I've "rescued" two old photographs belonging to the KOEHLER Family the
first
a family photograph including Florella H.; George W.; William M.; William G.
R.; Margaret E.; Virgil X.; Eldora Lois; and Sarah Lura KOEHLER which was
taken at the Aristo Studio in Maryville, TN on 9 Aug 1909. The children
range in age from 2 years to 17 years. All their birth dates are written on
the back of the photograph as well as their names. The second photograph is
one the KOEHLER Twins, Eugene Ludwig and Sarah Lura KOEHLER b. 12 Aug 1907.
It is noted that Eugene Ludwig "Louie" died 1 Aug 1908. There is no studio
or location indicated on this second photograph though the twins appear to
be less than one year old at the time.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information
regarding this KOEHLER Family:
William Gottlieb Reinhold KOEHLER was b. 27 Nov 1866 in Dickinson Co. KS to
parents Rev. Reinhold Garr KOEHLER (b. 1834) and Emily KOEHLER (b. 1838).
William was one of 6 children born to this couple including, William G. R.;
Jane; Emily; Eliza; Dole; and Reinholdt KOEHLER, all born between 1866 and
1879. William married Florella H. HESS (1867-1909) on 27 May 1890 in
Momence, IL and together they had 9 children including, William McKinley;
Reinhold James; James Ransom; Margaret Emily or Emilie; George William;
Virgil Xenophen; Florella Hess; Eldora Lois; Eugene Ludwig; and Sarah Lura
KOEHLER, all born between 1890 and 1909.
William was a Printer and Newspaper man and he died 28 Feb 1938 and is
buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Tampa, FL. His wife Florella H. HESS
KOEHLER was b. 16 Feb 1867 in Momence, IL to parents James HESS (1840-1908)
and Margaret OLDS (1845-1937). Florella had at least 6 siblings including,
Sarah; Bertha; George Andrew; Alford or Alfred; Margaret P. (married
BURTON); and Lois Mary (later married TANHEY) HESS, all born between 1867
and 1882. Florella died 11 Apr 1909 in Maryville, TN and is buried in the
Shrontz Cemetery in Momence, IL along with family members.
Margaret Emilie KOEHLER was b. 5 Jul 1892 in Walnut, IA to William and
Florella KOEHLER and married Ralph Russell CANNONS (1896-1956) and together
they had two children including, William George CANNONS (1918-1979) and
Harry Virgil CANNONS (1921-1994). Margaret died in 1972.
William M. KOEHLER was b. 8 Aug 1896 and died 9 Jul 1978 and is buried in
the Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello, ID.
Florella KOEHLER was b. 22 Aug 1898 and married Earle STAFFORD (1897-1963)
and she died 24 Jun 1974 in Ashland, KY and is buried in the Rose Hill
Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, KY.
Virgil Xenophone KOEHLER was b. 16 Sept 1900 in Perrysville, IN to these
same parents and married Clara S. (b. 1906) and together they had two
children. Virgil died 22 Nov 1964 in Hillsborough Co. FL.
Eldora Lois KOEHLER was b. 19 Feb 1903 in Perrysville, IN to these same
parents and married Mr. BOYD. She died 22 Jul 1990 in Greensboro, NC.
Sarah Lura KOEHLER was b. 12 Aug 1907 in Maryville, TN to these parents and
married Charles Finney WAKELAND (1915-1978) and together they had a
daughter, Sarah Florella WAKELAND who was born and died in 1944. Sarah died
22 Jan 1979 in Tampa, FL.
Eugene Ludwig KOEHLER was also born 12 Aug 1907, Sarah's twin brother and he
died in August 1908 at the age of one year.
Census records provide the following details regarding this family:
1880 census of Cayuga, IL:
Reinhold KOEHLER, age 48, Works on Farm, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
Emily KOEHLER, wife, age 42, Keeps House, born Prussia, parents born Prussia
William KOEHLER, son, age 13, Works on Farm, born KS
Jane KOEHLER, dau, age 12, at Home, born MO
Emily KOEHLER, dau, age 9, at Home, born IL
Eliza KOEHLER, dau, age 7, at Home, born IL
Dole KOEHLER, dau, age 4, born IL
Reinholdt KOEHLER, son, age 1, born IL
1900 census of Highland, IN:
William KOEHLER, age 33, born Nov 1866, married 10 years, born KS, parents
born Germany, an Editor
Florella KOEHLER, wife, age 33, born Feb 1867, married 10 years, 5
children/5 living, born IL, parents born Canada/IL
Reinhold KOEHLER, son, age 9, born Mar 1891, born IL, In School
Margaret KOEHLER, dau, age 7, born Jul 1892, born IL, in School
George KOEHLER, son, age 5, born Jul 1894, born IL
William KOEHLER, son, age 3, born Aug 1896, born IN
Florella KOEHLER, dau, age 1, born Sept 1898, born IN
1910 census of Maryville, TN:
William CAYLOR, age 43, a widower, born KS, parents born KS, a Newspaper
Printer
Marget CAYLOR, dau, age 17, born IA, parents born KS
George CAYLOR, son, age 15, born IL, parents born KS
William M. CAYLOR, son, age 14, born IN, parents born KS
Florella CAYLOR, dau, age 11, born IN, parents born KS
Virgil X. CAYLOR, son, age 9, born IN, parents born KS
Loise E. CAYLOR, dau, age 7, born IN, parents born KS
Sarah L. CAYLOR, dau, age 3, born TN, parents born KS
1920 census of Sheldon, SC:
William KOEHLER, age 53, born KS, parents born Germany, a Store Clerk
Florella KOEHLER, dau, age 21, born IN, parents born KS/IL, a School Girl
Lois KOEHLER, dau, age 17, born IN, parents born KS/IL, a School Girl
Lura KOEHLER, dau, age 12, born TN, parents born KS/IL, a Store Clerk
I am hoping to locate someone from this KOEHLER Family so that these
wonderful old treasures can be returned to the care of their family. If you
are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please
contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley