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     Mary Steckenrider was born circa 1845 at Monroe County, Illinois.¹
     She lived at Prairie du Long census precinct, Monroe County, Illinois, on 1 June 1850 with John Steckenrider and Catharine Steckenrider.¹

     Maria Werner was born in 1824 at Goetzenhain, Landgrafschaft Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany. She married John Steckenrider, son of Johann Steckenrider, on 3 August 1852 at St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Maria Werner died on 8 July 1864.
     As of 3 August 1852, her married name was Steckenrider.

     Johann Steckenrider married Eva (- -).² Johann Steckenrider was born circa 1785 at Germany.¹

     Eva (- -) married Johann Steckenrider.¹ Eva (- -) was born circa 1788 at Germany.¹
     Her married name was Steckenrider.¹

     Violet Leola Krug was born on 27 May 1909. She married William H Fricke, son of Fred C Fricke and Della S Knop. Violet Leola Krug died in 2000.
     Her married name was Fricke. On 1 June 1935 Violet Leola Fricke and William H Fricke lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.¹ On 1 June 1940 Violet Leola Fricke and William H Fricke lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.¹ On 8 April 1950 Violet Leola Fricke and William H Fricke lived at 2124 Illinois Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.²

     William H Fricke was born on 5 May 1902. He married Violet Leola Krug, daughter of Johann Heinrich Krug and Arminta Claud Crain. William H Fricke died on 1 September 1984 at age 82.
     He lived at Rockwood precinct, Randolph County, Illinois, on 15 April 1910 with Fred C Fricke and Della S Fricke.¹ On 1 June 1935 William H Fricke and Violet Leola Fricke lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.² On 1 June 1940 William H Fricke and Violet Leola Fricke lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.² On 8 April 1950 William H Fricke and Violet Leola Fricke lived at 2124 Illinois Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.³

     Wanda Fricke was born on 27 February 1928 at Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.¹ She died on 17 September 2014 at Du Quoin, Perry County, Illinois, at age 86.
     She lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, on 1 June 1935 with William H Fricke and Violet Leola Fricke.¹ Wanda Fricke lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, on 1 June 1940 with William H Fricke and Violet Leola Fricke.¹ As of 12 January 1959, her married name was Wheeler.

     Geraldine Fricke was born on 5 November 1930 at Granite City, Madison County, Illinois.¹ She married Charles W Guenther on 19 January 1952 at Granite City, Madison County, Illinois. Geraldine Fricke died on 6 October 2014 at Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, at age 83.
     She lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, on 1 June 1935 with William H Fricke and Violet Leola Fricke.¹ Geraldine Fricke lived at 2107 Missouri Ave, Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, on 1 June 1940 with William H Fricke and Violet Leola Fricke.¹ As of 19 January 1952, her married name was Guenther.

     Fred C Fricke was born circa 1862 at Illinois.¹ He married Della S Knop in 1892.¹
     On 15 April 1910 Fred C Fricke and Della S Fricke lived at Rockwood precinct, Randolph County, Illinois.¹

     Della S Knop was born circa 1872.¹ She married Fred C Fricke in 1892.¹
     Della S Knop was also known as Adele S Knop. Her married name was Fricke.¹ On 15 April 1910 Della S Fricke and Fred C Fricke lived at Rockwood precinct, Randolph County, Illinois.¹

     Arthur L Benoit was born on 4 May 1896 at Beaverville, Illinois. He married Beulah J Neal on 27 September 1922 at Lake County, Indiana.^2,1 Arthur L Benoit died on 11 December 1985 at South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, at age 89.
     On 1 April 1930 Arthur L Benoit and Beulah Benoit lived at 5804 Peabody Ave, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.³ In 1932 Arthur L Benoit and Beulah J Neal lived at 5804 Peabody Av, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.¹ Arthur L Benoit was employed in 1932 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, as a master mechanic.⁴

     James Robert Steckenrider was born on 30 September 1944 at Christopher, Franklin County, Illinois. He died on 17 February 2023 at age 78.
     James Robert Steckenrider was also known as Jim Steckenrider. He lived at 504 South State, Christopher, Franklin County, Illinois, on 5 April 1950 with Ford Steckenrider and Edna Virginia Steckenrider.¹

     Fred Rice was born circa 1878 at Ohio.¹ He married Maggie Eldridge circa 1923.¹
     On 1 April 1930 Fred Rice and Maggie Rice lived at 504 State Street, Christopher, Franklin County, Illinois; Also in the household: William Eldredge 87, Clide Linzy 36, Harland Eldredge 25, Georgie Eldredge (F) 19.¹

     Charles W Guenther was born on 17 May 1928 at Granite City, Illinois. He married Geraldine Fricke, daughter of William H Fricke and Violet Leola Krug, on 19 January 1952 at Granite City, Madison County, Illinois. Charles W Guenther died on 9 May 2018 at Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, at age 89.

     Johann Heinrich Krug was born on 20 January 1877. He married Arminta Claud Crain, daughter of John Conrad Crain and Cornelia Elizabeth Campbell, on 12 April 1899. Johann Heinrich Krug died on 10 August 1926 at age 49.

     Arminta Claud Crain was born on 31 March 1877. She married Johann Heinrich Krug on 12 April 1899. Arminta Claud Crain died on 16 May 1920 at age 43.
     As of 12 April 1899, her married name was Krug.

     John Conrad Crain was born on 22 October 1847 at Perry County, Illinois. He married Cornelia Elizabeth Campbell on 11 December 1872 at Perry County, Illinois. John Conrad Crain died on 14 October 1880 at Perry County, Illinois, at age 32.

     Cornelia Elizabeth Campbell was born on 28 February 1853 at Perry County, Illinois. She married John Conrad Crain on 11 December 1872 at Perry County, Illinois. Cornelia Elizabeth Campbell married William Jiles Russell estimated 1885. Cornelia Elizabeth Campbell died on 22 July 1927 at Eltopia, Franklin County, Washington, at age 74.
     As of 11 December 1872, her married name was Crain. As of estimated 1885, her married name was Russell.

     William Jiles Russell was born in 1858. He married Cornelia Elizabeth Campbell estimated 1885. William Jiles Russell died in 1931.

     Offa Neal was born on 5 June 1876 at Franklin County, Illinois. He married Loretta House in 1897 at Franklin County, Illinois.¹ Offa Neal married Grace (- -) circa 1903.² Offa Neal died on 25 April 1950 at Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, at age 73.
     Offa Neal was also known as Theophilus Fountain Neal. He was employed on 1 June 1900 as a teacher.³ On 1 June 1900 Offa Neal and Lora Neal lived at Northern Township, Franklin County, Illinois; (Also in 1900 census household, adopted son Ralph Neal, age 10, b. Jan 1890.³ Offa Neal was employed by the New York Giants (Major League Baseball team) from 30 September 1905 to 3 October 1905 as a Third Baseman. He played in four games, batting 13 times.⁴ He was employed in April 1910 as a professional city ball player.² On 15 April 1910 Offa Neal and Grace Neal lived at 194 Clark Avenue, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois.² On 1 April 1930 Offa Neal and Lora Neal lived at Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois.⁵ On 1 April 1940 Offa Neal and Lora Neal lived at Market Street, Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois.⁶ On 5 April 1950 Offa Neal and Loretta Neal lived at South Main St, 3rd block, 2nd house on left, Browning, Franklin County, illinois.⁷

     Loretta House was born on 16 July 1874 at Franklin County, Illinois. She married Offa Neal in 1897 at Franklin County, Illinois.¹ Loretta House died on 23 May 1959 at Bluford, Jefferson County, Illinois, at age 84.
     Loretta House was also known as Lora Neal. As of 1897, her married name was Neal.² On 1 June 1900 Lora Neal and Offa Neal lived at Northern Township, Franklin County, Illinois; (Also in 1900 census household, adopted son Ralph Neal, age 10, b. Jan 1890.³ On 1 April 1930 Lora Neal and Offa Neal lived at Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois.⁴ On 1 April 1940 Lora Neal and Offa Neal lived at Market Street, Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois.⁵ On 5 April 1950 Loretta Neal and Offa Neal lived at South Main St, 3rd block, 2nd house on left, Browning, Franklin County, illinois.⁶

     Beulah J Neal was born on 21 August 1898 at Illinois. She married Arthur L Benoit on 27 September 1922 at Lake County, Indiana.^1,2 Beulah J Neal married Carl Adolph Schworm circa 1950. Beulah J Schworm died on 18 December 1954 at Sonoma County, California, at age 56.
     She lived at Northern Township, Franklin County, Illinois, on 1 June 1900 with Offa Neal and Lora Neal; (Also in 1900 census household, adopted son Ralph Neal, age 10, b. Jan 1890.³ As of circa 1916, her married name was Duncan. As of 27 September 1922, her married name was Benoit.² On 1 April 1930 Beulah Benoit and Arthur L Benoit lived at 5804 Peabody Ave, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.⁴ In 1932 Beulah J Neal and Arthur L Benoit lived at 5804 Peabody Av, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.² Beulah Benoit and Vivian Rose Steckenrider were employed in 1932 at 5804 Peabody Av, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, as a beauty parlor operator.² On 1 April 1940 Beulah J Duncan lived at 2838 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri.^5,6 As of circa 1950, her married name was Schworm.