Caroline Wilhelmine Richter




John William Mensch was born March 11, 1855, in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died March 7, 1922, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 66. Buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. He is the son of Peter Mensch of Prussia, and Fredericka Unknown of Prussia. Adam Mench died May 13, 1895, in Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married January 29, 1850, in Lamartine. Also married at the same time: Mr. Philip Wagner and Catherine Mench. Marriages performed by A. Prouty Esq. Peter Mensch was born February 17, 1825, and died February 13, 1898. Frederike Unknown was born March 3, 1835, and died March 30, 1923.

Caroline Wilhelmine "Minnie" Richter was born April 7, 1860, in New York City, New York Co., NY, and died July 20, 1954, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 93 years, 8 months, 6 days. Buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. She is the daughter of Edward Richter of Germany, and Salomé Jane Thomas of Steinseltz, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, Alsace, France.

John William Mensch and Caroline Wilhelmine "Minnie" Richter were married January 1, 1880, in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

John William Mensch and Caroline Wilhelmine "Minnie" (Richter) Mensch had one child:

  1. Maude Amanda Mensch: Born August, 1881, in Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died about 1957 in Unknown (about age 76). Married March 20, 1901, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Edward M. "Ted" Snyder: Born September 22, 1876, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL; Died February 28, 1950, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 73). Buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.




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John William Mensch and Caroline Wilhelmine "Minnie" (Richter) Mensch are buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Thanks to Billion Graves for making this image available.


   

Edward W. "Ted" Snyder Jr. and Ethel Mildred Snyder are buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Thanks to Billion Graves for making these images available.


Edward M. Snyder and Maud A. (Mensch) Snyder had at least two children:

  1. Edward W. "Eddy" Snyder Jr.: Born March 19, 1902, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died about February 28, 1950, in the City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 47). Married to Teresa K. Witucke: Born August 27, 1904, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died February 3, 2003, at ManorCare Nursing Home, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 98). Buried in Ledgeview Memorial Park, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

  2. Ethel Mildred Snyder: Born October 11, 1906, in the City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died about May 27, 1929, in the City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 23). Buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Never married.

John William Mensch was born March 11, 1855, in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Caroline Wilhelmine "Minnie" Richter was born April 7, 1860, in New York City, New York Co., NY.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1860, shows Edward Richard (age 29) born in Germany with personal estate of $200 is a Shoe Maker and is living in the 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. Living with him are: Charlotte Richter (age 27) born in Germany; and Charlotte Richter (age 5) born in New York.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 8, 1860, shows William Edwards (age 36) born in Wales with real estate of $2,300 and personal estate of $400 is a Farmer and is living in Eldorado Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lydeona Edwards (age 31) born in New York. Also living there are seven Edwards children: Anna M. Edwards (age 13) born in Wales; Mary J. Edwards (age 12) born in Ohio; Eliza R. Edwards (age 7) born in Ohio; Sarah A. Edwards (age 5) born in Wisconsin; David A. Edwards (age 4) born in Wisconsin; Wm. H. Edwards (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and George G. Edwards (age 1) born in Wisconsin.

Wm. H. Edwards and Harriet Eastman were married March 30, 1861, in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 8, 1870, shows Edward Richard (age 41) born in Prussia with real estate of $1,000 and personal estate of $300 is a Shoemaker and is living in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: Salome Richard (age 39) born in France, who is Keeping House; and Minnie Richard (age 9) born in New York.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 27, 1870, shows William Edwards (age 46) born in Wales with real estate of $3,000 and personal estate of $900 is a Farmer and is living in Eldorado Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Lida A. Edwards (age 42) born in New York, who does House Keeping. Also living there are ten Edwards children: Mary J. Edwards (age 21) born in Ohio; Elisa Edwards (age 17) born in Ohio; Sarah A. Edwards (age 15) born in Wisconsin; David A. Edwards (age 14) born in Wisconsin; William Edwards (age 12) born in Wisconsin; George C. Edwards (age 11) born in Wisconsin; Sherman Edwards (age 7) born in Wisconsin; Myron S. Edwards (age 5) born in Wisconsin; Rial D. Edwards (age 4) born in Wisconsin; and Francis Edwards (age 2) born in Wisconsin.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 6, 1870, shows Adam Mench (age 48) born in Prussia with real estate of $4,000 and personal estate of $800 is a Farmer and is living in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Elizabeth Mench (age 48) born in Prussia, who is Keeping House. Also living there: Elizabeth Mench (age 20) born in Prussia, a Domestic Servant; Caroline Mench (age 18) born in Prussia, a Domestic Servant; and William Mench (age 15) born in Wisconsin, a Farm Laborer.

The 1876 Centennial Directory for Fond Du Lac Co., WI, printed about March 20, 1876, shows A. Mensch (married with 3 in the family) owns 60 acres and resides in s line section 11, Woodhull-G.

John William Mensch and Caroline Wilhelmine "Minnie" Richter were married January 1, 1880, in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Birth Date:  
Birthplace: Lamerline
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Spouse's Name: Minnie Caroline Richter
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Event Date: 01 Jan 1880
Event Place: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Father's Name: Peter Mensch
Mother's Name: Fridericka Mensch
Spouse's Father's Name: Edward Richter
Spouse's Mother's Name: Sarah Richter
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
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Spouse's Race: White
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00336-8
System Origin: Wisconsin-EASy
GS Film number: 1266977
Reference ID: RN02820

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1880, shows John Minch (age 25) born in Wisconsin to Baden-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Minnie Minch (age 21) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows Adam Mench (age 57) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Lamartine Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Elizabeth Mench (age 57) born in Nassau to Prussian and Saxony-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his two unmarried children: Mary E. Mench (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Prussian and Saxony-born parents; and William Mench (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Saxony-born parents, a Farmer.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1880, shows William Edwards (age 56) born in Wales to Welsh-born parents is a Farmer with asthma who is living in Eldorado Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Edwards (age 51) born in Baden to Baden-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his five unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Welsh and Ohio-born parents: George Edwards (age 20) who Works on Farm; Myron Edwards (age 16) who Works on Farm; Royal Edwards (age 13) who Works on Farm; Cora Edwards (age 10); and Hattie Edwards (age 7). Also living there: his married step-daughter: Sarah Jungnik (age 25) born in New Jersey to Baden-born parents, who is Keeping House; and his step granddaughter, Arabell Jungnik (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Prussian and New Jersey-born parents. Also living there is a widow, Sarah McDonald (age 60) born in Wales to Welsh-born parents is Keeping House. Other Watsons and Edwards also live there.

In 1880, Carl Jungnik (a married Cigar Maker, age 29) is living in Berlin, Green Lake Co., WI.

Carl G. Jungnik and Wilhemine Brunke were married May 25, 1891, in Outagamie Co., WI.

The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken June 20, 1895, shows Jno. Mensch is  the Head of Household and is living in the 4th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. There are a total of 1 Male and 2 Females living in the household.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1900, shows John Mensch (age 45) born March 1855 in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a Teamster owning his home free of a mortgage and is living at 43 West Johnson Street, 4th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 20 years, Minnie Mensch (age 39) born April 1861 in New York to German-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living with him: his unmarried daughter, Maud Mensch (age 18) born August, 1881, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents, a Shirt Maker; and his unmarried nephew, Oscar Lewis (age 19) born July 1890 in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, a Day Laborer.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows William Edward (age 76) born November 1823 in Wales to Welsh-born parents and having emigrated in 1847 and a Naturalized citizen owns his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Sarah Edward (age 67) born July 1832 in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1855, with both of the children born to her still alive.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken June 1, 1905, shows John Mensch (age 50) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a Teamster owning his home free of a mortgage and is living in the City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Minnie Mensch (age 42) born in New York to German-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows John Mensch (age 55) in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a General Teamster on his Own Account who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 145 West Johnson Street, 13th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 29 years, Minnie Mensch (age 49) born in New York to German-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Friedricka Mensch (age 75) in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1853 with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive is a Widow who owns her home free of a mortgage and is living at 71 West Folbert Street, 13th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Sarah T. Edwards (age 79) born in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1853 is a widow with her Own Income living alone in her owned house at 355 Doty Street, 15th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Edward Snyder (age 37) born in Illinois to United States-born parents and in his first marriage is a House Carpenter owning his home with a mortgage and is living at 157 West Johnson Street, 13th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 9 years, Maud Snyder (age 27) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents and in her first marriage, with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Edward Snyder (age 7); and Ethel Snyder (age 3). Leigh Larson note: John and Minnie Mensch live two houses away.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 21, 1920, shows John W. Muench (age 64) in Wisconsin to Prussian and Saxony-born parents is a Street Work Teamster who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 145 West Johnson Street, 13th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 29 years, Minnie Mensch (age 59) born in New York to Unknown-born parents. Frederica Muench (age 84) a Widow, lives nearby at 71 West Johnson Street.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 22, 1920, shows Edward M. Snyder (age 47) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents is a Steam Railway Fireman owning his home with a mortgage and is living at 157 West Johnson Street, 13th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Maude A. Snyder (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Edward W. Snyder (age 17), a Laborer in an Ice Cream Factory; and Ethel M. Snyder (age 13). Leigh Larson note: John and Minnie Mensch live two houses away.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Sarah T. Edwards (age 89) born in Alsace-Lorraine, France to Alsace-Lorraine-born parents and a naturalized citizen is a widow living in her own house at 355 Doty Street, 15th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with her is her widowed daughter, Sarah Reithehibach (age 61) born in New Jersey to Alsace-Lorraine-born parents.


The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Tuesday, March 13, 1923

MRS. SARAH T. EDWARDS DIES AT FOND DU LAC

Fond du Lac, Wis. - Mrs. Sarah T. Edwards, an old and highly respected resident of the city, is dead at her home, 355 Doty street. In spite of her advanced age, 92 years, Mrs. Edwards had been active until just a few months ago, and her death Saturday was due to old age. She was born in Alsace Loraine, July 4, 1830. When she was 20 years old she came to this country with her parents. She had been a resident of Fond du Lac for fifty years. Mrs. Edwards leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sadie Reichenbach and Mrs. Minnie Mensch, both of this city; one grandchild; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Burns, of Shiocton. Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Friedens Kirche and also of the Ladies' Aid Society of that church. The funeral will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Friedens Evangelical Church on Military street, the Rev. C. L. Graner officiating. Burial will be in Estabrooks cemetery.

Leigh Larson note: Estabrooks Cemetery is located at N6710 Esterbrook Road, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.


John William Mensch died March 7, 1922, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 66. Buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Minnie Mensch (age 68) born in New York to Unknown-born parents is a widowed Head of Household who owns her home worth $5,000 and is living at 71 West Johnson Street, 13th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with her is an unmarried Lodger: William Eisen (age 25) born in Germany to German-born parents, a Clothing Store Tailor. The house at 145 West Johnson Street is being rented out.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Edward M. Snyder (age 54) born in Illinois to New York-born parents and first married at age 25 is a Railroad Fireman owning his home worth $5,000 and is living at 157 West Johnson Street, 13th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Maud Snyder (age 48) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents and first married at age 27. Also living there are: his married son, Edward Snyder (age 27) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 23, a Fuel Truck Driver; his daughter-in-law, Teresa Snyder (age 25) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents and first married at age 21; and his grandson, Robert Snyder (age 2/12), born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.

Sarah Kuntz (born about 1855 in New Jersey) first married Carl Gustave Junknik (Unknown - about 1925; Ch. Paul Immanuel Jungnik: B. July 17, 1879 and died September 10, 1879. then married Unknown Reithehibad


Mr. Jacob Shidel was of the frugal, honest German type and was in all respects a worthy neighbor and a good citizen. He is survived by his widow and two children, Fred C. Shidel of Amherst and Mrs. E. C. Ellis of this city. His oldest son, John A. Shidel, an engineer on the Wisconsin Central, was killed in a wreck at Des Plaines five years ago. He also leaves a brother and sister and half-sister, Adam Shidel of Milladore, Mrs. Elizabeth Burns of Shiocton, and Mrs. Sarah Edwards of Fond du Lac. Fred Shidel had been assisting in the care of his father since Friday. The brother and sister are here and Mrs. Edwards will also be present at the funeral. He was a member of the local Grand Army post.


The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1940, shows Minnie Mensch (age 79) born in New York, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 6 years of School, is a widowed Head of Household who owns her home worth $5,000 and is living at 71 Johnson, 6th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with her is her married daughter: Maude Snyder (age 57) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School.

The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1950, shows Maud Snyder (age 67) born in Wisconsin, is a widowed Head of Household, and is living at 71 West Johnson, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with her is her widowed mother, Minnie Mensch (age 90) born in New York.

Minnie Caroline (Richter) Mensch died July 20, 1954, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 94. Buried in Estabrooks Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Edward Snyder was born September 23, 1903, in Dodge Co., WI.

 

 

 

 

Married April 3, 1902, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Charles J. Westphal: Born July 1862 in Wisconsin; Died Unknown.

Birth:  Aug. 27, 1904
Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac County
Wisconsin, USA
Death:  Feb. 3, 2003
Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac County
Wisconsin, USA

Teresa K. Snyder
Teresa K. Snyder, 98, formerly of N7678 Sandy Beach Road, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at ManorCare Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 27, 1904, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Valentine and Katheryn Witucke.
Her husband, Edward Snyder, preceded her in death in 1950.
Mrs. Snyder was a former telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell and also was a fry cook for Frazier's Restaurant and the Stretch.
Surviving are a son, Robert Snyder of Fond du Lac; a daughter, Joan (Lee) Livieri of Van Dyne; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Jerome; two brothers and a sister.
• Services: Private family visitation and Liturgy of The Word services will be held at the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum. Deacon Larry Hughes will officiate, and entombment will follow at the mausoleum.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Salvation Army, 237 N. Macy St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
Additional information may be found at www.Legacy.com. Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is serving the family.