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Generation No. 1
1. George Henry1 Silvernail (John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 10/8/1854 in Oakfield Township, Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died 11/8/1935 in Sargent Co., North of Rutland, ND. He married Euphemia Brown Melrose 4/29/1877 in Dunn County, Menomonie, WI, daughter of John Melrose and Elizabeth Nelson. She was born 10/9/1857 in Savannah, GA, and died 4/11/1936 in Sargent Co., North of Rutland, ND.
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EARLY SETTLER PASSES AWAY IN RUTLAND --------- George H. Silvernail Leaves Large Family to Mourn His Passing -- Funeral Was Monday --------- George H. Silvernail, early settler of Sargent county, passed away November 8th, at his home north of Rutland. The deceased was born Oct. 8, 1854 at Fondalack, Wisconsin. He went to Pipin County, Wis., with his parents when a small child, where they [resded] until after the Civil War ended. Then the family moved to Minnesota, settling near where Montevideo is now located. There he grew to manhood. In 1876 he returned to Wisconsin and in 1877 he was united in marriage to Euphemia B. Melrose of Pipin county, Wisconsin. To this union ten children were born, two of whom preceded him in death, namely, Milton G., who passed away at the age of 15 months, and Mary Adeline Erickson, who passed away in September, 1906. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife and eight children, Erickson, (g....foheeasiwr calls John C. Silvernail, Gwinner, N.D.; Margaret B. Erickson, Rutland, N.D.; Mrs. A. J. Anderson, Gwinner, N.D.; Mrs. Jesse Fiscus, Wahpeton, N.D.; Philip G. Silvernail, Mineola, Long Island, N.Y.; Mrs. Joe McFarland, Stirum, N.D.; Jesse R., and Henry E., Silvernail, Rutland, N.D. Also one brother Wm. D. Silvernail of Veblin, S.D.; twenty grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He moved his family from Wisconsin to Sargent County in the year 1895 where he has resided ever since. He will be remembered by many of the old settlers. Deceased was 81 years and 1 month of age at the time of his death. We shall meet but we shall miss him, |
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CARD OF THANKS We hereby express our appreciation to the many kind friends for assistance given during the illness of our departed husband and father, G. H. Silvernail. We also wish to give thanks for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. G. H. Silvernail. |
Notes for Euphemia Brown Melrose:
<Following source: (unknown) newspaper obituary>
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MRS. GEORGE SILVERNAIL Mrs. George H. Silvernail passed away at her home north of Rutland, April 11, 1936, and at the time of her death was 78 years of age 6 months and 2 days. Euphemia Brown Melrose was born in the city of Savanna, Georgia, October 9th, 1857. At the age of 3 years she came with her parents to Pipin County, Wisconsin, where she grew to womanhood. On April 29th, 1877, she was joined in holy wed-lock to Geo. H. Silvernail. To this union was born 10 children, 2 of which preceded their mother in death namely, Milton George, age 15 months and Mary Adeline Erickson, who passed away in Sept., 1906, at the age of 20 years. She is also preceded in death by her husband, who died November 8, 1935. Left to mourn her death are her 8 children: John C. Silvernail of Gwinner, N.D.; Mrs. Margaret B. Erickson of Rutland, N.D.; Mrs. A. J. Anderson of Gwinner, N.D.; Mrs. Jess Fiscus of Wahpeton, N.D.; Philip George Silvernail of Mineola, Long Island, New York; Mrs. Joe McFarland of Stirum, N.D.; Jesse R. Silvernail and Henry E. Silvernail, both of Rutland, N.D.; also a sister, Mrs. Margaret Fox of Durand, Wisconsin, and 20 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. She has been a wonderful loving and patient mother and her passing leaves a vacancy in our heart and home that cannot be filled. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon, April 14th, at 1 o'clock and in the Baptist Church at Rutland at 2 o'clock. Interment was made in the Lakeview Cemetery of Milnor, N. Dak. The pallbearers were: A. J. Anderson, Jesse Fiscus, Joe McFarland, David Marquette, Erving Preble and Godfred Tohl. |
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CARD OF THANKS We sincerely wish to thank our friends and neighbors for all the help and kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved mother. We especially thank Rev. Hersgard and the choir for the comforting words and songs. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Silvernail |
Children of George Silvernail and Euphemia Melrose are:
- i. John Clemens2 Silvernail, born 6/9/1878 in East Pepin, WI, Pepin Co.; died 12/2/1960 in Lisbon, ND.
- ii. Margaret Belle Silvernail, born 8/11/1880; died 2/10/1962 in Rutland, ND.
- iii. Milton George Silvernail, born 9/8/1882; died 12/24/1883.
- iv. Elizabeth Jane Silvernail, born 10/2/1884 in Rock Falls, WI, Dunn Co.; died 1/20/1953 in Oakes, ND, Dickey Co.
- v. Mary Adeline Silvernail, born 8/24/1886; died 9/14/1906.
- vi. Gertrude Amanda Silvernail, born 3/5/1889 in Eau Claire, WI; died 8/15/1969 in Fargo, ND.
- vii. Philip George Silvernail, born 4/13/1891; died 11/21/1964 in Dade City, FL, Pasco Co.
- viii. Rose Mae Silvernail, born 3/21/1893 in Eau Claire, WI; died 5/8/1976 in Oaks, ND.
- ix. Jesse Rand Silvernail, born 1/27/1897 in Rutland, ND; died 1/31/1950 in Breckenridge, MN.
- x. Henry Eugene Silvernail, born 9/3/1901 in Sargent Co., ND; died 2/18/1967 in Minot, ND.
Generation No. 2
2. John Clemens2 Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 6/9/1878 in East Pepin, WI, Pepin Co.; died 12/2/1960 in Lisbon, ND - Lisbon Hospital. He married Mary Jane Johnson 7/29/1903 in Breckenridge, MN; born Unknown; died 19371.
3. Margaret Belle2 Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 8/11/1880, and died 2/10/1962 in Rutland, ND. She married John Peter Erickson 6/3/1896. He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.
Children of Margaret Silvernail and John Erickson are:
12 i. George3 Erickson, born 6/22/19023; died 5/1/19703.
13 ii. William Erickson, born 9/17/19053; died 7/12/1986.
14 iii. Lloyd Erickson, born Unknown.
15 iv. Rose Erickson, born Unknown.
5. Elizabeth Jane2 Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 10/2/1884 in Rock Falls, WI, Dunn Co., and died 1/20/1953 in Oakes, ND, Dickey Co.. She married Andrew Jensen Anderson 3/6/1901 in Whitestone Hill Township, ND, Sargent Co.. He was born 7/2/1865 in Stephan (Steppin), Denmark, and died 5/2/1942 in Gwinner, ND, Sargent Co..
Children of Elizabeth Silvernail and Andrew Anderson are:
16 i. Baby Boy3 Anderson, born 2/9/1902 in Cogswell, ND, Sargent Co.; died 2/9/1902 in Cogswell, ND, Sargent Co.
17 ii. Ruth Johanna Anderson, born 2/20/1904 in Oakes, ND, Dickey Co.; died 11/7/1984 in Cambridge, MN, Isanti Co.. She married (1) Torger L. Jostad 12/21/1924 in Fergus Falls, MN, Ottertail Co.4; born 4/19/1884 in Norway4; died 4/15/1970 in Superior, WI, Douglas Co.4. She married (2) Carl Salberry 12/6/19524; born Unknown; died 12/19664.
18 iii. Verna Christine Anderson.
19 iv. Merle Madeline Anderson, born 4/27/1908 in Cogswell, ND, Sargent Co.; died 2/17/1988 in North Branch, MN, Chisago Co.. She married Leo Clarence Bursaw 6/17/1926 in Breckenridge, MN, Wilkin Co.4; born 5/10/1904 in Winnebago, MN, Faribault Co.; died 6/27/1985 in Chisago City, MN, Chisago Co.4.
20 v. Pearl Euphemia Anderson.
21 vi. Allwin James Anderson, born 5/28/1913 in Lisbon, ND, Ransom Co.; died 3/12/1981 in Oakes, ND, Dickey Co.. He married Millie Arlene Cink 9/2/1936 in Gwinner, ND, Sargent Co.4; born 1/31/1918 in Stirum, ND, Sargent Co.4; died 12/24/1984 in Forman, ND, Sargent Co.4.
22 vii. Jane Elizabeth Anderson.
23 viii. Anna Beatrice Anderson,.
6. Mary Adeline2 Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 8/24/1886, and died 9/14/1906. She married Emmanuel Erickson 7/22/1903. He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.
Child of Mary Silvernail and Emmanuel Erickson is:
24 i. Pearl3 Erickson.
7. Gertrude Amanda2 Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 3/5/1889 in Eau Claire, WI, and died 8/15/1969 in Fargo, ND. She married (1) Ebben Louis Durgin 3/5/1907 in Milnor, ND, son of Sollomon Durgin and Salina Jarde. He was born 3/4/1881 in Lisbon, ND5, and died 9/3/1964 in Oakes, ND5. She married (2) Jesse Fiscus Aft. 1925. He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.
Children of Gertrude Silvernail and Ebben Durgin are:
25 i. Rose Gertrude3 Durgin, born 5/25/1908 in Gwinner, ND; died 11/14/1991 in Wahpeton, ND. She married Ed Groen; born Unknown.
26 ii. Dora Adeline Durgin.
27 iii. Myrtle Euphemia Durgin, born 8/20/1913; died 2/25/1914.
28 iv. Sollomon Ebben Durgin, born 3/24/1915; died 3/24/1915.
29 v. Baby Boy Durgin, born 4/16/1917; died 4/16/1917.
30 vi. Loynol Harold Durgin, born 2/22/1925; died 2/22/1925.
Child of Gertrude Silvernail and Jesse Fiscus is:
31 i. Betty Jean3 Fiscus.
8. Philip George Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 4/13/1891; died 11/21/1964 in Dade City, FL, Pasco Co. (in his home)2. He married Mary F. Musgnug 6/28/1924; born Unknown.
9. Rose Mae2 Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 3/21/1893 in Eau Claire, WI, and died 5/8/1976 in Oaks, ND. She married William Joseph McFarland 1/27/1915 in Milnor, ND. He was born 2/2/1886 in Vivian Township, Sargen County, ND, and died 4/26/1976 in Oaks, ND.
Children of Rose Silvernail and William McFarland are:
32 i. Raymond Joseph3 McFarland, born 5/13/1916 in Whitestone Hill Township, ND; died 11/15/1998 in North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon, ND. He married Olivia Magdalena Meinhardt 8/26/1942; born 4/9/1914 in Gwinner, ND.
33 ii. Marvel McFarland.
34 iii. Myrtle Euphemia McFarland.
35 iv. Ronald H. McFarland, born 9/7/1921 in Gwinner, ND (farm, west); died 1/11/1998 in Pensacola, FL. He married Betty Rudzinski Clark 4/15/1946 in Webster, SD; born 9/25/1923.
36 v. Lester McFarland.
10. Jesse Rand Silvernail (George Henry1, John H.A, CorneliusB, AlbertusC, PhillipD Silbernagel, NicholasE, Johannes PieterF, NicholausG) was born 1/27/1897 in Rutland, ND; died 1/31/1950 in Breckenridge, MN - St. Francis Hospital. He married Nettie Martin 10/28/1942; born Unknown; died Unknown.
<Following source: (unknown) newspaper obituary>
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JESSE R. SILVERNAIL Jesse Rand Silvernail, 53 years and 3 days, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Breckinridge Minnesota, Tuesday A.M., January 31st. Born on a farm near Rutland, N. Dak., where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Nettie Martin, October 28, 1942. He was a Veteran of World War I and a member of the Milnor American Legion Post. Preceding him in death are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Silvernail, a brother and a sister. Left to mourn his loss, is his wife, Nettie; 3 brothers, John of Lisbon; Phillip of Long Island, New York; and Henry of Milnor, also 4 sisters; Margaret Erickson of Rutland; Elizabeth Anderson of Gwinner; Gertrude Ficus of Wahpeton; Rose McFarland of Lisbon. Also 25 nieces and nephews, and many relatives and friends. |
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