Gilles Family
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Gilles Photo Album

Historical Background

German Ancestors

Michael Gilles
Johanna Merz

Michael Gilles
Maria Anna Goebel
Margaretha Hoefer

The Immigrant Ancestors:

John William Gilles
Maria Theresia Kamp

 

First Generation in America:

Peter J. Gilles
Gertrude Bohms

William Charles Gilles
Flora Burgdorff

Augustus Simon Gilles
Ida Forcier Mumm

Nicholas Hubing
Mary Theresa Gilles

Sallie Gilles

Conrad Joseph Hames
Helen Alice Gilles

 

Second Generation in America:

Charles William Gilles

Joseph Ferdinand Klein
Lorraine Marcella Hubing

Irwin Nicholas Hubing
Frieda Siebenaller

Raymond Michael Hubing
Margaret Ernster

Eugene Uselding
Elinor Helen Hubing

Wilmer Peter Hames
Ruth Marie Potts

Leroy Nicholas Hames
Patricia Alice Gessner

Hallie Duane Newlun
Beatrice Maria Hames

Leroy Alois Bley
Joan Margaret Hames 

Historical Background

This is a brief history of one branch of the Gilles family whose origins can be traced to the villages of Welschneudorf and Höhr, in the Westerwald region of West Germany.

Welschneudorf today is a small village of about 750 inhabitants, 13 miles northeast of Koblenz. Höhr lies almost midway between Welschneudorf and Koblenz.

According to the Reverend J. Röhrig, pastor of the Roman Catholic parish of Höhr- Grenzhausen, the Gilles family are descendants of a colony of French-Walloon miners whom the Archbishop of Trier imported to work in his silver mines along the Lahn river sometime after the close of the 30 years war in 1648. Today, Walloon is a French dialect spoken in southern Belgium.

The Reverend Charles William Gilles, O.M.I., who is our primary source of information about the Gilles family has corresponded with Wilhelm Gilles of Welschneudorf, who told him that he lives in the Gilles ancestral home, which has been the family seat since 1649. Herr Gilles says the family has the right to bear a coat of arms and that he is descended from a Michael Gilles, born 12 May 1715, the son of Hildegero Gilles.

Father Charles' grandparents, John William and Maria Theresia (Kamp) Gilles, brought their four children from Höhr to the United States in 1881, through the Port of New York and shortly thereafter settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A fifth child, Helen Alice Gilles was born at Milwaukee in 1886.

Descendants of Michael Gilles

 

Generation No. 1

1. Michael1 Gilles He married Johanna Merz.

Child of Michael Gilles and Johanna Merz is:

+ 2 i. Michael2 Gilles, born 27 September 1797 in Welschneudorf, Hessen-Nassau, West Germany; died 15 June 1880 in almost age 83, at Hohr, Hessen-Nassau.

 

Generation No. 2

2. Michael2 Gilles (Michael1) was born 27 September 1797 in Welschneudorf, Hessen-Nassau, West Germany, and died 15 June 1880 in almost age 83, at Hohr, Hessen-Nassau. He married (1) Maria Anna Gobel 13 November 1826 in probably at Hohr. She died in probably at Hohr. He married (2) Margarethe Hofer  16 November 1829 in probably at the Roman Catholic church at Hohr. The marriage is recorded in the marriage register of the church., daughter of Johann Hofer and Elizabeth Wingender. She was born 30 September 1810 in Hohr, and died 27 November 1885 in age 75, at Hohr.  Hofer is also spelled "Hover".

Welschneudorf today is a small vilage of about 750 inhabitants, 13 miles northeast of Koblenz in the Westerwald region of West Germany. Hohr lies almost midway between Welschneudorf and Koblenz. According to the Reverend J. Rohrig, pastor of the Roman Catholic church at Hohr-Grenzhausen, who sent this information to Charles William Gilles, O.M.I., the Gilles family of Welschneudorf are descendants of a colony of French-Walloon miners who were imported to work in the silver mines along the Lahn river owned by the Archbishop of Trier sometime after the the end of the Thirty Years War. Walloon is a French dialect spoken in southern Belgium.

The Reverend Gilles also corresponded with Wilhelm Gilles of Welschneudorf, who told him that he lives in the Gilles ancestral home, which has been the family seat since 1649. Herr Gilles says the family has the right to bear a coat of arms and that he is descended from a Michael Gilles, born 12 May 1715, the son of Hildegero Gilles.

Michael Gilles,  Maria Anna (Gobel) Gilles, and Margarethe (Hofer) Gilles are probably buried at the Roman Catholic cemetery at Hohr, but if so their graves are not marked.

It is not known if Michael Gilles and Maria Anna Gobel had children.

Child of Michael Gilles and Margarethe Hofer is:

+ 3 i. John William3 Gilles, born 30 June 1839 in Hohr, Hessen-Nassau; died 08 July 1901 in age 62, of stomach cancer at his home, 442-22nd Avenue (now 1136 South Layton Boulevard), Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

 

Generation No. 3

3. John William3 Gilles (Michael2, Michael1) was born 30 June 1839 in Hohr, Hessen-Nassau, and died 08 July 1901 in age 62, of stomach cancer at his home, 442-22nd Avenue (now 1136 South Layton Boulevard), Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He married Maria Theresia Kamp before 1868 in probably, the Roman Catholic church at Hohr. The marriage is recorded in the marriage records of the church. She was born 15 August 1843 probably at Hohr, and died 30 June 1893 in age almost 50, of black diphtheria at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

John William Gilles was born Johann Wilhelm Gilles. His birth is recorded in the baptismal records of the Roman Catholic church at Hohr.

His death is recorded in Milwaukee County death records, v 191, p 454.

According to his naturalization certificate, dated 23 March 1887, John William Gilles brought his family to the United States in 1881, through the Port of New York. See Milwaukee County naturalization petitions, v 4, p 677, no. 2468.

The family probably traveled directly to Milwaukee since he is listed in the 1882 city directory as a fireman, residing at 1324 Fond du Lac Avenue.

1883 city directory lists his occupation as cigar maker, same residence. The 1884 city directory lists his occupation as cigar manufacturer and his residence as 1627 Brown Street. He is listed in the city directories for 1885 through 1889 with the same occupation and residence.

However, in the 1890 city directory, he is listed as the operator of a grocery store on the south side of National Avenue, between 29th and 30th Avenues, with his residence at the same address. In the 1891 and 1892 city directories, he is listed as a grocer, operating a store at 1315 National Avenue, with his residence at the same address.

Although he continued to operate this grocery store at the same location, subsequent city directories list his residence as 346-28th Avenue in 1893; 315-31st Avenue in 1894 and 1895; and 442-22nd Avenue beginning in 1896. In 1927, the street names on Milwaukee's south side were changed by five blocks so that 22nd became 27th, etc.

According to the 1900 U. S. Census, John W. Gilles owned his home free and clear. He is listed as a retired grocer. His sons, Peter J. and William C., who were living at home, were listed as bookkeepers. His son, Dr. A.S. Gilles, was enumerated as a boarder in the home of John Krier, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

The 1900 Census report, which lists the month and year of birth and age of each person, does not agree with information gathered from other sources:

Name Birth Age
John W. June 1840 59
Peter J. Feb. 1867 33
William C. Oct. 1870 29
A. S. Feb. 1872 28
Theresa T. M. Feb. 1879 21
Helen A. Apr. 1887 13

Surprisingly, John W. Gilles is reported to have immigrated to the U.S. in 1865, and all his children are reported to have been born in Wisconsin. This is obviously erroneous, but one can only speculate as to the reason for it. See National Archives microcopy T623, roll 1802, v 46, enumeration district 63, sheet 16, for John W. Gilles and roll _____, v 58, enumeration district 12, sheet 11, for A. S. Gilles.

An inventory of John William Gilles' estate, dated 20 February 1902, included $72 cash on hand, a claim against the South Side Savings Bank of $2,381.44, furniture appraised at $200, the residence valued at $6,000 and another piece of real estate valued at $300. According to this inventory, the value of the savings account was "not ascertainable." The furniture included:

7 carpets
6 rugs
4 portiers
17 window draperies and shades
1 hat-rack
6 chairs, parlor
25 chairs, library, dining, sitting and bedrooms
6 tables, parlor, sitting room, etc.
2 dressing tables
1 lounge
1 sofa
1 rocker
1 leather covered chair
1 sewing machine
4 clocks
1 mirror
25 pictures
3 bookcases
1 desk
1 chiffonier
1 sideboard
3 wardrobes
1 trunk
4 bedsteads and bedding
2 bureaus
2 refrigerators
china, crockery, etc.

The residence was described as:

"North seventy-five and 69/100 (75.69) feet of Lots numbered Thirteen (13) Fourteen (14) Fifteen (15) Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17), in F. Steinmueller's Subdivision of Block Thirty-four (34) in Clark's Addition in the Eighth (8th) Ward of the City of Milwaukee...."

The other real estate was described as:

"Lot Twenty-four (24) in Block Two (2), National Avenue Park, in the South East Quarter of Section Thirty-six (36), Town Six (6) North of Range Twenty-one (21) East, in the County of Milwaukee..."

The probate court awarded each of his surviving children a one-fifth undivided interest in his estate. See Milwaukee County probate file 15743.

The graves of John William Gilles and his wife are marked with a monument inscribed:

Hier Ruhet in Gott
John William Gilles
Geb.
30 Juni 1839
Gest.
8 Juli 1901
Seine Gattin

Maria Theresia
Geb.
15 August 1843
Gest.
30 Juni 1893

Their headstones are inscribed:

VATER
John William
Gilles
1839-1901

MUTTER
Maria Theresia
Gilles
1843-1893

John William Gilles and Maria Theresia (Kamp) Gilles are buried at Calvary cemetery at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Maria Theresia (Kamp) Gilles' death is not recorded in Milwaukee County death records.

Children of John William Gilles and Maria Theresia Kamp are:

4 i. Peter J_____4 Gilles, born 15 (or possibly 19) February 1868 in probably, Hohr, Hessen-Nassau; died 18 June 1923 in age 55, of diabetes and chronic nephritis at 442 Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. He married Gertrude Bohms 27 November 1907 in ________ Roman Catholic church at Milwaukee. The marriage is recorded in Milwaukee County marriage records, v 184, p 482.; born 11 December 1878 in Germany; died 23 April 1936 in age 57, at Milwaukee. Her death is recorded in Milwaukee County death records, v 1936, no. 3022.  Peter lived with his parents until his father died in 1901. He is shown in old city directories as a clerk and bookkeeper at the South Side Savings Bank. He was listed as a justice of the peace in the 1891 directory. He was listed as bookkeeper of the Deutscher Club in 1900. In 1901, he became manager of the club, later renamed the "Wisconsin Club", and was employed there the rest of his life.  Peter J_____ and Gertrude (Bohms) Gilles had no children.  Peter J. Gilles is buried at Calvary cemetery at Milwaukee.  Gertrude Bohms was also known as "Gertie".  She is buried at Calvary cemetery at Milwaukee.

+ 5 ii. William Charles Gilles, born 28 October 1870 in Hohr, Hessen-Nassau. His birth is recorded in the baptismal records of the Roman Catholic church at Hohr.; died 29 January 1927 in age 57, of lobar pneumonia at Hanover hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. His death is recorded in Milwaukee County death records, v 536, p 180.

6 iii. Augustus Simon Gilles, born 08 February 1876 in probably at Hohr, Hessen-Nassau; died 07 October 1924 in age 48, at Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. His death is recorded in Willebago County death records. He married Ida _____ Forcier 21 August 1917 in ________ Roman Catholic church at Milwaukee.; born 21 March 1876 in Michigan; died 01 October 1925 in age 49, at Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin.  Augustus Simon was known as "August". He was a doctor of medicine. He practiced at Belgium, town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin and ________________.  August and Ida _____ (Forcier Mumm) Gilles had no children.  Augustus Simon Gilles  and Ida (Forcier) Gilles are buried at  Calvary cemetery at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

+ 7 iv. Mary Theresa Gilles, born 26 February 1878 in Hohr, Hessen-Nassau, West Germany. Her birth is probably recorded in Hohr birth records.; died 21 June 1914 in age 36, of diabetic coma, at Town of Belgium. Her death is recorded in Ozaukee County death records, v 6, no 632.

8 v. Sallie Gilles, born 20 March 1880 in probably at Hohr, Hessen-Nassau. See Hohr birth records. She was probably baptized at the Roman Catholic church at Hohr. See the baptism records of the church.; died 20 June 1893 in age 13, of black diphtheria at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin and she is buried in Calvary cemetery there. There is no record of her death in Milwaukee County death records.

+ 9 vi. Helen Alice Gilles, born 16 April 1886 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her birth is not recorded in Milwaukee County birth records.; died 26 May 1949 in age 62 or 63, at Belgium, town of Belgium, Wisconsin. (Or died at Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin..

 

Generation No. 4

5. William Charles4 Gilles (John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 28 October 1870 in Hohr, Hessen-Nassau. His birth is recorded in the baptismal records of the Roman Catholic church at Hohr., and died 29 January 1927 in age 57, of lobar pneumonia at Hanover hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. His death is recorded in Milwaukee County death records, v 536, p 180.  He married Flora Burgdorff 10 April 1907 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois. The marriage is recorded in the marriage records of the church., daughter of William Burgdorff and Carolina Lieber. She was born 03 June 1875 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois. See Macoupin County birth records., and died 20 April 1965 in age almost 90, at the Milwaukee Catholic Home fo rthe Aged, 2301 East Bradford Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin..

William Charles also known as "Carl Wilhelm". At the time of his death, William was secretary/treasurer of American Motors. He had previously been an officer of the Bradley Shoe Company.

William Charles Gilles and Flora (Burgdorff) Gilles are buried at Calvary cemetery at Milwaukee.

Child of William Charles Gilles and Flora Burgdorff is:

10 i. Charles William5 Gilles, born 21 December 1911 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.  Charles William Gilles studied for the Roman Catholic priesthood at the Oblate Seminary in Washington, D.C., from 1934 to 1938. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest as a member of the Oblate of Mary Immaculate on 7 June 1938.  He served at Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada, from 1944 until 1977. He served as Chaplain of St. Mary's Hospital, 200 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, from September 1977 until 1 September 1981. He then transferred to Washington, D.C., to serve at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.  He resides at the Oblate College in Washington, D.C.

 

7. Mary Theresa4 Gilles (John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 26 February 1878 in Hohr, Hessen-Nassau, West Germany. Her birth is probably recorded in Hohr birth records., and died 21 June 1914 in age 36, of diabetic coma, at Town of Belgium. Her death is recorded in Ozaukee County death records, v 6, no 632.. She married Nicholas Hubing 01 November 1900 in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 1434 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin., son of Michael Hubing and Magdalene Schumann. He was born 19 March 1871 in Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 4, no 554., and died 09 August 1948 in age 77, of arteriosclerotic heart disease, at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. His death is recorded in Ozaukee County death records, v 13, no 250.  Nicholas Hubing married second, Margaret Mertes.

Mary Theresa (Gilles) Hubing is buried at St. Mary's cemetery at Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Wisconsin.  Mary Theresa (Gilles) Hubing's gravestone reads:

Theresa
1878 - 1914

Nicholas Hubing was a merchant in the Village of Belgium, where he operated a general store for 52 years. The general store included a grocery store, meat market, shoe store, hardware store, grain elevator, and tavern. In the early years, before electricity and indoor plumbing, the second floor was used as a hotel. Nicholas Hubing was also postmaster, town clerk, and president of the local bank. His obituary was published 12 August 1948:

Nic Hubing

"Belgium--Nic Hubing, 77, a lifelong resident of Belgium, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee Monday, Aug. 9, at 8:10 am. Funeral services will be held this morning (Thursday) at St. Mary's Church, Lake Church, at 9:20 with the Rev. Rayner Hausman officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Nic, a well-known county resident, was born in the town of Belgium March 19, 1871. He was very active, taking an interest in all civic projects. He conducted a general merchandise store for 52 years before retiring four years ago; was postmaster for 42 years; jury commissioner for many years, and president of the Belgium Bank.

Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Mertes; two sons, Irwin of Milwaukee and Ray of the Village of Belgium; and two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Klein of Port and Mrs. Elinor Uselding of Milwaukee. Also eight grandchildren and one brother, Mike of Belgium.

Pallbearers will be six nephews, George Krier, Alfred Depies, Arthur, Henry, John and Nic Hubing. The deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus."

By the terms of his will, signed 3 December 1946, Nicholas Hubing set up an $8,500 trust fund for his wife and granted her the use of their home (which they jointly owned) and its furnishings for life. He bequeathed the balance of his estate to his four children, in equal shares:

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

I, Nicholas Hubing, of the Village of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make my last will and testament.

1. I direct that my just debts, expenses of last illness, and funeral expenses be first paid.

2. I direct that the sum of three hundred ($300) dollars be expended for masses for the repose of my soul and the soul of my deceased first wife, Theresa Hubing.

3. My wife, Margaret Hubing, shall have the use of my home and household furnishings, being Lots 1 and 2, Belgium Heights, Village of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, during her lifetime. Upon her death, said property shall go to my children, Irwin Hubing, Lorraine Klein, Ray Hubing, and Eleanor Uselding, in fee simple, to each an undivided one-fourth interest in common.

4. All other real estate I may own at the time of my death I give and devise to my children, Irwin Hubing, Lorraine Klein, Ray Hubing, and Eleanor Uselding, in fee simple, to each an undivided one-fourth interest in common.

5. I direct that the sum of eighty-five hundred ($8,500) dollars shall be held in trust by my hereinafter named executor and trustee. Out of said fund the sid trustee shall pay the sum of fifty ($50) a month to my wife Margaret Hubing during her lifetime, payments to begin one year after my death. In the event circumstances arise whereby it is necessary that an additional amount be expended to maintain my wife, then the said trustee is authorized to make such necessary additional expenditure out of said fund. I further direct that said trustee shall pay the taxes, insurance, and necessary repairs on my home mentioned in paragraph 3 hereof out of the said trust fund. Upon the death of my wife, all moneys or property remaining in said fund shall be distributed in equal shares among my children, Irwin Hubing, Lorraine Klein, Ray Hubing, and Eleanor Uselding.

6. All the balance, residue, and remainder of my personal property shall be distributed equally among my said children.

7. I hereby nominate and appoint my son, Ray Hubing, executor and trustee, to act in such capacity without bond.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3rd day of December, 1946.

Nicholas Hubing (SEAL)

This instrument was on this 3rd day of December, 1946, signed, sealed, published, and declared by said testator,

Nicholas Hubing, to be his last will and testament in our presence and in the presence of each of us, and we, the

undersigned, in witness thereof, at the request of said testator, and in his presence and in the presence of each other,

have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.

/S/ Frank X. Didier of Port Washington, Wisconsin.

/S/ Adolph N. Ansay of Belgium, Wisconsin.

For Wisconsin inheritance tax purpose, his estate was valued at $26,985.15. It consisted of his residence, two nearby building lots, notes from two of his children, savings bonds, and bank accounts. In addition to this, insurance proceeds of $5,050 were paid in equal shares to his wife and four children.

The residence was described as being located on lot two, excepting the west 12 feet thereof, and the west two feet of lot one in block four of Belgium Heights Addition to Village of Belgium. It was valued at $8,000. The building lots consisted of lots one and two in block three of Belgium Heights Addition. They were valued at $500 each.

Margaret Mertes Hubing, his widow, surrendered her interest as a surviving joint tenant in the real estate and elected to retain a life interest in it pursuant to her husband's will. When she died in 1954, there was a balance of $4,309.74 remaining in the trust fund.

See Ozaukee County Court probate file 8145.

Nicholas and Margaret (Mertes) Hubing had no children.

Nicholas Hubing is buried at St. Mary's cemetery at Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Wisconsin.  Nicholas Hubing's gravestone reads:

Nic. Hubing Family
Nicholas
1871 - 1948

Children of Mary Theresa Gilles and Nicholas Hubing are:

+ 11 i. Lorraine Marcella5 Hubing, born 20 March 1902 in 9 p.m. at belgium, town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Her birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 9, p 7.; died 07 December 1988 in age 86 of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at Lynn Shores Manor nursing home at 340 Lynn Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her death is recorded in Commonwealth of Virginia death records, no. 228-1277.

+ 12 ii. Irwin Nicholas Hubing, born 22 January 1904 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 9, no 545.

+ 13 iii. Elinor Helen Hubing, born 27 October 1904 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 12, no 11.

+ 14 iv. Raymond Michael Hubing, born 30 May 1906 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 11, no 51.; died 11 April 1970 in almost age 64, at St. Nicholas Hospital at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. See Ozaukee County death records, v 29, no. 107.

9. Helen Alice4 Gilles (John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 16 April 1886 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her birth is not recorded in Milwaukee County birth records., and died 26 May 1949 in age 62 or 63, at Belgium, town of Belgium, Wisconsin. (Or died at Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.. She married Conrad Joseph Hames 28 July 1909 in St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, 1434 South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See Milwaukee County marriage records, v 197, p 337., son of John Hames and Mary Leider. He was born 28 October 1876 in Waubeka, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin., and died 31 January 1949 in age 72, at Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

Helen Alice was known as "Ella". According to family tradition, she was born in 1886. However, the 1900 U.S. Census, which lists the month and year of birth and age of each person, reports that she was born in April 1887 and was age 13 when the census was conducted.

Helen Alice (Gilles) Hames is buried at St. Mary's cemetery at Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Wisconsin.

Initially, Conrad Joseph Hames was a school teacher. About 1914, he became a partner with Nicholas Hubing in a general store at Belgium. Their slogan was "Hubing & Hames made Belgium famous." They operated the business together until they were old men.

Conrad Joseph Hames is buried at St. Mary's cemetery at Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Wisconsin.

Children of Helen Alice (Gilles) Hames and Conrad Joseph Hames are:

+ 15 i. Wilmer Peter5 Hames, born 27 February 1911 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.; died 15 May 1976 in age 65, at Rocky Knoll, Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

+ 16 ii. Leroy Nicholas Hames, born 25 November 1918 in Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

+ 17 iii. Beatrice Maria Hames, born 11 August 1921 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

+ 18 iv. Joan Margaret Hames, born 27 December 1925 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

 

Generation No. 5

11. Lorraine Marcella5 Hubing (Mary Theresa4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 20 March 1902 in 9 p.m. at belgium, town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Her birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 9, p 7., and died 07 December 1988 in age 86 of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at Lynn Shores Manor nursing home at 340 Lynn Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her death is recorded in Commonwealth of Virginia death records, no. 228-1277.  She married Joseph Ferdinand Klein 12 September 1928 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County. Reverend A. J. Huepper presided. Witnesses were Alexander John Klein, his brother, and Elinor Hubing, her sister.   Lorraine Marcella Hubing and Joseph Ferdinand Klein's marriage is recorded in the marriage register of the church. See also Ozaukee County marriage records, v 11, no. 304.  Joseph Ferdinand Klein was born 01 August 1900 in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. His birth is not recorded in Fond du Lac County birth records., and died 19 October 1964 in age 64, of acute myocardial infarction, at St. Alphonsus hospital at Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His death is recorded in Ozaukee County death records, v 24, no. 219.

Lorraine Marcella Hubing was baptized at St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Lake Church. See the baptism records of the church.

Lorraine (Hubing)  Klein was a member of the Christian Mothers and Altar society, the Third Order of St. Francis, and the Daughters of Isabella.

Lorraine Marcella Hubing was buried 12 December 1988 at St. Mary's cemetery at Port Washington, Wisconsin. Her funeral was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic church at Port Washington.  

Joseph Ferdinand Klein was baptized 23 August 1900 at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church at 83 East Second Street, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin by Reverend M. J. Taugher. His sponsors were Ferdinand Diederich and Tillie Wester, an uncle and an aunt. See the baptism records of the church which is the source of information about his birth as well as his baptism. His parents were living at 195 First Street in Fond du Lac when the 1900 census was taken on 7 June. See National Archives microcopy T 623, roll 1788, v 21, enumeration district 24, sheet 9.

Joseph Ferdinand Klein attended elementary schools at Holy Cross and Port Washington and high school in Port Washington. He also studied mechanical engineering and mathematics at the Milwaukee School of Engineering at Milwaukee. He studied accounting through correspondence courses from Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Until 1952, he was employed as secretary-treasurer and purchasing agent of Kwick-Mix Concrete Mixer Co., a subsidiary of Koehring Corporation, at Port Washington. He then established an accounting and tax service. In conjunction with this service, he later was employed half-days at Modern Equipment Co., at Newburg, a small town in Washington County which is a few miles west of Port Washington.

Joseph Ferdinand Klein was buried  21 October 1964 at St. Mary's cemetery at Port Washington, Wisconsin. His funeral was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, 117 East Van Buren Street at Port Washington.

The Kleins resided at 756 North Milwaukee Street, Port Washington 53074.

Children of Lorraine Marcella Hubing and Joseph Ferdinand Klein are:

19 i. Mary Theresa6 Klein. She married John William Diederich.

20 ii. Richard Joseph Klein. He married Kathleen Helen Molling.

21 iii. Thomas John Klein. He married Jean Marie Hennessey.

22 iv. William Charles Klein. He married Virginia Ann Callum.

12. Irwin Nicholas5 Hubing (Mary Theresa4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 22 January 1904 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 9, no 545.. He married Alfrieda Christine Siebenaller 03 April 1934 in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The marriage is recorded in the marriage register of the church.  Alfrieda Christine Siebenaller was born 10 May 1906 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Her birth is recorded in Sheboygan County birth records..

Irwin Nicholas Hubing attended St. Mary's Elementary School at Port Washington, Ozaukee County, and graduated from Port Washington High School in 19__. He then attended Marquette University's College of _____ and graduated in 19__.

Irv and Frieda Hubing resided at 7065 North 46th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223.

Child of Irwin Nicholas Hubing and Alfrieda Christine Siebenaller is:

23 i. JoAnn Kathryn6 Hubing. She married Charles Richard Frodermann.

13. Elinor Helen5 Hubing (Mary Theresa4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 27 October 1904 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 12, no 11.. She married Eugene Nicholas Henry Uselding 01 June 1935 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin., son of Peter Uselding and Mathilda Wester. He was born 25 September 1905 in The Uselding family farm in Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. See Ozaukee County birth records, v 10, p 167., and died 31 January 1954 in age 49, at Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.  Eugene Nicholas Henry Uselding was buried at the Catholic cemetery at Holy Cross, Town of Belguim.

Elinor Helen (Hubing) Uselding was known as "El". She was born in 1904 or possibly 1907.

Elinor (Hubing) Uselding attended St. Mary's Elembentary School at Lake Church and graduated from the high school at Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, in 19__. She attended Margquette University's School of Nursing at Milwaukee and graduated in 19__.

Child of Elinor Helen Hubing and Eugene Nicholas Henry Uselding is:

24 i. David Eugene6 Uselding. He married Carol Ann Andlar.

14. Raymond Michael5 Hubing (Mary Theresa4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 30 May 1906 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records, v 11, no 51., and died 11 April 1970 in almost age 64, at St. Nicholas Hospital at Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. See Ozaukee County death records, v 29, no. 107.. He married Margaret Virginia Ernster 26 November 1938 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County. See the marriage records of the church. See also Ozaukee County marriage records, v 12, no 686.. She was born 21 January 1918 in Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Her birth is recorded in Ozaukee County birth records., and died 1997.

After his father died, Ray operated the Hubing & Hames General Store at Belgium until his death.

Raymond Michael Hubing was buried at St. Mary's cemetery at Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Wisconsin.

Children of Raymond Michael Hubing and Margaret Virginia Ernster are:

25 i. James Nicholas6 Hubing. He married Sharel ________ ________.

26 ii. Suzanne Margaret Hubing. She married Fred Hamm.

27 iii. Ann Marie Hubing.

15. Wilmer Peter5 Hames (Helen Alice4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 27 February 1911 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin., and died 15 May 1976 in age 65, at Rocky Knoll, Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.. He married Ruth Marie Potts 21 June 1941 in Kohler, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin., daughter of Francis Potts and Anna Steimle. She was born 12 September 1912 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.  She married, second, _________ Koch.

Wilmer Peter Hames was known as "Bill".  He was an electrical engineer.   He died 15 (or 14) May 1976.  Burial: 17 May 1976, St. Mary's cemetery at Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Ruth (Potts Hames) Koch is a registered nurse.

Child of Wilmer Peter Hames and Ruth Marie Potts is:

+ 28 i. Susan Ann6 Hames, born 13 March 1944 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.

16. Leroy Nicholas5 Hames (Helen Alice4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 25 November 1918 in Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.   Leroy Nicholas Hames died 14 November 2000.  He married Patricia Alice Gessner 28 July 1945 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.  She was born 18 February 1922 in Random Lake, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.

Leroy Hames was employed by the American Medical Association but has retired. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps as a navigator on a B-17. His plane was shot down, and he was a prisoner of war for two years. The camp in which he was imprisoned was freed by General Patton in 1945. He was discharged with the rank of first lieutenant.

Obituary of Leroy Nicholas Hames was published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Thursday, November 23, 2000:

Hames, Lee N.
of Oshkosh, formerly of Shorewood, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Omro Care Center. Lee is survived by his wife, Pat (Gessner); daughter, Ann (Randy) Lagorio; granddaughters, Christine and Carla Lagorio; sisters, Beatrice Newlun and Joan (Leroy) Bley; sister-in-law Ruth Hames Koch and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Belgium, WI 11/25/1918, son of the late Conrad and Helen Hames, Lee was preceded in death by his brother, Bill and his son, Tom.

Lee graduated from Port Washington High School and earned his Ph.D. from UW-Madison. He also completed graduate work at the University of Washington and Rutgers University.

Lee as a navigator on a B-17 during WWII, where on his 13th flight on July 13, 1943 he was shot down over Germany. He spent the remainder of the War in Stalag Luft III, where he was part of the crew that dug a tunnel to freedom. Fortunately he was not part of the first group to attempt escape for they did not.

Lee worked for the Wisconsin TB Association in Milwaukee, the Indiana TB Association, the Michigan Heart Association and retired after 25 years at the American Medical Association in Chicago. Lee also edited the Journal of the American Association of Automotive Medicine for ten years. In 1983 he received the International Association of Accident and Traffic Medicine Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Traffic Medicine, and the A.J. Mirkin Service Award from the American Assoiciation of Automotive Medicine.

After retirement, Lee and his wife Pat moved to Kewaskum, WI where he continued to enjoy his family, write, play chess and learned to weave. Lee and Pat moved to Oshkosh earlier this year.

Lee has donated his body to the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross in Oshkosh, WI or to any favorite other charity. A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary's Church in Lake Church, WI on Friday, November 24, 2000 at 10:30 AM.

KONRAD-BEHLMAN FUNERAL HOMES
(920)231-1510.

Children of Leroy Nicholas Hames and Patricia Alice Gessner are:

+ 29 i. Ann Masterson6 Hames, born 03 October 1953 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

30 ii. Thomas Kurt Hames, born 28 May 1957; died 26 September 1978 in age 21, as the result of an accident while kayaking in the Noksach River near Glacier, Whatcom County, Washington.   Instead of burial, Thomas Kurt Hames' body was cremated, and his ashes were spread in the Salmon La Sac State Forest, Kittitas County, Washington forest.  Thomas Kurt Hames never married.

17. Beatrice Maria5 Hames (Helen Alice4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 11 August 1921 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. She married Hallie Duane Newlun 10 August 1946 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.. He was born 09 September 1918 in Ontario, Vernon County, Wisconsin.

Hallie Newlun was an agricultural agent and chairman of the University of Wisconsin Exension at __________. During World War II, he served in the United States Army for four and a half years. He was discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.

Beatrice (Hames) Newlun was a high school teacher at Lena, Oconto County, Wisconsin.

Children of Beatrice Maria Hames and Hallie Duane Newlun are:

31 i. Steven Paul6 Newlun, born 05 September 1947 in Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin.  He worked as Credit Manager of Banto Publishing Company at Menasha. He has a Master's degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.  He is unmarried.

32 ii. Cathy Ann Newlun, born 28 October 1953 in Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. She married Bruce William Retzlaff 05 August 1978 in ________ Roman Catholic church at Oconto, Oconto County, Wisconsin.; born 29 June 1954 in Oconto, Oconto County, Wisconsin.  Both Bruce William Retzlaff and Cathy Ann (Newlun) Retzlaff were educated at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has a Master's degree in mental health.  Bruce William and Cathy Ann (Newlun) Retzlaff have no children.

33 iii. James Douglas Newlun, born 21 January 1957 in Oconto, Oconto County, Wisconsin.  James Douglas Newlun has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.  He is unmarried.  

18. Joan Margaret5 Hames (Helen Alice4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 27 December 1925 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.. She married Leroy Alois Bley 03 July 1948 in St. Mary's Roman Catholic church, Lake Church, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin., son of Nic Bley and Helen Kleckner. He was born 23 May 1925 in Belgium, Town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

Leroy Alois Bley is a home builder. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy for two and a half years. He was discharged with the rate of carpenter's mate, second class.

Joan (Hames) Bley is employed as an accounts receivable bookkeeper at Tires Unlimited, Inc., at Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Children of Joan Margaret Hames and Leroy Alois Bley are:

+ 34 i. Linda Lee Mary6 Bley, born 20 February 1951 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.

35 ii. Mary Lynn Bley, born 28 December 1952 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.  Mary Lynn Bley has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.  She is unmarried.

36 iii. Paul Nicholas Bley, born 28 March 1955 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.  Paul Nicholas Bley has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. He prepared for an LLM degree at George Washington University at Washington, D.C.  He is a Captain in the U.S. Army's Judge Advocate General's Corp, stationed at Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C.  He is unmarried.

37 iv. Amy Louise Bley, born 05 October 1957 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.  Amy Louise Bley has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.  She is a technical writer for the Northwestern National Insurance Company at Milwaukee.  She is unmarried.

 

 

Generation No. 6

28. Susan Ann6 Hames (Wilmer Peter5, Helen Alice4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 13 March 1944 in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. She married Denis Patrick Walsh Jr. 31 August 1968 in Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois, son of Denis Walsh and Bridget Walsh. He was born 05 April 1942 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

Denis Patrick Walsh, Jr. is a management consultant. Susan Ann (Hames) Walsh is a nurse.

Children of Susan Ann Hames and Denis Patrick Walsh Jr. are:

38 i. Peter Denis7 Walsh, born 13 July 1969 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

39 ii. Ann Marie Theresa Walsh, born 10 November 1970 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

40 iii. Colleen Susan Walsh, born 01 May 1972 in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois.

29. Ann Masterson6 Hames (Leroy Nicholas5, Helen Alice4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 03 October 1953 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. She married Randall James Lagorio 26 January 1978 in ________ Roman Catholic church at Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois., son of Robert Lagorio and Marie Christianson. He was born 11 October 1951 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Children of Ann Masterson Hames and Randall James Lagorio are:

41 i. Christine Marie7 Lagorio, born 10 February 1981 in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.  Christine Marie Lagorio is also known as "Tina".  She was baptized on 5 April 1981 at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois. See the baptism records of the church.

42 ii. Carla Hames Lagorio, born 25 September 1982 in Illinois..  Carla Hames Lagorio was baptized __ _________ 1982 at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Deerfield, Lake County, Illinois. See the baptism records of the church.

34. Linda Lee Mary6 Bley (Joan Margaret5 Hames, Helen Alice4 Gilles, John William3, Michael2, Michael1) was born 20 February 1951 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. She married Steven Anthony Gebert 14 January 1976 in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church at Dover, Morris County, New Jersey, son of Sylvanus Gebert and Stephanie Richter. He was born 14 February 1949 in Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin.

Linda Lee Mary (Bley) Gebert has a Bachelor's degree in home economics from Stout State University at Menomonee, Menomonee County, Wisconsin.

Child of Linda Lee Mary Bley and Steven Anthony Gebert is:

43 i. Julie Lynn7 Gebert, born 05 September 1979 in Landstuhl, Province of _______, West Germany.

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