John Adam Shidel
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John Adam Shidel |
John Adam Shidel was born October 7, 1861, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died November 28, 1902, in a train wreck in Des Plaines, Cook Co., IL, at age 41. He was the son of Jacob Scheidel of the town of Grittvil, Alsace-Lorraine, Germany and Justina Lucy Luhn of Berlin, Germany (Saxony, Prussia). Bertha Wallemina Sasse was born March 18, 1860, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died April 13, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co UT, at age 65. She was the daughter of Martin Frederick Sasse of Prussia and Fredericka J. Blumberg of Prussia. John Adam Shidel and Bertha Wallemina Sasse were married November 17, 1889, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. John Adam Shidel and Bertha Wallemina (Sasse) Shidel had two children:
TIMELINE Bertha Wallemina Sasse was born March 18, 1860, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. John Adam Shidel was born October 7, 1861 in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Saturday, September 21, 1878 STATE NEWS, from the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Some one who had bought more charity tickets than he needed, gave one to Amel Sasse, son of Martin Sasse, boot and shoe dealer. Being somewhat speculative, the lad sold the ticket for a quarter, but thinking the transaction questionable, asked his father about it this morning. The father explained that Amel would have done wrong to keep the money, and was so much pleased with his son's conduct that he took the quarter, and putting five dollars with it, although a poor man, brought it to the relief committee. The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1860, shows Martin Sassen (age 32) born in Germany with personal estate worth $100 is a Shoemaker living in the 1st Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Fredrica Sassen (age 25) born in Germany. Also living there are children, all born in Wisconsin except for Ida who was born in New York: Ida Sassen (age 6); Emma Sassen (age 4); Amela Sassen (age 2); and Bertha Sassen (age 2/12). Also living there is Jacob Sassen (age 17) born in New York, who is an Apprentice. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 2, 1870, shows Jacob Shidel (age 35) born in France is a Mill Hand living in Fond Du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI with property valued at $700. Living with him is his wife Lucy Shidel (age 31) born in Prussia, along with their children all born in Wisconsin: John Shidel (age 10), Fred Shidel (age 8) and Emma Shidel (age 1). Also living there is Lucy's mother, Catharine Luhn (age 71) born in Prussia. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1870, shows Martin Sassa (age 44) born in Prussia is a Shoemaker with real estate worth $1,000 is living in the 1st Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Fredricka Sassa (age 35) born in Prussia who is Keeping House. Also living there are his children, all born in Wisconsin except for Ida who was born in New York: Ida Sassa (age 16); Emma Sassa (age 24); Amelia Sassa (age 12); Bertha Sassa (age 10); Amy Sassa (age 7); Matilda Sassa (age 5); Otto Sassa (age 4); Martin Sassa (age 2); and John Sassa (age 1/12). The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows Jacob Schidel (age 45) born in France to Saxony and French-born parents is a farmer living in Carson Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Lucy Schidel (age 41) born in Saxony to Saxony-born parents. Three of their children also live there, all born in Wisconsin: John Schidel (age 19); Fred Schidel (age 17); and Emma Schidel (age 11). Also there are Emma's mother, Cath. Luhn (age 81) a nurse born in Saxony of Saxony-born parents, and an unrelated servant, Carrie Anderson. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 12, 1880, shows Martin Sasse (age 53) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents is a Shoemaker living on Elm Street, 1st Ward, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Frederica Sasse (age 45) born in Prussia to Prussian-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Prussian-born parents: Emma Sasse (age 24), a Hair Dresser; Amelia Sasse (age 22), a Hair Dresser; Bertha Sasse (age 20), a Shoe Store Clerk; Emil Sasse (age 18), a Shoemaker; Matilda Sasse (age 15); Otto Sasse (age 14); Martin Sasse (age 12); Robert Sasse (age 10); Hurman Sasse (age 8); Ella Sasse (age 1); and Unnamed Daughter Sasse (age 3/12, Feb). John and Bertha were married November 17, 1889, in Fond du Lac Co., WI. Waukesha Co., WI Bertrand Shidel The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895, shows John Schidel is Head of Household and living in the Village of Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI. There are a total of 3 Males and 2 Females living in the household, all born in the United States. There was a Mrs. Sassa that died October 14, 1895, in Fond du Lac Co., WI. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows John A. Shidell (age 38) born October 1861 in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a Locomotive Engineer living at 32 Rose Street, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Bertha Shidell (age 37) born March 1863 in Wisconsin to German-born parents, as well as her only child, a son, Harold Shidell (age 6), born February 1894 in Wisconsin. Also living there is Bertha's unmarried sister Emma Sasse (age 39) born November 1860 in Wisconsin, an Arts Teacher. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows Frederick Sassee (age 73) born November 1826 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1849 and a Naturalized citizen is a Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Kingsley Pct., Clay Co., FL. Living with him is his wife, Fredericka B. Sassee (age 65) born October 1834 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1849, with 12 of the 13 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Fred F. Sasse (age 23) born October 1876, a Farm Laborer; and Ella J. Sasse (age 21). Emil and Otto Sasse in 1900 are living in Butte, MT, and are lodgers, Unmarried, and both are Hair Artists. John Adam Shidel died November 28, 1902 in Des Plaines, Cook Co., IL, at age 41. The Marshfield Times, Marshfield, Wood Co., WI, Friday, December 5, 1902 A Fatal Railroad Wreck. The latest reports of the Wisconsin Central wreck, which occurred at Des Plaines, Ill., last Friday morning confirms the report that it was one of the worst that has taken place on the Central lines in many years. Engineer John Scheidel and Fireman Walter Sherman, both of Fond du Lac, were so badly injured in the wreck and scalded by escaping steam that they died the same day, after suffering untold agony. Brakeman Daniel Pineo, also of Fond du Lac, who was in the cab of the wrecked engine, received serious injuries, but will probably recover. The wreck was caused by the engine leaving the rails at a switch, while going at a high rate of speed and was hurled down the embankment, burying the three railroad men beneath the wreckage. Eleven freight cars were piled up, blocking the road for a distance of several hundred feet. Walter Sherman, the dead fireman, was well known in this city, where he had many friends. He formerly lived in Stevens Point, where his parents and a brother and sister still reside. He was married only a short time ago and lived in North Fond du Lac. His parents and wife were with him when he died. Cook County Coroner's Inquest Record Index, 1872–1911 NAME OF DECEASED VOL. PAGE DATE FILED DATE OF DEATH SHIDEL, JOHN A. 58 61 12/4/1902 11/28/1902 The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Bertha Shidell (age 35) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a widowed Head of Household living in the City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with her is her son: Harold Shidell (age 11) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Two Roomers also live in the household. In 1910 and 1920 Emil is married and is a Hair Goods Manufacturer living in Salt Lake City, UT. In 1920 Martin is married and is a Hair Goods Manufacturer living in Salt Lake City, UT. In 1930 Emil is married and is a Hair Goods Manufacturer living in Salt Lake City, UT. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows Bertha Shidell (age 36) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a widow and is living on Michigan Ave., Village of North Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, with the only child born to her still alive. Living with her is her unmarried son, Harold Shidell (age 16), born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-boorn parents. Also living there are two unmarried sisters, both born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Emma Sasse (age 38), a Hairdresser; and Ella Sasse (age 20), a Hairdresser. Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, WI, June 28, 1911 Harold Shidel of North Fond du Lac has been appointed as first candidate for the position of cadet for admission to the West Point Military academy. George K. Fiske of Dodge county was second. The two will report to Fort Sheridan, on July 5th for further examination. The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, Tuesday, October 15, 1912 A petition was made in probate court today for an administration of the estate of John A. Shidel, whose death occurred at North Fond du Lac. The deceased leaves personal property to the value of $75 and real estate worth $1,800.There are two heirs. The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, WI, Monday, April 28, 1913 NORTH FOND DU LAC NEWS Mrs. J. Shidel and Miss E. Sasse, sisters, both of whom have been residents of the village for many years, are moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, where they will make their future home. The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, WI, Monday, May 5, 1913 VILLAGE OF NORTH FOND DU LAC NEWS Mrs. Bertha Shidel and Miss Ellen Sasse left Saturday for Salt Lake City, where they will make their home. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Bertha Shidel (age 59) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is a widow owning her home free of a mortgage and is living at 426 Douglas Ave., 5th Ward, Salt Lake City, UT. Living with her are her two unmarried sisters, both born in Wisconsin to German-born parents: Emma C. Sasse (age 61); and Ella J. Sasse (age 40). Bertha Wallemina (Sasse) Shidel died April 13, 1925, in Salt Lake Co., UT, at age 64, according to the Utah Death Index (1905-1951). The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1930, shows Emma E. Sasse (age 69) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents is an unmarried Head of Household and owns her home worth $3,500 and is living at 426 Douglas Ave., 5th Ward, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. Living with her is her unmarried sister, Ella J. Sasse (age 51) born in Wisconsin to German-born parents, a Practical Nurse. On November 4, 1934 Emma Eva Sasse (age 75) died in Salt Lake Co., UT, according to the Utah Death Index (1905-1951). She is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. On November 29, 1947 Ella J. Sasse (age ?) was buried in Salt Lake Co., UT, according to the Sexton Records. She is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1930 shows H. R. Shidel (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Lead Manufacturing Company Salesman owning his own home with real estate worth $8,500 and living at 5523 Merrimac Avenue, City of Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Living with him is his wife Anna L. Shidel (age 33) born in Kansas to Indiana and Ohio-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living at home are their twin? daughters, born in Kansas: Roberta L. Shidel (age 9), and Ruth L. Shidel (age 9). 1940 Rotunda, Yearbook of Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas Kansas Geological Survey Title: Cement plugging for exclusion of bottom water in the Augusta
field, Kansas [with discussion] 1921 SOCIAL REGISTER, Wichita, Kansas The Rotary Club - Wichita, Sedgwick County, KS 1921 Mount Olivet Cemetery, Utah, Sexton Records,
The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX, March 2, 1947 Shidel Funeral Planned Monday Funeral services for H. R. Shidel, 53, former resident of Dallas, who died Friday at his home in Houston, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the George H. Lewis Funeral Home, Houston. Entombment will be in Houston. Shidel was district manager for the Dresser Manufacturing Division. He moved his office to Houston four years ago. He was a Mason, a member of the Shrine and of the American Petroleum Institute. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Richard H. Mills, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Roberta Forwood, Houston, and three grandchildren. The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX, July 17, 1945 David F. Forwood Jr. Dies in Plane Crash TAYLOR, Texas, July 16 - David F. Forwood Jr., 23, Taylor businessman, crashed in his Luscombe plane near Hutto at 1:30 p.m. Monday and died almost instantly. Persons in the vicinity saw the plsne flying low and unable to gain altitude. A moment later it crashed into a high line, throwiing the pilot clear of the plane. Forwood had taken up flying recently and owned his plane. He was a native of Taylor, graduate of the Taylor High School and formerly attended Southern Methodist University, Dallas. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Forwood; a son, and a sister.
Utah Death Index, 1905-1951 Martin Frederick Sasse died July 15, 1920 in Salt Lake Co., UT at age 54. Emil Fred Sasse died July 12, 1933 in Salt Lake Co., UT at age 75. Emma Eva Sasse died November 4, 1934 in Salt Lake Co., UT at age 75. Bertha Wallemina Shidel died April 13, 1925 in Salt Lake Co., UT at age 64. Roberta Shidel married David Fontaine Forwood Jr. on October 28, 1941, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Divorced before 1945. David died July 16, 1945, in Williamson Co., TX. |