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Hermann Fredrick Sproed

• Birth*: Hermann Fredrick Sproed was born on 10 August 1875 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Christening: He was christened on 19 May 1889 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: He married Louisa Dorthie Burger, daughter of Frederick William Burger and Emelia Anna Minske, on 10 March 1898 at Deerfield, Steele County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Hermann Fredrick Sproed died in Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon, on 17 May 1958, at the age of 82.
• Burial*: He was buried on 21 May 1958 in City View Cemetery at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Occupation*: He was farmer-also delivered fire wood to homes.
• Name Variation: Hermann Fredrick Sproed was also known as Heinrich Fredrick Hermann Sproed German records show his name as Heinrich Fredrick Hermann Sproed.
• (Witness) Immigration: He witnessed the immigration of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd on 12 May 1880 at Hamburg.
• (Witness) Census: Hermann Fredrick Sproed appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Religion*: Hermann Fredrick Sproed was Seventh-day Adventist.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Immigration*: He immigrated.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Emigration*: He and Louisa Dorthie Burger emigrated in 1911.
• Milit-WW1*: Hermann Fredrick Sproed registered for the draft for World War I on12 September 1918, while living at Salem, Marion County, Oregon, reporting he was employed as 2590 Cherry Ave Salem OR.
• (Witness) Milit-WW1: Hermann Fredrick Sproed was listed as Edward Carl Sproed's closest relative on his WorldWar I Draft Registration, dated 12 September 1918, in Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (ofSp) Death: Hermann Fredrick Sproed became a widower upon the death of his wife Louisa, on 25 October 1918 He was left as the sole parent to: Edward, Joseph, Hulda and Peter, aged 19, 16, 11 and 7. Rigdon Funeral Records; CAUSE OF DEATH: Influenza & Pneumonia, Empyema-Surgical Shock.
• Census: Hermann Fredrick Sproed appeared on the census of January 1920 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Note*: He House burned - Statesman Journal on 23 September 1921.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 in the household of Joseph Jacob Sproed at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Hermann Fredrick Sproed appeared on the census of 5 April 1950 in the household of Peter Crist Sproed at East Gervais, Marion County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Herman Sproed Taken by Death
  Herman Sproed, 82, resident of the Salem area for more than 50 years, died Saturday at Sweet Home while visiting his son, Joseph Sproed. Sproed was born in Germany and came to the U.S. as a child. He moved to Oregon in 1911 from Minnesota and had lived and farmed in this area most of the years since then. He had been living with another son, Peter Sproed, of Brooks. He was a member of the Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include three sons, Edward Sproed, Salem; Joseph, Sweet Home; and Peter, Brooks, a sister (sic - correction is daughter), Mrs. Hilda Hanes, Gaston, and many grandchildren. Services are pending at Clough-Barrick Funeral Home.
  Statesman Journal Sunday 18 May 1958 on Sunday, 18 May 1958 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Louisa Dorthie Burger

• Birth*: Louisa Dorthie Burger was born on 1 January 1876 at Deerfield, Steele County, Minnesota.
• Baptism: She was baptized on 6 January 1876.
• Baptism: She was baptized.
• Marriage*: She married Hermann Fredrick Sproed, son of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd and Augusta Sidonie Korb, on 10 March 1898 at Deerfield, Steele County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Louisa Dorthie Burger died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 25 October 1918, at the age of 42.
• Burial*: She was buried on 27 October 1918 in City View Cemetery at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Frederick William Burger at Deerfield, Steele County, Minnesota.
• Married Name: As of 10 March 1898,her married name was Sproed.
• (Witness) Census: Louisa Dorthie Burger appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Immigration*: Louisa Dorthie Burger immigrated in 1907.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Emigration: Louisa Dorthie Burger and Hermann Fredrick Sproed emigrated in 1911.
• (Witness) Milit-WW1: Louisa Dorthie Burger was listed as Edward Carl Sproed's closest relative on his WorldWar I Draft Registration, dated 12 September 1918, in Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Note: Louisa Dorthie Burger was a witness Dr. George Massey tried to save the life of his sister-in-law, Louisa Burger Sproed, by doing surgery to drain her lung empyema but she died in the operating room from the influenza and the abcess in her lung (1918). Pete Sproed then lived with Massey's for some time.
  Pete Sproed was taking his bride, Ann Pfau, to meet Massey's after eloping,
  when he was arrested in Klamath Falls at a service station. Ann never did meet Massey's as they didn't want to call and say they were in jail! With George Augustus Massey on 25 October 1918.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Thursday, 28 November 1918.

Parents:

Edward Carl Sproed

• Birth*: Edward Carl Sproed was born on 2 June 1899 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ruth Muir, daughter of John Muir and Sarah Elliott (?), on 16 October 1920 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Edward Carl Sproed died in Azalea, Douglas County, Oregon, on 28 March 1981, at the age of 81.
• Burial*: He was buried on 2 April 1981 in IOOF Cemetery (Funeral Program-Mountain View Funeral Home.) at Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Occupation*: He was Motorcycle Policeman, took over his father's wood business
  (delivered fire wood to homes).
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Edward Carl Sproed appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Milit-WW1*: Edward Carl Sproed registered for the draft for World War I on12 September 1918, while living at Salem, Marion County, Oregon, reporting he was employed as 2590 Cherry Ave Salem OR.
• (ofMo) Death: On 25 October 1918, his mother, an unknown person , died Salem, Marion County, Oregon, Rigdon Funeral Records; CAUSE OF DEATH: Influenza & Pneumonia, Empyema-Surgical Shock.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of January 1920 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Census*: Edward Carl Sproed appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Pringle, Marion County, Oregon.
• (ofFa) Death: 17 May 1958 his father died.

Parents:

John Theodore Sproed

• Birth*: John Theodore Sproed was born on 5 May 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Birth: He was born on 22 May 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 19 October 1918, at the age of 18.
• Burial*: He was buried on 22 October 1918 in City View Cemetery at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: John Theodore Sproed appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Milit-WW1*: John Theodore Sproed registered for the draft for World War I on12 September 1918, while living at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Thursday, 28 November 1918.

Parents:

Joseph Jacob Sproed

• Birth*: Joseph Jacob Sproed was born on 30 December 1901 at Cambridge, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Iris Hill-Estelle, daughter of William David Hill and Carmen Peralta, on 3 June 1928 at Cornelius, Washington County, Oregon.
• Divorce: Joseph Jacob Sproed and Margaret Iris Hill-Estelle were divorced on 8 September 1944 at Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Joseph Jacob Sproed married Hazel Van Kipp on 11 October 1945 at Oregon.
• Divorce*: Joseph Jacob Sproed and Hazel Van Kipp were divorced on 8 March 1948 at Linn County, Oregon.
• Death*: Joseph Jacob Sproed died in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, on 16 December 1980, at the age of 78.
• Burial*: He was buried on 22 December 1980 in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Section Memory Lot 216 Space 1 Find A Grave Memorial 67958701
  Funeral Program-Burns-Fredericksen Funeral Home) at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.

• Religion*: He was Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Occupation*: Joseph Jacob Sproed was worked as a young man in his Uncle Wm Henry Burger's confectionary at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (ofMo) Death: On 25 October 1918, his mother, an unknown person , died Salem, Marion County, Oregon, Rigdon Funeral Records; CAUSE OF DEATH: Influenza & Pneumonia, Empyema-Surgical Shock.
• Education*: He was educated attended Walla Walla College.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of January 1920 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Hobbies*: Joseph Jacob Sproed raced motorcycles.
• Occupation*: He was Baker, Mill Worker, Did Logging for Santiam Logging Co for 20 yrs.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Residence*: He lived at Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 4 May 1950 at Linn County, Oregon.
• Note*: He Albany Democrat Herald Front pg on 28 April 1958.
• (ofFa) Death: 17 May 1958 his father died.

Parents:

Michael William Sproed

• Birth*: Michael William Sproed was born on 11 December 1903 at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 21 December 1919, at the age of 16.
• Burial*: He was buried on 24 December 1919 in City View Cemetery at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The funeral for Mishel Sproed, 14 year old son of Herman Sproed, 2590 Cherry avenue, who died Monday morning, will be held at the chapel of the W.T. Rigdon company Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Bell of the Adventist church, will have charge. Burial will be in City View cemetery.
  Capitol Journal 23 Dec 1919 p 5 on Tuesday, 23 December 1919 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Hulda Marion Sproed

• Birth*: Hulda Marion Sproed was born on 29 April 1907 at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Irl Raynor Eugene Horton on 11 April 1927 at Linn County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Hulda Marion Sproed and Irl Raynor Eugene Horton were divorced.
• Marriage*: Hulda Marion Sproed married Hollis Fay "Hoppy" Hanes, son of William Henry Hanes and Mary Maria Groesbeck, on 24 July 1931 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Hulda Marion Sproed and Hollis Fay "Hoppy" Hanes were divorced.
• Death*: Hulda Marion Sproed died in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon, on 27 August 1996, at the age of 89.
• Burial*: She was buried on 30 August 1996 in City View Cemetery at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (ofMo) Death: On 25 October 1918, her mother, an unknown person , died Salem, Marion County, Oregon, Rigdon Funeral Records; CAUSE OF DEATH: Influenza & Pneumonia, Empyema-Surgical Shock.
• (Witness) Census: Hulda Marion Sproed appeared on the census of January 1920 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Note*: Hulda Marion Sproed (an unknown value) on 25 June 1921 at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon.
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: She witnessed the marriage of Peter Crist Sproed and Ann Ruth Pfau on 4 October 1933 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
• MILITARY*: Hulda Marion Sproed Navy stationed at Sandpoint in 1940.
• (ofFa) Death: 17 May 1958 her father died.
• MEDICAL*: She had a heart attack.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Oregon Statesman on Monday, 26 August 1996.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the The Oregonian on Thursday, 29 August 1996 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Parents:

Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd

• Birth*: Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd was born on 30 October 1830 at Germany.
• Marriage*: He married Augusta Sidonie Korb, daughter of Johann Heinrich Korb and Henriette Wilhelmine Friederike Herold, on 12 May 1856 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Death*: Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd died in North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota, on 22 October 1909, at the age of 78.
• Burial*: He was buried after 22 October 1909 in St. John Lutheran Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 165893020) at Weber, Isanti County, Minnesota.

• NAME*: He 18th century German naming patterns said that individuals used their "third" name as their daily name to go by.
• Note*: He Evangelical Lutheran Parish Records, Sparnberg,Thuringen,Germany 1856-1885 pp. 169,63.75,85,100,111,130,137.
  German records show his name as Johann Theodur Rudolf Sproed.
• Note: He Another Johann Sproed (b. 1862) is found in Russian Immigration records. Johann Sproed found in:
  Russians to America, 1850-1896 Passenger and Immigration Lists
  Age: 18
  Gender: Male
  Occupation: Laborer
  Literacy: Unknown
  Nation of Origin: Russia
  Final Destination: USA
  Last Residence: Unknown
  Purpose of Travel: Staying in the USA
  Mode of Travel: Steerage
  Port of Departure: Hamburg & Havre
  Ship's Name: Lessing
  Date of Arrival: 5/26/1880.
• Name Variation: Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd was also known as Johann Theodor Rudolf Sproed.
• Immigration*: He immigrated on 12 May 1880 to Hamburg.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Augusta Sidonie Korb

• Birth*: Augusta Sidonie Korb was born on 26 January 1834 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Birth: She was born on 26 January 1835 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Marriage*: She married Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd, son of Adam Heinrich Adolph Spröd and Johanna Elisabetha Margaretha Gemeinhardt, on 12 May 1856 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Death*: Augusta Sidonie Korb died in North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota, on 20 October 1915, at the age of 81.
• Burial*: She was buried on 23 October 1915 in St. John Lutheran Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 165893342) at Weber, Isanti County, Minnesota.

• Occupation*: She was reportedly a midwife in Germany and some in the states.
• NAME*: She death certificate shows spelling of name-German records show her name as Auguste Cedonia Korb.
• Name Variation: Augusta Sidonie Korb was also known as Cedonia Auguste Korb.
• Married Name: As of 12 May 1856,her married name was Sproed.
• (Witness) Immigration: She witnessed the immigration of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd on 12 May 1880 at Hamburg.
• (Witness) Census: Augusta Sidonie Korb appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Augusta Sidonie Korb appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Census*: Augusta Sidonie Korb appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the North Branch Review p. 3 col. 4 - Mrs. Sproed, nearly 80 years old, died here at the home of her son, Fritz Sproed, Wednesday of last week (Under heading for Oxford area) on Friday, 29 October 1915 North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed

• Birth*: Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed was born on 22 October 1856 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Marriage*: He married Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel, daughter of Wilhelm Reichel and Johanna Fredericka Hass, on 6 October 1894 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed died in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on 28 November 1929, at the age of 73.
• Burial*: He was buried on 30 November 1929 in Oxford Union Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 25179618
  
  
  Vol. 8 Isanti Co. Cemeteries lists Bellin Ceme=Oxford Union Ceme.) at Oxford, Isanti County, Minnesota.

• Name Variation: Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed was also known as Christen Fredrick Sproed German Records show his name as Christen Fredrick Sproed.
• Immigration*: He immigrated in 1879.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Marriage: Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed witnessed the marriage of John J. Krauss and Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed on 2 November 1884 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Education*: Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed attended Battle Creek College-was a teacher & farmer.
• Note*: He he was a Missionary to Espirito Santo, Brazil in May 1898.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Note: He North Branch Review p. 8 (Thursday) - Mr. Fred Sproad and family were out enjoying a sleigh ride Monday morning on 29 December 1910 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed

• Birth*: Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed was born on 18 May 1859 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Marriage*: She married John J. Krauss on 2 November 1884 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed died in North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota, on 27 October 1936, at the age of 77.
• Burial*: She was buried after 27 October 1936 in North Branch Cemetery at North Branch, Isanti County, Minnesota.

• Name Variation: Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed was also known as Sophia Maria Ferdinandin Sproed German records show her name as Sophia Maria Ferdinandin Sproed.
• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist.
• Immigration*: She immigrated in 1880.
• (Witness) Immigration: She witnessed the immigration of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd on 12 May 1880 at Hamburg.
• (Witness) Census: Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Married Name: As of 2 November 1884,her married name was Krauss.
• Census*: Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed appeared on the census of 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Naturalization*: She was naturalized in 1905.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1910 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 in the household of John J. Krauss at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Census: Maria Sophia "Mary" Sproed appeared on the census of 1930 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 in the household of Edward William Landin at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Karl George Sproed

• Birth*: Karl George Sproed was born on 3 September 1861 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Christening: He was christened on 15 September 1861 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Marriage*: He married Anna Wall on 9 May 1892 at Cambridge, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Karl George Sproed died in Milk River, Alberta, Canada, on 12 February 1930, at the age of 68.
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 February 1930 at Milk River, Alberta, Canada.

• Religion*: He was Seventh-day Adventist.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Louis Johann Sproed

• Birth*: Louis Johann Sproed was born on 5 December 1865 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Death*: He died in Milk River, Alberta, Canada, on 31 December 1932, at the age of 67.
• Burial*: He was buried after 31 December 1932 at Milk River, Alberta, Canada.

• Note*: He never married - lived mostly with his brother Karl's family - reportedly slightly retarded.
• Religion*: He was Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
• Name Variation: Louis Johann Sproed was also known as Johann George Louis Sproed German records show his name as Johann George Louis Sproed.
• (Witness) Immigration: He witnessed the immigration of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd on 12 May 1880 at Hamburg.
• (Witness) Census: Louis Johann Sproed appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Louis Johann Sproed appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 in the household of Hermann Fredrick Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.

Parents:

Heinrich Hermann Sproed

• Birth*: Heinrich Hermann Sproed was born on 14 August 1868 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Death*: He died in Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany, on 15 August 1875, at the age of 7.

• Name Variation: Heinrich Hermann Sproed was also known as Carl Heinrich Hermann Sproed German records show his name as Carl Heinrich Hermann Sproed.

Parents:

Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed

• Birth*: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed was born on 30 January 1873 at Sparnberg, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.
• Marriage*: She married William Christian Hendricks on 1 January 1888 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed married Nels A. F. "Fred" Chellman (Kjellman) on 21 June 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Divorce*: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed and Nels A. F. "Fred" Chellman (Kjellman) were divorced.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed married William Abbott on 25 December 1911 at St. Johns, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed died in Oakland, Alameda County, California, on 19 May 1958, at the age of 85.
• Burial*: She was buried on 23 May 1958 in Evergreen Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 75893487) at Oakland, Alameda County, California.

• Name Variation: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed was also known as Eva Johanna Henriette Sproed German records show her name as Eva Johanna Henriette Sproed.
• (Witness) Immigration: She witnessed the immigration of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd on 12 May 1880 at Hamburg.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Married Name: As of 1 January 1888,her married name was Hendricks.
• Married Name: As of 21 June 1900,her married name was Chellman.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 in the household of Nels A. F. "Fred" Chellman (Kjellman) at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed appeared on the census of 8 June 1905 in the household of Nels A. F. "Fred" Chellman (Kjellman) at Malta, Big Stone County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of William John Hendricks at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1911,her married name was Abbott.
• Residence*: Elizabeth Johanna "Lizzie" Sproed lived.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of John Andrew Humble at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Parents:

Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel

• Birth*: Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel was born on 28 January 1870 at Germany.
• Marriage*: She married Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed, son of Johann Theodor Rudolf Spröd and Augusta Sidonie Korb, on 6 October 1894 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel died in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, on 31 December 1945, at the age of 75.
• Burial*: She was buried on 3 January 1946 (Find A Grave Memorial# 58774944) at Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland.

• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1 May 1885 at Stacy, Chisago County, Minnesota.
• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Tuesday, 2 April 1946 Nevada, Story County, Iowa.

Parents:

Ruth Florence Sproed

• Marriage*: Ruth Florence Sproed married an unknown person.
• Birth*: She was born on 3 January 1896 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married James Henry Trepanier on 14 June 1917 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: Ruth Florence Sproed married Reynold Fredlund on 22 May 1945 at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• Death*: Ruth Florence Sproed died in Seattle, King County, Washington, on 16 April 1991, at the age of 95.
• Burial*: She was buried after 16 April 1991 in Acacia Memorial Park (Find A Grave Memorial# 93384919) at Seattle, King County, Washington.

• Occupation*: She was Nurse.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Ruth Florence Sproed appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Census*: Ruth Florence Sproed and James Henry Trepanier appeared on the census of 1920 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• Married Name: As of 22 May 1945,her married name was Fredlund.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Ruth Florence Sproed survived her mother (Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Ruth Fredlund, Seattle, Washington (Obituary dated on 2 April 1946.)
• (Surviving Spouse) Obituary: Ruth Florence Sproed survived her husband (Reynold Fredlund) and was listed in his obituary as residing in (obituary dated on 25 October 1965.)

Parents:

Harry Sproed

• Birth*: Harry Sproed was born on 21 May 1897 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, on 18 May 1898.
• Burial*: He was buried after 18 May 1898 (Find A Grave Memorial# 93384761) at Brazil.

Parents:

Agnes Lorraine Sproed

• Birth*: Agnes Lorraine Sproed was born on 11 June 1900 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married John McKinley Ruffcorn, son of Douglas Ruffcorn and Mary Ann Grant, on 15 June 1924 at Bethel, Anoka County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Agnes Lorraine Sproed died in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, on 6 June 1989, at the age of 88.
• Burial*: She was buried on 12 June 1989 in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 11083110) at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Agnes Lorraine Sproed appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Married Name: As of 15 June 1924,her married name was Ruffcorn.
• Residence*: Agnes Lorraine Sproed lived at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: She survived her mother (Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Agnes Ruffcorn, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Obituary dated on 2 April 1946.)

Parents:

Esther Evelyn Sproed

• Birth*: Esther Evelyn Sproed was born on 3 April 1902 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Donald William Doss on 26 October 1927 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.
• Death*: Esther Evelyn Sproed died in Littlestown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, on 6 September 1988, at the age of 86.
• Burial*: She was buried on 9 September 1988 in Meadow Branch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 67075270) at Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland.

• Residence*: She lived at Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Census*: Esther Evelyn Sproed appeared on the census of 1920 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of James Henry Trepanier and Ruth Florence Sproed at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Esther Evelyn Sproed appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Esther Evelyn Sproed survived her mother (Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Esther Doss, Westminister, Maryland (Obituary dated on 2 April 1946.)

Parents:

Lydia Effie Sproed

• Birth*: Lydia Effie Sproed was born on 20 November 1904 at Rock Creek, Pine County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Rube Milton Woodard, son of Jonathan Mahlon "Jonce" Woodard and Gertrude Belle Smith, on 8 September 1928 at Grand Marais, Cook County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Lydia Effie Sproed died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 23 April 1963, at the age of 58.
• Burial*: She was buried on 26 April 1963 in Hill Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 25586967
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• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist.
• Occupation*: She was school teacher.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Lydia Effie Sproed appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Education*: Lydia Effie Sproed was educated in 1923 Maplewood Adventist Academy graduate.
• (Witness) Marriage: She witnessed the marriage of John McKinley Ruffcorn and Agnes Lorraine Sproed on 15 June 1924 at Bethel, Anoka County, Minnesota.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Lydia Effie Sproed survived her mother (Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Lydia Woodard, Gaston, Oregon (Obituary dated on 2 April 1946.)

Parents:

Floyd Clarence Sproed

• Birth*: Floyd Clarence Sproed was born on 24 January 1907 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Death*: He died in North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota, on 26 January 1907.
• Burial*: He was buried after 26 January 1907 (Find A Grave Memorial# 93384951) at Minnesota.

• NAME*: He Sister Mabel states it was Floyd Clarence. Death record lists only Clarence.

Parents:

Mabel Marie Sproed

• Birth*: Mabel Marie Sproed was born on 20 June 1909 at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Douglas Eugene McClay on 14 May 1930 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• Death*: Mabel Marie Sproed died in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, on 26 September 1989, at the age of 80.
• Burial*: She was buried after 26 September 1989 in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens (Find A Grave Memorial# 93384696) at Suffolk, Suffolk City County, Virginia.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• (Witness) Census: Mabel Marie Sproed appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 in the household of Fredrick Christen "Fritz" Sproed at North Branch Township, Isanti County, Minnesota.
• Education*: Mabel Marie Sproed was educated in 1926 at Minnesota Maplewood Adventist Academy graduate.
• Residence*: She lived.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: She survived her mother (Johanna Christina Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reichel) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Mabel McClay of Warrington, Florida (Obituary dated on 2 April 1946.)
• Note*: Mabel Marie Sproed died of Lymphoma Sarcoma after going to live c Colin & Cohae in September 1989.

Parents:

Sarah Ruth Muir

• Birth*: Sarah Ruth Muir was born on 23 October 1901 at Park Place, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Edward Carl Sproed, son of Hermann Fredrick Sproed and Louisa Dorthie Burger, on 16 October 1920 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Sarah Ruth Muir died in Azalea, Douglas County, Oregon, on 16 March 1974, at the age of 72.
• Burial*: She was buried on 21 March 1974 in IOOF Cemetery at Canyonville, Douglas County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in the household of Edward Carl Sproed at Pringle, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Imogene Juanita Sproed

• Birth*: Imogene Juanita Sproed was born on 15 May 1923 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Wallace Gene Scott on 15 August 1948 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Imogene Juanita Sproed and Wallace Gene Scott were divorced on 4 October 1979 at Alameda County, California.
• Death*: Imogene Juanita Sproed died in Douglas County, Oregon, on 5 May 2010, at the age of 86.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in the household of Edward Carl Sproed at Pringle, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Imogene Juanita Sproed appeared on the census of 1950 in the household of Wallace Gene Scott at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Sproed Reunion: Imogene Juanita Sproed.

Parents:

Edward Cecil "Cecil" Sproed

• Birth*: Edward Cecil "Cecil" Sproed was born on 29 December 1925 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Barbara Jean Cammarano on 29 October 1945 at Lake City, Pierce County, Washington.
• Divorce*: Edward Cecil "Cecil" Sproed and Barbara Jean Cammarano were divorced in October 1952 at Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Edward Cecil "Cecil" Sproed died in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon, on 19 October 2021, at the age of 95.

• Name Variation: Edward Cecil "Cecil" Sproed was also known as Cecil Sproed.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 in the household of Edward Carl Sproed at Pringle, Marion County, Oregon.
• MILITARY*: Edward Cecil "Cecil" Sproed Navy @ Farragut (Idaho); then Fairfax hospital as a Corpman (Fairfax County, VA) in 1940 Idaho.
• Sproed Reunion: He.
• Sproed Reunion: He.
• Residence*: He lived on 15 August 2015 at Adams, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Residence: He lived on 10 July 2021 at Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Edward Cecil Sproed, 95, of Adams, Oregon died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at a local care facility in Pendleton. Cecil was born on December 29, 1925 in Salem, Oregon.
  
  Edward Cecil Sproed, 95, of Adams, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at a local care facility in Pendleton. He was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Salem. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to pioneerchapel.com. [East Oregonian] after 19 October 2021.

Parents:

Margaret Iris Hill-Estelle

• Birth*: Margaret Iris Hill-Estelle was born on 8 August 1908 at Mexico City, Mexico.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Jacob Sproed, son of Hermann Fredrick Sproed and Louisa Dorthie Burger, on 3 June 1928 at Cornelius, Washington County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Margaret Iris Hill-Estelle and Joseph Jacob Sproed were divorced on 8 September 1944 at Albany, Linn County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Margaret Iris Hill-Estelle married Albert Schiermeister on 21 September 1952 at Skamania, Stevenson County, Washington.
• Death*: Margaret Iris Hill-Estelle died in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 25 December 2002, at the age of 94.

• Religion*: She was Seventh-day Adventist.
• Adoption*: She was adopted in July 1925 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 3 June 1928,her married name was Sproed.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 in the household of Joseph Jacob Sproed at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 1945,her married name was Goodridge.
• Married Name: As of 21 September 1952,her married name was Schiermeister.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the The Register-Guard on Saturday, 28 December 2002 Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Eugene Register Guard - Margaret I. SCHIERMEISTER of Springfield d. 25 Dec 2002 b. 8 Aug 1908 in Mexico City to William and Carment Peralta HILL; adopted in 1925 by William and Orrilla GRAHAM-ESTELLE; m. 1928 to Joseph SPROED - divorced 1944; m. 1945 to Perry GOODRIDGE - divorced 1950; m. 1952 in Stevenson, Wash., to Albert SCHIERMEISTER - d. 1996 on Saturday, 28 December 2002 Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the Springfield News
  Margaret Schiermeister
  Aug. 8, 1908-Dec. 25, 2002
  
  Margaret I. Schiermeister, 94, of Springfield, has died of age-related causes.
  
  Born in Mexico City, Mexico, to David William and Carmen Hill, she was adopted by William D. and Orrilla M. Graham-Estelle of Falls City in 1925.
  
  She attended Laurelwood Academy, graduating in 1927. She married Joseph J. Sproed in June 1928; they later divorced. She married Perry E. Goodridge in 1945; the were divorced in 1950. In 1952, she married Albert Schiermeister in Stevenson, Wash. They were married for 44 years. He died in 1996.
  
  She was an Oregon radiological technologist and worked at Sacred Heart Hospital for nine years. She worked for Drs. Mikkelson, J. Boe and J. Russell. She later worked at Josephine General Hospital in Grants Pass. She retired in 1986, at the age of 78.
  
  Survivors include one son: Donald G. Sproed (and his wife, Vivian) of Eugene; two stepdaughters: Starla Hashimoto and Collette Griffith, both of California; one sister: Ila M. Estelle of Falls City; and two grandchildren.
  
  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens in Grants Pass.
  
  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Major Family Funeral Home.
  
  Memorial contributions can be made to Oregon Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10306, Eugene, OR 97440-2306, or to Alzheimer's disease research. on Sunday, 29 December 2002 Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.

Parents:

Donald Gene Sproed

• Birth*: Donald Gene Sproed was born on 3 August 1929 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Gertrude Vivian "Vivian" Gorthy on 21 June 1952 at Stevenson, Skamania County, Washington.
• Death*: Donald Gene Sproed died in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 15 April 2017, at the age of 87.

• Occupation*: He was worked for Weyerhaeuser in Pulp & Paper/Board Division.
• Religion*: He was Non-Denominational Christian.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 in the household of Joseph Jacob Sproed at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Residence*: Donald Gene Sproed lived on 15 June 2008 at Lane County, Oregon.
• Residence: He lived on 27 August 2014 at Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.
• DNA Tested*: He T921210.

Parents:

Irl Raynor Eugene Horton

• Birth*: Irl Raynor Eugene Horton was born on 1 May 1895 at Wilburn, Ford County, Kansas.
• Marriage*: He married Hulda Marion Sproed, daughter of Hermann Fredrick Sproed and Louisa Dorthie Burger, on 11 April 1927 at Linn County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Irl Raynor Eugene Horton and Hulda Marion Sproed were divorced.
• Death*: Irl Raynor Eugene Horton died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 18 November 1964, at the age of 69.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Lewis Fell Horton & Ella Kenyon.
• MARRIAGE2*: He Dorothy.