Johanna Louisa Krause

Albert William Ferdinand Butzke was born June 27, 1840, in Grobunz, Germany, and died Monday, March 20, 1927, at the home of his son, Henry Butzke, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 87. Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. He is the son of Ferdinand Butzke of Germany and Fredonia Friederike of Germany.

Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause was born December 6, 1858, in Swanbach, Germany, and died June 29, 1929, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 70. Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. She is the daughter of Johann Wilhelm Krause of Germany and Louisa Johanna "Louise" Bufohl/Pufohl of Zadelow, Pommern, Germany.  

Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause immigrated with her parents and family to the U. S. A. from Bremerhaven, Germany, arriving at the Port of New York on June 11, 1867, aboard the Bremen Bark Jupiter.

Albert William Ferdinand Butzke and Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause were married May 27, 1875, in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Albert William Ferdinand Butzke and Johanna Louisa "Louise" (Krause) Butzke had ten children:

  1. August William Butzke: Born April 1, 1876, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died February 17, 1950, in Kennan, Price Co., WI (age 73). Lived in Unity, WI. Married August 30, 1899, in New Cassel, Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Elisabetha J. "Elizabeth" Bresemann: Born June 17, 1871, in Wayne, WI; Died December 11, 1971, in Park Falls, Price Co., WI (age 100).
  2. Herman Edward Butzke: Born March 18, 1883, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died after 1951 in Unknown. Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married to Emma L. Unknown: Born November 23, 1883, in Wisconsin; Died June 12, 1974, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 90). Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
  3. Emma B. F. Butzke: Born March 17, 1888, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died September 12, 1963, in West Bend, Washington Co., WI (age 75). Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married September 25, 1907, in St. John Lutheran Church, New Fane, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Otto Hinn: Born April 27, 1880, in Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died March 24, 1963, in St. Joseph Community Hospital, West Bend, Washington Co., WI (age 82). Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Lived in Scott Twp., Sheboygan Co., WI.
  4. Albert Herman Butzke: Born June 16, 1885, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died December 11, 1950, in  Wisconsin. Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married April 3, 1907, in Forest Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, to  Ella Hinn. Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.  She is the daughter of Jacob Hinn and Ernstine Munch.
  5. Louis Gust Butzke: Born July 3, 1891, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died August 18, 1970, in Campbellsport, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 79). Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married 1914 in Scott Twp., Sheboygan Co., WI, to Hannah M. Arndt: Born December 11, 1892, in Scott Twp., Sheboygan Co., WI; Died May 30, 1975, in Campbellsport, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 82). Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
  6. Arnold Albert Butzke: Born January 13, 1894, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died May 3, 1978, in St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend, Washington Co., WI (age 84). Married December 15, 1915, in New Fane, Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Clara B. Stern: Born May 9, 1893, in Wisconsin; Died April 26, 1965, in West Bend, Washington Co., WI (age 71).
  7. Henry George Butzke: Born November 27, 1896, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died May 26, 1965, at St. Joseph Hospital, West Bend, Washington Co., WI, at age 68. Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married August 6, 1919, at St. John's Lutheran Church, New Fane, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Alma Gatzke: Born July 4, 1893, in Wisconsin; Died June 9, 1975, at her home, Route 2, Campbellsport, WI (age 81). Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
  8. Unknown 1 Butzke: Born Unknown in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died before 1900 in Unknown.
  9. Unknown 2 Butzke: Born Unknown in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died before 1900 in Unknown.
  10. Unknown 3 Butzke: Born Unknown in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died before 1900 in Unknown.

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Albert William Ferdinand Butzke and Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause are buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Albert William Ferdinand Butzke was born June 27, 1840, in Grobunz, Germany.

Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause was born December 6, 1858, in Swanbach, Germany.

Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause immigrated with her parents and family to the U. S. A., departing from Bremerhaven, Germany, arriving at the Port of New York on June 11, 1867, aboard the Bremen Bark Jupiter.

Please scroll to the bottom of this page for an official transcription of the entire passenger list.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 24, 1870, shows Valentin Ingleman (age 62) born in Prussia to foreign-born parents with real estate of $2,000 and personal estate of $360 is a Farmer and is living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Elizabeth Ingleman (age 62) born in Prussia to foreign-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is August Crouse (age 15) born in Prussia to foreign-born parents, a Farm Hand.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 7, 1870, shows Valentine Smith (age 27) born in Wisconsin to foreign-born parents with real estate of $1,000 and personal estate of $600 is a Farmer and is living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Amelia Smith (age 23) born in Wisconsin to a foreign-born mother; Frank Smith (age 2/12, Sept.) born in Wisconsin to a foreign-born mother; Louise Crouse (age 11) born in Prussia to foreign-born parents; and Madaline Smith (age 65) born in Prussia to foreign-born parents. Leigh Larson note: It appears likely that Amelia Smith is Wilhelmine "Minnie" (Krause) Smith, and that she is the sister of Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause, and that their parents were Mr. and Mrs. William Krause.

Albert William Ferdinand Butzke and Johanna Louisa "Louise" Krause were married May 27, 1875, in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1880, shows Valentin Schmidt (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Prussian-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Wilhelmina Schmidt (age 33) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his children, all born in Wisconsin to Prussian-born parents: Emma Schmidt (age 11); Franz Schmidt (age 10); Bertha Schmidt (age 8); Albert Schmidt (age 6); and Louisse Schmidt (age 4). Also living there is his widowed or divorced grandmother: Magdalena Schmidt (age 73) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1880, shows Albert Butzke (age 38) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Louisse Butzke (age 24) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his son, August Butzke (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Prussian-born parents.

Rudolph A. Schmidt and Bertha Krause were married April 7, 1881, in Fond du Lac co., WI.

The 1885 Kansas State Census taken on March 1, 1885, shows A. F. Krouse (age 29) born in Germany and having moved from Wisconsin is a married Farmer living in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him are: a married female, M. J. Krouse (age 25) born in Canada and having moved from Wisconsin; Effie L. Krouse (age 3) born in Kansas; and Elda E. Krouse (age 1) born in Kansas.

Two homesteading entries for August Krause in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS:

  1. Given 1889, Filed 1889.

  2. Given 1894, Filed 1898.

The 1895 Kansas State Census taken on March 1, 1895, shows August Krause (age 49) born in Germany and having moved from Wisconsin is a Farmer living in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him are: Mary J. Krause (age 35) born in Canada and having moved from Wisconsin; Effie Krause (age 14) born in Norton Co., KS; Elda Krause (age 11) born in Norton Co., KS; Belle Krause (age 9) born in Norton Co., KS; Oscar Krause (age 6) born in Norton Co., KS; Alfred Krause (age 4) born in Norton Co., KS; Wallace Krause (age 2) born in Norton Co., KS; and Ralph Krause (age 1) born in Norton Co., KS.

F. C. Smith (born in Fond du Lac Co., WI, with parents Valentine Smith and Wilhelmina Krause) and Ella G. Bachmann (born in Mason Co., MN, with parents Fritz Bachmann and Katharina Roszig) were married August 8, 1899, in West Superior, Douglas Co., WI.

August Butzke (born in Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI, with parents Albert Butzke and Louise Krause) and Elisabetha Braesermann (born in Wayne, WI, with parents Johann Braesemann and Elisabeth Schmidt) were married August 30, 1899, in New Cassel, WI.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Valentine Schmidt (age 56) born October 1843 in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in the Town of Forest, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 31 years, Minnie Schmidt (age 53) born March 1847 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1877, with all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and German-born parents: Albert Schmidt (age 25) born March 1875, a Farm Laborer; and Louisa Schmidt (age 23) born April 1877.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Albert Butzke (age 58) born June 1841 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1865 and with Pa Citizenship is a Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 25 years, Lowisa Butzke (age 41) born December 1858 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1865, with 7 of the 10 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his five children, all born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Albert Butzke (age 14) born June 1885; Emma Butzke (age 12) born March 1888; Lewis Butzke (age 7) born July 1893; Arnold Butzke (age 6) born January 1894; and Henry Butzke (age 3) born November 1897.

The 1905 Wisconsin State  Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Albert Schmidt (age 31) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is an unmarried Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in the Town of Forest, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: his married father, Valentine Schmidt (age 63) born in Germany to German-born parents, a Landlord; and his unmarried sister, Lucy Schmidt (age 28) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents.

Albert Butzke (born in Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI, with parents Albert Butzke and Louise Krause) and Emma Hinn (born in Forest, Fond du Lac Co, WI, with parents Jacob Hinn and Ernstine Munch) were married April 3, 1907, in Forest, Fond du Lac Co, WI.

Otto Hinn (born in Fond du Lac Co., WI, with parents Jacob Hinn and Finegeb Mink) and Emma Bertha Butzke (born in Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI, with parents Albert Butzke and Louise Krause) were married September 25, 1907, in Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910, shows Valentine Schmidt (age 66) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents and in his first marriage is a Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in the Town of Forest, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 43 years, Wilhelmina Schmidt (age 64) born in Germany to German-born parents and in her first marriage and having immigrated in 1872, with all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and German-born parents: Albert Schmidt (age 36) a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; and Louise Schmidt (age 30), who does General Housework at Home.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910, shows Albert Butzke (age 68) born in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1865 and with Na Citizenship is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 34 years, Louisa Butzke (age 51) born in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1868, with all 5 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Arnold W. Butzke (age 16), a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; and Henry G. Butzke (age 14).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Albert Butzke (age 78) born in Berlin, Germany, to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1865 and with Na Citizenship is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 34 years, Louisa Butzke (age 51) born in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1868, with all 5 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Arnold W. Butzke (age 16), a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; and Henry G. Butzke (age 14).

Sheboygan Press-Telegram, Sheboygan, WI, Saturday, July 5, 1924

VALENTINE SMITH OF GLENBEULAH IS HONORED VETERAN

Valentine Smith, aged 80 years, a resident of Glenbeulah, is one of the many Civil was veterans who fought for his country in 1864 to 1865. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Kewaskum and resided on a farm up to the time of enlisting. Private Valentine Smith enlisted November 3, 1864, at Fond du Lac, for the term of one year. He was a boy of 19 years at that time. During his time in service he was very ill, and never expected to see home again, being a victim of the fever. At Richmond he remembers of a terrible battle in which they took part, and at this place he was taken a prisoner. But further he cannot recall. He was discharged July 19, 1865, at Detroit, Michigan. He returned to Kewaskum, where he resumed the occupation of farming. A few years later he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Krause, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Krause at Auburn. Mr. Smith continued farming, and spent many years at Kewaskum. Later they moved to Forest, Fond du Lac county, where they purchased a farm. A few years ago the family moved to Glenbeulah, where Mr. Smith now resides with his children. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have the following children: Mrs. Emma Pambeine, Allington; Mrs. Bertha Lohse, Forest; and Miss Louise and Albert of Glenbeulah.

The Sheboygan Press, Monday, August 2, 1926

GLENBEULAH MAN PASSES AWAY AT HOME SATURDAY

Glenbeulah. - Valentine Schmidt, 82, passed away at his home in the village Saturday, of general debility. Mr. Schmidt was born in Washington county and was united in marriage to Wilhemina Krause sixty years ago. He grew to manhood in Kewaskum and moved to this village about six years ago to live with his son and daughter. Mr. Schmidt served in the Rebellion. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Pumping, of Allanton, Wisconsin; Miss Louise, at home, and two sons, Frank, who resides near Duluth, Minnesota, and Albert, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m., Wednesday, from the home and at 1:30 p. m. at the Evangelical Lutheran church in this village. Rev. Schmidt will officiate and interment will be made in the Lyon cemetery in the town of Forest.

Albert William Ferdinand Butzke died March 20, 1927, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 87. Buried in St. John Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The Campellsport News, Campbellsport, Fond du Lac Co., WI, March 24, 1927

ALBERT BUTZKE CALLED BY DEATH

Albert Butzke, Sr., aged 87 years, one of the few surviving pioneer settlers of this vicinity, died at his home about three miles east of the village in town of Auburn, at 8 o'clock last Sunday morning, following a one-day illness. Mr. Butzke was born in Grobunz, Germany, on June 27, 1840, and at the age of 20 years came to America, settling in the Town of Auburn, where he had since resided. He was married May 27, 1875, to Louise Krause. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1925. Surviving the deceased are his widow and seven children, August of Unity, Mrs. Otto Hinn of the Town of Scott, Sheboygan county, Herman, Albert, Jr., Louis, Arnold and Henry all residing in the vicinity east of this village. Also 16 grandchildren survive. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the house of Henry Butzke and at 2 o'clock from the New Fane Evangelical church, Rev. C. J. Gutekunst officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Leigh Larson note: Albert William Ferdinand Butzke 6/27/1840 - 3/20/1927; Plot 3-20 Louisa: 12/6/1858 - 6/29/1929. Buried in St. John Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Johanna Louisa "Louise" (Krause) Butzke died June 29, 1929, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 70. Buried in St. John Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Norton Courier, Norton Co., KS, December 26, 1929

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Louise Butzky of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, who was a sister of August Krause, also that of Mrs. Emma Hollingshead of Woodland, California, a niece of Mrs. Krause, had passed away. 

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Albert Schmidt (age 52) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and German-born parents is unmarried and Unemployed and owns his home and is living on Main Street, Village of Glenbeulah, Sheboygan Co., WI. Living with him is his unmarried sister, Louisa Schmidt (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and German-born parents, who is Unemployed.

 

Name: Albert Butzke

Birthplace: Auburn, Fond Du Lac, Wis

Spouse's Name: Emma Hinn

Spouse's Birthplace: Forest, Fond Du Lac, Wis

Event Date: 03 Apr 1907

Event Place: Forest, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Father's Name: Albert Butzke

Mother's Name: Louisa Krause

Spouse's Father's Name: Jacob Hinn

Spouse's Mother's Name: Ernstine Munch

Race: White

Spouse's Race: White