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     Katharine Mathilde Drone was born on 6 September 1862 in Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Washington Drone and Angelina Clark.²
     In 1880 in Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of her parents Andrew and Angelina Drone. She was shown as Catharina M. Drone, age 17.³
     She married Leonard Falk, son of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm, in Grant County, Wisconsin, on 1 February 1883.⁴
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, Katharine and Leonard appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900. His listing showed Leonard Falk, age 39, born Sep 1860 in Wisconsin, occupation farmer. She was enumerated as Cathrine Falk, wife, age 36, born Sep 1863 in Illinois. They had been married 17 years with 8 children, all living. Their children George, Angeline, Lora, Andrew, Edward, Herbert, Herman and Alfred were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Anna Elizabeth Drone and John Justice Drone.⁵
     Katharine and Leonard appeared on the state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905. They were listed as Leonard and Catherine Metilda Faulk with their post office address Burt, Iowa. Their children George, Angeline, Lora, Andrew, Edward, Herbert, Herman, Alfred and Paul were listed as living with them. Also in their household was his sister's daughter Anna Elizabeth Drone.⁶
     Katharine and Leonard appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Leonard Falk, age 49, born in Wisconsin, a farmer on a general farm. She was listed as Krethren Falk, age 47, born in Wisconsin, married for 27 years, 9 children, all living. Their children Angeline, Andrew, Edward, Herbert, Herman, Alfred and Paul were listed as living with them.⁷
     Katharine died on 10 October 1914 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 52.^1,8 She was buried at Orleans Cemetery, Linn County, Oregon.^1,9,10 The inscription on her grave marker reads: FALK, KATHERENE M. 1862-1914, on marker with husband.¹⁰
     An obituary for Katharine Mathilde Falk was published in the Grant County Democrat, Muscoda, Wisconsin on 23 October 1914. It read:

     Dorothy Oestreich was born on 27 April 1866 in Mecklenburg, Germany.¹
     She married John Ropers about 1887.²
     In Benton Township, Ottawa County, Ohio, she appeared in the household of John Ropers on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900. She was listed as Dora Ropers, wife, age 34, born Apr 1866, in Germany, married for 13 years and no children. Her parents, John and Dora Oestreich, were also in the household.²
     Dorothy and John appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 15 April 1910 in Woodward Township, Woodward County, Oklahoma. He was shown as John Ropers, age 50, married for 24 years, born in Germany, immigrated in 1882, naturalized, occupation farmer on a general farm. She was shown as Dora T. Ropers, wife, age 44, born in Germany, married for 24 years with no children. Others in the household were Dora's father John Oestreich, and a 15 year old Minnie listed as daughter. However her parents birthplaces were listed as Ohio, so it is unclear how she is related to the family.³
     On 12 January 1920 Dorothy and John appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Monitor Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. He was enumerated as John Ropers, age 59, born in Germany, immgrated in 1886 and naturalized in 1892. He lived on an owned farm and his occupation as farmer on a general farm was crossed out and changed to none. She was listed as Dorothy Ropers, wife, age 53, born in Germany, with Micklenburg being first written, but was crossed out. It gave her immigration date as 1884 and naturalization as 1892. They lived next door to the Albert Falk household.⁴ Dorothy became a widow at her husband's death on 15 December 1921.⁵
     She married Leonard Falk, son of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm, in Oregon after 1921.⁶
     In Monitor Precinct, Marion County, Oregon, Dorothy and Leonard appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 21 April 1930. He was listed as Leonard Falk, age 69, first married at 22, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Germany. He was a farmer on a general farm. Her name was shown as Dorothy Falk. She was age 63, born in Germany, immigrating to the United States in 1882 and was naturalized.. His brother Albert's family was living next door.⁷
     Dorothy died on 10 February 1940 in Marion County, Oregon, at age 73.^1,8

     George Leonard Falk was born on 10 January 1884 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3 He was the son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone. George Leonard Falk was baptized on 17 March 1884 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin.¹
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was listed as George falk, age 16, born Jan 1884 in Wisconsin. He had attended school during the previous year.⁴
     George Leonard Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of his parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as George Leonard Falk, post office address Burt, Iowa.⁵
     He married May M. Brady, daughter of Ferdinand Brady and Delilah Barratt, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 June 1907.^6,7 A newspaper article was printed on 22 June 1907 in the Daily Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon naming George. It read: Celebrated the Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. George Falk, who were married Tuesday in Halsey, were agreeably surprised last night by a large crowd of the street car employes, at their home in South Salem. At a late hour last night, about 20 fellow workman of the Portland General Electric gathered around Mr. Falk's residence and soon announced their presence by firing a fusilade with shotguns and the "whanging" of innumerable cans. The boys were invited in by the genial host and hostess, who were presented with an elegant leather upholstered rocker, a gift from the car boys. A luncheon of strawberries, cream and cake was served, and the guests departed, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Falk continued happiness.⁸
     Another newspaper article was printed on 30 April 1908 in the Daily Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon naming George. It read: Motorman Stopped Car Just Right. Little Alfred Ackley, the 3-year-old son of Mrs. Alfred Ackley, narrowly escaped death, or at least horrible mutilation, yesterday afternoon when he caught his foot between the rail proper and a guard rail on the streetcar tracks just beyond the curve made on the other side of Mill creek. The hero of the occasion is motorman George Falk of car No. 26, which was bearing down under full speed, when Falk caught sight of the waving handkerchief in the hands of the child's mother; putting on his breaks to the furtherest tension and reversing the current, Falk stood by his post without losing his nerve and brought the car to a complete stop within a few feet of where the little tot stood caught as in a steel trap.⁹
     He appeared in the household of Ferdinand and Delilah Brady on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1910 in Liberty Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. The Bradys were his wife's parents. She was also listed with him. George was enumerated as George L. Falk, son-in-law, age 26, born in Wisconsin, married for 2 years, occupation sawyer in a chair factory.¹⁰ A newspaper article was printed on 1 August 1914 in the Daily Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon naming George. It read: Leaving early Monday....Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Falk and Mr. and Mrs. George Falk will go by auto to the Cascade mountains where they will spend a week rusticating and enjoying camp life.¹¹
     George Leonard Falk registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. His address was Menlo Hotel in Portland, his occupation: charge of stock room, cutlery at Marshall Fields Hdwe Co. His nearest relative was May Falk, Salem, Oregon. His description was short, medium build, gray eyes and brown hair.¹² A newspaper article was printed on 25 December 1923 in the Morning Oregonian, Portland, Oregon naming George. It read: Motorcyclist Hurt in Crash with Auto. Injuries may prove fatal to G. L. Falk. With a small fracture and other injuries that probably will be fatal, G. L. Falk, employe of Backus & Morris, late last night was removed to St. Vincent's hospital, following a spill from a motorcycle at Corbett and Dakota streets. Henry Winans of 207 Pennoyer street, who was driving south on Corbett street, saw the motorcycle turned over and Falk thrown to one side. Investigation by Motorcycle Patrolman Hammersley, showed that Falk was attempting to pass the Winans machine and as he drew up his motorcycle caught in the rear of the automobile and caused him to skid on the wet pavement. Wimans was brought to the station and after an examination was released.¹³                     
     George died on 25 December 1923 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 39.^14,3,15 He was buried on 28 December 1923 in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.¹⁵ His grave marker inscription reads: GEORGE L. FALK. 1884-1923.¹⁵

     May M. Brady was born in May 1882 in Nebraska.¹ She was the daughter of Ferdinand Brady and Delilah Barratt.¹
     In Grant Precinct, Frontier County, Nebraska, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 9 June 1900 in the household of her parents Ferdinand and Delilah Brady. Her listing showed her as May M. Brady, age 18, born May 1882 in Nebraska, occupation music teacher.¹
     She married George Leonard Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 18 June 1907.^2,3
     She appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1910 in Liberty Precinct, Marion County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Ferdinand and Delilah Brady. She was listed as May M. Falk, age 27, born in Nebraska, married for 2 years with no children.⁴ May M. Falk was mentioned in a newspaper article printed on 1 August 1914 in the Daily Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon about George Leonard Falk.⁵
     May M. Falk was listed as nearest relative on draft registration of George Leonard Falk on 12 September 1918 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.⁶
     On 12 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at 595 Saginaw St in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Ferdinand and Delilah Brady. She was enumerated as May Falk, age 36, born in Nebraska. Her sister Jessie's family was also in the household.⁷
     May died on 29 August 1928 in Marion County, Oregon, at age 46.⁸

     Angeline Katharine Falk was born on 5 April 1886 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone. Angeline Katharine Falk was baptized on 23 May 1886 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin.¹
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of her parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. Her listing showed her as Anna Falk, age 14, born Apr 1886 in Wisconsin. She had been attending school during the past year.³
     Angeline Katharine Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of her parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. She was shown as Angelina Catherine Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.⁴
     She appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. She was shown as Englia Falk, age 24, born in Wisconsin.⁵
     She married Fred M. Caldwell in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 26 July 1910.⁶
     On 8 January 1920 Angeline and Fred appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at 615 West 4th Street in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Fred Caldwell, age 36, born in Oregon, an auto mechanic at a garage. She was listed as Angeline Caldwell, wife, age 35, born in Wisconsin. Their son Seth was listed as living with them. Also in the household were 3 of Angeline's brothers, Herman, Alfred and Paul.⁷
     She appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1940 in Monitor Precinct, Marion County, Oregon, in the household of her father Leonard Falk. She was enumerated as Angeline Caldiwell, age 54, born in Wisconsin and had competed one year of high school. Her husband Fred was also in the household. They had been living in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, in 1935.⁸ Angeline became a widow at her husband's death on 8 April 1963.^9,6,10
     Angeline died on 8 July 1973 in Oregon at age 87.^11,2
     An obituary for Angeline Katharine Caldwell was published in the Newport News-Lincoln County Times, Newport, Oregon on 12 July 1973. It read:
She was buried on 12 July 1973 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^12,13 The inscription on her grave marker reads: CALDWELL, ANGELINE K. 1886 - 1973. This is on a double stone with her husband Fred.¹⁴

     Fred M. Caldwell was born on 17 September 1883 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^1,2
     He married Angeline Katharine Falk, daughter of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 26 July 1910.¹
     On 8 January 1920 Fred and Angeline appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken at 615 West 4th Street in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Fred Caldwell, age 36, born in Oregon, an auto mechanic at a garage. She was listed as Angeline Caldwell, wife, age 35, born in Wisconsin. Their son Seth was listed as living with them. Also in the household were 3 of Angeline's brothers, Herman, Alfred and Paul.³
     He appeared in the household of Leonard Falk on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1940 in Monitor Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Fred Caldwell, son-in-law, farm laborer, age 56, born in Oregon, and had completed one year of high school. His wife Angeline was also in the household. They had been living in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, in 1935.⁴
     Fred died on 8 April 1963 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 79.^5,1,2
     An obituary for Fred M. Caldwell was published in an unidentified newspaper, probably Albany, Oregon after 8 April 1963. It read:

     An obituary for Fred M. Caldwell was published in an unidentified newspaper, Eugene, Oregon on 9 April 1963. It read:
He was buried on 10 April 1963 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^5,6 His grave marker inscription reads: CALDWELL, FRED. 1883 - 1963. This is on a double stone with his wife Angeline.⁷

     Lora Anna Falk was born on 15 August 1888 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone. Lora Anna Falk was baptized on 7 October 1888 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin.¹
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of her parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. She was enumerated as Laura Falk, age 12, born Aug 1887 in Wisconsin. She was marked as attending school.²
     Lora Anna Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of her parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. She was shown as Laura Anna Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.³
     She married Frederick Kreger in Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, on 20 September 1906.
     On 29 January 1920 Lora and Frederick appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Knox Butte Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Frederick A. Kreger, age 37, born in Wisconsin. She was listed as Lora A. Kreger, wife, age 31, born in Wisconsin. Their children Herbert, Esther, Walter, Wilhelm, Katherine and Irvin were listed as living with them.⁴
     In Oak Dale, Polk County, Oregon, Lora and Frederick appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 7 April 1930. He was enumerated as Fred Kreger, a farmer on a grain farm, age 47, born in Wisconsin, his parents born in Germany. She was listed as Lora Kreger, wife, age 41, born in Wisconsin, as were her parents.. Their children Herbert, Esther, Walter, Wilhelm, Katherine, Irvin, Edwin, Alvin and Loren were listed as living with them.⁵
     Lora and Frederick appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 1 May 1940 in Syracuse Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Frederick A Kreger, a farmer, age 57, born in Wisconsin. She was shown as Laura A Kreger, age 51, born in Iowa. They both had completed the 8th grade. They owned their farm valued at $1000 and had lived at the same house in 1935.. Their children Irvin, Edwin, Alvin and Loren were listed as living with them.⁶
     On 20 September 1956 Lora Anna Falk and Frederick Kreger had been married 50 years. They celebrated this a few days early on Sunday, 16 Sep 1956 by repeating thier vows at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Albany, Oregon. Their nine children attended the celebration along with about 250 relatives and friends .⁷ Lora became a widow at her husband's death on 17 June 1962.⁸
     Lora died on 10 April 1969 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 80.^9,10
     An obituary for Lora Anna Kreger was published in the Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon on 11 April 1969. It read:
She was buried on 14 April 1969 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^11,12

     Frederick Kreger was born on 5 July 1882 in Wisconsin.^1,2
     He married Lora Anna Falk, daughter of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, on 20 September 1906.
     Frederick Kreger registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Linn County, Oregon. He was living at Tangent, Linn County, Oregon. He was a farmer, his nearest relative was Laura [sic] Kreger. His description showed him to be of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.³
     On 29 January 1920 Frederick and Lora appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Knox Butte Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Frederick A. Kreger, age 37, born in Wisconsin. She was listed as Lora A. Kreger, wife, age 31, born in Wisconsin. Their children Herbert, Esther, Walter, Wilhelm, Katherine and Irvin were listed as living with them.⁴
     In Oak Dale, Polk County, Oregon, Frederick and Lora appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 7 April 1930. He was enumerated as Fred Kreger, a farmer on a grain farm, age 47, born in Wisconsin, his parents born in Germany. She was listed as Lora Kreger, wife, age 41, born in Wisconsin, as were her parents.. Their children Herbert, Esther, Walter, Wilhelm, Katherine, Irvin, Edwin, Alvin and Loren were listed as living with them.⁵
     Frederick and Lora appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 1 May 1940 in Syracuse Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Frederick A Kreger, a farmer, age 57, born in Wisconsin. She was shown as Laura A Kreger, age 51, born in Iowa. They both had completed the 8th grade. They owned their farm valued at $1000 and had lived at the same house in 1935.. Their children Irvin, Edwin, Alvin and Loren were listed as living with them.⁶
     On 20 September 1956 Frederick Kreger and Lora Anna Falk had been married 50 years. They celebrated this a few days early on Sunday, 16 Sep 1956 by repeating thier vows at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Albany, Oregon. Their nine children attended the celebration along with about 250 relatives and friends .⁷
     Frederick died on 17 June 1962 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 79.⁸ He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.⁹

     Andrew William Falk was born on 26 September 1890 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.^1,2,3 He was the son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone. Andrew William Falk was baptized on 2 November 1890 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin.¹
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Andrew Falk, age 9, born Sep 1890 in Wisconsin. He had been attending school.⁴
     Andrew William Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of his parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Andrew William Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.⁵
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was enumerated as Andrew Falk, age 19, born in Wisconsin, working as farm labor on home farm.⁶
     He married Anna Ella Francis Metge in Benton County, Oregon, on 15 June 1913.^7,8
     Andrew William Falk registered for the WWI draft on 5 June 1917 in Soap Creek Precinct, Benton County, Oregon. He was listed as a farm laborer, address Corvallis Oregon, with wife and one child, age 2. Andrew's description was short, stout, brown eyes and brown hair.⁹

     Anna Ella Francis Metge was born on 25 February 1893 in Belevidere, Boone County, Illinois.¹
     She married Andrew William Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Benton County, Oregon, on 15 June 1913.^2,3
     Anna died on 19 December 1935 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 42.⁴
     An obituary for Anna Ella Francis Falk was published in the Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon on 19 December 1935. It read:
She was buried on 21 December 1935 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^5,6 The inscription on her grave marker reads: ANNA F. FALK. 1894 - 1935.^7,6

     Edward Conrad Falk was born on 2 November 1892 in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone.
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was listed as Edward Falk, age 7, born Nov 1892 in Iowa.³
     Edward Conrad Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of his parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Ewdard Conard Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.⁴     
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was enumerated as Edrew Falk, age 17, born in Iowa.⁵
     He married Bertha Friedericka Metge in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 4 December 1913.
     Edward Conrad Falk registered for the WWI draft on 5 June 1917 in Soap Creek Precinct, Benton County, Oregon. He was a self-employed farmer, with a wife. He was described as medium build with gray eyes and brown hair.⁶
     Edward died on 14 October 1963 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 70.^1,7
     An obituary for Edward Conrad Falk was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 15 October 1963. It read:
He was buried on 16 October 1963 in Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.^1,8,9 His grave marker inscription reads: FALK. Edward C. 1892-1963. Together Forever. On same stone as wife.^10,9

     Bertha Friedericka Metge was born on 19 February 1895 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois.^1,2,3,4
     She married Edward Conrad Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 4 December 1913. Bertha became a widow at her husband's death on 14 October 1963.^5,6
     Bertha died on 22 May 1976 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 81.^7,1,4
     An obituary for Bertha Friedericka Falk was published in the Eugene Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 24 May 1976. It read:
She was buried on 26 May 1976 in Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.^1,8,9 The inscription on her grave marker reads: FALK. Bertha C. 1895-1976. Together Forever. On same stone as husband.^10,9

     Herbert Herman Falk was born on 3 March 1895 in Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone.
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was enumerated as Herbert Falk, age 5, born Mar 1895 in Iowa.³
     He married Leda (?).
     Herbert Herman Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of his parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Herert Herman Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.⁴     
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. His listing showed Hebert Falk, age 15, born in Iowa, had attended school.⁵
     Herbert Herman Falk registered for the WWI draft on 5 June 1917 in Soap Creek Precinct, Benton County, Oregon. He stated he was a single, self-employed farmer who was medium height and build with brown eyes and brown hair.⁶
     He married Marie Minne Metge in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 27 June 1918.¹
     Herbert died on 27 February 1965 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 69.^1,7
     An obituary for Herbert Herman Falk was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 1 March 1965. It read:
He was buried at Orleans Cemetery, Linn County, Oregon.⁹ His grave marker inscription reads: HERBERT H. FALK, 1895-1965.⁹

     Marie Minne Metge was born on 19 June 1898 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois.¹
     She married Herbert Herman Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 27 June 1918.²

     Leda (?) was born in January 1892.¹
     She married Herbert Herman Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone.
     Leda died on 3 May 1971 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 79.¹

     Herman Martin Falk was born on 16 April 1897 in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone.
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Herman Falk, age 3, born Apr 1897 in Iowa.³
     Herman Martin Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of his parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Herman Martin Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.⁴     
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was listed as Hermen Falk, age 13, born in Iowa, had attended school.⁵
     Herman Martin Falk registered for the WWI draft on 5 June 1918 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon. He stated his employer was R. Veal & Son Chair Factory in Albany, his nearest relative was Leonard Falk of Albany and Herman's desciption was tall, slender, dark brown eyes and dark brown hair.⁶
     On 8 January 1920 he appeared in the household of Fred and Angeline Katharine Caldwell on the 1920 U.S. census taken in 615 West 4th Street, Albany, Linn County, Oregon. He was shown as Herman Falk, brother-in-law, age 23, born in Iowa, a roadmaster clerk for the S.P. Railroad.⁷
     He married Dorothy Smith in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 28 February 1923.²
     At 1838 Orchard Street in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, Herman and Dorothy appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 10 April 1930. He was enumerated as Herman M. Falk, age 32, born in Iowa, first married at age 25, a salesman for a wholesale bakery. She was listed as Dorothy Falk, wife, age 27, first married at age 20. They lived in a rented home at $25 per month and had a radio. Their children Phyllis and Leonard were listed as living with them.⁸ Herman Martin Falk and Dorothy Smith were divorced in 1946 in Oregon.⁹
     He married Agnes Gauche in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 30 November 1949.¹⁰
     Herman died on 22 January 1965 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 67.^2,11
     An obituary for Herman Martin Falk was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 24 January 1965. It read:
He was buried on 25 January 1965 in Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.^13,12

     Dorothy Smith was born on 6 August 1902 in Salt Lake City, Utah.¹
     She married Herman Martin Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 28 February 1923.²
     At 1838 Orchard Street in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, Dorothy and Herman appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 10 April 1930. He was enumerated as Herman M. Falk, age 32, born in Iowa, first married at age 25, a salesman for a wholesale bakery. She was listed as Dorothy Falk, wife, age 27, first married at age 20. They lived in a rented home at $25 per month and had a radio. Their children Phyllis and Leonard were listed as living with them.³ Dorothy Smith and Herman Martin Falk were divorced in 1946 in Oregon.¹
     Dorothy died on 14 December 1978 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 76.^1,4
     An obituary for Dorothy Falk was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon after 14 December 1978. It read:
She was buried on 18 December 1978 in Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.^1,5,6

     Agnes Gauche was born on 6 December 1899 in Oriska, North Dakota.¹
     She married Herman Martin Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 30 November 1949.¹ Agnes became a widow at her husband's death on 22 January 1965.^2,3
     Agnes died on 26 May 1997 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 97.^1,4 She was buried at Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.⁵
     An obituary for Agnes Falk was published in the Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 1 June 1997. It read:

     Alfred Theodor Falk was born on 8 June 1899 in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.^1,2,3 He was the son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone.
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was listed as Alfred Falk, age 11/12, born Jun 1899 in Iowa.⁴
     Alfred Theodor Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of his parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Alfred Thedore Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.⁵     
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was enumerated as Alfred Falk, age 10, born in Iowa and had attended school.⁶
     Alfred Theodor Falk registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Linn County, Oregon. He stated his occupation as rear chainman U.S. Survey. His nearest relative was his father, Leonard Falk of Rt 3, Albany, Oregon. Alfred's height and build were medium, with blue eyes and light brown hair.¹
     On 8 January 1920 he appeared in the household of Fred and Angeline Katharine Caldwell on the 1920 U.S. census taken in 615 West 4th Street, Albany, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Alfred Falk, brother-in-law, age 20, born in Iowa, a laborer for the S.P. Railroad.⁷
     He married Lydia Helen Burgess in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 9 June 1920.³
     Alfred died on 27 March 1930 at U.S. Veterans' Bureau Hospita in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 30.^2,3 He was buried at Orleans Cemetery, Linn County, Oregon.^8,9,3 His grave marker inscription reads: ALFRED T. FALK, 1899-1930.¹⁰

     She married Alfred Theodor Falk, son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 9 June 1920.¹

     Paul Bernhard Falk was born on 12 July 1901 in Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.¹ He was the son of Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Drone.
     Paul Bernhard Falk appeared on the 1905 state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905, in the household of his parents, Leonard Falk and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Paul Berhard Faulk, post office address Burt, Iowa.²     
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 in Orleans Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Leonard and Katharine Mathilde Falk. He was shown as Paul Falk, age 8, born in Iowa.³
     On 8 January 1920 he appeared in the household of Fred and Angeline Katharine Caldwell on the 1920 U.S. census taken in 615 West 4th Street, Albany, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Paul Falk, brother-in-law, age 18, born in Iowa, a cabinet maker at a furniture factory.⁴
     He married Anita (?).¹
     Paul died on 2 September 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, at age 27. His death was due to an auto accident.¹ He was buried at Orleans Cemetery, Linn County, Oregon.^5,6,1 His grave marker inscription reads: PAUL B. FALK. 1901-1928.⁷
     An obituary for Paul Bernhard Falk was published in the Oregonian, Portland, Oregon on 8 September 1928. It read:

     Frederick William Falk was born on 4 February 1874 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.^1,2 He was the son of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm. Frederick William Falk was also known as William Falk.
     On 12 June 1880 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Ludwig and Anna Louise Falk. He was listed as William Falk, 7 years old, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Prussia.³
     He married Ida Louise Schunk in Iowa County, Wisconsin, on 11 December 1894.
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, on 8 June 1900 Frederick William appeared as head of household on the 1900 U.S. census. His name was listed as William, age 27, born Feb 1873 in Wisconsin, with both parents born in Germany. He had been married 5 years and was a farmer. Other household members were his wife Ida; children Henry, Walter, and Edwin; nephew Henry and his mother, Anna Louisa.⁴
     Frederick and Ida appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 7 May 1910 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was enumerated as Fred W Falk, farmer, age 37, born in Wisconsin. She was listed as Ida falk, wife, age 36 born in Wisconsin. They were married for 15 years and she had 7 children, all living. Their children Henry, Walter, Edwin, William, Susan, Emma and George were listed as living with them.⁵
     Frederick William Falk registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was shown as farming at Rte 1, Avoca, Wisconsin, his nearest relative Mrs. Fred W. Falk and described as tall, medium build, grey eyes and brown grey hair.⁶
     On 8 March 1920 William and Ida appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was enumerated as William Falk, age 47, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Germany. He was a farmer on a general farm. She was listed as Ida Falk, wife, age 46, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Germany. Their children Walter, Edwin, William, Susan, Emma and George were listed as living with them.⁷
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, William and Ida appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 10 April 1930. He was listed as age 57, first married at age 21. He was born in Wisconsin and both parents were born in Germany. His occupation was farmer, living on an owned farm, valued at $3500 and they did have a radio. She was shown as Ida L. Falk, wife, age 55, first married at age 20, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Germany. Their children Edwin, George, Theodore, John, Ida and Clara were listed as living with them.⁸ Frederick became a widower at his wife's death on 16 October 1936.⁹
     Frederick died on 23 March 1940 in Iowa County, Wisconsin, at age 66.^10,11 He was buried at Avoca Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin.^11,12
     An obituary for Frederick William Falk was published in the Muscoda Progressive, Muscoda, Wisconsin on 28 March 1940. It read:

     Ida Louise Schunk was born on 13 October 1874 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.¹
     She married Frederick William Falk, son of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm, in Iowa County, Wisconsin, on 11 December 1894.
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, she appeared in the household of Frederick William Falk on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 8 June 1900.²
     Ida and Frederick appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 7 May 1910 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was enumerated as Fred W Falk, farmer, age 37, born in Wisconsin. She was listed as Ida falk, wife, age 36 born in Wisconsin. They were married for 15 years and she had 7 children, all living. Their children Henry, Walter, Edwin, William, Susan, Emma and George were listed as living with them.³
     On 8 March 1920 Ida and William appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was enumerated as William Falk, age 47, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Germany. He was a farmer on a general farm. She was listed as Ida Falk, wife, age 46, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Germany. Their children Walter, Edwin, William, Susan, Emma and George were listed as living with them.⁴
     In Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, Ida and William appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 10 April 1930. He was listed as age 57, first married at age 21. He was born in Wisconsin and both parents were born in Germany. His occupation was farmer, living on an owned farm, valued at $3500 and they did have a radio. She was shown as Ida L. Falk, wife, age 55, first married at age 20, born in Wisconsin and both parents born in Germany. Their children Edwin, George, Theodore, John, Ida and Clara were listed as living with them.⁵
     Ida died on 16 October 1936 in Richland Center, Richland County, Wisconsin, at age 62.¹ She was buried on 25 October 1936 in Avoca Cemetery, Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin.⁶ The inscription on her grave marker reads: FALK. IDA L. 1874 1936.⁶
     An obituary for Ida Louise Falk was published in the Muscoda Progressive, Muscoda, Wisconsin on 29 October 1936. It read:

     Lenah Deborah Albertson was born on 23 August 1871 in Hardin County, Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Nathan Elias Albertson and Mary Magdalene Hockett.
     On 14 June 1880 in Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of her parents Nathan and Mary Magdalene Albertson. She was listed as Lenah Albertson, age 8, born in Iowa.²
     In 1885 she appeared in the household of Nathan Elias Albertson on the state census in Township 86, Range 21, Section 12, Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa. She was listed as Lenna D. Albertson, age 13, born in Hardin County, Iowa.³
     About 1890 in Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared in a photograph with her parents Nathan and Mary Magdalene Albertson.⁴
     She married George Slaight in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 27 August 1891.⁵
     In Afton Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas, she appeared in the household of George Slaight on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 8 June 1900. She was listed as Lenah D. Sleight, wife, age 28, born Aug 1871. She had been married 9 years, with 3 children, all living. Lenah was born in Iowa, her father in Indiana and her mother in Iowa. She could read and write.⁶ In 1902 Lenah and George moved to Alberta, Canada, along with their three children, Blossom, George Raymond and Henry Wesley.⁷
     Lenah and George appeared on the 1925 state census in Ross Township, Taylor County, Iowa, on 1 January 1925..⁸ Lenah became a widow at her husband's death on 30 March 1925.⁷
     Lenah died on 17 October 1925 in New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, at age 54.⁹ She was buried at Memory Cemetery, New Market, East River Township, Page County, Iowa.^7,10
     An obituary for Lenah Deborah Slaight was published in the Clarinda Herald, Clarinda, Iowa on 26 October 1925. It read: