Genea Santa Arrived - Ackermann Cemetery Plot

House cleaning can be good. Especially when you find genealogy records. Here is a transcription of a find from yesterday. Thanks Genea Santa for your wonderful gift!!

The cemetery card from Bellevue Cemetery in Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts:

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ACKERMANN, FERDINAND & GUSTAVE         $38.88
Section D Lot # 73 - Deed recorded in 1892

Interred:

1E - John Vogler                  1836-1892
2E - Katherine Vogler           1837-1908
3E - Arthur H. Ackermann    1899-1922
4E - Gustave Ackermann      1861-1929
5E - Johanna Ackermann       1867-1947

8W - Ferdinand N. Ackermann       1856-1943
7W - Lisette Ackermann                  1864-1925
6W - Clara M. Ackermann              1890-1892
5W - Anna Katherine Ackermann    1892-1976

PERPETUAL CARE (1943)

Remarks: Arthur - Am. Legion, 105
                            Reg. Inf. NYNG

 [ plot map drawn]

Anna Ackermann to go next to Clara
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Ferdinand and Gustave Ackermann were brothers born in Gersfeld, Germany. They ran a butcher shop in Adams, Massachusetts. They married two sisters, Lisette and Johanna Gulden in Massachusetts. The sisters were born in Hof, Germany. Lisette and Johanna's mother is Katherine (Wunchel) Gulden Vogler. John Vogler is Katherine's second husband. Arthur was Gustave and Johanna's son. Clara and Anna were Ferdinand and Lisette's daughters.

Please email at aga2428 "at" gmail dot com if you are related to these families. I need more than a little help putting names to faces from a mystery photo album.

Thank you Genea Santa and please come next year!!!

Wordless Wednesday

This is from the presumed photo album of Alice L. Warner Kennard. Alice was born in Vermont, married in Massachusetts, lived in Montana and died in Michigan.

Clara Lorette Case Tomlinson

Crispell, Battle Creek, Mich.



Should anything occur to me, C. L. Tomlinson

Telegraph to Dr. Tomlinson Battle Creek

Michigan & to Emma Moth??s

171. East 14" St - East Oakland

Mrs C Lorette Tomlinson

Elma Kennard

Frank B. Kennard and Sadie Kennedy had three children:

Eveleen Montana Kennard                     b. 6 August 1892, Manchester, Delaware, Iowa
Elma Kennard                                        b. circa December 1897, Kinsey, Custer, Montana
Paul Kennedy Kennard                          b. 22 July 1900, Kinsey, Custer, Montana

There is a birth record for Eveleen from Iowa. However, Montana did not require the keeping of vital records until 1907 at the earliest. For Paul, I found a newspaper announcement in the Helena Independent on 3 Aug 1900. But, for Elma, the only birth record is the back of this photo. There may be a newspaper announcement as well but the previous information that I had was born in 1897. And 12 months of searching in even a small newspaper is quite a task.

Eveleen & Elma Kennard

Taken on the porch in

Miles City. Sept. 1898.

Eveleen aged 6 years.

Elma aged nearly 10 mos.

In the morning before Elma was dressed.



Here is the front:



Elma is not a family name for either the Kennards or Kennedys. It is my belief that Elma Kennard was named after a friend, Elma Dora Holbert nee Baker, an animal painter. 

Sadly, Elma and Paul each died before they reached the age of 2 years. They are buried next to their father in Custer County Cemetery, Miles City, Montana.

J L Wilde

J. L. Wilde 

B. W. W.

S. Framingham Mass.

Feb. 17. 76

A. C. Partridge,

535 Washington Street,

Boston,

Next door to Boston Theatre.

135 years ago, J. L. Wilde signed the back of this photo and presumably gave it to Miss Alice L. Warner. She was born in 1850 in Vermont and at some point moved to the Boston area. 1876 was two years before she married Frank B. Kennard in South Framingham, Massachusetts. The above gentleman looks to be in his 20s. He is wearing a double breasted suit and tie that appear to fit well. Perhaps, he was the son of Dr. James Wilde who was born in 1852. 

The "B. W. W." may stand for Boston Water Works. A bit of city directory research may clear up a few questions about this gentleman.

Do you have a photograph of an individual who is not a relative? Have you considered posting it on your blog or DeadFred.com or other photo site? Have you ever found an old photo of your relative online? My family does not have a confirmed photo of Frank B. Kennard or any Kennard from Maine for that matter. They may be among the volumous mystery photos.

Wordless Wednesday - Charles Stewart Appelman

From the Photo Alum of Sadie Kennedy Kennard Mackay

Hawkes

Superior Finish

West Union, Iowa

Charles Stewart Appelman

April 20" '89

Born Oct. 28" '88

Tombstone Tuesday

Photo most likely taken in 1931 after the burial of Dan C. Mackey. F. B. Kennard's gravestone is behind Dan's. These men were the husbands of Sarah (Sadie) Ellen Kennedy. Ironically, they were born 10 days apart. Sadie is buried next to Dan. Frank's children who died young, Elma and Paul, are buried next to Frank.

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Custer, Montana

F.B. Kennard

BORN

Aug. 18, 1850

DIED

Dec. 21, 1900

The next three lines are not readable. This photo was taken circa 1931.

MACKAY

Daniel C.

Aug. 8, 1850-Feb. 14, 1931

Love Is In The Air

Ran across this photo of Eveleen Kennard and Alfred "Al" Eberle. It may have the first photo that Eveleen sent to her mother of her love, Al. Eveleen met Al at Bozeman College in Montana. They were in the same graduating class of 1915 and were married shortly after they graduated.

Alfred's parents were Theodore Eberle and Julia Ditt. Theodore was an engineer in the copper mines in Butte, Montana. Eveleen's parents were Frank "F. B." Kennard and Sarah "Sadie" Kennedy. F. B. Kennard was a civil engineer and contractor who helped build the Northern Pacific Railroad in Montana. Later he was a rancher and stock grower. F. B. died in 1900 in Miles City, Montana. Sadie remarried Dan C. Mackay. They ranched near Kinsey, Custer, Montana. The ranch was named K Bar Ranch. After Eveleen and Al were married, Dan and Al ranched together.

We didnt know that

they were going to take

this picture just then

and I had just turned

and said something

to Al went they snapped

it. We were going to send

you a very dignified

picture but this is more

natural as we usually

are laughing.

Jennie Warner, Sister of Alice Kennard

Among my grandmother's photos was a mystery album. I looked through the album and no one looked remotely familiar. Most of the photos were on card stock and measured 2.5" x 4". Those with dates were from the late 1870s. So curiosity got the best of me and I carefully removed every photo. Roughly 70 percent of the photos were taken in Boston and less than 10 percent were marked with a name. Another 20 percent or so of the photos were taken in Burlington, Vermont.

Thinking through all of my lines, I tried to think of someone who would have relatives and friends from these areas. The someone that seemed to click the most was Alice L. Warner. She was born on 13 June 1850 in Jericho, Chittenden, Vermont to Dr. Benjamin Y. Warner and Laura Oakes. When I found the photo of Jennie Warner, I was certain that album belonged to Alice Warner.

Alice married Frank B. Kennard on 20 April 1878 Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Abigail Jennie Warner married Ogden C. Clark on 04 Jul 1881 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts.



Very truly yours.

Jennie Warner.

South Framingham, Mass.

METCALF & WELLDON.

24 TEMPLE PLACE,

Successors To

WHIPPLE

Now, the fun will begin to figure out the rest of folks. 

Frank B. Kennard Died 110 Years Ago

Here are three obituaries for Frank B. Kennard. I have found several more on Genealogybank.com. He died on December 21, 1900 (according to information in his probate file) in Miles City, Montana. he left his wife, Sarah (Sadie) Kennedy, an eight year old daughter, Eveleen, and a five month old son, Paul. Not only did Frank die days before Christmas, but he left Sadie with more debts than assets and contracts that she could not fulfill. Sadie was allowed to keep the homestead near Kinsey, Custer, Montana.

From the Helena Independent, December 28, 1900:

F. B. Kennard was found dead in his room at the Miles City hotel by the employee of the house. When discovered the body was lying face downward on the floor and there was indications that showing that he had died during a fit of coughing. While the deceased had been delicate in health for a long time, his death came a shock and surprise to friends and relatives here. Mr. Kennard was a sufferer from chronic bronchitis and had been in town about a month receiving treatment for his trouble.


From the Butte Weekly Miner, December 27, 1900:

Yellowstone Rancher Found Dead.

F. B. Kennard, a Former Railroad Conductor, Dies Suddenly.

   Miles City, Mont., Dec. 24. - Frank B. Kennard, a pioneer in the Yellowstone valley, was found dead in his hotel room this morning. He came from his ranch for medical treatment. He was formerly a contractor and built large sections of the Northern Pacific Railroad.

From the Minneapolis Journal, December 24, 1900:

Pioneer Found Dead.

Franklin B. Kennard Expires at Miles City of a Heart Disease.
    Special to the Journal.
    Miles City, Mont., Dec. 24. - Franklin B. Kennard one of the pioneers in the settlement of the Yellowstone valley, was found dead in his room at the Miles City hotel early this morning. He had come in for treatment from his ranch in Kinzie and though his condition had not improved, his death was wholly unexpected, and was no doubt the result of heart failure.
     Mr. Kennard was a contractor in 1880 and did extensive work on the line of Northern Pacific Railroad near Billings. He had been a rancher and stock raiser near this city for the past eight years. He was born in Maine in 1849. He was an active member of the A. O. U. W. and leaves a wife and two children.

Tombstone Tuesday

John Dupaquier born June 24, 1803 died June 24, 1864

May He Rest in Peace

Mary J. His Wife born June 18, 1815 died April 11, 1905

May She Rest in Peace

Old St. Croix Cemetery

St. Croix, Perry, Indiana

Two small stones with just initials are next the larger stone. "J.D." and "D.J.D."

John and Mary Dupaquier were living with 2 children in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky in 1850. Then, there is reference to John Dupaquier and Elisabeth Thiriot Brandebourg being baptismal sponsors for John  Humbert in 1857 in the church books for St. Augustine Catholic Church in Leopold, Perry, Indiana.

"John Emil M. HUMBERT, born Feb 10, 1857, son of Anton and M. Ther. Maldidier; ; baptized April 2, 1857; sponsors John Dupaquet and Elis. Brandebourg, n Thirit"

John and Mary Dupaquier's stone is located near Elisabeth's son, Louis Brandebourg (aka Lewis Brandenburg).

Ernest Brandebourg and Ernest Wastell

Last evening I was checking out several of the Brandebourg (and some Brandenburg) family trees on Rootsweb.com. Frank Brandebourg posted the baptismal information about Ernest Andrew Brandebourg in his family tree :3293960.

"Ernest's baptismal record reads: "The night of day seven of November (1877), we baptized boy Ernest Marian Brandebourg, son of Le wis, and Catherine Claise, born November, day 7 (1877). Of their own accord, sponsored by Joseph Claise, and Maria Claise, and of his own accord, by Ernest Wastell." The ceremony was performed by Father Dion, of Holy Cross Catholic Church in St. Croix, Indiana. One could assume that Ernest was named for Erne st Wastell, who must have been a close friend of the family, and who may have been Ernest's Godfather at the ceremony. Records indicate that Ernest Wastell may have lived in Lexington KY during the 1850 federal census. Joseph Clai se and Maria Claise were Kate's younger brother and sister."

Let's clear up a couple of things about the entry above. It is believed that Ernest Wastell was the first cousin of Ernest Brandebourg and the nephew of Louis Brandebourg. Louis Brandebourg was the sister of Victorine Brandebourg Wastell.

Ernest Wastell was born on 10 January 1857 presumably in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky to John Bartlett Wastell and Victorine Catharine Zulime Brandebourg. John B. Wastell was found in the Louisville City Directory in 1857 as well as on the Louisville Tax List. Victorine is believed to be the sister to Louis Brandebourg (aka Lewis Brandenburg) who lived in Crawford County, Indiana. John, Victorine and Ernest Wastell were living in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky in 1860 not 1850. From some family papers, it is believed that a daughter, Stella Wastell, died 5 days prior to the enumeration of the Wastell family in the 1860 census.

Holy Cross Catholic Church in St. Croix, Perry, Indiana Built in 1881.

This is the current Holy Cross Catholic Church not the one

where Ernest Brandebourg (aka Ernest Brandenburg) was baptized.

Additional Crawford County Indiana Photos

Here are some additional photos that were taken in Crawford County, Indiana. Situated along the Ohio River, Crawford County has rolling hills, limestone cliffs, caves, forests and pastures. The roads are not well marked so a county map is needed to navigate the back roads.

John G. Brandebourg - Land Patent Part 3

From the Indiana Public Lands Collection, John G. Brandebourg purchased the E1/2 NW of Section 36 in Township 3S, Range 1W, Meridian 2, 80 acres. The original purchase was on 10 October 1854. The second 80 acres purchased on the same day was W1/2 NW of Section 36 in Township 3S, 1W Range, Meridian 2. There was a total of 160 acres purchased.

In 1868 Louis Brandebourg (aka Lewis Brandenburg) purchased 40 acres. Then in 1873, Louis purchased the remaining 120 acres in two transaction - one for 80 acres and one for 40 acres. Today, this land is bound on the west by State Road 66 and Rainforth Rd on the south.

There is pasture and a creek near State Road 66. As you turn east onto Rainforth Rd, there is a steep hill. It has a cliff and possibly a cave. The current owner has turned this picturesque formation into a business venture.

                                         

                                 

John G. Brandebourg - Land Patent Part 2

From the Indiana Public Lands Collection, John G. Brandebourg purchased the E1/2 NW of Section 36 in Township 3S, Range 1W, Meridian 2, 80 acres. The original purchase was on 10 October 1854. The second 80 acres purchased on the same day was W1/2 NW of Section 36 in Township 3S, 1W Range, Meridian 2. There was a total of 160 acres purchased.


In 1868 Louis Brandebourg (aka Lewis Brandenburg) purchased 40 acres. Then in 1873, Louis purchased the remaining 120 acres in two transaction - one for 80 acres and one for 40 acres. Today, this land is bound on the west by State Road 66 and Rainforth Rd on the south.

There is pasture and a creek near State Road 66. As you turn east onto Rainforth Rd, there is a steep hill. It has a cliff and possibly a cave. The current owner has turned this picturesque formation into a business venture.

The Land Patent of John G. Brandebourg - Today's View

From the Indiana Public Lands Collection, John G. Brandebourg purchased the E1/2 NW of Section 36 in Township 3S, Range 1W, Meridian 2, 80 acres. The original purchase was on 10 October 1854. The second 80 acres purchased on the same day was W1/2 NW of Section 36 in Township 3S, 1W Range, Meridian 2. There was a total of 160 acres purchased.

In 1868 Louis Brandebourg (aka Lewis Brandenburg) purchased 40 acres. Then in 1873, Louis purchased the remaining 120 acres in two transaction - one for 80 acres and one for 40 acres. Today, this land is bound on the west by State Road 66 and Rainforth Rd on the south.

There is pasture and a creek near State Road 66. As you turn east onto Rainforth Rd, there is a steep hill. It has a cliff and possibly a cave. The current owner has turned this picturesque formation into a business venture.

Treasure Chest Thursday - Signature of John B. Wastell

Below is a photograph of the actual signature of John B. Wastell. It was taken from the Marriage Bond Books located at the Louisville Metro Archives in Louisville, Kentucky. He signed this on 26 February 1856. The cosigner on the bond was John W. Watt.

John B. Wastell married Victorine Catharine Zulime Brandebourg on 28 Feb 1856 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky at the home of Edmund F. Jones. Catharine Brandebourg was a witness.