Philipp Opp
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1. Philipp Opp was born in 1830 in Preußen; died in 1875 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. Philipp married Margaretha Ehrstein on 10 Nov 1855 in St. Louis City, Missouri, USA. Margaretha (daughter of Sebastian Ehrstein and Regina Senger) was born on 24 Jun 1834 in Birkenhördt, Pfalz, Bayern; was christened on 26 Jun 1834 in Birkenhördt, Pfalz, Bayern; died on 26 Mar 1909 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Jacob E. Opp
was born in Jul 1856 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 3. Charles Opp
was born in 1857 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Dec 1869 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
- 4. Carolina Opp
was born in 1859 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Dec 1869 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
- 5. Catharina Opp
was born in 1860 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in in California, USA.
- 6. Louis Opp
was born in 0Dec 1861 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 1932 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
- 7. Anthony Opp
was born in 0Aug 1865 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 25 Jul 1915 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 8. Elizabeth V. Opp
was born on 16 Sep 1870 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 18 Aug 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 9. John Opp
was born in 0Jul 1872 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 2. Jacob E. Opp
Generation: 2
2. Jacob E. Opp (1.Philipp1) was born in Jul 1856 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Jacob married Jeanette Maule about 1878 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA, and was divorced. Jeanette was born on 24 Mar 1863 in Illinois, USA; died on 8 Mar 1953; was buried in Caseyville Cemetery, Caseyville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Mamie Opp
was born in 1879 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Apr 1958; was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
- 11. John August Opp Neilson
was born on 26 Oct 1883 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Jul 1958; was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
- 10. Mamie Opp
3. Charles Opp (1.Philipp1) was born in 1857 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Dec 1869 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
4. Carolina Opp (1.Philipp1) was born in 1859 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 31 Dec 1869 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
5. Catharina Opp (1.Philipp1) was born in 1860 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in in California, USA.
Catharina married John Berchtold on 1 May 1879 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. John (son of Christian Berchtold and Maria Anna Heidinger) was born in 1855 in Missouri, USA; died in in California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Adolph Berchtold
was born in 1880 in Illinois, USA; died on 12 May 1939 in California, USA.
- 13. Angela Berchtold
was born on 4 Dec 1889 in California, USA.
- 12. Adolph Berchtold
6. Louis Opp (1.Philipp1) was born in 0Dec 1861 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 1932 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
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BIOGRAPHY:
Proposed Change: Louis Opp (I18956)
Tree: Südpfalz / Southern Palatinate
Link: http://birkenhoerdt.net/getperson.php?personID=I18956&tree=Suedpfalz
Description: Just a bit of trivia for you....Louis Opp was somewhat of a celebrity in Belleville. He eventually became president of the Enterprise Foundry Co. and was the Postmaster of Belleville in 1913 (don't know when he started). He resigned due to conflict of interest and Mr. Sopp suceeded Mr. Opp (that is just too funny). Anyway, he was nominated to be Postmaster again in 1922 and received a unanimous vote by the U.S. Senate. He was sent a telegram of congratulations from Senator William B. McKinley (who went on to become our 25th President and assasinated in his second term). All this information comes from the Belleville News Democrat.
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DEATH: http://www2.sos.state.il.us/GenealogyMWeb/IDPHDeathSearchServlet
OPP LOUIS M/W UNK 2820273 1932-10-16 ST CLAIR BELLEVILLE 32-10-18Louis married Elizabeth Schildroth on 28 Apr 1891 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. Elizabeth was born in 0May 1863 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 26 Aug 1928 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Myrtle M. Opp
was born in Jan 1892 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 5 Nov 1938 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
- 15. Viola Elizabeth Opp
was born on 24 Sep 1895 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 29 Dec 1985 in Pascoag, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.
- 14. Myrtle M. Opp
7. Anthony Opp (1.Philipp1) was born in 0Aug 1865 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 25 Jul 1915 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
8. Elizabeth V. Opp (1.Philipp1) was born on 16 Sep 1870 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 18 Aug 1965 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Notes:
DEATH:
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: NITCH, ELIZABET V Social Security #: Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 16 Sep 1870 Birthplace: ILLINOIS Death Date: 18 Aug 1965 Death Place: LOS ANGELES Mother's Maiden Name: EHRSTEIN Father's Surname:Elizabeth married Gustave E. Nitch on 14 Feb 1893. Gustave was born in 1860 in Deutschland; died on 31 Dec 1929 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Gershom Charles Nitch
was born on 24 Nov 1894 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; died on 17 Jun 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 16. Gershom Charles Nitch
9. John Opp (1.Philipp1) was born in 0Jul 1872 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Generation: 3
10. Mamie Opp (2.Jacob2, 1.Philipp1) was born in 1879 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Apr 1958; was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
Family/Spouse: George Monroe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. John August Opp Neilson (2.Jacob2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 26 Oct 1883 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 6 Jul 1958; was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
Family/Spouse: Irene Reinhardt. Irene was born on 31 Jul 1893 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; died on 12 Mar 1935 in Centreville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. Adolph Berchtold (5.Catharina2, 1.Philipp1) was born in 1880 in Illinois, USA; died on 12 May 1939 in California, USA.
Family/Spouse: Catherine Friedenburg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Roy Kenneth Berchtold
was born on 15 Dec 1904 in California, USA; died on 22 Aug 1982 in California, USA; was buried in Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino County, California, USA.
- 18. Florence Berchtold
was born on 3 May 1906 in California, USA; died on 28 Nov 1996 in California, USA.
- 17. Roy Kenneth Berchtold
13. Angela Berchtold (5.Catharina2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 4 Dec 1889 in California, USA.
Family/Spouse: Lawrence John Amman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Myrtle M. Opp (6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born in Jan 1892 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 5 Nov 1938 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
Notes:
DEATH: SCHMIDT MYRTLE N/S UNK 0000150 1938-05-11 ST CLAIR BELLEVILLE - -
Myrtle married William Schmidt about 1913 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. William was born on 22 Apr 1887 in Kansas, USA; died on 26 Jan 1937 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Louise Elizabeth Schmidt
was born on 8 Jul 1913 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 25 Nov 1983 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia, USA; was buried in Lincolnton Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia, USA.
- 20. Lorena Myrtle Schmidt
was born on 27 Jan 1917 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Sep 1985 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
- 21. Dorothy Viola Schmidt
was born on 19 Aug 1919 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Sep 2013 in North Carolina, USA.
- 22. Dr. Donald William Schmidt
was born on 3 Apr 1925 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 2 Mar 2009 in Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA; was buried on 9 Mar 2009 in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA.
- 23. Leland Wayne Schmidt
was born on 23 May 1930 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 22 Oct 2011 in Independence, Macon County, Missouri, USA.
- 19. Louise Elizabeth Schmidt
15. Viola Elizabeth Opp (6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 24 Sep 1895 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 29 Dec 1985 in Pascoag, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.
Family/Spouse: Arthur William Bieser. Arthur was born on 13 May 1885 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Arthur Louis Bieser
was born on 7 Nov 1922 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 28 Jan 2012 in Florida, USA; was buried on 2 Feb 2012.
- 24. Arthur Louis Bieser
16. Gershom Charles Nitch (8.Elizabeth2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 24 Nov 1894 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; died on 17 Jun 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Family/Spouse: Celeste Hand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 4
17. Roy Kenneth Berchtold (12.Adolph3, 5.Catharina2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 15 Dec 1904 in California, USA; died on 22 Aug 1982 in California, USA; was buried in Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino County, California, USA.
Family/Spouse: Lillie M. Unknown. Lillie was born on 15 Feb 1904; died on 6 Mar 1985; was buried in Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Florence Berchtold (12.Adolph3, 5.Catharina2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 3 May 1906 in California, USA; died on 28 Nov 1996 in California, USA.
Family/Spouse: Roland Smith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Louise Elizabeth Schmidt (14.Myrtle3, 6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 8 Jul 1913 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 25 Nov 1983 in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia, USA; was buried in Lincolnton Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia, USA.
Louise married Chester Sylvester Niemann on 10 Feb 1935 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA. Chester was born on 5 Nov 1898 in St. Louis City, Missouri, USA; died on 16 Dec 1993 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Lincolnton Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. William Edward Niemann
was born on 14 Jun 1942 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 5 Apr 2006 in Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, USA.
- 27. Robert Wayne Niemann
was born on 27 Jan 1946 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died in 0May 1964; was buried in Lincolnton Cemetery, Lincolnton, Lincoln County, Georgia, USA.
- 28. Niemann
- 29. Niemann
- 26. William Edward Niemann
20. Lorena Myrtle Schmidt (14.Myrtle3, 6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 27 Jan 1917 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Sep 1985 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA.
21. Dorothy Viola Schmidt (14.Myrtle3, 6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 19 Aug 1919 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 7 Sep 2013 in North Carolina, USA.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
22. Dr. Donald William Schmidt (14.Myrtle3, 6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 3 Apr 1925 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 2 Mar 2009 in Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA; was buried on 9 Mar 2009 in Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA.
Family/Spouse: Elaine Martin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Lucy Schmidt
- 31. Bonnie Schmidt
- 32. Donald William Schmidt
was born in 1949; died in 1975.
- 30. Lucy Schmidt
23. Leland Wayne Schmidt (14.Myrtle3, 6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 23 May 1930 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 22 Oct 2011 in Independence, Macon County, Missouri, USA.
Leland married Unknown on 23 Mar 1951 in Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
24. Arthur Louis Bieser (15.Viola3, 6.Louis2, 1.Philipp1) was born on 7 Nov 1922 in Belleville, Saint Clair County, Illinois, USA; died on 28 Jan 2012 in Florida, USA; was buried on 2 Feb 2012.
Family/Spouse: Irvina Unknown. Irvina was born on 9 Feb 1927; died on 5 Mar 2002. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
25. James Edward Nitch (16.Gershom3, 8.Elizabeth2, 1.Philipp1)