. Obituary says she was 71 years of age at the time of her death.
They had the following children.
+ 263 F i Adeline "Addie" Stafford was born on 16 Aug 1894. She died on 11 May 1982. 264 F ii Stafford. 265 M iii John Mathew "Johnny" Stafford was born on 28 Sep 1897 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He died on 20 Apr 1919 in , Des Moines, Iowa, USA. He was buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA.
John drowned while trying to save another person in the Mississippi River when he was about twenty one years of age.+ 266 F iv Catherine Naomi "Naomi" Stafford was born on 28 Sep 1897. She died on 22 Dec 1987. + 267 M v Leo Thomas Stafford was born on 25 Oct 1904. He died on 6 Feb 1976.
112. Katherine "Kate" Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born in Jun 1875 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA. She died about 19 Jul 1901 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was buried on 20 Jul 1901 in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Normandy, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
" The Third Ward School
"Last Friday quite a number of the parents and friends of the pupils assembled at the third ward school house to witness the closing exercises, which consisted of declamations, dialogues and readings, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music, assisted by Mrs. Max Wasserzieher, with guitar; and, with but few exceptions the pieces were all well rendered. Those deserving particular mention are Dollie, Ottie, and Birdie Wasserzieher; Stella and Willie Calrk and Katie Stafford. After the close of exercises the teacher, Mr. L. J. Little distributed cards according to grade of pupils, and all decamped seemingly well pleased with the exercises and also with the efforts of their teacher during the term. Mr. Little has been engaged as principal and Miss Louisa Eberdt, assistant, to teach the next winter term." Nauvoo Independent, June 19, 1885.Is called Kate in 1900 census. The St. Louis Post Dispatch lists an obituary for Kate (Katheryn) on July 19, 1901.
Kate married William Henry Knehans, son of George Henry Knehans and Mary A. Eckelmann, in 1900 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. William was born on 21 Dec 1874 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He died on 28 Apr 1953 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was buried on 1 May 1953 in Sunset Burial Park, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
This is probably Katherine Stafford Knehan's husband. William is listed single in the 1900 census and as a widower in the 1910 census.
They had the following children.
268 M i Richard D. Knehans was born in 1901 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He died after 1910.
113. Anna Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 5 Nov 1876 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA. She died on 24 Feb 1951 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. She was buried in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Anna married Harold Graves Osborne Sr., son of Charles Edward Osborne and Mary Ellen Graves, in 1904. Harold was born on 20 Oct 1874 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. He died on 10 Nov 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was buried in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 269 F i Eleanor Frances Osborne was born on 25 Sep 1905. She died on 10 Oct 1992. + 270 M ii Harold Graves Osborne Jr. was born on 16 Feb 1908. He died on 18 Sep 1986.
115. Julia Mary Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 17 Dec 1878 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened on 12 Jan 1879 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died in Prob. 11 Oct 1950 in , Cook, Illinois, USA.
The birth and christening records are at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo, Illinois.
Julia married George Walter Blundell, son of William H. Blundell and Catherine A., about 1900 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. George was born on 8 Dec 1876 in Montreal, , Canada. He died on 28 Sep 1931 in Proviso Township, Cook, Illinois, USA.
They had the following children.
271 F i Evangaline R. Blundell was born in Mar 1901 in St. Louis, St.Louis, Missouri, USA. She died on 17 Apr 1912 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She was buried in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. + 272 M ii Raymond George "Ray" Blundell was born on 29 Jan 1904. He died on 25 May 1976. 273 F iii Loretta L. Blundell was born on 26 Mar 1907 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She died on 8 Jul 1921 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. She was buried on 11 Jul 1921 in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
117. Loretto C. Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 3 Dec 1881 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened on 2 Feb 1882 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 17 Dec 1971 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was buried on 20 Dec 1971 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
The birth and christening records are located at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Priest used the Latin name Caeciliam for the christening.
There is a Loretta Grant living in a sanitarium in St. Louis durint the 1920 census. Social Security Death Index has that Loretta received her Social Security Card in Washington State.
Loretto married Ulysses S. Grant, son of George W. Grant and Anastasia Emma Clay "Emma", in 1905 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Ulysses was born on 4 Mar 1868 in Spottsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. He died on 8 Jun 1950 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was buried on 9 Jun 1950 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 274 M i Ulysses Simpson Grant Jr. was born on 31 Jul 1906. He died on 6 Dec 1979. 275 M ii Russel A. Grant was born on 20 Jul 1911 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He died on 22 Jul 1917 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was buried on 24 Jul 1917 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Russell died of diptheria. At the time of death the family was living at 6927 Berthold Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Russell is buried in the same burial plot with parent Loretta and Ulysses Grant at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Record obtained from the Archdiocese of St. Louis.+ 276 F iii Catherine Loretta Grant.
118. Adelaide Harriet "Addie" Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born in 5/5 Apr/Apr 1885/1890 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened in 15/15 Jun/Jun 1885/1890 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 1 Jun 1978 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
The birth and christening records are located at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Preist used the Latin name Adalinam Henriettam for the christening. The census record calls her Addie.
Addie married Charles Frederick Meier Sr., son of Charles F. Meier and Mattie E. Donovan, in bet 1910/1912 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Charles was born on 24 May 1878 in , , Missouri, USA. He died on 9 Aug 1951 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was buried on 11 Aug 1951 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
At the time of death Charles was living at 4111a Wyoming in St. Louis, Missouri.
They had the following children.
+ 277 F i Harriet Stafford Meier was born on 20 Aug 1912. She died in Dec 1961. + 278 F ii Marion Elizabeth Meier was born on 20 Apr 1919. She died on 21 Jan 2012. + 279 M iii Charles Frederick Meier Jr. was born on 10 Apr 1923. He died on 8 Jan 2000.
119. Rose "Rose" Stafford (Catherine S. Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 23 Sep 1887 in Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA. She died on 6 Nov 1962 in Berea, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
Rose married Gilbert Albert Pryne Sr., son of Theodore D. Pryne and Marriett A. Pickle, on 17 Aug 1912 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Gilbert was born on 16 Jun 1884 in New Buda, Decatur, Iowa, USA. He died on 23 Nov 1964 in Sarasota, Pinellas, Florida, USA.
"Gilbert A. Prine, beloved husband of the late Rose, father of Mrs. Rosella Fischer of Seattle, Wash. and Gilbert A. Jr., Nov. 23, in St. Peterrsburg, Fla., where services will be held." Plain Dealer, Wednesday, November 25, 1964, page 34.
They had the following children.
+ 280 F i Rosella "Rosalee" Pryne was born on 28 Feb 1924. She died on 18 Jul 2007. + 281 M ii Gilbert Albert Pryne Jr. was born on 24 Aug 1926. He died on 30 Jul 2005.
122. James Aloishus Moffitt (Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 19 Feb 1873 in Sonora, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He was christened on 23 Mar 1873 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 18 Sep 1947 in Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA. He was buried on 20 Sep 1947 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Is buried at Nauvoo Catholic Cemetary. Birth, christening, death and burial records are located at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Priest used the Latin name Jacobum. His mothers family Bible says James A. Moffitt.
Jas Moffitt was paid $4.25 for labor for the township of Sonora for the year ending March 31st, A. D. 1891. Nauvoo Rustler, April 7, 1891.
"M. F. Brady and Jas. Moffitt, Jr., returned home Tuesday evening, from a ten days' visit with relatives in Decatur county, Iowa." Nauvoo Independent, February 10, 1893.
"Jas. Moffitt, Jr., left Tuesday for Quincy to attend the Gem City college." Nauvoo Independent, November 9, 1894.
"---James Moffitt, who returned home from Quincy two weeks ago, is now ill with typhoid fever." Nauvoo Independent, February 22, 1895.
"James Moffitt has recovered from a serious attack of typhoid fever." Nauvoo Independent, April 19, 1895.
"---While descending Chaney creek hill on the Nauvoo road yesterday with their new treshing outfit, Ogden & Moffitt had a narrow escape from a bad accident by steering the machine into the west bank on the side of the cut. The neck yoke had broken which rendered the machine almost uncontrolable.--Hamilton Press." Nauvoo Independent, July 5, 1895.
"Married.
At the Catholic church this---Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, James A. Moffitt, of Sonora township, and Miss Clara A. Reimbold, of this city, were united in holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. Father Reimbold officiating. Miss Annie Moffitt and Edw. Reimbold acted as bridesmaid and groomsman respectively. The couple will remain at the home of the bride's father until spring when they will remove on a farm northeast of the city now occupied by Frank Herbert." Nauvoo Independent, February 12, 1897."The Moffitt-Reimbold Nuptials.
There was quite a large turnout to the wedding of Jas. A. Moffitt and Miss Clara Reimbold at the Catholic church last Thursday morning. As the bridal party entered the church Mendelssohm's wedding march was played by the orchestra composed of the young ladies of St. mary's Academy, and during mass "Ave Maria" was rendered by Madam Valeria, also of the Academy. After the ceremony at the church the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. A. E. Schaefer, where a bountiful repast was partaken of. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable and substantial presents. The INDEPENDENT force is under obligations to them for a nice supply of fine cake and a bottle of sparkling wine. May they live long and prosper." Nauvoo Independent, February 19, 1897."Jas. Moffitt had the misfortune to slpi and fall hurting his face quite badly, last Saturday, while hauling ice. He required the services of a doctor." The Gate City, Tuesday, February 4, 1913, page 8.
"JAMES A. MOFFITT
Nauvoo---Services for James A. Moffitt, 74, were held Saturday morning at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church. Rev. Christian Labonte officiated. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery. Moffitt died Sep. 18 in Sacred Heart hospital, soon after his arrival there. He had been ill for many months.
James was born in Sonora township, March 19, 1873, the son of Thomas N. and Elizabeth Brady Moffitt. He was married to Clara Reimbold, of Nauvoo, February 11, 1897, and they quietly observed their golden wedding anniversary last February. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Eldred Bush, Nauvoo; one son, Bernard Moffitt, Niota; 4 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Ogden, Seattle Wash., Otilla Moffitt, Peoria, Ill., and Bessie Moffitt, Kansas City, Mo.; and tow brothers, T.T. Moffitt, Kansas City, Mo., and William A. Moffitt, St. Louis, Mo. One son, Cyril Moffitt, died in 1934. Three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Reimbold, Mrs. Bernadine Spexarth, and Mayme Moffitt, also died previously." Burlington, Ia., Hawk-Eye Gazette..Tues., Sept. 23, 1947.
James married Clara Amelia Reimbold, daughter of John Bernard Reimbold and Mary Amelia Eber, on 11 Feb 1897 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. Clara was born on 22 Feb 1872 in , Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened on 26 Feb 1872 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 26 Jan 1955 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA. She was buried on 29 Jan 1955 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"Clara Reimbold Moffitt
Clara so silent, yet clever,
Was diligent while at school;
With a mind on her work and ever
Intent to observe each rule.Father claimed her his one great comfort,
His dearest and last left treasure;
Companion was she, to a brother:
For both a support, and a pleasure.Clara has now a home all her own,
She would not change for Castles in Tyne;
Her home to her is a palace grand,
Her children's holiest, happiest shrine."The Happy Girls of St. Mary's, by Mother Ottilia Hoeveller O.S.B., St. Mary's Convent, Nauvoo, Illinois, 1913.
They had the following children.
282 M i Cyril James Moffitt was born on 20 Feb 1899 in Appanoose, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 14 Dec 1934 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He was buried on 17 Dec 1934 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
Never married. Is buried in Nauvoo Catholic Cemetary. The death and burial records are located at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo, Illinois.+ 283 F ii Bertha Amelia Moffitt was born on 10 Sep 1901. She died on 4 Nov 1994. 284 M iii Bernard Henry Moffitt was born on 6 Aug 1905 in Appanoose, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 9 May 1954 in Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA. He was buried on 12 May 1954 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
Never married. Is buried in Nauvoo Catholic Cemetary.
123. Anna Theresa Moffitt (Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 24 Aug 1874 in Sonora, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened on 20 Sep 1874 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 19 Aug 1961 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA. She was buried on 5 Sep 1961 in Nauvoo Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"At the City Hall.
A fair crowd gathered at the city hall last Thursday night to see the production of "Hick'ry Farm," and thhe "Perseccuted Dutchman," by the Peek-a-Boo Comedy Company. The company was composed of Sonora young men and ladies, and they entertained the audience well. Mr. Chas, Rahn, as Lawrence McKeegan, won much applause for his clever acting. He also carried his part well as John Smith, the Dutchman. Ed. Moffitt's acting, as the New England farmer, was as even and as unassumed as that of many more experienced than he. Lewis Bush, as Gilbert Darkwood, made an excellent villian and palyed his part to perfection. Miss Julia Bedier, as Mrs. Priscilla Dodge, carried off the honors. She has unusual talent, and on this occation displyed it. Miss Anna Moffitt, Will and Bernard Ogden and Chas. Bush, played their parts creditably. The evening's entertainment, we believe satisfied and pleased those in attendance, and the young ladies and gentlemen of the company deserve praise for their work. Jake Walter and Wm. Yeager entertained the audience with selections on the guitar and violin." Nauvoo Rustler, February 2, 1892."Ed Moffitt, Harry LaCroix, William Ogden, Frank Herbert, John Rahn, and Misses Stella Clark, Maggie Dachroth, Anna Moffitt, Ida Morrill, Libbie McGregor, and Henry Ort and wife, were amoung those who went to Fort Madison to see "Ali Baba" Sunday night." Nauvoo Independent, September 13, 1895.
"IN HYMEN'S BONDS.
Marraige of Willam Ogden and Miss Annie Moffitt.
The marriage of William Ogden and Miss Annie Moffitt was solemnized at SS. Paul and Peter's Catholic church in this city at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. H. J. Reimbold officiating. Miss Lucy Moffitt, sister of the bride, and Sam. Ogden, brother of the groom, were the attendants. The church was filled with friends and acquaintances who came to witness the beautiful ceremony performed. After the ceremony the bridal party and a large number of invited relatives and friends repaired to the home of the bride's parents where at noon they partook of an elegant dinner. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Moffitt of Sonora township, and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. james Ogden, and is an upright, energetic and popular young man. The happy couple have legions of friends who will join us in wishing them long life and happiness." Nauvoo Independent, November 5, 1897."Mrs. Wm. Ogden of Sonora township, has been quite ill for several months, and during the past week her condition has been reported serious." Nauvoo Independent, April 1, 1898.
"MRS W. A. OGDEN
Rosary for Mrs. Anna Ogden, 87, of Bainbridge Isaland, will be said at 7:45 o'clock tomorrow eveing in St. Benedict's Church, Seattle.
Requium Mass will be said at 10:30 o'clock Thursday in St. Benedict's by her son, the Rev. William J. Ogden, paster of St. Cecilia's Church, Bainbridge Island. Burial will be in Nauvoo, Ill.
Mrs. Ogden died Saturday in a nursing home. Born in Nauvoo, Mrs. Ogden came here in 1906. She was the widow of W. A. Ogden, who died in 1922, the victim of a hit-and-run automobile.
For many years, Mrs. Ogden was the housemother at the Providence Hospital Nurses' Residence. She later went to Bainbride to keep house for her son.
Surviving besides Father Ogden are another son, Merrill F. Ogden Seattle; four grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Arrangements here are under the direction of Hoffner's Fisher-Kaufus Funeral Home." Seattle Daily Times, Tuesday, August 22, 1961."OGDEN--Anna. Mother of Rev. William Ogden, Winslow and Merrill Ogden, Seattle. Rosary today Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.. Requiem Mass Thursday, 10:30 a.m., both at St. Benedict's Church. Burial Nauvoo, Ill. Hoffner's Fisher-Kaufus Mortuary" Seattle Daily Times, Wednesday, August 23, 1961.
Anna married William Albert Ogden, son of James L. Ogden Sr. and Francis Elenoria Risse, on 3 Nov 1897 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. William was born on 13 Apr 1871 in Sonora, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 12 Jun 1922 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA. He was buried on 22 Jun 1922 in Nauvoo Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
W. Ogden was paid $2.50 for labor for the year ending March 31st, A. D. 1891. Nauvoo Rustler, April 7, 1891.
"Will Ogden left for Dakota last week, where he will remain for some time." Nauvoo Rustler, April 5, 1892.
"Will Ogden, James, Thomas and Geo. Scannell, Frank Kelly and Will Hamma accompanied John Brant's threshing machine to Melville, S. D., the fore part of last week." Nauvoo Rustler, 1893.
" James Ogden received a letter from his son Wm., last Saturday, informing him that he had the misfortune to break his leg. Wm is at Groton, South Dakota. He did not state in his letter how the accident occurred. He is expected to arrive home in a few days." Nauvoo Rustler, September 20, 1892.
"Will Ogden, whom we made mention of, last week, as having the misfortune to fall and break a leg at Groton, South Dakota, arrived at home Tuesday noon. The accident ocurred while Will was engaged in a granery. While stepping from a small box his leg was broken by a simple misstep. He will be laid up feor several weeks." Nauvoo Rustler, September 27, 1892.
"Will. and Bernard Ogden and Arthur Datin returned home from Groton, S. D., Thursday last." Nauvoo Independent, September 22, 1893.
"---The Ogden literary Society held an interesting meeting Friday evening. The subject, "Resolved that the World's Fair was a Financial Benefit to this Country," was debated. A. Linge and Will. Ogden were champions of the affirmative side and James Ogden and Ed. Hummel of the negative. The former won. Besides interesting debate, there was some fine music by the Elm Tree string band. The meetings always attract large audiences." Nauvoo Independent, December 29, 1893.
"---Ogden Bros. had a number of cards printed at this office last week advertising their celebrated horse "Hart of Oak, Jr." Nauvoo Independent, April 12, 1895.
"---Lightning struck an old stump on the farm of James Ogden Wednesday afternoon, stunning Wm. and Levi Ogden who were under a shed near by. A horse was also knocked down." Nauvoo Independent, May 3, 1895.
"---While descending Chaney creek hill on the Nauvoo road yesterday with their new treshing outfit, Ogden & Moffitt had a narrow escape from a bad accident by steering the machine into the west bank on the side of the cut. The neck yoke had broken which rendered the machine almost uncontrolable.--Hamilton Press." Nauvoo Independent, July 5, 1895.
"Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ogden, of Wyaconda, Mo., were visitors here the fore part of the week." Nauvoo Independent, May 5, 1899.
"Wm. Ogden and wife returned from Wyaconda, Mo., several days ago. Ogden Bros. disposed of their meat market in that city last week." Nauvoo Independent, May 19, 1899.
"A Lawsuit.
A case entitled J. J. Rheinberger vs. Wm. and Bernard Ogden will be tried in Justice Berger's court today. It is an action brought by Mr. Rheinberger against defendants for payment for an icebox made by him for defendants. Defendants claim the icebox did not prove satisfactory after giving it a fair trial, and therefore refuse to pay for it, asking the plaintiff to take it back. Plaintiff claims the box is all right and believe their refusal to accept the same is for altogether other reasons. The trial promises to be interesting." May 26, 1899."---The case of J. J. Rheinberger vs. Wm. and Bernard Ogden, an action for payment for an icebox, mention of which was made in our last issue, was tried before a jury in Justice Berger's court last Thursday. The case consumed most of the day and was rather interesting, drawing a large crowd of spectators. Attorney W. D. Hibbard represented the plaintiff and Peter F. Wahl the defendants. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for the amount sued for, $66 58, and costs of the case." Nauvoo Independent, June 2, 1899.
"Wm. Ogden departed Monday for New Ulm, Minn., where he will remain indefinitely, having secured employment there." Nauvoo Independent, September 29, 1899.
"Wm. Ogden returned Friday evening from his sojourn in Minnesota." Nauvoo Independent, December 1, 1899.
"Auctioneer Herman Burger cried a sale for Mrs. William Ogden in the east end of Nauvoo last Saturday and all goods brought a good price. Marshal Berger is a fine crier." The Daily City Gate, Friday, August 1, 1913, page 8.
They had the following children.
285 M i William Joseph Ogden was born on 4 Jan 1904 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He was christened on 20 Mar 1904 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 10 Aug 1984 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA. He was buried on 17 Aug 1984 in Nauvoo Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"William Joseph Ogden was born January 8, 1904 in Nauvoo, Illinois. He attended day school at Spalding before the family moved to Seattle. He was an honor student at Seattle College (later Seattle University), earning the gold medal as first honor pupil of his class for four straight years, but did not take part in his graduating exercises because his father was killed the day before. He later studied for the priesthood in Washington, D.C. and was ordained there June 10, 1930 at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. He said his first mass in Nauvoo at the Saints Peter and Paul's Church in Nauvoo. It was printed in the paper, "There was special singing by the choir and Merrill Ogden, brother of the newly ordained priest, sang several solos." Fr. Bill taught there in the Seminary of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Moving back to Seattle, he served as associate pastor at St. Benedict parish in Seattle from 1930-1933, before being transferred to Holy Angels Juniorate in Buffalo, N.Y. and at the Minor Seminary for five years in the Scholasticate, was the director and taught English, Moral Theology and Canon Law from 1933-1936. Other assignments includedd pastor of St. John the Baptist parish in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and chaplain at Niery Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Fr. Bill served as an associate at St. Patrick parish in Tacoma; St. Benedict's, Seatttle; St. Anthony, Wenatchee; and Holy Rosary, Seattle. From November 1948 until January 1952, he was administrator of Immaculate Conception parish, Arlington, WA. His first pastorate was at St. Cecila parish (from June 1955- November 1961). Susequent pastorates were at Our Lady of Good Help, Hoquiam (November 1961-April 1970), and St. Joseph, Elma (April 1970-March 1972). He was chplain at the former Dominican House, Issaquah, WA before moving to Josephinum. Father Bill was a Faithful Friar, Forth Degree Knights of Columbus, Aberdeen; and chplain to KC Council 1974 of Hoquiam.
Fr. Bill celebrated his Golden Jubilee as a priest on June 8, 1980 with an 11:00 a.m. mass at St. Benedict's church in Seattle. Merrill and Bill (his nephews) gave the readings during mass. It was followed by a reception in the school auditorium. Sis (Julia Barry Ogden) pored coffee, Mary Leik, a family friend from early St. Benedict days, poured tea, Barbara (grand neice, Ogden) and Julie (grand neice, Pavlicek) poured punch, and Pat (neice, Ogden Pavlicek Moore) cut the cake. Of great help was Abigail Leik Pillsbury, also from the early St. Benedict days. Later, at 4:30 p.m., we served a buffet at our house (Merrill, Jr. and Doris Larsen Ogden) at our hor for several of his close friends from around the state and parishioners from St. Ceclia's and of course family.
Fr. Bill loved to play golf and played every chance he got. He played violin at Seattle College, and with a popular dance band, which I can't remember the name of! On Wednesday's for several years, he was at our home for dinner. We had many interesting conversations re religion, as I was raised in the Lutheran Church. He was a priest from the very old school, and a very strict conservative....he didn't like the switch from Latin to English mass. As he thought much of what was being taught at the time was heresy, he started a catechism class for Barbara (Ogden), Steve (Ogden), Erin (Kinsella), Marty (Kinsella), Barry (Kinsella), and two other children, one week at our home (Merrill, Jr. and Doris Larsen Ogden) and the next at Mary Ann's (Ogden Kinsella). At about the age of 65 he was diagnosed with emphysema. Sometime in the early 1980's he moved to St. Vincent DePaul Nursing Home in West Seattle. We visited him there several times, sometimes taking him out for luch or dinner. He died August 10, 1984 and had a funeral mass sug at St. Benedicts and also in Nauvoo, where he is buried in the St.'s Peter and Paul Cemetery." By Doris Larsen Ogden
"Honor Student's Chair Vacant --- Father, Hope Realized, Killed --- William Ogden, 18 years old, 1227 N. 48th St., who for four years straight won the gold medal as first honor pupil of his class at The Seattle College and his fouf medals, with fifth, the grand prize given by Bishop Edward J. O'Dea. Young Ogden's medals were pinned on a vacant chair because his father was killed the day before commencement. --- William Ogden Unable to Attend Graduating Exercises at Seattle College Because of Bereavement. --- First honors at the graduating exercises when twenty graduates of the Seattle College received their diplomas last week, were pinned on a vacant chair -- that of William Ogden, 18 years old, 1227 N. 48th St. His father was killed the day before he was to have received the honors. Throughout his four years in the college, William has studied chiefly because his pal--for that was what his dad meant to him--wanted him to be "first in his class." For three years straight, William Ogden Sr., as the proudest man in Seattle, watched his son win the gold medals offered each class each year for first honors. Together father and son talked about and worked together for the final honors, the Bishop Edward J. O'Dea medal. Pitcher for his team, young Ogden played last week and his father went along to witness the game. The Seattle College twirler won his game and the happy father was en route home, when five miles this side of Everett, he sptopped his car to inquire about other members of the party who were slow in coming. He was run down by another automobile and died within minutes. Young Ogden could not attend the graduating exercises. He knew his father could not attend and for him the prizes meant but little. So his chair was left vacant. Four years of college with no mark less than "excellent"! It's a record for the Seattle College that has never been equaled. Today the prize winner is en route to Nauvoo, Ill., where his father will be buried. Upon his return to Seattle he will enter a special class at the Seattle College and will receive his first year's training for the priesthood, carrying out the wishes of his pal and father."
"FATHER OGDEN SINGS HIS FIRST MASS HERE --- Former Nauvoo Boy In Solemn Service Here---Large Attendance at Ceremonies. --- Solemn and impressive services were held at SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic church in this city Sunday morning at 10 o'clock when first solemn high mass was sung by Rev. Father William J. Ogden, who was ordained an oblate priest in Washington, D. C., last week. The church was filled with relatives and friends who came to witness one of the most brilliant and solemn ceremonies of the Roman Catholic church. The church wass decorated with St. Joseph lilies and never presented a more beautiful appearance. The ceremonies started with a procession from the rectory to the church, the order of which was: Father William Ogden, Father Tholen, two visiting priests, three acolytes; and twelve altar boys. Arriving in the church Father Ogden celebrated his first mass. Father L. C. Tholen, local pastor, acted as master of ceremonies, while Father Lawrence and Father Lucien, two Franciscan priests of Quincy, Ill., acted at deacon and sub-deacon respectively. Ralph Seidler was cross-bearer and Henry Reimbold and Nile Ogden were acolytes. The three are cousins of Father Ogden. Father Tholen preached an eloquent and appropriate sermon for the occation. There was special singing by the choir and Merrill Ogden, brother of the newly ordained priest, sang several solos. Following the mass the young celebrant gave a special benediction to the congregation. Soon after the mass a dinner was given by immediate relatives at St. Edmund's Hall in honor of Father Ogden. Fifty-five persons were present and enjoyed a most delicious meal. After dinner Father Tholen and Father Ogden both gave short talks. In the evening a public reception was given at the Parish hall for Father Ogden, which was well attended. He received the felicitations of numerous relatives, friends and aquaintances. Father Ogden gave a short talk and solos were sung by Mrs. H. Rissi and Emil Rissi of Collinsville; Mrs. John Dusenberry of Nauvoo, and Merrill Ogden of St. Louis. Rev Wm. J. Ogden, O. M. I., gave a violin selection. All these numbers were accompanied on the piano by Marie Rissi. Punch and wafers were served. Among the out of town relatives and friends who came to attend the mass were Mrs. Anna Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moffittt and son Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Ogden and son Merrill Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schacht, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Wm. Honce, Hamilton; Mrs. Clara Parker, St. Joseph, Mo.; Miss Bernadine Moffitt, Fort Madison; Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hierstein and Wm. Spexarth, Fort Madison; Henry Reimbold and Nile Ogden, Chicago; Ralph Seidler, Cleveland, Ohio; R. and Mrs. H. Rissi, daughter Marie and son Emil, Collinsville, Ill.; Ted Rissi, Detroit; Mrs. J. H. Boeddeker, Fort Madison. Sister Mary Fabian, of Peoria also attended and was a guest at dinner. Father Ogden comes from a well--known family of this vicinity. On his mother's side he comes from pioneer stock of Moffitts who were among the very early settlers. T. N. Moffitt is his grandfather. From the father's side he is a descendant of James Ogden, also a prominent pioneer. His grandmother on his father's side was the sister of the late Judge J. B. Risse of Hancock county. His father was William Ogden, a carpenter, who met his death in Seattle some years ago. Father Ogden will be stationed at Seattle Wash., for the present, the home of the family for a number of years. He will leave Monday for St. Louis, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Anna Ogden, where they will visit at her home for a short time and then will motor to Seattle. The mother will accompany the son and be with him in Seattle." Nauvoo, Illinois, June 1930.
"YOUNG PRIEST READS MASS IN NAUVOO --- Nauvoo, Ill., June 16.--Rev William Ogden read his first mass at the Catholic church sunday morning. The young priest with Father Tholen, two Franciscaon priests of Quincy, three acolytes, cousins of the young priest, and twelve altar boys marched from the rectory to the church at 10 o'clock where his first mass was celebrated by the lately ordained priest. Father Tholen acted as master of ceremonies, while the two Quincy priests acted as deacon and subdeacon respectively. Father Tholen preached as excellent and appropriate sermon for the occation. The choir sang Leonard's mass in B flat. The church was filled, many being required to stand. Father Ogden comes from a well known family of this vicinity. On his mother's side he comes from the pioneer stock of Moffitts, who were among the first settlers of Hancock county. From the father's side he is a descendant of James Ogden also a pioneer of this county and a prominent citizen. His grandmother on his father's side was a sister to the late Judge John B. Risse. He is ordained as an oblate priest, and will probably be stationed in Seatttle, Washington, where the Ogden family formerly lived. The father was a carpenter and met his death in an accident in Seattle some years ago. A big reception was given the young priest at the parish hall on Sunday evening. He was greeted by many of his former acquaintances, who were school mates with him when he attended the Catholic schools here. Many of his relatives from aboard were here to attend the celebration of his first mass by Father Ogden. The Moffitt and Ogden families are very large and they by themselves made a large audience. All wished the young priest success in his station in the sacred priesthood." Nauvoo, Illinois, June 1930.
"Golden jubilarians are Fathers Jeremiah F. Milner, Daniel McAllister, and William J. Ogde; Benedictine Abbot Gerald Desmond; and Jesuit Fathers James B. McGoldrick...
A native of Illinois, Father William J. Ogden was associate pastor at St. Benedict parish, Seattle from 1930 until 1933. From Seattle he was transferred to Holy Angels Juniorate in Buffalo, NY, where he was superior and teacher from 1933 to 1936. Subsequent assignmnets included teacher at the Oblate Scholasticate in Washington DC; pastor os St. John the Baptist parish, Green Bay, Wis., and chaplain at Niery Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Father Ogden's first assignment in the Seattle Archdiocese was associate at St. Patrick parish, Tacoma. He was also as associate at St. Benedict, Seattle; St. Anthony, Wenatchee; and Holy Rosary, Seattle. Father Ogden was a student at Seattle University during 1946 and 1947. From November, 1948, until January, 1952, he was administrator of Immaculate Conception parish, Arlington. His first pastorate was at St. Cecilia parish, Banbridge (June 1955-November 1961). Subsequent pastorates were at Our Lady of Good Help, Hoquiam (November, 1961-April, 1970); and St. Joseph, Elma (April, 1970-March, 1972). Father also was chaplain at the former Dominican House, Issaquah. He now resides at the Josephinum. Father was Faithful Friar, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Aberdeen; and chaplain to KC Council 1674 of Hoquiam." Seattle, Washigton, June 1980.
"Father William J. Ogden
Beloved Uncle of Merrill F. Ogden, Jr., William J. Ogden, Patricia Moore, Mary Ann Kinsella. Brother in law of Frances Ogden. Rosary Monday, 7:30 p.m., and Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 a.m., both at St. Benedicts Church, 1700 North 49th. Burial St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Nauvoo, Ill. Arrangements, BUTTERWORTH-MANNING-ASHMORE" Seattle Daily Times, Sunday, August 12, 1984.+ 286 M ii Merrill Francis Ogden Sr. was born on 22 Aug 1905. He died on 29 Sep 1967.
124. Lucy Fedelia Moffitt (Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 6 Aug 1877 in Sonora, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She was christened on 26 May 1877 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 2 Oct 1943 in Wenona, Marshall, Illinois, USA. She was buried on 5 Oct 1943 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"Sam. Ogden, who has been in Kansas and Iowa the past few months, returned home last Sunday. Miss Lucy Moffitt, who has been visiting Lamoni, Ia., returned home with him." Nauvoo Independent, August 2, 1895.
"---Miss Lucia Moffitt has been engaged to teach the winter term of school in district No. 7, Sonora township." Nauvoo Independent, August 20, 1897.
"Teachers' Institute.
The teachers from this vicinity who attended the institute at Carthage last week are all loud in praise of the success of the institute, both in point of attendance and interest, and Supt. Califf is given credit for its management and entertainment of those in attendance. There were over 250 teachers in attendance. Better work was done this year than ever. The institutes are more popular each year, and the teachers are realizing that much good is derived from them. The teachers, before the adjournment of the insitute, passed the following resolutions:
We, the teachers of Hancock county desire to express our appreciation of the efforts of Superintendent Califf which ahve resulted in bringing out the greatest number ever assembled in institute in Hancock county, and in creating the highest degree of interest manisfested by the teachers of this county, and to espress to the instructors for the able manner in which their work has been done. And further, we hereby acknowledge the kindness of the trustees of Carthage college in granting the use of the college building for institute purposes. Also of Miss Laura Manier and those who assisted her in providing a musical treat for the teachers.
Among those from this city and vicinity attending the teachers' institute at Carthage last week were: Misses Chloe LaCroix, Gertrude Datin, Reby Blake, Chloe Schneider, Carrie Green, Ida Jackson, Anna Brady, Mary Lionherd, Ella Faulner, Lucy Moffitt, Minnie Loescher, Mrs. Emelia Britner, Mrs. Celia Hobbs, Prof. S. D. Welmer, B. F. Carey, Dan and John Wilcox." Nauvoo Independent, September 3, 1897.
"Teachers and Their Schools.
The First and Second district schools in this city opened with a good attendance Monday morning. The Thrid district school will probably open on the 27th inst. Most of the country schools commenced their fall term last Monday. Teachers in Appanoose and their schools are: Ida Jackson, the Appanoose; O. E. Avey, Ollis; V. F. Kelly, Mound; Carrie Green, Maple Grove; Mary Horton, Center; Reby Blake, Columbia; Chloe LaCroix, Fenchtown; J. T. Jackson and Arvilla Golden, Niota; In Sonora township--Amy Bullock, Powellton; George E. Layton, Elliott; Helen Faulkner, Ogden; Gertie Datin, Pleasant Hill; Chloe Schneider, Center; Beulah M. Ross, Christy; Lelah West, Larry; Tina B. Powers, Golden's Point; Edith McCrory, Gibralter, Lucy Moffitt, at the Layman in Montebello, and in Pontoosue Celia Hobbs at the Tull, Noble Little at the Victory and D. W. Davis at the Froggy." Nauvoo Independent, September 17, 1897."Miss Lucy Moffitt departed Tuesday for Keokuk, where she will remain during the winter." Nauvoo Independent, November 18, 1898.
"---Miss Lucy Moffitt is teaching the Frenchtown school in Appanoose." Nauvoo Independent, October 13, 1899.
"Married.
Edward V. Reimbold of this city and Miss Lucy Moffitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. N, Moffitt, of Sonora township, were united in marriage at the Catholic church in this city last Tuesday morning at 8 o'oclock. Ted Moffitt, brother of the bride, acted as best man, and Miss Dell Brady as bridesmaid. Rev. H. J. Reimbold officiated in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. At five o'clock in the afternoon a reception was tendered the couple at the home of the bride's parents. The contracting parties are well and favorably known young people and have the best wishes of many friends. They will go housekeeping in rooms on the second floor of the Knaust building, on corner of 11th and Mulholland streets." Nauvoo Independent, July 6, 1900.
Lucy married Henry Edward Vincent Reimbold, son of John Bernard Reimbold and Mary Amelia Eber, on 3 Jul 1900 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. Henry was born on 19 Dec 1874 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He was christened on 25 Dec 1874 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 20 Nov 1942 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He was buried on 23 Nov 1942 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"Our Bicyclists.
Quite a number of our citizens have recived bicycles during the past week. There is some talk of organizing a bicycle club. The following received machines since our last issue: Miss Tille Bewerdorf, Max Reimbold, Ernest Heck, jr., Ed. Reimbold, Aitchison & Berger, Frank Reimbold, Milt Walther and Clyde Datin. They are all doing nicely, and in a few days will be able to ride their machines well. Several more will order bicycles in a few days." Nauvoo Rustler, July 26, 1890."---Ed. V. Reimbold, while returning from Keokuk with his transfer wagon, lat Thursday, upset in Cheney creek on the river road. He had a large load of merchandise and some of the good were soiled by water. Nauvoo Independent, March 2, 1900.
They had the following children.
+ 287 M i Joseph Claude "Joseph Edward Reimbold,Sr." Reimbold was born on 23 May 1902. He died on 11 Nov 1962. 288 F ii Maria Bernard Gertrude Reimbold was born on 22 Oct 1904 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. She died on 26 Jan 1974 in Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA. She was buried on 28 Jan 1974 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA.
"Sister Fabian Dies
Nauvoo---A third victim has died as a result of a two-car accident near hear on Jan. 20 which claimed the lives of the drivers, Sister Mary Jo Donovan, O.S.B., and Clinton R. Newberry.
Sister Fabian Reimbold, O.S.B., died Saturday evening, Jan. 26, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Fort Madison, Ia., where she had been in serious condition since the accident. She was 69.
Other passengers in the Sisters' carwho were not seriously injured were Sisters Ruth Kyscki and Marlene Miller, The Sisterswere returning to St. Mary's Priory in Nauvoo on Jan. 20from a Sisters meeting in Peoria when Newberry's car crossed the center line on highway 96 striking the Sisters' carhead on. Sister Mary Jo (see Jan. 27 issue of the Catholic Post for obituray) and Newberry were killed instantly.
Sister Fabian was born in Nauvoo on Oct. 22, 1904, the daughter of Edward and Lucy Moffitt Reimbold. She was educated at St. Mary's Academyin Nauvoo, Loyola University and DePaul University in Chicago. She entered the Benedictine Community at St. Mary's Priory in Nauvoo on Dec. 8 1922, and taught at St. Joseph's School in Ivesdale, St. Mary's School in Moline, St. Boniface's School in Peoria, St. Anthony's in Atkinson ans St. Mary's School Wenona. From 1949 until 1972 served astreasurer fo the community.
Surviving are a sister Mrs. Kathleen Veith, and one brother, Henry, both of Chicago, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Sister Fabian was in her 50th year of service as a Benedictine and would have celebrated her golden jubilee of religious life this summer. Funeral services were conducted on Jan. 28, by Father John Wissing, and burial was in Nauvoo." 1974.+ 289 M iii Henry Aloishus "Henry Edward Reimbold" Reimbold was born on 20 Jan 1909. He died on 7 Dec 1992. + 290 F iv Mary Elizabeth Catherine "Kathleen" Reimbold was born on 1 Nov 1916. She died in Dec 2002.
129. William Albert Moffitt Sr. (Elizabeth Brady , James Terence , Michael , Terence ) was born on 23 Dec 1885 in Sonora, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He was christened on 19 Apr 1886 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 16 Nov 1964 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was buried on 19 Nov 1964 in Calvary Cemetary, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.
"Sunday Services at the Catholic Church.
The following named young people will receive first holy communion at SS. Peter and Paul's Catholic church next Sunday: Clara Brady, Anna Baumgarten, Theresa Burk, Theresa Lagomarcino, Sarah Campbell, Helen Fulton, Ida Beecher, Maria Masberg, Mary Wilhelmy, Susie McCallion, Elizabeth Boyle; Roy Radel, Geo. Pilkington, Theo. Rose, Emile Newton, Wm. Moffitt, Wm. Lange, Ernst Shilson, Wallace Childres, Cleve E. Hotz and Henry Herstein. Early mass will be said at 8 o'clock; high mass at 10:30; evening services at 7. The sodalities and the congregation will also receive communion and Rev. Father Reimbold will preach an English sermon appropriate to the occasion." Nauvoo Independent, April 29, 1898.
William A. Moffitt, Sr. was born in Nauvoo, Illinois on December 23, 1885. He attended the one room schoolhouse in Nauvoo. His brother-in-law, William Ogden, a master carpenter, was in Minot, North Dakota working on a construction job. William Moffitt, Sr. went to Minot. One day he was skating and saw Marie Solien who was also skating. He must have liked what he saw because he asked her brother, Noel Solien, to introduce him to her.Marie Solien was born on June 4, 1886 in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She attended the state teachers college in Madison, Wisconsin and taught primary grades in Stoughton and later in Minot, North Dakota, when she moved there with her family.
Their courtship, which lasted for several years, was not an easy one. The construction job ended, but of greater importance was the fact that Marie's parents were opposed to any plans for marriage. He was not a Norrwegian and he practiced the wrong religion.
Despite the parental opposition, Marie Solien came to St. Louis and the couple were married on June 19, 1918. A son, William A. Moffitt, Jr. was born June 19, 1919.
To support his family, William A. Moffitt, Sr. had a small business which he called the Shave Easy Company. He sold straight razors, barber supplies and leather goods. He developed a product for treating strops used to sharped straight razors. To demonstate the sharpness of a razor he would stand in the window of his store, pull a hair from his head, and then proceed to shave that hair with a straight razor repeatedly.
Unfortunately Gillette and other companies manufactured safety razors. The use of straight razors diminished the market for the Shave Easy Company altough it continued to have a loyal following until William A. Moffitt, Sr. closed his shop.
To meet the changing market William Moffitt, Sr. became a self-taught locksmith and the One Minute Key Company was born. Both businesses continued to be operated out of the small shop on Pine Street in downtown St. Louis. William A. Moffitt, Sr. was active seeing that key shops were unionized, and he became a member of the Machinists Union.
When World War II resulted in an increasing shortage of metal for key blanks, William A. Moffitt, Sr., because he was a member of the machinists union, was able to find work as a machinist in the bottling plant of Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, where he was when he was sevety two and one half years old.
Both William A. Moffitt, Sr. and Marie Solien Moffitt were devoted and loving parents and grandparents. On the day his daughter-in-law delivered twin boys, William A. Moffitt, Sr. started up the steps to their apartment. His wife called down to him: "Delores had two boys." He at once turned around and started for the door. "Where are you going?" "I have to get cigars to take to work tomorrow."
Marie Solien Moffitt dropped dead on the street in downtown St. Louis while Christmas shopping on December 16, 1963. William A. Moffitt, Sr. died November 16, 1964 after a series of small strokes. He loved to sing and dance. He was in the finest sense of the word a gentle man.
Written by William A. Moffitt, Jr., March 6, 2002.
St. Louis, Missouri September 6, 1962
Dear Noel and Evva:
I hope this will not be too much of a shock to both of you, but I hope you will recover. I don't know when I have written a letter but as you were going to hang your key on the wall and just talk I thought perhaps you should have just a few facts about the little old inland town of Nauvoo on the banks of the Old Mississippi where I and my older brother Ted went fishing to supply some 15 people of the Thomas N. Moffitt family with food during the summer months. When we were not fishing we were hunting squirrels with our old dog Rover, a wonderful squirrel dog, which we thought was the best in the country; but he was out in the field with us one day where we were putting up hay and he strayed down in a weed patch, but he was a terror on snakes, but this happened to be the wrong day for him. We heard him bark once and knew he had a snake, but the snake to my sorrow got him. For when we got to the house that evening his head was almost twice its original size. We poured whiskey down him and did whatever we knew what to do but the next morning I got up real early hoping to find him O.K., but there he was with his head stuck in the straw stack. That was all for poor Old Rover, and I cried I guess for a week, but we never had another Rover, and it wasn't any fun to hunt squirrels any more.
I think Marie sent you a letter trying to explain about the Mormons, but I don't believe she knows too much about them so I thought I would tell a few facts about those days around 1820.
About the key I sent you I have always been awfully sorry that I haven't any papers on this all I have is what I remember father told me. My father was deaf from the time he was about 18, so it made it awfully hard to talk to him, but I have a land grant issued on sheep skin signed by Martin Van Buren then President of the U.S. in 1840. Now my grandfather came to this Country from Ireland and settled on this land because of the wonderful timber on it as there was no building material to be had. So they went into the timber and cut down tree after tree and started to builda a house, and I am awfully sorry that this house was not preserved as a land mark for I think this house was the oldest house in that part of the country. The logs in it were all hand hewn by a distant cousin of my grandfather by the name of Lyman Beecher. Of course, there was no cement so I think they used red clay to plaster up the crackes between the logs. And that is where I was born and raised and my father and mother and the thirteen children were raised along with my grandfather, for he had bad luck. He and his wife had my father and a girl, but his wife died in childbirth when the girl was born. So that left him with two small children. But he never married again and when my dad married, then in later years he came to live with us.
I started this September 6, 62 and now it is October 2, 62. It has taken me quite a spell to finish it. Continued from page three. So you see we had quite a family in the Log House, 13 children my father and my mother and my grandfather.
Now getting back to a few facts about the Mormons. My grandfather had .6 acres of Apple Orchard on the farm and they would pack the apples in barrels and haul them into the Mississippi landing in Nauvoo where they would be loaded on boats and shipped to New Orleans, for river transportation was the only way to get in and out of Nauvoo unless you wanted to go somewhere in a lumber wagon, which I did many times.
At that time the population of Nauvoo was much greater than Chicago. I do not know what the exact population was but it was quite large, and a lot of them were Mormons, some of whom I have been told were big husky fellows who were not too fond of work. They seemed to think that everybody owed them a living, and thats one reason the people in Nauvoo got together and drove them out of the city. They crossed the river in boats and landed in Iowa, but I think it was on the third night after they left that they came back across the river and burned down the temple. In the meantime, I haven't any dates, but during this uprising the crowd captured Hiram and Joseph Smith and put them in jail at Carthage, the county seat of Hancock County. And a few days later a crowd went to county jail after the Smith boys and Joseph Smith was standing in one of the windows ready to jump when one of the mem shot him while standing in the window. For years they never knew what they had done with his body, but years after they located what they believe was his grave down close to the river front in Nauvoo.
My dad told me a number of times that during apple harvest time there would be 10 or 12 big husky fellows drive out in a wagon and go right into the orchard and help themselves to all the apples they could haul away for my father and grandfather were helpless to do anything about it. So you see there were lots of reasons for the uprising against them.
And for the key the only information I have is what my father told us, that there were three elders to the temple and each one was supposed to have a key supposedly so that no one could lock the other out. The key that I have is supposed to be the smallest of the three keys.
The latter Day Saints, as they call themselves, now are buying up all the property they can buy and at the present time are working trying to find the old foundation of the temple that was destroyed. I think I have a couple of issues of a weekly newspaper published in Nauvoo which had some pictures of them digging trying to locate the original foundation.
Well, Noel, this is a terrible letter with one mistake after another, but I hope you get a little kick out of it.
Lots of love to both of you and Evva and her mother.
Just Moff
William married Marie Solien, daughter of Olaus J. Solien and Helga Fauchald, on 19 Jun 1918. Marie was born on 4 Jun 1885 in Stoughton, Dane, Wisconsin, USA. She died on 11 Dec 1963 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was buried on 19 Dec 1963 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 291 M i William Albert Moffitt Jr. was born on 19 Jun 1919. He died on 28 May 2010.