This collection was collected by August and Alexander Krueger of Dodge County, WI. Because this collection was gathered by father and son, there are several generations present. It is made up of over 145 letters written in the US from 1877-1941. The majority of this collection (123 documents) is in English, and only 22 are in German. There are 52 known authors in this collection.
Krueger Collection, Originals held by the Wisconsin Historical Society Library. Most of the collection (especially the English letters) was previously transcribed by Angela Bagwell and Mike Olson, in their manuscript. German transcriptions included here have been added by me, as well as Alex Krueger’s memory album and the 1921 letter to the Dodge County Citizen. All other transcriptions included here are included due to additions or alternate interpretations, indicated by underlined segments. Bagwell & Olson’s transcriptions are left-aligned and include line numbers, but no page breaks. Transcriptions which I have added, have added spacing to mimick the original spacing, and I have added line and page numbers to show page breaks.
Krueger Collection, Originals held by the Wisconsin Historical Society Library. Most of the collection (especially the English letters) was previously transcribed by Angela Bagwell and Mike Olson, in their manuscript. German transcriptions included here have been added by me, as well as Alex Krueger’s memory album and the 1921 letter to the Dodge County Citizen. All other transcriptions included here are included due to additions or alternate interpretations, indicated by underlined segments. Bagwell & Olson’s transcriptions are left-aligned and include line numbers, but no page breaks. Transcriptions which I have added, have added spacing to mimick the original spacing, and I have added line and page numbers to show page breaks.
Krueger Collection indexLetters listed in bold are in German, others are in English. Some letters listed in the indexes are not used in analysis; all excluded from analysis are noted. For more transcription conventions go here.
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FilesFor linguistic work, use the .txt files. For easy viewing and comparison of formatting to originals, use the .pdf files.
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1. Postcard from Ferdinant Volkmann to August Krueger, July 15, 1877, Pr. du Chien (186-187) .txt .pdf
2. F. Volkmann to August Krueger, Dec 31, 1877, Pr. du Chien, (188-189) .txt .pdf
3. Memory Album of Alex Krueger, 1882-1887, other entries undated .txt .pdf
4. Wil. Götsch to August Krueger, Juneau, 12 J. 1884 (191) .txt .pdf
5. Heinrich Krueger to brother August Krueger, Watertown, Oct 18, 1884 (SC 170-171) .txt .pdf
6. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, 1885 .txt .pdf
7. W. Goetsch to his Schwager, Cresco, Jan 2x 1886 (SC 173) .txt .pdf
8. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, December 20, 1886 .txt .pdf
9. Susie Hasenflicker to Alexander Krueger, 1887
10. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 25, 1887 .txt .pdf
11. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, 1888 .txt .pdf
12. Albert Goetsch to Sarah Krueger, January 21, 1888
13. Postcard from H. W. Adams to “dear friend” Elgin, Ill, Feb 1888 (SC 179) .txt .pdf
14. E.S. Goetsch to August and Mary Krueger, Juneau, Feb 20, 1888 (SC 184-185) .txt .pdf
15. August Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 13, 1891 .txt .pdf
16. Sarah Krueger to August Krueger, April 20, 1891
17. Arthur Volkmann to August Krueger, 1892 .txt .pdf
18. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, 1892
19. Mary Volkmann to Sarah Krueger, March 28, 1892
20. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, March 28, 1892 .txt .pdf
21. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, September 9, 1892 .txt .pdf
22. Ernst Goetsch to August Krueger, February 24, 1893 .txt .pdf
23. Arthur Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, May 24, 1893 .txt .pdf
24. Ferdinand Volkmann to August Krueger, August 22, 1893
25. Sarah Krueger to August Krueger, August 27, 1893
26. August Krueger to Mary Goetsch, August 29, 1893 .txt .pdf
27. August Krueger to Sarah Krueger, August 30, 1893 .txt .pdf
28. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, September 15, 1893 .txt .pdf
29. W. Götsch to August, Juneau, Sept 19, 1893, (SC 217) .txt .pdf
30. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, November 24, 1893 .txt .pdf
31. William Goetsch to August Krueger, November 28, 1893
32. Fred Volkmann to August Krueger, December 1, 1893 .txt .pdf
33. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 14, 1893
34. George Volkmann to August Krueger, December 16, 1893 .txt .pdf
35. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, December 16, 1893 .txt .pdf
36. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 22, 1893
37. William Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, January 12, 1894
38. Ferdinand Volkmann to August Krueger, January 25, 1894 .txt .pdf
39. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, January 30, 1894
40. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, March 20, 1894 .txt .pdf
41. Louis Will to Alexander Krueger, April 15, 1894 .txt .pdf
42. Wil. Goetsch to son William, Juneau, May 3 1894 (SC 224) .txt .pdf
43. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, May 26, 1894 .txt .pdf
44. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, June 20, 1894
45. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, August 10, 1894
46. Ida Buelke to Ernest Buelke, August 10, 1894
47. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, October 9, 1894 .txt .pdf
48. August Habel to August Krueger, January 16, 1895 .txt .pdf
49. Lilian to Sarah Krueger, September 3, 1895 .txt .pdf
50. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, September 24, 1895 .txt .pdf
51. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, April 26, 1896
52. H. Bigalk to Alexander Krueger, October 15, 1896 .txt .pdf
53. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 1, 1896 .txt .pdf
54. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 5, 1896 .txt .pdf
55. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 10, 1896 .txt .pdf
56. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 6, 1897 .txt .pdf
57. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 14, 1897 .txt .pdf
58. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 19, 1897 .txt .pdf
59. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 25, 1897 .txt .pdf
60. August Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 3, 1897 .txt .pdf
61. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, February 19, 1897 .txt .pdf
62. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, February 20, 1897 .txt .pdf
63. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, March 25, 1897 .txt .pdf
64. Wil Götsch to son, Juneau 23 Jul 1897 (SC 306) .txt .pdf
65. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, April 23, 1898
66. Sarah Krueger to Alexander Krueger, November 8, 1898 .txt .pdf
67. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, February 2, 1899
68. Geo Fels to Alexander Krueger, April 5, 1899
69. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, April 6, 1899
70. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, April 26, 1899 .txt .pdf
71. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, June 13, 1899
72. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, January 11, 1900 .txt .pdf
73. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, May 6, 1902 .txt .pdf
74. Josie Rozen(eke) to Sarah Krueger, June 17, 1902
75. William Buelke to Alexander Krueger, July 15, 1902
76. Ernestina Goetsch to Mary Goetsch, August 22, 1902 .txt .pdf
77. Clara Goetsch to August Habel, September 21, 1902
78. Paul Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, December 3, 1902 .txt .pdf
79. Hannah Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, January 20, 1903 .txt .pdf
80. Hannah Gericke (Goetsch) to Bro-in-law, Cresco, IA, July 5, 1903 (SC362) .txt .pdf
81. Hannah Goetsch to August Krueger, March 22, 1904
82. Sarah Krueger to August Krueger, July 4, 1904 .txt .pdf
83. B. Krueger to August Krueger, November 22, 1904 .txt .pdf
84. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, June 7, 1905
85. Gustav Koch to Alexander Krueger, June 29, 1905
86. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, February 6, 1906 .txt .pdf
87. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, February 13, 1906 .txt .pdf
88. Katharina Renk to Florentina Will, May 21, 1906 .txt .pdf
89. Katharina Renk to Florentina Will, August 17, 1906 .txt .pdf
90. Sarah Krueger to Alexander Krueger, September 19, 1906 .txt .pdf
91. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, October 12, 1906 .txt .pdf
92. Sarah Krueger to Alexander Krueger, October 18, 1906 .txt .pdf
93. Ernst Goetsch to August Krueger, February 15, 1907
94. Ernst Goetsch to August Krueger, April 19, 1907
95. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, February 14, 1908
96. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, February 15, 1908 .txt .pdf
97. William Buelke to August Krueger, April 2, 1908 .txt .pdf
98. Jennie Krueger to Florentina Will, June 15, 1910
99. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, October 8, 1912
100. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, July 16, 1915 .txt .pdf
101. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, July 18, 1915
102. F. J. Ewald to Alexander Krueger, Benton Harbor, MI Dec 1, 1919 (SC 435-6) .txt .pdf
103. Mathilda Heiland to Alexander Krueger, March 14, 1920
104. Letter to paper announcing golden wedding, 1921 .txt .pdf
105. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, January 24, 1922 .txt .pdf
106. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, January 27, 1922
107. Edgar Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 4, 1923
108. Edgar Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 20, 1923
109. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, July 21, 1923
110. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, October 24, 1927
111. Fred Dewald to Alexander Krueger, February 3, 1928 .txt .pdf
112. Martha Wendorf to Alexander Krueger, December 17, 1928 .txt .pdf
113. Auguste Stark to Alexander Krueger, March 5, 1934 .txt .pdf
114. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, May 22, 1936
115. Martha Wendorf to Alexander Krueger, April 28, 1939
116. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, October 25, 1939
117. Tillie Stark to Alexander Krueger, December 3, 1939
118. Jennie Krueger to Jay Hatfield, December 16, 1939
119. Tillie Stark to Alexander Krueger, April 18, 1940
120. Rena Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, September 30, 1940 .txt .pdf
121. Esther Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, November 11, 1940
122. Everett Krueger to Alexander Krueger, March 2, 1941
123. Gustav Koch to Alexander Krueger, August 1, 1941
Originals house on microfilm at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
2. F. Volkmann to August Krueger, Dec 31, 1877, Pr. du Chien, (188-189) .txt .pdf
3. Memory Album of Alex Krueger, 1882-1887, other entries undated .txt .pdf
4. Wil. Götsch to August Krueger, Juneau, 12 J. 1884 (191) .txt .pdf
5. Heinrich Krueger to brother August Krueger, Watertown, Oct 18, 1884 (SC 170-171) .txt .pdf
6. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, 1885 .txt .pdf
7. W. Goetsch to his Schwager, Cresco, Jan 2x 1886 (SC 173) .txt .pdf
8. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, December 20, 1886 .txt .pdf
9. Susie Hasenflicker to Alexander Krueger, 1887
10. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 25, 1887 .txt .pdf
11. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, 1888 .txt .pdf
12. Albert Goetsch to Sarah Krueger, January 21, 1888
13. Postcard from H. W. Adams to “dear friend” Elgin, Ill, Feb 1888 (SC 179) .txt .pdf
14. E.S. Goetsch to August and Mary Krueger, Juneau, Feb 20, 1888 (SC 184-185) .txt .pdf
15. August Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 13, 1891 .txt .pdf
16. Sarah Krueger to August Krueger, April 20, 1891
17. Arthur Volkmann to August Krueger, 1892 .txt .pdf
18. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, 1892
19. Mary Volkmann to Sarah Krueger, March 28, 1892
20. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, March 28, 1892 .txt .pdf
21. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, September 9, 1892 .txt .pdf
22. Ernst Goetsch to August Krueger, February 24, 1893 .txt .pdf
23. Arthur Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, May 24, 1893 .txt .pdf
24. Ferdinand Volkmann to August Krueger, August 22, 1893
25. Sarah Krueger to August Krueger, August 27, 1893
26. August Krueger to Mary Goetsch, August 29, 1893 .txt .pdf
27. August Krueger to Sarah Krueger, August 30, 1893 .txt .pdf
28. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, September 15, 1893 .txt .pdf
29. W. Götsch to August, Juneau, Sept 19, 1893, (SC 217) .txt .pdf
30. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, November 24, 1893 .txt .pdf
31. William Goetsch to August Krueger, November 28, 1893
32. Fred Volkmann to August Krueger, December 1, 1893 .txt .pdf
33. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 14, 1893
34. George Volkmann to August Krueger, December 16, 1893 .txt .pdf
35. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, December 16, 1893 .txt .pdf
36. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 22, 1893
37. William Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, January 12, 1894
38. Ferdinand Volkmann to August Krueger, January 25, 1894 .txt .pdf
39. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, January 30, 1894
40. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, March 20, 1894 .txt .pdf
41. Louis Will to Alexander Krueger, April 15, 1894 .txt .pdf
42. Wil. Goetsch to son William, Juneau, May 3 1894 (SC 224) .txt .pdf
43. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, May 26, 1894 .txt .pdf
44. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, June 20, 1894
45. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, August 10, 1894
46. Ida Buelke to Ernest Buelke, August 10, 1894
47. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, October 9, 1894 .txt .pdf
48. August Habel to August Krueger, January 16, 1895 .txt .pdf
49. Lilian to Sarah Krueger, September 3, 1895 .txt .pdf
50. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, September 24, 1895 .txt .pdf
51. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, April 26, 1896
52. H. Bigalk to Alexander Krueger, October 15, 1896 .txt .pdf
53. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 1, 1896 .txt .pdf
54. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 5, 1896 .txt .pdf
55. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, December 10, 1896 .txt .pdf
56. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 6, 1897 .txt .pdf
57. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 14, 1897 .txt .pdf
58. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 19, 1897 .txt .pdf
59. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, January 25, 1897 .txt .pdf
60. August Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 3, 1897 .txt .pdf
61. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, February 19, 1897 .txt .pdf
62. Alexander Krueger to August Krueger, February 20, 1897 .txt .pdf
63. Fred Volkmann to Alexander Krueger, March 25, 1897 .txt .pdf
64. Wil Götsch to son, Juneau 23 Jul 1897 (SC 306) .txt .pdf
65. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, April 23, 1898
66. Sarah Krueger to Alexander Krueger, November 8, 1898 .txt .pdf
67. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, February 2, 1899
68. Geo Fels to Alexander Krueger, April 5, 1899
69. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, April 6, 1899
70. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, April 26, 1899 .txt .pdf
71. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, June 13, 1899
72. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, January 11, 1900 .txt .pdf
73. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, May 6, 1902 .txt .pdf
74. Josie Rozen(eke) to Sarah Krueger, June 17, 1902
75. William Buelke to Alexander Krueger, July 15, 1902
76. Ernestina Goetsch to Mary Goetsch, August 22, 1902 .txt .pdf
77. Clara Goetsch to August Habel, September 21, 1902
78. Paul Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, December 3, 1902 .txt .pdf
79. Hannah Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, January 20, 1903 .txt .pdf
80. Hannah Gericke (Goetsch) to Bro-in-law, Cresco, IA, July 5, 1903 (SC362) .txt .pdf
81. Hannah Goetsch to August Krueger, March 22, 1904
82. Sarah Krueger to August Krueger, July 4, 1904 .txt .pdf
83. B. Krueger to August Krueger, November 22, 1904 .txt .pdf
84. Albert Goetsch to August Krueger, June 7, 1905
85. Gustav Koch to Alexander Krueger, June 29, 1905
86. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, February 6, 1906 .txt .pdf
87. Albert Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, February 13, 1906 .txt .pdf
88. Katharina Renk to Florentina Will, May 21, 1906 .txt .pdf
89. Katharina Renk to Florentina Will, August 17, 1906 .txt .pdf
90. Sarah Krueger to Alexander Krueger, September 19, 1906 .txt .pdf
91. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, October 12, 1906 .txt .pdf
92. Sarah Krueger to Alexander Krueger, October 18, 1906 .txt .pdf
93. Ernst Goetsch to August Krueger, February 15, 1907
94. Ernst Goetsch to August Krueger, April 19, 1907
95. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, February 14, 1908
96. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, February 15, 1908 .txt .pdf
97. William Buelke to August Krueger, April 2, 1908 .txt .pdf
98. Jennie Krueger to Florentina Will, June 15, 1910
99. William Renk to Alexander Krueger, October 8, 1912
100. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, July 16, 1915 .txt .pdf
101. Henry Krueger to Alexander Krueger, July 18, 1915
102. F. J. Ewald to Alexander Krueger, Benton Harbor, MI Dec 1, 1919 (SC 435-6) .txt .pdf
103. Mathilda Heiland to Alexander Krueger, March 14, 1920
104. Letter to paper announcing golden wedding, 1921 .txt .pdf
105. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, January 24, 1922 .txt .pdf
106. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, January 27, 1922
107. Edgar Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 4, 1923
108. Edgar Krueger to Alexander Krueger, February 20, 1923
109. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, July 21, 1923
110. Alexander Krueger to Florentina Will, October 24, 1927
111. Fred Dewald to Alexander Krueger, February 3, 1928 .txt .pdf
112. Martha Wendorf to Alexander Krueger, December 17, 1928 .txt .pdf
113. Auguste Stark to Alexander Krueger, March 5, 1934 .txt .pdf
114. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, May 22, 1936
115. Martha Wendorf to Alexander Krueger, April 28, 1939
116. Ernestina Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, October 25, 1939
117. Tillie Stark to Alexander Krueger, December 3, 1939
118. Jennie Krueger to Jay Hatfield, December 16, 1939
119. Tillie Stark to Alexander Krueger, April 18, 1940
120. Rena Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, September 30, 1940 .txt .pdf
121. Esther Goetsch to Alexander Krueger, November 11, 1940
122. Everett Krueger to Alexander Krueger, March 2, 1941
123. Gustav Koch to Alexander Krueger, August 1, 1941
Originals house on microfilm at the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Kinship diagrams
Author bios
1. Ferdinand Volkmann, born ca. 1850. Brother in law to August Krueger. Married to Lydia Goetsch. Lived in Prairie du Chien, WI and Chicago, IL. Died ca. 1894.
2. Adolph Goetsch, cousin of Alex K.
3. Albert Krueger, born 1859 in Dodge Co, WI to Wilhelmina (b. 1820 in Germany – d. 1870 Dodge Co.) and Wilhelm Krueger (b. Jan 4, 1819 in Pomerania – d. May 23 1908 in Dodge Co.). Worked as a carpenter. Father to Selma, uncle of Alex. Lived in Dodge Co.
4. August Krueger, born Sept. 13, 1845 in Germany to Wilhelmina (b. 1820 in Germany – d. 1870 Emmet, Dodge Co.) and
Wilhelm Krueger (b. Jan 4, 1819 in Stargard, Pomerania – d. May 23 1908 in Dodge Co.). Came to US at age 5. Lived in
Watertown, Juneau, Madison, WI. Attended college at UW-Madison. L1 German, L2 English. Writes in both languages.
Worked as a farmer, ship hand and fisherman. Married Mary Goetsch Feb. 17, 1871. Died June 11, 1923.
5. Dorothea Marie Charlotte Liermann Goetsch, born Nov 11, 1819 in Germany to Miss Brumond and Fred Learman. Married
to Wil. F. Goetsch, grandmother of Alex K. L1 German, unknown if also speaks English. Died Aug 30, 1899.
6. Ernestina Elizabeth “Tina” Goetsch, born December 1860 in Wisconsin to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch, both of Prussia.
Sister of Mary Goetsch. Aunt of Alex. Married Amil Biglalk ca. 1887. Lived in Juneau, WI, Florenceville, IA, Cresco, IA and
Duluth, MN. Mother of Henry A., Josephine C., and Esther M.
7. Herman Bentert, born 1874 in Theresa, Dodge County, WI. Friend of Alex Krueger, brother of Isabella Bentert.
8. Herman Götsch Goetsch, born ca. 1851 to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. L1 German, L2 English. Lived in Dodge Co., but later
(after 1905) in California.
9. Ida Goetsch, born Feb 16, 1872 in Watertown, WI to Emilge/Amelie Krueger (b. Dec. 28, 1847 in Germany) and Charles/Carl
Goetsch (b. Sept 26, 1844 in WI; salesman). L1 German, L2 English. Worked as music teacher. Lived in Watertown. Died Jan
27, 1940.
10. Isabella Bentert, born 1872 in Theresa, Dodge County, WI. Friend of Alex Kreuger, sister of Herman Bentert.
11. Mary Loock, born Dec 11, 1874 in Emmet, Dodge Co., WI to Wilhelmina Schumacher (b. Sept 3, 1846 in Germany – d. Dec
27, 1914 in WI) and Friedrich Ernst Wilhelm “Fred” Loock (b. Oct 29, 1836 in Germany – d. March 2, 1910 in Dodge Co., WI).
Paternal grandparents Sophia Charlotte Koepsell (b. 1800 in Greifenberg, Pomerania – d. 1886 in Dodge Co., WI) and Carl
Bogislav (b. 1809 in Greifenberg, Pomerania – d. 1876 in Dodge Co., WI). Friend of Alex Krueger. Married John August
Friedrich Brendemuehl in 1892. Children: Edna Mallow and Loretta Brendemuehl. Died in Watertown, WI July 22, 1965.
12. Sarah Goetsch, born Dec 22, 1868 in Watertown, Jefferson, Co. to Emilge/Amelie Krueger (b. Dec. 28, 1847 in Germany) and
Charles/Carl Goetsch (b. Sept 26, 1844 in WI; salesman). Sister of Ida Goetsch and cousin of Alex K. Died Feb. 6, 1950.
13. Ern(e)st Goetsch, born in Wisconsin in Nov. 1858 to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Uncle of Alex K. Married Anna
Schumacher ca. 1887. Lived in Juneau, WI, Mukwonago, WI, and Cresco, IA. Father of Samuel, Adelia, Effie, Erna, and Modelia.
14. Ida Buelke, born March 1876 to Martha S. Goetsch (b. WI) and August Chas. F. Buelke (b. Germany, immigration year 1868).
Cousin of Alex K. Married Henry F. Fischer Aug. 15, 1900. Children: Dorothy and Edith. Died ca. 1946.
15. Wilhelm Frederich Götsch/ Wil. F. Goetsch, born July 27, 1820 in Germany. Mother was Chr. Nass (b. Jan 2, 1782 in Poland
– d. April 25, 1860 in Lebanon, WI). L1 German. Father in law of August Krueger. Married Charlotte Goetsch. Died May 12,
1902 in Oak Grove, Dodge Co., WI.
16. Hannah Lena Goetsch Gericke, born 1862 in WI to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Aunt of Alex K. Married Ottto Gericke (b.
1860 in Germany). Lived in Cresco, IA. Children: Emma Louise and Florence L. Died Aug. 12, 1936 in Portland, Oregon.
17. Sara(phena) Krueger, born July 3, 1875 in Emmet, WI to Mary Goetsch (b. April 22, 1852 – d. July 17, 1922) and August
Krueger (b. Sept 13, 1845 in Germany – d. June 11, 1923 in Emmet, WI). L1 German, L2 English. Lived and traveled in Juneau,
WI, Watertown, WI, Florenceville, IA, East Troy, WI, and Cresco, IA. Married John Bhend.
18. Henry (Heinrich) Krueger, born 1861 in Dodge Co., WI to to Wilhelmina (b. 1820 in Germany – d. 1870 Dodge Co.) and
Wilhelm Krueger (b. Jan 4, 1819 in Pomerania – d. May 23 1908 in Dodge Co.). Attended university and became a professor
in Whitewater. Lived in Watertown. Married May Josephine Maxon (b. Feb 11, 1962 in Walworth Co. – d. 1930). Uncle of
Alex K. Died in 1922.
19. William E. Goetsch, born ca. 1848 to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Uncle of Alex. Married Bertha Krueger in 1872. Lived in
Cresco, IA and Limesprings, IA. Died 1935.
20. Susie Hasenfliker, lived in Juneau, WI. Friend of Alex K.
21. Albert Goetsch, born July 19, 1864 in Emmet, Dodge Co., WI to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Lived in Juneau. Married
Mathilde “Tillie” Voth (b. 1865 – d. 1953). Had seven kids, including Florence Charlotte Goetsch Olson, Frank Albert, Inez
May Goetsch Senneff, Anson Dewey, Elmer Allen, and Gilbert Arthur. Died unexpectedly from a horse kick July 5, 1921.
22. Arthur Volkman, son of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkman. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from Evanston, IL; later
Cresco, IA.
23. Mary Volkman, daughter of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkman. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from Evanston, IL.
24. August Ferdinand “Fred” Volkmann, son of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkmann. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from
Evanston, IL; Chicago, IL, and Florenceville, IA.
25. Arthur Goetsch, cousin of Alex K.
26. George Volkman, son of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkman. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from Chicago.
27. Alex(ander) Krueger, born Dec. 21, 1872 in Emmet, WI to Mary Goetsch (b. April 22, 1852 – d. July 17, 1922) and August
Krueger (b. Sept 13, 1845 in Germany – d. June 11, 1923 in Emmet, WI). L1 German, L2 English. Farmer. Married Florentina
“Flora” Will in 1898. Lived in Madison, Juneau, Watertown.
28. Louis Will, born Sept 9, 1871 in Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI to Florentina Wendorf (b.1842) and William Will (b. 1845) originally
from Pomerania. Brother of Florentina Will, Alex Krueger’s wife. Lived in Milwaukee, worked as a surveyor. Died 1935.
29. August Habel, born July 6, 1845 in Prussia to Sophia (1823-1900) and Johann Habel (1820-1891). Friend of Alex K. Lived in
St. Joseph, MI. Married to woman named Ernestina. Died Dec 4, 1899. Siblings: Julius (b. June 2, 1861 – d. Oct 5, 1922 in
Hustisford, WI, and Emilie Habel Pieper (b. May 2, 1863 in Dodge Co., married William Pieper, d. Sept 14, 1892 in Dodge Co.).
30. Lillian Krueger, cousin of Alex K. Worked for a man traveling for Schlitz Brewing in Milwaukee.
31. Henry Albert Bigalk, born Oct 19, 1887 in Cresco, Howard, IA to (Ernest)tina Elizabeth Goetsch (b. Dec 1860 in WI) and
Amil August Bigalk (b. July 1863 in WI), farmer. Cousin of Alex Krueger. Lived in Florenceville, IA, worked as farm laborer.
Married Jennie Belle Goldsworthy (Oct 22, 1913). Died April 2, 1947.
32. William Renk, born Oct 12, 1875 in Dane Co., WI. Attended university with Alex K. Lived in Sun Prairie, WI. Married
Katherine/Caroline. Died Feb. 2, 1964 in Dane Co.
33. Geo W.F. Fels, born 1869 in WI. Son of Maria (b. 1841) and Jacob (b. 1842) Fels. Parents both born in Germany. Father was a
post office clerk. Lived in Milwaukee. Worked as a surveyor. Married to Ida Will, brother in law of Alex Krueger by marriage
(married his wife’s sister). Father to Hattie (b. 1892) and Flora (b. 1893). Died 1951.
34. Clara Goetsch, cousin of Alex K. Niece of August Habel.
35. Josie Rozen(eke), friend of Alex K.’s sister, Sarah. Lived in St. Joseph, MI.
36. Paul Goetsch, born in WI in 1877 to Ottilie and Herman Goetsch (b. 1851 in WI), cousin of Alex K. Married a woman named
Ellen and eventually moves to South Calera, Birmingham, AL.
37. William Buelke, born Aug 10, 1877 in WI to Martha Sara Goetsch and August Buelke. Cousin to Alex K. Farm laborer.
Married Rose (b. June 2 1879 – d. Sept 19, 1978) in 1903.
38. B. Krueger, cousin of Alex. Writes from Watertown.
39. Gustav C. Koch, born 1875 in Illinois. His father was from Germany. Attended college and remained good friends with Alex K.
Lived in Fairmont, MN. Designed and patented (?) a shelf bracket. Married twice: Emma (b. 1871 in IL – d. 1903) and Minnie
Beckman (b. in Germany) died in 1941. Children: Paul, Edgar, Lydia, Emma, Talitha, Frances.
40. Katharina/Caroline Renk, born April 10, 1882 in Columbia, WI. Father was Joseph Derr. Wife of Alex K.’s friend William.
Married to William F. Renk May 28, 1901. Lived in Sun Prairie, WI. Children: Walter, Wilbur, Robert, Marion. Died Feb 10,
1927 in Dane Co.
41. Jennie Kreuger, born March 31, 1899 in Dodge Co., WI to Florentina “Flora” Will (b. Aug 11, 1873 in Ixonia – d. Dec 12,
1960) and Alex Krueger (b. Dec 21, 1872 in Emmet, WI – d. Feb 22, 1948). Lived in Watertown and Milwaukee. Twin of Edgar
Krueger. Married Ernest Brentzmann in 1921.
42. F. J. Ewald, former employer of August Krueger. From Benton Harbor, MI.
43. Mathilde Heiland, lived in Wausau, WI. Cousin of Alex Krueger.
44. Unknown, author of 1921 letter to Dodge County Citizen
45. Edgar Krueger, born March 31, 1899 in Emmet, WI to Florentina “Flora” Will (b. Aug 11, 1873 in Ixonia – d. Dec 12, 1960)
and Alex Krueger (b. Dec 21, 1872 in Emmet, WI – d. Feb 22, 1948). Attended university. Lived in Emmet, WI and traveled to
Cresco, IA. Twin to Jennie Krueger. Married Elna Sommerfield (b. April 9, 1898 – d. May 14, 1976) of Tomah, WI in April 1929.
Father of Shirley and Robert.
46. Fred Dewald, “cousin” of Alex K. Lived in Inglewood, CA.
47. Martha Wendorf, born ca. 1892 in WI. Cousin of Alex K. Lived in Los Angeles, CA.
48. Auguste Grosse Stark, lived in Osmand, NE. Cousin of Alex Krueger. Married to John Stark.
49. Tillie Stark, born 1891 to Auguste Grosse and John Stark in Nebraska. Lived in Neligh, NE. Cousin of Alex K.
50. Esther Mae Bigalk Clark, born March 22, 1895 in Cresco, IA to Tina Goetsch (Dec 1860) and Amil Bigalk. L1 English. Cousin
to Alex. Married Roger Leonard Clark. Died Feb 24, 1986.
51. (And)rena Goetsch, born ca. 1906 in Wi. Daughter of Anna and Ernest Goetsch. Cousin of Alex. Lived in Berkeley, CA.
52. Everett W. Krueger, born Feb 28, 1899 in Milwaukee, WI to May Josephine Sophie Maxon and Henry Krueger (b. 1861 in
Dodge Co.). Married to Mildred (b. 1898- d. 1982). Writes from West Allis, WI.
2. Adolph Goetsch, cousin of Alex K.
3. Albert Krueger, born 1859 in Dodge Co, WI to Wilhelmina (b. 1820 in Germany – d. 1870 Dodge Co.) and Wilhelm Krueger (b. Jan 4, 1819 in Pomerania – d. May 23 1908 in Dodge Co.). Worked as a carpenter. Father to Selma, uncle of Alex. Lived in Dodge Co.
4. August Krueger, born Sept. 13, 1845 in Germany to Wilhelmina (b. 1820 in Germany – d. 1870 Emmet, Dodge Co.) and
Wilhelm Krueger (b. Jan 4, 1819 in Stargard, Pomerania – d. May 23 1908 in Dodge Co.). Came to US at age 5. Lived in
Watertown, Juneau, Madison, WI. Attended college at UW-Madison. L1 German, L2 English. Writes in both languages.
Worked as a farmer, ship hand and fisherman. Married Mary Goetsch Feb. 17, 1871. Died June 11, 1923.
5. Dorothea Marie Charlotte Liermann Goetsch, born Nov 11, 1819 in Germany to Miss Brumond and Fred Learman. Married
to Wil. F. Goetsch, grandmother of Alex K. L1 German, unknown if also speaks English. Died Aug 30, 1899.
6. Ernestina Elizabeth “Tina” Goetsch, born December 1860 in Wisconsin to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch, both of Prussia.
Sister of Mary Goetsch. Aunt of Alex. Married Amil Biglalk ca. 1887. Lived in Juneau, WI, Florenceville, IA, Cresco, IA and
Duluth, MN. Mother of Henry A., Josephine C., and Esther M.
7. Herman Bentert, born 1874 in Theresa, Dodge County, WI. Friend of Alex Krueger, brother of Isabella Bentert.
8. Herman Götsch Goetsch, born ca. 1851 to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. L1 German, L2 English. Lived in Dodge Co., but later
(after 1905) in California.
9. Ida Goetsch, born Feb 16, 1872 in Watertown, WI to Emilge/Amelie Krueger (b. Dec. 28, 1847 in Germany) and Charles/Carl
Goetsch (b. Sept 26, 1844 in WI; salesman). L1 German, L2 English. Worked as music teacher. Lived in Watertown. Died Jan
27, 1940.
10. Isabella Bentert, born 1872 in Theresa, Dodge County, WI. Friend of Alex Kreuger, sister of Herman Bentert.
11. Mary Loock, born Dec 11, 1874 in Emmet, Dodge Co., WI to Wilhelmina Schumacher (b. Sept 3, 1846 in Germany – d. Dec
27, 1914 in WI) and Friedrich Ernst Wilhelm “Fred” Loock (b. Oct 29, 1836 in Germany – d. March 2, 1910 in Dodge Co., WI).
Paternal grandparents Sophia Charlotte Koepsell (b. 1800 in Greifenberg, Pomerania – d. 1886 in Dodge Co., WI) and Carl
Bogislav (b. 1809 in Greifenberg, Pomerania – d. 1876 in Dodge Co., WI). Friend of Alex Krueger. Married John August
Friedrich Brendemuehl in 1892. Children: Edna Mallow and Loretta Brendemuehl. Died in Watertown, WI July 22, 1965.
12. Sarah Goetsch, born Dec 22, 1868 in Watertown, Jefferson, Co. to Emilge/Amelie Krueger (b. Dec. 28, 1847 in Germany) and
Charles/Carl Goetsch (b. Sept 26, 1844 in WI; salesman). Sister of Ida Goetsch and cousin of Alex K. Died Feb. 6, 1950.
13. Ern(e)st Goetsch, born in Wisconsin in Nov. 1858 to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Uncle of Alex K. Married Anna
Schumacher ca. 1887. Lived in Juneau, WI, Mukwonago, WI, and Cresco, IA. Father of Samuel, Adelia, Effie, Erna, and Modelia.
14. Ida Buelke, born March 1876 to Martha S. Goetsch (b. WI) and August Chas. F. Buelke (b. Germany, immigration year 1868).
Cousin of Alex K. Married Henry F. Fischer Aug. 15, 1900. Children: Dorothy and Edith. Died ca. 1946.
15. Wilhelm Frederich Götsch/ Wil. F. Goetsch, born July 27, 1820 in Germany. Mother was Chr. Nass (b. Jan 2, 1782 in Poland
– d. April 25, 1860 in Lebanon, WI). L1 German. Father in law of August Krueger. Married Charlotte Goetsch. Died May 12,
1902 in Oak Grove, Dodge Co., WI.
16. Hannah Lena Goetsch Gericke, born 1862 in WI to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Aunt of Alex K. Married Ottto Gericke (b.
1860 in Germany). Lived in Cresco, IA. Children: Emma Louise and Florence L. Died Aug. 12, 1936 in Portland, Oregon.
17. Sara(phena) Krueger, born July 3, 1875 in Emmet, WI to Mary Goetsch (b. April 22, 1852 – d. July 17, 1922) and August
Krueger (b. Sept 13, 1845 in Germany – d. June 11, 1923 in Emmet, WI). L1 German, L2 English. Lived and traveled in Juneau,
WI, Watertown, WI, Florenceville, IA, East Troy, WI, and Cresco, IA. Married John Bhend.
18. Henry (Heinrich) Krueger, born 1861 in Dodge Co., WI to to Wilhelmina (b. 1820 in Germany – d. 1870 Dodge Co.) and
Wilhelm Krueger (b. Jan 4, 1819 in Pomerania – d. May 23 1908 in Dodge Co.). Attended university and became a professor
in Whitewater. Lived in Watertown. Married May Josephine Maxon (b. Feb 11, 1962 in Walworth Co. – d. 1930). Uncle of
Alex K. Died in 1922.
19. William E. Goetsch, born ca. 1848 to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Uncle of Alex. Married Bertha Krueger in 1872. Lived in
Cresco, IA and Limesprings, IA. Died 1935.
20. Susie Hasenfliker, lived in Juneau, WI. Friend of Alex K.
21. Albert Goetsch, born July 19, 1864 in Emmet, Dodge Co., WI to Charlotte and Wil. F. Goetsch. Lived in Juneau. Married
Mathilde “Tillie” Voth (b. 1865 – d. 1953). Had seven kids, including Florence Charlotte Goetsch Olson, Frank Albert, Inez
May Goetsch Senneff, Anson Dewey, Elmer Allen, and Gilbert Arthur. Died unexpectedly from a horse kick July 5, 1921.
22. Arthur Volkman, son of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkman. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from Evanston, IL; later
Cresco, IA.
23. Mary Volkman, daughter of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkman. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from Evanston, IL.
24. August Ferdinand “Fred” Volkmann, son of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkmann. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from
Evanston, IL; Chicago, IL, and Florenceville, IA.
25. Arthur Goetsch, cousin of Alex K.
26. George Volkman, son of Lydia Goetsch and Ferdinand Volkman. Cousin to Alex K. Lived and wrote from Chicago.
27. Alex(ander) Krueger, born Dec. 21, 1872 in Emmet, WI to Mary Goetsch (b. April 22, 1852 – d. July 17, 1922) and August
Krueger (b. Sept 13, 1845 in Germany – d. June 11, 1923 in Emmet, WI). L1 German, L2 English. Farmer. Married Florentina
“Flora” Will in 1898. Lived in Madison, Juneau, Watertown.
28. Louis Will, born Sept 9, 1871 in Ixonia, Jefferson Co., WI to Florentina Wendorf (b.1842) and William Will (b. 1845) originally
from Pomerania. Brother of Florentina Will, Alex Krueger’s wife. Lived in Milwaukee, worked as a surveyor. Died 1935.
29. August Habel, born July 6, 1845 in Prussia to Sophia (1823-1900) and Johann Habel (1820-1891). Friend of Alex K. Lived in
St. Joseph, MI. Married to woman named Ernestina. Died Dec 4, 1899. Siblings: Julius (b. June 2, 1861 – d. Oct 5, 1922 in
Hustisford, WI, and Emilie Habel Pieper (b. May 2, 1863 in Dodge Co., married William Pieper, d. Sept 14, 1892 in Dodge Co.).
30. Lillian Krueger, cousin of Alex K. Worked for a man traveling for Schlitz Brewing in Milwaukee.
31. Henry Albert Bigalk, born Oct 19, 1887 in Cresco, Howard, IA to (Ernest)tina Elizabeth Goetsch (b. Dec 1860 in WI) and
Amil August Bigalk (b. July 1863 in WI), farmer. Cousin of Alex Krueger. Lived in Florenceville, IA, worked as farm laborer.
Married Jennie Belle Goldsworthy (Oct 22, 1913). Died April 2, 1947.
32. William Renk, born Oct 12, 1875 in Dane Co., WI. Attended university with Alex K. Lived in Sun Prairie, WI. Married
Katherine/Caroline. Died Feb. 2, 1964 in Dane Co.
33. Geo W.F. Fels, born 1869 in WI. Son of Maria (b. 1841) and Jacob (b. 1842) Fels. Parents both born in Germany. Father was a
post office clerk. Lived in Milwaukee. Worked as a surveyor. Married to Ida Will, brother in law of Alex Krueger by marriage
(married his wife’s sister). Father to Hattie (b. 1892) and Flora (b. 1893). Died 1951.
34. Clara Goetsch, cousin of Alex K. Niece of August Habel.
35. Josie Rozen(eke), friend of Alex K.’s sister, Sarah. Lived in St. Joseph, MI.
36. Paul Goetsch, born in WI in 1877 to Ottilie and Herman Goetsch (b. 1851 in WI), cousin of Alex K. Married a woman named
Ellen and eventually moves to South Calera, Birmingham, AL.
37. William Buelke, born Aug 10, 1877 in WI to Martha Sara Goetsch and August Buelke. Cousin to Alex K. Farm laborer.
Married Rose (b. June 2 1879 – d. Sept 19, 1978) in 1903.
38. B. Krueger, cousin of Alex. Writes from Watertown.
39. Gustav C. Koch, born 1875 in Illinois. His father was from Germany. Attended college and remained good friends with Alex K.
Lived in Fairmont, MN. Designed and patented (?) a shelf bracket. Married twice: Emma (b. 1871 in IL – d. 1903) and Minnie
Beckman (b. in Germany) died in 1941. Children: Paul, Edgar, Lydia, Emma, Talitha, Frances.
40. Katharina/Caroline Renk, born April 10, 1882 in Columbia, WI. Father was Joseph Derr. Wife of Alex K.’s friend William.
Married to William F. Renk May 28, 1901. Lived in Sun Prairie, WI. Children: Walter, Wilbur, Robert, Marion. Died Feb 10,
1927 in Dane Co.
41. Jennie Kreuger, born March 31, 1899 in Dodge Co., WI to Florentina “Flora” Will (b. Aug 11, 1873 in Ixonia – d. Dec 12,
1960) and Alex Krueger (b. Dec 21, 1872 in Emmet, WI – d. Feb 22, 1948). Lived in Watertown and Milwaukee. Twin of Edgar
Krueger. Married Ernest Brentzmann in 1921.
42. F. J. Ewald, former employer of August Krueger. From Benton Harbor, MI.
43. Mathilde Heiland, lived in Wausau, WI. Cousin of Alex Krueger.
44. Unknown, author of 1921 letter to Dodge County Citizen
45. Edgar Krueger, born March 31, 1899 in Emmet, WI to Florentina “Flora” Will (b. Aug 11, 1873 in Ixonia – d. Dec 12, 1960)
and Alex Krueger (b. Dec 21, 1872 in Emmet, WI – d. Feb 22, 1948). Attended university. Lived in Emmet, WI and traveled to
Cresco, IA. Twin to Jennie Krueger. Married Elna Sommerfield (b. April 9, 1898 – d. May 14, 1976) of Tomah, WI in April 1929.
Father of Shirley and Robert.
46. Fred Dewald, “cousin” of Alex K. Lived in Inglewood, CA.
47. Martha Wendorf, born ca. 1892 in WI. Cousin of Alex K. Lived in Los Angeles, CA.
48. Auguste Grosse Stark, lived in Osmand, NE. Cousin of Alex Krueger. Married to John Stark.
49. Tillie Stark, born 1891 to Auguste Grosse and John Stark in Nebraska. Lived in Neligh, NE. Cousin of Alex K.
50. Esther Mae Bigalk Clark, born March 22, 1895 in Cresco, IA to Tina Goetsch (Dec 1860) and Amil Bigalk. L1 English. Cousin
to Alex. Married Roger Leonard Clark. Died Feb 24, 1986.
51. (And)rena Goetsch, born ca. 1906 in Wi. Daughter of Anna and Ernest Goetsch. Cousin of Alex. Lived in Berkeley, CA.
52. Everett W. Krueger, born Feb 28, 1899 in Milwaukee, WI to May Josephine Sophie Maxon and Henry Krueger (b. 1861 in
Dodge Co.). Married to Mildred (b. 1898- d. 1982). Writes from West Allis, WI.
