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August Wellsandt Sr.

Birth	:	12 Nov 1865 Germany
Death	:	15 Jul 1952 Ritzville, Adams County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5168991, -107.3189011
Description	:	Adams County Historical Society, The History of Adams County, Washington, (Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, TX, 1986), p. 339 August and Elise Wellsandt August Wellsandt was born November 12, 1865 in West Preussen, Germany to Johann and Henrietta (Paglow) Wellsandt. He migrated to the United States with his grothers Gustav and Louis in 1886 at the age of twenty. After a few months in Nebraska he traveled by train to Walla Walla where he worked as a farm hand. In the fall of 1886 he came to Ritzville, and the following year he purchased a relinquishment; a farm six miles east of Ritzville. On... Read More	Adams County Historical Society, The History of Adams County, Washington, (Taylor Publishing Co., Dallas, TX, 1986), p. 339 August and Elise Wellsandt August Wellsandt was born November 12, 1865 in West Preussen, Germany to Johann and Henrietta (Paglow) Wellsandt. He migrated to the United States with his grothers Gustav and Louis in 1886 at the age of twenty. After a few months in Nebraska he traveled by train to Walla Walla where he worked as a farm hand. In the fall of 1886 he came to Ritzville, and the following year he purchased a relinquishment; a farm six miles east of Ritzville. On September 9, 1894, August married Elise Seeger, also a native of Germany. Elise (Lizzie) was born July 12, 1877 in Schwezien Pommern, Germany to Frederich and Caroline (Boesel) Seeger. Elise's family migrated to Sprague in 1886. Elise began work at the age of twelve in a hotel in Sprague, giving all of her two dollars a week wages to help support her parents. Not infrequently, Mr. and Mrs. Wellsandt harnessed a team of horses and covered the long journey from the farm to Sprague, where they sold their butter and eggs to return with a load of old railroad ties for firewood. For entertainment the Wellsandts and neighbors would get together at the farm home to visit, eat and dance to the music of accordions and violins. Due to illness August was forced to give up farming in 1909, leasing the farm to relatives. Afterseveral years spent in Spokane and Walla Walla, he recovered fully and took up farming about one mile east of Ritzville, developing the farm from scratch, digging a well and breaking sod. In 1939 they left the farm to retire and built a home in Ritzville located at 209 West Third. In all of the years of farming near Ritzville the Wellsandts never lacked for work or company. They always welcomed visitors, as well as made a home for several boys who needed a whome while attending school in Ritzville. There were always chores for boys who were willing to work for their board and room. The Wellsandts were long-time members of the Lutheran Church giving generously of time and money to support the Church as well as the Lutheran cemetery. They were also long-time members of the Marcellus Grange and along with his sons was instrumental in establishing the cooperative. The Wellsandt's generosity gave the opportunity for several families to establish farms and maintain a good livelihood in the Ritzville area. Three daughters and three sons were born to August and Elise. Elsie, born March 1, 1896 and married to Albert Ott in 1915. Their children were Arthur, Mildred, Elaine and Robert. Sophia was born September 16, 1897 married to Dr. Quay Sewell February 22, 1923. they had two daughters, Irene and Brenda. Esther was born February 9, 1918 married to Joe T. Smith November 14, 1937. Three daughters, born to this marriage were Maureen, Kathryn, and Elizabeth. Theodore (Ted) was born September 10, 1900 married to Mildred Snyder June 27, 1936. Two daughters born to this marriage were Gaynel and Linda. Walter was born September 16, 1904 and married Pauline Pence in 1927. Thjeir children were Lawnna and Dennis. August Jr. (Dutch) was born A pril 24, 1908 married to Helen Adler September 13, 1940. Their two sons were Donald and John. August Wellsandt Sr. livind to be 86 years of age, passing July 15, 1952. Elise died at the age of 92 passing away February 9, 1968. __________________________ 1920 US Census Record Name: August Wellsandt Home in 1920: Ritzville, Adams Co., Washington Age: 54 years BirthPlace: Germany Relation to Head of House: Head Spouses's Name: Elizabeth Father's Birth Place: Germany Mother's Birth Place: Germany Marital status: Married Race: White Sex: Male Home owned: Own Year of immigration: 1883 Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes All Household Members: Name Age August Wellsandt 54 Elizabeth Wellsandt 41 Sophia Wellsandt 22 Theodore Wellsandt 19 Walter Wellsandt 15 August Wellsandt 11 Esther Wellsandt 1 10/12 Caroline Seeger 85 (Mother-in-law) ________________________ Washington Death Index 1940-1996 Record Name: August Wellsandt Place of Death: Adams Date of Death: 15 Jul 1952 Age: 86 Gender: M Certificate: 11516 _______________________________

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Where is August Wellsandt Sr.'s memorial?
August Wellsandt Sr.'s memorial is located at: Rosebud Cemetery, Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, USA.
When did August Wellsandt Sr. death?
August Wellsandt Sr. death on 15 Jul 1952 in Ritzville, Adams County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 39.5168991
Longitude: -107.3189011

Family Members:

Parent

Johann Fr Wellsandt

(1826 - 1908)

Henrietta Peglan Wellsandt

(1834 - 1908)

Spouse

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Seeger Wellsandt

(1877 - 1968)

Siblings

Johann Frederick Wellsandt

(1859 - 1934)

Gustave Ludwig Wellsandt

(1868 - 1945)

Ludwig A Wellsandt

(1870 - 1943)

Children

Elsie Bertha Johanne Wellsandt Ott

(1896 - 1986)

Sophia E Wellsandt Sewell

(1897 - 1992)

Thedor Ludwig Carl “Ted” Wellsandt

(1900 - 1980)

Walter A Wellsandt

(1904 - 1965)

August Frederick “Dutch” Wellsandt Jr.

(1908 - 1959)

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