Re: Clarence Franklin Egelhoff
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In reply to:
Re: Clarence Franklin Egelhoff
Mike Ogden 6/19/02
Lillian's parents are Herman Benjamin Eversman 1871-1936
Flora Matilda Schroer 1874-1955
D. Emilie Eversman was a twin to Lillian Eversman Egelhoff who died when 10 days old. It is unknown if Emilie was a identical or fraternal twin.
A letter from Lillian:
The family of J.H. William Eversman and Sophia Elizabeth Wierwille Eversman.
J.H. William Eversman:Born May 24th 1841- Died May 24, 1921, on his 80th birthday. He was born in Osnabruck, near Belm, Germany. He came to U.S. at age 5 and settled with his parents in the Burke District in Auglaize County, Ohio later lived on a farm 1/2 mile south of New Knoxville, Ohio from about 1862 to 1896 when they moved into the village of New Knoxville to retire from the farm. He married Miss Sophia Elizabeth Wierwille Eversman. They were blessed with 9 children of whom two died in infancy.
Sophia Elizabeth Wierwille Eversman was born April 10th 1846. She died November 17th, 1923. She was born at Ladbergen, Germany. She immigrated to the United States in 1852. ( I do not have the infromation or the date, but I was in New Knoxville, O. in 1951 and my cousin Ferd Eversman took me to the old Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, now in the town of New Knoxville, Ohio.) Here in Pilger Ruhe (Pilgrim's Rest) Cemetery my Great grandfather and great grandmother Wierwille are buried. So my grandmother S. Elizabeth Eversman evidently came to the area near New Knoxville with her parents when young, about age 11. She was married young about age 15 pr 16 years pf age/ She was a very kind, lovely, sensible, and sensitive person. (I love her dearly and very deeply. Now at age 81, in 1876, I still feel her kindness and love). William Eversman & S. Elizabeth were married 59 years. They had 9 children and 7 grew to manhood and womenhood. All five sons died of some heart condition. Wm. Eversman talked and wrote English fluently, but S. Elizabeth never talked in the English language. But I'm sure she understood enough to get by. All our families spoke in low german. But were educated in High German. Then gradually the schools taught in High German half the school year and English or American the other halk. Grandmother wrote a beautiful German hand. Her lettering was so even and beautiful. Granmother was tall and blond (when young). Grandfather was short and had quite a temper he could use very effectively when convenient. I think some of it has kind of come down the ranks here and there. (And sometimes a little of it still comes in handy, don't you think?)
These precede my grandfather. The Eversman family in Auglaize County, Ohio about 1845. Eldest member of family-Mrs. M. E. Eversman 7-24-1772- 9-29-1850. Her son Johann F. Eversman 2-2-1802- 1-28-1872. then follow. J.H. William Eversman & brothers in family. Somewhere I heard there were 7 children. Some of the brothers lived in Cincinnati and one resided in Richmond, Ind.
Now I want to insert something else that seens to tie into our family tree away back. A friend of mine or should I say a lady from Colorado Springs (now my friend) who was very interested in the family tree, mrs. Lucile Murdock was watching the telephone directories for the eversman name found don's name and wrote to him. He did not care to pursue it so sent the letter to me. So a few years ago Laura Milan and I went to Colorado Spings and contacted Lucile and thus after her husband Fred Murdock died she moved to Denver and one day Bonnie Jean Stinnette and I went to Lucile's apartment and had a chance to see the family tree away back. But there was a place where our family fitted in. So in the background there is one- Alexander Frederick August Eversman Born October 8th 1757. He was Prussian Imperial Chief Mining Inspector in Siberia. He was Knighted. (There my knowledge ends) His wife was Marianne Labbecke, born 3-2-1768, died 9-27-1809. They had 12 children. He married twice and as I understand it and there was one daughter, (looks like quite a boost to the Eversman clan, (my comment) Its very interesting and the girls break the Eversman line.
One thing I can truthfully say, the Eversman's are very thrifty. They put heart and soul into their work and hang on tenaciously when the going is tough. Perhaps that is why most of the men die suddenly without warning. So for all of the Wm Eversman family, all the sons died with heart attacks. Some with Angina Pectoris, some with Coronary Thrombosis. And at this time six grandsons died of heart attacks, also one granddaughter, but she had other complications. One grandson and four granddaughters have died of cancer and one was afflicted with Parkinson's disease for many years and direct cause of death was pnemonia. One grandson has had a serious heart attack but recovered and another is trying to control sight of heart attack. Such as high blood pressure, etc. (April 1976)
Something I want to add is the religous affiliations of the family. We are of the Protestant faith. Our ancestors, beginning with William and Elizabeth belonged to the German Evangelical & Reformed church. All their children were confirmed in that church and many of the grandchildren. This church famally went into all English services. A few years ago they still had a German Sunday School class for the elderly or anyone who enjoyed it.
In 1901, H. Benj. and Lewis moved to Nebr. on farms. Benj remained in Nebr and was a very successful farmer. In 1919 he and part of the family moved to Sterling Colo and later- in 1926 I think moved to Denver. Lewis moved to Julesburg I think in 1906. He was a successful farmer there. Going back to church affiliations, there were other churches. Methodist, Congregational, Presbyterian, Church of the Brethern, Episcopal, one Science of Mind, Lutheran and one Mennonite and now United Church of Christ. There may be others. Also in occupations, there are marny. Beginning with farmers there are merchants, brick masons, school oprincipals, teachers, nurses, salesmen, aircraft workers, doctors, dentists and other occupations coming up. And not at leastvery good Mothers & Fathers. We have done our share in the armed services. As far as I know all of our boys & girls came home safely. However, with some, the service left its mark. Also, we still have some in the Service of our country who are career men.
I have tried to give all the credit due every one. I would not want to take away from anyone. Any thing gained is hard earned. I think looking at the whole picture, William and Elizabeth would say in all honesty "Our kids have done real well and as I see it I think I see a wonderful group of great-great-great- and greats ahead who will work for the Glory of God and for the good of men and women. At age 81, I'm proud to say I'm an Eversman. However, I give great respect and credit to the Schroer family that my mother comes from. Hers was a large family, she being the youngest of a family of 10. They too, are very thriftly and have many credits due them. They have a number of ministers as well as nurses and occupations in their family but basicly tillers of the soil, successful and truly desire to live a Christian life. I know some of them and love them dearly. Just a note about the Schroer family. The Schroer farm of Herman & Sophia Schroer is located one mile north of New Knoxville, Ohio. It has been in the Schroer name for 138 years. At present, Ewald & Esther Schroer own the place. Their son John & wife Norma with 3 sons lives on the farm and at present it looks like the 5th generation will keep it for many more years. To me this is very interesting. The buildings have been kept up and added to and just last Christmas, Esther sent me a smapshot of the home place and we can all be proud of our heritage and background.
In the paragraph of occupations I failed tomention that Darrel Eversman, Don's son is an engineer on the Alaskan Highway. He stayed in Alaska after going through University in Alaska. And also I have a grandson who has his Masters degree and is a probation officer and a supervisor in that work connected with the Probation office of the State of Calif. It looks to me that the young people are going more into that line of work. One granddaughter is at present planning to major in Clinical Psychology and counselling. It will be interesting to see what the future has in store. Of course there is much more as the family is larger and anyone I have omitted has not been done intentionly. I hope out of this Debbie can get a credit of A+ on a paper.
I love all of you and you have all been and are a part of my life and I'm glad.
Sincerely,
Lillian Eversman Egelhoff.