Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Caauwe and Sommerfeld Families

Harmon Carpenter
1. Harmon Carpenter was born in Oct 1780; died on 10 Jun 1860; was buried in Wright Settlement Cemetery, Rome, Oneida, New York, United States. Family/Spouse: Phebe. Phebe was born in 1788; died on 1 Aug 1857; was buried in Wright Settlement Cemetery, Rome, Oneida, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. David Daniel Carpenter
was born on 5 Mar 1806 in Delhi, NY; died on 9 Jan 1886 in Floyd, NY.
- 2. David Daniel Carpenter
Generation: 2
2.
David Daniel Carpenter
(1.Harmon1) was born on 5 Mar 1806 in Delhi, NY; died on 9 Jan 1886 in Floyd, NY. Family/Spouse: Mary Gardner. Mary (daughter of Benjamin H Gardner and Lois Kent) was born on 27 Nov 1807 in Floyd, Oneida, New York, United States; died on 2 Aug 1880 in Floyd, Oneida, New York, United States; was buried in Wright Settlement Cemetery, Rome, Oneida, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Mary or Polly Carpenter
was born on 16 Aug 1833 in near Floyd, NY; died on 31 Mar 1859 in Floyd, NY; was buried in buried in Old Floyd Cemetery.
- 3. Mary or Polly Carpenter
Generation: 3
3. Mary or Polly Carpenter
(2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 16 Aug 1833 in near Floyd, NY; died on 31 Mar 1859 in Floyd, NY; was buried in buried in Old Floyd Cemetery. Mary married George Andrew Martin on 1 Jan 1849 (MARR). George (son of David Clark Martin and Taressa Denison) was born on 3 Jul 1822 in Town of Western, Oneida CTY, NY; died on 8 Oct 1855 in Floyd, Oneida County, New York; was buried in Old Floyd Cemetary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. George Leland Martin
was born on 11 Nov 1849 in Floyd, New York; died on 12 Jul 1927 in at his home in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Floyd, NY. - 5. Theresa Angeline Martin
was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, NY; died on 15 Dec 1934 in in the home of her dau., Freda Chapman in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; was buried on 18 Dec 1934 in Prospect View Cem., Pierce, Neb.. - 6. Mary Adeline Martin
was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, New York; died on 20 Oct 1923 in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Stittville, NY.
- 4. George Leland Martin
Generation: 4
4. George Leland Martin
(3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 11 Nov 1849 in Floyd, New York; died on 12 Jul 1927 in at his home in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Floyd, NY. 5.
Theresa Angeline Martin
(3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, NY; died on 15 Dec 1934 in in the home of her dau., Freda Chapman in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; was buried on 18 Dec 1934 in Prospect View Cem., Pierce, Neb.. Theresa married Cary A Dean on 16 Jan 1878 (MARR) in Rockford, Rock Co., Illinois. Cary (son of Richard Dean and Mary Ann Brooks) was born on 27 Apr 1851 in Coral twsp., McHenry Co., Illinois; died on 24 May 1920 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska; was buried on 27 May 1920 in Prospect View Cemetery in Pierce, Neb.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Emma Gertrude Dean
was born on 16 Jan 1879 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 23 Apr 1933 in Probably Pierce, Neb.. - 8. Cary Leroy Dean
was born on 1 Mar 1880 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 14 Mar 1942 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. - 9. Mary Pearl Dean
was born on 2 Nov 1881 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Feb 1978 in Palo Alto, CA or San Mateo, Santa Clara Co., CA; was cremated in ashes interred on property of her son, Cupertino, CA. - 10. Ethel Rachel Dean
was born on 25 May 1886 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 29 Mar 1968 in Thurston, Neb.. - 11. George Earl Dean
was born on 13 Nov 1887 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 23 Nov 1949 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. - 12. Charles Frederick Dean
was born on 20 Nov 1889 in Wall Lake, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1908 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. - 13. Freda Angie Dean
was born on 3 May 1892 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 11 Feb 1961 in Norfolk, Neb.. - 14. Harold Arthur Dean
was born on 18 Dec 1894 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 25 Sep 1959 in Omaha, Neb..
- 7. Emma Gertrude Dean
6. Mary Adeline Martin
(3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 2 Jun 1853 in Floyd, New York; died on 20 Oct 1923 in Stittville, NY; was buried in Townsend Cemetery, Stittville, NY.
Generation: 5
7. Emma Gertrude Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 16 Jan 1879 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 23 Apr 1933 in Probably Pierce, Neb.. Family/Spouse: Albert Allen Miller. Albert (son of Fred J Miller and Sarah Jane Penticoff) was born on 20 Mar 1875 in Jasper, IA; died on 19 Jan 1929 in Ainsworth, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Harold LeRoy Miller
was born on 10 Jan 1905 in Pierce, NE; died on 21 Feb 1986 in Norfolk, NE.
- 15. Harold LeRoy Miller
8. Cary Leroy Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 1 Mar 1880 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 14 Mar 1942 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. 9. Mary Pearl Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 2 Nov 1881 in Odebolt, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Feb 1978 in Palo Alto, CA or San Mateo, Santa Clara Co., CA; was cremated in ashes interred on property of her son, Cupertino, CA. 10. Ethel Rachel Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 25 May 1886 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 29 Mar 1968 in Thurston, Neb.. 11. George Earl Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 13 Nov 1887 in Laurens, Pockahantes Co., Iowa; died on 23 Nov 1949 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. 12. Charles Frederick Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 20 Nov 1889 in Wall Lake, Sac. Co., Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1908 in Pierce, Pierce Co., Nebraska. 13. Freda Angie Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 3 May 1892 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 11 Feb 1961 in Norfolk, Neb.. 14. Harold Arthur Dean
(5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 18 Dec 1894 in Carroll, Iowa; died on 25 Sep 1959 in Omaha, Neb..
Generation: 6
15. Harold LeRoy Miller
(7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 10 Jan 1905 in Pierce, NE; died on 21 Feb 1986 in Norfolk, NE. Family/Spouse: Rose Leu. Rose (daughter of Wilhelm Ferdinand Leu and Elizabeth Louise Berner) was born on 21 Feb 1903 in Nebraska, United States; died on 27 Dec 1971 in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska Territory, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Harold Donald Miller
was born on 29 Apr 1925 in Norfolk, NE; died on 8 Oct 2002 in Norfolk, NE. - 17. Bonnie Jean Miller
was born on 19 Aug 1932 in Norfolk, NE; died on 21 Jul 2018 in Norfolk, NE. - 18. Kenneth L Miller
was born in 1936. - 19. Jerry LeRoy Miller
was born on 17 Nov 1937; died on 9 Mar 2008; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Nebraska, United States. - 20. Mary Louise Miller
was born on 30 Oct 1941 in Norfolk, NE; died on 13 Apr 2008 in Norfolk, NE.
- 16. Harold Donald Miller
Generation: 7
16. Harold Donald Miller
(15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 29 Apr 1925 in Norfolk, NE; died on 8 Oct 2002 in Norfolk, NE. 17. Bonnie Jean Miller
(15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 19 Aug 1932 in Norfolk, NE; died on 21 Jul 2018 in Norfolk, NE. Family/Spouse: Willard Lowell Geary. Willard was born on 7 Sep 1927 in Orchard, NE; died on 8 Aug 2013 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Jeff Geary
- 22. Steve Geary
- 23. Jana Geary
- 21. Jeff Geary
18. Kenneth L Miller
(15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born in 1936. Family/Spouse: Joyce Ann Bathke. Joyce was born in 1939 in South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
19. Jerry LeRoy Miller
(15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 17 Nov 1937; died on 9 Mar 2008; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Norfolk, Nebraska, United States. Jerry married Virginia Dale Carlson on 7 Jul 1961 (MARR) in Norfolk, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Scott Allen Miller
was born on 18 May 1962 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. - 25. Brian Douglas Miller
was born on 6 Apr 1963 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. - 26. Stacey D. Miller
was born on 18 Oct 1964 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne.
- 24. Scott Allen Miller
20. Mary Louise Miller
(15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 30 Oct 1941 in Norfolk, NE; died on 13 Apr 2008 in Norfolk, NE. Family/Spouse: Donald Dean Ruppert. Donald was born on 25 Dec 1938 in Columbus, Ne; died on 26 Apr 2015 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Butch Ruppert
- 28. Jim Ruppert
- 27. Butch Ruppert
Generation: 8
21. Jeff Geary
(17.Bonnie7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)22. Steve Geary
(17.Bonnie7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)23. Jana Geary
(17.Bonnie7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)24. Scott Allen Miller
(19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 18 May 1962 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. 25. Brian Douglas Miller
(19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 6 Apr 1963 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. 26.
Stacey D. Miller
(19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 18 Oct 1964 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. Norfolk, Ne. Stacey married Scott Phillip Sommerfeld on 8 Apr 1989 in Norfolk, NE. Scott (son of LeRoy Richard Sommerfeld and Margaret Emma Korn) was born on 11 Oct 1963 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Halley Sommerfeld
- 30. Courtney Sommerfeld
- 31. Zachary Sommerfeld
was born on 9 Apr 1990. - 32. Justin Sommerfeld
was born on 21 May 1992 in Norfolk, Madison, NE.
- 29. Halley Sommerfeld
27. Butch Ruppert
(20.Mary7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)28. Jim Ruppert
(20.Mary7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)
Generation: 9
29.
Halley Sommerfeld
(26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)Halley married Drew Carroll on 21 Jul 2018 in Norfolk, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Georgia Bergan Carroll
was born on 3 Jul 2025 in Norfolk, NE.
- 33. Georgia Bergan Carroll
30.
Courtney Sommerfeld
(26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)Courtney married Corbin Ray Marksmeier on 5 Aug 2017 in Pender, Ne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Layne Isaac Marksmeier
was born on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE; died on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE. - 35. Hudson Layne Marksmeier
was born on 2 Jun 2022 in Norfolk, Ne.
- 34. Layne Isaac Marksmeier
31.
Zachary Sommerfeld
(26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 9 Apr 1990. Family/Spouse: Amber Jo Dobias. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Emma Jo Sommerfeld
was born on 30 Apr 2013 in Norfolk, Ne. - 37. Carter Scott Sommerfeld
was born on 5 Aug 2015.
- 36. Emma Jo Sommerfeld
32.
Justin Sommerfeld
(26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 21 May 1992 in Norfolk, Madison, NE. Family/Spouse: Karlene. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Greyson Sommerfeld
- 39. Reagan Margaret Sommerfeld
was born on 16 Oct 2023 in Norfolk, Ne.
- 38. Greyson Sommerfeld
Generation: 10
33.
Georgia Bergan Carroll
(29.Halley9, 26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 3 Jul 2025 in Norfolk, NE. 34. Layne Isaac Marksmeier
(30.Courtney9, 26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE; died on 16 May 2021 in Wayne, NE. 35.
Hudson Layne Marksmeier
(30.Courtney9, 26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 2 Jun 2022 in Norfolk, Ne. 36.
Emma Jo Sommerfeld
(31.Zachary9, 26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 30 Apr 2013 in Norfolk, Ne. 37.
Carter Scott Sommerfeld
(31.Zachary9, 26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 5 Aug 2015. 38.
Greyson Sommerfeld
(32.Justin9, 26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1)39.
Reagan Margaret Sommerfeld
(32.Justin9, 26.Stacey8, 19.Jerry7, 15.Harold6, 7.Emma5, 5.Theresa4, 3.Mary3, 2.David2, 1.Harmon1) was born on 16 Oct 2023 in Norfolk, Ne.
