Johann Wilhelm Krause

Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause was born May 6, 1815, in Niederwetz, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hesse, Germany; was Christened January 21, 1816, in Military Regiment 60, Wriezen, Brandenburg, Prussia; and died December 2, 1874, in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 59. Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. He is the son of Johann Friedrich Krause of Prussia, and Maria Sophia Schräder of Prussia.

Louisa Johanna "Louise" Pufohl was born September 27, 1823, in Zadelow, Pommern, Germany, and died May 19, 1908, in Shawano Co., WI, at age 85. Buried in Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI. She is the daughter of Michael Bufohl/Pufohl of Germany, and Maria Unknown of Germany.

Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause and Louisa Johanna "Louise" Bufohl/Pufohl were married November 23, 1846, in Pomerania, Poland.

Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause and Louisa Johanna "Louise" (Bufohl/Pufohl) Krause had six children:

  1. Franz "Frank" Krause: Born Unknown, in Germany; Died after 1908 in Unknown
  2. Wilhelmina Krause: Born March 2, 1846, in Schwabach, Prussia, Germany; Died April 10, 1914, in the Town of Forest, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 68). Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Banner, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married March 11, 1868, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Valentine Schmidt: Born October 3, 1843, in Kewaskum, Washington Co., Wisconsin Territory; Died July 31, 1926, at his home in the Village of Glenbeulah, Sheboygan Co., WI (age 82). Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Banner, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
  3. Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Krause Jr.: Born October 30, 1849, in Schwabach, Prussia, Germany; Died April 27, 1916, in Grand Meadow Twp., Mower Co., MN (age 66). Buried in Grand Meadow Cemetery, Grand Meadow, Mower Co., MN. Married January 12, 1873, in Auburn Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Amelia H. Wagner: Born August 26, 1854, on ship on the Atlantic Ocean; Died January 31, 1928, in Mower, MN (age 73). Buried in Grand Meadow Cemetery, Grand Meadow, Mower Co., MN.
  4. August Ferdinand Krause: Born November 13, 1855, in Schwabach, Prussia, Germany; Died August 28, 1934, at Laird Memorial Hospital, City of Norton, Norton Co., KS (age 79). Buried in Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green Twp., Furnas Co., NE. Married March 2, 1880, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Mary Jane Abbey: Born July 3, 1859, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West; Died July 17, 1954, in the hospital of Fairview Rest Home, Degolia, Bradford Twp., McKean Co., PA (age 94). Buried in Spring Green Cemetery, Spring Green Twp., Furnas Co., NE.
  5. Johanna Louisa Krause: Born December 6, 1858, in Schwabach, Prussia, Germany; Died June 29, 1929, in Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 70). Buried in Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married May 27, 1875, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Albert William Ferdinand Butzke: Born June 27, 1840, in Grobunz, Germany; Died March 20, 1927, in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI (age 87). Buried in Saint John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI.
  6. Carl Gustav Frederich Krause: Born October 19, 1864, in Pommern, Germany; Died February 18, 1930, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Brown Co., WI (age 65). Buried in Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI. Married March 11, 1886, in Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI, to Ottilie Amele Marie Rusch: Born December 12, 1868, in Germany; Died May 8, 1943, in Pella, Shawano Co., WI (age 75). Buried in Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI.

After Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause died, Louisa Johanna "Louise" (Bufohl/Pufohl) Krause married Martin Breitag.

Martin Breitag was born November 10, 1836, in Bergenhorst/Landsberg (Gorzów Wielkopolski), Germany, and died November 27, 1889, in Shawano Co., WI, at age 53. Buried in Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI. He is the son of Michael Breitag of Germany, and Louisa Unknown of Unknown. Martin Breitag immigrated to the United States at age 33 from Germany via. Hamburg, Germany, aboard the S. S. Bavaria as a Workman, arriving at the Port of New York on May 28, 1870. Louisa Breitag (September 17, 1823 - May 19, 1908) is buried in the same cemetery.

Martin Breitag and Louisa Johanna "Louise" (Bufohl/Pufohl/Bufall) Krause were married July 16, 1877, in the Town of Auburn, Shawano Co., WI.

Martin Breitag and Louisa Johanna "Louise" (Bufohl/Pufohl) (Krause) Breitag had no children.

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Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause is buried in Saint John Cemetery, Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Martin Breitag and Louisa Johanna "Louise" (Bufohl/Pufohl) (Krause) Breitag are buried in Saint John's Lutheran Church Cemetery (Saint Johannes Cemetery), Town of Belle Plaine, Section 24, W7512 St. John's Church Rd., Shawano Co., WI. Walked and Recorded by the Shawano NGS. Re-walked, Pictures and Transcription by Cathe Ziereis.

Henriethe (Daluge) Krause is buried in Saint John Cemetery, Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Henriethe "Henriette" Daluge was born December 24, 1842, in Zeitz, Posen, Prussia, and died August 25, 1889, in Wisconsin, at age 46. Buried in Saint John Cemetery, Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Married to T. Wilhelm Krause: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. She had a husband and 7 children.

Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause was born May 6, 1815, in Niederwetz, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Hesse, Germany.

Louisa Johanna "Louise" Bufohl was born September 27, 1823, in Zadelow, Pommern, Germany.

Martin Breitag was born November 10, 1836, in Bergenhorst/Landsberg (Gorzów Wielkopolski), Germany.

Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause and Louisa Johanna "Louise" Bufohl/Pufohl were married November 23, 1846, in Pomerania, Poland.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on November 16, 1850, shows Valotine Engleman (age 40) born in Germany with real estate of $200 is a Farmer and is living in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: Margaret Engleman (age 38) born in Germany; Valotine Engleman Jr. (age 13) born in Germany; Mary Engleman (age 12) born in Germany; Catherine Engleman (age 11) born in Germany; Lucy Engleman (age 10) born in Germany; Charlotte Engleman (age 9) born in Germany; Jacob Engleman (age 5) born in Germany; and John Engleman (age 1/12) born in Wisconsin.

August Ferdinand Krause was born November 13, 1855, in Swanbach, Germany.

Mary Jane Abbey was born July 3, 1859, in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West.

Charles and Phoebe Abbey and family came to Wisconsin from Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, in 1860.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 5, 1860, shows Charles Abby (age 35) born in Canada, and with personal estate value of $100 is a Farm Laborer, and is living in the Town of Oak Grove, Dodge Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Elizabeth Abby (age 34) born in England. Also living there are their children Lucinda Abby (age 12), Isaac Abby (age 9), William Abby (age 7), and Mary J. Abby (age 1), all born in Canada. Charles and Elizabeth Abbey cannot read and write. Elizabeth Abby's father was living in the adjacent house: William Surl (age 60) is a farmer born in England with real estate valued at $800 and personal estate valued at $400. Living with William is his wife Abigal Surl (age 69) born in Connecticut. Also living there are their children: Thomas Surl (age 25) born in New York and indicated as insane; and William Surl, Jr. (age 11) born in Canada. William, Abigail and Thomas Searle cannot read and write.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 27, 1860, shows Valentine Engleman (age 53) born in Prussia with real estate of $600 and personal estate of $100 is a Farmer and is living in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: Elizabeth Engleman (age 53) born in Prussia; Jacob Engleman (age 15) born in Prussia; Catherine Engleman (age 12) born in Wisconsin; and Henry Engleman (age 10) born in Wisconsin.

By August 10, 1861, Charles and Phoebe were living in South Byron, Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI, when Charles Washington Abbey was born.

On December 9, 1861, Charles Oliver Abbey enlisted as a resident of Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, in the Wisconsin Volunteers 14th Regiment Infantry Company A, along with his cousins Isaac Abbey and Wellington Abbey.

On May 22, 1863, Charles Oliver Abbey was killed at age 37 in action before the fortifications during the siege at Vicksburg, MS. His body is likely buried at the National Cemetery at Vicksburg. A marker would eventually be placed in Union Cemetery, Milladore, Wood Co., WI, alongside his wife upon her death in 1903.

On November 1, 1865, Phoebe Abbey created a mortgage to Hayward Jones, both parties of the Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI in the amount of $120.00 for one acre of land: Commencing at the NE corner of the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 32 Twp. 14 N; to 17 E, thence south eighteen rods thence west seventeen rods to lot owned by George McLean, thence north along said line eighteen rods to the center of the public highway thence east along said highway seventeen rods to the place of beginning containing one acre and 146 rods be the same more or less. Hayward Jones died July 17, 1904 in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Phoebe was receiving widow's benefits and living after the Civil War in the Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI, raising her five children.

On April 2, 1866, Phoebe's oldest daughter, Lucinda Matilda Abbey, was married to Adam William Shidell at Phoebe's home in South Byron, Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Johann Wilhelm Krause immigrated with his 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.

Joh. Wilhelm Krause (age 50); Joh. Louise Krause (age 40); Wilhelmine Krause (age 20); Wilh. Friedrich Krause (age 18); August Fried. Krause (age 11); Joh. Louise Krause (age 8); and Carl Gustav Krause (age 2).

Valentine Schmidt and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Krause were married March 11, 1868, in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1870, shows Phebe Abbie (age 44) born in Canada West to foreign-born parents with real estate of $600 is Keeping House and is living in the Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Also living there are the following: Lucinda Abbie (age 22) born in Canada West, who is Keeping House; Isaac Abbie (age 20) born in Canada West, a Farm Laborer; William Abbie (age 17) born in Canada West, a Farm Laborer; Mary Jane Abbie (age 10) born in Canada West, At School; and Chas. Washington Abbie (age 8) born in Wisconsin, At School. The George McLean family lived next door. He was born in Canada West.

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 the Town of Auburn, 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. Leigh Larson note: It appears likely that August Crouse is August Ferdinand Krause.

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 the Town of Auburn, 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.

Johann Wilhelm "William" Krause died December 2, 1874, in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 59. Buried in Saint John Cemetery, Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI.

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

The 1875 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows Phoebe Abbey is the head of household, and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. There are a total of 1 Male and 3 Females living there.

The 1875 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows Franz Abbey is the head of household, and is living in the Town of Ashford, Fond du Lac Co., WI. There are a total of 3 Males and 2 Females living there.

The 1875 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows August Krause is the head of household, and is living in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI. There are a total of 3 Males and 2 Females living there. Leigh Larson note: It appears that August Krause, at age 19, became the Head of Household for Census purposes after the death of his father.

Martin Breitag and Louise Johanna (Bufohl/Pufohl) Krause were married July 16, 1877, in the Town of Auburn, Shawano Co., WI.

August Ferdinand Krause and Mary Jane Abbey were married March 2, 1880, in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The Observer, Richland Center, Thursday, April 22, 1880

RICHLAND COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

William Abbey, Sylvester Blake, Marty. Brenaman and Mr. Crouch, minister, have each located a "claim" in Norton county, Kan. Mr. Crouch is preaching on that circuit, and will not return to Wisconsin this year as he anticipated. Mr. Blake has rented his place for the year and will return home first week in May. The above claims are quarter sections and are first-class land.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880, shows Martin Bacitag (age 40) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents is a married Farmer and is living in the Town of Waukechon, Shawano Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Eliza Bacitag (age 40) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his unmarried son, Gusstaff Bacitag (age 16) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1880, shows August Crouse (age 24) born in Germany to German-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him is his wife, Mary J. Crouse (age 20) born in Canada to Canadian and English-born parents, who is Keeping House. Leigh Larson note: Mary J. (Abbey) Krause, and his sister, William S. Abbey, are living on adjacent farms.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1880, shows William Abbey (age 27) born in Canada to Canadian and English-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him are: his wife, Ida Abbey (age 21) born in Wisconsin of Pennsylvania-born parents, who is Keeping House; his son, Irwin Abbey (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, with a disability named Billious Fever; and his daughter, Ivey Abbey (age 2) born in Kansas to Canadian and Wisconsin-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 the Town of Auburn, 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. Leigh Larson note: Please bear in mind that the census was not necessarily a one-on-one interview. Anyone could have provided this information. As we review the census some 133 years later, we must also recognize that there was a language barrier that existed. I don’t believe that either Martin or Louisa spoke English. Obviously, the birth dates of Martin and “Eliza” were broad approximations, although the birth date for “Gustaff” is the birth year for Gustav Frederich "Gust" Krause. The census enumerator grouped his last name with Martin and Eliza. Maybe “Eliza” was a nickname, or just an incorrect census entry, or a neighbor who provided it?

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.

Gustav Frederich "Gust" Krause and Ottilie Amele Marie Rusch were married March 11, 1886, in Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI.

Martin Breitag died November 27, 1889, in Shawano Co., WI, at age 53. Buried in Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI.

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 List of Landowners shows August Krouse owned 160 acres in Section 4 and 320 acres in Section 5 of Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1900, shows August F. Krause (age 44) born November 1855 in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1861 and not Naturalized is a Farmer owing his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of 20 years, Mary J. Krause (age 40) born July 1859 in English Canada to English Canadian and English-born parents and having emigrated in 1860 with Unknown Naturalization, with 9 of the 11 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his children, all born in Kansas except for Alfred, who was born in Wisconsin: Effie L. Krause (age 19) born March 1881, shown as married less than one year; Elda E. Krause (age 17) born May 1883; Belle E. Krause (age 14) born November 1885; Oscar O. Krause (age 11) born November 1888; Alfred O. Krause (age 9) born October 1890; Wallace A. Krause (age 7) born September 1892; Jason R. Krause (age 6) born March 1894; Nellie A. Krause (age 4) born February 1896; and Minnie L. Krause (age 2) born May 1898.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Gustave F. Krause (age 35) born October 1864 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1866 and a Naturalized Citizen, and who cannot speak English, is a married Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Waukechon, Wakchechon Twp., Shawano Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, Ottilie M. Krause (age 32) born December 1868 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1880, with all 8 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his eight children, all born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Anna A. Krause (age 13) Born November, 1887; John W. Krause (age 12) Born January, 1888; Frank F. Krause (age 9) Born October, 1890; Louise A. Krause (age 8) Born December, 1891; Hermina H. Krause (age 6) Born October, 1893; Amelia A. Krause (age 4) Born November, 1895; Robert W. Krause (age 2) Born October, 1897; and Lydia H. Krause (age 1/12) Born April, 1900. Also living there is his widowed mother, Louise H. Krause (age 77) born September, 1822, in Germany to German-born parents, and having immigrated in 1866, and who cannot speak English, with 6 of the 7 children born to her still alive.

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 the Town of Auburn, 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 Kansas State Census dated March 1, 1905, shows August Krause (age 49) born in Germany and having moved from Wisconsin is a married Farmer owning his own farm and living in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him are: Oscar Krause (age 16) born in Kansas; Alfred Krause (age 14) born in Wisconsin; Wallace Krause (age 12) born in Kansas; Jason Krause (age 10) born in Kansas; Mary J. Krause (age 45) born in Canada and having moved from Wisconsin; Elda Krause (age 21) born in Kansas; Belle Krause (age 19) born in Kansas; Nellie Krause (age 9) born in Kansas; and Lucille Krause (age 6) born in Kansas.

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.

Norton Courier, Norton Co., KS, April 11, 1907

Nellie A. Krause, daughter of August and M. J. Krause, was born February 29, 1896, and died April 1, 1907. Nellie was taken sick with measles and whooping cough, and they thought she was doing well and was up and around, but caught a cold which settled in her lungs. She did not last many days. Funeral from the home by Rev. J. R. Thompson. Burial in Spring Green Cemetery.

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.

Louise Johanna (Bufohl) (Krause) Breitag died May 19, 1908, in Shawano Co., WI, at age 85. Buried in Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano Co., WI.

Volksbote Wochenblatt, Shawano, Shawano Co., WI, Friday, May 29, 1908

Belle Plaine - Mrs. Louisa Freitag died on Tuesday of last week. She had been sickly and the cause of her death was old age. Frau Louisa Freitag had reached the age of 85 years, 8 mos and 2 days. She was born in Zadelow, Pommern. Her first husband was Wilhelm Krause and her second husband was Martin Freitag. Both husbands preceded her in death. She is survived by 4 sons, Gustav, Wilhelm, Franz and August Krause; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Wilhelmine Schmidt and Louise Butzke. She was buried on Friday, May 22nd.

Mary Diaz notes: Actually the name was Breitag not Frietag. I sent for a copy of the obituary via the Shawano Co. Genealogy Web Project. The copies of the obituaries were typed copies of the originals so it may have been a typographical error or perhaps an error in the original article. I visited St John Cemetery in Belle Plaine, Waukechon Twp., Shawano Co., WI. Martin is also buried there, but his grave is not next to Louise's. This was one of the cemeteries in which people were buried according to order of death. Wilhelm and Louise's son Gustav and his wife are also buried at St John Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Gustav Frederich Krause. Born 19 October 1864. Died 18 February in Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Married Ottilie Amele Marie Rusch: Born 12 Dec 1868; Died 8 May 1943 in Pella, WI. Gustav and Ottilie were married on 11 March 1886 in Belle Plaine, WI. The name of Gustav's mother on the marriage record is Louise Bufohl.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 9, 1910, shows August Krause (age 54) born in Germany to German-born parents and having been married 30 years is a general farmer owning his farm in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him is his wife Mary J. Krause (age 50) born in Canada to Canadian and English-born parents, and 7 of her 11 children still living. Also living there are Alfred O. Krause (age 19) born in Wisconsin who is unemployed; and Wallace E. Krause (age 17) born in Kansas who is a farm laborer on the home farm.

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 the Town of Auburn, 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 1915 Kansas State Census shows A. F. Krause (age 59) born in Germany and having moved from Wisconsin is a married Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him is Jane Krause (age 55) born in Canada and having moved from Wisconsin; and J. O. Krause (age 21) born in Kansas.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 24, 1920, shows August Kraus (age 64) born in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1866 and naturalized in 1882 is a retired farmer owning his farm in Aldine Twp., Norton Co., KS. Living with him is his wife Mary J. Kraus (age 60) born in Canada to Canadian and English-born parents, and having emigrated in 1860. No children are living at home.

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 the Town of Auburn, 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).

Norton Courier, Norton Co., KS, August 7, 1922

The 2 yr old little one of Jason Krause living north of Norton, died this morning.

HISTORY OF MOWER COUNTY 1911

John F. Krause, who has been assessor of the town of Grand Meadow for the past eight years, is one of the prosperous men of the community. He believes in modern farming methods and his interest in education has been shown by his service as treasurer of school district 21 for twelve years. The subject of this sketch was born in Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin, May 20, 1873, son of William and Amelia (Wagner) Krause, the former of whom was born in Germany and came to America when he was sixteen years of age. John F. came with his parents to Grand Meadow Township when he was five years of age, and spent his early life on his father's farm in section 35, which he has since bought of his father, and where he still makes his home and successfully carries on general farming.

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 Campbellsport News, 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.

The Norton Courier, Norton, 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 15, 1930, shows August Krause (age 74) born in Germany to German parents and having emigrated in 1866 owns his own home valued at $4,000 at 325 West Main Street, 3rd Ward, City of Norton, Norton Co., KS. Living with him is his wife Mary J. Krause (age 70) born in Canada to Canadian and English parents, and having emigrated in 1860. They were married at age 24 and 20, respectively. They are both naturalized citizens. No children are living at home.

August Ferdinand Krause died August 28, 1934, at Laird Memorial Hospital, City of Norton, Norton Co., KS, at age 79.

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

He married Anna Grimm, daughter of August and Wilhelmina (Erdmann) Grimm, and they are the parents of three children: Alwin, Edna and Viola Krause.

Amelia Wegner was born about 1855 in Wisconsin. She was living with her parents, John Wegner and Amelia Wegner, in Jackson Twp., Washington Co., WI, in 1870.

Name: J. W. Krause

Spouse's Name: E. Wegner

Event Date: 12 Jan 1873

Event Place: Ashford, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Father's Name: Wilhelm Krause

Mother's Name: Louise Krause

Spouse's Father's Name: Johann Wegner

Spouse's Mother's Name: Emilie Wegner

Sybilla Terlinden was born November 10, 1853, in the Town of Auburn, Fond du Lac Co., WI. She was living with her parents, Jacob Terlinden and Katherine (Uhlricka) (Ingfeldt) Terlinden , in Herman Twp., Dodge Co., WI, in 1860.

Johann Frederick Wegener (John Wegner) was born December 19, 1850, in Baden, Germany. He was living with his parents, John Wegner and Amelia (Johanne Emilie) Hodleman, in the Town of Jackson, Washington Co., WI, in 1870.

Johann's second marriage.

Name: Johannes Wegener

Birthplace: Germany

Spouse's Name: Sybilla Terlinden

Spouse's Birthplace: Auburn

Event Date: 18 Mar 1886

Event Place: Elmore, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Father's Name: Johannes Wegener

Mother's Name: Emelie Wegener

Spouse's Father's Name: Jacob Terlinden

Spouse's Mother's Name: Catherine Terlinden

Race: White

Spouse's Race: White

 

John Wegner was born about 1851 in Wisconsin. He was living with his parents, John Wegner and Amelia Wegner, in the Town of Jackson, Washington Co., WI, in 1870.

Johann's first marriage.

Name: Johann Friedrich Wegner

Birthplace: Germani

Spouse's Name: Emilie Maria Reginie Dickman

Event Date: 26 Sep 1878

Event Place: Town Auburn, Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin

Father's Name: Joh. Friedrich Wegner

Mother's Name: Johanna Emilie Wegner

Spouse's Father's Name: August Friedrich Dickman

Spouse's Mother's Name: Reginie Dickman

Race: White

 

Ida Wegner was born about 1862 in Wisconsin. She was living with her parents, John Wegner and Amelia Wegner, in the Town of Jackson, Washington Co., WI, in 1870.

Ida Wegner was born about 1862 in Wisconsin. She was living with her parents, John Wegner and Amelia Wegner, in the Town of Ashford, Fond du Lac Co., WI, in 1880.

 

Name: Carl Fuchs

Birthplace: New, Wis.

Spouse's Name: Ida Wagner

Event Date: 31 Aug 1882

Event Place: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin 

Father's Name: John Fuchs

Mother's Name: Katharine Rau

Spouse's Father's Name: John Wagner

Spouse's Mother's Name: Emilie Wagner

Race: White

Spouse's Race: White

Frank Wegner was born about 1860 in Wisconsin. He was living with his parents, John Wegner and Amelia Wegner, in the Town of Jackson, Washington Co., WI, in 1870.

Frank Wegner was born about 1859 in Wisconsin. He was living with his parents, John Wegner and Amelia Wegner, in the Town of Ashford, Fond du Lac Co., WI, in 1880.

Name: Frank J. Wagner

Birthplace: Fond Du Lac

Spouse's Name: Jessie E. Mead

Spouse's Birthplace: Ashford, F.D. Lac Co.

Event Date: 02 Oct 1883

Event Place: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Father's Name: John Wagner

Mother's Name: Amelia Hoeldlemann

Spouse's Father's Name: Harrison Mead

Spouse's Mother's Name: Mary J. Mccalvy

Race: White

Spouse's Race: White

 

Name: William Krause

Gender: Male

Death Date: 27 Apr 1916

Death Place: Grand Meadow, Mower, Minnesota

Age: 66

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1849

Birthplace: Germany

Race: White

Father's Name: John William Krause

Mother's Name: Louise Pufal

 

Name: Amelia Krause

Gender: Female

Death Date: 31 Jan 1928

Death Place: Grand Meadow, Mower, Minnesota

Age: 73

Birth Date: 1855

Marital Status: Married

Spouse's Name: William Krause

Father's Name: John Wagner

Mother's Name: Amelia Hattelman