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Sept. 7, 1843		 Ludwig Christian Klawitter's death record said he was born on Sept. 7, 1843 in Germany.
Parents:
Unknown		Unknown. Ludwig likely had brothers who also came to Wisconsin, but so far proof has been elusive. My grandmother (who is still living) said that her father, Emil Klawitter had an Uncle Julius who settled in Mecan [Marquette Co., WI]. It is possible that Ludwig, Julius and Eduard Klawitter were brothers. There is also family oral history suggesting they may have had a sister.
The 1900 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows Julius Kleveter who may or may not be related to Ludwig:
  • Julius Kleveter (age 53, b. July 1846, farmer, immigrated in 1875, born in Germany)
  • wife Therese (age 49, born Dec. 1850, married at age 24, had six children - all living in 1900)
  • son Henry (age 16, born Feb. 1884, b. in Wis.)
  • daughter Lydia (age 10, born Oct. 1889, born in Wis.).
The 1910 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows a Julius Klawitter who may or may not be related to Ludwig:
  • Julius T. Klawitter (age 61, married 36 years, immigrated in 1873 or 1878 [hard to read last digit in year], parents born in Germany)
  • wife Therese [I couldn't decipher her middle initial] (age 58, had 9 children and 6 were living at the time, immigrated in 1878 [or 1873? - hard to read last digit].
Marriage:
Dec. 30, 1868 in Battrow, Prussia		 A marriage record in Battrow, Prussia, said Ludwig Christian Klaviter married Louise Amalie Schauer on Dec. 30, 1868. This record said he was 24 years old and his new wife was 20. [SOURCE: LDS Film #1496971 - Evangelischen Kirche zu Battrow (Batrorowo)]

See his wife's death certificate, which confirms they were married.

Child 1:
Albert Gustav Klawitter
b. Nov. 10, 1869 (?);
d. Dec. 11, 1936		 Descendants say Albert was born Nov. 10, 1869 in Batroivo, Germany and died Dec. 11, 1936 in Montello, Marquette Co., WI. See the Petition for Naturalization which says Albert Gustaf Klawitter (of Montello, Wis.) was a farmer born in Schirkov, Germany, on Nov. 10, 1856 (records are inconsistent on date of birth). This Petition says his wife was Kareza (born in Harris, Wis.), and his children were Leda (b. Aug. 11, 1898 in Mecan, Wis.) and Elmer (b. Apr. 3, 1904 in Montello, Wis.). It says he came to America through the port of Baltimore, Maryland, on the vessel Oldenbush on March 25, 1891 (having departed Hamburg on or about March 10, 1891).

Family members say he married Theresa Weyer (daughter of Wilhelm Weyer and Augusta Quast). The Marquette Co., WI, marriage index lists a marriage between Albert Gustav Klawitter (born in Batrowo) to Therese Louise Weyer on Mar. 15, 1899 [Vol. 3, p. 117]. They had at least three children.

To see misc. Quast surname records, go to the Quast web page.

A Battrow (Prussia) district baptismal record says Albert Gustav Klawiter was born Oct. 9, 1869 and baptized Nov. 21, 1869. His parents were listed as Ludwig Klawiter and Luise Schauer of Neu Battrow. Sponsors were: Eduard Klaviter, Caroline Klaviter and Julius Klaviter. [SOURCE: LDS Film #1496971 - Evangelischen Kirche zu Battrow (Batrorowo)]

It is possible that Eduard, Caroline and Julius were Ludwig's siblings; this has not been proven one way or the other yet. The date of birth in this baptismal record does not match the birthdate that descendants had in their notes, but it is close. However, the clerk who wrote down this record made a mistake in posting Albert's mother's name on the wrong line, which was corrected later with numbers switching her name with another person's. This puts the clerk's accuracy that day into question.

The 1900 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Albert Klawitter (age 31, married two years, born Nov. 1868 in Germany; immigrated in 1890)
  • wife Tresea [as spelled on the form] (age 33, born Apr. 1867, born in Wis., parents born in Germany)
  • daughter Lena (age 1, born Aug., 1898 in Wis.)
  • brother Ernst (age 15, born Jan. 1885 in Germany).
The 1905 Wisconsin Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Albert G. Kleveter [as spelled on the census] (age 33, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, farmer, owns his house but has a mortgage on it)
  • Theressa Kleveter (wife, age 30, born in Wis., parents born in Germany)
  • Lettie Kleveter (daughter, age 8, born in Wis.)
  • Elmer Kleveter (son, age 1, born in Wisconsin)
  • Clyde Shepard (adopted son, age 12, birthplace unknown)
The 1910 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Albert Klawitter (age 41, married 11 years, farmer, born in Germany, immigrated in 1880)
  • wife Treesa (age 44, married 11 years, had 4 children with 2 living in 1910, born in Wis., parents born in Germany)
  • daughter Letta (age 12, born in Wis.)
  • son Elmer (age 6, born in Wis.).
The 1920 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Albert G. Klawitter [middle initial could be C.] (age 48, farmer, immigrated 1893, year of naturalization is hard to read but could be 1909, born in Posen, father born in Germany, mother born in Posen)
  • wife Theresea [hard to read her name; I'm not sure I'm transcribing her name correctly] (age 50, born in Wis., parents born in Germany)
  • son Almer E. (age 15, born in Wis.)
The 1930 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Albert Klawitter (age 60, farmer, age when married - 37, owns his own home, born in Germany, immigrated in 1890)
  • wife Thresa M. [as spelled on the form] (age 64, married at age 30, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Germany)
  • son Elmer [middle initial difficult to read] (age 25, married at age 23 (or 22; hard to read), born in Wisconsin)
  • Elmer's wife Pheobe (age 24, farm laborer, married at age 21, born in Wisconsin, both parents born in Wisconsin).
Albert may have came to America on the ship Oldenbush on Mar. 10, 1891, landing at the port of Baltimore on Mar. 25, 1891 according to his naturalization petition Dec. 5, 1913. [SOURCE: Deborah Slager; I haven't seen this petition myself.] The census information above has several conflicting immigration dates.
Albert shares a tombstone with his wife in Montello, Marquette Co., WI. It reads: Albert Klawitter 1869-1937; Theresa 1866-1941.
Child 2:
Emil Ludwig Klawitter
b. May 14, 1871;
d. Feb. 19, 1950		 Go to Emil Klawitter's web page. Emil's parents lived in Battrow when he was born.
Child 3:
Carl Ferdinand Klaviter
b. Apr. 13, 1874		 A Battrow district (Prussia) baptismal record shows that Carl Ferdinand Klaviter was born Apr. 13, 1874 and baptized May, 1874. His parents were listed as Ludwig Klaviter and Louise Schauer. Their residence was given as Illowo (which is not far from Cziskowo). Sponsors were Carl Riemer, Caroline Falk and [illegible] Braener (? not sure last name transcribed correctly). [SOURCE: LDS Film #1496971 - Evangelischen Kirche zu Battrow (Batrorowo)]
Child 4:
Ernst Paul Klawitter
b. Jan. 6, 1885;
d. Oct. 14, 1951		 Descendants say he was born Jan. 6, 1885. He came to America with his parents in 1893 (see immigration information toward end of this web page). Go to his 1st Petition for Naturalization or his 2nd Petition to see confirmation of this date and other information. His first petition was denied; he filed again on June 23, 1923.

These forms give the following information: He was a farmer who lived in Buffalo Township (Marquette Co.), Wisconsin. He was born in Friedland, Germany. He came to America through the port of Baltimore, Md. on April 7, 1893 on the vessel "Kaiser Wilhelm" (having departed Bremen, Germany on or about March 24, 1893). His wife's name was Gusta. She was born May 27, 1883 at Mecan Township (Marquette Co.), Wisconsin.

By the time he filed his second petition, he had 9 children. These petitions list the following children (all born in Buffalo, Wis.): Esther (b. Feb. 3, 1907), Louise (b. Dec. 29, 1907), Dora (b. May 12, 1911), Ella (b. May 18, 1912), Della (b. June 29, 1913), Regina (b. Sept. 7, 1916), Oscar (b. June 24, 1918), Bernita (b. June 29, 1919) and Lascar (b. June 12, 1922).

The Declaration of Intention says Ernest Paul Klawitter had a fair complexion, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weight 145 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes.

A relative told me that Ernest died in a hunting accident on Oct. 14, 1951. His brother Emil's obituary says that Ernest was living in Buffalo when Emil died in 1950.

A death record for his son, Herbert Earnest Paul Klawitter, says that Herbert was born Apr. 13, 1909, and died Apr. 27, 1909, at age 15 days of convulsions in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI. Parents were listed as Earnest Klawitter and Gustie Ross (mother born in Germany). [Vol. 3A, p. 390 in Marquette Co., WI, death record]

In 1900, Ernst was living with his brother Albert (see census details).
The 1920 Federal Census in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Ernest P. Klawitter (age 34, farmer, immigrated in 1893, born in Germany)
  • wife, Augusta W. (age 36, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Germany)
  • daughter Esther [middle initial hard to decipher] (age 19, born in Wisconsin)
  • daughter Louise L. (age 12, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Dora A. (age 8, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Ella M. (age 7, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Della [middle initial may be H. or K.] (age 6, born in Wis.)
  • son Regina [middle initial may be F.] (age 3 years and four months, born in Wis.)
  • son Oscar E. (age 6 months, born in Wis.).
The 1930 Federal Census in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Earnest Klavitter (age 45, farmer, married at age 21, born in Germany, owns his home)
  • wife Gusta (age 42, married at age 22, born in Wis., parents born in Germany)
  • daughter Dora (age 18, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Ella (age 17, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Della (age 16, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Regina (age 13, born in Wis.)
  • son Oscar (age 10, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Bernita (age 8, born in Wis.)
  • son Leater (age 7, born in Wis.).
Ernst (aka Ernest) married Auguste "Gustie" Wilhelmine Ross (her parents were Ludwig Ross and Adeline Gehrske) on Apr. 16, 1906 [Vol. 4, p. 337, Marquette County records]. They had at least 10 children.
The Family of Ernest's Wife - Auguste Ross:

The 1900 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, may show Ernest's future wife Auguste:

  • Ludwig Ross (age 65 [this number may have been altered], born Apr. 1835 in Germany [although this year does not fit, this is what it says on the census form], immigrated in 1872, in America 18 years, farmer, married 18 years)
  • wife Adaline (age 38, born Jan. 1862 [or possibly June or July, but looks most like Jan.], had seven children with seven living in 1900, born in Germany, immigration date not given)
  • daughter Augusta (age 17, born May 1883 in Wis., single)
  • son William (age 15, born Jan. 1885 [or possibly June or July, but looks most like Jan.], born in Wis.)
  • son Henry (age 13, born Mar. 1886 in Wis.)
  • daughter [name hard to read - looks like Edth; perhaps this is Edith?] (age 10, born Nov. 1889 in Wis.)
  • son Emil (age 8, born Mar. 1892 in Wis.)
  • son Paul (age 5, born Nov. 1884 in Wis.)
  • son Walter (age 2, born Jan. 1898 in Wis.).

The 1910 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows people who may or may not be Ernest's wife's family:

  • Ludwig Russ [surname as spelled] (age given but hard to read - looks mostly like 59, married once, married 28 years, born in Germany, immigrated in 1880, farmer)
  • wife Aline [as spelled](age 48, married once, had ten children with eight living in 1910, born in Germany, immigrated in 1880)
  • son William (age 24, single, born in Wis., farm laborer)
  • daughter Ida (age 21, single, born in Wis.)
  • son Walter (age 12, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Ella (age 4, born in Wis.)
The 1920 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Ludwig Ross (age 61, immigrated in 1882, naturalized in 1917, born in West Prussia)
  • wife Lena A. (age 58, immigrated in 1882, naturalized in 1917, born in West Prussia)
  • daughter Ella M. (age 14, born in Wis.)

The 1920 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows William Ross (who may or may not be Ludwig's son):

  • William A. Ross (age given but hard to read - either 36 or 35, born in Wis., parents born in Germany, farmer)
  • wife Ella D. (age 27, born in Wis., father born in Wis., mother born in Germany)
  • son Ervin W. (age 6, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Mildred L. (age 4 years and an illegible fraction, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Adeline M. (age shown as a fraction but hard to read - under one year old, born in Wis.)

The 1930 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows:

  • Ludwig Ross (age 70, age at first marriage - 22, born in Germany, home value $3,000)
  • wife Adelin [as spelled] (age 68, age at first marriage - 20, born in Germany)

The 1930 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows Will Ross (who may or may not be Ludwig's son):

  • Will Ross (age 45, age when first married given but hard to read, born in Wis., parents born in Germany)
  • wife Ella D. (age 37, married at age 19, born in Wis., father born in Wis., mother born in Germany)
  • son Ervin W. (age 17, single, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Mildred E. (age 14, born in Wis.)
  • daughter Adline A. (age 10, born in Wis.)
  • son Arnold [middle initial given but hard to read - might be A or G] (age 8, born in Wis.)
The 1930 Federal Census in Montello, Marquette Co., WI, shows Henry Ross (who may or may not be Ludwig's son - the age matches):
  • Henry Ross (age 43, age when married given - looks like 33 but the second digit isn't very clear, born in Wis., parents born in Germany, laborer, industry given but hard to read looks like cement lock ?)
  • wife Ella (age 36, age when married given but unclear, born in Wis., father born in Wis., mother born in Germany)
Birth years and other details change from one census to the next. This is not uncommon, although it can also mean that the records don't match because they aren't the same individual. It's possible that census takers may have had some language difficulties with people whose native language was not English.
He shares a tombstone with his wife in Montello East Cemetery which reads: Klawitter - Ernest - Jan 6., 1885, Oct. 14, 1951 and Augusta - May 27, 1883, Dec. 1, 1960.
Child 5:
Herman Rheinhold (Rinehold) Klawitter
b. Aug. 6, 1889;
d. June 1970		 Descendants say Herman (aka Hermann) was born Aug. 6, 1889 and came to American with his parents in 1893 (see immigration entry below). He married twice. His first wife was Ella Gruetzmacher (b. Feb. 27, 1897, d. July 6, 1917); Ella died in giving birth to twins (one of the twins died at birth with his mother). His second wife was Emma Hildebrandt (b. Sept. 17, 1893, d. Jan. 7, 1979). They had at least seven children.

See his Petition for Naturalization (dated June 16, 1919) and Declaration of Intention (dated June 5, 1917) confirm his date of birth. One says that Ella was his wife (born at Beaver Dam, Wis.) and living in Montello in 1917, but had died by the time his Petition was filed in 1919. Ethel Klawitter (born July 6, 1917, at Montello and living at Waupun, Wis., in 1919) was named in the Petition.

A 1905 Wisconsin Census in Brooklyn, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, shows:
  • Benjamin F. Brown (head of household, age 55, born in Wis., parents born in Ohio, farmer)
  • Ella Brown (wife, age 44, born in Wis., parents born in Wales)
  • Milton H. Brown (son, age 22, single, born in Wis., farm laborer)
  • Herman Klawitter (servant, age 15, born in Wis., parents born in Germany, farm laborer)
A 1910 Federal Census in Trenton, Dodge Co., WI, shows Herman Klavetter as a "servant" in the household of John Millke [? surname hard to read] and John's wife and three of John's children. It says Herman is a farm laborer (age 20, born in Germany).
The 1920 Federal Census in Trenton, Dodge Co., WI, shows Herman Klawitter (widowed, age 30, immigrated in 1893, farm operator, born in Germany). He was the only one in his household.
The 1930 Federal Census in Trenton, Dodge Co., WI, shows:
  • Herman R. Klawitter (age 40, born in Germany, farmer, immigration date unclear but looks like 1894, age when married - 34)
  • wife Emma M. (age 36, age when married looks like 36 but could be 30, born in Wis., parents born in Germany)
  • daughter Ethel E. (age 12, born in Wisconsin)
  • daughter Ruth E. (age 6, born in Wis.)
  • son Mervin W. (age 2 years + months given but illegible, born in Wis.)
  • son Rodger B. (age 1 year + months given but illegible, born in Wis.)
  • lodger Clarence Lauth (age 17, born in Wis., parents born in Wis., farm laborer).
A Social Security death index record on ancestry.com says Herman Klawitter was born Aug. 6, 1889 and died June 1970. It gave his last residence at Burnett, Dodge Co., WI. His brother's obituary says that Herman was living in Burnett. [Herman's brother, Emil, died in 1950.]
Other Children:
Three unknown		 The 1900 Federal Census (see below) said Ludwig's wife had eight children (four living that year). I have only found five of their children so far.
Immigration: Ludwig Klawitter (farmer, age 50) and Luise Klawitter (age 47) immigrated together on the Darmstadt ship, arriving in New York on Apr. 5, 1893 and again in Baltimore on April 8. Their original port of departure was Bremen, and they gave their place of residence as Ziskowo on the New York passenger list and Flattow [may be mistranscribed; hard to read -- might be Flatau] on the Baltimore list. The Baltimore list gives Princeton, Wis. as their destination.

The New York passenger list shows Ludwig and Luise Klawitter (spelled Ludwik and Luijsa or Luisa Klaviter on the Baltimore list) traveling with:

  • Ernst (age 7 according to New York list and age 8 on the Baltimore list)
  • Hermann (age 3) [spelled Herman on the Baltimore list]
The Klawitter family had two pieces of baggage with them. Their location on-board was "midship."
Census Record:
1900 Federal Census
Mecan, Marquette Co., WI		 The 1900 Federal Census in Mecan, Marquette Co., WI, shows:
  • Emil Klavitter (age 27, farmer, born Apr. 1873 in Germany)
  • wife Bertha (age 17, born Dec. 1882 in Wisconsin, her parents were born in Germany, she had no children)
  • father Louis (age 57, born Feb. 1843 in Germany)
  • mother Louisia [as spelled on census form] (age 53, born Sept. 1847 in Germany; had 8 children with 4 living in 1900)
It appears the month of birth of Ludwig and Louise may be switched on this census. Other sources says his birth is Feb. 1847 and her birth is Sept. 1843. It's possible the census taker got the two months mixed up or that his date of birth given on his death record is in error. This census said that both her parents were born in Germany (her father was born in Wisconsin). I have not yet been able to account for all eight of her children yet.
Census Record:
1905 Wisconsin Census Mecan, Marq. Co., WI		 The 1905 Wisconsin Census in Mecan, Marq. Co., WI, shows:
  • Emil Klawitter (age 32, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, farmer, owns his own home free of a mortgage)
  • Bertha Klawitter (wife, age 21, born in the U.S., parents born in Germany)
  • Alma Klawitter (daughter, age 4, born in the U.S.)
  • Ida Klawitter (daughter, age 3, born in the U.S.)
  • Elsie Klawitter (daughter, age 1, born in the U.S.)
  • Ludwig Klawitter (father, age 68, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, married)
  • Louisa Klawitter (mother, age 65, born in Germany, parents born in Germany)
Died:
Dec. 2, 1908		 A Marquette County, WI, death record says Ludwig was a farmer who was born Sept. 7, 1843 in Germany and died Dec. 2, 1908 of stomach cancer in Buffalo, Marquette Co., WI (duration of disease: 2 years). He was buried in Montello. This record gives his age at death as 65 years, 2 months and 25 days. [Vol. 3A, p. 513]

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