Second Generation

3. Sophia "Sophie" BUSACK was born about 1826 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Province, Preussen (Prussia).¹⁸ (This is a map of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Province.) She appeared in the census in 1860 in Rowley Township, Manitowoc County, WI.¹⁹ She appeared in the census in 1870 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.¹⁸ Sophie appeared in the census in 1880 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.²⁰ She died before May 1914 at the age of 88.²¹ (According to the cemetery records for her husband, he was a widower when he died in May 1914.)

Sophia "Sophie" BUSACK and August NEHLS Sr. were married about 1850 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Province, Preussen (Prussia).¹⁸ August NEHLS Sr. was born on 16 January 1825 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Province, Preussen (Prussia).^18,19,21 (The 1860 Census lists his birthplace as Mecklenburg.)

. He emigrated in 1856 from Preussen (Prussia).²² He appeared in the census in 1860 in Rowley Township, Manitowoc County, WI.¹⁹ His occupation was "Lumberman." (His surname is listed as "Neals" in the Ancestry.com census index.) August appeared in the census in 1870 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.^18,23 His household, near the Red River post office, consisted of August, age 45, born in "Midlebourg," occupation "Laborer;" his wife, Sophia, age 44, born in Midlebourg, occupation "Housekeeper;" their daughter, Mary, age 18, born in Midlebourg, occupation "Housekeeper;" daughter Louisa, age 14, born in Midlebourg; son August, age 10, born in Wisconsin; son Joseph, age 7, born in Wisconsin; and Fred, age 3/12, born in Wisconsin. (Fred is believed to have been the son of August's daughter Mary, although the census form does not specify his parents.)

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He appeared in the census in 1880 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.²⁰ His surname was listed as "Niels" and his household consisted of August, age 54, occupation "Laborer;" his wife, "Sophie," age 54; and their children, "Luis," 22; August, 19; Joseph, 17, and George 6. The birth places of August, Sophie and Luis were listed as Mecklenburg, and as Wisconsin for the rest of their sons.

. He died on 11 May 1914 at the age of 89 in Escanaba, Delta County, MI.^21,24,25

Obituary Notes: "After an illness of but two days, August Nehls, Sr., passed away yesterday morning at the home of his son, August Nehls, Jr., at 618 Maple street. In spite of his advanced years, Mr. Nehls had enjoyed excellent health and from Friday was about the home as usual. Some time on Friday night, he suffered from a stroke of paralysis and yesterday morning at 6 o'clock he passed away.

Mr. Nehls was born in Germany in 1825 and came to the United States in 1856. He located first in Milwaukee, but later settled at Kewaunee. From that place he enlisted in the Civil War in 1862 and served throughout the war, receiving his honorable discharge at the close of the conflict in 1865. He returned to Kewaunee at the close of the war and resumed his residence there, coming to Escanaba to make his home in 1892.

He was the father of four sons and two daughters, two sons and a daughter surviving him. August and Joseph Nehls of this city are the surviving sons.

Funeral services will be conducted over the body at the St. Paul's German Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock on Friday afternoon, Rev. William Peters officiating. Interment will be at Lakeview cemetery."

. August was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba, Delta County, MI.²¹

Sophia "Sophie" BUSACK and August NEHLS Sr. had the following children:

+9	i.	Mary W. NEHLS.
10	ii.	Louis NEHLS was born about 1856 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Province, Preussen (Prussia).²⁰ (He was listed as age 4 in the 1870 Census.) He appeared in the census in 1860 in Rowley Township, Manitowoc County, WI.¹⁹ He appeared in the census in 1870 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.¹⁸ (He was listed as "Louisa," a female.) Louis appeared in the census in 1880 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.²⁰ He died on 4 May 1888 at the age of 32 in Wisconsin.²⁶ Obituary Notes: "At Manistique, Mich., on Thursday, May 4, 1888, Louis, eldest son of August and Sophia Nehls, in the 27th year of his age. Deceased had many warm friends here, the scene of his boyhood days, from which he removed with his parents some time ago, and his death is greatly lamented by all who knew him. The hand of affliction rested heavily upon him during his life and from twelve years of age until death came to his relief, he was a patient sufferer from an incurable and peculiar disease of the hip. About nine months ago, he was taken down with consumption (tuberculosis), which terminated his death. His remains, accompanied by the parents and two brothers, were brought here for interment last Saturday evening, after a long and tedious journey by boat and over land. The funeral took place from the Lutheran church at 11 o'clock Sunday forenoon and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends." . He was buried on 7 May 1888 in Manistique, Schoolcraft County, MI.²⁶
+11	iii.	August NEHLS Jr..
12	iv.	Joseph NEHLS was born about 1863 in Wisconsin.¹⁸ He appeared in the census in 1870 in Kewaunee County, WI.¹⁸ He appeared in the census in 1880 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.²⁰
13	v.	(Unknown Daughter) NEHLS was born (date unknown).
14	vi.	George NEHLS was born about 1874 in Wisconsin.²⁰ He appeared in the census in 1880 in Kewaunee, Kewaunee County, WI.²⁰