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William August Meyer

M, #88291, b. 23 January 1887, d. 25 November 1947

Parents

FatherConrad Meyer (b. 14 April 1848, d. 14 January 1929)
MotherElizabeth Mary Brenneisen (b. 15 August 1847, d. 25 August 1931)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Effie Tollie (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)

DaughterBlanche Marie Meyer+ (b. 10 September 1913, d. 20 September 1995)
SonRev. Byron Melvin Meyer+ (b. 19 June 1916, d. 26 June 1986)
DaughterIrene Elizabeth Meyer (b. 14 March 1918, d. 24 October 1970)
DaughterRefa LaVonne Meyer+ (b. 31 August 1919, d. 3 December 2008)
SonDelmer Laverne Meyer+ (b. 21 March 1924, d. 2 August 1989)
DaughterEdna Lucille Meyer

Biography

William August Meyer was born on 23 January 1887 in Iowa. He married Mary Effie Tollie, daughter of James Henry Tollie and Glencora Elizabeth Frazee, on 5 September 1912 in New Hampton, Chickasaw Co., IA. William August Meyer died on 25 November 1947 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA,

OBITUARY:

William A. Meyer was born January 23, 1887, in Floyd County to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Meyer. He was baptized shortly after his birth and at about the age of fourteen was confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Bassett.

In his young manhood he worked in the Dakotas and also spent some time in Canada and then farmed in Floyd and Chickasaw counties. In late years he was employed by the Sherman Nursery Company where he passed away very suddenly while at work on November 25, 1947.

On September 5, 1912, Mr. Meyer was married to Effie Tolle in New Hampton.

One of the seven children born to this union died in infancy, the others survive their father as does the widow, who resides in this community. Following are the sons and daughters--Blanche, now Mrs. Alvin Bortz, of Rudd, Ia. Byron Meyer, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Irene, now Mrs. Melvin Virchow of Charles City. Refa, now Mrs. Loran Essman of Lennox, So. Dak. Delmer Meyer of the United States Navy. Edna, now Mrs. Lyle Jacobson of Lennox, So. Dak.

Also, three grandchildren survive, Donald Bortz, Lorna Faye Essman, and Karen Meyer.

He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Olvera of Houston, Texas, and three brothers, Carl Meyer of Charles City and Ernest and Henry Meyer of Bassett.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 1, at the Hauser Funeral Home with Mrs. Walter Fritschel officiating. He was laid to rest in the Oakwood cemetery at Floyd.

ANOTHER NEWSPAPER CLIPPING:

DEATH CLAIMS W. A. MEYER

William A. Meyer, 60, an employee of the Sherman Nursery company for eleven and a half years, died suddenly while at work at the nursery yesterday afternoon following a heart attack.

Mr. Meyer was assisting in the cutting of evergreen trees when he collapsed, a physician and an ambulance were summoned but Mr. Meyer succumbed soon after the attack. He had been a life long resident of this county, living for many years near Bassett. He had lived in Charles City for several years at 610 1/2 Kelly St.

Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife, Effie Meyer, who is at present convalescing at the Cedar Valley hospital following major surgery and the following children: Mrs. Blanche Bortz, of Rudd; Byron Meyer of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Mrs. Irene Virchow of Charles City; Mrs. Refa Essman and Mrs. Edna Jacobson both of Lennox, S. D.; and Delmar Meyer in the navy. Also surviving are three grandchildren and three brothers and a sister.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but will be held at the Hauser funeral home either the latter part of this week or early next week.



William August Meyer lived on 22 April 1930 in Niles Twp., Floyd Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S1930] Niles Twp., Dist. 9, sheet 7A, Dwelling 148, Family 151, 1930 Federal Census, Floyd County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 655; FHL #2340390.

Mary Effie Tollie

F, #88292, b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980

Parents

FatherJames Henry Tollie (b. 3 December 1867, d. 27 January 1963)
MotherGlencora Elizabeth Frazee
Pedigree Link

Family: William August Meyer (b. 23 January 1887, d. 25 November 1947)

DaughterBlanche Marie Meyer+ (b. 10 September 1913, d. 20 September 1995)
SonRev. Byron Melvin Meyer+ (b. 19 June 1916, d. 26 June 1986)
DaughterIrene Elizabeth Meyer (b. 14 March 1918, d. 24 October 1970)
DaughterRefa LaVonne Meyer+ (b. 31 August 1919, d. 3 December 2008)
SonDelmer Laverne Meyer+ (b. 21 March 1924, d. 2 August 1989)
DaughterEdna Lucille Meyer

Biography

Mary Effie Tollie was born on 22 October 1892 in Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA. She married William August Meyer, son of Conrad Meyer and Elizabeth Mary Brenneisen, on 5 September 1912 in New Hampton, Chickasaw Co., IA. Mary Effie Tollie died on 11 September 1980 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.

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James Henry Tollie

M, #88293, b. 3 December 1867, d. 27 January 1963
Pedigree Link

Family: Glencora Elizabeth Frazee

DaughterMary Effie Tollie+ (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)

Biography

James Henry Tollie was born on 3 December 1867 in Dunlap, Grundy Co., IA. He married Glencora Elizabeth Frazee on 31 August 1891 in Floyd Co., IA. He died on 27 January 1963 in Chickasaw Co., IA.

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Glencora Elizabeth Frazee

F, #88294
Pedigree Link

Family: James Henry Tollie (b. 3 December 1867, d. 27 January 1963)

DaughterMary Effie Tollie+ (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)

Biography

Glencora Elizabeth Frazee married James Henry Tollie on 31 August 1891 in Floyd Co., IA.
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Blanche Marie Meyer1

F, #88295, b. 10 September 1913, d. 20 September 1995

Parents

FatherWilliam August Meyer (b. 23 January 1887, d. 25 November 1947)
MotherMary Effie Tollie (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)
Pedigree Link

Family: Alvin Ernest Bortz (b. 19 November 1910, d. 7 September 1984)

SonDonald Ernest Bortz

Biography

Blanche Marie Meyer was born on 10 September 1913 in Floyd, Floyd Co., IA.1 She married Alvin Ernest Bortz, son of William G. Bortz and Hattie, on 26 June 1932 in Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., MN. Blanche Marie Meyer died on 20 September 1995 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.

She was buried in September 1995 in Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Floyd Co., IA.
Blanche Marie Meyer lived in 1989 in Rudd, Floyd Co., IA.
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Citations

  1. [S1927] Chickasaw Twp., Dist. 48, sheet 7B, Dwelling 157, Family 158, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Alvin Ernest Bortz

M, #88296, b. 19 November 1910, d. 7 September 1984

Parents

FatherWilliam G. Bortz (b. about 1884)
MotherHattie (b. about 1886)
Pedigree Link

Family: Blanche Marie Meyer (b. 10 September 1913, d. 20 September 1995)

SonDonald Ernest Bortz

Biography

Alvin Ernest Bortz was born on 19 November 1910 in Floyd Co., IA. He married Blanche Marie Meyer, daughter of William August Meyer and Mary Effie Tollie, on 26 June 1932 in Albert Lea, Freeborn Co., MN. Alvin Ernest Bortz died on 7 September 1984 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.

He was buried on 11 September 1984 in Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Floyd Co., IA.
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Rev. Byron Melvin Meyer1

M, #88297, b. 19 June 1916, d. 26 June 1986

Parents

FatherWilliam August Meyer (b. 23 January 1887, d. 25 November 1947)
MotherMary Effie Tollie (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)
Pedigree Link

Family: Arlene Marian Sahlbom (b. 19 August 1921, d. 13 July 1999)

DaughterKaren Marie Meyer
DaughterSharon Marie Meyer (b. 23 November 1946, d. 23 November 1946)
Son{ Infant Son } Meyer (b. 5 October 1948, d. 5 October 1948)
DaughterSusan Marie Meyer
DaughterSonja Marie Meyer

Biography

Rev. Byron Melvin Meyer was born on 19 June 1916 in Floyd Co., IA.1 He married Anna Louise Meyer, daughter of Ludwig D. Meyer and Lena L. Kukuk, on 16 August 1938 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. Rev. Byron Melvin Meyer married Arlene Marian Sahlbom, daughter of Olaf Severine Sahlbom and Berthe Marie Nygaard, on 28 June 1941 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA. Rev. Byron Melvin Meyer died on 26 June 1986 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL,

(from findagrave.com)

Obituary from the Tuscaloosa News:

Funeral services for the Rev. Byron M. Meyer, 70, of 4014 6th St. E, who died Thursday at University Hospital in Birmingham, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cottondale Baptist Church. The Rev. Ron English, the Rev. Harold Pitts and the Rev. Otis Hill will officiate with burial in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park and Memory Chapel Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Arlene Meyer, Tuscaloosa; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Karen) Wyatt, Mrs. Richard (Susan) Dean, and Mrs. Edwin (Sonja) Hicks, all of Tuscaloosa; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Bortz, Rudd, Iowa, Mrs. Edna Jacobson, Canon City, Colo., and Mrs. Refa Essman, Weslaco, Texas; seven grandchildren; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Johnson, Dave Elmore, Joe Christian, Loyd Porter, Olith Erwin, and Curtis Fountain.

Honorary pallbearers include Hale Armistead, Elizabeth Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Terry, Mrs. Mildred Lancaster, Mrs. Ara Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hicks, Vic Foster, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Junkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Beck, friends of Brookwood Free Will Baptist Church, East Side Free Will Baptist Church, Liberty Free Will Baptist Church of Brilliant, staff and members of Cottondale Baptist Church, Cottondale Baptist Day Care staff, Dr. J. C. Guin, Dr. George Miller, Dr. Algis Sidrys, staff of Capstone Medical Center, staff of Tuscaloosa Veterans Medical Center, fifth floor nursing staff of DCH Regional Medical Center, ninth floor nursing staff of University Hospital, Dr. Sam Saleh and team at University Hospital, friends and neighbors of Sixth Street E.



He was buried on 28 June 1986 in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL.
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Citations

  1. [S1927] Chickasaw Twp., Dist. 48, sheet 7B, Dwelling 157, Family 158, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Irene Elizabeth Meyer1

F, #88298, b. 14 March 1918, d. 24 October 1970

Parents

FatherWilliam August Meyer (b. 23 January 1887, d. 25 November 1947)
MotherMary Effie Tollie (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Irene Elizabeth Meyer was born on 14 March 1918 in Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA.1 She married Melvin Virchow, no children. She married Chris Kobel, no children. She married Albert Schuldheisz, no children. She died on 24 October 1970 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.

She was buried in October 1970 in Oakwood Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., IA.
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Citations

  1. [S1927] Chickasaw Twp., Dist. 48, sheet 7B, Dwelling 157, Family 158, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Refa LaVonne Meyer1

F, #88300, b. 31 August 1919, d. 3 December 2008

Parents

FatherWilliam August Meyer (b. 23 January 1887, d. 25 November 1947)
MotherMary Effie Tollie (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)
Pedigree Link

Family: Loran Arndt Essman (b. 23 May 1916, d. 3 March 2006)

DaughterLorna Faye Essman+ (b. 12 March 1943, d. 26 April 2000)
DaughterDawn Essman+
DaughterJacqui Essman+

Biography

Refa LaVonne Meyer was born on 31 August 1919 in Ionia, Chickasaw Co., IA.1 She married Loran Arndt Essman, son of Frederick Benjamin Essman and Jennie Marilla Wheaton, on 23 April 1942 in Camp Polk, LA. Refa LaVonne Meyer died on 3 December 2008 in Canon City, Fremont Co., CO,

(from findagrave.com)

Obituary from the Canon City Daily Record:

Refa LaVonne (Meyer) Essman 89, of Cañon City, joined our Lord on Dec. 3, 2008. Refa was born in Ionia, Iowa, in 1919, to William August Meyer and Mary Effie (Tolle) Meyer.

In 1939, she graduated from Charles City High School in Charles City, Iowa, and then attended the Midland Linotype School, where she received her certificate as a linotype operator. She worked setting type for newspapers in Iowa and North Chicago.

On April 23, 1942, Refa married Loran A. Essman at Camp Polk, La.; three daughters were born of this union. Refa devoted her life to her husband of 63 years, her children and helping others. She was a Girl Scout leader, room mother and a volunteer at an orphanage in Mexico. She was a talented seamstress, avid gardener and an exceptional cook. Her great passion for life and selfless love for her family and others will remain an inspiration to her family and all who knew her.



Refa LaVonne Meyer lived in 1989 in Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX.
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Citations

  1. [S1927] Chickasaw Twp., Dist. 48, sheet 7B, Dwelling 157, Family 158, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Loran Arndt Essman

M, #88301, b. 23 May 1916, d. 3 March 2006

Parents

FatherFrederick Benjamin Essman (b. 21 April 1880, d. 1944)
MotherJennie Marilla Wheaton (b. 6 March 1882, d. 5 July 1944)
Pedigree Link

Family: Refa LaVonne Meyer (b. 31 August 1919, d. 3 December 2008)

DaughterLorna Faye Essman+ (b. 12 March 1943, d. 26 April 2000)
DaughterDawn Essman+
DaughterJacqui Essman+

Biography

Loran Arndt Essman was born on 23 May 1916 in Ellsworth, Nobles Co., MN. He married Refa LaVonne Meyer, daughter of William August Meyer and Mary Effie Tollie, on 23 April 1942 in Camp Polk, LA. Loran Arndt Essman died on 3 March 2006 in Canon City, Fremont Co., CO,

dates per SSDI

Obituary from Pueblo Chieftain, March 11, 2006

Loran A. Essman, 89, of Canon City, joined our Lord on March 3, 2006. Born in Ellsworth, Minn., Loran wed Refa L. Meyer on April 23, 1942, at Camp Polk, La. Sent overseas as a tank mechanic in October of 1942, Loran served as a sergeant in the 1st Army, Third Armored Spearhead Division and fought in five major campaigns: Normandy, N. France, Rhineland, Battle of the Bulge and Central Europe. For his service, he was awarded the Jubilee of Liberty Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Service Medal and the American Defense Service Medal. Loran moved to Canon City with his family in 1965 after leaving the grocery business in Southern California. He then worked as a produce manager for Hilltop Market and Canon Market before enjoying retirement in Southern Texas. In 1995, Loran and his wife moved back to Canon City. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lorna Faye Taylor. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Refa; daughters, Dawn (Pete) Nelson and Jacqui (Mark) Mitchell; grandchildren, Loran (Meladee) Taylor, Amy Nelson, Mark Mitchell Jr. and Michael Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Tristan and Asia Taylor. Loran enjoyed gardening, barbecuing, deep-sea fishing, his beloved yellow lab, Abby, and making others laugh. His great selfless love for his family and deep sense of patriotism remain an inspiration to his family and all who knew him. Memorial service, 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at Holt Chapel of the Garden with the Rev. Don Bird officiating.



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Delmer Laverne Meyer1

M, #88302, b. 21 March 1924, d. 2 August 1989

Parents

FatherWilliam August Meyer (b. 23 January 1887, d. 25 November 1947)
MotherMary Effie Tollie (b. 22 October 1892, d. 11 September 1980)
Pedigree Link

Family: Rachel

DaughterDenise Meyer
SonWilliam Meyer
DaughterPatricia Laverne Meyer (b. 2 June 1951, d. 27 May 1988)

Biography

Delmer Laverne Meyer was born on 21 March 1924 in Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA.1 He married Rachel. He died on 2 August 1989 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL,

Obituary from the Tuscaloosa News on Thursday, August 3, 1989 (from findagrave.com):

Funeral services for Delmer L. Meyer, 65, who died Wednesday at DCH Regional Medical Center, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. The Rev. C. C. Randall and the Rev. Carol Hatchel will officiate with burial in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park with full military rites grave side.

Survivors include his wife, Rachel Meyer, Tuscaloosa; a daughter, Denise Crawford, Northport; a son, Bill Meyer, Tampa, Fla.; three sisters: Blanche Bortz, Rudd, Iowa; Refa Essman, Weslaco, Texas; and Edna Jacobson, Canon City, Colo.; five grandchildren; and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Richard Griffin, Truman Bailey, Billy Barton, Wilbur Ernst, Paul Wyatt, Pete Cicero, Robert Lancaster, Philip Alexander, John Meyers and Frank Wyatt.

He was a retired Navy veteran of 20 years, serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the China Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He was also retired from the Veterans Administration Medical Center and was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Pastor's Chapel Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Building Fund of First Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home.



He was buried in August 1989 in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL.
Delmer Laverne Meyer began military service WW II and Korean Police Action service: awarded China Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
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Citations

  1. [S1930] Niles Twp., Dist. 9, sheet 7A, Dwelling 148, Family 151, 1930 Federal Census, Floyd County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 655; FHL #2340390.

Benjamin Meyer1

M, #88305, b. about 1904

Parents

FatherCarl John Edward Meyer (b. 17 October 1874, d. 27 July 1959)
MotherKatherina A. Mueller (b. 1881, d. 1967)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Benjamin Meyer was born about 1904 in Floyd Co. (probably), IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S1931] Charles City Ward 4, Dist. 0106, sheet 6A, Dwelling 122, Family 129, 1910 Federal Census, Floyd County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 402; FHL #1374415.

Walter Meyer1

M, #88306, b. about 1908

Parents

FatherCarl John Edward Meyer (b. 17 October 1874, d. 27 July 1959)
MotherKatherina A. Mueller (b. 1881, d. 1967)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Walter Meyer was born about 1908 in Floyd Co. (probably), IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S1931] Charles City Ward 4, Dist. 0106, sheet 6A, Dwelling 122, Family 129, 1910 Federal Census, Floyd County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 402; FHL #1374415.

Wallis Meyer1

M, #88307, b. about 1912

Parents

FatherCarl John Edward Meyer (b. 17 October 1874, d. 27 July 1959)
MotherKatherina A. Mueller (b. 1881, d. 1967)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Wallis Meyer was born about 1912 in Floyd or Chickasaw Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S1927] Deerfield Twp., Dist. 50, sheet 6A, Dwelling 106, Family 112, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Andrew Mueller1

M, #88310, b. March 1852
Pedigree Link

Family: Gertrude (b. May 1852, d. between 1910 and 1920)

DaughterKatherina A. Mueller+ (b. 1881, d. 1967)

Biography

Andrew Mueller was born in March 1852 in Hesse-Nassau, Germany.1 He married Gertrude about 1876 in Hesse-Nassau, Germany.2
Andrew Mueller immigrated in 1884.1 Occupation: Blacksmith in 1900 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.1
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Citations

  1. [S1932] Charles City, Dist. 90, sheet 18B, line 54, 1900 Federal Census, Floyd County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 431; FHL #1240431.
  2. [S1932] 1900 Federal Census, Floyd County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 431; FHL #1240431.

Gertrude1

F, #88311, b. May 1852, d. between 1910 and 1920
Pedigree Link

Family: Andrew Mueller (b. March 1852)

DaughterKatherina A. Mueller+ (b. 1881, d. 1967)

Biography

Gertrude was born in May 1852 in Hesse-Nassau, Germany.1 She married Andrew Mueller about 1876 in Hesse-Nassau, Germany.1 She died between 1910 and 1920 in Floyd or Chickasaw Co., IA.

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Citations

  1. [S1932] Charles City, Dist. 90, sheet 18B, line 55, 1900 Federal Census, Floyd County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 431; FHL #1240431.

Mildred Anna Meyer1

F, #88313, b. 10 June 1913, d. 19 June 1932

Parents

FatherLouis Ernest Henry Meyer (b. 26 September 1876, d. 23 May 1947)
MotherLena Wilhelmina Otto (b. 28 August 1880, d. 3 March 1968)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mildred Anna Meyer was born on 10 June 1913 in Chickasaw Co., IA.1 She died on 19 June 1932 in Rochester, Olmstead Co., MN.

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Citations

  1. [S1927] Deerfield Twp., Dist. 50, sheet 5B, Dwelling 98, Family 104, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Raymond Louis Meyer

M, #88314, b. 29 October 1914, d. 20 April 1915

Parents

FatherLouis Ernest Henry Meyer (b. 26 September 1876, d. 23 May 1947)
MotherLena Wilhelmina Otto (b. 28 August 1880, d. 3 March 1968)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Raymond Louis Meyer was born on 29 October 1914 in Chickasaw Co., IA. He died on 20 April 1915 in Chickasaw Co., IA.

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Lawrence Donald Meyer1

M, #88315, b. 10 March 1916, d. 20 February 1998

Parents

FatherLouis Ernest Henry Meyer (b. 26 September 1876, d. 23 May 1947)
MotherLena Wilhelmina Otto (b. 28 August 1880, d. 3 March 1968)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Lawrence Donald Meyer was born on 10 March 1916 in Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA.1 He married Sylvia Marvel Miller. He died on 20 February 1998 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.

He was buried in February 1998 in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.
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Citations

  1. [S1927] Deerfield Twp., Dist. 50, sheet 5B, Dwelling 98, Family 104, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Sylvia Marvel Miller

F, #88316, b. 2 September 1922, d. 18 February 1996
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sylvia Marvel Miller was born on 2 September 1922 in Colwell, Floyd Co., IA. She married Lawrence Donald Meyer, son of Louis Ernest Henry Meyer and Lena Wilhelmina Otto. Sylvia Marvel Miller died on 18 February 1996 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.

She was buried in February 1996 in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.
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Alma Clara Meyer1

F, #88317, b. 14 November 1917, d. 27 November 2005

Parents

FatherLouis Ernest Henry Meyer (b. 26 September 1876, d. 23 May 1947)
MotherLena Wilhelmina Otto (b. 28 August 1880, d. 3 March 1968)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Alma Clara Meyer was born on 14 November 1917 in Bassett, Floyd Co., IA.1 She married James George Hillier. She died on 27 November 2005 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.1

She was buried on 1 December 2005 in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.
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Citations

  1. [S1927] Deerfield Twp., Dist. 50, sheet 5B, Dwelling 98, Family 104, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

Robert Wilbur Meyer1

M, #88318, b. 28 October 1919, d. 30 September 2011

Parents

FatherLouis Ernest Henry Meyer (b. 26 September 1876, d. 23 May 1947)
MotherLena Wilhelmina Otto (b. 28 August 1880, d. 3 March 1968)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Robert Wilbur Meyer was born on 28 October 1919 in Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA.1 He died on 30 September 2011 in Maricopa Co., AZ, per SSDI, last residence Gilbert.

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Citations

  1. [S1927] Deerfield Twp., Dist. 50, sheet 5B, Dwelling 98, Family 104, 1920 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 482.

James George Hillier

M, #88319, b. 14 March 1917, d. 26 June 1994
Pedigree Link

Biography

James George Hillier was born on 14 March 1917 in Charles City, Floyd Co., IA. He married Alma Clara Meyer, daughter of Louis Ernest Henry Meyer and Lena Wilhelmina Otto. James George Hillier died on 26 June 1994 in Iowa.

He was buried in June 1994 in Riverside Cemetery, Charles City, Floyd Co., IA.
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August Otto1

M, #88320, b. 17 March 1847, d. 22 March 1929
Pedigree Link

Family: Johannah Augusta Krueger (b. July 1852)

DaughterLena Wilhelmina Otto+ (b. 28 August 1880, d. 3 March 1968)

Biography

August Otto was born on 17 March 1847 in Germany.1 He married Johannah Augusta Krueger on 19 October 1871 in Ripon, Fond du Lac Co., WI.2 He died on 22 March 1929 in Bassett, Chickasaw Co., IA.

August Otto immigrated in 1870.1
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Citations

  1. [S1929] Chickasaw Twp., Dist. 31, sheet 6A, line 12, 1900 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 423; FHL #1240423.
  2. [S1929] 1900 Federal Census, Chickasaw County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 423; FHL #1240423.