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     She is the daughter of August Doerann and Irene Fischer.¹

     She married Georg Heinrick Havenkömper.¹

Maria Catharina Dohtmann witnessed the baptism of Johan Henrich Jülkenbeck on 17 January 1811 at Telgte.³

Maria Catharina Dohtmann died on 4 March 1814 at Telgte, Westphalia, Prussia.¹

     She was born on 22 April 1840 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ She was the daughter of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Agnès Doller married Chrétien Tousch in 1867.¹

     He was born on 13 December 1808 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.³ He was the son of François Doller and Barbe Borde.²

Antoine Doller was a carpenter and a farmer.³

Antoine Doller married Anne Kaiser, daughter of Nicolas Kaiser and Elisabeth Becker, on 6 January 1834 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.⁴

Antoine Doller died on 2 September 1878 at Wittring at age 69.³

     He was born on 1 December 1841 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ He was the son of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Antoine Doller married Marie Elisabeth Stern in 1876.¹

     He married Catherine Porte before 1769.¹

     She was born on 25 April 1845 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ She was the daughter of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Catherine Doller married Pierre Pascal in 1865.¹

     He was born on 20 December 1848 at Wittring.¹ He was the son of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Etienne Doller died on 24 May 1850 at Wittring at age 1.¹

     He married Marie Elisabeth Kaiser, daughter of Nicolas Kaiser and Marie Elisabeth Stern, in 1845.¹

     He was born on 21 July 1847 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ He was the son of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

François Doller died on 26 July 1847 at Wittring.¹

     He was born on 9 June 1769 at Blies Ebersing, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ He was the son of Barthelemy Doller and Catherine Porte.²

François Doller was a carptenter.¹

François Doller married Barbe Borde, daughter of Christian Borde Porty and Catherine Stern, on 29 January 1799 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹

François Doller died on 13 December 1856 at Wittring at age 87.¹

     He was born on 3 July 1835 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ He was the son of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Jean Doller died on 18 September 1883 at Wittring at age 48.¹

     She was born on 10 October 1843 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ She was the daughter of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Lucie Doller died on 8 August 1847 at Wittring at age 3.¹

     She was born on 7 January 1837 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ She was the daughter of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Marie Elisabeth Doller died on 10 September 1837 at Wittring.¹

     He was born on 23 October 1838 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ He was the son of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹ He Military.¹

Martin Doller died on 27 February 1862 at Maubeuge, Nord, France, at age 23.¹

     She was born on 30 April 1834 at Wittring, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ She was the daughter of Antoine Doller and Anne Kaiser.¹

Rosine Doller married Jacques Schilling in 1864.¹

      Bessie Donnelly was also known as Betsey.¹

Bessie Donnelly married Malachi Riley.

     She was born at Grundviller, Moselle, Lorraine.¹ She is the daughter of Jean Pierre Douvinet and Anne Mathias.¹

Christine Douvinet married Jean Schmidt, son of Jean Schmidt and Gertrude Bayer, on 23 September 1788 at Rémering lès Puttelange, Lorraine.¹

     He married Anne Mathias.¹

     She was born in 1906.¹

Catherine W Dow married Francis L Corbin, son of Franklin N Corbin and Meta Lackner, in 1929.¹

     She was born on 19 October 1909 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas C. Downs and Leona Julia Dana.¹

Genevieve Downs was baptized on 31 October 1909 at Fond du Lac. The baptism was witnessed by Paul J. Dana and Mary Agnes Boyle.² Her baptism name was Genevieve Agnes.²
[CR:]Genevieve Downs lived at 85 Sheboygan in 1932 in Fond du Lac.⁴

Genevieve Downs was a stenographer in 1932 at The Dana Agency, Fond du Lac.⁴

Genevieve Downs witnessed the marriage of Clarence Francis (Frank) Kellerman and Margaret Matilda Dana on 21 August 1934 at Fond du Lac.^5,3,6

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

Genevieve Downs married Marshall Tooley, son of Frank Tooley and Lulu Bauer, on 17 October 1936 at St. Mary's Church, Fond du Lac. The marriage was witnessed by Clarence Francis (Frank) Kellerman and Margaret Matilda Dana.⁷

Genevieve Downs died on 26 June 1995 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, at age 85.³

     He witnessed the baptism of Thomas Downs Jr. on 9 March 1911 at Fond du Lac.¹

     She was born. She is the daughter of Thomas Downs Jr. and Eileen Ellis.

     He was born on 11 April 1876.² He was the son of Timothy Downs and Mary Carmody.¹ He was born on 4 November 1876 at Delavan, Walworth County, Wisconsin.³

Thomas C. Downs married Leona Julia Dana, daughter of George P. Dana and Genevieve Phoebe Lanners, on 26 June 1907 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. The marriage was witnessed by Elizabeth Loraine Normile, George P. Dana, Genevieve Phoebe Lanners, Nina Dana and Dr. Arthur Charles Dana.^4,5,1

Thomas C. Downs died on 7 September 1925 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 49; The Chiello research lists the place of death as Milwaukee.^2,1

The following obituary appeared in The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, 8 Sep 1925:
Dies in Chicago
     Fond du Lac friends and acquaintances of T. C. Downs, local attorney, were shocked yesterday to learn of his death which occurred at 2:45 o'clock in the afternoon at St. Anthony's Hospital, Chicago. The body is due to arrive in this city this afternoon. Details of Mr. Downs' death will be found on p. 5:

Former District Attorney Fails to Rally After Being Stricken; Body Being Brought Home From Chicago.
     Thomas C. Downs, former district attorney and former member of the Library board, died at St. Anthony's Hospital, Chicago, at 2:45 o'clock Monday afternoon. His death, following an operation at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night brought sincere sorrow to a wide circle of friends and acquaintances in Fond du Lac. The news received by telephone yesterday afternoon spread quickly. Expressions of sorrow over his death and sympathy were heard on every side.
     Mr. Downs accompanied by his wife and two children, Thomas and Genevieve, drove to Chicago in their car last Tuesday for a visit at the home of Frank Downs, brother of the deceased. It was a combined business and pleasure trip as Mr. Downs had planned to take in a few of the ball games scheduled last week.
     At noon Wednesday, while at the residence of his brother he was taken suddenly ill. A physician was called and his removal to the hospital was found to be an immediate necessity. At 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night Mr. Downs submitted to an operation to relieve strangulated hernia.
     His condition became aggravated suddenly and unexpectedly. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, indications were that Mr. Downs would survive the ordeal and his condition was reported to be satisfactory. Monday morning Dr. A. C. Dana, Dr. S. E. Gavin, and A. G. Dana were called to his bedside. They arrived about half and hour before he passed away. He was unconscious.
     The body is expected to arrive in Fond du Lac either at 4:20 o'clock of 6:45 o'clock this evening.
     Thomas C. Downs was born Nov. 4, 1876, at Delavan, Wis. He attended school in his home city and then entered Marquette College, now Marquette University. He was graduated from Marquette in 1897. The fall of that year he entered Georgetown University at Washington D.C., taking a course of study in the post graduate department as well as the law department. He was admitted to the practice of law in Wisconsin in 1899. In 1900 he graduated from Georgetown University, finishing in both departments. In the fall of 1900, Mr. Downs came to Fond du Lac and entered the office of Maurice McKenna. He continued the practice of law with Mr. McKenna until November 1, 1906. He then engaged in practice for himself.
     Mr. Downs was married to Miss Leona Dana, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George P. Dana, June 26, 1907. The deceased leaves his wife and two children, Genevieve and Thomas; also one sister, Mrs. Prasch, of Delavan, also four brothers, John and James Downs, of Delavan, Rev. M. E. Downs of Whitewater and Frank Downs of Chicago.
     The deceased was a member of Fond du Lac Council No. 664, Knights of Columbus; Fond du Lac Lodge No. 57 B.P.O.E. and the Fond du Lac County Bar association and for a number of years past in addition to his private law practice has been secretary of the Henry Boyle estate, He served also as member of the Library board.
     Mr. Downs was divorce counsel for Fond du Lac county at the time of his death. He has held the office for a number of years, having discharged the duties of it in a painstaking manner.
     On November 1, 1912, Mr. Downs was elected district attorney for Fond du Lac county, an office he creditably filled for two years. He always took a prominent part in the Knights of Columbus activities and for many years was a member of the degree team.
     Mr. Downs enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his fellow lawyers, and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances shocked by the suddenness of his passing, will mourn his death.
     Arrangements for the funeral are to be announced tomorrow.³

The following notice was printed in The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, on 9 Sept 1925, p. 5:
Will Present Memorial for Thomas C. Downs
     At a meeting of the Fond du Lac County Bar association held last night at the office of the president, M. McKenna, plans were made for attending the funeral of Thomas C. Downs, divorce counsel for Fond du Lac county, who died in Chicago Monday afternoon and whose funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Mary's church.
     Mr. McKenna will act as chairman of a committee which will prepare a memorial for Mr. Downs to be read in the circuit and county courts of Fond du Lac county. The circuit court memorial will be presented when the November term opens.
     Assisting Mr. McKenna on the committee are J.P. McGalloway and L. A. Williams.
     Attorney D. F. Blewett was appointed as a committee of one to select a suitable floral tribute.
     The Bar association will attend the funeral in a body, visiting the house and taking part in the church service.

Brother Will Say Requiem for T.C. Downs; Funeral of Late Lawyer to be Held Thursday Morning
     The funeral of T. C. Downs, Fond du Lac attorney who died Monday afternoon at Chicago, will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Mary's church.
     There will be a solemn requiem mass, with Rev. M. E. Downs, of Whitewater, a brother of the deceased, acting as celebrant. The rev. Charles Stehling D. D., will act as deacon and the Rev. J. J. Collins as subdeacon.
     Burial will follow at Calvary cemetery.
     The body of Mr. Downs was removed from the Zinke and Dugan funeral home to the residence this morning, where it will lie in state until the hour of the funeral.⁶

Thomas C. Downs was buried at Family Monument, Calvary Cemetary on 10 September 1925 at Fond du Lac.^2,7

Final Tribute Paid in Memory of T. C. Downs; Impressive Funeral Rites Conducted for Late Lawyer; Brother Observes Mass
     A final tribute of respect and esteem participated in by a concourse of people which filled St. Mary's Catholic church to capacity, was paid this morning to Thomas C. Downs, well known attorney, whose sudden death at Chicago last Monday brought sorrow to a large number of Fond du Lac people.
     Obsequies were performed at the church at 9 o'clock. The service consisted of a solemn requiem mass at which Rev. M. E. Downs, of Whitewater was the celebrant; Rev. Charles Stehling, D. D., deacon and the reverend J. J. Collins, sub-deacon. The Rev. Father Ullrich was master of ceremonies and the Rev. Francis Finnegan acted as thurifer.
     A large number of priests occupied seats in the sanctuary. They were Rev. J. J. Shanahan, Delavan; Rev. J. B. McFarland, Eden; Rev. J. G. Smith, Lake Geneva; Rev. Thomas Pierce, Milwaukee; Rev. J. F. Ryan, Milwaukee; Rev. E. C. McCollow, Rev. N. Neuberger, of Washington D. C.
     The honorary bearers were T. E. Ahern, Dr. S. E. Gavin, E. A. Kramer, F. H. Boyle, John P. Galloway and Dr. T. A. Hardgrove. The active bearers were J. T. Harrington, Judge H. M. Fellenz, E. J. Shaw, W. J. Nuss, H. B. Tubbs, and B. A. Husting.
     The Rev. Father Downs, who is a brother of the deceased, conducted the commitment service at Calvary cemetery.
     The members of the Fond du Lac County Bar association attended the funeral in a body and marched in the cortege. Delegations were also present representing the Knights of Columbus and the Elks.
     The floral display was one of the largest seen in the city in some time. At the Downs home, the body rested in state, with the casket banked high with the most beautiful floral tributes. The room was almost filled with choice selections. Baskets overflowed with flowers, while there were many bouquets and set pieces.
     The following attended the funeral from out of town, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Downs, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Downs and daughter, Mrs. F. J. Collentine, and son Frank, John P. Downs, and Miss Margaret Prasch and daughter, Loretta, of Delavan; Robert Langenbach, Prof. Keeley, Mrs. Courtney Lamoreaux, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Husting, Mrs. Fred Lang and Gus Husting of Mayville; Mrs. Hugo Wilhelms, Mrs. George Krebs, and Mrs. Edward Haase, Waupun; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Dana and Mr. and Mrs. L. Heller, Kenosha. The out of town members of the Fond du Lac County Bar association present were judge Roy E. Reed and Samuel Pedrick, Ripon.⁸

     He was born. He is the son of Thomas Downs Jr. and Eileen Ellis.

     He was born on 6 March 1911 at Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas C. Downs and Leona Julia Dana.

Thomas Downs Jr. was baptized on 9 March 1911 at Fond du Lac. The baptism was witnessed by Matilda Ursula Weber and Mathias Edward Downs.¹ His baptism name was Charles Thomas.¹

Thomas Downs Jr. married Eileen Ellis.

Thomas Downs Jr. was a student in 1932 at Fond du Lac.³

Thomas Downs Jr. lived at 85 Sheboygan in 1932 in Fond du Lac.³

Thomas Downs Jr. died on 6 April 2006 at Peshtigo, Marinette County, Wisconsin, at age 95.⁴

C. Thomas Downs, 95, died on Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Rennes Health Center West, Peshtigo.
     Born on March 6, 1911, in Fond du Lac, he was the son of the late Thomas and Leona (Dana) Downs.
     He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1933 and Marquette Law School in 1935.
     During World War II he worked as an attorney for the National Labor Relations Army Ordinance Board in Washington, D.C. He practiced law for a total of 42 years in Fond du Lac, Rhinelander and Eau Claire. For approximately eight years, he served on the Eau Claire County Board.
     He has been a longtime member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Eau Claire and more recently attended St. Mary's Parish in Peshtigo. Over the years, he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, serving two terms as Grand Knight in Eau Claire order.
     Thomas is survived by his daughter, Sharon (a special son-in-law, Loren) Sanderson of Peshtigo; son, Thomas J. Downs of La Crosse, four grandsons, Damian Sanderson of Green Bay, Ryan and Aaron Sanderson of Milwaukee and Shane Sanderson of Eugene, Ore.
     Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eileen (Ellis) Downs of Eau Claire and his sister, Genevieve Tooley of Milwaukee.
     Services: Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at Lenmark-Gomsrud Funeral Home, 814 First Avenue in Eau Claire. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Eau Claire.
     Visitation: Visitation will be from noon until the time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
     Lenmark-Gomsrud Funeral Home is serving the family.⁴

     He married Mary Carmody.¹

     She married Michael James Lemminger, son of James Karl Lemminger and Mary Anna Kellerman, on 26 September 1981 at Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹

     She was born on 24 June 1900.²

Virginia Drew married Richard C. Thauer, son of Nicholas Thauer, on 28 December 1934 at Chicago, Illinois.¹

Virginia Drew died on 9 November 1960 at Watertown, Wisconsin, at age 60.²