Bruno Relth was born 1 in 1839 in Germany. He married Wilhemina. Bruno was employed 2 as locksmith in 1880 in Grafton, Taylor Co., WV.
Wilhemina was born 1 in 1845 in Hessen, Germany. She married Bruno Relth.
They had the following children:
M i Henry Bruno Relth M ii William B. Relth was born 1 in 1877 in Maryland.
Kenneth Nickolaus Plencner [Parents] was born on 17 Jan 1921 in Chicago, IL. He died on 6 Aug 2001 in Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage Co., IL. The cause of death was Emphezema. He was buried in 2001 in Niles, IL (Maryhill Cemetary). He married 1 Living on 2 Sep 1943 in Chicago, IL. Kenneth was employed as Building Contractor.
Other marriages:Howanietz, Celestine Pauline
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1921 Born in Edison Park. "Kenith" written on birth record.
1940's Military service is sketchy - known to be Army intelligence after WW2
1950's Working as builder, sets up shop in Jefferson Park and builds in Edison Park and Park Ridge. At some point business venture with brother Louie and father went awry.
1951 Marries Sally Hownietz and sets up a house in Park Ridge on Merrill St. where family is raised.
1960's Opens night club on Oakton Av. but it later fails thanks to very shady dealings with the wrong crowd
1970's Moves to Delavan, WI and opens carpet store in downtown Walworth. Period he told me was the happiest days of his life.
1980's Returns to Chicago area living in Carpentersville, Naperville, Aurora, and Batavia at some point
2001 Moves from Batavia to Oakbrook terrace where he would have begun working as consultant to building firm but dies before he is able to beginSOURCES:
From The Park Ridge Advocate (8-9-2001):
"Kenneth Nickolas Plencner, 80, of Oakbrook Terrace, formerly of Park Ridge, died on Aug. 6. Mr. Plencner was a home builder and real estate developer. Founder of Bankers Builders in the early 1950s, he built many homes in Chicago, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and the northwest suburbs."From Chicago Tribune (8-9-2001):
"Kenneth N. Plencner, 80, of Oakbrook Terrace, formerly of Park Ridge, a home builder, died Monday, Aug. 6, in his home. A developer in the northwest suburbs in the 1950s and 1960s, Mr. Plencner's Chicago-based companies Banker Builders built homes in Park Ridge, and First Federal Townhouses built townhouses in Des Plaines. "He was known for adding in extras like refrigerators and full-finished basements when that was pretty rare," his son Kerry said. "He loved talking about his business, working with the public and dealing with contractors. He never really retired." Described as a generous man, he was "the first to help out with anything," his son said. Mr. Plencner graduated from Taft High School and served in the Army in the late 1940s. Other survivors include three more sons, Kenneth "Mark," Kevin and Kristopher; a daughter [sic], Kim; and seven grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge. Prayers will be said at 10:15 a.m. Friday in the funeral home, followed by a mass at 11 a.m. in St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 Washington Ave., Park Ridge."
Charles Peters [Parents] was born 1 in Mar 1876 in Chicago, IL (North Town). He married 2 Minnie in 1900. Charles was employed 3 as teamster in 1900 in Chicago, IL.
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1880 Living with father at 31 B St. in Chicago.
1900 Living in building with father's family with his own wife Minnie and daughter in Chicago's 20th Ward (North Town) at 31 B Street.
Minnie was born 1 in Aug 1875 in Illinois. She married 2 Charles Peters in 1900.
Otto Peters [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 22 Jun 1886 in Chicago, IL (North Town). He married 3 Emma Willert in 1911 in Chicago, IL. Otto was employed 4 as teamster for bottler in 1920 in Chicago, IL. He was employed 5 as teamster in 1930 in Chicago, IL.
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1900 Living with parents at 31 B St. in Chicago.
1910 Out of work and living with mother and brother at 1433 Garfield Ct. in Chicago.
1917 Registers for draft and claims he has wife and child. Working as teamster and living at 2232 N. Southport in Chicago.
1920 Living with wife and child at 1424 Garfield Av. in Chicago.
1930 Living with wife and child at 2119 Fletcher St. in Chicago and mother-in-law Sophia Willert.
Emma Willert was born 1 in 1891 in Illinois. She married 2 Otto Peters in 1911 in Chicago, IL.
They had the following children:
M i Living
Edward J. Plencner [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 15 May 1903 in Chicago, IL. He died 3 in Feb 1976 in Lyons, Cook Co., IL. He was buried 4 on 21 Feb 1976 in Niles, IL (St. Adalbet Cemetery). He married 5 Living about 1929 in Chicago, IL. Edward was employed 6 as bricklayer in 1930 in Chicago, IL.
Discovered in obituary of brother Louis in Pk Ridge Times-Herald 6/21/1973. Buried in family plot at St. Adalbert (St. Vitus Section, Block F, Lot 18). Grave is unmarked.
Living [Parents]
He had the following children:
F i Living F ii Living
Living [Parents]
Living [Parents]
They had the following children:
M i Living
Harold W. Alcorn [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 10 Dec 1926 in North Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. He died 3 on 17 Jul 2008 in Rockton, Winnebago Co., IL. He married Living.
RESEARCH NOTES: SSN issued in Wisconsin.
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1926 Born in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI.
1930 Living with parents in Lancaster, Grant, WI.
2008 Dies in Rockton, IL.SOURCE:
Obituary from the 7/19/2008 issue of the Beloit Daily News:
"Harold W. Alcorn, 81, of Rockton, died Thursday. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 W. Chapel, Rockton. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at the church. McCorkle Funeral Home, Rockton, is assisting the family."
Living [Parents]
They had the following children:
M i Living
Harvie Wells Alcorn [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 17 Mar 1886 in Grant Co., WI. He died 3 on 15 Apr 1970 in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. He married 4 Mattie in 1925 in Grant Co., WI. Harvie was employed 5 as farm hand in 1910 in North Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. He was employed 6 as farmer 1920 - 1930 in North Lancaster, Grant Co., WI.
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1910 Living as "servant" on the farm of Clarence Croft and wife, contemporaries of his generation. He is their hand in the field. Also listed as living with mother Mary in Lancaster town. The next door neighbors are the Croft family. [U.S. Census]
1917 Working as a farmer in Grant Co., WI. [WWI Draft Registration]
1920 Living on farm belonging to mother Mrs. J.W. Alcorn. He is oldest on farm, along with a brother and sister. [U.S. Census]
1930 Farming in North Lancaster Twp., Grant Co., WI, with wife and two sons. He was recently married. [U.S. Census]
Mattie was born 1, 2 on 16 Nov 1899 in Wisconsin. She died 3 in Dec 1977 in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. She married 4 Harvie Wells Alcorn in 1925 in Grant Co., WI.
They had the following children:
M i Harold W. Alcorn M ii Living
Joseph W. Alcorn [Parents] was born 1 in Nov 1845 in Vermont. He died 2 before 1910 in Wisconsin. He married 3 Mary in 1885. Joseph served in the military 4 Enlisted as private in Co. A, WI Infantry Reg. 18 during Civil War 1 Oct 1864 - 18 Jul 1865 in Released from service in Louisville, KY.
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1860 Living with father and family on farm near Ellenboro, Grant Co., WI. [U.S. Census]
1864 On Oct. 1st enlists as private from Lamartine, WI, in Company A of the 18th Infantry Regiment of Wisconsin under the command of Captain james T. Millard, working under Colonel Gabriel Bouck. The regiment saw action when it helped defend Altoona Pass. The regiment was soon reorganized and joined with the 93rd IL, participating in Sherman's destructive march to Savannah. [American Civil War Soliders]
1865 On July 7th, he is mustered out at Louisville, KY. [ibid.]
1880 Living on farm with 77 year-old father. [U.S. Census]
1885 Married.
1890 Listed as a veteran living in Lancaster, WI. [Wisconsin Census]
1900 Living with wife and children in town of Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. He is working as a farmer. He states his father was from Ireland and his mother from Vermont. [U.S. Census]SOURCE:
From The Union Army, Vol. 5, a description of major battles Alcorn's company particpated in during his time with them:
Battle of Acworth:
"Acworth, GA, Oct. 4, 1864. The Federal garrison here was attacked about 9 o'clock in the evening by Loring's division, Stewart's Corps, Hood's Army, and after exchange of a few shots capitulated to the overwhelming numbers of the Confederates, 250 officers and men surrendering as prisoners of war. That Night Stewart Tore up the railroad from Near Harrison Station to beyond Acworth."Battle of Altoona Pass in Bartow Co., GA:
"Allatoona, GA., Oct. 5, 1864. 3d and 4th Divisions, 15th Army Corps. This was one of the most sanguinary battles of the War. Gen. Sherman had about 1,000,000 rations stored at Allatoona, guarded by a garrison of 890 infantry and a battery of 6 guns, under the command of Lieut.-Col. John F. Tourtelotte, of the 4th Minn... On the 4th Hood sent Gen. French's division, about 3,000 strong, to reduce the garrison and capture the Stores. French made a night march and about 3 o'clock on the morning of the 5th encountered the Federal pickets. In the meantime Sherman had sent Gen. Corse, with Rowett's brigade, to the relief of the garrison. Corse arrived from Rome about two hours in advance of French, who knew nothing of the reinforcements. As soon as it was light Corse disposed his forces to resist the attack... A little before 8 o'clock the Head of French's column occupied the ridge overlooking the Federal works. Corse refused to surrender and the fight commenced. French disposed his forces to attack from three directions... Young's Texas brigade, 1,900 strong, reached the West End of the ridge and moved along the crest until checked... The Confederate line of battle swept the Federals before it as wind sweeps chaff... Sherman had reached Kennesaw mountain about an hour before and had signaled to Corse to hold the fort, as reinforcements were on the way. This news was communicated to the men and gave them courage to continue the fight. With alacrity they obeyed the orders of their commander, and by the time the enemy was ready to attack the fort the ditches were filled and the parapets lined with men, giving the Federals a firing line that would make the fort impregnable as Long as the ammunition lasted. For some time the Confederates kept up an incessant fire from low places in the ground, from behind logs, trees and stumps, picking off nearly every man that showed his Head. But the 12th Wis. Battery Began to pour a merciless fire into the advancing lines at short range. Human nature could not stand the test, and when within 300 feet of the works the lines broke, all efforts of the officers to rally the men proving in vain. The Confederates were becoming discouraged. About 15O yards from the fort was a ridge, on the top of which was a small house. Finding it impossible to charge and carry the works the Confederates massed a force here and began a destructive fire on the fort. The Federals cleared an embrasure commanding the ridge, dragged a piece of artillery to it and fired a few shots that scattered the enemy in all directions... Allatoona was saved, but at a fearful cost. The Federal loss was 142 killed, 352 wounded and 212 missing; that of the enemy was 134 killed, 499 wounded and 300 missing."
Mary was born 1 in Sep 1866 in Iowa or Illinois. She died 2 after 1930 in Wisconsin. She married 3 Joseph W. Alcorn in 1885.
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1900 Living with husband and family in town of Lancaster, Grant Co., WI.
1910 Living with family, widowed, in Lancaster city, Grant Co., WI.
1920 Living with family on farm in North Lancaster Twp., Grant Co., WI.
1930 Living on farm of son Clyde in North Lancaster Twp., Grant Co., WI.
They had the following children:
M i Harvie Wells Alcorn F ii Lougrace Alcorn was born 1 in Aug 1895 in Grant Co., WI. M iii Clyde B. Alcorn was born 1 in Nov 1898 in Grant Co., WI. F iv Lillie C. Alcorn was born 1 in Nov 1890 in Grant Co., WI. Lillie was employed 2 as telephone operator in 1910 in Lancaster, Grant Co., WI. M v Philip H. Alcorn was born 1 in Apr 1893 in Grant Co., WI. F vi Lizzie Alcorn was born 1 in Aug 1888 in Grant Co., WI.