The Descendants of Jacob Sortore
Through Seven Generations
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Earl Hobart Sortore (M)
b. 8 July 1883, d. 7 November 1937
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     Earl Hobart Sortore was born on 8 July 1883 at Norway, Dickinson Co, Michigan. He was born in September 1882 at Michigan. He was the son of James Edward Sortore and Alice Ann Ford. Earl Hobart Sortore married Hazel Naomi Hanson on 5 July 1913 at Big Bay, Marquette Co, Michigan. Earl Hobart Sortore died on 7 November 1937 at Harvard, Mc Henry Co, Illinois, at age 54 Earl died in an automobile accident. He was buried on 10 November 1937 at Munising, Alger Co, Michigan.
     Even though Earl graduated from Loyola Law School he never practiced law. He became a school teacher & administrator. He was a lawyer and educator. He performed military service circa 1901. He graduated circa 1908 at Loyola Law School, Chicago, Cook Co, Illinois. He was a superintendent of public schools on 21 May 1930 at Onota Tnwp, Alger Co, Michigan. He and Hazel Naomi Hanson appeared on the census of 21 May 1930 at Onota Tnwp, Alger Co, Michigan.

Hazel Naomi Hanson (F)
b. 18 October 1893, d. 7 April 1973

     Hazel Naomi Hanson was born on 18 October 1893 at Albion, Edwards Co, Illinois. She married Earl Hobart Sortore, son of James Edward Sortore and Alice Ann Ford, on 5 July 1913 at Big Bay, Marquette Co, Michigan. Hazel Naomi Hanson died on 7 April 1973 at Munising, Alger Co, Michigan, at age 79. She was buried after 7 April 1973 at Munising, Alger Co, Michigan.
     Her married name was Sortore. She and Earl Hobart Sortore appeared on the census of 21 May 1930 at Onota Tnwp, Alger Co, Michigan.

James Edward Sortore (M)
b. 17 November 1853, d. 11 March 1934
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     James Edward Sortore was born on 17 November 1853 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan. He was born on 19 November 1852. He was the son of James Loncoure Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce. James Edward Sortore married Alice Ann Ford, daughter of George W. Ford and Catherine Parcher, circa 1879. James Edward Sortore died on 11 March 1934 at Deerton, Alger Co, Michigan, at age 80. He was buried on 14 March 1934 at Deerton, Alger Co, Michigan.
     James was a photographer and proprietor of the Windsor Hotel in Kalamazoo. During the Civil War he went to work on river boats to help with family expenses. He also was a traveling photographer, traveling from lumber camp to lumber camp taking pictures of the lumberjacks. He usually spelled his name SORTOR. He was also known as James E. Sorter. He was also known as James Sortor Jr. He was made a Freemason on 24 May 1878 at Kilwinning Lodge #297, Detroit, Wayne Co, Michigan, he was suspended 20 July 1891 for non payment of dues. He was a railroad worker on 4 June 1880 at Ionia, Ionia Co, Michigan. He and Alice Ann Ford appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at West Washington Street, Ionia, Ionia Co, Michigan, they must have been living in a boarding house. James Edward Sortore and Alice Ann Ford appeared on the census of 1900 at Iron Mountain Twp, Dickenson Co, Michigan.

Child of James Edward Sortore and Alice Ann Ford
Earl Hobart Sortore b. 8 Jul 1883, d. 7 Nov 1937

Alice Ann Ford (F)
b. 30 July 1857, d. 25 February 1936
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     Alice Ann Ford was born on 30 July 1857 at Troy, Ohio. She was born circa 1857 at Ohio. She was the daughter of George W. Ford and Catherine Parcher. Alice Ann Ford was born in June 1859 at Ohio. She married James Edward Sortore, son of James Loncoure Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce, circa 1879. Alice Ann Ford died on 25 February 1936 at Sterling, Arenac Co, Michigan, at age 78.
     Alice Ann Ford was a housewife. Her married name was Sortore. She and James Edward Sortore appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at West Washington Street, Ionia, Ionia Co, Michigan, they must have been living in a boarding house. Alice Ann Ford and James Edward Sortore appeared on the census of 1900 at Iron Mountain Twp, Dickenson Co, Michigan.

Child of Alice Ann Ford and James Edward Sortore
Earl Hobart Sortore b. 8 Jul 1883, d. 7 Nov 1937

James Loncoure Sortore (M)
b. 3 August 1816, d. 17 November 1891
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     James Loncoure Sortore was born on 3 August 1816 at Belmont, Allegany Co, New York. He was the son of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore. James Loncoure Sortore was born circa 1817 at New York. He married Francis LaRouque Bruce, daughter of Nathaniel French Bruce Sr. and Sara Eliza Benton, on 24 December 1836. James Loncoure Sortore died on 17 November 1891 at age 75. He was buried at Morseville Cemetery, Jo Daviess Co, Illinois.
     James Loncoure Sortore was a blacksmith and a farmer. He was a blacksmith on 21 November 1850 at Adams Twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan. He and Francis LaRouque Bruce appeared on the census of 21 November 1850 at Adams Twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan. James Loncoure Sortore moved to at Jo Daviess Co, Illinois, between 1856 and 1860. He and Francis LaRouque Bruce appeared on the census of circa 1860 at Pleasant Valley Twp, Jo Daviess Co, Illinois. James Loncoure Sortore performed military service circa 1861 with Company L of the 17th Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War. He and Francis LaRouque Bruce appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Escanaba, Delta Co, Michigan.

Children of James Loncoure Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce
Sara Eliza Sortore+ b. 13 Nov 1837
Francis LaRouque Sortore+ b. 22 May 1842, d. 13 Dec 1912
Mary Bruce Sortore b. 12 Jul 1845
James Edward Sortore+ b. 17 Nov 1853, d. 11 Mar 1934
Hobart Bruce Sortore b. 25 Apr 1856

Francis LaRouque Bruce (F)
b. 16 March 1820, d. 7 August 1899
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     Francis LaRouque Bruce was born on 16 March 1820 at Belmont, Allegany Co, New York. She was born on 16 March 1820 at Connecticut. She was the daughter of Nathaniel French Bruce Sr. and Sara Eliza Benton. Francis LaRouque Bruce was born circa 1821 at Connecticut. She married James Loncoure Sortore, son of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore, on 24 December 1836. Francis LaRouque Bruce died on 7 August 1899 at age 79. She was buried at Morseville Cemetery, Jo Daviess Co, Illinois.
     Her married name was Sortore. She and James Loncoure Sortore appeared on the census of 21 November 1850 at Adams Twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan. Francis LaRouque Bruce and James Loncoure Sortore appeared on the census of circa 1860 at Pleasant Valley Twp, Jo Daviess Co, Illinois. Francis LaRouque Bruce and James Loncoure Sortore appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Escanaba, Delta Co, Michigan.

Children of Francis LaRouque Bruce and James Loncoure Sortore
Sara Eliza Sortore+ b. 13 Nov 1837
Francis LaRouque Sortore+ b. 22 May 1842, d. 13 Dec 1912
Mary Bruce Sortore b. 12 Jul 1845
James Edward Sortore+ b. 17 Nov 1853, d. 11 Mar 1934
Hobart Bruce Sortore b. 25 Apr 1856

Sara Eliza Sortore (F)
b. 13 November 1837
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     Sara Eliza Sortore was born on 13 November 1837. She was the daughter of James Loncoure Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce.
     Her married name was Barrett.

Child of Sara Eliza Sortore
Maud Barrett

Francis LaRouque Sortore (F)
b. 22 May 1842, d. 13 December 1912
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     Francis LaRouque Sortore was born on 22 May 1842. She was born on 22 May 1842 at Allegany Co, New York. She was the daughter of James Loncoure Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce. Francis LaRouque Sortore married Abraham Miller Fitzsimmons, son of John Fitzsimmons and Susan Lazenby, on 3 July 1859 at Jo Daviess Co, Illinois,, Abraham Miller Fitzsimmons married Francis Sortore in Pleasant Valley, IL 3 July, 1859. The marriage was performed by a M.E. minister. This information is from LDS microfilm # 1602650: Marriages 1855-1865, Jo Daviess Co, IL, item 4-6. Francis LaRouque Sortore died on 13 December 1912 at Jo Daviess Co, Illinois, at age 70. She was buried at Morseville Cemetery, Jo Daviess Co, Illinois.
     Her married name was Fitzsimmons.

Children of Francis LaRouque Sortore and Abraham Miller Fitzsimmons
Mary Fitzsimmons b. c 1859, d. 24 Mar 1861
Homer G Fitzsimmons b. Aug 1862
John Franklin Fitzsimmons b. 13 Aug 1863, d. 29 Nov 1952
Florence Fitzsimmons b. c 1866
Herbert Fitzsimmons b. c 1868
Charles M Fitzsimmons b. Apr 1870
George W Fitzsimmons b. c 1874
James Lewis Fitzsimmons b. Jun 1876
Joe Ross Fitzsimmons b. 8 Jul 1879, d. 8 May 1942

Mary Bruce Sortore (F)
b. 12 July 1845
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     Mary Bruce Sortore was born on 12 July 1845. She was the daughter of James Loncoure Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce.

Hobart Bruce Sortore (M)
b. 25 April 1856
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     Hobart Bruce Sortore was born on 25 April 1856 at Oshtemo, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan. He was the son of James Loncoure Sortore and Francis LaRouque Bruce.

Maud Barrett (F)
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     Maud Barrett was the daughter of Sara Eliza Sortore.

George W. Ford (M)
b. 31 March 1837, d. 7 March 1901

     George W. Ford was born on 31 March 1837 at Ohio. He was born circa 1831 at Ohio. He was born circa 1836 at Ohio. He married Catherine Parcher circa 1856. George W. Ford died on 7 March 1901 at Deep River Twp, Arenac Co, Michigan, at age 63 cause of death was pheunomia.
     George W. Ford was a laborer on 11 June 1880 at Mussey, St. Clair Co, Michigan. He and Catherine Parcher appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Mussey Twp, St. Clair Co, Michigan. George W. Ford was a farmer on 14 June 1900 at Deep River Twp, Arenac Co, Michigan. He and Catherine Parcher appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Deep River Twp, Arenac Co, Michigan.

Child of George W. Ford and Catherine Parcher
Alice Ann Ford+ b. 30 Jul 1857, d. 25 Feb 1936

Catherine Parcher (F)
b. July 1842

     Catherine Parcher was born in July 1842 at Canada. She was born circa 1841 at Canada. She was born circa 1843 at Quebec, Canada. She married George W. Ford circa 1856.
     1880 and 1900 census states that both parents were born in New York. Her married name was Ford. Catherine Parcher was naturalized circa 1871. She and George W. Ford appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Mussey Twp, St. Clair Co, Michigan. Catherine Parcher and George W. Ford appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Deep River Twp, Arenac Co, Michigan.

Child of Catherine Parcher and George W. Ford
Alice Ann Ford+ b. 30 Jul 1857, d. 25 Feb 1936

Jonathan Sortore (M)
b. 8 January 1784, d. 24 March 1853
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     Jonathan Sortore was born on 8 January 1784 at Somerset Co, New Jersey. He was born circa 1784 at New York. He was the son of Henry Sortore and Charity Stout. Jonathan Sortore married Mary Longcore, daughter of Richard Longcore and Mary (?), on 4 March 1807. Jonathan Sortore died on 24 March 1853 at age 69.
     Jonathan and Mary where living with their daughter and son-in-law Anna and Fitzsimmons Hurd. The family Bible was given to the daughter of James Sortore, Elizabeth Sortore Barrett, and were then given to Stella Pangburn, a distant cousin. They were published in the December 1990 issue of 'The Connecticut Nutmeger.' Research done by Hanford & Fred Sortore shows a Betsey Sortore as another daughter who was married to Robert Fitzsimmons, brother of Batman Fitzsimmons. This Betsey Sortore was instead Elizabeth Sortore daughter of Jonathan's brother Zebulon.

Children of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore
Sophia Sortore+ b. 1 Jan 1808, d. 8 Aug 1892
Elijah Sortore+ b. 31 Oct 1811, d. 3 Mar 1855
Anna Sortore+ b. 12 Aug 1813, d. 23 Mar 1852
James Loncoure Sortore+ b. 3 Aug 1816, d. 17 Nov 1891
Mary Sortore+ b. 11 Nov 1821, d. 4 Dec 1893
Andrew Jackson Sortore+ b. 21 Mar 1834, d. 30 Dec 1884

Mary Longcore (F)
b. 11 March 1791, d. 27 August 1850
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     Mary Longcore was born on 11 March 1791 at New Jersey. She was born circa 1791 at New York. She was the daughter of Richard Longcore and Mary (?). Mary Longcore married Jonathan Sortore, son of Henry Sortore and Charity Stout, on 4 March 1807. Mary Longcore died on 27 August 1850 at Hillsdale Co, Michigan, at age 59. She was buried after 27 August 1850 at Kirby Cemetery, Adams Twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan.
     Her married name was Sortore. And Richard Longcore The parentage of Mary Longcore Sortore is not established yet. Richard Longcore is at this time only the best candidate. He lived very close to the Sortore family. His sister's daughter married the brother of Jonathan Sortore. The Sortore family was also in the habit of marying into a family more than once. Because of this it is felt that Richard is the father of Mary, but until documentary evidence is found it is not to be considered factual. In 1997.

Children of Mary Longcore and Jonathan Sortore
Sophia Sortore+ b. 1 Jan 1808, d. 8 Aug 1892
Elijah Sortore+ b. 31 Oct 1811, d. 3 Mar 1855
Anna Sortore+ b. 12 Aug 1813, d. 23 Mar 1852
James Loncoure Sortore+ b. 3 Aug 1816, d. 17 Nov 1891
Mary Sortore+ b. 11 Nov 1821, d. 4 Dec 1893
Andrew Jackson Sortore+ b. 21 Mar 1834, d. 30 Dec 1884

Sophia Sortore (F)
b. 1 January 1808, d. 8 August 1892
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     Sophia Sortore was born on 1 January 1808. She was the daughter of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore. Sophia Sortore married Batman F. Fitzsimmons, son of Thomas Fitzsimmons and Susannah Miller, on 20 July 1825. Sophia Sortore married Batman F. Fitzsimmons, son of Thomas Fitzsimmons and Susannah Miller, circa 1820 at New York. Sophia Sortore died on 8 August 1892 at age 84.
     Her married name was Fitzsimmons.

Children of Sophia Sortore and Batman F. Fitzsimmons
Daughter Fitzsimmons b. c 1825, d. 8 Nov 1825
Randall Fitzsimmons b. 10 Jan 1827
Thomas Fitzsimmons b. 11 Feb 1830, d. 12 Jul 1856
Isabell Fitzsimmons b. 13 Mar 1832
Minerva Jane Fitzsimmons+ b. 27 May 1834, d. 4 Mar 1901
Anna Marie Fitzsimmons b. 8 Jun 1836
Mary Frances Fitzsimmons b. 16 Jul 1838, d. 30 Dec 1892
Maramba Fitzsimmons b. 24 Aug 1840
Henry Church Fitzsimmons b. 17 Jan 1843, d. 10 Aug 1905
Irene Fitzsimmons b. 2 Jun 1845, d. 16 May 1880
Mabel Waldron Fitzsimmons b. 13 Jul 1849, d. 15 Dec 1858
Myron Smith Fitzsimmons b. 30 May 1850, d. 26 May 1887
Bateman Fitzsimmons b. c 1851
Alice Sophia Fitzsimmons b. 31 Jul 1852

Elijah Sortore (M)
b. 31 October 1811, d. 3 March 1855
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     Elijah Sortore was born on 31 October 1811. He was the son of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore. Elijah Sortore died on 3 March 1855 at age 43.
     According to research done by Fred Sortore, Elijah settled in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.

Children of Elijah Sortore
Stellah Lorane Sortore b. 29 Sep 1835, d. 29 Jan 1836
Insico Sortore b. 16 Mar 1838, d. 16 Sep 1838
Willis M. Sortore b. 20 May 1854, d. 23 Sep 1854

Anna Sortore (F)
b. 12 August 1813, d. 23 March 1852
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     Anna Sortore was born on 12 August 1813. She was the daughter of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore. Anna Sortore was born circa 1815 at New York. She married Fitzsimmons Hurd, son of Samuel Hurd and Minerva Fitzsimmons, on 26 October 1837. Anna Sortore died on 23 March 1852 at Michigan, at age 38.
     Her married name was Hurd. She and Fitzsimmons Hurd resided circa 1847 at Hillsdale Co, Michigan. Anna Sortore and Fitzsimmons Hurd appeared on the census of 21 November 1850 at Adams Twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan.

Children of Anna Sortore and Fitzsimmons Hurd
Adam Clark Hurd+ b. 14 Jan 1839
Sophia Hurd+ b. 23 Dec 1841, d. 5 Apr 1919
Samuel Hurd b. c 1843
Caroline Hurd b. c 1846
Elijah J. Hurd b. c 1848

Mary Sortore (F)
b. 11 November 1821, d. 4 December 1893
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     Mary Sortore was born on 11 November 1821 at Amity, Allegany Co, New York. She was the daughter of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore. Mary Sortore married Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce, son of Nathaniel French Bruce Sr. and Sara Eliza Benton, on 26 June 1838. Mary Sortore died on 4 December 1893 at Helena, Phillips Co, Arkansas, at age 72. She died on 4 December 1893 at Helena, Phillips Co, Arkansas, at age 72.
     Mary is listed as Polly in the family Bible record. Her married name was Bruce.

Children of Mary Sortore and Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce
Mary Helen Bruce b. 19 Apr 1839, d. 9 May 1844
Mabel Walrond Bruce b. 23 May 1841, d. 26 May 1844
Anna Sophia Bruce+ b. 24 Jun 1843, d. 19 Jun 1914
Nathaniel French Bruce+ b. 3 Sep 1845, d. 18 Jul 1907
Francis Barwick Bruce b. 1 Dec 1847, d. 1 Apr 1854
Robert Walrond Bruce b. 9 Feb 1852, d. 11 Dec 1873
Barwick Alexander Bruce b. 14 Sep 1856, d. 26 Jan 1879
Mary Amabel Bruce+ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 19 Feb 1947
Sarah Elizabeth Bruce+ b. 18 Jan 1865, d. 14 Aug 1945

Andrew Jackson Sortore (M)
b. 21 March 1834, d. 30 December 1884
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     Andrew Jackson Sortore was born on 21 March 1834. He was the son of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore. Andrew Jackson Sortore married Sara Elizabeth Wilkinson, daughter of Lewis Wilkinson, circa 1881. Andrew Jackson Sortore died on 30 December 1884 at age 50.
     Andrew Jackson Sortore was also known as A. Jackson Sortore. He was made a Freemason on 23 December 1856 at Paw Paw Lodge #25, Paw Paw, Van Buren Co, Michigan.

Child of Andrew Jackson Sortore and Sara Elizabeth Wilkinson
Andrew W. Sortore+ b. 28 Dec 1882, d. 23 Jun 1958

Batman F. Fitzsimmons (M)
b. circa 1803
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     Batman F. Fitzsimmons was born circa 1803 at Yates Co, New York. He was born circa 1803 at Steuben Co, New York. He was the son of Thomas Fitzsimmons and Susannah Miller. Batman F. Fitzsimmons married Sophia Sortore, daughter of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore, on 20 July 1825. Batman F. Fitzsimmons married Sophia Sortore, daughter of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore, circa 1820 at New York. Batman F. Fitzsimmons died at Michigan.
     Batman F. Fitzsimmons was also known as Bateman Fitzsimmons.

Children of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore
Daughter Fitzsimmons b. c 1825, d. 8 Nov 1825
Randall Fitzsimmons b. 10 Jan 1827
Thomas Fitzsimmons b. 11 Feb 1830, d. 12 Jul 1856
Isabell Fitzsimmons b. 13 Mar 1832
Minerva Jane Fitzsimmons+ b. 27 May 1834, d. 4 Mar 1901
Anna Marie Fitzsimmons b. 8 Jun 1836
Mary Frances Fitzsimmons b. 16 Jul 1838, d. 30 Dec 1892
Maramba Fitzsimmons b. 24 Aug 1840
Henry Church Fitzsimmons b. 17 Jan 1843, d. 10 Aug 1905
Irene Fitzsimmons b. 2 Jun 1845, d. 16 May 1880
Mabel Waldron Fitzsimmons b. 13 Jul 1849, d. 15 Dec 1858
Myron Smith Fitzsimmons b. 30 May 1850, d. 26 May 1887
Bateman Fitzsimmons b. c 1851
Alice Sophia Fitzsimmons b. 31 Jul 1852

Randall Fitzsimmons (M)
b. 10 January 1827
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     Randall Fitzsimmons was born on 10 January 1827. He was the son of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Randall Fitzsimmons was born circa 1828.

Thomas Fitzsimmons (M)
b. 11 February 1830, d. 12 July 1856
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     Thomas Fitzsimmons was born on 11 February 1830. He was born circa 1830. He was the son of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Thomas Fitzsimmons died on 12 July 1856 at age 26.

Isabell Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 13 March 1832
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     Isabell Fitzsimmons was born on 13 March 1832. She was born circa 1822. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore.

Minerva Jane Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 27 May 1834, d. 4 March 1901
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     Minerva Jane Fitzsimmons was born on 27 May 1834. She was born on 27 May 1834 at Allegany Co, New York. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Minerva Jane Fitzsimmons married Myron S. Davis circa 1851. Minerva Jane Fitzsimmons died on 4 March 1901 at Scio, Allegany Co, New York, at age 66 she died just 11 hours after her husband at 7:25 pm. She died on 4 March 1901 at age 66.
     Her married name was Davis.

Child of Minerva Jane Fitzsimmons and Myron S. Davis
Marshall I. Davis b. 23 Aug 1856, d. 29 Sep 1886

Anna Marie Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 8 June 1836
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     Anna Marie Fitzsimmons was born on 8 June 1836. She was born circa 1836. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore.

Mary Frances Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 16 July 1838, d. 30 December 1892
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     Mary Frances Fitzsimmons was born on 16 July 1838. She was born circa 1838. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Mary Frances Fitzsimmons died on 30 December 1892 at age 54.

Maramba Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 24 August 1840
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     Maramba Fitzsimmons was born on 24 August 1840. She was born circa 1840. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore.
     Maramba Fitzsimmons was also known as Miranda Fitzsimmons.

Henry Church Fitzsimmons (M)
b. 17 January 1843, d. 10 August 1905
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     Henry Church Fitzsimmons was born on 17 January 1843. He was born circa 1843. He was the son of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Henry Church Fitzsimmons died on 10 August 1905 at age 62.

Irene Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 2 June 1845, d. 16 May 1880
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     Irene Fitzsimmons was born on 2 June 1845. She was born circa 1845. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Irene Fitzsimmons died on 16 May 1880 at age 34.
     Irene Fitzsimmons was also known as Irena Fitzsimmons.

Mabel Waldron Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 13 July 1849, d. 15 December 1858
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     Mabel Waldron Fitzsimmons was born on 13 July 1849. She was born circa 1847. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Mabel Waldron Fitzsimmons died on 15 December 1858 at age 9.

Myron Smith Fitzsimmons (M)
b. 30 May 1850, d. 26 May 1887
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     Myron Smith Fitzsimmons was born on 30 May 1850. He was the son of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore. Myron Smith Fitzsimmons died on 26 May 1887 at age 36.

Alice Sophia Fitzsimmons (F)
b. 31 July 1852
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     Alice Sophia Fitzsimmons was born on 31 July 1852. She was the daughter of Batman F. Fitzsimmons and Sophia Sortore.

Stellah Lorane Sortore (F)
b. 29 September 1835, d. 29 January 1836
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     Stellah Lorane Sortore was born on 29 September 1835. She was the daughter of Elijah Sortore. Stellah Lorane Sortore died on 29 January 1836 at age 0 Hanford & Fred Sortore show the burial place as 'an old cemetery between Scio & Belmont, NY.'

Insico Sortore (M)
b. 16 March 1838, d. 16 September 1838
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     Insico Sortore was born on 16 March 1838. He was the son of Elijah Sortore. Insico Sortore died on 16 September 1838 at age 0 Hanford & Fred Sortore show the burial place as 'an old cemetery between Scio & Belmont, NY.'

Willis M. Sortore (M)
b. 20 May 1854, d. 23 September 1854
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     Willis M. Sortore was born on 20 May 1854. He was the son of Elijah Sortore. Willis M. Sortore died on 23 September 1854 at age 0 Hanford & Fred Sortore show the burial place as 'an old cemetery between Scio & Belmont, NY.'

Fitzsimmons Hurd (M)
b. circa 1813, d. circa 1873
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     Fitzsimmons Hurd was born circa 1813 at Cayuga Co, New York. He was the son of Samuel Hurd and Minerva Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons Hurd married Anna Sortore, daughter of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore, on 26 October 1837. Fitzsimmons Hurd died circa 1873.
     After the death of Anna he returned to New York. In 1857 he went to Jackson Co, Kansas and two years later went to Carrolton, Missouri were he was in the mercantile business. In 1862 he went to Jefferson Co, Kansas having lost everything to the rebels. In 1863 he enlisted in the 15th Kansas Cavalry in place of his son-in-law serving at the rank of sergeant as a dispatch carrier until being injured by a falling horse. He returned to Jefferson Co, Kansas and stayed with his son Adam. He was the nephew of Batman and Robert Fitzsimmons. He was a farmer. He and Anna Sortore resided circa 1847 at Hillsdale Co, Michigan. Fitzsimmons Hurd was a farmer on 21 November 1850 at Adams Twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan. He and Anna Sortore appeared on the census of 21 November 1850 at Adams Twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan. Fitzsimmons Hurd was living circa 1862 at Kansas, was living here at time of his father's death.

Children of Fitzsimmons Hurd and Anna Sortore
Adam Clark Hurd+ b. 14 Jan 1839
Sophia Hurd+ b. 23 Dec 1841, d. 5 Apr 1919
Samuel Hurd b. c 1843
Caroline Hurd b. c 1846
Elijah J. Hurd b. c 1848

Adam Clark Hurd (M)
b. 14 January 1839
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     Adam Clark Hurd was born on 14 January 1839 at Scio, Allegany Co, New York. He was born circa 1839 at New York. He was the son of Fitzsimmons Hurd and Anna Sortore. Adam Clark Hurd married Elizabeth McPherson Enochs on 25 February 1865 at Olathe, Johnson Co, Kansas.

Children of Adam Clark Hurd and Elizabeth McPherson Enochs
Fitzsimmons Hurd b. 26 Jun 1867
Leonora Hurd b. 20 Oct 1869
Amy Cora Hurd b. 12 Oct 1872, d. 7 Jul 1907
Alta Hurd b. 30 Nov 1876
Etta Hurd b. 30 Nov 1876
Delos Hurd b. 6 Dec 1880

Sophia Hurd (F)
b. 23 December 1841, d. 5 April 1919
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     Sophia Hurd was born on 23 December 1841 at Scio, Allegany Co, New York. She was born circa 1841 at New York. She was the daughter of Fitzsimmons Hurd and Anna Sortore. Sophia Hurd died on 5 April 1919 at Parsons, Labette Co, Kansas, at age 77.
     Sophia Hurd was an educator, Sophia was one of the first school teachers in Grantsville, KS. Her married name was LaFon.

Children of Sophia Hurd
Crittenden LaFon b. Jul 1861
Agnes Anetta LaFon b. 22 Feb 1863, d. 16 Jan 1934
Mary Ellen LaFon b. 17 Jan 1865
Nelson LaFon b. 18 Jan 1867, d. 8 Feb 1922
Harry LaFon b. 3 May 1870, d. 10 Jan 1933
Carrie LaFon b. 17 Nov 1873
Fitzsimmons LaFon b. 24 Jul 1875
Clark LaFon b. 14 Sep 1883

Samuel Hurd (M)
b. circa 1843
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     Samuel Hurd was born circa 1843 at New York. He was the son of Fitzsimmons Hurd and Anna Sortore.

Caroline Hurd (F)
b. circa 1846
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     Caroline Hurd was born circa 1846 at New York. She was the daughter of Fitzsimmons Hurd and Anna Sortore.
     Caroline Hurd was also known as Candice Hurd.

Elijah J. Hurd (M)
b. circa 1848
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     Elijah J. Hurd was born circa 1848 at Michigan. He was the son of Fitzsimmons Hurd and Anna Sortore.

Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce (M)
b. 2 March 1818, d. 11 April 1895
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     Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce was born on 2 March 1818 at Duanesburg, New York. He was the son of Nathaniel French Bruce Sr. and Sara Eliza Benton. Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce married Mary Sortore, daughter of Jonathan Sortore and Mary Longcore, on 26 June 1838. Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce married an unknown person on 8 December 1894 at Marianna, Lee Co, Arkansas,, by Reverend Charles H. Lockwood. He died on 11 April 1895 at Helena, Phillips Co, Arkansas, at age 77.
     Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce was a Episcopal Priest. He graduated at Hobart College, Geneva, Ontario Co, New York.

Children of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore
Mary Helen Bruce b. 19 Apr 1839, d. 9 May 1844
Mabel Walrond Bruce b. 23 May 1841, d. 26 May 1844
Anna Sophia Bruce+ b. 24 Jun 1843, d. 19 Jun 1914
Nathaniel French Bruce+ b. 3 Sep 1845, d. 18 Jul 1907
Francis Barwick Bruce b. 1 Dec 1847, d. 1 Apr 1854
Robert Walrond Bruce b. 9 Feb 1852, d. 11 Dec 1873
Barwick Alexander Bruce b. 14 Sep 1856, d. 26 Jan 1879
Mary Amabel Bruce+ b. 17 Nov 1860, d. 19 Feb 1947
Sarah Elizabeth Bruce+ b. 18 Jan 1865, d. 14 Aug 1945

Mary Helen Bruce (F)
b. 19 April 1839, d. 9 May 1844
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     Mary Helen Bruce was born on 19 April 1839 at Amity, Allegany Co, New York. She was the daughter of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Mary Helen Bruce died on 9 May 1844 at Flat Rock, Wayne Co, Michigan, at age 5.

Mabel Walrond Bruce (F)
b. 23 May 1841, d. 26 May 1844
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     Mabel Walrond Bruce was born on 23 May 1841 at Amity, Allegany Co, New York. She was the daughter of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Mabel Walrond Bruce died on 26 May 1844 at Belleville, Wayne Co, Michigan, at age 3.

Anna Sophia Bruce (F)
b. 24 June 1843, d. 19 June 1914
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     Anna Sophia Bruce was born on 24 June 1843 at Amity, Allegany Co, New York. She was the daughter of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Anna Sophia Bruce married Theodore Knipscheer on 7 April 1863 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, Illinois,, by Reverend Caleb Alexander Bruce, father of the bride. Anna Sophia Bruce died on 19 June 1914 at Kansas City, Jackson Co, Missouri, at age 70. She was buried at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Edgerton, Johnson Co, Missouri.
     The marriage of Anna Sophia & Theodore was prefomed by Caleb Alexander Bruce. Her married name was Knipscheer.

Children of Anna Sophia Bruce and Theodore Knipscheer
William Walter Knipscheer b. 2 Jun 1864, d. 18 Mar 1935
Hubert Alexander Knipscheer b. 16 Oct 1865, d. c 1940
Theodore Lewis Knipscheer b. 28 Jan 1867, d. c 1898
Mary Knipscheer b. 11 Apr 1869, d. c 1958
Cornelia E. Knipscheer b. c 1871, d. c 1963
Robert Bruce Knipscheer b. 24 Feb 1873, d. 13 Jan 1939
Elizabeth Knipscheer b. 27 Oct 1874, d. 4 Jun 1923
John E. Knipscheer b. 20 Sep 1879, d. 3 Jun 1947

Nathaniel French Bruce (M)
b. 3 September 1845, d. 18 July 1907
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     Nathaniel French Bruce was born on 3 September 1845 at Lancaster Co, Michigan. He was the son of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Nathaniel French Bruce married Josephine Ophelia Hildreth, daughter of Granville G. Hildreth and Martha Reeves, on 3 April 1867, by Reverend Caleb Alexander Bruce, father of the groom. Nathaniel French Bruce died on 18 July 1907 at age 61.

Children of Nathaniel French Bruce and Josephine Ophelia Hildreth
Clarence Clark Bruce b. 30 Mar 1871, d. 11 Jun 1895
Dr. Walter Barwick Leroy Bruce b. 7 Apr 1873, d. 22 Mar 1939
Mary Mabel Bruce b. 2 Jul 1877, d. c 1967

Francis Barwick Bruce (F)
b. 1 December 1847, d. 1 April 1854
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     Francis Barwick Bruce was born on 1 December 1847 at Farming, Oakland Co, Michigan. She was the daughter of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Francis Barwick Bruce died on 1 April 1854 at Dexter, Washtenaw Co, Michigan, at age 6.

Robert Walrond Bruce (M)
b. 9 February 1852, d. 11 December 1873
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     Robert Walrond Bruce was born on 9 February 1852 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan. He was the son of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Robert Walrond Bruce died on 11 December 1873 at Aurora, Kane Co, Illinois, at age 21.

Barwick Alexander Bruce (M)
b. 14 September 1856, d. 26 January 1879
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     Barwick Alexander Bruce was born on 14 September 1856 at Michigan City, La Porte Co, Indiana. He was the son of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Barwick Alexander Bruce died on 26 January 1879 at Barton, Arkansas, at age 22.

Mary Amabel Bruce (F)
b. 17 November 1860, d. 19 February 1947
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     Mary Amabel Bruce was born on 17 November 1860 at Alton, Madison Co, Illinois. She was the daughter of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Mary Amabel Bruce married Herman Carvill, son of George William Carvill and Mary Caroline Bennett, on 29 March 1883, by Reverend Caleb Alexander Bruce, father of the bride. Mary Amabel Bruce died on 19 February 1947 at Helena, Phillips Co, Arkansas, at age 86. She was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Helena, Phillips Co, Arkansas.
     The marriage of Mary & Herman was preformed by Caleb Alexander Bruce. Her married name was Carvill.

Children of Mary Amabel Bruce and Herman Carvill
Mary Bruce Carvill b. 29 Dec 1883, d. c 1984
Caroline Carvill b. 29 Dec 1883, d. 22 Oct 1924
Herman Charles Carvill Sr. b. 16 Nov 1900, d. 31 Aug 1939

Sarah Elizabeth Bruce (F)
b. 18 January 1865, d. 14 August 1945
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     Sarah Elizabeth Bruce was born on 18 January 1865 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, Illinois. She was the daughter of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore. Sarah Elizabeth Bruce married Edward Julian Carvill, son of George William Carvill and Mary Caroline Bennett, on 20 January 1886, by Reveren Caleb Alexander Bruce, father of the bride. Sarah Elizabeth Bruce died on 14 August 1945 at age 80.
     Her married name was Carvill.

Children of Sarah Elizabeth Bruce and Edward Julian Carvill
George Jules Carvill b. a 20 Jan 1886, d. c 1916
Frances Bruce Carvill b. c 1887, d. c 1892
Mary Elizabeth Carvill b. 4 Nov 1893, d. 4 Mar 1958

Elizabeth McPherson Enochs (F)
b. 28 January 1846, d. 28 March 1883

     Elizabeth McPherson Enochs was born on 28 January 1846 at Marietta, Washington Co, Ohio. She married Adam Clark Hurd, son of Fitzsimmons Hurd and Anna Sortore, on 25 February 1865 at Olathe, Johnson Co, Kansas. Elizabeth McPherson Enochs died on 28 March 1883 at age 37.
     Her married name was Hurd.

Children of Elizabeth McPherson Enochs and Adam Clark Hurd
Fitzsimmons Hurd b. 26 Jun 1867
Leonora Hurd b. 20 Oct 1869
Amy Cora Hurd b. 12 Oct 1872, d. 7 Jul 1907
Alta Hurd b. 30 Nov 1876
Etta Hurd b. 30 Nov 1876
Delos Hurd b. 6 Dec 1880

Fitzsimmons Hurd (M)
b. 26 June 1867
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     Fitzsimmons Hurd was born on 26 June 1867 at Grantville, Jefferson Co, Kansas. He was the son of Adam Clark Hurd and Elizabeth McPherson Enochs.
     Fitzsimmons Hurd was a Banker. He resided circa 1930 at Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co, Oklahoma.

Leonora Hurd (F)
b. 20 October 1869
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     Leonora Hurd was born on 20 October 1869 at Grantville, Jefferson Co, Kansas. She was the daughter of Adam Clark Hurd and Elizabeth McPherson Enochs. Leonora Hurd married William Gilman McHenry on 7 March 1887.
     Her married name was McHenry.

Amy Cora Hurd (F)
b. 12 October 1872, d. 7 July 1907
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     Amy Cora Hurd was born on 12 October 1872. She was the daughter of Adam Clark Hurd and Elizabeth McPherson Enochs. Amy Cora Hurd died on 7 July 1907 at age 34.
     Her married name was Smith.

Alta Hurd (F)
b. 30 November 1876
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     Alta Hurd was born on 30 November 1876. She was the daughter of Adam Clark Hurd and Elizabeth McPherson Enochs.
     Alta remained unmarried, d.s.p.

Etta Hurd (F)
b. 30 November 1876
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     Etta Hurd was born on 30 November 1876. She was the daughter of Adam Clark Hurd and Elizabeth McPherson Enochs.
     Her married name was Markell.

Delos Hurd (M)
b. 6 December 1880
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     Delos Hurd was born on 6 December 1880. He was the son of Adam Clark Hurd and Elizabeth McPherson Enochs.

Crittenden LaFon (M)
b. July 1861
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     Crittenden LaFon was born in July 1861. He was the son of Sophia Hurd.
     Crittenden died in infancy.

Agnes Anetta LaFon (F)
b. 22 February 1863, d. 16 January 1934
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     Agnes Anetta LaFon was born on 22 February 1863 at Grantville, Jefferson Co, Kansas. She was the daughter of Sophia Hurd. Agnes Anetta LaFon died on 16 January 1934 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, Kansas, at age 70.
     Her married name was Gregg.

Mary Ellen LaFon (F)
b. 17 January 1865
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     Mary Ellen LaFon was born on 17 January 1865. She was the daughter of Sophia Hurd.
     Mary died in infancy.

Nelson LaFon (M)
b. 18 January 1867, d. 8 February 1922
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     Nelson LaFon was born on 18 January 1867 at Grantville, Jefferson Co, Kansas. He was the son of Sophia Hurd. Nelson LaFon died on 8 February 1922 at Parsons, Labette Co, Kansas, at age 55.

Harry LaFon (M)
b. 3 May 1870, d. 10 January 1933
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     Harry LaFon was born on 3 May 1870 at Silver Lake, Shawnee Co, Kansas. He was the son of Sophia Hurd. Harry LaFon died on 10 January 1933 at Orlando, Oklahoma, at age 62.

Carrie LaFon (F)
b. 17 November 1873
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     Carrie LaFon was born on 17 November 1873 at Grantville, Jefferson Co, Kansas. She was the daughter of Sophia Hurd. Carrie LaFon married Mason Cooper on 26 November 1893 at Orlando, Oklahoma.
     Her married name was Cooper.

Fitzsimmons LaFon (M)
b. 24 July 1875
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     Fitzsimmons LaFon was born on 24 July 1875 at Silver Lake, Shawnee Co, Kansas. He was the son of Sophia Hurd. Fitzsimmons LaFon married Ada Bonebrake on 11 October 1893 at Orlando, Oklahoma.

Clark LaFon (M)
b. 14 September 1883
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     Clark LaFon was born on 14 September 1883 at Orlando, Oklahoma. He was the son of Sophia Hurd.
     Clark LaFon resided circa 1930 at Yampa, Routt Co, Colorado.

Theodore Knipscheer (M)
b. 22 October 1827, d. 7 August 1880

     Theodore Knipscheer was born on 22 October 1827 at Verdinger, Germany. He married Anna Sophia Bruce, daughter of Rev. Caleb Alexander Bruce and Mary Sortore, on 7 April 1863 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, Illinois,, by Reverend Caleb Alexander Bruce, father of the bride. Theodore Knipscheer died on 7 August 1880 at Gardner, Johnson Co, Kansas, at age 52. He was buried at Roman Catholic Cemetery, Edgerton, Johnson Co, Missouri.
     Theodore Knipscheer was a saddler and a farmer. He immigrated circa 1857. He was naturalized on 16 June 1862 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, Illinois.

Children of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce
William Walter Knipscheer b. 2 Jun 1864, d. 18 Mar 1935
Hubert Alexander Knipscheer b. 16 Oct 1865, d. c 1940
Theodore Lewis Knipscheer b. 28 Jan 1867, d. c 1898
Mary Knipscheer b. 11 Apr 1869, d. c 1958
Cornelia E. Knipscheer b. c 1871, d. c 1963
Robert Bruce Knipscheer b. 24 Feb 1873, d. 13 Jan 1939
Elizabeth Knipscheer b. 27 Oct 1874, d. 4 Jun 1923
John E. Knipscheer b. 20 Sep 1879, d. 3 Jun 1947

William Walter Knipscheer (M)
b. 2 June 1864, d. 18 March 1935
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     William Walter Knipscheer was born on 2 June 1864 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, Illinois. He was the son of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce. William Walter Knipscheer died on 18 March 1935 at age 70.

Hubert Alexander Knipscheer (M)
b. 16 October 1865, d. circa 1940
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     Hubert Alexander Knipscheer was born on 16 October 1865 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, Illinois. He was the son of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce. Hubert Alexander Knipscheer died circa 1940.

Theodore Lewis Knipscheer (M)
b. 28 January 1867, d. circa 1898
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     Theodore Lewis Knipscheer was born on 28 January 1867 at Lewistown, Fulton Co, Illinois. He was the son of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce. Theodore Lewis Knipscheer died circa 1898.

Mary Knipscheer (M)
b. 11 April 1869, d. circa 1958
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     Mary Knipscheer was born on 11 April 1869 at Gardner, Johnson Co, Kansas. He was the son of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce. Mary Knipscheer died circa 1958.
     Mary Knipscheer was a Roman Catholic Nun.

Cornelia E. Knipscheer (F)
b. circa 1871, d. circa 1963
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     Cornelia E. Knipscheer was born circa 1871 at Kansas. She was the daughter of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce. Cornelia E. Knipscheer died circa 1963.

Robert Bruce Knipscheer (M)
b. 24 February 1873, d. 13 January 1939
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     Robert Bruce Knipscheer was born on 24 February 1873 at Gardner, Johnson Co, Kansas. He was the son of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce. Robert Bruce Knipscheer married Jane Delia Roussey on 7 June 1899 at Media, Douglas Co, Kansas. Robert Bruce Knipscheer died on 13 January 1939 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California, at age 65. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, California.

Elizabeth Knipscheer (F)
b. 27 October 1874, d. 4 June 1923
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     Elizabeth Knipscheer was born on 27 October 1874 at Gardner, Johnson Co, Kansas. She was the daughter of Theodore Knipscheer and Anna Sophia Bruce. Elizabeth Knipscheer died on 4 June 1923 at age 48.


     

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