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Household of Elske Meinen Cirks

She is married to Jann Gerdes Aden Janssen Saathoff.

They got married on September 6, 1889 at Minonk, Woodford Co., IL, she was 24 years old.

Jann Gerdes Aden Janssen "John" Saathoff oo Elske Meinen Cirks

Marriage source: Author: Boe, Connie, Title: e-mail regarding Cirks, (Publication location unknown, Publisher: CB, Publication date: xxiv May MMXV)

"Between The Greene Recorder, Waterloo Daily Courier, and Ames Daily Tribune Times, I put this together.... ... * Elske Meinen Cirks B. 11 April 1862 Riepe, Ost. Germany 68y. D. 24 June 1933 Minonk Woodford Cty, Illinois oo 6 September 1889 Minonk, Woodford Cty, Illinois Jann Gerdes Aden Janssen Saathoff B. 1 November 1857 Bangstede, Ostfriesland (Lower Saxony (Niedersachen) Germany D. 21 May 1927 Minonk, Woodford Cty, Illinois 10 children: ..." <>

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Notes about Elske Meinen Cirks

Elske Meinen Cirks

Source: Author: Köster, Folkert u. Harm Harms, Title: Die Familien der Kirchengemeinde Riepe von 1712 - 1909, (Publication location: Aurich, Publisher: Selbstverlag, Publication date: MMV), Seite 117, Repository: MN Gen. Soc. Lib., S. St.Paul, MN

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"379 Cirks, Meine Eiken 377, Dienstknecht zu Riepe, Arbeiter * 17.10.1834 Riepe ~ 19.10.1834 Riepe oo I/I 11.3.1865 Riepe Collmann, Heinka Lüppen 423, Dienstmagd zu Riepe * 21.12.1842 Riepe ~ 26.12.1842 Riepe
Elske Meinen * 11.4.1865 ~ 17.4.1865 Riepe (Tfz: Der Vater) ..."

Title: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, (Publication location unknown, Publisher: https://www.familysearch.org, Publication date: search date xvii July MMXI), Repository: The Cloud.

"... Elske Mainin Saathoff ... Death Date: 24 Jun 1933 Death Place: Fairfield, Bureau Co., Illinois ... Female ... Age: 68 Estimated Birth Year: 1865 Birth Date: 11 Apr 1865 Birthplace: Riepe, Germany

Father: Mine Cirk ... Father's Birth Place: Riepe, Germany Mother: Heinka Collman ...Mother's Birth Place: Riepe

Occupation: Homemaker Residence: Fairfield, Bureau Co., IL. ... Spouse: John Saathoff ... Burial Date: 27 Jun 1933 Burial Place: Minonk, Woodford Co., IL. Cemetery: Minonk ... Digital Folder Number: 4008298 Image Number: 1381 Film Number: 1674526 Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn3"

Author: Boe, Connie, Title: e-mail regarding Cirks, (Publication location unknown, Publisher: CB, Publication date: xxiv May MMXV)

"Between The Greene Recorder, Waterloo Daily Courier, and Ames Daily Tribune Times, I put this together.... ... * Elske Meinen Cirks B. 11 April 1862 Riepe, Ost. Germany 68y. D. 24 June 1933 Minonk Woodford Cty, Illinois oo 6 September 1889 Minonk, Woodford Cty, Illinois Jann Gerdes Aden Janssen Saathoff B. 1 November 1857 Bangstede, Ostfriesland (Lower Saxony (Niedersachen) Germany D. 21 May 1927 Minonk, Woodford Cty, Illinois 10 children:

1. George Janssen Saathoff (sr)B. 5 August 1890 Clayton township, Minonk, Woodford cty. Ill D. 25 Oct. 1973 Rocck Falls, Lee Cty. Ill oo 23 August 1920 Rock Falls, Lee cty. Ill. Huldina Christina Harms B. 20 January 1900 Rock Falls, Lee Cty, Ill D. 28 June 1954 Sterling, Whiteside Cty, Ill ? children not sure how many (at least 1 boy Jr.)

2. Minet Janssen Saathoff b. 6 Janunary 1892 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty. Ill D. 29 December 1975 (?) US Army Pvt WWI, ?have not found oo or children at this time

3. Harm Janssen Saathoff B. 25 July 1894 Clayton twp. Minonk, Woodford Cty. Ill D. 25 November 1986 Tampico, Whiteside Cty, Ill ? have not found oo or children at this time

4. Hannah Janssen Saathoff B. 8 Oct. 1896 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty. Ill D. 13 December 1973 Hahuamen twp,---------------------Ill not oo or no children Obit stated she lived with her brother George

5. Andrew Janssen Saathoff B. 26 October 1897 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, Ill D 22 August 1982 Princeton, Bureau cty, Ill ? have not found oo or children at this time

6. Wilhelm Janssen Saathoff B. 16 November 1898 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, Ill 1y. 10 1/2 mos D. 1 October 1900 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, Ill died at 9:00 A.M. - Flux (Newspaper article/obit)

7. Frederick Janssen Saathoff B. 15 February 1900 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, IllD 7 1/2 mos. D. 1 October 1900 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, Ill died at 10:30 A.M.- Flux (Newspaper article/ obit)

8. Anna Janssen Saathoff B. 22 March 1901 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, Ill D. 20 June 1993 Tampico, Whiteside Cty, Ill ? have not found oo or children at this time

9. Wilhelmina (Minnie) Janssen Saathoff B. 3 or 4 November 1902 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, Ill D ---February 1992 Tampico, Whiteside Cty, Ill ? have not found oo or children at this time

10. John Janssen Saathoff B. 26 July 1905 Clayton twp, Minonk, Woodford Cty, Ill D. 11 May 1990 Tampico, Whiteside Cty, Ill ? have not found oo or children at this time ... Hope your enjoying your Memorial weekend.... Connie" <>

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  • The temperature on April 11, 1865 was about 14.1 °C. The air pressure was 1.5 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the north. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 43%. Source: KNMI
  • Koning Willem III (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1849 till 1890 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from February 1, 1862 to February 10, 1866 the cabinet Thorbecke II, with Mr. J.R. Thorbecke (liberaal) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1865: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 3.6 million citizens.
    • March 4 » The third and final national flag of the Confederate States of America is adopted by the Confederate Congress.
    • May 5 » American Civil War: The Confederate government was declared dissolved at Washington, Georgia.
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    • December 17 » First performance of the Unfinished Symphony by Franz Schubert.
  • The temperature on April 17, 1865 was about 17.8 °C. The air pressure was 1 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the east-southeast. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 57%. Source: KNMI
  • Koning Willem III (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1849 till 1890 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from February 1, 1862 to February 10, 1866 the cabinet Thorbecke II, with Mr. J.R. Thorbecke (liberaal) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1865: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 3.6 million citizens.
    • February 17 » American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina, is burned as Confederate forces flee from advancing Union forces.
    • March 3 » Opening of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the founding member of the HSBC Group.
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    • April 26 » American Civil War: Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston surrenders his army to General William Tecumseh Sherman at the Bennett Place near Durham, North Carolina. Also the date of Confederate Memorial Day for two states.
    • July 31 » The first narrow-gauge mainline railway in the world opens at Grandchester, Queensland, Australia.
  • The temperature on September 6, 1889 was about 19.3 °C. The air pressure was 14 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the northeast. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 57%. Source: KNMI
  • Koning Willem III (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1849 till 1890 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from April 21, 1888 to August 21, 1891 the cabinet Mackay, with Mr. A. baron Mackay (AR) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1889: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 4.5 million citizens.
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  • The temperature on June 24, 1933 was between 12.8 °C and 20.0 °C and averaged 15.7 °C. There was 2.6 hours of sunshine (16%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from May 26, 1933 to July 31, 1935 the cabinet Colijn II, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1933: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 8.2 million citizens.
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  • The temperature on June 27, 1933 was between 11.2 °C and 18.0 °C and averaged 13.8 °C. There was 2.0 mm of rain during 1.5 hours. There was 3.2 hours of sunshine (19%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-northwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from May 26, 1933 to July 31, 1935 the cabinet Colijn II, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1933: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 8.2 million citizens.
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