Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Caauwe and Sommerfeld Families

Ann McIlrath
1. Ann McIlrath was born on 26 Oct 1795 in Antrim Co., Ireland; died on 28 May 1864 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America. Ann married John Carson, Sr about 1814 in Co., Antrim, Ireland. John (son of James Carson, Sr and Sarah Smith) was born on 26 Oct 1789 in Ballymena, Co., Antrim, Ireland; died on 30 Jun 1853 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Margaret Carson
was born in 1815 in Antrim, Ireland; died in 1851 in North Carolina, USA. - 3. John Carson, Jr.
was born in 1818 in Antrim, Ireland; died on 29 Jan 1852 in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America; was buried in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America. - 4. Robert Carson
was born in 1820 in Stokes, Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died in 1867 in Rural Home, Grayson, Virginia, USA; was buried in Grayson, VA. - 5. William S Carson
was born on 21 May 1823 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died on 5 May 1876 in Locust Grove, Floyd, Virginia, USA; was buried in Grayson Co, VA. - 6. Thomas (Tom) Jefferson Carson
was born on 21 May 1823 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1833; was buried in Grayson Co, VA. - 7. Jane Carson
was born in 1826 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1902 in Ashe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Little River, NC Elk Creek Babtist Cem. - 8. Smith Carson
was born in 1828 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1855. - 9. James Harvey Carson
was born in 1830 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in NC. - 10. Edwin Carson
was born in 1832 in Little River, Ashe Co., NC; died in 1835. - 11. Andrew J. Carson
was born on 7 Sep 1834 in Alleghany Co.; died on 27 May 1905 in Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Sparta, Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA. - 12. J. Edwin Carson
was born on 16 Jun 1837 in Little River, Ashe Co., NC; died on 27 Mar 1918 in Pliger, Stanton Co., NE; was buried in 1918 in Stanton Cemetery, Stanton Co., NE.
- 2. Margaret Carson
Generation: 2
2. Margaret Carson
(1.Ann1) was born in 1815 in Antrim, Ireland; died in 1851 in North Carolina, USA. Family/Spouse: Francis Bryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. John Carson, Jr.
(1.Ann1) was born in 1818 in Antrim, Ireland; died on 29 Jan 1852 in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America; was buried in Alleghany County, North Carolina, United States of America. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Alexander Smith ( Dock) Carson
was born on 20 Dec 1865 in Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; died on 4 Feb 1935 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; was buried on 5 Feb 1935 in Sparta, N.c.. - 14. James M Carson
was born on 5 Mar 1868 in Gap Civil Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; died on 20 Dec 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. - 15. Flora Anne Carson
was born in 1871 in Gap Civil, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; died on 17 May 1947 in Jefferson, Alabama, United States; was buried in Oddfellows Cemetary, Gainesville, AL. - 16. Mattie Carson
was born in 1873 in Gap Civil, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA. - 17. Ellen Carson
was born on 25 Dec 1873 in North Carolina, United States; died on 12 Sep 1958 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 14 Sep 1958 in Sparta Cem. Cemetery, Sparta, Nc. - 18. Emma Jean Carson
was born on 11 Feb 1880 in Gap Civil, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Oct 1958 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. John A Carson
was born about 1875 in North Carolina. - 20. John A Carson
was born about 1875 in North Carolina.
- 13. Alexander Smith ( Dock) Carson
4. Robert Carson
(1.Ann1) was born in 1820 in Stokes, Pitt, North Carolina, USA; died in 1867 in Rural Home, Grayson, Virginia, USA; was buried in Grayson, VA. Family/Spouse: Nancy Atkins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Robert married Mary Edwards on 5 Aug 1858. Mary (daughter of Cox Edwards and Violet Hampton) was born on 21 Aug 1839 in Grayson Co., VA; died on 17 Feb 1920; was buried in Independence, Grayson Co, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. William S Carson
(1.Ann1) was born on 21 May 1823 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died on 5 May 1876 in Locust Grove, Floyd, Virginia, USA; was buried in Grayson Co, VA. 6. Thomas (Tom) Jefferson Carson
(1.Ann1) was born on 21 May 1823 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1833; was buried in Grayson Co, VA. Family/Spouse: Catherine Thompson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Jane Carson
(1.Ann1) was born in 1826 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1902 in Ashe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Little River, NC Elk Creek Babtist Cem. Family/Spouse: John T Hawthorne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Smith Carson
(1.Ann1) was born in 1828 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; died in 1855. 9. James Harvey Carson
(1.Ann1) was born in 1830 in Little River, Ashe, North Carolina, USA; was buried in NC. James married Mary Ann William on 28 May 1854. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. James Edward Carson, Sr.
was born on 13 Feb 1862 in Charlotte NC.; died on 11 Dec 1923. - 22. Charles Miller Carson
was born on 28 Feb 1863 in Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina; died on 7 Jul 1945 in Blowing Rock, Watauga Co., North Carolina; was buried on 8 Jul 1945 in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina. - 23. John Sanders Carson
was born on 5 Aug 1865 in Charlotte NC.; died on 4 Mar 1908 in Hendersonville NC.. - 24. Richard Clay Carson
was born on 10 Dec 1866 in NC.; died on 3 Nov 1956.
- 21. James Edward Carson, Sr.
10. Edwin Carson
(1.Ann1) was born in 1832 in Little River, Ashe Co., NC; died in 1835. 11. Andrew J. Carson
(1.Ann1) was born on 7 Sep 1834 in Alleghany Co.; died on 27 May 1905 in Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Sparta, Alleghany County, North Carolina, USA. Andrew married Elizabeth Emaline Boyer on 11 May 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12.
J. Edwin Carson
(1.Ann1) was born on 16 Jun 1837 in Little River, Ashe Co., NC; 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]
Children:
- 25. William H. Carson
was born on 16 Feb 1862 in NC; died on 1 Mar 1875 in VA; was buried in VA. - 26. Rufus Harvey Carson
was born on 22 Apr 1864 in NC; died on 11 Jan 1933; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE. - 27. Monrovia J. Carson
was born on 5 Jun 1866 in Grayson Co., VA. - 28. Thomas C. Carson
was born on 26 Jun 1869 in VA; died on 11 Jun 1945; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE. - 29. Jane Elizabeth Carson
was born on 23 Aug 1871 in VA; died on 4 Nov 1906. - 30. 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. - 31. 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. - 32. 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. - 33. 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. - 34. 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.
- 25. William H. Carson
Generation: 3
13. Alexander Smith ( Dock) Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born on 20 Dec 1865 in Sparta, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; died on 4 Feb 1935 in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; was buried on 5 Feb 1935 in Sparta, N.c.. 14. James M Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born on 5 Mar 1868 in Gap Civil Township, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; died on 20 Dec 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. 15. Flora Anne Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born in 1871 in Gap Civil, Alleghany, North Carolina, United States; died on 17 May 1947 in Jefferson, Alabama, United States; was buried in Oddfellows Cemetary, Gainesville, AL. 16. Mattie Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born in 1873 in Gap Civil, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA. 17. Ellen Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born on 25 Dec 1873 in North Carolina, United States; died on 12 Sep 1958 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 14 Sep 1958 in Sparta Cem. Cemetery, Sparta, Nc. 18. Emma Jean Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born on 11 Feb 1880 in Gap Civil, Alleghany, North Carolina, USA; died on 1 Oct 1958 in Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA. 19. John A Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born about 1875 in North Carolina. 20. John A Carson
(3.John2, 1.Ann1) was born about 1875 in North Carolina. 21. James Edward Carson, Sr.
(9.James2, 1.Ann1) was born on 13 Feb 1862 in Charlotte NC.; died on 11 Dec 1923. 22. Charles Miller Carson
(9.James2, 1.Ann1) was born on 28 Feb 1863 in Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina; died on 7 Jul 1945 in Blowing Rock, Watauga Co., North Carolina; was buried on 8 Jul 1945 in Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, North Carolina. 23. John Sanders Carson
(9.James2, 1.Ann1) was born on 5 Aug 1865 in Charlotte NC.; died on 4 Mar 1908 in Hendersonville NC.. 24. Richard Clay Carson
(9.James2, 1.Ann1) was born on 10 Dec 1866 in NC.; died on 3 Nov 1956. 25. William H. Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 16 Feb 1862 in NC; died on 1 Mar 1875 in VA; was buried in VA. 26. Rufus Harvey Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 22 Apr 1864 in NC; died on 11 Jan 1933; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE. Rufus married Abby Vaught on 14 Feb 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Monrovia J. Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 5 Jun 1866 in Grayson Co., VA. Family/Spouse: William Layton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Thomas C. Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 26 Jun 1869 in VA; died on 11 Jun 1945; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE. Thomas married Josie in 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Jane Elizabeth Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 23 Aug 1871 in VA; died on 4 Nov 1906. Family/Spouse: William Burge. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30.
Susan Katherine Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) 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. Susan married Peter Caauwe on 26 Jul 1897 in Stanton, Stanton Co., NE. Peter (son of Lieven Caauwe and Maria Jelderda) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Lee Carson Caauwe
was born on 28 Nov 1898 in Wisner, NE; died on 15 Sep 1985 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE. - 36. Sena Marie Caauwe
was born on 1 Aug 1900 in Wisner, NE; died on 4 May 1942 in Wakefield, NE. - 37. Edwin Peter Caauwe
was born on 1 Jan 1902 in Cuming Co., NE; died on 19 Sep 1989 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE. - 38. Rufus William Caauwe
was born on 26 Sep 1903 in Pilger, NE; died on 13 May 2004 in Norfolk, NE. - 39. 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. - 40. Fern May Caauwe
was born on 30 Aug 1908 in Stanton Co, NE; died on 6 Nov 1908 in Stanton Co, NE. - 41. 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.
- 35. Lee Carson Caauwe
31. Mary Vironda Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 13 Feb 1875 in VA; died on 8 Apr 1881 in Died of "Black Plaugue" -VA; was buried in VA. 32. Inez Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 11 Nov 1877 in VA; died on 12 Apr 1881 in Died of "Black Plaugue" - VA; was buried in VA. 33. Charles H. Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 2 Mar 1881 in VA; died on 17 Mar 1881 in Died of Black Plaughue - VA; was buried in VA. 34. John Cox Carson
(12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 15 Mar 1882 in St Clair Bottom, VA; died on 1 Aug 1951; was buried in Pilger, Stanton Co, NE. John married Estella Grace Wilson on 16 Sep 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
35. Lee Carson Caauwe
(30.Susan3, 12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 28 Nov 1898 in Wisner, NE; died on 15 Sep 1985 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE. Family/Spouse: Phyllis Gertrude James. Phyllis was born on 22 Apr 1904 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE; died on 12 Aug 1994 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Leah Jeanne Caauwe
was born on 30 Mar 1924 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE; died on 3 Nov 2002 in West Point, NE.
- 42. Leah Jeanne Caauwe
36. Sena Marie Caauwe
(30.Susan3, 12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 1 Aug 1900 in Wisner, NE; died on 4 May 1942 in Wakefield, NE. Family/Spouse: Raymond Riley Roberts. Raymond (son of J. M. Roberts and Belva Burton) was born on 2 Apr 1899 in Montgomery Co., IA; died in Feb 1974 in Wakefield, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Leonard Delwin Roberts
was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Wayne Co., Neb; died on 20 Jan 2011 in Wakefield, Wayne Co., Neb; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Wayne, Neb. - 44. Leona Velma Roberts
was born on 20 Nov 1923 in Wayne Co., Neb; died on 6 Apr 2018 in Wayne Co., Neb. - 45. Eldin Burton Roberts
was born on 17 Oct 1925 in Wayne Co. Ne; died on 13 Jan 2017 in Fremont, Ne. - 46. Darleen Belva Roberts
was born on 14 Dec 1927 in Wakefield, Wayne Co., Neb; died on 24 Mar 2002 in Wayne Co. Ne. - 47. Raymond R Roberts, Jr
was born in 1930.
- 43. Leonard Delwin Roberts
37.
Edwin Peter Caauwe
(30.Susan3, 12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 1 Jan 1902 in Cuming Co., NE; died on 19 Sep 1989 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE. Family/Spouse: Mabel Edythe Spahr. Mabel (daughter of James Harvey Spahr and Maude Bruner) was born on 3 May 1901 in Clearfield, IA; died on 23 Apr 1986 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Marjorie N Caauwe
was born on 21 Jan 1927 in Wayne, Wayne, Nebraska, USA; died on 2 Sep 2007 in Assaria, Saline, Kansas. - 49. Donald G Caauwe
was born on 26 Feb 1929 in Wayne, Wayne, Nebraska, USA; died on 5 Dec 2006 in Lincoln, NE.
- 48. Marjorie N Caauwe
38.
Rufus William Caauwe
(30.Susan3, 12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 26 Sep 1903 in Pilger, NE; died on 13 May 2004 in Norfolk, NE. Rufus married Glendoris Asenath Gableman on 4 Apr 1934 in Tilden, NE. Glendoris (daughter of Gableman and Elvina Feddersen) was born on 19 Aug 1911 in Tilden, NE; was christened in Peace United, Tilden, NE; died on 22 Aug 1992 in Norfolk, NE; was buried on 28 Aug 1992 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Barbara Caauwe
was born in 1943.
- 50. Barbara Caauwe
39.
Frank Walter Caauwe
(30.Susan3, 12.J.2, 1.Ann1) 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. 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]
Children:
- 51. Russel Dean Caauwe
was born on 26 Aug 1931 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE; died on 18 Apr 2023 in Chicago, IL. - 52. Thomas Charles Caauwe
was born on 24 Nov 1934 in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.
- 51. Russel Dean Caauwe
40. Fern May Caauwe
(30.Susan3, 12.J.2, 1.Ann1) was born on 30 Aug 1908 in Stanton Co, NE; died on 6 Nov 1908 in Stanton Co, NE. 41.
Barbara Mildred Caauwe
(30.Susan3, 12.J.2, 1.Ann1) 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. Barbara married Wilson Harley Wenke on 28 Sep 1935. Wilson (son of August Wilhelm Fredrich Wenke and Lizzie Belle Cook) was born on 2 Jan 1913 in Pierce Co, NE; died on 6 Jan 1981 in Norfolk, NE; was buried in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Janice Lu Wenke
was born on 21 Jan 1937 in Norfolk, NE; died on 24 Dec 2002 in Denver, CO.. - 54. Roger Wilson Wenke
was born on 30 May 1943 in Norfolk, NE; died on 12 Sep 2020 in Denver, Boulder County, Colorado.
- 53. Janice Lu Wenke
