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     He was born circa 17 February 1742 at Havixbeck, Westphalia.¹ He was the son of Wilhelm Növer and Anna Rawers.¹

Joan Hennrich Wilhelm Növer was baptized on 17 February 1742 at Havixbeck, Westphalia. The baptism was witnessed by Hennrich Wilhelm Eschaus Additional Sponsor: Elisabeth Brockman.¹

     She was born before 19 December 1744.¹

Maria Elisabeth Növer married Hennrich Wilhelm Eschaus before 19 December 1744.¹

     She was born on 26 October 1746 at Havixbeck, Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Joan Bernhard Wilhelm Növer and Anna Margaretha Tombrock.¹

Maria Elisabeth Növer was baptized on 26 October 1746 at Havixbeck, Westphalia. The baptism was witnessed by Joan Theodor Eschaus Additional Sponsor: Maria Elisabeth Hörle.¹

     He was born before 17 February 1742.¹

Wilhelm Növer married Anna Rawers before 17 February 1742.¹

     She was born on 5 March 1739 at Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Heinrich Nümm and Maria Gertrud Häger.¹

Anna Catharina Nümm was baptized. Godparents: Heinrich Küpper and Anna Catharina, married name Hayer.¹

     She was born on 22 February 1818.¹ She was the daughter of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.¹

Anna Christina Nümm was baptized. Godparents: Johann Heidinger, farmer from Dondorf; Peter Westerhausen from Broichhaus.¹

     She was born on 20 September 1809 at Dondorf, Rheinland, Prussia, The midwife was Anna Catharina Patt, a midwife from Greuelsiefen.¹ She was the daughter of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.

Anna Margaretha Nümm was baptized on 22 September 1809 at Geistingen, Rheinland, Prussia. The godparents of the child were Anna Margaretha Cönsgen unmarried from Hossenberg and Petrus Körfer unmarried from Warth.^1,2,3

     She was born on 15 May 1855 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Petrus Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter.

Clara Nümm received First Holy Communion on 8 April 1867 at St. Henry's, Watertown, Wisconsin.⁵

Clara Nümm witnessed the marriage of Gregor Engelhart and Clara Wolfram on 19 October 1875 at Catholic church, Watertown, Wisconsin.⁶

Clara Nümm married Simon August Molzahn, son of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska, on 23 November 1875 at St. Henry's Church, Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^3,4,7,8

A news paper clipping. unsure of which news paper.     
Tuesday, November 23 marks the fifty -first anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Molzahn, 200 North Third street. Mr. and Mrs. Molzahn were married at St. Henry's Catholic church on November 23, 1875 and have been residents here for many years.

From a newspaper, unknown.      
Social Doings     
Mr. and Mrs. Simon Molzahn were pleasantly surprised by a number of their friends at their home in North Third street last evening. It was in the nature of an old fashioned gathering and marked the thirteenth anniversary of their wedding. A bountiful supper was served, covers being laid for thirty. Music and dancing followed. Mr. and Mrs. Molzahn proved to be most hospitable entertainers and received the hearty congratulations of their friends on the auspicious occasion.

The following article was printed in the Watertown Daily Times as follows:
Simon Molzahn and Wife To Observe Golden Wedding
     Mr. and Mrs. Simon Molzahn, 200 North Third street, will observe their golden wedding anniversary on monday. They will be at home to their friends and Monday afternoon and evening and, since the couple are among the best known residents of this community and have many friends throughout this section it is expected that there will be many callers to congratulate them upon the happy occasion.
     Mr. and Mrs. Molzahn were married fifty years ago on Monday at St. Henry's Catholic church by the Rev. Etschmann who was then pastor of the congregation. Mrs. Molzahn before her marriage was Miss Clara Nimm of this city. She was born here and Mr. Molzahn came to this country from Germany when an infant. Except for a short time, when they resided on a farm, they have made Watertown their home and Mr. Molzahn has been engaged in business here for many years.
     The couple have one daughter, Mrs. Harry A. Kellermann of this city. There are three grandchildren, Miss Leona Kellermann and Edgar and Frank Kellermann.
     The anniversary Monday will be observed with a high mass at St. Henry's church at 9 o'clock; the Rev. Edward Hertel, a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Molzahn will officiate. He is now stationed at the St. Charles home for boys at Wauwatosa.
     A number of persons who were present at the wedding ceremony fifty years ago will join in the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Molzahn have already received many messages of congratulation and their friends will join on Monday in extending to them their best wishes for the occasion.⁹

The following article was printed in the Watertown Daily Times as follows:
Simon Molzahn and Wife Married 55 Years on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Simon Molzahn, 200 North Third Street, observed the fifty-fifth anniversary of their marriage on Sunday. There was no formal celebration of the event, but many friends who remembered the occasion called during the day or sent messages of congratulations.
     They were married in St. Henry's church by the Rev. F. E. Etschmann who was a pastor of the congregation at the time. Mrs. Molzahn before her marriage was Ms. Clara Nimmand she was born here. Mr. Molzahn was born abroad but came here as a child and except for a few years the couple have made their home here. Mr. Molzahn was for many years engaged in business here.
     The couple have one daughter, Mrs. Harry Kellerman, and there are three grandchildren, Miss Leona Kellerman and Edgar and Frank Kellerman.
     Among those who called to commemorate the occasion were Frank Kellerman of Sheboygan and Miss Margaret Dana of Fond du Lac.⁹


Clara Nümm was a witness when Dana Frank Kellerman was celebrating his first birthday on 3 August 1936.

The following article appeared in the Watertown Daily Times on 23 April, 1942:
     New Kroger Super Store Opens Here on Thursday-To Hold Open House At Store From 7 to 9 O'Clock Tonight
     Kroger's new super service store, housed in a new building on Madison street, one block north of Main street, between North Second and North Third streets, opens for business here tomorrow.
     Tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock, there will be open house, with the public invited to see the new store.
     The new building has a 50 foot front and is 180 feet deep. It was erected by Mrs. Simon Molzan, and has been leased by her to the Kroger concern.
     The store here is the 40th super store in the Kroger organization.
     Ben Blunt continues as manager of the new market, and Richard Weiner continues to be in charge of the meat department.
     During the opening days, Hallis Hunt, former manager of the Kroger store here and now a supervisor, will be at the store to greet old friends. Mr. Hunt has been in the city the past several days to assist in arranging for the opening.
     Self-Service
     The new store is modern in every respect. it is a self-service store, designed so customers may quickly and conveniently select their items.
     Lowered operating costs through self-service permits reduced prices which in turn results in appreciable savings for customers, Mr. Blunt states.
     Of the 40 super markets in the Kroger system, the local store is the finest of the group from the standpoint of arrangement, size and equipment, Mr. Hunt declares.
     To mark the opening of their new store, the Kroger firm is offering many attractive bargains, and invited the public to visit the store to take advantage of the many opportunities offered. There will be a wide selection of merchandise.
     Krogers have been located for many years at the corner of South Third and main streets.¹⁰

91 YESTERDAY     
Mrs. Clara Molzahn, yesterday observed her 91st birthday at her home in North Third street. There was a family gathering following a special high mass at St. Henry's church in the morning. Mrs Molzahn is in fair health, although a recent fall has somewhat curbed her usual daily activities. Her husband died in 1932. Mrs Harry Kellerman is the only daughter. There are three grandchildren, Miss Leona Kellerman, and Edgar and Frank Kellerman. There are five grandchildren. (Daily Times Photo.).⁹

The following was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 23 May 1949:
Mrs. Molzahn Dies Here Today;Was Lifelong City Resident;Rites Wednesday
     Mrs. Clara Molzahn, widow of Simon Molzahn, died in her sleep this morning at her home, 202 1/2 North Third Street. She was 94 years of age. On Sunday, May 15 she had celebrated her 94th birthday and had held open house, greeting many old friends who dropped in to congratulate her. She was in good spirits.
     She was the former Clara Nimm and was born in Watertown on May 15, 1855, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nimm. She spent her entire life in Watertown and saw the city grow and develop from a small beginning to its present size.
     On Nov. 23, 1875 she married Mr. Molzahn, the wedding taking place in St. Henry's Catholic Church which she attended throughout her life. Mr. Molzahn engaged in business here many years. He died in 1932.
     Surviving her are one daughter, Mrs. Harry A. Kellerman, this city, and three grandchildren, Miss Leona Kellerman, Edgar J. Kellerman, and Frank C. Kellerman. There are five great grandchildren. Mrs. Molzahn outlived all her brothers and sisters.
     Until recently she had been a regular attendant at St. Henry's church, attending mass almost daily for many years. There she was a member of the Christian confraternity and the Rosary society.
     The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from the Boyle funeral home with services at 9:30 o'clock in St. Henry's church. It will be a solemn requiem mass with the Rev. A. H. Foltz officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Joseph A. Brechtl, assistant pastor of St. Henry's parish, and the Rev. Edward Hertel, Waterford, an old friend of the family. Interment will be in St. Henry's cemetery.¹¹

Clara Nümm died on 23 May 1949 at 202 1/2 N. 3rd. St., Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, at age 94; An incorrect death date was listed on some of her prayer cards. Also, incorrect name given to mother on Registry of Deeds; correct name is Anna Maria Alfter.
cause: Chronic myocarditis, arterioschlerosis.^8,1,2

Clara Nümm was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery on 25 May 1949 at Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin.¹²

     She was born on 22 January 1734 at Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Heinrich Nümm and Maria Gertrud Häger.¹

Elisabeth Nümm was baptized. Godparents: Heinrich Kraus and Elisabeth Hayer.¹

Elisabeth Nümm died in 1735 at Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia.¹

     She was born on 15 September 1816 at Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.¹

Gertrud Nümm was baptized. Godparents: Peter Vester, farmer from Dondorf; Jacob Land, farmer from Striefen.¹

     He was born circa 1710 at Attenberg, Hesse.^1,2

Heinrich Nümm married Maria Gertrud Häger on 10 February 1733 at Catholic church, Blankenberg. Witnesses were Wilhelm Windscheid and Peter Kraus.^3,4

Heinrich Nümm lived in Attenberg.

Heinrich Nümm died on 17 December 1750 at Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia.⁵

     He was born on 9 September 1742 at Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia.^2,1 He was the son of Heinrich Nümm and Maria Gertrud Häger.¹

Henricus Nümm was Catholic.³

Henricus Nümm was baptized on 9 September 1742 at Blankenberg. Baptismal sponsors were Heinrich Höhner and Magdalena Häger.⁴

Henricus Nümm was also known as Heinrich.^5,4,1

Henricus Nümm was a farmer.⁶

Henricus Nümm married Anna Catharina Francisca Schwellenbach on 15 March 1773 at Geistingen Catholic church, Bödingen. Witnesses were Wilhelm Heyënbach, Johann Heinrich Gödert, and Godfried Schwellenbach.^7,8,9

Henricus Nümm married Veronica Schneider on 15 May 1792 at St, Michael's church, Geistingen. Witnesses were Wilhelm Brodhart and Heinrich Haubt.^9,10,11

Henricus Nümm died on 1 February 1803 at Bödingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, at age 60.^12,4

Henricus Nümm was buried at an unknown place on 3 February 1803 at Bödingen.¹³

     He was born on 7 December 1802 at Greuelsiefen, Rheinland.¹ He was the son of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.

Joannes Henricus Nümm was baptized on 7 December 1802 at Geistingen Catholic church, Rheinland, Prussia. Godparents were Johannes Henricus Schmitz and Anna Margaretha Löhbach.^1,2,3,4

Joannes Henricus Nümm was also known as Johann Heinrich Nümm.⁵

     He was born on 27 January 1814 at Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia.¹ He was the son of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.¹

Johannes Nümm was baptized. Godparents: Wilhelm Wiel, farmer from Blankenberg; Matthias Hohn, farmer from Geisbach.¹

     He was born on 10 September 1837 at Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 6 A.M.
Witnesses were Johann Nümm and Christian Walterscheid.^1,2 He was the son of Petrus Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter.

John Nümm was also known as Johann.^1,2

John Nümm died in 1861.¹

     She was born on 22 July 1844.¹ She was born on 23 July 1844 at 2 a.m., Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Witnesses were Heinrich Heidinger and Johann Wuddel.^2,3 She was the daughter of Petrus Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter.

Margaretha Nümm lived on 2 April 1915 in Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.⁴

Margaretha Nümm married (?) Martch.⁴

Margaretha Nümm died on 18 January 1919 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, at age 74.⁵

Margaretha Nümm was buried at an unknown place after 18 January 1919 at Watertown.⁵

     She was born on 29 June 1736 at Blankenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Heinrich Nümm and Maria Gertrud Häger.¹

Maria Nümm was baptized. Godparents: Wilhelm Kraus and Maria Hayer.¹

     She was born on 12 August 1841 at Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 2 a.m.
Witnesses were Martin Wuddel and Heinrich Nümm.^1,2 She was the daughter of Petrus Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter.

Maria Cathrina Nümm was also known as Kate.

Maria Cathrina Nümm lived in 1860 in Whitewater, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.³ She married Wilhelm Schneider.

Maria Cathrina Nümm died on 8 September 1904 at age 63.¹

     She was born on 10 May 1801 at Greuelsiefen, Rheinland.¹ She was the daughter of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.

Maria Elisabetha Nümm was baptized on 10 May 1801 at Geistingen Catholic church, Rheinland, Prussia. The child's godparents were Maria Elizabetha Heimbach called Strunck and Henricus Schmitz.^2,3,4,5

     She was born on 17 January 1781.² She was the daughter of Henricus Nümm and Anna Catharina Francisca Schwellenbach.¹

Maria Francisca Nümm was baptized on 17 January 1781 at Geistingen Catholic church, Bödingen. Baptismal sponsors were Maria Francisca Heimbachs and Godfried Schwellenbach.^1,3

     She was born on 1 April 1805 at Dondorf, Rheinland, At about 11 o'clock at night, Maria Magdalena, the 4th child, was born with the assistance of the midwife Patt from Greuelsiefen, legitimate daughter of Henricus Nümm, a carpenter, and Anna Magdalena Schmitz, a married couple, and baptized on the 3rd of April. Godparents were Maria Magdalena Schmitz, called Körfer, and Theodorus Könczgen (Könsgen), residing in Hossenberg.¹ She was the daughter of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.

Maria Magdalena Nümm was baptized on 3 April 1805 at Geistingen Catholic church, Rhineland, Prussia. Godparents were Maria Magdalena Schmitz and Theodorus Könczgen (Konlügen). The Uberwassenkirchen gives the baptismal date as 1 April.^1,2,3,4

     She was born on 13 August 1811 at Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.¹

Maria Magdelena Nümm was baptized. Godparents: Matthias Weber, Wirt; Bertram Kenzinger, Police Sargent.¹

     He was born on 20 January 1840 at Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Witnesses were Adolph Schmitz and Wilhelm Höhner.
     A researcher from Omega Translation Services located Dondorf in this way:
     Dondorf is located at 50 degrees 46 seconds north latitude and 7 degrees 19 seconds east longitude, about 10 miles east of the city of Bonn, Germany, and less than two miles east of the town of Hennef. In 1910, Dondorf was described as a village in the Prussian province of the Rhineland with a population of 80. It is now located in the German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the population was 124 in 1982.^3,4,1,2 He was the son of Petrus Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter.^1,2

Peter Nümm was baptized at Geistingen. A Catholic Church in Geistingen.⁵ His baptism name was Wimar.⁴

Peter Nümm immigrated in 1852; He sailed from Antwerp and landed in New Orleans, Louisiana.⁵

Peter Nümm worked, although only 12, on the Milwaukee Watertown railroad in 1852 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.⁶

Peter Nümm was a farmer before 6 August 1862 at Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.⁷

Peter Nümm began military service on 6 August 1862 Ripon, Company H, 20th Wisconsin Infantry
Anna Grimsrud's letter has his service beginning August 5.^8,7

He was wounded in the arm at the Siege of Vicksburg on 21 June 1863 at Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.⁷

Peter Nümm ended military service in August 1864 at Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin; He was discharged.
Anna Grimsrud's letter has his unit being mustered out on 14 July, 1865.^8,7

Peter Nümm married Gertrude Elizabeth Hanley on 29 October 1864 at St. Henry's Church, Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Obit says she was married October 29, 1865.⁹

As of 1866, Peter Nümm was also known as Ninum.

Peter Nümm was a farmer in 1866 at N S Griswold near Dupon, Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin.¹⁰

Peter Nümm lived at N S Griswold near Dupon in 1866 in Watertown, Dodge County.

Peter Nümm was an original charter member, St. Henry's mutual benefit society.
St. Henry's Fifty Years In Existence-Mutual Benefit Society Has Paid Many Sick and Death Benefits-Will Celebrate Golden Jubilee
     Fifty years ago a handful of men met in St. Henry's Catholic church and organized a benevolent association which still remains in existence and whose golden jubilee will be commemorated Sunday. The organization is known as St. Henry's Mutual Benefit association, a branch of a state and national organization. During the interval which has lapsed since its formation to the present time the society has done much for humanity among its members paying sick and death benefits and relieving distress.
     The society was organized July 15, 1867, and its first officers were:
     President-Meinhard Mueller.
     Vice President-Bernard Koch.
     Secretary-Anton Schumacher.
     Vice Secretary-Charles Hahn.
     Treasurer-John Spohn.
     Trustees-John Dentz, Fredolin Ruesch, Joseph Breh,
     Charter Members
     Of the charter members who still retain membership there are only three living, Simon Gruen, John Kuna, and Jhn Joda, Sr., of Watertown.
     Among the charter members are many who will be remembered by the present generation, many of them being men of prominence in the business and social life of the city half a century ago and later. The original charter members were:
     Meinhard Mueller, Bernard Koch, John Spohn,m John Deutz, Charles Hahn, Fredolin, Reusch, Joseph Brehm, John Kress, M. Uehlemeyer, John Neurohr, Mathais Braun, Joseph Vogel, Conrad Mueller, Ferdinand Wetter, Liborius Zeitler, Joseph Erb, Simon Gruen, John Joda, Joseph Remehr, Joseph Jungmann, Mathais Sheblak, John Kuna, Frank Graffe, John Hauer, Michael Richtmann, John Tanner, Michael Jendrezki, Frank Werner, Anton Koch, Ferdinand Stangler, John Frey , John Pinger, Peter Pinger, Philip Reith, Charles Wollensack, William Loeffler, Peter Nimm, Timothy Loeffler..¹¹

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum has written this on Peter Nümm's Regiment and its Civil War activities:
     The Twentieth Wisconsin Infantry Regiment was organized and its final muster into the service of the United States completed at Camp Randall, Madison, Wisconsin August 23, 1862. The regiment left the state August 30 and joined General Herron's Brigade at Rollo, MO, September 6, and was sent on a march to southwestern Missouri, participating in the campaign then being conducted against the Confederates by the Army of the Frontier in southwestern Missouri and northwestern Arkansas. It took part in the battle of Prairie Grove, AR December 7, 1862.
     The Twentieth continued in active service in southwestern Missouri until June following, when the regiment was transferred to Vicksburg and took its place in the trenches June 15, 1863, remaining a part of the besieging forces until the surrender July 4, following. After Vicksburg, the regiment was in service on various expeditions in Mississippi and Louisiana, including one to Natchez, Port Hudson and Morganza. Later in the year the Twentieth accompanied the Texas expedition which left New Orleans Oct. 26, 1863, disembarking at Brazos, Santiago, TX and going on duty at or near Brownsville, TX, on the Rio Grande, where it remained until the following August. During this time it participated in many expeditions, including a two-day excursion across the Rio Grande into Mexico, January 12-14, 1864. Returning to New Orleans in August, the Twentieth formed a portion of the land forces accompanying Admiral Farragut's Expedition against the Confederate forces in Mobile Harbor in August, 1864, the regiment participated with the land forces investing Ft. Morgan until the surrender of that stronghold on August 23, 1864. And continued thereafter with the Union forces in southern Alabama and took part in the investment of Spanish Fort, March 27, to April 8, 1865, and the reduction and capture of Fort Blakely April 19, 1865.
     In the latter part of June the Twentieth was situated at Galveston, TX, where it remained and performed the usual duties of garrison service until mustered out of the service of the United States July 15, 1865. It reached Madison July 30, and was disbanded August 9, 1865.¹²

Application for Pension

State of Wisconsin; Jefferson County.
     On this eighth day of February A.D. 1873 before me, P. Watersbury, a clerk of the Circuit Court being a Court of record, within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Peter Nimm, aged 32 years, a resident of the town of Watertown in the County of Jefferson and State of Wisconsin, who being by me duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Peter Nimm who enlisted in the service of the United States at Ripon in the State of Wisconsin in the summer of 1862 (the precise date he is unable to state by reason of the loss of his certificate of discharge) as a Private in Company "H" of the 20th Regiment of Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers in the war of 1861, for three years, and was honestly discharged from said service, at Madison in the State of Wisconsin in August 1864: That while in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, he was wounded at the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, about the last of June 1863 and just before the surrender of that place, by a musket ball through his right arm, just above the wrist, and shattering the bone so that some of the bone came out: He was placed in the field hospital until the surrender of Vicksburg, and then taken by boat to Adams Hospital at Memphis Tennessee, where he remained for about seventeen months, being detailed after becoming convalescent for hospital duty: In the fall of 1864 he was sent to his Regiment then at or near Fort Morgan, and he remained with the Regiment until his discharge but not being able to handle a musket was detailed on duty in the ambulance corps: Since his discharge he has resided at the town of Watertown in the County of Jefferson and State of Wisconsin and his occupation when he has been able to work, has been farming--
     That by reason of said wound he has almost entirely lost the use of his right arm, and the same is at times and often very painful: and he is thereby totally unfitted for manual labor and can do only the lightest work--And he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the Pension Roll of the United States: He further declares that he has not been employed nor paid in the army navy nor marine service of the United States since his discharge therefrom as above stated. He further declares that in the fall of the year 1865 and soon after his discharge as aforesaid, being then at Ripon in the state of Wisconsin, he deposited his certificate of discharge in the Post Office at that place duly directed to C. B. Skinner at Watertown, Wisconsin, his attorney hereinafter named, for the purpose of having an application for a pension made out, but as he is informed and believes the same was never received by said Skinner but was, as deponent believes lost in transmission from Ripon to Watertown: that he has made due diligent search for his said certificate of discharge, but has never been able to find or recover the same, and has never seen or heard from the same, either directly or indirectly since its loss as aforesaid, and he has no knowledge whatever of its present existence--His Post Office address is Watertown Wisconsin and he hereby appoints
C. B. Skinner of Watertown Wisconsin his attorney to prosecute this claim:
singed: Peter Nimm
     Also at the same time and place before me personally appeared Henry Müller and Adolph Shullerman, residents of Watertown, Jefferson County in the State of Wisconsin, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being by me duly sworn say that they were present and saw Peter Nimm sign his name to the foregoing declaration: That they were members of the same Regiment with said Peter Nimm in the service of the United States, and were acquainted with him while in said service, and know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
signed: Henry Müller and Adolph Schullerman
     Subscribed and sworn to before me this eighth day of February 1973, And I certify that the contents of the forgoing declaration and affidavit were fully made known to the applicant and witnesses before swearing: And that I have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
signed: P. Watersbury, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jeff. Co. Wis.⁸

Peter Nümm was also known as Peter Nimm.¹³

DECLARATION FOR PENSION
     His personal description at enlistment was as follows: Height, 5 feet 10 inches; complexion, fair; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, dark; that his occupation was farmer; that he was born January 19th, 1840, at Germany.¹⁴

The following is an excerpt from a report out of the US Pension Office, Civil War Division:
     ... That he is a pensioner drawing a pension under certificate #132437.
     That he is unable to obtain at the present time, a certified copy of the public or church record of his birth for the reason that he was born in Germany at Dondorf, near Siegberg, and that he was baptised in the Catholic Church at Geistinger, that same neighborhood, and that the said country of Germany is at war at the present time and he does not believe he can obtain any certified record. That a family record is in the hands of his sister, Clara Molzahn, a verified copy of which is hereto attached.
     In the summer of 1850 this affiant lived in Germany and in 1852 he sailed from Antwerp and landed at New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1860 he lived near Ripon, Wisconsin, working out by the month on a farm for a German, but he does not remember his name. That he enlisted in 1862 from Ripon, Wisconsin.
     That his father's name was Peter Nimm and his mother's name was Anna. He had four brothers and sisters: John Nimm, who died in 1861, Margaret Martch, now living in Watertown, Wisconsin, Kate Schneider, now deceased, and Clara Molzahn, now living at Watertown, Wisconsin, and that these were all living and residents of Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1860 excepting Kate Schneider who lived at Whitewater, Wisconsin.⁵

The following obituary was printed in The Watertown Daily Times on 2 Aug 1921:
Peter Nimm Dies Early This Morning, Civil War Veteran, Death Occurred at Home of His Daughter in Racine--Body will be Brought Here for Burial.
     The death of Peter Nimm, a former resident of Watertown and veteran of the Civil War occurred in the home of his daughter in Racine this morning. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was a resident of this section many years and was one of the best known farmers of the town of Watertown, but removed to this city about fifteen years ago.
     Mr. Nimm was born near Sieburg, Germany, January 19, 1840, and came to this section in 1852 with his parents. During the following winter, although only a boy of 12, he worked on the Milwaukee Watertown railroad then being built west from Lake Michigan. During the following years until he enlisted, he worked on farms near Princeton and Ripon and upon his return from service was united in wedlock with Gertrude Hanley, who died eleven years ago. He is survived by three sons, John of Wood County, Nicholas, this city, and Joseph of Watertown, and three daughters, Mrs. Anthony Duffy, Racine, Mrs. Catherine Schermerhorn, Milwaukee, Mrs. Clara Wells, Tennessee, One sister, Miss Simon Molzahn of this city also survives.
     Mr. Nimm was a man of fine character, and general disposition which attracted to him many friends and during his long residence in this section was greatly esteemed.
     Mr. Nimm was a veteran of the Civil war. He enlisted at Ripon near where he had been working on a farm August 6, 1862, for a term of three years. He was wounded in the right arm on June 21, 1863, at the siege of Vicksburg while on fatigue duty, digging rifle pits. His discharge shows that he enlisted in Co. H, Twentieth Wisconsin Infantry and was on detail duty when mustered out at the expiration of his term of service.
     The body will be brought to Watertown for burial.⁶

Peter Nümm died on 2 August 1921 at Watertown at age 81.¹⁵

The following obituary was printed in the Watertown Gazette on 3 Aug. 1921:
Nimm
     Peter Nimm, aged 81 years, died last night after a short illness. Mr. Nimm was born in Dondorf, Prussia, and came to this country with his parents when he was 12 years old. When the Civil war broke out he enlisted with Company H, Twentieth Wisconsin Infantry. He was wounded at Vicksburg and was later transferred to an ambulance company with which he served until the end of the war. Mr. Nimm had been a resident of Watertown, Wis. until about a year and a half ago, when he came to Racine to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Duffey, 918 Huron street.
     Mr. Nimm is survived by six children: John of Arpin, Wis; Nicholas and Joseph of Watertown; Mrs. Catherine Shermerhorn, of Milwaukee; Mrs. Clara G. Wells, of Lenoir City, Tenn; and Mrs. A. J. Duffey of Racine; and one sister, Mrs. Clara Molzahn, of Watertown.
     The body will be sent to Watertown Thursday, and funeral services will take place Friday at 9 a.m. at St. Henry's church, Watertown.¹⁶

Peter Nimm's obituary was printed on 4 Aug 1921:      The funeral of the late Peter Nimm was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock with services in St. Henry's church, of which he was a devout member during his long residence in this community. Services were conducted by Rev. Francis Schwinn. The pallbearers were Simon Gruen, Michael Buchak, John Heilling, Joseph Sleicher, Joseph Leschinger and Wenzel Prochazka.
     Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Duffy and daughter, Mrs. Erne Wallet, Racine, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Shermerhorn, Milwaukee, Mrs. Embree C. Wells, Senior City, Tenn., Sister M. Antonette (Gertrude Nimm) of Janesville, Sister M. Francis, Janesville, Mrs. Fred Brauns, Mrs. Albert Preusse and son, Chicago.¹⁷

Peter Nümm was buried at St. Henry's Church on 5 August 1921 at Watertown.¹⁶

Funeral services were held on 5 August 1921 at St. Henry's Church, Watertown, Wisconsin; The following funeral announcement was printed in the Watertown Gazette on 5 Aug 1921:
     The funeral of the late Peter Nimm was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock with services in St. Henry's church, of which he was a devout member during his long residence in this community. Services were conducted by Rev. Francis Schwinn. The pallbearers were Simon Gruen, Michael Buchakl, John Heiling, Joseph Sleicher, Joseph Leschinger and Wenzel Prochazka.
     Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Duffy and daughter, Mrs. Erne Wallet, Racine, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Shermerhorn, Milwaukee, Mrs. Embree C. Wells, Senior City, Tenn., Sister M. Antonette (Gertrude Nimm_ of Janesville, Sister M. Francis, Janesville, Mr. Fred Brauns, Mrs. Albert Preusse and son, Chicago.¹⁸

     He was born on 11 March 1807 at No. 216, Dondorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, The midwife was Maria Elisabeth Giessens.^2,3,1,4 He was the son of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz.¹

Petrus Nümm was baptized on 12 March 1807 at Geistingen Catholic church, Geistingen, Rheinland, Prussia. "At about 9 o'clock in the morning, Petrus, the 4th child, was born with the assistance of Maria Elisabetha Giesen, a resident of the town of Hossenberg, legitimate son of Henricus Nümm, a carpenter, and Anna Helena Schmitz, a married couple, and baptized on the 12th of the same month. Godparents were Petrus Heuser unmarried from Striefen, and Maria Catharina unmarried from Cönsgen from Michelshohn." The Uberwasserkirchen lists the baptismal date as 11 March.^4,5,6,7,8

Petrus Nümm was also known as Peter Nuemm.⁶

Marriage banns for Petrus Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter were published 17 and 24 May 1835 at Hennef and Siegburg.⁹

Petrus Nümm married Anna Maria Alfter, daughter of Sebastian Alfter and Franziska Küffer, on 2 June 1835 at Hennef;
The following letter was sent from Franz Strunck, mayor of Hennef:
     "In the year 1835 on June 2 at 10 a.m. came to me - Franz Strunk - mayor of Hennef - Peter Nümm, 28 years old, born in Dondorf, goverment of Cöln, profession carpenter, living in Dondorf, government of Cöln, son of the late Heinrich Nümm, profession carpenter, and of late Anna Helena Schmitz, farmer's wife in Dondorf, and Anna Maria Alfter, 26 years old, born in Weldergoven, government of Cöln, daughter of the late Sebastian Alfter, profession farmer, living in Weldergoven, government of Cöln, and of Anna Fraziska Küffer, farmer's wife in Weldergoven.
     Both (groom and bride) asked to confirm the marriage, which is still done in the church and confirmed by the priest Burggraff from Hennef from today. Ask the banns at the town-hall's door in Hennef and Siegburg on May 17 and May 24. No contradictions came.
     I also studied the birth-records of the couple from Hennef and Geistingen.
     After reading aloud the law of marriages I declared the couple (Peter Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter) as married now.
     Witnesses of the marriage were:
     - Michael Bernardt, 31 years old, dayworker in Dondorf, brother-in-law of the groom
     - Martin Freckwinkel, 32 years old, farmer in Weldergoven, neighbor of the bride
     - Barthel Birkhölzer, 53 years old, farmer in Weldergoven, step-father of the bride
     - Wimar Balensiefen, 30 years old, farmer in Kaesberg, brother-in-law of the groom
     All have underwritten the document, without the bride, she declared she cannot write."^6,9,1


Petrus Nümm was a carpenter.¹⁰

Petrus Nümm and Anna Maria Alfter immigrated to the United States in 1852. They sailed from Antwerp to New Orleans, Louisiana and made their way up the Mississippi River to Wisconsin.

Petrus Nümm died on 13 June 1870 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, at age 63.^2,3,11,12

Petrus Nümm was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery after 13 June 1870 at Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

     He was baptized on 12 August 1798 at Geistingen Catholic church, Geistingen.^1,2 He was the son of Henricus Nümm and Veronica Schneider.^1,2

     He was born on 29 January 1777 at Bödingen.² He was the son of Henricus Nümm and Anna Catharina Francisca Schwellenbach.¹

Petrus Fredericus Nümm was baptized on 29 January 1777 at Geistingen Catholic church, Bödingen. Baptismal sponsors were Maria Catherine Gorgesek and Frederico Römer.^1,3

Petrus Fredericus Nümm was also known as Petrus Fridericus.⁴

Petrus Fredericus Nümm married Christina Horn on 7 June 1807 at Merten Bonn, Rheinland.⁴

     He was born on 16 April 1774 at Bödingen, Rheinland.^3,4 He was the son of Henricus Nümm and Anna Catharina Francisca Schwellenbach.^1,2

Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm was baptized on 16 April 1774 at Geistingen, Rheinland, Preussen. Baptismal sponsors were Wilhelm Heimbach and Maria Gertrud Schwellenbach.^5,2,1,6

As of 16 April 1774, Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm was also known as Heinrich Wilhelm.²

Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm was a factory worker and carpenter.^3,7

A contract for the marriage of Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm and Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz was signed on 17 November 1800.

Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm married Anna Magdalene (Helena) Schmitz, daughter of Joannis Schmitz and Gertrud Strohe, on 25 November 1800 at St. Michael's church, Dondorf, Geistingen, Rheinland. Their marriage was witnessed by Petrus Vester and Heinrich Frackwinkel.^5,8,3

Wilhelmus Henricus Nümm died on 17 February 1830 at Dondorf, Rheinland, at age 55; 7 AM.^9,10

     He was baptized on 27 May 1796 at Geistingen Catholic church, Geistingen.¹ He was the son of Henricus Nümm and Veronica Schneider.¹

Wilhelmus Josephus Nümm married Amalie Henriette Johann on 29 December 1827 at Civil marriage, Siegburg, Rheinland, Preussen.²

     She was born circa 1585 at Westbevern, Telgte, Westphalia.¹ She was the daughter of Matthias Nünning and Catharina Schulte.²

Elske Nünning married Temmo Katthorst, son of (?) Katthorst and (?) Haselhorst, circa 1613 at Westbevern, Telgte, Westphalia.¹