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     Ernst was born on 13 September 1825 at Haddessen, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Georg Frederich (Friedrich Wilhelm) Zersen and Charlotte Priesmeyer. He married (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname).

     Esther was born on 23 July 1904 at Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of Theodore Charles Zersen and Dorothea (Dora) Elizabeth Gehrke. She married Edward Ahmer. Esther died March 1984 at Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 79.

     Frederick Zersen is the son of Heinrich (Henry) Carl Zersen and Mathilda Dorothy (Emma) Fischer.

     Frederick was born on 15 August 1898 at Illinois, USA. He was the son of Herman C. Zersen and Sophie Webber. He married Edna L. Wulff circa 1920 at Illinois, USA. Frederick died March 1958 at Mundelein, Lake County, Illinois, USA, at age 59.
     He registered for World War I military service on 12 September 1918 at Lake County, Illinois, USA. His Draft Registration Card states that he was 20 years old and was born on August 15, 1898. He was a native born U.S. citizen and gave his occupation as truck driver Itasca, Lake County, Ilinois. He was described as medium height, medium build with brown eyes and light hair. His nearest relative was Herman C. Zersen, his father.¹

     Frederick was born on 18 January 1876 at Illinois, USA. He was the son of Carl Ludwig (Charley) Zersen and Johanna (Hanna) Dorothea Klausing. He married Katherine Maria Sophia Kirchhoff on 10 August 1902 at Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, USA.

Marriage Announcement - Kirchhoff-Zersen
Cook County Herlad, Arlington Heights, Illinois
August 10, 1902

Miss Sophie E Kirchhoff eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kirchhoff was united in marriage to Rev Fred Zersen at St. Peter's Evan. Luth. church, Arlington Heights, 111 at 3:30 p m. Sunday August 10, 1902. Rev. Chas Noach, the
Pastor, conducted the impressive ceremony and with the exchange of rings:two souls, that beat as one, were made happy. The bride looked lovely in her pretty wedding costume of poi du soie (white silk) trimmed with white applique wearing a while veil and white roses The groom by her side was tastily attired and both appeared happy in possession of the prize they had won.

The contracting parties were accompanied by four couples, Misses Christina Kirchhoff, Anna Militrer, Louisa Albrecht and Martha Glade with Messrs. Willie Kirchhoff, Louis Kirchhoff, Willie Kirchhoff and Theo Zersen, respectively.
Marie Kirchhoff was flower girl. All the ladies were dressed in white and carried white roses. The gentlemen wore the conventional black and bouquets.

After the ceremony a procession of about twenty teams, a dozen of the rigs being handsomely decorated, drove to the home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding feast was spread on long tables on the lawn under the trees. It was a happy occasion and proved that people, both old and young, can enjoy themselves and have a delightful time without dancing or the use of intoxicating liquors, which are contrary to the creed of the Lutheran church. Several hundred invited guests including four Lutheran clergymen, Revs. Noack, Haake, and Leverenz were present to help fittingly celebrate the important event and remained in social intercourse till late in the evening when the grounds were lighted by Chinese lanterns. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable
presents such as silverware, chinaware, brass lamps, fancy articles, pictures, table and bed linen, etc., etc.

The bride is a charming lady who has lived here all her life and has many friends who esteem her highly and rejoice in her happiness.

Rev Fred Zersen, the groom is a worthy ambitious young Lutheran home missionary located at Syltestou, North Dakota. He has superintended the building of two new churches the past year, and conducts regular services for five congregations in that locality, who gave him a six weeks vacation for this important event. The parsonage is ready for the pastor and his bride who expect to leave for their new home in about a week. They start out with bright prospects and the best wishes of a large circle of relatives and friends. The Herald tenders its congratulations and will keep them posted on affairs in this locality.
. Frederick died 25 April 1949 at Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, USA, at age 73. He was buried in April 1949 at Itaska, DuPage County, Illinois, USA.
     He registered for World War I military service on 12 September 1918 at Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, USA. His Draft Registration Card states that he was 42 years old and was born on January 18, 1876. He was a native born U.S. citizen and gave his occupation as a minister of the gospel at Itasca, DuPage County, Ilinois. He was described as tall, medium build with brown eyes and black hair. His nearest relative was his wife Sophie.¹ He was a according to the 1920 U.S. Census, a pastor in 1920 at Addison, DuPage County, Illinois, USA. Ruth Michael and Rev. William L. Zersen were married by Rev. Frederick William Zersen circa 1929 at Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, Itaska, DuPage County, Illinois, USA. He

The Spire, which is Itasca's most familiar landmark, graces the top of what was formerly the Lutheran Church of St. Luke. This edifice was erected in 1907 by builder Fred Westendorf. Pastor Frederick Zersen served the congregation for thirty-eight years. Church services were in German. It was not until 1926 that English services were held twice a month. German was also taught in the church school.

at Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, USA.

     Friederike was born on 25 October 1827 at Haddessen, Niedersachsen, Germany. She was the daughter of Georg Frederich (Friedrich Wilhelm) Zersen and Charlotte Priesmeyer.

     Fritz was born at Germany. He was the son of Heinrich Friedrich Christian Zersen and (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname).

     Georg was born on 21 January 1799 at Bensen, Germany. He was the son of Johann Heinrich Zersen and Dorothea Louise Krueckeberg. He married Charlotte Priesmeyer. Georg died 3 January 1836 at Haddessen, Niedersachsen, Germany, at age 36.

     Gerald was born on 23 March. He is the son of Carl E. Zersen and Mary I. Biebert. He married Sherrie (Unknown Surname).

     Gilbert was born on 30 March 1894 at Gresham, York County, Nebraska, USA.¹ He was the son of Heinrich (Henry) Carl Zersen and Mathilda Dorothy (Emma) Fischer. He married Mary E. Cooper. Gilbert died 28 April 1984 at Hall County, Nebraska, USA, at age 90.²
     He registered for World War I military service on 5 June 1917 at Stewart, York County, Nebraska, USA. His Draft Registration Card states that he was 23 years old and was born on March 30, 1894 in Gresham, Nebraska. He was a native born U.S. citizen and gave his occupation as a barber at Genoa, Nebraska. He was described as single, tall, slender build with gray eyes and black hair.¹

     Gloria was born circa 1926 at Iowa, USA. She is the daughter of Benjamin H. Zersen and Sara E. Sietz. She married (Unknown Given Name) Westerbury.

     Heinrich was born on 20 October 1862 at Elk Creek Township, Cook County, Illinois, USA. He was the son of Carl Ludwig (Charley) Zersen and Johanna (Hanna) Dorothea Klausing. He married Mathilda Dorothy (Emma) Fischer on 10 February 1887. Heinrich died 5 February 1935 at Gresham, York County, Nebraska, USA, at age 72.

     Heinrich was born on 2 November 1822 at Haddessen, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Georg Frederich (Friedrich Wilhelm) Zersen and Charlotte Priesmeyer. He married (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname) at Germany.

     Heinrich was born on 28 July 1857 at Haddessen, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Heinrich Friedrich Christian Zersen and (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname). Heinrich died 9 September 1924 at Oldersumm, Germany, at age 67.

     Heinrich was born on 17 December 1829 at Haddessen, Niedersachsen, Germany. He was the son of Georg Frederich (Friedrich Wilhelm) Zersen and Charlotte Priesmeyer. He married Engel Dorothee Caroline Bock at Germany.

     Herman was born in 1892. He was the son of Wilhelm (William) F. Zersen and Emma S. Kropp. Herman died 1922.

     Herman was born in October 1865 at Illinois, USA. He was the son of Carl Ludwig (Charley) Zersen and Johanna (Hanna) Dorothea Klausing. He married Sophie Webber circa 1894 at Illinois, USA. Herman died 1939.

     Jacqueline was born on 3 August 1959 at Sacramento County, California, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Willard Louis Zersen and Katherine Hansen. She married Robert N. Smith on 8 July 1978 at Sacramento County, California, USA.²

     Janet Zersen married Rand Saltsgaver. Janet was born on 25 February 1952. She is the daughter of Rudolph L. Zersen and Viola Margaret Thiesse.

     Jeffrey was born in 1957. He is the son of Arthur F. Zersen and Joann Heuer. Jeffrey Lester Zersen married Kathleen Morgan on 30 December 1978 at Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA. Jeffrey Lester Zersen married Jody Marie Clemens on 26 June 1987 at Vilas County, Wisconsin, USA.

     Johann was born on 19 June 1776 at Hammelspringe, Germany. He was the son of Hans Christian Zersen (Zeerssen) and Catrine Sophie Katz. He married Dorothea Louise Krueckeberg on 15 July 1798 at Germany. Johann died 23 March 1846 at Haddessen, Niedersachsen, Germany, at age 69.

     Johanna Zersen was the daughter of Ernst Christian Zersen and (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname).

     K.L. Zersen is the son of William Zersen and (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname).

     Karl was born at Germany. He was the son of Heinrich Friedrich Christian Zersen and (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname).

     Karolina was born in 1867. She was the daughter of Carl Ludwig (Charley) Zersen and Johanna (Hanna) Dorothea Klausing. Karolina died 1869.

     Kathryn was born on 6 July 1939 at Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, USA. She is the daughter of Carl William Henry Zersen and Alma Clara Louise Selle. She married Carl Henry Uebel.

     Keith was born on 28 December 1969. He is the son of Kenneth Zersen and June Mayher. Keith William Zersen married Heidi Sue Halterman on 20 July 1996 at Walworth County, Wisconsin, USA.

     Kenneth was born on 6 March 1942. He is the son of William T. Zersen and Helene M. Ming. Kenneth Zersen married June Mayher circa 1968. He married Anne Marie Lange circa 1970.

     Kristin was born on 4 April 1970 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA. She is the daughter of David John Zersen and Julia Rose Jane Schmid. She married Jon Selear.
     She graduated from Concordia University at Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1992.

     Leslie was born in 1959. She is the daughter of Arthur F. Zersen and Joann Heuer. Leslie Lynn Zersen married Jeffrey Peter Lepley on 14 March 1981 at Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA.