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John (Peter) Possing BSP 1856–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1856

Birth Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: 29 Oct 1941

Death Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, -Wisconsin, USA

Father: Peter Possing

Mother: Marie Hemmer

Spouse(s): Johanna Dosemagen, Mary BSP

Children(s): Walter Possing, Frank Possing, Helen Possing, Richard Possing, Anna Possing, Laura Possing, Edward Possing

In 1856, John (Peter) Possing BSP entered the world in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, born to Peter Simon Possing And Marie Anne Hemmer. In 1880, John (Peter) Possing BSP resided in Leland, Leelanau, Michigan, United States. In 1900, John (Peter) Possing BSP resided in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin. John (Peter) Possing BSP married Johanna E Dosemagen, Mary Walbridge Bsp, and had children including Anna John Possing, Edward Joseph John Possing, Frank Peter John Possing, Helen Marie John Possing, Laura John Possing, Richard Charles John Possing, Walter Francis Possing. John (Peter) Possing BSP passed away in 1941 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, -Wisconsin, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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Biography

  • In 1856, John (Peter) Possing BSP entered the world in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, born to Peter Simon Possing And Marie Anne Hemmer.
  • In 1880, John (Peter) Possing BSP resided in Leland, Leelanau, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1900, John (Peter) Possing BSP resided in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin.
  • John (Peter) Possing BSP married Johanna E Dosemagen, Mary Walbridge Bsp, and had children including Anna John Possing, Edward Joseph John Possing, Frank Peter John Possing, Helen Marie John Possing, Laura John Possing, Richard Charles John Possing, Walter Francis Possing.
  • John (Peter) Possing BSP passed away in 1941 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, -Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Possing
1819–1878
Birth Location: Germany
PP
Marie Hemmer
1826–1899
Birth Location: Berchem, Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
MH

Spouses(s)

Johanna Dosemagen
1862–1902
Birth Location: Twin Springs, Iowa, USA
JD
Mary BSP
1860–
Birth Location: New York, USA
MB

Children(s)

Walter Possing
1892–1962
Birth Location: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
WP
Frank Possing
1882–
Birth Location: Leelanau, Michigan, USA
FP
Helen Possing
1897–1950
Birth Location: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin USA
HP
Richard Possing
1881–
Birth Location: Leland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
RP
Anna Possing
1884–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
AP
Laura Possing
1886–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
LP
Edward Possing
1900–1958
Birth Location: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
EP

John BSP's Ancestors

Self
John BSP
1856–1941
Birth Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Parents
Peter Simon Possing
1819–1878
Germany
Marie (Anne) Hemmer
1826–1899
Berchem, Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John BSP's Descendants

1.
JB
John ((Peter) Possing) BSP (Jan 1856–29 Oct 1941) m. Johanna (E.) Dosemagen (29 Dec 1862–17 Jan 1902) m. Mary (Walbridge) BSP (abt 1860–)
  1. 1. Walter (Francis) Possing 1892–1962 m. Margaret (Anna) Weber 1893–1948
    1. 1. Gordon ((Walter)) Possing 1924–1924
    2. 2. June (Anna Gertrude (Walter)) Possing 1922–1996 m. Kenneth (Marvin (John)) Prell 1914–1992
    3. 3. Howard (Edward (Walter)) Possing 1917–1997
    4. 4. Virginia (M. (Walter)) Possing 1918–1999
    5. 5. Betty (Jane (Walter)) Possing 1929–1990
  2. 2. Frank (Peter (John)) Possing 1882–
  3. 3. Helen (Marie (John)) Possing 1897–1950
  4. 4. Richard (Charles (John)) Possing 1881–
  5. 5. Anna ((John)) Possing 1884–
  6. 6. Laura ((John)) Possing 1886–
  7. 7. Edward (Joseph (John)) Possing 1900–1958

John BSP's Timeline

8 Records

1856
Jan 1856
Birth of John (Peter) Possing BSP in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
John (Peter) Possing BSP resided here in Leland, Leelanau, Michigan, United States
Leland, Leelanau, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 44
John (Peter) Possing BSP resided here in Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 49
John (Peter) Possing BSP resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 54
John (Peter) Possing BSP resided here in Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 64
John (Peter) Possing BSP resided here in Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1930
1930
Age 74
John (Peter) Possing BSP resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1941
29 Oct 1941
Age 85
Death of John (Peter) Possing BSP in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, -Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, -Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1856
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2002; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 145; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leland, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 467B; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 0941.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1794; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 6.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Leland, Leelanau, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leland, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: 589; Family History Film: 1254589; Page: 467B; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 0941.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kenosha, Kenosha, Wisconsin; Roll: T623_1794; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 6.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2002; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 145; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1941
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, -Wisconsin, USA
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