JONAS, Friedrich Theodor Sr.

1849 - 1934  (85 years)

• Name	JONAS, Friedrich Theodor
  Suffix	Sr.
  Nickname	Fred
  Birth	18 Jan 1849	Kittendorf, Stavenhagen, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Emigration	15 Jun 1852	Germany   [2]
  	Address: Quebec, Canada, British North America
  	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
  Name	Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor Schroeder
  Death	15 Sep 1934	Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States   [3, 4, 5]
  	Cause: of heart failure
  	Death Claims Fred Jonas Sr. At Age of 83 Resident of Two Creeks for Nearly 60 Years Dies; Rites To Be Monday Fred T. Jonas., 83, well known resident of the town of Two Creeks for nearly 60 years, died on the homestead farm operated by his son Emil, at 8:30 o'clock this morning following an illness of two weeks duration. Death was due to infirmities attributive of old age. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church of which the deceased was a member for many years. The Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. The remains will be taken to the homestead farm Sunday morning from the C.J. Jansky funeral home. Mr. Jonas was born in Germany Jan. 18, 1848 and at the age of four he immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in this city. Two years later the family moved to the town of Two Creeks. In 1871 Mr. Jonas was married in Illinois to Wilhelmina Sophrledter(sic) who preceded him in death 11 years ago. Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Raper of Chicago, an Mrs Minnie Tess of Sawyer, and seven sons, William of Cambria, Wis., Fred Jr., of Bird Island, Minn., Henry, Wausau; Emil, Two Creeks; Walter, Chicago and John and Herman of Minnesota, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Londo of Wausau. There are also 29 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two Creeks Out of town people who were here for the funeral of the late Fred Jonas, one of Two Creeks oldest pioneers were: Mr. and Mrs. William Jonas, Misses Gertrude and Anna Jonas, and Walter Jonas, of Cambria, Mr and Mrs. Herman Tess and children, Alden and Linda of Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jonas, and Mrs. and Mrs. Adlor Londo, of Wausau, Fred Jonas, of Minnesota, Mrs. Louise Raper of Chicago, Mrs. Arthur Frederick of Cambria, Mr and Mrs. Anton Zeman, of Manitowoc. The Manitowoc Herald Times Sept. 24, 1934 pg. 12
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  Burial	17 Sep 1934	Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States
  	Address: Pioneer Rest Cemetery
  	Section 2 Lot81
  Person ID	I924	Jindra and Chaloupka Family Trees
  Last Modified	24 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	JONAS, Gustav Christian Theodor,   b. 2 Jan 1817, Kittendorf, Stavenhagen, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany d. Between Jun 1885 and Sep 1890 (Age 68 years)
  Mother	SCHROEDER, Auguste Marie Sophie,   b. Abt 1819, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany d. Abt 1891/2, Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (Age 73 years)
  Marriage	8 Nov 1850	Kittendorf, Stavenhagen, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany
  Family ID	F318	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	SPORLEDER, Wilhelmine,   b. 23 Nov 1854, Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany d. 25 Feb 1923, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States (Age 68 years)
  Marriage	14 Mar 1874	Mokena, Will, Illinois, United States   [6]
  	by Rev. Carl Schaub
  Children	1. JONAS, Frank,   b. Bef 1874   d. Bef 1880 (Age < 6 years)   2. JONAS, Wilhelm Frederich Heinrich,   b. 7 Aug 1874, Illinois, United States d. 15 Jan 1951, Fox Lake, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States (Age 76 years)   3. JONAS, Friedrich Heinrich Theodor,   b. 2 Oct 1875, Kellogg, Jasper, Iowa, United States d. 1 Feb 1960, Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (Age 84 years)   4. JONAS, Ludwig Carl,   b. 20 Nov 1877, Town of Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. Abt 26 Nov 1907, Rib Lake, Taylor, Wisconsin, United States (Age 30 years)   5. JONAS, Caroline Sophia,   b. 18 Oct 1879, Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 4 Jan 1921, Sebeka, Wadena, Minnesota, United States (Age 41 years)   6. JONAS, Johann Joachim,   b. 2 May 1881, Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. Bef Jun 1950 (Age < 69 years)   7. JONAS, Herman John,   b. 21 Dec 1885, Wisconsin, United States d. Bef POSS 1928 (Age < 42 years)   8. JONAS, Louise J.,   b. 29 Mar 1885, Wisconsin, United States d. 3 Mar 1973, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States (Age 87 years)   9. JONAS, Henry John,   b. 15 Oct 1888, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 21 May 1956, Wausau, Marathon, Wisconsin, United States (Age 67 years)   10. JONAS, Wilhelmina,   b. 8 May 1892, Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 12 Aug 1980, Sturgeon Bay, Door, Wisconsin, United States (Age 88 years)   11. JONAS, Emil Carl Johann,   b. 21 Jul 1893, Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. 19 Jun 1950, Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States (Age 56 years)   12. JONAS, Walter Carl Ferdinand,   b. 22 Jun 1899, Two Creeks, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States d. Oct 1962, Illinois, United States (Age 63 years)
  Family ID	F319	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 Mar 2025

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• Sources

  [S87] Vital Records - Germany- Kittendorf Registers, unknown. 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. need to relook up record to get full citation. [S81] Immigration/Naturalization - Hamburg -1850-1934, Jonas, August; Band 3 Direct Lists 1852 Feb-Jul; 14 June 1852; Family History Library INTL Film 470834. [S106] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times - Newspaper Archives, Death Claims Fred Jonas Sr.; Obituary; 15 September 1934; viewed online clipped; 26 March 2010. [S106] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Manitowoc Herald Times - Newspaper Archives, Two Creeks; news; 24 September 1934; pg. 12; viewed online; unknown. Two Creeks Out of town people who were here for the funeral of the late Fred Jonas, one of Two Creeks oldest pioneers were: Mr. and Mrs. William Jonas, Misses Gertrude and Anna Jonas, and Walter Jonas, of Cambria, Mr and Mrs. Herman Tess and children, Alden and Linda of Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jonas, and Mrs. and Mrs. Adlor Londo, of Wausau, Fred Jonas, of Minnesota, Mrs. Louise Raper of Chicago, Mrs. Arthur Frederick of Cambria, Mr and Mrs. Anton Zeman, of Manitowoc. The Manitowoc Herald Times Sept. 24, 1934 pg. 12 [S230] Newspaper - Wisconsin - Kewaunee Enterprise, Fred Jonas, Sr., Two Creeks, Dies; obituary; 21 September 1934; Volume 76, Issue 14, Edition 1, page 5, column 3; viewed online, clipped; 27 October 2023; http://216.56.80.109/jsp/RcWebImageViewer.jsp?doc_id=0305a45f-c628-4843-85d2-0a92cd646ffe/wikepl00/20200302/00000518&pg_seq=5&search_doc=&query1_modifier=AND&query1=jonas&query1_field=ALL. Fred Jonas, Sr., Two Creeks, Dies Resident of Two Creeks Nearly 60 years Passed Away at Age of 83 Fred Jonas, Sr., who had lived at Two Creeks for almost 60 years, pasesd(sic) away there SAturday morning at the home of his son, Emil, after a two weeks' illness. Death was caused by old age infirmities. He was 83. Mr. Jonas was born in Germany January 18, 1948, and came to Two Creeks as a child with his parents. His marriage to Wilhelmina Sopherledter(sic) took place in 1871. She died eleven years ago. There are two daughters and seven sons surviving: Mars. Lizzie Raper, Chicago; mrs. Minnie Tess, Sawyer; William, of Cambria, Wis.; Fred, of bird Island, Minn.; Henry, Wausau; Emil, at Two Creeks; Walter, of Chicago; John and Herman, of Minnesota. A sister, Mrs. mary Londo, of Wausau. 29 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren survive. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home at 2o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church at Sandy Bay, Rev. W.G. haese officiating. Burial was in Pioneers Rest cemetery at Two Rivers. [S86] Vital Records - Illinois Marriage Index 1763-1900, viewed database online; 23 July 2016; Groom: JONAS, FREDERICK; Bride: SPORLEDER, WILHELMINE; Date: 1874-03-14; certificate #: 00005656; Illinois County: WILL.