Riester family history
1 Dominick RIESTERER
Birth:
Death:
Occupation:
Germany
Germany
Farmer, Wheelwright
Immigration Book for Dubois County, Indiana, (Jasper Library) has Stephan Riesterer, born 1817, and Carolina
(Oehler), born 1829, from Kirchhofen; Georg Riesterer and Friederika Amalia (Oehler), born 1814, no town listed;
Hubert Naegele, born 1818 , and Agatha (Riesterer), born 1822, from Kirchhofen. There is also Johann Riesterer,
born 1811, no town listed. It is possible that Agatha and Johann are also children or other relatives of Dominick
Riesterer. John (Johann), son of Dominick Riesterer and Theresa Barger, married Margaretta Wolf Ferry on 4
September 1883 in Celestine, Dubois County, Indiana. 1 Agatha, daughter of Dominic Riestered and Theresia
Borger, married Hubert Naegele in 1855 in Celestine, Dubois County, Indiana. 2 An Agath Riester, age 18, German,
arrived in New Orleans on 2 June 1847 from La Havre on the ship Tallahassee. 3 Also, an Agathe Riesterer, 26 years
old, arrived in New York on 23 October 1854, from Le Havre, place of origin - Bade [sic], on the ship Wm. Layton.
A Hubert Naegele, 33 years old, arrived on the same ship. 4
Children:
Dominick (1815-?)
Stephen R. (1816-1903)
George R. (1818-1857)
1.1a Dominick RIESTER*5,6
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
Religion:
1815, Baden, Germany
?
New Albany, IN
Wagon maker
Roman Catholic
There is a Ship’s Passenger Listing for a Dominique Riester, 27, male, from Germany, who left Le Havre on the
ship Charles and arrived in New Orleans on 3 August 1840. 7
Gabriel Collins’ Louisville and New Albany City Directory, 1848, Riester Domini, coachmaker, at John D. Colvin’s
Louisville City Directory, 1849 and 1851-52, Riester, Dominick - carpenter, 667 Market St.
There is a listing in the 1850 census for the 2nd district, city of Louisville, for a Simon Riester, 36 years old,
coachmaker, born in Bavaria. Enumerated with him were Caroline, 22 years old, born in Bavaria, Adrian, 6 years
old, born in Louisiana, George 2 years old, born in Kentucky, and Dominick, 3/12 years old, born in Kentucky. We
think that this may well be Dominick Riester and his family, but it’s hard to prove that it is. 8
Louisville City Directory, 1858-59, Reister, Dominick, carriagemaker, Jackson and Market
There are three Jefferson County, Kentucky, marriage records for a person named Dominick Riester. Any or all of
them may be this Dominick Riester. Family stories say that he was married four times. The first is the 26 June 1858
marriage of Domenick Riester and Julia Stenck (or Struck).9 [A person named Julia Reister died August 1858 in
Louisville.10] The second is the 18 May 1859 marriage in St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, Louisville, of a Dominik
Riester and Maria Bohlen, both born in Germany.11 [A person named Maria Reister died in March 1860 in
Louisville.12] The third is the 5 December 1860 marriage in St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, Louisville, of Dominick
Riester and Maria Mandt (or Standt).11 In yet another record of the same 5 December 1860 marriage the bride’s
name is given as Mary Monin.13
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Louisville City Directory, 1859-60, Reister, Dominick, wheelmaker, 716 Market St.
In the 1860 Federal Census Domenick Reister, 45, widowed. wheel wright, born Baden, value of real estate $500,
value of personal estate $500, is enumerated in the 2nd Ward, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with Stephen,
17, apprentice, born Louisiana, George, 12, born Kentucky, attends school, Domenick, 10, born Kentucky, attends
school, and Anthony, 6, born Kentucky.
Adolph Lee Cohn remembered hearing a story that his Grandfather Reister’s father died in an accident. The family
called the priest to give him last rites, but the priest wouldn’t come in time. This angered the family, and his
grandfather and some of the others left the Catholic church and became protestants.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Catherine BECKMANN
ca 1819, Germany
16 Mar 185814
Children:
Stephen (ca1843-)
Dominick (1847-1927)
George (1848-1923)
John Matthew (1853-1932)
Anton (1855-1905)
Other spouses:
Julia STENCK, Maria BOHLEN, Maria MANDT
1.1a.1 Stephen REISTER15,16
Burial:
Birth:
Occupation:
Salem Cemetery, Salem, IN
ca 1843, Louisiana
Wheelwright and Blacksmith
went to Salem, Indiana (information from materials by Denzel Wallace)
In the 1860 Federal Census Stephen Reister, 17, apprentice, born Louisiana, is enumerated in the 2nd Ward,
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with his father and brothers George, Domenick, and Anthony.
In the 1870 Federal Census Stephen Reister, 27, wagon maker, born Baden, and Elizabeth Reister, 24, born at sea,
keeps house, are enumerated in the 4th Ward, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with John Reister, 17, born
Baden.
Spouse:
Birth:
Elizabeth
ca 1846
1.1a.2 Dominick REISTER17,18,19,20,21,22,23
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
Religion:
23 Jan 1847, Louisville, KY
28 Dec 1927, New Albany, IN 24
30 Dec 1927, Fair View Cemetery, New Albany, IN
teamster
Catholic, then Presbyterian
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He was very knowledgeable about animals. For many years he helped care for the horses for the Hammersmith
Transfer Company. Before World War I they had one hundred teams of horses. When one would get injured, they
would call on Dominick Reister to care for it. (A.Lee Cohn, speaking about his grandfather)
In the 1860 Federal Census Domenick Reister, 10, born Kentucky, is enumerated in the 2nd Ward, Louisville,
Jefferson County, Kentucky, with his father and his brothers Stephen, George, and Anthony.
In the 1870 Federal Census Domenic Reister, 22, teamster, born Kentucky, is enumerated in New Albany, Floyd
County, Indiana, with the family of Charles and Mary Hammersmith.
In the 1880 Federal Census, Dominic Reister, 33, teamster, born Kentucky, and Elizabeth Reister, 32, born
Germany, are enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Charles, 9, Mamie, 7, and Stephen, 3, all the
children born in Indiana.
New Albany City Directory (1888-89):25 Reister, Dominic, hostler L. Hammersmith, r 331 E Elm
In the 1900 Federal Census Dominic Reister, 53, born Jan 1847 in Kentucky, driver, and Elizabeth Reister, 51, born
July 1848 in Germany, are enumerated on Elm Street in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Mamie, daughter,
27, born Feb 1873 in Indiana, paper dealer, and Stephen E., son, 23, born Apr 1877 in Indiana, paper hanger, and
Catharine Amann, niece, born Mississippi, milliner. They are living a couple of houses from Jacob L. Young,
Elizabeth’s cousin.
In the 1910 Federal Census Dominick Reister, 63, married 38 years, born Kentucky, teamster, and Elizabeth Reister,
61, born Germany, three children of whom three living, are enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.
They are two houses away from Elizabeth’s cousin, Jacob L. Young, and his family.
In the 1920 Federal Census Domick Reister, 72, born Kentucky, (drives wagon? - hard to read) and Elizabeth
Reister, 71, born Germany, are enumerated on Elm Street in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, next door to their
son Charles and his family.
Shole’s Directory for the city of New Albany, Indiana, 1873-74: Reister, Donincik, teamster, r ns Market bet
Washington and U 15th
Dominick Reister, burial # 19563, Plat 3, Range 15, Lot 23, Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, IN. He was buried on
30 Dec 1927. He died of endocarditis.26
Indiana Death Certificate #3757 (31991), information supplied by Mrs. Mayme Cohn, father's and mother's names
given as not known.
The Last Job:27 Dominic Reister, an old and valued employee of the Interstate Public Service Company, died at New
Albany, December 28, 1927. Mr. Reister entered the employ of the company June 18, 1903, and served
continuously until 1924, when he was retired under the company’s annuity plan. Mr. Reister belonged to the
conscientious, hard-working class of men whose greatest delight was in a day’s work well done. He is the tenth of
the New Albany district force to pass away during recent years. His company insurance amounted to $3,000.00.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Elizabeth HAMMERSMITH28,29,30
22 Jul 1848, Marnheim, Rheinbayern31
9 Apr 1931, New Albany, IN32
Karl HAMMERSCHMIDT (1822-1875)
Maria Christine JUNG (1826-1894)
17 Feb 1871, New Albany, IN 33
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Children:
Charles Hammerschmidt (1871-1951)
Mayme (1873-1951)
Stephen Edward (1877-1943)
Dominic (1887-1887)
1.1a.2.1a Charles Hammerschmidt REISTER*34,28,35
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
10 May 1871, Indiana
4 Oct 1951, New Albany, IN36
Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, IN
In the 1900 Federal Census Chas Reister, 29, born May 1871 in Indiana, father born in Indiana, mother born in
Germany, married 1 year, express agent, and Cora C. Reister, wife, 28, born Feb 1872 in Indiana, father born in
Pennsylvania, mother born in Indiana, married 1 year, mother of 2 children of whom 1 living, are enumerated on
Ekin Avenue in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Carl H., son, 8/12, born Oct 1899 in Indiana. Also in the
household were Rachel Hopkinsmother-in-law, 55, widowed, born Apr 1845 in Indiana, parents born in England,
mother of 4 children of whom 3 living, and Thomas Hopkins, brother-in-law, 20, single, born Jan 1880 in Indiana,
father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Indiana, machinist.
In the 1920 Federal Census Charles Reister, 40, born Indiana, and Rebecca Reister, 43, born Kentucky, are
enumerated on Elm Street, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Carl, 20, born Indiana, and Ben, 6, born
Indiana.
In the 1930 Federal Census Charles H. Reister, 58, born Indiana, father born Kentucky, mother born Germany,
married first at age 27, and Rebecca Reister, 55, born Kentucky, parents born Wales, married first at 36, are
enumerated at 1402 Elm Street, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Benjamin E., 16, born Indiana.
Newspaper article:37 Lowry-Reister Marriage Announced
Announcement is made of the marriage of Mr. Charles H. Reister, this city, to Mrs. Margie Lowry, Kansas City,
where the wedding took place Tuesday, March 15. The couple is at home at 1402 East Elm Street.
Obituary:38 “Charles H. Reister, 80, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Edward’s Hospital after an illness. He resided
at 1402 Elm and was a member of the First Presbyterian church and the DePauw Lodge of Masons. Surviving are
two sons, Carl Reister in Pasadena, Calif., and Benjamin E. Reister, New Albany. The body is at the Dieckmann
funeral home for services Saturday at 2 p.m., with burial in Fairview Cemetery.”
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Mother:
Marriage:
Cora C. HOPKINS
1872
9 Feb 1906
Rachel
26 Dec 1898, Floyd County, IN39
Children:
Carl Hopkins (1899-1968)
Other spouses:
Rebecca REES, Margery RAUB
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1.1a.2.1b Charles Hammerschmidt REISTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Rebecca REES
28 Feb 1875
16 Sep 193940
Thomas REES (-1892)
Margaret DAVIS (1851-1902)
1 Aug 1911, Floyd County, IN41
Children:
Benjamin Edgar (1913-2008)
Other spouses:
Cora C. HOPKINS, Margery RAUB
1.1a.2.1c Charles Hammerschmidt REISTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Margery RAUB
1877
6 Aug 1943
25 Mar 1941, Kansas City, MO
Other spouses:
Cora C. HOPKINS, Rebecca REES
1.1a.2.2 Mayme REISTER42,43,44
Birth:
Death:
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Occupation:
Religion:
3 Feb 1873, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
23 Mar 1951, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN 45
Fair View Cemetery, New Albany, IN
housewife
Presbyterian
It appears that her real name may have been Mary, although she never seems to have used that name. On a slip a
paper found in a Bible that also contained Reister obituaries (All of the names had been originally spelled Riester
and corrected to Reister): Louisville, Ky. Dominick Reister, born 23. January. 1847; born 10. May. 1871, Charles
Reister, New Albany, Indiana; born 3. February. 1873, Mary Reister, New Albany, Indiana; born 22. July. 1848,
Lizzy Reister; born 22. Apr. 1877, Steven Edward Reister, New Albany, Indiana.
The records of the Third Presbyterian Church, New Albany, Indiana, list her name as Mary Riester on a list of
church members in November, 1887. In other places in the church records she is listed as Mayme or Mamie Riester.
In the 1880 Federal Census Mamie Reister, 7, born Indiana, is enumerated with her parents in New Albany, Floyd
County, Indiana.
In the 1900 Federal Census, Mamie Reister, 27, born Feb 1873 in Indiana, paper dealer, is enumerated with her
parents in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.
Marriage record:46
Groom: Herman Cohn
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Date of Birth: 11 Mar 1863
Groom's Place of Birth: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
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Groom's Residence: Louisville, Kentucky
Groom's Number of Marriage: 1st
Groom's Father: Adolph Cohn
Groom's Mother: Bertha Helft
Bride: Mamie Reister
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Date of Birth: 03 Feb 1873
Bride's Place of Birth: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
Bride's Residence: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
Bride's Number of Marriage: 1st
Bride's Father: Dominick Reister
Bride's Mother: Elizabeth Ham [sic]
Date of License: 17 Oct 1908
County of License: Floyd
Date of Marriage: 17 Oct 1908
Place of Marriage: New Albany, Floyd, Indiana
On 12 September 1910 the records of the Third Presbyterian Church, New Albany, Indiana, show that Mamie
Riester’s membership was transferred to the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Missouri. She must have
reinstated her membership in the Third Presbyterian Church when she came back to New Albany, because on 30
July 1917, when the Second and Third Presbyterian Churches merged to form the Hutchinson Memorial
Presbyterian Church, the membership of Mrs. Mayme R. Cohen [sic] was transferred to the new church from the
Third Presbyterian Church.
In the 1930 Federal Census Mame R. Cohn, 57, married, born Indiana, is enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County,
Indiana, with her mother, Elizabeth Riester, and her son, Adolph L. Cohn.
Floyd County, Indiana, Death Records:47 Mayme Cohn, 1324 Elm St., New Albany, female, white, widowed, born
February 3, 1873 in Indiana, housewife, father Dominic Reister, mother Elizabeth Hammersmith, died March 23,
1951, from Carcinoma of Liver, burial Fairview, New Albany, Indiana, informant Lee Cohn
Obituary:48 “Mrs. Mayme Cohn, 78, a native of New Albany and a member of Hutchinson Memorial Presbyterian
church, died at 11:20 a.m. today at her home, 1324 East Elm, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Cohn is
survived by one son, Lee, of New Albany, two grandchildren, and a brother, Charles Reister, also of New Albany.
The body is at the Dieckmann funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. Interment will
follow at Fairview cemetery.”
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Herman Adolph COHN49,50,51,52,53
11 Mar 1862, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
16 Oct 1933, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO54
Adolph COHN (1823-1879)
Bertha HELFT (1830-1878)
17 Oct 1908, New Albany, IN 55
Children:
Adolph Lee (1908-1998)
1.1a.2.3 Stephen Edward REISTER56,57,58
Birth:
Death:
22 Apr 1877, New Albany, IN
14 Jun 1943
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World War I Draft Registration Card (12 Sept 1918): Stephen Edward Reister, 502 Allen St., South Bend, St.
Joseph County, Indiana. Age 41, born Apr 22, 1877. White, U.S. citizen, native born. Present occupation decorator, self employed. Nearest relative - wife, Lidia Reister, same address. Height, 5’11”, 153 pounds, brown
eyes, brown hair.
In the 1930 Federal Census Stephen E. Reister, and Lydia S. Reister are enumerated in South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana.
Obituary:59 Stephen E. Reister, aged 67, of 717 Sherman Avenue, a painting contractor, died at 3:40 p.m. Monday
following a heart attack suffered 20 minutes earlier while he was working in the home of Mrs. Luna M. Johnson of
915 South 21st Street. According to the coroner, Mr. Reister met his death while he was resting on the porch of the
home after he had suffered a heart attack while he was engaged in taking wallpaper from a wall. Mr. Reister was
born in New Albany, Ind., April 22, 1876, and came here 33 years ago. He was married in 1900 to Lydia Alice
Snyder, who preceded him in death. surviving are a daughter, Mrs. T. R. Johnson of Indianapolis; a grandson,
Thomas Johnson, Jr., Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Mayme Cohn, and a brother, Charles Reister, both of New Albany.
Friends will be received at the A. M. Russell Chapel until the funeral there at 2 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Robert M.
Selle, pastor of St. Paul’s Memorial Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Mr.
Reister was a member of St. Paul’s Church 33 years, and was a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Lydia Alice SCHNEIDER
17 Feb 1875, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
17 Nov 1937, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN
Phillip George SCHNEIDER
Anna Katharine SCHULER
19 Jun 1901, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN 60
Children:
Catheryne Mildred (1903-1984)
Robert Curtis (1909-1909)
1.1a.2.4 Dominic REISTER
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
31 Aug 1887, New Albany, IN
31 Aug 1887, New Albany, IN61
Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, IN
1.1a.3a George REISTER*62,63,64
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
23 Feb 1848, Louisville, KY
17 Apr 1923, New Albany, IN 65
National Cemetery, New Albany, IN
Laborer
He was enrolled 7 December 1864 at Jeffersonville, Indiana as a Private in Company B, 9th Regiment, of the
Indiana Infantry (Civil War)., and was honorably discharged 28 September 1865 at Camp Stanley, Texas. His
personal description at the time of enlistmsnt was as follows: height, 5 feet 10 inches; complexion, light; color of
eyes, gray; color of hair, brown; occupation, laborer. 66
In the 1880 Federal Census George Reister, 31, born Kentucky, parents born Germany, laborer, and Dora Reister,
wife, 35, born Prussia, keeping house, are enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Henry, son, 9,
born Indiana, and Caroline, daughter, 5, born Indiana.
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In the 1900 Federal Census George Reister, 52, born Feb 1848 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, married 4 years,
and Nellie Reister, 24, born Apr 1876 in Indiana, one child of whom one living, are enumerated on State Street, New
Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Kathryn, daughter, 3, born June 1897 in Indiana.
Indiana Death Certificate #110 (13155), information supplied by Mrs. Nellie Reister, father's and mother's names
given as not known.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Caroline Dorothea (Dora) ERDMAN
30 Nov 1844, Prussia
5 Jan 1894, Floyd County, IN
Henry Jacob ERDMAN
Katharina
19 May 1870, Floyd County, IN67
Children:
Henry Frederick (1871-1950)
Caroline M. (1874-1935)
Other spouses:
Nellie HALLER
1.1a.3a.1 Henry Frederick REISTER63
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
Religion:
29 May 1871, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
14 Nov 1950, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS
Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, KS
whosesale butcher
Methodist
In the 1900 Federal Census Henry Reister, 29, born May 1871 in Indiana, married 9 years, and Josephine Reister,
wife, 30, born Jan 1870 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, two children of whom two living, are enumerated in
New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Dortha, daughter, 8, born Mar 1892 in Indiana, and Elsie, daughter, 2,
born Jan 1898 in Indiana, and Maud Perry, niece, 17, born Feb 1883 in Indiana.
Obituary 68: Rites for Henry Reister In So. Coffeyville Thurs. - Services for Henry Reister, 79, South
Coffeyville, a former wholesale butcher, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the South Coffeyville Methodist church. The
Rev. A. W. Fawcett, Independence, will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. Reister died Tuesday at
11:30 a.m. at his home of a heart ailment. He had been ill three years. He was born May 29, 1871, at New Albany,
Ind., and is survived by his wife, Josephine, of the home, a son, George, of South Coffeyville [sic]; two daughters,
Mrs. Elsie Owen, 1409 Willow, Coffeyville, Coffeyville, and Mrs. Dora Simon, Pacific Grove, Calif.; two half
sisters, Mrs, Herbert Jaggers and Mrs. Mary Meyer, both of New Albany, Ind.; seven grand-children, and seven
great grand-children. Pallbearers will be Ralph Poole, Albert Shook, Thomas Hill, Glenn Kemmerer, Walter Nichols
and Charlie McCabe.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Josephine Frances WEBER
2 Jan 1870, New Albany, IN
29 Mar 1953, Coffeyville, KS
Joseph F. WEBER
Appolonia
14 Apr 1891, New Albany, IN 69
Children:
Dorothea Appalona (1892-1961)
Elsie Alfreda (1898-1957)
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1.1a.3a.2 Caroline M. REISTER70,71,72
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
30 Aug 1874
1935, New Albany, IN
Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, IN
Newspaper account:73 Benjamin Wiseman and Miss Carrie Riester were united in marriage at 8 o’clock last night at
the German Evangelical parsonage on East Spring Street, Rev. T. F. John officiating. Both are well known young
people and have a host of friends who wish them every joy in their new life.
In the 1900 Federal Census Ben Wiseman, 26, born Jan 1874 in Indiana, parents born Indiana, teamster, married 4
years, and Carrie Wiseman, wife, 25, born Aug 1874 in Indiana, parents born Indiana, two children of whom two
living, are enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Clifton, son, 4, born Mar 1896 in Indiana, and
Earl, son, 1, born July 1898 in Indiana.
In the 1910 Federal Census Benjamin Wiseman, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, machinist, Electric Light Co.,
first marriage of 16 years, and Carrie (Initial hard to read, may be W.) Wiseman, 35, born Indiana, parents born
Indiana, first marriage of 16 years, 6 children of whom 6 living, are enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County,
Indiana, with Clifton, son, 14, helper, vegetable dealer, Earl, son, 12, Georgie, son, 10, Melvin, son, 5, Kenneth, son,
3, and Mary, daughter, 1 8/12, all children born In Indiana.
In the 1920 Federal Census Ben Wiseman, 54, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, laborer, gas works, rents home,
and Carrie Wiseman, wife, 45, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County,
Indiana, with Clifton C., son, 23, chauffeur(?). retail grocery, Melvine, son, 15, laborer, vaneer mill, Kenneth, son,
11, Oscar, son, 7, and Frank, son, 2 10/12, all children born in Indiana, Melvine, Kenneth, and Oscar attended school
within the year.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Benjamin Franklin WISEMAN
13 Jan 1864, New Albany, IN
23 Apr 1933
William Benjamin WISEMAN
Mary Ann BYERLY
28 Aug 1895, Floyd County, IN
Children:
William Clifford (1896-1966)
Earl Charles (1898-1968)
George Ernest (1901-1981)
Melvin F. (1903-1934)
Kenneth (1907-1991)
Mary Leona (Died as Child) (1908-1910)
Oscar (1910-1991)
Frank Edward (1917-1971)
1.1a.3b George REISTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Mother:
Marriage:
Nellie HALLER
12 Apr 1875, Floyds Knobs, Floyd County, IN
1949
Catherine HALLER
17 Mar 1896, Floyd County, IN74
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Children:
Katherine (1897-1968)
Mary Louise (1901-1987)
Other spouses:
Caroline Dorothea (Dora) ERDMAN
1.1a.3b.1 Katherine REISTER
Birth:
Death:
18 Jan 1897, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
Jan 1968, New Albany, IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Herbert P. JAEGERS
2 Apr 1894, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
Mar 1968
Edward JAEGERS
Mary YOUNG
17 Jun 1913, Clark Co., IN75
Children:
George Edwin (1913-1959)
1.1a.3b.2 Mary Louise REISTER
Birth:
Death:
13 Jan 1901, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
Mar 1987
Obituary:76 Mary L. Reister Meyer, 86, of Lincoln Hills Nursing Home, died there Friday. She was a native of New
Albany and was a retired cook at Western Truck Stop.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary P. Robinson of Louisville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation is at Kraft Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic
Church, with burial in Graceland Memorial Park. A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral
home.
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
John Jacob MEYER
2 Jun 1897, Millsboro, KY
Adolph MEYER
Anna HASS
27 Feb 1919, Floyd County, IN77
Children:
Mary P. (ca1919-)
Alma L. (ca1921-)
1.1a.4 John Matthew RIESTER78,79
Birth:
Death:
Occupation:
8 Jun 1853, Kentucky
2 Nov 1932, Louisville, KY80
Jeweler
Dominick (Riester) was listed (in Louisville City directories) from 1848 to 1860, then he too must have left town. I
have a faint recollection of my father saying his father moved to Indiana. This must be the time when my father was
put in an orphanage as he was 7 or 8 when he went there and 16 or 17 when he left. My father used to talk about
the people who took him out of the orphanage, a man named Pescke with whom he lived. (Agnes Riester, in an
August 2, 1965 letter to Gladys Clark)
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Note on a sheet of family information from Gertrude Hibbs (Gertrude Klapheke, daughter of Caroline riester
Klapheke): John Riester (6/6/1853 - 11/2/1932) had two stepmothers. John was put in an orphanage in Louisville at
age 11. Gertrude Hibbs says the orphanage was on Green Street, near St. Boniface Church.
The 1880 federal census for Kentucky has two similar listings for John Riester. In one of them John Riester, 27,
married, works in jewelry store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Prussia, and Rosa Riester, married, keeping
house, born in Kentucky, parents born in Bavaria, are enumerated on Clay Street in Louisville, Jefferson County,
Kentucky, with Rosa, 5, Nettie, 3, and Mary, 1, all of the children born in Kentucky. Also in the household are
Mary Pfalzer, 31, single, boarder, Louis Pfalzer, 28, single, boarder, Elizabeth Pfalzer, 21, single, boarder, all born
in Kentucky with parents born in Bavaria. These are presumably siblings or other relatives of Rosa Riester. Also in
the household is Jacob Hetsch, 21, single, boarder, born in Prussia, works in jewelry store.
In the 1900 Federal Census John M. Riester, 46, born June 1853 in Kentucky, parents born Germany, married at age
26, jeweler, and Rosa Riester, 46, born May 1854 in Kentucky, parents born Germany, married at age 26, 15
children of whom 9 living, are enumerated in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with Mamie C. Riester,
daughter, 20, born June 1879, clerk, John A. Riester, son, 19, born April 1881, clerk, Carrie S. Riester, daughter, 17,
born January 1883, clerk, Katharine Riester, daughter, 15, born August 1884, Anna F. Riester, daughter, 14, born
June 1886, in school, Louis B. Riester, son, 12, born October 1887, in school, and Agnes M Riester, daughter, 6/12,
born December 1899.
Indiana Death certificate, #3936 (26136), information supplied by Mrs. Charles Klapheke, mother’s and father’s
names not known, died of Taaxemia (Hypertrophied Prostate)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Rosina PFALZER
11 May 1854
19 Mar 192281
John PFALZER
Mary BUNKERT
27 Jan 1874, St. Boniface Church82
Children:
Rose Mary (1875-1958)
Antonette Margaret (Nettie) (1877-1923)
Mary Catherine (Mamie) (1879-1925)
John Aloysius Louis (1881-1949)
Carolina Seraphina (Carrie) (1883-1969)
Catherine Louisa (Katie) (1884-1972)
Anna Frances (Annie) (1886-1945)
Louis Boniface (1887-1949)
Eugene (Died as Infant) (1889-1889)
William Joseph (Died as Child) (1890-1895)
Minnie Emma (Died as Child) (1893-1895)
Loretta Josephine (Died as Infant) (1894-1894)
Petra (Nellie) (Died as Infant) (1895-1895)
Charles (Died as Infant) (1897-1897)
Mary Agnes (1899-1988)
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1.1a.4.1 Rose Mary RIESTER83
Birth:
Death:
30 Nov 1875
27 Nov 1958
In the 1920 Federal Census Frank J. Olges, 52, born in Kentucky, parents born in Germany, cabinet maker, R.R.,
and Rosa Olges, wife, 49, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, are enumerated in Louisville, Jefferson
County, Kentucky, with Freda, 21, daughter, seamstress, Minnie, 18, daughter, telephone operator, Mary L.,
daughter, 16, bookkeeper, retail store, Ruth, daughter, 13, Joseph, son, 11, John, son, 8, Norbert, son, 5, and Francis,
son, 2 4/12, all of the children born in Kentucky.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Frank Joseph OLGES
20 Feb 1868, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
16 Jun 1952, Jefferson Co., KY84
30 Jan 1895, Jefferson Co., KY85
Children:
Freda A. (1898-1987)
Philomena (ca1902-)
Mary L. (1903-)
Ruth C. (ca1907-)
Joseph B. (1908-)
Louis John (1911-1989)
Norbert F. (1914-1981)
Francis (ca1917-)
1.1a.4.2 Antonette Margaret (Nettie) RIESTER86,87
Birth:
Death:
6 Oct 1877
15 Jun 1923, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY84
In the 1910 Federal Census Lawrence J. Loeser, 34, born Kentucky, parents born Germany, first marriage of 15
years, laborer in paint works, and Antoinette M. Loeser, 32, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, first marriage of
15 years, 5 children of whom 5 living, are enumerated in the First Ward, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky,
with Carl W. F., son, 15, born Kentucky, driver of grocery wagon, Margaret G., daughter, 13, born Kentucky,
Loretta R., daughter, 10, born Kentucky, Marie C, daughter, 8, born Kentucky, and John J., son, 6, born Kentucky.
In the 1920 Federal Census Lawrence Loeser, 44, born Kentucky, parents born Germany, house painter, and
Antionetter Loeser, 42, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, are enumerated in Louisville, Jefferson County,
Kentucky, with Loretta, daughter, 20, born Kentucky, seamstress for dressmaker, Marie, daughter, 18, born
Kentucky, seamstress for dressmaker, and John, son, 16, born Kentucky, office boy for stationery store.
Spouse:
Birth:
Marriage:
Lawrence Jack LOESER
11 Sep 1875, Kentucky
31 Aug 1894, St. Brigid’s Church, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY 88
Children:
Carl W. F. (ca1894-1958)
Margaret G. (1897-1931)
Loretta Rose (1899-1973)
Mary Catherine (1901-)
John J. (1904-1980)
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1.1a.4.3 Mary Catherine (Mamie) RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
30 Jun 1879
4 Jun 1925
no children
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Oscar HALLENBERG
30 Jan 1878
21 Sep 1936, Jefferson County, KY84
1.1a.4.4 John Aloysius Louis RIESTER89
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
4 Apr 1881, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
5 Sep 1949, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY84
Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
John Joseph Aloysius Riester, son of John Riester and Rose Pfalzer, born 4 April 1881, was baptized 5 April 1881,
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Louisville, Kentucky.90
World War I Draft Registration Card (12 September 1918, Louisville, Kentucky): 91 John Louis Riester, 37, 1409 E.
Breckinridge, Louisville, Kentucky, born 4 April 1881, white, native born U. S. citizen, jeweler, employed by
Herman Haigh, 322 W. Jefferson, Louisville, Kentucky, nearest relative - Clara Riester, 1409 E. Breckinridge,
medium height, slender, brown eyes, brown hair, no phyiscal disqualification.
In the 1930 Federal Census John L. Riester, 49, married at 24, born Kentucky, parents born U.S., jeweler, jewelry
manufacturing, and Clara Riester, 51, married at 25, born Kentucky, father born Switzerland, mother born
Kentucky, are enumerated on Woodbourne Ave., Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with John, son, 23, born
Kentucky, jeweler, Mary R., daughter, 22, born Kentucky, clerk, Gas and Electric Company, Katherine, daughter,
20, born Kentucky, nurse in hospital, Margaret, daughter, 17, born Kentucky, George, son, 15, born Kentucky,
Dorothy, daughter, 13, born Kentucky, and William, son, 11, born Kentucky.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Clara Camilla BURKHOLDER
11 Apr 1879, Frankfort, KY
3 Jul 1957, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY92
George H. BURKHOLDER
Mary A. BUTTIMER
11 Oct 1905, Jefferson Co., KY93,94
Children:
John Thomas (1906-1955)
Mary Rose (1908-1968)
Catherine Clara (ca1909-)
Margaret Lucille (1912-1953)
George Edward (1914-1979)
Dorothy Frances (1916-)
William Joseph (1919-1983)
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1.1a.4.5 Carolina Seraphina (Carrie) RIESTER95,96,97
Birth:
Death:
2 Jan 1883
30 Oct 1969, Jefferson Co., KY98
Carolina Seraphina Riester, daughter of John Riester and Rosina Pfalzer, born 2 January 1883, was baptized 6
January 1883, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Louisville, Kentucky. 99
In the 1910 Federal Census Charles G. Klapheke, 24, first marriage of 5 years, born Kentucky, parents born
Kentucky, bookkeeper, stove foundry, and Carrie S. Klapheke, wife, 27, first marriage of 5 years, 2 children of
whom 2 living, born Kentucky, father born Indiana, mother born Kentucky, are enumerated on Baxter Avenue in
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with Gertrude C., daughter, 4, born Kentucky, and Lucille C., daughter, 2,
born Kentucky. In the same household are Marvin R. Hardesty, brother-in-law, 29, first marriage of 1 year, born
Kentucky, parents born United States, salesman, dry goods, and Anna F. Hardesty, sister-in-law, 24, first marriage
of one year, no children, born Kentucky, father born Indiana, mother born Kentucky.
In the 1920 Federal Census Charles G. Klapheke, 33, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, salesman, stove co.,
and Carrie Klapheke, wife, 36, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, are enumerated on Baxter Street in
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with Gertrude, daughter, 13, attends school, Lucile, daughter, 11, attends
school, Mary A., daughter, 9, attends school, Carolyn, daughter, 4 3/12, Dorothy, daughter, 2 6/12, and Harry, son, 1
5/12, all children born Kentucky, and two servants, May Collins, 17, and Beatrice Purcell, 19.
In the 1930 Federal Census Charles G. Klapheke, 45, born Kentucky, parents born United States, married at age 19,
rents home, $75 a month, manager, garage, and Carrie S. Klapheke, wife, 47, born Kentucky, parents born
Kentucky, married at age 21, are enumerated on Tyler Parkway in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with
Lucille, daughter, 22, attends school, Mary A., daughter, 19, comptmeter(?) operator, dry goods, Carolyn, daughter,
14, attends school, Dorothy, daughter, 12, attends school, Harry, son, 11, attends school, and Charles, Jr., son, 9,
attends school, all children born Kentucky.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Charles George KLAPHEKE
18 Apr 1885
21 Jul 1964, Jefferson Co., KY98
27 Jun 1905, Jefferson Co., KY94
Children:
Gertrude Catherine (1906-1999)
Lucille C. (1908-)
Mary Agnes (1910-)
Lillian Victoria (Died as Infant) (1912-1912)
Virginia V. (Died as Infant) (1913-1914)
Carolyn M. (1915-)
Dorothy L. (1917-)
Henry C. (1918-2006)
Charles George (1920-)
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1.1a.4.6 Catherine Louisa (Katie) RIESTER
Birth:
30 Aug 1884
Death:
23 Sep 1972
Catherine Aloysia Riester, daughter of John Riester and Rose Pfalzer, born 30 August 1884, was baptized 31 August
1884, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Louisville, Kentucky. 100
no children
Spouse:
Robert LOWRY
1.1a.4.7 Anna Frances (Annie) RIESTER101
Birth:
Death:
20 Jan 1886
15 Sep 1945, Jefferson Co., KY84
Anna Frances Riester, daughter of John Riester and Rose Pfalzer, born 20 January 1886, was baptized 24 January
1886, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Louisville, Kentucky.102
two children, one died in infancy
In the 1930 Federal Census Marvin R. Hardesty, 49, owns home, value $6000, no radio set, married at age 27, born
Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, salesman, clothing, and Anna Hardesty, 44, married at age 22, born Kentucky,
parents born Kentucky, are enumerated on Bardstown Road in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, with
Mildred, daughter, 14, born Kentucky, John M. Riester, father-in-law, 76, widowed, born Kentucky, parents born
Germany, and Mary Reynolds, niece, 24, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, maid, private family.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
R. Marvin HARDESTY
24 Mar 1881, Washington Co., KY
20 Dec 1936, Jefferson Co., KY84
14 Oct 1908, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY103
Children:
(infant) (1911-1911)
Mildred G. (1915-1990)
1.1a.4.8a Louis Boniface RIESTER*104,105
Birth:
Death:
11 Oct 1887
6 Nov 1949
Aloysius Boniface Riester, son of John Riester and Rose Pfalzer, born 11 October 1887, was baptized 16 October
1887, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Louisville, Kentucky.106
World War I Draft Registration card (5 June 1917, Jefferson County, Kentucky) 91 Louis Boniface Riester, 29, 1137
Bardstown Rd., Louisville, born 11 October 1887 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A., natural born citizen, automobile
mechanic, work for self, Louisville, dependent wife and child of 2 years, married, Caucasian, tall, medium build,
gray eyes, dark brown hair, no physical disqualification.
In the 1920 Federal Census Louis Riester, 30, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, garage mechanic, and
Gretchen Riester, 28, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, are enumerated on Edward Avenue in Louisville,
Jefferson County, Kentucky, with Donald, son, 4 7/12, born Kentucky, and Mary K., 1 3/12, born Kentucky.
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In the 1930 Federal Census Louis Reister, 43, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 36, garage mechanic,
and Anna Reister, wife, 38, married at 31, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated in Indianapolis,
Marion County, Indiana, with John, son, 3 5/12, born Indiana, and Mary, daughter, 5, born Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U826): 107 Lewis [sic, but signed Louis] Boniface Riester,
1620 S. Meridian, Indianapolis, Ind., 54, born 11 Oct 1887 in Louisville, Ky, name and address of person who will
always know your address – J. B. Treacy, 205 Mass Ave., Ind’pls., unemployed, white, 5’9 1/2”, 185 pounds, gray
eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, scar on top of left hand
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Gretchen LAND
6 Nov 1896, Kentucky
William LAND
Mary WARD
13 Nov 1912, Jefferson Co., KY108
Children:
Donald W. (1915-1980)
Mary Kenneth (ca1918-)
(infant) (1914-1914)
Other spouses:
Anna Elizabeth TREACY
1.1a.4.8b Louis Boniface RIESTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Anna Elizabeth TREACY
Children:
Mary (1926-2000)
John Elmer (1927-1984)
Florence
Other spouses:
Gretchen LAND
1.1a.4.9 Eugene RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
22 Oct 1889
22 Oct 1889
1.1a.4.10 William Joseph RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
22 Dec 1890, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
13 Oct 1895, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY84
1.1a.4.11 Minnie Emma RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
22 Mar 1893, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
10 Oct 1895, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY84
1.1a.4.12 Loretta Josephine RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
23 May 1894
1 Aug 1894, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY84
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1.1a.4.13 Petra (Nellie) RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
22 Jul 1895
6 Oct 189584
1.1a.4.14 Charles RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
1897
1897
1.1a.4.15 Mary Agnes RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
3 Dec 1899, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY109
24 Sep 1988, Jefferson County, KY110
returned to maiden name
Spouse:
Divorce:
Peter KEARNS
1.1a.5 Anton RIESTER111,112,113,114
Birth:
Death:
Occupation:
Sep 1855, Kentucky
1905
Blacksmith115
A.Lee Cohn knew of him as Uncle Andy and his wife as Aunt Lizzie. He believes that Anton was a full brother of
his grandfather, Dominick Reister. He knew the daughters as Lula and Katie.
The information about the Anton Riester family was given to A. Lee Cohn by Millie Klindworth, wife of David
George Klindworth, in 1996.
The 1870 federal census for Kentucky has two listings that seem to be Anton Reister. The first (Ward 4, p. 400) is
Andy Reister, white, male, 14, at school, living at St. Joseph Orphan Asylum, corner of Green and Jackson,
Louisville, born Kentucky, mother and father of foreign birth. The second (Ward 5, p. 112) is Antone Reister,
white, male, 15, app. to wagon maker, born Kentucky, mother and father of foreign birth, living with Antone
Peschke, 51, wagon maker, born Prussia, and Louisa, 31, born Ohio, Mary, 5/12, born Kentucky in June.
Marriage record (St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, Louisville, Kentucky)[translation from German]: 116
A.D. 1877, the 21st of June, by reason of a license, on the same day and in the presence of Karl Ochsenhirt, Anna
Ahrens, and Johann Riester, Anton Riester and Elisabeth Ochsenhirt were ritually married.
The 1880 federal census for Indiana (p.22) has Anton Reester, white, male, 24 years old, born Louisville, living in
Salem, Washington County, with Lizzie, 23, born Kentucky, and Addie, 2, born Kentucky.
In the 1900 Federal Census Anton Riester, 44, born Sept 1855 in Kentucky, parents born Germany, married at age
23, club janitor, and Elizabeth Riester, 43, born June 1856 in Kentucky, parents born Germany, married at 22, 8
children of whom 6 living, are enumerated in Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with Harry W., son, 17,
born Oct 1882 in Pennsylvania, butcher’s clerk, Andrew J., son, 14, born Dec 1885 in Pennsylvania, at school, Lula,
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daughter, 11, born Dec 1888 in Pennsylvania, at school, Katie, daughter, 11, born June 1892 in Pennsylvania, at
school, and Edward, son, 2, born ? 1897 in Pennsylvania.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Elizabeth OCHSENHIRT117,118,119
23 Jun 1856
1934
Adam OCHSENHIRT
Katharina SAUER
21 Jun 1877, St Paul’s Evangelical Church, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY 120
Children:
Adam Dominick (1878-1938)
Harry William (1882-1951)
Andrew John (1885-1945)
Louise Mary (1888-1928)
Katherine Gertrude (1892-1961)
Edward (1897-1913)
1.1a.5.1 Adam Dominick RIESTER121,122,123,124,125
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
12 Mar 1878
1938
Ridgelawn Cemetery, Troy Hill, PA
Meat dealer
Christened 7 April 1878 in St. Paul's Evangelical Church, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Adam Dominikus
Riester, son of Anton Riester and Elisabeth Ochsenhirt126
In the 1900 Federal Census Adam Reister, 22, born March 1878 in Pennsylvania, both parents born Pennsylvania,
butcher, and Stella Reister, 23, born June 1877 in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Pennsylvania, married 1/2 year,
no children, are enumerated in Allegheny, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
In the 1910 Federal Census Adam D. Riester, 33, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, first marriage of ten years,
retail merchant, provisions, and Estala [sic] T. Riester, wife, 33, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, first
marriage of 10 years, mother of two children of whom two living, are enumerated on Lowrie Street in Pittsburgh,
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with Marian E., daughter, 8, and Paul H., son, 6, both children born in
Pennsylvania.
World War I Draft Registration Card (12 September 1918, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania): Adam Dominick
Riester, 40, 1710 Lowrie St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born 12 March 1878, white, native born U. S. citizen, meat
dealer, self employed, 19 Diamond Market, Pittsburgh, nearest relative - Estella Thedora Riester, wife, medium
height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair, no physical disqualification
In the 1920 Federal Census Adam B. Riester, 41, owns home, free of mortgage, born Pennsylvania, parents born
Pennsylvania, butcher, own stand, and Estella Riester, wife, 43, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, are
enumerated in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with Marion, daughter, 18, single, born Pennsylvania,
and Paul, son, 15, single, born Pennsylvania. also in the household are John Hoedel, 81, father-in-law, born
Pennsylvania, parents born Germany, and Eliza Hoedel, mother-in-law, 78, born Pennsylvania, parents born
Germany.
In the 1930 Federal Census Adam D. Reister, 52, born Kentucky, parents born Kentucky, married at age 22,
merchant, meat, owns home, value $13,000, owns a radio set, and Estella Reister, wife, 53, married at age 23, born
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Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania, are enumerated on Lowrie Street in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania, with Edgar Schaefer, son-in-law, 26, widowed, born Pennsylvania, parents born Pennsylvania,
married at age 24, clerk, coal.
Tombstone inscription: (RIDGELAWN CEMETERY, Troy Hill, (Reserve Twp.) (Pittsburgh), PA)
Adam D. Riester, 1878-1938, Father (Masonic Symbol)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Estella Theodora HOEDEL
Jun 1877, PA
1940
John HOEDEL
Eliza
6 Dec 1899, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA127
Children:
Marian E. (1908-1929)
Paul H. (1910-1941)
1.1a.5.2 Harry William RIESTER128,123,129
Birth:
Death:
Occupation:
11 Oct 1882, Allegheny, PA
1951
Merchant
World War I Draft Registration Card (12 September 1918, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, #2057):91 Harry William
Riester, 35, 7233 Idlewild, Pittsburgh, Ally., Pa., born 11 October 1882, white, native born U. S. citizen, merchant,
A. Engelhardt & Co. Inc., 439 Market, Pittsburgh, Ally., Pa., nearest relative - Mrs. Anna May Riester, 7233
Idlewild Pittsburgh, pa., tall, medium build, brown eyes, black hair, no physical disqualification.
In the 1930 Federal Census Harry Riester, 47, born Pennsylvania, parents born Kentucky, married at 21, meat shop
(own shop), and Anna Riester, wife, 46, born Pennsylvania, father born Northern Ireland, mother born New York,
are enumerated in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with Allen, son, 20, born Pennsylvania, Herman,
son, 23, born Pennsylvania, and Louis [sic], daughter, 15, born Pennsylvania. Also in the household were William
Guerin, brother-in-law, 40, born Pennsylvania, father born Northern Ireland, mother born New York, automobile
salesman, and Catherin German, 30, servant, born Pennsylvania, parents born Northern Ireland.
World War II Draft Registration Card (27 April 1942, #293)107 Harry William Riester, 7233 Idlewild St., Pittsburgh,
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, telephone PE 9784, 59, born 11 October 1882 in (NS) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
name and address of person who will always know your address – Anna May Riester, 7233 Idlewild St., Pillsburgh,
Pa, employer – Allegheny Co. for Crippled Children, 1104 Standard Life Bldg, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pa.
Spouse:
Death:
Marriage:
Anna May GUERIN
1964
5 Nov 1903, Allegheny Co., PA130
Children:
Harry (Died as Infant) (1905-1905)
Herman W. (1910-1952)
Alan Dale (1910-1980)
Lois Dorthea (1912-1950)
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1.1a.5.3 Andrew John RIESTER128,123
Birth:
Death:
12 Dec 1885, Allegheny, PA
1945
1910 Federal Census, Allegheny County, PA, Pittsburgh, ED 609, visit 114:
Andrew J. Riester, 24, born PA, and wife Pearl A. Riester, 23, born PA
World War I Draft Registration Card (12 September 1918, Pittsburgh, PA): 131 Andrew John Riester, 3913 Evergreen
Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa., 34, born 12 December 1885, white, native born United States citizen, superintendent, William
Zollor Co., 359 Spring Garden Ave., Pittsburgh, nearest relative - Mrs. Andrew Riester, 3913 Evergreen Rd.,
Pittsburgh, tall, stout, brown eyes, brown hair, no physical disqualification.
World War II Draft Registration Card (27 April 1942, #U584): 107 Andrew John Riester, Sr., 3913 Evergreen Rd.
(NS), Ally County, Pa., Telephone Wellington 0210, 56, born 12/12/1885, in Pgh, Pa., name and address of person
who will always know your address – Anna P. Riester, wife, employer – none
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Anna Pearl ZOLLER
5 Oct 1885
Feb 1978
Children:
Edward (1913-1947)
Robert (1914-)
Andrew John (1921-2006)
1.1a.5.4 Louise Mary RIESTER128
Birth:
Death:
Dec 1888, Pennsylvania
1928, Coraopolis, Allegheny Co., PA
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
John Lewis KLINDWORTH
1865
1930
Children:
Kathryn Marie (1923-1988)
David George (1924-1998)
1.1a.5.5 Katherine Gertrude RIESTER128
Birth:
Death:
Jun 1892, Allegheny, PA
1961, Langley Park, PA
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
John Lewis KLINDWORTH
1865
1930
1.1a.5.6 Edward RIESTER128
Birth:
Death:
Nov 1897, Allegheny, PA
1913
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1.1b Dominick RIESTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Death:
Marriage:
Julia STENCK
Aug 1858, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
26 Jun 1858, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
Other spouses:
Catherine BECKMANN, Maria BOHLEN, Maria MANDT
1.1c Dominick RIESTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Maria BOHLEN
ca 1826
15 Mar 1860, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
18 May 1859, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
Other spouses:
Catherine BECKMANN, Julia STENCK, Maria MANDT
1.1d Dominick RIESTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Marriage:
Maria MANDT
5 Dec 1860, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
Children:
Gertrude (1861-)
Philomena G. (1864-1936)
Other spouses:
Catherine BECKMANN, Julia STENCK, Maria BOHLEN
1.1d.1 Gertrude RIESTER
Birth:
Dec 1861, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
Baptism record:132 2-2-1865, baptized Gertrude, born in New Albany Dec. 1861 to Domonic [sic] Reister and Maria
Maut [sic] from Celestine. Andrew Hasenour and wife Gertrude were sponsors. Fr. Meister.
Presumably died young
1.1d.2 Philomena G. REISTER133,134,135,136
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Religion:
22 Feb 1864
22 Feb 1936
St. Mary' s Catholic Church Cemetery
Roman Catholic
Lee Cohn knew her as Aunt Minnie.
Gertrude Hibbs (Gertrude Klapheke, daughter of Caroline Riester Klapheke) says that Aunt Minnie’s children had
tuberculosis.
New Albany City Directory (1888-890:25 Reister, Minnie, wks N. A. Woolen Mills, b 311 E Oak
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In the 1900 Federal Census Chas Zipp, 30, born Aug 1869 in Indiana, and Minnie Zipp, 36, born Dec 1863 in
Indiana, are enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Elanora, 7, born Sept 1892, Nora, 5, born Dec
1895, Lenard, 3, born June 1896, Erma, 2, born Dec 1897, and Helen, 5/12, born Dec 1900, all children born in
Indiana.
In the 1910 Federal Census Minnie Zipp, 46, widowed, born Indiana, six children of whom six living, is enumerated
in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Elinora R., 17, box maker, Loretta O., telephone operator, 15, Lenard
J., 13, Erma M., 12, Helen A., 10, and Leona J., 8, all born Indiana.
In the 1920 Federal Census Minnie Zipp, 56, widowed, born Indiana, both parents born Indiana, laundress, is
enumerated in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, with Lenard, son, 23, born Indiana, sawyer, Vaneer Mill, Leona
J., daughter, 18, born Indiana, saleslady, retail dry goods, and Mayme, 22, daughter-in-law, born Indiana.
In the 1930 Federal Census Minnie Zipp, 67, born Indiana, both parents born Germany, is enumerated in New
Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, living alone as a roomer.
Obituary:137 Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Reister Zipp, 70, widow of Charles Zipp, will be held at 9 o’clock
Tuesday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will take place in the church cemetery, Charlestown
Boulevard. Mrs. Zipp died in St. Edward’s Hospital at 7:30 o’clock Saturday night. Surviving are five
grandchildren. The body is in the George A. Kraft Parlors, 708 East Spring Street.
Indiana death certificate, #4673, mother’s and father’s names unknown, died of Thrombosis of left femoral artery,
chronic Nephritis with Urania
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Charles F. ZIPP
Aug 1869
6 Feb 1910, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN138
1 Sep 1891, Floyd County, IN
Children:
Eleanora Rose (1892-1911)
Loretta O. (1895-1910)
Leonard John (1896-)
Irma Marie (1897-1911)
Helen A. (1900-1914)
Leona Josephine (ca1902-1922)
1.1d.2.1 Eleanora Rose ZIPP
Birth:
Death:
Sep 1892
Jan 1911, New Albany, IN
Obituary:139 Miss Eleanora Zipp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zipp, died at noon at the home of her parents,
816 Culbertson Avenue.
1.1d.2.2 Loretta O. ZIPP
Birth:
Death:
Dec 1895
26 Dec 1910, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN 138
Obituary:140 Miss Loretta Zipp, sixteen years of age and a daughter of Mrs. Minnie Zipp, died early yesterday
morning at St. Edward’s hospital after a long illness. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic church.
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1.1d.2.3 Leonard John ZIPP
Birth:
13 Jun 1896, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
World War I draft registration card: (New Albany, Indiana, 5 June 1918) Leonard J. Zipp, 21, 702 East Oak Street,
New Albany, Indiana, born 13 June 1896 in New Albany, Indiana, USA, U.S. citizen, father’s birthplace, St. Joe,
Indiana, USA, employed at Wood Mosaic Co., New Albany, Indiana, nearest relative - Minnie Zipp, mother, 702
East Oak St., New Albany, Indiana, blue eyes, brown hair, medium tall, medium build.
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Mary Ann WALTS141
30 May 1897
Willard D. WALTS
Mary Ann ECKLEMAN
20 Jun 1919, Floyd Co., IN142
Children:
Leonard (ca1920-)
Jule Marie (ca1921-)
James P. (1922-1987)
1.1d.2.4 Irma Marie ZIPP
Birth:
Death:
Dec 1897
18 Jan 1911, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN138
1.1d.2.5 Helen A. ZIPP
Birth:
Death:
Feb 1900
5 Feb 1914, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN138
Obituary:143 Helen A. Zipp, aged 15 years, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Minnie Zipp, 702 East Oak Street,
Thursday at 11 o’clock. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
1.1d.2.6 Leona Josephine ZIPP
Birth:
Death:
ca 1902
Oct 1922
Obituary:144 Miss Leono (sic) Josephine Zipp, 20 years of age, died at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon at her home,
701 East Oak Street. She is surived by her mother, Mrs. Minnie Zipp, and one brother, Leonard J. Zipp. She had
been ill for several months. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where the funeral services will be
held at 9 o’clock Thursday morning.
1.2 Stephen R. RIESTER145,146,147,148,149
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
Religion:
7 Aug 1816, Baden, Germany
18 Jan 1903, Daviess County, IN
St. John's Cemetery, Washington, IN
Shoemaker
Catholic
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Immigration Book for Dubois County, Indiana, (Jasper Library) has Stephan Riesterer, born 1817, and Carolina
(Oehler), born 1829, from Kirchhofen; Georg Riesterer and Friederika Amalia (Oehler), born 1814, no town listed;
Hubert Naegele, born 1818 , and Agatha (Riesterer), born 1822, from Kirchhofen. There is also Johann Riesterer,
born 1811, no town listed.150
“Stephen Riester (1815-1903) and Caroline Ehlen Riester (1830-1901) came to the United States from Germany in
1843. They first settled in Louisville, Ky., moved to Dubois County in 1848, then settled in Daviess County, 1873.
Stephen was a shoemaker by trade, but had extensive success in agricultural pursuits. They had 12 children ...”151
Louisville City Directory, 1848, Riester Stephen, shoemaker, 635 Market, b Brook and Floyd
In the 1850 Federal Census Stephen Rester, 32, shoemaker, born Germany, and Caroline Rester, 20, born Germany,
are enumerated in Hall Township, Dubois County, Indiana, with Philip, 3, and Preston, 10/12, both born Indiana.
In the 1860 Federal Census Stephen Reaster, 44, shoemaker, born Baden, and Carline Reaster, 29, born Baden, are
enumerated in Hall Township, Dubois County, Indiana, with Phillip, 12, born Kentucky, and Preastin, 10, Stephen,
9, Peter, 5, Andrew, 3, and Thomas, 6/12?, all the rest of the children born Indiana.
In the 1870 Federal Census Stephen Reister, 54, farmer, born Baden, and Caroline Reister, 41, born Baden, are
enumerated in Brown Township, Washington County, Indiana, with Philip, 21, farmer, Preston, 20, farm laborer,
Stephen, 18, farm laborer, Peter, 16, farm laborer, Andy, 11, John 7, George, 5, William, 4, and Barbary, 2, all
children born Indiana.
In the 1880 Federal Census Stephen Reister, 64, shoemaker, born Baden, parents born Baden, and Caroline Reister,
wife, 52, born Baden, parents born Baden, keeping house, are enumerated in Hall Township, Dubois County,
Indiana, with John, son, 18, farmer, George, son, 16, Wm. H, son, 14, and Barbara, daughter, 12, at school, all
children born Indiana.
In the 1900 Federal Census Steven Reister, 85, born August 1816 in Germany, parents born in Germany, married 52
years, year of immigration 1847, 53 years in the U.S., naturalized citizen, owns home, free of mortgage, and
Caroline Reister, wife, 74, born April 1826 in Germany, parents born in Germany, married 52 years, mother of 12
children of whom 6 living, year of immigration 1828, 72 years in the U.S., are enumerated in Washington
Township, Daviess County, Indiana, with William, son, 36, single, born January 1864 in Indiana, parents born in
Germany, brick layer. Also in the household was Ervin Walters, boarder, 17, single, born Indiana, parents born
Indiana, restaurant keeper.
“Stephen Riester came to the United States from Germany about the year 1843 and settled in Dubois County, this
state, where he married, afterwards going to Louisville, Kentucky, where he remained a year, at the end of which
time he returned to Dubois County, where he remained until 1887, in which year he came to this county, and here he
spent the rest of his life, his death occurring in 1901. He was a shoemaker by trade but followed farming in Dubois
County and met with considerable success in agricultural pursuits. He was a staunch supporter of the Democratic
party and a member of the Catholic church. He and his wife, the latter died in 1899, were the parents of the
following children: Phillip, Preston (deceased), Stephen (deceased), Henry (deceased), Peter, Andrew, Thomas
(deceased), John (deceased), George, William, Barbara (deceased), and Jacob (deceased).” 152
“Stephen Riester (1815-1903) and Caroline (Ehler) Riester (1830-1901) came to the United States from Germany in
1843. They first settled in Louisville, Ky., moved to Dubois County in 1848,then settled in Daviess County, 1873.
Stephen was a shoemaker by trade, but had extensive success in agricultural pursuits. They had 12 children who
were : Phillip (1847-1921) had 11 children. He built and operated the Riester Brick Yard for 30 years in partnership
with brothers, Peter and George. Preston (1849-1878) had 3 children. Stephen (1850-1911) had 8 children. Henry
(1853-1954 [sic]) Peter (1855-1936) married Fannie R. Boyles and had 14 children. They were Ada (Mrs. Seth
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Yarborough), Clarence, Stella (Mrs. James A. Strange), Oliver, Curtis, Evalena (Mrs. James Simpson), Inez (Mrs.
Robert Boyd), Harry, Serge, Seth, Gilbert, Wilbur (married Ruth McCord and has 4 children, Ann (Mrs. Larry
Newton), Peter, Jane (Mrs. Kenneth W. Fields), Marilyn (Mrs. Mark Eddy)), One infant died and was not named,
Earl, Andrew (1858- ) had five children, Thomas (1860 - ) ,John (1862-1889) married Mary A. Graves and had 3
children. He was killed in a coal mine accident being hit with a piece of falling slate. His children were John (18841943), Edward (1886-1947), Caroline (1887-1941). She married C. Arthur McCord and had 9 daughters. ...
George (1864- ) served on the City Council from 1909-1917 and was a gravel contractor, he had 7 children,
William (1866-1934) had 4 children, Barbara (1868- ), Jacob (1871- ) died young.”151
1848 Louisville, KY, directory - Riester, Stephen - shoemaker, 635 Market St.
1870 Washington County, IN, census, Brown Twp. (The above from research by Jill Jones)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Caroline AILER
Apr 1826, Germany
21 Jan 1901, Daviess County, IN
Dennis AILER (OEHLER) (-1901)
Barbara KLUMP
6 Nov 1846
Children:
Phillip (1847-1921)
Preston Sebastian (1849-1878)
Stephen (1850-1911)
Henry (1853-1854)
Peter Preston (1855-1936)
Andrew (1858-1927)
Thomas (1860-1860)
John (1862-1889)
George (1864-1937)
William
Barbara (1868-)
Jacob (1871-?)
1.2.1 Phillip RIESTER153,154
Birth:
Death:
3 Jul 1847, Jefferson County, KY
9 Jun 1921
owned Riester Brickyard with brothers Peter and George (Jill Jones)
“Phillip Riester, elder brother of the subject of this sketch, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and received his early
education in the public schools there, then, when quite a young man, engaged in the brick business with his brother
and is now retired from active business. At one time he was working in the coal mines of southern Indiana.
Possessing considerable thrift and industry, he began buying real estate in Washington, where he is the owner of
several houses and lots. He was married on November 16, 1873, to Frances Shuble, who was born in Dubois
County, Indiana, a daughter of Nathan and Columbia (Slettenogden) Shuble, both natives of Germany, who came to
this country and settled in Dubois County, this state, where Nathan Shuble died, his widown dying in Washington,
this county. To Phillip Riester and his wife were born the following children: Caroline, Hattie, Stephen, Minnie
(deceased), Lucy, Frank (deceased), George, Ella.”155
Spouse:
Birth:
Frances SHUBLE
Mar 1853, Indiana
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Death:
Marriage:
2 Aug 1913
16 Nov 1873
Children:
Caroline (1874-1929)
Helen (Hattie) (ca1877-)
Stephen (1879-)
Minnie
Lucy (1883-)
Frank (1886-)
George Philip (1888-1969)
Ella Catherine (1890-)
Edward (1893-1968)
Bessie (1897-)
1.2.1.1a Caroline RIESTER*156
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
18 Sep 1874, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
21 May 1929, Washington Park, St. Clair Co., IL
24 May 1929, Mr. Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL
In the 1900 Federal Census Edward J. Goff, 35, born Mar 1865 in Illinois, father born Ireland, mother born Illinois,
married 5 years, car inspector, and Carrie T. Goff, wife, 25, born Sep 1874 in Indiana, parents born Indiana, married
5 years, mother of one child (living), are enumerated in the city of St Louis, Missouri, with James L. Goff, son, 4,
born Mar 1896 in Indiana.
Death Record:157
Name: Caroline Thiel [Caroline Reister]
Birth Date: 18 Sep 1874
Birth Place: Washington, Ind
Death Date: 21 May 1929
Death Place: Washington Park, St Clair,Illinois
Burial Date: 24 May 1929
Burial Place: Belleville, St. Clair, Ill
Cemetery Name: Mt. Carmel
Death Age: 54
Occupation: Housewife
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Female
Residence: Washington Park, St. Clair, Ill
Father Name: Phillip Reister
Father Birth Place: Germany
Mother Name: Frances Schroobley
Mother Birth Place: Germany
Spouse Name: Martin Thiel
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Edward James GOFF
11 Mar 1866, East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL
5 Dec 1923, East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL
James GOFF
Mary R. DIVER
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Marriage:
28 Nov 1894, Daviess Co., IN158
Children:
James L. (1896-)
Other spouses:
Martin THIEL
1.2.1.1b Caroline RIESTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Martin THIEL
Other spouses:
Edward James GOFF
1.2.1.2 Helen (Hattie) RIESTER
Birth:
ca 1877
1.2.1.3 Stephen RIESTER159,160
Birth:
9 Oct 1879, Indiana
World War I Draft Registration card (12 Sept 1918): Stephen Riester, Edwardsport, Knox County, Indiana. Age 39,
born 9 Oct 1879. White, U.S. citizen, native born. Present occupation - coal miner, self-employed. Nearest relative
- Mrs. Dollie Riester, Edwardsport, Knox County, Indiana. Medium height, medium build, brown eyes, dark hair.
In the 1920 Federal Census Steve Riester, 42, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, occupation hard to read, and
Dollie Riester, wife, 34, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated in Edwardsport, Vigo Township, Knox
County, Indiana, with Louise, daughter, 15, born Indiana, in school, and Phillip, son, 12, born Indiana, in school.
In the 1930 Federal Census Steve Riester, 50, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, miner, coal mine, married at 25,
and Dollie Riester, wife, 45, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 18, are enumerated in Edwardsport, Vigo
Township, Knox County, Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U461): 107 Stephen Riester, 504 Maple Street, Washington,
Daviess County, Indiana, mailing address - 517 Pearl St., Washington, Indiana, telephone 1288, 63, born 9 October
1878, Daviess County, Indiana, name and address of person who will always know your address – Dolly Riester,
504 Maple, Washington, Indiana, employer - Stephen Riester, 517 Pearl St., Washington, Daviess County, Indiana,
white, 5’6”, 150 pounds, brown eyes, gray hair, bald, light complexion
Spouse:
Dollie
Children:
Louise (ca1904-)
Phillip Wendell (1907-1977)
1.2.1.4 Minnie RIESTER
1.2.1.5 Lucy RIESTER
Birth:
Jan 1883, Indiana
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1.2.1.6 Frank RIESTER
Birth:
Feb 1886, Indiana
1.2.1.7 George Philip RIESTER161,162
Birth:
Death:
2 Jan 1888, Indiana
Mar 1969163
In the 1920 Federal Census George Reister, 30, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, boilermaker, R.R. shops, and
Anna Reister, 28, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, with
Preson, son 3 11/12, born Indiana, and Elizabeth, daughter, 1 11/12, born Indiana.
In the 1930 Federal Census George P. Reister, 42, born Indiana, parents born United States, married at 26, salesman,
and Anna M. Reister, wife, 38, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 23, are enumerated on E. Pearl St.,
Washington, Daviess County, Indiana,a with Preston, son, 14, Betty, daughter, 11, Mary Alice, daughter, 8, and
Lelah, daughter, 2 8/12, all children born Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U2171): 164 Goerge Philip Riester, 410 Pearl Street,
Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, 54, born 2 Jan 1888 in Washington, Indiana, name and address of person who
will always know your address – Mrs. George Riester, 410 Pearl Street, self-employed, filling station, 600 Pearl
Street, Washington, Daviess, Indiana, white, 5’4”, 150 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Children:
Anna Mary BRAMBLE
ca 1892, Indiana
Levin M. BRAMBLE
Julia A. LOLLAND
2 Jun 1914, Daviess Co., IN165
James Preston (1916-)
Elizabeth (ca1918-)
Mary Alice (1921-)
Lelah (ca1927-)
1.2.1.8 Ella Catherine RIESTER
Birth:
9 Jun 1890, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
John Walden BIDDINGER
18 Jun 1882, Daviess Co., IN
Solomon BIDDINGER
Eliza GROW
8 Feb 1912, Washington, Daviess Co., IN166
1.2.1.9 Edward RIESTER
Birth:
20 May 1893, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Death:
Jul 1968163
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Selma KOENIG
12 Apr 1892, Freelandsville, Knox Co., IN
Sep 1969163
19 Aug 1912, Daviess Co., IN167
Children:
Thomas Leonard (1916-)
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1.2.1.10 Bessie RIESTER
Birth:
27 Jun 1897, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Jesse C. GILLIATT
27 Aug 1892, Crawford Co., IN
George GILLIATT
Rosa CRECELIUS
18 Aug 1917, Daviess Co., IN168
1.2.2 Preston Sebastian RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
15 Oct 1849
2 Nov 1878, Dubois County, IN
Celestine Catholic Cemetery, Dubois Co., IN
“Stephen Riester and Caroline Ailer had son Sebastian Preston (or Prestaine) born Oct. 15 1849 and baptised
(christened) 18th of October. Godparents (Preston) (hence his name) Sebastian Hawn and Fredericka Ailer (or Ehler
or Oehler). Records from Father Finis, St. Celestine Church, by David Branaman in 1966.” in materials from
Denzel Wallace, 1981
“Prestian Sebastian who married Betsy Ann Porter had 3 children, ages 3, 5, and 7, when he became ill in Dubois
County, Ind. after he had helped during a bad flood and died of dropsy and pneumonia and was buried in St.
Celestine cemetery. His grave is not marked, but is probably found south of his Aunt Fredericka where a grave can
be seen. The three children were each taken by their grandmother Caroline to the Catholic church and christened
when a few days old. After Preston’s death in 1878, Betsy Ann and her 3 children returned to Wash. Co. Ind. and
their children brought up as Pretestants. She later married William P. Smith and they had 3 daughters.” from Denzel
Wallace, 1981
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Betsy Ann PORTER
23 Apr 1852, Indiana
5 Mar 1919, Washington County, IN
1871, Washington, IN
Children:
Caspar O. (1871-1935)
William Harvey (1873-1936)
Theresa Elizabeth (Tresie) (1875-1955)
1.2.2.1 Caspar O. RIESTER169,170
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
4 Nov 1871, Washington County, IN
4 Aug 1935, Orange County, IN
Syria Cemetery, Paoli, IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Cora Estella ROBERTSON
20 Feb 1879
31 Jan 1920, Orange County, IN
20 Oct 1895
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Children:
Flavia Oma (1896-1968)
Raymond Curtis (1898-1985)
Vernia May (1901-1920)
William Henry (1903-1935)
Lena Dell (1906-1923)
Oscar Thornton (1908-1927)
Pearl Marie (1910-1984)
Elizabeth S. (1914-)
Faye Catherine (1914-1997)
Golda Frances (1916-)
1.2.2.2 William Harvey RIESTER171
Birth:
7 Nov 1873
Death:
14 Jul 1936
Burial:
Pinhook Cemetery, Paoli, IN
World War I Draft Registration Card (12 Sept 1918): William Harvey Reister, Orleans, Orange County, Indiana.
Age 44, born Nov. 7, 1873. White, U. S. Citizen, Present Occupation - farming, self-employed, Orleans, Orange
County, Indiana. Nearest relative - Cora M. Reister. Medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Children:
Cora May NICHOLSON
22 Feb 1878
10 Mar 1963
28 Mar 1897
Thomas Preston (1900-1969)
Margaret Lucille (1901-1991)
Ruth Irma (1907-1993)
Lois Agnes (1913-)
1.2.2.3 Theresa Elizabeth (Tresie) RIESTER172,173
Birth:
Death:
9 Nov 1875
15 Mar 1955
In the 1910 Federal Census Ive Ollis, head, 35, first marriage of 16 years, born Indiana, parents born Indiana,
farmer, general farm, and Trecia Ollis, wife, 35 first marriage of 16 years, 7 children of whom 6 living, born
Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated in Guthrie, Lawrence County, Indiana, with Sylvia, daugher 13, Alva
R., son, 11, Virgil, son, 9, William, son, 7, Iva H., daughter, 5, and Everet, son, 3, all children born in Indiana.
In the 1920 Federal Census Ivan Ollis, head, 45, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, owns home free of mortgage,
farmer, and Tressie Ollis, wife, 44, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated in Guthrie, Lawrence
County, Indiana, with alva, son, 21, laborer, Vergil, son, 19, laborer, Harry, son 17, laborer, Hershal, son, 15,
Everett, son, 12, Stella, daughter, 8, Lester, son, 5, and Verla, daughter, 3 7/12, all children born Indiana. Vergil,
Harry, Hershal, Everett, and Stella had attended school in the previous year.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Ivy Milton Garmon OLLIS
28 Apr 1874
3 Oct 1968
Aaron OLLIS
Sarah J.
12 Dec 1893, Washington Co., IN174
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Children:
UNNAMED (1895-?)
Sylvia Mae (1896-1958)
Alva Ray (1898-)
Virgel Franklin (1901-1972)
William Harry (1902-1973)
Iva Hirshell (1904-1985)
Everett Edward (1907-)
Stella Jane (1911-)
Lester Woodrow (1914-)
Verla Elizabeth (1916-)
1.2.3a Stephen RIESTER*171,175,176
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Religion:
4 Dec 1850, Washington, Davies County, IN
23 Jul 1911, Indiana177
Pinhook Cemetery, Paoli, IN
Roman Catholic
In the 1870 Federal Census Stephen Reister, 22, born England (sic), blacksmith, was enumerated in Brown
Township, Washington County, Indiana, in the household of T.M. Dawson, 55, blacksmith.
In the 1880 Federal Census Stephen Riester, 28, farmer, born Indiana, and Mary F. Riester, 24, born Kentucky, are
enumerated in Brown Township, Washington County, Indiana, with Sarah H., 3, and Thomas P., 4/12, born
February, both children born in Indiana.
In the 1900 Federal Census Stephen Riester, 49, born Nov 1851 in Indiana, parents born Germany, widowed,
married 24 years, farmer is enumerated in Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, with Hattie, daughter, 23, born April
1877, Susie, daughter, 15, born Sep 1884, Noble, son, 12, born July 1887, Peter, son, 10, born Sep 1889, Josie,
daughter, 9, born De (?hard to read) 1891, Eva, daughter, 6, born Aug 1894, and Cleo, daughter, 3, born Mar 1897,
all children born in Indiana.
Obituary:178 Stephen Riester, (third) son of Stephen Sr. and Caroline Ailer Riester, was born Dec. 4, 1850 at
Washington Ind. Daviess Co. and died July 23, 1911, age 60 yrs. 7 mo. & 19 days. He was reared in the faith of the
Roman Catholic religion and never embraced any other. He came of a family of 13 brothers and one sister preceded
him to the “Better Land”. He was united in marriage to Fanny Dawson, June 22, 1876 To this union 10 chidren
were born, eight of whom are yet living, and infant son and a little daughter having gone on before. On Feb. 9, 1899
the fond wife and loving mother was called away leaving the home desolate. On Feb. 2, 1904 he was married to
Minnie Wilfong. Three sons were born to this union, the youngest of these died last autumn (1910). “Uncle Steve”
as he was familiarly known, was held in high esteem by all who knew him for honesty and integrity and his moral
and temperate habits throughout his life. He had much love for his own home and friends and was always ready to
extend a hearty welcome to “the stranger within her gates”. He leaves a wife, ten children, eight grandchildren, five
brothers and a stepson and many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss.”
Spouse:
Death:
Birth:
Marriage:
Mary Frances DAWSON
9 Feb 1899
21 Jun 1856, Kentucky
27 Jun 1876, Washington, IN179
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Children:
Helen (Hattie) Catherine (1877-1943)
Thomas Phillip (1880-1950)
James William (1882-1935)
Susan Barbara (1884-1960)
Laura (1884-)
Noble Stephen (1887-1960)
Peter Leonard (1889-1967)
Josephine (Josie) Frances (1891-1969)
Evalou (1894-1970)
Cleo E. (1897-1905)
Other spouses:
Minnie Emily SPEER
1.2.3a.1 Helen (Hattie) Catherine RIESTER180,181,182
Birth:
Death:
18 Apr 1877
18 Nov 1943
In the 1910 Federal Census Samuel Bennett, 34, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born Kentucky, first
marriage of 10 years, laborer, cement mills, an Hattie Bennett, wife, 33, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother
born Virginia, first marriage of ten years, 4 children of whom 2 living, are enumerated in Mation Township,
Lawrence County, Indiana, with Rowena, daughter, 5, born Indiana, and Mabel, daughter, 2, born Indioana.
In the 1920 Federal Census Samuel Bennet, 42, born Indiana, father born Kentucky, mother born Indiana, farming,
general farm, and Hattie Bennet, wife, 42, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated in Paoli, Orange
County, Indiana, with Rowena, daughter, 15, in school, Mabel, daughter, 12, in school, Woodrow, son, 7, and
Wodneda (?hard to read), daughter, 2, all children born Indiana.
In the 1930 Federal Census Sam Bennet, 53, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at age 20, farmer, and
Hattie Bennet, wife, 54, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at age 21, are enumerated in Paoli, Orange
County, Indiana, with Mayble, daughter, 21, Woodrow, son, 17, Jaunita, daughter, 13, Damon, son, 10, and Jennie
R., granddaughter, 1, all children born Indiana.
Spouse:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Samuel J. T. BENNETT
W. BENNETT
Eliza HAMMON
15 Aug 1900, Orange County, IN
Children:
Rowena
Mabel
William (1912-1971)
Josie Juanita (1917-)
Damon (1920-1965)
1.2.3a.2 Thomas Phillip RIESTER183,184,185,186
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
18 Jan 1880, Indiana
10 Jul 1950
Community Cemetery, Paoli, Orange Co., IN
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In the 1900 Federal Census Thomas P. Riester, 20, born Jan 1880 in Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born
Kentucky, married 2 years, blacksmith, and Anna B. Riester, wife, 26, born July 1873 in Indiana, parents born
Indiana, married 2 years, 2 children of whom 1 living, are enumerated in Orleans township, Orange County, Indiana,
with Mary E., daugher 2/12, born April 1900 in Indiana.
In the 1910 Federal Census Thomas P. Riester, 30, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, first marriage of 12 years,
blacksmith, and Anna B. Riester, 37, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, first marriage of 12 years, 5 children of
whom 2 living, are enumerated in Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, with Minnie F., daughter, 5, born Indiana, and
Dorothea I., daughter, 8/12, born Indiana.
World War I Draft Registration card (12 September 1918): Thomas Philip Riester, Paoli, Orange County, Indiana.
Age 38, born 18 January 1880. White, natural born U.S. citizen. Automobile mechanic, self-employed. Nearest
relative - Anna Belle Riester, Paoli. Tall, stout build, brown eyes, light hair.
In the 1920 Federal Census Thomas Reister [sic], 39, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, blacksmith, own shop, and
Anna B. Reister, wife, 45, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated on Water Street in Paoli, Orange
County, Indiana, with Ferne, daughter, 15, born Indiana, in school, and Irene, daughter, 10, born Indiana, in school.
In the 1930 Federal Census Thomas P. Riester, 50, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 18, proprieter,
blacksmith shop, and Anna B. Riester, wife, 55, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 23, are enumerated in
Paoli, Orange County, Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 April 1942, #U1592): 107 Thomas Phillip Riester, 201 East Water Street,
Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, mailing address – 155 East Main Street, Paoli, Indiana, 62, born 18 January 1880 in
Washington, Indiana, name and address of person who will always know your address – Mrs. Clifford Coulter,
Hardinsburg, Ind. R.R., self-employed in Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, white, 5’10”, 190 pounds, gray eyes, gray
hair, light complexion
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Children:
Anna Belle SPANGLER
22 Jul 1873, Indiana
15 Jul 1941
Mary E. (1900-)
Minnie Ferne (ca1904-)
Dorothea Irene (1909-)
1.2.3a.3 James William RIESTER
Birth:
12 Feb 1882, Orange County, IN
Death:
17 Mar 1935
Burial:
Syria Cemetery, Paoli, IN
World War I Draft Registration card (12 Sep 1918): James William Reister, Paoli, Orange County, Indiana. Age
36, born 12 Feb 1882. White, U.S. citizen, native born. Present occupation - farming, employer - William Hill,
Paoli, Orange County, Indiana. Nearest relative - Lola Reister. Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown
hair. Lost one eye.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Lola Emily LEWIS
21 Jul 1884
15 Jun 1969163
John M. LEWIS
Rebecca BURGESS
6 Jul 1903, Orange County, IN
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Children:
Myrtle J. (1905-1935)
Lewis W. (1911-1989)
Edith Evaline (1914-2005)
Robert (1917-1990)
Clifford W. (1920-2007)
James Lee (1922-1992)
Ruby (1907-1999)
1.2.3a.4 Susan Barbara RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
12 Sep 1884, Orange County, IN
23 Sep 1960
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Thomas LEWIS
ca 1882
John M. LEWIS
Rebecca BURGESS
6 Jul 1903, Orange County, IN
1.2.3a.5 Laura RIESTER
Birth:
16 Sep 1884
1.2.3a.6 Noble Stephen RIESTER187
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
20 Jul 1887, Indiana
23 Jul 1960, Orange County, IN
Stamper’s Creek Cemetery, Orange Co., IN
World War I Draft Registration card: Noble Riester, Paoli, Orange County, Indiana. Age 29, born 20 July 1887.
Farmer, self-employed. Caucasian, married with one child, natural born U. S. citizen. Medium height, stout build,
blue eyes, light hair.
In the 1930 Federal Census Noble S. Riester, 42, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born West Virginia,
married at 26, farmer, general farm, and Audra L. Riester, 32, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 16, are
enumerated in Stampers Creek, Orange County, Indiana, with Wilma B., daughter, 14, born Indiana, Cleo L.,
daughter, 12, born Indiana, Frances J., daughter, 10, born Indiana, and Lucinda J. Magill, mother-in-law, 75,
widowed, born Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U1509): 107 Noble Riester, Route 2, Paoli, Orange County,
Indiana, 54, born 20 July 1887 in Orange County, Indiana, name and address of person who will always know your
address – Audry Riester, Paoli, Indiana, Route 2, self-employed, white, 5’10”, 175 pounds, blue eyes, gray hair,
light brown complexion
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Audra Lois MAGILL
23 Sep 1897, Orange County, IN
5 May 1995
Thomas MAGILL
Jan STALKER
31 Jan 1914, Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN188
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Children:
Wilma B. (1916-)
Cleo L. (1917-2008)
Frances Jane (1919-1996)
1.2.3a.7a Peter Leonard RIESTER*
Birth:
16 Sep 1889, Orange County, IN
Death:
20 Oct 1967, Jackson County, IN
Burial:
Community Cemetery, Paoli, Orange Co., IN
World War I Draft Registration card (1 June 1917): Pete Leonard Riester, Paoli, Indiana. Age 27, born 16
September 1889 in Orange County, Indiana. Farmhand, employed by Stewart and Company. Caucasian, single,
natural born U.S. citizen. Tall, medium build, blue eyes, blond hair.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U719): 164 Pete Leonard Riester, R.R.1, Mitchell, Lawrence
County, Indiana, 52, born 16 September 1889, Orange County, Indiana, name and address of person who will
always know your address – Ray Pickens, R.R.1, Mitchell, Indiana, employer – C.C.C. Brownstown, Indiana, white,
5’8”, 174 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, scar left arm
Spouse:
Birth:
Marriage:
Ethel May LAMB
20 Jul 1902
17 Aug 1925, Orange Co., IN189
Other spouses:
Dora GREGORY
1.2.3a.7b Peter Leonard RIESTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Dora GREGORY
Birth:
22 Jul 1895
Death:
8 Jun 1978
Other spouses:
Ethel May LAMB
1.2.3a.8 Josephine (Josie) Frances RIESTER
Birth:
26 Dec 1891, Indiana
Death:
1 Feb 1969
Burial:
Stamper’s Creek Cemetery, Orange Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Children:
Clarence Albert ELLIOT
23 Nov 1890, Orange Co., IN
Wesley ELLIOT
Sarah VICKERY
22 Dec 1912, Orange Co., IN190
Charles A. (1912-)
H (1915-)
Russell Wayne (1917-)
Majel Kathleen (1920-)
Gilbert Riester (1923-)
Margaret (1925-)
Ernest (1927-)
Barbara Ellen (1930-)
Arnold Vance (1934-)
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1.2.3a.9 Evalou RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
1 Aug 1894, Orange County, IN
19 Jul 1970
Community Cemetery, Paoli, Orange Co., IN
Spouse:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
John McCARTY
James McCARTY
Kate MURPHY
11 Jun 1913, Orange Co., IN191
Children:
Raymond (1914-)
Margie Lou (1928-)
1.2.3a.10 Cleo E. RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
1 Mar 1897, Indiana
6 Mar 1905
1.2.3b Stephen RIESTER* (See above)
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Minnie Emily SPEER
29 Apr 1874
24 Dec 1937
William Henry SPEER
Charlotte McCLAIN
2 Feb 1904, Orange County, IN
Children:
John Harvey (1905-1970)
Frank H.
George W. (1910-1910)
Other spouses:
Mary Frances DAWSON
1.2.3b.1 John Harvey RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
11 Oct 1905, Orange County, IN
1970
1.2.3b.2 Frank H. RIESTER
1.2.3b.3 George W. RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
14 Jun 1910
26 Oct 1910192
Pinhook Cemetery, Paoli, IN
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1.2.4 Henry RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
7 Oct 1853
27 Jun 1854
1.2.5 Peter Preston RIESTER193
Birth:
Death:
12 Nov 1855
11 Jul 1936
Spouse:
Birth:
Fannie Loreta BOYLES
Aug 1872, Indiana
Children:
Ada Mae (1890-)
Clarence Robert (1892-)
Estella I. (1894-1978)
Oliver P. C. (1896-)
Curtis Clifford (1897-1980)
Evalina (1899-)
Inez
Serge P. (ca1905-)
Seth P. (1907-)
UNNAMED
Gilbert Earl (1908-)
Wilbur K. (1912-1994)
Earl (1915-1975)
1.2.5.1 Ada Mae RIESTER
Birth:
5 Aug 1890, Daviess Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Seth YARBROUGH
16 Aug 1887, Daviess Co., IN
Mar 1970
Enos YARBROUGH
Mary Elizabeth DRURY
3 Feb 1909, Washington, Daviess Co., IN194
Children:
Clarence E. (1909-1982)
Orville E. (1911-)
Seth S. (1914-1989)
Paul A. (1919-)
1.2.5.2 Clarence Robert RIESTER195,196
Birth:
1 Jul 1892
World War I Draft Registration card (5 June 1917): Clarence R. Riester, 502 E. Pearl St., Washington, Indiana.
Age, 24, born 1 July 1893, Washington, Indiana. Salesman, Hatfield & Palmer, Washington, Indiana. Caucasian,
married, two children. Height - short, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.
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In the 1920 Federal Census Clarence Reister, 27, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, occupation unreadable, and
Mary T. Reister, wife, 29, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated on N. E. Pearl Street in Washington,
Daviess County, Indiana, with Elbert C., son, 6, Marjorie L., daughter, 2, and Bettie E., daughter 1, all children born
Indiana.
In the 1930 Federal Census Clarence Reister, 37, born Indiana, father born United States, mother born Indiana,
married at 19, hardware merchant, and Teresa Reister, wife, 39, born Indiana, parents born United States, married at
21, are enumerataed on E. Pearl Street in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, with Elbert, son, 16, Margie,
daughter, 13, and Betty, daughter, 11, all children born Indiana.
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Children:
Mary Theresa CONNAUGHTON
15 Oct 1890, Montgomery, Daviess Co., IN
Charles Thomas CONNAUGHTON
Sarah Ann GATES
5 Nov 1912, Daviess Co., IN197
Elbert C. (ca1914-)
Marjorie L. (1917-)
Bettie Eleanor (1918-)
1.2.5.3 Estella I. RIESTER
Birth:
4 Feb 1894, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Death:
Oct 1978
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
James Artie STRANGE
12 Nov 1890
Dec 1974
George W. STRANGE
Fannie WILLIAMS
2 Mar 1915, Daviess County, IN198
Children:
Sherman E. (1918-)
1.2.5.4 Oliver P. C. RIESTER
Birth:
6 Oct 1896, Indiana
World War I Draft Registration card (5 Jun 1917): Olliver P. Riester, 512 NE 6th, Washington, Indiana. Age 21,
born 6 Oct 1896, Washington, Indiana. Single, caucasian, natural born U.S. citizen. Teamster, employed by City of
Washington. Height - short, build - slender, gray eyes, brown hair.
Spouse:
Gladys LEMASTER
1.2.5.5 Curtis Clifford RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
25 Aug 1897
Dec 1980
World War I Draft Registration card (12 Sept 1918): Curtis Clifford Riester, 512 E 3rd St., Washington, Daviess
County, Indiana. Age 21, born 25 Aug 1897. White, native born U.S. citizen, employed by Indiana Power and
Water Co., Washington, Daviess County, Indiana. Employer - Ernest James. Nearest relative - Peter Riester, same
address. height - short, build - slender, gray eyes, brown hair.
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Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Gladys FAIRHURST
ca 1900
13 Sep 1994
Children:
Bernadine
Bernard Curtis (1924-)
Richard L. (ca1926-1999)
1.2.5.6 Evalina RIESTER
Birth:
7 Oct 1899, Washington, IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
James A. SIMPSON
25 Nov 1899, Washington, IN
Thomas SIMPSON
Eva JOHNSON
13 Nov 1918, Daviess Co., IN199
1.2.5.7 Inez RIESTER
Spouse:
Robert BOYD
1.2.5.8 Serge P. RIESTER200
Birth:
ca 1905, Indiana
In the 1930 Federal Census Serge P. Riester, 24, married at age 19, born Indiana, parents born Germany, oiler,
public utilities, rents home, $17.50 a month, does not own a radio set, and Versa I. Riester, wife, 23, married at age
18, born Arkansas, parents born Arkansas, are enumerated in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, with Imez D.,
daughter, 1 11/12, born Illinois.
Spouse:
Verra MABERRY
Children:
Kenneth Preston (Died as Infant) (1926-1926)
Inez D. (ca1928-)
1.2.5.9 Seth P. RIESTER
Birth:
9 Aug 1907, Daviess Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Martha Ruth PETTY
16 Feb 1920, Daviess Co., IN
Eli PETTY
Hariette MORAN
11 Jul 1938, Washington, Daviess Co., IN201
1.2.5.10 RIESTER
Spouse:
McCORD
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1.2.5.11 Gilbert Earl RIESTER
Birth:
17 May 1908, Washington Co., IN
Marriage record:202
Groom's Name: Gilbert Earl Riester
Groom's Birth Date: 17 May 1908
Groom's Birthplace: Washington, Indiana
Bride's Name: Lenora Vivian Healy
Bride's Birth Date: 23 May 1910
Bride's Birthplace: Daviess County, Indiana
Marriage Date: 13 Dec 1931
Marriage Place: Daviess, Indiana
Groom's Father's Name: Peter Preston Riester
Groom's Mother's Name: Fannie Loreta Boyles
Bride's Father's Name: Joseph Maurice Healy
Bride's Mother's Name: Veronica Catherine Haag
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Lenora Vivian HEALY
23 May 1910, Daviess Co., IN
Joseph Maurice HEALY
Veronica Catherine HAAG
13 Dec 1931, Daviess Co., IN
1.2.5.12 Wilbur K. RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
Occupation:
5 Sep 1912
21 Feb 1994
Brakeman for B&O Railroad
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Ruth E. McCORD
9 Jun 1915, Daviess County, IN
Arthur McCORD (1889-)
Caroline (Carrie) RIESTER (1887-1941)
Children:
Ann
Peter L.
Jane
Marilyn
1.2.5.13 Earl RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
7 Dec 1915
20 Jul 1975
Spouse:
WINTERS
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1.2.6 Andrew RIESTER203
Birth:
Death:
21 Feb 1858, Indiana
1927
Spouse:
Birth:
Marriage:
Catherine SANG
Sep 1858, Indiana
6 Apr 1880, Daviess Co., IN204
Children:
William George (1881-)
Henry (1887-)
Rosa Mary (1890-)
Frank George (1892-)
Augustus Joseph (1895-1972)
1.2.6.1 William George RIESTER205,206
Birth:
20 Mar 1881, Indiana
World War I Draft Registration card (12 September 1918): William George Riester, 51 N. Med, Washington,
Daviess County, Indiana. Age 37, born 20 March 188. White, native born U.S. citizen, miner and coal dealer, selfemployed in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana. Nearest relative - Ina E. Riester, same address. Medium height,
medium build, blue eyes, dark hair.
In the 1920 Federal Census William Riester, 38, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, occupation hard to read, and Ina
Riester, wife, 40, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated on North Meridian Street, Washington,
Daviess County, Indiana, with Robert A., son, 18, bookkeeper, coal company, Charles, son, 15, works for coal
company, Ralph, son, 13, Harry, son, 11, and Mildred, daughter, 6, all children born Indiana.
In the 1930 Federal Census William G. Riester, 49, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 19, building
contractor, and Ina E. Riester, 51, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 21, are enumerated in Washington,
Daviess County, Indiana, with Charles J. Riester, son, 27, born Indiana, divorced, married at 19, brick mason, Harry
E. Riester, son, 22, born Indiana, single, brick mason, and Mildred Riester, daughter, 17, single, born Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U1705): 107 William George Riester, 314 E. Pearl Street,
Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, 61, born 20 Mar 1881, Daviess County, Indiana, name and addrewss of
person who will always know your address – Mrs. Ina Riester, 314 E. Pearl Street, Washington, Ind., brick mason,
white, 5’7”, 170 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion
Spouse:
Ina Elizabeth TAYLOR
Children:
Robert Andrew (ca1901-)
Charles J. (ca1904-)
Ralph (ca1906-)
Harry E. (1908-1991)
Mildred (ca1923-)
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1.2.6.2 Henry RIESTER
Birth:
Mar 1887, Indiana
Spouse:
Birth:
Marriage:
Myrtle GREGORY
19 Feb 1888, Petersburg, Pike Co., IN
21 Jul 1906, Daviess Co., IN207
1.2.6.3 Rosa Mary RIESTER
Birth:
11 Sep 1890, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Henry Peter MANDABACH
5 Dec 1886, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Martin John MANDABACH
Gertrude STEHT
2 May 1911, Washington, Daviess Co., IN208
1.2.6.4 Frank George RIESTER209
Birth:
10 Dec 1892, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
World War I Draft Registration card: Frank George Riester, Center, Washington, Indiana. Age 24, born 10 Dec
1892, Washington, Indiana, White, natural born U. S. citizen. Occupation - bricklayer, emploer - Will Riester.
Married, two children. Height - short, build - stout, brown eyes, light hair.
In the 1930 Federal Census Frank Riester, 37, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 21, contractor and brick
mason, and Nellie Riester, wife, 33, married at 16, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated on Center
Street in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, with Joseph, son, 16, born Indiana, and Blanche, daughter, 13, born
Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U1102): 107 Frank George Riester, 905 Center St., Washington,
Ind., 49, born 10 Dec 1892 in Washington, Indiana, name and address of person who will always know your address
– Nellie Reister, 905 Center St., Wash., Ind., self-employed, white, 5’4 1/2”, 140 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair,
ruddy complexion
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Nellie Mildred McCLELLAN
1 Mar 1895, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Abraham McCLELLAN
Lillie DONALDSON
23 Aug 1913, Daviess Co., IN210
Children:
Joseph (ca1914-)
Blanche Marie (1917-2004)
1.2.6.5 Augustus Joseph RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
23 Jun 1895, Washington, IN
Feb 1972163
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World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, # U137):107 Gus Joseph Riester, 610 Lincoln Street,
Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, 46, born 23 Jun 1895, Daviess County, Indiana, name and address of person
who will always know your address – Henry Mattingly, Lincoln Street, Washington, Ind., employer – Charles
Cosgrove, Cosgrove Tavern, SE 4th, Washington, Indiana, white, 5’8”, 185 pounds, brown eyes, brown hair, ruddy
complexion
Marriage record:211
Groom's Name: Gus Riester
Groom's Birth Date: 22 Jun 1895
Groom's Birthplace: Washington, Indiana
Groom's Age: 32
Bride's Name: Lucie Alsman
Bride's Birth Date: 22 Nov 1905
Bride's Birthplace: Knox Co. Imdiana
Bride's Age: 21
Marriage Date: 22 Oct 1927
Marriage Place: , Daviess, Indiana
Groom's Father's Name: Andy Riester
Groom's Mother's Name: Katherine Sang
Bride's Father's Name: Ray Dyson
Bride's Mother's Name: Mary Lindsey
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Divorced
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Lucie DYSON
22 Nov 1905, Knox Co., IN
Ray DYSON
Mary LINDSEY
22 Oct 1927, Daviess Co., IN211
1.2.7 Thomas RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
21 Jan 1860
21 Jan 1860
1.2.8 John RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
28 Jun 1862
23 Feb 1889
John Riester was killed in a coal mine accident, being hit with a piece of falling slate.151
Spouse:
Marriage:
Mary A. GRAVES
4 Sep 1883, Daviess Co., IN212
Children:
John Phillip (1884-1943)
Edward Marion (1886-1947)
Caroline (Carrie) (1887-1941)
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1.2.8.1 John Phillip RIESTER213,214,215
Birth:
Death:
24 Apr 1884
1943
enumerated with Uncle Andrew Riester in the 1900 census
World War I Draft Registration card (12 Sept 1918): John Phillip Riester, 712 NE 6th, Washington, Daviess
County, Indiana. Age 34, born 23 Apr 1884. White, native born U. S. citizen. Occupation - brick mason, employed
by J. B. Martin, East Liverpool, Ohio. Nearest relative - Mary A. Taylor, 712 NE 6th, Washington, Indiana.
Medium height, medium build, brown eyes, black hair.
In the 1920 Federal Census John P. Reister, 35, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, brick mason, is enumerated on
N. E. 6th Street, Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, with Mary A. Taylor, mother, widowed, born Indiana,
father born North Carolina, mother born Ohio, and Minnie Koenig, servant, 57 [sic], divorced, born Indiana, parents
born Germany.
In the 1930 Federal Census John Reister, 45, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 40, brick mason, and
Minnie Reister, wife, 55, born Indiana, parents born un. U.S., are enumerated on E. Pearl St., Washington, Daviess
County, Indiana, white, 5’7”, 130 pounds, brown eyes, gray hair, bald, ruddy complexion
1.2.8.2 Edward Marion RIESTER216,217
Birth:
Death:
24 Feb 1886, Orange Co., IN
1947
World War I Draft Registration card (12 Sept 1918) 91: Edward Marion Riester, 714 E. 6th, Washington, Daviess
County, Indiana. Age 32, born 24 Feb 1886. White, native born U. S. Citizen. Laborer, employed by Nick Bowers,
NW 10th St., Washington, Indiana. Nearest relative - Della Riester, same address. Medium height, medium build,
brown eyes, brown hair.
In the 1920 Federal Census Edward M. Reister, 33, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, laborer, and Della Reister,
wife, 35, b orn Indiana, parents born Indiana, are enumerated on N.E. 6th Street in Washington, Daviess County,
Indiana, with Lois T. Reister, daughter, 5, born Indiana.
In the 1930 Federal Census Edward Reister, 46, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 28, mason helper
(house), and Della Reister, wife, 46, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 28, servant (private), are
enumerated in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, with Lois, daughter, 15, born Indiana, and Marion, son, 8,
born Indiana.
World War II Draft Registration card (17 April 1942, #U2166): 107 Edward Marion Riester, 714 N. E. Sixth Street,
Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, Age 56, born 24 Feb 1886 in Orange County, Indiana, no telephone, name
and address of person who will always know your address - Mrs. Della Riester, wife, same address, employer Maxon Construction Co., Burns City, Ind., white, 5’6”, 180 pounds, hazel eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion
Spouse:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Children:
Della SINGLETON
Perry SINGLETON
Eliza LETT
19 Nov 1913, Daviess Co., IN218
Lois Tillie (1914-)
Marion (ca1922-)
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1.2.8.3 Caroline (Carrie) RIESTER
Birth:
27 Nov 1887, Washington, Daviess Co., IN
Death:
1941
enumerated with Uncle George Riester in the 1900 census
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Arthur McCORD
20 Mar 1889
James Madison McCORD
Mary Elizabeth ALLEN
12 Feb 1907, Daviess Co., IN219
Children:
Mary Catherine (1908-1926)
Hilda Marie (1913-1982)
Ruth E. (1915-)
Lillian Marie (1917-1919)
Evelyn (1920-)
Betty (1923-)
Helen (1924-1971)
Jean (1926-)
Dorothy L. (1930-)
1.2.9 George RIESTER213
Birth:
18 Jun 1864, Indiana
Death:
27 Jul 1937
“The gentleman whose life history is herewith briefly outlined has lived to good purpose and achieved a much
greater degree of success than falls to the lot of the ordinary individual. By a straightforward and commendable
course he ha made his way to a responsible position in the world, winning the esteem of his fellow citizens and
earning the reputation of an enterprising man of affairs. George Riester was born June 18, 1864, in Dubois County,
Indiana, the son of Stephen and Caroline (Ehler) Riester, both natives of Germany, born in 1814 and 1827
respectively. His father’s parents lived in Germany, but his mother’s parents immigrated to this country and settled
first in the state of Ohio, later coming to Daviess County, going to Dubois County, Indiana, where they spent their
last days. Grandfather Ehler was an extensive road contractor and builder and at one time was engaged in the
construction of a canal near Sandy Hook, this county. ...
George Riester lived on his father’s farm in his youth and received his early education in the parochial schools, also
attending the public schools. When about twenty-two years of age he went to Oakland City, in Gibson County, this
state, where he remained during a summer season, and in 1886 came to Daviess County, and engaged in the
manufacture of brick at Washington. later, he also engaged in the gravel-road contracting business and is thus now
engaged. On October 10, 1885, George Riester was married to Helen Benget, who was born on August 18, 1865, in
Dubois County, this state, a daughter of Xavier and Magdaline (Haas) Benget. ... To George and Helen (Benget)
Riester the following children have been born: Barbara, Tillie, Albert, Minnie, Hattie (deceased), Anna, Charles
(deceased), Leo, and Bernard. Mr. and Mrs. Riester are members of the Catholic church and their children have
been reared in that faith.”220
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Helen (Lena) BENGET (OR BURKET)
18 Aug 1865, Dubois County, IN
Xavier BENGET (OR BURKET)
Magdaline HAAS
5 Oct 1886, Daviess Co., IN221
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Children:
Barbara F. (1887-)
Matilda Catherine “Tillie” (1889-)
Albert John (1891-)
Minnie M. (1894-)
Hattie
Anna (1898-)
Charles
Leo
Bernard Joseph (1906-1979)
1.2.9.1 Barbara F. RIESTER
Birth:
Feb 1887, Indiana
Spouse:
Marriage:
Michael Addison SEAL
20 Jul 1904, St. Mary’s Church, Daviess Co., IN 222
1.2.9.2 Matilda Catherine “Tillie” RIESTER
Birth:
27 Jan 1889, Washington, IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Earl Foster MILLS
1 Sep 1887, Washington, IN
Alonzo MILLS
Aleatha Ellen FOSTER
29 May 1910, Daviess Co., IN 223
1.2.9.3 Albert John RIESTER
Birth:
14 Apr 1891, Indiana
World War I Draft Registration card (5 June 1917) 91: Albert J. Riester, 414 Pearl St., Washington, Indiana. Age 26,
born 14 April 1891, Washington, Indiana. Miner, employed by Riester & Kriestly, Edwardsport, Indiana.
Caucasian, single, medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair.
World War II Draft Registration card (27 Apr 1942, #U390): 107 Albert John Riester, 502 W. Gilmore St., Angola,
Steuben Co., Indiana, no telephone, 51 years old, born 14 April 1891, in Washington Co., Indiana, employed by L.
W. Dailey Construction Co., Fort Wayne, Indiana, name and address of person who will always know your address Bernard Riester, 1108 W. Downey St., Washington, Indiana., white, 5’3”, 135 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, dark
brown complexion
1.2.9.4 Minnie M. RIESTER
Birth:
15 Feb 1894, Washington, IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Lewis A. KIDWELL
23 Aug 1891, Martin Co., IN
William A. KIDWELL
Sarah E. QUEEN
17 Oct 1917, Daviess Co., IN224
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1.2.9.5 Hattie RIESTER
1.2.9.6 Anna RIESTER
Birth:
Sep 1898, Indiana
1.2.9.7 Charles RIESTER
1.2.9.8 Leo RIESTER
1.2.9.9 Bernard Joseph RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
13 Jul 1906, Daviess Co., IN
Dec 1979163
Marriage record:225
Groom's Name: Bernard Joseph Riester
Groom's Birth Date: 13 Jul 1906
Groom's Birthplace: Daviess County, Indiana
Bride's Name: Mildred Pauline Miller
Bride's Birth Date: 28 Apr 1912
Bride's Birthplace: Daviess County, Indiana
Marriage Date: 02 Mar 1935
Marriage Place: Daviess, Indiana
Groom's Father's Name: George Riester
Groom's Mother's Name: Helen Burget
Bride's Father's Name: Paul Miller
Bride's Mother's Name: Belle Colbert
Groom's Race: White
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Race: White
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Mildred Pauline MILLER
28 Apr 1912, Daviess Co., IN
Paul MILLER
Belle COLBERT
2 Mar 1935, Daviess Co., IN
Children:
Joseph Leo (-1987)
1.2.10 William RIESTER
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1.2.11 Barbara RIESTER
Birth:
16 Feb 1868, Dubois Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Marriage:
George ENGLERT
Ferdinand, Dubois Co., IN
George ENGLERT
11 May 1886, Ferdinand, Dubois Co., IN 226
1.2.12 Jacob RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
22 Jan 1871
?
died young
1.3 George R. RIESTER227
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
1818, Baden, Germany
1857
Celestine Catholic Cemetery, Dubois Co., IN
A George Riester, age unknown, arrived in New York from Havre on 20 June 1842. (New York, 1820-1850
Passenger and Immigration Lists - Ancestry.com)
In the 1850 Federal Census George Riaster [sic], 32, grocer, born in Germany, and Rachel Riaster, 25, born in
Germany, are enumerated in Hall Township, Dubois County, indiana, with John, 7, attends school, Lucretia [sic], 5,
and Stephen, 2, all of the children born in Indiana.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Rachel Fredericka AILER
1824
1906, Dubois County, IN
Dennis AILER (OEHLER) (-1901)
Barbara KLUMP
9 Jan 1843, Floyd County, IN
Children:
John (ca1843-)
Theresia (1845-1908)
Stephen (ca1848-)
George Phillip (1851-1930)
Barbara
1.3.1 John RIESTER
Birth:
ca 1843, Indiana
Birthdate calculated from the 1850 census, when John as seven years old
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1.3.2 Theresia RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
16 Jun 1845, Jasper, Dubois Co., IN
1 Feb 1908, Salem, Washington Co., IN
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Father:
Marriage:
Henry Rhineholt MUNKELT
21 Apr 1836, Oderwitz, Saxony
7 Nov 1909, Salem, Washington Co., IN
George MUNKELT
27 Jul 1865, New Albany, IN228
Children:
Frank S. (1869-1954)
Lillie B. (1872-1933)
Mattie E. (Died as Child) (1875-1881)
Minnie E. (1883-1940)
Blanche Florence (1886-1959)
1.3.2.1 Frank S. MUNKELT
Birth:
Death:
2 May 1869, Salem, Washington Co., IN
30 Nov 1954
Spouse:
Eva McMURREN
1.3.2.2 Lillie B. MUNKELT
Birth:
Death:
8 Apr 1872, Salem, Washington Co., IN
16 Dec 1933
Spouse:
Marriage:
John F. ALEXANDER
10 Jun 1896
1.3.2.3 Mattie E. MUNKELT
Birth:
Death:
1 Mar 1875, Salem, Washington Co., IN
27 Nov 1881
1.3.2.4 Minnie E. MUNKELT
Birth:
Death:
3 Mar 1883, Salem, Washington Co., IN
1940
1.3.2.5 Blanche Florence MUNKELT
Birth:
18 Jun 1886, Salem, Washington Co., IN
Death:
16 Jul 1959, Louisville, KY
Religion:
Presbyterian
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Ford Arthur SMITH
13 Dec 1883, Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
5 Jan 1946, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
6 Oct 1906
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Children:
Martha Beatrice
Chester Munkelt
Lee Edward
1.3.3 Stephen RIESTER
Birth:
ca 1848, Indiana
Birthdate calculated from the 1850 census, when Stephen was two years old
This is likely the Stephen E. Riester, 30 years old, who died in Louisville on 28 November 1878, of an abcess. 84
1.3.4 George Phillip RIESTER229,230
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
Religion:
31 Jan 1851, Celestine, Dubois County, IN
11 Sep 1930
Crown Hill Cemetery
blacksmith, manufacture of wagons and buggies
Roman Catholic
In the 1880 Federal Census George Reester, 35, blacksmith, born Saxony (sic), and Margret Reester, 25, born
Indiana, are enumerated in Salem, Washington County, Indiana, with Willie, son, 5, born Indiana, both parents born
Indiana, Franky, son, 2, father born Saxony, mother born Indiana, and Trecia, daughter, 6/12, born Indiana, father
born Saxony, mother born Indiana.
Obituary:231 George P. Riester was bron January 31, 1851 at Celestine, Dubois County, Indiana, and passed away at
his home September 11, 1930 at three o’clock in the afternoon. His age was 79 years, 8 months, and 11 days. He
died surrounded by members of his family who had unceasingly tried to alleviate the pain and suffering his illness
occasioned. He was the son of George and Fredericka Oehler Riester, who immigrated from Baden, Germany to the
United States and settled in the county where George P. was born, while it was yet new and but sparsely settled. His
parents were Roman Catholics, a faith for which the deceased had profound respect. He was the last of a family of
seven. His parents, one sister, Mrs. Theresia Munkelt, one brother, Stephen Riester, and two half-brothers preceded
him in death.
While very young, George P. was cast upon his own resources and at the age of sixteen years began to follow the
trade of a blacksmith. After serving his apprenticeship, he opened a shop in Lawrence County, near Bono, where
he continued for six years. He with his estimable wife moved to Salem in the fall of 1877, where he was engaged in
the manufacture of wagons, buggies, and in a general blacksmithing business, until 1927, at which time on account
of age and ill health, he retired from active business. In October, 1876, he was married to Margaret Smith, who
preceded him in death nine years. Mr. Riester ably served as member of the Town council for a period of eight
years and in this capacity manifested sound judgment in his opinions and decisions. He had an iron determination to
see a thing through to the end. He had been a member of Salem Lodge No. 67 I.O.O.F. for a period of more than
thirty years. He was even a friend to those in need, giving generously of both time and money with never one
thought of reward. In the words of the poet, “He doth little kindnesses which most leave undone or despise; for
naught which sets one heart at ease and giveth happiness or peace, is low-esteemed in his eyes.”
He was a true father, constantly interested in the welfare of his children, whom he loved exceedingly. He leaves to
mourn his passing three sons, William S. Riester, Wichita, Kansas; Frank H. Riester, Beuchel, Ky.; John O.
Riester, Salem, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. O. T. Davis, Hopkinsville, Ky.; Edna Riester, Madison, Ind; and Ruby E.
Riester, Salem, Ind.; and four grandchildren, Margaret and O. T. Davis, Jr. and Kathleen and George Riester.
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Funeral services were conducted from the family residence at two o’clock, Saturday, by the Rev. Earl Daniels,
assisted by the Rev. N . S. Jeffrey. ... Salem Lodge No. 67 I. O. O. F. had charge of the services at the grave.
Burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.”
Some of the information about the descendants of George P. Riester is from “History of Washington County,
Indiana, 1916-1976”, compiled under the auspices of the Washington County Historical Society, Salem Indiana.
Spouse:
Birth:
Death:
Marriage:
Margaret (Maggie) SMITH
29 Aug 1853, Indiana
6 Mar 1921
31 Oct 1876, Washington County, IN
Children:
Frank Henry (1877-1957)
Theresa Lillian (1879-1949)
Edna May (1885-1962)
John Otto (1889-1950)
Ruby Ethel (1891-1979)
1.3.4.1 Frank Henry RIESTER232
Birth:
Death:
Occupation:
22 Sep 1877, Lawrence Co., IN
19 Aug 1957233
Veterinarian
World War I Draft Registration Card (12 September 1918, Louisville, Kentucky): 234 Frank Henry Riester, 40, 132
North Main, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, born 20 September 1877, white, native born U. S. citizen, meat
inspector, City of Louisville, nearest relative - Mary I. Riester, Louisville, medium height, medium build, gray eyes,
light hair, no physical disqualification
In the 1930 Federal Census Frank Riester, 52, owns home, value $5000, has a radio set, married at age 40, born
Indiana, parents born Indiana, doctor, veterinarian, and Mary I. Riester, wife, 42, married at age 30, born Indiana,
parents born Indiana, are enumerated in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Spouse:
Birth:
Father:
Mother:
Marriage:
Mary Irene McCORY
6 Mar 1888, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
Phillip McCORY
Verildia THOMPSON
15 Dec 1917, Floyd Co., IN235
1.3.4.2 Theresa Lillian RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
26 Nov 1879
15 Feb 1949, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., KY84
Spouse:
Marriage:
Oscar T. DAVIS
1902
Children:
Margaret
O. T.
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1.3.4.3 Edna May RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
31 Aug 1885
7 Apr 1962
Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, IN
1.3.4.4 John Otto RIESTER236
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Occupation:
20 Mar 1889
7 Jan 1950
Crown Hill Cemetery, Washington Co., IN
Veterinarian
World War II Draft Registration Card (27 Apr 1942, #U3427):107 John Otto Riester, 520 Southerland, Apt. 3,
Indianapolis, 53, born 20 Mar 1889 in Salem, Indiana, name and address of person who will always know your
address - Glenn V. Riester, same as above, employer - State of Indiana Livestock Sanitary Boards, 209 State House.
In the 1930 Federal Census John O. Riester, 41, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 20, veterinarian, and
Glen Riester, wife, 40, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married at 19, are enumerated on Main Street, Salem,
Washington County, Indiana, with Kathleen, daughter, 17, born Indiana, and George P., son, 15, born Indiana,
white, 5’10”, 170 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion
Spouse:
Death:
Glenn HAYES
1965
Children:
Kathleen (1912-)
George P. (1915-2002)
1.3.4.5 Ruby Ethel RIESTER
Birth:
Death:
Burial:
Education:
9 May 1891
Jan 1979
Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, IN
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
1.3.5 Barbara RIESTER
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150. Immigration Book for Dubois County, Indiana (Jasper, Indiana, library) p. 141.
151. Daviess County History, 1816-1900, by Lyndol Rex Myers, Historian p. 313.
152. History of Daviess County, Indiana, 1914 p. 714.
153. 1880 Federal Census Daviess County, IN, Washington Twp., ED 143, Sheet 42.
154. 1900 Federal Census Washington Twp., Daviess County, IN, E.D. 17, sheet 14.
155. History of Daviess County, Indiana, 1914 p. 715.
156. 1900 Federal Census St Louis Ward 14, MO, E.D. 217, p. 8A.
157. Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, on www.familysearch.org FHL Film Number: 1643315.
158. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434556, Digital Folder
Number: 4476510, Image Number: 00786.
159. 1930 Federal Census Edwardsport, Vigo Twp., Knox Co., IN, E.D. 42-20, p. 3A (191).
160. 1920 Federal Census Edwardsport, Vigo Twp., Knox Co., IN, E.D. 98, p. 4A.
161. 1930 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Co., IN, E.d. 14-18, p. 3B.
162. 1920 Federal Census Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN, E.D. 130, shhet 10A.
163. Social Security Death Index
164. World War II Draft Registration Card
165. Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800 - 1941, on Ancestry.com Daviess County, Indiana, Book 14, p. 422.
166. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00121.
167. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00181.
168. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00833.
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169. 1920 Federal Census Washington County, IN, Pekin, E.D. 199, sheet 1.
170. 1900 Federal Census Paoli, Orange County, IN, E.D. 105, sheet 5.
171. 1900 Federal Census Orange County, IN, Paoli Twp., E.D. 101, sheet 6.
172. 1910 Federal Census Guthrie, Lawrence Co., IN, E.D. 91, p. 11A.
173. 1920 Federal Census Guthrie, Lawrence Co., IN, E.D. 111, p. 12B.
174. Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800 - 1941, on Ancestry.com Book K, p. 483, Washington Co., IN.
175. 1880 Federal Census Brown, Washington Co., IN, p. 365D.
176. 1870 Federal Census Brown, Washington Co., IN, p. 16.
177. Orange County, Indiana, Index to Death Records, 1882-1920, on Ancestry.com Paoli Township, Orange
County, Book H-23, p. 36.
178. Obituary typed copy from Denzel Wallace, 1981.
179. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00298-9,
Indiana-ODM, Source Film Number: 549462.
180. 1910 Federal Census Marion Twp., Lawrence Co., IN, E.D. 96, p. 4B.
181. 1920 Federal Census Paoli, Orange Co., IN, E.D. 148, sheet 5B.
182. 1930 Federal Census Paoli, Orange Co., IN, E.D. 13, p. 10B.
183. 1900 Federal Census Orange County, IN, Orleans Twp., E.D. 100, sheet 9.
184. 1930 Federal Census Paoli, Orange Co., IN, E.D. 12, p. 15A.
185. 1920 Federal Census Paoli, Orange Co., IN, E.D. 147, p. 4A.
186. 1910 Federal Census Paoli, Orange Co., IN, E.D. 119, p. 132A.
187. 1930 Federal Census Stampers Creek, Orange Co., IN, E.D. 15, p. 2B.
188. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Source Film Number: 1415921, Reference
Number: cn 348.
189. Marriage record Orange County, Indiana, marriage records, on-line at Rootsweb.com, Book 22, page 156.
190. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Source Film Number: 1316742, Reference
Number: Ind Mar p5.
191. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Source Film Number: 1316742, Reference
Number: Ind Mar p294.
192. Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920, on Ancestry.com Paoli Township records, Book H-23, p. 27.
193. 1900 Federal Census Washington Twp., Daviess County, IN, E.D. 16, sheet 17.
194. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434558, Digital Folder
Number: 4476649, Image Number: 00533.
195. 1930 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 14-18, p. 3A (159).
196. 1920 Federal Census Washington, Ward 2, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 27, p. 8B.
197. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00245.
198. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00500.
199. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434560, Digital Folder
Number: 4476685, Image Number: 00146.
200. 1930 Federal Census East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL, E.D. 48, p. 6A.
201. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1939651, Digital Folder
Number: 4476518, Image Number: 00488.
202. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00191-5,
Indiana-EASy, Source Film Number: 1939650, v. 20, p. 41.
203. 1900 Federal Census Washington Twp., Daviess County, IN, E.D. 17, sheet 13, line 35.
204. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434555, Digital Folder
Number: 4476647, Image Number: 00396.
205. 1930 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 19, p. 10B.
206. 1920 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 29, p. 1B.
207. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434558, Digital Folder
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Number: 4476649, Image Number: 00178.
208. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00028.
209. 1930 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 14-21, p. 7A.
210. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00331.
211. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00528-0,
Indiana-EASy, Source Film Number: 1939649, p. 451.
212. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434555, Digital Folder
Number: 4476647, Image Number: 00597.
213. 1900 Federal Census Washington Twp., Daviess County, IN, E.D. 17, sheet 13.
214. 1930 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 14-18, sheet 3B.
215. 1920 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Col, IN, E.D. 27, p. 9A.
216. 1930 Federal Census Washington, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 14-18, p. 159.
217. 1920 Federal Census Washington, Ward 2, Daviess Co., IN, E.D. 27, p. 9A.
218. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00371.
219. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434558, Digital Folder
Number: 4476649, Image Number: 00254.
220. History of Daviess County, Indiana, 1914 pp. 714-715.
221. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434556, Digital Folder
Number: 4476510, Image Number: 00135.
222. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434557, Digital Folder
Number: 4476648, Image Number: 00688.
223. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1434558, Digital Folder
Number: 4476649, Image Number: 00720, Number of Images: 1.
224. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org ilm Number: 1434559, Digital Folder
Number: 4476605, Image Number: 00722.
225. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00191-5,
Indiana-EASy, Source Film Number: 1939650, v. 21, p. 496.
226. Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992, on https://www.familysearch.org Record number 647, Film number 1435915.
227. 1850 Federal Census Hull Township, Dubois County, IN, p. 449, family 346.
228. Marriage record New Albany, IN, 1865.
229. 1920 Federal Census Washington County, IN, Salem, E.D. 195, sheet 21.
230. 1880 Federal Census Salem, Washington County, IN, E.D. 186, p. 556A.
231. Obituary undated clipping, marked 1930.
232. 1930 Federal Census Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, E.D. 56-173, p. 5B.
233. Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000, on Ancestry.com Jefferson County, Vol. 38, Certificate #18952, 1957.
234. World War I Draft Registration Card On Ancestry.com.
235. Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959, on https://www.familysearch.org Film Number: 1411890, Digital Folder
Number: 4540475, Image Number: 00402.
236. 1930 Federal Census Salem, Washington Co., IN, E.D. 88-21, p. 3B.
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Index
Appolonia
Dollie
Eliza
Elizabeth
Katharina
Rachel
Sarah J.
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3a.1
spouse of 1.2.1.3
parent of spouse of 1.1a.5.1
spouse of 1.1a.1
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3a
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2.1a
parent of spouse of 1.2.2.3
AILER
Caroline
Rachel Fredericka
spouse of 1.2
spouse of 1.3
AILER (OEHLER)
Dennis
Dennis
parent of spouse of 1.2
parent of spouse of 1.3
ALEXANDER
John F.
spouse of 1.3.2.2
ALLEN
Mary Elizabeth
parent of spouse of 1.2.8.3
BECKMANN
Catherine
spouse of 1.1a
BENGET (OR BURKET)
Helen (Lena)
Xavier
spouse of 1.2.9
parent of spouse of 1.2.9
BENNETT
Damon
Josie Juanita
Mabel
Rowena
Samuel J. T.
W.
William
child of 1.2.3a.1
child of 1.2.3a.1
child of 1.2.3a.1
child of 1.2.3a.1
spouse of 1.2.3a.1
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.1
child of 1.2.3a.1
BIDDINGER
John Walden
Solomon
spouse of 1.2.1.8
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.8
BOHLEN
Maria
spouse of 1.1c
BOYD
Robert
spouse of 1.2.5.7
BOYLES
Fannie Loreta
spouse of 1.2.5
BRAMBLE
Anna Mary
Levin M.
spouse of 1.2.1.7
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.7
BUNKERT
Mary
parent of spouse of 1.1a.4
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BURGESS
Rebecca
Rebecca
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.3
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.4
BURKHOLDER
Clara Camilla
George H.
spouse of 1.1a.4.4
parent of spouse of 1.1a.4.4
BUTTIMER
Mary A.
parent of spouse of 1.1a.4.4
BYERLY
Mary Ann
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3a.2
COHN
Adolph
Adolph Lee
Herman Adolph
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2.2
child of 1.1a.2.2
spouse of 1.1a.2.2
COLBERT
Belle
parent of spouse of 1.2.9.9
CONNAUGHTON
Charles Thomas
Mary Theresa
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.2
spouse of 1.2.5.2
CRECELIUS
Rosa
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.10
DAVIS
Margaret
Margaret
O. T.
Oscar T.
child of 1.3.4.2
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2.1b
child of 1.3.4.2
spouse of 1.3.4.2
DAWSON
Mary Frances
spouse of 1.2.3a
DIVER
Mary R.
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.1a
DONALDSON
Lillie
parent of spouse of 1.2.6.4
DRURY
Mary Elizabeth
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.1
DYSON
Lucie
Ray
spouse of 1.2.6.5
parent of spouse of 1.2.6.5
ECKLEMAN
Mary Ann
parent of spouse of 1.1d.2.3
ELLIOT
Arnold Vance
Barbara Ellen
Charles A.
Clarence Albert
Ernest
Gilbert Riester
H
Majel Kathleen
child of 1.2.3a.8
child of 1.2.3a.8
child of 1.2.3a.8
spouse of 1.2.3a.8
child of 1.2.3a.8
child of 1.2.3a.8
child of 1.2.3a.8
child of 1.2.3a.8
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Margaret
Russell Wayne
Wesley
child of 1.2.3a.8
child of 1.2.3a.8
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.8
ENGLERT
George
George
spouse of 1.2.11
parent of spouse of 1.2.11
ERDMAN
Caroline Dorothea (Dora)
Henry Jacob
spouse of 1.1a.3a
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3a
FAIRHURST
Gladys
spouse of 1.2.5.5
FOSTER
Aleatha Ellen
parent of spouse of 1.2.9.2
GATES
Sarah Ann
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.2
GILLIATT
George
Jesse C.
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.10
spouse of 1.2.1.10
GOFF
Edward James
James
James L.
spouse of 1.2.1.1a
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.1a
child of 1.2.1.1a
GRAVES
Mary A.
spouse of 1.2.8
GREGORY
Dora
Myrtle
spouse of 1.2.3a.7b
spouse of 1.2.6.2
GROW
Eliza
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.8
GUERIN
Anna May
spouse of 1.1a.5.2
HAAG
Veronica Catherine
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.11
HAAS
Magdaline
parent of spouse of 1.2.9
HALLENBERG
Oscar
spouse of 1.1a.4.3
HALLER
Catherine
Nellie
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3b
spouse of 1.1a.3b
HAMMERSCHMIDT
Karl
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2
HAMMERSMITH
Elizabeth
spouse of 1.1a.2
HAMMON
Eliza
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.1
HARDESTY
(infant)
child of 1.1a.4.7
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Mildred G.
R. Marvin
child of 1.1a.4.7
spouse of 1.1a.4.7
HASS
Anna
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3b.2
HAYES
Glenn
spouse of 1.3.4.4
HEALY
Joseph Maurice
Lenora Vivian
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.11
spouse of 1.2.5.11
HELFT
Bertha
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2.2
HOEDEL
Estella Theodora
John
spouse of 1.1a.5.1
parent of spouse of 1.1a.5.1
HOPKINS
Cora C.
spouse of 1.1a.2.1a
JAEGERS
Edward
George Edwin
Herbert P.
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3b.1
child of 1.1a.3b.1
spouse of 1.1a.3b.1
JOHNSON
Eva
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.6
JUNG
Maria Christine
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2
KEARNS
Peter
spouse of 1.1a.4.15
KIDWELL
Lewis A.
William A.
spouse of 1.2.9.4
parent of spouse of 1.2.9.4
KLAPHEKE
Carolyn M.
Charles George
Charles George
Dorothy L.
Gertrude Catherine
Henry C.
Lillian Victoria
Lucille C.
Mary Agnes
Virginia V.
child of 1.1a.4.5
spouse of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
child of 1.1a.4.5
KLINDWORTH
David George
John Lewis
John Lewis
Kathryn Marie
child of 1.1a.5.4
spouse of 1.1a.5.4
spouse of 1.1a.5.5
child of 1.1a.5.4
KLUMP
Barbara
Barbara
parent of spouse of 1.2
parent of spouse of 1.3
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KOENIG
Selma
spouse of 1.2.1.9
LAMB
Ethel May
spouse of 1.2.3a.7a
LAND
Gretchen
William
spouse of 1.1a.4.8a
parent of spouse of 1.1a.4.8a
LEMASTER
Gladys
spouse of 1.2.5.4
LETT
Eliza
parent of spouse of 1.2.8.2
LEWIS
John M.
John M.
Lola Emily
Thomas
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.3
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.4
spouse of 1.2.3a.3
spouse of 1.2.3a.4
LINDSEY
Mary
parent of spouse of 1.2.6.5
LOESER
Carl W. F.
John J.
Lawrence Jack
Loretta Rose
Margaret G.
Mary Catherine
child of 1.1a.4.2
child of 1.1a.4.2
spouse of 1.1a.4.2
child of 1.1a.4.2
child of 1.1a.4.2
child of 1.1a.4.2
LOLLAND
Julia A.
parent of spouse of 1.2.1.7
LOWRY
Robert
spouse of 1.1a.4.6
MABERRY
Verra
spouse of 1.2.5.8
MAGILL
Audra Lois
Thomas
spouse of 1.2.3a.6
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.6
MANDABACH
Henry Peter
Martin John
spouse of 1.2.6.3
parent of spouse of 1.2.6.3
MANDT
Maria
spouse of 1.1d
McCARTY
James
John
Margie Lou
Raymond
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.9
spouse of 1.2.3a.9
child of 1.2.3a.9
child of 1.2.3a.9
McCLAIN
Charlotte
parent of spouse of 1.2.3b
McCLELLAN
Abraham
parent of spouse of 1.2.6.4
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Nellie Mildred
spouse of 1.2.6.4
McCORD
UNNAMED
Arthur
Arthur
Betty
Dorothy L.
Evelyn
Helen
Hilda Marie
James Madison
Jean
Lillian Marie
Mary Catherine
Ruth E.
Ruth E.
spouse of 1.2.5.10
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.12
spouse of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
parent of spouse of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
child of 1.2.8.3
spouse of 1.2.5.12
child of 1.2.8.3
McCORY
Mary Irene
Phillip
spouse of 1.3.4.1
parent of spouse of 1.3.4.1
McMURREN
Eva
spouse of 1.3.2.1
MEYER
Adolph
Alma L.
John Jacob
Mary P.
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3b.2
child of 1.1a.3b.2
spouse of 1.1a.3b.2
child of 1.1a.3b.2
MILLER
Mildred Pauline
Paul
spouse of 1.2.9.9
parent of spouse of 1.2.9.9
MILLS
Alonzo
Earl Foster
parent of spouse of 1.2.9.2
spouse of 1.2.9.2
MORAN
Hariette
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.9
MUNKELT
Blanche Florence
Frank S.
George
Henry Rhineholt
Lillie B.
Mattie E.
Minnie E.
1.3.2.5
1.3.2.1
parent of spouse of 1.3.2
spouse of 1.3.2
1.3.2.2
1.3.2.3
1.3.2.4
MURPHY
Kate
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.9
NICHOLSON
Cora May
spouse of 1.2.2.2
OCHSENHIRT
Adam
Elizabeth
parent of spouse of 1.1a.5
spouse of 1.1a.5
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OLGES
Francis
Frank Joseph
Freda A.
Joseph B.
Louis John
Mary L.
Norbert F.
Philomena
Ruth C.
child of 1.1a.4.1
spouse of 1.1a.4.1
child of 1.1a.4.1
child of 1.1a.4.1
child of 1.1a.4.1
child of 1.1a.4.1
child of 1.1a.4.1
child of 1.1a.4.1
child of 1.1a.4.1
OLLIS
UNNAMED
Aaron
Alva Ray
Everett Edward
Iva Hirshell
Ivy Milton Garmon
Lester Woodrow
Stella Jane
Sylvia Mae
Verla Elizabeth
Virgel Franklin
William Harry
child of 1.2.2.3
parent of spouse of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
spouse of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
child of 1.2.2.3
PETTY
Eli
Martha Ruth
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.9
spouse of 1.2.5.9
PFALZER
John
Rosina
parent of spouse of 1.1a.4
spouse of 1.1a.4
PORTER
Betsy Ann
spouse of 1.2.2
QUEEN
Sarah E.
parent of spouse of 1.2.9.4
RAUB
Margery
spouse of 1.1a.2.1c
REES
Rebecca
Thomas
spouse of 1.1a.2.1b
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2.1b
REISTER
Benjamin Edgar
Carl Hopkins
Caroline M.
Catheryne Mildred
Charles Hammerschmidt
Dominic
Dominick
Dorothea Appalona
Elsie Alfreda
George
child of 1.1a.2.1b
child of 1.1a.2.1a
1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.2.3
1.1a.2.1a
1.1a.2.4
1.1a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.1
child of 1.1a.3a.1
1.1a.3a
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Henry Frederick
Katherine
Mary Louise
Mayme
Paul H.
Philomena G.
Robert Curtis
Stephen
Stephen Edward
1.1a.3a.1
1.1a.3b.1
1.1a.3b.2
1.1a.2.2
child of 1.1a.5.1
1.1d.2
child of 1.1a.2.3
1.1a.1
1.1a.2.3
RIESTER
UNNAMED
Ada Mae
Adam Dominick
Alan Dale
Albert John
Andrew
Andrew John
Andrew John
Ann
Anna
Anna Frances (Annie)
Anton
Antonette Margaret (Nettie)
Augustus Joseph
Barbara
Barbara
Barbara F.
Bernadine
Bernard Curtis
Bernard Joseph
Bessie
Bettie Eleanor
Blanche Marie
Carolina Seraphina (Carrie)
Caroline
Caroline (Carrie)
Caroline (Carrie)
Caspar O.
Catherine Clara
Catherine Louisa (Katie)
Charles
Charles
Charles J.
Clarence Robert
Cleo E.
Cleo L.
Clifford W.
Curtis Clifford
Dominick
Donald W.
1.2.5.10
1.2.5.1
1.1a.5.1
child of 1.1a.5.2
1.2.9.3
1.2.6
1.1a.5.3
child of 1.1a.5.3
child of 1.2.5.12
1.2.9.6
1.1a.4.7
1.1a.5
1.1a.4.2
1.2.6.5
1.3.5
1.2.11
1.2.9.1
child of 1.2.5.5
child of 1.2.5.5
1.2.9.9
1.2.1.10
child of 1.2.5.2
child of 1.2.6.4
1.1a.4.5
1.2.1.1a
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.12
1.2.8.3
1.2.2.1
child of 1.1a.4.4
1.1a.4.6
1.2.9.7
1.1a.4.14
child of 1.2.6.1
1.2.5.2
1.2.3a.10
child of 1.2.3a.6
child of 1.2.3a.3
1.2.5.5
1.1a
child of 1.1a.4.8a
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Dorothea Irene
Dorothy Frances
Earl
Edith Evaline
Edna May
Edward
Edward
Edward
Edward Marion
Elbert C.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth S.
Ella Catherine
Estella I.
Eugene
Evalina
Evalou
Faye Catherine
Flavia Oma
Florence
Frances Jane
Frank
Frank George
Frank H.
Frank Henry
George
George Edward
George P.
George Philip
George Phillip
George R.
George W.
Gertrude
Gilbert Earl
Golda Frances
Harry
Harry E.
Harry William
Hattie
Helen (Hattie)
Helen (Hattie) Catherine
Henry
Henry
Herman W.
Inez
Inez D.
(infant)
Jacob
James Lee
James Preston
James William
child of 1.2.3a.2
child of 1.1a.4.4
1.2.5.13
child of 1.2.3a.3
1.3.4.3
1.2.1.9
1.1a.5.6
child of 1.1a.5.3
1.2.8.2
child of 1.2.5.2
child of 1.2.1.7
child of 1.2.2.1
1.2.1.8
1.2.5.3
1.1a.4.9
1.2.5.6
1.2.3a.9
child of 1.2.2.1
child of 1.2.2.1
child of 1.1a.4.8b
child of 1.2.3a.6
1.2.1.6
1.2.6.4
1.2.3b.2
1.3.4.1
1.2.9
child of 1.1a.4.4
child of 1.3.4.4
1.2.1.7
1.3.4
1.3
1.2.3b.3
1.1d.1
1.2.5.11
child of 1.2.2.1
child of 1.1a.5.2
child of 1.2.6.1
1.1a.5.2
1.2.9.5
1.2.1.2
1.2.3a.1
1.2.4
1.2.6.2
child of 1.1a.5.2
1.2.5.7
child of 1.2.5.8
child of 1.1a.4.8a
1.2.12
child of 1.2.3a.3
child of 1.2.1.7
1.2.3a.3
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Jane
John
John
John Aloysius Louis
John Elmer
John Harvey
John Matthew
John Otto
John Phillip
John Thomas
Joseph
Joseph Leo
Josephine (Josie) Frances
Katherine Gertrude
Kathleen
Kenneth Preston
Laura
Lelah
Lena Dell
Leo
Lewis W.
Lois Agnes
Lois Dorthea
Lois Tillie
Loretta Josephine
Louis Boniface
Louise
Louise Mary
Lucy
Margaret Lucille
Margaret Lucille
Marian E.
Marilyn
Marion
Marjorie L.
Mary
Mary Agnes
Mary Alice
Mary Catherine (Mamie)
Mary E.
Mary Kenneth
Mary Rose
Matilda Catherine “Tillie”
Mildred
Minnie
Minnie Emma
Minnie Ferne
Minnie M.
Myrtle J.
Noble Stephen
Oliver P. C.
child of 1.2.5.12
1.3.1
1.2.8
1.1a.4.4
child of 1.1a.4.8b
1.2.3b.1
1.1a.4
1.3.4.4
1.2.8.1
child of 1.1a.4.4
child of 1.2.6.4
child of 1.2.9.9
1.2.3a.8
1.1a.5.5
child of 1.3.4.4
child of 1.2.5.8
1.2.3a.5
child of 1.2.1.7
child of 1.2.2.1
1.2.9.8
child of 1.2.3a.3
child of 1.2.2.2
child of 1.1a.5.2
child of 1.2.8.2
1.1a.4.12
1.1a.4.8a
child of 1.2.1.3
1.1a.5.4
1.2.1.5
child of 1.2.2.2
child of 1.1a.4.4
child of 1.1a.5.1
child of 1.2.5.12
child of 1.2.8.2
child of 1.2.5.2
child of 1.1a.4.8b
1.1a.4.15
child of 1.2.1.7
1.1a.4.3
child of 1.2.3a.2
child of 1.1a.4.8a
child of 1.1a.4.4
1.2.9.2
child of 1.2.6.1
1.2.1.4
1.1a.4.11
child of 1.2.3a.2
1.2.9.4
child of 1.2.3a.3
1.2.3a.6
1.2.5.4
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Oscar Thornton
Pearl Marie
Peter L.
Peter Leonard
Peter Preston
Petra (Nellie)
Phillip
Phillip Wendell
Preston Sebastian
Ralph
Raymond Curtis
Richard L.
Robert
Robert
Robert Andrew
Rosa Mary
Rose Mary
Ruby
Ruby Ethel
Ruth Irma
Serge P.
Seth P.
Stephen
Stephen
Stephen
Stephen R.
Susan Barbara
Theresa Elizabeth (Tresie)
Theresa Lillian
Theresia
Thomas
Thomas Leonard
Thomas Phillip
Thomas Preston
Vernia May
Wilbur K.
William
William George
William Harvey
William Henry
William Joseph
William Joseph
Wilma B.
child of 1.2.2.1
child of 1.2.2.1
child of 1.2.5.12
1.2.3a.7a
1.2.5
1.1a.4.13
1.2.1
child of 1.2.1.3
1.2.2
child of 1.2.6.1
child of 1.2.2.1
child of 1.2.5.5
child of 1.1a.5.3
child of 1.2.3a.3
child of 1.2.6.1
1.2.6.3
1.1a.4.1
child of 1.2.3a.3
1.3.4.5
child of 1.2.2.2
1.2.5.8
1.2.5.9
1.3.3
1.2.3a
1.2.1.3
1.2
1.2.3a.4
1.2.2.3
1.3.4.2
1.3.2
1.2.7
child of 1.2.1.9
1.2.3a.2
child of 1.2.2.2
child of 1.2.2.1
1.2.5.12
1.2.10
1.2.6.1
1.2.2.2
child of 1.2.2.1
1.1a.4.10
child of 1.1a.4.4
child of 1.2.3a.6
RIESTERER
Dominick
1
ROBERTSON
Cora Estella
spouse of 1.2.2.1
SANG
Catherine
spouse of 1.2.6
SAUER
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Katharina
parent of spouse of 1.1a.5
SCHNEIDER
Lydia Alice
Phillip George
spouse of 1.1a.2.3
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2.3
SCHULER
Anna Katharine
parent of spouse of 1.1a.2.3
SEAL
Michael Addison
spouse of 1.2.9.1
SHUBLE
Frances
spouse of 1.2.1
SIMPSON
James A.
Thomas
spouse of 1.2.5.6
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.6
SINGLETON
Della
Perry
spouse of 1.2.8.2
parent of spouse of 1.2.8.2
SMITH
Chester Munkelt
Ford Arthur
Lee Edward
Margaret (Maggie)
Martha Beatrice
child of 1.3.2.5
spouse of 1.3.2.5
child of 1.3.2.5
spouse of 1.3.4
child of 1.3.2.5
SPANGLER
Anna Belle
spouse of 1.2.3a.2
SPEER
Minnie Emily
William Henry
spouse of 1.2.3b
parent of spouse of 1.2.3b
STALKER
Jan
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.6
STEHT
Gertrude
parent of spouse of 1.2.6.3
STENCK
Julia
spouse of 1.1b
STRANGE
George W.
James Artie
Sherman E.
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.3
spouse of 1.2.5.3
child of 1.2.5.3
TAYLOR
Ina Elizabeth
spouse of 1.2.6.1
THIEL
Martin
spouse of 1.2.1.1b
THOMPSON
Verildia
parent of spouse of 1.3.4.1
TREACY
Anna Elizabeth
spouse of 1.1a.4.8b
VICKERY
Sarah
parent of spouse of 1.2.3a.8
WALTS
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Mary Ann
Willard D.
spouse of 1.1d.2.3
parent of spouse of 1.1d.2.3
WARD
Mary
parent of spouse of 1.1a.4.8a
WEBER
Joseph F.
Josephine Frances
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3a.1
spouse of 1.1a.3a.1
WILLIAMS
Fannie
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.3
WINTERS
UNNAMED
spouse of 1.2.5.13
WISEMAN
Benjamin Franklin
Earl Charles
Frank Edward
George Ernest
Kenneth
Mary Leona
Melvin F.
Oscar
William Benjamin
William Clifford
spouse of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3a.2
child of 1.1a.3a.2
YARBROUGH
Clarence E.
Enos
Orville E.
Paul A.
Seth
Seth S.
child of 1.2.5.1
parent of spouse of 1.2.5.1
child of 1.2.5.1
child of 1.2.5.1
spouse of 1.2.5.1
child of 1.2.5.1
YOUNG
Mary
parent of spouse of 1.1a.3b.1
ZIPP
Charles F.
Eleanora Rose
Helen A.
Irma Marie
James P.
Jule Marie
Leona Josephine
Leonard
Leonard John
Loretta O.
spouse of 1.1d.2
1.1d.2.1
1.1d.2.5
1.1d.2.4
child of 1.1d.2.3
child of 1.1d.2.3
1.1d.2.6
child of 1.1d.2.3
1.1d.2.3
1.1d.2.2
ZOLLER
Anna Pearl
spouse of 1.1a.5.3
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