Michal M. Scheidel Jr.
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Michal M. Scheidel Jr. |
Michal M. Scheidel Jr. was born May 1818 in the Town of Grittvil, Alsace-Lorraine, France, and died August 7, 1894, at his residence in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 78. He was the son of Michael M. Scheidel Sr. of Alsace-Lorraine, France, and Ann Unknown of Alsace-Lorraine, France. Elizabeth Lyon was born September 1822 in New Jersey and died May 24, 1867, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 44. She was the daughter of Unknown. Michal Scheidel arrived April 20, 1837, in the United States from France. Michal M. Scheidel Jr. and Elizabeth Lyon were married April 3, 1842, in Morris Co., NJ. Michal M. Scheidel Jr. and Elizabeth (Lyon) Shidell had at least seven children:
Elizabeth (Lyon) Shidell died May 24, 1867, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 44. Following Elizabeth's death, Michael married Anna (Worthing) Willson. Anna Worthing was born April 1822 in Wales and died January 31, 1916, in Sparta, Monroe Co., WI, at age 93. She was the daughter of William Worthing of County Radnor, Wales, and Margaret Davis of County Bercknock, Wales. Ann is buried along side her first husband in Avoca Cemetery, Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Anna Worthing first married Joseph Willson. Joseph Willson was born about 1801 in New York and died October 15, 1867, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, at about age 66. He is buried in Avoca Cemetery, Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Joseph Willson and Anna Worthing were married 1850 in Salem, Walworth Co., WI. Joseph Willson and Anna (Worthing) Willson had two children:
Joseph Willson died October 15, 1867, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, at about age 66. Michal M. Scheidel Jr. and Anna (Worthing) Willson were married December 6, 1868, in the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Byron Corners, Fond du Lac Co., WI. Michal M. Scheidel Jr. and Anna (Worthing) (Willson) Shidell had no children. TIMELINE Joseph Willson was born about 1801 in New York. Michael Scheidel Jr. was born May 1818 in the Town of Grittvil, Alsace-Lorraine, France. Elizabeth Lyon was born September 1822 in New Jersey. Anna Worthing was born April 1822 in Wales. Michel Scheidel (age 19), a Farmer, departed April 20, 1837, from Havre De Grace, aboard the Ship Burgundy, and arrived April 20, 1837, in the Port of New York.
The 1840 U. S. Census shows an Elizabeth Lyon (age 50 to 60), probably a widow, living in Hanover Twp., Morris Co., NJ. There are two males and two additional females in the household. About three houses away is Edward D. Shidle (age 20 to 30) with a wife? (age 20 to 30), and a son? (under age 5). Note: the handwriting of Shidle looks like Stickler. Elizabeth was also listed in the 1830 census, without a husband at home. The 1840 U. S. Census shows an Elizabeth Lyon (age 50 to 60), probably a widow, living in Hanover Twp., Morris Co., NJ. There are two males and two additional females in the household. Elizabeth was also listed in the 1830 census, without a husband at home. Elizabeth Lyon (age 75) was also listed in the 1850 census, living alone. Michael and Elizabeth were married April 3, 1842, in Morris Co., NJ. From the USGENWEB Website for Morris Co., NJ: Rockaway Cemetery, Morris Co., NJ SURNAME GIVEN DOB m DOB d DOB y DOD m DOD d DOD y PARENTAGE SHIDAL Anna M.
June 02 1850 June 04 1851
Michael and Elizabeth The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 9, 1850, shows Michael Shidle (age 28) a Laborer born in Germany is living in Rockaway Twp., Morris Co., NJ. Living with him is Elisabeth Shidle (age 23) born in New Jersey. Also living there is John Shidle (age 4) born in New Jersey. Leigh Larson note: There was the John Lyon family living nearby. It is likely that Elizabeth is related to the Lyon family: John Lyon (age 32) is a Farmer born in New Jersey, with wife Mary Lyon (age 33) and four daughters and one son, all born in New Jersey. The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 23, 1860, shows Michael Shidle, Jr. (age 41) born in Saxony with Real Estate of $2,500 and Personal Estate of $629 is a Farmer and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI . Living with him is his wife Elizabeth Shidle (age 38) born in New Jersey. Also living there are their children: John Shidle (age 13) born in New Jersey; and Mary Shidle (age 5) born in Wisconsin. The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 7, 1860, shows Joseph Wilson (age 59) born in New York with real estate of $2,500 and personal estate of $50 is a Farmer and is living in Leroy Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him is Ann Wilson (age 38) born in England. Also living at home are: Anna G. Wilson (age 9); and Wm. H. Wilson (age 6), both born in Wisconsin. Ellen married her future stepbrother, John L. Shidell, son of Michael Shidell Jr., on May 10, 1867. He was to become her stepbrother after her mother's second marriage. Elizabeth (Lyon) Shidell died May 24, 1867, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 44. Joseph Willson died October 15, 1867, in Fond du Lac Co., WI, at about age 66. Michael Scheidel Jr. and Anna (Worthing) Willson were married December 6, 1868, in the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Byron Corners, Fond du Lac Co., WI. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1870, shows Michael Shidall (age 52) born in Alsace, France, with real estate of $4,800 and personal estate of $550 is a Farmer and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Angell Shidall (age 45) born in England, who is Keeping House. Also living there are: Wm. H. Wilson (age 16) born in Wisconsin, a Farm Laborer; and Mary Shidall (age 16) born in Wisconsin, who is Keeping House. The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1870, shows John Shidall (age 24) born in New Jersey with real estate of $4,000 and personal property of $400 s a Farmer and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI . Living with him is Ellen J. Shidall (age 19) born in Wisconsin, who is Keeping House. The 1875 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1875, shows Michael Shidall is the Head of Household and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living in the household are a total of 2 Males and 2 Females. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1880, shows Michael Shidell (age 62) born in Alsace to Alsace-born parents is a farmer living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Ann Shidell (age 58) born in Wales to Welsh-born parents. Two servants also live in the house: a male laborer (age 19) and a female domestic (age 17). The 1885 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1885, shows Michael Shidell is the Head of Household and is living in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living in the household: 2 Males, 2 Females. Of these, 1 born in the United States, 2 born in Germany, and 1 born in Great Britain. Michael Scheidel Jr. died August 7, 1894, in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 78. The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Ann Shiddell (age 75) born April 1825 in England to English-born parents is a boarder living Sparta, Sparta Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She is a widow married for 28 years and both of her children are living. She emigrated from England in 1850 and is living in the household of John L. Shiddell (age 52) born February 1848 in New Jersey of New York and German-born parents) who is a photographer who owns his own house and has been married for 25 years. Living with him is his wife Ellen J. Shiddell (age 44) born January 1856 in Wisconsin of New York and English-born parents. Ellen is childless. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 9, 1910, shows John L. Shidell (age 63) born in New Jersey to Unknown and New Jersey-born parents is a Photographer who owns his own home at 414 S. Water Street, 4th Ward, City of Sparta, Monroe Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 42 years, Ellen J. Shidell (age 59) born in Wisconsin to New York and Wales-born parents, who is childless. Also living there is John's widowed mother-in-law, Ann W. Shidell (age 88) born in Wales to England and Wales-born parents. Anna (Worthing) (Willson) Shidell died January 31, 1916, in the City of Sparta, Monroe Co., WI, at age 93. The LaCrosse Tribune, Thursday, February 3, 1916, MRS. ANNA H. WILSON SUCCUMBS Well Known Woman Dies at Home of Her Daughter... SPARTA, Wis., Feb. 3. - Mrs. Ann H. Wilson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Shidell, on South Water street on Monday evening about seven o'clock from old age. Besides the daughter, she is survived by a son, Dr. W. H. Wilson, who has been in this city for several months to help care for his aged mother. There will be private services at the home this afternoon, and then Dr. Wilson will accompany the remains to the former home at Oakfield, Wis., where funeral services will be held and she will be buried by the side of her late husband. Mrs. Anna Shidell's February 1916 Obituary FORMERLY LIVED IN THIS CITY Mrs. Anna Shidell Passes Away at Sparta RESIDED WITH HER DAUGHTER Mother of Dr. W. M. Willson, This City - Funeral at Oakfield Thursday Mrs. Ann Worthing Willson Shidell, for many years a resident of Byron township, died at 7 o'clock Monday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John L. Shidell, at Sparta. Beside her daughter she leaves one son, Dr. W. H. Willson, of this city; one grandson, Harry S. Willson, also of this city; one brother, James Worthing, of Fond du Lac; and many nephews and nieces, members of the several Worthing families of this city and Oakfield. Mrs. Shidell is one of the pioneer residents of Leroy, Dodge county. She then resided in Byron township for many years until about fifteen years ago, when she went to Sparta to reside with her daughter. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at Oakfield at 10:30 Thursday morning. Burial will be in the Avoca cemetery, beside her first husband, Joseph Willson, who died in October, 1867. The bearers will be E. P. Worthing, of this city, Charles Taylor, Frank Barbee and Frank Worthing, all of Oakfield. The body will be accompanied to Oakfield by Dr. W. H. Willson. The daughter, Mrs. Shidell, will be unable to attend the funeral as she recently fractured her knee cap in a fall on a slippery walk.
The Byron Cemetery is located just north of the unincorporated Village of Byron, Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Located in the Town of Byron, Fond du Lac Co., WI in Section 27, reached by taking Hwy. 175 south of Fond du Lac for a distance of about 5 miles. The cemetery is on the northern edge of the Village of Byron on the east side of the highway. The cemetery is well kept. Wellington Abbey and family members are also buried in this cemetery.
The Shidell family stone granite marker, flanked by the parents
Michael: d. Aug. 7, 1894, Aged 78 Yr's 3 M's
Elizabeth: his wife, d. May 24, 1867, Aged 44 Y's 8 M's
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