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Friedrich Christoph Schweer

M, #6036, b. 1 April 1860
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann Christoph Schweer (b. 10 March 1817, d. 28 February 1897)
Mother*Engel (Maria) Charlotta Hartmann (b. 30 December 1822, d. 23 October 1913)
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Biography

Birth1 April 1860Birth: Friedrich Christoph Schweer was born on 1 April 1860 in GermanyB.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Johann (Otto) Schweer

M, #6037, b. 3 October 1862, d. 1 March 1948
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann Christoph Schweer (b. 10 March 1817, d. 28 February 1897)
Mother*Engel (Maria) Charlotta Hartmann (b. 30 December 1822, d. 23 October 1913)
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Family: Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens (b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954)

Daughter*Alma Schweer+ (b. 1 December 1895, d. 1961)
Daughter*Erna Sophia Schweer (b. 26 November 1898, d. 21 August 1948)
Son*Martin Johann (Otto) Schweer (b. 26 February 1905, d. 24 September 1936)
Daughter*Leona Maria Schweer (b. 8 December 1909, d. September 1985)

Biography

Birth3 October 1862Birth: Johann (Otto) Schweer was born on 3 October 1862 in GermanyB.1,2
Marriage3 February 1895Marriage: Johann (Otto) Schweer and Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens were married on 3 February 1895 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death1 March 1948Death: Johann (Otto) Schweer died on 1 March 1948 at age 85 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
BurialBurial: Johann (Otto) Schweer was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Immigration1870Immigration: Johann (Otto) Schweer immigrated in 1870 to United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens

F, #6038, b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Dietrich Bojens (b. 14 November 1845, d. 18 March 1890)
Mother*Sophia Seehausen (b. 25 June 1852, d. 8 February 1894)
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Family: Johann (Otto) Schweer (b. 3 October 1862, d. 1 March 1948)

Daughter*Alma Schweer+ (b. 1 December 1895, d. 1961)
Daughter*Erna Sophia Schweer (b. 26 November 1898, d. 21 August 1948)
Son*Martin Johann (Otto) Schweer (b. 26 February 1905, d. 24 September 1936)
Daughter*Leona Maria Schweer (b. 8 December 1909, d. September 1985)

Biography

Birth23 November 1875Birth: Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens was born on 23 November 1875 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage3 February 1895Marriage: Johann (Otto) Schweer and Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens were married on 3 February 1895 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death20 January 1954Death: Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens died on 20 January 1954 at age 78 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
BurialBurial: Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
NameEngel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens was also known as Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Schweer.2
Baptism12 December 1875Baptism: Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens was baptized on 12 December 1875 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5,2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Sophia Seehausen

F, #6039, b. 25 June 1852, d. 8 February 1894
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Dietrich Bojens (b. 14 November 1845, d. 18 March 1890)

Daughter*Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens+ (b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954)

Biography

Birth25 June 1852Birth: Sophia Seehausen was born on 25 June 1852.1,2
Marriagebefore 1874Marriage: Dietrich Bojens and Sophia Seehausen were married before 1874.2
Death8 February 1894Death: Sophia Seehausen died on 8 February 1894 at age 41 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
BurialBurial: Sophia Seehausen was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
NameSophia Seehausen was also known as Sophia Bojens.2

Citations

  1. [S260] Approximate birthdate calculated from age at death; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S304] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Death Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

Dietrich Bojens

M, #6040, b. 14 November 1845, d. 18 March 1890
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Sophia Seehausen (b. 25 June 1852, d. 8 February 1894)

Daughter*Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens+ (b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954)

Biography

Birth14 November 1845Birth: Dietrich Bojens was born on 14 November 1845.1,2
Marriagebefore 1874Marriage: Dietrich Bojens and Sophia Seehausen were married before 1874.2
Death18 March 1890Death: Dietrich Bojens died on 18 March 1890 at age 44 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
BurialBurial: Dietrich Bojens was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2

Citations

  1. [S260] Approximate birthdate calculated from age at death; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S304] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Death Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

Alma Schweer

F, #6041, b. 1 December 1895, d. 1961
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann (Otto) Schweer (b. 3 October 1862, d. 1 March 1948)
Mother*Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens (b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954)
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Family: Julius H. Koenig (b. 17 June 1893, d. November 1971)

Son*Everett Koenig (b. 12 August 1917, d. 19 April 1921)

Biography

Birth1 December 1895Birth: Alma Schweer was born on 1 December 1895 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage15 October 1916Marriage: Julius H. Koenig and Alma Schweer were married on 15 October 1916 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death1961Death: Alma Schweer died in 1961 at age ~66 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
BurialBurial: Alma Schweer was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
NameAlma Schweer was also known as Alma Koenig.2
Baptism22 December 1895Baptism: Alma Schweer was baptized on 22 December 1895 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5,2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Julius H. Koenig

M, #6042, b. 17 June 1893, d. November 1971
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Wilhelm (William) Koenig (d. after 1893)
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Family: Alma Schweer (b. 1 December 1895, d. 1961)

Son*Everett Koenig (b. 12 August 1917, d. 19 April 1921)

Biography

Birth17 June 1893Birth: Julius H. Koenig was born on 17 June 1893 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage15 October 1916Marriage: Julius H. Koenig and Alma Schweer were married on 15 October 1916 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,1
DeathNovember 1971Death: Julius H. Koenig died in November 1971 at age 78 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,5,6
BurialBurial: Julius H. Koenig was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Was just year
  4. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  6. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Was just year & location

Wilhelm (William) Koenig

M, #6043, d. after 1893
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family:

Son*Julius H. Koenig+ (b. 17 June 1893, d. November 1971)

Biography

BirthBirth: Wilhelm (William) Koenig was born in GermanyB.1
Deathafter 1893Death: Wilhelm (William) Koenig died after 1893.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE

Everett Koenig

M, #6044, b. 12 August 1917, d. 19 April 1921
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Julius H. Koenig (b. 17 June 1893, d. November 1971)
Mother*Alma Schweer (b. 1 December 1895, d. 1961)
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Biography

Birth12 August 1917Birth: Everett Koenig was born on 12 August 1917 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Death19 April 1921Death: Everett Koenig died on 19 April 1921 at age 3 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
BurialBurial: Everett Koenig was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

Erna Sophia Schweer

F, #6045, b. 26 November 1898, d. 21 August 1948
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann (Otto) Schweer (b. 3 October 1862, d. 1 March 1948)
Mother*Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens (b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954)
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Family: Heinrich Koch (b. 20 December 1889, d. 8 November 1962)

Biography

Birth26 November 1898Birth: Erna Sophia Schweer was born on 26 November 1898 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage16 June 1920Marriage: Heinrich Koch and Erna Sophia Schweer were married on 16 June 1920 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
Death21 August 1948Death: Erna Sophia Schweer died on 21 August 1948 at age 49 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2
BurialBurial: Erna Sophia Schweer was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
NameErna Sophia Schweer was also known as Erna Sophia Koch.2
Baptism18 December 1898Baptism: Erna Sophia Schweer was baptized on 18 December 1898 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.5,2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  5. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Heinrich Koch

M, #6046, b. 20 December 1889, d. 8 November 1962
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Erna Sophia Schweer (b. 26 November 1898, d. 21 August 1948)

Biography

Birth20 December 1889Birth: Heinrich Koch was born on 20 December 1889 in Beecher, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage16 June 1920Marriage: Heinrich Koch and Erna Sophia Schweer were married on 16 June 1920 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,1
Death8 November 1962Death: Heinrich Koch died on 8 November 1962 at age 72 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,4,2
BurialBurial: Heinrich Koch was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S379] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe

Martin Johann (Otto) Schweer

M, #6047, b. 26 February 1905, d. 24 September 1936
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann (Otto) Schweer (b. 3 October 1862, d. 1 March 1948)
Mother*Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens (b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954)
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Biography

Birth26 February 1905Birth: Martin Johann (Otto) Schweer was born on 26 February 1905 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Death24 September 1936Death: Martin Johann (Otto) Schweer died on 24 September 1936 at age 31 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.3,2
BurialBurial: Martin Johann (Otto) Schweer was buried in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Baptism12 March 1905Baptism: Martin Johann (Otto) Schweer was baptized on 12 March 1905 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,2

Citations

  1. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S305] Cemetery Listing, WTTC, South Suburban Gen Soc Quarterly, Vol. 11:3 1981- Crete Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Crete, IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  4. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Leona Maria Schweer

F, #6048, b. 8 December 1909, d. September 1985
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann (Otto) Schweer (b. 3 October 1862, d. 1 March 1948)
Mother*Engel (Maria) Sophia Dorothea Bojens (b. 23 November 1875, d. 20 January 1954)
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Family: Lavern Larson (b. 18 January 1892, d. January 1972)

Biography

Birth8 December 1909Birth: Leona Maria Schweer was born on 8 December 1909 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
MarriageMarriage: Lavern Larson and Leona Maria Schweer were married.1
DeathSeptember 1985Death: Leona Maria Schweer died in September 1985 at age 75 in Illinois, United StatesB.1,3
NameLeona Maria Schweer was also known as Leona Maria Larson.1
Baptism2 January 1910Baptism: Leona Maria Schweer was baptized on 2 January 1910 at Trinity Lutheran ChurchB in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.4,1

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S310] 1920 Census: Crete Twp., Will Co., IL; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  4. [S308] Trinity Lutheran Church, Crete, Will Co., IL Baptism Records; provided by Karen Rowe

Lavern Larson

M, #6049, b. 18 January 1892, d. January 1972
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Leona Maria Schweer (b. 8 December 1909, d. September 1985)

Biography

Birth18 January 1892Birth: Lavern Larson was born on 18 January 1892.1,2,3
MarriageMarriage: Lavern Larson and Leona Maria Schweer were married.1
DeathJanuary 1972Death: Lavern Larson died in January 1972 at age ~80 in Crete, Will, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3

Citations

  1. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  2. [S309] Information from Susan (Schweer) Horvath; provided by Karen Rowe
  3. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Engel Maria Dorothea Schweer

F, #6050, b. April 1822, d. after 1852
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Johann Christoph Meyer Schweer (b. 20 October 1771, d. after 1852)
Mother*Engel Maria Teigler (b. 4 March 1790, d. after 1851)
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Family: Johann Heinrich Duhlmeyer Richers (b. about 1817, d. after 1852)

Biography

BirthApril 1822Birth: Engel Maria Dorothea Schweer was born in April 1822 in Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, GermanyB.1,2,3
Marriage23 October 1852Marriage: Johann Heinrich Duhlmeyer Richers and Engel Maria Dorothea Schweer were married on 23 October 1852 at St Martin Lutheran ChurchB in Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Niedersachsen, GermanyB.1,2
Deathafter 1852Death: Engel Maria Dorothea Schweer died after 1852.2
Name23 October 1852As of 23 October 1852, Engel Maria Dorothea Schweer was also known as Engel Maria Dorothea Richers.2

Citations

  1. [S307] St. Martin Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Germany Marriage Records; provided by Karen Rowe
  2. [S293] Karen Rowe, Lincoln, NE
  3. [S440] Information from Art Hitzeman