Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Caauwe and Sommerfeld Families

David Clark Martin
1. David Clark Martin was born on 26 Apr 1798 in Town of Western, Oneida Co., New York; died on 1 Apr 1848 in Western NY; was buried in Westernville Cem, Westernville, NY. David married Taressa Denison on 24 Mar 1818 (MARR) in Oneida Co., NY. Taressa was born on 10 Apr 1800 in Floyd (or Stephentown), New York; died on 22 Aug 1874 in Westernville, NY; was buried in Westernville Cem, Westernville, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Melissa M. Martin
was born on 21 Apr 1819 in Town of Western, New York; died on 16 Mar 1884 in Waterville, La Suer County, Minnesota; was buried in Waterville, La Suer CTY, Minn. - 3. Harvey Clark Martin
was born on 27 Jan 1821 in Town of Western, Oneida County, NY; died on 3 Jan 1887 in at his home in Chautauqua County, Panama, New York. - 4. George Andrew Martin
was born on 3 Jul 1822 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 8 Oct 1855 in Floyd, Oneida County, New York; was buried in Old Floyd Cemetary. - 5. Elenor Sarah Martin
was born on 1 Aug 1824 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 19 Aug 1883 in at her home in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Old Cemetary, Beaver Dam, Wisc. - 6. Avery David Martin
was born on 9 Apr 1826 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 6 Nov 1896 in Fredericktown, Knox County, Ohio; was buried in Green Valley Church Cemetary, Fredericktown, OH. - 7. Terresse Jane Martin
was born on 15 Jul 1828 in Oneida County, NY; died on 4 Jul 1897 in Cherry Valley Twp, Winnebago CO, Ill; was buried in New Miford Cemetary, Winnebago CTY, Illinois. - 8. Rhoda Martin
was born on 13 Jul 1830 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 18 Mar 1902 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, PA; was buried in Sugar Grove, PA. - 9. Helen Marion Martin
was born on 9 Aug 1832 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 19 Feb 1910 in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Old Cemetary, Beaver Dam, Wisc. - 10. Theodore Mills Martin
was born on 22 Dec 1834 in Town of Western, New York; died on 26 May 1920 in Town of Western, New York; was buried in Westernville Cem, Westernville, NY May 30 1920. - 11. Rose Ann Martin
was born on 17 Mar 1837 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 17 Feb 1852 in town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; was buried in Westernville NY cemetary. - 12. Delevan Martin
was born on 17 Mar 1837 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 22 Sep 1838 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; was buried in Westernville NY cemetary. - 13. Denison Delevan Martin
was born on 24 Dec 1839 in Holland Patent, Oneida County, NY; died on 24 Jan 1910 in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Old Cemetary, Beaver Dam, Wisc. - 14. Leland Alonzo Martin
was born on 6 Feb 1843 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 3 Apr 1877 in Trenton Twp., Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Trenton Cemetary near Fox Lake, Wis.
- 2. Melissa M. Martin
Generation: 2
2. Melissa M. Martin
(1.David1) was born on 21 Apr 1819 in Town of Western, New York; died on 16 Mar 1884 in Waterville, La Suer County, Minnesota; was buried in Waterville, La Suer CTY, Minn. 3. Harvey Clark Martin
(1.David1) was born on 27 Jan 1821 in Town of Western, Oneida County, NY; died on 3 Jan 1887 in at his home in Chautauqua County, Panama, New York. 4. George Andrew Martin
(1.David1) was born on 3 Jul 1822 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 8 Oct 1855 in Floyd, Oneida County, New York; was buried in Old Floyd Cemetary. George married Mary or Polly Carpenter on 1 Jan 1849 (MARR). Mary (daughter of David Daniel Carpenter and Mary Gardner) was born on 16 Aug 1833 in near Floyd, NY; died on 31 Mar 1859 in Floyd, NY; was buried in buried in Old Floyd Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. George Leland Martin
was born on 11 Nov 1849 in Floyd, New York; died on 12 Jul 1927 in at his home in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Floyd, NY. - 16. Theresa Angeline Martin
was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, NY; died on 15 Dec 1934 in in the home of her dau., Freda Chapman in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; was buried on 18 Dec 1934 in Prospect View Cem., Pierce, Neb.. - 17. Mary Adeline Martin
was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, New York; died on 20 Oct 1923 in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Stittville, NY.
- 15. George Leland Martin
5. Elenor Sarah Martin
(1.David1) was born on 1 Aug 1824 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 19 Aug 1883 in at her home in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Old Cemetary, Beaver Dam, Wisc. 6. Avery David Martin
(1.David1) was born on 9 Apr 1826 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 6 Nov 1896 in Fredericktown, Knox County, Ohio; was buried in Green Valley Church Cemetary, Fredericktown, OH. 7. Terresse Jane Martin
(1.David1) was born on 15 Jul 1828 in Oneida County, NY; died on 4 Jul 1897 in Cherry Valley Twp, Winnebago CO, Ill; was buried in New Miford Cemetary, Winnebago CTY, Illinois. 8. Rhoda Martin
(1.David1) was born on 13 Jul 1830 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 18 Mar 1902 in Sugar Grove, Warren County, PA; was buried in Sugar Grove, PA. 9. Helen Marion Martin
(1.David1) was born on 9 Aug 1832 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 19 Feb 1910 in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Old Cemetary, Beaver Dam, Wisc. 10. Theodore Mills Martin
(1.David1) was born on 22 Dec 1834 in Town of Western, New York; died on 26 May 1920 in Town of Western, New York; was buried in Westernville Cem, Westernville, NY May 30 1920. 11. Rose Ann Martin
(1.David1) was born on 17 Mar 1837 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 17 Feb 1852 in town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; was buried in Westernville NY cemetary. 12. Delevan Martin
(1.David1) was born on 17 Mar 1837 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 22 Sep 1838 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; was buried in Westernville NY cemetary. 13. Denison Delevan Martin
(1.David1) was born on 24 Dec 1839 in Holland Patent, Oneida County, NY; died on 24 Jan 1910 in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Old Cemetary, Beaver Dam, Wisc. 14. Leland Alonzo Martin
(1.David1) was born on 6 Feb 1843 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 3 Apr 1877 in Trenton Twp., Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Trenton Cemetary near Fox Lake, Wis.
Generation: 3
15. George Leland Martin
(4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 11 Nov 1849 in Floyd, New York; died on 12 Jul 1927 in at his home in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Floyd, NY. 16.
Theresa Angeline Martin
(4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, NY; died on 15 Dec 1934 in in the home of her dau., Freda Chapman in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; was buried on 18 Dec 1934 in Prospect View Cem., Pierce, Neb.. Theresa married Cary A Dean on 16 Jan 1878 (MARR) in Rockford, Rock Co., Illinois. Cary (son of Richard Dean and Mary Ann Brooks) was born on 27 Apr 1851 in Coral twsp., McHenry Co., Illinois; died on 24 May 1920 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska; was buried on 27 May 1920 in Prospect View Cemetery in Pierce, Neb.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Emma Gertrude Dean
was born on 16 Jan 1879 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 23 Apr 1933 in Probably Pierce, Neb.. - 19. Cary Leroy Dean
was born on 1 Mar 1880 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 14 Mar 1942 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. - 20. Mary Pearl Dean
was born on 2 Nov 1881 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Feb 1978 in Palo Alto, CA or San Mateo, Santa Clara Co., CA; was cremated in ashes interred on property of her son, Cupertino, CA. - 21. Ethel Rachel Dean
was born on 25 May 1886 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 29 Mar 1968 in Thurston, Neb.. - 22. George Earl Dean
was born on 13 Nov 1887 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 23 Nov 1949 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. - 23. Charles Frederick Dean
was born on 20 Nov 1889 in Wall Lake, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1908 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. - 24. Freda Angie Dean
was born on 3 May 1892 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 11 Feb 1961 in Norfolk, Neb.. - 25. Harold Arthur Dean
was born on 18 Dec 1894 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 25 Sep 1959 in Omaha, Neb..
- 18. Emma Gertrude Dean
17. Mary Adeline Martin
(4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, New York; died on 20 Oct 1923 in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Stittville, NY.
Generation: 4
18. Emma Gertrude Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 16 Jan 1879 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 23 Apr 1933 in Probably Pierce, Neb.. Family/Spouse: Albert Allen Miller. Albert (son of Fred J Miller and Sarah Jane Penticoff) was born on 20 Mar 1875 in Jasper, IA; died on 19 Jan 1929 in Ainsworth, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Harold LeRoy Miller
was born on 10 Jan 1905 in Pierce, NE; died on 21 Feb 1986 in Norfolk, NE.
- 26. Harold LeRoy Miller
19. Cary Leroy Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 1 Mar 1880 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 14 Mar 1942 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. 20. Mary Pearl Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 2 Nov 1881 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Feb 1978 in Palo Alto, CA or San Mateo, Santa Clara Co., CA; was cremated in ashes interred on property of her son, Cupertino, CA. 21. Ethel Rachel Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 25 May 1886 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 29 Mar 1968 in Thurston, Neb.. 22. George Earl Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 13 Nov 1887 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 23 Nov 1949 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. 23. Charles Frederick Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 20 Nov 1889 in Wall Lake, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1908 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. 24. Freda Angie Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 3 May 1892 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 11 Feb 1961 in Norfolk, Neb.. 25. Harold Arthur Dean
(16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 18 Dec 1894 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 25 Sep 1959 in Omaha, Neb..
Generation: 5
26. Harold LeRoy Miller
(18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 10 Jan 1905 in Pierce, NE; died on 21 Feb 1986 in Norfolk, NE. Family/Spouse: Rose Leu. Rose (daughter of Wilhelm Ferdinand Leu and Elizabeth Louise Berner) was born on 21 Feb 1903 in Nebraska, United States; died on 27 Dec 1971 in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska Territory, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Harold Donald Miller
was born on 29 Apr 1925 in Norfolk, NE; died on 8 Oct 2002 in Norfolk, NE. - 28. Bonnie Jean Miller
was born on 19 Aug 1932 in Norfolk, NE; died on 21 Jul 2018 in Norfolk, NE. - 29. Kenneth L Miller
was born in 1936. - 30. Jerry LeRoy Miller
was born on 17 Nov 1937; died on 9 Mar 2008; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Nebraska, United States. - 31. Mary Louise Miller
was born on 30 Oct 1941 in Norfolk, NE; died on 13 Apr 2008 in Norfolk, NE.
- 27. Harold Donald Miller
Generation: 6
27. Harold Donald Miller
(26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 29 Apr 1925 in Norfolk, NE; died on 8 Oct 2002 in Norfolk, NE. 28. Bonnie Jean Miller
(26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 19 Aug 1932 in Norfolk, NE; died on 21 Jul 2018 in Norfolk, NE. Family/Spouse: Willard Lowell Geary. Willard was born on 7 Sep 1927 in Orchard, NE; died on 8 Aug 2013 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Jeff Geary
- 33. Steve Geary
- 34. Jana Geary
- 32. Jeff Geary
29. Kenneth L Miller
(26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born in 1936. Family/Spouse: Joyce Ann Bathke. Joyce was born in 1939 in South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Jerry LeRoy Miller
(26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 17 Nov 1937; died on 9 Mar 2008; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Nebraska, United States. Jerry married Virginia Dale Carlson on 7 Jul 1961 (MARR) in Norfolk, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Scott Allen Miller
was born on 18 May 1962 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. - 36. Brian Douglas Miller
was born on 6 Apr 1963 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. - 37. Stacey D. Miller
was born on 18 Oct 1964 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne.
- 35. Scott Allen Miller
31. Mary Louise Miller
(26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 30 Oct 1941 in Norfolk, NE; died on 13 Apr 2008 in Norfolk, NE. Family/Spouse: Donald Dean Ruppert. Donald was born on 25 Dec 1938 in Columbus, Ne; died on 26 Apr 2015 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Butch Ruppert
- 39. Jim Ruppert
- 38. Butch Ruppert
Generation: 7
32. Jeff Geary
(28.Bonnie6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)33. Steve Geary
(28.Bonnie6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)34. Jana Geary
(28.Bonnie6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)35. Scott Allen Miller
(30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 18 May 1962 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. 36. Brian Douglas Miller
(30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 6 Apr 1963 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. 37.
Stacey D. Miller
(30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 18 Oct 1964 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. Stacey married Scott Phillip Sommerfeld on 8 Apr 1989 in Norfolk, NE. Scott (son of LeRoy Richard Sommerfeld and Margaret Emma Korn) was born on 11 Oct 1963 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Halley Sommerfeld
- 41. Courtney Sommerfeld
- 42. Zachary Sommerfeld
was born on 9 Apr 1990. - 43. Justin Sommerfeld
was born on 21 May 1992 in Norfolk, Madison, NE.
- 40. Halley Sommerfeld
38. Butch Ruppert
(31.Mary6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)39. Jim Ruppert
(31.Mary6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)
Generation: 8
40.
Halley Sommerfeld
(37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)Halley married Drew Carroll on 21 Jul 2018 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Georgia Bergan Carroll
was born on 3 Jul 2025 in Norfolk, NE.
- 44. Georgia Bergan Carroll
41.
Courtney Sommerfeld
(37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)Courtney married Corbin Ray Marksmeier on 5 Aug 2017 in Pender, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Layne Isaac Marksmeier
was born on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE; died on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE. - 46. Hudson Layne Marksmeier
was born on 2 Jun 2022 in Norfolk, Ne.
- 45. Layne Isaac Marksmeier
42.
Zachary Sommerfeld
(37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 9 Apr 1990. Family/Spouse: Amber Jo Dobias. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Emma Jo Sommerfeld
was born on 30 Apr 2013 in Norfolk, Ne. - 48. Carter Scott Sommerfeld
was born on 5 Aug 2015.
- 47. Emma Jo Sommerfeld
43.
Justin Sommerfeld
(37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 21 May 1992 in Norfolk, Madison, NE. Family/Spouse: Karlene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. Greyson Sommerfeld
- 50. Reagan Margaret Sommerfeld
was born on 16 Oct 2023 in Norfolk, Ne.
- 49. Greyson Sommerfeld
Generation: 9
44.
Georgia Bergan Carroll
(40.Halley8, 37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 3 Jul 2025 in Norfolk, NE. 45. Layne Isaac Marksmeier
(41.Courtney8, 37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE; died on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE. 46.
Hudson Layne Marksmeier
(41.Courtney8, 37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 2 Jun 2022 in Norfolk, Ne. 47.
Emma Jo Sommerfeld
(42.Zachary8, 37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 30 Apr 2013 in Norfolk, Ne. 48.
Carter Scott Sommerfeld
(42.Zachary8, 37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 5 Aug 2015. 49.
Greyson Sommerfeld
(43.Justin8, 37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1)50.
Reagan Margaret Sommerfeld
(43.Justin8, 37.Stacey7, 30.Jerry6, 26.Harold5, 18.Emma4, 16.Theresa3, 4.George2, 1.David1) was born on 16 Oct 2023 in Norfolk, Ne.
