Francis HANKE, born Bohemia.
Francis married Ann WALTER.
Children of Francis and Ann (WALTER) HANKE:
1. Joseph HANKE, born 30 Jan 1820, Aussig, Bohemia (now �st� nad Labem, Czech Republic).
Joseph married Catharine WEBER.
(See #1 following)
2. Agnes HANKE, born 30 Aug 1829, Germany.
Agnes married Mr. BURDA.
(See #2 following)
3. Anna HANKE, born Aug 1829, Germany.
Anna married Joseph KALT.
(See #3 following)
4. Ferdinand HANKE, born 1830, Bohemia.
Ferdinand married Elizabeth GROSS 24 Jun 1886, Clinton County, Illinois.
5. Josephine HANKE, born 14 Mar 1836, Austria.
Josephine married Heinrich Edward MERTEN.
(See Edward and Josephine (Hanke) Merten)
6. Frank HANKE, born 1839/40, Bohemia. He was living in Trenton, Marion County, Illinois in 1870. He was living with his brother, Joseph. He later moved back to Germany and was there in 1901 when his sister Anna died.
Joseph HANKE, Esq, born 30 Jan 1820, Aussig, Bohemia (now �st� nad Labem, Czech Republic). He died after 11 Jun 1900 and before 20 Apr 1910, Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois.
Joseph married 1st Catharine WEBER 1860. She was born 1814/15, Switzerland. She died 1875, Trenton Clinton County, Illinois.
Joseph married 2nd Elizabeth KUPFERLE 27 Sep 1877, Clinton County, Illinois. Elizabeth was born was born 24 Jan 1859, St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of Charles L. and Elizabeth (FAUTH) KUPFERLE. Elizabeth died 16 Feb 1924, St. Louis, Missouri, age of 65 years and 22 days. She died from diabetes. Death Certificate: File #6043. Erwin J. HANKE was the informant for the death certificate. Burial in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois.
From the age of 6 to 12, Joseph attended school.
In 1834, Joseph, at the age of 14, he was apprenticed to the mercantile business in Aussig, Bohemia. He was employed for several years as a clerk and after saving enough money, he opened his own business in Warnsdorf, Bohemia, a village near the border to Saxony, Germany.
In 1850, Joseph immigrated to the United States of America, arriving in New York on the 30th of June. He began working on a farm on Long Island, in order to learn the English language, but after a few weeks, left and went to Rochester, spending 3 weeks there. He then went to Chicago and then by canal went to La Salle and from there by boat to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was in a hospital for a few weeks from an illness. After recovering from his illness, he went to work for a farmer in the bottomlands for 50 cents a day, but after a few weeks, he left, bought a horse and wagon and purchase a stock of goods, which he sold throughout St. Claire and Clinton Counties. During the winter of 1850-51, he made his home on the prairie on the old Vincennes and St. Louis road (which is now old highway 50). This was about a mile west of the present day Village of Trenton. He kept a stock of goods there for sale. He lost money at first, but then as the roads were improved and more people began moving to and through the area, he began to make a profit.
On 10 Sep 1853, Joseph purchased the following properties, 76.64 acres of Section 5, LOT 2NW 01N 01W 3, at the cost of $2.50 per acres with a total of $191.60; 40 acres of Section 5, NESW 01N 01W 3; 40 acres of Section 5, E2 LOT 1NW 01N 01W; 80 acres of Secton 5, N2SE 05 01N 01W.
In 1854, Joseph moved to Trenton, which consisted of only a post office and a few houses. The town had not yet been laid out. There he opened a store. Joseph bought and sold several tracts of land the next couple of years, always making a profit.
On 30 Mar 1855, Joseph purchased 40 acres on Section 9 NWNW 01N 01W 3, at the price of $2.50 per acre, total price of $100.00.
On 11 Apr 1855, Joseph purchased the following properties, 40 acares of Section 25 SENE 25 01N 02W 3; 40 acres of Section 7 SENE 01N 01W 3; 40 acres of Section 25 SWNE 01N 02W 3.
In 1855, Joseph laid out an addition to the town of Trenton
From 1856 to 1858, Joseph farmed two miles southeast of Trenton.
In 1859, Joseph built his store-house. He also contributed money to bore for coal. It was abandoned after getting down two hundred feet.
In 1860, Joseph was elected Justice of the Peace and held the office for one term.
On 14 Sep 1860, the census shows Joseph HANKE age 40 living in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Bohemia. Joseph�s real estate was valued at $15,000.00. His personal property valued at $10,000.00. With him was Ferdinand HANKE age 27 said to have been born in Bohemia, and Edward (28) and Josephena (24) MATON (This is Merten) and their son Julius MATON.Edward was said to have been born in Prussia and Jospehena in Bohemia and Julius in Illinois. The whole page seems to be off in it numbering. There was also a Moritz PIRRZEL age 24 said to have been born in Bohemia, and Mary ROLL age 10 said to have been born in Bohemia living with them.
After Sep 1860, Joseph married Catherine WEBER.
From 1861 to 1865, Joseph was post master of Trenton.
In 1863, a company in which Joseph had 1/4 ownership, was formed to open a coal mine
In 1865, Joseph sold his stock of merchandise. He kept his store-home. He also became Police Magistrate of Trenton in 1860 and held that for over 20 years.
In 1868, Joseph resumed the mercantile business, which he then continued to do for the remaining working years of his life.
In Jun 1869, Joseph became sole owner of the coal mine.
Joseph had a 7 acre vineyard, which one year produced 4 thousand gallons of wine.
On 8 Jun 1870, the census shows Joseph (50) and Catharina (55) HANKE, living in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Austria and she in Switzerland. Living with them were Ferdinand HANKE age 40, Frank HANKE age 30, Joseph HANKE age 19, Emile SCHAEFFER age 18. All were said to have been born in Austria except Catharina and Emile, who were said to have been born in Switzerland. Joseph�s real estate value was $33,000.00. His personal property valued at $3,000.00.
In 1874, Joseph was elected, as a Republican, to the board of supervisors for Sugar Creek Township and held that office for several years.
In 1875, Catherine died.
In Sep 1877, Joseph married his 2nd wife Elizabeth.
On 30 Jun 1880, the census shows Joseph (60) and Elizabeth (21) HANKE, living in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. He and his parents were said to have been born in Germany. She was said to have been born in Illinois and her parents in Germany. Joseph was a merchant. With them were their children: Julius E. HANKE age 1 and Emma L. HANKE age 1 month. Also living with them was Ferdinand HANKE age 50, brother of Joseph. Also living with them were servants Edward ROESE and Dorris WILHEMINI, both age 20. Joseph also had 9 boarders living there. Most of whom were coal miners, probably in Joseph�s coal mine. One was a music teacher and one was a railroader.
On 11 Jun 1900, the census shows Joseph (80) and Elizabeth (41) HANKE, living in Trenton, Sugar Creek Township, Clinton County, Illinois. Joseph was said to have been born 30 Jan 1820, Germany and his parents were said to have been born in Germany. Elizabeth was said to have been born 24 Jan 1859, Missouri; and her parents were said to have been born in Germany. Joseph was County Judge. They owned their home with a mortgage. Elizabeth was said to have given birth to 8 children with 7 living. With them were children: Erwin age 21, born 21 Jul 1878, IL; Emma age 20, born 10 Jun 1880, IL; Herman age 17, born 22 Sep 1882, IL; Adolph age 16, born 21 Mar 1884, IL; Hugo age 13, born 18 Jan 1889, IL; Robert age 11, born 2 Mar 1889, IL; and Milton age 4, born 25 Dec 1895, IL.
In 1901, Joseph wrote a letter to his nephew, Julius MERTEN of Shattuc. It was dated 28 May 1901. Joseph�s address was Joseph Hanke, Dealer in General Merchandise, Trenton, Illinois. Letter follows: �Dear Nephew, Last sunday 26th, I received a message from Wm. Kalt, son of Joseph and Anna Kalt St. Louis, Mo. informing me his mother had died, she being a sister of your mother, Agnes Burda ___?___, Frank Hanke in Germany, as well as to myself, requesting me to come to St. Louis as soon as possible, but failing to give any other information. In a notice in yesterdays Post Dispatch I found however she died sunday morning 4 o�clock and will be buried at 2:30 today, being 71 years 9 months old, from her late residence 6333 Bulmer Ave. Besides her husband, she leaves William, Anna and Katharine, her children to mourn her loss. She has been sick in bed a considerable length of time, and death was a relief to her. Owing to a sore foot and other causes I was unable to go to funeral, but have informed all relatives in my reach. Please inform your parents and oblige. Yours truly Your uncle Joseph Hanke.�
On 20 Apr 1910, the census shows Elizabeth HANKE age 51 living in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. She was said to have been born in Missouri, and her parents in Germany. She was living off of her own income. Elizabeth was said to have given birth to 7 children with 7 living. With her were her sons: Hermann HANKE age 25; and Adolph HANKE age 25. Both said to have been born in Illinois, their father in Bohemia and their mother in Missouri. Hermann was a laborer of odd jobs. Adolph was a Husckster.
On 14 Jan 1920, the census shows the widowed Elizabeth HANKE age 61, living at 2831 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was said to have been born in Missouri, her father in Carlsbad, Germany and her mother in Baden, Germany. She was renting her home. With her were her children: Edwin J. HANKE age 42; Emma L. HANKE age 40; and Milton C. HANKE age 24. All born in Illinois and their father said to have been born in Bohemia and mother in Missouri. Edwin was an Auditor for a seed company. Emma was a Stenographer for an Exchange. Milton was a clerk for the telephone company.
Children of Joseph and Elizabeth (KUPFELE) HANKE:
1-1. Erwin Julius HANKE, born 21 Jul 1878, Clinton County, Illinois.
1-2. Emma HANKE, born 10 Jun 1880, Clinton County, Illinois.
1-3. Hermann HANKE, born 22 Sep 1882, Clinton County, Illinois.
Hermann married Emelia ___?___ .
(See #1-3 following)
1-4. Adolph HANKE, born 21 Mar 1884, Clinton County, Illinois.
1-5. Hugo F. HANKE, born 18 Jan 1887, Clinton County, Illinois.
Hugo married Martha J. ___?___.
(See #1-5 following)
1-6. Robert HANKE, born 1889, Clinton County, Illinois.
Robert married Virginia JONES.
(See #1-6 following)
1-7. child HANKE, died by 1900.
1-8. Milton HANKE, born 25 Dec 1895, Clinton County, Illinois.
Milton married Emma L. E. ___?___ .
(See #1-8 following)
Hermann HANKE, born 22 Sep 1882, Clinton County, Illinois. A Herman HANKE died 9 Dec 1948, Breese, Clinton County, Illinois.
Hermann married Emelia ___?___ . She was born 1890/91, Missouri. Her parents were from Germany.
In 1920, the census shows Herman (37) and Emelia (29) HANKE living in St. Louis, Missouri. living 3118 Maury Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. He was said to have been born in Illinois, his father in Bohemia and his mother in Illinois. Emelia was said to have been born in Missouri and her parents in Germany. Herman was a salesman for a distillery. They were renting their home.
Hugo F. HANKE, born 18 Jan 1887, Clinton County, Illinois, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (KUPFELE) HANKE. He died 10 Mar 1947, Breese, Clinton County, Illinois.
Hugo married Martha J. ___?___ 1905/06. Martha was born 5 Jul 1888, Illinois. She died Sep 1975. Last place of residence was Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. Martha�s mother was born in Scotland.
On 25 Apr 1910, the census shows Hugho (23) Martha (21) HANKE living in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Illinois, his father in Bohemia and his mother in Missouri. Martha was said to have been born in Illinois, her father in Missouri and her mother in Scotland. They were said to have been married 4 years. She had given birth to 1 child with 1 living. With them was their daughter, Mildred HANKE age 3, born Illinois.
On 5 Jun 1917, Hugo's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Hugo F. HANKE age 30, born 18 Jan 1887, Trenton, Illinois. He was living in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. He was a self-employed farmer. He had a wife and 1 child. He was medium height and build with brown eyes and brown hair.
On 9 Jan 1920, the census shows Hugo (32) and Martha (31) HANKE living in Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Illinois, his father in Bohemia (German speaking), and mother in Bohemia. Martha was said to have been born in Illinois, her father in the U.S. and her mother in Scotland. Hugo was listed as a truck farmer. With them was their daughter, Mildred L. HANKE age 13, born Illinois.
On 10 Apr 1930, the census shows Hugo F. (43) and Martha (41) HANKE living at 311 Seventh Street, Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Illinois, his father in Bohemia and his mother in Missouri. Martha was said to have been born in Illinois, her father in Missouri and her mother in Scotland. Hugo owned his own home, valued at $1,800.00. He owned a radio. Hugo was an Investigator for the Department of Conservation. With them was their daughter, Mildred L. HANKE age 23, born in Illinois.
Daughter of Hugo and Martha J. HANKE:
1-5-1. Mildred L. HANKE, born 1906, Trenton, Clinton County, Illinois. She was a school teacher in Trenton.
Robert Franklin HANKE, born 2 Mar 1889, Clinton County, Illinois, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (KUPFELE) HANKE. Robert died 19 Oct 1945, St. John's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He died from cerosis of the liver. He was the age of 57 years, 7 months and 17 days. Death Certificate: File #31938.
Robert married Virginia JONES. She was born 1891/92, Missouri, daughter of Susie (___?___) JONES, who was born in Kentucky.
On 5 Jun 1917, Robert's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Robert Franklin HANKE age 28, born 2 Mar 1889, Trenton, Illinois. He was living 5882 Julian Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. He was a salesman for Missouri Life Insurance. He had a wife and child. Robert was medium height and build with dark brown eyes and dark brown hair.
On 15 Jan 1920, the census shows Robert (32) and Virginia (28) HANKE living at 5266 Vernon, St. Louis, Missouri. He was said to have been born in Illinois, his father in Austria and his mother in Illinois. Virginia was said to have been born in Missouri and her parents in Kentucky. Robert worked for an oil company. They were living with her widowed mother, Susie JONES age 49. She and her parents were said to have been born in Kentucky. She ran a boarding house.
Robert's usual occupation was listed as farmer on his death certificate. Informant of his death certificate was Emma L. HANKE of Trenton, Illinois. Robert was living in Festus, Missouri at time of death.
Son of Robert Franklin and Virginia (JONES) HANKE:
1-6-1. Robert Franklin HANKE, Jr., born 5 Jul 1915, St. Louis, Missouri. Robert died 28 Dec 1917, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri age of 2 years, 5 months and 23 days. Died from Diptheria. Burial at St. Matthews Cemetery. Death Certificate: File #43442.
Milton C. HANKE, born 25 Dec 1895, Clinton County, Illinois.
Milton married Emma L. E. ___?___ .
On 5 Jun 1917, Milton's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Milton C. HANKE age 21, born 25 Dec 1895, Trenton, Illinois. He was living at 2831 Lafayette, St. Louis, Missouri. He was a bookkeeper for the Annan Burg Grain Company. He was single. He was tall with medium build, brown eyes and brown hair. No balding.
On 12 Apr 1930, the census shows William C. (34) and Emma L. E. (30) HANKE living at 8567 Park Lane, St. Louis, Missouri. He and his parents were said to have been born in Illinois. Emma and her parents were said to have been born in Missouri. Milton/William was a Field Director at a private school. He was not a veteran. They owned their home, valued at $10,000. They owned a radio. Milton was said to have been 29 and Emma 25 when they married. With them was their daugher, Jane E. HANKE age 3 years and 4 months, born in Missouri. Also living there was Milton's sister, Emma L. HANKE age 49, born Illinois. (Note: When looking up the record on ancestry.com, the name is listed as HONKE, but it is HANKE when you get to the actual record. Why Milton is listed as William is most likely just the census taker misunderstood what was said to be his first name.)
Daughter of Milton C. and Emma L. E. (___?___) HANKE:
1-8-1. Jane E. HANKE, born 1926/27, St. Louis, Missouri.
Agnes HANKE, born 30 Aug 1829, Germany.
Agnes married ___?___ BURDA.
On 2 Jun 1900, the census shows the widowed Agnes BURDA age 70, born 30 Aug 1829, Germany. She was living in Surgar Creek Township, Clinton County, Illinois. She was said to have given birth to 6 children, with 3 living. She came to America in 1874. She owned her home free of mortgage. She had a housekeeper living with her.
Children of ___?___ and Agnes (HANKE) BURDA:
2-1. child BURDA.
2-2. child BURDA.
2-3. child BURDA.
2-4. child BURDA.
2-5. child BURDA.
2-6. child BURDA.
Anna HANKE, born Aug 1829, Austria. She died Sunday, 26 May 1901, St. Louis, Missouri.
Anna married Joseph KALT 17 Mar 1857, Clinton County, Illinois. Joseph was born Feb 1825, Baden, Germany.
On 2 Jun 1880, the census shows Joseph (55) and Anna (50) KALT living in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Baden. His parents were said to have been born in Baden. Anna was born in Austria. Her parents were said to have been born in Austria. With them were their children: Wm KALT age 16, born Illinois; Kate KALT age 18, born Illinois; and Anna KALT age 12, born Missouri. William worked at a rope factory.
On 8 Jun 1900, the census shows Joseph (75) and Anna (69) KALT living in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph was born Feb 1825, Germany. Anna was born Aug 1829, Germany. Their parents were said to have been born in Germany. Joseph was a day laborer. Anna came to America in 1854. They were renting their home. Anna had given birth to 6 children with 3 living. With them were their children: James KALT age 33, born Apr 1867, Missouri; George KALT age 29, born Jan 1871, Missouri and Mary KALT age 25, born May 1875, Missouri. James and George were day laborers. Mary was a seamstress. (Note: I don't know if this is the right family or not as the children just don't fit.)
According to Anna's obituary, she had 3 children at the time of her death. They were William, Kate and Anna. I don't understand the James, Geoge and Mary in the 1900 census.
Children of Joseph and Anna (HANKE) KALT:
3-1. Katharine "Kate" KALT, born 1861/62, Clinton County, Illinois.
3-2. William KALT, born Apr 1864, Clinton County, Illinois.
William married Anna GAVIN.
(See #3-2 following)
3-3. Anna KALT, born 1867/68, St. Louis, Missouri.
William KALT, born Apr 1864, Clinton County, Illinois, son of Joseph and Anna (HANKE) KALT.
William married Anna GAVIN. He was a plasterer in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born Mar 1873, Missouri.
In 1890, the St. Louis Directory shows William KALT living on the northeast corner of Sophie Avenue and Kossuth Avenue. He was a Plasterer.
On 5 Jun 1900, the census shows William (36) and Anna (27) KALT living 2321 Pope Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. He was said to have been born Apr 1864, Missouri and his parents in Germany. Anna was said to have been born Mar 1873, Missouri and her parents in Ireland. He was a plasterer. They were renting their home. They were said to have been married 5 years. She had given birth to 5 children with 4 living. With them were their children: Anna age 6, born Mar 1894, MO; Willie KALT age 6, born Aug 1896, MO; Joseph KALT age 6, born Nov 1898, MO; and Katie KALT age 0 months, born May 1900, Missouri. (Note: ancestry.com has the name listed as KALL, but you can see that it is KALT on the census record.)
On 20 Apr 1910, the census shows the widowed Annie KALT age 35 living at 2537 Robin Avenue, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Annie was said to have been born in Missouri and her parents in Ireland. She was said to have had 5 children with 5 living. With her were her children: Annie KALT age 15; Willie KALT age 14; Joe KALT age 11; Bessie KALT age 8; and John KALT age 7. All born in Missouri. Willie and Joe were news boys.
On 20 Jan 1920, the census shows the widowed Annie KALT age 44 living at 4533 Ruskin Avenue, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was said to have been born in Missouri and her parents in Ireland. She was a Jantress at a public school. With her were her children: Anna KALT age 24; William KALT age 23; Joseph KALT age 21; Bessie KALT age 18; and John KALT age 16. All born in Missouri. William was a laborer for a Motor Manufacturer Company. Joseph was a teamster at a coal company. John was a grocery clerk.
On 23 Apr 1930, the census shows the widowed Annie KALT age 54 living at 4534 Arlington Avenue, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. She was said to have been born in Missouri. She was renting at $45 a month. With here were her children: William KALT age 30; Joe KALT age 27; and Johnie KALT age 24. William and Johnie were laborers. Also with them was Annie's brother, Tom GAVAN age 29, born Missouri. He was a Plasterer.
Children of William and Anna (___?___) KALT:
3-1-1. Anna KALT, born Mar 1894, St. Louis, Missouri.
3-1-2. William Thomas "Willie" KALT, born Aug 1896, St. Louis, Missouri.
On 5 Jun 1918, William's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, William Thomas KALT age 21, born 6 Aug 1896, St. Louis, Missouri. He was living at 5020 Union Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. His employer was The Arnold Company. His nearest relative was his mother, Mrs. Annie KALT, same address. He was medium height and stout with gray eyes and brown hair.
3-1-3. Joseph KALT, born Nov 1898, St. Louis, Missouri.
3-1-4. Katie KALT, born May 1900, St. Louis, Missouri.
3-1-5. Bessie KALT, born 1901/02, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.
3-1-6. John Leo "Johnnie" KALT, born 13 Feb 1903, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. John died 30 May 1952, 9809 Highway 59, rural St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Burial was 2 Jun 1952, Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.
John married Helen Jane ___?___ .
In 1952, at time of John's death, they were living at 5051 Union Blvd, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was a truck driver for a concrete business.
