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Family HistoryFamily History - James McNellis


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 James McNellis and 20 of his descendants down to the sixth generation.


First Generation
1. James McNellis,1 born ca. October 1842 in Ireland (parents not determined).1 James married, ca. April 1853 in Ireland, Margaret _____1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of James McNellis and Margaret _____:

 2i. Annie McNellis, born ca. July 1879 in Minnesota.1
+3ii. John Joseph McNellis, born 19 July 1883 in Minnesota; died 27 September 1947 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Adeline J. ‘Della’ Eheim.
 4iii. Rosy McNellis, born ca. June 1885 in Minnesota.1
 5iv. William McNellis, born ca. September 1887 in Minnesota.1
 6v. Margaret McNellis, born ca. April 1891 in Minnesota.1
 7vi. James McNellis, born ca. February 1893 in Minnesota.1
 8vii. Daniel McNellis, born ca. August 1895 in Minnesota.1

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, McLeod County, Helen Township, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 9B, family of James McNellis (57, Ireland, Oct 1842, farmer); wife of 28 years Margaret McNellis (46, Ireland, Aug 1853, 11 children, 10 living); daughter Annie McNellis (20, Minnesota, July 1879); son John McNellis (16, Minnesota, July 1883); daughter Rosy McNellis (14, Minnesota, June 1885); son William McNellis (12, Minnesota, Sept 1887); daughter Margaret McNellis (9, Minnesota, Apr 1891); son James McNellis (7, Minnesota, Feb 1893); son Daniel McNellis (5, Minnesota, Aug 1895).
Second Generation
3. John Joseph McNellis2 (James1), born 19 July 1883 in Minnesota;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 27 September 1947 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.7 John married, 17 November 1903 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Adeline J. ‘Della’ Eheim9 (born 15 July 1885 in Minnesota, parents not determined;3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Della died 2 February 1964 in Hennepin County, Minnesota8).

Children of John Joseph McNellis and Adeline J. ‘Della’ Eheim:

 9i. Sylvester J. McNellis, born ca. 1905 in Minnesota.3, 4
 10ii. Harold J. McNellis, born ca. 1906 in Minnesota.3, 4, 5, 6
+11iii. Eileen Kathleen McNellis, born 22 April 1908 in Minnesota; died 29 June 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Jerramiah Leon Sherman.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, John Joseph McNellis, Serial No. 2809; born: 19 July 1883; occupation: stationary engineer; nearest relative: Della McNellis.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, McLeod County, Helen Township, Enumeration District 88, Sheet No. 9B, family of James McNellis (57, Ireland, Oct 1842, farmer); wife of 28 years Margaret McNellis (46, Ireland, Aug 1853, 11 children, 10 living); daughter Annie McNellis (20, Minnesota, July 1879); son John McNellis (16, Minnesota, July 1883); daughter Rosy McNellis (14, Minnesota, June 1885); son William McNellis (12, Minnesota, Sept 1887); daughter Margaret McNellis (9, Minnesota, Apr 1891); son James McNellis (7, Minnesota, Feb 1893); son Daniel McNellis (5, Minnesota, Aug 1895).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 72, Sheet No. 13B, family of John J. McNelis (26, Minnesota, operator, building elevator); wife of 6 years Adeline J. McNelis (24, Minnesota, 3 children, 3 living); son Sylvester J. McNelis (5, Minnesota); son Harold McNelis (4, Minnesota); daughter Iline M. McNelis (1 11/12, Minnesota).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 18A, family of John McNellis (36, Minnesota, engineer, office building); wife Della McNellis (34, Minnesota); son Sylvester McNellis (15, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (13, Minnesota); daughter Eileen McNellis (11, Minnesota).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-277, Sheet No. 22B, family of John J. McNellis (47, Minnesota, decorator, contractor, first marriage age 21); wife Della McNellis (45, Minnesota, first married age 19); son Harold J. McNellis (24, Minnesota, painter, homes); grandson John L. Sherman (5 3/12, Minnesota).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-14, Sheet No. 12B, family of John J. McNellis (56, Minnesota, supervisor of painting, W.P.A.); wife Della McNellis (54, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (33, Minnesota, laborer); grandson John Sherman (15, Minnesota); granddaughter Colleen Sherman (13, Minnesota).
  7. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, John J. McNellis, died: 27 September 1947 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  8. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Della J. McNellis, died: 2 February 1964 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; born: 15 July 1885 in Minnesota.
  9. Minnesota Marriages 1849-1950, John Mcnelis [sic] and Della Eheim, 17 November 1903 in Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
Third Generation
11. Eileen Kathleen McNellis3 (John,2 James1), born 22 April 1908 in Minnesota;1, 2, 3, 4 died 29 June 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1, 2 Eileen married Jerramiah Leon Sherman (born 28 March 1905 in North Dakota, the son of Leroy Elmer Sherman and Elizabeth Maud ‘Lizzie’ Bohen;5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Jerramiah died 9 January 1989 in Hennepin County, Minnesota5, 6, 7). Eileen is buried in Saint Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota.1 Jerramiah is buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.5

Children of Eileen Kathleen McNellis and Jerramiah Leon Sherman:

+12i. John Leo Sherman, born 8 January 1925 in Minnesota; died 23 December 2008. Married Esther Mary Kuechle.
 13ii. Colleen Sherman, born ca. 1927 in Minnesota.10

  1. Find a Grave (website). Saint Pius X Cemetery, Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota, Eileen Mcnellis Sherman: Eileen McNellis / Sherman / Apr 22 1908 / June 29, 1939 [from grave marker]; a large stone inscribed McNellis stands at the grave. The record also states, “Headstone is shared by William, father, Margaret & Lillian McNellis & Eileen (McNellis) Sherman.” Margaret is believed to be Eileen’s grandmother, and William is believed to be Eileen’s uncle (lillian is probably William’s wife).
  2. Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990, Eileen Sherman, died: 29 June 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota; age 31; spouse: Leon Sherman; father: John J. McNellis; mother: Della Eheim.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 72, Sheet No. 13B, family of John J. McNelis (26, Minnesota, operator, building elevator); wife of 6 years Adeline J. McNelis (24, Minnesota, 3 children, 3 living); son Sylvester J. McNelis (5, Minnesota); son Harold McNelis (4, Minnesota); daughter Iline M. McNelis (1 11/12, Minnesota).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 18A, family of John McNellis (36, Minnesota, engineer, office building); wife Della McNellis (34, Minnesota); son Sylvester McNellis (15, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (13, Minnesota); daughter Eileen McNellis (11, Minnesota).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Jerramiah Leon Sherman, born: 28 March 1905; died: 9 January 1989 [from record, which indicates the inscription: US Army, Pvt, World War II].
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Leon Sherman, no. 473-05-4485; died: 9 January 1989; born: 28 March 1905; last place of residence: Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  7. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Jerramiah Leon Sherman, died: 9 January 1989 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; born: 28 March 1905 (not in Minnesota).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 12B, family of Roy Sherman (40, Iowa, carpenter); wife of 15 years Lizzie Sherman (35, Iowa, 8 children, 7 living); daughter Amy Sherman (14, Minnesota); son Ralph Sherman (11, Minnesota); son Elmer Sherman (10, Minnesota); son Phillip Sherman (8, Minnesota); son Robbie Sherman (6, North Dakota); son Leon Sherman (5, North Dakota); daughter Viva Sherman (3, Minnesota).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Village of Sabrina, Enumeration District 9, Sheet No. 1A, family of Roy E. Sherman (49, Iowa, building supt, improvement co.); wife Elizabeth Sherman (44, Iowa); son Phillip R. Sherman (17, North Dakota, candy maker, candy co.); son Robert D. Sherman (16, North Dakota, candy maker, candy co.); Leon J. Sherman (14, North Dakota); son Ralph A. Sherman (22, Minnesota, millinery specialist); daughter-in-law Myrtle Sherman (25, Michigan); grandson James Leroy Sherman (3 days, Minnesota).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-14, Sheet No. 12B, family of John J. McNellis (56, Minnesota, supervisor of painting, W.P.A.); wife Della McNellis (54, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (33, Minnesota, laborer); grandson John Sherman (15, Minnesota); granddaughter Colleen Sherman (13, Minnesota).
Fourth Generation
12. John Leo Sherman4 (Eileen,3 John,2 James1), born 8 January 1925 in Minnesota;1, 2, 3 died 23 December 2008.1 John married, 22 July 1944 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Esther Mary Kuechle5 (born 20 December 1923, parents not determined;4 Esther died 6 February 20094). John and Esther are buried in Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maricopa County, Arizona.6

Children of John Leo Sherman and Esther Mary Kuechle:

+14i. Pamela Marie Sherman, born 29 July 1945 in Meeker County, Minnesota. Married Gerald Thomas Kloss.
+15ii. John David Sherman, born 3 May 1948 in Stearns County, Minnesota. Married Kristina Lynn Pawlowski.
+16iii. Jillayne Ann Sherman, born 11 July 1950 in Stearns County, Minnesota. Married Donald William Hansen II.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). John L. Sherman, no. 477-12-1362; died: 23 December 2008; born: 8 January 1925.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-277, Sheet No. 22B, family of John J. McNellis (47, Minnesota, decorator, contractor, first marriage age 21); wife Della McNellis (45, Minnesota, first married age 19); son Harold J. McNellis (24, Minnesota, painter, homes); grandson John L. Sherman (5 3/12, Minnesota).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Edina Village, Enumeration District 27-14, Sheet No. 12B, family of John J. McNellis (56, Minnesota, supervisor of painting, W.P.A.); wife Della McNellis (54, Minnesota); son Harold McNellis (33, Minnesota, laborer); grandson John Sherman (15, Minnesota); granddaughter Colleen Sherman (13, Minnesota).
  4. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Esther Sherman, no. 476-16-7492; died: 6 February 2009; born: 20 December 1923.
  5. Minnesota Official Marriage System (website: www.moms.mn.gov), Sherman, John Leo, and Kuechle, Esther Mary, married on 22 July 1944 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  6. Arizona Gravestones.org (website), John L. and Esther M. Sherman: John L. / 1925 2008 / Esther M. / 1923 2009 [from marker in the mausoleum].
Fifth and Sixth Generations
14. Pamela Marie Sherman5 (John,4 Eileen,3 John,2 James1), born 29 July 1945 in Meeker County, Minnesota.1 Pamela married, 8 October 1971 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Gerald Thomas Kloss3 (born 31 May 1937 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Thomas Michael Kloss and Verna Marie Hedlund2, 3).

Children of Pamela Marie Sherman and Gerald Thomas Kloss:

 17i. Sarah Marie Kloss, born 29 July 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.4
 18ii. Aaron Gerald Kloss, born 4 December 1974 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.5

15. John David Sherman5 (John,4 Eileen,3 John,2 James1), born 3 May 1948 in Stearns County, Minnesota.6 John married, 14 September 1973 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Kristina Lynn Pawlowski8 (born 4 March 1952 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph Cyril Pawlowski and Geraldine Mae Lund7).

Children of John David Sherman and Kristina Lynn Pawlowski:

 19i. Kimberly Ann Sherman, born 1 December 1976 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.9
 20ii. Jessica Lynn Sherman, born 27 August 1979 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.10

16. Jillayne Ann Sherman5 (John,4 Eileen,3 John,2 James1), born 11 July 1950 in Stearns County, Minnesota.11 Jillayne married, 17 March 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Donald William Hansen II13 (born 29 July 1949 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Donald William Hansen and Helen Marie Campbell12, 13). Their marriage ended in divorce on 12 September 1980 in Isanti County, Minnesota.14

Child of Jillayne Ann Sherman and Donald William Hansen II:

 21i. Angela Marie Hansen, born 12 January 1980 in Anoka County, Minnesota.15

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Pamela Marie Sherman, born: 29 July 1945 in Meeker [County], Minnesota; father: John Lee [sic] Sherman; mother: Esther Mary Kuechle.
  2. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Gerald Thomas Kloss, born: 31 May 1937 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Thomas Michael Kloss; mother: Verna Marie Hedlund.
  3. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Gerald T. Kloss, age 34; and Pamela Marie Sherman, age 26; married on 8 October 1971 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  4. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Sarah Marie Kloss, born: 29 July 1973 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Gerald Thomas Kloss; mother: Pamela Marie Sherman.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Aaron Gerald Kloss, born: 4 December 1974 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Gerald Thomas Kloss; mother: Pamela Marie Sherman.
  6. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, John David Sherman, born: 3 May 1948 in Stearns [County], Minnesota; father: John L. Sherman; mother: Esther Kuechle.
  7. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kristina Lynn Pawlowski, born: 4 March 1952 in Hennepin [County], Minesota; father: Joseph Cyril Pawlowski; mother: Geraldine Mae Lund.
  8. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, John D. Sherman, age 25; and Kristina Pawlowski, age 21; married on 14 September 1973 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  9. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Kimberly Ann Sherman, born: 1 December 1976 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: John David Sherman; mother: Kristina Lynn Pawlowski.
  10. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jessica Erin Sherman, born: 27 August 1979 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: John David Sherman; mother: Kristina Lynn Pawlowski.
  11. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jillayne Ann Sherman, born: 11 July 1950 in Stearns [County], Minnesota; father: John L. Sherman; mother: Esther Kuechle.
  12. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Donald William Hansen II, born: 29 July 1949 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota; father: Donald William Hansen; mother: Helen Marie Campbell.
  13. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Donald W. Hansen, age 28; and Jillayne A. Sherman, age 27; married on 17 March 1978 in Hennepin [County], Minnesota.
  14. Minnesota Divorce Index, 1970-1995, Donald W. Hansen and Jillayne A. Hansen, divorced on 12 September 1980 in Isanti [County], Minnesota.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Angela Marie Hansen, born: 12 January 1980 in Anoka [County], Minnesota; father: Donald William Hansen; mother: Jillayne Ann Sherman.