Clara Johanna Lewis
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Clara Johanna Lewis |
Clarence Harold Peterson was born on May 15, 1894, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, and died July 8, 1973, in Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, at age 79. He was the son of William Peterson and Anna Christina Jenson, both born in Denmark. Clara Johanna Lewis was born March 21, 1891, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, and died December 29, 1990, in Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, at age 99. She was the daughter of Gustav Larsson Lewis of Fröbbestorp, Torsås, Kalmar lan, Smaland, Sweden, and Julianne Marie Anderson of Tisvilde, Denmark. Clarence and Dora were married June 1, 1920, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Clarence and Dora had five children:
TIMELINE Clara Johanna Lewis was born March 21, 1891 in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Clarence Harold Peterson was born on May 15, 1894 in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900 shows Gust Lewis (age 52) born May 1848 in Sweden of Swedish-born parents and is a naturalized citizen immigrating in 1872 is a carpenter living on State Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 24 years, Julia Lewis (age 42) born June 1858 in Denmark of Danish-born parents who emigrated in 1870, and 8 of the 9 children born in Wisconsin to her are still alive and all but Albert are living at home: Idith Lewis (age 20) born July 1879 who is a dry goods clerk; Edward Lewis (age 18) born November 1882 who is delivering; Hjalmar Lewis (age 15) born January 1885); Henry Lewis (age 13) born April 1887; Clara Lewis (age 9) born March 1891; Irving Lewis (age 7) born May 1893; and Rubin Lewis (age 7/12) born November 1899. Also living there is a lodger, Mary Jenkins (age 25). The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910 shows Gustave Lewis (age 61) born in Sweden of Swedish-born parents and is a Pa naturalized citizen immigrating in 1872 is a house carpenter owning his home at 413 State Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 33 years, Julia A. Lewis (age 52) born in Denmark of Danish-born parents who emigrated in 1870, and all 9 of the 9 children born in Wisconsin to her are still alive. Living at home: Clara Lewis (age 19) who is works in a milliner store; Irvin Lewis (age 16) who helps in a machine shop; Rueben Lewis (age 10); and Philip Lewis (age 6). The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920 shows Gust Lewis (age 71) is a widower born in Sweden of Swedish-born parents and a Pa naturalized citizen immigrating in 1872 is a house carpenter owning his home at 413 South State Street, 2nd Ward, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are three of his children, all unmarried and born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: Clara Lewis (age 28) who is works as a milliner in a hat shop; Rueben Lewis (age 20) and unemployed; and Phillip Lewis (age 16) and unemployed. Clarence and Clara were married June 1, 1920 in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1930 shows Clarence H. Peterson (age 35) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents and first married at age 26 is a manager of a quarry who owns his own home worth $3,500 in Menasha Twp., Winnebago Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Clara Peterson (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and Danish-born parents who was first married at age 29. Also living there are their children: Juliane Peterson (age 9) born in Wisconsin; Carol M. Peterson (age 7) born in Wisconsin; Margaret Peterson (age 6) born in Minnesota; Edith Peterson (age 2-2/12) born in Wisconsin; and Clarence Peterson (age 1-2/12) born in Wisconsin. Also in the household is Clara's unmarried brother, Phillip Lewis (age 26) born in Wisconsin to Swedish and Danish-born parents who is a printer in a paper mill. Post-Crescent, Appleton, WI, Wednesday, April 10, 1940 ATTEND SERVICES Six Neenah people attended the funeral services at Waupaca this afternoon for Mrs. Irving Lewis, 44, who died Sunday morning at her home in Waupaca. They are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Petersen and daughter Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lewis, and Miss Ilda Knudtson. Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Thursday, July 2, 1970 The Petersons Plan Golden Anniversary Menasha - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Peterson, 802 Ninth St., Menasha, will observe their 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, July 11, with open house from 3 to 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Neenah. The couple was married at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Waupaca, on June 1, 1920, by the Rev. J. P. Naarup. The former Clara Lewis and Mr. Peterson, both born and raised in Waupaca, have resided in Menasha the last 46 years. Mr. Peterson and his brothers owned Quarry Products Co. After they sold out to Badger Highway Products Co. Inc., Mr. Peterson was in the road construction business until his retirement. Then he became caretaker for Mrs. C. B. Clark until her death. The couple's wedding attendants will attend the open house, Harold Peterson, Milwaukee; Frank Harmacek, Manitowoc, and Phillip Lewis, Neenah. The couple has four children: Mrs. L. Grant (Juliane) Wilbur, Bayport, N. Y.; Mrs. Carol Callahan, Westwood, Mass.; Mrs. Ralph (Edith) Livingston, Excelsior, Minn.; and Clarence Jr., Menasha. They also had a daughter, Margaret, who died at the age of nine. There are six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Post-Crescent, Appleton, WI, Friday, July 3, 1973 Pair Observes 50th Wedding Anniversary Menasha - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Peterson, 802 Ninth St., will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a 3-5 p.m. July 11 Open House at the First United Methodist Church, Neenah. They were married June 1, 1920. Members of the wedding party attending are Harold Peterson, Milwaukee, Mrs. Frank Harmacek, Manitowoc, and Phil Lewis, Neenah. The couple, who moved from Waupaca to Menasha 46 years ago, has four children; Mrs. L. Grant Wilbur, Bayport, N Y.; Mrs. Carol Callahan, Westwood, Mass.; Mrs. Ralph Livingston, Excelsior, Minn., and Clarence Jr., Menasha. They also have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Clarence H. Peterson died July 8, 1973 in Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI at age 79. Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Tuesday, July 10, 1973 Clarence H. Peterson, Sr. Menasha - Clarence H. Peterson Sr., 79, of 802 Ninth St. died Tuesday morning following a brief illness. He was born May 15, 1894, in Waupaca and was a Menasha resident for 50 years. He owned and operated the Menasha Quarry for 15 years, and later was self-employed in construction work, retiring in 1968. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the Air Force, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Neenah, Elisha Kent Kane Lodge No. 61, F and A M, and the Retired Men's Club. Survivors are his widow, Clara; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Livingston of Excelsior, Minn., Mrs. Grant Wilbur of Bay Port, Long Island, N. Y., and Mrs. Carol Callahan of Westwood, Mass.; one son, Clarence Jr., of Menasha; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Clayton of Waupaca, and Miss Anna Grace Petersen of Madison; three brothers, Harold of Milwaukee, Raymond of San Francisco, Calif., and Reuben of Family Heritage Home, Appleton; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert B. Hays officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at the Westgor Funeral Home, Neenah, where a Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. They may also call at the church at noon Friday until the hour of service. Clara Johanna (Lewis) Peterson died December 29, 1990 in Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI at age 99. |