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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  JONAS, Harry Gustave was born on 31 Aug 1911 in Wolford, Pierce, North Dakota, United States (son of JONAS, Friedrich Heinrich Theodor and FREITAG, Ida Bertha Mathilde); died on 18 May 1962 in Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 21 May 1962 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Education: Franklin, Renville, Minnesota, United States

    Notes:

    From the Herald Times Sat. May 19, 1962 Jonas
    Harry G. Jonas, 50, Rt. 1, Mishicot, Farmer, died unexpectedly late Frid ay afternoon of a heart attack while working in the field of his far m. He had been in good health previous to this affliction.
    Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Luthe ran Chruch, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial wi ll be in Forest View Cemetery.
    Harry Jonas was born Aug. 31, 1911 at Wolford, N.D., a son of the late F red and Ida Freitag Jonas. He attended school at Franklin, Minn. and in 1 927 the family moved to the Town of Two Creeks. He married the former Ed na Zierzow of Two Creeks June 23, 1938 and in 1941 the family took over t he present farm.
    Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Jennifer and Lana Lee, at hom e: two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Halloran, of Chicago, Ill. , and Mrs. Sylvest er Schmitz, of Kenosha, and three brothers, Emmath of Two Rivers, Harv ey of San Antonio, Texas and Fred of Rt. 1 Mishicot.
    Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels after 3 p.m. Sun day until 11 a.,. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church whe re the body will lie in state until the time of services.

    From the Herald Times, Thurs. May 24, 1962

    Jonas Funeral
    Funeral services for Harry Jonas, 50, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack while at work on his farm Friday afternoon, were at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial was in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
    Pallbearers were Winton, Paul, Frederick and Ronald Jonas, Ray Halloran and Chester Jaehnig.

    Died:
    Obituaries
    Jonas
    Harry G. Jonas, 50, Rt. 1 Mishicot, farmer, died unexpectedly late Friday afternoon of a heart attack while working in the field of his farm. He had been in good health previous to the affliction.

    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.

    Harry Jonas was born Aug. 31, 1911 at Wolford, N.D., a son of the late Fred and Ida Freitag Jonas. He attended school at Franklin, Minn, and in 1927 the family moved to the Town of Two Creeks. He married Edna Zierzow of Two Creeks, June 23, 1938 and in 1941 the family took over the present farm.

    Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Jennifer and Lana Lee, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Halloran of Chicago, Ill, and Mrs. Sylvester Schmitz of Kenosha, and three brothers, Emmath, of Two Rivers, Harvey, of San Antonio, Texas, and Fred, of Rt. 1 Mishicot.

    Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.

    Buried:
    [1-2] Cemetery Section Lot Number

    Harry married ZIERZOW, Edna Clara on 23 Jun 1938 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Edna was born on 27 Feb 1919 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 20 Jan 2000 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 23 Jan 2000 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  ZIERZOW, Edna Clara was born on 27 Feb 1919 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 20 Jan 2000 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 23 Jan 2000 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Notes:

    Herald Times June 23, 1938

    Miss Zierzow And H. Jonas Are Married

    At St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Creeks, at 2 o'clock this afternoo n, the Rev. Walter Kleinke officiated at the ceremony wherein Miss Ed na C. Zierzow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zierzow, Two Rivers rou te 3 became the bride of Harry G. Jonas, Two Rivers, route 1 son of Fred J onas of Hector, Minnesota.
    Mrs. Arthur W. Zierzow Jr. attended the bride as matron of honor and Mi ss Ruth B. Retzlaff was bridesmaid. Arthur Zierzow was best man to Mr. J onas and Robert Rezba was groomsman. The flower girl was Donna Jean Borch ardt.
    The bride wore a white gown of spider lace over taffeta, its long tra in edged in net. The cowl neckline was accented with seed pearl trimming s, and the sleeves were puffed at the shoulders and fitted to points ov er the hands. The fitted bodice was closed with buttons in a line in bac k. The bride's long veil fell from a tiara of seed pearls on a tulle ca p. She carried pink roses and baby's breath.
    Her attendants wore marquisette frocks, Mrs. Zierzow's blue and Miss Ret zlaff's pink. The frocks were topped with ruffled bolero jackets and t he attendants wore circular veils with bands to match their frocks. Th ey carried mixed flowers. The flower girl's frock was of powder blue shee r, its skirt accordian pleated and its short sleeves lined with pink and t ied with tiny bows. She carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers.
    The wedding supper will be served at the Zierzow home and a wedding dan ce will be held at the Mishicot Opera House this evening.
    Friday noon Mr. Jonas and his bride will leave for a wedding trip and th ey will be away for a week. After July 1st they will be at home on Two Ri vers route 1 where the groom is engaged in farming.
    The bride is a graduate of Washington high school in Two Rivers and is e mployed at the Schroeder Bros. Co. where she will continue her work aft er she and Mr. Jonas return from their honeymoon.


    Herald Times Reporter Jan. 21, 2000

    Edna C. Jonas

    Edna C. Jonas, age 80, of 1609 N. 21st St. Manitowoc, died Thursday morn ing, January 20, 2000 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
    Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2000 at B ethany Ev. Lutheran Church. Revs. Bruce McKenny and Robert Kujawski wi ll officiate with burial at Forest View Cemetery.
    Edna was born February 27, 1919, in Two Creeks, daughter of the Late Art hur and Edith Geerdts Zierzow. She graduated from Washington High Schoo l, Two Rivers, with the class of 1936, and also attended the Manitowoc Voc ational School. She married Harry Jonas, on June 23, 1938, in Two Creek s. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1962. Edna was the Deputy Regist er of Deeds, for Manitowoc County for many years, retiring in 1982. She w as a member of the Ladies Aid of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church and the Manit owoc Garden Club.
    Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Thomas Hud on, Manitowoc, Lana and Craig Roever, Sheboygan; four grandchildren, Steph anie and Cristin Hudon, Joshua and Jared Roever, one brother and sister-in -law, Bernice and Ralph Jaehnig, Mesa, Ariz., Mrs. John (Elsie) Mattek, Ne enah; one sister-in-law, Irene Schmitz, Kenosha a dear special friend, Je an Tegen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
    The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday at Bethany Ev. Lut heran Church, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m.
    The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funer al arrangements.

    Mrs. Marie Jonas, sister-in-law to Edna, was omitted from this obituary.

    Buried:
    [1-2] Cemetery Section Lot Number

    Notes:

    Married:
    Miss Zierzow and H. Jonas are Married

    At St. John's Lutheran church, Two Creeks, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. Walter Kleinke officated at the ceremony wherein Miss Edna C. Zierzow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zierzow, Two Rivers route ?, became the bride of Harry G. Jonas, Two Rivers route 1, son of Fred Jonas of Hector, Minnesota.

    Mrs. Arthur W. Zierzow, Jr. attended the bride as matron of honor and Miss Ruth B. Retzlaff was bridesmaid. Arthur Zierzow was best man to Mr. Jonas and Robert Rezba was groomsman. The flower girl was Donna Jean Borchardt.

    The bride wore a white gown of spider lace over taffeta, its long train edged in n et. The cowl neckline was accented with seed pearl trimmings, and the sleeves were puffed at the shoulders and fitted to points over the hands. The fitted bodice was closed with buttons in a line in back. The birde;s long vveil fell from a tiara of seed pearls on a tulle cap. She carried pink rosebuds and baby breath.

    Her attendants wore marquisette frocks, Mrs. Zierzow's blue and Miss Retzlaff's pink. The frocks were topped with ruffled bolero jackets and the attendants wore circular veils with bands to match their frocks. They carried mixed flowers. The flower girls frock was of powder blue sheer; its skirt accordion pleated and its short sleeves lined with pink and tied with tiny bows. She carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers.

    The wedding supper will be served at the Zierzow home and a wedding dance will be held at the Mishicot Opera Hose this evening.

    Friday noon Mr. Jonas and his bride will leave for a wedding trip and they will be away for a week. After July 1st they will be at home on Two Rivers, route 1 where the groom is engaged in farming.

    The bride is a graduate of Washington high school in Two Rivers and is employed at the Schroeder Brothers Co., where she will continue her work after she and Mr. Jonas return from their honeymoon.

    Children:
    1. 1. Living
    2. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  JONAS, Friedrich Heinrich Theodor was born on 2 Oct 1875 in Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, United States; was christened on 5 Mar 1876 in Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, United States (son of JONAS, Friedrich Theodor Sr. and SPORLEDER, Wilhelmine); died on 1 Feb 1960 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 4 Feb 1960 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Confirmation: 10 Apr 1892, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
      St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church
    • Occupation: 1910, Pierce, North Dakota, United States; farmer and owned property with his two brothers
    • Military Draft Registration: 12 Sep 1918, Olivia, Renville, Minnesota, United States; World War I Draft Registration
    • Illness: 1959–1960; a heart condition

    Notes:

    Frederich Heinrich Theodor Jonas moved to Minnesota and married Ida Bert ha Mathilde White Freitag

    Emmath was born in Marshall or Lynd, Lyon County, Minnesota. The family then moved to North Dakota with Fred's brothers Herman and John . The men became partners on a farm and appear on the 1910 Census for Pierce Co. North Dakota. (the county Harry and maybe Harvey were born). Howard, Ida's first son was living with them at the time, Adeline was not. Fred was born in Devil's Lake, Ramsey County North Dakota (Did the family move? or were they visiting?) Township 157 Range 71 Pierce Co. ND. Household 100 Reviewing land records of 1910, they did not own land at this time. http://www.odessa3.org/collections/land/nodak/link/pierce10.txt

    In 1920 Fred was unemployed living with the family on Ida's brother's farm in Birch Coulee Township, Morton, Renville County Minnesota.

    Fred lived in Bird (Island) at the time of his father's death in 1934.

    According to William F. Blum, sometime after Oct. 1934 (after the birth of his grandson Winton) Fred T. Sr., Emmath and Martha (Blum) Jonas their baby son Winton, Fred W. Jr. and Lydia lived on the farm of William F. Blum in Gibson Twp., Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. This was at the height of the depression. The Jonas Family lived with the Blum's for about 6 weeks. (I assume this was around the time of the death of his father)



    Two Creeks School Attendance

    Teacher E.A. Benedict Attendance October 3, 1881 - January 27, 1882 No.NameAgepresent absent 43Willie Jonas71167 44Freddie Jonas61167

    Attendance January 30, 1882 - June 16, 1882 37Willie Jonas 1168 38Freddie Jonas1168

    Attendance October 9, 1882 - January 26, 1883 Not Listed

    Attendance Feb. 29, 1883 - June 8, 1883 Not Listed

    Attendance Oct. 1, 1883 - May 29, 1884 (fall term) 31Willie Jonas915not listed

    Attendance Oct. 1, 1883 - May 29, 1884 (spring term) 17Willie Jonas934not listed


    Teacher S.C. Naser Attendance October 6, 1884 - January 28, 1885 33Freddie Jonas91729

    Attendance October 6, 1884 - January 28, 1885 33 Freddie Jonas 91729 34 Willie Jonas 101432 35Louis Jonas 71724


    January 29, 1885 - June 5, 1885 Annual Register of Parents and Scholars October 6, 1884 - June 5, 1885 Fred JonasWilliam Jonas1018 Nov. 188411 March 1885Kept at home to wor k " Louis Jonas718 Nov. 188431 March 1885Kept at home to work " Fred Jonas918 Nov. 18845 March 1885Kept at home to work

    Annual Register of Parents and Scholars Oct. 5 1885 - June 4 1886 Fred JonasFred Jonas1030 Nov. 18854 June 1885 Mrs. Fred Jonas William Jonas 1130 Nov. 1885 4 June 1885 Louis Jonas 8 13 Oct. 1885 4 June 1885

    Died:
    From the Herald Times, Tues. Feb. 2, 1960

    Jonas

    Fred T. Jonas, 84, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Monday morning at the home of a son, Harry, with whom he had made his home since 1943. He had been in failing health for about a year.
    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
    Mr. Jonas was born Oct. 2, 1875, at Kellogg, Jasper County, Iowa, a son of the late Fred and Wilhelmina Sporletter Jonas. He married the former Ida White at Vesta, Minn., Nov. 16, 1905. She died Sept. 26, 1923. Mr. Jonas celebrated his 80th birthday in 1955 with all members of his family present. He farmed in Minnesota until his retirement in 1941.

    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Holloran of Chicago and Mrs. Irene Schmitz of Kenosha; three other sons, Emmath of Two Rivers, Harvey of San Antonia, Texas, and Fred of Rt. 1, Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Winton Raper of Chicago and Mrs. Herman Tess of Sturgeon Bay; a brother, Walter of Chicago; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

    Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service.

    Buried:
    [18-2] Cemetery Section Lot Number

    Friedrich married FREITAG, Ida Bertha Mathilde on 16 Nov 1905 in Vesta, Redwood, Minnesota, United States. Ida (daughter of FREITAG, Herman J. and BRANDT, Mina) was born on 29 May 1878 in Nicollet, Minnesota, United States; died on 20 Sep 1923 in Birch Cooley, Renville, Minnesota, United States; was buried on 24 Sep 1923 in Morton, Renville, Minnesota, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  FREITAG, Ida Bertha Mathilde was born on 29 May 1878 in Nicollet, Minnesota, United States (daughter of FREITAG, Herman J. and BRANDT, Mina); died on 20 Sep 1923 in Birch Cooley, Renville, Minnesota, United States; was buried on 24 Sep 1923 in Morton, Renville, Minnesota, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Confirmation: 26 May 1893, Eden Township, Brown, Minnesota, United States
    • Obit: Sep 1923
    • Burial: 22 Oct 1956, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
      Forest View Cemetery
    • Re-interment of remains: 22 Oct 1956, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; Reburial due to construction near cemetery; Address:
      Forest View Cemetery

    Notes:

    In 1900, Ida lived with her mother and children by her first marriage (Howard and Adeline) in Eden Twp. Brown County.

    Pioneer Rest Cemetery There is a grave marker in Plot [18-2] that gives her date of birth 1877 date of death 1923 ossw. Fred T. Sr. In that plot as well there is a marker that says Ida Freitag Jonas bur. 10 -22-1956


    The story has been told by Ida's son Frederick William that Ida died after being kicked by a horse. He stated he was standing next to his mother when she was kicked. Fred T., Frederick William's father blamed him for the accident. Frederick William was forced to quit school in order to take care of his younger siblings.

    In 1956, Ida's son Harry, drove to Minnesota to gather the remains of Ida and bring them back to Wisconsin. It has been told by her granddaughter (Elaine Jonas Chaloupka) that the remains fit inside a shoe box. There is conflicting stories as to why the body was disinterred and moved to Two Rivers. Some say it was because a Highway was being reconstructed in Morton, over the cemetery grounds. An old timer from the area, stated the cemetery Ida was buried in was not affected by the construction. But she was moved anyway. Ida was re-buried in Pioneer Rest Cemetery Two Rivers.

    Notes for IDA BERTHA MATHILDA FREITAG: The Morton Enterprise, October 4, 1923 Mrs. Fred Jones Killed Kicked by Horse While Hitching Up Team at Chas. Stoll Home Through an oversite, the account if the death of Mrs. Fred Jones was not published last week. The following is taken from the Franklin Tribune: Mrs. Fred Jones, formerly of Franklin, residing northeast of Morton was kicked by a horse while hitching up her team after a visit at Chas. Stoll home on Wednesday of last week, which resulted in her death the following morning. The tragedy is a severe shock to the bereaved family and their friends. Mrs. Jones had called at the Chas. Stoll home and had stayed for dinner. After dinner she went out to hitch up the team she was driving and as she a ttempted to rearrange some part of the harness the horse kicked striking h er over the heart, and breaking two ribs. She was taken to her home where she was given medical care, but the injury was too severe for her to wi thstand, and she passed away Thursday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Rev. Sauer of Morton officiating, and interment made in the Morton cemetery.

    Mrs. Fred Jones, nee Freitag, was born in Nicollet County in 1878, and moved to Brown County with her parents while yet a small girl. At the age of nineteen she was united in marriage to Ray White, who three years later lost his life in a railroad accident. To this union a son and daughter were born, namely, Howard and Adeline White. Seven years later she was united in marriage to Fred Jones. To this union six children were born, namely, Emmet, Harvey, Harry, Fred, Lydia and Irene, all of whom, together with her husband, mourn her untimely death. She also leaves three brothers, Robert, August, and Fred Freitag.

    August F. Sauer Clergyman Lutheran Church (from the 1920 census)

    Name: Ida Jones Death Date: 20 Sep 1923 Death County: Renville State File Number: 012491 Certificate Number: 012491 Certificate Year: 1923 Record Number: 386708

    Obit:
    Mrs. Fred Jones Killed By Horse

    Two Ribs Broken over the Heart Cause Death a few Hours After Injury

    Mrs. Fred Jones,, formerly of Franklin, residing norteast(sic) of Morton was kicked by a horse while hitching up her team after a visit at Chas. Stall home on Wednesday of last week, which resulted in her death the following morning. The tragedy is a severe shock to the bereaved family and their friends.

    Mrs. Jones had called at the Chas. Stall home and had stayed for dinner. After dinner she went out to hitch up the team she was driving as she attempted to rearrange some part of the harness the horse kicked striking her over the heart, and breaking two ribs. She was taken to her home where she was given medical care, but the injury was too severe for her to withstand, and she passed away Thursday morning.

    Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Rev. Saur of Morton officiating, and interment made in the Morton ecmetery(sic).

    The pallbearers were John Blank, Ed. Factor, Herman Vogtel of New Ulm, Otto Hopp, August Freitag and Gust Kremin of Vesta, Minn.

    Mrs. Fred Jones, nee Freitag, was born in Nicollet county in 1878, and moved to Brown county with her parents while yet a small girl. At the age of nineteen she was united in marriage to Ray White, who three years later lost his life in a railroad accident. To this union a son and daughter was born, namely Howard and Adeline White. Seven years later she was united in marriage to Fred Jones. To this union six children were born, namely, Emmet, Harvey, Harry, Fred, Lydia, and Irene, all of whom, together with her husband, mourn her untimely death. She also leaves three brothers, Robert, August and Fred Freitag.

    The tribune extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family in their sorrow.

    Burial:
    [18-2] Cemetery Section Lot Number

    Died:

    Certificate Additional Information:
    Age: 46 years 3 months 28 days
    Occupation: Housewife
    Birthplace: Brown Co. Minn.
    Name of Father: Herman Freitag
    Birthplace of father: Germany
    Name of Mother: Minnie Brand
    Birthplace of mother: Germany
    Informant: Fred Jones
    Date of Death Sept. 20, 1923
    I hereby certify that I attended deceased from 9.19.1923 to 9.20.1923 that I last saw her alive on 9.19.1923 and the death occurred on the date stated above at 9 AM.

    The cause of death was as follows:
    Accidental internal injury caused by a kick from a horse.

    An operation did not precede death.

    F.W. Penhall M.D.
    Morton, MN

    Buried Sept. 24, 1923
    Undertaker Geo Doslir or Doslin
    Morton, Minn.

    Herman Freitag in entry for Ida Jones, "Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990" Index
    Name: Ida Jones
    Gender: Female
    Burial Date:
    Burial Place:
    Death Date: 20 Sep 1923
    Death Place: Birch Cooley, Renville, Minnesota
    Age: 46
    Birth Date: 1877
    Birthplace:
    Occupation:
    Race:
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Fred Jones
    Father's Name: Herman Freitag
    Father's Birthplace:
    Mother's Name: Minne Brand
    Mother's Birthplace:
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number:B02471-7
    System Origin:Minnesota-EASy
    GS Film number:2218091
    Reference ID:12491

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage Index shows Fred Jonas marrying Ida White.

    Children:
    1. JONAS, Emmath George was born on 21 Aug 1906 in Lynd, Lyon, Minnesota, United States; died on 15 Aug 1983 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 17 Aug 1983 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    2. JONES, Harvey Herman was born on 17 Feb 1909 in North Dakota, United States; died on 19 Mar 1976 in Fort Sam Houston, Bexar, Texas, United States; was buried on 23 Mar 1976 in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States.
    3. 2. JONAS, Harry Gustave was born on 31 Aug 1911 in Wolford, Pierce, North Dakota, United States; died on 18 May 1962 in Mishicot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 21 May 1962 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    4. JONAS, Frederick William was born on 6 Oct 1912 in Devils Lake, Ramsey, North Dakota, United States; died on 26 May 1978 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 27 May 1978 in Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    5. JONAS, Lydia A. was born on 1 Jan 1916 in Minnesota, United States; died on 22 Dec 1986 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; was buried on 30 Dec 1986 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.
    6. Private


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  JONAS, Friedrich Theodor Sr. was born on 18 Jan 1849 in Kittendorf, Stavenhagen, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany (son of JONAS, Gustav Christian Theodor and SCHROEDER, Auguste Marie Sophie); died on 15 Sep 1934 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 17 Sep 1934 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Schroeder
    • Emigration: 15 Jun 1852, Germany; Address:
      Quebec, Canada, British North America

    Notes:

    From the Birth Records of Kittendorf, Stavenhagen, Mecklenberg- Schwerin

    The German text is: Geborene und Getaufte zu Kittendorf anno 1849 Unehelich Januar 18 (born) 28 (baptized) August Christian Theodor
    August Jonas
    Tagelöhner hiest, nach
    Angabe der Mutter des K indes

    Auguste Maria Sophie Schröder Dienstmädchen auf Kittendorf

    Sohn Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Schröder Legit. durch nachf. Ehe 8. Novbr 1850

    (sponsers) Dorothea Meihener, (?), Dienstmädchen hiest. 2. Sophie Paarmann, Dienstmädchen hiest. 3. Johann Behrend Jonas, Stallbursche hieselbst 4. Friedrich Meihener (?), Knecht aus Sülten 5. Johann Stahlberg, Tagelöhner hieselbst


    Translation: Born and Baptized in Kittendorf anno 1849 Out of Wedlock

    (born) 18 January (baptized) 28 August Christian Theodor
    August Jonas
    Day laborer here,
    according to testimony of the mother of the child.

    Auguste Maria Sophie Schroeder Serving girl from Kittendorf

    Son Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Schroeder Legitimate by subsequent marriage 8 November 1850

    (sponsers) Dorothea Meihener, serving girl here. 2. Sophie Paarmann, serving girl here. 3. Johann Behrend Jonas, stable boy here. 4. Friedrich Meihener, groom from Suelten 5. Johann Stahlberg, day laborer here.

    Birth Year <1850>
    Birthplace MECKLENBURG
    Age 30
    Occupation Farmer
    Marital Status M
    Race W
    Head of Household Fred JONAS
    Relation Self
    Father's Birthplace MECKLENBURG
    Mother's Birthplace MECKLENBURG


    On Sept. 30, 1879 August and Sophia Jonas sold his property to Fred and Minnie(Wilhemeina) The Mortgage for Fred and Minnie was recorded July 13, 1882 V. 16, p 335

    In the 1895 State Census we find Fred and his family in Town Two Creeks.
    6 males, 4 females, 8 born in Wisconsin, 2 in Germany. This would indicate that Fred's mother would now be deceased.

    Description of the land- West half of the N.E. Quarter of Section 26, in the Twp no. 21N of Range 2 4E in Manitowoc County, WI

    May 14, 1919 a mortgage was executed by Emil Jonas and wife Martha for a sum of $5000. ...Fred and Wilhemina to use and occupy for their place of residence the kitchen and bedroom in the N.W. corner on lower floor of the house in said premises and the N. E. bedroom on the 2nd floor of said house, so long as they or either of them shall live; together with the right of the grass to and across from said room and premise sand the right to use the well and out buildings. ...to pay to Fred & Wilhemina the sum of five dollars on the 1st of each month. To furnish to said Fred and Minnie all the fuel, flour, meat, egg s, butter, milk, and vegetables which they may need for their own us e, so long as they or either of them shall live. ...also necessary nursing, medical attention and medicine in case of sickness...and to give a proper burial and pay all expenses. To pay the children of said Frederick and Wilhelmenia within 6 months of death the following:
    William Jonas $200
    Fred Jonas $200
    Lena Viff $200
    Lizzy Raper $200
    Herman Jonas $200
    Henry Jonas $200
    Minnie Jonas $200
    Walter Jonas$200


    Two Rivers Reporter, Sept. 16, 1934

    FRED JONAS, 81, DIES AT HOME OF SON Funeral Services to Be Held on Monday for Aged Resident Here
    _______________

    Fred Theodore Jonas, 85, a resident of Two Rivers and the Town of Two Creeks for 81 years, died at the home of his son, Emil, Two Creeks, at eight o'clock this morning. Death was attributed to the infirmaties of old age.
    Funeral Monday
    Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:15 from the home of the son, and at two o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church, with Rev. W.G. Haase officiating, with burial in the Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
    Jonas was born in the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg, Germany, on January 18, 1849 removing to the United States four years later and settling with his parents in Two Rivers. In 1871 he married Wilhelmina Spohrledter, during a two year sojourn in Illinois.
    The couple returned to this county, making their home on a farm in the Town of Two Creeks, Two Rivers, route 1. His wife died eleven years ago.
    Nine children, 26 grand children and four great grandchildren survive.
    The children are Mrs. Louis Raper, Chicago, Mrs. Minnie Tess, Sawyer, Wimmilam, Cambria, Fred, Bird, Minnesota, Henry, Wausau, Emil, who resides on the homestead and who assumed management of the farm when his father retired in 1918, Walter, Chicago, John and Herman of Minnesota.
    The body will be taken to the home from the C.J Jansky funeral parlor tomorrow afternoon.

    Emigration:
    Translation of Ship Index

    Jonas, August
    wife and 2 children 1/2 yr and 3 yrs.
    From Neuris Thuringer
    Ship name Vorwarts
    Arrived Quebec 15 June
    Prussian, Capt. J. Finck
    roman numeral LXXX on index (80)

    Role: Witness

    Buried:
    Section 2 Lot81

    Friedrich married SPORLEDER, Wilhelmine on 14 Mar 1874 in Mokena, Will, Illinois, United States. Wilhelmine (daughter of SPORLEDER, Carl Franz Ernest August and ERNST, Carolina) was born on 23 Nov 1854 in Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany; died on 25 Feb 1923 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  SPORLEDER, Wilhelmine was born on 23 Nov 1854 in Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany (daughter of SPORLEDER, Carl Franz Ernest August and ERNST, Carolina); died on 25 Feb 1923 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; was buried in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1871

    Notes:

    Minnie Died in Chicago while visiting one of her daughters

    Alfred (grandson of deceased) commented, ""Grandma to me was a very dear person and was loved by everyone who knew her."

    Immigration:
    With her parents

    Died:
    She came down with Cancer 1 year prior to her death. Nov. 1, 1922, she first visited the Chicago Doctor. December 5, 1922, he operated on her. Treated her until Feb. 20, 1923 . Last saw her Feb 23

    Dies at Chicago

    The body of Mrs. Fred Jonas, former resident of Two Creeks who died at Chicago, arrived here last night and was taken to Two Creeks where the funeral will be held tomorrow. Mrs. Jonas was well known in and about Two Rivers. Death was due to complications of diseases.
    The Manitowoc Herald News Page 12 col 5
    28 Feb 1923

    Buried:
    [2-81] Cemetery Section Lot Number

    Notes:

    Married:
    by Rev. Carl Schaub

    Children:
    1. JONAS, Frank was born before 1874; died before 1880.
    2. JONAS, Wilhelm Frederich Heinrich was born on 7 Aug 1874 in Illinois, United States; died on 15 Jan 1951 in Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 18 Jan 1951 in Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States.
    3. 4. JONAS, Friedrich Heinrich Theodor was born on 2 Oct 1875 in Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, United States; was christened on 5 Mar 1876 in Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, United States; died on 1 Feb 1960 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 4 Feb 1960 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    4. JONAS, Ludwig Carl was born on 20 Nov 1877 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died about 26 Nov 1907 in Rib Lake, Taylor, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 8 Feb 1908 in Rib Lake, Taylor, Wisconsin, United States.
    5. JONAS, Caroline Sophia was born on 18 Oct 1879 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 4 Jan 1921 in Sebeka, Wadena, Minnesota, United States; was buried on 8 Jan 1921 in Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States.
    6. JONAS, Johann Joachim was born on 2 May 1881 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was christened on 7 Aug 1881; died before Jun 1950.
    7. JONAS, Herman was born in Dec 1884 in Wisconsin, United States; died before Apr 1928.
    8. JONAS, Louise J. was born on 29 Mar 1885 in Wisconsin, United States; died on 3 Mar 1973 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.
    9. JONAS, Henry John was born on 21 Oct 1888 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died in 1956; was buried in Wausau, Marathon, Wisconsin, United States.
    10. JONAS, Wilhelmina was born on 8 May 1892 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 12 Aug 1980 in Brussels, Door, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Sturgeon Bay, Door, Wisconsin, United States.
    11. JONAS, Emil Carl Johann was born on 21 Jul 1893 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died on 19 Jun 1950 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 22 Jun 1950 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States.
    12. JONAS, Walter Carl Ferdinand was born on 22 Jun 1899 in Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States; died in Oct 1962 in Illinois, United States; was buried in Calumet Park, Cook, Illinois, United States.

  3. 10.  FREITAG, Herman J.FREITAG, Herman J. was born on 14 Sep 1846 in Prussia (son of FREITAG, Carl and BLANK, Charlotte S. Henrethe); died on 9 Dec 1900 in Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States; was buried on 10 Dec 1900 in Aitken, Aitkin, Minnesota, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Emigration: 27 May 1861, Schivelbein, Köslin, Pommern, Preussen; Address:
      Repzin
    • Military: 1861–1865; Plains Wars, Civil War, 1st Regiment Minnesota Cavalry; Address:
      Plains Wars, Civil War
    • Military: 24 Jan 1865–27 Sep 1865; Civil War as a corporal in the 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery; Address:
      Civil War
    • Military: 18 Jan 1887; military pension
    • Misc: 18 Jun 1890
    • Misc: Mar 1896, Brown, Minnesota, United States; Address:
      Town of Eden
    • Misc: 24 Jun 1896, Brown, Minnesota, United States
    • Misc: 20 Dec 1899, Aitkin, Minnesota, United States; became a newspaper subscriber
    • Naturalization: Bef 1900
    • Accident: 8 Dec 1900, Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States; involved in a train accident

    Notes:

    Herman Freitag was born September 14, 1846, in Prussia. The family moved in 1861 to Nicollet county, Minnesota, and the next year he enlisted in First Minnesota mounted rangers; served about nine months; re-enlisted in 1864 in Company F, First regiment heavy artillery, and was mustered out at the close of the war. Soon after returning he bough 160 acres of section 14, Nicollet. Has been supervisor seven years. Married in 1867, Wilhelmena Kieson, who died November 3, 1873. Three children were born to them. In 1874 he married Minnie Brand, who has borne two children.
    From History of Minnesota Valley, pg. 677

    Emigration:
    Port of Departure Bremen, Germany
    Former Residence Repzin
    Destination Minnesota
    Port of Arrival, New York, New York
    Ship name Hermann

    Military:
    Served in the First Regiment Minnesota Heavy Artillery and First Regiment Minnesota Cavalry
    Invalid-Application number 594137
    Certificate number 775209

    Also listed on this pension index is
    Minnie Freitag, widow
    Application number 732723
    Certificate number 549475 Minnesota
    date 28 Dec 1900 filed a few weeks after the death of Herman.

    Misc:
    The St. Peter Herald says that, about three months ago, Herman Freitag, of Brown county, bought a team of horses from Henry Bode, of that city, and took the team from Mr. Bode's barn at Nicollet. About a week ago one of the horses made its escape from the pasture and found its way back to the Nicollet farm, some forty miles distant. The horse unassisted let down the bars, opened the stable door and was found in the morning in its old accustomed stall. Some sagacity about the animal surely.

    Misc:
    Herman Freitag has disposed of his farm of 160 acres in Eden to Chas. Bell for $3,000.

    Misc:
    Sheriff's Sale

    By Virtue of an Execution, issued out of and under the Seal of the District Court of Minnesota, upon a judgment rendered and docketed in the said Court, on the 19th day of May A.D. 1896, in an action wherein John C. Rudolph was Plaintiff, and Herman Freitag and Wilhelm Meyer were Defendants, in favor of the said Plaintiff and against the said Defendants, for the sum of three hundred forty and 75-100 ($349.75) Dollars, which execution was directed and delivered to me as Sheriff in and for the said County of Brown. I have this 23d day of May A.D. 1896, levied upon all the right, little and interest of the said Defendant Wilhelm Meyer in and to the following described real property in Brown County, State of Minnesota to wit: The north half of the North West quarter of Section No. Four (4) in Township No. One Hundred and eleven (111) North of Range No. Thirty-three (33), West; the South half the South West quarter of Section No. Thirty-three(33), Lot. No. Two (2) of Section No. Thirty-four (34), also a tract of land described as follows, to-wit; Commencing at the North East corner of the South East quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. Thirty-three (33), thence running West to the North West corners of the South East quarter of the South West quarter of said Section No. Thirty-three (33), thence North 7.91 chains, thence East 16 degrees North 5.95 chains, thence in a Southeasterly direction to the place of beginning, containing 14 acres more or less; All of the foregoing being in Township No. One Hundred and twelve (112) North of Range No. Thirty-three (33) West.

    Notice is Hereby Given, that I, the undersigned, as Sheriff as aforesaid, will sell the above described property to the highest bidder, for cash, at public auction at the front door of the Court House, in the City of New Ulm in the County of Brown and State of Minnesota, on Friday the 17th day of July, A.D. 1896, at 10 o'clock A.M., of that day, to satisfy the Execution, together with the interest and costs thereon.

    Dated may 29th, A.D. 1896
    Nels Anderson, Sheriff of Brown County, Minn.

    Jos. A. Eckstein, Plaintiff's Attorney
    New Ulm, Minn.

    Misc:
    Six new subscribers were added to The Age list this week, as follows: Herman Freitag, Wm. Paulson, Torsten Paulson, Aitkin; A.M. Seivert, Waldeck; James H. Strong, Howard's Creek, Kentucky and Keen Strong, Elton, Wis. The circulation of The AGE is now guaranteed the largest in the county by at least a hundred.

    Accident:
    Aitkin Happenings

    Herman Freitag, the man who was struck by a freight train in this village yesterday, was taken to Brainerd hospital, and had one leg amupted at the knee. his left arm is badly broken and mangled, but amputation is not necessary.

    Died:
    Killed by the Cars

    Last Tuesday evening about 7 o'clock as Herman Feitag(sic) was walking on the railroad track, on his way from town to his home one mile east, he was overtaken and run over by an outgoing freight train running at high speed. The trainmen saw the accident and they stopped as soon as possible and went back to where the man was lying, picked him up and brought him back to town. It was found that the train had passed over an arm and a leg. The unfortunate man was taken to the hospital at Brainerd on the 11 o'clock passenger train, and there his injured limbs were amputated and everything possible done to save his life, but he died on Sunday. The remains were brought to Aitkin Monday, and the funeral services were held in the afternoon.

    Mr. Freitag was an old soldier, about 54 years old, and leaves a wife and five children. He came here with his family from near Mankato about a year ago. He is somewhat deaf, which possibly is the reason he did not hear the train.

    Herman married BRANDT, Mina in 1874. Mina was born in Mar 1855 in Germany; was christened on 15 May 1856 in Odenkirchen, Rheinland, Prussia; died on 22 May 1904 in Redwood, Minnesota, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  BRANDT, Mina was born in Mar 1855 in Germany; was christened on 15 May 1856 in Odenkirchen, Rheinland, Prussia; died on 22 May 1904 in Redwood, Minnesota, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 1856, Germany
    • Immigration: 1873

    Children:
    1. FREITAG, Alwina was born on 22 May 1876 in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States; died on 25 Nov 1914 in New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United States.
    2. 5. FREITAG, Ida Bertha Mathilde was born on 29 May 1878 in Nicollet, Minnesota, United States; died on 20 Sep 1923 in Birch Cooley, Renville, Minnesota, United States; was buried on 24 Sep 1923 in Morton, Renville, Minnesota, United States.
    3. FREITAG, Anna Louisa Sophia was born on 16 May 1882 in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States; died on 13 Apr 1934 in Bandon, Renville, Minnesota, United States; was buried in Morton, Renville, Minnesota, United States.
    4. FREITAG, Robert Carl E. was born on 11 Jan 1885 in Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States; died on 1 Dec 1935 in Redwood, Minnesota, United States.
    5. FREITAG, Frederick was born on 20 Jun 1888 in Minnesota, United States; died on 24 Mar 1926 in New Ulm, Brown, Minnesota, United States.
    6. FREITAG, Blondina Ida Augusta was born on 27 Jul 1890 in Eden Township, Brown, Minnesota, United States; died on 17 Mar 1975 in Joliet, Will, Illinois, United States; was buried on 21 Mar 1975 in Ixonia, Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States.



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