Adam Abbey Shidell
William Abbey "Will" Shidell was born February 22, 1869, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died June 14, 1954, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 85. Buried in Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. He is the son of Adam William Scheidel of the Village of Croettwiller, Crœttwiller, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, Alsace, France, and Lucinda Matilda Abbey of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada.
Emma Dora Marie Heinrichs was born December 15, 1880, in Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, and died March 7, 1957, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 76. Buried in Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. She is the daughter of Philip Heinrichs of Veldenz, Rhineland, Prussia, and Caralina W. Ratsch of Prussia, Warthebuch (Dorf), Germany. Philip arrived 1853 at the Port of New York, and was naturalized February 6, 1888, in Jefferson Co., WI. Philip and Caroline are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
William Abbey "Will" Shidell and Emma Dora Marie Heinrichs were married May 6, 1902, at the bride's home at 3036 Locust Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
William Abbey "Will" Shidell and Emma Dora Marie (Heinrichs) Shidell had five children:
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Philip Heinrichs and Caralina W. "Caroline" (Ratsch) Heinrichs are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this picture available.
William Abbey Shidell was born February 22, 1869, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 22, 1870, shows Phillip Heinrichs (age 27) born in Prussia is a cabinet maker with personal estate of $500 is living in the 1st Ward, City of Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Caroline Heinrichs (age 25) born in Prussia. Also living there are their two Wisconsin-born children: Ida Heinrichs (age 4); and Theodor Heinrichs (age 3). Two other young cabinet makers and an older musician also live in the house.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1880, shows Philipp Heinrichs (age 36) born in Rh. Prussia to Rh. Prussian-born parents is a Sash and Door and Blind Manufacturer living on South First Street, 1st Ward, City of Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Calarina Heinrichs (age 35) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents. Also living there are their children, all born in Wisconsin to Rh. Prussia and Prussian-born parents: Ida Heinrichs (age 14); Theodore Heinrichs (age 12); Carolina Heinrichs (age 2); and Emma Heinrichs (age 6/12).
Emma Dora Marie Heinrichs was born December 15, 1880, in the City of Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
About 1880 George Hooper built a sawmill in Milladore for Phil Heinrichs of Watertown, WI.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1900, shows Phillip Heinrichs (age 56) born November 1843 in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1857 and a naturalized citizen is a farmer owning his own farm in Eau Pleine Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 34 years, Karolina Heinrichs (age 55) born July 1844 in Germany to German-born parents and emigrating in 1852 with four of her six children still living. Also living there are their unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Theodore Heinrichs (age 32) born April 1868 who is a farm laborer; Emma Heinrichs (age 19) born December 1880 who is a dressmaker; Hattie Heinrichs (age 18) born April 1882 who is a dressmaker; and Rudolph Heinrichs (age 16) born May 1884 who is a farm laborer.
The Wisconsin Valley Leader, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Thursday, May 15, 1902
MILLADORE.
Wm. Shidell of this village and Miss Emma Henrichs were married Tuesday of last week at the bride's home, 3036 Locust street, Milwaukee. Miss Heinrichs is well and favorably known here, having lived here several years prior to their removal to Milwaukee, and during her stay here has made many friends who are glad to welcome her back. It will be remembered that for a tile Miss Heinrichs held the position of clerk in the local postoffice. Mr. Shidell is one of our prosperous young farmers and has lived here practically all his life. They have the well wishes of all who know them.
HENDRICKS EMMA MARRIAGE WVL 05/15/1902 1902 TO WM. SHIDELL
Phillip Heinrichs died April 25, 1903, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 59. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI.
The Watertown News, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, Saturday, May 2, 1903
Heinrichs - News was received here of the death at Milwaukee Saturday of Philip Heinrichs, a former resident of this city, aged 60 years. Decedent was for many years connected with the Philip Heinrichs Manufacturing company which did business in First street, and later removed to , this state, where he was engaged in the lumber business. He removed to Milwaukee about two years ago. He is survived by his widow, two sons and two daughters. The remains were brought here for interment Tuesday at 12:38 over the Milwaukee road and interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Heinrichs was a member of Sons of Herman lodge of this city.
The DailyTribune, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., WI, Wednesday, May 6, 1903
SHORT LOCALS
Philip Heinrichs, a gentleman quite well known throughout this county, died suddenly at his home in Milwaukee April 26th. Mr. Heinrichs was a resident of Milladore for many years, being engaged in the lumber business.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows William Shidell (age 36) born in Wisconsin to German and Canadian-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living in Sherry Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Emma Shidell (age 25) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents, who is a Housekeeper. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam Shidell (age 2); and Carolina Shidell (age 1). A Servant also lives in the household.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Caroline W. Heinrichs (age 61) born in Germany to German-born parents is a widow owning her own home free of a mortgage and living in the 20th Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with her are her two unmarried sons, both born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Theodore Heinrichs (age 39) a Day Laborer; and Rudolph Heinrichs (age 21) a Day Laborer.
Grand Rapids Tribune, Grand Rapids, WI, November 7, 1906
SHERRY
Will Shidell and family will depart for Milwaukee this week where they will take up their residence for an indefinite time, Mr. Shidell having rented his farm here.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Will. A. Shidell (age 41) born in Wisconsin to German and Canadian-born parents is a City Employee renting his home at 1044 29th Street, 22nd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 7 years, Emma D. Shidell (age 30) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents, with all four of the children born to her still alive, and living at home, all having been born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam W. Shidell (age 7); Caroline M. Shidell (age 5); Elmer H. Shidell (age 2); and Alice B. Shidell (age 11/12).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows William A. Shidell (age 50) born in Wisconsin to Canadian-born parents is a Hoisting Engineer at an Excavating Contractor who owns his own home at 902 29th Street, 22nd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Emma Shidell (age 40) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents. Also at home are their children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam Shidell (age 16); Caroline Shidell (age 15); Elmer Shidell (age 12); Alice Shidell (age 10); and Lillian Shidell (age 8).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Theodor Heinrichs (age 51) born in Wisconsin to Rhineland and German-born parents is a unmarried laborer in a coal yard owning his own home on 28th Street, 22nd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him is his widowed mother Cathyrn Heinrichs (age 75) born in Germany to German-born parents. Also living there is Theodor's unmarried brother, Rudolph Heinrichs (age 25) born in Wisconsin to Rhineland and German-born parents who is a photographer in a photo gallery.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken January 7, 1920, shows Anton Kupsch (age 40) born in Wisconsin to Bohemia and Benessian-born parents is a farmer owning his own farm in Eau Pleine Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Hattie Kupsch (age 37) born in Wisconsin to Veldenz, Germany and Prussia, Warthebuch (Dorf), Germany-born parents. Living with them are their three children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Herold Kupsch (age 16) who is bookkeeper in a bank; Stella Kupsch (age 12); and Clarence Kupsch (age 9).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1930, shows William Shidell (age 61) born in Wisconsin to French and Canadian-born parents and first married at age 33 is a Sewer and Tunnel Foreman owning his own home valued at $6,500 and living at 902 29th Street, 22nd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Emma Shidell (age 50) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents who was first married at age 22. Three of their unmarried children also live there, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam Shidell (age 27) a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts; Elmer Shidell (age 21) a Route Man for an Ice Company; and Lillian Shidell (age 18). Two unmarried roomers also live in the household, born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Adam Shorey (age 28) a Steel Works Laborer; and Ralph Shorey (age 26) a Steel Works Laborer.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows William Shidell (age 71) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a General Contractor of Sewer Work, and who owns his home worth $4,000 and is living at 2456 North 29th Street, 22nd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Emma Shidell (age 60) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School; his unmarried son, Elmer Shidell (age 31) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, a Truck Driver for a Retail Ice Company; and an unmarried Lodger, Adam Shorey (age 39) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School, a Machinist of Farm Equipment.
The Milwaukee Journal, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Friday, May 23, 1952
Death Notices
SHIDELL: William A., 2456 N. 29th st, aged 85 years, beloved husband of Emma Shidell (nee Heinrichs), father of Adam, Carol Holzhauser, Elmer and Lillian Price; also survived by 1 daughter-in-law, 2 sons-in-law, 4 grandchildren, 1 sister and 4 brothers. Services Mon., Jun. 14, 1:30 p.m., at Louis Kaufmann & Sons Funeral Home, 4803 W. Burleigh st. Interment Valhalla. In stste after 3 p.m. Sun.
Katherine Abbey Price was born August 9, 1938, at Wisconsin General Hospital, Madison, Dane Co., WI.
The Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Wednesday, September 14, 1938
AT PRICE HOME
Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Price 124 Breese tr., formerly of 1620 Madison st., had as their guests during the past week the former's mother, Mrs. Lillian Price and Mrs. Warren Price's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Shidell, all of Milwaukee. They motored here to see their granddaughter, Katherine Abbey Price, born Aug. 9 at the Wisconsin General hospital.
William Abbey "Will" Shidell and Emma Dora Marie (Heinrichs) Shidell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May, 1952.
William Abbey Shidell died June 11, 1954, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 85. Buried in Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Sunday, June 13, 1954
Emma Dora Marie (Heinrichs) Shidell died March 7, 1957, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 76. Buried in Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Sunday, March 10, 1957
SHIDELL: Emma (nee Hinrichs), 2456 N. 29th st., at the age of 77 years, beloved mother of Adam, Carol Holzauser, Elmer and Lillian Price; also survived by 1 daughter-in-law, 2 sons-in-law, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 brother and other relatives and friends. Services Mon., Mar. 11, at 1:30 p.m., at Louis Kaufmann & Sons Funeral Home, 4803 W. Burleigh. Interment Valhalla. In state after 3 p.m. Sun.
In 1880 Anton Kupsch, Sr. was a saloon keeper in Milladore, Wood Co., WI. Anton Jr. was a 20 year old farm laborer living at home.
Presumed to be Elmer and Caroline Shidell, about 1913 (Courtesy Lillian Irene Shidell)
About 1880, George Hooper built a sawmill in Milladore for Phil Heinrichs of Watertown, WI.
Could they have changed their last name to Hendrichs or Hendricks?
As a youngster, William's nickname was Willie.
Philip and Caralina (Raetsch) Heinrichs Family. Emma Dora Marie Heinrichs is the girl on the left side of the picture. Emma was born in Watertown, WI. Emma married William Abbey Shidell. Picture taken about 1890.
Elmer Harvey Shidell died January 31, 1963, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 55. Buried in Valhalla Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Saturday, February 2, 1963
Shidell, Elmer H.
2456 N. 29th st., at the age of 55 years, beloved brother of Adam, Mrs. Carol Holzhaeuser and Lillian Price; also survived by brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Services Mon. Feb. 4, at 1:30 p.m., at the Louis Kaufmann & Sons Funeral Home, 4803 W. Burleigh. Interment Valhalla. In state Sun. after 3 p.m.
The Wisconsin State Journal, April 11, 1972
Percy Heinrich
WATERTOWN - Percy C. Heinrich, 86, died Sunday (Apr. 9, 1972) in a nursing home after a brief illness. He was a former employe of the Midstate Shoe Co. and the Bickett Rubber Co. He married the former Mabel Rinehart June 7, 1913. She died in 1965. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dayton Howard and Mrs. Thomas Stoppenbach, both of Watertown; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hafemeister Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today and until time of services Wednesday.