Melkersman, Edward Rudolph
1855 - 1925 (70 years)1. Melkersman, Edward Rudolph was born on 19 Feb 1855 in St Charles, St Charles, Missouri, USA; died on 26 Sep 1925 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried after 26 Sep 1925 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Farmer
- Residence: 1920, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
Notes:
Edward Melkersman
(Transcribed by Jim Thoma)
Edward Melkersman, a prosperous and progressive farmer and stockman of Clarks Fork township, is a native of Missouri. Mr. Melkersman was born Feb. 19, 1855, a son of Robert R. and Louisa (Portzig) Melkersman. He was born at St Charles, Mo., whence his parents moved in 1872 to Cooper County and located on an 80 acre farm three miles south of Boonville, where the father died in 1879. His remains are interred in the cemetery at Boonville. The widowed mother now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Kirschner, at Otterville, Mo. Mrs. Melkersman is now, in 1919, at the advanced age of 86 years. Robert R. and Louisa Melkersman were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Sophia Achepohl, who died in Oregon; Edward, the subject of this review; Mrs. Lucy Wells, of the state of Washington; Mrs. Ottilia Kirschner, of Otterville, Mo., with whom the mother resides; Fred, who resides in Idaho; Mrs. Emma Landen, of the state of Washington; Mrs. Helen Nathan, deceased; and Mrs. Nora Comstock, of Freeman, Wash.
In the public schools of St Charles, Mo., Edward Melkersman received his education. He has followed farming and stockraising practically his entire life and he has been a resident of Cooper County since 1872. He purchased his first farm 30 years ago and he later sold it and bought the country place he now owns, a farm comprising 330 acres of valuable land in Clarks Fork township, six miles from Boonville. Mr. Melkersman has, since acquiring the ownership of the place, added three barns. Petite Saline creek crosses the farm on the north and there are two exceptionally fine springs on the land, which is admirably adapted for stockraising. Large herds of hogs, cattle and sheep are raised on the Melkersman place, which is managed by Mr. Melkersman's son, Edward L.
April 2, 1893, Edward Melkersman and Annie Margaret Kirschner, a daughter of John Nicholas and Eva (Hess) Kirschner, noble pioneers of Boonville township, were united in marriage. The Kirschners settled in Cooper County, in 1853, and reared and educated their five children in
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Boonville township. The father died in 1863 and he was buried in the cemetery at Boonville. The mother died in March 1905, and she was buried in Walnut Grove cemetery. John Nicholas and Eva Kirschner were the parents of the following children: John E., a farmer, Boonville; Mrs. Mary Lowe, of Otterville; Frank, of Otterville ; Mrs. Henry Roesler, of Otterville; and Mrs. Edward Melkersman, the wife of the subject of this sketch. To Edward and Annie M. Melkersman have been born two children: Edward Leroy, who manages the home farm; and Evaline Louise, a student at Cottey College, Nevada, Mo.; Edward Leroy Melkersman married Bertha Bechtold, of Boonville, and to them has been born two children: Charles Edward, who was born March 2, 1917; and one son, Harry Leroy, born Feb. 13, 1918, and died Feb. 14, 1919.
Edward Melkersman is one of the representatives of the first families of Missouri. He is a gentleman of the old school, an upright, honorable citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Melkersman moved to Boonville in Nov., 1915, and they have a very pleasant home on South Third street on a 22 acre tract.
Mr. Melkersman is a republican and he and his family are members of the Boonville Evangelical Church.Edward married Kirchner, Anna Margaretha on 2 Apr 1893 in Cooper, Missouri, USA. Anna (daughter of Kirchner, Johann Nicholas and Kaiser, Eva Margaretha) was born on 27 Nov 1862 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 3 Nov 1949 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA; was buried after 3 Nov 1949 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Melkersman, Edward Leroy "Jack" was born on 10 Aug 1895 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 5 Apr 1961 in Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apr 1961 in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
- 3. Melkersman, Evaline Louise was born on 30 Jan 1901 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 16 Oct 1990 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA; was buried after 16 Oct 1990 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
Generation: 2
2. Melkersman, Edward Leroy "Jack" (1.Edward1) was born on 10 Aug 1895 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 5 Apr 1961 in Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apr 1961 in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Farmer
Edward married Bechtold, Bertha Maria on 25 Oct 1915 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Bertha (daughter of Bechtold, Francis C and Hoffmann, Maria) was born on 28 Sep 1890 in Boonville Township, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 2 Jul 1975 in Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Jul 1975 in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Melkersman, Charles Edward was born on 2 Mar 1917 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Mar 1989 in Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA; was buried on 17 Mar 1989 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
- 5. Melkersman, Harry Leroy was born on 13 Feb 1918 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 14 Feb 1919 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Feb 1919 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
- 6. Melkersman, William Emery was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 26 Apr 1952 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apr 1952 in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
3. Melkersman, Evaline Louise (1.Edward1) was born on 30 Jan 1901 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 16 Oct 1990 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA; was buried after 16 Oct 1990 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1920, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
Evaline married Haller, Manifred Herman on 5 Jun 1921 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Manifred (son of Haller, Eugene Jacob and Goehrig, Julianna Kathryn) was born on 16 Jul 1897 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 1 Nov 1972 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, USA; was buried on 4 Nov 1972 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Haller, Leonard Leroy was born on 1 Sep 1929 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 20 Sep 1930 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 22 Sep 1930 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
Generation: 3
4. Melkersman, Charles Edward (2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born on 2 Mar 1917 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Mar 1989 in Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA; was buried on 17 Mar 1989 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Construction Worker
- Baptism: 6 Mar 1917, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
Charles married Phipps, Opal on 19 Jul 1948 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Opal (daughter of Phipps, George William and Calvert, Edna E) was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Melkersman, James Leroy was born on 5 Jan 1950 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 6 Jan 2023 in Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA.
- 9. Melkersman, Carol Ann was born in UNKNOWN.
- 10. Melkersman, Charles Eugene was born in UNKNOWN.
- 11. Melkersman, Mary Lynn
- 12. Melkersman, Hellen
- 13. Melkersman, Robert William
- 14. Melkersman, Nancy Lee
- 15. Melkersman, Eveyln Marie
Charles married Pomko, Eleanor on 26 Jun 1980 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Eleanor was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Melkersman, Harry Leroy (2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born on 13 Feb 1918 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 14 Feb 1919 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 15 Feb 1919 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 17 Feb 1918, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
6. Melkersman, William Emery (2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born on 22 Aug 1922 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 26 Apr 1952 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried in Apr 1952 in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 27 Aug 1922, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
- Confirmation: Sep 1932, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA
William married Gramlich, Julia Elizabeth on 28 Mar 1945 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Julia (daughter of Gramlich, Otto Aloysious and Twenter, Helen Sophia) was born on 22 Jan 1928 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Melkersman, Edward Otto
- 17. Melkersman, Joyce Ann
- 18. Melkersman, William Emery Jr was born on 14 Apr 1951 in Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 14 Jan 2007 in Riverdell Care Center, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 17 Jan 2007 in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA.
7. Haller, Leonard Leroy (3.Evaline2, 1.Edward1) was born on 1 Sep 1929 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 20 Sep 1930 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 22 Sep 1930 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: None
Generation: 4
8. Melkersman, James Leroy (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born on 5 Jan 1950 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 6 Jan 2023 in Columbia, Boone, Missouri, USA. Notes:
James Leroy Melkersman, 73, of Boonville passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at Landmark Hospital of Columbia surrounded by loved ones.
James was born in Boonville, Missouri on January 5,1950, the son of Charles E. Melkersman and Opal M. Phipps Melkersman. James graduated from New Franklin High School and attended College of the Ozarks. James was a hard worker all of his life, from hauling hay as a kid, through his retirement from Interstate Brands Bakery in Boonville. On February 9th, 1974 he married Carol Roedel Kusgen. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing ball, from baseball to fastpitch softball. As an adult he spent his time golfing, gardening, helping Carol with the daycare children, and being surrounded by his family. He also had a passion for woodworking. He created hundreds of projects for his loved ones.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law Sandy Melkersman. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of the home; three daughters, Sue (Dennis) Forbes, Elaine (Jeff) Ditto, Tonya (Dave) Wahl; four sons, Darrell (Rhonda) Kusgen, Mark Kusgen, Scott Kusgen, Chauncey Reynolds; two brothers Charles Melkersman, Robert Melkersman; 5 sisters, Evelyn Melkersman, Carol Melkersman-Campbell, Helen (Jimmy) Shelton, Nancy (Bill) Melkersman Guss, Mary (Jim) Vollmer, 15 grandkids, 30 great-grandkids and two daughters of the heart Jill Reynolds and Annie Hawkins.
A Celebration of Life will be held in James’ memory on Saturday, January 14 at 4:00 pm at the Evangelical United Church of Christ Educational Building, 416 7th St., Boonville Mo. A meal will follow with meat, rolls and drinks provided. If you feel inclined, please bring a side dish or dessert.
Died:
Landmark HospitalJames married Kusgen, Carol Roedel on 9 Feb 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
9. Melkersman, Carol Ann (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN. Carol married Campbell, Sammy Watson in UNKNOWN in USA. Sammy (son of Campbell, Joseph William and Carson, Talitha Pearl) was born on 5 Dec 1949 in Jacksonville, Randolph, Missouri, USA; died on 8 Jan 2017 in Ashley Manor Care Center, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 13 Jan 2017. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Campbell, Charles William was born in UNKNOWN.
- 21. Campbell, Tina Ann was born in UNKNOWN.
10. Melkersman, Charles Eugene (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN. Family/Spouse: Berry, Sandra. Sandra was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Melkersman, Evan
- 23. Melkersman, Kylie
11. Melkersman, Mary Lynn (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Family/Spouse: Vollmer, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Vollmer, Joshua
- 25. Vollmer, Leigha Faith
12. Melkersman, Hellen (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Family/Spouse: Shelton, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
13. Melkersman, Robert William (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Family/Spouse: Melkersman, Mrs Debbie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
14. Melkersman, Nancy Lee (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Winningham, Cody
15. Melkersman, Eveyln Marie (4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Family/Spouse: Wessing, Keith Edward. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. Melkersman, Edward Otto (6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Edward married Lumsden, Bonnie [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Melkersman, Collesta Elizabeth was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA.
- 34. Melkersman, Eric Stephen was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA.
Edward married Rhines, Linda Lois Litchford [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Edward married Young, Florence E [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Melkersman, Joyce Ann (6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Joyce married Newell, Jimmy Dale [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Newell, Lisa Marie was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA.
- 36. Newell, Natlie Elaine was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA.
- 37. Newell, Michelle Ann was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA.
18. Melkersman, William Emery Jr (6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born on 14 Apr 1951 in Cooper, Missouri, USA; died on 14 Jan 2007 in Riverdell Care Center, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA; was buried on 17 Jan 2007 in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Notes:
Newspapers: Boonville Daily News: Obituary, Of William Melkersman - 16 Jan 2007.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 5
19. Melkersman, Tonya Nadine (8.James4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Family/Spouse: Whals, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. Campbell, Charles William (9.Carol4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Zeitlow Distributing
Notes:
Newspapers: Boonville Daily News: Marriage Record, Charles William Campbell.
Charles married Thoma, Gena Deneil [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
21. Campbell, Tina Ann (9.Carol4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN. Notes:
Newspapers: Boonville Daily News: Marriage Record, Of Tina A. Campbell - 15 Jul 1998.
Tina married Smith, Greg D on 1 Aug 1998 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri, USA. Greg was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Smith, Mariah was born in UNKNOWN.
- 42. Smith, Brianna was born in UNKNOWN.
22. Melkersman, Evan (10.Charles4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 23. Melkersman, Kylie (10.Charles4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 24. Vollmer, Joshua (11.Mary4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 25. Vollmer, Leigha Faith (11.Mary4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 26. Shelton, Skyler Joseph (12.Hellen4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 27. Shelton, Michaela "Mikki" (12.Hellen4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 28. Shelton, Jessica (12.Hellen4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 29. Melkersman, Lindsey Ann (13.Robert4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Family/Spouse: Kuester, Brian Henry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
30. Melkersman, David Chad (13.Robert4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 31. Melkersman, K. C Michael James (13.Robert4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Notes:
Given up for adoption by Robert and Debbie Melkersman
32. Winningham, Cody (14.Nancy4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 33. Melkersman, Collesta Elizabeth (16.Edward4, 6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA. 34. Melkersman, Eric Stephen (16.Edward4, 6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA. 35. Newell, Lisa Marie (17.Joyce4, 6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA. 36. Newell, Natlie Elaine (17.Joyce4, 6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA. 37. Newell, Michelle Ann (17.Joyce4, 6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN in Missouri, USA. 38. Melkersman, Mandy (18.William4, 6.William3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) Notes:
Newspapers: Boonville Daily News: Obituary, Of William Melkersman - 16 Jan 2007.
Family/Spouse: Sims, N.N.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 6
39. Campbell, Breck Elizabeth (20.Charles5, 9.Carol4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 40. Campbell, Carson Lawrence (20.Charles5, 9.Carol4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) 41. Smith, Mariah (21.Tina5, 9.Carol4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN. 42. Smith, Brianna (21.Tina5, 9.Carol4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born in UNKNOWN. 43. Kuester, Dakota Henry (29.Lindsey5, 13.Robert4, 4.Charles3, 2.Edward2, 1.Edward1)