My Children's Family Tree:Information about Andrew Jackson Travelute
Andrew Jackson Travelute (b. June 30, 1841, d. June 12, 1917)
Notes for Andrew Jackson Travelute:Migration: Born in Lycoming PA; moved with parents to Mason Co. IL then to Ogle Co. IL and settled permanently Marshall Co. KS.
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Military: Last named spelled Travelett on Civil War Military records
April 1862 enlisted Union soldier enlisted in Company A 67th
Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted for 100 days. Performed guard duty at Chicago IL and then went South where he also did guard duty. He later returned to Chicago where he contracted typhoid fever and was honorably discharged.
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After returning home to Ogle Co. IL from the Civil War, Andrew and Dendridge Dean drove horses and mules across the mountains and plains to California. He went to California because of ill health (typhoid contracted during the war) and remained on the Pacific Slope until 1865. On 3 July 1865 he left San Francisco for New York by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He remained in Ogle Co. until the spring of 1866 when he moved to Kansas.
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From: Emma Forter's "History of Marshall County KS" 1917 page 84
"The Babies Mixed at Dance"
In 1867 the three story stone mill was built on the west side of the Blue and before the machinery was installed, they decided to have a "mill warming." Notice of the night was sent far and wide and scores came, bringing well-filled baskets for the midnight refreshments. John Pecneka's orchestra furnished the music and to this day that night is recalled by "the oldest 'un."
There had been a double wedding at Frank Marshall's residence the day before the dance. Two sisters, Rose and Emma Weber were the brides. Rose married Sam Raines and Emma married John Crump. This bridal party attended the big dance. Captain Frank Kister was the head miller and master of ceremonies. Such gay young fellows as Andy Travelute were among the guests.
An amusing incident occurred that night which has been perpetuated by a popular novelist (Owen Wister in "The Virginian" has told the tale). A corner had been reserved for babies too young to be left at home. Some hay was thrown on the floor and covered with heavy blankets and on this bed the babies were put to sleep while the mothers danced.
Dave Walker, Dale Osborne, and Andy Travelute decided to have some fun; so unobserved they changed the wrappings of the babies and also their places on the bed. The dance being over, mothers took their infants and some drove away before the joke was discovered. Such crying of babies and screaming of mothers and hustling off wraps until each mother had her own again. One young mother of a fine boy found herself with a tiny girl. Finally as the morning broke, all were adjusted and merrily rolled homeward."
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From "The History of Marshall County Kansas" pg 488-490
Excerpt from the Biography of Andrew J. Travelute
"Andrew J. Travelute was one of the early settlers of Marshall County, who became prominent in the agricultural development of the section, and now living a retired life, was born on June 30, 1841, in the state of PA, being the son of Charles H. Travelute and Margurete (Spealmann) Travelute (See Charles H. Travelute and Margaretha Speilmann).
Andrew J. Travelute received his education in the public schools of Ogle County IL and there grew to manhood on the home farm. His school days were not spent in well-equipped buildings as those of today, but in the log cabin with a slab for a seat. On completing his education he remained on the home farm assisting in the work until the outbreak of the Civil War when he enlisted in Company A, 67th Regiment, IL Volunteer Infantry, his enlistment being for 100 days. He saw service at Chicago, IL guarding prisoners and was later sent south where he did guard duty. He later returned to Chicago where he contracted typhoid fever and was honorably discharged. [Military Records]
He returned to his home in Ogle Co. IL and in 1863 he and Dendridge Dean drove horses and mules across the mountains and plains to CA. There he worked for a time in the quartz mines and drove a stagecoach. On July 3, 1865 he left San Francisco for NY by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He returned to Ogle IL where he remained until the spring of 1866, when he came to Marshall Co. KS where he homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land in Marysville Twp.
The tract at that time was all wild prairie, on which he built a small cabin, which was used as a residence for four years, when he built a frame structure, 14 x 16, with upstairs apartments. The house was dedicated with a dance in the upper part, a ladder being used on the outside of the building to gain access to the dance room. It is needless to say that the dance was the social event of the year, in that pioneer settlement.
In time, the wild land was developed and where once grew the tall prairie grass in unrestrained freedom, were seen broad fields of golden grain. The farm was enlarged until there was 320 acres in the tract all of which was under high cultivation and well improved. Mr. Travelute continued to reside on the farm until February 1901, and was actively engaged in general farming and stock raising, being particularly interest in the breeding and raising of Poland China hogs. On his retirement from the farm February 1901, he and Elizabeth moved to Marysville where they had a handsome residence.
Mr. Travelute is a man of rare business judgment and in addition to his extensive land interests; he is a stockholder in the Elevator Co. and the Citizens State Bank, being a director of the latter institution.
On October 9, 1866 at St. Bridget, Marshall co., Andrew Travelute was united in marriage to Elizabeth Josephine Mohrbacher, who was born near Milwaukee, WI on June 19, 1846......(see Elizabeth Josephine Mohrbacher). To Andrew J and Elizabeth Josephine Travelute have been born the following children: Robert Willard, Henry M., John A., Josephine, Charles L., and Emma. Robert Willard, now deceased married Carrie Moore and to that union two children were born. Some years after the death of her husband, Mrs. Travelute married Mr. Brock and now lives at Kansas City, MO. Henry M. who married Elizabeth Koppes lives at Lincolnville, Marion County KS and they are the parents of 9 children; John A. is deceased; Josephine Brumbaugh lives at Home City KS and is the mother of 4 sons; Charles L. lives in Smith Co. KS; he has been twice married, his first wife at her death left two sons. His second wife was Edna Forke of Raymond, NE. Emma is at home with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Travelute are devout members of the Catholic Church and reared their children in that faith. Mr. Travelute is identified with the Democratic party and has always taken an active interest in local affairs and has served as justice of the peace in 1888, road overseer and a member of the council. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sons of St. Gregory, also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic of which he was commander for one year.
ADDENDUM: Andrew J. Travelute died at his home in Marysville on Tuesday morning June 12, 1917 at 3:30 o'clock. Funeral services were held on Thursday morning, June 14 at St. Gregory's Catholic church, where solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. August Redeker of Marysville as celebrant, Rev. Bradley of Frankfort as deacon and Reverend Hillary of Seneca, as sub-deacon. The presence at the funeral of hundreds of people from far and near attested to the high esteem in which Andrew Travelute was held by all who had known him." The Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman's Relief Corps and the Knights of Columbus of which the deceased was a member attended in separate bodies."
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Building an Early Day School House:
In 1868 Andrew helped build the Blue Valley School House in Marshall County.
Page 173 "Building a bridge":
BLUE RIVER BRIDGE In 1891 Hull having become a logical shipping point for the surrounding country, the commissioners were petitioned to build a bridge over the Blue River, which they refused to do. The farmers were obliged to ferry their grain across the river from the farms on the west. So three energetic men united their efforts, donated liberally and secured donations from others for a bridge fund. There three men were Andrew J. Travelute, H. P. Benson, Grant Williams. A. J. Travelute collected the money, H. P. Benson donated all the stone, Grant Williams gave tools nails spikes and like necessary material. One stonemason was hired, all other labor being donated by farmers. The east approach to the bridge was finished during the fall of 1891. Through the efforts of Hamilton Auld a county commissioner, the west approach was built and bridge completed the following year."
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From: Portrait and Biographical Album of Marshall County KS Chapman Bros. 1889 pp.704-705
Biography of Andrew J. Travelute
"This gentleman may be properly numbered among the most public-spirited and intelligent citizens of Marysville Twp. He takes an active part in political affairs, formerly giving his support to the Democratic Party but now he is in hearty sympathy with the principles of the Union Labor party. In the fall of 1888 Mr. Travelute was elected Justice of the Peace, the duties of which office he is discharging in a manner creditable to himself and satisfactory to the people. He is fully posted upon the leading questions of the day and is in sympathy with any measures calculated to elevate mankind at large.
Our subject was born in Lycoming Co. PA June 30, 1841 but when about 18 months old was taken by his parents to Mason co. IL where he lived until a youth of fourteen years and pursued his studies in the common school. In 1855 the family changed their residence to Ogle Co. that State where they lived until 1866, coming to this county in the spring of that year. On the 9th of October 1866 our subject was married to Miss Elizabeth J. daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Latterner) Mohrbacher, who were natives of the kingdom of Bavaria and who emigrated to America in 1845 settling in WI. In 1860 they came to this county and took up their residence in Elm Creek Twp. where they spent the remainder of their days, the father dying April 6, 1872 and the mother June 8, 1873. Their family consisted of 7 sons and four daughters, of whom Mrs. Travelute was next to the eldest of the daughters. She was born near the present flourishing city of Milwaukee, June 19, 1846.
After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Travelute settled at their present homestead on section 4 in Marysville Twp. Where they have since resided. Our subject first homesteaded 80 acres and afterward purchased a soldier's claim to a like amount, and later added still further to his possessions until he has about 280 acres, all of which he has brought to a good state of cultivation. All the improvements upon it are the result of his own industry and perseverance. He has good buildings and modern machinery fort the successful prosecution of farming. To him and his estimable wife there have been born 5 children namely: Robert W., Henry M., John A., Josephine M., and Charles L. Mrs. Travelute is a very estimable lady and a member in good standing of the St Gregory Catholic Church.
Our subject after the outbreak of the Civil War signified his devotion to the Union by enlisting in April 1862 in company A, 67th IL infantry, under the call for three months' men. At the expiration of his term of enlistment, he received his honorable discharge and the following spring went to California on account of ill health and remained on the Pacific Slope until the fall of 1865. This recreation had the desired effect and he returned home greatly improved.
The parents of our subject were Charles Henry and Margaret (Spielman) Travelute. Their family consisted of 5 daughters and 2 sons, of whom Andrew J. our subject was the eldest. All of the children are living and they are residents of Kansas, except Mrs. Watson who is a resident of Vancouver's Island. Mrs. Travelute is the sister of Jacob and Christian Mohrbacher of this county."
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Census Information:
1880 Marysville Twp. Marshall Co. KS census line 181/182 page 170A
Travelute, Andrew J. WM 37 farmer born: PA father born: Prussia mother born: Wurtenburg
---, Josephine E. WF 33 wife keeping house born: WI father born: Bavaria mother born: Bavaria
---, Robert W. WM 16 son farm laborer KS PA WI
---, Henry M. WM 10 son at home KS PA WI
---, John A. WM 7 son at home KS PA WI
---, Mary J. WF 5 daughter KS PA WI
---, Charles L. WM 2 son KS PA WI
1910 Marysville City, Marshall Co. KS page 125 1st ward 111/111
Travelute, Andrew J. head WM 68 years old married 43 years born:PA parents born:GY occupation:own income home:owned free
---, Elizabeth J. wife WF 63 years old married 43 years number of children born:6 number still living:4 born:WI parents born:GY
---, Emma M. daughter WF 18 single born:KS
More About Andrew Jackson Travelute:
Burial: June 14, 1917, St. Gregory Church.
Civil War Record: June 02, 1862, Monroe IL.
Record Change: March 09, 2004
More About Andrew Jackson Travelute and Elizabeth Josephine Mohrbacher:
Marriage: October 09, 1866, St. Bridget's Church Marshall Co. KS.
Children of Andrew Jackson Travelute and Elizabeth Josephine Mohrbacher are:
- Henry Max Travelute, b. March 15, 1870, Marysville Marshall Co. KS, d. March 07, 1934, Marysville Marshall Co. KS.