Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: Genealogy Report: Ancestors of Pauline Elizabeth Siegwart

[ Home Page | First Page | Previous Page | Next Page | Last Page ]

Ancestors of Pauline Elizabeth Siegwart

Generation No. 2

      2. Johann "Gottlieb"* Sigwart/Siegwart, born October 14, 1855 in Baiersbronn-Dorf, Wuerttemberg, Germany; died April 19, 1936 in Brookfield Twp., Huron Co., MI. He was the son of 4. Gottlieb* Sigwart, (AFR 924) and 5. Elisabetha* Haist. He married 3. Magdalena* Braun September 24, 1887 in Fair Haven Twp., Huron Co., MI.

      3. Magdalena* Braun, born December 16, 1856 in Baiersbronn-Berg, Schwarzw., Wuerttemberg, Germany; died March 02, 1933 in Chandler Twp., Huron Co., MI. She was the daughter of 6. Jacob* Braun, (AFR 62) and 7. Elisabeth* Ehmann.

Notes for Johann "Gottlieb"* Sigwart/Siegwart:
Gottlieb and his mother came to the U.S. through Canada when he was 18 looking for a half brother named Brockmeier/Brockmeyer, who had fought for the north in the Civil War, and had been wounded. The last place they had heard of him was New Orleans, LA. - they never found him. (Information was given by Francis Siegwart to Helen Farver Wichert, but Frank had him as being 25 yrs. old.)

On the 1920 Census, Gottlieb states that his father was born in Lorraine, his mother and him in Wuettemberg, Germany.

George Shaw states that Gottlieb was born in Stuttgart, Wuerttemberg, Germany.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
1st wife Elizabeth fell on the ice & bled to death while Gottlieb was away at work, leaving the 4 children under 5 years of age. (info. by Francis; but he had her name as Catherine)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
1919-Lived R.#1, Chandler Twp., Huron Co., Elkton, MI. on Twp. Rd. #48 (on Crown Rd. between Herford & Moore Rd.). Owned 120 acres - on an Independant telephone Line.

It appears that Gottlieb & Magdalena moved to this property about 1914. This was a beautiful piece of property with the river running through it. Margie & George Shaw told me how they loved going there, and George said that Gottlieb had a large grape vineyard and would make about 7 barrels of wine every year from the grapes.

In January of 1933 there was a Foreclosure Notice posted in the Pigeon Progress newspaper on this property.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
1900 Census shows surname as Secord.
1904 Huron Co. Directory shows his surname as Sequant & Siequant
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
According to cousin Eileen Schmaus, Gottlieb contracted for Magdalena Braun to be brought to States from Germany to be his wife, after the death of Elizabeth. Eileen said that Grandma had even showed her the letter. But, this doesn't seem possible knowing that Magdalena was already living in Huron Co., Michigan, when his wife died. Maybe, the letter was sent to her brother Jacob's house in Fair Haven Twp.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
The book "GERMANS TO AMERICA", Vol. 29, Jan. 1873-May 1873 has a listing for:
Sigwart, Elisabeth 58 F Gr.
Gottlieb 18 M Gr.
Ship: Donau
From: Bremen & Southhampton
To: New York
Arrived: May 19, 1873
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
From the Huron Co., 1904 Biographies on Microfilm at the Mt. Clemens, MI. Library:
SEQUANT, G. Son of Gottleib and Elizabeth Sequant, both born in Germany. Born in Germany Oct. 15, 1855. Grew to manhood and received his education in the high school of Germany. Emigrated to the United States with his mother in 1873. He followed trade of machinist. Married Elizabeth Zimmer, who was born in Canada. She died in Kilmanagh in 1887 and buried at Sebewaing, Mich. There are nine children, Barnett, 2 yrs. old, deceased; Christ, 1 yr. old, deceased; Lottie, died in infancy; Mary, 24; Katie, 23; John, 22; Charles, 21 Louis, 15; Frederick, 14; Paulina, 11; Albert, 9; and Laura 6 yrs. old.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
According to his death certificate he was 80 yrs. 6 months, 14 days on the day of his death, which was April 19, 1936.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
1880 Census for Huron Co., MI.: Shows Gottlieb, age 24, born in Prussia, occupation was farmer, married to Elizabeth born in Canada (her parents from Prussia), age 20, daughter Mary, age 1, born in Canada, and Elizabeth Siegwart, born in Prussia, age 75 or 85. This seems to verify that the Elisabeth & Gottlieb Siegwart in Germans to America were the correct people, and that they stayed in Canada until 1879-1880 before coming to Huron Co., MI.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------

More About Johann "Gottlieb"* Sigwart/Siegwart:
Baptism: October 22, 1855, Baiersbronn-Dorf, Wuerttemberg, Germany
Burial: April 1936, Grand Lawn Cemetary, Pigeon, MI.
Cause of Death: Influenza & Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Godparents or Sponsors: Israel Sigwart, Glassmaker & Agatha Schneider, widow.
Immigration: 1873, Ont. Canada
Occupation: Machinist, Stone Mason, & Farmer
Religion: 1877, Methodist
Resided in..: 1877, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Canada

Notes for Magdalena* Braun:
Death Certificate states she was a resident of Chandler Twp., MI for 19 yrs.
Immigrated to US in 1886 according to 1900 Census. She could read & write, but couldn't speak English.

More About Magdalena* Braun:
Burial: March 06, 1933, Grand Lawn Cemetary, Pigeon, MI.
Cause of Death: Acute Intestinal Obstruction
Christening: December 21, 1856, Baiersbronn, Schwarzw., Wuerttemberg, Germany
Godparents or Sponsors: Johann Georg Rothfuss of Altau (Brother-in-law of Elisabetha's), Agnes (wife of Bernhard Burkhardt, sister of Elisabetha), and Anna Maria (wife of Johann Georg Braun).

More About Johann Sigwart/Siegwart and Magdalena* Braun:
Marriage: September 24, 1887, Fair Haven Twp., Huron Co., MI
Witnesses: September 24, 1887, Jacob Braun of Fair Haven Twp., & Catherine Effinger of Brookfield Twp.

Children of Johann Sigwart/Siegwart and Magdalena* Braun are:

		i.		Louise Siegwart, born August 28, 1888 in Brookfield Twp., Huron Co., Michigan; married James Wolfendon.
		ii.		Frederick Jacob Siegwart, born January 20, 1890 in Kilmanagh, Huron Co., Michigan; died January 01, 1960 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan; married Harriet "Hattie" Alberta Farver March 15, 1917 in Olivier, Huron Co., MI; born April 28, 1899 in Michigan; died April 30, 1982 in Alma, MI., at the Masonic Home..

More About Frederick Jacob Siegwart:
Burial: Grand Lawn Cemetary, Pigeon, Michigan
Medical Information: Polio (in wheel chair many years).
Occupation: 1917, Farmer

More About Harriet "Hattie" Alberta Farver:
Burial: Grand Lawn Cemetery; Original Section, Row 1, Block 15

More About Frederick Siegwart and Harriet Farver:
Marriage: March 15, 1917, Olivier, Huron Co., MI.

	1	iii.		Pauline Elizabeth Siegwart, born July 09, 1892 in Brookfield Twp., Huron Co., Michigan; died October 20, 1952 in Hazel Park, Michigan; married Nunley Hughes December 20, 1911 in Michigan.
		iv.		Albert G. Siegwart, born August 02, 1894 in Huron Co., MI; died May 11, 1966; married Caroline Rennert; born May 24, 1878; died August 22, 1966.

Notes for Albert G. Siegwart:
Social Security #: 385-22-7212, issued in: Michigan.
ZIP Code of last known residence: 48141, Inkster, Michigan
____________________________________________________________________

Pigeon Progress; July 27, 1917:
LIST OF DRAFT
Names Of Those In This Part Of The County Who Were Drafted

Albert G. Siegwart was included in this list.
____________________________________________________________________

More About Albert G. Siegwart:
Burial: Colfax Twp. Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron Co., Michigan; east section #39, Lot 22

More About Caroline Rennert:
Burial: Colfax Twp. Cemetery, Bad Axe, Huron Co., Michigan; east section #39, Lot 22

		v.		Christy Siegwart, born October 05, 1896 in Brookfield Twp., Huron Co., MI; died Abt. 1897.
		vi.		Laura Irene Siegwart, born January 15, 1898 in Brookfield Twp., Huron Co., MI; died August 17, 1952; married George Henry Shaw December 20, 1920 in Elkton, Huron Co., Michigan; born July 14, 1898 in Chandler Twp., Huron Co., Michigan; died February 07, 1994 in Bad Axe, Huron Co., Michigan.

Notes for George Henry Shaw:
Obituary - Tues., Feb. 8, 1994

George H. Shaw, 95 died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994, at the Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe.
He was born July 14, 1898 in Chandler Township, son of the late Archie and Elizabeth (Hessnauer) Shaw.
He married Laura Siegwart on Dec. 20, 1020 in Elkton. She preceded him in death Aug. 14, 1952. He later married Dorothy (Wakefield) Emerton on Dec. 31, 1961 in Detroit. She preceded him in death Aug. 11, 1986.
Mr. Shaw lived and farmed in Chandler Township all his life.
He was a member of the Chandler Presbyterian Church, Elkton Senior Citizens and the Huron County Farm Bureau.
Surviving are his son, George Jr. and his wife Reta of Chandler Township; three daughters, Mrs. George (Marjorie) McPhee of Pinnebog, Mrs. Sam (Shirley) Murray of Bad Axe and Mrs. Robert (Irene) Champagne of Saginaw; 15 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Chandler Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Matthew Arneson, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Colfax Township Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Champagne Funeral Chapel in Elkton 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, and at the church Thursday 10 a.m. until time of services.

More About George Shaw and Laura Siegwart:
Marriage: December 20, 1920, Elkton, Huron Co., Michigan

[ Home Page | First Page | Previous Page | Next Page | Last Page ]