Edward Friedrich Stegman (1882 - 1953)

Born 15 Feb 1882 in Poland

Husband of Maria (Schmidtke) Stegman — married 17 Sep 1905 (to 31 Aug 1940) in Gretna, Manitoba, Canada

Died 25 Dec 1953 at age 71 in Neche, Pembina, North Dakota, United States

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Biography

Edward was born in 1882 in Poland. He was the son of Daniel Stegman and Juliana Schlodinski. The family immigrated to Canada in May 1895 to Quebec and then went on to North Dakota.

Edward married Maria Schmidtke on 17 September 1905 in Gretna, Manitoba. They moved to St. Joseph, North Dakota where they farmed. They raised eight children: Carl, Bertha, Lydia, Oscar, Ida, Wanda, Herman and Martha. They later lived in Felson and Neche, North Dakota.

Mary died in 1940. Edward passed away in December 1953 in Neche, North Dakota. He was buried in Felson City Cemetery, Neche, North Dakota.

Sources

• Canadian Passenger List - Edward Stegman age 10, born Germany; left Liverpool, England on the ship Oregon and arrived in Quebec on 26 May 1895. Destination was Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Travelling with Edward were his parents: Johann (Daniel) Stegman age 50 and wife Julianna age 45. Also his brother Adolph age 23 and his wife Amelia age 22 and son Julius age 1; Also Ed's brothers: Gustav age 21; Robert age 20; Gottlieb age 19; Heinrich age 8; William age 1 and his sister Amelia age 11.

• 1920 US Census - Edward Stegman - age 28 born 1883 Russia; Lived at St Joseph, Pembina, North Dakota; in household: Edward Stegman age 27, farmer; Mary age 25, Carl age 3; Bertha age 2.

• 1930 US Census - Edward age 48, born Poland; lived at Felson, North Dakota; In household; Edward age 48, a farmer; Mary age 45; Carl age 23; Bertha age 21; Leidia age 19; Oscar age 17; Wanda age 14; Ida age 11; Herman age 9; Martha age 6.

• 1940 US Census - Edward Stegman - age 58; born 1882 Poland; lived in Felson North Dakota; In household: Edward Stegman age 58; Mary age 53; Carl age 34; Herman age 19 Martha age 16.

• US WWII Draft Registration Card - Edward Stegman age 60 in 1942 born 14 Feb 1882 in Poland. Ed now living in Neche, North Dakota. Person who knows Ed's address was James Symington.

• US Find A Grave - Edward Stegman born 15 Feb 1882; died 25 Dec 1953; buried in Felson City Cemetery, Neche, North Dakota. (https://www.findagrave/com/memorial/139336139).