Matthias Adam Schwenk was the fifth child of seven born to Woodford County farming pioneers Matthias Schwenk and Mary Anna Kerker. He married Anne E. Egle (of Illinois) in 1901. They subsequently moved to Nebraska to farm. Here, four children were born to them: Elmer Ray (1902-1970), Victor Roy (1904-1995), Alton B. (1909-1987), and Olen Gilbert (1921-1979). We also know that he farmed in Tampico Mexico for a period of time after the birth of his first two children, ultimately returning to Nebraska.
Matthias Adam Schwenk was the fifth child of seven born to Woodford County farming pioneers Matthias Schwenk and Mary Anna Kerker. He married Anne E. Egle (of Illinois) in 1901. They subsequently moved to Nebraska to farm. Here, four children were born to them: Elmer Ray (1902-1970), Victor Roy (1904-1995), Alton B. (1909-1987), and Olen Gilbert (1921-1979). We also know that he farmed in Tampico Mexico for a period of time after the birth of his first two children, ultimately returning to Nebraska.
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With thanks to Courtney Schwenk for this information. Birthdate from the records of the Catholic Church where he was baptized on Dec. 31, 1866. Other church records say that he was born Aug. 4, 1868.
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