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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Living

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. ROHR, Christopher Douglas was born on 2 Jul 1960 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 3 Jul 1960.
    3. Living
    4. Living
    5. Living
    6. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  ROHR, Lewellyn John was born on 22 Feb 1911 in Forster, St. Clair, Michigan, United States (son of ROHR, Florian and LEBOTTE, Josephine); died on 13 Mar 1994 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Misc: May 1960, Kewaunee, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; traveled to Kewaunee to attend a wedding
    • Misc: 23 Jul 1961, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; celebrated their silver wedding anniversary
    • Misc: Sep 1961, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, United States; went to visit his sister

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Holy Cross Cemetery

    Lewellyn married KELLIHER, Lorraine Louise on 23 Jul 1936. Lorraine (daughter of KELLIHER, Walter H. and KOWASH, Anna) was born on 31 Oct 1913 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 18 May 1979 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  KELLIHER, Lorraine Louise was born on 31 Oct 1913 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (daughter of KELLIHER, Walter H. and KOWASH, Anna); died on 18 May 1979 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Holy Cross Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Living
    5. Living
    6. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  ROHR, Florian was born about 1875 in Wisconsin, United States (son of ROUER, Theodor and HERALY, Marie Antonette); died on 29 Aug 1912 in Foster City, Dickinson, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1912; lumberman

    Notes:

    Died:
    Killed in a Mill

    Florian Rohr, a former resident of this city was killed Wednesday in a saw mill at Foster City, Michigan, where he has been employed the past few years. News of his death was received here yesterday, but no particulars as to how the unfortunate man met his death, have been given out. Mr. John Lebotte who was interviewed by a reporter yesterday afternoon stated that he understood that Rohr was struck by a flying pulley which became dislodeged from a shaft in the mill. It is said that another man met his death in the same mill last week in a similar manner.

    The body will be brought here today for burial.

    Mr. Rohr, who was a man of about 41 years of age, was born and brought up in the town of Lincoln. For years he was a wellknown character in this vicinity where he was employed as a woodsmen and river driver in the early lumbering days. Four years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Lebotte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lebotte, then residents of the town of Brussels, who survives. Shortly after his marriage he left with his wife for Foster City where he has resided ever since and has been employed as a woodsman and mill hand.

    Algoma Record Herald
    Volume 40 Issue 13 Edition 1
    published 08-30-1912
    page 5

    Florian married LEBOTTE, Josephine on 16 Jun 1906 in Brussels, Door, Wisconsin, United States. Josephine (daughter of LEBOTTE, John Baptiste and GASPARD, Ardina) was born on 6 Dec 1885 in Rosiere, Door, Wisconsin, United States; died on 17 May 1950 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  LEBOTTE, Josephine was born on 6 Dec 1885 in Rosiere, Door, Wisconsin, United States (daughter of LEBOTTE, John Baptiste and GASPARD, Ardina); died on 17 May 1950 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Mrs. John Younk Passes Suddenly

    Mrs. John Younk, 64, died suddenly early Wednesday. She became ill Tuesday but her condition was not regarded as critical. Death was attributed to pnuemonia.

    The body is at the Haucke Funeral home where it will remain until 8:30 Saturday morning when it will be taken to St. Mary's Catholic church for funeral services. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

    The former Josephine LeBotte, Mrs. Younk was born at Rosiere Dec. 6, 1885. She married Florian Rohr at Rosiere and for serveral years after their marriage they lived in Ironwood, Mich. Following Mr. Rohr's death the deceased came to Algoma and in 1914 married John Younk. Mr. Younk died in March, 1944.

    Surivvors include two children from her first marriage, Mrs. Hilton (Margaret) Heinkel; Saginaw, Mich., and Lewellyn Rohr, Two Rivers, and three children from her second marriage, Eugene Younk, Algoma; Mrs. James (Florence) Muckian, Algoma, and Mrs. Frank (Marion) Fonda, Syracuse, N.Y.

    Also remaining are two brothers, Eugene and Elmer LeBotte, and three sisters, Mrs. Jule Hearley, Mrs. Joseph Ledocq and Miss Irene LeBotte, all of Algoma and 11 grandchildren.

    Algoma Record Hearld
    Volume 77, Issue 50, Edition 1 date published 1950-05-18
    front page.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Married at Brussels

    Algoma Man Takes Brussels Young Lady For His Life Partner

    Florian Rohr and Miss Josephine Labotte were united in marriage last Tuesday. The ceremony took place at the Catholic chuch in Misere, in Brussels, and was followed by a wedding dance and reception, at Vangindertaelen's hal, in the afternoon and evening. Alex Herley (sic) acted as best man at the wedding, and the bride was attended by her sister, Mis Labotte. The groom is a resident of this city, and the bride is a popular young lady of Brussels. A large number of invited guests were present at the reception, to extend congratulatons.

    Algoma Record Herald
    Volume: 34 Issue: 52 Edition: 1 Date published: 1906-06-29

    Children:
    1. ROHR, Margaret M. was born on 22 Mar 1908 in Wisconsin, United States; died in 1981 in Michigan, United States.
    2. 2. ROHR, Lewellyn John was born on 22 Feb 1911 in Forster, St. Clair, Michigan, United States; died on 13 Mar 1994 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    3. ROHR, Florence was born on 18 Feb 1913 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 28 Dec 1920 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.

  3. 6.  KELLIHER, Walter H. was born on 9 Aug 1881 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States (son of KELLIHER, John and SCHNEIDER, Katherine); died on 22 Sep 1941 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Walter married KOWASH, Anna on 27 Oct 1907. Anna (daughter of KOWASH, Martin and HETTICH, Mary J.) was born on 2 Nov 1886 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 27 Dec 1953 in Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  KOWASH, Anna was born on 2 Nov 1886 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (daughter of KOWASH, Martin and HETTICH, Mary J.); died on 27 Dec 1953 in Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Two Rivers Woman Killed
    Three Hurt in Auto Crash

    Mrs. Anna Kelliher Dies Near Kaukauna

    Kaukauna - A Two Rivers woman was killed and three other persons were injured, two seriously, in a collision of two automobiles at the intersection of Highways 10 and 55 five miles south of Kaukauna, shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday.

    The dead woman is Mrs. Anna Kelliher, 67, 2323 13th St. Two Rivers.

    The injured:
    Mrs. Flora Kriwanek, 68, 2123 12th St., Two Rivers, serious, internal injuries. Reported in grave condition.

    Mrs. Rachel Dohr, 48, 2116 Washington St., Two Rivers, internal injuries, shock, fractured chest wall. Condition fair.

    Supervisor Theodore A. (Ted) Dohr, 49, 2116 Washington St., Two Rivers, fractured right wrist.

    Mrs. Kelliher lost her life as a result of internal injuries when the automobile driven my Dohr, who with his wife, and Mrs. Kriwanek, also passengers, was struck on the right side by a car drive by Frank Forman, 71, 611 Hennepin Ave., Dixon, Ill., at the intersection of the two state highways.

    Killed Outright

    Mrs. Kelliher, according to the report, was in the rear seat of the Dohr car, and was killed outright by the impact of the crash. Ambulances rushed the injured of both cars to St. Elizabeth Hospital at nearby Appleton.

    The Two Rivers party was on its way to Appleton tp attend the first Mass of Rev. Norbert James Rath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome K. Rath, former Two Rivers residents, which was held at St. Therese Catholic church at Appleton Sunday morning. the Rev. Rath, who had attended St. Mark parochial School at Two Rivers, had been ordained at Green Bay on Saturday. All were friends of the Rath family.

    The attending physician said Monday morning that the condition of Mrs. Kriwanek was still grave and that she had suffered a sinking spell earlier in the morning. He added that he believed that Mrs. Dohr, also critically injured in the crash, was out of danger unless complications set in.

    It was reported that Forman's wife, 67, one of the passengers in the other car, was near death Monday, as a result of injuries received in the crash. She received a lacerated scalp, several fractured bones and internal injuries and has been under an oxygen tent at the Appleton hospital since. Forman, is also in a critical condition with a skull fracture. The other occupant of the machine, Ronald Wold, 17, Y.M.C.A., Rockford, Ill. received lesser injuries.

    Inquest Planned

    Dohr, a Two Rivers barbershop operator and a veteran member of the Manitowoc County Board, was driving west on Highway 10, when it was alleged that the Forman car going south on Highway 55, went through the arterial sign without stopping to plow into the middle of the right side of the Dohr machine. The Dohr car, which rolled over several times after being struck is a complete wreck.

    Dr. John Knauf, Stockbridge, coroner of Calumet county, said Monday that an inquest into the fatal accident will be held at a time when the injure will be able to testify.

    Funeral Services for Mrs. Kelliher will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Wagner officiating Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

    Mrs. Kelliher, nee Anna Kowash, was born in Two Rivers in 1886, and a daughter of the late Martin and Marry Hettich Kowash. She was married in Two Rivers in 1908 to Walter Kelliher, who preceded her in death 12 years ago.

    For many years Mrs. Kelliher was active in affairs of the Camp 7679, Royal Neighbors of America, Two Rivers, of which she was a past oracle. She was also active in circles of the St. Mark Church, including the Altar Society.

    Surviving Mrs. Kelliher are two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Felber of Tannery Road, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Lewellyn Rohr of Two Rivers, and two sons, Lloyd of Ripon and First Lt. Earl Kelliher with the U.S. Air Force at Rapid City, S.D., four sisters, Mrs. Maxwell Brown of Birminham, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Strong, Miss Elizabeth Kowash, and Mrs. Heber Clayton of Two Rivers, and 11 grandchildren.

    Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 3 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

    Manitowoc Herald-Times | Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Monday, December 28, 1953 | Page 1

    Children:
    1. KELLIHER, Hildegarde was born in 1909; and died.
    2. KELLIHER, Harold was born on 14 Mar 1911 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 2 Dec 1923 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    3. 3. KELLIHER, Lorraine Louise was born on 31 Oct 1913 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 18 May 1979 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    4. KELLIHER, Lloyd Peter was born in 1917; died in 1989.
    5. KELLIHER, Earl W. was born on 29 Jan 1922 in Wisconsin, United States; died on 24 Jul 1995 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    6. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  ROUER, Theodor was born on 25 Apr 1831 in Belgium (son of ROUER, Ghislain Joseph and STACHE, Marie Anne Josephe); died on 1 Apr 1892 in Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1856, New York, United States

    Theodor married HERALY, Marie Antonette about 1865. Marie (daughter of HERALY, Alexis Joseph and DEGREVE, Victoria) was born in 1846 in Belgium; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  HERALY, Marie Antonette was born in 1846 in Belgium (daughter of HERALY, Alexis Joseph and DEGREVE, Victoria); and died.

    Notes:

    Also have her name as Mary Hearly.
    Antoinette is listed in the census.

    Children:
    1. ROHR, Constant Joseph was born on 1 Feb 1866 in Brussels, Door, Wisconsin, United States; died on 5 Oct 1949 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.
    2. ROUER, Alexander B. was born on 17 Jun 1868; died on 11 Oct 1905; was buried in Lincoln, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.
    3. ROHR, Joseph was born in 1869 in Door, Wisconsin, United States; and died.
    4. ROHR, Julius B. was born on 25 May 1870 in Brussels, Door, Wisconsin, United States; died on 4 May 1962 in Sturgeon Bay, Door, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Sturgeon Bay, Door, Wisconsin, United States.
    5. 4. ROHR, Florian was born about 1875 in Wisconsin, United States; died on 29 Aug 1912 in Foster City, Dickinson, Michigan, United States.
    6. ROHR, Mary B. was born in 1876; and died.
    7. ROHR, Constantine August was born in 1878; died in 1951; was buried in Kewaunee, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.
    8. ROHR, Daughter was born on 6 May 1882 in Brussels, Door, Wisconsin, United States; died on 6 May 1882.
    9. ROHR, Mary Lucy J. was born on 11 Aug 1883 in Brussels, Door, Wisconsin, United States; and died.

  3. 10.  LEBOTTE, John Baptiste was born on 8 Oct 1861/62 in Belgium (son of LEBOTTE, Theodore and STACHE, Marie Antoinette); died on 19 Nov 1920 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: 1870

    John married GASPARD, Ardina on 7 Apr 1883 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States. Ardina (daughter of GASPARD, Francois Joseph and LAPAGE, Celina Joseph) was born in Jun 1863; died on 9 Jan 1927 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  GASPARD, Ardina was born in Jun 1863 (daughter of GASPARD, Francois Joseph and LAPAGE, Celina Joseph); died on 9 Jan 1927 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    I had down Odina for a name. I do not know if Odina is the first name.
    Found he family in the 1900 census, wife's first name is Ernestina. 1910 Census has Adena. Also seen as Aldina

    Children:
    1. 5. LEBOTTE, Josephine was born on 6 Dec 1885 in Rosiere, Door, Wisconsin, United States; died on 17 May 1950 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.
    2. LEBOTTE, Selina was born in 1888; died in 1960.
    3. LEBOTTE, Eugene A. was born in 1893; died in 1962.
    4. LEBOTTE, Marie was born in 1898; died in 1925.
    5. LEBOTTE, Elmer was born in 1900; died in 1979.
    6. LEBOTTE, Irene was born in 1904; died in 1982.

  5. 12.  KELLIHER, John was born in 1851 in Ware, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (son of KELLIHER, John Jr. and HIGGINS, Katherine); died on 7 Sep 1916 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    Died:
    John Kelliher

    John Kelliher, for many years a resident of Kewaunee, was buried here Saturday afternoon. Rev. Morrison of Two Rivers, officiating. Mr. Kelliher died at his home in Two Rivers last Wednesday morning after a lingering illness.

    The deceased was 63 years of age and a native of Casco Town. He spent his boyhood in Casco, but as a young man took up his residence in the city of Kewaunee where he made his home for a number of years. About 6 years ago the family moved to Two Rivers where they have since made their home.

    Mr. Kelliher who united in marriage 36 years ago to miss katherine Schneider of Kewaunee, who with two sons, Walter and Edward and one daughter Miss Lottie Survive him.

    The funeral was held form the family home in Two Rivers last Saturday morning the body being brought here, his old home for burial.

    Those form out of town present were: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kowash, Peter Strong, Mrs. Bernard Boettcher, and Henry Schneider of Two Rivers: Mr. and mrs. Henry Sibert, Conrad Schneider, Mr. and mrs. Albert Schneider and Miss Lottie Siebert of Green Bay.

    Interment took place in the Union cemetery.

    *******
    JOHN KELLIHER

    After suffering long from cancer, John Kelliher, aged 63, died Wednesday morning at his home in this city. Deceased was born in the state of Massachusetts but has lived in Wisconsin most of his life. He lived at Kewaunee and moved from there to Two Rivers a few years ago. The funeral will be at 1 o'clock Saturday from the house, Rev. Morris officiating and the burial will be at Kewaunee. Mr. Kelliher is survived by two sons, Walter and Ed and one daughter, Lottie.

    The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 8, 1916

    John married SCHNEIDER, Katherine about 1880. Katherine (daughter of SCHNEIDER, John Conrad and ARNOLD, Charlotte) was born about 1859 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 13 Apr 1923 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  SCHNEIDER, Katherine was born about 1859 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States (daughter of SCHNEIDER, John Conrad and ARNOLD, Charlotte); died on 13 Apr 1923 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Mrs. Katherine Kelleher [sic] passed away Friday last, a victim of heart failure. She became suddenly ill and died before a physician arrived. Mrs. Kelleher resided with her son, Edward, and daughter, Miss Lottie, 1807 Lincoln Street, and the funeral was held from there Monday afternoon, Rev. Philip Mercer officiating.

    Deceased was born in Kewaunee in 1859. She came to this city with her family thirteen years ago. Her husband has been dead six years. She also leaves a son, Edward, and one brother, Henry Schneider, of this city.

    Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Siebert, Mr. John Hickey, Mrs. Gross, Mr. Ed. Augustine and Miss Hattie Kuehl, all of Green Bay; Mr. Wm. Hessel, Mrs. John Kuehl, Mrs. John Graff and Mrs. Frank Wanninger of Kewaunee; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bancroft of Tipler, Wis.; Mrs. John Schneider, Alfred Schneider and Louis Schneider of Racine.

    The Reporter - April 20, 1923 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)

    ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~

    DEATH COMES SUDDENLY

    Death came almost without warning to Mrs. John Kelliker [sic], aged 65, at her home at 4'clock [sic] this morning, being due to a sudden heart attack.

    Mrs. Kelliker has been a resident of the city for many years. She is survived by two sons, Walter and Edward, and one daughter, Lottie.

    The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the home, the Rev. Phillip Mercer officiating at the services.

    Manitowoc Herald News - April 13, 1923 (page 16)

    Pioneer Rest Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 6. KELLIHER, Walter H. was born on 9 Aug 1881 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 22 Sep 1941 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    2. KELLIHER, Edward was born in Aug 1886 in Algoma, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 21 Mar 1943 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    3. KELLIHER, Charlotte was born on 19 Nov 1888 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 28 May 1963 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

  7. 14.  KOWASH, Martin was born on 2 Feb 1856 in Bohemia; died on 3 Nov 1924 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: 1874

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Plot 12-2

    Martin married HETTICH, Mary J. on 2 Apr 1880. Mary (daughter of HETTICH, Joesph and HARRY, Roseanna) was born on 17 Feb 1857 in Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 17 Feb 1926 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  HETTICH, Mary J. was born on 17 Feb 1857 in Town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (daughter of HETTICH, Joesph and HARRY, Roseanna); died on 17 Feb 1926 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Obituary states he was buried in Pioneer Rest Cemetery.
    Evidence on FindaGrave shows him with a plot number with his wife in Calvary cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Living
    5. 7. KOWASH, Anna was born on 2 Nov 1886 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 27 Dec 1953 in Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.



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