Schneider, Kenneth

(Lila (Sheetz) Dolley Schneider)

The Pankows

Brenda (Macal), Kenny, Amanda 12, Christopher, 8. November 1993

Frederick C. Schneider was born Nov 1857 in Wisconsin. He married Julianna Morsette. Julianna was born 19 Dec 1868 in Winneshiek Co. to Charles Louis and Frinda Philomene (Goodwater) Morsette. Charles was born in Massachusetts. Frinda's ancestors came from France where the family name was Bonneau. Frederick and Julianna had 11 children: William, John E., Mrs. Katherine Radd, Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. L.B. Sears, Mrs. Wm. E. Stover, Mrs. John Hoffman, Leo C., Mrs. Arthur Paulson, Frederick L. and Joseph R.

William “Bill” Henry Schneider was born 10 Aug 1888 at Creighton, Knox Co., NB. Bill married Vera Dorothy Richardson. Bill and Vera had 8 children: Kenneth, Kerwin, Phyllis, Lois, Doris, Lowell and twins Mildred and Carol.

Five generations - Mrs. Stortz, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Schneider, Kenneth Schneider and Joyce Schneider. 1939

Vera (Richardson) Schneider was born 21 Jul 1894 in Winneshiek Co. north of Decorah. Her parents were Channing Evert and Janice Jennie” Elizabeth (Stortz) Richardson.

Channing Richardson was born 31 Jul 1867 in Decorah to Benjamin and Mary Marilla (Floyd) Richardson. Chan and Jennie were married 27 Apr 1892 at Decorah. They had 5 children: Vera, Paul, Irma, Merle and Benjamin. Chan died 9 Aug 1942. He is buried at Phelps Cemetery in Decorah.

Benjamin Richardson (the father of Channing) was born 18 Nov 1835 in Vermont. He was the son of Jeremiah and Sally (Shaw) Richardson. Benjamin died 27 Jul 1924 in Orchard, NB.

Mary (Floyd) Richardson was born 30 Apr 1838 at Strafford, VT the daughter of Robert and Fanny Floyd. Mary died 7 Jul 1915 or 17.

Jennie (Stortz) Richardson was born 7 Jul 1871 at Decorah to John and Emily (Headington) Stortz. John Stortz was born 27 Dec 1842 at Wirtemberg, Germany to Lorenz and Johanna Stortz. John was a Civil War Veteran and a farmer. John and Emily had 8 children: Jennie. Josephine, Ida, Arthur, James, Emma, Clement and Ben. John died 14 May 1926 at Decorah.

Cherrie Macal, Lila Schneider and Wayne Macal. November 25, 1993

Emily (Headington) Stortz was born 27 Dec 1848 at Knox Co, OH to James and Mary (Lepley) Headington. James and Mary had 10 children: Emily, Susanne, Thomas, Ross, Jacob, Sarah, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Frank and George.

Kenneth Harold Schneider (son of William and Vera [Richardson] Schneider) was born 28 Jun 1913 at Orchard, Antelope Co., NB. Kenneth married Lila (Sheetz) Dolley (see Sheetz story) 4 Feb 1939 at West Union, IA. Kenneth and Lila had 2 daughters: Joyce Elaine