Bernard John BRASS

Male 1838 - 1922  (84 years)


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  1. 1.  Bernard John BRASS was born on 4 Oct 1838 in Hanover, GERMANY; died on 23 Dec 1922 in Glencoe, McLeod, MN; was buried on 26 Dec 1922 in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: John Bernard Brass
    • Census: 7 Jun 1870, Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN
    • Census: 1 May 1875, Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN
    • Census: 4 Jun 1880, Wilson, St. Croix, WI
    • Census: 15 May 1885, Glencoe, McLeod, MN
    • Census: 1 Jun 1895, Glencoe, McLeod, MN
    • Census: 8 Jun 1900, Glencoe, McLeod, MN
    • Census: 4 Jun 1905, Glencoe, McLeod, MN
    • Census: 19 Apr 1910, Glencoe, McLeod, MN
    • Census: 5 Jan 1920, Glencoe, McLeod, MN

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Census:
    1870 census at Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN shows: Bernard Brass, age 30, b. Hanover, occupation, farm laborer; Mary, age 24, b. Hanover and Edward, age 1. Also enumerated with this family is John and Christina (Brass) Mans, Bernards sister.

    Census:
    1875 MN State census at Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN shows B. Brass, 36, b. Hanover; Mary, 30, b. Hanover; children b. Hanover (obviously they weren't but...): Eddy, 7; Ben, 5; and Clement, 28, b. Hanover.

    Census:
    1880 census at the Village of Wilson, Springfield, St. Croix Co., WI lists: Bernard Brass, 41, store clerk, b. PRUSSIA, parents b. PRUSSIA/PRUSSIA; Anna M., 31, b. PRUSSIA, parents b. PRUSSIA/PRUSSIA; children, all b. MN: H.E., 11; Bernard, 9; Anna, 4; Joseph, 2.

    Census:
    1885 Minnesota State census at Glencoe, McLeod, MN shows J. B. Brass, 47, b. GERMANY; Helna, 24, b. GERMANY; children b. MN: Edward, 16; Bernard, 14; Anna, 9; Joseph, 7; Eda, 4; Alfonsis, 1/12.

    Census:
    1895 Minnesota State census at Glencoe, McLeod, MN shows John B. Brass, 56, b. GERMANY, in state 48 years, resident of district 15 years, farmer; Helena, 34, b. GERMANY; children b. MN: Annie, 19; Ida, 14; Joseph, 17; Alfred, 11; John, 9; Herman, 6; Henry, 4; Lizzie, 1. Also enumerated is Helena's mother, Elizabeth Himan, 63, b. GERMANY.

    Census:
    1900 census at Glencoe, McLeod, MN shows: John Brass, b. Oct. 1838, age 61, married 32,16 (32 is written in and crossed out, replaced with 16) b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY, immigrated 1851, in country 48 years, farmer; Lena, b. July 1861, 38, married 16 years, 6 children born / 6 living, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY, immigrated 1881, in country 19 years; children b. MN: Clemens A., b. Apr 1885, 15, farm laborer; John, b. Oct 1886, 13; Bernard H., b. Apr. 1889, 11; Herman H., b. Mar 1891, 9; Elizabeth M., b. Mar 1894, 6; Frederick, b. Dec. 1897, 2; Louisa Ida,, b. Aug. 1880, 19, b. WI; Elizabeth Heimann, mother-in-law, widow, b. Oct 1831, 68, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY, immigrated 1892, in country 7 years.

    Census:
    1905 Minnesota State census at Glencoe, McLeod, MN shows John B. Brass, 66, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY, farmer; Lena M., 44, b. GERMANY,parents b. GERMANY; children b. MN: Alfred C., 20; John J., 18; Herman H., 16; Henry H., 13; Lizzie M., 11; Freddie, 7; Marie Anna, 4; and Elizabeth Heiman, 72, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY.

    Census:
    1910 census at Glencoe, McLeod, MN shows: John B. Brass, 71, married twice, first married at age 26, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY, immigrated 1852, farmer; Lena, 48, first married at 26, 7 children born / 7 living, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY; children b. MN: Henry, 19, farm laborer; Alfred, 25; Lizzie, 16; Fred, 12; Mary, 9; Elizabeth Heimann, mother-in-law, widowed, age 78, b. GERMANY, parents b. GERMANY, immigrated 1894.

    Census:
    1920 census at Glencoe, McLeod, MN shows: John B. Bross, 81, immigrated 1851, b. HANOVER, parents b. HANOVER, no occupation; Lena M., 58, immigrated 1881, b. HANOVER; parents b. HANOVER; children b. MN: Elizabeth, 24, operator, telephone; Mary, 19, apprentice, dentist; Alfred, 34, carpenter, bridge; Elizabeth Heimann, mother-in-law, 88, immigrated 1894, b. HANOVER, parents b. HANOVER.

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    Bernard married Mary LAGER on 18 Feb 1868 in Wabasha Co., MN. Mary (daughter of Bernard Albertus LAGER and Maria Anna KNOLLEN) was born on 8 Jul 1845 in Kreis Lingen, Hanover, GERMANY; was christened on 8 Jul 1845; died between 1880 and 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Edward H. BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1868 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 1 Jul 1953 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 3 Jul 1953 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN.
    2. 3. Bernard BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1870 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 20 Jan 1946 in St. Paul, Ramsey, MN; was buried on 23 Jan 1946 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN.
    3. 4. Franz BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1872 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 5 Nov 1873 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; was buried in St. Felix Cemetery, Wabasha, Wabasha, MN.
    4. 5. Baby Girl BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1874 in Wabasha Co., MN; died on 4 Jul 1874 in Wabasha Co., MN.
    5. 6. Anna Mary BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1876 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 4 Sep 1970 in McLeod Co., MN; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN.
    6. 7. Joseph Otto BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1878 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 17 Jul 1953 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 20 Jul 1953 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN.
    7. 8. Louisa Ida BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1880 in Wilson, Eau Claire, WI; died on 26 Aug 1928 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN.

    Bernard married Maria Helena HEIMANN on 24 Jun 1884 in McLeod Co., MN. Maria (daughter of Frederick HEINAMEN and Elizabeth KALMER) was born on 26 Jul 1861 in Hanover, GERMANY; died on 13 Jul 1932 in Glencoe, McLeod, MN; was buried on 16 Jul 1932 in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Alfred Clement BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1885 in MN; died in Oct 1969 in Peshtigo, Marinette, WI.
    2. 10. John Frederick BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1886 in Green Isle, Sibley, MN; died on 18 May 1974 in New Port Richey, Pasco, FL; was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, Pasco, FL.
    3. 11. Herman Bernard BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1889 in MN.
    4. 12. Henry Herman BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1891 in Glencoe, McLeod, MN; died on 5 Dec 1979 in Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in St. Vincent Cemetery, Osseo, Hennepin, MN.
    5. 13. Elizabeth M. BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1894 in MN; died on 14 Jun 1969 in Sibley Co., MN; was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Arlington, Sibley, MN.
    6. 14. Frederick Anthony BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1897 in MN; died on 12 Oct 1987 in Ramsey Co., MN; was buried in Saint Marys of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey, MN.
    7. 15. Mary Ann BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1900 in Glencoe, McLeod, MN; died on 24 Dec 1996 in McLeod Co., MN; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward H. BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 2 Dec 1868 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 1 Jul 1953 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 3 Jul 1953 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Edward was a railroad switchman for the Great Western railroad.
    • Census: 10 Jun 1895, Little Falls, Morrison, MN
    • Census: 11 Jun 1900, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN
    • Census: 20 Apr 1910, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN
    • Census: 3 Jan 1920, Polk St., Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 10 Apr 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Census:
    1895 Minnesota State census at Little Falls, Morrison, MN shows, E. H. Brass, 26, b. MN, resident 25 years, resident of district 1 yr/3mo., common laborer; Mary, b. MN; Arthur Joseph, 1, b. MN.

    Census:
    1900 census at St. Paul, Ramsey, MN shows: Edward H. Brass, b. Dec 1868, married 7 years, b. WI, parents b. Germany/Germany, railroad yard clerk; Mary M., b. Aug 1871, children born/living, 2/2; b. WI, parents b., Germany/WI; Edward M., b. July 1897, b. MN. Also in the household are two men listed as brother-in-law: Charles P. Neuman, b. Sep 1878, b. WI and Edward J. Neuman, b. July 1882, b. WI. This family is next door to Bernard Brass.

    Census:
    1910 census at St. Paul, Ramsey, MN, shows: Edward H. Brass, 41, married 17 years, b. MN, parents b. GERMANY, fireman, factory; mary M., 37 4 children born \\ 4 living, b. IL, parents b. GERMANY\\FRANCE; children b. MN: Arthur J., 15; Edward M., 12; Lydia M., 8; Gladys R., 2. Also enumerated is Josephine B. Newman, sister-in-law, 23, b. WI, parents b. GERMANY/FRANCE, waitress, restaurant.

    Census:
    1920 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Edward H. Brass, 48, b. WI, parents b. Germany/Germany, occupation, railroad switchman; Mary M., 48, b. WI, parents b. Germany/WI; Arthur J., 25, b. MN, parents b. WI/WI, occupation, railroad fireman; Lida M., 17; Gladys, 12.

    Census:
    1930 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Edward H. Brass, 60, married at age 23, b. MN, parents b. WI/WI, ?"pole" yard; Mary M., 58, married 21, b. WI, parents b. GERMANY/WI.

    Died:
    At the time of his death Edward was listed as living at 3722 26th Avenue North in Robbinsdale, Hennepin, MN. The cause of death is listed as "pulmonary infarction." He died at Minneapolis General Hospital. His parents are listed as Bernard and Mary (Lager) Brass and his wife is listed as Mary M. (deceased). The informant was Edward M. Brass.

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    Edward married Mary M. NEUMAN on 6 Jun 1893 in Morrison Co., MN. Mary (daughter of Unknown NEUMAN) was born in Aug 1871 in WI; died on 10 Jan 1944; was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Bernard BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 16 Sep 1870 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 20 Jan 1946 in St. Paul, Ramsey, MN; was buried on 23 Jan 1946 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Railroad Switchman
    • Census: 11 Jun 1900, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN
    • Census: 2 Jan 1920, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN
    • Census: 9 Apr 1930, 2014 Milwaukee Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Census:
    1900 census at St. Paul, Ramsey, MN shows: Bernard Brass, b. Sep 1869, 30, married 1 year, b. WI, parents b. Germany/Germany, occupation, railroad yard clerk; Emma, b. Jul 18xx, x0 (year and age illegible), married 1 year, children born/living, 1/1, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland/Ireland; Mary L., b. Mar 1900, 3/12. This family is living next door to Edward H. Brass.

    Census:
    1920 census at St. Paul, Ramsey, MN shows:: Bernard Brass, 49, b. MN, parents b. Germany/MN, occupation, railroad conductor; Emma, 40, immigrated ?1883?, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland/Ireland; Lillian, 19, b. MN; occupation, stenographer, location illegible; Laura, 18, b. MN, occupation, clerk, railroad.

    Census:
    1930 census at St. Paul, Ramsey, MN shows:: Bernard Brass, 58, widower, married at age 28, b. MN, parents b. Germany/Germany, occupation, railroad switchman. Bernard is a boarder at 2014 Milwaukee Ave.

    Died:
    At the time of his death Bernard was living at 1659 Roblyn Avenue, St. Paul, MN. His death certificate lists "septicemia, due to septic arthritis of left ring finger" as the cause of death. The informant is listed as Edmond E. McElligath of 5020 Cass, Omaha, NE. The certificate lists parents as Barnard Brass, b. Hamburg, Germany and Mary Lauger, b. Reeds Landing, MN.

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    Bernard married Emma G. FAUGHNAN in 1899. Emma was born in Jul 1879 in IRELAND; died on 26 Nov 1923 in St. Paul, Ramsey, MN; was buried on 30 Nov 1923 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Franz BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 11 Dec 1872 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 5 Nov 1873 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; was buried in St. Felix Cemetery, Wabasha, Wabasha, MN.

    Notes:

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  4. 5.  Baby Girl BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 4 Jul 1874 in Wabasha Co., MN; died on 4 Jul 1874 in Wabasha Co., MN.

  5. 6.  Anna Mary BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 28 Feb 1876 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 4 Sep 1970 in McLeod Co., MN; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 17 Jul 1953, Glencoe, McLeod, MN

    Notes:

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    Anna married Anthony HOFFARD on 16 Feb 1897 in McLeod Co., MN. Anthony was born on 10 May 1868 in HOLLAND; died on 5 Nov 1958 in Sibley Co., MN; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Joseph Otto BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 2 Jul 1878 in Reads Landing, Wabasha, MN; died on 17 Jul 1953 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 20 Jul 1953 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 15 Apr 1910, Polk St. & 29th Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Military Note: 12 Sep 1918, 2808 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 12 Jan 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 8 Apr 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 2 Apr 1940, 2750 18th Ave S, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 26 Apr 1950, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Census:
    1910 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Joe Brass, 32, m. 4 yrs., b. MN, parents born HOLLAND/HOLLAND (spoke Dutch); Victoria, 20, m, 4 yrs, children born/living, 2/2; b. MN, parents born HOLLAND/HOLLAND (spoke Dutch); Bernard, 3, b. MN, parents b. MN/MN, Helen, 1 4/12, b. MN, parents b. MN/MN. The birth places of parents are quite curious, Joseph's parents were both born in Germany and Victoria's parents were both born in Poland!

    Military Note:
    On September 12, 1918, Joseph fills out a WW I Draft registration. He states his name is Joseph Oscar Brass, birthday is July 2, 1878 and that he is 40 years old. He resides at 2808 Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. His occupation is as a switchman for the "Cru&StP Ry" in Minneapolis. He lists Mrs. Victoria Brass (wife) as his nearest relative. The registrar records that he is medium height and medium build with blue eyes and dark brown hair.

    Census:
    1920 census at 2808 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Joe Brass (indexed Brase), 41, b. MN, parents b. US/US, switchman, railroad; Victoria, 37, b. MN, parents b. POLAND; children b. MN: Bernard, 12; Helen, 11. Also enumerated is William Hicks, boarder, 39, b. MO, parents b. MN/MO, switchman, railroad.

    Census:
    1930 census at 2750 18th Ave. S., Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Joseph O. Brass (indexed Braas), 51, married at age 27, b. MN, parents b. GERMANY, switchman, railroad; Victoria, 47, married at age 22, b. MN, parents b. POLAND, lodging house keeper; Helen, 21, b. MN, stenographer, candy mfg. Also enumerated are 5 boarders, all of whom work for the steam railroad.

    Census:
    1940 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows Joseph O. Brass, 51, b. MN, same house 1935; Victoria, 55, b. MN. Also enumerated are 4 lodgers.

    Census:
    1950 census shows Joseph O. Brass, 71, widowed, b. MN. He is living at 2750 18th Ave., So., in Minneapolis. There are three other men enumerated there as lodger's, they all work for the railroad.

    Died:
    At the time of his death Joseph was listed as living at 2750 18th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. His parents are listed as Bernard and Mary (unknown) Brass. The cause of death was "uremia due to cancer of the prostrate." His occupation is listed as railroad switchman. The informant was Frances (Odell) Brass.

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    Joseph married Victoria HAMERNICK on 6 Feb 1906 in Hennepin Co., MN. Victoria (daughter of Francis HAMERNICK and Helen GLOMER) was born on 23 Dec 1883 in MN; died on 7 Apr 1948 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 10 Apr 1948 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Bernard John BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1907 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 11 Feb 1996 in Prior Lake, Scott, MN; was buried on 14 Feb 1996 in Assumption Church Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.
    2. 17. Helen Kathryn BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1908 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 22 May 1998 in Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Dakota, MN.

    Joseph married Frances Elizabeth ODELL on 29 Dec 1950. Frances (daughter of Myron Riley ODELL and Ita Elzena JAMES) was born on 6 Apr 1894 in Hudson, Lincoln, SD; died on 14 Mar 1988 in Paynesville, Stearns, MN; was buried on 17 Mar 1988 in Paynesville Cemetery, Paynesville, Stearns, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Louisa Ida BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 3 Aug 1880 in Wilson, Eau Claire, WI; died on 26 Aug 1928 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Edith Brass

    Notes:

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  8. 9.  Alfred Clement BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 12 Apr 1885 in MN; died in Oct 1969 in Peshtigo, Marinette, WI.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 12 Sep 1918, Glencoe, McLeod, MN
    • Residence: 17 Jul 1953, New Richmond, St. Croix, WI

    Notes:

    Note:
    On September 12, 1918 Alfred registers for the selective service. He states that he was born April 12, 1885, that he is 33 years old, and a blacksmith employed by "underacker Brass" in Glencoe. He lists "Father and Mother" in Glencoe as his nearest relative. The registrar reports he is of medium height, medium build with dark brown eyes and brown hair.


  9. 10.  John Frederick BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 12 Oct 1886 in Green Isle, Sibley, MN; died on 18 May 1974 in New Port Richey, Pasco, FL; was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, Pasco, FL.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 5 Jun 1918, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 10 Jan 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 16 Apr 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Residence: 17 Jul 1953, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN

    Notes:

    Note:
    On June 5 (year not printed, estimated 1918 due to age given), John fills out a WW I Draft registration. He states his birthday is October 12, 1886 and that he was born in Green Isle, Minnesota and is 31 years old and resides at 3135 Bloom. Av in Minneapolis. His occupation is as a mechanic with the Ford company located at 5th Av N & 5th St. He lists a wife and mother as dependent upon his support. The registrar records that he is tall, of medium build with brown eyes and dark hair.

    Census:
    1920 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: John Brass (indexed as Brard), 33, b. MN, parents b. GERMANY, mechanic garage; Mable, 25, b. WI, parents b. WI/MN.

    Census:
    1930 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: John Brass, 42, married at 27, b. MN, parents b. GERMANY, salesman motor power equipment; Mable, 35, married at 20, b. WI, parents b. MN/WI; Richard J., 3 2/12. Also enumerated is Mabel Swenson, 33, cousin, b. MN, parents b. MN/MN, sales lady, department store.

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    John married Mabel Grace GILMORE on 8 Sep 1914 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. Mabel (daughter of Mathilda SWENSON) was born on 28 Oct 1894 in Crawford Co., WI; died on 1 Dec 1994 in Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, Pasco, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Herman Bernard BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born in Apr 1889 in MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 5 Jun 1917, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 3 Jan 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 5 Apr 1930, Buffalo, Erie, NY

    Notes:

    Note:
    On June 5 (year not printed, estimated 1918 due to age given), Herman fills out a WW I Draft registration. He states his birthday is April 11, 1889 and that he was born in Glencoe, Minnesota, is 28 years old and resides at 3540 15th Av S in Minneapolis. His occupation is as a miller with the Pillsbury company located in Minneapolis. He lists a wife and 1 child as dependent upon his support and claims an exemption due to "family." The registrar records that he is medium height, medium build with brown eyes and dark brown hair.

    Census:
    1920 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows Herman Brass, 30, b. MN, parents b. US/US, bolter flour company; Louise, 28, b. MN, parents b. MN/MN; children b. MN: Evelyn, 3 x/12; Beryl, x/12.

    Census:
    1930 census at Buffalo, Erie, NY shows: Herman Brass, 40, married at age 25, b. MN, parents b. GERMANY, miller, flour; Louise, 38, married at 23, b. MN, parents b. MN/MN; children b. MN: Evelyn V., 13; Beryl E., 10.

    Herman married Louise Emilia BEIHOFFEN on 2 Jun 1914 in McLeod Co., MN. Louise was born about 1891 in MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Henry Herman BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 2 Mar 1891 in Glencoe, McLeod, MN; died on 5 Dec 1979 in Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in St. Vincent Cemetery, Osseo, Hennepin, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 5 Jun 1917, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 15 Jan 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 1 May 1930, Maple Grove Township, Hennepin, MN
    • Residence: 17 Jul 1953, Osseo, Hennepin, MN

    Notes:

    DNA:
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    Note:
    On June 5 1917 Henry registers for the selective service. He states that he was born March 2, 1891, that he is 26 years old, and lives at 2734 Bloomington in Minneapolis. He is a mill worker employed by Pillsbury Flour Mills in Minneapolis. He states that he supports a wife. The registrar reports he is of medium height, medium build with blue and medium brown hair.

    Census:
    1920 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Henry Brass, 28, b. MN, parents b. GERMANY, boiler assistant, flour mills; Anastasia, 23, b. MN, parents b. AUSTRIA; children b. MN: Donald, 2 x/12; Ruth, 8/12; Ivan Libra, brother-in-law, 28, b. MN, prescription clerk, drug store.

    Census:
    1930 census at Maple Grove Township, Hennepin, MN shows: Henry H. Brass, 39, married at 25, b. MN, parents b. GERMANY, farmer; Anastasia H., 34, married at 20, b. MN, parents b. AUSTRIA; children b. MN: Donald H., 12; Ruth E., 11; Harold S., 4 3/12.

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    Henry married Anastasia LIBRA on 7 Nov 1916 in McLeod Co., MN. Anastasia (daughter of Joseph LIBRA and Anna PHILLIPI) was born on 15 Apr 1896 in MN; died on 21 Apr 1984 in Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in St. Vincent Cemetery, Osseo, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 13.  Elizabeth M. BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 12 Mar 1894 in MN; died on 14 Jun 1969 in Sibley Co., MN; was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Arlington, Sibley, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 17 Jul 1953, Arlington, Sibley, MN

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    Family/Spouse: Leo MEYERS. Leo was born on 3 Mar 1893 in Arlington, Sibley, MN; died on 30 Dec 1957 in Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Arlington, Sibley, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 14.  Frederick Anthony BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 9 Dec 1897 in MN; died on 12 Oct 1987 in Ramsey Co., MN; was buried in Saint Marys of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake, Ramsey, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Note: 12 Sep 1918, Glencoe, McLeod, MN
    • Residence: 17 Jul 1953, White Bear Lake, Ramsey, MN

    Notes:

    Note:
    On September 12, 1918, Fred Antony fills out a WW I Draft registration. He states his birthday is December 9, 1897, and that he resides in Glencoe, Minnesota, and is 20 years old His occupation is as a laborer for Wm. Heyen in Glencoe. He says his nearest relatives are "mother & father." The registrar records that he is tall and of medium build with gray eyes and brown hair.

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  14. 15.  Mary Ann BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (1.Bernard1) was born on 16 Oct 1900 in Glencoe, McLeod, MN; died on 24 Dec 1996 in McLeod Co., MN; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN.

    Notes:

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    Mary married Bernard F. KLAUS on 12 Sep 1923 in McLeod Co., MN. Bernard was born on 23 Oct 1892 in MN; died on 10 Feb 1944; was buried in St. Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 16.  Bernard John BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Bernard1) was born on 4 Mar 1907 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 11 Feb 1996 in Prior Lake, Scott, MN; was buried on 14 Feb 1996 in Assumption Church Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Railroad Engineer
    • Anecdote: 31 May 1927
    • Census: 16 Apr 1930, 1729 Park Ave., Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 10 Apr 1940, 2808 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
    • Census: 28 Apr 1950, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN
    • Obituary: 13 Feb 1996

    Notes:

    DNA:
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    Anecdote:
    I knew Bernie all of my adult life, until his death and never heard this story nor did I see any burn scars.

    Census:
    1930 census at 1729 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows: Bernard Brass, 23, m. 22, b. MN, parents b. MN/MN, filling station attendant; Vivian, 20, m. 20, b. MN, parents b. WI/WI.

    Census:
    1940 census at Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN shows Bernard Brass, 33, b. MN, 1935 residence, Robbinsdale, MN, attendant, oil filling station; Vivian, 30, b. MN; children b. MN: Beverly, 9; Nancy, 7.

    Census:
    1950 census shows Bernard J. Brass, 42, b. MN, fireman, railroad; Vivian E. 40, b. MN; children b. MN:Beverly J., 19, cashier, community fund; Nancy M., 17. They reside at 8105 13th Avenue, Bloomington, MN.

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    Bernard married Vivian Elizabeth BUELOW on 24 Oct 1929 in Hennepin Co., MN. Vivian (daughter of Harry Earl BUELOW and Jennie Mary ST. LAWRENCE) was born on 31 Aug 1909 in Tenstrike, Beltrami, MN; died on 16 Jul 1990 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; was buried on 19 Jul 1990 in Assumption Church Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Beverly Jane BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1930; died on 8 Apr 1994 in Bloomington, Hennepin, MN; was buried in CO.
    2. 19. Nancy Lee BRASS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1933 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 14 Feb 2020 in Apple Valley, Dakota, MN; was buried on 18 Feb 2020 in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.

  2. 17.  Helen Kathryn BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Bernard1) was born on 4 Dec 1908 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 22 May 1998 in Hennepin Co., MN; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Dakota, MN.

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    Helen married William Edward KALINA on 14 Oct 1930 in Hennepin Co., MN. William (son of Edward Washington KALINA and Caroline Olive ANDERSON) was born on 19 May 1908 in Hennepin Co., MN; died on 18 Feb 1957 in Bloomington, Hennepin, MN; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Dakota, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Kathleen 'Kay' Karen KALINA  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1940; died on 25 Apr 2021.
    2. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Beverly Jane BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (16.Bernard3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Bernard1) was born on 18 Oct 1930; died on 8 Apr 1994 in Bloomington, Hennepin, MN; was buried in CO.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Anecdote: 22 Oct 1948, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN
    • Obituary: 10 Apr 1994

    Notes:

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    Beverly married Winston CARPENTER on 4 Aug 1951 in Church of the Nativity, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN. Winston (son of William Warren CARPENTER and Christine Ruth WOOD) was born on 24 Aug 1930 in Hennepin Co., MN; died on 27 Dec 2017 in MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Winnelle Dorene CARPENTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1953; died on 25 Mar 2021.
    3. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 28. Randy David CARPENTER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on (10 Aug ).

  2. 19.  Nancy Lee BRASS Descendancy chart to this point (16.Bernard3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Bernard1) was born on 13 Feb 1933 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 14 Feb 2020 in Apple Valley, Dakota, MN; was buried on 18 Feb 2020 in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Obituary: 16 Feb 2020

    Notes:

    DNA:
    KWP

    Died:
    Cause of death: Complications from Alzheimers

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    Nancy married James Christian PETERSEN on 24 Oct 1950 in IA. James (son of Viggo PETERSEN and Svea Ingaborg SUNDBERG) was born on 7 Mar 1932 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN; died on 19 Aug 2021 in Burnsville, Dakota, MN; was buried in Dawn Valley Cemetery, Bloomington, Hennepin, MN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 20.  Kathleen 'Kay' Karen KALINA Descendancy chart to this point (17.Helen3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Bernard1) was born on 25 May 1940; died on 25 Apr 2021.

    Kathleen married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Helen3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Bernard1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 39. Brenda Jolenne KALINA  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1966 in Hennepin Co., MN; died on 2 Oct 1966 in Hennepin Co., MN.
    4. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 22.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Helen3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Bernard1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]