BIRTH: Found online at the Missouri Secretary of State website, Missouri Birth & Death Records Database, Pre-1910: < http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/#search >
Note: John Henry Villhardt, born Cinque Homme township, Perry County, Sept 17, 1886, father Adam Villhardt, mother Elizabeth Teresa Villhardt, mother's maiden name Elizabeth Teresa Sittner. [A link contains more information from the record.] [He is listed twice in the index, but this appears to be a duplicate record.]MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Henry John Villhard
City: Not Stated
County: Perry
State: Missouri
Birthplace: Missouri;United States of America
Birth Date: 17 Sep 1886
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1683497
DraftBoard: 0
Source Citation: Registration Location: Perry County, Missouri; Roll: 1683497; Draft Board: 0.
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Note: Found in SSDI: Henry Villhard, b 17 Sep 1886, d Oct 1976, last residence Perryville, Perry MO, last benefit none specified, issued MO.CENSUS:
BIRTH: According to the census indexes book, her maiden name was Tuschhoff, that name given apparently from Villhard information, but no source entered here yet. See notes there for more than one Bertha Tuschhoff listed in the 1910 census - or perhaps the same person listed twice, age 16.
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LETTER: Letter dated 9 Oct 1995, from Gilbert (& Alida) Villhard, 416 E. Saint Joseph St., Perryville, MO, transcribed below:
Dear Mr. Hellmers [Norman Hellmers]:
I received your letter from Pastor Otto here at Immanuel Lutheran Church. All of the children of Adam Villhard has all passed on but like myself there are children from them that might be of interest to you. First I will take myself, Gilbert Villhard, have one sister Dorothy Zickler [?] address is 4094 Alma Ave. St. Louis, MO. 63116. I have one daughter Janet Murray, address is R.4, Box 29A, Perryville, MO 63775. She was first married to Joe Layton which ended in divorce. Three children from this marriage, Tracy Morris, Tobey Layton, and Timothy Layton. Tracy has one boy 3 years old, Dustin Morris. Others that you might contact are: Velma Roah [? Rauh, Raush], R.1., Box 1012, Perryville, MO 63775, daughter of Mrs. Conrad Tanz. Leslie Dippold, R.4., Box 26, Perryville, MO 63775, son of Mrs. Walter Dippold. Margaret Bachmann, 1135 Edgemont, Perryville, MO 63775, daughter of Mrs. Ed Valleroy. The Rudolph Villhard and the Ed. Wagner families have all passed away. I don't know if I have given you any information that you wanted or not. Gilbert J. Villhard, 416 E. Saint Joseph St., Perryville, MO 63775, (314) 547-6404. [Letter not retained.]BURIAL:
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BIRTH: Per SSDI and census records. Middle initial from obituary card index. See son's notes for middle name proof, birth, marriage, and death data.
MARRIAGE: Per the 1930 census, married about 1914-15, he first married age 22, she first married 21.
Note: See obituary card index for possible second marriage.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Albert Villhard
City: Not Stated
County: St Clair
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Missouri;United States of America
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1893
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1614589
DraftBoard: 2
Source Citation: Registration Location: St Clair County, Illinois; Roll: 1614589; Draft Board: 2.
Note: There is an image of this record available at Ancestry.com.MILITARY: Card Index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Albert Villhard, registered eligible for first draft for W. W. service, 30 Jul 1917, Daily Advocate [newspaper], (per H-COM-0014).
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW: Notes on telephone interview dated 20 May 1983, Norman Hellmers interviewed Russel Villhard, Belleville, IL (618) 234-6739. Mr. Villhard was friendly and cooperative, but had no special interest in family history. (He had apparently been called by Norma True about a week earlier.) Russel Villhard is the son of Albert Villhard, and the grandson of Adam (Neff) Villhard. Mr. Villhard is married but has no children. His sister, Viola married Adolph Kensing. They had six daughters, of which one died. The other five are all single. Russel Villhard's mother may have been Estelle Krost. His father later remarried, Leona Wollenhaupt. From this second marriage there was one son, John Villhard, of Collinsville, Illinois. John's wife may be Janet. (This is apparently the John Villhard that Norman Hellmers had contacted earlier.] The Villhard's in the Belleville phone directory are:
Albert - This was Russel Villhard's father, now deceased. His step-mother uses this name.
Arthur R. - This is a son of Leroy Villhard, a son of Willian Villhard, Sr. (There were two other sons, William Jr. and Giles; also a daughter. All of the sons are deceased.)
Russel - The person being called for the interview
Wm. Jr. - Son of William Villhard, Sr., now deceased.
Norman Hellmers told Russel Villhard that he (Mr. Hellmers) would send him copies of the photographs of his father's and grandfather's families. [Notes from this telephone interview transcribed above and copy not retained.]DEATH: Per SSDI.
Note: Found in SSDI: Albert Villard [sic], b 26 Jan 1893, d Sep 1970, last residence Belleville, Saint Clair IL, last benefit none specified, issued IL.
Obituary care index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Albert F. Villhard, age 77, News-Democrat, 16 Sep 1970, husband of former Leona Wollenkanpt [spelling?]. [This wife does not match, perhaps he remarried after the death of Estelle.]CENSUS:
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MARRIAGE: Per the 1930 census, married about 1914-15, he first married age 22, she first married 21.
DEATH: Civil death record; 1934; Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Statistics, State of Illinois [Springfield, IL]; no 327; Illinois State Archives, Springfield, IL;
Note: Estelle Villhard, born 2 Oct 1893, Lebanon, IL, father Charles Krost born St. Clair Co, IL, mother Vera Tretterer [?] born St. Clair Co, IL, died Wood River, Madison Co, IL, 15 May 1934, burial 18 May 1934, College Hill [Cemetery], Lebanon, St. Clair, IL, cause of death psychosis with other associated diseases, exhaustion, delerium, signed J H McIntosh, State Hospital, Alton, IL.
Found in online death indexes Illinois State Archives: Estelle Villhard, female, white, age unknown, died 15 May 1934, Wood River Twp, Madison, IL, #0600327, filed 15 May 1934.
Card Index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Estella Villard [sic], Mrs. Albert Villhard, nee Krost, died 15 May 1934, born near this city 1893, daughter of late Charles and Elvira nee Vetter, married 1913, died at Alton State Hospital, survived by husband, children Russell and Violet, two brothers, sisters Mrs. Verne Siegel (Lebanon) and 4 [non residents?], interment College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon [St. Clair Co, IL], Daily Advocate, also reported in the East St. Louis Journal, Mrs. Estelle Villhard, age 40, 16 May 1934, p1, c4.DEATH: See son's notes regarding her death, he stated she died at Alton State Hospital, Alton, IL.
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MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: William Villhard
City: Not Stated
County: St Clair
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Illinois;United States of America
Birth Date: 6 Jan 1895
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1614589
DraftBoard: 2
Source Citation: Registration Location: St Clair County, Illinois; Roll: 1614589; Draft Board: 2.
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Registration Card, Form 1, File # _____ [cannot read entry], William Villhard, age 22, address 117 S. Mill, Bellville, Ill., date of birth January 6, 1895, natural born citizen, born Lebanon, Ill., USA, occupation shoe worker, International Shoe Co., Belleville, Ill., no dependents, single, caucasian, no previous military service, not claiming exemption, signed William Villhard, height medium, build slender, eyes blue, hair dark, no disabilities, registrar A. P. Billan, 4th ward, Bellevill, Illinois, June 5, 1917.DEATH: Obituary card index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: William Villhard, Jr., age 85, married to the former Ann Fischer, News-Democrat, 9 Apr 1980, Sect B, p10.
BURIAL: Burial Index Cards, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: William Villhard, Jr., died 8 Apr 1980, buried Walnut Hill Cemetery [Belleville, St. Clair, IL], N1/2 of 75 Blk 4 Annex Gr 6.
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Note: Obituary care index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Anna Villhard (Mrs. William), age 88, News-Democrat, 8 Apr 1988 (see Fischer, Anna). [Apparently her maiden name was Fischer.]BURIAL:
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MARRIAGE: Per Ann Villhard (wife of Vincent Villhard) of St. Louis MO. Documentation is not available at this time. Magdelena Villhard born Jun 1894, St. Louis, MO, married Ed. Keuper in St. Louis, MO.
MILITARY: Possible? Found at Ancestry.com, WWI Draft Registrations. More information is needed about him. This person is married, but no wife's name is given.
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Edward Keuper
City: St Louis
County: St Louis (Independent City)
State: Missouri
Birthplace: Missouri;United States of America
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1893
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1683850
DraftBoard: 18
Source Citation: Registration Location: St Louis (Independent City) County, Missouri; Roll: 1683850; Draft Board: 18.
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BIRTH: Found online at the Missouri Secretary of State website, Missouri Birth & Death Records Database, Pre-1910: < http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/#search >
Note: Lena Villhard, place of birth 1513 Cass Ave., St. Louis County, June 18, 1894, father George, mother Lena. [A link contains more information from the record.]MARRIAGE: Per Ann Villhard (wife of Vincent Villhard) of St. Louis MO. Documentation is not available at this time. Magdelena Villhard born Jun 1894, St. Louis, MO, married Ed. Keuper in St. Louis, MO.
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OBITUARY: Obituary card index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Lee Roy Villhard, age 56, mother's name Elisabeth Smith, News-Democrat 8 Jan 1962, p2.
BURIAL: Burial Index Cards, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Lee Roy Villhard, died 6 Jan 1962, age 57, buried Walnut Hill Cemetery [Belleville, St. Clair, IL].
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Charles Hamm, born 6 Dec 1915, died Mar 1986, last residence Gibson City, Ford, IL, last benefit, none specified, issued IL.DEATH:
http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/ford/obits_H.htm#HammCharles
HAMM, CHARLES S. - Charles S. Hamm, 70, of Gibson City, died at 10:20 a.m. yesterday 3-27-1986 at Cole Hospital, Champaign. His funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Gibson City, the Rev. Mary Kathryn Pearce and Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Burial will be in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 tonight at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and for one hour before the funeral at the church on Saturday. Mr. Hamm was born 12-6-1915 at Champaign County, the son of Charles and Ethel Sawyer Hamm. He married Virgie Villhard on 6-29-1952 at Champaign and she survives. Also surviving are a sister, Mona Erdman, Dewey. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Hamm was a resident of the Gibson City area all his life. He graduated from Drummer Twp High School in 1933 and Illinois State University in 1937. He farmed in the Gibson City area for 60 years, retiring in 1984. He was a republican precinct committeeman for many years, the Ford County Republican chairman for 12 years, and a school auditor for the state. He also worked in various other positions for the state. He was a member of the United Methdist Church of Gibson City, the Gibson City Rotary Club, and the Champaign Elks and Moose Lodge. He was active on the YMCA board at Rantoul. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.BURIAL: Per his obituary, he was buried in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City [Ford Co, IL].
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DEATH: She does not seem to be listed in SSDI.
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http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/ford/obits_H.htm#HammVirgie
HAMM, VIRGIE E. (VILLHARD) - Virgie E. Hamm, 70, a Gibson City resident since 1952, died at 12:58 a.m. yesterday 1-18-1988 at Gibson Community Hospital, Gibson City. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gibson City United Methodist Church, the Revs. Randall Perry and Carl Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, and from 1 - 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Hamm was born 5-19-1917 at Summerfield, a daughter of Arnold and Edna Monken Villhard. She married Charles S. Hamm on 6-29-1952 at Champaign. He died 3-27-1986. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Mona Erdman, Dewey. Mrs. Hamm, a graduate of Illinois State Normal University in 1938, formerly was employed at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Senior Woman's Club both of Gibson City. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.BURIAL: Per her obituary, she was buried in the Drummer Twp Cemetery, Gibson City.
BIRTH: Russel reported his birth date as 28 Feb 1918. SSDI gives the date as 20 Feb 1918.
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Note: There are two Russell Villhard's listed in this database, born about the same time period. However, it is believed that this Russell Villhard married Gladys Johnson, see her obituary. This is based on where each of the Russell Villhards were probably living. This Russell Villhard was listed in the 1930 census with parents Albert and Estelle in Bellevill, St. Clair, IL. [The other Russell Villhard was living in Bonhomme, St Louis, MO, son of Edward and Lottie.]TELEPHONE INTERVIEW: Notes on telephone interview dated 20 May 1983, Norman Hellmers interviewed Russel Villhard, Belleville, IL (618) 234-6739. Mr. Villhard was friendly and cooperative, but had no special interest in family history. (He had apparently been called by Norma True about a week earlier.) Russel Villhard is the son of Albert Villhard, and the grandson of Adam (Neff) Villhard. Mr. Villhard is married but has no children. His sister, Viola married Adolph Kensing. They had six daughters, of which one died. The other five are all single. Russel Villhard's mother may have been Estelle Krost. His father later remarried, Leona Wollenhaupt. From this second marriage there was one son, John Villhard, of Collinsville, Illinois. John's wife may be Janet. (This is apparently the John Villhard that Norman Hellmers had contacted earlier.] The Villhard's in the Belleville phone directory are:
Albert - This was Russel Villhard's father, now deceased. His step-mother uses this name.
Arthur R. - This is a son of Leroy Villhard, a son of Willian Villhard, Sr. (There were two other sons, William Jr. and Giles; also a daughter. All of the sons are deceased.)
Russel - The person being called for the interview
Wm. Jr. - Son of William Villhard, Sr., now deceased.
Norman Hellmers told Russel Villhard that he (Mr. Hellmers) would send him copies of the photographs of his father's and grandfather's families. [Notes from this telephone interview transcribed above and copy not retained.]QUESTIONNAIRE: Request for information dated 13 May 1983, questionnaire return shortly thereafter, questions by Norman Hellmers to Russel Villhard, 334 N. 40th, Belleville, Illinois, the following information was obtained from the questionnaire:
Russel Frank Villhard, born 28 Feb 1918, born Belleville, IL.
Wife Gladys Lillian (Johnson), born 24 Dec 1918, born Belleville, IL.
Married Sept. 14, 1940, St. Genevive [Genevieve], MO.DEATH: Per SSDI:
Russel F. Villhard, born 20 Feb 1918, died 10 Jul 1998, last residence Belleville, Saint Clair County, IL, last benefit none specified, issued IL.BURIAL:
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Note: There are two Russell Villhard's listed in this database, born about the same time period. However, it is believed that this Russell Villhard married Gladys Johnson, see her obituary. This is based on where each of the Russell Villhards were probably living. This Russell Villhard was listed in the 1930 census with parents Albert and Estelle in Bellevill, St. Clair, IL. [The other Russell Villhard was living in Bonhomme, St Louis, MO, son of Edward and Lottie.]DEATH: Per SSDI:
Note: Gladys Villhard, born 24 Dec 1918, died Aug 1983, last residence Belleville, Saint Clair, IL, last benefit none specified, issued IL.
Obituary care index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Gladys Villhard, nee Johnson, age 64, of Belleville [St. Clair Co, IL], died 18 Aug 1983, at her residence in Belleville, preceding her in death was her father, Clarence Johnson, surviving are her husband, Russell F. Villhard, her mother, Lillian nee Gibbons Brennfleck of Bellevill, a sister Jacqueline Brennfleck of Belleville, funeral 22 Aug at Pete Gaerdner Funeral Home in Belleville, burial in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, other information in transcript, News-Democrat, 19 Aug 1983.
BIRTH: See letter from Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Höchst (Odenwald)].[H-LET-0016].
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http://www.reischdorf.de/beitraege/gerd_renner/und-irgendwie.html
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BIRTH: Per SSDI and census records. Middle initial from obituary card index. See son's notes for middle name proof, birth, marriage, and death data.
MARRIAGE: Per the 1930 census, married about 1914-15, he first married age 22, she first married 21.
Note: See obituary card index for possible second marriage.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Albert Villhard
City: Not Stated
County: St Clair
State: Illinois
Birthplace: Missouri;United States of America
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1893
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1614589
DraftBoard: 2
Source Citation: Registration Location: St Clair County, Illinois; Roll: 1614589; Draft Board: 2.
Note: There is an image of this record available at Ancestry.com.MILITARY: Card Index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Albert Villhard, registered eligible for first draft for W. W. service, 30 Jul 1917, Daily Advocate [newspaper], (per H-COM-0014).
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW: Notes on telephone interview dated 20 May 1983, Norman Hellmers interviewed Russel Villhard, Belleville, IL (618) 234-6739. Mr. Villhard was friendly and cooperative, but had no special interest in family history. (He had apparently been called by Norma True about a week earlier.) Russel Villhard is the son of Albert Villhard, and the grandson of Adam (Neff) Villhard. Mr. Villhard is married but has no children. His sister, Viola married Adolph Kensing. They had six daughters, of which one died. The other five are all single. Russel Villhard's mother may have been Estelle Krost. His father later remarried, Leona Wollenhaupt. From this second marriage there was one son, John Villhard, of Collinsville, Illinois. John's wife may be Janet. (This is apparently the John Villhard that Norman Hellmers had contacted earlier.] The Villhard's in the Belleville phone directory are:
Albert - This was Russel Villhard's father, now deceased. His step-mother uses this name.
Arthur R. - This is a son of Leroy Villhard, a son of Willian Villhard, Sr. (There were two other sons, William Jr. and Giles; also a daughter. All of the sons are deceased.)
Russel - The person being called for the interview
Wm. Jr. - Son of William Villhard, Sr., now deceased.
Norman Hellmers told Russel Villhard that he (Mr. Hellmers) would send him copies of the photographs of his father's and grandfather's families. [Notes from this telephone interview transcribed above and copy not retained.]DEATH: Per SSDI.
Note: Found in SSDI: Albert Villard [sic], b 26 Jan 1893, d Sep 1970, last residence Belleville, Saint Clair IL, last benefit none specified, issued IL.
Obituary care index, Belleville Public Library, Belleville, St. Clair, Co, IL: Albert F. Villhard, age 77, News-Democrat, 16 Sep 1970, husband of former Leona Wollenkanpt [spelling?]. [This wife does not match, perhaps he remarried after the death of Estelle.]CENSUS:
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LEONA VILLHARD 23 Nov 1905 21 Apr 1995 62234 (Collinsville, Madison, IL) (none specified) 328-03-5378 IllinoisBURIAL:
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Half-brother, John Albert Villhard, born 1943, born Belleville, IL.TELEPHONE INTERVIEW: Notes on telephone interview dated 20 May 1983, Norman Hellmers interviewed Russel Villhard, Belleville, IL (618) 234-6739. Mr. Villhard was friendly and cooperative, but had no special interest in family history. (He had apparently been called by Norma True about a week earlier.) Russel Villhard is the son of Albert Villhard, and the grandson of Adam (Neff) Villhard. Mr. Villhard is married but has no children. His sister, Viola married Adolph Kensing. They had six daughters, of which one died. The other five are all single. Russel Villhard's mother may have been Estelle Krost. His father later remarried, Leona Wollenhaupt. From this second marriage there was one son, John Villhard, of Collinsville, Illinois. John's wife may be Janet. (This is apparently the John Villhard that Norman Hellmers had contacted earlier.] The Villhard's in the Belleville phone directory are:
Albert - This was Russel Villhard's father, now deceased. His step-mother uses this name.
Arthur R. - This is a son of Leroy Villhard, a son of Willian Villhard, Sr. (There were two other sons, William Jr. and Giles; also a daughter. All of the sons are deceased.)
Russel - The person being called for the interview
Wm. Jr. - Son of William Villhard, Sr., now deceased.
Norman Hellmers told Russel Villhard that he (Mr. Hellmers) would send him copies of the photographs of his father's and grandfather's families. [Notes from this telephone interview transcribed above and copy not retained.]MARRIAGE:
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JOHN A VILLHARD 27 Jan 1933 11 Feb 1992 (not specified) (none specified) 488-34-0408 MissouriBURIAL: