Dey, John

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• Moved: 1849, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1850 Census: 1850, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: From Aug 1862 to 19 May 1865; Civil War, Srgt, Company D, 21st Wisconsin Infantry
• 1890 Census: 1890, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1894; Outagamie County Pioneers Page 186
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 1001
• Obituary: 12 Dec 1913; Kaukauna Times

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Military Service:
On August 1, 1862, Mr. Dey was enrolled as sergeant of Company D, Twenty-first Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and during his first battle was taken prisoner by the Confederates. He was confined at Camp Chase until the battle of Chickamauga, when he was exchanged and rejoined his regiment at Chattanooga. Later, at Atlanta, he was wounded in the hip, and the surgeons, not being able to find the bullet, despaired of his life and sent him home to die. Later, the ball was found and removed by a young German physician, who complimented Mr. Dey heartily upon his bravery and endurance, and the latter rejoined his regiment and was detailed to hospital service, in which he continued until his discharge. He had a record for brave and faithful service, and during the three long years that he was a member of the Union army was always ready to do any task at which he was set cheerfully and well, winning the respect and friendship of his superior officers and the confidence of his men.

Biography:
JOHN DEY, one of the old and honored residents of Greenville, Wisconsin, president of the Outagamie County Pioneers' Association during the past thirty-five years, veteran of the Civil War, successful agriculturist and stockman, and public-spirited citizen, was born in 1825, in Root township, Montgomery county, New York, a son of James and Hannah (Russell) Dey, the former born in New Jersey, August 28, 1763, and the latter in Schoharie county, New York, January 7, 1797. James Dey in early life learned the trade of shoemaker, following his trade by traveling from house to house until he had gained his majority, when he bought a farm of 100 acres in Schoharie county, New York. He was there married to a lady of that vicinity, by whom he had one child, and some years after the death of this wife and child, he was again married, there being six children born to the second union, all of whom are now deceased. In 1823 he was married a third time, and they had a family of three sons and two daughters, as follows: John; Catherine, born December 18, 1827, widow of Henry Collier, a resident of Schenectady, New York; Louis, born May 29, 1829, deceased, was a resident of Schoharie county, New York, and died in 1909; Jacob, born April 22, 1832, deceased, was also a resident of that county; and Sally Marish, born February 10, 1835, deceased, was the wife of a Mr. Mallot, of that county. James Dey died September 10, 1845. Mr. Dey had three brothers in the War of the Revolution. and he was able to recall many of the stirring occurrences that happened in those troublesome times. One of his favorite reminiscences was of the time when he stood under an apple tree on the old home place in New Jersey and watched General George Washington pass with his men, and being a very close observer remembered well the troubled look on the great general's face. John Dey received his education in the schools of his native township, and on October 9, 1845, was married to Eveline Kling, who was known as "the handsomest girl in York State." She was born in Sharon township, Schoharie county, New York, October 18, 1826, daughter of David and Nannie (Chase) Kling, natives of that county, where her father was always a farmer until September, 1849, when he came to Outagamie county, locating near Appleton, where he purchased one-quarter section of land and followed farming until his death during the second winter following. His widow did not marry again, but continued on the homestead for several years and then sold out to make her home with her children, her death occurring in Appleton about 1890, at the home of her daughter. The following children were born to Mrs. Dey's parents: Rebecca, the widow of Charles Fisher, of Hamilton county, Iowa; Emma, wife of Daniel Fisher, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon; Elizabeth, widow of Nelson Mereness, of Appleton; and Marion, now residing at Elmhurst, Wisconsin, who is a veteran of the Civil War, having served as a private in Company D, Twenty-first Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served nineteen months as a prisoner in Libby Prison. Mrs. Dey was the oldest of her parents' children. John Dey worked for his father until his majority on the home farm, and after his marriage rented his mother's farm for one year, at which time he left his bride of a year with her father and went to Chicago. He lived there for one year with an uncle, and at the end of that time his wife joined him. He learned the cooper's trade, and after working for some time in Chicago, started for Appleton with his wife, their two children, and his wife's people. They made the journey in a covered wagon, drawn by ox-team. After working for his wife's father one year, and then began coopering, an occupation which he followed until 1852, when he moved to his present homestead a tract of eighty acres given him by his father-in-law for his assistance. He located on the property in March of that year, and during April he was elected township treasurer. Dey cleared his homestead as fast as he could, and spent his spare time at coopering, and in November of the same year set out about twenty apple trees, the first that were planted in this county. All of the money that he could accumulate he used in improving his home property, and he has continued to engage in agricultural pursuits here to the present time. On August 1, 1862, Mr. Dey was enrolled as sergeant of Company D, Twenty-first Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and during his first battle was taken prisoner by the Confederates. He was confined at Camp Chase until the battle of Chickamauga, when he was exchanged and rejoined his regiment at Chattanooga. Later, at Atlanta, he was wounded in the hip, and the surgeons, not being able to find the bullet, despaired of his life and sent him home to die. Later, the ball was found and removed by a young German physician, who complimented Mr. Dey heartily upon his bravery and endurance, and the latter rejoined his regiment and was detailed to hospital service, in which he continued until his discharge. He had a record for brave and faithful service, and during the three long years that he was a member of the Union army was always ready to do any task at which he was set cheerfully and well, winning the respect and friendship of his superior officers and the confidence of his men. Mr. Dey is still hale and hearty and attributes the fact to the reason that he has never used tobacco or liquor in any form. He is a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and since Fremont's campaign has been a Republican in politics. In addition to serving as township treasurer during the second year of his residence in this township, he has been chairman, assessor, etc., and was at one time a candidate for the State Assembly. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Dey, as follows: Martha Jane, born August 7, 1846, wife of Leroy Jewell, a farmer of Franklin, Minnesota, is now a great-great-grandmother; Sarah Melvina, born January 11, 1848, wife of Henry Calkins, a farmer of Mattoon, Wisconsin; Nannie H., born November 20, 1851, died aged fourteen months; David J., twin of Nannie H., night watchman at an electric light plant in Milwaukee; John Wesley, born February 8, 1854, a mason of Black Creek, Outagamie county; Eveline Elizabeth, born December 12, 1857, widow of Jacob Respel, a farmer of Greenville township; Ella L., born September 1, 1861, deceased; Nettie May, born February 16, 1867, wife of George Berry, a laborer of Chicago; and Anna L., born April 13, 1869, wife of Emil Frank, who lives with Mr. Dey and assists him in operating the old homestead.

Obituary:
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John married Kling, Eveline 9 Oct 1845. Eveline (daughter of Kling, David and Chase, Nannie) was born 18 Oct 1826, Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA; died 6 Mar 1903, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Greenville Pioneer Cemetery, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Martha married Jewell, Leonard Hamilton Aft 1864. Leonard was born 10 Nov 1842, , , New York, USA; died 8 Aug 1917, Morton, Renville, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• 1880 Census: 1880, Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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1880 Census:
Henry Calkins43
Sarah M. Calkins33
Mary Calkins12
Milo Calkins10
John Calkins5
Ella Calkins4
David Calkins2
Silas Calkins79
Lucey Calkins80

1900 Census:
Harry Calkins63
Sarah M Calkins52
Frank Calkins25
David J Calkins22
Henry J Calkins18
Willis S Calkins14
Sarah M Calkins19

Sarah married Calkins, Henry Aft 1866. Henry was born 11 Feb 1837, , , New York, USA; died 7 May 1923; was buried , Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Find A Grave: Aft 18 Jul 1927

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Birth:
Had Twin, Nannie , who died at birth

Find A Grave:
Name: David J Dey
Birth Date: Nov 1851
Birth Place: Greenville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA
Death Date: 18 Jul 1927
Death Place: Wisconsin, USA
Cemetery: Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum
Burial or Cremation Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Has Bio?: N
Spouse: Mary Dey
Father: John Dey
Mother: Eveline Dey
Children: Nora Alice Gardenier
Martha L Lavin
Marguerite Dey
Louis Dey
Mae E Dey

Anna married Frank, Emil Aft 1887. Emil was born Abt 1868; died 13 Jul 1933. [Group Sheet]

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• Death Record - Civil: 5 Oct 1961

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Death Record - Civil:
Name: Mary Jepson
Age: 93
Sex: F (Female)
Birth Date: abt 1868
Death Date: 5 Oct 1961
Location: Oshk (May be abbreviated)
Certificate: 030377

Mary married Jepson, Frank Abt Oct 1890. Frank (son of Jepson, Warren and Krake, Lana) was born 29 Dec 1861, Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 19 Mar 1941, Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth - Church Record: 4 Apr 1894

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Birth - Church Record:
Name: Ada Mabel Jepson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Apr 1894
Birth Place: Dear Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Father: Frank Jepson
Mother: Mary Calkins
FHL Film Number: 1305138

Ada married Sommers, Arthur 24 Apr 1917, Phillips, Phillips, Montana, USA. Arthur was born 16 Mar 1889; died 15 May 1969; was buried , Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth - Church Record: 8 Jul 1896
• Other Info or Events: Aft 1914

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Birth - Church Record:
Name: Eva Amber Jepson
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1896
Birth Place: Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Father: Frank Jepson
FHL Film Number: 1305139

Other Info or Events:
married to a VanLoan

Name: Eva Jepson
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birth Place: Rearcreek, Wisconsin
Marriage Date: 21 Oct 1919
Marriage Place: Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, USA
Age: 23
Residence Place: Rear Creek, Wisconsin
Father: Frank Jepson
Mother: ??Ary Calkins
Spouse: Roman S Van Loon
Record Number: 524
Film: 145
Film Description: 1919 Kent - 1919 Ogemaw

Erva — VanLoon, Roman. Roman was born Abt 1895; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name: Lester Ray Jepson
Birth: 18 Feb 1899
Residence: Not Stated, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Other: Outagamie County

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• Obituary: 14 Apr 2006; APC

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Obituary:
Isla Schilleman, age 99, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at Prairie Homes in Menasha. Isla was born the daughter of Frank and Mary (Calkins) Jepson on Nov. 9, 1906, in Bear Creek, WI. She married Orvin Uvaas in 1949. He preceded her in death in 1968. She married Ivern Schilleman in 1979. He preceded her in death August 8, 2000. After finishing High School in Bear Creek, and completing one year of Teacher's Training, Isla taught in one room, rural schools for five years. She then attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a major in Dietetics. She worked at the University of Wisconsin Hospital until World War II, at which time she was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Hospitals Medical Dept. After the war, Isla accepted a position of Chief Dietitian for Theda Clark Hospital. She retired after 12 years, but continued to serve as a volunteer for the hospital's auxiliary services. Isla was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Neenah.
Survivors include the following two nieces: Suzanne (Brad) Peterson, Williamstown, Vermont; Betty Lou (Thomas) Leonard, Lebanon, Oregon; step-son, Donald (Marjorie) Schilleman, Appleton; step-daughter, Elaine (William) Pawlak, Punta Gorda, FL, step-grandson, Thomas (Kathleen) Uvaas, Fergus Falls, MN, great-nephew, Robert (Mary) Rabideau, Germantown, seven step-grandchildren, 17 step-great-grandchildren, three step-great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her two husbands, Isla was preceded in death by three brothers, Lester, Harold and Leonard, three sisters, Ada, Evva and Calla, three half-sisters, Clara, Bessie and Vesta, two step-sons, James and Ethan Uvaas and other nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Isla will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at First United Methodist Church, Neenah, with Rev. Gordon Lind officiating. Interment will take place in Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Thank you to the loving staff of Prairie Homes. You gave our Isla a caring home these last four years. The family will be forever grateful. Also to Theda Care Hospice for making her passing peaceful.
WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 920-722-7151
The Post - Crescent; Appleton, Wis. [Appleton, Wis]14 Apr 2006: C.5

Ida married Schilleman, Ivern Abt 1979. Ivern was born 19 Aug 1903, Gillett, Oconto, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Aug 2000, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]