Helmendach, Anna Sophia

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Birth:

     According to information on her death certificate, Annie Sophia Oberwortmann was born on [20?] April 1863 at Berger, Missouri, the child of Chas. Helmendach and Caroline Langenduerfer. The date of birth may also be 30 April. This is an item which requires further research.

Buried:

     According to information on her death certificate, it is not clear where Annie Sophia Oberwortmann was to be buried. Other sources report that she was buried in a family plot in Saint Johns Cemetery, just south of Berger, Franklin County, Missouri. Also on the family memorial marker are the names of her husband, "J. F. Louis 1858-1956", and three of their children: "Deola C. 1896-1954", "Arthur O. 1901-1986" and "Olga K. 1904-1992".

Died:

     According to information on her death certificate, Annie Sophia Oberwortmann died at 8:15 a.m. at the age of 72 years, 6 months, 14 days. The cause of death was cerebral apoplexy. Her doctor had last attended her on 25 October 1935.

Anna married Oberwortmann, John Frank Louis 25 Jan 1881, Berger, Franklin County, Missouri, USA. John was born 10 Jun 1858, Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; died 15 Oct 1956, Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried 16 Oct 1956, Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Married:

     According to marriage records in Franklin County, Missouri, "Mr. J. F. Louis Oberwortmann," and "Miss Anna Sophia Helmenday [sic]," both of Berger, Franklin County, Missouri, were married on 25 January 1881 by F. W--ning, "Minister of the Gospel" and the "ordained Minister of the evangelical St. Johns [sic] Church at Berger." The exact place of marriage was not explicitly mentioned. The marriage certificate was filed and recorded on 11 February 1881.

Census (family):

     According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, the household living on a farm consisted of Louis Oberwortman, head of household, age 42, a farmer who owned his own farm; and, Annie S. Oberwortman, wife, age 37. They had been married for 19 years; five of their 7 children were still living. Those five children were: Lydia L. Oberwortman, age 18; Albert J. Oberwortman, age 16, working on the farm when not attending school; Alfredia S. Oberwortman, age 12, attending school; Annie D. C. Oberwortman, age 4; and, Esther C. M. Oberwortman, age 2. Also living in the household was Fritz Oether, a 51 year old widow working as a farm laborer. Born in Germany in 1849, he immigrated to the USA in 1881 and was a naturalized citizen.

Census (family):

     According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, the household on the family-owned farm consisted of John Oberwortmann, age 50, and Annie Oberwortmann, age 46. They had been married for 29 years and had given birth to nine children, seven of whom were still living. Six of those seven children were living in the household: Albert Oberwortmann, age 26, working full-time on the farm; Elfrida [sic] Oberwortmann, age 21; Deola Oberwortmann, age 14, attending school; Ester [sic] Oberwortmann, age 12, attending school; Arthur Oberwortmann, age 8, attending school; and, Olga Oberwortmann, age 6. Also living in the home were two hired hands: Hugo Laboube, age 19; and, Henry Willer, age 37.

Census (family):

     According to the 1920 U.S. enumeration, the household at the family-owned farm on Lower Bottom Road consisted of Louis Oberworthman [sic], a 62 year old, married, farmer and four of his children: Deola Oberworthman [sic], age 24; Ester [sic] Oberworthman [sic], age 21; Arthur Oberworthman [sic], age 18; and, Olga Oberworthman [sic], age 16 and attending school. Louis' wife, and the mother of the children, was not included as a member of the household.

1. Oberwortmann, Lydia L was born 7 Dec 1881, Berger, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; died 1961, Illinois, USA; was buried , Plano, Kendall County, Illinois, USA.
2. Oberwortmann, Albert J. was born Nov 1883, Missouri, USA; died 27 Jan 1916, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.
3. Oberwortmann, Alfredia S. was born 27 Jun 1887, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; died 29 Nov 1911, Hermann, Gasconade County, Missouri, USA; was buried 2 Dec 1911, Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.
4. Oberwortmann, Ludwig W. was born 10 Aug 1889, Missouri, USA; died 13 Feb 1895, Missouri, USA; was buried , Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.
5. Oberwortmann, F. Emus was born 6 Aug 1891, Missouri, USA; died 10 Feb 1895, Missouri, USA; was buried , Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.
6. Oberwortmann, Anna Deola Caroline was born 17 Jan 1896, Berger, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; died 2 May 1954, Sappington, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; was buried 4 May 1954, Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.
7. Oberwortmann, Esther Christine Melvene was born 1 Mar 1898, Berger, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; died 25 Jan 1991, New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Berger, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.
8. Oberwortmann, Arthur O. was born 14 Jun 1901, Missouri, USA; died Jan 1986; was buried , Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.
9. Oberwortmann, Olga K. was born 1904, Missouri, USA; died 1992; was buried , Boeuf Township, Franklin County, Missouri, USA.