Susan Hennes and Peter Heinz's Family

Susan HennesSusan Hennes, daughter of Peter, was born on September 9, 1848 at Silberberg, Germany. She died on June 16, 1915 at Lemont, Illinois. She was also known as Susanna.

Susan married Peter Heinz in Will County, Illinois on April 12, 1866. At the time of her marriage, Susan was under the age of eighteen. Therefore her father had to give written consent to the marriage. The following statement was filed with the County Clerk at Joliet, Illinois on April 2, 1866 and was signed by Peter Hennes.

"I, Peter Hennes, father of Susan Hennes under the age of eighteen years do hereby give my consent to her marriage with Peter Heinz of said count this 2nd.day of April A.D. 1866."

Peter was born, according to information found on his tombstone in St. Alphonsus Cemetery, on December 9, 1831 in Germany. The 1900 United States census return reports that Peter was born in March of 1822. He died from a bowel obstruction on May 24, 1904 at Lemont, Illinois. He was buried on May 26, 1904. Peter was a farmer by profession. According to the 1900 United States census, Peter came to America in 1855 and was a naturalized citizen. In the 1870 United States census return Peter's real estate was valued at $1,600. His personal estate was given as $750. Peter was able to read, write and speak English.

According to the 1900 United States census return, Susan and Peter had thirteen children. However, only twelve seem to have been enumerated in the various United States census returns. The children of Susan and Peter are difficult to determine based on information given in the various census returns and from other individual's family genealogies.

  1. Peter Heinz was born in June of 1867. He died in September of 1931 at Elgin, Illinois. He is mentioned in the 1870, 1880, 1900, and 1910 United States census returns. In 1910 his occupation is given as farmer.

    Peter married Elizabeth Beyer, daughter of Michael Beyer and Susanna Schares. on June 20, 1899 presumably at Lemont, Illinois. Elizabeth was born in November of 1877. She died on April 6, 1931 at Lemont, Illinois.

    According to the various census returns, Peter and Elizabeth had seven children: George, Agnes, Marie, Paul, William, Helen, and Clarence.

  2. Mary Philominia Heinz was born on August 18, 1868. She died on March 27, 1925 at Lemont, Illinois. She is mentioned in the 1870, 1880, 1900 and 1910 United States census returns. In the 1910 United States census return her age is given as thirty-six and her occupation was given as that of a dressmaker working out of her home.

    Mary married Patrick Dwyer. Patrick was born in 1865 and died at Lemont, Illinois in 1942. In 1920, Patrick was a machinist at a stone quarry. In 1930, he was a steam engineer at the stone quarry.

  3. Margaret Angela Heinz was born on August 15, 1870 at Lemont, Illinois and died there on April 24, 1912 at Lemont, Illinois. She was baptized on September 8, 1870 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois. Her godparents were Peter Heinz and Margaretha Dockendorf. She is not mentioned in any of the United States census returns between 1870 and 1900.

    Margaret married Frank Poppelreiter, son of Nicholas Poppelreiter and Catherine Stumps. Frank was born on November 29, 1864 probably at Downers Grove, Illinois. The 1910 United States census return reported that Frank was born in November of 1865. Frank died on October 18, 1956 at Lemont, Illinois. Frank owned and operated a blacksmith shop.

    Margaret and Frank had two daughter: Mildred and Berniece.

  4. Charles B. Heinz was born on May 27, 1872. Charles was baptized on June 9, 1872 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois. His godparents were Charles Friehauf and Catherine Friehauf. He died on January 12, 1961 at Lemont, Illinois. In 1930 his occupation is reported as a construction laborer. He owned his home, which was valued at $2,600. The family did not have a radio.

    Charles married on February 21, 1901 to Catherine Hommerding, daughter of Michael Hommerding and Magdalena [Family name unknown]. Catherine was born on April 29, 1878 at Lemont, Illinois and died at Joilet, Illinois on December 8, 1964.

    Charles and Catherine had three children: Michael Edward, Gertrude Magdalena, and Beatrice Elizabeth.

  5. Jacob Heinz was born on June 3, 1874. He was baptized on July 21, 1874 at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois. His godparents were Peter Hennes and Anne Gillen. Jacob died on February 28, 1899. He was buried on March 3, 1899. He is mentioned in the 1880 and 1900 United States census returns.
  6. Bernard Heinz was born on April 25, 1875 and died on October 7, 1940. He was baptized on May 14, 1875 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois.

    Bernard married on November 4, 1903 to Madeline Schmitz. Madeline was born on November 15, 1883 at Lemont, Illinois and died there on February 4, 1971. Witnesses to their marriage were John Schmitz and Anna Koll

    Bernard’s World War I draft registration card, which was dated September 12, 1918, confirms his date of birth as cited above. He was a blacksmith for the Western Quarries Co. Bernard was tall and of medium build. He had brown eyes and dark hair.

    Bernard is mentioned in the 1880 through 1930 United States census returns. In the 1900 United States census return he is listed as Benjamin. The 1910 United States census return reported that he was a farmer. In the 1920 United States census return, Bernard is reported to be a diary farmer. The 1930 United States census return reported that he was a building painter.

  7. John Baptist Heinz was born on June 1, 1878 and died in 1955 at Lemont, Illinois. He was baptized on June 23, 1878 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois. He is mentioned in the 1880 through 1930 United States census returns. In 1910 his age was reported as twenty-seven and he was employed as a house painter. In 1920 his occupation is given as dairy farmer. In 1930 John's occupation is given as a building painter.

    John’s World War I draft registration card, which was dated September 12, 1918, tells us that he was born on the date given above and that he was a self-employed farmer. He was described as being medium of height and build. He had dark brown eyes and hair.

    John married Julia K. Seiler. She was born on September 11, 1899 and died sometime in 1968. Her parents may have been Joseph Seiler and Louisa M. [Family name unknown].

  8. Susanna Heinz was born on July 10, 1880. Susanna was baptized on July 25, 1880 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois. She died in August 20, 1902. She was buried on August 23, 1902. She is not mentioned in any of the United States census returns between 1870 and 1900.
  9. Michael Alias Heinz was born on June 19, 1883 at Lemont, Illinois. He was baptized on July 8, 1883. His godparents were Michael and Marianna Heinz. Michael died on November 26, 1947 at Lemont, Illinois.

    Michael married Susan Dorothy Mirkes, daughter of Anton Mirkes and Katherina Faber, on June 4, 1913 in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church at Lemont, Illinois. Witnesses to their marriage were John Heinz and Magdelena Mirkes. Susan was born on May 27, 1893 at Lemont, Illinois and was baptized on May 27, 1893. She died at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois on April 7, 1987.

    Michael is listed in the 1900 through 1930 United States census returns. In the 1910 United States census return, Michael's occupation is given as blacksmith. According to the 1920 United States census return, Michael was a machinist. In the 1930 United States census return his occupation is reported as that of chauffeur for a local refinery.

    Michael’s World War I draft registration card, which was dated September 12, 1918, confirms that date given above as Michael’s date of birth. At the time of the registration, Michael was thirty-five years of age. His occupation is given as farmer and quarry man at the Western Quarries. His designated his mother as his closest living relative. In this registration card Michael is described as being of medium height and build. He had grey eyes and dark hair.

  10. Ann Marie Heinz was born on June 7, 1885 and died at the age of seven on July 15, 1892. She was buried on July 17, 1892.
  11. Elizabeth Heinz was born on April 27, 1887 and died in 1951 at Franklin Park, Illinois. However, her marriage records indicate that she was born on April 27, 1889.

    Elizabeth married on June 7, 1914 to Constantine V. Kowelski, son of John Kowleski. A dispensation from the traditional three announcements of banns was granted. Witnesses to their marriage were John and Frances Heinz. Constantine was born on May 24, 1888 in Chicago, Illinois.

    Elizabeth is listed in the 1910 United States census return as being twenty years of age. Her occupation was given as that of a finisher in a vest shop.

    Elizabeth and Constantine had, according to the 1920 census return, two children; Constantine and Williard. Gwen Leno of North Dakota listed a third child, Josephine. Gwen also indicated that Elizabeth and Constantine divorce and that Elizabeth returned to her maiden name.

  12. Frances Heinz was born on October 28, 1890. She is listed in the 1900 United States census return as being nine years of age and in the 1910 United States census return age being eighteen years of age. In 1910 she was a seamstress. According to the 1920 United States census she is living with her sister, Mary Philominia Dwyer. She is listed as the sister of Patrick's wife and her age is given as twenty-six. Her occupation is given as vest maker and tailor.

    She married Matthew M. Hermes. Matthew was born in 1886 and died in 1955.

Sources:

  1. The Internet GEDCOM file complied by Mr. Thomas J. Smith of Portland, Oregon. This file was found at Ancestry World Tree Search (http://www.ancestry.com).
  2. An RTF file that was provided by Barbara Bannon of Lemont, Illinois.
  3. Photocopies of the baptismal registrations of the children for whom baptismal dates are given, which were found in the Mormon Family History Center microfilm (#1571873) of the records of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church at Lemont, Illinois.
  4. A written summary of the Hennes Family provided by Gwen Leno of Bismarck, North Dakota.
  5. The following United States federal census:.
  6. A copy of Susan Hennes and Peter Heinz's marriage license and a copy of Peter Hennes' consent to the marriage as obtained from the State of Illinois’ Archives.
  7. Information posted by Patricia Auer and John Fishbeck in the Family Tree section of http://www.ancestry.com.
  8. World War I draft registration card as found on http://www.ancestry.com for:
  9. Obituaries for:
  10. Saint Alphonsus Cemetery, Lemont, Illinois, A Reading by Lemont Area Historical Society Corrected and Reprinted January 1999.
  11. The Prairie Farmer's Reliable Directory of Farmers and Breeders Will and Southern Cook Counties Illinois Southern Cook County Framers’ Directory for 1918.
  12. Documented information concerning Michael Alias Heinz and Susan Dorothy Mirkes posted by Mr. H. Mitchell on his web site, http://home.comcast.net/~candymitchell1/CandyTMG2-o/index.htm.

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