Fifth Generation

22. Julianna Matilde BIRKHOLZ was born on 3 April 1877 in Sypniewo, Kreis Kolmar, Posen Province, Preussen (Prussia).^1,4,28 (She was listed as "Matilda Julie" in her church confirmation record, and her birth place was listed as Knapp Township.) She was baptized on 15 April 1877.¹ She was confirmed on 22 March 1891 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁸ at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Julianna died on 18 May 1899 at the age of 22.⁴

Julianna Matilde BIRKHOLZ and August JAHNKE were married on 10 May 1899 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.^1,4,24 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. (Their marriage date is listed as 18 May 1899 in the Monroe County Index to Early Marriage Registrations and his surname is spelled "Yanke.") August JAHNKE was naturalized on 6 November 1914 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁹ He was granted his U.S. citizenship at the Circuit Court.