The Minnesota MCWATERS
with a side trip to South Dakota
Descendants of an
Unknown MCWATERS
Three Irish brothers,
Andrew, Robert and James MCWATERS first appear in Goodhue Co., MN
in the 1860 US census. In the late 1800s some of the family went
north to Polk Co., MN. (Jim McWaters took a claim
near Crookston- his sons came to help him.-Myrtle McWaters Lemon
written note) My
great-grandfather, William MCWATERS, son of Robert, remained in
the north and married "Emma" Elizabeth Emma MICHAEL as
did James Oliver MCWATERS, son of James, who married Ida D.
MICHAEL, Emma's sister. It appears the rest of the family either
returned to Goodhue Co., MN or went to Grant Co., SD, due west
from Goodhue Co.. In the 1900 census I find Charles and Nell (m.
John PACKARD), children of Robert, in Osceola, Grant Co., SD
along with their maternal aunt's family and descendants [Abby
ADAMS m. Amos EASTMAN. Abby is the sister of Elizabeth ADAMS m.
Robert MCWATERS ]. Though Nell and John PACKARD may have returned
to MN, Charles, his wife Sylvia (Bathrick PACKARD) and his
daughters, Myrtle and Ethel, did remain in SD.
Confusing? Sorry!
This is a family history that I am just beginning to piece together and a first draft of this information for the web. Please contact me if you have any additional information or you wish for more details.
For my posted
MCWATERS research see also
U.S. Census info - Polk Co., MN records - My Family Tree
For ADAMS and EASTMAN research see U.S. Census info
Most of this information was drawn from-
I have
attempted to omit details about the living. Not all descendant
surnames appear in this history due to this fact. Please contact
me for further details.
Descendant
Surnames
Anderson, Backs, Banks, Beradi,
Bohlken, Brown, Buckley, Burlingame, Carlson, Cook, Davis,
Dierke, Dinter, Elbinger, Fischer, Fleetham, Frank, Green,
Grover, Harris, Hermans, Hoff, Johnson, Kresel, Lafleur, Lemon,
Lexvold, Lomker, Madsen, McRoberts, McWaters, Meister, Mercer,
Miller, Nogle, Nurse, Nygaard, Olson, Opfer, Osness, Packard,
Pease, Powell, Powers, Pratt, Richter, Sherman, Skelly, Skok,
Smolik, Voelker, Wolf
Christina Alexander- bambamca@yahoo.com
First Generation- Second Generation- Third Generation- Fourth Generation- Fifth Generation
1. A McWaters birth date unknown.
see a Four Generation Descendant Chart
McWaters had the following children:
2 i. Andrew1 McWaters was born in Ireland ca. May 18, 1818. Andrew died September 23, 1881 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, at 63 years of age. Headstone located I 82 5 Age 63 yrs. 4 mos. 5 das. Born in Ireland His body was interred 1881 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota.
+ 3 ii. Robert McWaters was born ca. January 10, 1822.
+ 4 iii. James McWaters was born July 8, 1826.
3. Robert1 McWaters (A) was born in Ireland ca. January 10, 1822. Robert died September 27, 1889 in Goodhue Co., MN, at 67 years of age. His body was interred 1889 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Age 67 yrs. 8 mos. 17 das. Headstone located I 82 4
He married "Elizabeth" Sarah Elizabeth Adams. "Elizabeth" was born in Charlestown, NH September 11, 1845. "Elizabeth" was the daughter of Thomas Adams and Maryann Goodwin. "Elizabeth" died March 14, 1888 in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue Co., MN, at 42 years of age. Her body was interred 1888 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 82 3
Robert McWaters and "Elizabeth" Sarah Elizabeth Adams had the following children:
+ 5 i. Mary Emma2 McWaters was born ca. January 13, 1864.
+ 6 ii. Charles McWaters was born October 1865.
+ 7 iii. John McWaters was born 1869.
+ 8 iv. Nell McWaters was born 1870.
9 v. Robert L. McWaters was born in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN December 9, 1871. Robert died August 31, 1872 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, at less than one year of age.
+ 10 vi. William E. McWaters was born February 9, 1874.
4. James1 McWaters (A) was born in Castle Blarney, Ireland July 8, 1826. James died December 2, 1898 in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue Co., MN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred 1898 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located D 164 6
He married Esther Kinnear. Esther was born in Castle Blarney, Ireland January 16, 1837. Esther died January 1918 in Minot, Ward Co., ND, at 80 years of age. Her body was interred 1918 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located D 164 5
James McWaters and Esther Kinnear had the following children:
+ 11 i. James Oliver2 McWaters was born ca. December 17, 1858.
+ 12 ii. William Jones McWaters was born ca. January 9, 1862.
+ 13 iii. John Lincoln McWaters was born October 20, 1864.
+ 14 iv. George McWaters was born ca. June 6, 1867.
+ 15 v. Lillian McWaters was born December 14, 1869.
+ 16 vi. Ida Mary McWaters was born May 3, 1872.
+ 17 vii. Marion E. McWaters was born December 28, 1876.
5. Mary Emma2 McWaters (Robert1, A) was born ca. January 13, 1864. Mary died December 8, 1931 at 67 years of age. Her body was interred 1931 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 82 7 Age 67 yrs. 10 mos. 26 das. Sp. Martin
She married Martin Opfer. Martin was born ca. January 22, 1856. Martin died December 15, 1933 at 77 years of age. His body was interred 1933 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 82 8 Age 77 yrs. 10 mos. 24 das. Sp. Mary Par. of Lewis
Mary Emma McWaters and Martin Opfer had the following children:
+ 18 i. Cora Ethel3 Opfer was born September 14, 1885.
+ 19 ii. Louie Robert Opfer was born February 24, 1888.
+ 20 iii. Vida Opfer was born December 28, 1892.
21 iv. Lyndell Opfer was born July 28, 1896. Lyndell died December 6, 1986 in MN, at 90 years of age. His body was interred 1986 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota.
6. Charles2 McWaters (Robert1, A) was born in MN October 1865. Charles died 1939 at 73 years of age.
He married Silvia Bathrick Packard ca. 1891. Silvia was born in NY April 1859. Silvia died 1936 at 77 years of age.
Charles McWaters and Silvia Bathrick Packard had the following children:
+ 22 i. Myrtle Irene3 McWaters was born September 26, 1892.
23 ii. Ethel Maude McWaters was born in Grant Co., SD March 25, 1893. Ethel died 1965 at 72 years of age.
7. John2 McWaters (Robert1, A) was born 1869. John died 1937 at 68 years of age.
He married Alicia Burrill. Alicia was born in MN July 1890. Alicia was the daughter of Burrill and Clara Maude O Bryan. Alicia died 1985 at 94 years of age.
John McWaters and Alicia Burrill had the following children:
+ 24 i. Kyra3 McWaters was born May 27, 1910.
+ 25 ii. Athalene McWaters was born 1913.
+ 26 iii. Leanell McWaters was born 1919.
+ 27 iv. Marylee B. McWaters was born January 20, 1927.
+ 28 v. Nadeane McWaters was born June 3, 1932.
8. Nell2 McWaters (Robert1, A) was born 1870. Nell died 1945 at 75 years of age.
She married John Packard. John was born 1870. John died 1966 at 96 years of age.
Nell McWaters and John Packard had the following children:
+ 29 i. Robert Henry3 Packard was born August 25, 1893.
30 ii. Earl Packard was born July 1, 1896. Earl died April 1984 in MN, at 87 years of age.
+ 31 iii. Charles Packard was born 1909.
10. William E.2 McWaters (Robert1, A) was born in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN February 9, 1874. William died ca. September 1913 in Waldron, Saskatchewan, CAN, at 39 years of age.
Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN William McWalters [William McWaters] - September 20, 1913 Page 5 To Attend Funeral- Mrs. Emil Vonderbeck has left for Walden, Sask., to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Wm. McWalters, who died after a brief illness, leaving a wife and 7 children. Mr. McWatlers was at one time a resident of this section, leaving for Canada two years ago. Mrs. Michael of Fisher, mother of Mrs. McWalters, and August Michael of Argyle have also left for Walden.
He married "Emma" Elizabeth Emma Michael in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, November 10, 1897. "Emma" was born in Alma, Buffalo Co., WI December 2, 1875. "Emma" was the daughter of "Frederick" Carl Christian Friederich Michaels and "Caroline" Carolina Sophia Friederica Ristow. "Emma" died April 10, 1974 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, at 98 years of age. Her body was interred April 1974 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale.
William E. McWaters and "Emma" Elizabeth Emma Michael had the following children:
32 i. girl3 McWaters was born February 3, 1898. Girl died February 7, 1898 at less than one year of age.
Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN McWaters - February 8, 1898 Page 4 The infant child of W.E. McWaters of Buffington died last night.
McWaters - February 16, 1898 Page 4 Mr. And Mrs. W. E. McWaters, living five miles west of the city, were called upon, on Sunday, to mourn the loss of a little daughter. The little one was born on Thursday of last week, and lived only four days. To those kind friends who so kindly assisted and gave of their sympathy during the illness and after the death of their little daughter, Mr. And Mrs. McWaters desire to express their most sincere thanks.
+ 33 ii. Viola Rose McWaters was born December 2, 1900.
+ 34 iii. Myrtle Elizabeth McWaters was born May 5, 1903.
+ 35 iv. Ruby McWaters was born February 10, 1905.
+ 36 v. William McWaters was born June 5, 1906.
37 vi. Mildred McWaters was born in Auburn, ND ca. April 30, 1908. Mildred died ca. July 13, 1938 in LEXINGTON, DAWSON CO, NE, at 30 years of age.
Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN Mildred McWaters - July 14, 1938 Page 3 Mildred McWaters Dies in Nebraska- Word was received here today of the death Wednesday in Lexington, Nebraska, of Mildred McWaters, daughter of Emma McWaters, of this city. She succumbed at the home of her sister, Mrs. Carol Lemon. The body will be brought here late Friday afternoon for burial. Details of the death were not known here.
Mildred McWaters - July 15, 1938 Page 3 MCWATERS RITE BEING PLANNED SERVICES MAY BE TOMORROW; ARRIVAL OF FAMILY IS AWAITED Funeral arrangements were to be completed late today for Miss Mildred Mcwaters, 29, who died in Lexington, Nebraska, after an illness with tuberculosis. Mrs. Emma McWaters, who was called to Lexington when her daughter's illness became critical, will arrive late this afternoon, with the body, and four brothers, who are attending National Guard camp at Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, are also expected late today. It is expected that the funeral will be held Saturday, but arrangements will await the arrival of the family. Miss McWaters was born in Auburn, N. D., April 30, 1909 and attended schools in Crookston after her family moved to this city. She has been away from Crookston for some years. In addition to her mother she is survived by four brothers, William, Edward, Robert and Vernon, all of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Lemon of Lexington, at whose home she died, and Mrs. Christian Fischer, of Crookston. Another sister died three years ago.
Mildred McWaters - July 16, 1938 Page 5 Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Church of Christ for Mildred McWaters, who died Wednesday in Lexington, Nebraska, at the home of her sister. The Rev. F. J. Hibbard afficiated at the rites and interment was made in Oakdale cemetery. Pallbearers were Lawrence and Herbert Wagner, Howard and Harvey Wagner, Walter Weiland and Herman Radi. Robert and Ed McWaters came last night from Camp Ripley where they are stationed with Company M, and a brother-in-law of Mrs. Emma McWaters, Charles McWaters of Milbank, S. D., was also here for the services. Mrs. McWaters was with her daughter in Lexington at her death, and brought the body here for burial.
Her body was interred 1938 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale Cemetery.
+ 38 vii. Robert McWaters was born 1909.
+ 39 viii. Edmond F. McWaters was born November 1, 1911.
+ 40 ix. Vernon Charles McWaters was born October 1, 1913.
11. James Oliver2 McWaters (James1, A) was born in MN ca. December 17, 1858. died 36 years 11 months 15 days James died November 8, 1895 in Fanny Twp., Polk Co., MN, at 36 years of age.
Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN Oliver McWaters -November 9, 1895 Page 4 Oliver McWaters of Buffington died at his country home last night. Mr. McWaters has resided in Polk county 15 years and was respected by all who knew him. Consumption fastened upon him several years ago and he has made a brave struggle against fate. He was attended during his last illness by his mother and his brothers John and Will McWaters. The remains will be taken to Zumbrota for interment.
His body was interred 1895 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. With George, Julia, William J. and Jennie Headstone located C 131 5
He married Ida D. Michael in Nesbit Twp, Polk Co., MN, January 30, 1889. Ida was born 1870. Ida was the daughter of "Frederick" Carl Christian Friederich Michaels and "Caroline" Carolina Sophia Friederica Ristow. She married Louis Larson. Ida died ca. April 1910 in Seattle, King Co., WA, at 39 years of age.
Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN Mrs. Louis Larson [Ida Michael] - April 27, 1910 Page 8 MRS. L. LARSON LAID TO REST MANY RELATIVES WERE PRESENT FROM OUTSIDE CITY- BURIED AT OAKDALE Yesterday afternoon at Chesterman's Chapel funeral services were held over the remains of Mrs. Louis Larson, who died at Seattle and who was brought here accompanied by her husband and son, for interment. Rev. C. C. Warner, of the Congregational church, officiated at the ceremonies and laid a high tribute to the life and character of the departed. Special music was rendered by a trio consisting of Mrs. Will Nelson, Mrs. Bennie Vonderbeck and Mrs. Allard. The services were attended by many relatives of the deceased, and scores of intimate friends. The remains were laid to rest in Oakdale cemetery. The pall bearers were Messrs. P. Sayder, Emil Nelson, Ernest Hanson, Bennie Vonderbeck, Timothy Biever and C. Riedesel. Among those present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McWaters of Auburn, N.D.; Mrs. Albert Walter, St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagner and family and Mr. and Mrs. W. Wagner of Nesbit township, and Mr. and Mrs. August Michaels, of Argyle.
Her body was interred 1910 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale Cemetery.
James Oliver McWaters and Ida D. Michael had the following children:
41 i. girl3 McWaters was born in Fanny Twp., Polk Co., MN May 5, 1889. Girl died July 11, 1889 in Fanny Twp., Polk Co., MN, at less than one year of age.
42 ii. Willard Robert McWaters was born in Fanny Twp., Polk Co., MN January 29, 1891. Willard died April 23, 1903 in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue Co., MN, at 12 years of age. His body was interred 1903 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN. Headstone located C 131 6 Age 12 yrs. 2 mos. 24 das.
12. William Jones2 McWaters (James1, A) was born in MN ca. January 9, 1862. William died July 3, 1934 at 72 years of age. His body was interred 1934 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located C 131 8 Age 72 yrs. 5 mos. 25 das. Sp. Jennie. With George, Julia and James O.
He married Jennie Haugen or Haugan ca. 1890. Jennie was born in MN ca. August 17, 1868. Jennie died September 15, 1949 at 81 years of age. Her body was interred 1949 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located C 131 7 Age 81 yrs. 29 das. Sp. William J. Par. of John C.
William Jones McWaters and Jennie Haugen or Haugan had the following children:
+ 43 i. John Elmer3 McWaters was born April 8, 1891.
44 ii. William J. McWaters was born in Fanny Twp., Polk Co., MN October 1, 1892. William died December 1976 in MN, at 84 years of age. His body was interred 1976 in Belle Creek, Goodhue Co., MN, St. Columbkill. He married Anne. Anne was born 1888 or 1889. Anne died 1948 at 60 years of age. Her body was interred 1948 in Belle Creek, Goodhue Co., MN, St. Columbkill.
13. John Lincoln2 McWaters (James1, A) was born in Goodhue Co., MN October 20, 1864. John died ca. December, 1927 in Arlington, WA, at 63 years of age. His body was interred 1927 in Arlington, WA.
He married Minnie Olive Doxey in Zumbrota, MN, February 22, 1888. Minnie was born in Zumbrota, MN September 24, 1865. Minnie was the daughter of Latimer Doxey and Louisa Peck. Minnie died May 30, 1892 in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue Co., MN, at 26 years of age. Her body was interred 1892 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located H 48 9
John Lincoln McWaters and Minnie Olive Doxey had the following children:
45 i. Alberta3 McWaters was born in Crookston, Polk Co., MN February 9, 1890. Alberta died April 1973 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR, at 83 years of age. Her body was interred 1973 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
46 ii. Minnie McWaters was born in Zumbrota, MN May 27, 1892. Minnie died May 31, 1892 in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue Co., MN, at less than one year of age.
47 iii. John McWaters was born in Zumbrota, MN May 27, 1892. John died June 11, 1892 in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue Co., MN, at less than one year of age.
14. George2 McWaters (James1, A) was born in MN ca. June 6, 1867. George died September 11, 1941 at 74 years of age. His body was interred 1941 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Age 74 yrs. 3 mos. 5 das. Sp. Julia Headstone located C 131 1
He married Julia ca. 1894. Julia was born ca. August 9, 1875. Julia died April 23, 1958 at 82 years of age. Her body was interred 1958 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Age 82 yrs. 8 mos. 14 das. Sp. George Par. of James Headstone located C 131 2
George McWaters and Julia had the following children:
48 i. James H.3 McWaters was born in Goodhue Co., MN January 9, 1895.
+ 49 ii. Arthur George McWaters was born May 21, 1898.
15. Lillian2 McWaters (James1, A) was born in Mineola Twp., Goodhue Co., MN December 14, 1869. Lillian died May 6, 1947 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred 1947 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located O 297 6
She married Abraham Lincoln Grover July 10, 1890. Abraham was born in MN ca. May 22, 1865. Age 62 yrs. 2 mos. 23 das.
Abraham was the son of Albert J. Grover and Catharine A. Warden.
Abraham died August 14, 1926 at 61 years of age. His body was interred 1926 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located O 297 7
Lillian McWaters and Abraham Lincoln Grover had the following children:
50 i. Warren T.3 Grover was born in MN May 19, 1891. Warren died October 1971 in MN, at 80 years of age.
51 ii. Harold S. Grover was born in MN July 1894.
52 iii. Esther E. Grover was born in Goodhue Co., MN June 14, 1896.
53 iv. Ruth Grover was born in MN May 1898.
54 v. Justine U. Grover was born in Goodhue Co., MN October 16, 1900.
16. Ida Mary2 McWaters (James1, A) was born in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN May 3, 1872. Ida died July 30, 1942 at 70 years of age. Her body was interred 1942 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 76 6.5 Sp. James C. Par. Mrs. Oscar Hauge
She married James C. Powers ca. 1891. James was born in MN ca. July 6, 1861. James died September 30, 1940 at 79 years of age. His body was interred 1940 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 76 6 Age 79 yrs. 2 mos. 24 das. Sp. Ida M. with Albert W. and Marion
Ida Mary McWaters and James C. Powers had the following children:
55 i. Esther Mary3 Powers was born in Goodhue Co., MN July 7, 1892.
56 ii. Lester T. Powers was born in Goodhue Co., MN August 9, 1894. Lester died July 12, 1939 at 44 years of age. His body was interred 1939 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Tombstone located I 76 7.5 Age 44 yrs. 11 mos. 4 das. Sp. Ruby. With James C. and Ida M.
17. Marion E.2 McWaters (James1, A) was born in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN December 28, 1876. Marion died February 17, 1967 in Zumbrota, MN, at 90 years of age. Her body was interred 1967 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 76 3 Sp. Mark H. Par. of Kathleen
She married Mark H. Powers. Mark was born ca. February 4, 1876. Mark died September 7, 1932 at 56 years of age. His body was interred 1932 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 76 2 Vet. Spanish Am. War Age 56 yrs. 7 mos. 3 das. Sp. Marion With James C. and Ida M
Marion E. McWaters and Mark H. Powers had the following child:
57 i. Kathleen3 Powers was born July 10, 1904.
18. Cora Ethel3 Opfer (Mary Emma2 McWaters, Robert1, A) was born September 14, 1885. Cora died April 13, 1940 at 54 years of age. Her body was interred 1940 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located I 82 6 Age 54 yrs. 6 mos. 29 das. Sp. William. With Martin and Mary Opfer. Nephew- M.L. Opfer
She married William Dierke. William was born 1867. William died 1955 at 88 years of age.
Cora Ethel Opfer and William Dierke had the following children:
58 i. Viola4 Dierke.
59 ii. Walter Dierke was born July 24, 1906. Walter died October 1980 in MN, at 74 years of age. He married Mary Ann Anderson.
19. Louie Robert3 Opfer (Mary Emma2 McWaters, Robert1, A) was born in Goodhue Co., MN February 24, 1888. Louie died November 20, 1958 at 70 years of age. His body was interred 1958 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located J 356 8 Age 70 yrs. 8 mos. 26 das. Sp. Amanda Ofstie
He married Amanda Ofstie. Amanda was born December 1, 1892. Amanda died October 19, 1973 in MN, at 80 years of age. Her body was interred 1973 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located J 356 7
Louie Robert Opfer and Amanda Ofstie had the following children:
+ 60 i. Mangel L.4 Opfer was born March 30, 1910.
+ 61 ii. Myrtle V. Opfer was born March 26, 1912.
20. Vida3 Opfer (Mary Emma2 McWaters, Robert1, A) was born December 28, 1892. Vida died May 6, 1983 in MN, at 90 years of age. Her body was interred 1983 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota.
She married Carl Nygaard. Carl was born July 19, 1882. Carl died July 24, 1968 in MN, at 86 years of age. His body was interred 1968 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota.
Vida Opfer and Carl Nygaard had the following children:
62 i. Victor4 Nygaard.
63 ii. Gladys M. Nygaard was born October 7, 1910. Gladys died May 19, 1989 at 78 years of age. Her body was interred 1989 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. She married John Kunde. John was born January 10, 1901. John died March 9, 1988 at 87 years of age. His body was interred 1988 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota.
64 iii. Harry L. Nygaard was born August 15, 1912. Harry died October 13, 1995 at 83 years of age. His body was interred 1995 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, United Lutheran. He married Alberta Wellvang August 20, 1937. Alberta was born 1918.
65 iv. Florence L. Nygaard was born 1914. Florence died May 25, 1950 at 35 years of age. Her body was interred 1950 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN. She married Norris D. Erickson. Norris was born July 24, 1914. He married Isabelle C.. Norris died February 21, 1991 at 76 years of age. His body was interred 1991 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota.
22. Myrtle Irene3 McWaters (Charles2, Robert1, A) was born in Grant Co., SD September 26, 1892. Myrtle died June 1981 in SD, at 88 years of age.
She married Peter Hermans.
Myrtle Irene McWaters and Peter Hermans had the following children:
+ 66 i. Donald4 Hermans was born May 30, 1916.
+ 67 ii. PRIVATE
+ 68 iii. PRIVATE
24. Kyra3 McWaters (John2, Robert1, A) was born May 27, 1910. Kyra died September 1991 at 81 years of age.
She married Fredrick Lomker. Fredrick was born March 21, 1904. Fredrick died April 1981 in MN, at 77 years of age.
Kyra McWaters and Fredrick Lomker had the following children:
+ 69 i. PRIVATE
+ 70 ii. PRIVATE
25. Athalene3 McWaters (John2, Robert1, A) was born 1913. Athalene died 1963 at 50 years of age.
She married Carl Miller. Carl was born 1911.
Athalene McWaters and Carl Miller had the following children:
+ 71 i. PRIVATE
+ 72 ii. PRIVATE
+ 73 iii.PRIVATE
+ 74 iv. PRIVATE
+ 75 v. PRIVATE
26. Leanell3 McWaters (John2, Robert1, A) was born 1919.
She married Wesley Nogle. Wesley was born July 13, 1912. Wesley died May 1985 in CA, at 72 years of age.
Leanell McWaters and Wesley Nogle had the following children:
+ 76 i. PRIVATE
+ 77 ii. PRIVATE
27. Marylee B.3 McWaters (John2, Robert1, A) was born January 20, 1927. Marylee died December 27, 1994 at 67 years of age. Her body was interred ca. 1995 in Marshan, Dakota Co., MN, Gaurdian Angels.
She married Edward J. Voelker January 14, 1950. Edward was born March 22, 1914. Edward died July 3, 1991 at 77 years of age. His body was interred 1991 in Marshan, Dakota Co., MN, Gaurdian Angels.
Marylee B. McWaters and Edward J. Voelker had the following children:
+ 78 i. PRIVATE
79 ii. PRIVATE
+ 80 iii. PRIVATE
81 iv. PRIVATE
82 v. PRIVATE
+ 83 vi. PRIVATE
28. Nadeane3 McWaters (John2, Robert1, A) was born June 3, 1932. Nadeane died May 1984 in MN, at 51 years of age.
She married Joseph Fredrick Fleetham. Joseph was born in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN April 22, 1930.
Nadeane McWaters and Joseph Fredrick Fleetham had the following children:
+ 84 i. PRIVATE
85 ii. PRIVATE
29. Robert Henry3 Packard (Nell2 McWaters, Robert1, A) was born in Grant Co., SD August 25, 1893. Robert died June 1982 in MN, at 88 years of age.
He married Erva Miller. Erva was born 1893.
Robert Henry Packard and Erva Miller had the following children:
86 i. PRIVATE
87 ii. PRIVATE
88 iii. PRIVATE
89 iv. PRIVATE
90 v. PRIVATE
91 vi. PRIVATE
92 vii. Burton Packard was born 1927. Burton died 1949 at 22 years of age.
93 viii. PRIVATE
94 ix. PRIVATE
95 x. PRIVATE
96 xi. Marianne Packard was born 1937. Marianne died 1937 at less than one year of age.
31. Charles3 Packard (Nell2 McWaters, Robert1, A) was born 1909. Charles died 1985 at 76 years of age.
He married Beulah Patterson.
Charles Packard and Beulah Patterson had the following child:
97 i. PRIVATE
33. Viola Rose3 McWaters (William E.2, Robert1, A) was born in Nesbit Twp, Polk Co., MN December 2, 1900. Viola died June 21, 1935 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, at 34 years of age.
Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN Mrs. Viola Johnson [Viola Rose McWaters] - June 21, 1935 Page 5 MRS. VIOLA JOHNSON DIES FOLLOWING FIVE WEEKS' ILLNESS HERE Mrs. Viola Rose Johnson, 34, died at six a. m., today at a local hospital following a five weeks' illness with pneumonia and complications. Born at Fisher, December 2, 1900, Mrs. Johnson spent her childhood there, and in Grafton, N. D., and Waldon, Sask. She moved to Crookston with her parents in 1913 and was married in March, 1920, to Emil Johnson here. They lived in Winnipeg for five years, then moved to Detroit, Mich., where Mrs. Johnson made her home until two years ago when she returned here to live with her mother, Mrs. Emma McWaters. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a son, Robert E., 10: her mother, three sisters, Mrs. C. H. Lemon of Belton, Mo., Mildred of Chicago, and Mrs. Christ Fischer, of Crookston; and four brothers, William, Robert, Edmund and Vernon, all of Crookston. Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but rites will probably be held Monday. pending word from Mrs. Johnson's brother-in-law, the Rev. C. H. Lemon, who is expected to officiate.
Her body was interred 1935 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale Cemetery.
She married James Emil Johnson in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, March 2, 1920. James was born in Gary, MN September 21, 1899. James died April 26, 1948 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, at 48 years of age.
Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN Emil Johnson - April 26, 1948 Page 1 MAN FALLS TO DEATH FROM BUILDING HERE Emil Johnson, Crookston, laborer and steeplejack, fell from the top of the American Legion hall at 2:30 this afternoon and was seriously injured. At the time the paper went to press he was unofficially reported killed by the fall. Before landing on the sidewalk from the two-story fall he hit the A and E Bootery sign, witnesses said. At the time of the accident he was working on the Legion building, replacing storm windows with screens.
James Emil Johnson - April 27, 1948 Page 2 ACCIDENT VICTIM RITES THURSDAY AT CHAPEL HERE Funeral services for James Emil Johnson will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Houske funeral chapel with the Rev. Randall Barnes officiating. Johnson was killed in a fall from two stories up while working on a building on Second street. The cause of death was given as skull fracture. He was working with screens at the time of the fall. He was born in Gary, Minn., Sept. 21, 1899, later coming to Crookston where he lived most of his life. He married Miss Rose McWaters here in 1919. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Robert, of Crookston, who happened to be looking on at the time his father fell, and a daughter, Donna Mae, a high school student at Cass Lake high school. Other survivors include two brothers, Abner of Hastings and H. C. Johnson of Minneapolis, and two sisters, Mrs. Julius Wentzel of Fisher and Mrs. William Hanson of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery. The bodywill lie in state at the Houske parlors tomorrow afternoon and night.
Viola Rose McWaters and James Emil Johnson had the following child:
+ 98 i. Robert4 Johnson was born 1925.
34. Myrtle Elizabeth3 McWaters (William E.2, Robert1, A) was born in Fisher, Polk Co., MN May 5, 1903. Myrtle died April 27, 1999 in Hayward, Alameda Co., CA, at 95 years of age. Her body was interred May 1999 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale Cemetery.
She married Carroll Hastings Lemon in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, January 1, 1930. Carroll Hastings Lemon and Myrtle Elizabeth McWaters were married on January first, 1930, at 5 o'clock P.M. at University Church of Christ, Minneapolis, Minn., by Wm James Carry
Carroll was born in Bethany (Lincoln), Lancaster Co., NE September 13, 1908. Carroll Hastings Lemon, was born in Bethany(Lincoln) Nebraska, on September 13 1908 Carroll was the son of Hastings Adolphus Lemon and Mary Elizabeth Clipfell.
He married PRIVATE in Roseville, Placer Co., CA, May 23, 1971. Carroll died June 7, 1999 in Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, at 90 years of age.
Myrtle Elizabeth McWaters and Carroll Hastings Lemon had the following children:
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35. Ruby3 McWaters (William E.2, Robert1, A) was born in Fisher, Polk Co., MN February 10, 1905. Ruby died ca. May 18, 1956 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN, at 51 years of age. Crookston Daily Times- Crookston, Polk Co., MN Mrs. A. J. Olson [Ruby McWaters] - May 21, 1956 Page 2 MRS. A. J. OLSON DIES AT ROCHESTER Mrs. A. J. Olson died Friday afternoon at Rochester, Minn., after a long illness. She was the former Ruby McWaters and was born Feb. 10, 1905 at Fisher, Minn. She was a past president of the Crookston VFW Auxillary. Funeral services were held today at the Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with the Rev. Carroll Lemmon officiating. Mrs. Olson is survived by her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Skelly, Fort Bliss, Texas; Mrs. Warren (Mildred) Carlson, Minneapolis; Donna Fischer, Grand Forks, N. D. and Mrs. Bernard (Dorothy) Banks, East Grand Forks; a son, Richard Fischer, Minneapolis; five grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Emma McWaters; four brothers, William, Robert, Vernon and Edmond McWaters all of Crookston and a sister, Mrs. Carroll Lemmon of Lincoln, Nebr.
Her body was interred 1956 in Rochester, Olmsted Co, MN.
She married twice. She married Chris Fischer. She married Andy Olson.
Ruby McWaters and Chris Fischer had the following children:
+ 101 i. PRIVATE
+ 102 ii.PRIVATE
103 iii. PRIVATE
+ 104 iv. PRIVATE
+ 105 v. PRIVATE
36. William3 McWaters (William E.2, Robert1, A) was born in Fisher, Polk Co., MN June 5, 1906. William died November 20, 1983 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND, at 77 years of age. His body was interred November 23, 1983 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale.
He married Nelda Louise Hanson in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, September 1, 1934. Nelda was born February 13, 1916. Nelda died March 24, 1988 at 72 years of age. Her body was interred 1988 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale.
William McWaters and Nelda Louise Hanson had the following children:
+ 106 i. PRIVATE
+ 107 ii.PRIVATE
+ 108 iii. William F. McWaters Jr. was born March 19, 1941.
+ 109 iv. PRIVATE
+ 110 v. PRIVATE
+ 111 vi. PRIVATE
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+ 113 viii. PRIVATE
+ 114 ix. PRIVATE
38. Robert3 McWaters (William E.2, Robert1, A) was born 1909. Robert died 1999 at 90 years of age.
He married Lois Mary Gerth in Polk Co., MN, July 20, 1937. Lois was born 1914.
Robert McWaters and Lois Mary Gerth had the following children:
115 i. Robert James4 McWaters Jr. was born 1939. Robert died 1939 at less than one year of age.
+ 116 ii. Kathleen McWaters was born November 19, 1942.
39. Edmond F.3 McWaters (William E.2, Robert1, A) was born in Waldron, Saskatchewan, CAN November 1, 1911. Edmond died January 4, 1993 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, at 81 years of age. His body was interred January 8, 1993 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale.
He married Helen L. Scarr in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, June 2, 1937. Helen was born 1916.
His funeral was held in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, January 8, 1993.
Edmond F. McWaters and Helen L. Scarr had the following children:
+ 117 i. PRIVATE
+ 118 ii. PRIVATE
40. Vernon Charles3 McWaters (William E.2, Robert1, A) was born in Crookston, Polk Co., MN October 1, 1913. Vernon died October 19, 1985 in East Grand Forks, Polk Co., MN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred 1985 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Calvary Cemetery.
He married Lorraine Mercil in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, November 12, 1938. Lorraine was born in MN 1917.
His funeral was held in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, October 22, 1985.
Vernon Charles McWaters and Lorraine Mercil had the following children:
119 i. PRIVATE
+ 120 ii. PRIVATE
121 iii. Dennis McWaters was born in Crookston, Polk Co., MN July 25, 1946. Dennis died July 27, 1946 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, at less than one year of age.
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43. John Elmer3 McWaters (William Jones2, James1, A) was born in Fanny Twp., Polk Co., MN April 8, 1891. John died May 21, 1981 in MN, at 90 years of age. Age 90 yrs. 1 mo. 13 das. Sp. Cora Windhorst With George and Julia Headstone located C 131 3 His body was interred 1981 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota.
He married Cora Windhorst. Cora was born February 2, 1890. Cora died October 15, 1988 at 98 years of age. Age 98 yrs. 8 mos. 13 das. Sp. John. Nee: Windhorst
Her body was interred 1988 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located C 131 4
John Elmer McWaters and Cora Windhorst had the following children:
+ 123 i. Eileen4 McWaters was born December 1, 1916.
124 ii. Pearl Isabelle McWaters was born August 1, 1918. Pearl died November 20, 1928 at 10 years of age. Her body was interred 1928 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headsrone located D 164 2 Par. John and Cora Windhorst McWaters With James and Esther
+ 125 iii. "Babe" Duane J. McWaters was born November 9, 1925.
49. Arthur George3 McWaters (George2, James1, A) was born in Goodhue Co., MN May 21, 1898. Arthur died June 6, 1973 in MN, at 75 years of age. His body was interred 1973 in Red Wing, Goodhue Co., MN, Oakwood. Tombstone located U. Sp. Gertrude Skogan
He married Gertrude Skogan. Gertrude was born December 16, 1896. Gertrude died February 20, 1996 at 99 years of age. Her body was interred 1996 in Red Wing, Goodhue Co., MN, Oakwood.
Arthur George McWaters and Gertrude Skogan had the following child:
126 i. Richard A.4 McWaters was born March 7, 1924. Richard died June 27, 1990 at 66 years of age. His body was interred 1990 in Red Wing, Goodhue Co., MN, Oakwood. Vet. Tec 5 US Army WWII Sp. Louise He married Louise Elaine.
60. Mangel L.4 Opfer (Louie Robert3, Mary Emma2 McWaters, Robert1, A) was born in Goodhue Co., MN March 30, 1910. Mangel died June 26, 1997 in MN, at 87 years of age. His body was interred 1997 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located J 356 8. Sp. Georgine Christensen. Par. Louie and Amanda Ofstie Opfer. Mar. 4/Sep/1936. FDN 28/ Jun/1997
He married Georgine Maybell Christensen September 4, 1939 or 1936. Georgine was born February 19, 1910. Georgine was the daughter of C. Peter Christensen and Maybell Norman. Georgine died July 21, 1993 at 83 years of age. Her body was interred 1993 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located J 356 3. Sp. Mangel L. Par. C. Peter and Maybell Norman Christensen Mar. 4/Sep/1939 Cremated. Ken. 28/Jul/1993
Mangel L. Opfer and Georgine Maybell Christensen had the following children:
127 i. PRIVATE
128 ii. PRIVATE
129 iii. Maren or Maria Lea Opfer was born ca. May 4, 1944. Maren died April 15, 1945 at less than one year of age. Her body was interred 1945 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located J 356 4. Age 10 mos. 45 das. Par. Mangel L. and Georgine
130 iv. PRIVATE
61. Myrtle V.4 Opfer (Louie Robert3, Mary Emma2 McWaters, Robert1, A) was born in Goodhue Co., MN March 26, 1912. Myrtle died November 9, 1981 in MN, at 69 years of age. Her body was interred 1981 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located J 356 5 Age 69 yrs. 7 mos. 13 das. Sp. Maridine W. Par. Louis and Amanda Ofstie Opfer Par. of Gerry
She married Maridine W. Richter. Maridine was born April 14, 1913. Maridine died January 5, 1969 in MN, at 55 years of age. His body was interred 1969 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located J 356 6
Myrtle V. Opfer and Maridine W. Richter had the following child:
131 i.PRIVATE
66. Donald4 Hermans (Myrtle Irene3 McWaters, Charles2, Robert1, A) was born May 30, 1916. Donald died October 1976 at 60 years of age.
132 i. PRIVATE
98. Robert4 Johnson (Viola Rose3 McWaters, William E.2, Robert1, A) was born 1925.
168 i. PRIVATE
169 ii. PRIVATE
101. PRIVATE4 Fischer (Ruby3 McWaters, William E.2, Robert1, A) was born 1920.
She married Eldon M. Sell November 15, 1963. Eldon was born in Fairfax, MN September 23, 1915. Eldon died March 27, 1999 in Woodbury, MN, at 83 years of age. His body was interred March 31, 1999 in MN.
177 i. B. Patrick5 Banks was born 1946. B. died 1964 at 18 years of age.
178 ii. David Paul Banks was born 1948. David died 1948 at less than one year of age.
108. William F.4 McWaters Jr. (William3, William E.2, Robert1, A) was born in Crookston, Polk Co., MN March 19, 1941. William died January 18, 1992 in Lake of the Woods, near Baudette, MN, at 50 years of age. Died of carbon monoxide poisoning while ice-fishing on Lake of the Woods near Baudette, MN, January 18, 1992. His body was interred January 24, 1992 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN, Oakdale Cemetery.
192 i. PRIVATE
193 ii. PRIVATE
194 iii. PRIVATE
195 iv. PRIVATE
110. PRIVATE.4 McWaters (William3, William E.2, Robert1, A) was born 1948.
She married Mike Green. Mike was born 1935. Mike died 1988 at 53 years of age.
198 i. PRIVATE
199 ii. PRIVATE
200 iii. PRIVATE
116. Kathleen4 McWaters (Robert3, William E.2, Robert1, A) was born November 19, 1942. Kathleen died January 21, 1983 at 40 years of age. Her body was interred 1983 in Marion, Olmsted Co., MN, Marion. Headstone located 8 1 Sp. Richard A. Nee:McWaters
208 i. PRIVATE
209 ii. PRIVATE
123. Eileen4 McWaters (John Elmer3, William Jones2, James1, A) was born December 1, 1916. Eileen died December 28, 1991 at 75 years of age. Her body was interred ca. 1992 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located F 701 4 Age 75 yrs. 27 das. Sp. Ervin Par. John and Cora Windhorst McWaters Par. of Pat. Lexvold
She married Ervin Lexvold. Ervin was born April 26, 1914. Ervin died August 9, 1983 in MN, at 69 years of age. His body was interred 1983 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN. Age 69 yrs. 3 mos. 14 das. Sp. Eileen McWaters
Eileen McWaters and Ervin Lexvold had the following child:
217 i. PRIVATE
125. "Babe" Duane J.4 McWaters (John Elmer3, William Jones2, James1, A) was born November 9, 1925. "Babe" died November 13, 1996 at 71 years of age. His body was interred 1996 in Minneola, Goodhue Co., MN, Zumbrota. Headstone located L 422 1 Sp. Verna R. Horn. Par. John and Cora Windhorst McWaters. Par. of Jerome, Jo Ellen, Dennis, Peter, William and Kristine Zum. 13/Nov/1996
218 i. PRIVATE
219 ii. PRIVATE
220 iii. PRIVATE
221 iv. PRIVATE
222 v. PRIVATE
223 vi. PRIVATE
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