Third Generation


10. Justine Maria Elisabeth "Gustina" PERGANDE10 was born on 3 October 1832 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).7,10,11,12,55,92,93,94,95 Her birthdate of "29 September 1833" is recorded on Page 12 of the "Pomerania, Germany, Parish Register Transcripts, 1544-1883" and that date is listed in her obituary. It is listed as "Oct 1832" in the Germany, Prussia, Pomerania, Catholic and Lutheran Church Records, 1544-1966, and her baptism date is listed as "28 Oct 1832."

The 1900 Census lists her birth date as September 1834 and her age as 65. Some MyHeritage.com sources list her birth and baptism year as 1831. Another MyHeritage.com website lists her birth as 28 Oct 1832 in "Stara Dabrowa, Slupsk, Pomorskie, Poland." Those dates are all incorrect.

Her given name as listed as "Ernestine" in the birth records of her son Herman Friedrich.

Stara Dąbrowa (Kashubian Starô Dãbrowa, German Alt Damerow ) is a village in Poland located in the Pomeranian Province, Słupsk County, Damnica Commune, near the national road no.  The village is situated 18.5 km from Słupsk . She was baptized on 28 October 1832 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).10,94,96,97 She was confirmed on 28 March 1847 in Hohengustou, Brandenburg Province, Preussen (Prussia).96 Gustina emigrated on 14 June 1870 from Preussen (Prussia).38,39,60,62 According to the 1900 Census, she emigrated in 1861, as did her son William; that date was an error because William's birth was listed as February 1866 in Germany. The 1910 Census record for her as well as for her sons Herman and William indicated that they emigrated in 1871, and that is believed to have been correct. (Gary Griggs is unable to find her family's immigration record on Ancestry.com.) She appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.57 She was listed as "Teinne," age 47. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.38 She was living with her son William. Gustina appeared in the census in 1910 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.62 She was living with her son William. She appeared in the census in January 1920 in Wausau, Maine Township, Marathon County, WI.92 She was living with her daughter Anna and her family. She died on 25 April 1920 at the age of 87 in Wausau, Maine Township, Marathon County, WI.7,11,97,98,99 Obituary Notes: "Mrs. Gustina Brandenburg passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Reinhold, 915 Forest Street, April 26 (sic, the 25th) at 9 p.m. The cause of her death was senility. Deceased was born in Pomerania, Germany, Sept. 29, 1883 (sic), and is 86 years of age. Funeral services have not yet been arranged." (Her birth year was 1832.) Gustina was buried in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.11,100 in the St. Paul's German Lutheran Church Cemetery in the Brandenburg lot. She is listed as "Justina" with dates 1833-1920.
She has Ancestral File Number LRGY-XKL. This is a picture of the family of Justine and Johann. From left to right: Earl, Bill, Herman, Johann and Justine, Wilhelmine, Justine, and Helena, with an unknown grandson in front.

Her name was listed as "Justine Marie Elisabeth" in the Alt Damerow records of her baptism and her marriage. However, her given name was listed as "Ernestine" in the records of the birth and baptism for her sons Hermann and Wilhelm and her daughters Louise and Justine, and as "Justina" for her son August.

An article in the Monroe County Heritage Book lists her as "Gustina." Family records list her as "Gustina Ernestine," with a nickname of "Justine."

Her name is listed as "Justine Kikaboo" on the baptism record for her daughter Helena; the origin of that surname is not known.

Justine Maria Elisabeth "Gustina" PERGANDE and Johann Friedrich "John" BRANDENBURG were married on 16 February 1857 in Hermelsdorf, Kreis Naugard, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).10,11,38,55,101,102,103 (She was listed as "Justine Maria" in the Alt Damerow marriage record.)

According to the 1900 Census, she had 9 children, of whom 3 were living at the time. An article in the Monroe County Heritage Book states they had 6 children--five of whom were born in Germany (August, Wilhelmine, August, Justine, and Hermann) and one that was born in America (Helen). Johann Friedrich "John" BRANDENBURG10, son of Johann Daniel BRANDENBURG and (Unknown) UNKNOWN (BRANDENBURG), was born on 18 August 1818 in Preussen (Prussia).11,57,104 An article in the Monroe County Heritage Book lists his birth date as 18 August 1818, but the 1880 Census lists his age as 50, indicating a birth year of about 1830. In addition, his church marriage record listed his age as 27, indicating a birth year of about 1830. He emigrated on 14 June 1870 from Preussen (Prussia).60,62,101 He and his wife and six of their seven oldest children emigrated on the ship "Helene" through the port of Bremerhaven, and arrived in New York City.
He appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.57 His household consisted of "John Brandenberg," age 50; his wife, "Teinna," age 47; and their children, Herman, 14; William, 13; Lina, 9; and Anne, 6. His occupation was "Farmer." John died on 18 January 1882 at the age of 63 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.11 He was buried in August 1882 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.11,84 in the Old Aney (Summit Ridge) Cemetery, on County Trunk T, across the road from the George Walker farm.
He has Ancestral File Number LTTX-HJF. (His full name may have been Arbaitus Johann Brandenburg.")

Justine Maria Elisabeth "Gustina" PERGANDE and Johann Friedrich "John" BRANDENBURG had the following children:

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Wilhelmine Fredericke Albertine "Minnie" BRANDENBURG.

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Louise Emilie Auguste BRANDENBURG10 was born on 2 November 1859 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).9,10,11,60 (She was not listed with her parents on the immigration ship manifest with her family, or as one of the children of Johann and Justine in the article about the family in the Monroe County Heritage Book. She may have died before June 1870 in Prussia.) She was baptized on 13 November 1859 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).10 She died before 1870 at the age of 11.105 (Some family records list her name as "Louise Emilie Auguste," as does the church record of her birth and baptism. But the church records of her death list her as "Louise Friederike.")

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August Albert Gustav "Albert" BRANDENBURG.

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Justine Wilhelmine BRANDENBURG was born on 18 February 1863 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).9,10,11,77,92,106 She was baptized on 8 March 1863 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).10,106 She emigrated on 14 June 1870 from Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).60,62 (She and her parents emigrated on the ship "Helene" from the port of Bremerhaven, and arrived in New York City.) Justine was confirmed on 25 March 1877 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.77 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.92 (She is listed as "Anni.") She appeared in the census in 1900 in Remington, Wood County, WI.107 Justine appeared in the census in 1920 in Wausau, Maine Township, Marathon County, WI.92 She appeared in the census in 1930 in Wausau, Maine Township, Marathon County, WI.108

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Hermann Friedrich "Herman" BRANDENBURG.

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Wilhelm Friedrich "Bill" BRANDENBURG was born on 9 November 1866 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).9,10,11,38 (He was not listed as one of the children of Johann and Justine in the article about the family in the Monroe County Heritage Book. However, he is in a picture of his parents and siblings taken in about 1880.)
He was baptized on 2 December 1866 in Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).10 He emigrated on 14 June 1870 from Alt Damerow, Kreis Saatzig, Regierungsbezirk Stettin, Pommern (Pomerania) Province, Preussen (Prussia).60,62,109 (He and his parents emigrated on the ship "Helene" from the port of Bremerhaven, and arrived in New York City.) Bill appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.57 He appeared in the census in 1900 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.38,110 He never married.

He appeared in the census in 1910 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.62 His occupation was listed as "Farmer." Bill appeared in the census in 1920 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.109 He was a "Hired Man" on the farm of John C. Kelley.

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Helena Marie "Lena" BRANDENBURG was born on 3 April 1871 in Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.11,77,84 She was baptized on 21 May 1871 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.77 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her sponsors were Mrs. Dorothea Wilde, Mrs. "Pergandow" and Gustav Matthes. Mrs. "Pergandow" was possibly her mother. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.57 Lena died in 1894 at the age of 23.11 She was buried in 1894 in Wilton, Wilton Township, Monroe County, WI.100 in the St. Paul's German Lutheran Church Cemetery.

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Anna Marie Elizabeth BRANDENBURG.

93 He is believed to have been the father of her illegitimate son, Friedrich Wilhelm August. Edward HENDRICKSON93 was born in 1827 in Norway.93 He died on 18 January 1882 at the age of 55 in Ridgeville Township, Monroe County, WI.93

Justine Maria Elisabeth "Gustina" PERGANDE and Edward HENDRICKSON had the following children:

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Friedrich Wilhelm August PERGANDE Sr..