Clan Pictures: Louis Henry Edward

 

Descendants of Louis Henry's son, Edward:  Back row:

Edward and Helene with their children, 

John, Helen and Billie

Louis Henry's life is briefly discussed in the last post.  His son, Edward, was born October 14, 1894 in Cleveland, Oho. Edward served in the Army from April 13, 1917.  He was sent with Battery C, 135th Field Artillery on the U.S.S. Vermont March 12, 1919 to Brest, France as a Private PF.  His honorable discharge is dated April 11, 1919.  In the 1920 census, he was 25 years old, living with his parents and siblings in Cleveland.  He worked as a Tinner Keeper in the Ball Bearing industry.  He married Helene, who was born in Czechoslovakia, October 11, 1922.  By 1930, Edward and Helene lived at 319  Glen Park, Bay Village with 3 children (John, Helen and Billie). The 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is about a block from the Lake Erie shore.   Edward was working as an accountant in the clothing industry.  By 1950, Edward was an accountant with Public Accounting Offices.  Edward passed away November 2, 1952.

Clan Pictures: Louis Henry Rudolph

 

Descendants of Rudolph:  Lori Brueggemann, 

Gary Brueggemann, Louise Brueggemann.

Louis Henry Brueggemann was born 12/31/1861 in Cleveland Ohio.  He married Wilhelmina Caroline "Minnie" Hawke October 11, 1888.  His first child, Louis Henry, was born October 3, 1889 and died October 28, 1889.  His daughter, Meta (who will have her own post soon) appeared in 1890,  followed by Rudolph, Edward, Cornelia and William.  

Louis Henry's son, Rudolph, was born October 13, 1882.  When Rudolph was 21, the city directory listed him as a civil engineer.  He resided with his parents (his father is listed as a cutter) at 2034 W 93rd NW. Rudolph served in WWI with the 472 Engineers from October 26, 1918 until he was honorably discharged as a Private December 24, 1918.  At 29 years old, he wed 22 year old Laura Ruth Stokes on October 6, 1922.  The Brueggemann's had four sons:  Clifford, Eugene, Thomas, and David.  In 1938, The Brueggemann family lived at 555 Osborn Road in Bay Village.  The census shows him listed as the President of Painting Co.  The 1940 census indicates that Rudolph's education was complete with 2 years of high school.  Ruth finished all 4 years.  In 1942 he lost his 13 year old son, Thomas.  By 1950, Rudolph and Ruth lived at 1189 210th.  He owned a business that provided decorative painting.  By 1958, the Brueggemann's were in Rocky River.  At the time of his death (July 5, 1969), they resided in Lakewood.

Rudolph and Laura Brueggemann

Clan Pictures Ottilie from the Anna Marie Ilsebein (Maria) Branch

 

Ottilie and Fred Barlag

The picture above are the descendants of Anna Marie Ilsebein Brueggemann.  Left to right:  Hannah Oswick, Barbara Keske-Fronczak, Brennan Oswick, Kristin Oswick.

Anna Marie Ilsbein (Elizabeth) Brueggemann (Maria) was bron August 18, 1855 in Hannover, Niedersahen, Germany.  She came to the United States with her father, Clamor, arriving in 1858.  On December 22, 1870 Maria married Friedrich John Barlag and remained in the Cleveland area.  Fred and Maria had 7 children:  Ludwig; Theodore, Ottilie, Louise, Anna, Frederick and Edwin.  Theodore, Ottilie, Fred, Louise and Edwin lived to adulthood.  The 1910 census shows Maria living with her husband and three children:  Julia, Fred and Edwin. 

She passed away March 14, 1917 at the age of 61.  Her daughter, Ottilie Keske was the administratrix of the estate, which was settled on October 3, 1918.  Probate records indicate that Ottilie wanted her estate to be divided equally among her children.  The record indicates that her son Fred was also the guardian for his father, Fred Barlag Sr.

Ottilie was born December 13, 1876 in Cleveland.  On June 17, 1901 she married William Fredrick Keske.  The Keskes remained in the Cleveland area.  Their first children (twins!), were born January 4, 1902.  Unfortunately, Justine passed away that same day and baby Ottilie the next day.  Edmund, William, Cornelia, Walter, Louise, Paul, Arthur and Robert were all born by 1916.  

The 1910 Census has the Keskes living at 1830 Corning Avenue, SW in Cleveland.  It is now a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 1024 square foot bungalow in the Tremont area.  It is one of the smaller homes on the street.  County records also show the home being built that year. While both Frederick and Ottilie were born in Germany, they both spoke English and could read and write.  Frederick was employed as a Bookkeeper at Steel and Wire Co.  By 1920, the family lived at, and owned, a house Wood Street, Euclid, Ohio and Fred was a clerk at the Steel Co.  By 1940, the Keskes were living in South Euclid (I assume the street and town name changed, that they did not move again).  The 1940 census indicates that both Ottilie and Fred had an 8th grade education.

Fred and Ottilie remained in South Euclid until her death on Aril 4, 1959.

GROUP PICTURE AND SAVE THE DATE!

Dear Cousins,

One hundred sixty one cousins signed the book.  Last year we had about 83 cousins in attendance.  We sure showed up!

Our 101st Reunion will be JULY 14, 2024 at Wingfoot Lake State Park, Pinetree Lodge, in Mogodore, Ohio.  We will gather officially at 11.  There will be a hotel block, I'll update you with that information when it's made.

I can not express the joy I had at the reunion.  10 of 11 Ernst August clans were present (I have no addresses for Linda's clan).  We had a Sophia Alexander descendant (shout out, Fred Reinhardt for being so brave!  It had to be intimidating to be the only representative of an entire branch!).  We also had two Louis Henry clans (Edward and Rudolph) present and a Mary Louise Elizabeth (Ottillie clan) join us.

It has only been a day, but I am inundated with the messages from our cousins, who had a great time.  I've seen several post to their more immediate family, inviting them to join us.  It was, for me, the most beautiful reunion I can recall.  

Cousins, if you weren't there, you were sorely missed.  I know that sounds silly since there were so many of us, but I know I looked around wishing there were faces I haven't seen in too long present.  I was overjoyed to meet so many that I've only talked to (or typed to), and I also wished some were able to be with us.  We, certainly, understand that life happens and prevents us from doing things we'd like to do, and we hope you join us next year (or soon).

There's so much I want to say, so many pictures to share.  I won't be home until the end of the week.  My husband and children will need me to be very present for them, so I won't share as quickly as I'd like, but I will share.

Cousins, we were a true family.  So many people helped in so many ways.  Many of them were present with us, but even those who couldn't make it helped make our vision a reality.  Inviting each other, those that you miss and would like to see, showing up, that's the biggest thing!

Oh, and if anyone knows who made the curry side dish, could you please contact me?  I'd love the recipe!

We are abundantly blessed.

Love,

Christina