RODEKOHR ANCESTORS

Johann Heinrich¹⁰ RODEKOHR (Johann Friedrich Christoph⁹ RODEKOHR, Johann Christian⁸ RODECURT, Johann Carl Julius⁷, Julius Ernst⁶, Jobst Hinrich⁵, Jobst⁴, Justus³ RODECOURT, Johannes² RODECORD, Jost¹ RODEKORD) was born to Johann Friedrich Christoph RODEKOHR and Dorothea Maria Louise FREYE on 8 March 1860[1] at Alma, Lafayette Co., Missouri.[2] He was living with his parents through 1880.

John was married to Anna Marie Malinda BRACKMAN on February 25, 1885 by Pastor F. J. Biltz at the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Concordia, Missouri. Attendants were Adolph Deke, Martha (BRACKMAN) TEGELER, Henry KAMMEYER and Caroline BRACKMAN.[3]

In 1900, John H. and Anna are farming in Middleton Township, Lafayette County, Missouri. Anna had eight children born to her by this time, seven of which were still living. Children living with them, all born in Missouri were: Otto, age 13; Louis, age 11; Edwin, age10; Hulda, age 6; Adolph, age 4; Arthur, age 2; and Claus (Carl), age 6/12. The child that had died was William Friedrich Eduard, born 29 March 1892 in Alma, and died 09 October 1895 at Alma.[4] Also living with them is John’s widowed mother, listed as Luisa Lock, age 77, born in February of 1823 in Germany, immigrating in 1840, who is listed “Mother” to the Head of Household. The next line lists a Henry Lock, age 14, a boarder, born in

Germany

; and Emelia, Rogge, age 17, a servant. It is obvious that the enumerator erred in his entry.

The John Rodekohr Family, Circa 1903, Seated, from left: John with Sewerna on his lap, Carl, Anna with Frieda on her lap, Art. Standing, from left: Hulda, Louis, Otto, Edwin. Scanned and cropped from a machine copy, provided by Artie (Rodekohr) Summerlin, 22 Sep 2004

In 1904, the RODEKOHRs moved to Battle Creek Township, Madison County, Nebraska,

“. . . encouraged to do so by Mrs. Rodekohr's sister, Mrs. Fred Tegeler, who had already settled there. Mr. Rodekohr left Corder, Mo with a load of household goods, livestock and machinery. Later Mrs. Rodekohr and her children Otto, Louis, Edward, Adolph, Arthur, Carl, Hulda, Sewerna and Freda arrived by passenger train at nine o'clock in the evening. They were met by Mr. Rodekohr in a lumber wagon and were taken to their future home which was located on the farm now owned by Arthur Rodekohr."[5]

In 1910, farming in Highland Precinct , Madison County, are John H., his wife Anna, and children: Otto A., age 23; Louis H., age 21; Edwin C., age 20; Hulda S., age 16; Adolf G., age 12; Carl J., age 10; Sewerna M, age 8; and Frieda L., age 6.[6]

The John Rodekohr Family, Circa 1918. Seated, from left: Otto, John, Frieda, Anna, Art. Standing, from left: Louis, Sewerna, Adolph, Carl, Hulda, Edwin. Scanned and cropped, original in possession of Chuck Rodekohr (2004),

In 1920, still farming in Highland Precinct, are John H., Anna, Adolph, Arthur, Carl, Sewerna and Frieda.[7] About 1927, the family moved to Battle Creek, Highland Precinct.[8] In 1930, John H, Anna and son, Adolph are living on Park Avenue [Street], Village of Battle Creek, Battle Creek Precinct, Madison County. John is the owner of his own dairy business, however, is not living on a farm.[9]

Anna died at her home, on Tuesday afternoon, 16 January 1934, after a serious illness of six weeks. She had been in failing health for two years. Services were held at St. John’s Lutheran church in Battle Creek, by the Rev. A.H. Schleef on Friday, 19 January and Anna was buried at the Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Creek.[10] She was described by friends:

Mrs. Rodekohr was an every day Christian. The beautifying influences of a pure religion were spread over a life and character as spotless and charming as was ever possessed by any of the noble women who have lived and died during the ages that are gone. As such a life was a blessing and benefaction to all within the sphere of its influence so is the death of such a one a public misfortune, as well as an irreparable loss to the home circle made desolate by her departure

‘It is difficult to pay a fitting tribute to the memory of so noble a woman – one whose every day of life was embellished by the charming and lovable attributes of her sex. She seemed born to inspire the love and respect of all who were so fortunate as to be acquainted with her. No one was more willing to aid the suffering, cheer the desponding, sustain the weak and to throw over the frailties of our race the mantle of Christian charity. And when sickness came to her, family, friends and physicians vied with each other in acts of loving kindness and tender solicitude to avert the inevitable – but love and skill were equally of no avail. The great destroyer had placed his sign on her brow and today, hundreds who loved her are living, mourn her dead.”[11]

After the death of Anna, John lived with son, Adolph, at the house in Battle Creek.[12] Before his death, he became ill and stayed with daughter, Hulda and her husband Carl EYL in Battle Creek. John died at 6 a.m. on Friday, 26 December 1947[13] at the home of his daughter, Hulda. Services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and he was buried next to Anna at the Lutheran Cemetery there.[14]

Friedrich Johann Heinrich BRACKMANN is our earliest known BRACKMAN ancestor. He was born, calculated, on 16 January 1730 at Esperke, Newstadt am Rübenberge, Hanover, Germany, illegitimate son of the deceased dragoon (heavily armed mounted troop) BRACKMANN.[15] Esperke was a village of 350 people in 1919, in the District (County) of Newstadt am Rübenberge, in the Provincial District of Hannover, Prussia (

Germany

),[16] about 17 miles east of Drakenburg. He married Sophie Louise GEHRKEN. She was born 24 September 1737 in Mehnsen, Friesland, Gottingschen,

Germany

.[17] and died on 15 January 1803 in Esperke.[18] They had eight children, the 4^th being Johann Friedrich BRACKMAN. Johann Heinrich died of “Gicht” (gout), on 20 April 1799 in Esperke.[19]

Johann Friedrich BRACKMANN born 3 August 1771 in Esperke and was baptized there on the 6^th[20]. On 8 May 1801, he married Anna Marie Elisabeth BROCKMANN of Schwarmstedt, in the chapel at Esperke.[21] She was born on 8 October 1782 in Schwarmstedt to Johann Ludwig Friedrich BROCKMAN and Marie Angneese SPECKHAN.[22] She died “of old age” on 29 August 1840, at 58 years, 6 months, and was buried on the 30^th.[23] They had eleven children, the second being Johann Heinrich Ludwig BRACKMAN. Johann Friedrich was a medium sized land farmer.[24] He died of a chest illness on 14 April 1839 at 67 years, 9 months old and was buried on the 19^th.[25]

Johann Heinrich Ludwig BRACKMAN was born on 20 August 1804 at Esperke, and was baptized on 26 August in Niedernstocken (Parish) Hannover

Germany

. He was confirmed on 5 April 1818. He was described as having “almost good” skills with medium insight/cognitive skills[26]. With Christine Dorothee Giseke, he had an illegitimate son, Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig BRAACKMANN. The records do not indicate what happened to Christine or Heinrich.[27] As Johann Heinrich BRACKMANN, former Cannonier in the Hannover Army, on 20 August 1830 married Anna Catharine GÖMANN, born 16 November 1806, legitimate daughter of Jürgen Dietrich GÖMANN, small farmer in Esperke, and Anna Maria GOSEWISCH.[28] They had four children born in Esperke, before immigrating to America.[29]

“The Brackmans sailed for

America

from Port Hanne, Bremen,

Germany

on October 26, 1840, on the ship Alvina. The master of the ship was F. W. Rodman. They were on the ocean for 88 days, landing at a port in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 21 1841. They had three sons; Fritz, George and Henry, when they left

Germany

. A fourth son, August, was born November 23, 1840, on the ship on the Atlantic Ocean, . . .”[30]

The index for the Ship Alvina, shows that she departed Bremen,

Germany

, and arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 11 January 1841. The index of the manifest lists, with Family Number 6037, J. H. R. BRACKMAN, age 36; Anna Cath., age 34; Gg. Fried, age 10; and Gg. Wilh, age 5. Son, Henry, is not listed in the Alvina index.[31]

In 1850, as Henry and Mary BROCKMAN, they are living in Freedom Township, Lafayette County, Missouri, farming, with children Federick [sic], age 19, born in Germany, which would be Gg. Fred on the Alivna manifest; George, age 15, born in Germany, which is probably Gg. Wilm on the Alvina manifest; Henry, age 13, born in Germany; Augustus, age 10, born at sea (on the Ship Alvina during the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean); Mary, age 7, born in Missouri; Malinda, age 5, born in Missouri; and William, age 2, born in Missouri.[32] In 1860, the family is farming at Lexington, Freedom Township, as Henry and Mary BROCKMAN, with Melinda, age 15; Henry, age 23; August, age 19; Wm., age 12; and Lewis, age 9. Living next to them is Fred BROCKMAN, age 29, Doris, age 20, Mary, age 1; and a Henry Friday, age 14.[33] In 1870, they are farming at Concordia, Freedom Township, as Henry and Maria BRACKMAN, with Louis, Auguste BROCKHOFF, female age 9; a Henry Meier, laborer, and Adelheid Fieldmann, servant.[34]

Anna died 10 July 1879 in Concordia, and is buried at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Concordia.. Henry died on 09 April 1880 at Concordia and is also buried at St. Paul’s.[35]

Child of Johann Heinrich Ludwig BRACKMANN and Christine Dorothee Giseke:

i. Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig BRAACKMANN was born out of wedlock on 15 January 1829. There is no indication in the records of what happened to him or his mother.[36]

Children of Johann Heinrich R. BRACKMAN and Anna Marie Catherine GOMANN were as follows:

i. George Friedrich (Fritz) BRACKMAN was born 25 November 1830 in Esperke, Neustadt amt Rubenberge, Hanover,

Germany

and was baptized there on 5 December 1830.[37] He married Doris MEINEKE 05 October 1855 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. George and Doris had thirteen children. In July of 1870, they lost four children to scarlet fever. George died 05 December 1914. Doris was born 07 Dec 1839 in Hanover,

Germany

, and died 11 July 1931.[38]

ii. Heinrich BRACKMANN was born on 14 September 1833 and baptized on 11 October 1933. He died of smallpox on 4 March 1834 and was buried on the 7^that 6 months, three weeks of age.[39]

iii. Heinrich George Welhelm BRACKMAN, was born on 07 March 1835 in Esperke, Neustadt, amt. Rubenberge, Hanover,

Germany

, and baptized on 15 March 1835.[40] He married Caroline Louise DEKE 29 April 1858 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. George died 30 October 1862 in Concordia, Missouri. She was born 17 April 1835 in

Germany

, daughter of Johann DEKE and Catherine GERBERDING, and died 17 August 1870 in Concordia. He was known as Heinrich George in America. They had two children.[41]

iv. Heinrich (Henry) Friedrich BRACKMAN was born 02 November 1837 in Esperke, Neustadt, amt. Rubenberg, Hanover,

Germany

and peptized on 12 November.[42] He married, 1^st, Caroline OHLENSEHL 25 January 1861 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. She was born 21 April 1838 in Nienberg,

Germany

, and died 27 December 1873 in Concordia.. He married, 2^nd, Hanne Louise LOHMAN 25 June 1875 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia. Henry died 05 May 1926 in Concordia. Hanne was born 09 April 1852 in Bielefeld, Westphalia,

Germany

, daughter of Johann LOHMAN and Hanne SCHELP and died 25 January 1927 in Concordia. Henry and Caroline had six children. Henry and Hanne had six children.[43]

+ v. August BRACKMAN, Anna Marie BRACKMAN’s father, was born 23 November 1840[44] on the Ship Alvina as it sailed from Bremen,

Germany

to New Orleans, Louisiana.[45] He lived with his parents through the 1860 census in Freedom Township, Lafayette County, Missouri.

On 05 January 1864, at Concordia, he married Sophia OETTING, born in 08 January[46] 1846 to Christian OETTING and Maria (Mary) Dorothea KNIGGE. Christian was born 16 April 1806 in Borstel, Neustadt amt Ruebenberg.. Mary was born on 125 May 1809 at Bevensen, HAannover, Germany.[47]

In 1870, at Concordia, August and Sophia BRACKMANN are farming, with daughters, Anna, age 3 and Martha, age 2; and son George, age 1/12. Also living with them is William OETTING, age 20, Sophia’s brother.[48] In 1880, Aug BRACKMAN and Sophia are farming at East Freedom Township, Lafayette County, with Anna, age 15; Martha, age 13; Emilie, age 7; Aug; age 2 and Fritz, age 4/12, born in June.[49] In 1900, August and Sophia BROCKMAN [sic] are farming at Concordia City with sons Gustov, Fritz and niece, Amelia BROCKHOFF.[50] In 1910, August and Sophia BRACKMANN [sic] are living on Bismark Street in Concordia City. A neighbor is brother, William BRACKMAN and his son, Gilbert.[51] In 1920, August and Sophia BRACKMANN [sic] are retired, living in Concordia City. Living next to them is son, Fritz and his family.[52]

August died on 22 July 1927 n Concordia. Sophia died on 26 January 1931 in Concordia. She was not found in the 1930 census. Both are buried at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Concordia.[53]

+ i. Anna Marie Melinda BRACKMAN, born 24 July 1865 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. She married Johann Heinrich RODEKOHR on February 25, 1885 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia. He was born 08 March 1860 in Concordia. Anne died 16 January 1934 in Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska and Johann died 26 December 1947 in Battle Creek..

ii. Marie Caroline Martha BRACKMAN, born 26 June 1867 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. She married Fredrick Wilhelm TEGELER on 23 May 1890 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia. They had sons: Edwin Louis and Theodore John. . Marie died 06 June1930 in Battle Creek, Madison County, Nebraska. Fredrick was born 24 December 24, 1862 in Madison, Illinois; and died 17 May 1947 in Battle Creek.

iii. Heinrich Friedrich George BRACKMAN, born 23 May 1870 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri; died 12 October 1871 in Concordia.

iv. Emilie Christine Melinda BRACKMAN, born 14 April 1873 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. She married William H. FLANDERMEYER on 01 October 1899 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia. They had children: Verana Charlotte, Lorna Sophie, Erwin August Martin, and Nora. William was born 24 June 1871 and died 01 April 1918. Emilie died 11 June 1945 in Concordia.

v. George Heinrich Otto BRACKMAN was born 06 April 1875 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri and died16 September 1875 in Concordia.

vi. Gustav August Wilhelm Louis BRACKMAN, born 16 May 1877 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. He married Hilda Anna JUNGKLAUS on 30 May 1909 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia. They had children: Alfred Lewis, Raymond Gustav, Laverna Carolina and Irma Hilda. Gustav died 08 April 1954 in Concordia and was buried at St. Paul's Cemetery in Concordia. Hilda was born, 19 September 1882 in Concordia, died: 05 December 1961 in Concordia and was buried at St. Paul's Cemetery, Concordia.

vii. Friedrich (Fritz, Fred) Heinrich August BRACKMAN was born 04 December 1879 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. He married Mary (Lena) Magdalena MEYER on 01 January 1904 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Emma, Lafayette Co., Missouri. They had children: Clarence, Minerva Sophia and Iola (Olie). Lena was born 24 January 1884 in Concordia, died 17 March 1928, and was buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Concordia. . Fritz died 21 July 1960 in Concordia and is buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Concordia.

viii. Edward (Ed) Johann Heinrich BRACKMAN was born 14 December 1881 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. He married Flora KIRCHOFF on December 25, 1907 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Emma, Lafayette County, Missouri. They had children: Marvin August and Mildred Anna. Flora was born 07 March 1885 in Concordia; died 02 June 1965 in Sedalia and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Missouri. Edward died 24 November 1953 in Sedalia, Missouri and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery there.

v. Catherine Dorothea Maria (Mary) BRACKMAN was born 15 April 1843 in Concordia, Lafayette County, Missouri. She married August BROCKHOFF 25 May 1860 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia, Missouri. August was born 06 July 1833 in

Germany

, and died 04 August 1863 in Concordia, Missouri. Catherine died 03 May 1864 in Concordia, Missouri.

vi. Charlotte Melinda BRACKMAN was born 13 September 1845 in Concordia, Missouri, and died 11 December 1941 in Concordia, Missouri. She married Friedrich FRERKING 25 October 1867 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia, Missouri. He was born 12 August 1837 in Esperke,

Germany

, and died 29 February 1916 in Concordia, Missouri.

vii. Wilhelm Louis BRACKMAN, born 23 February 1848 in Concordia, Missouri; died 10 October 1864 in Concordia, Missouri.

viii. Heinrich Louis BRACKMAN was born 23 October 1851 in Concordia, Missouri, and died 20 February 1937 in Concordia, Missouri. He married Elisa Sophia RABE 13 March 1872 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia, Missouri, daughter of Johann RABE and Dorothea OETTING. She was born 20 September 1851 in Concordia, Missouri, and died 20 April 1920 in Concordia, Missouri.

.Children of Johann Heinrich¹⁰ RODEKOHR and Anna Marie Malinda BRACKMAN were as follows:

v. Wilhelm (William) Friedrich Eduard RODEKOHR was born on 29 March 1892 at Alma, Lafayette County, Missouri. He died on 9 October 1895 at Alma of membranous croup at age 3[55] There was an obituary for a RODEKOHR, son of John, listed as dying 12 November 1895, age about 4,[56] which may be William. The newspaper no longer has copies prior to 1896.[57] There is nothing to indicate that this is anyone other then William.

vii. Adolph Gustav Eduard RODEKOHR was born on 9 July 1896 at Alma, Lafayette County, Missouri. He was baptized 26 July 1896 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Alma, Lafayette Co., Missouri.[58] My recollections of Adolph:

“When I visited Grandmother Rose (PRAEUNER) RODEKOHR in Battle Creek, Nebraska, probably in 1950 or 1951, my Dad, Howard Marvin RODEKOHR, introduced me to Uncle Adolph at a park in Battle Creek. He was wearing a dark green shirt and pants, probably cotton work clothes, and was wearing a badge. Dad said that Uncle Adolph was a little slow and was given the job to keep the dogs out of the park. To my knowledge, one of the first law enforcement officer in the family.”[59]

+ ix. Carl William RODEKOHR, born 04 December 1899 at Alma, Lafayette County, Missouri; maried Lola Margaret TIEDGEN.

+ x. Sewerna Emilia Sophia RODEKOHR, born 02 March 1902 at Alma, Lafayette County, Missouri; married William Gus PREUSKER.

+ xi. Frieda Alice Louise RODEKOHR was born on 12 July 1903 at Alma, Lafayette County, Missouri, She married Walter Edward SCHEERGER.

[1] The Rodekohr-Schmidt Family Tree, 1971 (Compiled by Adele, Leona and Renata Rodekohr, Lexington, MO, 1971), p. 6.

[2] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 1.

[3] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 1.

[4] Trinity Lutheran Church - Alma, MO, 1875-2000, Church published, Alma, MO., 2000. p. 213; Deaths, 1895, Oct 9, Willie Fr. Ed. Rodekohr born Mar 29, 1892.

[5] Charles C. Zimmerman, Compiler, Centennial Reminiscing - A Story of the People of Battle Creek, 1876-1967. p.140, THE RODEKOHR FAMILY.

[6] 1910 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com), Nebraska, Madison County, Roll T624_851, Supervisors District No. 3, Enumeration District No. 133, Sheet 4A, Page 48, Image 543, 21 April 1910, Highland Precinct , Line 3, Dwel 57, Fam 58, Rodekohr, John H., Head, MW50, M25 yrs, MO, Ger, Ger, Farmer, O,M,F,15; Anna, Wife, FW44, M25, 10 born, 9 living, MO, At Sea, MO; Otto A, Son, MW23, S, MO, MO, MO, Farm Laborer; Louis H, Son, MW 21, S, MO, MO, MO, Farm Laborer; Edwin C, Son, MW20, S, MO,MO,MO, Farm Laborer; Hulda S, Dau, FW16, S, MO, MO, MO ; Adolf G, Son, MW12, S, MO, MO,MO; Arthur F, Son, MW10, S, MO,MO, MO; Carl J, Son, MW10, S, MO, MO, MO; Sewerna M, Dau, FW8, S, MO, MO, MO; Frieda L, Dau, FW6, S, MO, MO, MO.

[7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Nebraska, Madison County, Roll T625_993, Highland Precinct, Supervisors District No. 3, Enumeration District No, 140, Sheet 4B, Image 181 (Ancestry.com), Line 59, Dwel 61,Fam 61,Rodekohr H. John, Head, Owned/Mort, MW60, M, MO, Ger, Ger, Farmer; Anna, Wife,FW55, M, MO, MO, MO; Adolph, Son, MW23, S, MO, MO, MO; Arthur, Son, MW22,S, MO, MO, MO; Carl, Son, MW20, S, MO, MO, MO; Sewerna, Dau, FW18, S, MO, MO, MO; Frieda, Dau, FW16, S, MO, MO, MO

[8] Obituary, Mrs. Rodekohr Taken By Death, Battle Creek Enterprise, Battle Creek, NE, copy in Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p.15.

[9] 1930 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com), Nebraska, Madison County, Roll T626_1288, Battle Creek Pct., Battle Creek Village, Enumeration District No. 60-1, Supervisor's District No. 3, Sheet 2A/2, 07 Apr 1930, Park Ave., Line 4, Dwel 28, Fam 28, Rodekohr, John H., Head, Owns, 4000, Not a farm, MW70, M age 25, MO, Ger, Ger, Dairy, Own Business; Anna, Wife, FW64, M age 20, MO, Sea, MO; Adolph, Son, WM 34, S, MO, MO,MO, Laborer, Farm.

[10] Obituary, Mrs. Rodekohr Taken By Death, Battle Creek Enterprise, Battle Creek, NE, copy in Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 15.

[11] Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper, Many Pay Last Respects to Mrs. John H. Rodekohr.

[12] Obituary, John Rodekohr of Battle Creek Dies, unknown newspaper. Copy is in Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p.15.

[13] Obituary, John Rodekohr of Battle Creek Dies, unknown newspaper. Copy is in Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p.1..

[14] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 1:

[15] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de , Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken burial register (10/1799), + 20.04.1799, burial: 23.04.1799, Johann Heinrich Brakmann, inhabitant in Esperke, illegitimate son of the deceased dragoon Brackmann, 69 years, 3 months, 4 days old, died of “Gicht” (gout), buried in silence. Based on this burial record Johann Hinrich Bra(c)kmann should have been born in January 1730. I have not checked the Niedernstöcken records for his birth/baptism yet. But I think, that I might have found a burial entry of his sister (see chapter VI).

[16] Meyers Orts- und Derkehrs – Lexikon des Deutschen Reichs, (Meyer’s locality and commerce encyclopedia of the German Empire), compiled by E. Üetrecht, , Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig 1912-1913. FHL Microfiche 6000001 – 6000029.

[17] Johann Heinrich Brackmann Family Group Sheet, provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net, 06 June 2005

[18] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de , Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken burial register (3/1803), + 15.01.1803, burial: 17.01.1803, Sophie Louise Braackmann, nee Gehrken, widow of the deceased Johann Hinrich Braackmann, Köthner in Esperke, born in Mehnsen (= Meensen, Amt Friedland) in Göttingschen, 65 years, 3 months, 3 weeks old, died of dropsy, buried in silence.

[19] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de , Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken burial register (10/1799), + 20.04.1799, burial: 23.04.1799, Johann Heinrich Brakmann, inhabitant in Esperke, illegitimate son of the deceased dragoon Brackmann, 69 years, 3 months, 4 days old, died of “Gicht” (gout), buried in silence. Based on this burial record Johann Hinrich Bra(c)kmann should have been born in January 1730. I have not checked the Niedernstöcken records for his birth/baptism yet. But I think, that I might have found a burial entry of his sister (see chapter VI).

[20] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: 4 Niedernstöcken baptismal register (21/1771), * 03.08.1771, baptismal: 06.08.1771, Johann Friedrich Brackmann, father: Johann Hinrich Brackmann, Brinksitzer (small farmer) in Esperke, mother: Sophie Louise, nee Gehrken, godparents: Johann Fiddeler, Köthner in Esperke; Johann Hinrich Scharringhausen; Jürgen Diedrich Göemann.

[21] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken marriage register (2/1801), oo 08.05.1801, procl. Sunday Jubilate and Cantate, (marriage announcement 26.04. and 03.05.1801), Johann Friedrich Brackman, inhabitant in Esperke, legitimate son of Friedrich Johann Heinrich Brackmann, local inhabitant, with virgin Anne Marie Elisabeth Brockmann, legitimate youngest daughter of the inhabitant in Schwarmstedt ... [left blank], married in the chapel of Esperke

[22] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Schwarmstedt baptismal register (38/1782), * 08.10.1782, baptismal: 13.10.1782, Anne Marie Elisabeth Brockmann, father: Johann Ludewig Brockmann, Schwarmstedt, mother: Marie Angneese Speckhan, godparents: Anne Marie Ehmckers; Anne Marie Nordhofs; Anne Marie Müllers; Anne Elisabeth Engelcken

[23] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken burial register (26/1840), + 28.08.1840, burial: 30.08.1840, Elisabeth Brackmann, nee Brockmann, widow from Esperke, 58 years, 6 months old, died of old age.

[24] Johann Friedrich Brackmann Family Group Sheet, provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net, 06 June 2005

[25] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken burial register (9/1839), + 16.04.1839, burial: 19.04.1839, Friedrich Brackmann, husband and Köthner from Esperke, 67 years, 9 months old, died of chest illness.

[26] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken baptismal register (21/1804), * 20.08.1804, baptismal: 26.08.1804, Johann Heinrich Ludwig Brackmann, father: Johann Friedrich Brackmann, Köthner (farmer) in Esperke, mother: Anna Elisabeth Brockmann, from Schwarmstedt, godparents: Ludwig Brockmann in Schwarmstedt; Johann Heinrich Sprengel; Christian Kroßmann in [Z/Kumöhlern?]; Niedernstöcken confirmation register (5/1818), confirmation 05.04.1818, Johann Heinrich Ludwig Brackmann, * 20.08.1804; 13 years, 8 months old, ability/skills: fere bene (almost good); insight/cognition: medium.

[27] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net, 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken baptismal register (2/1829), * 15.01.1829, baptismal: 01.02.1829, Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Braackmann, mother: Christine Dorothee Gieseke from Esperke, father: Canonier Heinrich Braackmann from Esperke, illegitimate, the father has accepted his paternity.

[28] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken marriage register (3/1830), oo 20.08.1830, Johann Heinrich Brackmann, “verabschiedeter hannoverl. Canonier“ (retired Hanover cononier) from Esperke, legitimate son of Johann Friedrich Braackmann, “Köthner” (middle size farmer) in Esperke and Anna Elisabeth Brockmann from Schwarmstedt, with Anna Maria Gömann, legitimate daughter of Johann Dieterich Gömann, “Brinksitzer” (small farmer) in Esperke and Anna Mar. Gosewisch

[29] Johann Heinrich Ludwig Brackman Family Group Sheet, provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net, 06 June 2005.

[30] William Young, History of Lafayette County, vol. I and II. B. F. Owen and Company, Indianapolis, 1910.

[31] Ancestry.com. New Orleans, 1820-1850 Passenger and Immigration Lists [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: New Orleans, Louisiana. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, LA, 1820-1902. Micropublication M259-21. National Archives, Washington, D.C. :Name: J. H. R. Brackman; Arrival Date: Jan 11, 1841; Age: 36; Gender: M; Port of Departure: Bremen; Place of Origin: Germany; Ship Name: Alvina; Family Number: 6037; National Archives' Series Number: M259-21 Port of Arrival: New Orleans; Name: Anna Cath Brackman; Age: 34; Gender: F.; Name: Gg. Fried Brackman; Age: 10; Gender: M; Name: Gg. Wilh; Age: 5; Gender: M

[32] 1850 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Lafayette Co., Roll M432_403, District No. 46, Freedom Twp., Page 214/241, Image 473, 23 October 1850, Line 21, Dwel 1352, Fam 1352, Henry Brockman, 46, M, Farmer, 3000, Germany; Mary, 42, Germany; Federick [sic], 19, M, Germany; George, 15, M, Germany; Henry, 13, M, Germany

Augustus, 10, M, Sea born; Mary, 7, F, MO; Malinda, 5, F, MO; William, 2, M, MO.

[33] 1860 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Lafayette Co., Roll 653_628, Freedom Twp., Lexington P.O.

Page 14, Image 195, 13 Aug 1860, Line 9, Dwel 96, Fam 96, Henry Brockman, 56,M,Farmer, 3200, 1100,, Hanover; Mary, 54, F, Hanover; Melinda, 15, F, MO; Henry, 23, M, Hanover; August, 19, M, Ocean; Wm, 12,, M, MO; Lewis, 9, M, MO; Line 16, Dwel 97, Fam 97, Fred Brockman, 29, M, Farmer, 800, 500, Hanover; Doris, 20, F, Hanover; Mary, 1, MO; Henry Friday, 14, M, MO.

[34] 1870 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com), Missouri, Lafayette County, M593_786, Freedom Twp., Concordia Post Office, Page 6, 9 June 1870, Line 10, Dwel 30, Fam 31, Brackmann, Henry, 65, MW, Farmer, 6000, 800, Hannover; Maria, 63, FW, Keeping house, Hannover; Louis, 18, MW, at home, MO; Brockhoff, Auguste, 9, FW, ; Carl, 7, MW, MO; Meier, Henry, 20, MW, Farm laborer, MO; Fieldmann, Adelheid, 16, FW, Domestic servant, MO.

[35] Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Family File, p. 1. Compiled and provided by Gary Langewisch, Langewisch@aol.com, 28 Aug 2004.

[36] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: Niedernstöcken baptismal register (2/1829), * 15.01.1829, baptismal: 01.02.1829, Heinrich Friedrich Ludwig Braackmann, mother: Christine Dorothee Gieseke from Esperke, father: Canonier Heinrich Braackmann from Esperke, illegitimate, the father has accepted his paternity.

[37] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: 1 Niedernstöcken baptismal register (24/1830), * 25.11.1830, baptismal: 05.12.1830, Georg Friedrich Brackmann, father: Heinrich Ludwig[37] Brackmann, Köthner in Esperke, mother: Anna Marie Gömann, godparents: Dietrich Gömann; G. Gömann; Heinrich Timpe, all from Esperke

[38] Langewisch File, FTM, Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Gary Langewisch Langewisch@aol.com . 29 Aug 04.

[39] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: 2 Niedernstöcken baptismal register, * 14.09.1833, baptismal: 11.10.1833, Heinrich Brackmann, father: Heinrich Brackmann, Köthner in Esperke, mother: Anna Marie Gömann, godparents: Dietrich Timpe; Jürgen Bartling; G. Lückemann, all from Esperke; Niedernstöcken burial register (14/1834) + 04.03.1834, burial: 07.03.1834, Heinrich Braackmann, son of the Kleinköthner H. Braackmann in Esperke, 6 months, 3 weeks old, died of “Blattern” (smallpox)

[40] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: 3 Niedernstöcken baptismal register (4/1835), * 07.03.1835, baptismal: 15.03.1835, Georg Wilhelm Brackmann, father: Heinrich Ludwig Brackmann, Köthner in Esperke, mother: Marie Gömann, godparents: Georg Timpe; Fr. Bartling; Friedrich Brackmann, all from Esperke. This son was born on March 7, 1835, not on July 23. While you know this boy as Heinrich George, his official given names were Georg Wilhelm.

[41] Langewisch File, FTM, Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Gary Langewisch Langewisch@aol.com. 29 Aug 04.

[42] Jens Müller-Koppe, Historical Research Services, Schanzendorfer Str. 9B, D-28307 Bremen, Germany, hrs@hist.de, Research Report LXXV/63171/04 (Brackmann/Gömann), 11.10.2004. Provided by Richard D. Brackman rdbraqckman@sbcglobal.net , 16 June 2005: 4 Niedernstöcken baptismal register (26/1837), * 02.11.1837, baptismal: 12.11.1837, Heinrich Friedrich Brackmann, father: Johann Heinrich Ludwig Bäckmann, in Esperke, mother: Anna Marie Gömann, godparents: H. Sprengel; Wilhelm Brackmann; G. Wegner, all from Esperke. Just another difference to the dates you had: This son was born on November 2, 1837 instead of November 2, 1836 and his name was Heinrich Friedrich instead of Henry William (Heinrich Wilhelm).

[43] Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Family File, p. 51. Compiled and provided by Gary Langewisch, Langewisch@aol.com, 28 Aug 2004.

[44] Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Family File, p. 51. Compiled and provided by Gary Langewisch, Langewisch@aol.com, 28 Aug 2004.

[45] Ancestry.com. New Orleans, 1820-1850 Passenger and Immigration Lists [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: New Orleans, Louisiana. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, LA, 1820-1902. Micropublication M259, rolls # 1-33. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Name: Anna Cath Brackman, Arrival Date: Jan 11, 1841, Age: 34, Gender: F, Port of Departure: Bremen, Place of Origin: Germany, Ship Name: Alvina, Family Number: 6037, National Archives' Series Number: M259-21, Port of Arrival: New Orleans;

[46] Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman Family File, p. 51. Compiled and provided by Gary Langewisch, Langewisch@aol.com, 28 Aug 2004.

[47] Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Family File, p. 1. Compiled and provided by Gary Langewisch, Langewisch@aol.com, 28 Aug 2004.

[48] 1870 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com), Missouri, Lafayette County, M593_786, Freedom Twp.,, Concordia Post Office , Page 17/230, Image 464, 15 June 1870, Line 38, Dwel 103, Fam 105, Brackmann, August, 28, MW, Farmer, Atlantic Ocean [b.c. 1842]; Sophia, 24, FW, Keeping house, MO [b.c. 1846]; Anna, 3, FW, MO [b.c. 1867]; Page 18, Line 1, Brackmann, Martha, 2, FW, MO [b.c. 1868]; George, 1/12, MW, MO [b.c. May 1870]; Oetting, William, 20, MW, Farm Laborer, 2150, 150, MO

[49] 1880 United States Census, Missouri, Lafayette County, Roll T9_698, Family History Film 1254698, East Freedom Twp., Page 16D/338D, Image 157 (Ancstry.com), Supervisor's Dist. No. 6, Enumeration Dist. No.54, 10 June 1880, Line 22,Dwel 139, Fam 139, Brackman, Aug, WM39, Farmer, Ocean, Hannov, Hannov. [b.c 1841]; Sophia, WF36, Wife, Keeping house, MO, Hannov, Hannov [b.c. 1844]; Anna, WF15, Dau, MO, Ocean, MO [b.c. 1865]; Martha, WF13, Dau, MO, Ocean, MO [b.c. 1867]; Emilie, WF7, Dau, MO, Ocean, MO [b.c. 1873]; Aug, WM2, Son, MO, Ocean, MO; Fritz, WM, 4/12, June, Son, MO, Ocean, MO

[50] 1900 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Lafayette County, Series T623, Roll 869 , Freedom Twp., Concordia City, Ward 2, Sheet 17A, Page 154, Image 658, Supervisor's District No. 5, Enumeration District No. 155, 17 June 1900, Line 31, Dwel 305, Fam 309, Brockman, August, WM, Nov 1841, 59, M 35 yrs, At sea, Ger, Ger, Ger, Farmer; Sophia, Wife, WF, Jan 1846, 54, M 35 yrs, 8 born, 6 living, MO, Ger, Ger; Gustov, Son, WM, May 1876, 24, Sing, MO, MO, Ger, At Sea, MO; Fritz, Son, WM, Nov 1879, 20, S, MO, At Sea, MO; Eddie, Son, WF, Nov 1881, 18, S, MO, At Sea, MO; Line 36, Dwel 306, Fam 310, Brockhoff, Amelia, Niece, WF, Oct 1891, 8, S, MO, MO, TX

[51] 1910 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Lafayette Co., Series T624 Roll 794 , Freedom Township, Concordia City, Supervisors District No. 7, Enumeration District No. 98, Sheet No 9A, Page 197 (NYGBS HeitageQuest Online)

21 April 1910, Bismark St, Line 1, Dwel 173, Fam 178, Brackmann, August, Head, MW69, M 45 yrs, At sea, Ger, Ger, Imm 1840, Own Income; Sophia, Wife, FW65, M 45 yrs, 8 born, 6 living, MO, Ger, Ger; Line 16, Dwel 176, Fam 181, Brackman, William, Head, MW62, Wd, MO, Ger, GER, Laborer, Odd jobs; Gilbert, Son, MW12, S, MO, MO, MO

[52] 1920 United States Federal Census, Missouri, Lafayette County, Series T625, Roll 931, Page 148, Freedom Township, Concordia City, First Ward, Supervisor's District No. 7, Enumeration District No. 112, Sheet 16A, 23 January 1920, Line 3, Dwel 94, Fam 97, Brackmann, August, Head, Owned, Free, MW79, M, At Sea, Hannover, Ger, retired Farmer; Sophia, Wife, FW74, M, MO, Han, Ger; Line 5, Dwel 95, Fam 98, Brackmann, Fritz H.

[53] Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Family File, p. 51. Compiled and provided by Gary Langewisch, Langewisch@aol.com, 28 Aug 2004.

[54] Descendants of Johann Heinrich Brackman, Family File, Compiled and provided by Gary Langewisch, Langewisch@aol.com, 28 Aug 2004. pp. 51, 55, 57, 58, 59, 63.

[55] Rodekohr Ancestry, Compiled June, 1968 by Mrs. Carl W. Rodekohr (Lola Tiedgen, Cheyenne, Wyo). p. 1: William Friedrich Eduard, b. Mar 29, 1892, Alma, Missouri, d. Oct 9 1895, Alma, Missouri. William died of membranous croup.

[56] Weant, Kenneth. Lafayette County, Missouri 3665 Deaths Reported in The Higginsville Advance, 3 January 1891 to 22 December 1905. [database online] Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. Weant, Kenneth. Lafayette County, Missouri 5245 Deaths Reported in The Higginsville Advance, 8 January 1906 to 24 December 1920. [database online] Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999. Lafayette County, Missouri Obituaries, 1891-1920, Article: Rodekohr son of John abt 4 12 Nov 1895 Lafayette

[57] Higginsville Advance - 3002 Highway Boulevard, Higginsville, MO, 64037-1870. Phone: 660-584-3611 Fax: 660-584-7966.

[58] Trinity Lutheran Church - Alma, MO, 1875-2000, Church published, Alma, MO., 2000. p. 121: 1896, Adolf Gustav Eduard Rodekohr, Parents: J. and Anna, nee Brackmann [sic], Day of Birth: July 9, Day of Baptism: July 26.

[59] Recollection of Edwin Charles (Chuck) RODEKOHR.

[60] Ancestry.com Social Security Death Index, Adolph C. Rodekohr, Born: 9 Jul 1896, Died: 15b Apr 1974 in Norfolk, Madison Co., Nebraska, SS# 5005-56-9410, Issued 1960 Nebraska.

Johann Heinrich RODEKOHR 1860-1947

Johann Heinrich RODEKOHR
1860-1947