John Martin Kersting (1876

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Location : Holy Name Cemetery, Wilmot, WI

John Kersting, 76, Of Wheatland, Dies

John M. Kersting, 76, Wheatland township, died yesterday at his home following a long illness. He was born in Lily Lake, Wis., March 20, 1876, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kersting. On Sept. 1, 1903, he married Miss Elizabeth Althoff in New Munster. He was a farmer by trade, retiring 15 years ago and was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church, Wilmot.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by a son and two daughters, Elmer and Mrs. Earl Smith, both of Lily Lake; Mrs. Harold Stine, Twin Lakes; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Kenosha Evening News - May 2, 1952

No headstone photos

Source - St. Alphonsus, New Munster, WI, Vol 1 - Baptism Records; 1852-1895; Image 281/711

John Kersting - line 37

Source - Year: 1880; Census Place: Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: 1431; Page: 142D; Enumeration District: 085

John Kersting - line 60

Sylvester Epping - line 97

Source - Year: 1900; Census Place: Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241794

Source - St. Alphonsus, New Munster, WI, Vol 3 - Marriage Records; 1896-1920; Image 435/711

Source - Burlington Free Press - Sep 2, 1903

John Kersting - line 42

Source - Year: 1910; Census Place: Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1715; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 35; FHL microfilm: 1375728

John Kersting - line 32

Source - Year: 1920; Census Place: Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1991; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 31

John Kersting - line 11

William Luke - line 38

Frank Luke - line 43

Alfred Busch - line 48

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 577.0.

John Kersting - line 58

Frank Barbian - line 61

Alvin Robers - line 65

Frank is listed as a hired man for John Kersting (Frank is Elizabeth's nephew). However, most notably, ALL the ages in this household are wildly under-reported. Ages are listed below (along with actual ages).

John 42 (66)

Elizabeth 41 (59)

Elmer 18 (34)

Frank 30 (44)

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04488; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30-49

John Kersting, 76, Of Wheatland, Dies

John M. Kersting, 76, Wheatland township, died yesterday at his home following a long illness. He was born in Lily Lake, Wis., March 20, 1876, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kersting. On Sept. 1, 1903, he married Miss Elizabeth Althoff in New Munster. He was a farmer by trade, retiring 15 years ago and was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church, Wilmot.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by a son and two daughters, Elmer and Mrs. Earl Smith, both of Lily Lake; Mrs. Harold Stine, Twin Lakes; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Source - Kenosha Evening News - May 2, 1952

Research notes for John

s/ Henry and Mary (Richter) Kersting. No link to Mary Richter as of yet... Mary is d/ Heinrich Richter (1808-1889) and Mary Katherine Breukmann OR Breuker (1809-1890). Henry and Mary Kersting are in St. Alphonsus Cem.

Mar 20 1876 Birth		Birth of John Kersting
Jun 1880 Age 4		Lived in Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Jun 1900 Age 24		Lived in Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Sep 01 1903 Age 27		Married to Elizabeth Althoff
Jun 05 1905 Age 29		Birth of child, Elmer Kersting
Jul 01 1907 Age 31		Birth of child, Clarence Kersting
Apr 1910 Age 34		Lived in Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Mar 21 1912 Age 36		Birth of child, Magdalen Kersting
Mar 20 1917 Age 41		Death of child, Clarence Kersting
Jan 1920 Age 43		Lived in Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 12 1921 Age 45		Birth of child, Evelyn Kersting
Apr 1930 Age 54		Lived in Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 1940 Age 64		Lived in Wheatland, Kenosha, Wisconsin (Census)
May 01 1952 Age 76		Death of John Kersting