Page 4 from Herald? newspaper handwritten date: Apr. 26, 1912 Mrs. Martin Ponwith Dies at Mankato Word was received in St. Peter yesterday morning of the sad death of Mrs. Martin Ponwith of Kasota township, which occurred at the Immanuel hospital in Mankato at 12:30 o'clock a. m., following an operation. Mrs. Ponwith had been in poor health for a year or more. Recently it was found that she was suffering with appendicitis and gall stones, and on Monday she entered the hospital at Mankato. The operation, which was an unusually severe one, was performed the following morning. It was attended with a tremendous nervous shock, and after lingering until midnight Wednesday Mrs. Ponwith passed away. The deceased, whose maiden name was Ella Davis, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Davis. She was born at Lake Emily on Feb. 25, 1870, and was 42 years of age. Her marriage to Martin Ponwith took place in 1901. She was a devoted wife and an indulgent mother, and her passing will be genuinely mourned. Mrs. Ponwith is survived by her husband and two daughters, Sadie and Alice, aged seven and nine years. She also leaves her parents, four brothers and four sisters. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed when the Herald went to press, but it probably will be held tomorrow afternoon.

from an unknown newspaper wedding date: 02 April 1924 MARRIED WEDNESDAY. Elmo Davis and Mrs. Eldora Henderscheid, both of Cleveland, were quietly married Wednesday evening at the M. E. parsonage here by Rev. H. W. Hynes. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Royal Davis, the former a of the groom. Mr. Davis is a son of Will Davis and Mrs. Henderscheid is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orange Flowers. Mr. Davis and bride will make their home on the Flowers farm. Their many friends extend congratulations.

from an unknown newspaper WAS WELL TOWARD CENTURY MARK Funeral services for Mrs. Nathan Burgess, who died at Gary, Ind., were held at the local Methodist church, of which church she had been a member for forty years, Thursday afternoon of last week, Rev. Kountz, of Glenville, Minn., officiating. Interment was in the Granger Cemetery south of town. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, Vernon Burgess, Wm. R. Coughlin, Gusta Burgess, Ralph Burgess, Byron Burgess, and Edson Burgess. The maiden name of the deceased was Abbigail Julia Bossout, born at Carthage, N. Y., January 4th, 1833. She died on February 11th, 1924, and was therefore past 91 years old. In 1854 she was married to Nathaniel Burgess at Carthage. They moved to Ontario, Canada, and then to Minnesota and this locality in 1861. They lived on a farm south of town and, then in the village. About 23 years ago they moved to Richville, where Mr. Burgess died in, 1911. Since that time she had made, her home with her daughter at Gary, Ind. She was the mother of six children, three of whom are living. They are:- William J. Burgess, LeSueur Center; Henry Burgess, Glenville, Minn.; Elizabeteh Burgess Parmer, Gary, Ind. In addition to grandchildren there are seven great grandchildren. Many old friends regret to hear of the passing of this estimable pioneer woman, who was among the earlier settlers of LeSueur county and who, like so many of them, was one of a most substantial character and who did much to help in the earlier development of this community. Although not a resident here for some years she had by no means been forgotten by friends and acquaintances of an earlier day.

from an unknown newspaper probably 1924, based on other articles on the same scrapbook page PIONEER WOMAN OF CLEVELAND. Mrs. Henry Laue, one of the well-known residents of the Cleveland community, passed away at the home, of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Groh, in Cleveland, Wednesday afternoon of last week. Her passing was sudden and due to a stroke of paralysis the day before while she was calling on a neighbor. The funeral services were held on Friday morning at the Cleveland Catholic church, Father McDevitt, of Marysburg, officiating. The maiden name of the deceased was Josephine Weisenreither and she was born in Germany 72 years, ago. When a small child her parents brought her to America. For a time the family lived in Illinois and came to LeSueur county in 1858, settling on a homested in Cleveland township. On November 21, 1868, she was united in marriage to Henry C. Laue. They made their home on a farm in the township and later on the old homested until the death of Mr. Laue last year. Since August Mrs. Laue had been making her home with her daughter in Cleveland. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Chas. Kieper, Mrs. Jos. Schoeb, Mrs. Henry Schoeb and Miss Theresa Laue, Mrs., Joe Groh, all of Cleveland; Mrs. Wm. Loeffert, of Medford, Wis.; and Miss Anna Laue. Mrs. Laue was a splendid woman and one of the well known pioneer women of the county who made many substantial friends by her sterling character.

from an unknown newspaper handwritten date: 1924 St. Peter Boy Married At Ponsford On February 13 A wedding of interest to friends here was solemnized in Detroit, Minn., Wednesday, Feb. 13, when Miss Vangie Tubbs of Ponsford, became the bride of Merritt Hill, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Hill. The ceremony was a quiet affair and was performed in, the presence of two intimate friends, Miss Midge Finney and Dave Nunn. The groom needs no introduction to residents of this Community, having been born and reared here. Since last fall he has been located near Ponsford in the northern part of the state, where he has employment in a saw mill. In the spring, Mr. Hill and bride plan to engage in farming on the Walter Hill farm near Ponsford. The many friends extend congratulations.

Hi.--I do have a LeSueur Bode connection. Don't have my papers with me but the Bode I have in mind married Mary(?) Miller and they lived in No. Dakota. Her sister married a Felton, and the two families like to live near each other. I think they eventually moved to Calif. If you are interested in this, write me again after the first of the year and I will see what I can look up. Dorothie (Miller) Fickenwirth

looking for information on siblings and parents of: Frederick John BODE [later BODIE] b. 23.07.1855 Berlin, Germany d. 25.07.1936 Sask, Canada. emigrated to LeSeuer County, Minn. with parents circa 1865 large family, his father died shortly thereafter. married 1] Bertha R. Lindeman = 7 children [my line] 2] Caroline Homuth = 8 children One sister known as Anna Katherine BODE b. 24.05.1854 Hanover, Germany d. 24.05.1934 LeSeuer Cty, Minn. married Charles Steinigeweg in 1873 and had 6 children. any leads or family connections would be appreciated...... thanks in advance... joan [email protected]

Israel Thayer, Sr., Pension Application File transcribed by Douglas J. Peterson Notes on Transcriptions ----------------------- not all portions of each form transcribed text has been spell-checked, all remaining spelling errors are from original document questionable spellings indicated by [?] or contained in [brackets with ?] "title of form (explicit or guessed) between quotes" _handwritten or typed information is contained between underscores_ Application Information ----------------------- Widow Original Application: 9709 Widow Certificate: 5092 "Declaration for Widow's Pension" WAR OF 1812 DECLARATION OF A WIDOW FOR PENSION UNDER ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871. STATE OF _Minnesota_, COUNTY OF _LeSueur_, ss: On this _30th_ day of _October_, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy-_one_ personally appeared before me _John P Hoyt Clerk_, of the _District Court_ a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, _Salley Thayer_ aged _Seventy nine_ years, a resident of _Cleveland_, county of _LeSueur_ State of _Minnesota_, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of _Israel Thayer_, who served the full period of sixty days in the _Military_ who _was drafted_ in Captain _Ellis Artillery_'s company _New York_ regiment, _[blank]_ brigade, _[blank]_ division, discharged at _Brownsville, Sacketts Harbor_, on the _[blank]_ day of _October_, 181[blank]; that _[blank]_ that she was married under the name of _Salley Linsey_ to said _Israel Thayer_ on the _First_ day of _January_, 18_12_, by _Mr. Stebbins a Justice of the Peace_ at _Madison_, county of _Madison_, State _New York_, there being no legal barrier to said marriage; that her said husband died at _Pulasky Township Williams Co. Ohio_ on the _28th_ day of _June_, 18_58_, and that she has not remarried since his death; that at no time during the late rebellion against the authority of the United States, did she or her said husband adhere to the cause of the enemies of the Government, giving them aid or comfort, or exercise the functions of any office whatever under any authority, or pretended authority, in hostility to the United States; that she will support the Constitution of the United States; that she is not in receipt of a pension under any previous act; that she makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act approved February 14, 1871, and hereby constitutes and appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation _ Felix A Borer_, _LeSueur Minnesota_, her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim and procure the issuance of a pension certificate to her. That her post office address is _LeSueur_, county of _LeSueur_, State of _Minnesota_, and her domicile or place of abode is _in Cleveland Township_ [signed]_Sally her X mark Thayer_ (Applicant.) (Witnesses.) [signed]_A. C. Smith_ [signed]_Lotta Smith_ Also personally appeared _A. C. Smith_, residing at _Cleveland_ and _Lotta Smith_, residing at _Cleveland_, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say: They were present and saw _Sally Thayer_, the claimant, sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person one represented herself to be; and at not time during the late rebellion against the authority of the United States did she, or her said husband, adhere to the cause of the enemies of the Government, or give them aid or comfort; and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. [signed]_A. C. Smith_ [signed]_Lotta Smith_ (Signatures of Witnesses) SWORN to and subscribed before me this _thirtieth_ day of _October_, A. D. 187_1_, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before wearing, including the words [crossed out], erased, and the words [crossed out], added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. _Sworn to and subscribed by applicant and witnesses before me the thirtieth day of October A. D. 1871 Geo. A. Smith Justice of the Peace_ [signed]_John P Hoyt_ (Signature of Magistrate.) _Clerk of the District Court_ (Official Character.) _LeSueur County Minnesota_ "Power of Attorney" POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all Men by these Presents, That _J. Felix A Borer of LeSeuer County_ of _Le Seuer_ in the State of _Minnesota_, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint _and substitute William H Beck of Washington D. C._ my true and lawful Attorney irrevocable, for me and in my name, place and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney or authorizations whatever in the premises, to _act in the claim of Mrs Sallie Thayer for pension as widow (1812), hereto annexed_ and to, from time to time, furnish any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do, if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution and revocation, and to receipt and sign all vouchers, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or h_is_ substitute may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal, this _Tenth_ day of _December_, eighteen hundred and seventy-_Two_. [signed]_Felix A. Borer_ TWO WITNESSES WHO CAN WRITE [signed]_Larnet H. Hammond_ [signed]_Joseph Smith_ STATE OF _Minnesota_} COUNTY OF _Le Sueur_} SS. Be it Known, That on this _10th_ day of December in the year eighteen hundred and seventy-_two_, before me, the undersigned, a _Clerk of the District Court_ in and for said County and State, personally appeared _Felix A Borer_ to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney, and the same having been first read over to h_im_ and the contents thereof explained, acknowledged the same to be h_is_ act and deed, and that I have no interest present or prospective in the claim. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written. [signed]_John P Hoyt_ _Clerk of the District Court_ _LeSueur Co Minn_ "Affidavit" _State of Minnesota_ _County of LeSueur SS_ _On this Seventeenth day of February A. D. one thousand Eight hundred and Seventy three, personally appeared before me, Homer F Halleck aged 43 years and John Halleck aged 41 years who being first duly sworn according to Law, declares, each for himself, that they well knew and were personally acquainted with Israel Thayer and Salley Thayer, his wife, of Pulaski Williams County Ohio, that said Israel Thayer was their nearest neighbor in said Pulaski Township County of Williams and State of Ohio, that he died on or about the 28th day of June 1857, that they have known said Salley Thayer widow of Israel Thayer, since the death of her said husband and [????] near neighbors to her now and see her frequently, and that she has not remarried since his death, and that afficiants have no interest in the prosecution of said Salley Thayer's claim for a Pension._ [signed]_Homer F Halleck_ [signed}_John Halleck_ _Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 17th day of February AD 1873 and I certify that I have no interest in this claim._ _Geo. A. Smith_ _Justice of the Peace_ "Marriage Certificate" _This is to certify that I Charles Stebbins a Justice of the Peace in and for Madison County New York did solemnize a marriage between Israel Thayer and Salley Linsey the following named of the witnesses present. William Linsey. Polly Linsey._ _Dated this 1st of January 1812_ _Charles Stebbins_ _Justice of the Peace_ _Filed January 4th 1873_ _Office of Clerk of County}_ _County of LeSueur Minn }SS_ _I John F. Hoyt Clerk of the Dist Court 8th Judicial Dist County of LeSueur in the State of Minnesota do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of Certificate of Marriage with the original of said Certificate of Marriage contained in book "B" of Marriage Records in my Office on page 293 where the name was recorded on the 4th day of January A. D. 1873 and that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole thereof._ _In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office as Clerk of Dist Court aforesaid on this 5th March A. D. 1873_ _John P Hoyt_ _Clerk of County_ "Brief of Claim for a Widow's Pension" WAR OF 1812 ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871 BRIEF OF CLAIM FOR A WIDOW'S PENSION in the case of _Sally Thayer_, widow of _Israel Thayer_, a _[blank]_ of Captain _Ellis_ Company, Colonel _[blank]_ Reg't, _N. Y. Mil._ Residence, _LeSueur Co. Minnesota_ Post Office address, Le Sueur, LeSueur Co. Minn._ Soldier enlisted _August 11_, 18_13_, Discharged _October 13_ Declaration and identification in due form, filed _December 16_, 18_72_. SERVICE FOR SIXTY DAYS SHOWN AS FOLLOWS: _B. L. Div. supports "warrant issued to soldier for service as above from 11th Aug. to 13th Oct. 1813." Total service, _64_ days. Soldier died _June 28_, 18_57_; date and fact established by _affidavits of Homer F. Hallock and John Hallock._ Continued widowhood since his death established by testimony of _Homer F. Hallock._ and _John Hallock._ Marriage to soldier prior to February 17, 1815, established by _certified copy of marriage certificate, showing marriage, Jan. 1st 1812._ Oath to support the Constitution of the United States subscribed. Non- receipt of pension declared. Loyalty established by affidavits of _A. C. Smith_ and _Lotta Smith_. Admitted _April 22nd_, 187_3_, to a pension of eight dollars per month, from February 14, 1871. [signed]_F. L. Campbell_ Examiner Approved: [signed]_W.W.Hays_ W. H. Beck 622 E. St. Washington D. C.

I've "rescued" an old photograph of the HORRISBERGER Family taken at the Carmichael Studio in LeSueur, Minnesota. The photograph was likely taken in the 1890's and includes 5 children, the oldest a boy (10-12 year of age), three girls (approximately 4, 6, and 8 years of age) and the youngest likely another boy (2-3 years old). I was hoping to locate the family and return the photograph, however, to date I've been unsuccessful. I need your help, it is a lovely family portrait, one which should be with the family and passed from generation to generation. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Hi- I was on this site tonite: www.ancientfaces.com just wanted to share it with the list, and maybe someone can make a connection with their surnames! Pam researching: Kroetsch, Benning, Millard, Pratt