Fourth Generation  

8. Theodore Herman Lescher,^{27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34} son of George Lesher and Elizabeth Kemmerer, was born on 18 Mar 1829 in Easton, Northhampton, PA^{2 35 36 37} and died on 18 Nov 1923 in Topeka, Shawnee, KS^{35 37 38 39 40} at age 94. Other names for Theodore were LESHER, and LISCHER.

Theodore married Augusta Wood on 31 Oct 1858 in Lawrence, Douglas County, KS.^{13 35} Augusta was born on 12 Sep 1838 in Fredonia, Caldwell, KY,^{36 41} died on 26 Jan 1934 in Topeka, Shawnee, KS^{41 42} at age 95, and was buried on 29 Jan 1934 in Topeka Cemetary, Topeka, Shawnee, KS.⁴²

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Jessie Adelaide Lescher was born on 21 Feb 1860^{2 38} and died on 13 Dec 1949^{2 38} at age 89.

         ii.  George Melvin Lescher was born on 28 Sep 1862,^{2 43} died on 3 May 1900 in Costa Rica^{2 43} at age 37, and was buried on 14 Oct 1906 in Topeka Cemetary, Topeka, Shawnee, KS.³⁸

        iii.  Herman Grainger Lescher was born on 22 Oct 1864² and died on 13 Oct 1936 in Great Falls, MN³⁸ at age 71.

         iv.  Jennie Elizabeth Lescher was born on 1 Oct 1866,² died on 31 Jan 1913 in Tampa, FL³⁸ at age 46, and was buried in Topeka Cemetary, Topeka, Shawnee, KS.³⁸

          v.  Susan Cornelia Lescher was born on 11 Nov 1868² and died on 14 Dec 1953 in Topeka, Shawnee, KS³⁸ at age 85.

         vi.  Theodore Augustus Lescher was born on 21 Mar 1872,² died on 14 Jun 1910 in St. Lukes Hospital, New York City, NY³⁸ at age 38, and was buried on 17 Jun 1910 in Topeka Cemetary, Topeka, Shawnee, KS.³⁸

4       vii.  Frank Mills Lescher (born on 7 May 1883 in Topeka, Shawnee, KS - died on 13 Nov 1960 in Champaign, Champaign, IL)

9. Augusta Wood, daughter of Jesse D. Wood and Minerva Jane Rice, was born on 12 Sep 1838 in Fredonia, Caldwell, KY,^{36 41} died on 26 Jan 1934 in Topeka, Shawnee, KS^{41 42} at age 95, and was buried on 29 Jan 1934 in Topeka Cemetary, Topeka, Shawnee, KS.⁴²

Augusta married Theodore Herman Lescher ^{27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34} on 31 Oct 1858 in Lawrence, Douglas County, KS.^{13 35} Theodore was born on 18 Mar 1829 in Easton, Northhampton, PA^{2 35 36 37} and died on 18 Nov 1923 in Topeka, Shawnee, KS^{35 37 38 39 40} at age 94. Other names for Theodore were LESHER, and LISCHER.

10. Frederick A. Odernheimer,^{44 45 46 47 48 49} son of Frederick Odernheimer and Marion Rudder, was born on 31 Mar 1857 in Coblenz, Germany^{50 51} and died on 3 Oct 1937 in Champaign, Champaign, IL⁵² at age 80.

Frederick married Sarah Buchanan on 2 Jul 1884 in Travis, TX.^{53 54} Sarah was born on 20 Dec 1858 in Mansfield, Piatt, IL,⁵⁵ died on 24 Jul 1886 in Champaign, Champaign, IL^{56 57} at age 27, and was buried on 26 Jul 1886 in Bryant Cemetary, Mahomet, Champaign, IL.⁵⁷

The child from this marriage was:

5         i.  Virginia Chester Odernheimer (born on 27 Nov 1885 in Travis, TX - died on 10 Oct 1976 in Ft. Meyers, Lee, FL)

11. Sarah Buchanan, daughter of Andrew J Buchanan and Angeline Cappis, was born on 20 Dec 1858 in Mansfield, Piatt, IL,⁵⁵ died on 24 Jul 1886 in Champaign, Champaign, IL^{56 57} at age 27, and was buried on 26 Jul 1886 in Bryant Cemetary, Mahomet, Champaign, IL.⁵⁷

Sarah married Frederick A. Odernheimer ^{44 45 46 47 48 49} on 2 Jul 1884 in Travis, TX.^{53 54} Frederick was born on 31 Mar 1857 in Coblenz, Germany^{50 51} and died on 3 Oct 1937 in Champaign, Champaign, IL⁵² at age 80.

12. Thomas Howey,⁵⁸ son of Thomas Howey and Margaret Snodgrass, was born in 1839 in Sangamon County, IL^{18 59} and died about 1900 at age 61.

Thomas married Harriet Arvilla Wildman on 24 Jun 1884 in Monticello, Piatt County, IL.^{18 60 61} Harriet was born on 9 Apr 1864 in Atwood, Piatt County, IL,^{18 62} died on 29 Jul 1948 in Tuscola, Douglas County, IL^{18 62} at age 84, and was buried on 2 Aug 1948 in Calvery Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, IL.⁶² Another name for Harriet was Hattie.

Children from this marriage were:

6         i.  Roy Philo Howey (born on 3 May 1888 in Atwood, Piatt County, IL - died on 30 Nov 1936 in Arcola, Douglas County, IL)

         ii.  Mary Howey Another name for Mary is Aunt Mamie.

13. Harriet Arvilla Wildman, daughter of Thomas Philo Wildman Sr. and Elizabeth Shonkwiler, was born on 9 Apr 1864 in Atwood, Piatt County, IL,^{18 62} died on 29 Jul 1948 in Tuscola, Douglas County, IL^{18 62} at age 84, and was buried on 2 Aug 1948 in Calvery Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, IL.⁶² Another name for Harriet was Hattie.

Harriet married Thomas Howey ⁵⁸ on 24 Jun 1884 in Monticello, Piatt County, IL.^{18 60 61} Thomas was born in 1839 in Sangamon County, IL^{18 59} and died about 1900 at age 61.

14. John W. Nussear,⁶³ son of Henry A. Nussear and Cynthia Ann Davis, was born on 21 Jan 1846 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, died on 21 Sep 1900 in Piatt County, IL²² at age 54, and was buried about 24 Sep 1900 in Harshbarger Cemetery, Atwood, Unity Township, Piatt County, IL.⁶⁴

John married Edith May Campbell ⁶⁵ on 15 Oct 1884 in Ottawa, Lasalle, IL.^{66 67} Edith was born on 17 Sep 1862 in Serena, Lasalle County, IL,⁶⁸ died on 4 Mar 1940 in Tuscola, Douglas County, IL^{22 68} at age 77, and was buried about 7 Mar 1940 in Harshbarger Cemetery, Atwood, Unity Township, Piatt County, IL.⁶⁴

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Alice May Nussear was born on 28 Jun 1885 in Douglas County, IL and died on 11 Jan 1972 in Crawfordsville, IN at age 86.

         ii.  George Nussear was born on 4 Mar 1887 in Atwood, Douglas County, IL⁶⁹ and died on 22 Apr 1940⁶⁹ at age 53.

        iii.  Mabel E. Nussear

7        iv.  Emma Alta Nussear (born on 5 Feb 1890 in Tuscola, Douglas County, IL - died on 20 Jan 1963 in Decatur, Macon County, IL)

          v.  Henry O. Nussear

         vi.  Walter J. Nussear

15. Edith May Campbell,⁶⁵ daughter of George William Campbell and Eliza Spicer, was born on 17 Sep 1862 in Serena, Lasalle County, IL,⁶⁸ died on 4 Mar 1940 in Tuscola, Douglas County, IL^{22 68} at age 77, and was buried about 7 Mar 1940 in Harshbarger Cemetery, Atwood, Unity Township, Piatt County, IL.⁶⁴

Edith married John W. Nussear ⁶³ on 15 Oct 1884 in Ottawa, Lasalle, IL.^{66 67} John was born on 21 Jan 1846 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, died on 21 Sep 1900 in Piatt County, IL²² at age 54, and was buried about 24 Sep 1900 in Harshbarger Cemetery, Atwood, Unity Township, Piatt County, IL.⁶⁴

1. State of Illinois Birth Certificate for George Frederick
Lescher.

2. Birth List From Lescher Bible.

3. 1920 Federal Census.

4. 1930 Federal Census.

5. SSDI.

6. Miss Howey Engaged to Fred Lescher. Mrs. Emma Howey, Arcola, announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Charlene, to Fred Lescher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lescher, 1005 South First street. The Wedding will take place on May 30 in the First Methodist church, Champaign. Miss Howey was graduated from the Atwood high school with the class of 1935 and from the Burnham City Hospital Nurses' Training school with the class of 1937. Since that time she has been a resident of Champaign-Urbana. Mr. Lescher was graduated from the Champaign high school with the class of 1935 and attended the University of Illinois. He is at present employed by Querry-Kingman, Inc., of Champaign. Lived at 203 South Cedar Champaign prior to marriage. At wedding Mrs. Lynn Bryson was pianist. Her brother Henry Howey sang and Paul (oldest brother, living in Naperville) gave her hand in marriage.

7. Charlene Howey Lescher Death Certificate. Charlene Elizabeth Lescher died 3 July 1960 at home, 110 Greenridge Drive, (Decatur), Hickory Point Township, Macon County, IL. Death was due to strangulation by hanging (suicide). Had lived there for 5 years. Born 27 NOV 1916 (43 years old) in Douglas County, IL. Father was Roy P. Howey and mother was Emma A. Nussear. Buried in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL. on 5 July 1960.

8. 1910 Federal Census, Listed with both his father in Topeka (as architect in April) and with Fritz ( Oderskinner was census spelling) as roomer in October.

9. Frank Mills Lescher State of Illinois Death Certificate.

10. 1920 Federal Census, FM Lescher, Virginia and son Fred living at 1005 S. First Champaign, Champaign, IL.

11. Frank Lescher and Virginia Odernhimer Marriage Certificate.

12. Wedding Announcement for Frank Mills Lescher and Virginia
Odernheimer..

13. Lescher Family Bible Marraige List.

14. State Of Florida Virginia Odernheimer Death Certificate (18 OCT 1976).

15. Virginia Odernheimer Birth Place, Letter from Fritz to Virginia.

16. 1910 Federal Census.

17. Roy Philo Howey Death Certificate. Roy P. Howey, resident of Douglas County, Bourbon Township, District 6394 (for 9 months), died November 30, 1936. Cause of death was gunshot wound of head by accidental means. Injury recieved in Bourbon County -- accidental discharge of shotgun while hunting.
He was male, white and married to Emma Howey. He was born May 3, 1888. He was a farmer on a rented farm. He was born in Atwood, IL. His father was Thomas Howey and his mother was Harriet Wildman, born in Atwood, IL. He was buried in Harshbarger Cemetery, Atwood on December 2, 1936

18. compiled by Roy Howey Jr. Includes Pedigree Work Chart..

19. 1920 Federal Census, ED 115, Sheet 3, Line 64. Garrett East Half, Douglas County, IL 12-13 January 1820
Roy P. Howey, 31
Wife Emma, 29
Mary R. 10,
Paul E. 8,
Clara M. 7,
Robert H. 5,
Lottie E. 31/2,
Lenna E. 31/2,
Roy Jr. 8/12.
Everybody born in Illinois. All US citizens. All can read and write. Mary, Paul & Clara in school. Everybody speaks english. For Roy, father born in IL (hard to read), mother born in Illinois. For Emma, father born Illinois, mother born Maryland -- that appears to be backward. Farmer on rented farm.

20. 1910 Federal Census, ED 93, Family 114. Garrett Township, Douglas County, IL 26 April 1910
Howey, Roy P., Head, M, W, 21years old, married, for 3 years, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. IL, farm labor, working out, employed all of 1909, read & write, rented house
Emma, wife, M?, W, 20, married, for 3 years, 2 children born in this marriage, both living, b. IL, father, b. IL, mother b. IL, read & write
John, son, M, W, 2, b. IL, father, b. IL, mother b. IL
Mary R., daughter, F, W, 4/12, b. IL, father, b. IL, mother b. IL

.

21. Emails , Letters and Conversations With Patricia Howey Buian (my aunt). Verified burial is in Lake Fork Cemetery.

22. Unity Township Cemeteries (Piatt County Historical and Genealogical Society, 1985).

23. Illinois Certificate of Marriage for Roy. P. Howey and Emma Alta Nussear. Mr. Roy P. Howey, Age: 19, Birthplace: Atwood, Illinois, Father: Thomas Howey, Mother: Hattie Wildman
-- and -- Miss Emma Alta Nussear, Age: 18, Birthplace: Tuscola, Illinois, Father: John Nussear. Mother: Edith Campbell
-- were-- united in marriage at Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois on the 12th day of October A.D. 1907 by I. M. Hoel, Minister.

24. State Of Illinois Emma A Howey Death Certificate. Emma A. Howey died 21 Jan 1963 Hickory Point Township,
(Decatur), Macn County, Illinois. Was there last 2 1/2 months.
Lived at 319 South Arcola, Arcola for 25 years. White, widowed
female. Born 5 FEB 1890 in Tuscola, Illinois -- age 72 years.
Housewife -- owned home. Father: John W. Nussear. Mother Edith
Campbell.. Informant Mary Auld. Rt 1 Decatur, IL. Buried 25 JAN
1963 in Lake Fork Cemetery Atwood, IL.

.

25. Ibid.

26. Lieut. Howey Arcola's 11th War Casualty.

27. 1910 Federal Census, Poor Copy, Living at 920 Monroe Street, Topeka Theodore H. 81 yrs old, married 51 years. b. PA, Father and mother born PA. Architect Augusta, wife, 71 yrs old, 7 children, 6 living. b. KY, Father and mother born KY. Cornelia, 35 yrs old, b. KS Frank M., 26 yrs old, b. KS
.

28. 1920 Federal Census, Living in Topeka (920 Monroe Street) with wife Augusta and daughter Cornelia - - Owned home free and clear. He was 91 and wife was 81 His parents were from PA and her parents were from KY.

29. MAN WHO PLANNED STATE HOUSE STILL LIVING IN TOPEKA (Topeka Capital, SEP 1919).

30. Theodore H. Lescher Is 91. This is Birthday of Architect Who
Designed State House. (Topeka Capital, 18 March 1920).

31. 1900 Soundex, Lescher, Theodore H. Vol. 50 C.D. 153 Sheet 7 Line 59 White b. MAR 1829 Age 71 Born in PA Shawnee County Topeka, 926 Monroe Augista Wife b. SEP 1838 in KY Age 61 Nellie Daughter b. MAR 1879 in KS Age 21 Frank Son b. May 1881 in KS Age 19.

32. 1870 Federal Census, Living in Second Ward City of Lawrence TH Lescher 42 years old, carpenter/builder, $4000 real estate, $1000 personal estate, born in PA Augusta, 32, Born in KY Jessie A. , 10; George M., 8; Herman G., 5; Jennie, 4; Cornelia, 2 -- all born in Kansas. Jessie, George and Herman were in school. NOTES: William Lescher -- 49, from PA --was living in the 2nd ward and George Lescher, 19?, from PA, living nearby to TH.
.

33. 1910 Soundex, Shawnee Topeka Vol. 073 E.D. 0163 Family # 0123 L260 Laescher Theodore H H W 81 Penn Kans Agusta W W 71 Kentucky Cornelia D 35 Kansas Frank M. S 26 Kansas Taken on 22 April.

34. City Directory Topeka, 1902, 920 Monroe Street TH Lescher --architect Cornielia N Lescher Frank N (M?) -- student Topeka 1868-1879 THL was not listed 1880 304 Jackson Street TH Lescher --carpenter Mrs. A. Lescher -- Boarding House (listed in biz section at 304 Jackson Street) Miss J. Addie -- Music Teacher
.

35. Lescher Family: Handwritten Record of Births, Marriages and
Deaths.

36. June 14, 1900 Letter from Susan Cornelia (Nelly) Lescher to
Jessie Adelaide Lescher (June 14 1900).

37. Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas Death Certoficate For Theodore
Herman Lescher. (NOV 1923).

38. Lescher Family Bible List Of Deaths.

39. T. H. Lescher Dies. Pioneer Kansan Came to State From East in
1856. (Topeka Journal, 19 NOV 1923).

40. SPENT 67 YEARS HELPING STATE OF KANSAS DEVELOP. T.H. Lescher
Lived to See Raw Prairie Changed to Rich Agricultural State
Dotted With Martd of Trade. (Topeka Capital, 19 NOV 1923).

41. TOPEKA PIONEER DEADMrs. Augusta Lescher, 95, Dies at Home on
Tyler Street (Topeka Journal, 26 JAN 1934).

42. Kansas Death Certificate for Augusta Wood Lescher.

43. Lescher Family Bible List Of Deaths, Died of yellow fever Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Remains brought to America by Mr. J.F. White, his friend, and buried in Topeka cemetary Sunday morning Oct. 14 1906.

44. 1910 Federal Census, Odernheimer Frederic A Head Male White 53 at last birthday 2nd marriage,, married 23 years. Born Germany, Father from Germany, Mother from Australia. Naturalized 1880. Retired Farmer. Wife Charlotte J.. Daughter Virginia C 23 yrs old born Texas, father from germany, mother from IL Note Frank Mills lescher was a border.
.

45. 1920 Federal Census, Fred Odernheimer 61 born in Germany lived a t 310 E Daniel in Champaign with wife Charlotte W 54 from Ohio. Was Inspector of city streets. Immigrated 1881. Naturalized 1889.

46. 1910 Soundex, Listed as Oderskinner Frederic AWhite 53 GRMT PRWR ILL. Wife Charlotte J 45 OH Virginia C 21 Texas 3 non relatives.

47. 1920 Soundex, Fred Odernheimer 61 born in Germany lived a t 310 E Daniel in Champaign with wife Charlotte W 54 from Ohio.

48. Biography of Fritz Odernheimer, written by Virginia. (before
1902).

49. CHARLES McINTOSH, ASSOCIATE EDITOR, PAST AND PRESENT OF PIATT COUNTY,ILLINOIS TOGETHER
WITHBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF MANY PROMINENT AND INFLUENTIAL
CITIZENS (THE S.J. CLARKE PUBLISHING CO., CHICAGO, 1903), Home. : Section 12 Monticello Township in 1903. Born March 31, 1857 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Frederick and Marion (Rudder) Odernheimer. Lineage traced back to 1200 on paternal side, maternal line is descended from Sir Miles Patrick who flourished in 1099. The father of our subject was born in Wiesbaden in 1808, spending his entire life in that place ,his death occurring on the 12th of December 1885, when he was 78 years of age. His wife, who was born at Sydney, New South Wales, passed away in 1863. He obtained his education: common schools till 9 years, Gymnasium till 16(=~American high school), then entered Navy as cadet for 5 years -- became Lieutenant, then quit due to failing eyesight. Decided to try luck in new world, sailed for US September 1881, locating first near Austin TX (Travis County). Served as deputy sheriff of the county and US deputy marshal for 5 years 1884 Austin TX. Married Sara Buchanan of Mansfield, Ill.--she died in Champaign in 1886, leaving daughter Virginia. Moved 1886 to Mansfield, purchase and worked farm till 1890. Sold and purchased 80 acres 5 miles east of Monticello --moved there. paid 47$. Worked and improved land -- value increased 1903 to $125 per acre 10 August 1887, he married Charlotte Jane Baird, daughter of William and Marie Baird, Circleville Ohio. Three children died in infancy. Virginia has completed common school course and is expected to enter Illinois University in 1903.

50. F. ODERNHEIMER, LOCAL RESIDENT SINCE 1903, DIES..

51. Odernheimer F School record (1873).

52. Fritz Odernheimer Illinois Death Certificate (6 OCT 1937).

53. 1884+ Marriage Index Travis County Texas, Microfilm, Family
History Library;35 N West Temple Street;Salt Lake City, UT
84150 USA.Buchanan Odern Marriage IndexLDS Microfilm# 0978166.

54. Odernheimer Buchanan Marriage Certificate.

55. 1880 Census. Census Place: Mansfield, Piatt, Illinois
Source: FHL Film 1254242 National Archives Film T9-0242 Page 202B
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
A. J. BUCKHANAN Self M M W 49 PA
Alice BUCKHANAN Wife F M W 38 IL
Sarah BUCKHANAN Dau F S W 22 IL
Wilbur BUCKHANAN Son M S W 18 IL

1880 United States Census
.

56. Champaign County IL Death Record for Sarah (Buchanan)
Odernheimer.

57. Obituary (Mansfield Express, 30 JUL 1886).

58. Springfield City Directory. 1855
Howey, Thomas, Grocer, lives at Corner 7th and Madison
Howey, Thomas, Grocer , lives at Mason corner 6th
.

59. 1850 Federal Census, p 069b. 1850, IL, Sangamon County, Springfield, 17 October, 1850
Howey, Thomas, 60, M, Grocer, $1000RE, b. VA
Howey, Margaret, 53, F, b. TN
Howey, Robert, 16, M, b. IL, in school
Howey, Thomas, 12, M, b. IL, in school
Howey, Preston, 8, M, b. IL in school,
Howey, Joseph, 12, M, b. IL, REMARKS: Idiotic
.

60. Piatt Co Marriage Certificate & Return for Thomas Howey and Harriet Arvilla Wildman. Monticello, Piatt County Thomas Howey (46?) from Springfield and Harriet A. Wildman (21) Unity (twsp) in Piatt 24 June 1884. Also has Marriage Return to County Clerk -- Groom: Thomas Howey, 46 (next birthday), merchant from Springfield, Ill. Father: Thomas Howey, Mother: Margaret Snodgrass, born in Sangamon County ( Second Marriage??). Bride: Harriet A. Wildman, 21, Piatt Co. Father: Thomas Philo Wildman, mother Elizabeth Shonkwiler, born in Piatt Co. Married at Monticello 24 June 1884

.

61. vol. A-C, 1841-1971 Authors: Piatt County (Illinois). County Clerk (Main Author): Microfilm FHL US/CAN Film 988101. June 24, 1884
Groom: Thomas Howey, from Springfield, IL, a merchant; 46 years old at next birthday, Caucasian, b. Sangamon County, IL; father is Thomas Howey and mother is Margaret Snodgrass, it is his second marriage.
Bride: Harriet A. Wildman of Piatt County, IL; 21 years old at next birthday, white, b. Piatt County, IL; father is Thomas P. Wildman, mother is Elizabeth Shonkwiler, it is her first marriage.
Married in Montecello, IL.

62. Illinois Death Certificate for Harriet Arvilla Wildman Howey Kramer. Died July 29 1948 in Tuscola Lived at 1136 N 5th Street Sprinfield, IL Had father as Philo, born IL Mother as Mary, born IL Informant Mary J. Yoggerst (roomate?, same address)

63. Ancestral File, Birth.

64. Unity Township Cemeteries (Piatt County Historical and Genealogical Society, 1985), Section B Row 6.

65. Ancestral File, Birth* 17 Sep 1862 Serena, Lasalle County, Illinois; This is correct date -- WFT 2409 showed 1864, but that doesn't match other data like death cert.

66. Illinois Marriage License for John W. Nussear and Edith Campbell.

67. (http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/marriage.html).

68. Subject: Edith May Campbell.

69. Includes descendant information for Sebastian Nussear. She is the the great grand niece of my grandmother Emma Howey (11 Jan 2001).