John A. Newcomber

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• In 1840, John A. Newcomber was born in PA, USA.
• John married Sarah Ritter.
• John A. Newcomber died.

Arthur Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1921, Arthur Nielsen was born.
• He was the son of Soren Nielsen and Leona Del Robey.
• Circa 1986, Arthur Nielsen died.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-APR-1930, Arthur was listed in the 1930 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.¹

Photos:

• Circa 1924, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Fahs, Lorena, Arthur, Leona, Marie, Soren, Kenny, Edward, Harold, Leanetta Nielsen.
  

Fahs Fayette Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 5-SEP-1912, Fahs Fayette Nielsen was born in WI, USA.¹
• He was the son of Soren Nielsen and Leona Del Robey.
• Before 1936, Fahs married Florence Mikkelson in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., WI, USA.
• On 27-DEC-1987, Fahs Fayette Nielsen (75 years, 3 months and 22 days) died. Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., WI, USA.¹
• He is buried at Prairie View Cemetery, Hallie, Chippewa Co., WI, USA.¹

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JAN-1920, Fahs (7) was listed in the 1920 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.²
• On 1-APR-1930, Fahs (17) was listed in the 1930 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.³

Photos:

• Circa 1924, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Fahs, Lorena, Arthur, Leona, Marie, Soren, Kenny, Edward, Harold, Leanetta Nielsen.
  

Hans Nielsen¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 5-APR-1853, Hans Nielsen was born in Denmark.¹
• He was the son of Niels Nielsen.²
• On 23-DEC-1874, Hans (21) married Maren Kirstine Olsen (34) in Reerslev Kirke, Reerslev, Hovedstaden, Sjælland, Denmark.
  Detail: Bachelor Hans Nielsen, son of Niels Sorensen from Taagerup Mark, worker for farmer Jens Jensen in H____ (??), born 5 April 1853, vaccinated 3 July 1855 by _____(?)/ unmarried Maren Olsen, daughter of farmer Ole Jensen in Rerslev, born 5 August 1840, vaccinated 16 July 1841 by _____, ___ ___ ___ (???)/ (witnesses) Niels Sorensen of Taagerup, bridegroom's father and Ole Jensen of Rerslev, bride's father/ (wed on) 23 Dec 1874/ in church/.^2,1
• On 6-JUL-1887, Hans Nielsen (34 years, 3 months and 1 day) died. Denmark.¹

Hans Nielsen in the Kings Guard c 1870-1880's

Harold Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1914, Harold Nielsen was born.
• He was the son of Soren Nielsen and Leona Del Robey.
• Circa 1972, Harold Nielsen died.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JAN-1920, Harold was listed in the 1920 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.¹
• On 1-APR-1930, Harold was listed in the 1930 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.²

Photos:

• Circa 1924, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Fahs, Lorena, Arthur, Leona, Marie, Soren, Kenny, Edward, Harold, Leanetta Nielsen.
  

Jens Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 9-FEB-1877, Jens Nielsen was born in Denmark.¹
• He was the son of Hans Nielsen and Maren Kirstine Olsen.¹
• Jens Nielsen died. A lumberjack had told Soren Nielsen that a Nielsen had been seen in Park Falls, Wisconsin. Soren went down to see if he could find him but was told that he had moved. Laurits went down to Bruce and found that it was Jens Nielsen who was working at the Rhod. Park Falls, Price Co., WI, USA.²

Laurits Christian Nielsen¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 6-JUN-1882, Laurits Christian Nielsen was born in København, København, København, Denmark.^2,1
• He was the son of Hans Nielsen and Maren Kirstine Olsen.
• On 16-JUN-1965, Laurits Christian Nielsen (83 years and 10 days) died. WI, USA.¹

Leanetta Maren Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 29-SEP-1917, Leanetta Maren Nielsen was born in WI, USA.
• She was the daughter of Soren Nielsen and Leona Del Robey.
• On 30-OCT-1943, Leanetta (26) married Lester Franklin Tilton (33) in Vernon, Waukesha Co., WI, USA.¹
• On 23-OCT-1990, Leanetta Maren Nielsen (73 years and 24 days) died. Carson, Los Angeles Co., CA, USA.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JAN-1920, Leanetta (2) was listed in the 1920 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.²
• On 1-APR-1930, Leanetta (12) was listed in the 1930 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.³

Other Events:

• Her married name was Tilton.

Photos:

• Circa 1921, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Lorena, Leona, Leanetta, and Marie Nielsen.
  
• Circa 1924, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Fahs, Lorena, Arthur, Leona, Marie, Soren, Kenny, Edward, Harold, Leanetta Nielsen.
  

Research Notes:

• RESEARCH NOTE: In 1931, at the age of thirteen, Leanetta moved from her home to Eau Claire, WI (approximately twelve miles from the family home) to attend Eau Claire Junior High School. This move was the direct cause of two economic factors: first, it would mean one less mouth to feed and cloth in the Nielsen family, and second, Leanetta's salary would be sent to her father to help support the large family. She was provided with room and board while employed as a domestic in a local home.
  
  The following year she moved to Chippewa Falls, WI, sixty miles further away from her family, to attend Chippewa Falls High School. Again, she worked as a domestic and her salary was sent to her family.
  
  Upon graduation from High School she worked for several years in the Exland, WI Post Office. Discussions [with her] have revealed that it was a small-town political appointment. If her father became Postmaster, he had promised to give the job to one of his friends daughters; if his friend got the job, the reverse was also promised. Soren Nielsen was not appointed to the position.
  
  In 1942, Leanetta met Lester Tilton while he was digging for fishing worms in the Nielsen farm manure pile. At the time she was a waitress at Kraus's Cafe, a local restaurant. By 1944 a mutual decision was made to move to California. There were several push-pull factors involved in this decision. As a push-factor, both parties felt that the weather in Wisconsin was simply too cold during the winter months, when temperatures of sixty degrees below zero Farenheit were not uncommon; the lure of warm weather and mild winters were a major factor in their decision to migrate. A pull factor was the need for economic stability, which Wisconsin did not provide at that time.
  
  Allis Chalmers Company, which now employed both Leanetta and Lester Tilton, was an unstable company; there were several strikes a year and permanent, sound employment was needed. These were the years of World War II and the lure of California promised vast employment opportunities in the shipyards and other defense related industries.

Lorena Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1919, Lorena Nielsen was born.
• She was the daughter of Soren Nielsen and Leona Del Robey.
• Circa 1976, Lorena Nielsen died.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JAN-1920, Lorena was listed in the 1920 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.¹
• On 1-APR-1930, Lorena was listed in the 1930 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.²

Photos:

• Circa 1921, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Lorena, Leona, Leanetta, and Marie Nielsen.
  
• Circa 1924, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Fahs, Lorena, Arthur, Leona, Marie, Soren, Kenny, Edward, Harold, Leanetta Nielsen.
  

Marie Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 1-JUL-1913, Marie Nielsen was born.
• She was the daughter of Soren Nielsen and Leona Del Robey.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JAN-1920, Marie (6) was listed in the 1920 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.¹
• On 1-APR-1930, Marie (16) was listed in the 1930 census report as a resident in Soren and Leona's household Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.²

Photos:

• Circa 1921, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Lorena, Leona, Leanetta, and Marie Nielsen.
  
• Circa 1924, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Fahs, Lorena, Arthur, Leona, Marie, Soren, Kenny, Edward, Harold, Leanetta Nielsen.
  

Niels Nielsen¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1835, Niels Nielsen was born in Denmark.¹

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 23-DEC-1874, Niels lived in Tågerup, Faxe, Sjælland, Denmark.¹

Soren Nielsen

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 6-JUN-1880, Soren Nielsen was born in Holbæk, Holbæk, Sjælland, Denmark.^1,2
• He was the son of Hans Nielsen and Maren Kirstine Olsen.
• On 12-FEB-1912, Soren (31) married Leona Del Robey (23) in WI, USA.¹
• On 14-NOV-1962, Soren Nielsen (82 years, 5 months and 8 days) died. Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., WI, USA.^1,2
• He is buried at Windfall Cemetery AKA Exeland Cemetery, Exeland, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.²

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JAN-1920, Soren (39) and Leona (31) appeared in the census of 1920 in Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.
  Census detail: Sam Nielson • Weirgor, Sawyer, Wisconsin • Relationship: Head • Birth Place: Denmark • Birth Year: abt 1881 • Age: 39 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Immigration Year: 1900, Naturalized • Native Tongue: Danish • Able to speak English • Able to read • Able to write • Occupation: Laborer • Industry: Section • Employment type: Wage or Salary • Father's Birth Place: Denmark • Mother's Birth Place: Denmark • Marital Status: Married • Spouse's Name: Leona D. Nielson • Home Owned or Rented: Owned • Household Members: Sam Nielson (39) Head • Leona D Nielson (31) Wife • Fehs T Nielson (7) Son • Marie J Nielson (6) Daughter • Harold R Nielson (5) Son • Kenneth Nielson (4) Son • Leanetta M Nielson (2) Daughter • Lorana I Nielson (0) Daughter.³
• On 1-APR-1930, Soren (49) and Leona (41) appeared in the census of 1930 in Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.
  Census detail: Soren Nielsen • Not Formed in 1928 Weirgor, Sawyer, Wisconsin, USA • Relationship: Head • Birth Place: Denmark • Birth Year: abt 1881 • Age: 49 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Immigration Year: 1905, Naturalized • Able to speak English • Able to Read and Write • Attended school within the year • Age at First Marriage: 31 • Home Owned • Owns a radio • Employed • Industry: General • Occupation: Merchant • Class of Worker: Working on own account • Father's Birth Place: Denmark • Mother's Birth Place: Denmark • Marital Status: Married • Household Members: Soren Nielsen (49) Head • Leona D Nielsen (41) Wife • Fahs F Nielsen (17) Son • Marie J Nielsen (16) Daughter • Harold R Nielsen (15) Son • Kenneth Nielsen (14) Son • Leanetta M Nielsen (12) Daughter • Lorena D Nielsen (10) Daughter • Arthur A Nielsen (7) Son • Edward P Nielsen (5) Son.⁴
• On 1-APR-1940, Soren (59) and Leona (51) appeared in the census of 1940 in Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA.
  Census detail: Soren Neilsen • Town Rd., Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI • Relationship: Head • Birth Place: Denmark • Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881 • Age: 59 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year • Occupation: Farmer • Class of Worker: Working on own account • Income: 315 • Income Other Sources: Yes • Weeks Worked in 1939: 52 • Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 14 • Farm: YesOwned a home valued at $300, and during 1935 lived in the same city • Marital Status: Married • Household Members: Soren Neilsen (59) Head • Leona Neilsen (51) Wife • Edward Neilsen (15) Son.⁵

Other Events:

• Soren Nielsen also went by the name of Sam.

Photos:

• Circa 1924, at Weirgor, Sawyer Co., WI, USA, a photograph was taken of Fahs, Lorena, Arthur, Leona, Marie, Soren, Kenny, Edward, Harold, Leanetta Nielsen.
  

Research Notes:

• RESEARCH NOTE:  Little is known about the early life of Soren.  He was born in a small village (exact location unknown) just outside Kobenhavn, Denmark.  The eldest of three children, Soren was forced to work full time to help support the family and continue with his education when his father died at thirty-four of acute appendicitis.  Seeking work in Kobenhavn, Soren was required to sleep over a stable in a drafty barn and frequently went to bed hungry.  Although unable to attend college, he was a Physical Education teacher in an elementary school for several years. He worked a second job as one of the King's guards, as did his father before him.
  
  Although research has been unable to ascertain the exact causes of his migration to America, it is generally believed that he left to seek greater economic opportunities.  It has been rumored in the Nielsen family, however, that he was expelled from Denmark for some unknown reason.
  
  Denmark at this time had a severely depressed economy due to failed crops and cattle disease.  His family had maintained correspondence with friends who had emigrated to the United States in the late 1890s. They wrote of the vast tracts of fertile, inexpensive land and many factory jobs available.  The climate, too, was like that of 'home'.  
  
  Soren left Denmark in 1905 with only a suitcase and landed on Ellis Island, New York.  Following processing, he traveled to Plattsville, Wisconsin, where the friends of his family had settled.  They aided him in the adjustment to the new culture of America through an introduction to the large Danish community in the region. They assisted in his obtaining employment as a field hand on a nearby farm.  
  
  Soren had no problems adjusting to the new country or language.  The Danish community, of course, had maintained many of the customs with which they were familiar, and this helped ease his transition into the new environment.
  
  Following his marriage to Leona, they moved to Ladysmith, Wisconsin, where Soren was again hired out as a field hand, and Leona taught in the classic American one-room schoolhouse (in English).
  
  In 1922, the farm was lost due to financial problems.  Soren had allowed too many families to buy on credit as his store and could not collect the money owed him.  His daughter, Leanetta, has stated, '...I can still remember Pa ripping these great ledgers into pieces and throwing them into the fire...he was not bitter about the loss. He accepted it as part of life...'  Soren and the family moved to a smaller parcel of land into a small house that barely held all eight children.

John W. Niesley¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• John married Elizabeth Belle Ritter in PA, USA.
• In 1879, John W. Niesley was born.
• He died.

President Richard Milhous Nixon^1,2

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 9-JAN-1913, President Richard Milhous Nixon was born in Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, Orange Co., CA, USA.³
• On 22-APR-1994, President Richard Milhous Nixon (81 years, 3 months and 13 days) died. NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 E 68th St, New York City, Manhattan Co., NY, USA.³
• He is buried at Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, Orange Co., CA, USA.

Employment:

• President Richard Milhous Nixon served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 12th District between 3-JAN-1947 and 30-NOV-1950.^3,4
• He served as United States Senator from California between 1-DEC-1950 and 1-JAN-1953.^3,4
• He served as Vice President of the United States between 20-JAN-1953 and 20-JAN-1961.^3,5
• He served as President of the United States between 20-JAN-1969 and 9-AUG-1974.^3,5

Other Events:

• President Richard Milhous Nixon was a pallbearer at Corp. William Kinsey Hutchinson I's funeral on 28-MAY-1958 in Washington, DC, USA.^6,7

Richard Milhous Nixon - 37th President

Mary Norman^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Before 16-JUN-1694, Mary Norman was born in Stramongate, Cumbria, North West England, England.^4,3,5,2,6
• On 17-JUN-1694, Mary Norman was baptized in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England, England.^3,5
• She was the daughter of Edward Norman.³
• On 23-JAN-1714, Mary married John Newby in Kendal, Cumbria, North West England, England.^4,7,1,2

Other Events:

• Her married name was Newby.²

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Edward Norman¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1675, Edward Norman was born in Stramongate, Cumbria, North West England, England.¹

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Veronica Vere Oberdorfer^1,2

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• In 1612, Veronica Vere Oberdorfer was born in Switzerland.^1,3
• In 1637, Veronica married Gregoruis Frey in Switzerland.^1,3
• On 2-APR-1683, Veronica Vere Oberdorfer (71 years) died. 23 MAR 1681 OS = 02 APR 1681 NS. Wingen, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France.^1,4

Other Events:

• As of before 1630, her married name was Frey.¹

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Catherine Elizabeth Okam¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 21-AUG-1792, Catherine Elizabeth Okam was born in Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., PA, USA.²
• She was the daughter of Henry Okam and Elizibeth (Unknown).¹
• On 18-NOV-1792, Catherine Elizabeth Okam was baptized in Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., PA, USA. Catharine Meilin is shown as sponsors.²

Kinship:

• Blood

Elizabeth Okam¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 2-FEB-1816, Elizabeth Okam was born in PA, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of J. Jacob Okam and Catharina Wolfe.¹
• Before 1838, Elizabeth married John Spittler in PA, USA.
  Detail: Lavina Spittler Rittle 1838–1919, Percival O. Spittler 1855–1908, Wilson Okum Spitler 1858–1914.²
• On 28-FEB-1869, Elizabeth Okam (53 years and 26 days) died. PA, USA.¹
• She is buried at Klopps Cemetery AKA St. Pauls Union Klopps Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon Co., PA, USA.¹

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 7-AUG-1820, Elizabeth (4) was listed in the 1820 census report as a resident in J. and Catharina's household Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.³

Other Events:

• Her married name was Spittler.²

Kinship:

• Blood

Henry Okam¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1775, Henry Okam was born.
• Before 1790, Henry married Elizibeth (Unknown).¹
• Before 5-MAR-1812, Henry Okam died. Northumberland Co., PA, USA.²

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• In 1793, Henry appeared in the census of 1793 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.³
• In 1798, Henry Okam appeared in the tax list of 1798 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.⁴
• In 1798, Henry Okam appeared in the tax list of 1798 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.⁵
• In 1800, Henry appeared in the census of 1800 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.⁶
• On 4-AUG-1800, Henry appeared in the census of 1800 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: Name: Henry Okam, Total Household Members = 5, Number Over 25 = 2, Number Under 16 = 3, Free White Females - 26 thru 44 = 1, Free White Females - Under 10 = 1, Free White Males - 26 thru 44 = 1, Free White - Males - Under 10 = 2.⁷

Other Events:

• Henry Okam was also known as Yocum.²
• On 5-MAR-1812, Henry had his will probated in Northumberland Co., PA, USA. Transcription:Henry Yocum - Be it remembered that on the 5th day of March 1812. Letters of Administration in due and Common form of law where granted unto Elizabeth Yocum and John Snyder of all and singular the good and chattels rights and credits which are of Henry Yocum deceased who hve that in ????. Henry ??? and Henry ??? in $2000. Wit?? my hand. John C. ??? ???.⁸

Research Notes:

• Not sure the significance of this record. Lists family of Abram and Rebecca Yocum. Abram is Swedish (39), Rebecca is English. Children are Isaac (17), HENRY (15), Jacob (13), Enoch (11), Abram (9), Mary (7), Margret (5).
  
  Also lists Peter and Martha Yocum. Peter is Swedish (34), Martha (33), Enoch (9), Deboriah (7), Robert (5.)^9,10

Kinship:

• Ancestor

J. Henry Okam¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 13-JAN-1791, J. Henry Okam was born in Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., PA, USA.¹
• He was the son of Henry Okam and Elizibeth (Unknown).¹
• In AUG-1791, J. Henry Okam was baptized in Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., PA, USA. Henry Schnäble & A. M. are shown as sponsors.¹

Kinship:

• Blood

J. Jacob Okam^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 2-JUL-1790, J. Jacob Okam was born in Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., PA, USA.
  Detail: It should be noted the death register reflects an incorrect birth date of 02 JUN 1790. The same register records the death date of 14 AUG 1841 with age of 51 Years 1 Months 11 Days, which correctly calculates J. Jacob Okam's birth date as 02 JUL 1790; the same date that is reflected on his birth register. Date calculator.^4,2
• He was the son of Henry Okam and Elizibeth (Unknown).^3,1
• On 21-NOV-1790, J. Jacob Okam was baptized in Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., PA, USA. Jacob Göttel & Marie are shown as sponsors.¹
• On 13-NOV-1815, J. (25) married Catharina Wolfe (20) in Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.^5,6,7
• On 14-AUG-1841, J. Jacob Okam (51 years, 1 month and 12 days) died. Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.^2,8
• He is buried at Klopps Cemetery AKA St. Pauls Union Klopps Cemetery, Hamlin, Lebanon Co., PA, USA.^8,2

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 7-AUG-1820, J. (30) and Catharina (25) appeared in the census of 1820 in Bethel Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: Jacob Ocum in a household consisting of 5 people • Total free white persons: 5 • Free white persons over twenty-five: 3 • Free white persons under sixteen: 2 • Free white males under ten: 1 • Free white females forty-five and over: 1 • Free white females under ten: 1.⁹

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Pvt. Daniel Okom¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 27-JUN-1844, Pvt. Daniel Okom was born in Norwegian Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹
• He was the son of Pvt. Jonathan Okom and Phoebe M. Hughes.¹
• On 21-JUN-1864, Pvt. Daniel Okom (19 years, 11 months and 25 days) died. Petersburg, Dinwiddie, VA, USA.^2,3

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 20-SEP-1850, Daniel (6) was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.⁴
• On 5-JUN-1860, Daniel (15) was listed in the 1860 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household Broad Mountain, Carbon Co., PA, USA.⁵

Military Service:

• Civil War-US: between 7-APR-1864 and 21-JUN-1864, Pvt. Daniel Okom was engaged in the Civil War.
  • Notable Battles:
  • 05-MAY-1864 – 07-MAY-1864: Wilderness fought near Spotslyvania County, Orange County, Virginia
  • 08-MAY-1864 – 21-MAY-1864: Spotsylvania Court House fought near Spotsylvania County, Virginia
  • 31-MAY-1864 – 12-JUN-1864: Cold Harbor fought near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia
  • 15-JUN-1864 – 18-JUN-1864: Second Petersburg fought near Petersburg, Virginia
  • 21-JUN-1864: One week shy of his twentieth birthday, fighting alongside Pvt. Jonathan Okom, his father, Pvt. Daniel Okom was killed in action during the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road near Petersburg, Virginia
  
  Veterans Card File: Daniel Okam • Rank: Private • Unit: D - 48 I • Enlistment Date: 06 APR 1864 • Enlistment Age: 19 • Enlistment Place: Pottsville • Muster Date: 07 APR 1864 • Muster Age: 19 • Muster Place: Pottsville • Death Date: 21 JUN 1864 • Residence Place: Schuylkill County • Occupation: Laborer • Birth Date: 1845 • Birth Place: Schuylkill County • Remarks: complexion: dark, height 5' 7½", eyes: hazel, hair: brown, Civil War, USA.^3,2

Kinship:

• Blood

Elizabeth Okom¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• In 1852, Elizabeth Okom was born in PA, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Pvt. Jonathan Okom and Phoebe M. Hughes.¹

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 5-JUN-1860, Elizabeth was listed in the 1860 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household Broad Mountain, Carbon Co., PA, USA.²
• On 16-AUG-1870, Elizabeth was listed in the 1870 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.³

Kinship:

• Blood

Ellen Okom¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 10-OCT-1855, Ellen Okom was born in PA, USA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Pvt. Jonathan Okom and Phoebe M. Hughes.¹
• On 5-MAR-1883, Ellen Okom (27 years, 4 months and 23 days) died. Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.²
• She is buried at Flowery Field Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.²

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 5-JUN-1860, Ellen (4) was listed in the 1860 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household Broad Mountain, Carbon Co., PA, USA.³
• On 16-AUG-1870, Ellen (14) was listed in the 1870 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.⁴

Other Events:

• Her married name was Weller.²

Kinship:

• Blood

Harriet Okom^1,2,3,4

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 16-MAY-1846, Harriet Okom was born in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.⁸
• She was the daughter of Pvt. Jonathan Okom and Phoebe M. Hughes.^5,6,7
• On 7-FEB-1867, Harriet (20) married Robert Littlehales (20.)^9,10
• On 3-JUL-1923, Harriet Okom (77 years, 1 month and 17 days) died. 1037 North 5th St., Reading, Berks Co., PA, USA.^11,3
• Cause of death: acute dilatation of the heart.⁷
• She is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks Co., PA, USA.^8,12

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 20-SEP-1850, Harriet (4) was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹³
• On 5-JUN-1860, Harriet (14) was listed in the 1860 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household Broad Mountain, Carbon Co., PA, USA.¹⁴
• On 5-JUL-1870, Harriet (24) and Robert (23) appeared in the census of 1870 in Hazleton, Luzerne Co., PA, USA.¹⁵
• On 5-JUN-1880, Harriet (34) and Robert (33) appeared in the census of 1880 in Minersville, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: Outside foreman at mines.⁵
• On 7-JUN-1900, Harriet (54) and Robert (53) appeared in the census of 1900 in 1000 North Sixth St, Reading, Berks Co., PA, USA.¹⁶
• On 19-APR-1910, Harriet (63) and Robert (63) appeared in the census of 1910 in 1002 North Sixth St, Reading, Berks Co., PA, USA.¹⁷
• On 16-JAN-1920, Harriet (73) and Robert (73) appeared in the census of 1920 in 1002 North Sixth St, Reading, Berks Co., PA, USA.¹⁸

Other Events:

• Harriet Okom was also known as O'Kom.¹⁹
• Harriet Okom was also known as Yocum.^20,21
• Her married name was Littlehales.

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Pvt. Jonathan Okom^1,2,3,4,5,6

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 2-SEP-1822, Pvt. Jonathan Okom was born in Hamburg, Berks Co., PA, USA.^9,3,4,10
• He was the son of J. Jacob Okam and Catharina Wolfe.^7,8
• On 28-DEC-1842, Jonathan (20) married Phoebe M. Hughes (17) in PA, USA.³
• On 12-OCT-1902, Pvt. Jonathan Okom (80 years, 1 month and 10 days) died. Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.^11,12,13
• He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Saint Clair, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹⁰

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 20-SEP-1850, Jonathan (28) and Phoebe (24) appeared in the census of 1850 in New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹⁴
• On 5-JUN-1860, Jonathan (37) and Phoebe (34) appeared in the census of 1860 in Broad Mountain, Carbon Co., PA, USA.¹⁵
• On 16-AUG-1870, Jonathan (47) and Phoebe (44) appeared in the census of 1870 in New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹⁶
• On 8-JUN-1880, Jonathan (57) and Phoebe (54) appeared in the census of 1880 in Wadesville, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹⁷
• On 1-JUN-1900, Jonathan (77) appeared in the census of 1900 in 1 Canal St., Shicksninny, Luzerne Co., PA, USA.¹⁸

Military Service:

• Civil War-US: from 23-FEB-1864 to 17-JUL-1865, Pvt. Jonathan Okom was engaged in the Civil War.
  • Notable Battles:
  • 05-MAY-1864 – 07-MAY-1864: Wilderness fought near Spotslyvania County, Orange County, Virginia
  • 08-MAY-1864 – 21-MAY-1864: Spotsylvania Court House fought near Spotsylvania County, Virginia
  • 31-MAY-1864 – 12-JUN-1864: Cold Harbor fought near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia
  • 15-JUN-1864 – 18-JUN-1864: Second Petersburg fought near Petersburg, Virginia
  • 21-JUN-1864 – 24-JUN-1864: The Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road fought near Petersburg, Virginia. Witnessed his son Pvt. Daniel Okom, who was to turn 20 the following week, being killed in action during the first day of the battle.
  • 18-AUG-1864 – 21-AUG-1864: Globe Tavern fought near Petersburg, Virginia
  • 02-APR-1865: The Third Battle of Petersburg fought near Dinwiddie County, Virginia
  • 09-APR-1865: The Battle of Appomattox Court House, fought in Appomattox County, Virginia
  
  Veterans Card File: Jonathan Okam • Rank: Private • Unit: D - 48 I • Enlistment Date: 23 FEB 1864 • Enlistment Age: 41 • Enlistment Place: Pottsville • Muster Date: 23 FEB 1864 • Muster Age: 41 • Muster Place: Pottsville • Muster Out: 17 JUL 1865 • Residence Place: Berks County • Occupation: Shoemaker • Birth Date: 1823 • Birth Place: Berks County • Complexion: dark, height 5' 7½", eyes: hazel, hair: dark, Civil War, USA.^19,20,21,22

Other Events:

• Pvt. Jonathan Okom was also known as Oakum.²³
• On 1-JUL-1863, Pvt. Jonathan Okom registered for the draft.²⁴

Jonathan Ocom

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Mary Okom¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 15-JUN-1849, Mary Okom was born in PA, USA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Pvt. Jonathan Okom and Phoebe M. Hughes.^1,2
• Cause of death: apoplexy & myocarditis.²
• On 18-MAR-1928, Mary Okom (78 years, 9 months and 3 days) died. Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, USA.^2,3
• She is buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., PA, USA.³

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 20-SEP-1850, Mary (1) was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.⁴
• On 5-JUN-1860, Mary (10) was listed in the 1860 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household Broad Mountain, Carbon Co., PA, USA.⁵

Other Events:

• Her married name was Krieger.³

Kinship:

• Blood

Phebe Okom¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 30-SEP-1864, Phebe Okom was born in New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Pvt. Jonathan Okom and Phoebe M. Hughes.²
• On 14-JUN-1868, Phebe Okom was baptized in New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹
• Circa 1887, Phebe married George Houseknecht in PA, USA.³
• Cause of death: carcinoma of the liver.⁴
• On 22-SEP-1927, Phebe Okom (62 years, 11 months and 23 days) died. Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., PA, USA.⁴
• She is buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., PA, USA.⁵

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 16-AUG-1870, Phebe (5) was listed in the 1870 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.⁶
• On 8-JUN-1880, Phebe (15) was listed in the 1880 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household Wadesville, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.⁷

Other Events:

• As of circa 1887, her married name was Houseknecht.³

Kinship:

• Blood

Robert Okom¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1861, Robert Okom was born in New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹
• He was the son of Pvt. Jonathan Okom and Phoebe M. Hughes.¹

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 16-AUG-1870, Robert was listed in the 1870 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household New Castle Twp., Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.¹
• On 8-JUN-1880, Robert was listed in the 1880 census report as a resident in Jonathan and Phoebe's household Wadesville, Schuylkill Co., PA, USA.²
• On 1-JUN-1900, Robert and Jonathan (77) appeared in the census of 1900 in 1 Canal St., Shicksninny, Luzerne Co., PA, USA.³

Kinship:

• Blood