Third Generation

16. Amelia Louise "Millie" KEWIT was born on 14 December 1876 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.^{1,25,27,38,45,46,74,114,115} (Her given name in her baptism and confirmation records is listed as "Emilie;" she was listed as "Emilie Louise" in her county marriage registration record, in the church record of her marriage, and in the church Family Register in 1890. But her obituary and her gravestone list her as "Amelia.") She was baptized on 7 January 1877 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁷ at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her sponsors were Emilie Gnewikow (her father's sister) and Wilhelmine Gnewikow (her mother's sister). She was baptized as "Emilie Louise Jaskewitz." She appeared in the census in 1880 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁰ Millie appeared in the census in 1885 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.¹² She was confirmed on 22 March 1891 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.⁷⁴ at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She appeared in the census in 1895 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.¹³ Millie appeared in the census in 1900 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁴ She appeared in the census in 1905 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁴² She appeared in the census in 1910 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁰ Millie appeared in the census in 1920 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁴ She appeared in the census in 1930 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁴ She was listed as "Amelia." She appeared in the census in 1940 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁴³ Her household was at 1317 Superior Avenue. Millie died on 23 December 1963 at the age of 87 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^16,25,36,78 Obituary Notes: "Amelia Louise, daughter of the late August Kewit and his wife, Ernestine, nee Achtenberg, was born in the town of Ridgeville December 14, 1876. On October 26, 1898, she was united in marriage to August Henry Noth. They resided on a farm in the town of Wilton. To this union six children were born. In 1927, they retired from farming and moved to Tomah.

Mr. Noth passed away on June 15, 1933. Following his death, Mrs. Noth continued to reside in the family home. One daughter, Mrs. Orville (Mildred) Stender preceded her mother in death.

Mrs. Noth was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where funeral services were conducted at 1:30 Friday afternoon, December 27, with Rev. O. W. Heier conducting the service. She was laid to rest in the family plot in Oak Grove Cemetery."

Find-a-Grave Website Notes: "Amelia was born on December 14, 1876 in Wisconsin to August Johann Jaskiewicz and Wilhelmine Emilie "Ernestine" Achtenberg. She married Friedrich August Heinrich Noth on October 26, 1898 in Monroe County, Wisconsin. She passed away on December 23, 1963 in Tomah, Monroe, Wisconsin.

In the 1880 census, she was living in Ridgeville township, Monroe, Wisconsin with her parents, August and Tina, and siblings, Bertha and Paul. She was listed as a 3-year-old, single, white female.

In 1900, she was living in Wilton, Monroe, Wisconsin with her husband, August, and daughter, Nita. She was listed as a 23-year-old, married, white female. It was also noted that at the time, she'd had only child.

In 1910, she was living in Wilton, Monroe, Wisconsin with her husband, August H., and children, Neta, Raymond, Corliss, and Adalla. She was listed as a 32-year-old, married, white female. It was also noted that at the time, she'd had four children, all of whom were still living.

In 1920, she was living in Wilton, Monroe, Wisconsin with her husband, August, and children, Raymond, Neta, Corliss, Adela, Mildred, and Evelyn. She was listed as a 43-year-old, married, white female.

In 1930, she was living in Tomah, Monroe, Wisconsin with her husband, August H., and daughter, Evelyn. She was listed as a 53-year-old, married, white female.

In 1940, she was living in Tomah, Monroe, Wisconsin with her daughter, Evelyn. She was listed as a 63-year-old, widowed, white female."
She was buried on 27 December 1963 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^16,25,64 in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
She has Ancestral File Number 2WXK-MQQ.

Amelia Louise "Millie" KEWIT and Friedrich August Heinrich "Henry" NOTH were married on 26 October 1898 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.^{25,30,36,46,114,116,117,118} Newspaper Article: "At Ridgeville, Wis., on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1898, by Rev. Koehler, Mr. H. Noth and Miss Amelia Kevit. The happy event took place at the home of the bride's parents, in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends. The marriage ceremony was pronounced at 6 o'clock in the evening. The bride was attired in white silk and wore bride's roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Matie. The groom was dressed in conventional black and was attended by his brother, Mr. Herman Noth.

Following the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the dining room, where a bountiful wedding supper was served, the tables being beautifully decorated with cut flowers. The wedding festivities extended late into the night when dancing was enjoyed. The wedding presents were numerous and beautiful.

Mr. and Mrs. Noth departed on Thursday for Minneapolis, where they will spend a week with relatives. On their return they will reside on the old homestead on the Ridge. Their many friends here join in congratulations and wish them joy and prosperity."

(According to the 1910 Census, they had 8 children, of whom 8 were living at the time of the Census. That was probably an error, as both of their obituaries mention that they had 6 children.) Friedrich August Heinrich "Henry" NOTH, son of Friedrich Wilhelm NOTH and Louisa Dorothea RIEKE, was born on 10 August 1868 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.^{10,25,27,29,114,115,117} (His name was listed as "Friedrich Heinrich August" in the church baptism record, and as "August Heinrich" in the county marriage registration record.)

(The 1880 Census listed his birth place as Lippe, Germany; that was an error because he parents were married in Ridgeville in 1867.) He was baptized on 6 September 1868 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁷ in the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. His sponsors were Friedrich Behrens, August Noth, Heinrich Ringe, and R. L. Richert. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁹ Henry appeared in the census in 1880 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁰ He appeared in the census in 1900 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹⁴ He was Lutheran in 1900 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.⁵⁵ and was listed on the Memberbership Roster of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Henry appeared in the census in 1905 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.⁴² He appeared in the census in 1910 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁰ He appeared in the census in 1920 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁴ Henry appeared in the census in 1930 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁴ They lived at 1317 Superior Avenue and his name was listed as "August H." He died on 15 June 1933 at the age of 64 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^25,119 Article in the History of Monroe County: "August H. Noth, one of the influential and successful farmers of Wilton township, is a native son of Monroe County, and was born in the town of Wilton (this is an error; he was actually born in Germany), August 10, 1869, the son of Fred and Louisa (Reke) Noth.

The father (Fred) was born in the state of Lippe, Germany, March 6, 1839, and when twenty years of age came to America and first located at New Orleans in the fall of 1859. After his arrival there he found the war clouds so heavy that he moved on to St. Louis, not being in sympathy with the Southern cause, and not feeling inclined to take up arms against the Union. He enlisted at St. Louis, Mo., on July 21, 1861, in Company E, second Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and was made sergeant and color bearer of his regiment, and served until honorably discharged September 29, 1864.

In 1866 he came to Monroe County, and with his father purchased 240 acres of land in sections seven and eight, Wilton township, which at that time was wild land. He endured many hardships and privations as a pioneer, but by hard work and perseverance succeeded in subduing the land and bringing it to a good state of cultivation and productiveness. He was one of the successful farmers in the county, and owned at the time of his death, which occurred in 1890, one of the best farms in the township. He was honorable in all his dealings, public spirited and genial, and any worth cause always received his support. He stood high in his community, and was considered one of the well-to-do men in the town.

Mrs. Noth, mother of our subject, who was a kind and loving mother and indulgent wife, passed away October 27, 1881, honored and esteemed by all who knew her.

August H. received his education in the district school, which he attended up to his twentieth year, helping with the general farm work and assisting in clearing the land and making the improvements. Since the death of his father he has had charge of the farm, which he has continued to improve and bring to a higher state of cultivation. The residence, which was erected about thirty years ago, is comfortable and well constructed, and his barns, one of which is 30 x 56 feet, and other outbuildings are commodious and conveniently arranged.

His supply of pure water, which is secured from a deep driven well, operated by a large windmill, furnishes plenty of water for his house and stock. In his farming operations, Mr. Noth uses the latest up-to-date methods and his place is well supplied with modern labor-saving machinery, and he takes pride in keeping it well stocked with a good grade of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs.

On October 26, 1898, he was married in the town of Ridgeville to Miss Amelia Kewit, daughter of August and Arnstena Kevit, pioneers, and highly respected settlers of Ridgeville township. Mrs. Noth is the second child in a family of six children, five of whom are now living.

Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Noth, viz.: Neta, born January 27, 1900; Raymond W., born February 22, 1902; Corliss August, born July 11, 1905; Adaila A., born October 25, 1907; and Mildred L., born March 11, 1911.

Mr. Noth is one of the substantial farmers of his town, and takes an interest in all public matters. He has been chairman of the town board, treasurer of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company and a director of the school board for fifteen years. He is a stockholder in the Elgin Creamery Company, of Wilton, and in politics is a progressive Republican."

Obituary Notes: "August Henry Noth was born in the town of Wilton, August 10, 1868, the oldest child of Fritz and Louise Rieke Noth. He spent practically his entire life on the farm where he was born. On October 26, 1898, he was united in marriage with Amelia Kewit. To this union were born six children. On June 15, 1927, he moved to Tomah with his family and has since resided here.

He departed this life to his eternal rest on June 15, 1933, at the age of 64 years, 10 months, and 5 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Amelia Noth; his six children: Neta of Barron, Raymond and Corliss on the home farms in the town of Wilton; Adaila of Washington, D.C.; Mildred and Evelyn at home; two grandchildren; one brother, Fred, of Tomah; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Mannel of Sparta and Mrs. Herbert Quilling of Menomonee, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the house and 2:00 o'clock at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Pankow officiating. interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery." He was buried on 18 June 1933 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^16,25,64 in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Amelia Louise "Millie" KEWIT and Friedrich August Heinrich "Henry" NOTH had the following children: