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     He was born on 22 January 1846 at Oberheimbach, Rhineland, The cemetery record gives only the date, not the place of birth.¹ He was the son of Jacob Engelhart and Catherina Waltersbach. He was born on 22 July 1846 at Clyman, Dodge County, Wisconsin.² He was born on 18 November 1846; according to death record.

Jacob Engelhart moved in 1867 at Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹

Jacob Engelhart married Rose Molzahn, daughter of Adalbertus (Albert) Molzahn and Marianna Zientkowska, on 23 November 1875 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Vital records incorrectly list the groom as James rather than Jacob Engelhart, and the bride as Rosa instead of Rose.^3,4

Jacob Engelhart died on 10 July 1909 at Milford, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, at age 63; Possibly died in Watertown, according to another page within the same set of correspondences from Rosemary Fischer. He died of exhaustion.^3,5

Jacob Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery after 10 July 1909 at Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Old Resident Called By Death; Mr. Jacob Engelhart, Pioneer Resident of Town of Milford Answers Final Call. Was Born in Clyman in 1846; Had resided On a Farm in the Town of Milford Since 1867--Was a Brother-in-Law of Simon Molzahn of Watertown
The grim reaper has called another of the old pioneers of this section of Wisconsin in the person of Mr. Jacob Engelhart, who died at the family home in route 6 Saturday night. He had been suffering from stomach ailments and was confined to his home for about three weeks. His condition became alarming to his relatives Saturday and death ensued a few hours later.
Mr. Engelhart was born in the town on Clyman July 22, 1846, and in 1867 moved onto a farm in the town of Milford where he has since resided. He was a well known figure in Watertown where he did his trading and was widely known all over the section where he resided for so many years. He was one of the pioneer residents of that section and was always looked upon by his neighbors as a man of worth and integrity. He is survived by his widow and seven children, Joseph and Edward Engelhart, Milwaukee, Anna, Margaret, Marie, Stella and Rena Engelhart, at home. He was a member of St. Henry's Mutual Benefit society and also of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
The funeral will take place from his late residence at 8:15 o'clock Tuesday morning to St. Henry's Catholic church, where services will be held at 10 o'clock.⁶


The following obituary appeared in the Watertown Gazette on 16 July, 1909:
Died.
     Jacob Engelhart died at this home southwest of this city last Saturday night of stomach trouble, with which he had been ailing for about three weeks. Deceased was born in the town of Clyman July 22, 1846, and in 1867 located on a farm in Milford, where he resided to the time of his death. His wife and seven children survive him. He was a member of St. Henry's Mutual Benefit society and of Branch 120, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, both of which societies attended his funeral in a body on Tuesday morning at St. henry's Catholic Church. The interment was in St. Henry's cemetery. Deceased was one of the best known residents in this section of Wisconsin. He was especially well known in Watertown, and he was truly a man of whom it might well be said that he always lived up to the divine injunction "do unto others as you would be done by." He was a most devoted husband and father, and one of the very best of citizens. His death is sincerely mourned as that of a truly good man.⁷

     He was born on 8 September 1808.¹

Jacob Engelhart married Catherina Waltersbach.

Jacob Engelhart lived at Milford Road in 1866 in Watertown, Dodge County, Wisconsin.²

Jacob Engelhart was a farmer in 1866 at Watertown.²

Jacob Engelhart died on 19 October 1888 at age 80.¹

Jacob Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery after 19 October 1888 at Watertown.

     He was born in 1909.¹ He was the son of Joseph Engelhart and Anna Elizabeth Powers.

Jerome Engelhart died in 1962 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹

Jerome Engelhart was buried at St. Bernard's Cemetery in 1962 at Watertown.¹

     He died on 7 March 1888.¹

     He was born on 4 April 1893.¹

John Engelhart died on 11 August 1950 at age 57.¹

     He was born on 28 June 1877 at Wisconsin.^1,2 He was the son of Adam Engelhart and Catherine Meyer.

John George Engelhart married Agnes Sauer, daughter of John Sauer, on 25 November 1913.¹

John George Engelhart died on 12 January 1957 at age 79.^1,3

George Engelhart's obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times on 14 January, 1957:
G. Engelhart Taken by Death-Funeral Service Will Take Place Wednesday Morning
     George Engelhart, 79, of 202 1/2 North Washington Street, died at St. Mary's Hospital Saturday night at 7 o'clock. He had been ill for some time.
     Mr. Engelhart was a member of an old Watertown family and was born here on June 28, 1877, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Engelhart. he resided here all his life. He was married in St. Henry's Catholic Church in 1913 to Miss Agnes Sauer. She preceded him in death several years ago.
     Surviving him are three sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Magdalene Engelhart and Mrs. Catherine Hertel, this city; two brothers, Frank, this city, and Henry, Delafield.
     Two other brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
     Mr. Engelhart was a member of St. Henry's Church and the Holy Name Society.
     The funeral will be Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Boyle Funeral Home, with services at the church at 9:30 a.m., the Very Rev. A.J.Herrmann officiating. Interment will be in St. Henry's Cemetery.
     Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday and until the time of the funeral. The parish and Ushers' Society rosary will be said at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday.³

John George Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery on 16 January 1957 at Watertown.³

     He was born on 10 January 1878 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Jacob Engelhart and Rose Molzahn.

Joseph Engelhart was a farmer.² He was a machinist at Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.³

Joseph Engelhart married Anna Elizabeth Powers, daughter of James Powers and Anna Seric, on 27 January 1906 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.³

Joseph Engelhart died on 30 June 1955 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, at age 77.²

Joseph Engelhart's obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times on 30 June, 1955:
Jos. Engelhart, Route 6, Dies-Short Illness Is Fatal Today; Rites Will Be Saturday
     Joseph Engelhart, 77, route 6, member of a well known Watertown-area family, died at St. Mary's Hospital at 2 a.m. today following a short illness.
     Mr. Engelhart was a native of the town of milford and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Engelhart. He had lived in this area most of his life, engaging in farming. He was married at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in 1906 to Miss Anna Powers. She died several years ago.
     Surviving are a son, Jerome, and five sisters, all of Watertown. They are Miss Anna, Mrs. Joseph Scheiber, Miss Mary, Mrs. Joseph Koehler, and Miss Veronica. A brother, Edward Engelhart, preceded him in death.
     In addition to being a member of St. Bernard's Church, Mr. Engelhart was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Modern Woodmen of America.
     The funeral will take place from the Boyle Funeral Home at 9 a.m. on Saturday with services in St. Bernard's Church at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Patrick Dolan C.S.C. officiating. Interment will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery.
     Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home beginning Friday at 3 pm. The rosary will be said there at 8 p.m. Friday.²

     He is the son of Joseph J. Engelhart and Mary Neumann.

     He was born on 10 April 1882 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Adam Engelhart and Catherine Meyer.

Joseph J. Engelhart married Mary Neumann on 15 November 1910 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.²

Joseph J. Engelhart died on 8 March 1956 at Watertown at age 73.^1,3

The following obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times on March 9, 1956.
J.J. Engelhart Rites Monday
     The Funeral of Joseph J. Engelhart, 73, retired Watertown area farmer who moved to Watertown 12 years ago, will be held Monday morning. It will be from the Boyle Funeral Home at 9 a.m. and services in St. Henry's Catholic Church will be at 9:30 a.m., the Rev. Elmer J. Dietzel officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
     Mr. Engelhart, who lived at 411 north Fifth Street, dies at 7 o'clock last night in St. Mary's Hospital. His death followed a protracted illness.
     He was born in the town of Watertown April 10, 1882, and was a son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Adam Engelhart. He was for many years a farmer in route 6.
     Mr. Engelhart was married in St. Henry's Church in 1910 to Miss Mary Neumann. She survives as do a daughter, Mrs. Henry Langer, of Boulder, Colo., two sons, Bernard J. and Joseph F., both of Watertown; 12 grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Mary, Mrs. Catherine Hertzel and Miss Lena; three brothers, all of Watertown, and Henry, Delafield. A brother, Ben, and two children preceded Mr. Engelhart in death in infancy.
     Mr. Engelhart was a member of St. Henry's Church and the Holy Name Society.
     Friends may pay their respects at the Boyle Funeral Home beginning Sunday at 2 p.m. The Ushers' Society and parish rosary will be said at the funeral home at 8 o'clock Sunday evening.³

Joseph J. Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery after 9 March 1956 at Watertown.

     She was the daughter of Adam Engelhart and Catherine Meyer.

Lena Engelhart died before 28 September 1981.¹

     She was born on 7 February 1891 at Watertown, Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Adam Engelhart and Catherine Meyer.¹

Magdalena E. Engelhart died on 9 July 1973 at Watertown Memorial Hospital, Watertown, at age 82.²

The following was printed in the Watertown Daily Times on 10 Jul 1973:
Miss Engelhart
     Miss Magdalena E. Engelhart, 82, of St. Joseph's Home died Monday evening at the Watertown Memorial Hospital.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Schmutzler Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church with the Rev. James Hinnen officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry's cemetery.
     Friends may call Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and up to the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Parish rosary will be specified at 8 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home.
     Miss Engelhart was born Feb. 7, 1891 in the town of Watertown. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Engelhart.
     Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Catherine Hertel, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.¹

Funeral services were held on 12 July 1973 at Watertown; Services will be held at St. Henry's Catholic Church and Cemetery.¹

Magdalena E. Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery on 13 July 1973 at Watertown.

     She was born on 8 October at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2 She is the daughter of Jacob Engelhart and Rose Molzahn.

Margaret Rose Engelhart married Joseph A. Scheiber on 12 May 1920 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.¹

     She was born on 29 August 1885.¹

Martha Engelhart died on 15 August 1973 at age 87.¹

Martha Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin.¹

     She was born on 25 June 1887 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob Engelhart and Rose Molzahn.

Mary Engelhart was employed at Koser's Bakery for 45 years.

Mary Engelhart died on 23 October 1981 at Watertown at age 94.^1,2

The following obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times on 23 October, 1981
Mary C. Engelhart
     Miss Mary C. Engelhart, 94, 805 Wisconsin Street, Watertown, died early this morning at Marquardt Memorial Manor.
     Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Schmutzler Funeral Home and at 11a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church with Father Harry Lauters officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
     Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the funeral home Sunday from 4 to 9 o.m. and until the time of the service Monday. A parish rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.
     Miss Engelhart was born June 25, 1887, in the town of Milford, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Engelhart. She lived all her life in Watertown and was employed at Koser's Bakery for 45 years. Miss Engelhart was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
     Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Scheiber and Mrs. Joseph Koehler, both of Watertown.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.³

Mary Engelhart was buried at Saint Henry's Cemetery on 26 October 1981 at Watertown.^1,4

     She was born on 21 December 1874 at Wisconsin.^1,2 She was the daughter of Adam Engelhart and Catherine Meyer.

Mary Ann Engelhart was also known as Mary Ann Engelhardt.

Mary Ann Engelhart ran M. & Co. goods store with Annie Butscher (fancy goods) in 1895 at 404 Main Street, Watertown.³

Mary Ann Engelhart lived in 1895 in Watertown.

Mary Ann Engelhart died on 16 November 1959 at Watertown at age 84.¹

The following obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times on 17 November 1959:
Mary Ann Engelhart Dies Last Evening - Funeral Rites To Be Thursday At St. Henry's
     Miss Mary Ann Engelhart, member of an old and well known Watertown area family died at her home last night at 6 o'clock. Her death followed a long period of failing health.
     She was born in the town of Watertown on Dec. 21, 1874, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Engelhart. She had resided in this community her entire life.
     Miss Engelhart was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church.
     Surviving her are two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Hertel, and Miss Magdalen Engelhart and two brothers, Frank and Henry, all of this city. Three other brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
     Miss Engelhart was a lifelong member of St. Henry's Catholic Church and had been a faithful and devout church attendant all of her life.
     The funeral will take place Thursday morning from the Boyle Funeral Home at 9 o'clock followed by services at St. Henry's Church at 9:30 a.m., the Very Rev. A.J. Herrman, V.F. officiating. Interment will be in St. Henry's Cemetery.
     Friends may pay their respects at the funeral home after 3p.m. Wednesday and also Thursday before the funeral. The rosary will be said at the funeral home at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening.⁴

Mary Ann Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery on 19 November 1959 at Watertown.

     She was born in 1882.¹

Mollie Engelhart died in 1952.¹

Mollie Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin.¹

     He was born on 13 April 1919.¹

Paul J. Engelhart served in the Wis. Pvt. U.S. Amy.

Paul J. Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin.

     He married Elizabeth Schwab.¹

     He was born in 1896.¹

Raymond F. Engelhart died in 1977.¹

Raymond F. Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin; Listed as 'father' on gravestone beside Vera E., listed as 'mother.¹'

     He was born on 24 October 1880.¹

Robert Engelhart died on 20 April 1896 at age 15.¹

Robert Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin.¹

     She was born on 4 July 1888.¹

Rose Engelhart died on 4 June 1977 at age 88.¹

Rose Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin.

     She was born on 1 January 1890 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^2,3 She was the daughter of Jacob Engelhart and Rose Molzahn.¹

Stella Engelhart married Joseph Koehler, son of John Koehler and Sophia (?), on 22 May 1917 at St. Henry's Catholic church, Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
The following was printed in the Gazette on 29 May 1917:
MARRIED
     Joseph Koehler and Miss Stella Engelhardt were united in marriage at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning, May 22, 1917, at St. Henry's Catholic church by Rev. Father Schwin. The groom is a son of Mrs. Sophia Koehler and of the late John Koehler and is employed by the Watertown Grovery Co. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Rose Engelhardt and of the late Jacob Engelhardt. Fred Reusch was best man, Emil Wit of Manitowoc groomsman, Miss Louise Koehler, sister of the groom, maid of honor, and Mrs. Mary Engelhardt, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. A reception and wedding feast was given at the home of the bride's mother. Rev. Father Phillip Schweitzer, Kansasville, a former pastor of St. Henry's Church, and the Rev. Father M. B. Norton, Ripon, were guests of honor. Other out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. John E. Koehler, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Koehler and children Florence and John Koehler of Manitowoc, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Engelhardt and son Jerome, Hubbleton.
     The groom and his bride left Tuesday afternoon for the east. They will be at home at 905 Ninth street after June 15.^2,4

Stella Engelhart died on 11 August 1982 at Watertown at age 92.²

The following obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times:
     Mrs. Stella Koehler
     Mrs. Stella R. Koehler, 92, 805 Wisconsin street, Watertown, died early this morning at Watertown Memorial Hospital.
     Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Schmutzler Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church with Father Harry Lauers officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
     Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the funeral home Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday until the time of the service. A Christian Mothers and parish rosary will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
     The former Stella Engelhart was born Jan. 1, 1890 in the town of Milford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Engelhart. SHe married Joseph Koehler May 22, 1917 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Watertown. He preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. Koehler was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church and its Christian Mothers Society. She was also a member of Beaudoin Koehler Draeger VFW Auxilliary. She was a former member of the Catholic Women's Club.
     Survivors include three sons, Joseph of Beloit, Paul, of Watertown, and William of Silver Spring, Md., 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Scheiber of Watertown. She was further preceded in death by one son, three sisters, and two brothers.¹

Stella Engelhart was buried at Saint Henry's Cemetery on 13 August 1982 at Watertown.²

     She was born on 9 September 1885.¹ She was the daughter of Adam Engelhart and Catherine Meyer.

Theresa Engelhart died before 28 September 1981.²

     She was born in 1906.¹

Vera E. Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin; Listed as 'mother' on gravestone beside Raymond F., listed as 'father.¹'

     She was born on 27 January 1893 at Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jacob Engelhart and Rose Molzahn.

Veronica Engelhart was also known as Rena.³

Veronica Engelhart died on 17 March 1975 at Watertown at age 82.^1,2

The following obituary appeared in the Watertown Daily Times:
     Miss Engelhart
     Miss Veronica Engelhart, 82, of 404 North Sixth Street, died this morning at the Watertown Memorial Hospital. Death was due to the infirmities of age.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Schmutzler Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Henry's with Rev. Michael Burke officiating. Burial will be in St. Henry's Cemetery.
     Friends and relatives may call to pay their respects at the funeral home Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. and until the time of the services on Thursday. The parish rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
     Miss Engelhart was born in the town of Milford Jan. 27, 1893, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Engelhart. She lived in Watertown all of her life. She was member of St. Henry's Catholic Church and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
     Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Schreiber, Miss Mary Engelhart, and Mrs. Joseph Koehler, all of Watertown.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.⁴

Veronica Engelhart was buried at an unknown place on 20 March 1975 at Watertown.^5,4

     He was born in 1884.¹

William Engelhart died in 1917.¹

William Engelhart was buried at St. Henry's Catholic Cemetery at Watertown, Wisconsin.

     She was born in 1890.¹

Marguerite A English married Herbert Jussen, son of Benjamin E Jussen and Mary Koplin, in 1915.¹

     She married Heinrich Rössler, son of Johann Adam Rößler and Elisabetha Hellmann, on 13 October 1833. This may be his wife, but the given date is obviously incorrect, as he would have been but three months old at the time of his wedding.¹

     He was born circa 31 August 1760 at Havixbeck, Westphalia.¹ He was the son of Joan Bernhard Epping and Maria Elisabeth Kellermann.¹

Hennrich Epping was baptized on 31 August 1760 at Havixbeck, Westphalia. The baptism was witnessed by Maria Gertrud Eilers Additional Sponsor: Hennrich Epping.¹