First Generation

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1. (John) Joseph Schulte1,2, 6, son of 2. John Bernard Schulte & 3. Wilhelmina Bernardina Brüning. Born on June 8, 1896 in Carroll, Iowa.3 (John) Joseph died in Aurora, Arpahoe County, Colorado, on October 17, 1978; he was 82.4 Buried on October 18, 1978 in Fairmount Crematory, Denver, Colorado.4 Occupation: Farmer.1,4 Cause of death: Immediate, acute cerebral vascular accident (7 hours), past cerebral vascular accidents (2 years), atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (years). Other significant conditions, senile dementia.4

Joe was born in Carroll County, Iowa in 1896. At that time, his older brothers and sisters were beginning to have lives of their own and moving westward. His grandfather would die within a few years. Joe's parents and their younger children moved to Willowdale, Kansas, a German Catholic community, when Joe was eight. When he began schooling at that age, his family had spoken only German at home, so when he began lessons he faced the additional challenge of a foreign language.

Like other young men around him, Joe went to work on the farm early, after completing the sixth grade of elementary school5. Around 1919 Joe and his father bought land in St. Leo, a nearby German Catholic community.

The history of St. Leo is of interest and available online.6

Joe and his father planned and built the family house there, reportedly drawing on Johann Bernard's work in Iowa. About this time Joe's father's health began to fail and he became bedridden with severe arthritis, and no doubt other ailments. Joe's younger sister Pauline helped Joe to care for their father. Their mother Wilhelmina died in 1921, their father in 1923.

Joe and Pauline spent some time traveling together after their father's death. On this trip, Joe met Connie Bartley, whom he married in January 1926. (Pauline had married not long before.) Joe’s and Connie's first child, Beverly, was born in September.

Joe was not a man to use two words when one – or none – would do. My parents report that one time when he was hanging a picture, he misstruck with the hammer, slicing quite a gash in his hand. Remarking only, "Damn," he left the room, after a while reappearing with a great rag bandage around his hand. Without further comment, he resumed hanging the picture.

On January 12, 1926 when (John) Joseph was 29, he married (Catherine) Connie Bartley3, 7, daughter of John Edward Bartley (November 25, 1867-March 19, 1942) & Mary Frona Clayton (June 3, 1869-January 28, 1934), in Nashville, Kansas. Born on November 19, 1902 in West Louisville, Kentucky.3,7 (Catherine) Connie died in Aurora, Arpahoe County, Colorado, on August 30, 1983; she was 80.8 Buried on September 2, 1983 in Fairmount Crematory, Denver, Colorado.8 Occupation: Teacher, housewife.1 Cause of death: As certified: Immediate, bilateral bronc[h]opneumonia. Other significant conditions, s/p Left hip fracture.8

They had the following children:
i. (Joan) Beverly, 3 (1926-2014)
ii. (Marolyn) Janice (1928-2019)
iii. John Bernard (“Jerry”) (1932-2003)


Second Generation

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2. John Bernard Schulte7,9, 12, son of 4. Gerhard Heinrich Schulte & 5. Maria Angela (“Anna”) Albers. Born on July 15, 1845 in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany.2,10,9,11 The death certificate shows his place of birth as “Grohs Stover.”. At the age of <1, John Bernard was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on July 17, 1845.9 Godparents: Gerhard Wilhelm Lübbers, Ackerssohn in Tinnen, Susanna Albers, Ackersfrau zu Niederlangen. Emigrated in 1869 from Hannover to Iowa.12 John Bernard died in St. Leo, Kingman County, Kansas, on June 27, 1923; he was 77.2,11 Buried on June 29, 1923 in St. Leo, Kingman County, Kansas.2,11 Occupation: Farmer; reported by Agnes Stegman to be teacher in Germany, house builder in America.10,13 Cause of death: Valvular heart disease, contributory factos rheumatism and reflux.11 Religion: Roman Catholic.

The Schulte family moved to St. Leo, Kansas in 1905, though they lived in various surrounding towns during the next decade or so.14

On February 12, 1878 when John Bernard was 32, he married Wilhelmina Bernardina Brüning7,15, 13 in Mt. Carmel, Iowa.2,16 The date of February 12 follows Betty Smith’s records. The County listings show a date of January 29.

They had the following children:
i. Gerhard Henry7 (1878-1880)
ii. John Bernard7 (1880-1882)
iii. Mary Elizabeth7,2 (1882-1960)
iv. Annie Josephine7,2 (1883-1965)
v. Mary Magdalene7 (1885-1888)
vi. Rosa Wilhelmina7,17 (1886-1980)
vii. Mary Veronica7 (1888-1892)
viii. Catherine “Katie”7,2 (1891-1930)
ix. Anna Petronella “Nellie”7,2 (1893-1982)
x. Louise Emma7,2 (1894-1942)
1 xi. (John) Joseph, 6 (1896-1978)
xii. Pauline Antoinette7,2 (1900-1959)

3. Wilhelmina Bernardina Brüning7,15, 13, daughter of 6. Johann Tobias Henrich Brüning & 7. Maria Elisabeth (Mary, Lizzie) Schlärman. Born on November 15, 1855 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.18,2,15 Wilhelmina Bernardina died in St. Leo, Kingman County, Kansas, on September 1, 1921; she was 65.18 Buried on September 5, 1921 in St. Leo, Kingman County, Kansas.18 Occupation: Housewife.18 Cause of death: Chronic myocarditis.18 Religion: Roman Catholic.

Wilhelmina came with her mother and stepfather to Kniest Township, Iowa, in 1877, marrying Johann Bernard Schulte the next year, when she was 22.


Third Generation

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4. Gerhard Heinrich Schulte13,19,11, 24, son of 8. Herman Heinrich Schulte & 9. Anna Helena Lübbers. Born on December 30, 1813 in Germany.13,9,20 At the age of <1, Gerhard Heinrich was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on December 30, 1813.9 Godparents Johannes Hinricus Kässen & Gesina Lübbers. Gerhard Heinrich died in Carroll, Iowa, on May 2, 1893; he was 79.14 Occupation: Farmer.9,11 Religion: Roman Catholic.9

In Germany, his occupation is variously reported. He is sometimes described as an “Eigener” or “freeman,” in the sense the term had been used in England and New England for centuries, i.e. an independent citizen and member of the community with full rights.9 He is also called a “Kötter,”21 something like a tenant farmer, who lived in a “cottage” away from the main house. Probably all of these were true at various times. The last vestiges of the feudal system were disappearing at about this time in Germany, and the peasants liberated. The 1852 Gross Stavern census reports him as a “Beerbter,”22 or heir. By census records, he was a farmer in Iowa. He was reported also by Agnes Stegman to be a tax collector in Hannover, and a housebuilder in America.13 (These last roles are uncorroborated and open to question. Her report of the role of tax collector does jibe with the status of Schulte as “steward,” including the responsibility for collection of taxes.)

The first three children of the family, including Johann Bernard, are shown in St. Vitus Church records as born in Tinnen. the next four are shown as born in Gross Stovern, suggesting that the Schultes moved sometime between 1845 and 1847.21 Though the Schultes came to America from Stavern, I doubt that they had more than a few years’ residence there. Stavern was a couple of miles across the great moor from Tinnen, where nearly all of the known ancestors lived, and most current namesakes still reside.

On December 5, 1840 when Gerhard Heinrich was 26, he married Maria Angela (“Anna”) Albers23,24,11, 25 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.

They had the following children:
i. Herman Heinrich13,9 (1841-1841)
ii. Anna Elizabeth13 (1843-1912)
2 iii. John Bernard, 12 (1845-1923)
iv. Anna Helena13,9 (1847-)
v. Hermann Heinrich9,13 (1850-1908)
vi. Johan Herman9 (1852-1852)
vii. Anna Maria13,9 (1853-1926)

5. Maria Angela (“Anna”) Albers23,24,11, 25, daughter of 10. Englebert Rüterjans (Rüter) & 11. Angela (Engel) Elisabeht Albers. Born on March 15, 1815 in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany.25,9 Maria Angela (“Anna”) died in Gross Stavern, Hannover, on May 27, 1855; she was 40.9 Died at about 4:00 p.m. Buried on May 30, 1855 in Sögel, Niedersachsen, Germany.9 At the age of <1, Maria Angela (“Anna”) was baptized in Sögel, Niedersachsen, Germany, on April 2, 1815.9 Godparents Angela Adehlheid Albers & Rudolph Reüter. Occupation: Keeping house.25 Religion: Roman Catholic.9

6. Johann Tobias Henrich Brüning18,13,15,26,27, 26, son of 12. Johann Henrich Brüning & 13. Maria Elisabeth Krimpenfort. Born on March 2, 1826 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.18,13,28 Godparents: Tobias Ottmann, of Grosse Kalvalage; Anna Catharina Krimpenfort, Brockdorf. Johann Tobias Henrich died on December 24, 1855; he was 29. Occupation: Heuermann = hired farm hand.26 Religion: Roman Catholic.26

The marriage register notes that Johann was from Lohne, where he was duly baptized, and that he and his wife wished to live as Heuerleute in Steinfeld. His wife was 8 months pregnant at the time of the wedding, not a particularly unusual situation.

On May 10, 1853 when Johann Tobias Henrich was 27, he married Maria Elisabeth (Mary, Lizzie) Schlärman18,29,15,30,31,32, 27 in St. Johannes Church, Steinfeld.33,30,26 Witnesses were Herm Henrich Brüning, brother of the bridegroom, and Arnd Henrich Deters, cousin of the bride.

They had the following children:
i. Henrick Anton13,15 (1853-1907)
3 ii. Wilhelmina Bernardina, 13 (1855-1921)

7. Maria Elisabeth (Mary, Lizzie) Schlärman18,29,15,30,31,32, 27, daughter of 14. Carl Anton Schlärman & 15. Maria Agnes Dreyer. Born on December 5, 1832 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.18,29 Maria Elisabeth (Mary, Lizzie) died in Kniest Township, Carroll County, Iowa, on January 24, 1901; she was 68.30,34 Buried in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel.35 Religion: Roman Catholic.26 Cause of death: Heart disease.36

Maria Elisabeth’s younger brother, Carl Joseph, emigrated from Steinfeld to America, arriving in Baltimore on the Bark Union on September 18, 1866. He was the first of the family known to have come to America. His future bride, Anna Vaarman, accompanied him. They settled in Illinois, where they lived for at least fifteen years. In America, he spelled his name Schlerman.

Elisabeth married Johan Henrich Tobias Brüning in 1853 when she was nineteen. They had two children. In December 1855, six weeks after the birth of Wilhelminia, he died. In 1861 Elisabeth married Fred Wübker, with whom she had at least two children who survived past infancy. The Wuebkers emigrated to America in 1877,37 settling in Kniest Township, Carroll County, Iowa. Elisabeth’s brother Carl Joseph and his family moved from Illinois to Iowa. Elisabeth’s brother Carl Joseph and his family moved from Illinois to Iowa, where the siblings were next door neighbors, as the pattern often was. Besides the Brüning and Wuebker natural children, Fred and Elisabeth adopted Paul, born in 1885, when Elisabeth was 53. The 1900 Federal census reports that she had eight children, four of whom survived until that time.32

The name is spelled in many different ways, usually “Schloerman” in later family records.15,29,30


Fourth Generation

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8. Herman Heinrich Schulte9,22,38, 48, son of 16. Bernard Schulte & 17. Susanna Elisabeth Wolbers. Born in October 1775 in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany.9,22,38 At the age of <1, Herman Heinrich was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on October 8, 1775.38 Record notes, “P: Berendt Schulte, Susanna Wolbers ex Tinnen.” Godparents: Herm[ann] Henrich Wolbers, Anna Grete Husman, Jan Brandker. Occupation: “Ackerbau,” i.e. farming.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.9

On January 29, 1799 when Herman Heinrich was 23, he married Anna Helena Lübbers, 49 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.9,38 Witnesses: Berend Schulte & Berend Lubbers. Noted in St. Vitus register, “Legitime copulati sunt Herm Henrich Schulte ex Tinnen et Helena Lubbers ex Tinnen praesentibus testibus Berend Schulte et Berend Lubbers”.

They had the following children:
i. Jan Berendt9 (1800-)
ii. Herman Lübbert21 (1804-1850)
iii. Sanne (Susanna) (E)lisabeth9,21 (1807-)
4 iv. Gerhard Heinrich, 24 (1813-1893)
v. Johann Wilhelm38 (1817-)

9. Anna Helena Lübbers, 49, daughter of 18. Lübbert Lübbers & 19. Anna Aleidis Rüter. Born in June 1777 in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Godparents: Anna Helena Reuters, Henrich Schumaker, Maria Gesina Plagge. At the age of <1, Anna Helena was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on June 27, 1777.38 Anna Helena died in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on May 16, 1839; she was 61.38 Buried on May 20, 1839 in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.9

10. Englebert Rüterjans (Rüter)9,38, 50, son of 20. Gerhardt Rüter & 21. Anna Catharina Schröer. Born in July 1780 in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany.9,38 Englebert died in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on March 29, 1855; he was 74.38 Died about 5:00 p.m. Buried on April 2, 1855 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 At the age of <1, Englebert was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on July 16, 1780.38 Godparents: Ger[har]dt Meyering, Anna Wobke Wubbels, Rolff Schors. Noted: “P: Ger[har]dt Ruter, Antrine Schors, O[ber]langen. Occupation: “Eigener” or freeman, “Fassbinder” = cooper, barrelmaker.9,38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

It is worth noting that the children are bearing the name of the mother, rather than the father. Reinhard Cloppenburg of the Osnabrüch Diocese Familienforschungstelle, who did the research for me in Meppen, explains, “If a landowner had only a single daughter as heiress, and she then wed, then the marrying young man would take the name of the house/manor. Thus Englebert Rüter (Rüyrt = Reuter = Reiter = horsed solder = equus) married into the Albers family and then was called Albers. This Rüter family later became Rüterjans = Johann, son of Rüter.

Rüter is a low German name. Dutch and low/high German are closely related languages.”39

On November 26, 1805 when Englebert was 25, he married Angela (Engel) Elisabeht Albers9, 51 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.9 Witnesses: Henricus (Heinrich) Rüter & Theodorus Wolbeck.

They had the following children:
i. Gerhard Heinrich40 (1807-)
ii. Maria Elisabeth40 (1809-)
iii. Gerard Herman38 (1812-)
5 iv. Maria Angela (“Anna”), 25 (1815-1855)

11. Angela (Engel) Elisabeht Albers9, 51, daughter of 22. Gerhardt Stevens (Albers) & 23. Genovefa Maria Wilhelmina Hinderina Gesina Hebbelmann. Born in 1780 in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 Angela (Engel) Elisabeht died in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on March 1, 1819; she was 39.38 Buried on March 4, 1819 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 At the age of <1, Angela (Engel) Elisabeht was baptized in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on July 25, 1780.21 (Godparents: Elisabeht Stevens, Jan Dirck Bahlman, Elisabeht Hebbelman), "P: Gerdt Stevens, Phenna Maria Hebbelman, O[ber]Langen. Occupation: Heiress of manor; Weberin = weaver.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

12. Johann Henrich Brüning26,41, 52, son of 24. Johan Brüning & 25. Anna Maria Ottman (Attman, Athmann, Orthman). Born on September 13, 1782 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.42,43 Godparents: Herm. Hen. Kalvalage and Elisab. Brüning. Johann Henrich died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on May 15, 1836; he was 53.42,44 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

On February 27, 1821 when Johann Henrich was 38, he married Maria Elisabeth Krimpenfort26,46, 53 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.42,47

They had the following children:
6 i. Johann Tobias Henrich, 26 (1826-1855)
ii. Herman Henrich26

13. Maria Elisabeth Krimpenfort26,46, 53, daughter of 26. Johan Henrich Krimpenfort & 27. Anna Dorothea Elisabeth Bramlage. Born on May 16, 1795 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.48 At the age of <1, Maria Elisabeth was baptized in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on May 18, 1795.45 Maria Elisabeth died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on August 4, 1843; she was 48.42,45 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

14. Carl Anton Schlärman29, 54, son of 28. Herman Henrick Schlärman & 29. Maria Agnes Freking. Born on October 28, 1801 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29,49,30 Occupation: Heuermann = hired farm hand.26 Religion: Roman Catholic.

On February 8, 1831 when Carl Anton was 29, he married Maria Agnes Dreyer29,49, 55 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29,49,30

They had the following children:
7 i. Maria Elisabeth (Mary, Lizzie), 27 (1832-1901)
ii. Maria Catherina29,30 (1836-1836)
iii. Bernadine29,50 (1838-)
iv. Carl Joseph29,30 (1842-1918)
v. Maria Anna29,30 (1846-1857)
vi. Baby29 (1851-1851)

15. Maria Agnes Dreyer29,49, 55, daughter of 30. Johan Henrick Dreyer & 31. Maria Catharina Pille. Born on December 14, 1804 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29,49 Maria Agnes died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on August 21, 1857; she was 52.29 Religion: Roman Catholic.


Fifth Generation

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16. Bernard Schulte38, 96, son of 32. Hermen Schulte & 33. Margaretha Frahme. Born in 1742 in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 Godparents: Abel Frerkes, Anna Margaretha Schulte, Tobias Brunen. “P: ex Tinnen Herm Schulte, Margaretha Graven”. At the age of <1, Bernard was baptized in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on April 15, 1742.21 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

Bernard married Susanna Elisabeth Wolbers38,51, 97.

They had the following children:
i. Jan Herman38 (1773-)
8 ii. Herman Heinrich, 48 (1775-)
iii. Margaretha Elisabeth38,21 (1777-)
iv. Jan Berendt38 (1780-)
v. Gerdt Henrich38 (~1782-)
vi. Anna Helena38 (1784-)

17. Susanna Elisabeth Wolbers38,51, 97, daughter of 34. Hermann Beckmann & 35. Margaretha Wolbers. Born on July 23, 1743 in Emmeln, Niedersachsen.21,51 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

Susanna has taken her name from her mother rather than her father, indicating that her mother’s parents had no male heir and so passed on the estate to their eldest daughter.

18. Lübbert Lübbers38, 98, son of 36. Bernard Lübbers & 37. Helena Osteresch. Born in 1742 in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Occupation: Ackerbau = farmer.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

Lübbert married Anna Aleidis Rüter38, 99.

They had the following children:
i. Berendt38 (1773-)
ii. Jan Wilm38 (1774-)
9 iii. Anna Helena, 49 (1777-1839)
iv. Anna Gebina38 (1779-)
v. Gesina38 (1783-)
vi. Grete Elisabeht38 (1786-)
vii. Herm Anton38 (1789-)

19. Anna Aleidis Rüter38, 99, daughter of 38. Wilke Rüthers & 39. Anna Helena Hempen. Born about 1739.52 Anna Aleidis died in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on October 16, 1815; she was 76.38,52 “Anna Adelehid Lübers subito sine viatico accepit tamen extremam unctionem et generaliter absoluta”. Buried on October 19, 1815.52 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

20. Gerhardt Rüter38, 100, son of 40. Johann Henrick Rüter & 41. Cunegunde Töpker. Born in February 1740 in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Gerhardt died in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on December 6, 1816; he was 76.38 Buried on December 9, 1816 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 At the age of <1, Gerhardt was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on February 22, 1740.38 Godparents: Herman Schulte, Anna Henrichs, Joan Bruns.

On November 24, 1772 when Gerhardt was 32, he married Anna Catharina Schröer38, 101 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Witnesses: Wilhelmus Nanckman, Joannes Wilckens.

They had the following children:
i. Johann Henrich38 (1773-1841)
ii. Maria Catharina38 (1775-)
iii. Rudolf38 (1778-1846)
10 iv. Englebert, 50 (1780-1855)
v. Herman Henrich38 (1785-)
vi. Johann38 (1787-1862)
vii. Anne Gebke38 (1787-)

21. Anna Catharina Schröer38, 101, daughter of 42. Rudolf Schröer & 43. Gabina Nankemann. Born in November 1747 in Fresenburg, Niedersachsen.38 At the age of <1, Anna Catharina was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on November 30, 1747.38 Godparents: Anna Catharina Nanckman, Joan Schriever, Maria Catharina Schr?er. Religion: Roman Catholic.38

22. Gerhardt Stevens (Albers)38,21, 102, son of 44. Albert Stevens & 45. Elisabetha Arens. Born in 1747 in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 At the age of <1, Gerhardt was baptized in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on March 1, 1747.21 Godparents: Stephanus Steven, Wessel Nanckman. “P: ex Oberlangen Alberts Stevens, Elisabetha”.

On July 25, 1775 when Gerhardt was 28, he married Genovefa Maria Wilhelmina Hinderina Gesina Hebbelmann21, 103 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Noted, "legitime copulati sunt Gerdt Stevens ex Oberlangen et Phenenna Maria Hebbelman ex Niederlangen paesentibus testibus Herm Dirck Hebbelman et Gerdt Stevens".

They had the following children:
11 i. Angela (Engel) Elisabeht, 51 (1780-1819)
ii. Anna Gedruht21 (1785-)
iii. Albert21 (1790-)

23. Genovefa Maria Wilhelmina Hinderina Gesina Hebbelmann21, 103, daughter of 46. Hermann Christopher Hebbelmann & 47. Anna Gertrudis Schulte. Born in December 1749 in Niederlangen Fähre.38,21 At the age of <1, Genovefa Maria Wilhelmina Hinderina Gesina was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on December 20, 1749.38,21 Godparents: Gesina Hebbelman, Wilhelm Zurvehr, Hinderina Zurvehr. “P: ex Vehr Herman Hebbelman, Gertrudis Vehr.

24. Johan Brüning42, 104, son of 48. Johan Henrich Brüning & 49. Anna Margaretha Wittrock. Born on November 5, 1750 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.42 Johan died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on December 11, 1797; he was 47.42,53 Cause of death: calida febris = virulent fever. Nearly half the deaths on these pages of the parish register are from calida febris. Presumably this reflected an epidemic of infectious disease, perhaps typhus, the child of poor sanitation and crowded living quarters.45 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

On January 22, 1781 when Johan was 30, he married Anna Maria Ottman (Attman, Athmann, Orthman)42,45,46,54, 105 in Dinklage, Vechta, Oldenburg, Prussia.42,55

They had the following children:
12 i. Johann Henrich, 52 (1782-1836)
ii. Maria Elisabeth42 (1788-1788)
iii. Anna Elisabeth42 (1790-1847)
iv. Gerhard Henrich42 (1797-1797)

25. Anna Maria Ottman (Attman, Athmann, Orthman)42,45,46,54, 105, daughter of 50. Gerhard Henrich Ottman (Othman, Orthman) & 51. Margaretha Adelheid Schmidt (Schmede). Born in 1754 in Essen, Oldenburg, Germany.42,45,54 At the age of <1, Anna Maria was baptized in Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, on July 8, 1754. Anna Maria died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on August 14, 1823; she was 69.42 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

26. Johan Henrich Krimpenfort56,57,46, 106, son of 52. Johan Krimpenfort & 53. Anna Büman (Behmer). Born on September 20, 1752 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.58 At the age of <1, Johan Henrich was baptized in St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on September 22, 1752.59 Johan Henrich died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1827; he was 74.46 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

In 1781 when Johan Henrich was 28, he married Anna Dorothea Elisabeth Bramlage60,46, 107 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.45,46

They had the following children:
i. Anna Margaretha46 (1783-)
ii. Johan Henrich61,46 (1785-1803)
iii. Anna Maria62,46 (Died as Child) (1787-1797)
iv. Johan Herman63,46 (Died as Infant) (1789-1789)
v. Catharina Adelheid Anna46 (1790-)
vi. Catharina Maria (1792-)
13 vii. Maria Elisabeth, 53 (1795-1843)
viii. Anna Maria46 (1798-)

27. Anna Dorothea Elisabeth Bramlage60,46, 107, daughter of 54. Johan Bramlage & 55. Margaretha Hörstman. Born in 1755 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.46 Anna Dorothea Elisabeth died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1814; she was 59.46 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

28. Herman Henrick Schlärman29,64, 108, son of 56. Herman Schlärman & 57. Maria Elisabeth Sievering. Born on December 18, 1778 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29 Herman Henrick died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on December 28, 1841; he was 63.49

On August 15, 1800 when Herman Henrick was 21, he married Maria Agnes Freking29,49, 109 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49

They had the following children:
i. Herman Henrich49 (1799-1831)
14 ii. Carl Anton, 54 (1801-)

29. Maria Agnes Freking29,49, 109, daughter of 58. Johan Herman Freking & 59. Anna Angela (Engel) Osterhus. Born on February 12, 1776 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29,49 Maria Agnes died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on June 23, 1856; she was 80.29,49

30. Johan Henrick Dreyer29,49,65, 110, son of 60. Johan Hermann Dreyer & 61. Anna Margaretha Mohlke. Born on November 8, 1768 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29,49,65 The Grosse Holthaus shows a birthplace of Harpendor within Steinfeld. Johan Henrick died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on February 23, 1810; he was 41.29

On November 8, 1797 when Johan Henrick was 29, he married Maria Catharina Pille29,49, 111 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29

They had the following children:
i. Maria Catharia29
ii. Anna Maria29 (1809-1856)
iii. Maria Elisabeth29
15 iv. Maria Agnes, 55 (1804-1857)

31. Maria Catharina Pille29,49, 111, daughter of 62. Herman Henrik Pille & 63. Gesina C. Wolfekuhl. Born on November 26, 1774 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.29,49 Maria Catharina died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on December 15, 1830; she was 56.29,49


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32. Hermen Schulte21, 192, son of 64. Bernard Schulte & 65. Gebina Greve. Born in 1707. At the age of <1, Hermen was baptized in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on September 1, 1707.21 Godparents: Gesina Borchorst, Engel Baalman; "P: Berndt Scult, Gebbina Greve". Religion: Roman Catholic.21

On November 11, 1732 when Hermen was 25, he married Margaretha Frahme21, 193 in St. Georg, Steinbild, Niedersachsen.21 Witnesses: Leonardus & Wilhelmus Frahman.

They had the following children:
i. Gesina21 (1733-)
ii. Helena21 (1734-)
iii. Hermann21 (1736-)
iv. Joan Bernard21 (1738-)
v. Joan21 (1739-)
16 vi. Bernard, 96 (1742-)
vii. Gerdt21 (1745-)
viii. Gebina21 (1749-)
ix. Elisabeth Margaretha21 (1754-)

33. Margaretha Frahme21, 193, daughter of 66. Herman Klassen & 67. Helena Frahme. Born in July 1709 in Ahlen, Niedersachsen.21 Godparents: Gesina Borchorst, Engel Baalman), "P: Berndt Scult, Gebbina Greve". At the age of <1, Margaretha was baptized in Steinbild, Niedersachsen, on July 24, 1709.21 Godparents: Engel Hesselings ex Ahlden & Sivert Wessels.

34. Hermann Beckmann21,51, 194, son of 68. Hermann Becker & 69. Hermanna (Unknown). Born in 1686 in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen.51 At the age of <1, Hermann was baptized in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen, on October 2, 1686.51 Hermann died in Emmeln, Niedersachsen, on August 1, 1763; he was 77.51 Occupation: Beerbter = heir.51

On May 6, 1728 when Hermann was 42, he married Margaretha Wolbers21, 195 in St. Martinus, Haren, Niedersachsen.21 Witnesses: Johannes Fehren, Henricus Wolbers.

They had the following children:
i. Herman Heinrich51 (1731-)
ii. Johann Bernard51 (1733-)
iii. Herman Heinrich51 (1735-1795)
iv. Gerhard Heinrich51 (1738-1791)
17 v. Susanna Elisabeth, 97 (1743-)
vi. Anna51
vii. Euphemia51
viii. Anna Margaretha51

35. Margaretha Wolbers21, 195, daughter of 70. Johann Wolbers & 71. Anna Mensing. Born on November 23, 1701 in Emmeln, Niedersachsen.51 Occupation: Hoferbin = heiress of manor.51 Religion: Roman Catholic.21

Because she had title to the estate, her children bore her name.

36. Bernard Lübbers38, 196, son of 72. Lübbert Lübbers & 73. Maria (Unknown). Born in 1701 in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

On November 22, 1735 when Bernard was 34, he married Helena Osteresch38, 197 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38,21 Witnesses: Lambertus Wolbeck Rudolphus Schmidts; "servatis servandis in facie Ecclesiae legitime copulati sunt Bernardus Lubbers ex Tinnen et Helena Osteresche ex Walchumb paesentibus testibus Lamberto Wolbeck et Rudolpho Schmidts aliisque plurimis".

They had the following children:
i. Anna Gebbina21 (1737-)
ii. Gebina38 (1740-)
18 iii. Lübbert, 98 (1742-)
iv. Hermann38 (1747-)
v. Gesina21 (1750-)
vi. Joan Bernard21 (1752-)

37. Helena Osteresch38, 197, daughter of 74. Hermann Osteresch & 75. Anna Rolfes. Born in October 1709 in Walchum, Niedersachsen.38,21 At the age of <1, Helena was baptized in Steinbild, Niedersachsen, on October 24, 1709.21 Godparents: Helena Schwers & Wilcke Crusen. Religion: Roman Catholic.

38. Wilke Rüthers.52

Wilke married Anna Helena Hempen52.

They had one child:
19 i. Anna Aleidis, 99 (~1739-1815)

39. Anna Helena Hempen.52

40. Johann Henrick Rüter38, 200, son of 80. Henrich Rüter & 81. Elisabeth (Unknown). Born about 1692 in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Johann Henrick died on July 7, 1740; he was 48.21 “Gestorben in Ems ertrunken,” he drowned in the River Ems. As recorded at St. Vitus, "die 6ta Julii aquis amasinis submersus, nona inventus et 11ma ejusdem die sepultus est Joannes Henricus Rüter ex Oberlangen". Buried on July 11, 1740 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38 Cause of death: Drowning.38

On February 10, 1722 when Johann Henrick was 30, he married Cunegunde Töpker38, 201 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 Witnesses: Joannes Wolbeck, Gerardus Amelen.

They had the following children:
i. Henrick Wilhelm38 (1723-)
ii. Gesinsa38 (1726-)
iii. Johann Gerard38 (1729-)
iv. Henrich Anton38 (1732-)
v. Englebert38 (1736-1816)
20 vi. Gerhardt, 100 (1740-1816)

41. Cunegunde Töpker38, 201, daughter of 82. Joan Henrich Töpker & 83. Geske Kley. Born in July 1701 in Landegge, Niedersachsen.38 At the age of <1, Cunegunde was baptized in Haren, Niedersachsen, on July 25, 1701.38 Godparents: Anegsa Ernst, Anna Wilmes, Theodorus Janssen Topeker. Cunegunde died in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany, after 1749; she was 47.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

42. Rudolf Schröer38, 202, son of 84. Hermann Schröer & 85. Catharina Jürgens. Born in May 1716 in Fresenburg, Niedersachsen.38 At the age of <1, Rudolf was baptized in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany, on May 14, 1716.38 Godparents: Joannes Albers, Veronica (Unknown), Nicolaus Kanne. Religion: Roman Catholic.38

On November 15, 1744 when Rudolf was 28, he married Gabina Nankemann38, 203 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Witnesses: Herman Schr Bernardt Wubben, Anna Elisabeth Engelbertz, Henrich Cruhse), "P: ex Oberlangen Joannes Ruhters, Cunegundis uxor".

They had the following children:
i. Hermann38 (1746-)
21 ii. Anna Catharina, 101 (1747-)
iii. Herman Wilhelm38 (1749-)
iv. Anna Gebina Catharina38 (1752-1828)
v. Anna Margaretha Josepha38,21 (1754-)
vi. Herman38 (1756-)
vii. Anna Gesina38 (1758-)
viii. Herman Henrich38 (1760-)
ix. Maria Catharina38 (1763-1844)

43. Gabina Nankemann38, 203. Born in 1718 in Düthe, Niedersachsen.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

44. Albert Stevens21, 204. Born in 1705 in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 Occupation: In 1749, Heuermann = hired hand for Nankemann (Uphoff) in Oberlangen.21 Religion: Roman Catholic.21

On May 3, 1740 when Albert was 35, he married Elisabetha Arens21, 205 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 Witnesses: Joannes Boeck Henricus Steven; "in facie Ecclesiae legitime copulati sunt Albertus Steven ex Oberlangen et Elisabetha Arens ex Geest parochiae Wehewensis testibus Joanne Boeck et Henrico Steven".

They had the following children:
i. Margaretha Elisabeth21 (1741-1741)
ii. Margaretha Elisabeth21 (1743-)
22 iii. Gerhardt, 102 (1747-)

45. Elisabetha Arens21, 205. Born in 1713 in Geest, Niedersachsen.21 Elisabetha was baptized in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen.21 Religion: Roman Catholic.21

46. Hermann Christopher Hebbelmann38, 206. Born in 1717 in Fähre, Niedersachsen.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

On November 17, 1743 when Hermann Christopher was 26, he married Anna Gertrudis Schulte38, 207 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 (Witnesses: Joannes Henricus Hebbelman Henricus Schulte), "in facie Ecclesiae legitime copulati sunt Hermannus Christophorus Hebbelman et Anna Gertrudis Schulte uterque ex Vehr praesentibus Joanne Henrico Hebbelman et Henrico Schulte".

They had the following children:
i. Hermann Theodor21 (1745-)
23 ii. Genovefa Maria Wilhelmina Hinderina Gesina, 103 (1749-)
iii. Joan Henrich21 (1754-)

47. Anna Gertrudis Schulte38, 207. Born in Fähre, Niedersachsen.21 As near as I can assess, Fähre was an estate in Niederlangen.

48. Johan Henrich Brüning42,66, 208, son of 96. Joan Brüning & 97. Gesina Bernhaus. Born on April 12, 1724 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.42,67 The handwriting of the church register is difficult in the extreme. It could be indicating a birth date of April 22, closer to the baptism. At the age of <1, Johan Henrich was baptized in St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on April 28, 1724.67 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

On May 20, 1746 when Johan Henrich was 22, he married Anna Margaretha Wittrock42, 209 in St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.68

They had the following children:
i. Herman Henrich42 (1748-)
24 ii. Johan, 104 (1750-1797)
iii. Anna Catherine Elisabeth42 (1753-)
iv. Gerhard42 (1755-1810)
v. Margaretha42 (1759-1819)
vi. Anna Elisabeth42 (1763-)
vii. Anna Margaretha42 (1766-)

49. Anna Margaretha Wittrock42, 209, daughter of 98. Johann Wittrock & 99. Anna Margarita Lüninghake. Born on January 29, 1725 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.42 Anna Margaretha died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, on March 12, 1781; she was 56. Religion: Roman Catholic.45

50. Gerhard Henrich Ottman (Othman, Orthman)54,69, son of 100. Hermen Hilmer Ottman (Otman) & 101. Margaretha Imbusch. Born by May 1717.69 At the age of <1, Gerhard Henrich was baptized in Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, on May 10, 1717.69

Gerhard Henrich married Margaretha Adelheid Schmidt (Schmede)54.

They had one child:
25 i. Anna Maria, 105 (1754-1823)

51. Margaretha Adelheid Schmidt (Schmede)54, daughter of 102. Joan Herman Schmidt (Schmit) & 103. Anna Adelheidt Stumborg. Born by 5/30/1724. At the age of <1, Margaretha Adelheid was baptized in Sankt Bartholomaeus Katholisch Kirche, Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, on May 30, 1724.70

52. Johan Krimpenfort57,71,72, 212, son of 104. Werner Krimpenfort & 105. Elisabeth Kreinborg. Born in 1712 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.72 Johan died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1759; he was 47.72 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

In 1745 when Johan was 33, he married Anna Büman (Behmer)71,72, 213 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.57,72

They had the following children:
26 i. Johan Henrich, 106 (1752-1827)
ii. Johan Herman72 (1747-1825)

53. Anna Büman (Behmer)71,72, 213, daughter of 106. Herman Behman & 107. Catharina Müllenstede. Born in 1714 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.72 Anna died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1761; she was 47. Religion: Roman Catholic.45

The name Büman is a little unusual. An old map shows a Büme estate on the west side of Dinklage. The name Büman could be associated with that estate, or might be a variant of the more common Bauman(n), or perhaps Böhmer.

54. Johan Bramlage73, son of 108. Ludmar Bramlage & 109. Talke (Natalia) Kamphus. Born in 1710 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.73 Johan died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1781; he was 71.73

In 1735 when Johan was 25, he married Margaretha Hörstman73 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.73

They had the following children:
i. Johan Henrich73 (1737-1816)
ii. Johan73 (1739-1806)
iii. Anna Margaretha73 (1741-1770)
iv. Catharina Adeleid73 (1747-)
v. Johan Herman73 (Died as Infant) (1750-1751)
vi. Anna Gesina Maria73 (1752-1823)
27 vii. Anna Dorothea Elisabeth, 107 (1755-1814)
viii. Johan Herman73 (1758-)
ix. Anna Maria73 (1760-)

55. Margaretha Hörstman.73 Born in 1713 in Dinklage, Vechta, Oldenburg, Prussia.73 Margaretha died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1791; she was 78.73

56. Herman Schlärman49, 216.

Herman married Maria Elisabeth Sievering49, 217.

They had one child:
28 i. Herman Henrick, 108 (1778-1841)

57. Maria Elisabeth Sievering49, 217.

58. Johan Herman Freking49,30, 218, son of 116. Gerhard Heinrich Freking & 117. Anna Maria Christina Krey. Born on June 7, 1733 in Holthausen, Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49,30 Jeanne Christensen reports a birth date of October 20, 1736. It looks like maybe there were two people of the same name born about the same date. Johan Herman died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on March 9, 1789; he was 55.49

On May 15, 1761 when Johan Herman was 27, he married Anna Angela (Engel) Osterhus49,30, 219 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49

They had the following children:
i. Maria Catharina30 (1762-)
ii. Johan Henrich30 (1764-1841)
iii. Anna Maria30 (1766-)
iv. Anna Elisabeth30 (1770-)
29 v. Maria Agnes, 109 (1776-1856)
vi. Herman Henrich30 (1781-1836)

59. Anna Angela (Engel) Osterhus49,30, 219, daughter of 118. Johan Henrich Osterhus & 119. Anna Maria Hascamp. Born on January 29, 1734 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49,30 Jeanne Christensen reports January 26. Anna Angela (Engel) died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on December 7, 1807; she was 73.49

60. Johan Hermann Dreyer.65

Johan Hermann married Anna Margaretha Mohlke65.

They had one child:
30 i. Johan Henrick, 110 (1768-1810)

61. Anna Margaretha Mohlke.65

62. Herman Henrik Pille29, 222. Born in 1745 in Harpendorf, Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49 Herman Henrik died in Harpendorf, Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on March 12, 1819; he was 74.49

On November 5, 1771 when Herman Henrik was 26, he married Gesina C. Wolfekuhl29,49, 223 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49

They had one child:
31 i. Maria Catharina, 111 (1774-1830)

63. Gesina C. Wolfekuhl29,49, 223, daughter of 126. Johan Bernard Wolfekuhl & 127. Catharina Elisabeth Oenbring. Born on October 7, 1744 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49 Gesina C. died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on October 4, 1800; she was 55.49


Seventh Generation

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64. Bernard Schulte21, 384. Bernard died in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany on September 3, 1742.21 Buried on September 5, 1742 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 Religion: Roman Catholic.21

On November 13, 1686 Bernard married Gebina Greve21, 385 in St. Vitus, Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 (Witnesses: Klas Henrich Dirck Scult), "praemissis praemittendis legitme copulati Berndt Scult et Gebba Greve testibus Klas Henrich et Dirck Scult”.

They had the following children:
i. Lubbert21 (1703-)
32 ii. Hermen, 192 (1707-)
iii. Geske21 (1709-)
iv. Anna21 (1711-)
v. Gesina21 (1715-)

65. Gebina Greve21, 385. Born in Düthe, Niedersachsen.21 Reinhard Cloppenburg says this is unsure. Gebina died in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany on April 21, 1721. Buried on April 22, 1721 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21

66. Herman Klassen21, 386.

Herman married Helena Frahme21, 387.

They had one child:
33 i. Margaretha, 193 (1709-)

67. Helena Frahme21, 387. Born in Ahlen.21

68. Hermann Becker51, 388, son of 136. Hermann Baacks & 137. Gesina Clone. Born in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen.51

Hermann married Hermanna (Unknown)51, 389.

They had one child:
34 i. Hermann, 194 (1686-1763)

69. Hermanna (Unknown)51, 389.

70. Johann Wolbers51, 390, son of 140. Herman Mebben & 141. Gesina (Unknown). Born in 1678 in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen.51 Johann died in Emmeln, Niedersachsen, in 1726; he was 48.51

Johann married Anna Mensing, 391.

They had the following children:
35 i. Margaretha, 195 (1701-)
ii. Anna51 (1704-)
iii. Thekla51 (1707-)
iv. Gesina51 (1711-1711)
v. Heinrich51 (1713->1768)
vi. Bernhard51 (1719-)

71. Anna Mensing, 391. Born in 1680 in Raken.51

72. Lübbert Lübbers21, 392. Lübbert died in Tinnen, Niedersachsen, Germany on July 19, 1747.21 Buried on July 21, 1747 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.21 Religion: Roman Catholic.21

Lübbert married Maria (Unknown)21, 393.

They had the following children:
36 i. Bernard, 196 (1701-)
ii. Töbe21 (1708-)
iii. Lübert21 (1712-)
iv. Anna Margaretha21 (1713-)

73. Maria (Unknown)21, 393.

74. Hermann Osteresch21, 394. Religion: Roman Catholic.21

Hermann married Anna Rolfes, 395.

They had one child:
37 i. Helena, 197 (1709-)

75. Anna Rolfes, 395. Religion: Roman Catholic.21

80. Henrich Rüter38, 400. Henrich died in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany on November 6, 1722.38 Buried on November 8, 1722 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38

About 1690 Henrich married Elisabeth (Unknown)38, 401.38

They had the following children:
40 i. Johann Henrick, 200 (~1692-1740)
ii. Henric Anton38 (~1713-)

81. Elisabeth (Unknown)38, 401. Elisabeth died in Oberlangen, Niedersachsen, Germany on March 27, 1744.38 Buried on March 30, 1744 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

82. Joan Henrich Töpker38, 402. Born in Landegge, Niedersachsen.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

On November 18, 1692 Joan Henrich married Geske Kley38, 403 in Haren, Niedersachsen.38 Witnesses: Otto Arens, Johan Ludden, Henrich Mestemaker.

They had the following children:
i. Catharina Margareta38 (1695-)
ii. Gesina38 (1697-)
41 iii. Cunegunde, 201 (1701->1749)

83. Geske Kley38, 403.

84. Hermann Schröer38, 404. Born in 1689 in Fresenburg, Niedersachsen.38 Hermann died after 1749; he was 60.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

On November 10, 1705 when Hermann was 16, he married Catharina Jürgens38, 405 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Witnesses: Johann Wolbeck & Gerard Ottens.

They had the following children:
i. Gesina38 (1710-)
42 ii. Rudolf, 202 (1716-)
iii. Johan Herman38 (1719-)
iv. Anna Genovefa38 (1722-)
v. Anna Maria38 (1726-)

85. Catharina Jürgens38, 405. Born in Fresenburg, Niedersachsen.38 Catharina died in Fresenburg, Niedersachsen on March 9, 1740.38 Buried on March 12, 1740 in Lathen, Niedersachsen, Germany.38 Religion: Roman Catholic.38

96. Joan Brüning74, 416, son of 192. Johan Brüning & 193. Petronella Bording. Born about 1704.75 He was reported to be 80 years old at his death in 1784. Joan died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1784; he was 80.53 Religion: Roman Catholic.45

There were at least three different Johan Brünings born in Lohne around the beginning of the 18th century. The birth register for Johan Henrich, born 1724, is clear that his father was Joan Brüning and that his mother’s name was Gesina Bernhaus, or something close to that (the handwriting is very difficult). Taking age 20 as an estimate for Joan’s minimum age at Johan Henrich’s birth, we would have a birth date of 1704 as earlier. In fact, in 1784 there is a death listing for a Johan Brüning, aged 80. We would also expect to see a marriage record for Joan’s parents a while before 1704. Indeed, we find a marriage record for Johan Brüning and Petronella Bording in 1701.

What we don’t find, unfortunately, is a birth record for Joan, which should be there sometime around 1704 or earlier. So the ancestry further back remains uncertain.

Joan married Gesina Bernhaus74, 417.

They had one child:
48 i. Johan Henrich, 208 (1724-)

97. Gesina Bernhaus74, 417.

98. Johann Wittrock42, 418, son of 196. Johann Wittrock & 197. Deborah Pohlmann. Born on May 22, 1691 in Brockdorf, Lohne, Oldenburg, Prussia.42 Johann died in Brockdorf, Lohne, Oldenburg, Prussia, on June 13, 1753; he was 62.42 Occupation: Kötter = cottage farmer.42

Johann married Anna Margarita Lüninghake42, 419.

They had the following children:
i. Johann42 (1719-1742)
ii. Kunigunde42 (1721-1721)
iii. Maria42 (1721-1789)
49 iv. Anna Margaretha, 209 (1725-1781)
v. Gesina42 (1727-1782)
vi. Herman42 (1730-1730)

99. Anna Margarita Lüninghake42, 419. Born on June 17, 1689 in Dinklage, Vechta, Oldenburg, Prussia.42 Anna Margarita died in Brockdorf, Lohne, Oldenburg, Prussia, on November 29, 1765; she was 76.42

100. Hermen Hilmer Ottman (Otman)69,76, son of 200. Wessel Otman & 201. Hilcke Beilage. Born by 11/17/1685.76 At the age of <1, Hermen Hilmer was baptized in Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, on November 17, 1685.76

Hermen Hilmer married Margaretha Imbusch69.

They had one child:
50 i. Gerhard Henrich (1717-)

101. Margaretha Imbusch.69

102. Joan Herman Schmidt (Schmit)70, son of 204. Johan Herman Hemme Schmit (Smidt) & 205. Helena Cathrina Wedemeyer. Born by 2/19/1697. At the age of <1, Joan Herman was baptized in Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, on February 19, 1697.70

Joan Herman married Anna Adelheidt Stumborg70.

They had the following children:
i. Herman Henrich77 (1723-)
51 ii. Margaretha Adelheid (1724-)
iii. Johan Albert78 (1727-)
iv. Helena Catharina Margaretha70 (1728-)

103. Anna Adelheidt Stumborg.70

104. Werner Krimpenfort57, 424. Born about 1687 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.57

In 1711 when Werner was 24, he married Elisabeth Kreinborg57, 425 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.57

They had one child:
52 i. Johan, 212 (1712-1759)

105. Elisabeth Kreinborg57, 425.

106. Herman Behman.73 Born in 1678.73 Herman died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1748; he was 70.

In 1711 when Herman was 33, he married Catharina Müllenstede73 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.

They had the following children:
i. Maria73 (1712-1770)
53 ii. Anna, 213 (1714-1761)
iii. Margaretha Adeleid73 (Died as Infant) (1717-1717)
iv. Anna Catharina73 (1718-1759)
v. Johan Henrich73 (1721-1800)
vi. Herman73 (1724-1755)

107. Catharina Müllenstede73, daughter of 214. Henrich Müllenstede & 215. Margaretha Vortman. Born in 1689 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.73 Catharina died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1746; she was 57.73

108. Ludmar Bramlage79, son of 216. Ludmar Bramlage & 217. Talke Hanekamp. Born in 1684.79 Ludmar died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1727; he was 43.79

In 1696 when Ludmar was 12, he married Talke (Natalia) Kamphus79 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.79

They had the following children:
i. Johan Henrich79 (1696-1777)
ii. Anna Adelheid79 (1699-1753)
iii. Lutmar79 (Died as Child) (1702-1709)
iv. Gertrud79 (1705-1753)
54 v. Johan (1710-1781)

109. Talke (Natalia) Kamphus.79 Born in 1671.79 Talke (Natalia) died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1733; she was 62.79

116. Gerhard Heinrich Freking30, 436.

On November 27, 1732 Gerhard Heinrich married Anna Maria Christina Krey30, 437 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.30

They had the following children:
i. Maria Catharina30
58 ii. Johan Herman, 218 (1733-1789)
iii. Ger[har]d30
iv. Johann Arendt30
v. Anna Catharina30

117. Anna Maria Christina Krey30, 437, daughter of 234. Johan Gerard Krey & 235. Anna Gesche Visbeck. Born on August 18, 1709 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.30

118. Johan Henrich Osterhus80, 438, son of 236. Heinrich Osterhus & 237. Lucia Margaretha Osterhus. Born on April 27, 1704 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49 Johan Henrich died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on April 10, 1783; he was 78.49

On November 14, 1731 when Johan Henrich was 27, he married Anna Maria Hascamp49, 439 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49

They had the following children:
i. Johann Henrich30 (1732-)
59 ii. Anna Angela (Engel), 219 (1734-1807)
iii. Johann Herman30 (1735-)
iv. Anna Maria30 (1736-)
v. Anna Maria81 (1746-)

119. Anna Maria Hascamp49, 439, daughter of 238. Joan Bernard Hascamp & 239. Aldeid Jurgens. Born on May 4, 1718 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49 Anna Maria died in Steinfeld, Oldenburg, on December 3, 1779; she was 61.49

126. Johan Bernard Wolfekuhl49, 446.

Johan Bernard married Catharina Elisabeth Oenbring49, 447.

They had one child:
63 i. Gesina C., 223 (1744-1800)

127. Catharina Elisabeth Oenbring49, 447.


Eighth Generation

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136. Hermann Baacks51, 776, son of 272. (Unknown) Baacks. Born in 1620 in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen.51 Hermann died in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen, after 1659; he was 39.51

Hermann married Gesina Clone51, 777.

They had one child:
68 i. Hermann, 388

137. Gesina Clone51, 777. Born in 1625 in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen.51 Gesina died in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen, after 1659; she was 34.51

140. Herman Mebben51, 780, son of 280. Johann Rüschen & 281. Geesa Mebben. Born in November 1646 in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen.51 At the age of <1, Herman was baptized in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen, on November 23, 1646.51 Herman died in Emmeln, Niedersachsen, after 1699; he was 52.51 Occupation: Beerbter = heir.51

Herman married Gesina (Unknown), 781.

They had the following children:
70 i. Johann, 390 (1678-1726)
ii. Heinrich51 (1680->1728)
iii. Herman Heinrich51 (1683-)

141. Gesina (Unknown), 781.

192. Johan Brüning, 832. Born about 1680 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany. Religion: Roman Catholic.45

On May 5, 1701 when Johan was 21, he married Petronella Bording, 833 in St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany.

They had one child:
96 i. Joan, 416 (~1704-1784)

193. Petronella Bording, 833. Born about 1666 in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany. Religion: Roman Catholic.45

196. Johann Wittrock42, 836, son of 392. Hermann Wittrock. Born about 1636 in Prussia.42 Johann died in Brockdorf, Lohne, Oldenburg, Prussia, on August 13, 1700; he was 64.42 Occupation: Kötter = cottage farmer.42

Johann married Deborah Pohlmann42, 837.

They had the following children:
i. Lucia42 (~1682-1724)
ii. Henrich42 (1683-)
iii. Maria42 (1684-1724)
iv. Anna42 (1686-1727)
v. Genofeva42 (1689-)
98 vi. Johann, 418 (1691-1753)
vii. Catherina42 (1693-1724)
viii. Margaretha42 (1697-1770)

197. Deborah Pohlmann42, 837. Born in 1665 in Prussia.42 Deborah died in Brockdorf, Lohne, Oldenburg, Prussia, on March 3, 1718; she was 53.42

200. Wessel Otman.76

Wessel married Hilcke Beilage76.

They had the following children:
100 i. Hermen Hilmer (1685-)
ii. Helen Cathrin82 (1692-)
iii. Gerdt Hinrich83 (1695-)

201. Hilcke Beilage.76

204. Johan Herman Hemme Schmit (Smidt)70,84, son of 408. Herman Smidt & 409. Anna Cathrina (Unknown). Born by 6/12/1672.84 At the age of <1, Johan Herman Hemme was baptized in Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, on June 12, 1672.84

Johan Herman Hemme married Helena Cathrina Wedemeyer70.

They had one child:
102 i. Joan Herman (1697-)

205. Helena Cathrina Wedemeyer70, daughter of 410. Arendt Wedemeyer & 411. Richarda (Unknown). Born by 1/10/1673.85 At the age of <1, Helena Cathrina was baptized in Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, on January 10, 1673.85

214. Henrich Müllenstede.86 Born in 1658.86

Henrich’s parents could be Johan Möllenstede and Trinke —, as reported by one source.86 However, the birth dates of 1607 and around 1610 are implausible for a child born in 1658.

Before 1689 when Henrich was 31, he married Margaretha Vortman86.86

They had the following children:
107 i. Catharina (1689-1746)
ii. Anna86 (1692-1745)
iii. Maria86 (1695-)
iv. Johan86 (Died as Child) (1699-1708)
v. Henrich86 (Died as Infant) (1701-1701)
vi. Catharina Gertrud86 (1702-1726)

215. Margaretha Vortman.86 Born in 1662.86 Margaretha died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1742; she was 80.86

216. Ludmar Bramlage.79 Born in 1640.79 Ludmar died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1685; he was 45.79

In 1666 when Ludmar was 26, he married Talke Hanekamp79.79

They had the following children:
108 i. Ludmar (1684-1727)
ii. Anna Margaretha79

217. Talke Hanekamp.79 Born in 1634.79 Talke died in Lohne, Oldenburg, Germany, in 1705; she was 71.79

234. Johan Gerard Krey30, 874. Born about 1675 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.30

On November 23, 1700 when Johan Gerard was 25, he married Anna Gesche Visbeck30, 875 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.30

They had the following children:
i. Margaretha Catharina30
ii. Anna Christina30
iii. Anna Elisabetha30
117 iv. Anna Maria Christina, 437 (1709-)
v. Henrich Arnold30

235. Anna Gesche Visbeck30, 875. Born about 1680 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.30

236. Heinrich Osterhus30, 876. Born in 1663 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.30

Heinrich married Lucia Margaretha Osterhus87, 877.

They had the following children:
i. Christina30
ii. Anna Catharina30
118 iii. Johan Henrich, 438 (1704-1783)
iv. Lucia Margaretha30
v. Anna Christina30

237. Lucia Margaretha Osterhus87, 877. Born about 1673 in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.30

238. Joan Bernard Hascamp88, 878. Born in Steinfeld, Oldenburg.49

Joan Bernard married Aldeid Jurgens49, 879.

They had one child:
119 i. Anna Maria, 439 (1718-1779)

239. Aldeid Jurgens49, 879.


Ninth Generation

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272. (Unknown) Baacks51, 1552, son of Johannes Baacks (1560-May 17, 1659). Born in 1590 in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen.51 (Unknown) died in Gross Hesepe, Niedersachsen, before 1652; he was 62.51

Child:
136 i. Hermann, 776 (1620->1659)

280. Johann Rüschen51, 1560, son of Heinrich Rüschen (1595-after 1640) & Anna (Unknown). Born in 1615 in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen.51 Johann died in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen, on July 5, 1659; he was 44.51

Johann married Geesa Mebben51, 1561.

They had the following children:
140 i. Herman, 780 (1646->1699)
ii. Anna89
iii. Heinrich89

281. Geesa Mebben51, 1561, daughter of Hermann Mebben (1590-November 9, 1652) & Anna Ridders (1600-after 1659). Born in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen.51 Geesa died in Wesuwe, Niedersachsen after 1669.51

Geesa is evidently the eldest daughter inheriting the estate in the lack of a male heir, since her husband and children are carrying her name.

392. Hermann Wittrock42, 1672, son of (Unknown) Wittrock. Born about 1600 in Brockdorf, Lohne, Oldenburg, Prussia.42

Child:
196 i. Johann, 836 (~1636-1700)

408. Herman Smidt.84

Herman married Anna Cathrina (Unknown)84.

They had one child:
204 i. Johan Herman Hemme (1672-)

409. Anna Cathrina (Unknown).84

410. Arendt Wedemeyer.85

Arendt married Richarda (Unknown)85.

They had the following children:
i. Anna Maria90 (1667-)
ii. Nena (1670-)
205 iii. Helena Cathrina (1673-)
iv. Anna Elisabetha91 (1681-)

411. Richarda (Unknown).85



Sources

1. Personal knowledge

2. “Betty Smith, “Descendants of John ‘Joe’ Joseph Schulte”,” August 5, 2011, Files of Paul Nordberg.

3. “Standard Certificate of Birth,” 10/2/1926, State of Kansas, 48 4481.

4. “Certificate of Death,” 10/26/1978, State of Colorado, ?0?4217, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Certified copy in possession of Paul Nordberg.

5. “United States Census,” 1940, Kingman Township, Kingman County, Kansas, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRKD-JGP, August 3, 2022.

6. Mrs. Bill Theis, “adapted from Kingman County, Kansas, and Its People,” http://skyways.lib.ks.us/counties/KM/stleo.html, May 22, 2014.

7. “Connie Schulte’s genealogy notes (8 pages),” Copy in Paul Nordberg’s possession.

8. “Certificate of Death,” 9/2/1983, State of Colorado, ??011680, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Certified copy in possession of Paul Nordberg.

9. Katholische Familienforschungsstelle, “Ahnentafel von Herm Heinrich SCHULTE,” October 28, 2013, Research from microfilm of records of Osnabrück Catholic Diocese, performed at the request of Paul Nordberg.

10. “Twelfth Census of the United States,” Kniest Township, Mt. Carmel, Carroll County, Iowa, June 2, 1900.

11. “Standard Certificate of Death, John B. Schulte,” June 29, 1923, Kingman, Kansas, 48 1312, State of Kansas, State Board of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Certified copy, in possession of Paul Nordberg.

12. RootsWeb posting, “Heinrich Schulte obituary,” http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.carroll/1603/mb.ashx, October 24, 2013.

13. Agnes Stegman, Schulte Genealogy, Unpublished (about 1995), This material is most;u accurate from about 1900 forward, fairly iffy before that.

14. “Untitled note from Betty Smith,” February 5, 2016, In possession of Paul Nordberg.

15. “From Darlene Meinerts,” October 6, 2004, In possession of Paul Nordberg.

16. “Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990,” 1/24/1901, Carroll County, Iowa, FamilySearch, Electronic index, viewed February 10, 2016, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJ6H-N5T.

17. “Betty Smith, “Descendants of John ‘Joe’ Joseph Schulte”,” August 5, 2011, Files of Paul Nordberg, Betty Smith has her first name as Rose.

18. “Standard Certificate of Death,” 9/5/1921, State of Kansas, 48 1003, State Board of Health, Division of Vital Statistics.

19. Katholische Familienforschungsstelle, “Ahnentafel von Herm Heinrich SCHULTE,” October 28, 2013, Research from microfilm of records of Osnabrück Catholic Diocese, performed at the request of Paul Nordberg, The church records give his name in the Latin form Gerhardus Hinricus.

20. “Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990,” 5/2/1893, Carroll County, Iowa, FamilySearch, Electronic index, viewed February 11, 2016, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV2L-3N5V.

21. Reinhard Cloppenburg, “Ahnentafel von Herm Heinrich SCHULTE, based on research of microfilms of St. Vitus church registers,” September 21, 2013, Sent to Paul Nordberg.

22. “Entry for SCHULTE, Anna Helena in Emslanders to the Mid-West,” http://www/emslanders.com/schu.htm, November 5, 2013.

23. “Entry for SCHULTE, Herman Heinrich, citing emigration index for Osnabrueck diocese,” http://www.emslanders.com/schu.htm-, October 7, 2013.

24. Katholische Familienforschungsstelle, “Ahnentafel von Herm Heinrich SCHULTE,” October 28, 2013, Research from microfilm of records of Osnabrück Catholic Diocese, performed at the request of Paul Nordberg, It is remarkable that the children have all taken the mother’s surname.

25. “United States Census, 1880,” Kniest, Carroll, Iowa, 1880.

26. Peter Sieve, Bischöflch Münstersches Offizialat, Offizialatsarchive Vechta, “AW: Genealogie,” January 14, 2014, In possession of Paul Nordberg.

27. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Tobias Henrich Brüning.

28. Peter Sieve, Bischöflch Münstersches Offizialat, Offizialatsarchive Vechta, “AW: Genealogie,” January 14, 2014, In possession of Paul Nordberg, St. Gertrud Church registers who the birthdate of March 2, 1826.

29. “Darline Meinert’s transcriptions of records from St. Joannes Church, Steinfeld,” November 15, 2004, In possession of Paul Nordberg.

30. Jeanne Christensen, “Schlerman family,” October 19, 2004, Delivered to Paul Nordberg.

31. “Henry Bruening, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990, index,” September 1. 1907, Carroll County, Iowa, FamilySearch, Viewed March 11, 2014, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVHY-P62.

32. “United States Census, 1900,” Kniest Township, Carroll County, Iowa, June 6, 1900, Electronic index and images, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-67ZS-G5T?mode=g&i=6&wc=9B7Q-T3N%3A1030552001%2C1030739201%2C1033291001%3Fcc%3D1325221&cc=1325221, February 11, 2016.

33. “From Darlene Meinerts,” October 6, 2004, In possession of Paul Nordberg, Information from records of St. Johannes Church.

34. “Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990,” 1/24/1901, Carroll County, Iowa, FamilySearch, Electronic index, viewed February 10, 2016, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVHY-P62.

35. FindAGrave, “Fred Wuebker,” http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=58802019, February 11, 2016.

36. “Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990,” 1/24/1901, Carroll County, Iowa, FamilySearch, Electronic index, viewed February 10, 2016, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVHY-P62, Cause of death in microfilm associated with index.

37. “Index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at Baltimore, 1820-1897,” March 30, 1877, 7-30-3-129, FamilySearch, Electronic index and image, viewed February 11, 2016, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898X-F948-L?mode=g&i=1994&wc=MFCN-13D%3A1018426701%3Fcc%3D2173933&cc=2173933.

38. Reinhard Cloppenburg, “Ahnentafel von Anna Elisabeth SCHULTE,” 11/10/2013, In possession of Paul Nordberg, Report of microfilm of original church records in Lathen.

39. Reinhard Cloppenburg, Familienforschungstelle, “Familienforschung,” November 7, 2013, Sent to Paul Nordberg, The tranlation from the German is mine.

40. Katholische Familienforschungsstelle, “Ahnentafel von Herm Heinrich SCHULTE,” October 28, 2013, Research from microfilm of records of Osnabrück Catholic Diocese, performed at the request of Paul Nordberg, It is notable that the children have all taken the mother’s surname.

41. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Johannes Henricus Brüning.

42. “The Descendants of Johann Wittrock 1560 - 2012,” http://our-kin.com/Wittrock/Lev2/Outline-Tree.htm, January 14, 2014.

43. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Joannes Henrich Brüning.

44. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, The birth record has the notation, “Obiit 83 [sic] Maÿ 15”.

45. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg.

46. Hans-Jürgen Thamm, “Familienforschung,” http://www.familienforschung-thamm.de/paf_web/web/riesselma/pafg273.htm#7419, February 6, 2019, Although the author does not cite sources explicitly, he appears to be a careful researcher. He has drawn, as I have, on local church archives. Whenever I have compared my findings from primary sources to his, we have been in agreement.

47. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Marriage of Johan Henrich Brüning and Maria Elisabeth Krimpenfort.

48. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record.

49. http://www.grosse-holthaus.de/d0024, September 28, 2004, Accuracy appears very good, matching in nearly all known cases information from St. Johannes Church.

50. Jeanne Christensen, “Schlerman family,” October 19, 2004, Delivered to Paul Nordberg, Jeanne Christensen has the spelling of Bernadina, and thinks she was probably Maria Bernadina.

51. Bernard Josef Jansen, Münster, “Family tree for Susanna Elisabeth WOLBERS,” http://gedbas.genealogy.net/person/show/1036802289, November 24, 2013, The information appears to be of excellent quality. Much of it appears to be taken from the microfilms of the Osnabrück Diocese.

52. “Beerdigungen,” Osnabrück, rk. Bistum, Lathen St. Vitus, Death October 16, 1815; burial October 19, https://data.matricula-online.eu/de/deutschland/osnabrueck/lathen-st-vitus/0008/?pg=7, November 6, 2022.
Died age 76, according to register.

53. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Death record of Joan Brüning.

54. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, FHL microfilm 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NJLR-PM, February 20, 2019.

55. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Marriage of Johannes Brüning and Maria Attman.

56. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth of Maria Elisabeth Krimpenfort.

57. FamilyCentral Family History Services, “Johann Heinrich KRIMPENFORT,” http://www.familycentral.net/index/family.cfm?ref1=5247:7971&ref2=5247:7972, February 7, 2014, Data appear to have come from registers of St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne.

58. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record for Jo.

59. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record for Joannes Henricus Krimpenfort.

60. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Maria Elisabeth Krimpenfort.

61. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Joan Henr Krimpenfort.

62. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth entry for Anna Maria Krimpenfort.

63. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth entry for Joan Herm Krimpenfort.

64. http://www.grosse-holthaus.de/d0024, September 28, 2004, Accuracy appears very good, matching in nearly all known cases information from St. Johannes Church, They have the spelling of the first name as “Henrich”.

65. “Kirchenbuch, 1662-1875, Katholische Kirche Steinfeld (AG. Vechta),” Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 909930, FamilySearch, Electronic image, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJY-XS8G-G?i=292&cat=115284, February 20, 2019.

66. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Joan Henrich Bruning. The handwriting is difficult in the extreme.

67. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Johan Henrich Brüning.

68. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Marriage record of Johan Henrich Brüning and Anna Margaretha Wittrock.

69. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NZXC-7S6, February 21, 2019.

70. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NZXC-ZDS, February 21, 2019.

71. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record for Joannes Henricus Krimpenfort.

72. Hans-Jürgen Thamm, “Familienforschung,” http://www.familienforschung-thamm.de/paf_web/web/riesselma/pafg273.htm#7421, February 6, 2019, Although the author does not cite sources explicitly, he appears to be a careful researcher. He has drawn, as I have, on local church archives. Whenever I have compared my findings from primary sources to his, we have been in agreement.

73. Hans-Jürgen Thamm, “Familienforschung,” http://www.familienforschung-thamm.de/paf_web/web/riesselma/pafg07.htm#26, February 7, 2019, Although the author does not cite sources explicitly, he appears to be a careful researcher. He has drawn, as I have, on local church archives. Whenever I have compared my findings from primary sources to his, we have been in agreement.

74. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Birth record of Johan Henrich Brüning, April 12, 1724.

75. “Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers,” St. Gertrud Kirche, Lohne, Family History Center Microfilms 909922, 909923, Images in possession of Paul Nordberg, Death record of Joan Brüning, 1784.

76. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NZXH-JJF, February 21, 2019.

77. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGC8-8B2, February 21, 2019.

78. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NJLR-1J7, February 21, 2019.

79. Hans-Jürgen Thamm, “Familienforschung,” http://www.familienforschung-thamm.de/paf_web/web/riesselma/pafg322.htm#8969, February 7, 2019, Although the author does not cite sources explicitly, he appears to be a careful researcher. He has drawn, as I have, on local church archives. Whenever I have compared my findings from primary sources to his, we have been in agreement.

80. http://www.grosse-holthaus.de/d0024, September 28, 2004, Accuracy appears very good, matching in nearly all known cases information from St. Johannes Church, Also spelled Osterhaus.

81. Jeanne Christensen, “Schlerman family,” October 19, 2004, Delivered to Paul Nordberg, Jeanne knows the duplication of names with the previous daughter, who may have died prematurely.

82. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRDX-ZZ1, February 21, 2019.

83. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NZXC-H22, February 21, 2019.

84. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NZXC-3H3, February 21, 2019.

85. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NKPL-9P2, February 21, 2019.

86. Hans-Jürgen Thamm, “Familienforschung,” http://www.familienforschung-thamm.de/paf_web/web/riesselma/pafg09.htm#74, February 10, 2019, Although the author does not cite sources explicitly, he appears to be a careful researcher. He has drawn, as I have, on local church archives. Whenever I have compared my findings from primary sources to his, we have been in agreement.

87. Jeanne Christensen, “Schlerman family,” October 19, 2004, Delivered to Paul Nordberg, Jeanne is unsure if the name is her married name, or also her maiden name.

88. http://www.grosse-holthaus.de/d0024, September 28, 2004, Accuracy appears very good, matching in nearly all known cases information from St. Johannes Church, Presumably Joan = Jo[h]an.

89. Bernard Josef Jansen, Münster (berndjosefjansen@freenet.de), “Ancestors of Hermann Christopher HEBBELMANN,” http://gedbas.genealogy.net/person/show/1036772501, November 25, 2013, This work at GedCOM appears to have been drawn from the records of St. Vitus Church in Lathen back to about 1700, from unknown sources beyond that.

90. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NJLR-R3V, February 21, 2019.

91. “Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898,” Essen, Oldenburg, Germany, Film 920170, FamilySearch, Electronic index, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRDX-4BN, February 21, 2019.