Jacob Theisen (7) 1838-1918
Ellen Dunn (7) 1846-1919
1838. Jacob Theisen was born on 25 Mar in Dungenheim, Rhineland-Pfalz, Germany.
1844. Jacob Theisen was brought to America by his parents and settled in Greenfield Township in that section which is now the City of Dearborn. Late in the year of 1853 his family took a United States government grant near Carleton, in Ash Township, Monroe County, Michigan and the family moved there to develop this land as their home.
1846. Ellen Dunn was born on 4 Jun in Exeter Twp, Monroe County, Michigan. her family is on the Dunn page.
1863. On 22 Sep Jacob Theisen and Ellen Dunn, a neighboring Irish girl, were married. The first German and Irish marriage in the area.
xxxx. They built there first house along a trail, later the county surveyed the roads and the house was located far from the roads. Later they built a new frame house which still stands on the Town Line Road which separates Ash and Exeter Township's.
xxxx. It was said that Jacob was a very gentle and patient man, never raising his voice or striking his kids. On the other hand Ellen was said to be very strict, and a women of boundless energy. She an the family and the house, she was also the midwife of the neighborhood.
c1900. Jacob moved the family to Detroit, they lived on 538 Dragoon Ave
1918. Jacob Theisen died on 15 Mar in Dearborn Michigan of kidney failure, 10 days prior to his 80th. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery on Dix Street, Detroit. Jacob and Ellen have a large Stone Monument in the family plot at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
1918. After Jacob died Ellen Theisen moved upstairs from her daughter Loretta "Laura" Carlin on Cavalry Street Detroit.
1919. Ellen Theisen died on 26 October from liver disease, and is buried with her husband
Thirteen children of Jacob and Ellen Theisen 1. Mary Theisen (8) born 7 Jun 1864 in Carleton Michigan, died 8 Feb 1963 in Racine WI at 98 years of age, married 12 Feb 1884 in Carleton Michigan to Robert Sieber (Sieber Oil Co, Racine WI)
(Some reference have Robert listed as Thomas) Thomas born 13 Oct 1860, died 23 Aug 1934 at the age of 73.
1. Clara Sieber (9) 1885-1941 2. Cletus Sieber (9) 1887-1902 3. Ella C. Sieber (9) 1889-1889 4. Joseph Sieber (9) 1892-xxxx 5. Raymond Sieber (9) 1894-1894, married Ruth ______ 1. Raymond Sieber (10) 1894-1894 2. Mary Ellen Sieber (10) 1894-1894, married George Dolan 2. Ellen Theisen (8) (twin) born 31 Dec 1866 in Carleton Michigan, died 10 Nov 1950 in Detroit Michigan, married 27 Oct 1885 in Carleton Michigan to Henry Asam born 1860, died 1922
(Ellen also referenced as Ella)
1. Clara Asam (9) born 14 Feb 1886, died 19 Apr 1950-xxxx, married Peter Rath, born 19 Jul 1885, died 22 Apr 1952 1. Peter Rath (10) xxxx-xxxx, died in infancy 2. Helen Rath (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Robert Fichtner 1. Robert Fichtner (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Judy Weigert 1. Richard Fichtner (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Ronald Fichtner (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Rene Fichtner (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Margaret Ann Fichtner (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Richard Vershave 1. Richard Vershave (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Lisa Vershave (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Todd Vershave (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Regina Vershave (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Mary Grace Fichtner (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Gary Kaylor, married Charles Platt 1. Gary Kaylor (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Thomas Platt (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Joseph Platt (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. William Fichtner (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Linda Greenlee 1. Jonathon Fichtner (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Dawn Fichtner (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Grace Rath (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Neal Veil 1. Gerald Veil (11) xxxx-xxxx, married, Pauline Slight, married Joan Hirt (no children from 2nd wife) 1. Jennifer Veil (12) xxxx-xxxx 1. Staci Veil (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Kenneth Veil (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. James Veil (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Gwen Kerr 4. Lucille Rath (10) xxxx-xxxx, died in infancy 5. Ehtel Rath (10) xxxx-xxxx, married, George Ebert 1. Joanna Ebert (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Peter Mazza 1. Christy Mazza (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Kimberly Mazza (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Katherine Mazza (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Karen Mazza (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Allen Ebert (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Charlene Scheible 1. Scott Ebert (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Brian Ebert (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. John Ebert (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Marlene Muhic 4. Mary Ann Ebert (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Gerald Novickas 5. Regina Ebert (11) xxxx-xxxx 6. Karen Ebert (11) xxxx-xxxx 6. Leo Rath (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Mary Mason, married Rose Connelly 1. Frederick Rath (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Mary Vaccaro 1. James Rath (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Frederick Rath (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Robert Rath (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. John Rath (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Susan Allor 1. Peter Rath (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Michael Rath (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. David Rath (11) xxxx-xxxx 5. Constance Rath (11) xxxx-xxxx 6. Ronald Rath (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Frank Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married Rose _____ 1. Francis Asam (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Dorothy _____ 1. Frankie Asam (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. William Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx 4. Raymond Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married Evelyn _____ 1. Richard Asam (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Marge _____ 2. Jean Asam (10) xxxx-xxxx, married William Lyons 5. Rose Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married William Scott 1. James Stock (10) xxxx-xxxx 2. Janette Stock (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Raymond Kring 6. Janette Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married John Kelly
also listed as Jeanette Asam1. Joan Kelly (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Joseph White, married Gerald Copeland 1. Joseph Copeland (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Cheryl Copeland (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Belsario Chareez 1. James Chareez (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. John Copeland (11) xxxx-xxxx 1. Sharon Kelly (10) xxxx-xxxx 1. Gerald Kelly (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Carol Trable 1. Brian Kelly (11) xxxx-xxxx 1. Carole Kelly (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Ronald Hicks 1. Sharon Hicks (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Laura Hicks (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. Kimberly Hicks (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. Ronald Hicks (11) xxxx-xxxx 5. Stephanie Hicks (11) xxxx-xxxx 7. Luella Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married Arthur Farmer 1. Donald Farmer (10) xxxx-xxxx 2. Carolyn Farmer (10) xxxx-xxxx 3. Lawrence Farmer (10) xxxx-xxxx 8. Harry Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married Margaret _____ 1. Carl Asam (10) xxxx-xxxx 2. Daniel Asam (10) xxxx-xxxx 9. Mary Ellen Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married Raphael Labadie 1. Lucille Labadie (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Gerard Jackson 1. Patricia Jackson (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Anthony Andrus Jr. 1. Kristine Andrus (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Anthony Andrus (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Michael Jackson (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. John Jackson (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. Kathleen Jackson (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Anthony Constantini 1. Colleen Constantini (12) xxxx-xxxx 5. Margaret Jackson (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Timothy Tomezak 1. Douglas Tomezak (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Lillian Labadie (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Stanley Tront 1. William Tront (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Dennis Tront (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. John Tront (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. Harry Labadie (10) xxxx-xxxx 4. Robert Labadie (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Helen Cameron 1. Pamela Labadie (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. James Labadie (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. Dante Labadie (11) xxxx-xxxx 10. Estelle Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx 11. Charles Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx 12. Loretta Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx 13. Alice Asam (9) xxxx-xxxx, married Aloysius Strickfaden 1. Earl Strickfaden (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Jane Zott 1. David Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Karen Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Roy Strickfaden (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Monica Nau 1. Joni Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Matthew Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. Lea Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. Gail Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 5. Carol Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 6. Ann Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 7. Sue Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 8. Thomas Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 9. Peter Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. Alan Strickfaden (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Joan ____ 1. Charles Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 2. Christopher Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. Julie Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. Steven Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 5. Michael Strickfaden (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. Donald Strickfaden (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Josephina _______ 3. Margaret Theisen (8) (twin) born 31 Dec 1866 in Carleton Michigan, died 22 Mar 1912 in Detroit Michigan, married 12 May 1885 in Carleton Michigan to William Welch born 1861, died 1888 1. Mamie Welsh (9) xxxx-xxxx, married James Cotant 1. Katherine Cotant (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Dr. Robb 2. Father Charles Cotant (10) xxxx-xxxx 3. James Cotant (10) xxxx-xxxx, married _____ 1. Daniel Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Judy _____, now divorced. He was an Union Steam Fitter 1. Kimberly Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx, married Michael Prichard, now divorced. 2. Charles Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx 3. Mary Ann Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. William Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx 4. Dr. John Cotant (10) xxxx-xxxx, married Kathleen Campbell 1. James Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Janice Thompson 1. Margaret Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. James Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Mary Elizabeth Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Patrick Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Julianne Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Richard Raven 1. Kathleen Raven (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Thomas Raven (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Jeanne Raven (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Mary Christine Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Michael Digiovanni 1. Mary Angela Digiovanni (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Michael Digiovanni (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. John Digiovanni (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Michael Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx married Rosanne Murphy 1. Michael Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Joseph Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. John Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Megan Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 5. Dr John Cotant Jr. (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Sheila Burns 1. John Cotant III (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Julie Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Matthew Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Joseph Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 5. Kathleen Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 6. Thomas Cotant (12) xxxx-xxxx 6. Kathleen Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Timothy Cronin 1. Colleen Cronin (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Bridgit Cronin (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Daniel Cronin (12) xxxx-xxxx 7. Mary Susan Cotant (11) xxxx-xxxx, married Tom Vincent 1. Brian Vincent (12) xxxx-xxxx 2. Kevin Vincent (12) xxxx-xxxx 3. Joseph Vincent (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Mary Kate Vincent (12) xxxx-xxxx 4. Joseph J. Theisen (8) born 4 Feb 1869 in Carleton Michigan, was baptized on Feb 5, 1869 in Carleton, Frenchtown Township, Monroe Co, Michigan,died 30 Sep 1957 in Racine Wisconsin, married on 19 May 1896 in Racine Wisconsin to Mary Pier. She was born 19 Apr 1873 in Racine Wisconsin, died 5 Aug 1943 in Racine Wisconsin. Her parents were William Pier and Mary Koch
(photos of family) Some references have different order for children.1. Raymond Jacob Theisen (9) born 13 Apr 1897 in Racine Wisconsin, died 31 Jul 1957 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, married 8 Jun 1921 in Racine Wisconsin to Stella Emma Jacobson born 1895, died 1982 1. Mary Elaine Theisen (10) married Donald Carl Doebereiner 1. Donald John Doebereiner (11) married Sandra Lee Acklam 1. Scott Doebereiner (12) 2. Steven Doebereiner (12) 2. Terry Raymond Doebereiner (11) married Barbara Gliatas 1. Michael Doebereiner (12) 2. Jennifer Doebereiner (12) 3. Katherine Doebereiner (12) 3. Mark Lewis Doebereiner (11) married Jean Mary Sisulak 1. Brian Doebereiner (12) 2. Karen Doebereiner (12) 4. Judith Mary Doebereiner (11) married Allan Tripp 1. Denise Tripp (12) 5. Susan Marie Doebereiner (11) married Michael Noland 6. Paul Charles Doebereiner (11) married Jennifer Todorovic 2. Joseph Robert Theisen (10) 1923-1982, married Clara McDonnell 1924-1992, married Hazel Prunty 1. Joseph Robert Theisen Jr (11) 2. Mary Carol Theisen (11) 3. Raymond Stephen Theisen (10) married Donna Capasso 1. Cari Theisen (11) 1. Craig Theisen (11) 2. Clarence T. Theisen (9) born 7 Jul 1901 in Racine Wisconsin, died 15 Jun 1988, in Orchard Park New York, married 27 Jun 1932 in Racine Wisconsin to Ethel Haas born 1901, died 1975 1. Robert Joseph Theisen (10) married 1st Joyce Lorraine Bartling, married 2nd Shirley Ann George 1. Patricia Ann Theisen (11) 2. Frederic John Theisen (11) 3. Richard James Theisen (11) 4. Thomas Robert Theisen (11) 5. Tracy Ann Theisen (11) (from 2nd marriage) 3. Ethel Margaret Theisen (9) born 18 Jan 1903 in Racine Wisconsin, died 10 Oct 2000, in Fond du lac Wisconsin, married 1st to Dr William Mac Kedon 1889-1951, 2nd Alford Skoglund 1902-1979 4. Stephen A. Theisen (9) born 12 May 1908 in Racine Wisconsin, died 18 Dec 2002, in Fond du lac Wisconsin, married 29 Dec 1936 in Fond du lac Wisconsin to Dorothy Louise Leonard 1. Charles Leonard Theisen (10) 2. Mark Christopher Theisen (10) 3. Joel Anthony Theisen (10) 5. Clara Theisen (8) born 10 Apr 1871 Carleton Michigan, died 18 Mar 1969 in Racine Wisconsin, never married 6. Gertrude Theisen (8) 1873-1967 (children listed under husbands page) 7. Peter Theisen (8) born 12 Apr 1875 in Carleton Michigan, died 22 Jun 1944 in Racine Wisconsin, married 6 Aug 1907 in Racine Wisconsin to Jessie Colbert 1879-1958 1. Grace Theisen (9) 2. Harold Charles Theisen (9) 1911-1970 8. Aloysius "Louie" Theisen (8) born 13 Apr 1877 in Carleton Michigan, died 4 Jan 1949 in Detroit Michigan, married first Alice Keefe, married second Pauline Wills. His first wife Alice is believed to have died in the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918, and is buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery with Jacob and Ellen Theisen. Aloysius "Louie"and Pauline are laid to rest side by side at Holy Cross in a separate plot.
Note: He supposedly hated his first name, and was known as Louie to everyone. It was said that if you wanted to throwdown with him all you had to do was call him Aloysius.
1. Vincent Theisen (9) 2. Wilbur Theisen (9) 3. Clement George Theisen (9) married Marion Esther Richardson 1. Patricia Theisen (10) 2. Joanne Theisen (10) 3. Carolyn Theisen (10) 4. Daniel Theisen (10) 5. Janis Theisen (10) 6. James Theisen (10) 7. Linda Theisen (10) 8. Phylis Theisen (10) 9. Brenda Theisen (10) 4. Beatrice Theisen (9) married Norman Wilson 9. Anthony "Anton" Theisen (8) born 31 Oct 1879 in Carleton Michigan, died 3 Mar 1955 in St. Joseph Michigan, married Grace White 1889-1979 1. Charles Theisen (9) married Mary Daly 1. William Theisen (10) married Susan Bittner 1. Gretchen Theisen (11) 2. Jonathan Theisen (11) 3. Heather Theisen (11) 2. John Theisen (10) married Jackie _____ 1. Betty Theisen (11) 2. John Theisen (11) 3. Charlene Theisen (10) married Robert Durfee 1. Elizabeth Durfee (11) 2. Robert Durfee (11) 3. John Durfee (11) 4. Pat Theisen (10) married John Seward 2. Betty Theisen (9) 3. Rita Theisen (9) married Peter Daly 1. Michael Daly (10) married Susan Brown 2. Peter Daly (10) married Elizabeth Delano 3. Mark Daly (10) 4. Jonathan Daly (10) 5. Joseph Daly (10) 6. Kathleen Daly (10) 7. Mary Daly (10) married Bruce Woodley 1. Amy Woodley (11) 2. William Woodley (11) 8. Mathew Daly (10) married Pam Perry 1. Heather Daly (11) 2. Missy Daly (11) 9. Elizabeth Daly (10) 10. William Daly (10) 11. Ann Daly (10) 10. John Jacob "Jay" Theisen (8) born 27 Jan 1882 in Carleton Michigan, died 29 Mar 1945 in St. Joseph Michigan, married 9 Jun 1908 to Ida Clemens (Theisen-Clemens Oil Co of St Joseph MI) 1. Gerard Theisen (9) married Ann Cahill 1. Barbara Theisen (10) married Edwin Thomas 1. David Thomas (11) 2. Elizabeth Thomas (11) 2. Joan Theisen (10) married Ralph Emlong 1. Ralph Emlong Jr (11) 2. Lisa Emlong (11) 3. Michael Emlong (11) 3. Ann Theisen (10) married Anton Eisel 4. Mary Theisen (10) married Hans Frank 1. Ronald Frank (11) 1. Todd Frank (11) 1. Jason Frank (11) 2. Cyril Theisen (9) married Betty _______ 1. Jay Theisen (10) 2. Ellen Theisen (10) 3. Thomas Theisen (10) 11. Robert Theisen (8) 1884-1954 12. Loretta "Laura" Theisen (8) born 7 Jul 1886 in Carleton Michigan, died 27 May 1970 in Detroit Michigan, married 7 Jun 1910 in Carleton Michigan to Louis "Lou" Carlin 1. Robert Carlin (9) married Janina Harla 1. Richard Carlin (10) 2. Mark Carlin (10) 3. Steven Carlin (10) 4. Margaret Carlin (10) 5. Louis Carlin (10) 6. Eileen Carlin (10) 2. William Carlin (9) married LouiseDoran 1. Charlene Carlin (10) married James Goetsch 1. James Goetsch (11) 2. Laura Goetsch (11) 2. Elyse Carlin (10) 3. William Carlin (10) 3. Clifford Carlin (9) married Rachael Prescott 1. Donna Carlin (10) married Bruno Hohlman 1. Lisa Hohlman (11) 2. Bruno Hohlman (11) 3. Matthew Hohlman (11) 4. Eric Hohlman (11) 2. Glory Carlin (10) married Francis Nowlan 1. Sean Nowlan (11) 2. Michael Nowlan (11) 3. Colleen Nowlan (11) 4. Shea Nowlan (11) 3. Susan Carlin (10) married Richard Hebert 1. Danielle Hebert (11) 2. Anessa Hebert (11) 4. Laura Carlin (10) married Timothy Kowalski 5. Arthur Carlin (10) married Barbara Polsinelli 1. Kimberlie Carlin (11) 2. Arthur Carlin (11) 3. Nicole Carlin (11) 6. Michael Carlin (10) married Peggy Borovica 7. Jean Carlin (10) married Thomas Marconi 1. Amy Marconi (11) 8. Clifford Carlin (10) 4. Clarence Carlin (9) married Ruth Lehr 1. Diane Carlin (10) married James Purchase 1. James Purchase (11) 2. Mark Purchase (11) 3. John Purchase (11) 4. Julie Purchase (11) 2. John Carlin (10) married Barbara Prikos 3. Daniel Carlin (10) married Jody Campbell 4. Judy Carlin (10) married Dale Campbell 1. Jennifer Campbell (11) 2. Jeffrey Campbell (11) 3. Allison Campbell (11) 4. Randy Campbell (11) 5. James Carlin (10) married Sharon Taras 5. Vincent Carlin (9) married Geraldine Paetow 1. Paul Carlin (10) 2. Gary Carlin (10) married Barbara Drinane 3. Mary Beth Carlin (10) 4. Julie Carlin (10) 5. Wendy Carlin (10) 6. Leo Charles Carlin (9) 1928-2000, married Beatrice Ferrari 1. Patricia Carlin (10) married Morris Edwards 2. Janet Carlin (10) married Dr David Sorbo 3. Nancy Carlin (10) 4. Mary Jane Carlin (10) 5. Thomas Carlin (10) 6. Gerrard Carlin (10) married Pamela Zawicki 1. Christopher Carlin (11) 2. Colleen Carlin (11) 7. Peter Carlin (10) 8. Jacquelene Carlin (10) 7. Francis Carlin (9) married Lucille Schultz 1. Mary Lou Carlin (10) married Michael Szatkowski 1. Jason Szatkowski (11) 2. Linda Carlin (10) married Richard Dabrowski 1. Richard Dabrowski (11) 3. Robert Carlin (10) married Pamela Kirsch 4. David Carlin (10) 5. Kenneth Carlin (10) married Tambra Hines 8. Joseph Carlin (9) married Helen Morang 13. John Theisen (8) born 7 Jan 1889 in Carleton Michigan, he died at birth
