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     He was born on 31 August 1959 at Rantoul, Champaign County, IL.¹ He is the son of Jack Cowand and Patricia Ann Weber.¹

Richard Rutledge Cowand married Margaret Roberts Vogt on 1 May 1982.²

     He was born on 8 November 1967 at Orlando, Orange County, FL.¹ He is the son of Jack Cowand and Patricia Ann Weber.¹

     He married Shari Joan Kellerman, daughter of Joseph Edgar Kellerman and Joan Elaine Hady, on 8 October 1988 at McFarland, Dane County, Wisconsin.¹

     He is the son of Ray Crabb and Dorothy Terkel.¹

     He is the son of Ray Crabb and Dorothy Terkel.¹

     He is the son of Ray Crabb and Dorothy Terkel.¹

     He married Dorothy Terkel, daughter of Ben Terkel and Katherine Husting.¹

     She was born before 6 September 1753.¹

Catharin Cramer married Joan Bernhard Steegeman before 6 September 1753.¹

Catharin Cramer was also known as Kramer.

      Elisabetha Cramer was also known as Kramer.

Elisabetha Cramer married Anton Brands Hospes.¹

     

Shirley Cronk married John Slaymaker, son of Samuel H. Slaymaker and Clara Hertel, on 11 July 1953 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Beloit, WI.¹

     She was born at Bradford, McKean County, Pennsylvania.¹

Lillian Crooker married Earl Newton Denig, son of George Henry Denig and Louise Bergein.¹

     She married Eugene Juneau, son of Solomon Juneau and Josette Vieau.¹

     She was born on 30 July 1920 at Cameron, Missouri.^1,2

Eleanor La Vita Curtiss married William Edward Kaelin, son of Harry Joseph Kaelin and Sophia Alta Hines, on 17 January 1942 at Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.^1,2

Eleanor La Vita Curtiss died on 4 March 2002 at San Rafael, Marin County, California, at age 81; She died of a stroke.^1,2

Eleanor LaVita Kaelin's Obituary was printed as follows:
In Memory of
Eleanor LaVita Kaelin
(1920-2002)
Eleanor died unexpectedly of a sever stroke at the age of 81 on March 4, 2002 at her home in San Rafael. She was born in Cameron, Missouri on this day, July 30, in 1920 and her family moved to California when she was two years old. Eleanor grew up in Pasadena, married her high school sweetheart, William Kaelin, in 1942. They were married 54 years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1996 at the age of 75. Eleanor moved to San Rafael in 1999 and lived at the Rotary Valley Senior Village until her death.
Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister and friend to all. She is survived by her children, Annabel Kellerman and William, four grandchildren (John Kellerman, Jennifer Onish, Aaron and Mark Kaelin), and two great-grandchildren (Drew Kellerman and Dina Onish), and her sister Dorothy Russel.
A private family memorial was held and her ashes inurned at Riverside National Cemetery.
She will always be in our hearts.

Eleanor La Vita Curtiss was buried at Riverside National Cemetery after 4 March 2002 at Riverside, Riverside County, California.²

     He married Edna Caroline Hertel, daughter of Joseph Hertel and Caroline Pfau, after 1900.¹

     She was born circa 17 May 1738 at Havixbeck, Westphalia.¹

Anna Maria Custos was baptized on 17 May 1738 at Havixbeck, Westphalia. Sponsors: Maria Eschaus, Joan Boekers.¹ She was the daughter of Herman Antony Custos and Anna Mari Schurink.¹

     He was born before 17 May 1738.¹

Herman Antony Custos married Anna Mari Schurink after 20 April 1736.¹

     She married Emmanual Terzoli.¹

     She married E. F. Brennan.

     She married Jacob Krajecki, son of Paul Krajecki and Eva Lubrechtowa, at Komierow, West Prussia.¹

     He was born at Germany.¹

Friedrich Damman married Sophia Bathke.¹

     She was born on 1 September 1855 at New York.^1,4,3 She was the daughter of Friedrich Damman and Sophia Bathke.^2,3

Josephine Damman married Matthew Schaus, son of Adam Schaus and Maria Schich, on 27 September 1875 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The marriage was witnessed by Adam Schaus The other witness is an unknown Matthais S.^1,5,3

Josephine Damman died on 27 March 1904 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, at age 48; Cause was Phthysis pulmonalis; Attending Physician: C. J. Daniels.^1,4,6,3

Josephine Damman was buried at the Adam Schaus lot; Funeral Director: Nic Weiand.^7,2

     She was born on 14 March 1868 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Jean Denig and Luise Rößler.

Agnes E. Dana witnessed the baptism of Dr. Arthur Charles Dana on 11 July 1886 at Fond du Lac.⁶

Agnes E. Dana lived at 355 N. Main in 1905 in Fond du Lac.⁷

Agnes E. Dana lived from about 1930 to 1944 in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey.²

Agnes E. Dana lived at 271 N. Park Ave in 1944 in Fond du Lac.⁸

Agnes E. Dana died on 9 November 1950 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, at age 82; after several months of illness.^1,2,5

Agnes E. Dana's obituary was printed in the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter on 10 November 1950:
Agnes E. Dana, Pioneer Family Member, Dead; Parents Came To City In 1845; Rites Planned At St. Mary's
     Miss Agnes E. Dana, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dana, county pioneers who came to Fond du Lac in 1845 from Buffalo, N.Y., died Thursday at St. Agnes hospital following several months illness.
     Born March 14, 1868, in Fond du Lac, she spent her entire life in this city with the exception of 15 years prior to 1945 when she resided at Asbury Park, N.J. with her sister, Miss Mary Dana, who died several years ago.
     Miss Dana was a member of St. Mary's Court 945, W. C. O. F. and of the Altar society of St. Mary's church.
     Services will be held from Zacherl funeral home to St. Mary's church where rites will be conducted Saturday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in the family plot at Calvary cemetery.²

Agnes E. Dana was buried at Calvary Cemetary, Section 3, Row 17 on 11 November 1950 at Fond du Lac.^1,2,9

     He was born in 1866 at Eden, Erie County, New York.^1,2 He was the son of Blasius Denig and Elizabeth Nolan.^1,2

Albert B. Dana was also known as Albert B. Denig.

Albert B. Dana married Maria Freidmann, daughter of Ambrose Freidmann and Elizabeth Conley, on 29 October 1891. Witnesses: Francis McGee and Bernard Werner.²

Albert B. Dana died on 10 May 1893; He died of pnuemonia.^2,3

Albert B. Dana was buried at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery on Dana Sisters lot on 13 May 1893 at Hamburg, Erie County, New York.²

     He was born on 16 February 1875 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} He was the son of George P. Dana and Genevieve Phoebe Lanners.

Alex George Dana was baptized on 28 February 1875. The baptism was witnessed by Charles Lanners and Luise Rößler.⁸

Alex George Dana was educated at St. Mary Catholic School and High school in Fond du Lac.

Alex George Dana was the Deputy Register of Deeds between 1896 and 1897 at Fond du Lac County.

Alex George Dana lived at 76 E. Johnson in 1905 in Fond du Lac.⁹

Alex George Dana was employed in Real estate, Loans, and Insurance in 1905 at 90 S. Main, Fond du Lac.⁹

Alex George Dana witnessed the baptism of Margaret Matilda Dana on 11 August 1909 at St. Mary's Catholic church, Fond du Lac.⁸

Alex George Dana married Clara Hegenbart in 1919.^2,7

Alex George Dana was president of the Dana Agency in 1932
From the Defunct Wisconsin Companies Series 356:
THE DANA AGENCY, INC. File #964

The Company was formed 20 Dec 1919, with the purpose of selling insurance policies and fidelity and surety bonds. The officers were Alex G. Dana of 25 E. Cotton; Geo. P. Dana, 76 E. Johnson; and Leo F. Dana, 85 E. Johnson. Paul J. Dana, no address given, was an officer from 1924 to 1934. The company after raising the amount of stock they carried several times became bankrupt about 1934.¹⁰

Alex George Dana witnessed the death of George P. Dana on 15 February 1923 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; Died at Sacred Heart Sanitarium, treated for rheumatism and died soon after of Pneumonia.^11,12,7

Alex George Dana was President of Fond du Lac Insurance Company between 1928 and 1944 at Fond du Lac.¹³

Alex George Dana lived at 302 3rd in 1932 in Fond du Lac.^14,15 He lived at Calumet Hotel in 1944 in Fond du Lac.¹³ He lived at 170 Forest Avenue in 1953 in Fond du Lac.¹⁶

Alex George Dana was President at the Dana Insurance Agency in 1953 at 24 W. 1st, Fond du Lac.¹⁶

Alex George Dana died on 27 July 1955 at the Hotel Calumet, Fond du Lac, at age 80.^1,2,7

Alex Dana's obituary was printed in the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter on 27 July 1955:
Alex Dana, 80, Dies in Sleep; Rite Scheduled; Insurance Firm Founder, Civic Leader For Years; Service at St. Joseph's
     Alex G. Dana, 80, founder of the Dana Insurance agency, a lifelong resident of Fond du Lac and for many years a civic leader in the community, died this morning at the Hotel Calumet where he had been residing for several years.
     Son of George P. and Phoebe Lanners Dana, Alex Dana was born Feb. 16, 1875. He attended St. Mary parochial school and the High school. After leaving High school he clerked in the office of the former Winnebago Furniture Manufacturing company. From 1896 to 1897 he was deputy register of deeds under the late P.G. Van Blarcom and after that period in the courthouse, entered the insurance business, purchasing an agency that had been operated by Otto Muenter.
Talented Musician
     A talented musician and organist for many years, Mr. Dana was one of the organizers in 1900 of the Harmonia Singing society, with Mrs. A. C. Blankenburg, who was one of the leading sopranos in the Fox River valley.
     In 1896, Mr. Dana was engaged by the late Rev. M. J. Taugher, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, as its choir master and organist, which position he filled continuously for one half century, retiring from choir work in September, 1946.
     With such prominent citizens as the late T. E. Ahern, S. D. Wyatt, W. H. Rueping, H. F. Wetter, F. W. Chadbourne, and other golf enthusiasts, he founded the Fond du Lac Town and Country Club. Active in other fraternal and civic organizations, Mr. Dana was a past exalted ruler of the Elks and a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He held honorary life memberships in both orders.
Firm's Founder
     Mr. Dana founded the Dana Insurance Agency in 1898 and later was joined in the business by his brother, the late Leo F. Dana, who died in 1940. Since the death of Leo Dana the agency has been under the management of Edward Dana, son of Leo.
Mr. Dana was married in 1919 to Clara Hegenbart of Oshkosh, who died in 1933. His only immediate survivor is a sister, Mrs. Leona Downs of Milwaukee, widow of Thomas C. Downs, an early Fond du Lac lawyer.
The body of Mr. Dana will be in state at the Geo. M. Dugan Funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held there Friday at 8:45 a.m. and at 9:15 a.m. at St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.²

Alex George Dana was buried at Calvary Cemetary, Section 5A, Row 16 on 29 July 1955 at Fond du Lac; Funeral: St. Joseph's Church, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
First Dana Plot.^1,17,2

     He was born on 17 June 1862 at Eden, Erie County, New York.^1,3 He was the son of Blasius Denig and Elizabeth Nolan.^1,2

Alford B. Dana was also known as Alford Denig.

Alford B. Dana died on 17 October 1864 at Eden at age 2.^1,3

Alford B. Dana was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery after 17 October 1864 at East Eden.

     She was born on 28 August 1850 at New York.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Laurent Denig and Magdelena (Lena) Pfohl.¹

Amelia Dana was baptized on 8 September 1850 at St. Louis Church, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.²

Amelia Dana lived in 1913 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.

Amelia Dana died on 1 May 1916 at New York City, New York, at age 65; The cause of death was apoplexy.^2,3

Amelia Dana was buried at St. Michael's Parish after 1 May 1916 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York.^2,3

     She was born circa 1880 at Pennsylvania She was the grandaughter of Magdelena (Pfohl) Dana.^2,3

     He was born on 11 July 1886 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3,4,5

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana was baptized on 11 July 1886 at Fond du Lac. The baptism was witnessed by Agnes E. Dana.⁶ He was the son of George P. Dana and Genevieve Phoebe Lanners.

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana was a clerk in 1905 at Fond du Lac.⁷

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana lived at 76 E. Johnson in 1905 in Fond du Lac.⁷

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana witnessed the marriage of Thomas C. Downs and Leona Julia Dana on 26 June 1907 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^8,9,5

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana was graduated in 1911 at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana witnessed the birth of Robert Leo Dana on 2 September 1912 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^6,5,10

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana witnessed the birth of George William Dana on 31 October 1915 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^6,11,12,5 He witnessed the death of Matilda May Weber on 4 December 1915 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin; She died of stroke, uremia, and nephritis. St. Mary's church record incorrectly lists her death date as 4 Nov.^13,14,15,16

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana served in the 1st Wisconsin as a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps. in 1917. He served at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana and at Camp Grant in Illinois.^17,1

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana married Marguerite Mahoney, daughter of David Mahoney and Mary Hogan, on 28 August 1919 at St. Joseph's Church by Rev. J.J Collins., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The marriage was witnessed by Frank D. Mahoney.^18,1,19,5

The following wedding announcement was printed in The Daily Reporter on 27 Aug 1919:
Mrs. Mahoney Becomes Bride of Dr. A. C. Dana; Well Known Young Woman United in Marriage to Prominent Physician. Breakfast at Elks' Club
     At the altar of St. Joseph's church this morning was read the beautiful marriage ritual of the Roman Catholic religion uniting Miss Marguerite C. Mahoney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Mahoney, and Dr. Arthur C. Dana, son of George P. Dana, in the sacred bonds of matrimony.
     The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. J. Collins, pastor of the church, at a nuptial mass attended by a large assemblage of friends and relatives of the couple.
     At the hour of 8:30 o'clock to the beautiful strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Miss Virgilia Fox, the bridal party composed of Frank D. Mahoney, a brother of the bride and Joe Harrington as ushers, the groom attended by his brother, Alex G. Dana, and the bride accompanied by her sister, Miss Agnes Mahoney, entered the church and proceeded to the altar.
 During the offertory of the mass, Mrs. T. S. Arthur gave a beautiful rendition of Schubert's "Ave Maria."
Marked by Simplicity
     Marked with simplicity and beauty the wedding party presented a very pretty sight as it proceeded down the spacious aisle of St. Joseph's church.
     The bride was beautifully attired in a simple gown of white georgette crepe with a picture hat to match and carried a shower bouquet of roses and sweet peas. Her bridesmaid wore a pretty tricolette dress and a pink moire ribbon hat. She carried a hand bouquet of pink sweet peas.
     After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the Elk's club house for members of the immediate families of the bride and groom, covers being laid for about thirty guests.
     Following the breakfast Dr. and Mrs. Dana left on a motor trip to Minneapolis and other points of interest. They expect to be absent from the city for about ten days and upon their return will reside in an attractive new home which the groom recently erected at 46 Champion avenue, where they will be at home after October 1.
     Miss Margaret Mahoney of Milwaukee and Frank Mahoney of Birmingham, Alabama, an aunt and brother of the bride were present at the ceremony.
Prominent Young Couple
     The bride and groom of this morning are two of Fond du Lac's most prominent young people and carry with them in their new life sincere felicitations and best wishes of legions of friends and acquaintances.
     The bride is a dramatic reader of no little ability, and her work is well known throughout the state. She graduated from the local high school with the class of 1912 and following her graduation pursued an extensive course in elocution under prominent instructors in Milwaukee and Chicago. Miss Mahoney's appearances on the platform have been numerous. For many months she was prominent in lyceum work.
     The groom is one of the most prominent physicians in the city. He was graduated from Marquette university, Milwaukee, and, after completing his course in medicine at that institution, served an internship at St. Joseph's hospital at St. Paul.
     After completing his work at the latter place he came to this city and engaged in the practice of his profession. He enjoys one of the largest practices in the city.²⁰
He witnessed the stillbirth of George John Krebs Jr.²¹

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana lived at 46 Champion Ave. in 1928 in Fond du Lac.²² He was a physician Physician in 1932 at Fond du Lac.^23,24

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana died on 25 May 1936 at St. Agnes Hospital following an extended the removal of his gall bladder., Fond du Lac, at age 49.^18,17,1,3,5
Dr. Arthur Dana's obituary was printed in the Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter on 25 May 1936:
Dr. Arthur Dana Expires After Long Sickness; Former City Physician, War Veteran, Member of Pioneer Family, Dies
     Dr. Arthur C. Dana, 49, former city physician, who for many years was engaged in the practice of medicine in this city, died at 7:15 a.m. today at St. Agnes hospital after an extended illness. He had been in ill health for eight years.
     Born July 11, 1886, in this city, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George P. Dana, pioneer residents of the community, he received his elementary education in Fond du Lac and later entered medical school, graduating from Marquette university, Milwaukee, in 1911. After serving a year internship at St. Joseph's hospital in St. Paul, Minn., he returned to this city to engage in the practice of his profession. He was appointed city physician in 1921.
     When the World War was declared Dr. Dana enlisted in the medical corps and was the second physician in the city to be called into service. With a commission of lieutenant he left here in 1917 for Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, and later served at camp Grant in Illinois. After spending several months in New York Dr. Dana returned to this city to resume his practice which he continued until ill health intervened.
     On Aug. 28, 1919, at St. Joseph's church in this city, Dr. Dana was united in marriage to Miss Marguerite Mahoney, Fond du Lac. The couple resided for many years at 46 Champion avenue. Surviving are his widow, five brothers, Alex G., Paul J., George A. and Leo F. Dana of this city and Victor of Kenosha and a sister, Mrs. T.C. Downs of this city.
Prior to his illness, Dr. Dana was active in fraternal and medical organizations. He was a member of the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, Maj. A. M. Trier post, American Legion, Fond du Lac County Medical society, the Beavers and Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
     Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday from the Downs residence, 85 Sheboygan street and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Mary's church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.¹

Dr. Arthur Charles Dana was buried at Calvary Cemetary, Section 5A, Row 16 on 27 May 1936 at Fond du Lac; First Dana Plot, American Legion Marker. Calvary cemetery records show a burial date of 25 May 1936.^17,25,1,26,3

     She was born circa 1872 at Eden, Erie County, New York.^1,2 She was the daughter of Blasius Denig and Elizabeth Nolan.^1,2

Belle Dana was also known as Bella.²

Belle Dana was also known as Denig.

Belle Dana married James H. Nye, son of Davis Nye and Harriet Lawrence.³ She lived in 1913 in Hamburg, Erie County, New York.

Belle Dana died after 1913.

     He was born on 18 May 2007 at Boise, Ada County, Idaho.¹ He is the son of Douglas Richard Dana.¹