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Frank Xavier Scherupp, son Joseph F. Scherupp,  Vernon

Xavier proved up a quarter in 14, 2S 45W in 1899.

In 1900 Glendale Frank X. Aug 1855 in Germany, married 15 years  to Paulina July 1858 Pennsylvania.  have Paulina's daughter Hannah M. June 1881 Illinois, Joseph F. Feb 1885 Illnois, Cora  Oct 1886 Nebraska, Frederick L. Feb 1888 Nebraska, and Anna May 1892 Colorado.

Next family - Frederick Dilka Jan 1825 and Johannah May 1832, both born in Germany.

Fred married Augusta Bicher Dec 24, 1906.

In 1910 Vernon precinct Joseph F. is 25, Mabel 24, and they have Magnes 2.

Fred L. 22, is married to Augusta, 22, and they have Elise 2 and Helen seven months.

In 1920 Fredric and Augusta are in Twin Falls County, Idaho, with Elsie, Helen, Freda E. 8, Georgia W. 6, and ten month Lela J.

Fred, born Apr 27, 1942, died April 27, 1942 in Twin Falls County.

Joseph Frank Scherupp born Feb 16, 1885, died Feb 4, 1952 in Riverside County, California, mother's maiden name Dilka.

Joseph F. Scherupp proved up 280 acres in 15 and 22, 2S 45W in 1911

Joseph and Mabel are also in Twin Falls County in 1920, with Magnus A. 12, Julia J. 8, and Clara J. 2. both girls born in Idaho.

 Frederick Dolike claimed a quarter in 15, 2S 45W in 1899.

1913

January 1914 a card of thanks for the kindness during the illness and death of beloved wife and mother, from Frank Scherupp, Mrs. Oscar Hadlock, Mrs. Arley Shivley, and Mrs. Hannah Williams.

1917 Ed Murrow moved from his farm seven miles southwest of Vernon to his additional house purchased last fall from Fred Scherupp north of Mildred.

1919 Frank Scherupp proved up land in 34, 2S 44W, witnesses John J. Eastin, John A. Eastin, Artie Chamberlin and Fred Johnson.

Frank X. Scherupp 1853-1920 and Pauline (Dilka) Scherupp 1854-1914 are buried in Glendale.

Fred I. Scherupp, Feb 21, 1888 - April 27, 1942 is buried in Sunset, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Gusta was a daughter of August Herman and Anna Amilia (Winkelman) Becker. She was the sister of: Fred Frank, Vernon, Louise "Lizzie" Augustine, Martha, William "Bill" Carl, Ferdinand H., Otto H., Minnie B., John George, Anna Clara and Marie L. She was married to Fred Scherupp on December 24, 1906. They had the following known children: Elen and Helen.   She is buried in Sunset, too.

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August "Baker", 22, born in Germany to Frederick and Perline Baker, married Anna WInckelman on May 29, 1886 in BUtler COunty, Nebraska. Anna was the daughter of Ernst Winckelman.
She might be the Anne Winkelman age 15, resident of Lutzhorn, Holst? leaving Hamburg on March 30, 1882. Also from that town were Heinrich Beherens 27, Geiger Moller 28, and Anne Mohr 20.


August Herman Becker  came to America in 1882 and was naturalized on April 22, 1896 in Yuma County, Colorado. He was married to Anna Amilia Winkelman on May 29, 1886 in Butler County, Nebraska. They had the following children: Fred Frank, Fredinand H., Anna Clara, Minnie B., William Carl, Otto H., Vernon, John George, Marie L., Augusta A., Louisa Augustine and Martha. 

Anna Becker born Jan 2, 1867 died Apr 4, 1911 and August are buried in Glendale  She was a daughter of Ernst/William and Johannah Louise (Gumelt) Winkelman. She was the sister of: Mono, Anna Minnie Emma and Ottelea W. She was married August Herman Becker in May 29, 1886 in Butler County, Nebraska. They had the following children: Fred Frank, Ferdinand H., Anna Clara, Minnie B., William Carl, Otto H., Vernon, John George, Marie L., Augusta A., Louise Augustine and Martha. 

  Thanks to Jenna Zunker


In 1900 Glendale precinct, Johannah L. Winkelmann is widowed, born Mary 1825 in Germany, living with daughter Anna Becker January 1867 and her husband August Becker August 1863. Lizzie M. March 1887, Gusta A. Oct 1888 were born in Nebraska, William C. JJan 1891, Ferdinand H. APr 1893, Fritz A. Mar 1896, and Otto H. Oct 1897 wee born in Colorado. The parents were born in Germany.
Wray Gazette, Wray, Colorado, Thursday, April 6, 1911


January 19, 1922 "Howard Alfred, the week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Becker, passed away at the Becker home in Wray last Sunday. The funeral was held at the home on Monday and was conducted by Rev. Strubel."

December 1898 "A. Becker bought the Thos. E. Pyle quarter, Consideration, $550."

April 1899 "J. J. Grigsby this weak sold to Mr. Thomas a farm south of Vernon. Mr. Thomas is a brother-in-law of August Becker and a recent arrival from Nebraska."
August Becker proved up a quarter in section 11, 2S 45W in 1896.

March 25, 1899 "August Becker and Fred Engle were scanning the eastern horizon from the Wray heights Thursday for a couple of prairie schooners containing relatives, but up to a late hour they were not sighted."

December 1910 "Alvin Winkleman and his sister, Miss Martha, arrived in Wray last Sunday from Berlin, Germany. They are a nephew and niece of August Becker of south of Vernon and have come to make their home in this country. Mr. Winkleman was a baker in Berlin but will engage in farming here. They were expected to arrive Saturday but did not get here until Sunday and there was no one to meet them. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. George Maag until Mr. Becker came to town after them. They are bright looking young people, such of the German extraction that make our best citizens. The Gazette welcomes them to our community and wishes them an abundance of success in any of their undertakings."

(August Becker 22, son of Frederick Baker and Perline Kaefer, married Anna Winkelman, 19, daughter of Ernest Windkelman on May 27, 1896 in Butler County, Nebraska. Both were born in Germany.
Anna is buried in Vernon 1867-1911 # 6518023 "She was a daughter of Ernst/William and Johannah Louise (Gumelt) Winkelman. She was the sister of: Mono, Anna Minnie Emma and Ottelea W. "

March 9, 1901 "Mrs. Winkelman, mother of Mrs. August Becker, Mrs. Fred Engel and Mrs. Minnie Thomas, died of old age on Tuesday morning, February 20. The deceased was 75 years of age."
Johannah Louise (Gumelt) Winkelman 1821-1901 is buried in Vernon # 6519674.
Mrs. August Becker died at her home a few miles south of Vernon on Tuesday, April 4 and the funeral is being held today at Vernon. The deceased has been in poor health for a number of months but the end came unexpected to the lady's family and their friends. Several months ago she underwent a surgical operation and up to the time of her death had been confined to her bed for most of the time. But a short time before her death she is said to have expressed herself as believing that she was much improved.
 
The deceased and her husband came to this county a number of years ago and they enjoy the friendship of a large acquaintance in this county and especially in the vicinity of Vernon where they have lived since coming to the county. The husband and other relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.

 


December 1898 "A. Becker bought the Thos. E. Pyle quarter, Consideration, $550."

April 1899 "J. J. Grigsby this week sold to Mr. Thomas a farm south of Vernon. Mr. Thomas is a brother-in-law of August Becker and a recent arrival from Nebraska."

April 6, 1911 "Mrs. August Becker died at her home a few miles south of Vernon on Tuesday, April 4 and the funeral is being held today at Vernon. The deceased has been in poor health for a number of months but the end came unexpected to the lady's family and their friends. Several months ago she underwent a surgical operation and up to the time of her death had been confined to her bed for the most of the time. But a short time before her death she is said to have expressed herself as believing that she was much improved. The deceased and her husband came to this county a number of years ago and they enjoyed the friendship of a large acquaintance in this county and especially in the vicinity of Vernon where they have lived since coming to the county. The husband and other relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement."
May 1912 Anna Becker's heirs were " August Becker, Augusta Scherrupp, William Becker, Ferdinand Becker, Fritz Becker, Otto Becker, John Becker, Minnie Becker, Anna Becker and Marie Becker." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1907 "Miss Dilka, of near Vernon, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Selby in this city (Wray).  She is a sister of Mrs. Selby."

1908  John Frederick Dilka

1913 "Mrs. Bell Smith of Tecumseh, Nebr., is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dilka, of southwest of Vernon."

1916 "C.W. Dilka and Minnie Wise, both of Vernon, were united in marriage by Judge Jennings Tuesday morning."

1917 "Mrs. Frank Dixon returned to her home in McCook, Nebraska after a visit with her sisters Mesdames Frank Brown, of seven miles south of Wray, and Ferdinand Foltmer and Frank Dilka, of near Vernon."

June 1918 "Ferdinand Becker and Ona Clark Dilka, both of Vernon, were united in marriage at Wray by Rev. A.N. Wolff last Saturday.

 

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