First Generation

1. Franz "Frank" SCHAPPE Sr. was born about 1840 in Preussen (Prussia).¹ (His surrname was originally spelled "Sheppa.") He emigrated in 1866 from Preussen (Prussia).¹ He died in 1920 at the age of 80.¹ Frank was buried in 1920 in Clifton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹ in the Clifton Cemetery.

Franz "Frank" SCHAPPE Sr. and Barbara BLASCHKE were married before 1866 in Preussen (Prussia).¹ Barbara BLASCHKE emigrated in 1866 from Preussen (Prussia).¹ She died in 1877 in Watertown, Jefferson County, WI.¹ She was born in Preussen (Prussia).¹

Franz "Frank" SCHAPPE Sr. and Barbara BLASCHKE had the following children:

+2	i.	Franz "Frank" SCHAPPE Jr..
+3	ii.	Maria Regina "Mary" SCHAPPE.
4	iii.	Ernest SCHAPPE was born about 1877.¹ He died in 1896 at the age of 19.¹
5	iv.	Henry SCHAPPE was born in Watertown, Jefferson County, WI.¹
+6	v.	Edward SCHAPPE.
+7	vi.	Anna SCHAPPE.
+8	vii.	Matilda SCHAPPE.

Franz "Frank" SCHAPPE Sr. and Mary STELLA were married.¹ Mary STELLA was buried in Clifton Township, Monroe County, WI.¹ in the Clifton Cemetery.