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Russel Dean Caauwe

Russel Dean Caauwe

Male 1931 - 2023  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Russel Dean CaauweRussel Dean Caauwe was born on 26 Aug 1931 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE (son of Frank Walter Caauwe and Irma Grace Wenke); died on 18 Apr 2023 in Chicago, IL.

    Russel married Bjorg Solvadottir on 6 Nov 1954 in Meflavik, Iceland. Bjorg (daughter of Solvi Thordarsson and Kristin Amardottir) was born on 11 Mar 1934 in Olafsvik, Snafellnessysla, Iceland; died on 12 Nov 2010 in Green Valley, Az. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Kristin was born on 17 Dec 1953 in Reykjavik, Iceland; died on 1 Dec 2011 in Germany.
    2. Theresa Anne Caauwe was born on 9 Jan 1956 in Loring AFB, Limestone, ME.
    3. Dennis Caauwe was born on 23 Feb 1960 in Norfolk, NE; died on 3 Nov 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO; was buried in 2002 in Colorado Springs, CO.
    4. Jennifer Lee Caauwe was born on 19 May 1964 in Norfolk, NE.
    5. Tanya Grace Caauwe was born on 14 Dec 1967 in Omaha, NE.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frank Walter CaauweFrank Walter Caauwe was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Stanton Co., NE (son of Peter Caauwe and Susan Katherine Carson); died on 18 Jul 1996 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried on 22 Jul 1996 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

    Frank married Irma Grace Wenke on 19 Jul 1930 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE. Irma (daughter of August Wilhelm Fredrich Wenke and Lizzie Belle Cook) was born on 3 Jul 1908 in Pierce Co., NE; died on 27 Oct 1983 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Nov 1983 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Irma Grace WenkeIrma Grace Wenke was born on 3 Jul 1908 in Pierce Co., NE (daughter of August Wilhelm Fredrich Wenke and Lizzie Belle Cook); died on 27 Oct 1983 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Nov 1983 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
    Children:
    1. 1. Russel Dean Caauwe was born on 26 Aug 1931 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; died on 18 Apr 2023 in Chicago, IL.
    2. Thomas Charles Caauwe was born on 24 Nov 1934 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Peter CaauwePeter Caauwe was born on 21 Nov 1861 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands (son of Lieven Caauwe and Maria Jelderda); died on 31 Mar 1941 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.

    Peter married Susan Katherine Carson on 26 Jul 1897 in Stanton, Stanton Co., NE. Susan (daughter of J. Edwin Carson and Asenath "Sena" Edwards) was born on 27 Mar 1873 in Galax, Grayson Co., VA; died on 5 Feb 1942 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Susan Katherine CarsonSusan Katherine Carson was born on 27 Mar 1873 in Galax, Grayson Co., VA (daughter of J. Edwin Carson and Asenath "Sena" Edwards); died on 5 Feb 1942 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.
    Children:
    1. Lee Carson Caauwe was born on 28 Nov 1898 in Wisner, NE; died on 15 Sep 1985 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE.
    2. Sena Marie Caauwe was born on 1 Aug 1900 in Wisner, NE; died on 4 May 1942 in Wakefield, NE.
    3. Edwin Peter Caauwe was born on 1 Jan 1902 in Cuming Co., NE; died on 19 Sep 1989 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE.
    4. Rufus William Caauwe was born on 26 Sep 1903 in Pilger, NE; died on 13 May 2004 in Norfolk, NE.
    5. 2. Frank Walter Caauwe was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Stanton Co., NE; died on 18 Jul 1996 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried on 22 Jul 1996 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
    6. Fern May Caauwe was born on 30 Aug 1908 in Stanton Co, NE; died on 6 Nov 1908 in Stanton Co, NE.
    7. Barbara Mildred Caauwe was born on 3 May 1910 in Stanton Co., NE; died on 18 May 1979 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in May 1979 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

  3. 6.  August Wilhelm Fredrich WenkeAugust Wilhelm Fredrich Wenke was born on 18 Apr 1873 in Portland, Wisconsen (son of Simon Henrich Franz Wenke and Wilhemina Amalie Elizabeth Wehrbein); died on 30 May 1937 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Ne.

    August married Lizzie Belle Cook on 4 Jan 1900 in Plattesmouth, Cass Co., NE. Lizzie (daughter of Phillip P. Cook and Sarah Frances Winscott) was born on 8 Jul 1883 in Cass Co., NE; died on 9 Jul 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE; was buried in Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Lizzie Belle CookLizzie Belle Cook was born on 8 Jul 1883 in Cass Co., NE (daughter of Phillip P. Cook and Sarah Frances Winscott); died on 9 Jul 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE; was buried in Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.
    Children:
    1. Opal Wilhemina Wenke was born on 13 Nov 1900 in Cass Co, NE; died on 19 May 1988 in NE.
    2. Percy William Wenke was born on 19 Mar 1903 in Cass Co, NE; died on 26 Jan 1926; was buried in Norfolk, NE.
    3. Ray Wilfred Wenke was born on 26 Jun 1907 in Cass Co, NE; died on 28 Jun 1907 in Madison Co, NE.
    4. 3. Irma Grace Wenke was born on 3 Jul 1908 in Pierce Co., NE; died on 27 Oct 1983 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Nov 1983 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
    5. Wilson Harley Wenke was born on 2 Jan 1913 in Pierce Co, NE; died on 6 Jan 1981 in Norfolk, NE; was buried in Norfolk, NE.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lieven CaauweLieven Caauwe was born on 14 Mar 1829 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands (son of Cornelis Caauwe and Dina Elve); died on 24 Mar 1870 in Wissenkerke, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, Netherlands.

    Lieven married Maria Jelderda on 14 Oct 1857 in Kortgene, Netherlands. Maria (daughter of Adrianis Jelderda and Magdalena Catharine Schellaars) was born on 8 Nov 1835 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands; died on 9 Sep 1929 in Colijnsplaat, Zeeland, Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Maria JelderdaMaria Jelderda was born on 8 Nov 1835 in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands (daughter of Adrianis Jelderda and Magdalena Catharine Schellaars); died on 9 Sep 1929 in Colijnsplaat, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    Children:
    1. Cornelius Adriaan Cornelis Caauwe was born on 28 Sep 1859 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 11 Nov 1938 in Holland, Michigan.
    2. Adrian Cornelius Caauwe was born on 8 Aug 1860 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 12 Jul 1939 in Ocheyedan, Osceola, Iowa, USA.
    3. 4. Peter Caauwe was born on 21 Nov 1861 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 31 Mar 1941 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.
    4. Lena Caauwe was born on 11 May 1864 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 11 Sep 1966 in Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA.
    5. Dina Caauwe was born on 24 Dec 1865 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 18 Dec 1954 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands.
    6. Johanna Caauwe was born on 1 Sep 1868 in Wissenkerke, Zeeland, Netherlands; died on 5 Jul 1961 in Holland Ottawa Co MI.

  3. 10.  J. Edwin CarsonJ. Edwin Carson was born on 16 Jun 1837 in Little River, Ashe Co., NC (son of John Carson, Sr and Ann McIlrath); died on 27 Mar 1918 in Pliger, Stanton Co., NE; was buried in 1918 in Stanton Cemetery, Stanton Co., NE.

    J. married Asenath "Sena" Edwards on 18 Oct 1860 in Grayson Co., VA. Asenath (daughter of Cox Edwards and Violet Hampton) was born on 12 May 1843 in Grayson Co., VA; died on 10 Apr 1907 in Stanton, Stanton Co., NE; was buried in 1907 in Stanton Cemetery, Stanton Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Asenath "Sena" EdwardsAsenath "Sena" Edwards was born on 12 May 1843 in Grayson Co., VA (daughter of Cox Edwards and Violet Hampton); died on 10 Apr 1907 in Stanton, Stanton Co., NE; was buried in 1907 in Stanton Cemetery, Stanton Co., NE.
    Children:
    1. William H. Carson was born on 16 Feb 1862 in NC; died on 1 Mar 1875 in VA; was buried in VA.
    2. Rufus Harvey Carson was born on 22 Apr 1864 in NC; died on 11 Jan 1933; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE.
    3. Monrovia J. Carson was born on 5 Jun 1866 in Grayson Co., VA.
    4. Thomas C. Carson was born on 26 Jun 1869 in VA; died on 11 Jun 1945; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE.
    5. Jane Elizabeth Carson was born on 23 Aug 1871 in VA; died on 4 Nov 1906.
    6. 5. Susan Katherine Carson was born on 27 Mar 1873 in Galax, Grayson Co., VA; died on 5 Feb 1942 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in 1942 in Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.
    7. Mary Vironda Carson was born on 13 Feb 1875 in VA; died on 8 Apr 1881 in Died of "Black Plaugue" -VA; was buried in VA.
    8. Inez Carson was born on 11 Nov 1877 in VA; died on 12 Apr 1881 in Died of "Black Plaugue" - VA; was buried in VA.
    9. Charles H. Carson was born on 2 Mar 1881 in VA; died on 17 Mar 1881 in Died of Black Plaughue - VA; was buried in VA.
    10. John Cox Carson was born on 15 Mar 1882 in St Clair Bottom, VA; died on 1 Aug 1951; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE.

  5. 12.  Simon Henrich Franz WenkeSimon Henrich Franz Wenke was born on 27 Jan 1824 in Mosebeck, Detmold, Germany (son of Johann Heinrich Christoph Wenke and Catharine Sophie Sasse); died on 20 Jan 1903 in Nehawka, Cass Co., NE; was buried on 21 Jan 1903 in 8 Mile Grove Cemetery, Cass Co., NE.

    Simon married Wilhemina Amalie Elizabeth Wehrbein on 25 Mar 1862 in Portland, WI. Wilhemina (daughter of Johann Fredrich Wehrbein and Amalie Elisabeth Godeke) was born on 23 Jan 1839 in Baga, Evangelisch, Lippe, Detmold, Germany; died on 18 May 1892 in Cass Co., NE; was buried on 20 May 1892 in 8 Mile Grove Cemetery, Cass Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Wilhemina Amalie Elizabeth WehrbeinWilhemina Amalie Elizabeth Wehrbein was born on 23 Jan 1839 in Baga, Evangelisch, Lippe, Detmold, Germany (daughter of Johann Fredrich Wehrbein and Amalie Elisabeth Godeke); died on 18 May 1892 in Cass Co., NE; was buried on 20 May 1892 in 8 Mile Grove Cemetery, Cass Co., NE.
    Children:
    1. Matilda Wenke was born in Aug 1864 in Dodge Co, WI; died on 1 Jul 1923.
    2. Henry Wenke was born on 2 Jul 1865 in Watertown, WI, USA; died on 14 Nov 1932 in Spencer, NE, USA; was buried in Spencer Township, Boyd, Nebraska, United States.
    3. Louisa Wenke was born on 20 May 1867 in WI; died on 30 Sep 1878; was buried in Cass Co, NE.
    4. Freddie Wenke was born on 3 Jun 1869; died on 25 Jun 1878; was buried in Cass Co, NE.
    5. 6. August Wilhelm Fredrich Wenke was born on 18 Apr 1873 in Portland, Wisconsen; died on 30 May 1937 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk, Ne.
    6. George August Wenke was born on 21 Jun 1875 in Cass Co, NE; died in May 1945.
    7. Dorethea Wenke was born on 18 Oct 1877 in Cass Co, NE; died on 9 Oct 1878.
    8. Frankie Wenke was born on 10 Sep 1879 in Cass Co, NE; died on 10 May 1886.

  7. 14.  Phillip P. CookPhillip P. Cook was born on 18 Dec 1852 in Pike Co., OH (son of Johann Joseph Koch and Maria Angeline Rheinfrank); died on 13 Nov 1937 in Madison Co., NE; was buried on 15 Nov 1937 in Prospecy Hill Cemetery Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

    Phillip married Sarah Frances Winscott on 24 Dec 1874 in Plattesmouth, Cass Co., NE. Sarah (daughter of Joseph W. Winscott and Letitia Ami Jackson) was born on 9 Aug 1857 in Lusby, Owen Co., KY; died on 16 Nov 1952 in Madison Co., NE; was buried in Prospecy Hill Cemetery Norfolk, Madison Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Sarah Frances WinscottSarah Frances Winscott was born on 9 Aug 1857 in Lusby, Owen Co., KY (daughter of Joseph W. Winscott and Letitia Ami Jackson); died on 16 Nov 1952 in Madison Co., NE; was buried in Prospecy Hill Cemetery Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
    Children:
    1. John Henry Cook was born on 6 Oct 1875 in Cass Co, NE; died on 7 Feb 1949.
    2. Mary Letitia Cook was born on 1 Jan 1878 in Elmwood, Cass Co, NE; died on 16 Jan 1878 in Elmwood, Cass Co, NE.
    3. Annetty Cook was born on 12 Jul 1879 in Cass Co, NE; died on 4 Sep 1885 in (died in her little arm chair); was buried in Cass Co, NE.
    4. Charles Adam Cook was born on 1 May 1881 in Mynard, Cass Co, NE; died on 17 Apr 1951.
    5. 7. Lizzie Belle Cook was born on 8 Jul 1883 in Cass Co., NE; died on 9 Jul 1949 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE; was buried in Pilger Cemetery, Pilger, Stanton Co., NE.
    6. Minnie Sophia Cook was born on 10 Mar 1886 in Cass Co, NE; died on 8 Nov 1966.
    7. George Washington Cook was born on 20 Feb 1888 in Cass Co, NE; died on 28 Jun 1971.
    8. Bert Paul Cook was born on 14 Dec 1890 in Cass Co, NE; died on 3 Aug 1964.
    9. Eva Mageline Cook was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Cass Co, NE; died in Apr 1978.
    10. Forrest Wilkson Cook was born on 21 Aug 1900 in Cass Co, NE; died on 9 Oct 1983.


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