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Johanna Katherine Greenfield 1880–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1880

Birth Location: German Valley, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 29 Nov 1973

Death Location: George, Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Tonjes Greenfield

Mother: Marieka Reints

Spouse(s): Henry Willemssen

Children(s): Eva Suess, Lillian Williamsen, Ester Williamsen, Rhoda Williamsen, Thomas Williamsen, Marek Williamsen, Irvin Williamsen, Lucy Williamsen, Carrie Williamsen, Ruth Williamsen

Johanna Katherine Greenfield was born in 1880 in German Valley, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, the child of Tonjes Thomas Greenfield And Marieka Martha Reints. In 1900, Johanna Katherine Greenfield resided in Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA. Johanna Katherine Greenfield married Henry Benjamin Willemssen, and had children including Carrie Williamsen, Ester Williamsen, Eva M Suess, Irvin Williamsen, Lillian Williamsen, Lucy Williamsen, Marek Williamsen, Rhoda Williamsen, Ruth Williamsen, Thomas Williamsen. Johanna Katherine Greenfield passed away in 1973 in George, Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Johanna Katherine Greenfield was born in 1880 in German Valley, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, the child of Tonjes Thomas Greenfield And Marieka Martha Reints.
  • In 1900, Johanna Katherine Greenfield resided in Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA.
  • Johanna Katherine Greenfield married Henry Benjamin Willemssen, and had children including Carrie Williamsen, Ester Williamsen, Eva M Suess, Irvin Williamsen, Lillian Williamsen, Lucy Williamsen, Marek Williamsen, Rhoda Williamsen, Ruth Williamsen, Thomas Williamsen.
  • Johanna Katherine Greenfield passed away in 1973 in George, Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tonjes Greenfield
1847–1932
Birth Location: Widdelswehr, Emden, Niedersachsen, Germany
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Marieka Reints
1854–1903
Birth Location: German Valley, Illinois
MR

Spouses(s)

Henry Willemssen
1873–1920
Birth Location: Pleasant Valley, Grundy, Iowa, USA
HW

Children(s)

Eva Suess
1918–2011
Birth Location: Iowa
ES
Lillian Williamsen
1916–2003
Birth Location: Iowa
LW
Ester Williamsen
1908–1987
Birth Location: Iowa
EW
Rhoda Williamsen
1920–1998
Birth Location: Iowa
RW
Thomas Williamsen
1912–2004
Birth Location: Iowa
TW
Marek Williamsen
1904–2007
Birth Location: Iowa
MW
Irvin Williamsen
1902–1975
Birth Location: Iowa
IW
Lucy Williamsen
1910–2002
Birth Location: Iowa
LW
Carrie Williamsen
1906–1945
Birth Location: Iowa
CW
Ruth Williamsen
1915–1957
Birth Location: Iowa
RW

Johanna Greenfield's Ancestors

Self
Johanna Greenfield
1880–1973
Birth Place: German Valley, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Tonjes Thomas Greenfield
1847–1932
Widdelswehr, Emden, Niedersachsen, Germany
Marieka (Martha) Reints
1854–1903
German Valley, Illinois
Grandparents
H (P) Greenfield
1805–1895
Oldendorp, Ostfriesland, Germany
Taalke (Tönjes) Voss
1808–1873
Rorichum, Emden, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Jan (John Benjamin) Reints
1823–1872
Neermoor, Landkreis Leer, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany
Lucinda (Julia) Eychaner
1836–1907
New York
Great-Grandparents
Syben Groeneveld
1764–1849
Fenne Diddens
1768–1840
Tönjes Voss
1766–1848
Trientje Meeninga
1771–1852
Sweer Reints
1795–1866
Marieka Janssen
1791–1864
Conradt Jr.
1792–1866
Catherine Boody
1801–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thjabe Groeneveld
1735–1793
Swaantje Korte
1740–1815
Berent Harms
1736–1801
Antje Diddens
1737–1816
Andreas Vos
1735–1801
Aie Jurjens
1738–1778
Sybrand Mennenga
1735–1802
Reint Sr
1762–1815
Elske Sweers
1770–1851
Johann Eigenauer
1746–1812
ANA SPOHN
1761–1834
Nicholas Sr.
1754–1852
Margaretha Bach
1767–1848

Johanna Greenfield's Descendants

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Johanna (Katherine) Greenfield (31 Oct 1880–29 Nov 1973) m. Henry (Benjamin) Willemssen (23 Jan 1873–02 Feb 1920)
  1. 1. Eva (M) Suess 1918–2011 m. Alvin (G) Suess 1914–2006
    1. 1. Neva (M) Suess 1942–2011
  2. 2. Lillian Williamsen 1916–2003
  3. 3. Ester Williamsen 1908–1987
  4. 4. Rhoda Williamsen 1920–1998
  5. 5. Thomas Williamsen 1912–2004
  6. 6. Marek Williamsen 1904–2007
  7. 7. Irvin Williamsen 1902–1975
  8. 8. Lucy Williamsen 1910–2002
  9. 9. Carrie Williamsen 1906–1945
  10. 10. Ruth Williamsen 1915–1957

Johanna Greenfield's Timeline

7 Records

1880
31 Oct 1880
Birth of Johanna Katherine Greenfield in German Valley, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
German Valley, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1900
22 Mar 1900
Age 20
Johanna Katherine Greenfield was married in Matlock, Sioux, Iowa, United States
Matlock, Sioux, Iowa, United States
1900
1900
Age 20
Johanna Katherine Greenfield resided here in Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Johanna Katherine Greenfield resided here in Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 45
Johanna Katherine Greenfield resided here in Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Johanna Katherine Greenfield resided here in Wheeler, Lyon, Iowa, USA
Wheeler, Lyon, Iowa, USA
1973
29 Nov 1973
Age 93
Death of Johanna Katherine Greenfield in George, Lyon, Iowa, USA
George, Lyon, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1880
    Event Place: German Valley, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dale, Lyon, Iowa; Roll: T625_497; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 69
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wheeler, Lyon, Iowa; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340401
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dale, Lyon, Iowa; Roll: 445; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0054
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Marriage
    [6] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1900
    Event Place: Matlock, Sioux, Iowa, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dale, Lyon, Iowa; Roll: 445; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0054

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dale, Lyon, Iowa; Roll: T625_497; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 69

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Dale, Lyon, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wheeler, Lyon, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wheeler, Lyon, Iowa; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 2340401

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1973
    Event Place: George, Lyon, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: George, Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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