Jonathan William Altenburg




Jonathan William Altenburg was born June 14, 1815, in Fort Plain, Minden Twp., Montgomery Co., NY; was Baptized August 13, 1815, at Fort Plain German Reformed Church, Fort Plain, Minden Twp., Montgomery Co., NY; and died about 1900, in Strawberry Valley Precinct, Yuba Co., CA, at about age 87. He is the son of Daniel David Altenburg of Ballston, Saratoga Co., NY, and Elizabeth Fancher of Roxbury, Morris Co., NJ.

Mary Tashentonkawe, a member of the Dakota Tribe of Sioux Indians, was born about 1828 in Northwest Territory (Minnesota), and died August, 1869, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN, at age 42. Cause of death was Consumption (Tuberculosis). In 1850 lived in St. Croix Pct., Washington Co., Minnesota Territory.

Jonathan William Altenburg and Mary Tashentonkawe were married April 17, 1852, at Point Douglas, Denmark Twp., Washington Co., Minnesota Territory.

Jonathan William Altenburg and Mary (Tashentonkawe) Altenburg had several children:

  1. Margaret M. Altenburg: Born about 1841 in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Territory Northwest Territory (Minnesota); Died January, 1880, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN (about age 39). Never married. Her father, William Altenburg, of Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, was the sole heir of his daughter's estate, since she left no will.
  2. Eliza Jane Altenburg: Born about 1844, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Territory Northwest Territory (Minnesota); Died Unknown. Married October 24, 1863, at the home of the bride's father, Cottage Grove Twp., Washington Co., MN, to George Trevette: Born about 1825, in Buffalo, NY; Died February, 1901, in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS (age 75).
  3. Linn Altenburg: A female, Born about 1844 in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Territory Northwest Territory (Minnesota); Died March, 1860, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory (age 16).
  4. George H. Altenburg: Born about 1847, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Territory Northwest Territory (Minnesota); Died December 13, 1886, in Cottage Grove Twp., Washington Co., MN (about age 39). Buried in Grey Cloud Cemetery, Grey Cloud Island Twp., Washington Co., MN. Never married. Enlisted for 5 years as a Farmer in Company J, 18th Infantry, U. S. Army, on December 5, 1870, in Davenport, IA. He deserted February 12, 1871.
  5. Mary Ann Altenburg: Born 1850, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory; Died Unknown.
  6. Frederick "Fred" Altenburg: Born about 1852, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Washington Co., Minnesota Territory; Died after 1880, in Unknown.
  7. Abigail "Abby" Altenburg: Born August, 1857, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory; Died August 9, 1904, in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN (about age 47). Married May 11, 1875, in Wisconsin, to a widower, Joseph White Brunell: Born May 20, 1818, in Red River, Manitoba, Canada; Died December 2, 1890, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN (age 72). Buried in Grey Cloud Cemetery, Grey Cloud Island Twp., Washington Co., MN.
  8. Abner Altenburg: Born about 1858, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory; Died Unknown.
  9. John William Altenburg: Born about 1867 in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Minnesota; Died after 1906, perhaps in Manitoba, Canada. Married January 27, 1901, in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, to Celina Perreault: Born September 5, 1877, in Manitoba, Canada; Died October 13, 1933, in Ste. Rose, Manitoba, Canada (age 56).

Unknown Altenburg died November 20, 1871, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN, at age 2 months.

Jonathan William Altenburg then married Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) Griswold.

Theresa Ann "Annie" Clark was born March, 1844, in Kane Co., IL, and died May 22, 1914, at Pierce County Hospital, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 70. Buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA. She is the daughter of Amos Atkins Clark of New York, and Lydia A. Kimball of New York.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold was born 1844 in Castleton, Rutland Co., VT, and died September 6, 1914, in Anacortes, Skagit Co., WA, at about age 59. Buried in Waitsburg City Cemetery, Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., WA. He is the son of Harvey Griswold of Vermont, and Clara Elsa Thompson of Connecticut.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold and Theresa Ann "Annie" Clark were married August 29, 1860, in Winneshiek Co., IA.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) Griswold had four children:

  1. Frank Griswold: Born March 3, 1862, in Illinois; Died September 4, 1911, at Pierce County  Hospital, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA (age 49). Buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA.
  2. Vernon Eugene Griswold: Born March 14, 1864, in McHenry Co., IL; Died August 23, 1939, near the old schoolhouse, Oakville, Grays Harbor Co., WA (age 75). Buried in Oakville Pioneer Cemetery, Oakville, Grays Harbor Co., WA. Married December 12, 1884, in Kitsap Co., WA, to Anna S. "Annie" Madison: Born November, 1865, in Denmark; Died Unknown.
  3. Ida May Griswold: Born March 11, 1872, in Minnesota; Died Died March 7, 1949, in Butte Co., CA (age 77). Buried in Chico Cemetery, Chico., Butte Co., CA. Married to Lee Fitzhugh Sweem: Born September 20, 1863, in San Joaquin Co., CA; Died September 23, 1955, in Chico., Butte Co., CA (age 92). Buried in Chico Cemetery, Chico., Butte Co., CA.
  4. Alice L. Griswold: Born about 1878 in Minnesota; Died Unknown.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) Griswold were divorced before 1880.

Jonathan William Altenburg then married Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) Griswold.

Jonathan William Altenburg and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) Griswold were married February 9, 1880, in Clay Co., MN.

Jonathan William Altenburg and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) Altenburg had one child:

  1. Luella "Ella" Altenburg: Born April 3, 1881, in Moorhead, Clay Co., MN; Died June 21, 1964, at Zenith Sanitarium, Seattle, King Co., WA (age 84). Luella "Ella" Altenburg married (1) about 1906 in Unknown, to Unknown Shipley: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) Shipley then married (2) May 31, 1911, Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA, to Jesse James Motto: Born May 16, 1891, in Italy; Died June 20, 1964, in Los Angeles Co., CA (age 73). Buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA. Divorced. Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) (Shipley) Motto then then married (3) July 22, 1920, in Oakville, Chehalis Co., WA, to Joseph Mortimer "Jack" Peterson: Born December 8, 1887, in St. Ignace, Mackinac Co., MI; Died April 12, 1963, in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA (age 75). Buried in Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Yakima Co., WA. Divorced before 1940, in Washington.

Jonathan William Altenburg and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) Altenburg were divorced about 1889, probably in Minnesota.

Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) Altenburg then married Hugh McMillan.

Hugh F. McMillan was born Unknown, in Ontario, Canada.

Hugh F. McMillan immigrated to the United States about 1874, and was  a Fruit Farmer in Pierce Co., WA.

Hugh F. McMillan and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) Altenburg were married about 1890, probably in Washington.

Hugh F. McMillan and Theresa Ana "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) (Altenburg) McMillan had no children.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold then married Celia A. Leonard.

Celia A. Leonard was born 1856 in Weston, Windsor Co., VT, and died January 20, 1896, in Walla Walla Co., WA, at about age 40. Buried in Waitsburg City Cemetery, Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., WA. She is the daughter of Dyke Leonard of Vermont, and Abby Ellen Unknown of Vermont.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold and Celia A. Leonard were married March 30, 1876, in Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold and Celia A. (Leonard) Griswold had two children:

  1. Harvey Dyke Griswold: Born March 26, 1879, in Gold Hill, Storey Co., NV; Died July 30, 1964, in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada (age 85). Married March 29, 1920, at Dayton, Columbia Co., WA, to Arvilla C. (McGlothin) Longstaff: Born about 1890, in Dayton, Columbia Co., WA; Died Unknown.
  2. Abbie Ethel Griswold: Born August 3, 1882, in Weston, Windsor Co., VT; Died February 18, 1964, in Walla Walla Co., WA (age 81). Buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA. Married (1) December 15, 1904, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, to Roland Allen: Born March 25, 1881, in Farmington, Whitman Co., WA; Died April 22, 1970, in Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., WA (age 89). Buried in IOOF Cemetery, Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., WA. Divorced about 1930 in Washington. Married (2) October 5, 1931, in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA, to Walter Daniel Rhinehold: Born November 20, 1887, in Danbury, Woodbury Co., IA; Died November 18, 1952, in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA (age 65). Buried in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, Yakima Co., WA.

After Celia A. (Leonard) Griswold died, Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold married Mary Eliza Hinkley.

Mary Eliza Hinkley was born 1860 in Wisconsin, and died September 22, 1936, in Fredericksburg, Chickasaw Co., IA, at about age 76. Buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Chickasaw Co., IA. She is the daughter of George H. Hinkley of New York, and Anna "Ann" Van Dyke of Romsey, Hampshire, England.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold and Mary Eliza Hinkley were married April 11, 1900, in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA.

Samuel Francis "Frank" Griswold and Mary Eliza (Hinkley) Griswold had no children.




TIMELINE

Ontario was known as: "Upper Canada" from December 26, 1791, to February 10, 1841; "Canada West" from February 10, 1841, to July 1, 1867; and "Ontario" after July 1, 1867.

Jonathan William Altenburg was born June 14, 1815, in Fort Plain, Minden Twp., Montgomery Co., NY.

Jonathan William Altenburg was Baptized August 13, 1815, at the Fort Plain German Reformed Church, Fort Plain, Minden Twp., Montgomery Co., NY.


Jonathan William Altenburg Birth and Baptism Church Record.


Mary Tashentonkawe, a member of the Dakota Indian tribe, was born about 1828 in Northwest Territory (Minnesota).

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 8, 1850, shows William Altenburg (age 30) born in New York, is a Farmer, and is living in St. Croix Twp., Washington Co., Minnesota Territory. Living with him are: Mary Altenburg (age 22) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); Eliza Altenburg (age 8) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); Margarette Altenburg (age 9) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); George Altenburg (age 3) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); and Mary Ann Altenburg (age 1/12) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black).

Jonathan William Altenburg and Mary Tashentonkawe were married April 17, 1852, at Point Douglas, Denmark Twp., Washington Co., Minnesota Territory.


Jonathan William Altenburg and Mary Tashentonkawe Marriage Record. Document courtesy of Kay Koslan.


Eleazer Trevette was born December 18, 1792, in Bennington, VT, and died March 31, 1874, in Northfield, Rice Co., MN, at age 81.

Abigail "Abby" Altenburg was born August, 1857, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory.

The 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census taken on October 28, 1857, shows Eli Trevett (age 65) born in Vermont, is a Farmer, and is living in Point Douglas, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory. Living with him are: Rebecca Trevett (age 66) born in Vermont; Constant Trevett (age 40), a Farmer; George E. Trevett (age 32) born in New York, a Farmer; Isaac E. Trevett (age 28) born in New York, a Farmer; Rosanna Trevett (age 23) born in Canada;, Benj. C. Trevett (age 3) born in Minnesota Territory; and James W. Trevett (age 1) born in Minnesota Territory.

The 1857 Minnesota Territorial Census taken on October 28, 1857, shows Wm. Altenburg (age 40) born in Pennsylvania, is a Farmer, and is living in Point Douglas, Washington Co., Minnesota Territory. Living with him are: Mary Altenburg (age 35) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); Margaret Altenburg (age 16) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); Eliza J. Altenburg (age 13) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); George Altenburg (age 8) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); Mary A. Altenburg (age 6) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black); and Frederick Altenburg (age 5) born in Minnesota Territory (1/2 Black).

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 12, 1860, shows William Altenburg (age 38) born in New York, and with real estate of $2,000 and personal estate of $700 is a Farmer, and is living in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN. Living with him are: Mary Altenburg (age 30) born in Minnesota (Indian, Native American); Eliza Altenburg (age 16) born in Minnesota (Mulatto); George Altenburg (age 8) born in Minnesota (Mulatto); Mary A. Altenburg (age ) born in Minnesota (Mulatto); Fredk. Altenburg (age 6) born in Minnesota (Mulatto); Abigail Altenburg (age 3) born in Minnesota (Mulatto); and David Gallery (age 21) born in Canada, a Farm Laborer.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 12, 1860, shows Eleaser Trivette (age 69) born in Vermont, and with real estate of $2,000 and personal estate of $500 is a Farmer, and is living in Denmark, Washington Co., MN. Living with him are: Rebecca R. Trivette (age 70) born in Vermant; and George W. Trivette (age 35) born in New York.

George Trevette and Eliza Jane Altenburg were married October 24, 1863, at the home of the bride's father, Cottage Grove Twp., Washington Co., MN, and in the presence of Mr. Edward S, Fancher man Mrs. Pauline L. Fancher, his wife.


George Trevette and Eliza Jane Altenburg Marriage Record.


The 1865 Minnesota State Census taken on 1865, shows Wm. Altenberg is living in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN. Living with him are: Mrs. Altenberg; George Altenberg; Fred Altenberg; and Abbe Altenberg.

Mary (Tashentonkawe) Altenburg died August, 1869, in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN, at age 42. Cause of death was Consumption (Tuberculosis).


Mary (Tashentonkawe) Altenburg Death Record.


The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1870, shows George Trevett (age 43) born in Vermont, is a House Painter, and is living in the City of Ottawa, La Salle Co., IL. Living with him are: Louisa Trevett (age 38) born in Missouri, who is keeping House; and Wm. Trevett (age 4) born in Illinois.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 16, 1870, shows William Altenburg (age 52) born in New York, and with real estate of $2,000 and personal estate of $700 is a Farmer, and is living in Cottage Grove, Washington Co., MN. Living with him are: George Altenburg (age 22) born in Minnesota, who Works on Farm; Fred Altenburg (age 18) born in Minnesota, who Works on Farm; Abner Altenburg (age 12) born in Minnesota; John Altenburg (age 3) born in Minnesota; Hannah Olsen (age 22) born in Norway, who is Keeping House, and Ole Olsen (age 1) born in Minnesota.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1870, shows S. Griswold (age 36) born in Vermont, and with Personal Estate of $600 is a Farmer, and is living in Mount Pleasant, Wabasha Co., MN. Living with him are: Thurza A. Griswold (age 25) born in Illinois, who is Keeping House; Frank Griswold (age 8) born in Illinois; and a male, V. E. Griswold (age 4) born in Illinois.

George H. Altenburg, a Farmer, enlisted for 5 years in Company J, 18th Infantry, U. S. Army, on December 5, 1870, in Davenport, IA. He deserted February 12, 1871.


George H. Altenburg U. S. Army Service Record.


The 1875 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1875, shows William Altenberg (age 50) born in New York, is living in Moorhead, Clay Co., MN.

The 1875 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1875, shows Samuel Griswold (age 41) born in Vermont to Vermont-born parents, is living in Mount Pleasant, Wabasha Co., MN. Living with him are: T. A. Griswold (age 31) born in Illinois to New Jersey-born parents; Frank Griswold (age 13) born in Illinois to Vermont and New Jersey-born parents; V. W. Griswold (age 9) born in Illinois to Vermont and New Jersey-born parents; Ida M. Griswold (age 3) born in Illinois to Vermont and New Jersey-born parents; and Jos. Hartman (age 37) born in Germany.

Joseph White Brunell (age 52), a widower, and Abigail "Abby" Altenburg (age 17), a maiden, were married May 11, 1875, in Wisconsin.

Jonathan William Altenburg and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) Griswold were married February 9, 1880, in Clay Co., MN.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1880, shows Fred Altenburg (age 26) born in Minnesota to Minnesota and Maine-born parents (Indian), is an unmarried Laborer, and is boarding on Sixth Street, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows William Altenburg (age 62) born in Canada to Prussia-born parents, is a married Drayman, and is living on Fourth Street, Village of Moorhead, Clay Co., MN. Living with him are: his wife, Anne Altenburg (age 36) born in Illinois to Canada-born parents, who is Keeping House; his unmarried son-in-law, Frank Griswold (age 18) born in Illinois to Canada and Illinois-born parents, a disabled Laborer; his son-in-law, Vernon Griswold (age 14) born in Illinois to Canada and Illinois-born parents; his daughter-in-law, Ida May Griswold (age 8) born in Minnesota to Canada and Illinois-born parents; and his daughter-in-law, Alice Griswold (age 2) born in Minnesota to Canada and Illinois-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows George R. Trevitt (age 54) born in Vermont to Vermont-born parents, is a married Journeyman Painter, and is living at 318 16th Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him are: his wife, Louisa J. Trevitt (age 48) born in Missouri to Kentucky-born parents, who cannot write, and has Bilious Fever, who is Keeping House; his son, William R. Trevitt (age 14) born in Illinois to Vermont and Missouri-born parents; his daughter, Nellie L. Trevitt (age 4) born in Illinois to Vermont and Missouri-born parents; and his niece, Emily L. Rice (age 13) born in Minnesota to Massachusetts and Missouri-born parents, who Does Housework.

Luella "Ella" Altenburg was born April 3, 1881, in Moorhead, Clay Co., MN.

The 1885 Minnesota State Census taken on May 20, 1885, shows William Altenburg (age 74) born in Canada, and with both parents of foreign birth, is living in the City of Moorhead, Clay Co., MN. Living with him are: Anna Altenburg (age 41) born in Illinois, and with both parents of foreign birth; Ida M. Altenburg (age 13) born in Minnesota, and with father of foreign birth; and Luella Altenburg (age 4) born in Minnesota, and with father of foreign birth.

The 1885 Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, shows Altenburg Wm, expressman, h cor Garland and fourth

George H. Altenburg died December 13, 1886, in Cottage Grove Twp., Washington Co., MN, at about age 39. Buried in Grey Cloud Cemetery, Grey Cloud Island Twp., Washington Co., MN.


George H. Altenburg Death Record.


The 1887 Washington Territorial Census dated April 4, 1887, shows Annie Griswold (age 24) born in Denmark, is a married Laborer, and is living in Pierce Co., Washington Territory. Living with her are: Veron E. Griswold (age 21) born in Illinois, a married Laborer; Cecil T. Griswold (age 2) born in Washington Territory; Baby Griswold (age 1) born in Washington Territory; and Frank Friswold (age 25) born in Illinois, who works in a Saloon.

The 1889 Washington Territorial Census dated April 1, 1889, shows Hugh McMillan (age 34) born in Canada, is a Laborer, and is living in Pierce Co., Washington Territory.

Jonathan William Altenburg and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) Altenburg were divorced about 1889 in Minnesota.

Hugh F. McMillan and Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) Altenburg were married about 1890, probably in Washington.

The 1891 Moorhead, Clay Co., MN, shows Altenburg Wm J, expressman, res e s 4th 2 n of Kennedy

The 1892 Washington Territorial Census dated April 1, 1892, shows H. F. McMillan (age 45) born in Ontario, Canada, is an unmarried Hardware Worker, and is living in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington Territory.

The 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 14, 1895, shows William Altenburg (age 82) born in New York, and having lived in Minnesota for 42 years, and having lived in this district for 20 years, has no occupation, is living in the 1st Ward, City of Moorhead, Clay Co., MN.


The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, Saturday, February 10, 1900

CITY NEWS.

It has been reported to the police that a family named Trevett.


The Leavenworth Evening Standard, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, Saturday, February 10, 1900

CITY BRIEFS.

The Trevett family reported destitute yesterday have been under the care of the Ladies Relief society for about seven years. It was stated at police headquarters today that the family having removed from one ward to another was reported by someone not acquainted with the circumstances.


Louisa Jane (Calvin) Trevett died May 24, 1900, at age 71. Buried in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., KS.


The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, Sunday, May 27, 1900

CITY NEWS.

Mrs. Louisa Jane Trevett, 71 years old, died Wednesday and was buried Saturday morning. Her home was at 308 Pawnee street. She was confined to her bed  twenty-one months with consumption. She leaves two children, William and Nellie L. Trevett.


The 1900 Yuba Co., CA, Voter Registration List shows , John William Altenburg (age 86) is a Farmer, and is living in Strawberry Valley Precinct, Yuba Co., CA, with no party affiliation given.

Jonathan William Altenburg died about 1900, in Strawberry Valley Precinct, Yuba Co., CA, at about age 87.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Frank Griswold (age 38) born March, 1862, in Illinois to Vermont and Illinois-born parents, is an unmarried Logger, and who rents his home, and is living on Merrill St., City of Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA. Living with him are: his married mother, Anna McMillan (age 46) born March, 1854, in Illinois to New York-born parents, and having been married for 21 years, and with all four of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried sister, Ella McMillan (age 19) born April, 1881, in Minnesota to English Canada and New York-born parents, a Domestic.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 12, 1900, shows George Trevett (age 78) born January, 1822, in Vermont to France and Scotland-born parents, and who rents his home, is a widowed Head Of Household, and in living at 308 Pawnee Street, 1st Ward, City of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS. Living with him are: his married daughter, Nellie Landon (age 24) born February, 1876, in Minnesota to Vermont and Missouri-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive; his unmarried son, William Trevett (age 34) born June, 1865, in Illinois to Vermont and Missouri-born parents, a Day Laborer; his granddaughter, Gladdis Morton (age 3) born October, 1896, in Kansas to Kansas and Minnesota-born parents; and a widowed Lodger, Vadie Dragoo (age 21) born February, 1879, in Missouri to Nebraska and Missouri-born parents.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows John Banister (age 33) born September, 1866, in Wisconsin to Canada-born parents, is a married Yardmaster, and who rents his house, and is living at 1016 Tower Avenue, 6th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 11 years, Mary Banister (age 26) born October, 1873, in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Sweden-born parents, and with the only child born to her still alive; his unmarried brother, Frank Banister (age 28) born April, 1872, in Wisconsin to Canada-born parents, a Machinist; his son, James Banister (age 9) born June, 1890, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents; and his unmarried sister-in-law, Alice King (age 16) born March, 1884, in Wisconsin to Ireland and Sweden-born parents.


The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, KS, Tuesday, October 9, 1900

CITY NEWS.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Landon, three hundred and eight Pawnee street yesterday.


George W. Trevett died February 15, 1901, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Landon, No. 308 Pawnee street, of general debility from old age, at age 75. Buried in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., KS.


The Leavenworth Times, Leavenworth, KS, Thursday, February 21, 1901

CITY BRIEFS.

George W. Trevette died Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Landon, No. 308 Pawnee street, of general debility from old age. George Trevette was born in Buffalo, New York, and was 75 years old at the time of his death. He leaves a son, William R. Trevette, of this city, a painter for William G. Hesse & Son, and a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Landon.


The Labor Chronicle, Leavenworth, KS, Friday, March 14, 1902

DIVORCE SUIT.

Arthur Landon yesterday filed suit for divorce from Nellie Landon. They were married in October, 1898. The plaintiff alleges Mrs. Landon deserted him August, 1899. He says she has since refused to return to his home.


The Labor Chronicle, Leavenworth, KS, Thursday, April 24, 1902

TWO DIVORCES GRANTED.

Arthur Landon was given a divorce from Nellie Landon on the ground of abandonment.


The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows John D. Banister (age 37) born in Wisconsin to Canada-born parents, is a married Assistant Yardmaster, and who rents his house, and is living in the 7th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Mary Banister (age 31) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Sweden-born parents, who does House Work; his son, James Banister (age 14) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents; his daughter, Grace Banister (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents; his widowed mother-in-law, Annie King (age 55) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents; and his unmarried sister-in-law, Alice King (age 21) born in Wisconsin to Ireland and Sweden-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 11, 1910, shows Hugh McMillan (age 67) born in Canada to Scotland-born parents, and having immigrated in 1874, and a Naturalized citizen, is a married Fruit Farm Farmer, and who rents his farm, and is living in Reservation Pct, Pierce Co., WA. Living with him are: his wife of 20 years, Anna McMillan (age 66) born in Illinois to Canada-born parents, and with all 4 children born to her still alive; and his married childless daughter, Ella Shipley (age 20) born in Minnesota to Canada and Illinois-born parents, and married for 4 years.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 4, 1910, shows John Banister (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Canada-born parents, and in his 1st marriage, is a married switchman on a Railroad, and who rents his house, and is living at 1916 15th Street, 7th Ward, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 21 years, Mary Banister (age 30) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Sweden-born parents, and in her 1st marriage, and with both of the children born to her still alive; his unmarried son, James Banister (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents, a Clerk on a Railroad; his daughter, Grace Banister (age 9) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Minnesota-born parents, a Clerk on a Railroad; and his widowed mother-in-law, Anna King (age 65) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents, and having immigrated in 1866, and with the only child born to her still alive.

Jesse James Motto and Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) Shipley were married May 31, 1911, Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA.


Jesse James Motto and Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) Shipley Marriage Record.


Frank Griswold died September 4, 1911, at Pierce County  Hospital, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 49. Buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA.


Frank Griswold Death Record.


Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) (Altenburg) McMillan died May 22, 1914, at Pierce County Hospital, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 70. Buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA.


Theresa Ann "Annie" (Clark) (Griswold) (Altenburg) McMillan Death Record.


Joseph Mortimer "Jack" Peterson and Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) (Shipley) Motto were married (3) July 22, 1920, in Oakville, Chehalis Co., WA.


   

Joseph Mortimer "Jack" Peterson and Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) (Shipley) Motto Marriage Records.


Vernon Eugene Griswold died August 23, 1939, near the old schoolhouse, Oakville, Grays Harbor Co., WA, at age 75. Buried in Oakville Pioneer Cemetery, Oakville, Grays Harbor Co., WA.


Vernon Eugene Griswold Death Record.


The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1950, shows Ella L. Peterson (age 58) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a divorced Land Survey Clerk, and who rents her house for $12/month, and is living at 1532-1/2 Second Avenue, Seattle, King Co., WA.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1940, shows Louella Peterson (age 68) born in Minnesota, is a divorced Head of Household, and is living at Apartment #9, House 1111,  15th Avenue, Seattle, King Co., WA.

Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) (Shipley) (Motto) Peterson died June 21, 1964, at Zenith Sanitarium, Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 84.


Luella "Ella" (Altenburg) (Shipley) (Motto) Peterson Death Record.


 

Arthur Landon was born August 8, 1874, in Kansas.