Husband: Johan Heinrich 'John' FETZER (1)
Birthdate: 4 May 1843
Birthplace: Geiselberg, Waldfischback-Burgalben, Germany
Death date: 10 Oct 1916
Place of death: North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States (2)
Burial: North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Father: Johann Nicolaus FETZER (Abt 1797-1891)
Mother: Elizabeth DORR (Abt 1806-Abt 1859)

Marriage date: 16 Apr 1869
Marriage place: North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana

Wife: Margaret COIL
Birthdate: 18 Dec 1848
Birthplace: Bremen, Marshall, Indiana, United States
Death date: 8 Feb 1823
Place of death: North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States (3)
Burial: North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States (4)
Father: William COIL (Abt 1809-Bef 1870)
Mother: Jane (Abt 1810-From 1870/1880)

CHILDREN

1 M Willard/William FETZER
Birthdate: Abt 7 JAN 1870 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Death date: Abt 8 AUG 1871 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States (5)
Burial: Abt 8 AUG 1871 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Spouses' names:
Marr. Date:

2 F Belmina M. FETZER
Birthdate: 17 MAR 1873 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Death date: 5 NOV 1954 -North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Burial: 8 NOV 1954 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Spouses' names: [1] unknown HALL (Abt 1870-????) [2] Jacob A. GROVE (Abt 1857-Abt 1932)
Marriage date: [1] Bef 1900 [2] Abt 23 APR 1912

3 M Frank Cecil FETZER
Birthdate: 6 SEP 1876 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Death date: 16 SEP 1972 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States (6)
Burial: 19 SEP 1972 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Spouses' names: Fannie OLINGER (1881-1968)
Marriage date: 24 DEC 1900 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States (7)

4 M Clarence Henry FETZER
Birthdate: Abt 2 AUG 1879 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Death date: Abt 25 FEB 1950 - South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Burial: Abt 28 FEB 1950 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Spouses' names: Maude Mae SIX (Abt 1882-After 1930)
Marriage date: 6 AUG 1902 - North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States (8)
 
 
Documentation:
1. Indiana State Board of Health, Record Type: Certificate,, (7 Page 6) Middle initial on death certificate is H rather than Nicholas. Surety: 3.
2. Indiana State Board of Health, Record Type: Certificate,, (7 Page 6) Certifed copy of original death certificate. Surety: 3.
3. Mortuary Record,(8 February 1923) South Bend Tribune, Thursday Evening, February 8, 1923 with~~Burial recoded in the same pap. Surety: 3.
4. Mortuary Record,(8 February 1923) 10 February 1923, page 5. Surety: 3.
5. South Bend newspaper article, Surety: 3.
6. Indiana State Board of Health, Record Type: Certificate,,(7 Page 6) 1663. Surety: 3.
7. Marriage License and Marriage Certificate, 285. Surety: 3.
8. South Bend Weekly Tribune, Saturday August 9, 1902. Surety: 3.

Notes:
Husband's notes - Events
1. He served in the military Civil War on 16 AUG 1862 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Private, 73rd Indiana, Company C
2. He was discharged from the military Civil War on 1 JUL 1865 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
3. He appeared on the census on 21 JUN 1870 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. John is a 27 year old white male farmer born in Bavaria having $200 value of personal property. Both his parents were foreign born.
4. He appeared on the census on 23 JUN 1880 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. John is the 37 year old white male farmer, married, born in Bavaria as were both his parents.
5. He appeared on the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. John H appears as a 57 year old male born in May 1843 in Germany who has been married 32 years. Both his parents were born in Germany. He came to the US in 1859 and has been here 41 years and is a naturalized citizen. He can read, write and speak English. He owns his own home free of mortgage located on a farm.
6. He appeared on the census on 16 APR 1910 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. John H appears as the 66 year old head of household who has been married for 40 years who was born in Gernmany as were both his parents. He immigarated in 184X and is a naturalized citizen who speaks English.
7. His obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 10 OCT 1916 in South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "THE MORTUARY RECORD: John Fetzer Word has been received of the death this morning of John Fetzer, of North Liberty, a civil war veteran and member of Company C , 73rd Indiana. Mr. Fetzer had lived in North Liberty all his life from where he enlisted. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence. Burial will be in the North Liberty cemetery."
8. His obituary was published in the Walkerton Independent on 13 OCT 1916 in Walkerton, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "John Fetzer, a well known man of the county, died at his home at North Liberty Monday night of blood poison."
Cause of Death: Septicemia (?) due to an infected foot.... duration 3 months 7 days

Wife's notes - Events
1. She appeared on the census on 12 OCT 1850 in My Division, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Margaret appears as a 3 year old female born in Indiana.
2. She appeared on the census on 8 JUN 1860 in Tyner City, Marshall, Indiana, United States. Margaret appears as a 12 year old female in the John Ellis household. She was born in Indiana and attended school. John Ellis was her uncle?
3. She appeared on the census on 21 JUN 1870 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Margaret is the 22 year old white female keeping house who was born in Indiana.
4. She appeared on the census on 23 JUN 1880 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Margaret is the 31 year old female white wife of John. She is keeping house and was born in Indiana. Both her parents are listed as born in Maryland.
5. She appeared on the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Margaret appears as a 51 year old born in December 1849 in Indiana. She has been married 32 years and had four children 2 of whom are living. Her father was born in Maryland and her mother in Ohio. She can read, write and speak English.
6. She appeared on the census on 16 APR 1910 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Margaret appears as the 61 year old wife of John. She was born in Indiana, her father in Maryland and her mother in Ohio. She has had 4 children, 3 are living.
7. She appeared on the census on 26 JAN 1920 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Margaret appears as a 71 year old widow living with Jacob and Mina Grove. Born in Indiana with father born in Maryland and mother in Ohio.

Notes for Willard/William - Events
1. He appeared on the census on 21 JUN 1870 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. William is listed as the 5/12 year old white male born in Indiana.

Notes for Belmina M - Events
1. She appeared on the census on 23 JUN 1880 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Belmina appears as the 7 year old female white daughter of John and Margaret. She was born in Indiana.
2. She appeared on the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "Mina" appears as a 27 year old widow living with her father John and was born in March 1873 in Indiana. Her occupation is listed as Milliner and she was not employed in the last 12 months. She can read, write and speak English.
3. She appeared on the census on 16 APR 1910 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Mina appears as the 38 year old widowed daughter to John and Margaret. She was born in Indiana and had one child who is still living.
4. She appeared on the census on 26 JAN 1920 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Mina appears as the wife of Jacob. She is 47 years old.
5. She appeared on the census on 26 APR 1930 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Mina M appears as the wife of Jacob. She is 65 years old first married at age 20.
6. Her obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 6 NOV 1954 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States.
"INDIANA-MICHIGAN OBITUARY--INDIANA: NORTH LIBERTY
Mrs. Mina B Grove died at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the home of her brother, Frank C. Fetzer, North Liberty after having been in poor health more than a year. She suffered a stroke a week ago. Born in Liberty, March 17, 1873, she married April 23, 1912 to Jacob Grove. He died some years ago. Surviving are a daugher, Mrs. Frank Hall, Phoenix, Ariz., three grandchildren; a great grandchild and the brother in whose home she died. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the McDaniel Funeral Home with Rev. Homer Schrock, of the Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burinal will be in North Liberty Cemetery. She was a member of the Methodist Church."
7. Her obituary was published in the North Liberty News on 11 NOV 1954 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "Personal: Relatives and friends from out of town to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mina Grove were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hall, of Hazelcrest, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. J N Fetzer and family of Evanston; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Call, Plymouth; Mrs. A E Cripe, Walkerton; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Olinger, Mrs Charles Perry, Mr and Mrs J K Heintzelman, Mr. and Mrs. Orie Parker and son, Mr. and Mrs Floyd Harding, Mr. and Mrs. S R Evans, E L Kellogg of South Bend."

Notes for Frank Cecil - Events
1. He appeared on the census on 23 JUN 1880 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Franklin is the 4 year old white male son of John and Ellen born in Indiana.
2. He appeared on the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Frank C appears as a 23 year old single male born in September 1876 in Indiana. His occupation is that of Stockbuyer and he can read, write and speak English. He worked in the past 12 months.
3. He appeared on the census on 16 APR 1910 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Frank appears as the 34 year old white male head of household born in Indiana whose profession is retail stock, self employed and owns his home mortgage free.
4. Draft Registration: 12 SEP 1918, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Frank's WW I reistration card lists his home as North Liberty, 42 years of age and born Sept 6, 1876, his occupatin a live stock shopper and he is self employed. His nearest relative is Margaret Fetzer. He is medium height, medium build with brown eyes and gray hair.
5. He appeared on the census on 26 JAN 1920 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Frank C appears as a 43 year old white male married Stock dealer born in Indiana with his father born in Germany and his mother in Indiana. He lives on Main Street.
6. He appeared on the census on 26 APR 1930 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Frank is listed as a 50 year old white male whose age at first marriage was 24. He did not attend school in 1929 and he can read and write. His occupation is Assessor, County. ED 71-62
7. He appeared on the Federal census on 1 APR 1940 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Look in ED 71-10 for information
8. Wedding Anniversary: 66th, 24 DEC 1966, North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fetzer celebrated their sixty -sixth wedding anniversary on December 24. They were married December 24, 1900 by Reverend C. M. Keys in the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Olinger. Mr. and Mrs. Fetzer have three children, Mrs. Margaret E. Heim and Dr. W. R. Fetzer of North Liberty and Mr. John Fetzer of Chicago. They also have five grandchildren and three great -grandchildren. Mr. Fetzer is 90 years old and Mrs. Fetzer is 85. They are believed to be the oldest living couple in North Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Fetzer have lived in their present home for 50 years and the house in which they are living belonged to Mr. Fetzer's father. The only things added or changed in the house since it was built are the bathroom and porch. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fetzer were born and raised in North Liberty." A newspaper clipping in the possession of Joan FETZER.
9. He retired Countryman's Press Newspaper 4 0ct 1967 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "Frank Fetzer, 91 and Still Active Frank Fetzer of North Liberty, who was 91 years old September 6th, is shown picking grapes from a vine in the Fetzer back yard which was planted by Mr. Fetzer's mother 75 years ago. Mr. Fetzer says he and the grapevine are getting pretty old but the vine still bears fruit and Mr. Fetzer is still active enough to ten his small flower and vegetable garden. [There is a picture in the article at this point.] Mr. Fetzer and his wife, Fannie, live in the house at 401 N. Main Street in North Liberty that belonged to Mr. Fetzer's parents. The house was purchased by Frank's father when Frank was about 13 years old. After the death of his parents, Frank purchased the house and has lived there continuously since about 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Fetzer feel they are very fortunate to be able to live in their own home and care for themselves and the house. The Fetzers have three children, Dr. Reed Fetzer woh makes his home with his parents, John Fetzer of Chicago, and Margaret, Mrs. Clarence Heim, of North Liberty." A newspaper clipping in the possession of Joan Fetzer.
10. He was elected to office about JUN 1968 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "Frank Fetzer Services On Election Board For The 70th Year Probably one of the oldest citizens serving on any election board at the primaries last week was Frank Fetzer, citizen of North Liberty. Mr. Fetzer, who will be 92 September 6, says he has served on the election board in Liberty Township for 70 years. He recalls serving when voting was done by the Australian Ballot system and when members of the board, working until all votes were tabulated, often worked practically around the clock, beginning the day at 6 in the morning and counting the last votes at 2 or later the following morning. Serving with Mr. Fetzer in those early years were Eugene Williams, Inspector; P. C. Wooster, Judge; Charles Keck, Clerk; and Wash. Stull, Sheriff all of whom were well known in North Liberty at one time buy [sic] now deceased and many of whom can still be remembered by some North Liberty residents. Mr. Fetzer is till armed with a good supply of jokes and stories pertinent to elections and generally does his share of spicing up the lulls at the polls during election day. He has lived his entire life in North Liberty and most of his life he has resided in the house on N. Main Street where he and his wife, Fannie, are presently living. He walks to the polls with the aid of a cane and at a gait possible somewhat slower than 70 years ago. North Liberty, in his lifetime, has changed from dirt streets to paved, from hitching posts to parallel parking, from general stores to super-markets but casting a ballot for a candidate of your choice is something he has not seen changed and something that all Americans can be grateful for." A newspaper clipping in the possession of Joan Fetzer.
* Cause of Death: Cancer of the Throat (Larynx) with ??

Notes for Clarence Henry - Events
1. He appeared on the census on 23 JUN 1880 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Clarance is listed as the 9/12 year old white male son of John and Margaret who was born in Indiana.
2. He appeared on the census on 15 APR 1910 in Green Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Clarence H appears as the 30 year old head of household who has been married 7 years. He was born in Indiana, his father in Germany and his mother in Indiana. He is a farmer in general farming and rents his farm.
3. Draft Registration: 12 SEP 1918, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Clarence states his middle name as Henry and age as 39 being born Aug 2, 1879. He is a farmer self employed. His nearest relative is Margaret Fetzer of North Liberty. He is of medium height and build and has brown eyes and brown hair.
4. He appeared on the census on 15 JAN 1920 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Clarence H appears as a 40 year old white married male born in Indiana who is a farmer. His father was born in Germany and speaks German. His mother was born in Indiana.
5. He appeared on the census on 4 APR 1930 in Liberty Township, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Clarence H is the 50 year old white male head of household who was born in Indiana He is a farmer and not a veteran.
6. Draft Registration: World War II Old Men's Draft, 1942, North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. Clarence's WW II draft card lists him as living on RR-22 in North Liberty, St. Joe, Ind. He is 62 years of age and was born in St. Joseph Co. He lists his birth date as 8-2-1879 He is self employed as a farmer.
7. His obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune on 25 FEB 1950 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "NORTH LIBERTY: Clarence Fetzer, rural route No. 2, NOrth LIberty, 12:25 a.m. today in St. Joseph hospital, South Bend. The body was brought to the McDaniel funeral home."
8. His obituary was published in the Norfth Liberty News on 2 MAR 1950 in North Liberty, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. "DEATH RECORD: Clarence Fetzer Clarence Fetzer, age 70, well known farmer of Liberty township, died at 1 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph hospital, South Bend, after an extended illness. Born in North Liberty, August 2, 1879, he was married to Maude Six of North Liberty on Aug. 6, 1902. He leaves the widow, a son, Worth, of El Paso, Texas, a sister, Mrs. Mina Groves and a brother Frank, of North Liberty; also, two grandchildren, Clarence Ronald and Sandra Lee Fetzer. For the last 12 years Mr. Fetzer had been employed by the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend. Funeral services were held at the McDaniel Funeral home Tuesday forenoon at 10:00 o'clock, Rev. A. C. Spellman, of the Christian church, officiating. Bureila was in Westlawn cemetery"

Last Modified: 10 JUN 2011