June 10, 2008
Wayne Steffensen wrote:
Jill
I think I found all that I can find, 9 pages. Actually, I found more than I thought I could find. People's
names change with immigration, movement from place to place, and for whatever reason. I just include all
the names used, when I do my research. The old newspaper articles were typed the way they were
written, old style for us, but it is the way they wrote in that time period of time. Hopefully; it is what you
were looking for. A good discovery was that Chris was shown to be a half brother in Nels's obituary. I
didn't even know that. There is very little information about Helene in all the records that I could find. I
posted the Bayers obituaries on the Iowa Gen Web site.
Wayne
Descendants of Nels Petersen Bayers (Beier)
Generation No. 1
1. Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier) (Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 06 May 1848 in Tislund Haderslev amt
Schleswig-Holstein, (Denmark) Germany, and died 29 Jan 1928 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at
the age of 79 years, 8 months, 19 days. He married (1) Bertha Marie Anderson/Andersen 28 Sep 1870 in
Manistee, Michigan. She was born 22 Mar 1848 in Thrup Fyn, Denmark, and died 02 Apr 1908 in Forest City,
Winnebago County, Iowa, at the age of 60 years, 11 days. He married (2) Oliva Hendrickson/Hendricksen May
1909 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of H Buck and Hansena Hansen. She was born 08 Jun 1867 in Denmark, and
died 26 May 1924 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, at the age of 57 years, 4 months, 18 days.
Notes for Nels Petersen Bayers (Beier):
Newspaper Article - Hancock Signal, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, 6 Oct 1897
Married, at their home in Ellington, Sept 27, 1897, by Rev. Sanford. After twenty-five years of happy wedded life
Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Bayers are married again. During the afternoon over one hundred guests arrived to witness the
happy event. Old and young seem to have met for the one purpose of doing homage to the honorable couple. At five
o'clock supper was announced and as we gathered around the table loaded with all the luxuries that satisfy the
appetite, we could not help but return thanks that we were one of the number. Special pains were taken to see that
every wish and want of the guests were gratified. The host and hostess were the recipients of a great many beautiful
presents, consisting chiefly of silverware, which Rev. Sanford presented in behalf of the guests with some very
appropriate remarks. After supper was over the young people retired to a bowery made for the occasion and there
tripped the fantastic toe, while the old people in the parlor amused themselves in a more reserved manner. Taking it
all together it was the most enjoyable time ye scribe has had for many days. We hope to see them celebrate their
golden wedding in like manner.
Newspaper Article - Garner Signal Newspaper, Hancock County, Iowa dated 28 April 1909
Nels P. Bayers of Forest City and Miss Olivia Hendrickson of Chicago were recently married at Chicago. The bride
is forty three and the groom sixty years of age. Mr Bayers is well known in Garner and owns some property here.
The happy couple have gone to housekeeping in the commodious residence of the groom in Forest City. The Signal
congratulates.
Biography from the book "History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa" Volume II, dated 1917
Nels P. Bayers
Among the most prosperous residents of Winnebago County is Nels P. Bayers, a retired farmer now living in Forest
City. There is much of interest concerning his life record and the methods which he has pursued in the attainment of
success that can with profit be set down. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark, May 6, 1848, a son of Christ
and Carrie (Vestergaard) Bayers, the former of who died in Germany, and the latter in Copenhagen.
Reared under the parental roof, Nels P. Bayers acquired his education in his native country, and was a young man of
twenty-three years when in 1871 he crossed the Atlantic to the new world, settling in Manistee, Michigan, on the
25th of October of that year. There he was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Marie Anderson, who came to the
United States from Denmark in 1872. For five years Mr. Bayers continued a resident of Michigan, but thinking to
find better opportunities in the west, resolved to remove to Iowa.
It was in 1876 that he arrived in Hancock county and purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in Britt
township, ten miles west of Garner, which he sold shortly afterwards. He then bought forty acres four miles east of
Garner, where he remained for two years, after which he sold that and purchased ninety acres in Ellington township,
which he cultivated for a time. Later he disposed of that land and bought one hundred and sixty acres in the same
township. His next investment made him owner of one hundred and sixty acres adjoining and still later he bought
one hundred and eighty acres where the town of Miller is now located. He continued to occupy and cultivate his
farm in Ellington township until 1901, when he retired and removed to Forest City. He remains, however, an
extensive holder of farm lands, his possessions including five hundred and forty seven acres of valuable land near
Rochester, Minnesota, two hundred and thirty-six acres near Charles City, Iowa, one hundred and sixty acres of
irrigated land in Laramie county, Wyoming, and eighty acres of land in Sumner county, Kansas, which has become
very valuable owing to oil discoveries there. Mr. Bayers is rated among the wealthy men of Forest City. He has been
very successful, for although he came to this country a poor young man, he has worked his way steadily upward.
When he arrived in Manistee, Michigan, he had no breakfast, and possessed not a penny to buy his dinner. Two days
later he had fifteen dollars in his pocket, which his earnest labor had brought him - as much money as he made in the
mother country in six months. He was ambitious and determined to get ahead. He worked hard, utilizing every
advantage that would enable him to progress in a business way, and year by year marked an increase in his fortunes,
owing to his persistent effort, his careful investment and his keen sagacity. In addition to his farming interests he
became the organizer of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Hancock County, of which for twelve years he
was the the president. He was also the organizer of the Farmers Alliance of Hancock County and for two years
served as its president. He is now a stockholder in the First National Bank of Forest City. For many years he was
president of the Farmers Mutual Creamery Company of Forest City, the first mutual creamery company in
Winnebago County.
In 1908 Mr. Bayers was called upon to mourn the loss of his first wife, who passed away on the 2nd of April of that
year, leaving ten children, while three have departed this life. Those who still survive are: Celia M, the wife of H. J.
Ries, of Billings, Montana; Mamie, who gave her hand in marriage to C. C. Clark, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Peter
C, a resident of Antler, North Dakota; Carrie, the wife of John M. Walls, of Grafton, North Dakota; Arthur, a
banker, who makes his home in Lavina, Montana; George W., residing in Denver, Colorado; Marie, who is a music
teacher of Minneapolis, Minnesota; John and Walter, who are Montana homesteaders; and Valeta, a trained nurse of
Minneapolis, Minnesota. In May 1909, Mr. Bayers married Miss Olivia Hendrickson of Chicago, Illinois, who is a
native of Denmark.
Mr. Bayers gives his political allegiance to the democratic party but has never sought nor desired office. However,
he served on the school board in Hancock county for several years. He is in interested in progressive citizenship and
his activities have been an element in the continued growth and development of his section of the state. Here he has
lived for more than forty years and has ever been an interested witness of the events which have occurred that have
molded the history of the county.
Obituary Notice, Forest City Summit, Forest City, Iowa dated 2 February 1928
Nels P. Bayers Dies At Daughter's Home
Funeral Party Arrived This Noon and Services Held by Rev. G. Gilberts
Funeral services for the late Nels P. Bayers were held this afternoon at three o'clock in the Norwegian Methodist
Church, conducted by the Rev. G. Gilberts. Interment was made in Oakland Cemetery. The funeral party arrived
from Minneapolis over the M. & St. L. at 1:28 this noon.
Nels P. Bayers, one of the pioneer residents of Hancock and Winnebago Counties, passed away Sunday evening,
January 29, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marie Garbrecht, at 4200 Branson Street, Minneapolis. Death, which
was caused by bronchial pneumonia, occurred after an illness of only a few days. As soon as the serious nature of
his illness was determined, the relatives were notified, but death came so quickly that only the children who reside in
Minneapolis were able to be at his bedside when the end came.
Nels P. Bayer was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark, on May 6, 1848. At the age of 20 years he came to the
United States and located at Manistee, Michigan. Two years later he was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Marie
Anderson, also of Denmark. To this union were born thirteen children, ten of whom, survive the deceased: Mrs.
Cecelia Ries, Eugene, Oregon; Mrs. Mae Clark, 5044 Thomas Ave South; Peter C. Bayers, 4704 Avenue South;
Mrs. Marie Garbrecht 4200 Branson Street, Minneapolis; Mrs. Carrie Wells, St John, N.D.; George W. Bayers,
Denver, Colorado; John Bayers, Billings, Montana; Art C Bayers, and Walter Bayers, Musselshell, Montana; and
Mrs. Valeta Emerick, Portland, Oregon. The deceased is survived also by a half-sister, Mrs. Lewis Steffensen of this
city, and a half-brother, Chris Christensen, of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mrs. Bertha Marie Bayers, mother of the surviving, died in Forest City, April 2, 1908. A few years later, Mr. Bayers
was united in marriage to Miss Olivia Hendrickson, who passed away May 23, 1924. Since that time he made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Marie Garbrecht, in Minneapolis.
In May 1872, Mr. and Mrs. Bayers moved from Manistee, Michigan, and settled on a farm near Garner, Iowa. Later
they moved to Ellington, Iowa, where they resided until 1902. Mr. Bayers was one of the pioneers of that
community, and became one of the leading, prosperous farmers, and stock-raisers. He was the organizer and
president of the Hancock Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. In 1902 he removed to Forest City. He was in every
sense of the word a self-made man, having landed in this country with but fifty cents in his pocket, and unable to
speak the English language. However; he was possessed of a keen, alert mind, and was always able to see and grasp
an opportunity. In a few years, through his untiring work and thrift, he became an unusually successful farmer and
business man. He was sociable, lovable nature; he was ever a kind husband and father, and a man of sterling worth
and character.
Shortly before his death Mr.Bayers made an extensive and enjoyable trip through the west, visiting his sons and
daughters in Colorado, Oregon, Montana, and Washington. Throughout this trip he was apparently in the best of
health, therefore his sudden demise came as a great shock to his family. All of the out-of-town members of the
family arrived in Minneapolis in time to make it possible for all ten surviving children to be present at the services
held in the city on Wednesday, February 1, at 3:15 p.m. All of the relatives accompanied the remains to Forest City.
More About Nels Petersen Bayers (Beier):
Burial: Block E, Lot 2-2, Oakland Cemetery, Winnebago County, Forest City, Iowa
Naturalization: 21 Sep 1880, 1st Papers filed in City of Leonard, Mcuista County, Michigan, 2nd papers filed in
District of Hancock County, Iowa, Certificate 1-57
Notes for Bertha Marie Anderson/Andersen:
Obituary Notice - Forest City Summit, Forest City, Iowa 8 Apr 1908
Lovable Character Passes to Reward
Remains of Mrs. Nels P. Bayers Consigned to Final Resting Place Last Sunday
On last Thursday morning, March 1st, 1908, shortly before eight o'clock, occurred the death of Mrs. Nels P. Bayers,
at the the family home in this city. A good woman, truly, has passed away. Domestic, sincerely religious, loving and
kind to all, and devoted above all to the welfare of her idolizing husband and children, by these she will be missed
most of all. Sorrowing friends innumerable share their grief, for Mrs. Bayers was one of those rarely sympathetic
woman whose pathway in life is strewn with good deeds, kind works, and practical helpfulness to others.
Mrs. Bayers maiden name was Marie Anderson. She was born in the town of Thrup Fyn, Denmark, March 22, 1848
and was therefore sixty years of age at the time of her death. In 1871 she came to America, and the year following
her arrival was married at Manistee, Michigan, to Mr. Nels P. Bayers. For four years the young couple lived at
Manistee and then moved to Iowa, locating in Ellington Township, Hancock County, in the year 1875. Eight year
ago they became permanent residents of Forest City and during that time have counted among the most substantial
residents in the town.
Mrs Bayers was the mother of thirteen children, ten of who are now living. Several who have removed to other parts
of the country, were notified by telegram, and all reached home in time to attend their mother's funeral, which was
held from the home last Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and at the Synod Lutheran church at 3:00, where Rev. T. A. Rodsetter,
assisted by Rev. J. D. Mason, performed the last offices of the church in the presence of one of the largest audiences
the church has ever held. The throng of friends who followed the remains to their last resting place, both from Forest
City and from any miles around, was an eloquent tribute in itself, and testified in a marked degree to the esteem in
which she was held.
More About Bertha Marie Anderson/Andersen:
Burial: Block E, Lot 2-3, Oakland Cemetery, Winnebago County, Forest City, Iowa
Cause of Death: Apoplexy (Stroke)
More About Nels (Beier) and Bertha Anderson/Andersen:
Marriage: 28 Sep 1870, Manistee, Michigan
Notes for Oliva Hendrickson/Hendricksen:
Obituary Newspaper Notice - Forest City Summit, Forest City, Iowa dated 29 May 1924
Lovable Woman Passes to Reward
Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. N. P. Bayers, who passed away
Monday morning at 10:55 after an illness of two weeks duration. The cause of her death was complications of heart
and kidney trouble. Rev. J. P. Anderson conducted the services and interment was made in the Oakwood cemetery.
Deceased, whose maiden name was Olivia Hendrickson was born in Denmark June 3 1869, and was united in
marriage to Nels P. Bayers at Chicago in 1909 and settled in Forest City where they have since resided. Mrs. Bayers
was a pleasing an lovable lady and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. Her passing has spread a pall of
gloom over the community. She will be greatly missed by her beloved husband and many friends. Besides her sister
Mrs. Otto Damm of Chicago and her brother Peter Peterson of Winterset, Iowa, she is survived by her husband and
ten stepchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The stepchildren are Mrs. H. J. Ries of Coberg, Oregon, Mrs.
J. M. Wells of Portage Ontario, P. C Bayers, Mrs. C. C. Clark, Mrs E. F. Garbrecht and Mrs. H. C. Emerick of
Minneapolis, George W. Bayers of Denver, and Arthur, John and Walter of Livina, Montana. All that medical skill
and loving hands could do was done for Mrs. Bayers but to no avail. Many out of town people attended the funeral
and the flowers were unusually many and beautiful.
More About Oliva Hendrickson/Hendricksen:
Burial: Block E, Lot 2-1, Oakland Cemetery, Winnebago County, Forest City, Iowa
Cause of Death: Myocarditis
More About Nels (Beier) and Oliva Hendrickson/Hendricksen:
Marriage: May 1909, Chicago, Illinois
Children of Nels (Beier) and Bertha Anderson/Andersen are:
+ 2 i. Celelia (Celia) Marie3 Bayers, born 09 Nov 1871 in Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan; died 12
Mar 1955 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years, 4 months, 3 days.
3 ii. Marie C Bayers, born 05 Jul 1873 in Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan; died 30 Nov 1876 in
Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan, at the age of 3 years, 4 months, 25 days.
More About Marie C Bayers:
Burial: Block E, Lot 2-5, Oakland Cemetery, Winnebago County, Forest City, Iowa
4 iii. Christian P Bayers, born 31 Jan 1875 in Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan; died 17 Sep 1875 in
Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan, at the age of 7 months, 17 days.
More About Christian P Bayers:
Burial: Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan
5 iv. Mamia (Mae) (Clara) Christine Bayers, born 15 Jun 1876 in Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan;
died 05 Dec 1967 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at the age of 91 years, 5 months, 20 days.
She married Cecil Clarence Clark 09 Jun 1908 in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa.
Notes for Mamia (Mae) (Clara) Christine Bayers:
Wedding Article, Forest City Summit, Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, dated 10 June 1908
On Tuesday afternoon, June 9th, at three o'clock, about fifty relatives and intimate friends of the
contracting parties witnessed the marriage ceremony which united Miss Mae, daughter of Mr. N. P. Bayers
of this city, to Mr. Cecil C. Clark of West Hope, N. D.
The wedding occurred at the home of the bride in the west part of town. Ferns, honeysuckles, roses and
jasmine transformed the spacious parlors into a bridal bower. The bride was attired in a gown of white
French organdie, very elaborately trimmed with valenciennes lace and insertion over cream taffeta. She
was accompanied to the alter by Miss Valeda Bayers, where she was given away by her father, Mr. N. P.
Bayers. The groom wore the conventional black and was attended by Mr. John Bayers, brother of the bride,
as best man. Little Miss Bertha Ries carried the bride's roses. Rev. J. D. Mason officiated, the ring
ceremony being used. Immediately following the ceremony a delicious three course dinner was served.
After a short interval of visiting with relatives and friends in this vicinity, Mr. and Mrs. Clark will go to
Winnepeg and other Canadian points for a bridal tour, before returning to their home at West Hope, where
they will reside in the future, Mr. Clark owning a large hardware store in that city.
The following wedding gifts received by the young couple testify in a measure to the esteem in which they
are held: Piano, silver cold meat fork, four pairs linen towels, burnt wood whisk broom holder, one-half
dozen sherbet glasses, solid silver knives and forks, hand painted cracker jar, cut glass berry bowl, hand
painted toothpick holder, two hand painted cake plates, china pepper and salt set, cut glass wine set, water
set, cut glass vase, two souvenir spoons, hand painted berry dish, china chocolate set, table cloth and
napkins, fancy work bag, china plate, china nut set, fruit dish, china vase, hand made quilt, crumb tray and
brush, two rugs, pedestal dining table and chairs, two table mats, fancy case for forks, and cut glass finger
bowl.
More About Mamia (Mae) (Clara) Christine Bayers:
Burial: 08 Dec 1967, Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
More About Cecil Clark and Mamia Bayers:
Marriage: 09 Jun 1908, Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa
6 v. Peter Christian Bayers, born 31 Aug 1878 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died 26 Nov
1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the age of 89 years, 2 months, 26 days. He married Lydia (Lida) Sandborn 28
Oct 1904 in Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa.
Notes for Peter Christian Bayers:
Wedding Article, Forest City Summit, Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa dated 2 November 1904
Son Mr. and Mrs. Bayers Wed
Marriage Occurred at Armstrong on Thursday at High Noon
On last Thursday at high noon at the home of the bride's parents near Armstrong, occurred the marriage of
Mis Lida Sandborn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sandborn, to P. C. Bayers of Ormsby, Minn. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T. A. Amber of Armstrong.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bayers of this city, who were at Armstrong to attend to wedding.
More About Peter Christian Bayers:
Burial: 01 Dec 1967, Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
More About Peter Bayers and Lydia Sandborn:
Marriage: 28 Oct 1904, Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa
7 vi. Andrew G Bayers, born 02 Jul 1881 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died 28 Aug
1898 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa, at the age of 17 years, 1 month, 26 days.
Notes for Andrew G Bayers:
Independent Newspaper Obituary, Forest City, Iowa dated Sep 1, 1898
The death and burial of Andrew Bayer occurred last Sunday. While it is always a sad thing at any time to
inform our readers of the death of one of the community still our sympathies are more or less governed by
the circumstances surrounding the death. Andrew Bayer, who is the second son of N. P. Bayer of Ellington,
was a young man seventeen years old and has been working on the farm of Andrew Thurston four miles
northwest of town this summer, and it was there that the dread disease diphtheria laid holt of him, about a
month ago and resulted in death claiming him as its victim about three o'clock Sunday morning. During the
time of his sickness a strick quarantine has been kept and the care and comfort that only a kind mother can
give was constantly his. For three weeks she has laid aside her household duties and comforts of her home,
and family to administer to the higher duty that all true mothers feel called open to perform to stay by the
bedside to the last with the afflicted son giving cheer and comfort to make peaceful the last hours. Imagine
the anxiety at home of the father, brothers, and sisters as each remaining day brought news for the better or
worse as the case might be, and the shock that the last summons brought, when they realized that although
they were permitted to follow his body to the grave, they would never to look upon his face again.
The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. None of the Thurston
family at present writing seem afflicted with the disease and it is hoped the worst is over with.
More About Andrew G Bayers:
Burial: Block E, Lot 2-3, Oakland Cemetery, Winnebago County, Forest City, Iowa
Cause of Death: Diptheria
8 vii. Carrie (Carolyn) Maria Bayers, born 31 Jan 1883 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa;
died 24 Dec 1972 in San Francisco, California, at the age of 89 years, 10 months, 24 days. She married
John Michael Wells 25 Feb 1908 in Westhope, Bottineau County, North Dakota.
More About John Wells and Carrie Bayers:
Marriage: 25 Feb 1908, Westhope, Bottineau County, North Dakota
+ 9 viii. Arthur Chester Bayers, born 23 Aug 1884 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died 30
Sep 1960 in Twin Bridges, Madison County, Montana, at the age of 76 years, 1 month, 7 days.
10 ix. George Washington Bayers, born 21 Jan 1886 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died
26 May 1957 in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 71 years, 4 months, 5 days. He married Florence Strain.
More About George Washington Bayers:
Burial: 02 May 1957, Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver, Colorado
Occupation: Banker
11 x. Maria (Mary) Lucille Bayers, born 22 Jun 1888 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died
21 Apr 1975 in Southland Hospital, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at the age of 86 years, 9 months,
30 days. She married Emil Frank Garbrecht 29 Dec 1920 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Notes for Maria (Mary) Lucille Bayers:
Wedding Article, Forest City Summit, Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, dated 6 January 1921
Garbrecht - Bayers
The marriage of Miss Mary Lucille Bayers and Emil Frank Garbrecht of Sioux Falls, S. D., took place
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Cecil Clarence Clark, 3719 Park
Avenue, Minneapolis. The Rev. Stanley B. Roberts read the service. Mrs. Harold Emerick was Miss
Bayer's matron of honor. She wore a gown of coral colored georgette crepe and carried an arm boquet of
ward roses. Little Melba Bayers was the ring bearer and Dorothy Virginia Emerick acted as flower girl. The
flower girl's frock was of white georgette with bows of blue tulle and the ring bearer was dressed in white
embroidered muslin trimmed with blue bows. Mr. Gabrecht was attended by Mr. A. S. Bleck as best man.
The bride wore a gown of ivory maltese silk elaborated in beads and her tulle veil was held in place with a
band of irdescent beads. She carried a shower bequest of orchids and bouvardia. Mr. and Mrs. Gabrecht
will be at home after February 15, in Sioux Falls.
Mrs. Garbrecht is a daughter of N. P. Bayers of this city and has many friends her.
More About Maria (Mary) Lucille Bayers:
Burial: 24 Apr 1975, Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Occupation: Music Teacher
More About Emil Garbrecht and Maria Bayers:
Marriage: 29 Dec 1920, Minneapolis, Minnesota
12 xi. John Abraham Bayers, born 24 Dec 1889 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died 01
Feb 1964 in Billings Hospital, Yellowstone County, Montana, at the age of 74 years, 1 months, 8 days. He
married (1) Nina Mae Crowell 27 Jun 1909. He married (2) Cora Kensmoe 03 Jul 1917 in Billings,
Yellowstone County, Montana.
More About John Abraham Bayers:
Burial: 04 Feb 1964, Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Montana
Occupation: Homesteader
More About John Bayers and Nina Crowell:
Marriage: 27 Jun 1909
More About John Bayers and Cora Kensmoe:
Marriage: 03 Jul 1917, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
13 xii. Walter Lyle Bayers, born 21 Dec 1891 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died 23 Nov
1959 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, at the age of 67 years, 11 months, 2 days. He married
Lena Florence Trimble 11 Feb 1909.
More About Walter Lyle Bayers:
Burial: 04 Feb 1964, Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Montana
Occupation: Homesteader
More About Walter Bayers and Lena Trimble:
Marriage: 11 Feb 1909
+ 14 xiii. Valeta Evelyn Bayers, born 25 Feb 1893 in Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa; died 10
May 1976 in Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years, 2 months,
15 days.
Generation No. 2
2. Celelia (Celia) Marie3 Bayers (Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 09 Nov 1871
in Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan, and died 12 Mar 1955 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at
the age of 83 years, 4 months, 3 days. She married Hans J. Ries 26 Feb 1896 in Parents Home, Ellington Township,
Hancock County, Iowa. He was born 1862.
Notes for Celelia (Celia) Marie Bayers:
Newspaper Article dated 26 Feb 1896 - Hancock Signal Newspaper, Garner, Iowa
We are pleased to announce the wedding of Miss Celia M. Bayers to Mr. Hans J. Ries. The wedding will take place
at the residence of the bride's parents. Mr. N. P. Bayers on Wednesday, Feb 26. There will be a dance in the new
house in the evening.
Newspaper Article dated 4 Mar 1896 - Hancock Signal Newspaper, Garner, Iowa
Married: At the residence of the bride's parents, Miss Celia Bayers and Mr. Hans Ries, on Wednesday, Feb. 26,
1896, Rev. J. D. Mason officiating. The bride was robed in a peacock blue satin raiment and white kid slippers. The
day being beautiful they were married outdoors, and after they were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony the
company was photographed. After a bounteous supper they promenaded to the new house and tripped the light
fantastic toe until morning. They received innumerable presents. The bride is one of the most accomplished young
ladies of Ellington: the bridegroom lives at Armstrong and is very well liked there. They left for Armstrong Friday
and many of their friends were at the depot to see them off. We wish them a long and happy wedded life.
Wedding Age Note: Celia was 24, and Hans was 33 years old at date of marriage.
More About Celelia (Celia) Marie Bayers:
Burial: Portland, Oregon
More About Hans Ries and Celelia Bayers:
Marriage: 26 Feb 1896, Parents Home, Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa
Child of Celelia Bayers and Hans Ries is:
15 i. Bertha4 Ries.
9. Arthur Chester3 Bayers (Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 23 Aug 1884 in
Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa, and died 30 Sep 1960 in Twin Bridges, Madison County, Montana, at
the age of 76 years, 1 month, 7 days. He married Elizabeth H Dwyer 15 Dec 1912 in Lavina, Golden Valley
County, Montana, daughter of William Dwyer and Elizabeth McCune. She was born 07 Feb 1891 in Momence,
Kankakee County, Illinois.
Notes for Arthur Chester Bayers:
Forest City Summit Newspaper Article, Forest City, Winnebago, Iowa dated 4 March 1908
C. H. Macomber received word this week from A.C. Bayers of Portland, N. D. announcing the fact that the latter
had sold "Dupont," the famous Forest City bird dog, for $50, to a Dr. McDonald of Jamestown, N. D. Dupont was
for a long time the inseparable companion of Mr. Macomber, but not having the time to give the dog the exercise in
the field which he craved, he sold him to Mr. Bayers when the latter left Forest City for the Dakotas. A Portal paper
speaks of "Dupont" as a fine hunter, which he certainly is, and "one of the prettiest and test trained dogs in the
state."
More About Arthur Chester Bayers:
Burial: 04 Oct 1960, Twin Bridges Cemetery, Madison County, Montana
More About Arthur Bayers and Elizabeth Dwyer:
Marriage: 15 Dec 1912, Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana
Children of Arthur Bayers and Elizabeth Dwyer are:
+ 16 i. Helen M4 Bayers, born 22 Oct 1913 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana.
+ 17 ii. Beatrice E Bayers, born 10 Jun 1915 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana; died 05 May
1996 in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 80 years, 10 months, 25 days.
+ 18 iii. Mary Jeanne Bayers, born 25 Jun 1917 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana; died 08 Jul
1993 in Twin Bridges, Madison County, Montana, at the age of 76 years, 1 month, 10 days.
+ 19 iv. Bertha M Bayers, born 15 Sep 1919 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana; died 22 Feb 1994
in Sheridan, Montana, at the age of 74 years, 5 months, 7 days.
+ 20 v. Wanda D Bayers, born 13 Mar 1926 in Musselshell, Musselshell County, Montana; died 19 Sep
2004 in Bozeman, Montana, at the age of 78 years, 6 months, 6 days.
+ 21 vi. Arthur Byron Bayers, born 09 Feb 1930 in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana.
14. Valeta Evelyn3 Bayers (Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 25 Feb 1893 in
Ellington Township, Hancock County, Iowa, and died 10 May 1976 in Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 15 days. She married Harold C Emerick 02 May 1917 in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
More About Valeta Evelyn Bayers:
Occupation: Nurse
More About Harold Emerick and Valeta Bayers:
Marriage: 02 May 1917, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Child of Valeta Bayers and Harold Emerick is:
22 i. Virginia4 Emerick.
Generation No. 3
16. Helen M4 Bayers (Arthur Chester3, Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 22 Oct
1913 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana. She married Boynton Paige 26 Dec 1934 in Twin Bridges,
Madison County, Montana. He was born 05 Oct 1905, and died 14 Jun 1996 in at the age of 90 years, 8 months, 9
days.
More About Boynton Paige and Helen Bayers:
Marriage: 26 Dec 1934, Twin Bridges, Madison County, Montana
Children of Helen Bayers and Boynton Paige are:
23 i. Ronald5 Paige.
24 ii. Gail Paige.
17. Beatrice E4 Bayers (Arthur Chester3, Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 10 Jun
1915 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana, and died 05 May 1996 in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 80
years, 10 months, 25 days. She married K L Staninger 13 May 1948 in Twin Bridges, Madison County, Montana.
He was born 11 Apr 1903, and died Oct 1978.
More About K Staninger and Beatrice Bayers:
Marriage: 13 May 1948, Twin Bridges, Madison County, Montana
Children of Beatrice Bayers and K Staninger are:
25 i. Judy5 Staninger.
26 ii. Kenneth Staninger.
18. Mary Jeanne4 Bayers (Arthur Chester3, Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 25
Jun 1917 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana, and died 08 Jul 1993 in Twin Bridges, Madison County,
Montana, at the age of 76 years, 1 month, 10 days. She married Howard F Lemm 10 Jul 1943 in Butte, Silver Bow
County, Montana. He was born 15 Oct 1915, and died Sep 1991.
More About Howard Lemm and Mary Bayers:
Marriage: 10 Jul 1943, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
Children of Mary Bayers and Howard Lemm are:
27 i. Mary5 Lemm.
28 ii. Linda Lemm.
29 iii. Howard Lemm.
30 iv. Elizabeth (Lisa) Lemm.
19. Bertha M4 Bayers (Arthur Chester3, Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 15 Sep
1919 in Lavina, Golden Valley County, Montana, and died 22 Feb 1994 in Sheridan, Montana, at the age of 74
years, 5 months, 7 days. She married H D Rossiter (Dr) 19 Dec 1953 in Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. He
was born 21 Sep 1911, and died 23 Nov 1991 in at the age of 80 years, 2 months, 2 days.
More About H (Dr) and Bertha Bayers:
Marriage: 19 Dec 1953, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
Children of Bertha Bayers and H (Dr) are:
31 i. Charles5 Rossiter.
32 ii. James Rossiter.
33 iii. Jane Rossiter.
20. Wanda D4 Bayers (Arthur Chester3, Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 13 Mar
1926 in Musselshell, Musselshell County, Montana, and died 19 Sep 2004 in Bozeman, Montana, at the age of 78
years, 6 months, 6 days. She married LeRoy Ellig 19 Jun 1954 in Sheridan, Madison County, Montana. He was
born 05 Sep 1927, and died 15 Jun 2003 in at the age of 75 years, 9 months, 10 days.
More About LeRoy Ellig and Wanda Bayers:
Marriage: 19 Jun 1954, Sheridan, Madison County, Montana
Children of Wanda Bayers and LeRoy Ellig are:
34 i. Dan5 Ellig.
35 ii. Mike Ellig.
36 iii. Clay Ellig.
37 iv. Tracy Ellig.
21. Arthur Byron4 Bayers (Arthur Chester3, Nels Petersen Bayers2 (Beier), Thielsen (Christ) Bayers1) was born 09
Feb 1930 in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana. He married Pauline Oberg 04 Jul 1953 in Missoula, Missoula
County, Montana.
More About Arthur Bayers and Pauline Oberg:
Marriage: 04 Jul 1953, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana
Children of Arthur Bayers and Pauline Oberg are:
38 i. Richard5 Bayers.
39 ii. Kathy Bayers.
40 iii. Jill Bayers.