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THE PLETSCHETTE FAMILY OF NEUNHAUSEN first version..: April, 2001
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(May 7, 2001 Updates from Donald Pletchette included)
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Wilfreda "Freda" Pletchette's Family of Carroll (Carroll County), Iowa
It is possible Freda's Grandfather, Guil, was a younger brother
to #6 Pierre. Guil had a brother, John, with whom he had quarrel,
and parted ways. It may have been at this time Guil changed the
spelling of his last name from Pletschette to Pletchette.
The above theory was blown with the information contained in
Donald Pletchette's Genealogy book. George's father's name
was "Guil" (perhaps short for Guillaume). Guil and his brother,
John (perhaps Jean) were born in the Alsace-Lorraine region,
in northeast France. They emigrated to America in 1845.
Guil settled in the Chicago area, and John went to Luxembourg,
Iowa to join with other friends and family members from the
"old country". Perhaps Guil and John were brothers of the Pierre
from Grosbous, who sailed on board The Silvanus Jenkins???
The following is my personal speculation:
1. Joh. Pletschette *?? +1712
2. Paul Pletschette *?? +1734
3. Jean Pletschette *?? +1755
4. Nicolas Pletschette *?? +1797
5. Jean-Nicolas Pletschette *1768
6. Pierre Pletschette *1805 (I believe this is the Pierre that
emigrated on the Silvanus Jenkins)
7. Jean Pletschette *1836-1902 (went back to Luxembourg)
8. Nicholas Pletschette *1865 (Grandson to Pierre #6)
9. Margaret Pletschette
9. Peter Pletschette *1869
10. Martin Pletschette*1900
11. Emmett Pletschette *
8. Alex Pletschette *1873 stayed in Grosbous
6. John Pletschette *approx 1790's?
7. Peter Pletschette *
6. Guil Pletchette *approx 1800 in Alsace-Lorraine
7. George Pletchette *1849 in Chicago
8. Bernard Pletchette *1900
9. Freda Pletchette *1925
The Pletschettes that emigrated on board the "Silvanus Jekins" that
arrived in New York, July 3-4, 1845:
Pierre Plettschette 40 farmer Grosbous to Wisconsin (5)
Maria Plettschette 33 wife Grosbous to Wisconsin
Jean I Plettschette 11 son Grosbous to Wisconsin
Jean II Plettschette 2y3m son Grosbous to Wisconsin
Maria Plettschette 8m daughter Grosbous to Wisconsin
The following are Freda' records:
6. Guil Pletchette *approx 1800 in Alsace-Lorraine
+ 1876 in Chicago, IL
To whom Guil was married is unknown. It is said he and his wife
had at least 2-sons (George & John), and 1-daughter (name unknown).
It is thought this daughter married a Mr. Henry Schupenitz
(1868-1958) and lived in the Carroll,
Iowa area. Henry (and perhaps his wife as well) is buried in
Carroll Cemetery, NE corner, Lot 154, Space 10. Records indicate
Mrs. John Goffinet of Carroll, IA, paid the Perpetual Care.
Donald Pletchette noted in his records that a lot of official
documents were destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, such
as birth/baptismal, marriage and death certificates. This has made
it very difficult to trace our ancestors in that area/time frame.
7. George Pletschette *15JUL1849 in Chicago, IL
George moved to the Luxembourg, Iowa area after his father died
in 1876. He remembered he had an uncle (John) and cousins living
in this area. It was here where he met and married his future wife.
A year later he and Maragaret moved to Carroll County, Iowa where
his sister, Mrs. Henry Schupenitz, lived near Carroll City.
+27MAY1931 in Carroll, IA
oo Margaret Heiderscheit *2MAR1855 in Luxembourg, IA
+6DEC1943 of a heart attack or stroke
in Carroll, IA - Buried in Willey, IA
(Note: Margaret's parents were:
John Heiderscheit *25DEC1818 in Prats, Luxembourg, Germany
+21OCT1905
and Anna Maria Wagner *24FEB1838 in Faulen, Luxembourg, Germany
+28AUG1875 in Luxembourg, IA.
Anna Maria Wagner sailed on board the Silvanus Jenkins with her
parents and siblings:
Jean Wagner Father-46, Farmer
Anna Wagner Wife-46
Michel Wagner Son-15
*Catharina Wagner Daughter-13
Anna Wagner Daughter-11
Jean Wagner Son-9
Ma????tha Wagner Daughter-7
Michel Wagner Son-5
*Catharina married Michael Heiderscheit
(sometimes spelled Heiderscheidt) So,
2-Heiderscheit brothers married 2-Wagner
sisters!
George & Margaret had 4-sons & 3-daughters.
All were born in Willey, IA:
8. John Pletchette *15NOV1883
Sponsors were John Goetzinger & Catherine
Heiderscheidt
+26NOV1960 of a stroke in Carroll, IA
oo Margaret Meissner *8NOV1892 in Bavaria, Germany - +29JUN1978
Daughter of Leonard Meissner & Magdalen Frischolz.
After arriving from Germany in 1910, she made her home
with her sister, the late Mrs. Anna (Barney) Greteman.
oo 4AUG1914
Together they lived in Viola Center and Dedham, IA where
they opened a General Store. They had one son:
9. Donald John Pletchette *11FEB1929 in Carroll, IA
+19MAR2000
oo Marilyn Catherine Schultes *22OCT1932 in Carroll, IA
oo 18APR1953 in St. Mary's Church, Willey, IA
Pastor: Father Herman Dries
Donald was a Receving Clerk in Dahl's Supermarket in
Des Moines, IA. He served in the US Armny during the
Korean War. Served in England. Served from January 1951
to December 1952. Together they had 5-daughters & 2-sons:
10. Nina Margaret Pletchette *2SEP1954
Sponsors were John & Margaret Pletchette
oo ? Burmeister
They live in Coon Rapids, IA
10. Catherine Ann Pletchette *30DEC1955
Sponsors were Mike & Catherine Schultes
oo ?? Lampman
They live in Gilbert, AZ
10. Lisa Marie Pletchette *11MAR1957
Sponsors: Edward & Margaret Klocke
oo ?? Klocke
They live in Dedham, IA
10. John Loras Pletchette *22NOV1958
Sponsors: Art & LaVine Tigges
oo ??
Lives in Winterset, IA
10. Mary Jean Pletchette *20DEC1959
Sponsors: Paul & Norma Gretemen
oo Mark, Schreck
They live in Willey, IA and have 7-children
10. Amy Louise Pletchette *3MAY1961
Sponsors: Leonard & Lynette Steinkamp
oo ?? Tunning
They live in Ohama, NE
10. Michael Patrick Pletchette *20AUG1962
Sponsors: Louis & Mary Klocke
oo ??
Lives in West Des Moines, IA
8. Mary Magdelen *13MAR1886 - +6NOV1945 in Dedham, IA
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. John Werner -
Baptized in Roselle (IA?)
oo William F. Klocke *21OCT1880 in Nieheim, Germany
+7MAR1944 in Dedham, IA
oo 21MAY 1907 in St. Mary's Church, Willey, IA
Pastor: Father John Heinzelmeier
William was a Farmer, and also dealt in livestock.
Together they had 7-children:
9. William George Klocke *24SEP1980 - Deceased
William was born on the home place, and lives on the
home place with his sister Margaret. He never married
and had no children. William served in the US Army
during WWII. He entered the army in March 1942, and
was stationed in Galveston, Texas.
9. Mathilda Mary Klocke *18OCT1910
oo George Herman Meiners *19JUL1909 +14FEB1967-Heart attack
oo 1FEB1932 in St. Joseph's Church, Dedham, IA
Pastor: Farther Christopher Huelshorst
George was a livestock buyer and trucker. They lived in
Dedham and had 11-children:
10. Dolores Mary Meiners *26NOV1932
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. William F. Klocke
Oo Eugene Beierle *?? Near Columbus, Nebraska
Oo 10JUN1957 in Omaha, NE
Eugene's occupation: Custodian
Together they had 2-children:
11. David Eugene Beierle *13JUN1958
Sponsors: Chester & Martha Beierle
11. Patricia Ann Beierle *25APR1962
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Georg H. Meiners
10. Norbert Herman Meiners *31MAY1934
Sponsors: Frances & Herman Meiners
Oo Janet Kay Patrick *2MAR1944
Oo 28AUG1965 in St. Joseph's Church, Dedham, IA
Pastor: Father Henry Meyer
Norbert's occupation: Feed Salesman &
Grinding services
Norbert served in the US Army during the Korean
Campaign, stationed at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, then
In Germany. Together they had 2-children:
11. Lisa Leann Meiners *3NOV1966
Sponsors: Richard Meiners & Mary Jane Meiners
11. Jeffrey Lynn Meiners *24SEP1967
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Meiners
10. JoAnn Frances Meiners *14OCT1936
Sponsors: Anna Klocke & Joseph Meiners
10. Wilfred Marvin Meiners *12JUN1938
Sponsors: Margaret Klocke & William G. Klocke
10. Marilyn Meiners *28MAR1941 (Stillborn)
10. Louis Joseph Meiners *8MAR1943
Sponsors: Marie Klocke & Herman Meiners, Jr.
10. Mary Jan Rose Meiners *4MAY1945
Sponsors: Rosalie Danner & Albin Schultes
10. David Edward Meiners*16NOV1946
Sponsors: Edward Meiners & Rose Meiners
10. Richard Leon Meiners *4JAN1949
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Peter Danner
10. Daryl Eugene Meiners*23OCT1950
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Anton Klocke
10. Emily Kay Meiners *15MAR1954
Sponsors: Dolores Meiners & John Tasler
9. Anton Bernard Klocke *29FEB1912
+3AUG1930 in Carroll, IA (auto accident)
9. Joseph John Klocke *18APR1913
+11OCT1951 in Carroll, IA (Brights Disease)
9. Anna Margaret Klocke *3NOV1914 - Deceased
9. Margaret Marcella Klocke *9MAR1918
9. Marie Margaret Klocke *9JUN1922
8. George Pletchette *4APR18987 - 16DEC1942
Sponsors were Mr. & Mrs. Balk - Baptized in Willey
+16DEC1942
8. Gertrude Pletchette *15FEB1892 - +23OCT1950
Sponsors were Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wurzer
Baptized in Roselle (IA?)
8. Joseph Pletchette *2JUL1894 +13AUG1962 in the Veterans Hospital,
Des Moines, IA
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. John Bazer - Baptized in Willey
Never married, and had no children
8. Margaret Anna Pletchette *3AUG1897
Sporsors were John & Maggie Liewer (brother & sister)
Baptized in Willey
8. Bernard Pletchette *12FEB1900 +13MAR1970
Sponsors were Bernard (Barney) & Anna Greteman
Baptized in Willey, IA 12FEB1900 by Rev. John H. Gehling
oo Anna Margaret Neppel *19MAY1896 1-1/2 miles west of Willey, IA
Sponsors: John & Barbara Neppel-Baptized 21MAY1896 by
Rev. John H. Gehling
oo 17FEB1925 in St. Mary's Church, Willey, IA
Pastor: Father M.A. Schemel
+30MAY1968
Both are buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Willey, IA
Bernard was a carpenter. Together they had 5-sons
& 2-daughters. All were born in Willey, IA
9. Wilfrieda "Freda" Anna Pletchette *27OCT1925 (living)
Sponsors: Mrs. Mary Neppel & George Pletchette
Freda did not marry, and had no children. She worked for
The US Dept. of Agriculture for 32 yrs.
9. Anita Mary Pletchette *18AUG1927
Sponsors: Gertrude & Anton Einweg
oo Albert John Dorski *1MAR1923
oo 4OCT1962 in Riverhead, Long Island, NY
Albert's occupation: Stocks & Bonds Broker for Piper,
Jaffrey & Hopwood in Des Moines, IA. They had no children
and live in Des Moines, IA
9. Bernard John Pletchette *25JUL1929 (living)
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. John Pletchette
Bernard has never married, and has no children.
Occupation: Carpenter. Bernard served in the US Army during
The Korean War from 2AUG1951 to 1AUG1953. Serial #US55173098.
First 5-days spent at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and the balance
At Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Discharged as Corporal. Went
To Cook and Bakers School.
9. Edward Francis Pletchette *8DEC1931 (living)
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. George Schultes
Edward has never married, and has no children.
Occupation: Tender (cement work, brick & block laying)
Employed by Broich Bros. Edward served in the US Army from
4MAY1953 to 15APR1955 (#US55375756) He spent a few days at
Camp Crowder in Missouri, then Camp Chaffee in Arkansas, Camp
Kilmer in New Jersey, then 18-months in Ansbach, Germany.
Discharged as PFC.
Note: Freda lives with her 2-brothers, Bernard & Edward
in their maternal Grandmother's House built
in 1916 in Willey, IA
9. Eugene John Pletchette *19JUN1933 +26JUL1977 of Bowel
Obstruction Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. John Broich
Eugene was never married, and had no children. He made his
home at the Carroll County Home since March 1970 after his
father passed away.
9. Leon Edward Pletchette *6DEC1936
Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Edward Klocke
Leon has never married, and has no children.
Occupation: Residential Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service.
Previously was a carpenter. He is currently retired and lives in
his condo in Carroll, IA.
9. Ronald Lawrence Pletchette *2SEP1939 +25DEC1970 of Brain Tumor
Sponsors: Theodore Vogt & Laura Vogt
oo Diana Marie Kirsch *6OCT1944 +16FEB1980
oo 7SEP1968 in Holy Angel's Church, Roselle, IA
Pastor: Father Richard J. Macke
Ronald's occupation: Electrician & Carpenter, employed by
Goetzinger & Steffes. Ronald spent 6-months in the US Army
Reserves from 19APR1962 until 18OCT1962. He spent time at Camp
Chaffee, Arkansas and then spent most of his time at Fort Ord,
California (#US17603444 PFC E-3). Was discharged 31JAN1968.
Together they had 2-daughters:
10. Susan Marie Pletchette *5AUG1969 in Carroll, IA
Sponsors: Bernard Pletchette & Mrs. Andrew Kirsch
10. Rhonda Marie Pletchette *16DEC1970 in Carroll, IA
Sponsors: Andrew Kirsch & Freda Pletchette
6. John (Jean?) Pletchette *approx 1790's? +
I assumed John was older than Guil because his son was older
than Guil's, and because he died first. To whom John was married
is unknown, nor how many children they had besides Peter.
7. Peter Pletchette *
6. Unknown Pletchette *??
oo Henry Schupenitz
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