Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Esther M. Schoellkopf


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 Esther M. Schoellkopf and seven of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Esther M. Schoellkopf,1 born 13 April 1894 in Wisconsin, the daughter of John Schoellkopf and Sadie Jane Gazlay (born Gunderman);1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 28 May 1985 in Walworth County, Wisconsin.1, 9 Esther married, first, 3 February 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, John William Shillcock10 (born ca. 1887, parents not determined10). Their marriage ended in divorce on 26 May 1924 in Wisconsin.11 Esther married, second, ca. 1925, Henry Kutz7 (born 3 July 1903 in High Lake, Emmet County, Iowa, the son of Carl August Kutz and Martha Traefald;7, 8, 12 Henry died 7 August 1985 in Walworth County, Wisconsin12). Esther is buried in Garden Prairie Cemetery, Garden Prairie, Boone County, Illinois.1 Henry is buried in Garden Prairie Cemetery, Garden Prairie, Boone County, Illinois.12

Child of Esther M. Schoellkopf and John William Shillcock:

+2i. John Gurther ‘Jack’ Shillcock, born 21 July 1916 in Wisconsin; died 13 June 1978 in Los Angeles, California. Married June Aileen Wrightman.

Children of Esther M. Schoellkopf and Henry Kutz:

 3i. Edward Carl Kutz, born ca. 1925 in Wisconsin.7, 8
 4ii. Russell Dale Kutz, born 29 August 1926 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin;7, 8, 13 died 21 July 1945 in Walworth County, Wisconsin.13 Russell is buried in Garden Prairie Cemetery, Garden Prairie, Boone County, Illinois.13

  1. Find a Grave (website). Garden Prairie Cemetery, Garden Prairie, Boone County, Illinois, Esther M. Kutz, born: 1894; died: 1985 (from record, which provides the name and link for one child).
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Esther Kutz, died: May 1985; born: 13 April 1894; last place of residence: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Koshkonong, Enumeration District 142, Sheet 10B, family of John Schoellkopf (36, WI, June 1863, farmer), wife of 14 years Sadie Schoellkopf (30, WI, Oct 1869, 3 children, 3 living), son John Schoellkopf (13, WI, Feb 1887), daughter Gertrude Schoellkopf (10, WI, Dec 1889), daughter Ester Schoellkopf (6, WI, Apr 1894), father-in-law John Gazley (83, NY, Apr 1817), daughter-in-law/wife of 24 years Hattie Gazley (56, NJ, Sept 1843, 3 children, 1 living), boarder George Parks (52, WI, May 1848, farm laborer), border Elias Roe (15, WI, Mar 1885, farm laborer).
  4. Wisconsin State Census, 1905, Jefferson County, Town of Koshkonong, Sheet Nos. 14-15, family of John Schoellkopf (42, WI, farmer), wife Sadie Schoellkopf (35, WI), son Gunther J. Schoellkopf (18, WI, farm laborer), daughter Gertrude Schoellkopf (15, WI), daughter Esther Schoellkopf (10, WI), daughter Cleodine Schoellkopf (1, WI), father-in-law John Gazley (87, NY), mother-in-law Hattie M. Gazley (56, NJ), border Benjamin Roe (91, NJ, Widow, landlord).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Fort Atkinson City, Enumeration District 123, Sheet 9B, family of John Schoellkopf (46, WI, weigher, sugar), wife of 23 years Sadie Schoellkopf (40, WI, 4 children, 4 living), son Gurther Schoellkopf (23, WI, butter wrapper, creamery), daughter Esther Schoellkopf (16, WI), daughter Bessie Schoellkopf (6, WI), mother-in-law Harriet Gazlay (67, NJ, Widow, 3 children, 1 living).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Koshkonong Township, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 11B, family of John Shoelkopf (54, WI), wife Sadie Shoelkopf (50, WI), son Gurther Shoelkopf (32, WI), daughter Esther Shillcock (25, WI), daughter Bessie Shoelkopf (16, WI), grandson Jack Shillcock (3 7/12, WI), mother-in-law Hattie Gazlay (73, NJ, widow).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Rock County, Milton, E.D. 53-43, Sheet No. 3B, Henry Kutz, 27, Iowa, first married age 22, farmer, dairy farm; wife Esther Kutz, 36, Wisconsin, first married age 31 [sic, this is probably her age for this marriage; she was previously married at a younger age]; son Edward Kutz, 4 9/12, Wisconsin; Russell Kutz, 3 7/12, Wisconsin.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wisconsin, Walworth County, Whitewater Town, E.D. 64-34, Sheet No. 4B, Henry Kutz, 36, Iowa, farmer, farming; wife Esther Kutz, 45, Wisconsin; stepson John Shillcock, 23, Wisconsin, chicken [unreadable], hatchery; son Edward Carl Kutz, 14, Wisconsin; son Russell Dale Kutz, 13, Wisconsin.
  9. Wisconsin Death Index 1959-1997, Esther Kutz, died: 28 May 1985 in Walworth [County], Wisconsin.
  10. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, John William Shillcock, age 30; Esther M. Schoellkoff, age 22; married on 3 February 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  11. Divorce Filing, Dodge/Jefferson Counties Genealogical Society (website: dodgejeffgen.org), Divorce Cases (4 of 5), Esther Shillcock and John Shillcock, 5/26/1924.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Garden Prairie Cemetery, Garden Prairie, Boone County, Illinois, Henry Kutz, born: 3 July 1903 in High Lake, Emmet County, Iowa; died: 7 August 1985 in Walworth County, Wisconsin (from record and from the included excerpts of Iowa birth records, social security death index, and Wisconsin death index; identifies his wife with her maiden name; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one child).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Garden Prairie Cemetery, Garden Prairie, Boone County, Illinois, Russell D. Kutz, born: 29 August 1926 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin; died: 21 July 1945 in Walworth County, Wisconsin (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents).
Second and Third Generations
2. John Gurther ‘Jack’ Shillcock2 (Esther1), born 21 July 1916 in Wisconsin;1, 2, 3, 4 died 13 June 1978 in Los Angeles, California.1, 2 Jack married June Aileen Wrightman (born 17 April 1923 in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, the daughter of Joe Wrightman and Agnes Coffell;5, 6 June died 9 October 20045). Jack and June are buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California.1, 5

Children of John Gurther ‘Jack’ Shillcock and June Aileen Wrightman:

 5i. Karen Shillcock.
 6ii. Esther Shillcock.
 7iii. Maria Shillcock.
 8iv. John Shillcock.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, John G. Shillcock, born: 21 July 1916; died: 13 June 1978 (from record, which includes a note regarding his military service in WWII and Korea).
  2. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). John Gurther Shillcock, born: 21 July 1916 in Wisconsin; died: 13 June 1978 in Los Angeles, California.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Koshkonong Township, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 11B, family of John Shoelkopf (54, WI), wife Sadie Shoelkopf (50, WI), son Gurther Shoelkopf (32, WI), daughter Esther Shillcock (25, WI), daughter Bessie Shoelkopf (16, WI), grandson Jack Shillcock (3 7/12, WI), mother-in-law Hattie Gazlay (73, NJ, widow).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Wisconsin, Walworth County, Whitewater Town, E.D. 64-34, Sheet No. 4B, Henry Kutz, 36, Iowa, farmer, farming; wife Esther Kutz, 45, Wisconsin; stepson John Shillcock, 23, Wisconsin, chicken [unreadable], hatchery; son Edward Carl Kutz, 14, Wisconsin; son Russell Dale Kutz, 13, Wisconsin.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, June Aileen Shillcock, born: 17 April 1923; died: 9 October 2004 (from record).
  6. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, June Aileen Shillcock; other name: June Aileen Wrightman; born: 17 April 1923 in Bay City, Michigan; father: Joe Wrightman; mother: Agnes Coffell.