Carolyn Brady | Historical Research

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NOTE: I have not verified information from other researchers.

Emma Misfeldt b. 2 Apr 1891, Chippewa Falls? WI m. 19 June 1912 to John Herman Rheingans d. 18 Feb 1951 Chippewa Falls, WI	Sister: Erna Misfeldt b. August 1893, Chippewa Falls? WI d. after 1920 census			Sister: Florence Misfeldt b. March 1894, Chippewa Falls? WI d. after 1920 census
Their mother: Martha [Wenzel?]* b. April 1869, Germany d. after 1920 census			Their father: Henry Misfeldt b. September 1864, Germany d. after 1920 census
Her mother Fredericke Stolz/Stalz?*		Her father: Michael Wenzel?*	His mother: Emilie Wies(e)?* died before July 1871		His father: Hans/John [Jurgren/Guergen] ? Misfeldt* b. Feb 1841, Germany d. before 1920 census?

Emma Misfeldt's life dates and parents' names came from "Family Tree of Mathias and Maria Rheingans" by Jean Rheingans Rand (available for $20 from Jean Rand, 4143 S Regal Manor Court, New Berlin, WI 53151). Other birthdates are from the 1900 federal census.

* Henry and Martha Misfeldt's parents's names are probably correct. (I'll also try to verify Martha's maiden name through other sources.) Info come from the following marriage record:
"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1888-1897", microfilm reel #1275832, record #02017
Name of husband: Henrich Josiah Missfeldt
Name of father of husband: Hans Jurgren Missfeldt
Name of mother of husband before marriage: Emilie nee Wies (deceased)
Occupation of husband: wagonmaker
Residence of husband: Chippewa Falls, Wis
Birthplace of husband: Germany
Name of wife previous to marriage: Martha Maria Amanda Wenzel
Name of father of wife: Michael Wenzel
Name of mother of wife before marriage: Fredericke Stolz? / Stalz?
Birthplace of wife: Germany
Date when marriage was contracted: 11 March 1890
Place where marriage was contracted: Chippewa Falls, WI
By what ceremony contracted: Evangelical Lutheran ceremony
Names of subscribing witnesses: Robt. Felber and Lizzie Missfeldt [see their marriage record down below]
Name of person pronouncing marriage: F. Otte

According to the book, Chippewa County, Wisconsin: Past and Present (Vol. 1, 1913, p. 408):
"John and Emily Misfeldt emigrated from Germany to America in 1869 and located in Chippewa Falls. He engaged in the lumber business and also worked in the pine woods."

1870 census, First Ward, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co, WI, page 21 or 25?:
"Horace Misfordt" (age 29), laborer, living in the household of Peter Hollsey, with two children Henry (6) and Elizabeth (4). "Horace" was born in Baiden and the two children in Wisconsin (but I strongly suspect that this is our Misfeldts and the children's birthplaces are in error). If this is them, then apparently Emilie died before the 1870 census. [Hans/John remarried in 1871 - see marriage record below]

1880 census, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co, WI, E.D. 177, sheet 15, lines 13-18:
John Misfeldt (40), common laborer, listed with wife Bertha [nee Betka/Betke? - see marriage record below] and children Henry (16), Lizzie (14), Willie (8), and Emma (6). John, Bertha, Henry and Lizzie were all born in Germany, while Willie and Emma were born in Wisconsin.

Also in 1880 Census, Anson Town, Chippewa Co, WI, ED 187, sheet 6, lines 7-12:
Mary Misfeldt (10) enumerated as granddaughter in the household of Henry Bucholtz (67) with the word "Bastard" written in the occupation column! Is this perhaps Hans/John's daughter with Wilhemina Buchholz? [see marriage record below]

1900 census, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., WI, E.D. 41, sheet 3, lines 35-39:
Henry Misfeldt (age 35), wagon maker, listed with wife Martha (31)and daughters Emma (9), Erna (6), and Florence (5). Henry was born in Germany, came to the U.S. in 1868, and was a naturalized citizen. Martha was also born in Germany and came to the US in 1889.

1900 census, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., E.D. 41, sheet 8, lines 58-61:
At 16 Grove Street
John Misfeldt (59), widowed, grocery store keeper, listed with daughter Emma (26). Interestingly, Henry's name, "son" and age 35 had been written in and then crossed out, replaced by "Emma," daughter, age 26. John, born in Germany, came to the US in 1868 and was a naturalized citizen.

At 10 Grove Street
William Misfeldt (28), grocery store clerk, listed with wife Hilda [nee Dubberske? see marriage record below]. Hilda was born in Germany and came to the US in 1882.

1920 census, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co. Wisconsin, E.D. 59, sheet 12, lines 13-16.
At 106 N. State street
Henry Misfeldt (age 55), wagon maker (own shop), listed with wife Martha (50) and daughters, Erna (27) and Florence (24). A family member recalled that Emma Misfeldt Rheingans' daughter had two maiden aunts named Misfeldt, so I'm guessing that Erna and Florence never married. This enumeration listed Henry's immigration date as 1869. (Martha's was still 1889, and they were both naturalized.)

1920 census, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co. Wisconsin, E.D. 59, sheet 6, lines 95-98.
At 19 N Grove
William Misfeldt (47), grocery store proprietor, listed with wife Hilda (45), and daughters Irene (17) and Ruth (11). Hilda came to the US in 1882 and was naturalized in 1899 [presumably she became a citizen when she married in 1898?]

1920 City Directory for Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Misfeldt Erna resides 106 N State
Misfeldt Florence bookeeper resides 106 N State
MISFELDT HENRY J (Martha; Felber & Misfeldt) general merchandise 14 S Grove home 106 N State
Misfeldt Irene clerk resides 19 N Grove
Misfeldt Marg machine operator Hebert Bros resides 110 Island
Misfeldt Wm (Hilda) grocer 25 W Spring home 19 N Grove

FELBER & MISFELDT (Robert E Felber, Henry Misfeldt) Blacksmiths and Wagon Makers 1 s Bridge
[Felber was Henry's brother-in-law, see below]

This appears to be Henry's father remarrying in 1871 (when Henry was about 6):
"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1869-1887", microfilm reel #1275831, record #02650
Name of husband: H.G. Misfeld
Name of father of husband: H E Misfeld
Name of mother of husband: Doretha Misfeld
Occupation of husband: laborer
Residence of husband: Pine Falls, Wis
Birthplace of husband: Osdorf Schleswich
Name of wife previous to marriage: Wilhelmina Bucholz
Name of father of wife: Johann H Bucholz
Name of mother of wife: Christina D Bucholz
Date when marriage was contracted: 15 April 1871
Place where marriage was contracted: Chippewa Falls, WI
By what ceremony contracted: Lutheran
Names of subscribing witnesses: Wilhemina Palyou [Polyou?] and Wilhelmina Neitzel
Name of person pronouncing marriage: CF Ebert?

This appears to be Henry's father remarrying again in 1876 (when Henry was about 11):
"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1869-1887", microfilm reel #1275831, record #02966
Name of husband: Hans Juergen [Junger? Juerger? Juerges?] Misfeldt
Name of father of husband: Hans Misfeldt
Name of mother of husband: Dorothee [Dorothea?]
Occupation of husband: clerk in warehouse, Chippewa Falls
Residence of husband: Chippewa Falls
Birthplace of husband: [Ardorf?], Germany
Name of wife previous to marriage: Bertha Hellena Betka
Name of father of wife: John C Betke
Name of mother of wife: Regina Steinkoyrf? [Steinkoyz?]
Date when marriage was contracted: 21 July 1876
Place where marriage was contracted: Chippewa Falls, WI
By what ceremony contracted: By Ministerial [can't read-]ntation
Names of subscribing witnesses: Wm. Neitzel & Martha Trepton
Name of person pronouncing marriage: Geo. Plehn

This appears to be Henry's sister marrying:
"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1888-1897", microfilm reel #1275832, record #02368
Name of husband: Robert Edward Felber
Name of father of husband: Edward Felber (deceased)
Name of mother of husband before marriage: Wilhelmine nee Felber
Occupation of husband: blacksmith
Residence of husband: Chippewa Falls, Wis
Birthplace of husband: [Hennersdorf?], Saxony, Germany
Name of wife previous to marriage: Elizabeth Sophie Missfeldt
Name of father of wife: Hans Guergen Missfeldt
Name of mother of wife before marriage: Wilhelmine nee Weise (deceased)
Birthplace of wife: Ostdorf, Schleswig, Germany
Date when marriage was contracted: 3 Nov 1891
Place where marriage was contracted: Chippewa Falls, WI
By what ceremony contracted: according to rites of Ev. Luth. Church
Names of subscribing witnesses: John E Pannier? and Emma R.B. Missfeldt
Name of person pronouncing marriage: HGF Otte, Ev. Luth. Pastor

Henry's half-brother?
"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1897-1905", microfilm reel #1275833, record #00754
Name of husband: William Misfeldt
Name of father of husband: Hans [?]ingen Misfeldt
Name of mother of husband before marriage: Wilhelmina Buchholz
Occupation of husband: clerk
Residence of husband: Chippewa Falls, Wis
Birthplace of husband: Chippewa Falls, Wis
Name of wife previous to marriage: Hilda A. F. Dubberske
Name of father of wife: Henry Dubberske
Name of mother of wife before marriage: Holdine Schmidt
Birthplace of wife: Germany
Date when marriage was contracted: 6 Sept 1898
Place where marriage was contracted: Chippewa Falls, WI
By what ceremony contracted: Miss[ouri] Synod
Names of subscribing witnesses: Albert Polzin and Anna Dubberske
Name of person pronouncing marriage: Theo Laetsch, clergyman

Henry's half sister?
"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1897-1905", microfilm reel #1275833, record #00754
Name of husband: Carl Reinhard Falkenberg
Name of father of husband: Theodore Falkenberg
Name of mother of husband before marriage: Augusta nee Wenzel
Occupation of husband: clerk in grocery store
Residence of husband: Chippewa Falls, Wis
Birthplace of husband: Province of West Prussia, Germany
Name of wife previous to marriage: Emma Regina Bertha Missfeldt
Name of father of wife: John Missfeldt
Name of mother of wife before marriage: Wilhemina nee Buchholz
Birthplace of wife: Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., Wis.
Date when marriage was contracted: 18 Dec 1901
Place where marriage was contracted: Chippewa Falls, WI
By what ceremony contracted: Evangelical Lutheran ritual
Names of subscribing witnesses: Richard Falkenberg and Olni [Olive??] Wietherich?
Name of person pronouncing marriage: Rev. L Schmitke

"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1897-1905", microfilm reel #1275833, record #01688
Name of husband: Henry Detloff Missfeldt
Name of father of husband: Ernst Emil Missfeldt
Name of mother of husband before marriage: Maggie Lench
Occupation of husband: farmer
Residence of husband: Eagle Point, Chip. Co.
Birthplace of husband: Proving? Schleswig, Germany
Name of wife previous to marriage: Anna Josephine Schnoor
Name of father of wife: Christian Schnoor
Name of mother of wife before marriage: Verene Gering
Birthplace of wife: Town of Bloomer, Wis
Date when marriage was contracted: 28 Oct 1902
Place where marriage was contracted: Bloomer, Chip Co
By what ceremony contracted: Evangelical Luth Ch
Names of subscribing witnesses: John Missfeldt and Lena Schnoor
Name of person pronouncing marriage: E Hafermann

"Chippewa Co. marriages, 1897-1905", microfilm reel #1275833, record #01693
Name of husband: Christian Missfeldt
Name of father of husband: Ernest Missfeldt
Name of mother of husband before marriage: Maggie nee Lensch
Occupation of husband: laborer
Residence of husband: Chippewa Falls, Wis.
Birthplace of husband: Berlin, Germany
Name of wife previous to marriage: Ella Sweeney
Name of father of wife: William Sweeney
Name of mother of wife before marriage: Jane nee Finley
Birthplace of wife: Chippewa Falls, Wis
Date when marriage was contracted: 8 Oct 1902 at 11 a.m.
Place where marriage was contracted: Chippewa Falls Wis
By what ceremony contracted: Ritual of Evan Luth Ch
Names of subscribing witnesses: William Glynn and Mabel Sweeney
Name of person pronouncing marriage: Rev. L Schmidtke

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