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The Genealogy of the Caauwe and Sommerfeld Families

Enos Ellis Sr
1. Enos Ellis Sr was born on 12 Mar 1786 in Berkeley, Virginia, United States; died on 25 Sep 1841 in Newberry, Blount, Tennessee, United States. Family/Spouse: Prudence Coppock. Prudence was born about 1785 in Bush River, Newberry, South Carolina, United States; died on 19 Mar 1829 in Blount, Tennessee, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Hannah Ellis
was born on 24 Feb 1810 in Big sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA; died in 1880 in Bigsinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA. - 3. Ellis Ellis
was born on 16 Oct 1811 in BigSinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, United States; died on 25 Jul 1901 in United States. - 4. John J Ellis
was born on 6 Mar 1814 in Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, United States; died on 18 Feb 1877 in Port Louisa, Louisa, Iowa, United States; was buried in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA. - 5. Abigail Ellis
was born on 2 Feb 1816 in Bigsinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, United States; died in From 1860 in Blount, Tennessee, United States. - 6. Enos Ellis
was born on 20 Jul 1820 in Newberry MM, Blount, Tennessee, United States; died on 25 Jul 1901 in Klickitat, Washington, USA; was buried in Cleveland, Klickitat, Washington, United States. - 7. William Ellis
was born on 30 Sep 1823 in Newberry MM, Blount, Tennessee, United States; died on 9 Oct 1904 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Springbank Friends Cemetery, Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. - 8. Rebecca Ann Ellis
was born on 17 Apr 1825 in Blount, Tennessee, United States; died on 5 Feb 1904 in Ava, Douglas, Missouri; was buried in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, USA. - 9. Benjamin Ellis
was born on 29 Sep 1828 in Blount, Tn.
- 2. Hannah Ellis
Generation: 2
2. Hannah Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 24 Feb 1810 in Big sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA; died in 1880 in Bigsinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, USA. 3. Ellis Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 16 Oct 1811 in BigSinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, United States; died on 25 Jul 1901 in United States. 4. John J Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 6 Mar 1814 in Big Sinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, United States; died on 18 Feb 1877 in Port Louisa, Louisa, Iowa, United States; was buried in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA. 5. Abigail Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 2 Feb 1816 in Bigsinking Creek, Greene, Tennessee, United States; died in From 1860 in Blount, Tennessee, United States. 6. Enos Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 20 Jul 1820 in Newberry MM, Blount, Tennessee, United States; died on 25 Jul 1901 in Klickitat, Washington, USA; was buried in Cleveland, Klickitat, Washington, United States. 7.
William Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 30 Sep 1823 in Newberry MM, Blount, Tennessee, United States; died on 9 Oct 1904 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Springbank Friends Cemetery, Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. William married Sarah "Sally" Heston on 30 Dec 1847 (MARR) in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson, Iowa, United States. Sarah (daughter of Job Smith and Marjorie (Mary) Heston) was born on 21 Aug 1829 in Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States; died on 11 Jul 1900 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Springback Friends Cemetery, Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Benjamin F. Ellis
was born on 3 Dec 1848 in Penn Township, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Apr 1917 in Dixon, Nebraska, United States. - 11. Enos Edwin Ellis
was born on 28 Jul 1851 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 6 Nov 1922 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Nov 1922 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. - 12. Martha Ellis
was born on 30 Jun 1853 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 5 Jun 1854 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States. - 13. Phineas F. Ellis
was born on 3 Mar 1855 in Penn Township, Johnson, Iowa, United States; died on 9 Jun 1927 in Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in 1927 in Eastview Cemetery, Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States of America. - 14. Isaac Ellis
was born on 19 Mar 1857 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 8 Jun 1932 in Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in 1932 in Springbank Friends Cemetery, Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. - 15. Arye Emmaline Ellis
was born on 25 Apr 1859 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 3 Mar 1929 in Central City, Merick, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Springbank Cem., Allen, Dixon, Nebraska. - 16. John Ellis
was born on 22 Mar 1861 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson Co., IA; died on 7 Feb 1863 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson Co., IA. - 17. Jacob E Ellis
was born on 11 Feb 1864 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Aug 1902 in Nebraska, United States; was buried in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA. - 18. Mary Jane Ellis
was born on 23 Jan 1865 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Jan 1930 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA. - 19. William Henry Ellis
was born on 2 Mar 1867 in Oskalosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United States; died on 13 Feb 1936 in Union, Dallas, Iowa, United States; was buried in Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA. - 20. Charles W. Ellis
was born on 1 Jan 1869 in Clinton, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Feb 1932 in Van Hook Township, Mountrail, North Dakota, United States; was buried in 1932 in New Town, Mountrail, North Dakota, United States. - 21. Sarah Ann Ellis
was born on 8 Feb 1875 in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA; died on 16 Dec 1949 in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho, USA; was buried in Greenleaf, Canyon County, Idaho, USA. - 22. I V Eleanor Ellis
was born in 1879 in Nebraska, United States.
- 10. Benjamin F. Ellis
8. Rebecca Ann Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 17 Apr 1825 in Blount, Tennessee, United States; died on 5 Feb 1904 in Ava, Douglas, Missouri; was buried in Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, USA. 9. Benjamin Ellis
(1.Enos1) was born on 29 Sep 1828 in Blount, Tn.
Generation: 3
10. Benjamin F. Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 3 Dec 1848 in Penn Township, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Apr 1917 in Dixon, Nebraska, United States. 11. Enos Edwin Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 28 Jul 1851 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 6 Nov 1922 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Nov 1922 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. 12. Martha Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 30 Jun 1853 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 5 Jun 1854 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States. 13. Phineas F. Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 3 Mar 1855 in Penn Township, Johnson, Iowa, United States; died on 9 Jun 1927 in Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in 1927 in Eastview Cemetery, Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States of America. 14. Isaac Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 19 Mar 1857 in Pleasant Plains, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 8 Jun 1932 in Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in 1932 in Springbank Friends Cemetery, Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. 15. Arye Emmaline Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 25 Apr 1859 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 3 Mar 1929 in Central City, Merick, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Springbank Cem., Allen, Dixon, Nebraska. 16. John Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 22 Mar 1861 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson Co., IA; died on 7 Feb 1863 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson Co., IA. 17. Jacob E Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 11 Feb 1864 in Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Aug 1902 in Nebraska, United States; was buried in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA. Jacob married Rosa Etta Belle Williams on 10 Oct 1885 (MARR) in Springbank Township, Dixon Co., NE. Rosa (daughter of Milton M Williams and Deborah Coffin) was born on 2 Apr 1864 in Jefferson County, Iowa, USA; died on 22 Jan 1914 in Dixon Co., NE; was buried in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Emma Mae Ellis
was born on 16 Nov 1885 in Nebraska, USA; died on 16 Dec 1964 in Minot, Ward, North Dakota, USA. - 24. Charles J Ellis
was born on 3 Apr 1887 in Nebraska; died in 1952 in Nebraska, USA; was buried in Wakefield, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA. - 25. Myrtle May Ellis
was born on 23 Jul 1889 in Nebraska, USA; died on 4 Nov 1973 in Lakewood, Los Angeles, California, USA. - 26. Everett E Ellis
was born in Jan 1890 in Nebraska. - 27. Constance E. Ellis
was born on 27 Nov 1897 in Dixon County, Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Feb 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Cypress, Orange County, California, USA. - 28. Alonzo Ellis
was born on 21 Apr 1899 in Nebraska, USA; died on 13 Sep 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA. - 29. Lonnie John Ellis
was born on 21 Apr 1899 in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA; died on 13 Sep 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA; was buried in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA.
- 23. Emma Mae Ellis
18. Mary Jane Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 23 Jan 1865 in Pleasant Plain, Jefferson, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Jan 1930 in Allen, Dixon, Nebraska, United States; was buried in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA. 19. William Henry Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 2 Mar 1867 in Oskalosa, Mahaska, Iowa, United States; died on 13 Feb 1936 in Union, Dallas, Iowa, United States; was buried in Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA. 20. Charles W. Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 1 Jan 1869 in Clinton, Iowa, United States; died on 21 Feb 1932 in Van Hook Township, Mountrail, North Dakota, United States; was buried in 1932 in New Town, Mountrail, North Dakota, United States. 21. Sarah Ann Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 8 Feb 1875 in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA; died on 16 Dec 1949 in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho, USA; was buried in Greenleaf, Canyon County, Idaho, USA. 22. I V Eleanor Ellis
(7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born in 1879 in Nebraska, United States.
Generation: 4
23. Emma Mae Ellis
(17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 16 Nov 1885 in Nebraska, USA; died on 16 Dec 1964 in Minot, Ward, North Dakota, USA. 24. Charles J Ellis
(17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 3 Apr 1887 in Nebraska; died in 1952 in Nebraska, USA; was buried in Wakefield, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA. 25. Myrtle May Ellis
(17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 23 Jul 1889 in Nebraska, USA; died on 4 Nov 1973 in Lakewood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Myrtle married Roy Armond Brownell on 16 Jun 1909. Roy (son of Henry Humphrey Brownell and Hattie Eva Walker) was born on 7 Mar 1888 in Hanson, South Dakota, United States; died on 14 Apr 1972 in Los Angeles, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
26. Everett E Ellis
(17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born in Jan 1890 in Nebraska. 27. Constance E. Ellis
(17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 27 Nov 1897 in Dixon County, Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Feb 1967 in Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Cypress, Orange County, California, USA. 28. Alonzo Ellis
(17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 21 Apr 1899 in Nebraska, USA; died on 13 Sep 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA. 29. Lonnie John Ellis
(17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 21 Apr 1899 in Allen, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA; died on 13 Sep 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA; was buried in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA.
Generation: 5
30. Hattie Eva Brownell
(25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)Family/Spouse: Gerald Richard Lamason. Gerald (son of Benjamin J. Lamason and Grace Belle Tavenner) was born on 28 May 1909 in Page, Ne; died on 5 Jul 2013 in Page, Ne; was buried in Page, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Jerry Lynn Lamason
was born on 15 Aug 1927 in Page, Ne; died on 15 Nov 2015 in Fallon, NV; was buried in Page, Ne.
- 31. Jerry Lynn Lamason
Generation: 6
31. Jerry Lynn Lamason
(30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 15 Aug 1927 in Page, Ne; died on 15 Nov 2015 in Fallon, NV; was buried in Page, Ne. Jerry married Betty Jo DeArmas on 9 Dec 1949 in Florida City, FL. Betty (daughter of Manuel DeArmas and Rosalie Corinna Padilla) was born on 14 Aug 1925; died on 26 Mar 2011 in Fallon, NV; was buried in Page, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Cheryl Lynn Lamason
- 33. Gerald Richard Lamason
- 34. Mitzie Lamason
- 35. Patricia Lamason
- 36. Renee Lamason
- 32. Cheryl Lynn Lamason
Generation: 7
32.
Cheryl Lynn Lamason
(31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)Family/Spouse: Lynn Arthur Riege. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Anita Riege
- 38. Christian D Riege
was born on 3 Mar 1973 in Torrance, CA; died on 6 Sep 2011 in Carson City, NV; was buried in Page, Ne. - 39. Larissa Blu Riege
was born on 9 Feb 1988.
- 37. Anita Riege
33. Gerald Richard Lamason
(31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)34. Mitzie Lamason
(31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)Family/Spouse: Going. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. Patricia Lamason
(31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)Family/Spouse: Coen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. Renee Lamason
(31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)Family/Spouse: Ballenger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 8
37.
Anita Riege
(32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)Family/Spouse: Gary Erickson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Caleb Erickson
- 41. Devyn Erickson
- 40. Caleb Erickson
38.
Christian D Riege
(32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 3 Mar 1973 in Torrance, CA; died on 6 Sep 2011 in Carson City, NV; was buried in Page, Ne. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Serrah Riege
- 43. Erika Riege
- 44. Sydne Riege
Family/Spouse: Dawnelle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Michael Riege
- 42. Serrah Riege
39.
Larissa Blu Riege
(32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 9 Feb 1988. Larissa married Eric Michael Caauwe on 18 May 2007 in Pierce, NE. Eric (son of Scott Alan Caauwe and Peggy Liz Sommerfeld) was born on 12 May 1983 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Corinna Rose Caauwe
was born on 14 Feb 2009 in Norfolk, Ne. - 47. Cyrah Eve Caauwe
was born on 19 Aug 2010 in Page, Nebraska. - 48. Rhema Joy Caauwe
was born on 13 Mar 2014 in Page, Ne. - 49. Mekhiah Arthur Blu Caauwe
was born on 4 Apr 2025 in Page, NE.
- 46. Corinna Rose Caauwe
Generation: 9
40.
Caleb Erickson
(37.Anita8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)41.
Devyn Erickson
(37.Anita8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)Family/Spouse: Brooks. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Willow Brooks
was born on 30 Jan 2017 in Norfolk, NE.
- 50. Willow Brooks
42. Serrah Riege
(38.Christian8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)43. Erika Riege
(38.Christian8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)44. Sydne Riege
(38.Christian8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)45. Michael Riege
(38.Christian8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1)46.
Corinna Rose Caauwe
(39.Larissa8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 14 Feb 2009 in Norfolk, Ne. 47.
Cyrah Eve Caauwe
(39.Larissa8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 19 Aug 2010 in Page, Nebraska. 48.
Rhema Joy Caauwe
(39.Larissa8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 13 Mar 2014 in Page, Ne. 49.
Mekhiah Arthur Blu Caauwe
(39.Larissa8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 4 Apr 2025 in Page, NE.
Generation: 10
50.
Willow Brooks
(41.Devyn9, 37.Anita8, 32.Cheryl7, 31.Jerry6, 30.Hattie5, 25.Myrtle4, 17.Jacob3, 7.William2, 1.Enos1) was born on 30 Jan 2017 in Norfolk, NE.
