Jacob (James) Gillen1,2,3

M, #10951, b. 23 February 1861, d. 20 June 1932
Father*John (Johann) Gillen4 b. 16 Feb 1822
Mother*Frances G. Gross4 b. 12 Apr 1827, d. 17 Nov 1905
     Jacob (James) Gillen was born on 23 February 1861 at Oberkirchen, Saarland, Germany.4,2,5 He immigrated in 1875 to New York, New York, USA.6 He lived in 1900 at Prairie Du Rocher, Randolph, Illinois.3 He died on 20 June 1932 at Aviston, Clinton, Illinois, at age 71.3
Last Edited28 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S56] David Velten, Genealogical, May 2006, Boston MA.
  2. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  3. [S15] Ancestry.com, "Schmitt Family Tree" from Ancestry.com, oowner SCPAULSEN.
  4. [S56] David Velten, Genealogical, May 2006, Boston MA. David Velten's GOING TO THE WEST Genealogy web site.
  5. [S4] LDS Web Site, Baptism records of the Catholic Church in Oberkirchen, Rhineland, Germany, batch # C955113 from
    http://bit.ly/4Pzkyi
  6. [S56] David Velten, Genealogical, May 2006, Boston MA. (with email from Pam at Toledo regarding the immigration of the GILLEN family).

Peter John Gillen1

M, #10952, b. 23 August 1864
Father*John (Johann) Gillen1 b. 16 Feb 1822
Mother*Frances G. Gross1 b. 12 Apr 1827, d. 17 Nov 1905
     Peter John Gillen was born on 23 August 1864 at Oberkirchen, Germany.1
Last Edited28 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S4] LDS Web Site, Baptism records of the Catholic Church in Oberkirchen, Rhineland, Germany, batch # C955113 from
    http://bit.ly/4Pzkyi

Magdeline Gillen1

F, #10953, b. January 1848, d. 10 July 1933
Father*John (Johann) Gillen1 b. 16 Feb 1822
Mother*Frances G. Gross1 b. 12 Apr 1827, d. 17 Nov 1905
     Magdeline Gillen was born in January 1848 at Heisterburg, Sankt Wendel, Saarland, Germany.2,3 As of before 1871,her married name was Klein.1 She married Jacob Klein before 1871 at Germany.1 Magdeline Gillen died on 10 July 1933 at Fulton, Arkansas, at age 85.1

Family

Jacob Klein b. June 1850, d. 18 April 1915
Last Edited28 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S15] Ancestry.com, "Schmitt Family Tree" from Ancestry.com, oowner SCPAULSEN.
  2. [S56] David Velten, Genealogical, May 2006, Boston MA. David Velten's GOING TO THE WEST Genealogy web site.
  3. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Jacob Klein1

M, #10954, b. June 1850, d. 18 April 1915
     Jacob Klein was born in June 1850 at Germany.1 He married Magdeline Gillen, daughter of John (Johann) Gillen and Frances G. Gross, before 1871 at Germany.1 Jacob Klein died on 18 April 1915 at Lucas, Iowa, at age 64.1

Family

Magdeline Gillen b. January 1848, d. 10 July 1933
Last Edited28 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S15] Ancestry.com, "Schmitt Family Tree" from Ancestry.com, oowner SCPAULSEN.

Catherine Unknown1

F, #10955, b. 1856
     Catherine Unknown was born in 1856 at Ohio, USA.1 As of circa 1875,her married name was Gillen.1 She married John H.(Johannes) Gillen, son of John (Johann) Gillen and Frances G. Gross, circa 1875.1 Catherine Unknown and John H.(Johannes) Gillen lived between 1910 and 1920 at Ogden, Lenawee, Michigan.1

Family

John H.(Johannes) Gillen b. 25 August 1852, d. 13 January 1926
Child
Last Edited28 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S15] Ancestry.com, "Schmitt Family Tree" from Ancestry.com, oowner SCPAULSEN.

Victor Gillen1

M, #10956, b. circa 1900
Father*John H.(Johannes) Gillen1 b. 25 Aug 1852, d. 13 Jan 1926
Mother*Catherine Unknown1 b. 1856
     Victor Gillen was born circa 1900 at Michigan, USA.1 He lived between 1910 and 1920 at Ogden, Lenawee, Michigan.1
Last Edited28 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S15] Ancestry.com, "Schmitt Family Tree" from Ancestry.com, oowner SCPAULSEN.

Caroline Louise Lang1

F, #10957, b. 4 September 1869, d. August 1933
     Caroline Louise Lang was born on 4 September 1869 at River Rouge, Wayne, Michigan, USA.1 As of 8 November 1885,her married name was Gillen.1 She married Peter Paul Gillen, son of John (Johann) Gillen and Frances G. Gross, on 8 November 1885 at Erie, Monroe, Michigan.1 Caroline Louise Lang died in August 1933 at Swanton, Fulton, Ohio, at age 63.1

Family

Peter Paul Gillen b. 23 November 1854, d. 22 March 1931
Last Edited28 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S15] Ancestry.com, "Schmitt Family Tree" from Ancestry.com, oowner SCPAULSEN.

Katherine Lucille Westrick1,2

F, #10958, b. 5 May 1928
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Katherine Lucille Westrick was born on 5 May 1928.2 As of 20 November 1948,her married name was Archer.1,2 She married Virgil Oscar Archer on 20 November 1948.1,2 Katherine Lucille Westrick lived in September 2007 at Charlotte, Michigan.3

Family

Virgil Oscar Archer b. 4 March 1928, d. 31 March 2003
Children
Last Edited31 Dec 2014

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S92] Email message, Email from Liz Cripe Dec 31, 2014 with information on the family of Katherine Westrick and Virgil Archer.
  3. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Rose Anne Davis, Sept 20, 2007, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, MI.

Virgil Oscar Archer1,2

M, #10959, b. 4 March 1928, d. 31 March 2003
     Virgil Oscar Archer was born on 4 March 1928.2 He married Katherine Lucille Westrick, daughter of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck, on 20 November 1948.1,2 Virgil Oscar Archer died on 31 March 2003 at age 75.2

Family

Katherine Lucille Westrick b. 5 May 1928
Children
Last Edited31 Dec 2014

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S92] Email message, Email from Liz Cripe Dec 31, 2014 with information on the family of Katherine Westrick and Virgil Archer.

Irene Westrick1

F, #10960, d. before September 2007
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     As of 1946,her married name was Carron.1,2 Irene Westrick married George J. Carron, son of George Carron and Mary Louise Bissonette, in 1946.1,2 Irene Westrick died before September 2007.3

Family

George J. Carron b. 8 December 1923, d. 7 August 2014
Children
Last Edited11 Feb 2015

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of George J. Carron, Aug 8, 2014, The Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon MI.
  3. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Rose Anne Davis, Sept 20, 2007, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, MI.

George J. Carron1,2

M, #10961, b. 8 December 1923, d. 7 August 2014
Father*George Carron2
Mother*Mary Louise Bissonette2
     George J. Carron was born on 8 December 1923 at Muskegon, Michigan.2 He married Irene Westrick, daughter of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck, in 1946.1,2 George J. Carron was a bricklayer before 2014 at Muskegon, Michigan.2 He died on 7 August 2014 at Fruitport, Michigan, at age 90.2

Family

Irene Westrick d. before September 2007
Children
Last Edited11 Feb 2015

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of George J. Carron, Aug 8, 2014, The Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon MI.

LaVerne Robert Westrick1

M, #10962, b. 25 February 1920, d. January 1999
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     LaVerne Robert Westrick was born on 25 February 1920.1 He died in January 1999 at age 78.1
Last Edited2 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Roseanne Westrick1

F, #10963, b. 20 February 1922, d. 16 September 2007
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Roseanne Westrick was born on 20 February 1922 at Battle Creek, Michigan.2 As of circa 1952,her married name was Davis.2 She married Jack J. Davis circa 1952.2 Roseanne Westrick died on 16 September 2007 at Tarzana Regional Medical Center, Tarzana, California, at age 85.2 She was buried on 22 September 2007 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan.2

Family

Jack J. Davis d. 23 February 2002
Children
Last Edited11 Feb 2011

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Rose Anne Davis, Sept 20, 2007, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, MI.

Raymond O. Westrick1

M, #10964, b. 24 February 1915, d. 7 January 2006
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Raymond O. Westrick was born on 24 February 1915 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.1,2 He married Mary E. Unknown in 1938.1 Raymond O. Westrick was a contractor in St. Petersburg for 15 years, and was the director of the physical plant and security at Webbs City before 1985.2 He lived before 1985 at St. Petersburg, Florida.2 He and Mary E. Unknown lived in 1985 at Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida.2 Raymond O. Westrick died on 7 January 2006 at Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida, at age 90.1,2 He was buried in January 2006 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clearwater, Florida.2

Family

Mary E. Unknown
Marriage*He married Mary E. Unknown in 1938.1 
Children
Last Edited5 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Raymond O. Westrick, Jan 22, 2006, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL.

Mary E. Unknown1

F, #10965
     As of 1938,her married name was Westrick.1 Mary E. Unknown married Raymond O. Westrick, son of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck, in 1938.1 Mary E. Unknown and Raymond O. Westrick lived in 1985 at Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida.2

Family

Raymond O. Westrick b. 24 February 1915, d. 7 January 2006
Children
Last Edited5 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Raymond O. Westrick, Jan 22, 2006, Tampa Tribune, Tampa, FL.

Marie Agnes Westrick1

F, #10966, d. before September 2007
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Her married name was Berry.1 Marie Agnes Westrick married James A. Berry.1 Marie Agnes Westrick died before September 2007.2

Family

James A. Berry
Last Edited11 Feb 2011

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Rose Anne Davis, Sept 20, 2007, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, MI.

James A. Berry1

M, #10967
     James A. Berry married Marie Agnes Westrick, daughter of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck.1

Family

Marie Agnes Westrick d. before September 2007
Last Edited2 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Helen Elizabeth Westrick1

F, #10968, d. before September 2007
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Her married name was Mathias.1 Helen Elizabeth Westrick married James A. Mathias.1 Helen Elizabeth Westrick died before September 2007.2

Family

James A. Mathias
Last Edited11 Feb 2011

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Rose Anne Davis, Sept 20, 2007, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, MI.

James A. Mathias1

M, #10969
     James A. Mathias married Helen Elizabeth Westrick, daughter of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck.1

Family

Helen Elizabeth Westrick d. before September 2007
Last Edited2 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Jacob Joseph Westrick1

M, #10970, b. 1911, d. 14 July 1994
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Jacob Joseph Westrick was born in 1911.1 He married Neoma Irene Klein on 23 October 1937 at St. Augustine Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan.1 Jacob Joseph Westrick died on 14 July 1994 at Battle Creek, Michigan.1

Family

Neoma Irene Klein
Last Edited2 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Neoma Irene Klein1

F, #10971
     As of 23 October 1937,her married name was Westrick.1 Neoma Irene Klein married Jacob Joseph Westrick, son of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck, on 23 October 1937 at St. Augustine Church, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan.1

Family

Jacob Joseph Westrick b. 1911, d. 14 July 1994
Last Edited2 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Gertrude Catherine Westrick1

F, #10972, b. 5 July 1913, d. 28 August 1991
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Gertrude Catherine Westrick was born on 5 July 1913 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.1 As of 5 October 1939,her married name was Schmitt.1 She married Gilbert John Schmitt on 5 October 1939 at St. Phillips Church, Battle Creek, Michigan.1 Gertrude Catherine Westrick died on 28 August 1991 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, at age 78.1

Family

Gilbert John Schmitt
Last Edited2 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Gilbert John Schmitt1

M, #10973
     Gilbert John Schmitt married Gertrude Catherine Westrick, daughter of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck, on 5 October 1939 at St. Phillips Church, Battle Creek, Michigan.1

Family

Gertrude Catherine Westrick b. 5 July 1913, d. 28 August 1991
Last Edited2 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Leo Dennis Westrick1

M, #10974, b. 26 October 1919, d. 1 June 1983
Father*Otto Joseph Westrick1 b. 28 Apr 1889, d. 30 May 1944
Mother*Adrianna Beck1 b. 4 Aug 1888, d. 19 Jun 1983
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph James Yost
ChartsKrupp Descendants Chart
     Leo Dennis Westrick was born on 26 October 1919 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.1 He married Dolores A. Fuller.1 Leo Dennis Westrick died on 1 June 1983 at Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, at age 63.1 He was buried in June 1983 at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsboro, Florida.2

Family

Dolores A. Fuller
Children
Last Edited24 Sep 2017

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S127] Find A Grave Web Site.
  3. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Penny Lynn Westrick, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson MI, July 5, 2017.

Dolores A. Fuller1

F, #10975
     Her married name was Westrick.1 Dolores A. Fuller married Leo Dennis Westrick, son of Otto Joseph Westrick and Adrianna Beck.1 Dolores A. Fuller lived in July 2017 at Ocala, Marion, Florida.2

Family

Leo Dennis Westrick b. 26 October 1919, d. 1 June 1983
Children
Last Edited24 Sep 2017

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.
  2. [S36] Obituary/Newspaper Item, Obituary/Newspaper Item, unknown location, Obituary of Penny Lynn Westrick, The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson MI, July 5, 2017.

Carl Henry Bertsch1

M, #10976
     Carl Henry Bertsch married Mariah Unknown.1

Family

Mariah Unknown
Child
Last Edited4 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Mariah Unknown1

F, #10977
     Mariah Unknown married Carl Henry Bertsch.1 Her married name was Bertsch.1

Family

Carl Henry Bertsch
Child
Last Edited4 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Peter Hepp1

M, #10978, b. 16 October 1858, d. 4 June 1884
Father*Peter Hepp1 b. 1 Feb 1833, d. 21 Sep 1894
Mother*Elizabeth Mary Bertsch1 b. 11 Apr 1840, d. 19 Aug 1914
     Peter Hepp was born on 16 October 1858 at Franks, Thompson Township, Seneca, Ohio, USA.1 He married Theresa Glassner.1 Peter Hepp died on 4 June 1884 at age 25.1

Family

Theresa Glassner
Last Edited6 May 2015

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

Frank Hepp1

M, #10979, b. 21 January 1861, d. 1861
Father*Peter Hepp1 b. 1 Feb 1833, d. 21 Sep 1894
Mother*Elizabeth Mary Bertsch1 b. 11 Apr 1840, d. 19 Aug 1914
     Frank Hepp was born on 21 January 1861 at Franks, Thompson Township, Seneca, Ohio, USA.1 He died in 1861.1
Last Edited4 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.

George Hepp1

M, #10980, b. 1 April 1863, d. 5 May 1928
Father*Peter Hepp1 b. 1 Feb 1833, d. 21 Sep 1894
Mother*Elizabeth Mary Bertsch1 b. 11 Apr 1840, d. 19 Aug 1914
     George Hepp was born on 1 April 1863 at Franks, Thompson Township, Seneca, Ohio, USA.1 He died on 5 May 1928 at age 65.1
Last Edited4 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S115] Allan Koch email.