STAUDT FAMILY
Michael Staudt traveled (possibly with his fiancée Catherine Stein and her mother Adgelena) to Manitowoc County, Wisconsin in 1854. They had a 40 acre dairy farm in Kossuth township where they raised 10 children (5 boys & 5 girls) and were the grandparents to 12 children. His obituary said he arrived from Helfant, Kreis Saarburg , Rheinpreussen. Not officially Germany yet but Prussia and controlled and under French rule. Social and military unrest was the way of life as French, German and other internal forces have made life miserable causing many to flee into exile and emigration. I have interpreted that when my mother (Margaret Mary Staudt Pfeiffer) wrote on a family tree she made in 1971, how Michael and Catherine made a "wedding trip to USA" that they were already married. However you will see below they married after their arrival on Feb.11, 1855. It is quite possible too, that Michael met his life mate here but it's not as romantic as the two sailing off to start a new life together. Mathew (Matheis) Peter Staudt was one of their 10 children who later married Sarah Maria Murphy in New London, WI on May 1st. ,1890. What follows mainly covers the family's life in the Manitowoc area. Mom would often talk of our Irish heritage (Murphy, McNamarra ) but there may be more 'bier' then Guinness in our blood. Still, I look forward to finding out how green our shamrock glows.
Some of the following is from the German language weekly newspaper Der Nord-Westen (The North Western) that was translated, edited and posted on-line by Harold E. Bergman. The paper was published from the 1860's to the early 1900's.
Note: Staudt was often misspelled as Stout, Staut and even Starl & Staub as below. Most of the following was simply 'cut & paste' from various documents I located and I was at the mercy of those who entered the original info. I have put my own notes in brackets or italicized so as not to be construed as part of the records. Some of the first names may vary also, as Matthias & Mathew, or Magdalena & Adgelena
(here are two wedding announcements for Michael Staudt & Catherine Stein:
- STARL: Michael
(mar. announcement in Manitowoc Herald, 24 Feb. 1855)
- STAUB: Michael
res: French Creek (resides)
p: John Peter and Christina Staub (parents)
m: 11 Feb. 1855 at Manitowoc Rapids (married)
to: Catharina Stein dau. of Johan and Magdalena Stein (Catherine & her mother came to America together & I assume Johan was deceased)
From the Der Nord-Westen - 1874-1887
Manitowoc County, WI1879 -11 Dec. Marriage of JOHN STAUDT with Miss EMMA FETZER on 04 Dec. 1879 in the
home of the bride's father by Justice of the Peace J.G. McCarthy
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1885 - 17 Sept. On Sat. morning Mr. MICHAEL STAUDT died suddenly in Kossuth. He was fine
on Fri. and we saw him during the day. A heart attack brought his life to an end. Mr. STAUDT was born 18 Oct. 1818 in Helfant, Kreis Saarburg, Rheinpreussen. He came to America in 1854 and settled in Manitowoc Co. He leaves 10 children – 5 sons and 5 daughters, as well as his widow. The youngest child is 12 years old. Theburial took place Mon. in Francis Creek.
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(I have not looked yet for info on Sarah Murphy. New London is about 75 miles from Manitowoc. They are the parents of grandpa Edwin Staudt)
1890 - 01 May Marriage of MATHIAS STAUDT of Manitowoc with Miss SARAH MURPHY of New London on Tues. of last week in New London.
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1890 - 01 May Death of 30 yr. old Mrs. EMMA STAUDT (nee FETZER) on Sat. evening of softening of the brain (?) ("Gehirnweichung"). She leaves her husband, Mr. JOHN
STAUDT, and 2 children – 8 and 9 yrs. of age. The funeral was attended by an
exceptional number of mourners last Tues. afternoon
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1891 - 19 Mar. A newborn child of Mr. and Mrs. MATTHIAS STAUDT died Sun. and was buried Monday.
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1894 - 13 Sept. Congratulations to JOHN STAUDT who celebrated his 39
birthday
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1894 - 29 Nov. Marriage at the Catholic Church in Two Rivers on Mon. of MICHAEL STAUDT of Kossuth, with Miss LILLIE STAUDT of Two Rivers.
1895 - 21 Mar. Congratulations to JOHN STAUDT of Manitowoc on the birth of a son on Tuesday.
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1895 - 23 May Congratulations to the following: MATH. STAUDT on the birth of a daughter Yesterday
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1895 - 05 Dec. (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 02 Dec.) Marriage on Tues. last week of JOHN KOCH of Kossuth, with Miss ADALINE STAUDT of Two Rivers.
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1896 - 25 June Death Fri. morning of Mrs. CATHARINA BIBINGER here in Manitowoc. The deceased was born 31 Oct. 1817 in Frensheim, Bavaria, came to America in 1848,
and settled in Manitowoc in 1875 where she has lived ever since. She leaves 2 grown
children – Mrs. JOHN STAUDT and Mr. JAKOB BIBINGER. The well-attended
funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery.
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1896 - 10 Sept. Death in Town Manitowoc on Fri. of Mrs. LENA STEIN, mother of Mrs.
CATHARINE STAUDT, and grandmother of Messrs. JOHN and MATH. STAUDT
of Manitowoc. Mrs. STEIN was born 11 Sept. 1806 in Helfant, Bez. Trier. In
addition to the above named daughter, she is survived by 10 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. The burial took place Sun. afternoon at the Catholic Cemetery
in Francis Creek.
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1897 - 05 Aug. M. P. STAUDT observed his 25th birthday yesterday.
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1897 - 09 Sept. Death on Sun. in Two Rivers, after a short illness, of 60 yr. old Mrs. LOUISE STAUDT, widow of PETER STAUDT. The deceased came to Two Rivers with her parents in her youth, grew up there and married PETER STAUDT there. She leaves
2 grown daughters. The funeral took place yesterday at the Catholic Church.
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1897 - 16 Sept. JOHN STAUDT celebrated his 42nd birthday on Fri. last week with friends.
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1898 - 20 Oct. The marriage market in Two Rivers is currently booming: On 11 Oct. ED. GRIMM married Miss ANNIE SCHAMBERGER, and on the same day GEO. WACHOLZ married Miss ANNIE STAUDT.
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1899 - 26 Jan. Congratulations to M.P. STAUDT on the birth of a son here last Thurs.
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1899 - 28 Sep. Marriage Licenses
PETER STAUDT of Two Rivers and MARY LUCKOW of Mishicott
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1899 - 05 Oct. (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Oct.). Also, to be married tomorrow, 04
Oct., are PETER STAUDT of Two Rivers and MARY LUCKOW from Mishicott at the
home of the bride's father JOHN LUCKOW where the marriage party will also be held.
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(the following twin girl's, Martha & Margaret, the father Peter, and then Mary the mother all pass in the next 18 months, I have marked the announcements with ***, Tim)
1901 - 28 Feb. Births P. STAUDT in Two Rivers twins – 2 daughters
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1901 - 07 Mar. One of the twins of PETER STAUDT in Two Rivers, whose birth we reported last week, died on Thurs. last week.
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1901 - 11 Apr. (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Apr.) Death Sat. of 27-yr. old PETER STAUDT, a member of our fire department, after a 2-mo. illness. He formerly worked in a local sawmill. He leaves his widow and one child as well as his sorrowing parents and several sisters. The funeral will be Tues. from the Catholic Church.
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1901 - 13 June (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 June) The funeral of Mrs. GEO. WACHHOLZ was held Sat. from the Catholic Church. She was the daughter of MICH. STAUDT here and had suffered for a year with TB. She reached the age of 25 and leaves her husband and 2 small children.
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1901 - 27 June Death Tues. of a small child of the widow of PETER STAUDT in Two Rivers, the second of a pair of twins who were born 4 mos. ago, one of whom died shortly after birth.
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1902 - 14 Aug.
Also, the young widow of PETER STAUDT died Sat. at age 24. Her husband had died several months ago. There were no children. The funeral will be held today from the Catholic Church.
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1903 - 22 Oct. Death Thurs. evening last week following a short illness, of JACOB BIBINGER, a wellknown resident of our city. The deceased was born in Germany 14 June 1839 and came to America in 1848. After a long stay in the eastern part of our country he came to Manitowoc. The last 7 yrs. he has lived in Staudt's Hotel, where he died. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. JOHN STAUDT. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon.
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1905 - 09 Mar. In Duluth, WALTER STAUDT, a son of JOHN STAUDT here, has married Miss HAZEL BRITTON of Chippewa Falls.
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1905 - 14 Sep. (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Sep.) Today was the funeral of Mrs. JOHN KOCH from the Catholic Church. Born in 1869, she was the esteemed daughter of PETER STAUDT and a relative of JOHN STAUDT in Manitowoc. She leaves her husband and a small daughter. The Catholic ceremony, begun at 9 a.m., lasted an hour. The funeral cortege had many residents from here and afar.
1906 - 22 Nov. The engagement was recently announced of Miss GRETCHEN STAUDT, daughter of JOHN STAUDT here, to Dr. J.A. SPALSBURY of Sturgeon Bay.
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1907 - 17 Oct. Marriage Licenses
JAMES A. SPOLSBURG from Sawyer and GRETCHEN A. STAUDT of Manitowoc
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1907 - 21 Nov. Marriage Licenses
MATHIAS STAUDT and ELEONORE NAPICZYNSKI both of Two Rivers
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(I am not sure if the following is part of the ancestors as he was born in Luxenbourg, Tim)
1908 - 28 May MICHAEL STAUDT, an old resident of Two Rivers, died Sunday at age 64 yrs. 2 mos. 25 days. He is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters. His funeral was held yesterday morning.
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(the following Michael Staudt I'm not sure of relation if any, Tim)
1908 - 04 June (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 June) In a large funeral here Wednesday morning, MICHAEL STAUDT was carried to his final rest. He had complained of
not feeling well for a long time but still continued his activities about the city until a
few weeks ago when he was confined by an illness from which he never recovered.
MICHAEL STAUDT was 64 yrs. 2 mos. and 25 days of age and had been born in
Luxembourg. He came to Two Rivers 36 years ago and for about the past 30 years
has worked for the Two Rivers Mfg. Co. His wife preceded him in death six years ago
and since then he has been living in his children's homes. He leaves 3 sons and 2
daughters. The funeral from the Catholic Church was conducted by the Catholic
Knights and the German War Veterans, to both of which he had belonged. Also,
Brewer CHAS. MÜLLER celebrated his 40th birthday Wednesday in the company of
family, friends, and acquaintances.
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1909 - 14 Jan. Death Friday, following a long illness, of JOHN A. STAUDT, a well-known resident
of our city. The deceased was born 10 September 1853 in Town Kossuth and grew up
on his father's farm there. After leaving school he learned the cabinetmaking craft
which he worked at for many years. About 28 years ago he came to Manitowoc and
took over a rooming house which has since operated under the name Staudt House.
Mr. STAUDT was a beloved and esteemed man throughout the entire city. He served
one term as County Supervisor from the 1st Ward, and at the time of his death was
City Weights and Measures Officer. His funeral was held Monday afternoon at the
local city cemetery under the direction of the local Eagles Lodge with the participation
of the choral groups "Freier Sängerbund" and "Concordia" and the mutual insurance
society "Germania", of which the deceased was a member. He leaves his widow and 5
children along with a stepson, as well as his elderly mother, 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
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1909 - 11 Feb. Death Thursday in Two Rivers at age 29 of Mrs. AUGUST THIEDE (nee
GERTRUDE STAUDT). She leaves her husband and 3 children. The funeral was
(Article cut off).
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(Following is the announcement of Mathew Staudt's marriage to Sarah Murphy who were mom's grandparents. They had 10 children including Edwin, mom's dad.)
1890 - 01 May Marriage of MATHIAS STAUDT of Manitowoc with Miss SARAH MURPHY of New London on Tues. of last week in New London.
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ST. ANNE'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY
Kossuth Township, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Location: 0.25 mile north of the junction of County V and Highway 141, cemetery is located on eastside of Highway 141. Copied by Alloy Mc Cully, Marcie Baer, Adeline & Kathy Tolksdorf , Rose Luebeck, Hilary & Ruth Vanderbloemen and Virginia Posny, MCOCS, on Sept. 3 and October 1, 1978. Typed and proofread by Hilary Vanderbloemen. Re-indexed June 25, 2000 by Kristin Spaude and Joseph Petska. Cemetery is the Parish Cemetery of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Village of Francis Creek. Maintained in excellent condition. Earliest remaining stone is 1853.
STAUDT: Mother/Elizabeth/1873-1945, ossw:
Father/Michael/1867-1955, next to:
Catherine Staudt/Feb. 2, 1837/Dec. 4, 1925, next to:
Baby Staudt/Nov. 11, 1927
Margeretha/gattin von/M.P. Staudt/geboren/13 Mai 1864/starb/26 Jun. 1886 (Stone in two pieces.)
(Agdelena/Geb. in/Helfant Deutfch/1O Sept. 1806/Gest./4 Sept. 1896
Michael Staudt/b. 18 Oct. 1818/d. 12 Sept. 1885/from obit-no stone)
STEIN:
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From County historical record from the time Michael Staudt arrived in 1854
(I posted some of the more interesting ones)
*1831-Menominee tribe sells to the United States all the territory
including Manitowoc County east of Green Bay, Fox River, Lake
Winnebago and the Milwaukee River.
*1835-Survey of Menominee Purchase of 1831 completed and land opened for
settlement. Land cost 48 cents to $1.25 per acre.
1854 – Second cholera invasion.
1860, November – Presidential vote: Lincoln, 2,041; Douglas, 1,947.
1862, Sept. 2-3 – The Indian scare of eastern Wisconsin, particularly
in Manitowoc county, caused great alarm. Supposed to have been produced
by the Copperheads to prevent recruiting.
1864, November – Presidential vote: McClellan, 2,248; Lincoln, 1,179.
1865, April 29 – Imposing ceremonies in honor of the returning soldiers,
and of the tragic death of President Lincoln, in Manitowoc.
1868 – Presidential vote: Seymour, 2,640; Grant, 2,605.
1872 – Presidential vote: Greeley, 2,627. Grant, 2,289.
1876 – Presidential vote: Tilden, 3,908; Hayes, 2,700.
1880, November – Presidential vote Hancock, 3,676; Garfield, 2,988.
1881 – The winter of high snow drifts. No mail for nine days.
1884, November – Presidential election: Cleveland, 4,203; Blaine, 2,525.
1885 – Population of county: 38,692. Of Manitowoc, 6,881; Two Rivers, 2,564.
1887, Oct. 29 – Steamer Vernon en route from Charlevoix, Michigan, to Chicago,
founders off Two Rivers Point. Of 41 on board only one, Alfred Stone, saved,
and he remained insane ever after.
1888 – Presidential vote: Cleveland, 4,218; Harrison, 2,713.
1892, November – Presidential vote: Cleveland, 4,349; Harrison, 2,276.
1896, November – Presidential vote: McKinley, 4,43I; Bryan, 3,9I7; Palmer, I63
1898, April 28 – Company H, Second Regiment leaves Manitowoc. Mustered in at Milwaukee May 5, 109 men, transported to Chickamauga Park, then to Charleston, South Carolina, embarked on army transport Grand Duchess, arrived at Ponce, Porto Rico. Returned to Manitowoc September t8, where a grand ovation was given in their honor. Lost in all four men.
1900, March 21– Death of John Nagle of typhoid fever.
1900, November – Presidential election. McKinley, 4,3I7; Bryan, 4,167;
Debs, 16g.
1904 – Presidential vote: Parker 3,274; Teddy Roosevelt 4,62o; Debs 687.
1908 – Presidential vote: Taft, 4,125; Bryan, 3,952; Debs, 947.
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(Francis Creek was the nearest community to the Michael Staudt farm and where the children attended school and church so I posted the following, Tim)
An Interview with Viola Herman Krainik - September, 1996
"Interview with Viola Herman Krainik", that had been published in the October (1996) Senior Action News. It was part of a handout at a Francis Creek/Rockwood senior citizens. Viola is the widow of Joseph Krainik.
The settlement was originally named French Creek by a Frenchmen, Joseph Poquin, who as early as 1842 had built a stopping place south of the creek and north of St. Anne's present cemetery. As there was another French Creek in the state, it was re-named Francis Creek by the founder of the Franciscan Order of St. Francis of Assisi (Italy-France). The government sought to change the name to Axelyn in 1917, due to another Francis Creek existing in the State, but a petition was circulated and the name stayed Francis Creek.In 1848, Casper Hessel purchased 30 acres of land for $60. Taxes were $5.04 because it was mostly swampland. He later purchased 80 acres from the government when Wisconsin became a state. The deed was signed by President Zachary Taylor. Many German immigrants settled in Wisconsin at this time. Viola Herman Krainik is Casper's great-granddaughter. She was born in the town of Kossuth, lived on a farm where the First National Bank is presently located, and attended St. Anne's School as a child. Her parents, Luke Herman and Emma Hessel, wanted her to get an education. At the time, Rockwood had a two-year high school. After that, she attended Lincoln High School, which was at its present location, graduating in 1927, the third class at the new school. The first bank was established in Francis Creek in 1916 in Fred Baugniet's living room. A site was purchased in 1917, and the State Bank of Francis Creek opened with $15,000 in capital stock. John Ewen was the first president and Fred Baugniet the first cashier. Presently, the last occupant of the original building was the Kossuth Mutual Insurance Company. The first church was located near the cemetery. Besides the bank, Catholic Church and school, early businesses in Francis Creek included a blacksmith shop, saw mill, two cheese factories, three general stores, two butcher shops, Hessel's Hotel and Bowling Alley, barber shop, feed mill, hardware store, two lumber companies, two dance halls, five taverns, Paulyand Pauly Cheese Company storage, a doctor (Dr. Stueck) and a dentist (Dr. Gee)who had their offices above the bank. The two meat suppliers would truck their wares to country homes on alternate days in the '30s when "stores on wheels" were the mode. The Hessel-Ewen families were influential in establishing many of the first businesses for the growth of the village. The present businesses are a restaurant, beauty shop, mini-mart, post office, gas station and garage, two bars, and two trucking companies. Francis Creek also boasts a lovely park where the annual "French Creek Days" celebration takes place in July. Only the church (the congregation has observed 135 years) and the original bank building have survived all the changes over the years. Viola remembers driving cattle through the village and over the railroad tracks.
The Right of Way Contract was signed with the railroad in 1905 and was completed in 1906. They received $1.00 with the agreement that a depot would be built at the site. In October, 1996, the railroad tracks were removed after 90 years of service, ending the era of railroad service in the village. The railroad continues to run from Manitowoc to the Rockwell Limestone Quarry in Rockwood. The Rockwell Plant was founded in 1906 by the late Michael Brisch Sr. of Chicago. Lime is manufactured from the rock which is composed of calcium, carbon and oxygen and makes up 1/3 of the bed rock of the region. The Allwood Company, originated in 1913 by Miss Mary Squires and Dr. Jessie Carpenter of Chicago, was purchased by Brisch in 1949. Through the years, the company kept up with modern technology and remains in the family name. Originally, Rockwood had a grocery store. Kleman's ButcherShop and large school. The Hessel Store, established in 1915, now houses apartments. The Goss family has its roots in Rockwood, which got national recognition at the time of the wedding of Rory Meyer and Julius LaRosa. Volleyball at the "Big Apple" is the attraction these days. The dance hall remains but no longer resounds with polkas and waltzes. The Lutheran Church is a vital part of the community.
1899 Manitowoc City Directory
Kossuth class 1890, teacher's slate reads
"The groves were God's first temples"
(This picture is approximately 36 years after Michael & Catherine arrived so it may have included grandchildren.)
**** From Marriage & Birth Records ****
STAUDT: John m: 4 Dec. 1879 (co. mar. index v.4 p.156)
to: Emma Fetzer
From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1879:
Marriage of John Staudt with Miss Emma Fetzer on 04 Dec. 1879 in the
home of the bride's father by Justice of the Peace J.G. McCarthy.
STAUDT: John
m: 13 Jun 1891 (co. mar. index v.6 p.99)
to: Emma W.A. Bibinger
From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906:
STAUDT: John
From Wisconsin Histories - microfilm #18,
Patron's Directory 1893, Two Rivers Library:
Prop. Staudt's House. Dealer in Wines, Liquors, and Cigars.
Jay street, near Eighth street.
STAUDT: M.P.
From Wisconsin Histories - microfilm #18,
Patron's Directory 1893, Two Rivers Library:
Prop. Park Hotel. Dealer in Wines, Liquors, and Cigars.
Cor. Main and Washington street.
STAUDT: Michael
m: 26 Nov 1894 (co. mar. index v.6 p.276)
to: Elizabeth Staudt
From Der Nord Westen, 29 Nov. 1894:
Marriage at the Catholic Church in Two Rivers on Mon. of Michael Staudt of
Kossuth, with Miss Lillie Staudt of Two Rivers.
STAUDT: Peter
m: 04 Oct 1899 (co. mar. index v.7 p.70)
to: Mary Lukow
From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899: Marriage License issued for:
Peter Staudt of Two Rivers and Mary Luckow of Mishicott
From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 03 Oct.)
To be married tomorrow, 04 Oct., are Peter Staudt of Two Rivers and Mary Luckow
from Mishicott at the home of the bride's father John Luckow.
STAUDT:
See KOCH
See LANGE
See THIEDE
**** Pre 1907 Deaths Recorded ****
STAUDT:
Anna...........Oct. 05, 1901
Gerleide.......Nov. 21, 1887
M.P............Jun. 26, 1886
STAUDT:
(no name).........16 Mar. 1891...v.4 p.100
Anna...............5 Oct. 1901...v.7 p.16
Emma..............26 Apr. 1890...v.3 p.358
Gertrude..........21 Nov. 1887...v.3 p.255
Margaret..........26 Feb. 1901...v.6 p.348
Martha A..........24 Jun. 1901...v.6 p.364
Mary...............9 Aug. 1902...v.7 p.97
Peter.............20 Oct. 1888...v.3 p.281
**** OBITS from records ****(
JOHN STAUDT cemetery #44
From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909:
Death Friday, following a long illness, of John A. Staudt, a well-known
resident of our city. The deceased was born 10 September 1853 in Town
Kossuth and grew up on his father's farm there. After leaving school he
learned the cabinetmaking craft which he worked at for many years. About
28 years ago he came to Manitowoc and took over a rooming house which
has since operated under the name Staudt House. Mr. Staudt was a beloved
and esteemed man throughout the entire city. He served one term as County
Supervisor from the 1st Ward, and at the time of his death was City Weights
and Measures Officer. His funeral was held Monday afternoon at the local city
cemetery under the direction of the local Eagles Lodge with the participation
of the choral groups "Freier Sängerbund" and "Concordia" and the mutual
insurance society "Germania", of which the deceased was a member. He leaves
his widow and 5 children along with a stepson, as well as his elderly mother,
4 brothers and 5 sisters.
LOUISA STAUDT cemetery #89B
From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1897:
Death on Sun. in Two Rivers, after a short illness, of 60 yr. old
Mrs. Louise Staudt, widow of Peter Staudt. The deceased came to Two
Rivers with her parents in her youth, grew up there and married
Peter Staudt there. She leaves 2 grown daughters. The funeral took
place yesterday at the Catholic Church.
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The following sent in by researcher Eugene Schmitt
Louisa Elisabetha (Schuster) Staudt, b.28 Jul 1837, d.05 Sep 1897
b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)
dau. of Nikolaus and Angela (Mannebach) Schuster
Wife of Peter Staudt (1835)
MARGERET STAUDT cemetery #89B
From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901:
One of the twins of Peter Staudt in Two Rivers, whose birth we reported last week,
died on Thurs. last week.
MARTHA STAUDT cemetery #89B
From Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1901:
Death Tues. of a small child of the widow of Peter Staudt in Two Rivers, the second
of a pair of twins who were born 4 mos. ago, one of whom died shortly after birth.
MARY STAUDT cemetery #89B
From Der Nord Westen, 14 Aug. 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Aug.)
The young widow of Peter Staudt died Sat. at age 24. Her husband
had died several months ago. There were no children. The funeral
will be held today from the Catholic Church.
MICHAEL STAUDT cemetery #38
From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1885:
On Sat. morning Mr. Michael Staudt died suddenly in Kossuth. He was fine
on Fri. and we saw him during the day. A heart attack brought his life to
an end. Mr. Staudt was born 18 Oct. 1818 in Helfant, Kreis Saarburg, (see note at bottom, Tim)
Rheinpreussen. He came to America in 1854 and settled in Manitowoc Co. He
leaves 10 children - 5 sons and 5 daughters, as well as his widow. The
youngest child is 12 years old. The burial took place Mon. in Francis Creek.
(Note: This is the only cemetery in Kossuth twp. with the Staudt surname so
I put the entry here.)
MICHAEL STAUDT cemetery #89B
From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908:
Michael Staudt, an old resident of Two Rivers, died Sunday at age 64 yrs. 2
mos. 25 days. He is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters. His funeral was held
yesterday morning.
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From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 June)
In a large funeral here Wednesday morning, Michael Staudt was carried to
his final rest. He had complained of not feeling well for a long time but
still continued his activities about the city until a few weeks ago when
he was confined by an illness from which he never recovered. Michael Staudt
was 64 yrs. 2 mos. and 25 days of age and had been born in Luxembourg. He
came to Two Rivers 36 years ago and for about the past 30 years has worked
for the Two Rivers Mfg. Co. His wife preceded him in death six years ago
and since then he has been living in his children's homes. He leaves 3 sons
and 2 daughters. The funeral from the Catholic Church was conducted by the
Catholic Knights and the German War Veterans, to both of which he had belonged.
PETER STAUDT cemetery #89B
From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Apr.)
Death Sat. of 27-yr. old Peter Staudt, a member of our fire department, after
a 2-mo. illness. He formerly worked in a local sawmill. He leaves his widow
and one child as well as his sorrowing parents and several sisters. The funeral
will be Tues. from the Catholic Church.
AGDELENA STEIN cemetery #38
From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1896:
Death in Town Manitowoc on Fri. of Mrs. Lena Stein, mother of Mrs.
Catharine Staudt, and grandmother of Messrs. John and Math. Staudt
of Manitowoc. Mrs. Stein was born 11 Sept. 1806 in Helfant, Bez.
Trier. In addition to the above named daughter, she is survived by
10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The burial took place
Sun. afternoon at the Catholic Cemetery in Francis Creek.
**** Birth Records ****
(Note: one can obtain additional information by submitting a written request and using the 'Record number'. It has to be for genealogy use and a fee is charged. Tim)
Staudt
b: 02 Jun 1893 Elmer W Staudt
b: 19 Mar 1895
Reel: 0119
Record: 002174
Gertrude Staudt
b: 23 Mar 1880
Reel: 0116
Record: 000182
Helena Staudt
b: 14 Jun 1868
Reel: 0115
Record: 002634
John J Staudt
b: 21 Mar 1892
Reel: 0118
Record: 002325
Margareth L Staudt
b: 23 Feb 1901
Reel: 0121
Record: 000960
Martha A Staudt
b: 23 Feb 1901
Reel: 0121
Record: 000961
Mathias Staudt
b: 23 Oct 1878
Reel: 0116
Record: 000286
Michael W Staudt
b: 28 Apr 1886
Reel: 0117
Record: 001669
Raymond J Staudt
b: 15 Jan 1899
Reel: 0120
Record: 002396
Serena L Staudt
b: 26 Oct 1895
Reel: 0119
Record: 002652
Reel: 0119
Record: 000937
Staudt
b: 21 May 1895
Reel: 0119
Record: 002656
Staudt
b: 31 Mar 1897
Reel: 0120
Record: 001184
Staudt
b: 31 Mar 1897
Reel: 0120
Record: 001185
Angelea Staudt
b: 15 Jul 1869
Reel: 0115
Record: 002704
Anna S Staudt
b: 30 Oct 1876
Reel: 0116
Record: 000100
Elizabeth Staudt
b: 23 Nov 1873
Reel: 0115
Record: 002942
(Following was found under 'Manitowoc deaths not listed in the cemeteries')
STAUDT, CHILD OF MATTHIAS
From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1891:
A newborn child of Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Staudt died Sun. and was buried Monday.
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I would still like to gather information about grandpa Edwin Staudt, (his family, when he moved to North Dakota etc) Also researching info on grandma Clarice and more info on the Irish ancestry (just how green does our shamrock glow?) are some things that would be enjoyable to do. I have found that there are a lot of internet sites that for a fee will provide data but there are plenty out there at no charge if one knows where and how to look. If any of you have something to add or share please let me know.
Where I found most of my info:
Tim
(my email address) twpfeiffer@gmail.com
'Helfant, Kreis Saarburg, Rheinpressen' was not easy to define or locate. Seeing how that is where Michael Staudt moved from I was very interested as often where one is raised sometimes says a lot about who they were on many levels especially in times when families were not as nomadic as today. In breaking down the location I came to the following conclusions.
Rheinpreussen – was the Rhein Prussia area which is called Rheinland, Palatinate (a state in Germany) today. In the mid 1800's the area was still loosely connected with Prussia. Rheinland is located along Germany's border with France and Luxenbourg.
Kreis Saarburg – the word 'kreis' means section, as 'section Saarburg', and so…..
Saarubrg – is the actual city name and while looking at the Rheinland state area go up to where Luxenbourg, France and Germany all sort of meet you should be able to locate the large city of Trier, Gemany. Just south of Treir (approx. 20 mi.) along the Saar River is Saarburg. If your map shows where Mettlach, Germany is, Saarburg is located in the center between there and Trier. The easiest way is to Google Map the name Saarburg, Germany.
Helfant – This one is very difficult to pin down. Through the 1700's up to approximately 1805 Prussia was a loosely governed country of as many as 1,600 'states' each governed and named after its own ruling family till it was defeated by Napoleon. It was then broken down to some 200 states. And so, it is possible Helfant was the name of the ruling (house) family at one time.
(Boy, Cain & Abel's family tree would be easy!)
