Helen Harrington

Joseph Klock was born February 4, 1846, in New York and died June 21, 1922, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 78. He is the son of Isaac Putnam Klock of Montgomery Co., NY, and Lany Ann Nellis of Morristown, Saint Lawrence Co., NY. Buried in Byron Cemetery.

Helen Harrington was born February 17, 1846, in Michigan and died April 15, 1920, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI at age 74. She is the daughter of John M. Harrington of Massachusetts and Eliza "Betsey" Holloway of New York. Buried in Byron Cemetery.

Joseph Klock and Helen Harrington were married about 1866 in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

Joseph Klock and Helen (Harrington) Klock had one child:

1. Argyl Ernest Klock: Born September 19, 1867, in South Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI; Died February 29, 1936, in Unknown (age 68). Married May 24, 1893, in South Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI, to Myrtie Mabel Parratt: Born July 1872 in Leroy Twp., Dodge Co., WI; Died Unknown. Father was Evander W. "Vander" Parret: Born January 1847 in Ohio. Mother is Mary A. Price: Born 1849 in Unknown; Died March 22, 1898, in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

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Joseph Klock was born February 4, 1846, in New York.

Helen Harrington was born February 17, 1846, in Michigan.

The 1847 Wisconsin Territorial Census shows J. M. Harrington with 5 Males and 3 Females living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living nearby are Jas. Watson with 1 Male and 3 Females.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 15, 1850, showed John M. Harrington (age 62) born in Massachusetts with real estate of $1,000 is a Farmer living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Eliza Harrington (age 42) born in New York. Also there are: Marvin Harrington (age 19) born in New York; son, Amaza Harrington (age 16) born in New York; Lucretia Harrington (age 14) born in New York; Delos Harrington (age 14) born in New York, and Hellen Harrington (age 4) born in Michigan. Also living there are Charles Bates (age 16) born in Michigan, and Hannah Cildri? (age 17) born in Ireland.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 20, 1860, shows J. M. Harrington (age 72) born in Massachusetts with personal property of $91 is a Physician living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Also living there is his wife, Eliza Harrington (age 53) born in New York, and daughter Hellen Harrington (age 14) born in Michigan.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 10, 1860, shows Isaac Clock (age 48) born in New York with personal estate of $1,600 and personal estate of $400 is a Farmer and is living in Fond du Lac Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: Lena Ann Clock (age 41; Delos Clock (age 21, a Farmer; George Klock (age 15); Joseph Clock (age 14); Isaac Clock (age 13); Lucinda Clock (age 10); Seline A. Clock (age 9); Anna Clock (age 8); Arvilla Clock (age 7); and Perla P. Clock (age 4). All were born in New York except for Perla, who was born in Wisconsin.

Joseph Klock and Helen Harrington were married about 1866 in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1870, shows Joseph Clock (age 24) born in New York to New York-born parents with personal estate of $300 is a Farmer living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him are: Helen Clock (age 24) born in Michigan to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; Argyl Clock (age 2) born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents; and Eliza Harrington (age 65) born in New York to New York-born parents, who has No Occupation.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows Joseph Klock (age 34) born in New York with personal estate of $300 and no real estate is a Farmer and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Helen Klock (age 34) born in Wisconsin, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his son, Argyl Klock (age 12) born in Wisconsin; and his widowed mother-in-law, Eliza Harrington (age 72) born in New York, who is suffering from consumption.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Evander Parrott (age 33) born in Ohio to English-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Leroy Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary Parrott (age 30) born in Wisconsin to Welsh-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his daughter, Mertie Parrott (age 7) born in Wisconsin to English and Wisconsin-born parents. A Laborer and a Servant also live in the household.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900, shows Joseph Klock (age 54) born February 1846 in New York to New York-born parents is a Retired Farmer who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 57 Portland Street, 2nd Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 33 years, Helen Klock (age 54) born in Michigan to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, with 1 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his widowed mother, Lany A. Klock (age 81) born February 1819 in New York to New York-born parents, with 10 of the 19 children born to her still alive.

In 1900, Jessie Decker (age 29) born April 1871 in Wisconsin is an unmarried School Teacher and is living with her mother and sister in Racine, Racine Co., WI.

Evander W. Parratt and Jessie E. Decker were married August 29, 1905, in Fond du Lac Co., WI.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows Joseph Klock (age 64) born New York to New York-born parents owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 74 South Portland Street, 11th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 43 years, Helen Klock (age 64) born in Michigan to Massachusetts and New York-born parents, with 1 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his unmarried nephew, Eugene N. Klock (age 35) born in Wisconsin to New York and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a Clothing Store Salesman. Three unmarried Lodgers also live in the household.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 8, 1920, shows Joseph Klock (age 73) born New York to New York-born parents owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 79 South Portland Street, 11th Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Helen Klock (age 73) born in Michigan to New York-born parents. Also living there are 2 Roomers and 1 Housekeeper.

In 1920, Evander W. Parratt had died, and Jessie Parratt (age 46). Living in Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Two daughters, ages 13 and 11, are also living there. 

Evander W. Parratt, born 1848, and died 1928, is buried with Mary A. Parratt, born 1849 and died 1898, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Jessie Parratt is in a separat grave.

In 1930, Evander W. Parratt had died, and Jessie D. Parratt (age 54) is a widow. Living in Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Her two unmarried daughters, ages 23 and 21, are also living there. 

Helen (Harrington) Klock died April 15, 1920, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 74.

Joseph Klock died June 21, 1922, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 78.

Jessie Alger (Decker) Parratt was born April 26, 1871, and died July 1971 in Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 100.