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Family HistoryFamily History - Mary May Kaufman


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Mary May Kaufman and 45 of her descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. Mary May Kaufman,1 born 8 May 1891 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, the daughter of James William Kaufman and Lodema Susanna Baker;1, 2 died 5 June 1963 in Pope County, Minnesota.1 Mary married, first, 9 March 1910 in Pope County, Minnesota, George Frederich Buchholz1, 3 (born 1 July 1885 in Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa, parents not determined;3 George died 9 September 1916 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota3). Mary married, second, 1936, Anton Peterson1 (born 28 May 1892 in Norway, parents not determined;4 Anton died 10 June 1970 in Stearns County, Minnesota4). Mary is buried in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.1 George is buried in Glenwood City Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.3 Anton is buried in Our Saviors Cemetery, Dovray, Murray County, Minnesota.4

+2i. Leonard Henry Buchholz, born 22 October 1910 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died 27 May 1976 in Murray County, Minnesota. Married (1) Adeline Viola Reiner Married (2) Jennie Marie Atkins.
+3ii. Charles Raymond Buchholz, born 20 February 1913 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died 19 January 1974 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Married Mary Neoma Stout.
+4iii. Clarence James Buchholz, born 22 December 1913 in Minnesota; died 30 September 1984 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Lillian Cornelia Pladson.
+5iv. Russell Harold Buchholz, born 26 September 1915 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died 30 October 1998 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota. Married Clarice Louise Rittgers.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Mary May Kaufman Buchholz Peterson, born: 8 May 1891 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota; died: 5 June 1963 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which includes details from the 1900 census; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, two husbands, and four children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Iowa, Fayette County, Eden Township, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 3A, family of James Kaufmin (43, Sept 1856, Iowa, farmer); wife of 20 years Lodema Kaufmin (42, Feb 1858, Illinois, 11 children, 8 living); son John Kaufmin (19, June 1880, Minnesota, farm laborer); son Floyd Kaufmin (17, Sept 1882, Minnesota, farm laborer); son Thomas Kaufmin (15, Sept 1884, Iowa); daughter Mabel Kaufmin (14, March 1996, Minnesota); daughter Maud Kaufmin (12, Feb 1887, Minnesota); daughter Hattie E. Kaufmin (10, Sept 1889, Minnesota); daughter Mary M. Kaufmin (9, May 1891, Minnesota); son Charles C. Kaufmin (3, March 1897, Iowa).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood City Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, George Frederich Buchholz, born: 1 July 1885 in Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa; died: 9 September 1916 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which includes details from the 1900 census; details of his marriage; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and four children).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Our Saviors Cemetery, Dovray, Murray County, Minnesota, Pvt Anton Peterson, born: 28 May 1892 in Norway; died: 10 June 1970 in Stearns County, Minnesota (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
Second Generation
2. Leonard Henry Buchholz2 (Mary1), born 22 October 1910 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota;1, 2, 3 died 27 May 1976 in Murray County, Minnesota.1, 2 Leonard married, first, Adeline Viola Reiner (born ca. 1916 in Minnesota, parents not determined4). Leonard married, second, 22 August 1940 in Walnut Grove, Redwood County, Minnesota, Jennie Marie Atkins5, 6 (born 15 August 1908 in Webster, Hamilton County, Iowa, the daughter of William Atkins and Mary Stein;5, 6, 7, 8 Jennie died 13 August 1989 in Balaton, Lyon County, Minnesota5, 6). Jennie is buried in Slayton Cemetery, Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota.5

+6i. Arlyss Yvonne Rupner (born Arlyss Leona Buchholz), born 13 September 1935 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died 18 July 2014 in Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota. Married (1) Anthony Gerald Thomas Married (2) James Fredrick Babekuhl.
+7i. Leonard George Buchholz, born 19 August 1941 in Wanda, Redwood County, Minnesota; died 12 July 2016 in Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota. Married (1) Bernita Caroline Field Married (2) Wavajean Esther Baas Married (3) Mary Beth Jenniges.
 8ii. Mary Ann Karen Buchholz, born 12 February 1943 in Murray County, Minnesota.9
+9iii. David Harold Buchholz, born 7 July 1944 in Murray County, Minnesota. Married Lynn Alta Kuhnau.
+10iv. Sandra Maree Buchholz, born 14 April 1946 in Murray County, Minnesota. Married Gerald Leroy Cochran.
+11v. Brian Lee Buchholz, born 13 January 1951 in Murray County, Minnesota. Married (1) Sue A. Schultz Married (2) Larena Elizabeth Deraad.

3. Charles Raymond Buchholz2 (Mary1), born 20 February 1913 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota;10 died 19 January 1974 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.10 Charles married, 16 August 1952 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, Mary Neoma Stout11 (born 27 August 1916 in Hazleton, Buchanan County, Iowa, the daughter of Claude William Stout and Susan Amelia Spragg;11 Mary died 19 January 1974 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa11). Charles and Mary are buried in Garden of Memories, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.10, 11

4. Clarence James Buchholz2 (Mary1), born 22 December 1913 in Minnesota;12 died 30 September 1984 in Pope County, Minnesota.12 Clarence married, 3 August 1936, Lillian Cornelia Pladson13 (born 24 December 1915, the daughter of Edward C. Pladson and Randi Mary Fosse;13 Lillian died 12 July 201413). Clarence and Lillian are buried in Lake Amelia Cemetry, Villard, Pope County, Minnesota.12, 13

+12i. Janet Mary Buchholz, born 14 February 1940 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died 5 August 2017 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota. Married Brian Myrl Johnson.
+13ii. James Edward Buchholz, born 1 November 1943 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Catherine Mellett.

5. Russell Harold Buchholz2 (Mary1), born 26 September 1915 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota;14 died 30 October 1998 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.14 Russell married, 16 June 1940 in Pope County, Minnesota, Clarice Louise Rittgers15 (born 26 January 1917 in Pope County, Minnesota, parents not determined;15 Clarice died 30 June 1995 in Pope County, Minnesota15). Russell and Clarice are buried in Glenwood City Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.14, 15

+14i. Dwight Ross ‘Boo’ Buchholz, born 14 February 1944 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died 5 May 2009 in Briggsville, Marquette County, Wisconsin. Married (1) Andrea M. Anderson Married (2) Phyllis Abel Pett.
+15ii. Paul Wayne Buchholz, born 22 August 1947 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Sandra Lee Hermansen.
 16iii. Cleo Jeanette Buchholz, born 22 August 1950 in Pope County, Minnesota.16

  1. Find a Grave (website). Slayton Cemetery, Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota, Leonard Henry Buchholz, born: 22 October 1910 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died: 1976 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  2. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Leonard Henry Buchholz, died: 27 May 1976 in Murray, Minnesota; born: 22 October 1910 in Minnesota; mother: Kaufman.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Murray County, Holly Township, E.D. 57-14, Sheet No. 4A, Leonard Buchholz, 29, Minnesota, divorced, farm laborer, farm [he is a hired hand in the family of Floyd A. and Mae Bell and children].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Douglas County, Cloverland Township, E.D. 16-4, Sheet No. 3A, Matt P. Reiner, 42, Germany, first married age 25, farmer, general farm; wife Hilma E. Reiner, 41, Minnesota, first married age 24; adopted daughter Adeline V. Reiner, 13, Minnesota.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Slayton Cemetery, Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota, Jennie Marie Buchholz, born: 15 August 1908; died: 13 August 1989 (from record, which provides the names and links for two husbands).
  6. Minnesota, Obituaries 1865-2006, Jennie Buchholz, born: 15 August 1908 in Webster, Iowa; died: 13 August 1989 in Balaton, Minnesota. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, two husbands, children, and siblings.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Murray County, Slayton Township, E.D. 51-28, Sheet No. 6A, Ernest Staples, 33, Iowa, first married age 30, farmer, general farm; wife Jennie M. Staples, 22, Iowa, first married age 20; son James D. Staples, 2 10/12, Minnesota; son Dale N. Staples, 1 6/12, Minnesota.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Redwood County, North Hero Township, E.D. 64-19, Sheet No. 1A, Jennie M. Staples, 32, Iowa, widow, first married age 19, 4 children; son James D. Staples, 12, Minnesota; son Dale M. Staples, 11, Minnesota; son Gary D. Staples, 9, Minnesota; daughter Phyllis D. Staples, 7, Minnesota.
  9. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Mary Ann Karen Buchholz, born: 12 February 1943 in Murray, Minnesota; father: Leonard H. Buchholz; mother: Jennie Marie Atkins.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Garden of Memories, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, Charles Raymond Buchholz, born: 20 February 1913 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died: 19 January 1974 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Garden of Memories, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, Mary Neoma Stout Buchholz, born: 27 August 1916 in Hazleton, Buchanan County, Iowa; died: 19 January 1974 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and one husband).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Lake Amelia Cemetery, Villard, Pope County, Minnesota, Clarence James Buchholz, born: 22 December 1913 in Minnesota; died: 30 September 1984 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which provides a note regarding his navy service, marriage and two children; and provides the names and links for his parents, three siblings, wife, and one child).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Lake Amelia Cemetery, Villard, Pope County, Minnesota, Lillian Cornelia Pladson Buchholz, born: 24 December 1915; died: 12 July 2014 (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, husband, and one child).
  14. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood City Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Russell Harold Buchholz, born: 26 September 1915 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died: 30 October 1998 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood City Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Clarice Louise Rittgers Buchholz, born: 26 January 1917 in Pope County, Minnesota; died: 30 June 1995 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the details of her family in the 1940 census, and her marriage; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and wife).
  16. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Cleo Jeanette Buchholz, born: 22 August 1950 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Russell H. Buchholz; mother: Clarice L. Rittgers Buchholz.
Third Generation
6. Arlyss Yvonne Rupner (born Arlyss Leona Buchholz)3 (Leonard,2 Mary1), born 13 September 1935 in Dakota County, Minnesota;1, 2, 3 died 18 July 2014 in Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota.3 Arlyss married, first, Anthony Gerald Thomas (born ____, parents not determined). Arlyss married, second, 22 March 1958 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, James Fredrick Babekuhl5 (born 24 November 1932 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Fredrick Babekuhl and Martha Kennedy;4 James died 3 February 2006 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota4). Arlyss was adopted by Lee Clifton Rupner and Mildred Minnie Warfield.

+17i. Carmelle Lee Babekuhl (born Thomas), born 30 September 1956 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married (1) Jesse Alan Schafer, Jr. Married (2) Mervin Eugene Watterow.
+18i. Craig Stephen Babekuhl, born 12 May 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Christine Elaine Hanisch.
+19ii. Todd Michael Babekuhl, born 21 December 1961 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Kelly Jean Sauers.

7. Leonard George Buchholz3 (Leonard,2 Mary1), born 19 August 1941 in Wanda, Redwood County, Minnesota;6, 7 died 12 July 2016 in Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota.7 Leonard married, first, 26 December 1959 in Murray County, Minnesota, Bernita Caroline Field8 (born ca. 1943, parents not determined8). Their marriage ended in divorce on 4 February 1974 in Lyon County, Minnesota.9 Leonard married, second, 17 August 1974 in Lyon County, Minnesota, Wavajean Esther Baas10 (born ca. 1947, parents not determined10). Their marriage ended in divorce on 19 August 1977 in Lyon County, Minnesota.11 Leonard married, third, 20 February 1982 in Lyon County, Minnesota, Mary Beth Jenniges7, 12 (born ca. 1955, parents not determined).

 20i. Michele Annita Buchholz, born 23 July 1960.
+21ii. Warren Leonard Buchholz, born 31 March 1962. Married Jill Marie Knott.
 22iii. Brent Lee Buchholz, born 16 September 1965 in Lyon County, Minnesota.13
 23i. Karrie Lynn Buchholz, born 12 February 1970 in Lyon County, Minnesota.14

9. David Harold Buchholz3 (Leonard,2 Mary1), born 7 July 1944 in Murray County, Minnesota.15 David married, 1 July 1961 in Lyon County, Minnesota, Lynn Alta Kuhnau17 (born 3 November 1945 in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, the daughter of Warren Gerhart Kuhnau and Ardyth Ruth Stilts16).

 24i. Lynette Kaye Buchholz, born 22 December 1961 in Lyon County, Minnesota.18

10. Sandra Maree Buchholz3 (Leonard,2 Mary1), born 14 April 1946 in Murray County, Minnesota.19 Sandra married, 27 September 1964 in Lyon County, Minnesota, Gerald Leroy Cochran21 (born 29 January 1942 in Murray County, Minnesota, the son of Ralph H. Cochran and Hermine Tuin20).

 25i. Melissa Karen Cochran, born 29 July 1965 in Lyon County, Minnesota.22
 26ii. Jerry Lee Cochran, born 26 April 1967 in Lyon County, Minnesota.23

11. Brian Lee Buchholz3 (Leonard,2 Mary1), born 13 January 1951 in Murray County, Minnesota.24 Brian married, first, 6 November 1971 in Lyon County, Minnesota, Sue A. Schultz25 (born ca. 1954, parents not determined). Brian married, second, 11 February 1995 in Lyon County, Minnesota, Larena Elizabeth Deraad26 (born ca. 1955, parents not determined).

12. Janet Mary Buchholz3 (Clarence,2 Mary1), born 14 February 1940 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota;27, 28 died 5 August 2017 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota.28 Janet married, 30 August 1959 in Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, Brian Myrl Johnson28 (born 9 April 1939 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, the son of Myrl Johnson and Gladys Hansen;29 Brian died 20 September 2014 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota29). Janet and Brian are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota.28, 29

 27i. Jill Carla Johnson, born 29 December 1959 in Pope County, Minnesota.30
+28ii. Kent Matthew Johnson, born 20 April 1961 in Becker County, Minnesota. Married Stephanie L. Alger.
+29iii. Dirk Lee Johnson, born 23 August 1962 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Valerie Ann Fagre.

13. James Edward Buchholz3 (Clarence,2 Mary1), born 1 November 1943 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.31 James married, 12 June 1965 in Swift County, Minnesota, Catherine Mellett32 (born ca. 1946, parents not determined).

 30i. Darin Jay Buchholz, born 4 December 1966 in Becker County, Minnesota.33
 31ii. Scott James Buchholz, born 19 March 1969 in Becker County, Minnesota.34
 32iii. Brent Edward Buchholz, born 17 September 1974 in Becker County, Minnesota.35
 33iv. Kyle James Buchholz, born 23 February 1985 in Becker County, Minnesota.36

14. Dwight Ross ‘Boo’ Buchholz3 (Russell,2 Mary1), born 14 February 1944 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota;37, 38 died 5 May 2009 in Briggsville, Marquette County, Wisconsin.38 Boo married, first, 12 February 1966 in Pope County, Minnesota, Andrea M. Anderson38, 39 (born ca. 1946, parents not determined). Boo married, second, 29 December 2001, Phyllis Abel Pett38 (born 31 January 1941, parents not determined40).

 34i. Eric Wayne Buchholz, born 18 July 1966 in Pope County, Minnesota.41

15. Paul Wayne Buchholz3 (Russell,2 Mary1), born 22 August 1947 in Pope County, Minnesota.42 Paul married, 26 June 1976 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Sandra Lee Hermansen44 (born 28 February 1947 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the daughter of Arthur Clifford Hermansen and Mildred Maxine Boyer43).

+35i. Cassandra Ann Buchholz, born 18 July 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Jesse Raymond Gibbons.
+36ii. Melissa Marie Buchholz, born 6 July 1979 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Joe Chumley Garcia.

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Arlyss Leona Buchholz, born: 13 September 1935 in Dakota, Minnesota; father: Leonard H. Buchholz; mother: Adeline Reiner Buchholz.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Stevens County, Donelly, E.D. 75-6, Sheet No. 2B, Lee C. Rupner, 28, Minnesota, laborer, carpentry; wife Mildred M. Rupner, 27, Minnesota; adopted daughter Alyssa Y. Rupner, 4, Minnesota; residence in 1935: Pope County [Lee and Mildred only].
  3. Obituary, Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota [website: startribune.com], 20 July 2014, Arlyss Babekuhl of Dassel, MN, died: 18 July 2014; born: 13 September 1935. The article provides the names of her children and their spouses.
  4. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); James Fredrick Babekuhl, born: 24 November 1932 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; died: 3 February 2006 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and one half-sibling).
  5. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, James F. Babekuhl, 25; Arlyss Y. Thomas, 22; married on 22 March 1958 in Hennepin, Minnesota.
  6. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Leonard Buchholz, born: 19 August 1941 in Redwood, Minnesota; father: Leonard H. Buchholz; mother: Jeane Atkins.
  7. Obituary, Horvath Funeral Service (website: horvathfuneralservice.com), Leonard George Buchholz, died: 12 July 2016 in Marshall, Minnesota; born: 19 August 1941 in Wanda, Minnesota. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren.
  8. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Leonard G. Buchholz, 18; Bernita C. Field, 16; married on 26 December 1959 in Murray, Minnesota.
  9. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, Leonard G. Buchholz, 32; Bernita C. Buchholz, 30; divorced on 4 February 1974 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  10. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Leonard G. Buchholz, 32; Waujean [sic, Wavajean] E. Baas, 27; married on 17 August 1974 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  11. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, Leonard G. Buchholz, 36; Wavajean E. Buchholz, divorced on 19 August 1977 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  12. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Leonard G. Buchholz, 40; Mary Beth Jenniges, 27; married on 20 February 1982 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  13. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Brent Lee Buchholz, born: 16 September 1965 in Lyon, Minnesota; father: Leonard G. Buchholz; mother: Bernita Caroline Field.
  14. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Karrie Lynn Buchholz, born: 12 February 1970 in Lyon, Minnesota; father: Leonard George Buchholz; mother: Wavajean Esther Baas.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, David Harold Buchholz, born: 7 July 1944 in Murray, Minnesota; father: Leonard Henry Buchholz; mother: Jennie Marie Atkins.
  16. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Lynn Alta Kuhnau, born: 3 November 1945 in Cottonwood, Minnesota; father: Warren Gerhart Kuhnau; mother: Ardyth Ruth Stilts.
  17. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, David H. Buchholz, 16; Lynn A. Kuhmau, 15; married on 1 July 1961 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  18. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Lynette Kaye Buchholz, born; 22 December 1961 in Lyon, Minnesota; father: David Harold Buchholz; mother: Lynn Alta Kohnau.
  19. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Sandra Maree Buchholz born: 14 April 1946 in Murray, Minnesota; father: Leonard H. Buchholz; mother: Jennie Marie Atkins.
  20. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Gerald Leroy Cochran, born: 29 January 1942 in Murray, Minnesota; father: Ralph H. Cochran; mother: Hermina Tuin.
  21. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Gerald L. Cochran, 22; Sandra M. Buchholz, 19; married on 27 September 1964 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  22. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Melissa Karen Cochran, born: 29 July 1965 in Lyon, Minnesota; father: Gerald Leroy Cochran; mother: Sandra Marie Buchholz.
  23. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jerry Lee Cochran, born: 26 April 1967 in Lyon, Minnesota; father: Gerald Leroy Cochran; mother: Sandra Marie Buchholz.
  24. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Brian Lee Buchhols [sic, Buchholz], born: 13 January 1951 in Murray, Minnesota; father: Leonard Henry Buchholz; mother: Jennie Marie Atkins.
  25. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Brian L. Buchholz, 20; Sue A. Schultz, 17; married on 6 November 1971 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  26. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Brian L. Buchholz, 44; Larena E. Deraad, 40; married on 11 February 1995 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  27. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Janet Mary Buchholz, born: 14 February 1940 in Pope, Minnesota; father; Clarence J. Buchholz; mother: Lillian Pladson Buchholz.
  28. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, Janet Mary “Jan” Buchholz Johnson, born: 14 February 1940 in Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota; died: 5 August 2017 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents). [A separate Findagrave entry indicates she was cremated and the ashes given to a friend or family.]
  29. Find a Grave (website). Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, Brian Myrl Johnson, born: 9 April 1939 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota; died: 20 September 2014 in Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text from his obituary).
  30. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jill Carla Johnson, born: 29 December 1959 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Brian M. Johnson; mother: Janet Buchholz Johnson.
  31. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, James Edward Buchholz, born; 1 November 1943 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Clarence James Buchholz; mother: Lillian Cornelia Pladson.
  32. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, James E. Buchholz, 21; Catherine Mellett, 18; married on 12 June 1965 in Swift, Minnesota.
  33. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Darin Jay Buchholz, born: 4 December 1966 in Becker, Minnesota; father: James E. Buchholz; mother: Catherine Mellett.
  34. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Scott James Buchholz, born: 19 March 1969 in Becker, Minnesota; father: James Edward Buchholz; mother: Catherine Merrett.
  35. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Brent Edward Buchholz, born: 17 September 1974 in Becker, Minnesota; father: James Edward Buchholz; mother: Catherine Merrett.
  36. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kyle James Buchholz, born: 23 February 1985 in Becker, Minnesota; father: James Edward Buchholz; mother: Catherine Mellett.
  37. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Dwight Ross Buchholz, born: 14 February 1944 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Russell Buchholz; mother: Clarice Rittgers Buchholz.
  38. Obituary, Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Wisconsin (available at newspapers.com), 13 May 2009, Dwight “Boo” Buchholz, died: 5 May 2009 in Briggsville, Wisconsin; born: 14 February 1944 in Glenwood, Minnesota. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, two wives, son, stepdaughters, nieces, and step-grandchildren.
  39. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Dwight R. Buchholz, 21; Andrea M. Anderson, 20; married on 12 February 1966 in Pope, Minnesota.
  40. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  41. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Eric Wayne Buchholz, born: 18 July 1966 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Dwight R. Buchholz; mother: Andrea Anderson Buchholz.
  42. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Paul Wayne Buchholz, born: 22 August 1947 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Russell Buchholz; mother: Clarice Rittgers Buchholz.
  43. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Sandra Lee Hermansen, born: 28 February 1947 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Arthur Clifford Hermansen; mother: Mildred Maxine Boyer.
  44. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Paul W. Buchholz, 28; Sandra L. Hermansen, 29; married on 26 June 1976 in Hennepin, Minnesota.
Fourth Generation
17. Carmelle Lee Babekuhl (born Thomas)4 (Arlyss,3 Leonard,2 Mary1), born 30 September 1956 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 Carmelle married, first, Jesse Alan Schafer, Jr. (born ____, parents not determined). Carmelle married, second, Mervin Eugene Watterow (born 27 September 1956, parents not determined;2, 3 Mervin died 5 November 20142). Mervin is buried in Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.2

 37i. Troy Michael Schafer, born 1 March 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.4

18. Craig Stephen Babekuhl4 (Arlyss,3 Leonard,2 Mary1), born 12 May 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.5 Craig married, 22 June 1985 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Christine Elaine Hanisch6 (born 3 June 1958, parents not determined3).

 38i. Lindsey Elaine Babekuhl, born 5 May 1986 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.7
+39ii. Lacey Elizabeth Babekuhl, born June 1989. Married Eric Arthur Weerts.

19. Todd Michael Babekuhl4 (Arlyss,3 Leonard,2 Mary1), born 21 December 1961 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.8 Todd married, 24 April 1985 in Anoka County, Minnesota, Kelly Jean Sauers10 (born 10 November 1958 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the daughter of Clarence Eugene Sauers and Deloris Jean Nordquist9).

 40i. Evan Marie Babekuhl, born 7 September 1991 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.11
 41ii. Benjamin Aaron Babekuhl, born 2 July 1993 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.12

21. Warren Leonard Buchholz4 (Leonard,3 Leonard,2 Mary1), born 31 March 1962.3 Warren married, 30 July 1988 in Lyon County, Minnesota, Jill Marie Knott13 (born ca. 1963, parents not determined).

 42i. Jennifer Bernie Buchholz, born 1 March 1990 in Lyon County, Minnesota.14
 43ii. Steven Warren Buchholz, born 15 July 1992 in Lyon County, Minnesota.15

28. Kent Matthew Johnson4 (Janet,3 Clarence,2 Mary1), born 20 April 1961 in Becker County, Minnesota.16 Kent married Stephanie L. Alger (born 8 January 1969, parents not determined3).

29. Dirk Lee Johnson4 (Janet,3 Clarence,2 Mary1), born 23 August 1962 in Pope County, Minnesota.17 Dirk married, 12 February 1983 in Clay County, Minnesota, Valerie Ann Fagre19 (born 26 March 1957 in Becker County, Minnesota, the daughter of Stanley Fagre and Darlene Olson18).

 44i. Andrea Nicole Johnson, born 18 November 1985 in Becker County, Minnesota.20
 45ii. Justin Lee Johnson, born 1 July 1987 in Becker County, Minnesota.21

35. Cassandra Ann Buchholz4 (Paul,3 Russell,2 Mary1), born 18 July 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.22 Cassandra married, 25 May 2002, Jesse Raymond Gibbons3 (born 24 October 1979 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Mark Endrea Gibbons and Paula Christine Goodwin23).

36. Melissa Marie Buchholz4 (Paul,3 Russell,2 Mary1), born 6 July 1979 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.24 Melissa married, 11 September 2021, Joe Chumley Garcia3 (born 4 November 1977, parents not determined3).

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Carmelle Lee Thomas, born: 30 September 1956 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Anthony Gerald Thomas; mother: Arlyss Yvonne Rupner.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Jacksonville National Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, Marvin [sic, Mervin] E. Watterow, born: 27 September 1956; died: 5 November 2014 (from record).
  3. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  4. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Troy Michael Schafer, born: 1 March 1978 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Jesse Alan Schafer, Jr.; mother: Carmelle Lee Babekuhl.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Craig Stephen Babekuhl, born: 12 May 1959 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: James Frederick Babekuhl; mother: Arlyss Yvonne Rupner.
  6. Marriage Announcement, Argus-Leader, Souix Falls, South Dakota, 10 July 1985, Christine Hanisch and Craig Babekuhl, married on 22 June 1985 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The article provides biographical details and the names of the wedding party, parents, other attendees, and the officiant.
  7. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Lindsey Elaine Babekuhl, born: 5 May 1986 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Craig Stephen Babekuhl; mother: Christine Elzine Hanisch [sic, middle name is probably Elaine].
  8. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Todd Michael Babekuhl, born: 21 December 1961 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: James Fredrick Babekuhl; mother: Arlyss Yvonne Rupner.
  9. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kelly Jean Sauers, born: 10 November 1958 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Clarence Eugene Sauers; mother: Deloris Jean Nordquist.
  10. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Todd M. Babekuhl, 24; Kelly J. Heiner, 27; married on 24 April 1985 in Anoka, Minnesota.
  11. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Evan Marie Babekuhl, born: 7 September 1991 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Todd Michael Babekuhl; mother: Kelly Jean Sauers Babekuhl.
  12. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Benjamin Aaron Babekuhl, born: 2 July 1993 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Todd Michael Babekuhl; mother: Kelly Jean Sauers Babekuhl.
  13. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Warren L. Buchholz, 26; Jill M. Knott, 25; married on 30 July 1988 in Lyon, Minnesota.
  14. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jennifer Bernie Buchholz, born: 1 March 1990 in Lyon, Minnesota; father: Warren Leonard Buchholz; mother: Jill Marie Knott Buchholz.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Steven Warren Buchholz, born: 15 July 1992 in Lyon, Minnesota; father: Warren Leonard Buchholz; mother: Jill Marie Knott Buchholz.
  16. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kent Matthew Johnson, born: 20 April 1961 in Becker, Minnesota; father: Brian M. Johnson; mother: Janet M. Buchholz.
  17. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Dirk Lee Johnson, born: 23 August 1962 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Brian M. Johnson; mother: Janet Buchholz Johnson.
  18. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Valerie Ann Fagre, born: 26 March 1957 in Becker, Minnesota; father: Stanley Fagre; mother: Darlene Olson.
  19. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Dirk L. Johnson, 20; Valerie A. Fagre, 25; married on 12 February 1983 in Clay, Minnesota.
  20. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Andrea Nicole Johnson, born: 18 November 1985 in Becker, Minnesota; father: Dirk Lee Johnson; mother: Valerie Ann Fagre.
  21. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Justin Lee Johnson, born: 1 July 1987 in Becker, Minnesota; father: Dirk Lee Johnson; mother: Valerie Ann Fagre.
  22. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Cassandra Ann Buchholz, born: 18 July 1978 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Paul Wayne Buchholz; mother: Sandra Lee Hermansen.
  23. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jesse Raymond Gibbons, born: 24 October 1979 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Mark Endrea Gibbons; mother: Paula Christine Goodwin.
  24. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Melissa Marie Buchholz, born: 6 July 1979 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Paul Wayne Buchholz; mother: Sandra Lee Hermansen.
Fifth and Sixth Generations
39. Lacey Elizabeth Babekuhl5 (Craig,4 Arlyss,3 Leonard,2 Mary1), born June 1989.1 Lacey married, 28 September 2013 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Eric Arthur Weerts2 (born 17 August 1979, parents not determined1).

 46i. Elliot James Weerts, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. South Dakota, Department of Health, Index to Births 1843-1914 and Marriages 1950-2016, Eric Weerts, age 34, and Lacey Babekuhl, age 24; married on 28 September 2013 in Minnehaha, South Dakota.