Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Ruth M. Peterson


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 Ruth M. Peterson and three of her descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Ruth M. Peterson,1 born 1895 in Wisconsin (parents not determined);1, 2 died 20 December 1939.1 Ruth married, ca. 1921, John Gurther Schoellkopf2, 4 (born 27 February 1887 in Koshkonong, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, the son of John Schoellkopf and Sadie Jane Gazlay (born Gunderman);2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 John died 13 April 19694). Ruth and John are buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.1, 4

Children of Ruth M. Peterson and John Gurther Schoellkopf:

 2i. Beverly J. Schoellkopf, born ca. 1923 in Wisconsin.2
 3ii. John G. Schoellkopf, born 14 March 1925 in Wisconsin;2, 9 died 9 December 1995 in Greendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.9
 4iii. Betty Lou Schoellkopf, born ca. 1928 in Wisconsin.2

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Ruth Schoellkopf, born: 1895; died: 20 December 1939 [from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and son; the grave marker provides no additional details].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Wisconsin, Jefferson County, Fort Atkinson, E.D. 28-5, Sheet No. 7B, Gurther Schoellkopf, 43, Wisconsin, first married age 34, odd jobs; wife Ruth M. Schoellkopf, 35, Wisconsin, first married age 26; daughter Beverly J. Schoellkopf, 7, Wisconsin; son John G. Schoellkopf, 5, Wisconsin; daughter Betty Lou, Schoellkopf, 1 11/12, Wisconsin; plus three lodgers.
  3. Draft Registration Card, World War I, John Gurther Schoellkopf, No. 112, born: 27 February 1887 in Koshkonong, Wisconsin; farmer, single.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, John Gurther Schoellkopf, born: 27 February 1887; died: 13 April 1969 [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, wife, and son; the grave marker provides no additional details].
  5. 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).
  6. 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).
  7. 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).
  8. 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).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, John G. Schoellkopf, born: 14 March 1925; died: 9 December 1995 in Greendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin [from record, which provides the names and links for his parents; the grave marker indicates he served in the US Army].