Ancestors of Brian L. Lightfoot

Birth Notes:
Birth records were not kept in Iowa until starting around 1890. His birth date was recorded in the Family Bible and he consistently used the same date throughout his life. Some confusion has arisen over his birth location because he liked to use "near West Branch" because of the significance of President Hoover's home located there. The truth is that he was born at home on a farm just outside the village of Springdale, Iowa which is about 10 miles away from West Branch.
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Death Notes:
At the time of his death, he had returned from Florida where his wife had died about 5 years earlier and was residing with his married daughter, Ferne Moldenhauer who lived in Davenport. At that time, he had purchased a lot at Davenport Memorial Park with 3 graves, one for his daughter, Grace, one for his wife, and one for himself. The total interment costs of $130 was to be paid by his daughter, Ferne. The interment order was signed by his other daughter, Jean Brinkmann.
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Name: Lee Lightfoot
Given Name: Lee
Surname: Lightfoot
Event Type: Death
Event Date: Mar 1972
Event Place: Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Event Place (Original): Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Age: 96
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1876

Citing this Record
"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V9ZM-R4S : 4 December 2020), Lee Lightfoot, Mar 1972; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
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Burial Notes:
The grave marker is one long flat bronze casting for the daughter, wife, and husband. Below the large letters of the name LIGHTFOOT are the names "Dr. Grace K., 1916-1950", "Mary E., 1885-1967", and "Lee L., 1876-1972".

Find A Grave Memorial #90359871

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90359871/lee_lendon-lightfoot accessed April 10, 2025), memorial page for Lee Lendon Lightfoot (16 Jan 1876 - 1 Mar 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90359871, citing Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Brian Lightfoot (contributor 47796377).
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General Notes:
The 1880 US Census is the only record which shows his given name as "Leoniuas" and he apparently used "Lee" for the remainder of his life. It is thought that this entry on the census record might be a misspelling of Leonidas.
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Lee Lendon Lightfoot was born on a Cedar County farm near West Branch, Iowa on 16 Jan 1876. By the age of 14 years, he had learned all about boilers and steam driven farm equipment. At the age of 19, he worked in a blacksmith shop repairing farm equipment and shoeing horses in Rochester and Wilton Iowa which were less than 20 miles from his family home.

A family story says that he moved to Muscatine, Iowa and got a job in 1895 aboard a Mississippi River tug-boat named "Fleetwing". Supposedly he later went to Dubuque and passed the exam for assistant engineer for any river in the US and later received the coveted Chief Engineer license. However, I have searched the records of all governmental offices that issued pilot's licenses and Chief Engineer's certificates and I could not find his name listed.

Quitting the river in 1904, he went to work as an "engineer" of an electric street car line in Muscatine. I'm not sure exactly what was meant by "engineer" in 1904 but he was probably involved in the operations and maintenance of all the motors, generators, and machinery for the street car line.

In late 1905 he moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin and worked in nearby saw mills. In 1927 he joined the Cornell Paper Company in Cornell, Wisconsin as a Stationary Engineer and worked there for another 21 years there as the steam engineer that powered all the saws and other equipment. In those early years in Eau Claire and Cornell, much of the saw mill machinery was run off equipment powered by a steam boiler rather than the modern electric motors commonly found today. Lee's experience around the steam boilers both from farming operations and from tug boat operations proved helpful in this application.

Retiring at 72 he returned to Davenport, Iowa and worked 10 more years in his apple orchards. He also grew tomatoes and strawberries all for commercial packaging in Davenport.
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Medical Notes: Had a big toe and part of the first toe amputated due to a lawn-mower accident.

1. 1880 US Census: 1 June 1880, Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa, United States. ²⁸ 1880 US Census
Page 128A, Family 8, Roll 0358
Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa
Leoniuas Lightfoot..Son..4..IA..At Home

(Living with parents.)
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2. 1885 Iowa State Census: 1885, Iowa Township, Cedar, Iowa, United States. ⁶⁹ 1885 Iowa State Census
Page 384, Line 9, Family 94
Iowa Township, Cedar, Iowa
Township 79, Range 3, Section 26, NW Quarter of the SW Quarter
Leonidas Lightfoot..9..IA

(Living with parents.)
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3. 1895 Iowa State Census: 1895, Iowa Township, Cedar, Iowa, United States. ²⁹ 1895 Iowa State Census
Page 473, Line 7, Family 80
Iowa Township, Cedar, Iowa
Lee L. Lightfoot..19..Cedar County, Iowa..Farmer

(Living with parents.)
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4. 1900 US Census: 5 June 1900, Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa, United States. ³⁰ 1900 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 106, Family 173
Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa
Lee Lightfoot..Son..Jan 1875..23..IA..Steam Engineer

(Living with parents.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 16 Jan 1876, then his age should have been 24 instead of 23.
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6. 1905 Iowa State Census: 1905, Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa, United States. ³¹ 1905 Iowa State Census
Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa
Lee Lightfoot..29..IA..Married..Card B180

(Living with wife at home of mother.)
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7. 1910 US Census: 19 April 1910, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁵ 1910 US Census
Sheet 10A, District 55, Family 221
Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
725 Niagara Street; house rented
Married 6 years
Lee Lightfoot..Head..34..IA..Engineer, Saw Mill

(Living with wife and 2 children.)
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8. United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: 12 September 1918, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ²⁷ Name: Lee Lendon Lightfoot
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1876
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9. 1920 US Census: 10 January 1920, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁶ 1920 US Census
Sheet 3A, District 127, Family 48
Eau Claire, Eau Clair, Wisconsin
717 7th Avenue; owned no mortgage
Lee L. Lightfoot..Self..43..IA..Engineer at Mill

(Living with wife and 3 children.)
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11. 1930 US Census: 10 April 1930, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³² 1930 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 9-22, Family 165, Roll 2564
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
204 South Third Street; house rented $24
Lee L. Lightfoot..Head..54..IA..Chief Engineer, Wood Products Mill

(Living with wife and 2 children.)
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12. 1940 US Census: 14 May 1940, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³³ 1940 US Census
Sheet 22A, Family 413, District 9-22
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
House owned, $3,500
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Lee Lightfoot..Head..63..IA..5th grade..Chief Operating Engineer, Paper Mill..earned $1900 in 1939

(Living with wife and 2 daughters.)
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15. 1950 US Census: April 1950, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States. ⁷⁹ 1950 US Census
Sheet 15, Enumeration District 82-24, Family 37
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Lee Lightfoot..Head..74..IA..8th grade..Farmer..earned $100 in 1949

(Living with wife and granddaughter)
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17. Residence: 2220 North Michigan Avenue, 1970 to 1972, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States. ³ At the time of his death, he resided with his daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Ferne) Moldenhauer, 2220 North Michigan Avenue, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.

i. Anna Ferne Lightfoot was born on 30 December 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States^{⁵ ⁶ ⁸⁵ ⁸⁶ ⁸⁷} and died in October 1983 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States,^⁸⁷ at age 77. Anna married Ervin Raymond Moldenhauer, son of Herman August Friedrich Moldenhauer and Emilie J. Patzwald. Ervin was born on 25 March 1902 in Fall Creek, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States^{⁸⁵ ⁸⁸ ⁸⁹} and died in August 1986 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States,^⁸⁹ at age 84.

1. 1910 US Census: 19 April 1910, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁵ 1910 US Census
Sheet 10A, District 55, Family 221
Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
725 Niagara Street; house rented
Fern Lightfoot..Daughter..4..WI

(Living with parents.)
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2. 1920 US Census: 10 January 1920, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁶ 1920 US Census
Sheet 3A, District 127, Family 48
Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
717 7th Avenue; owned no mortgage
Ferne A. Lightfoot..Daughter..14..WI

(Living with parents.)
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3. 1930 US Census: 25 April 1930, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁸⁵ 1930 US Census
Sheet 31B, District 18-10, Dwelling 672, Family 813, Roll 2571
Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
938 Chauncery, home rented, $25
Fern Moldenhauer..Wife..24..WI..married at 21

(Living with husband and son.)
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2 ii. Franklin Lee Lightfoot, Sr. (born on 9 September 1907 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States - died on 12 February 1991 in Roseville, Placer, California, United States). Franklin married Ada. Ada was born about 1910 and died on an unknown date. Another name for Ada was "Ada Potato." Franklin next married Connie Sonsalla. Connie was born about 1910 and died on an unknown date. Franklin next married Margaret Elizabeth Drugan, daughter of David Glenn Drugan, Sr. ¹¹ ¹² ⁴⁵ ⁴⁶ ⁴⁷ ⁴⁸ ⁴⁹ ⁵⁰ ⁵¹ ⁶² and Lena Louise Hanson,.¹¹ ¹² ⁵² ⁵³ ⁵⁴ ⁵⁵ ⁵⁶ ⁵⁷ ⁵⁸ ⁵⁹ ⁶⁰ Margaret was born on 12 June 1916 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States^{² ¹⁰ ¹¹ ¹² ¹³ ¹⁴ ¹⁵} and died on 26 September 1975 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States,^{¹⁴ ⁶¹} at age 59. The cause of her death was Complications resulting from amyloidosis.³ Franklin next married Anne Robinson Scharf, daughter of Scharf and Henrietta. Anne was born on 27 January 1938 in Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, United States and died on 23 February 2018 in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States, at age 80. Another name for Anne was "Big Ann".³ Franklin next married Living

iii. Dr., Grace Kathryn Lightfoot was born on 20 April 1916 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States^{³ ⁶ ³² ³³} and died on 12 June 1950 in Marion, Marion, Kansas, United States,^⁹⁰ at age 34. The cause of her death was Suicide by acute barbiturate poisoning. Grace married Al Setter. Al was born about 1914 and died on an unknown date.

1. 1920 US Census: 10 January 1920, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁶ 1920 US Census
Sheet 3A, District 127, Family 48
Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
717 7th Avenue; home owned no mortgage
Grace R. Lightfoot..Daughter..3..WI

(Living with parents.)
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2. 1930 US Census: 10 April 1930, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³² 1930 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 9-22, Family 165, Roll 2564
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
204 South Third Street; house rented $24
Grace K. Lightfoot..Daughter..13..WI

(Living with parents.)
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3. Degree: B.A. from Laurence College, 1934 to 1938, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States. ³

4. Medical Degree: University of Wisconsin, 1938 to 1942, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, United States. ³

5. 1940 US Census: 14 May 1940, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³³ 1940 US Census
Sheet 22A, Family 413, District 9-22
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
House owned, $3,500
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Grace Lightfoot..Daughter..24..WI.. 2 years of college

(Living with parents.)
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6. Obituary: Unknown newspaper, After 12 June 1950, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States. ⁹¹ Dr. Grace Kathryn Lightfoot of Moline died suddenly at 10 AM Monday at Marion, Kansas. She was on her way to California at the time of her death. She was born 30 April 1916 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the daughter of Lee and Mary Lightfoot who now live in Davenport. She attended Lawrence College in Wisconsin and graduated from the medical school at Wisconsin University. She served her internship in Richmond, Virginia, and her fellowship at Mayo Brother's hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. Three years ago she became associated in practice with Dr. George Koivun of Moline. She gave up her office there June 1, and was planning to resume her practice in California.

Dr. Lightfoot was a member of the Congregational Church of Moline, Royal Neighbors of America, Rock Island County Medical Association, and the Professional and Business Woman's Club of Moline. Surviving besides her parents, are two sisters, Mrs. Jean Babbitt and Mrs. E. R. Moldenhauer, both of Davenport; one brother, Frank L. Lightfoot, Los Angeles, California, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Hill & Fredericks Mortuary.

(Source: unspecified Davenport area newspaper; Jun 1950)
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iv. Jean Doris Lightfoot was born on 16 February 1925 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States^{³ ⁹² ⁹³} and died on 2 November 2019 in Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois, United States, at age 94. Jean married Gerald A. Babbitt, son of J. Sylvester Babbitt and Loretta. Gerald was born in 1921 in Wisconsin, United States and died on an unknown date. Jean next married Ernest Paul Brinkmann, son of Ernest William Brinkmann and Pauline Engel. Ernest was born on 3 September 1922 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States^{⁹⁴ ⁹⁵} and died on 26 September 1997 in Saint Anne, Kankakee, Illinois, United States,^{⁹⁴ ⁹⁵} at age 75. The cause of his death was mestastic cancer.⁹⁴ Jean next married Lloyd Edward Armstrong. Lloyd was born on 7 March 1921 in Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois, United States and died on 1 March 1974, at age 52. They had no children. Jean next married Living

1. 1930 US Census: 10 April 1930, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³² 1930 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 9-22, Family 165, Roll 2564
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
204 South Third Street; house rented $24
Jean M. Lightfoot..Daughter..5..WI

(Living with parents.)
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2. 1940 US Census: 14 May 1940, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³³ 1940 US Census
Sheet 22A, Family 413, District 9-22
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
House owned, $3,500
Jean Lightfoot..Daughter..15..WI..9th grade

(Living with parents.)
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3. Graduation: Cornell High School, 1942, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³

4. Obituary: Unknown newspaper, After 2 November 2019, Illinois, United States. ⁹⁶ Jean Doris Stedman, 94, of Pekin, IL went to Heaven peacefully at her home surrounded by all of her children at 4:30 PM, Saturday, November 02, 2019.

She was born February 16, 1925 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Lee Lendon and Mary Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Lightfoot. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one brother, and two sisters.

Surviving are her four children, Susan Silvey, of Bloomington, IL, Nancy McGinnis, of Morton, IL, Greg Brinkmann, of Pekin, and Jeff Brinkmann of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Jean attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated from Cook County Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, IL. Additionally, she graduated with a B. S. degree from Illinois State University. Jean retired in 1987 from Illinois Central College Allied Health Division. She was a dedicated nurse. As a nursing instructor, Jean was a mentor to her students, instilling the principles of excellent care and ethics.

She was a member of Pekin Hospital League, AARP, Pekin Women's Club, Red Hat Society, and Pekin Garden Club. She was an avid golfer during her life.

A private family Graveside Service will be held in Davenport Memorial Park in Davenport, Iowa. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with Jean's arrangements.

In memory of Jean, smile and be kind always to everyone. Jean attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.

Her family wants to thank the excellent care Mom received from Dr. David Best, Dr. Kalvakuri, Dr. Tonozzi-Kinzinger, Dr. Mueller, OSF Hospital, OSF Hospice and Father Mike Andrejek.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, OSF Health Care Foundation or St. Joseph's Catholic School.

(Source: Unknown newspaper)
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Death Notes:
Affiliate CD Number: FDI06
Certificate Number: 3493
Volume Number: 2911
Name: Mary Elizabeth Lightfoot
Event Type: Death
Event Date: Jan 1967
Event Place: Marion, Florida, United States
Gender: Female
Race: White
Affiliate File Name: Fdi06.txt
Affiliate Line Number: 35685

Citing this Record
"Florida Death Index, 1877-1998," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VV3T-RPY : 25 December 2014), Mary Elizabeth Lightfoot, Jan 1967; from "Florida Death Index, 1877-1998," index, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing Vol. 2911, certificate number 3493, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville.
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Burial Notes:
The grave marker is one long flat bronze casting for the daughter, wife, and husband. Below the large letters of the name LIGHTFOOT are the names "Dr. Grace K., 1916-1950", "Mary E., 1885-1967", and "Lee L., 1876-1972".

Find A Grave Memorial 90359882

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90359882/mary_elizabeth-lightfoot accessed March 24, 2025), memorial page for Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin Lightfoot (9 Jan 1885\'967 Jan 1967), Find a Grave Memorial ID 90359882, citing Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Brian Lightfoot (contributor 47796377).
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General Notes:
After the birth of the 3rd child in 1890, the mother, Jane Davis, died within several weeks thereafter. All three of her children were then sent to live with relatives in Iowa. Both Mary and her sister, Katherine, were sent to Muscatine County, Iowa to live with Robert S. Amlong and his wife Mary Anna McLaughlin, a sister to John McLaughlin. James Samuel McLaughlin, the infant son, was sent to live with Samuel McLaughlin and his family in near-by Johnson County, Iowa.
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Mrs. J. C. Linn, Mrs. A. D. Linn, and daughter, Millie, of Wilmot, S. Dak., and Mrs. Lightfoot of Muscatine, took dinner with Mrs. Geo. Linn, Tuesday.

(Source: West Branch Times, West Branch, Iowa, 9 Sep 1909, page 1, "Of Local Interest")
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1. 1895 Iowa State Census: July 1895, Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa, United States. 1895 Iowa State Census
Page 143, Line 22, Family 56
Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa, United States
May McLaughlin..9..TX..Methodist

(Living with Aunt Mary McLaughlin and her husband, Robert S. Amlong.)

NOTE - If her birth date was 9 Jan 1885, then her age should have been 10 instead of 9.
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2. 1900 US Census: 27 June 1900, Muscatine Township, Muscatine, Iowa, United States. ³⁶ 1900 US Census
Page 22B, District 105, Family 557
Muscatine Township, Muscatine, Iowa
819 Cedar Street
Home owned, no mortgage
Mary McLaughlin..Niece..Jan 1885..15..TX

(Living with Aunt Mary Anna McLaughlin and her husband, Robert S. Amlong.)
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4. 1905 Iowa State Census: 1905, Muscatine, Iowa, United States. ³¹ 1905 Iowa State Census
, Muscatine, Iowa
Loretta Lightfoot..50..OH..Married..Card B179
Mary Lightfoot..20..TX..Married..Card B181

(Living with husband at home of mother-in-law.)
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5. 1910 US Census: 19 April 1910, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁵ 1910 US Census
Sheet 10A, District 55, Family 221
Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
725 Niagara Street; house rented
Married 6 years
Mary Lightfoot..Wife..25..TX..2/2

(Living with husband and 2 children.)
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6. 1920 US Census: 10 January 1920, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. ⁶ 1920 US Census
Sheet 3A, District 127, Family 48
Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
717 7th Avenue; owned no mortgage
Mary E. Lightfoot..Wife..34..TX

(Living with husband and 3 children.)
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8. 1930 US Census: 10 April 1930, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³² 1930 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 9-22, Family 165, Roll 2564
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
204 South Third Street; house rented $24
Mary E. Lightfoot..Wife..45..TX

(Living with husband and 2 daughters.)
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9. 1940 US Census: 14 May 1940, Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin, United States. ³³ 1940 US Census
Sheet 22A, District 9-22, Family 413
Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin
House owned, $3,500
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Mary Lightfoot..Wife..55..TX..8th grade

(Living with husband and 2 daughters.)
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11. 1950 US Census: April 1950, Davenport, Scott, Iowa, United States. ⁷⁹ 1950 US Census
Sheet 15, Enumeration District 82-24, Family 37
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
Mary Lightfoot..Wife..65..TX

(Living with husband and granddaughter)
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13. Obituary: Times Democrat, January 1967, Ocala, Marion, Florida, United States. ⁹⁷ Services for Mrs. Lee Lightfoot, 81, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, will be at 3 PM Tuesday in the Hill and Fredericks Mortuary, Davenport, with burial in Davenport Memorial Park. Mrs. Lightfoot died Saturday in her home at Ocala after an extended illness. Mary McLaughlin was born in 1885 in Emory, Texas. She married Mr. Lightfoot in Muscatine, Iowa in 1904. Mrs. Lightfoot is survived by her husband, daughters Mrs. Ervin (Ferne) Moldenhauer, Davenport, and Mrs. E. P. (Jean) Brinkmann, Pekin, Illinois, a son, Frank, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

(Source: Times Democrat, Ocala, Marion County, Florida; 8 Jan 1967)
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Death Notes:
The obituary for his mother listed his name using only his middle name of Glenn, i.e., Glenn Drugan.
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TRANSCRIPT OF DEATH CERTIFICATE
State of Minnesota, Division of Vital Statistics
No. 17560
Reg. District 84-2b, Registration Book 220
Place of Death: Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
Date of Death: October 6, 1934
At: Winona General Hospital
Full Name: David Glenn Drugan
Residence: 209 Grand
Male, White, Married
Wife: Lena
Date of Birth: February 26, 1889
Age: 45 years, 7 months, 10 days
Occupation: Railroad Brakeman
Birthplace: Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Father: Patrick (Born in Ireland)
Mother: Elizabeth Keeffe (Born in Canada)
Informant: Mrs. D. Drugan, Winona, Minnesota
Place of Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona, Minnesota, October 8, 1934
Undertaker: J. B. Burke, Winona, Minnesota
Filed: 10-8-1934, W. N. Lindsay
Physician Attending: October 3-6, 1934
Time of Death: 9:45 a.m.
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Stomach (8 months duration)
Contributing Cause: General Carcinoma, Metastasis, 3 months duration
Autopsy: Yes
Signed: P. A. Mattison, MD, Winona, Minnesota, 10-6-1934
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Name: David Glenn Drugan
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 6 Oct 1934
Event Place: Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States
Event Place (Original): Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Birth Year (Estimated): 1889
Father's Name: Patrick
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Keaffe
Spouse's Name: Lena
Spouse's Gender: Female

Citing this Record
"Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDDB-1MF : 16 January 2020), David Glenn Drugan, 1934.
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name: David Glenn Drugan
event type: Death
event date: 6 Oct 1934
event place: Winona, Minnesota
record number: 681299
certificate number: 017560
certificate year: 1934
file name: 017560
affiliate batch identifier: NN306DO

Citing this Record
"Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2002," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V4QP-P1B : accessed 01 Mar 2013), David Glenn Drugan, 1934.
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Burial Notes:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99594813/david_glenn-drugan accessed June 6, 2026), memorial page for David Glenn Drugan Sr. (26 Feb 1889\'966 Oct 1934), Find a Grave Memorial ID 99594813, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Brian Lightfoot (contributor 47796377).
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General Notes:
This is my great-grandfather and yet I have no real photographs of him aside from the one which supposedly shows him sitting down in a chair with another man standing over him. I have asked the Drugan family relatives repeatedly to confirm that David Drugan is indeed the one that was sitting down in the chair but none of the family members have ever responded in the affirmative. I have asked for copies of other photographs of David but have received nothing but promises. Strange, because the Drugan family has a culture of promoting photographs of family members. (Brian L. Lightfoot)
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David Sr. was called "Drowsy" because as a brakeman for the railroad, he fell asleep on one of his routes. His son, Jack, can still remember how his dad would say "Trempealeau...Trempealeau", as the train came into the station. The nickname of Drowsy stuck and it wasn't long before David Jr. was also called that.

(Source: Julie Drugan phone interview with Jack Drugan, Feb 2013)
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Most documents give a birth year of 1889 but there are some that give 1888. The Drugan Family records provide a birth year of 1889 which is the date on his gravestone. One of the earliest records was his World War I Draft Registration Card that he signed and it gave a birth year of 1889.
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Other than family records, there apparently is no official document which shows his middle name spelled as either Glen or Glenn. The 1910 Census does shows it spelled as Glenn and the published wedding announcement also showed it spelled as Glenn. However, another local newspaper article detailing family visits in the area spelled it as Glen in 1921 but that was probably just the reporter or newspaper's editor error in spelling. Many newspaper articles show his name as D. G. Drugan. Birth certificates for his son, David Jr, show his middle name spelled as Glenn thus it must be assumed that the father's middle name was spelled the same.
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Convalescing - D. G. Drugan, 552 West Fifth street, who underwent an operation at St. Mary's hospital at Rochester, two weeks ago is convalescing at the Samaritan hospital at that place.

(Source: Winona Republican-Herald, 28 Nov 1928)
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THE LIFE OF DAVID GLENN DRUGAN
By Robert C. Westphal, Jr. (Grandson)

Compiled in part during personal interviews in 1977, while staying with Lena (Hanson Drugan) and Vinson Rice, Winona, MN

FORWARD
My grandfather, David Glenn Drugan, died long before I was born. I know him only through photographs and family stories that have been passed d own over the years. Through these small fragments of information that have been (and are continuing to be) assembled by my cousin Brian Lightfoot and myself, I'm finally getting to know the man that was my mother's father.

Through stories told to me by my grandmother, Lena (Hanson) Drugan, I have found that David was a man of quiet courage and strength, a man that could be counted on through the worst of times. Simple fate dictated that he was to become a father of seven children during the worst economic disaster in American history. The constant struggle to support his family must have been an overwhelming challenge, but it's clearly evident that his priorities of God, family and friendships were something that he never lost sight of.

After being diagnosed with stomach cancer in 1928, he knew, beyond a doubt, that he was living on borrowed time. The stress of knowing that his young family would be left behind to fare for themselves weighed heavily upon him in his remaining years. His story is far from complete, and we, his ancestors, will never know how difficult it was for him to be a father, a husband, a friend, and a provider while battling such a horrific disease. The memories of his children all center around his strength and determination, yet one small recollection of his daughter, Martha, tells the story of a man that felt alone and defeated in his fight for life:

"...dad would take me, alone, on Sunday mornings to church, each time to a church of a different denomination while everyone else attended mass at St. Thomas. I think dad was looking for peace and looking for answers. I saw him begin to cry walking out of church one Sunday. He scooped me up in his arms and held me so tightly that it hurt. He knew he was dying and the church offered him little, if any comfort. The priests were too busy catering to the wealthy in the parish to be concerned about dad and his poverty stricken family."

To conclude that David lost faith in God would be a grave error. Rather, he likely lost faith in himself and in his ability to care for his family. His biggest question was likely centered around what would become of his wife and children, rather than what would become of him or his salvation. Unfortunate as it may seem, we will all be at this cross roads at some point in life, facing death on an intimate level. The valuable insight that David's history has given me is a simple message -- don't take a single moment of life for granted... this day may, in fact, be your last. Lena, his wife, recalled, "Your grandpa never gave up. I s'pose anyone would become withdrawn and scared when time was getting so short. But he still found the strength to play with the kids and go to work every day until he couldn't move from the bed."

A sad story? In many respects, yes. But the memories David has left behind are priceless reminders about the immeasurable value of the time we're each allotted in this life, and the challenges we must overcome to reach our ultimate destiny with courage and faith.

EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY
David Glenn Drugan was born February 24, 1889 in Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, then a small village of approx. 500 inhabitants situated on the Mississippi River, approx. 10 miles north of the city of La Crosse.

His father, Patrick Drugan, Jr., born October 12, 1845 in County Tyrone, Ireland, worked as a quarryman and day laborer at the time of David's birth, and his mother, Elizabeth Jane Keeffe was a housewife. David's ancestors were of northern Irish stock, and were some of the first settlers in the Trempealeau area in the mid-1800s, having emigrated from County Tyrone in northern Ireland in 1848. David's mother was also of Irish heritage, and was born June 24, 1854 in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada, her parents having emigrated to Ontario from County Cork, in southern Ireland. The Drugan's were Roman Catholic and attended church at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Parish in Trempealeau.

David was the third of five children, including siblings:

---Edmund Drugan, born December 19, 1879 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin
---William John Drugan, born July 11, 1882 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin
---Harry Roy Drugan, born December 15, 1890 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin
---Anne Elizabeth Drugan, born December 23, 1895 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin

EDUCATION
David was educated at local schools in Trempealeau, and graduated from Trempealeau high school in 1906. About 1907, he took employment as a railroad brakeman with the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, and by 1910 was living with several of his coworkers in Elroy, Wisconsin, a small town in Juneau County. The rail routes he traveled ranged from Winona, Minnesota to Chicago, working at first on freight trains, and for the remainder of his career on passenger trains.

David did not participate in the military service, despite WWI coming about. Many railroad employees, factory workers, and others who indirectly contributed to the war effort were not drafted.

MARRIAGE
On April 21, 1913, at the courthouse in Winona, MN, David married Lena L . Hanson, born March 19, 1894 in Trempealeau, WI to Louis Hanson and Lena Kramer. When asked about her wedding, Lena (Hanson) Drugan replied, " Well, back then your grandpa was catholic and I, of course, was raised in the Methodist church. Both of our families wanted us to be married in their own church, you know. Well, we didn't want to cause an argument, so your grandpa had the idea to get married at the courthouse and figure the rest out later! And so we did; thankfully too, with blessings from both our families."

MOVE TO CHICAGO
David and Lena's first residence was in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, approx. 4 miles northwest of downtown. David and Lena lived within walking distance of the railroad depot where David worked. When asked about living in Chicago as newlyweds, Lena (Hanson) Drugan replied , "Oh, my, those were exciting times! We went all the way to Chicago by train with all our belongings aboard, which weren't much, but the Northwestern paid for everything, even the food in the dining car. Irving Park was a very nice place with lots of big beautiful homes and parks. We hadn't lived there long when your grandpa took me to a big fireworks show at Independence Park, on the 4th of July. Of course, being from a small place like Trempealeau, I'd never seen anything like that in my life! There were hundreds of people there and also a big carnival where your grandpa entered a ball pitching contest and won a coupon for $5.00 worth of groceries - and that was a big deal back then. We didn't have a car yet, so we walked everywhere or took the train. One time we went downtown (Chicago) and had a picnic on the lakefront with a beautiful view of the lake on one side and all of the big buildings on the other side. There was so much to see and do that we didn't have time to be home sick!"

MOVE TO WINONA, MN
After less than a year in Chicago, David was transferred to Winona, Minnesota, and the couple made their home at 467 E. Fourth St., Winona. David continued his work as a brakeman for Chicago & Northwestern, and began to make regular runs from Winona to Baraboo, Wisconsin and back. When asked about David's job, Lena (Hanson) Drugan said, "He liked his job with the railroad and made good money, benefits and such, but didn't really want to take a spot as an engineer, although he easily could have. You see, in those days the engineers traveled almost constantly. They called the wives of engineers "railroad widows" because their husbands were never, or almost never home. So your grandpa stayed put as a brakeman. He liked the job and was very well liked by the men he worked with."

The birth of their first daughter, Catherine "Bernice" came in 1915. Lena said she would often board the train in Winona in the morning, and ride to Trempealeau with David, who then went on to Baraboo (and back). This gave her much needed time with her mother as she was learning the ropes of new motherhood. "Your grandpa was such a good father. Through the years, he was always patient and loving with our kids, all of them. Even when he'd come home tired and dragging after a long day at work, he'd spend time with them. He was a pretty quiet and even tempered guy, you know, much like your uncle David. Oh, he had an Irish temper though, that came out at work at times! But, you know, home was his serenity, even with all the kids running around."

On one occasion, David received the honor of being appointed as brakeman on President Calvin Coolidge's train, transcript of memo as follows:

Baraboo, Wis., Sept. 8th, 1927.
Mr. D. G. Drugan, Brakeman
Mr. L. C. Stephens, Brakeman

You will be used on the President Coolidge train, Winona to Elroy, Saturday p.m.
Please see that your uniform etc. is in first class condition. A man will be furnished to relieve you on your regular assignment Saturday.

W. J. Keating
Asst. Superintendent.
(Chicago & Northwestern Railway)

THE GREAT DEPRESSION YEARS
During the depression, David maintained his position with Chicago & Northwestern. Despite the modest pay of a brakeman, at least he was employed and not in constant fear of losing his job. But, having to make ends meet with seven children to feed was not an easy task, even in the best of times. The family relocated (within Winona) frequently, never saving enough money to purchase a home. Martha (Drugan) Westphal said, "It seemed like we were always moving. I can remember going with dad to rent a house one time. I was about 7 years old. Dad told me not to say anything to the landlord about how many brothers and sisters I had. He told the landlord that he had three kids! Obviously, nobody wanted to rent a house to such a big family. I remember one time when a landlord came by to collect the rent. The guy was a real jerk. He pulled up at the curb, saw all of us kids playing in the front yard and asked dad who all the kids belonged to. Dad just smiled and said, matter-of-factly, "oh, those kids? A couple are mine and the rest belong to the neighborhood!" It wasn't long before we were moving again, after finding an eviction notice on the front door. Funny thing was, Ma would worry constantly, but dad would always take it all in stride. Nothing ever seemed to bother him. He was always on an even keel."

FAMILY TIES AND HOLIDAYS
David remained close to his parents throughout his life, and in their later years, often devoted weekends to traveling across the river to Trempealeau and helping them with household chores and tending to their personal needs. His mother passed away in 1915, and it is said that this was a crushing blow to him. He always said that at least his mother got to hold one of his children before her death.

Having a large family on a limited income, especially during the depression, had its pitfalls for David and Lena. David would cut Christmas trees right out of the woods and bring them home on the train from Trempealeau. Ornaments were hand-made and often just pictures cut out of old magazines and catalogs and tied to the tree with string. The tree was lit with small candles on Christmas eve only. Christmas dinner usually consisted of a ham or a turkey that David would "commandeer" through his connections on the railroad, or, as was the case during several Christmas' (and weather permitting), the family would spend Christmas in Trempealeau with Lena's parents who were much better off financially. For months prior to Christmas, David would retire to the basement after work, and hand carve small wooden toys for his children. Martha (Drugan) Westphal recalls, "When I was 8 years old, my dad gave me the best gift ever - a small hand-carved wooden baby cradle that he made himself. It was painted pink and baby blue, and had a little painted rose on the head board. When my dad gave it to me, I was so happy that I jumped into his arms and cried! In fact, I cried so hard that I made dad cry! I only had one doll in my life, a "Flossie Flirt," doll that was another gift from dad. Out of all the kids, the girls anyway, I was dad's favorite even though he took great pains not to have favorites. He just spent more time with me, especially after he got sick."

Birthday parties were very small scale occasions, with children's gifts usually consisting a something practical like a hand-me-down coat, a reconditioned pair of shoes, or a pair of mended and re-mended socks; things that would have otherwise been looked at simply as necessities. The only time during the year that David and Lena went out on the town together was on the occasion of Lena's birthday, March 19th. Lena recalls this as the only day of the year that the couple would eat dinner "out" or have a glass of wine or beer. "Your grandpa was a very handsome fellow! On my birthday, we would get dressed up and go out on the town; he looked like a movie star and was such a gentleman. One time, his brother Ed and his wife Mary came with us, and, oh what a good time we all had dancing, even though your grandpa had two left feet on the dance floor and was always shy when it came to dancing!" - recalled Lena.

HOBBIES
David enjoyed wood carving, gardening, and took great pride in raising homing pigeons and exotic chickens that he often showed at the county fairs in both Winona and Trempealeau. In competitions, he often received first or second place. Martha (Drugan) Westphal recalls her father coming home from work with big pocketful of cracked corn and bird seed that he'd pick up from grain cars on railroad sidings to feed his birds with. He'd build chicken coupes and pigeon cages out of old railroad freight boxes that were housed in the basement during the cold winter months. "Dad would often spend hours out in the backyard with the pigeons and chickens, making sure they were well cared for. We always had a little garden too, and dad would carefully dig up and transplant everything he could every time we had to move!" - said Martha (Drugan) Westphal.

RELIGION
Despite his strict catholic upbringing, David went to church periodically, usually on the important catholic holy days of obligation. Martha ( Drugan) Westphal recalls, "Dad and Ma saw to it that each one of us was baptized and confirmed in the catholic church. We always prayed before meals and before bed. Old Father O'Day once said to dad (as he entered the front door of St. Thomas Church), "I'm glad to see you finally found time to make it to mass, Mr. Drugan." At that time, dad was struggling with cancer and was so sick and tired he could hardly walk. Dad, without saying a word to the priest, walked into church holding my hand and muttered, "a-hole." For months and months after that, dad would take me, alone, on Sunday mornings to church, each time to a church of a different denomination while everyone else attended mass at St. Thomas. I think dad was looking for peace and looking for answers. I saw him begin to cry walking out of church one Sunday. He scooped me up in his arms and held me so tightly that it hurt. He knew he was dying and the church offered him little, if any comfort. The priests were too busy catering to the wealthy in the parish to be concerned about dad and his poverty stricken family."

FINAL DAYS
David's final years were spent trying hard to conceal the physical pain and mental anguish of stomach cancer. He'd underwent an operation in Rochester, Minnesota in late 1928 that allowed him to live another five years, years that he spent in and out of hospitals and in great mental and physical pain. Martha (Drugan) Westphal indicated that he'd come home from work and literally collapse on the sofa, exhausted. "Dad would motion me to come and rub his shoulders, and I'd do so until my little hands hurt. I didn't know there was anything wrong with him, but toward the end, noticed that he wasn't eating much except soup and that he'd lost so much weight that Ma had to alter his railroad uniform regularly. When I'd rub his back and shoulders, I could feel every bone in his body. It wasn't long after that that he died. Even at his funeral, I was too young to realize that he was never going to come back. Weeks passed before I really felt the sadness set in. I missed him so much; it hurt so badly. And, I don't know how, but Ma managed to be there for every one of us. I think dad's death was a lot harder on Ma and the older kids. Dad's many friends, co-workers from the railroad, were all very helpful in our time of need. Especially dad's best friend, Ori Dubois who put his whole life on hold to make sure Ma and all us kids were well taken care of. What a good man he was." Lena, his wife, recalled, "Your grandpa never gave up. I s'pose anyone would become withdrawn and scared when time was getting so short, but he never complained or never let on that he was bad. He still found the strength to play with the kids and go to work right up until he couldn't move from the bed."

David died, at the young age of 45, on October 6th 1934 and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona, Minnesota two days later. The memories of this remarkable man have survived for decades through his children, grandchildren, and beyond. Though his life was brief in years, his mark of strength and determination through the most difficult of circumstances is something each and every one of us will always admire and cherish.

1914 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Leone)--Brakeman--C&NW Railway--Residence--467 E. 4th

1916 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--Residence--467 E. 4th

1923 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--Residence--215 Grand

1925 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena L.)--Brakeman--Residence--552 West 5th

1927 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Mina)--Brakeman--C&NW Railway--Residence--552 West 5th

1931 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--Res--761 West 5th
Margaret Drugan--Clerk--Res--761 West 5th
Bernice Drugan--Clerk--Res--761 West 5th

1934 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--C&NW Railway--Residence--209 Grand

SOCIETY
Miss Mary Sokolik of Hillsboro, Wis., and Emil W. Stiuck of Elroy, Wis., were married this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Drugan, 4 67 East Fifth Street, by the Rev. Alfred Sauer. The young couple will make their future home in Chicago.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 21 Feb 1918, page 3
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TREMPEALEAU
Glenn Drugan and Miss Anna Drugan were called home from Winona Wednesday on account of the serious illness of their father, Pat Drugan.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 24 Apr 1920, page 13
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TREMPEALEAU
Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Drugan entertained the following at a card party Wednesday evening: Mr. and Mrs. F. Jennison, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. DuBois, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Brink, Mr. and Mrs. J. Braisdale of Minneapolis, Mrs. J . Eickemeyer, Mrs. R. Losinski, and Mrs. Glenn Courtier. Dainty refreshments were served and a pleasant time was enjoyed by all.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 27 Jan 1921, page 2
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BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Drugan, 215 Grand Street, on the 13th, a daughter , weight 8-1/2 pounds. (NOTE - This was Ruth Marie Drugan)

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 15 Sep 1921, page 7
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TREMPEALEAU
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Hanson and daughter Marie spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Glen D. Drugan at Winona. Mrs. Drugan is a daughter to the Hansons.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 27 Dec 1921 page 7
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CONVALESCING
D. G. Drugan, 552 West Fifth street, who underwent an operation at St. Mary's hospital at Rochester, two weeks ago is convalescing at the Samaritan hospital at that place.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 28 Nov 1928
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TREMPEALEAU
Glen Drugan of Winona moved his family here last Tuesday in the A. A. Holmes house on Third Street.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 17 May 1930, page 12
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DEATH

Transcript of Death Certificate
State of Minnesota, Division of Vital Statistics
No. 17560
Reg. District 84-2b, Registration Book 220
Place of Death: Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
Date of Death: October 6, 1934
At: Winona General Hospital
Full Name: David Glenn Drugan
Residence: 209 Grand
Male, White, Married
Wife: Lena
Date of Birth: February 26, 1889
Age: 45 years, 7 months, 10 days
Occupation: Railroad Brakeman
Birthplace: Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Father: Patrick (Born in Ireland)
Mother: Elizabeth Keeffe (Born in Canada)
Informant: Mrs. D. Drugan, Winona, Minnesota
Place of Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona, Minnesota, October 8, 193 4
Undertaker: J. B. Burke, Winona, Minnesota
Filed: 10-8-1934, W. N. Lindsay
Physician Attending: October 3-6, 1934
Time of Death: 9:45 a.m.
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of Stomach (8 months duration)
Contributing Cause: General Carcinoma, Metastasis, 3 months duration
Autopsy: Yes
Signed: P. A. Mattison, MD, Winona, Minnesota, 10-6-1934
Note: Copy of original death certificate in possession of Robert Westphal, Jr.

Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990
Name: David Glenn Drugan
Gender: Male
Death Date: 06 Oct 1934
Death Place: Winona, Winona, Minnesota
Age: 45
Birth Date: 1889
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lena
Father's Name: Patrick
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Keaffe
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I09543-1
System Origin: Minnesota-EASy
Source Film Number: 2242353
Reference Number: cn 17560
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FUNERAL OF DAVID G. DRUGAN
Funeral services for David G. Drugan, 209 Grand street, were conducted at 9 a.m. today at the St. Thomas Pro-Cathedral, the Reverend Louis O'Day officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were O. W. Dubois, W. I. Miller, L. C. Stephans, O. T. Sheron, Joseph Jessesski and A. B. Hassett.

Source: Winona Republican-Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 8 Oct 1934, page 3
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1. Hobby: Raised Exotic Chickens and Pigeons, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States.

2. 1895 Wisconsin State Census: 20 June 1895, Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States. ¹⁰² 1895 Wisconsin State Census
Page 3
Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Patrick Drugan (sometimes indexed as Dreyan)
Males: 5 = Patrick Jr.; (Edmund, son; William, son; David, son; Harry, son)

(Living with parents.)
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3. 1900 US Census: 13 June 1900, Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States. ⁴⁷ 1900 US Census
Sheet 9A, District 237, Family 191
Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Home owned no mortgage
David G. Drugan..Son..Feb 1888..12..WI..At School

(Living with parents.)

NOTE - Family records indicate a birth date of Feb 1889 instead of Feb 1888.
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4. 1905 Wisconsin State Census: June 1905, Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States. ⁴⁸ 1905 Wisconsin State Census
Page 460, Family 40, Line 64
Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
House owned
David G. Drugan...Son..17..WI

(Living with parents.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 24 Feb 1889, then his age should have been 16 instead of 17.
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5. Occupation: Brakeman for passenger railroad, 1909 to 1934, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. A passenger train brakeman differed somewhat from the brakeman used on freight trains. In passenger service, the brakeman (called trainman or assistant conductor) collects revenue, may operate door "through switches" for specific platforming needs, makes announcements, and operates trainline door open and close controls when required to assist the conductor. A passenger service trainman is often required to qualify as a conductor after 1 to 2 years experience. The rear end trainman signals to the conductor when all the train's doors are safely closed, then boards and closes his/her door.
.

6. 1910 US Census: 6 May 1910, Elroy, Juneau, Wisconsin, United States. ⁴⁹ 1910 US Census
Sheet 18B, District 70, Family 404
Elroy, Juneau, Wisconsin
Glenn Drugan..Roomer..21..Single..WI..Railroad Brakeman

(Boarder with several other railroad employees)
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7. Occupation: Passenger Brakeman for Chicago and Northwestern RR, 5 June 1917, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁴⁶

8. Residence: 467 East 4th Street, 5 June 1917, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁴⁶ This was the address given on David's WW I Draft Card in 1917 and the 1920 US Census.

9. United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: 5 June 1917, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁴⁶ Name: David G Drugan
Birth date: 26 Feb 1889
Birthplace: Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States
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10. 1920 US Census: 28 January 1920, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹¹ 1920 US Census
Sheet 4B, District 207, Family 80, Roll 865
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
467 East Fourth Street; house rented
David G. Drugan..Head..30..WI..Railroad Brakeman

(Living with wife and 3 children.)
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11. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹² 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
David Drugan..Head..44..WI..Railroad Brakeman..Married. at 25

(Living with wife and children.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 26 Feb 1889, then his age should have been 41 instead of 44.
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12. Obituary: Winona Republican-Herald, 6 October 1934, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹⁰⁷
David G. Drugan, 209 Grand Street, died in the Winona General hospital at 9:40 a.m. today after a long illness. He was 45 years old.

Mr. Drugan was born in Trempealeau but had lived in Winona 20 years. He was a passenger brakeman for the Chicago & North Western railroad, and had been in the employ of the company 25 years.

Surviving him are his wife and seven children, Bernice, Margie, David, Ruth, Arthur [sic, should have been Martha], Jack, and Billie. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister, William and District Drugan, Trempealeau, and Mrs. Joseph Hammernick, Witoka, Minn. Another brother, Harry, died a year ago.

Funeral service will be held at the St. Thomas church and burial will be made in St. Mary's cemetery, but the time of service has not been set.

(Source: Winona Republican-Herald, 6 Oct 1934, Page 3)
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13. Obituary: Winona Republican-Herald, 8 October 1934, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States.
Funeral services for David G. Drugan, 209 Grand Street, were conducted at 9 a.m. today at the St. Thomas Pro-Cathedral, the Rev. Louis O'Day officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were O. W. Dubois, W. I. Millier, L. C. Stephans, O. T. Sheron, Joseph Jessesski, and A. B. Hassett.

(Source: Winona Republican-Herald, Oct 8, 1934, Page 3)
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i. Bernice Catherine Drugan was born on 26 January 1915 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States^{¹¹ ¹² ⁵⁶ ¹¹¹ ¹¹²} and died on 30 November 1999 in Red Bank, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States,^{⁶² ¹¹²} at age 84. The cause of her death was Lung, Bone, and Liver Cancer.⁶² Bernice married Paul Bobko. Paul was born on 29 July 1919 in Cook, Illinois, United States and died on 19 July 1975 in Illinois, United States, at age 55. Bernice next married William Andrew Petrasek, son of Joseph Petrasek ¹¹³ ¹¹⁴ ¹¹⁵ ¹¹⁶ ¹¹⁷ and Christina Screwik,.¹¹³ ¹¹⁴ ¹¹⁶ ¹¹⁷ William was born on 3 December 1917 in Garfield, Bergen, New Jersey, United States^{⁶² ¹¹⁸ ¹¹⁹ ¹²⁰ ¹²¹ ¹²²} and died on 8 May 2007 in Manchester Township, Ocean, New Jersey, United States,^{¹²² ¹²³} at age 89.

6. Photo: 1916, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. about 2 or 3 years old.

7. 1920 US Census: 28 January 1920, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹¹ 1920 US Census
Sheet 4B, District 207, Family 80, Roll 865
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
467 East Fourth Street; house rented
Bernice Drugan..Daughter..4y 11m..MN

(Living with parents.)
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8. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹² 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
Bernice Drugan..Daughter..15..MN

(Living with parents.)
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9. 1940 US Census: 9 April 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁶ 1940 US Census
Sheet 8B, Roll 1969, District 85-30A, Family 170
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
618 West Howard Street; house rented $18
same place in 1935
Bernice Drugan..Daughter..25..MN..11th grade..Sales Clerk, Retail Store..worked 8 hours in previous week..worked 52 weeks last year..earned $780 in 1939

(Living with step-father and mother.)
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10. 1950 US Census: 10 April 1950, Clifton, Passaic, New Jersey, United States. ¹²¹ 1950 US Census
Sheet 10, District 16-43, Family 101
Clifton, Passaic, New Jersey
53 Trimble Avenue
Bernice C. Petrasek..Wife..32..Minnesota..Mender on Woolen Cloth manufacturer

(Living with husband and 2 daughters.)

NOTE - If her birthdate was 26 Jan 1915, then her age should have been 34 instead of 32.
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11. Obituary: Unknown newspaper, After 30 November 1999. Bernice C. Petrasek, 84, of Highlands, died Tuesday at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She was co-owner of the Montauk Boat Basin. Later she worked as a food handler for Doris and Ed's Restaurant, Highlands. Born in Winona, Minnesota, she lived there before moving to Highlands 45 years ago.

Surviving are her husband, Bill, three daughters, Linda Lundin, Middletown, Kathy McGowan, Keansburg, and Laurie Whitfield, Highlands; three brothers, David Drugan, Minnesota, Jack Drugan, Michigan, and Billy Drugan, Georgia; two sisters, Ruth Gilpin, Illinois, and Martha Drugan-Westphal, California; six grandchildren, Steve and Terry Horniacek, Jimmy Devine, Meghan McGowan, and Heather, Ryan, and Kelly Whitfield; and eight great-grandchildren, Jason, Katie, and Kristin Wombough, Anthony Morrell, Anthony, Jenna and Nicky Horniacek and Donnie Pfirman.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM Friday at John P. Condon Funeral Home, 804 Route 36, Leonardo. A funeral service will be 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Cremation services will be private.

(Source: Unknown newspaper)
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3 ii. Margaret Elizabeth Drugan (born on 12 June 1916 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States - died on 26 September 1975 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States). Margaret married Franklin Lee Lightfoot, Sr., son of Lee Lendon Lightfoot ⁵ ⁶ ²⁶ ²⁷ ²⁸ ²⁹ ³⁰ ³¹ ³² ³³ ³⁴ ³⁵ and Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin,.³ ⁵ ⁶ ³¹ ³² ³³ ³⁶ ³⁷ Franklin was born on 9 September 1907 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States^{³ ⁵ ⁷ ⁹ ³⁸ ³⁹} and died on 12 February 1991 in Roseville, Placer, California, United States,^{⁷ ⁴⁰ ⁴¹} at age 83. The cause of his death was Asthmatic Bronchitis.⁹ Another name for Franklin was Franklyn Lee Lightfoot Sr..³ Margaret next married William Eugene Mitchell, son of Richard Mitchell and Bessie M. Parker. William was born on 19 September 1915 in Sandusky, Alexander, Illinois, United States^⁶³ and died on 7 July 1994 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, United States,^⁶³ at age 78. The cause of his death was Failing eyesight, High Blood Pressure, Heart disease.³ They had no children. ³

iii. David Glenn Drugan, Jr. was born on 31 May 1918 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States^{¹²⁴ ¹²⁵ ¹²⁶ ¹²⁷ ¹²⁸ ¹²⁹} and died on 17 June 2004 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States,^¹²⁹ at age 86. The cause of his death was Amyloidosis. David married Margaret Katherine Koch, daughter of Alvin Frederick Koch and Agnes B. Lynch. Margaret was born on 8 May 1925 in Wyattville, Winona, Minnesota, United States^{⁶² ¹²⁸ ¹³⁰} and died on 19 March 2016 in Hutchinson, McLeod, Minnesota, United States,^¹³⁰ at age 90. The cause of her death was Osteoporosis/High Blood Pressure Heart Disease 2000 (Angioplasty).

1. 1920 US Census: 28 January 1920, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹¹ 1920 US Census
Sheet 4B, District 207, Family 80, Roll 865
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
467 East Fourth Street; house rented
David Drugan..Son..1y 7m..MN

(Living with parents.)
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2. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹² 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona County, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
David Drugan..Son..11..MN

(Living with parents.)
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3. 1940 US Census: 9 April 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁶ 1940 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 85-30A, Family 170, Roll 1969
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
618 West Howard Street; house rented $18
Same place in 1935
David Drugan..Son..21..MN..12th grade..Common Laborer, Road Construction..seeking work for 105 weeks..worked 52 weeks last year..earned $680 in 1939

(Living with step-father and mother.)
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4. Military: US Army, 6 January 1941, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹³¹ name: David G Drugan
event type: Military Service
event date: 06 Jan 1941
event place: Winona, Minnesota, United States
race: White
citizenship status: citizen
birth year: 1918
birthplace: MINNESOTA
education level: 4 years of high school
civilian occupation: Clerks, general office
marital status: Single, without dependents
military rank: Private First Class
army branch: Coast Artillery Corps or Army Mine Planter Service
army component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)

Citing this Record
"United States, World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8G5-Z9V : accessed 01 Mar 2013), David G Drugan, 06 Jan 1941.
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5. Occupation: Accountant for Winona County Highway Department, 1945 to 1954, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

6. Residence: July 1945, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States. A Winona, MN newspaper article about David's discharge from the Army indicated his address as "Baraboo, formerly of Winona."

7. 1950 US Census: 10 April 1950, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹³² 1950 US Census
Page 25, Line 10, District 85-36, Dwelling 274
Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States
1113-1/2 West Howard
David G. Drugan,,Head..31..Minnesota..Repair Art Glass..12th grade..earned $718 in 1949

(Living with wife and 2 daughters.)
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8. Occupation: US Postal Service, 1955 to 1979, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

9. Obituary: Unknown newspaper, June 2004, Winona, Minnesota, United States. David G. Drugan, 86, of 1050 W. Wabasha St., Winona, died Friday, June 18, 2004, at Lake Winona Manor. David was born May 31, 1918, in Winona to David G. and Lena L. (Hanson) Drugan. He married Margaret Koch on April 22, 1946, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Winona.

He left Winona in 1941 with the National Guard to serve in the U.S. Army. He served in Europe with an anti-aircraft artillery battery as a platoon sergeant. David was a part of the D-Day invasion. He received five battle stars and the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. He was discharged on July 3, 1945, at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.

David began working for the Winona County Highway Department as a bookkeeper for nine years. He became a city letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1979 after 24 years of service.

David was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church and American Legion Post No. 9, Winona.

He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret; three daughters, Judi (Henry) Jozwick of Hutchinson, Minnesota, Joan (Allen) Staige of Onalaska, Wisconsin, and Julie (Rick) Bigaouette of Prior Lake, Minnesota; six grandsons, Jason and Aran Jozwick, Casey and Christopher Staige, and Nicholas and Jonathan Bigaouette; three great-granddaughters, Amanda, Brooklyn and Jayda Staige; two great-grandsons, Austin and Mason Jozwick; two brothers, John (LaVonne) Drugan of Warren, Michigan, and William (Jackie) Drugan of Greensboro, Georgia; and a sister, Martha (Robert) Westphal of Modesto, California.

David was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Bernice, Margaret and Ruth.

David was an honorable man with a great love of family and friends. His happiest moments were spent with his family, sitting on his porch admiring his flowers and the purple martens. He was an avid reader of history, especially World War II.

A Mass of Christian celebration for David will be held at 11:30 AM Monday, June 21, 2004, at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Becker officiating. Entombment will be in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Winona. Friends may call on from 10 AM until the time of services Monday at Saint Mary's Church.

Casket bearers will be his six grandsons.

Members of American Legion Post No. 9, Winona, will conduct military burial rites at the cemetery Monday after the church service.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the American Heart Association, the Kidney Foundation or to the Amyloidosis Foundation.

Services entrusted to Fawcett-Junker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Winona.

(Source: Unknown newspaper)
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iv. Ruth Marie Drugan was born on 13 September 1921 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States^{¹² ⁵⁶ ⁵⁷ ¹³³ ¹³⁴} and died on 2 April 2001 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States,^¹³⁴ at age 79. Ruth married Willard Dale Miller. Willard was born about 1920 and died on an unknown date. Ruth next married David Neal Gilpin, son of David Woods Gilpin ¹³⁵ ¹³⁶ ¹³⁷ ¹³⁸ and Ollie Pauline Frihe,.¹³⁶ ¹³⁷ ¹³⁸ ¹³⁹ David was born on 26 July 1920 in Sangamon, Illinois, United States^{⁶² ¹⁴⁰ ¹⁴¹} and died on 22 May 2001 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States,^¹⁴¹ at age 80.

2. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹² 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Dwelling 326, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
Ruth Drugan..Daughter..8..MN

(Living with parents.)
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3. 1940 US Census: 9 April 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁶ 1940 US Census
Sheet 8B, Roll 1969, District 85-30A, Family 170
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
618 West Howard Street; house rented $18
same place in 1935
Ruth Drugan..Daughter..18..MN..12th grade

(Living with step-father and mother.)
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4. Photo: 1946, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. Ruth with daughter Cheryl Miller.

5. 1950 US Census: 10 April 1950, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁷ 1950 US Census
Page 12,13, District 85-37, Family 113
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
1603 North Fifth Street
Ruth M. Drugan..Stepdaughter..28..MN..Divorced

(Living at home with mother and step-father, 2 brothers, and 1 daughter)
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6. Photo: July 1963, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States. Ruth and husband David travelled to Rockford to visit her sister, Margaret.

7. Obituary: State Journal-Register, 4 April 2001, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. ¹³⁴ Ruth M. Gilpin, 79, of Jerome died Monday, April 2, 2001, at her home.

She was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Winona, Minn., the daughter of David G. and Lena L. Hanson Drugan. She married David N. Gilpin in 1951 in Petersburg.

Mrs. Gilpin was a member of Woodside Methodist Church and Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 755.

Survivors: husband, David; a son, Michael Gilpin of Springfield; four daughters, Cheryl (husband, Paul) Robillard of Scottsdale, Arizona, Patrice Burg of Divernon, Susan (husband, Mike) Miller of Elkhart and Nancy (husband, James) Armstrong of Auburn; a stepson, David N. Gilpin of Laramie, WY.; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three brothers, David Drugan of Winona, Minn., John Drugan of Warren, Mich., and William Drugan of Atlanta; a sister, Martha Westphal of Modesto, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.

Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Bisch Funeral Home West, the Rev. William Schroeder officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

(Source: State Journal-Register, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois; Wednesday, 04 April 2001, page 12)
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8. Obituary: Winona Post, 8 April 2001, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹³⁴ Ruth Gilpin, formerly of Winona, died unexpectedly at her home in Springfield, Illinois on Monday, April 2, 2001.

Ruth was born in Winona on September 12, 1921 to David Drugan Sr. and Lena (Hanson) Drugan. She was a 1940 graduate of Winona Senior High School.

Ruth is survived by her husband, David; one son; four daughters; three granddaughters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; a sister; and three brothers.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Bernice and Margaret.

Services were held in Springfield on Thursday, April 5.

(Source: Winona Post, Winona, Minnesota, 8 Apr 2001)
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v. Martha Mae Drugan was born on 1 June 1923 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States^{¹²⁶ ¹²⁷ ¹⁴²} and died on 28 May 2008 in Modesto, Stanislaus, California, United States,^¹⁴² at age 84. Martha married Robert Carl Westphal, son of Emil Roy Westphal ¹⁴³ and Anna Margaretha Frickenhaus,.¹⁴³ Robert was born on 18 July 1925 in Riverside, Cook, Illinois, United States,^{¹⁴⁴ ¹⁴⁵ ¹⁴⁶} was baptized in 1949 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, and died on 6 March 2009 in Modesto, Stanislaus, California, United States,^{¹⁴⁶ ¹⁴⁷} at age 83. The cause of his death was Pneumonia; Alzheimer's Disease.

2. Education: Winona Business College, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States.

4. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹²⁶ 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Dwelling 326, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
Martha Drugan..Daughter..6..MN

(Living with parents.)
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5. 1940 US Census: 9 April 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹²⁷ 1940 US Census
Sheet 8B, Roll 1969, District 85-30A, Family 170
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
618 West Howard Street; house rented $18
same place in 1935
Martha Drugan..Daughter..16..MN..10th grade

(Living with step-father and mother.)
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7. Education: Winona High School, 1942, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States.

vi. John Louis Drugan was born on 25 January 1925 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States,^{¹² ⁵⁶ ⁵⁷ ⁶² ¹⁴⁸} was baptized on 2 February 1925 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States, and died on 27 August 2017 in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States,^¹⁴⁸ at age 92. Other names for John were "Jack" Drugan, "Mugsy" Drugan, and¹⁴⁸ John Lewis Drugan.⁵⁷ ¹⁴⁹ John married La Vonne Arlene Shipe, daughter of John Shipe and Emma Barth. La was born on 8 April 1930 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States,^{⁶² ¹⁵⁰} was baptized on 14 February 1932 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States, and died on 20 March 2008 in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States,^¹⁵⁰ at age 77. The cause of her death was Complications from Parkinson's disease.

1. Education: Jefferson Middle School, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

2. Education: Madison Elementary School, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

3. Education: Winona Senior High School, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

4. Occupation: Applied Technology Instructor, Macomb College, Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States. ⁶²

8. Occupation: Owner, Winona Braves and Winona Dukes Baseball Team, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

11. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹² 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Dwelling 326, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
John Drugan..Son..5..MN

(Living with parents.)
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12. 1940 US Census: 9 April 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁶ 1940 US Census
Sheet 8B, Roll 1969, District 85-30A, Family 170
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
618 West Howard Street; house rented $18
same place in 1935
John Drugan..Son..15..MN..8th grade

(Living with step-father and mother.)
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14. Military: US Army, 1943-1945. ⁶² U.S. Army Infantry, World War II; was S-2 Officer for the 41st Infantry Division, South Pacific Theater during World War II; awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infantrymen's Medal.

15. 1950 US Census: 10 April 1950, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁷ 1950 US Census
Page 12,13, District 85-37, Family 113
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
1603 North Fifth Street
John L. Drugan..Stepson..24..MN

(Living at home with mother and step-father, 1 brother, 1 sister, and 1 niece)
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16. Degree: B.A. Teaching; Winona State College, October 1951, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

17. Residence: January 1952, Eau Gallie, Brevard, Florida, United States. A Winona, MN newspaper wedding announcement for William Drugan gave John's address as Eau Gallie, Florida.

22. Obituary: Kaul Funeral Home - online obituary, 29 July 2017, Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States. ¹⁴⁸ John "Jack" "Mugsy" L. Drugan, age 92, of Warren, MI, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of LaVonne A. (Shipe) for 56 years, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and one brother.

Dearest father of Denise (Phil) Drugan, Sally (Jay) Erickson, John, Ronald (Karen), Rhonda (Bob) Binder, and Theodore (Suzanne). Grandfather of Jessica Gunnels, David Paul Mandrella, Juliette Mandrella (Donald MacAskill), Jennifer (Stephen) Bauer, Brooke (Matt) Kinney, Robert Brent Binder, Jacqueline Hoef-Drugan, Sean Drugan, and Joseph Prantera. Great-grandfather of Zoeie, Leah, Sammy, Madeline, Peyton, Carlin, Brooklynn, and Kailynn. Great-great-grandfather of River and Luna. He is survived by his brother Col. Wm. P. "Bill" (Jacqueline) Drugan, brother-in-law Richard (Jean) Shipe, Sister-in-law Carol Volstad and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born in Winona, MN on January 25, 1925, graduate of Winona State University with a Master's degree in Education and Counseling. He played high school and college baseball, and semi-pro ball in Canada, and founded the Winona Braves and Beetles baseball teams. He taught school in Brimley, MI and Eau Gallie, FL, where he was the Athletic Director, coached football, basketball, and baseball. He taught in Roseville and Brablec High Schools, performed as Assistant Coach for Varsity football, Head Coach for JV football, and was a Baseball coach for over 25 years. He taught Applied Technology at Macomb Community College for 9 years.

Mr. Drugan was a WWII Veteran with the 41st Infantry Division as a Scout and S-2 Intelligence Squad. He was on 5 beachhead landings in the Pacific theatre. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infantrymen's Medal.

He was a member of the VFW #1146, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 2149, John F. Kennedy Council, and the American Legion. Mr. Drugan was the president of the Roseville Lions Club from 1975-1976. Jack and his wife, LaVonne, were active in charitable work, the annual K of C Tootsie Roll Drive for handicapped children, and the VFW's Buddy Poppy for disabled veterans. Jack was loved by all who know him and will be greatly missed.

Visitation Monday, July 31, 2017 from 2-9pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township, Michigan

Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10am, with 9:30am Instate at St. Faustina 14025 E. 12 Mile, Warren, Michigan.

Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township, Michigan

(Source: Kaul Funeral Home; Online obituary; http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=John-Drugan&lc=6819&pid=186223228&mid=7502137)
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vii. Col., William Patrick Drugan, Sr. was born on 24 April 1929 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States^{¹² ⁵⁶ ⁵⁷ ⁶²} and died on 14 November 2021, at age 92. William married Jacqueline Joan McDaniels, daughter of Joseph McDaniels and Alberta Cairney. Jacqueline was born on 16 January 1931 in Morris, Stevens, Minnesota, United States^⁶² and died on an unknown date.

1. Degree: B.A. in Teaching from Winona State College, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

12. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹² 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
William Drugan..Son..11m..MN

(Living with parents.)
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13. 1940 US Census: 9 April 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁶ 1940 US Census
Sheet 8B, Roll 1969, District 85-30A, Family 170
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
618 West Howard Street; house rented $18
same place in 1935
William Drugan..Son..11..MN..4th grade

(Living with step-father and mother.)
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14. Education: Winona Senior High School, Abt 1947, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁶²

16. 1950 US Census: 10 April 1950, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁷ 1950 US Census
Page 12,13, District 85-37, Family 113
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
1603 North Fifth Street
William P. Drugan..Stepson..20..MN

(Living at home with mother and step-father, 1 brother, 1 sister, and 1 niece)
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17. Military: US Air Force, Between 1951 and 1978. ⁶² Colonel, U.S. Air Force; Served with the US Air Force from 1951-1978 during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.
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Birth Notes:
Trempealeau County Birth Records, Vol. 37, page 356
Original Birth Record - Delayed
Place of Birth: Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
LENA LOUISE HANSON
Female, White
Date of Birth: March 19, 1894
Father: Lewis S. Hanson
Mother's Maiden Name: Lena Kramer
Issued: October 18, 1943
Abstract of Supporting Evidence:
1. Baptismal Record from Trempealeau Methodist Church, E. C. Foster, Past or (Baptism April 5, 1895)
2. Census Record: Certified copy of 1905 Wis. State census enumerating Lena Hanson in Trempealeau, Wis., Family No. 16
3. Affidavit of Lena Kramer Hanson, Trempealeau, Wis. (mother of applicant)
Signed by, Carl N. Neupert, November 2, 1943
(Copy of original in possession of Robert Westphal, Jr., 2003)
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Death Notes:
Age: 86
Name: Lena Rice
Birth Date: 19 March 1894
State: Minnesota
Last Place of Residence: Winona, Minnesota
Previous Residence Postal Code: 55987
Event Date: March 1980

Citing this Record:
"United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JLKD-S6X : accessed 16 Sep 2014), Lena Rice, Mar 1980; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
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Name: Lena Louise Rice
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 01 Mar 1980
Event Place: , , Wisconsin
Residence Place: 0728, Wisconsin
Certificate Number: 004504

Citing this Record:
"Wisconsin, Death Index, 1959-1997," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V83Q-H8X : accessed 16 Sep 2014), Lena Louise Rice, 01 Mar 1980; citing "Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997," Ancestry.com; certificate number 004504, , , Wisconsin, Department of Health, Madison.
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Burial Notes:
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104938370/lena_louise-rice accessed March 21, 2025), memorial page for Lena Louise Hanson Rice (19 Mar 1894\'961 Mar 1980), Find a Grave Memorial ID 104938370, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Brian Lightfoot (contributor 47796377).
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General Notes:
She always used the nickname of Lena during her life and was called Lee by her 2nd husband, Vinson Rice.
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It would appear that her true given name may have been Leone but she always went by Lena. In fact, an abstract of birth record was obtained in 1943 with affidavits giving her name as Lena. But a newspaper article about her wedding and even the original wedding invitation from her parents gave her name as Leone, but that may have been the more formal name given by the parents.
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My cousin and fellow researcher, Robert C. Westphal, writes the following biography about Lena Hanson.

THE LIFE OF LENA HANSON
By Robert C. Westphal, Jr. (Grandson)

Compiled in part during personal interviews in 1977, while staying with Lena (Hanson Drugan) and Vinson Rice, Winona, MN

FORWARD
Living in Pleasanton, CA at the time, I had gone to Winona in the Spring of 1977 to look into attending Winona State University and planned to stop off and visit my grandparents for a few days. The day after my arrival, grandma woke up at 3 o'clock in the morning complaining of a severe burning sensation in her stomach. Against her wishes, I called an ambulance and she was taken to Winona General Hospital. They performed X -rays and determined that she had an aortic aneurysm and that it was life threatening. She was transferred, by ambulance, to the Mayo Clinic in nearby Rochester, MN, and immediately underwent cardiac surgery at St. Mary's - Mayo to repair the weak spot in her aorta. The surgery was successful, but her surgeon later indicated that had surgery been postponed for another half an hour, she would have "bled out" and died.

Whitey and I stayed for a week in a nearby motel while Lena recovered. Then, on the day she was scheduled to go home, she tried to get out of bed without assistance, and fell, breaking her hip. Another (hip replacement) surgery was planned for the following week. Whitey and I returned home to Winona where we lived as "bachelors" for the next two weeks - while grandma recovered in Rochester. She did very well through the surgeries, and was released early under the condition that I would remain in Winona to help care for her over the next month.

During her recovery, we spent many hours talking about her life. I documented most of the "high points," and have countless pages of other little stories that she told. It was difficult caring for both of them; constant cooking, bathing, medications, doctor's visits, etc., but the experience gave me, at 19 years old, the valuable opportunity to know my grandparents on a very personal level. As a child, I was a "grandma's boy," spending far more time with grandma than with grandpa during visits to Winona. But, this time with them allowed me to really develop a deeper relationship with grandpa (Whitey). Despite his gruff exterior, I found him to be a wonderful man with a heart of pure gold. We went bowling together every week, played checkers together, took long walks together, went for drives around Lake Winona, and went grocery shopping together. It was evident that he was scared to death to lose his wife, and I'm so happy to have been there for both of them to offer what comfort I could.

When grandma died, it was decided that I would be the one to tell Whitey of her death. It was among the most difficult things I've had to do in my life. When I told him, (while he was living as a patient in the Watkins Home, Winona), he clutched my hand and said, "Oh, no... oh no. I love her so much. I explained to him how much suffering she had been going through, and how she was now in God's hands and suffering no more. I sat and held him for hours, and, at one point, he looked up at me and said, "At least we have each other, Robby." Those words meant the world to me.

It would be impossible to convey the love and respect I had for these two dynamic people -- people that have given me the gift of so many beautiful memories. Genealogy is, for me, so much more than dates, places and records. It's a collection of cherished memories that seem to become much more vivid as one ages. Through these small histories, we can better survive our own challenges in life by learning from the countless examples of both triumph and tragedy left behind by our ancestors.

EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY
Lena Louise Hanson was born March 19, 1894 in Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, then a small village of approx. 500 inhabitants situated on the Mississippi River, approx. 10 miles north of the city of La Crosse.

Her father, Louis Hanson, (aka Lars Syversen Hanson) was born December 2 7, 1855 in Klanderudtangen, Eidskog, Hedmark, Norway, and, at the time of Lena's birth, owned and operated a shop in Trempealeau that made harnesses, shoes, tanned leather and also sold and repaired bicycles. Her mother, Lena Catherine Kramer, born July 25, 1855 in Lewiston, Winona County, Minnesota, was a homemaker. Lena's paternal ancestors were of Norwegian ancestry, and her maternal ancestors were of German ancestry. Lena was baptized on April 5, 1895 at the Trempealeau Methodist Church, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, where the family attended services regularly.

Lena was the second of four children, including siblings:

Harry Louis Hanson, born October 26, 1899 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Martha Louise "Mattie" Hanson, born March 12, 1897 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Marie Lydia Hanson, born November 1, 1905 in Trempealeau, Wisconsin

When asked about her childhood in Trempealeau, Lena said, "Oh, my gosh, I have so many good memories of when I was a little girl! Back then, Trempealeau was a bustling little town; lots to see and do; not like today. It's become a ghost town! I was never bored, that's for sure. Along the river there were always steamboats, big paddlewheelers coming and going - lots of people on the streets shopping and doing their business, you know. I used to just love walking into my dad's shop - it smelled so good, just like leather and pipe tobacco. In those days, bicycles were the fashion, so there were always lots of people standing in the window of my dad's shop looking at the bicycles and posters. I can remember dad riding a bicycle to and from work when the weather was nice. All of us kids had bicycles too, you know, but back then most of the streets were either gravel, dirt or brick and it seemed like we were always coming home with skinned knees and elbows!

My father was just a wonderful man. He wore a big red handlebar moustache, which was sort of odd because he had brown hair. He was always good natured and everyone in town liked him. Oh, and he was a wonderful gardener. We had a big garden behind our house; well, actually two gardens, one for flowers and one for vegetables. In the flower garden my mother always had roses, zinnia's, hollyhocks, tulips, and every sort of beautiful thing that she'd cut and decorate the table with. My dad kept the vegetables. He grew the sweetest watermelons and cantaloupe, and pole beans that climbed these tall stake contraptions on wire. We had sweet corn, peas, carrots, onions, and cabbage and broccoli in the cooler season. And my Ma kept busy canning everything that dad grew, so we had vegetables in the winter too. And in those days, some people thought tomatoes were poisonous! But my dad grew tomatoes that were as big as softballs and oh so sweet! Not many people maintained their homes like my father did ours. Even our grass, you know, the lawns, were always cut short and neat - never a leaf or blade of grass out of place.

My Ma, well, she was the disciplinarian. Where dad was quiet and reserved, Ma was just a whirling dervish! She always had to be moving or doing something, and I can still hear my dad's voice saying, "Lena, come and sit down, you're making the cat nervous!" My dad, well he was always big on education and saw to it that we did our studies. He read a lot and was especially fond of poetry. He kept a library of books in a big cupboard with glass doors in the parlor. In the evenings, we'd sit on the floor, dad on the chesterfield, and he'd read to us and tell stories. Oh, my what a good storyteller he was! While dad was reading, Ma would sit and play the piano, and later the organ, and sing hymns. When Ma got too loud, dad would stop reading and stare at her until he got her attention - Ma would stop, wave her hand, shake her head, and start playing again, this time a little quieter! This always made us kids laugh and laugh; oh how we'd laugh at those two!"

When asked about hobbies, holidays and free time, Lena recalled, "Well, we certainly didn't have television, radios and all the modern things we have now, but we were never bored. There was always something to do. I played baseball, and so did Harry. Marie and Mattie, well they were more ladylike - I was a tomboy just like your Ma was when she was a girl! I loved baseball and was a very good pitcher. We had leagues back then, and even uniforms. I played for Trempealeau, but we spelled it "Tremplo" on our uniforms because the name was too long. And, let's see, geez, I played for Ettrick too. We played against teams from Dodge, Galesville and Arcadia, teams from all over. It was quite a big deal back then, baseball was. The whole town would turnout to watch a game and everyone would bring food and soda pop for afterwards.

And, of course, like all girls, my Ma taught me to cook, sew, knit, crochet and keep house from the time I was old enough to walk. My Ma, you see, she was a very good seamstress and we always had nice clothes. She would order big bolts of fabric from the General Store and made everything from curtains to tablecloths and bed linens to clothes. And my how that woman kept a clean house! But in those days we didn't have electricity and there weren't vacuum cleaners yet. So we had a mud porch, as we called it, where you would take your shoes off and put house slippers on before coming inside. This kept the rugs clean and the dust down. To clean rugs, Ma would take them into the backyard in the Spring and beat them with a long wire wand to get the dust out.

We didn't take vacations like people do today. Most people planned what we called "outings" that were held in the summer where families and friends would pick a spot and get together for the day. Every so often, we'd go to Perrot Park and have a big family doings. Our whole big extended family was there. We fished, played games, went hiking and ate. So much food! This kept us all in touch and afterward we'd write letters and send post cards to each other. My Ma was always a good organizer of these events too.

Oh, yeah, and holidays; we had Christmas trees and every sort of decoration at Christmas time. We'd all go into the woods to a spot across from the cemetery and cut our Christmas tree and then tow it back home behind my dad's horse driven sleigh. Since dad was in the harness business, he fashioned some very ornate reins with sleigh bells on them. People used to say that they could hear the Hanson's coming from a mile away!

Ma was very particular about decorating the tree. We had beautiful glass ornaments and little candle holders that clipped to the branches. On Christmas Eve, dad would light the candles on the tree while Ma stood by with a bucket of water in case of a fire! Us kids weren't allowed to see the tree until it was decorated and all the candles were lit. This was on Christmas eve only. You seem we'd have to stay upstairs until Ma called us down to "see Christmas." And then we'd eat dinner, usually baked fish, which was our tradition I s'pose. Ma was a very good cook; mostly German food, and we ate a lot of fresh fish and vegetables. So, then, after Christmas Eve dinner, we would have prayers and dad would tell the Christmas story. I don't recall hearing the name Santa Claus until I was older. We were told the story of "Father Christmas," who was St. Nicholas. After the children were asleep, Father Christmas would come and leave little gifts in your stocking (which we tacked up on the mantel piece over the fireplace in the parlor the night before). The next morning, Christmas morning, we would race downstairs to see what was in our stockings. There was always gumdrops, nuts, peppermint candies and coins. If you were a bad girl or boy, Father Christmas would leave willow switches and lumps of coal in your stocking! Luckily, this never happened in our house and I never heard of it happening to anyone else! The stockings would stay up until "Silvester," which is what we, and other German families called New Year's Eve. I'm not sure anymore, but I think this had to do with Saint Sylvester and was some sort of German tradition of my Ma's. New Year's Eve dinner was always split pea soup and sausages. We were allowed to stay up until midnight, when everyone would run out into the street and yell Happy New Year or Gutes Neues Jahr! Ma would give each of us kids big spoons and pots to take outside and make noise! While we were outside, dad and Ma would put dried fruit and nuts in our stockings, along with small tins of licorice.

Then, on Christmas day, we would exchange small gifts. I remember getting dolls, porcelain dolls that were beautiful. Those were the "girl gifts." Mother would hand stitch and embroider their clothes. Harry would get toy guns, little metal motorcars, and trains, "boy gifts." Ma and dad would exchange gifts too. It seemed that Ma always bought a tin of pipe tobacco for dad, and dad always bought jewelry for Ma. After gifts, we'd have prayers of thanks, and then sit down to a big Christmas dinner. Uncle Hans and auntie Tillie were always there Christmas Day, along with other family and friends. Ma would start cooking the Christmas meal at 3 in the morning. We always had a Christmas goose, mashed potatoes, apple stuffing, and cranberry sauce. In Norwegian tradition, dad always ate dessert first, before the main meal. Christmas was the only day us kids were allowed to eat dessert first! Ma made pies, tortes, strudel, lebkuchen, gingerbread; enough sweets to feed an army! Dad didn't eat sweets very often unless they were chocolate. He loved chocolate. Long after everyone had finished their meal, dad would still be at the table. He ate slower than anyone I ever knew! He always said, "...if you chew your food 100 times, you will never have a belly ache!" Ma, on the other hand, ate like she was in a race, and always ate like a bird. Like dad, she had a weakness for chocolate and had a good number of hiding places for it throughout the house!

At Easter, well, we had the "Easter Bunny" tradition and the town would have Easter egg hunts at the park. Ma would make small candy baskets for us, with chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, and cookies decorated like flowers. We'd make bonfires in the street in front of the house the night before Easter Sunday, as would many other families. This seemed to be a tradition of my dad, who said it symbolized the warmth and coming of spring, even though the fire would often be burning on an a patch of ice! Easter was a big church celebration where we performed dances and such after services, and then went home and always had a lamb dinner. Ma would even bake a sweet cake in the shape of a lamb, and we'd joke, "cut me a leg, please", "I'll have an eyeball, please", "I'll take a bite of the tail, please!" - and so on! My father loved to eat homemade mint jelly with his lamb, which I thought was just disgusting!

The 4th of July was always a big event, and we had parades that most everyone took part in. We'd start down by the river and go through town. Most of the businesses would open their doors and serve soda pop and cider. My dad would always dress up in costume and ride a bicycle in the parade; I s'pose he was advertising! We had fireworks that were just amazing, fired off from the riverbank next to the railroad tracks and shot out over the river. One year, a big paddleboat anchored offshore to watch the fireworks, and my brother Harry won a ticket and took me with him. I was beautiful, just beautiful. There always seemed to be a big picnic going on for one holiday or another. During the summer, since we didn't have electric fans or air conditioning like nowadays, most people spent time outdoors where it was cooler. Oh, and I can remember my dad volunteering for the job of "lamplighter." We had several gas street lamps, or maybe they were kerosene, that were lit at night downtown. Men from the community would volunteer to light the lamps and then extinguish them in the early morning hours. I went with my dad, as a young girl, to light the lamps. I thought it was such an important job! Life was so simple then.

Also, one, or I should say two - other holidays that are important to mention were Halloween and Thanksgiving. Halloween wasn't like it is today. It was more of a festival. Our family didn't celebrate Halloween, but, as we became more "Americanized" (I s'pose), we did go trick-or-treating from house to house, once that I can recall. But I don't remember dressing up in a costume. This tradition was more popular years later. Thanksgiving was a big holiday though. One year, my aunt, uncle, and cousins came all the way from South Dakota to spend Thanksgiving with us, and ended up staying almost two weeks because of a bad snowstorm. Even the railroad shut down for some time. Ma would spend days and days baking and preparing the meal. We would have turkey, goose, and sometimes even duck too. My dad had a little smokehouse in the back and would always smoke fish for Thanksgiving. He made wonderful sausage too. It always smelled so good when the coals were smoldering for days on end. Thanksgiving and the 4th of July were holidays that my parents seemed to celebrate as Americans, but the other holidays were very, very tradition al Norwegian and German. These were the times, it seemed, that my parents would speak in their native languages, especially when their families were around. My mother would speak nothing but German when her family was there, and my dad would speak nothing but Norwegian around his family."

EDUCATION
Lena was educated in local schools in Trempealeau, and graduated from Trempealeau high school in 1912. She was an excellent student and was offered a scholarship to attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. Her career aspirations were to become a school teacher. However, shortly after graduating high school, she met her future husband, David Drugan, and decided not to pursue a college education. Lena recalled, "I enjoyed literature and history the most. But our lessons were well rounded. I took physics, algebra, biology and even Latin. The day I graduated, it was announced that I was eligible, because of my high marks, to attend St. Olaf on scholarship. This was quite a big deal, especially for a girl. I can still remember my dad standing there with tears in his eyes, so proud of me. I wanted to become a teacher, and maybe travel someday to Chicago or New York and see what it was like to live in a big city."

MARRIAGE
On April 21, 1913, at the courthouse in Winona, MN, Lena married David Glenn Drugan, born February 24, 1889 in Trempealeau, WI to Patrick Drugan and Elizabeth Keeffe. When asked about her wedding, Lena replied, "Well, back then your grandpa was Catholic and I, of course, was raised in the Methodist church. Both of our families wanted us to be married in their own church, you know. Well, we didn't want to cause an argument, so your grandpa had the idea to get married at the courthouse and figure the rest out later! And so we did; thankfully too, with blessings from both our families."

MOVE TO CHICAGO
David and Lena's first residence was in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, approx. 4 miles from downtown. David and Lena lived within walking distance of the railroad depot where David worked. When asked about living in Chicago as newlyweds, Lena replied, "Oh, my, those were exciting times! We went all the way to Chicago by train with all our belongings aboard, which weren't much, but the Northwestern paid for everything, even the food in the dining car. Irving Park was a very nice place with lots of big beautiful homes and parks. We hadn't lived there long when your grandpa took me to a big fireworks show at Independence Park, on the 4th of July. Of course, being from a small place like Trempealeau, I'd never seen anything like that in my life! There were hundreds of people there and also a big carnival where your grandpa entered a ball pitching contest and won a coupon for $5.00 worth of groceries - and that was a big deal back then. We didn't have a car yet, so we walked everywhere or took the train. One time we went downtown (Chicago) and had a picnic on the lakefront with a beautiful view of the lake on one side and all of the big buildings on the other side. There was so much to see and do that we didn't have time to be homesick!"

MOVE TO WINONA, MN
After less than a year in Chicago, David was transferred to Winona, Minnesota, and the couple made their home at 467 E. Fourth Street. David continued his work as a brakeman for Chicago & Northwestern, and began to make regular runs from Winona to Baraboo, Wisconsin and back. When asked about David's job, Lena said, "He liked his job with the railroad and made good money, benefits and so, but didn't really want to take a spot as an engineer, although he easily could have. You see, in those days the engineers traveled almost constantly. They called the wives of engineers "railroad widows" because their husbands were never, or almost never home. So your grandpa stayed put as a brakeman. He liked the job and was very well liked by the men he worked with."

The birth of their first daughter, Catherine "Bernice" came in 1915. Lena said she would often board the train in Winona in the morning, and ride to Trempealeau with David, who then went on to Baraboo (and back). This gave her much needed time with her mother as she was learning the ropes of new motherhood. "Your grandpa was such a good father. Through the years, he was always patient and loving with our kids, all of them. Even when he'd come home tired and dragging after a long day at work, he'd spend time with them. He was a pretty quiet and even tempered guy, you know, much like your uncle David. Oh, he had an Irish temper though, that came out at work at times! But, you know, home was his serenity, even with all the kids running around."

In order of birth, David and Lena had the following children:

Catherine Bernice Drugan, born January 26, 1915 at Winona, Minnesota
Margaret Elizabeth Drugan, born June 12, 1916 at Winona, Minnesota
David Glenn Drugan, Jr., born May 31, 1918 at Winona, Minnesota
Ruth Marie Drugan, born September 13, 1921 at Winona, Minnesota
Martha Mae Drugan, born June 1, 1923 at Winona, Minnesota
John Louis Drugan, born January 25, 1925 at Winona, Minnesota
William Patrick Drugan, born April 24, 1929 at Winona, Minnesota

THE GREAT DEPRESSION YEARS
During the depression, David maintained his position with Chicago & Northwestern. Despite the modest pay of a brakeman, at least he was employed and not in constant fear of losing his job. But, having to make ends meet with seven children to feed was not an easy task, even in the best of times. The family moved (within Winona) frequently, never saving enough money to purchase a home. Martha (Drugan) Westphal said, "It seemed like we were always moving. I can remember going with dad to rent a house one time. I was about 7 years old. Dad told me not to say anything to the landlord about how many brothers and sisters I had. He told the landlord that he had three kids! Obviously, nobody wanted to rent a house to such a big family. I remember one time when a landlord came by to collect the rent. The guy was a real jerk. He pulled up at the curb, saw all of us kids playing in the front yard and asked dad who all the kids belonged to. Dad just said, matter-of-factly, "oh, those kids? A couple are mine and the rest belong to the neighborhood!" It wasn't long before we were moving again, after finding an eviction notice on the front door. Funny thing was, Ma would worry constantly, but dad would always take it all in stride. Nothing ever seemed to bother him. He was always on an even keel."

FAMILY TIES AND HOLIDAYS
David remained close to his parents throughout his life, and in their later years, often devoted weekends to traveling across the river to Trempealeau and helping them with household chores and caring for their medical needs. His mother passed away in 1915, and it is said that this was a crushing blow to him. He always said that at least his mother got to hold one of his children before her death.

Having a large family on a limited income, especially during the depression had its pitfalls for David and Lena. David would cut Christmas trees right out of the woods and bring them home on the train from Trempealeau. Ornaments were hand-made and often just pictures cut out of old magazines and catalogs and tied to the tree with string. The tree was lit with small candles on Christmas eve. Christmas dinner usually consisted of a ham or a turkey that David would "commandeer" through his connections on the railroad, or, as was the case during several Christmas' (weather permitting), the family would spend Christmas in Trempealeau with Lena's parents who were much better off financially. For months prior to Christmas, David would retire to the basement and hand carve small wooden toys for his children. Martha (Drugan) Westphal recalls, "When I was 8 years old, my dad gave me the best gift ever - a small hand-carved wooden baby cradle that he made himself. It was painted pink and baby blue, and had a little painted rose on the headboard. When my dad gave it to me, I was so happy that I cried! I only had one doll in my life, a "Flossie Flirt," doll that was another gift from dad. Out of all the kids, the girls anyway, I was dad's favorite even though he took great pains not to have favorites. He just spent more time with me, especially after he got sick."

Birthday parties were very small scale occasions, with children's gifts usually consisting a something practical like a used coat, a pair of shoes, or socks - most reconditioned hand-me-downs; things that would have otherwise been purchased as necessities. The only time during the year that David and Lena went out on the town together was on the occasion of Lena's birthday, March 19th. Lena recalls this as the only day of the year that the couple would eat dinner "out" or have a glass of wine or beer. "Your grandpa was a very handsome fellow! On my birthday, we would get dressed up and go out on the town; he looked like a movie star and was such a gentleman. One time, his brother Ed and his wife Mary came with us, and what a good time we had dancing, even though your grandpa had two left feet on the dance floor and was always shy when it came to dancing!" recalled Lena, "But, oh, what a dashing man he was!"

HOBBIES
Lena was an avid seamstress and loved to crochet, needlepoint, and knit . She was also an avid letter writer, and kept in touch with family members regularly. Lena recalled, "Between grandpa and I, we had hundreds of relatives scattered all over the place! I always took care to keep in touch with everyone, especially those that lived far away, you know, out of state and such." David enjoyed wood carving, gardening, and took great pride in raising homing pigeons and exotic chickens that he often showed at the county fair. In competitions, he often received first or second place. Martha (Drugan) Westphal recalls her father coming home from work with big pocketful of cracked corn and bird seed that he'd pick up from grain cars on railroad sidings to feed his birds with. "He'd build chicken coupes and pigeon cages out of old railroad freight boxes that were housed in the basement during the cold winter months. Dad would spend hours out in the backyard with the pigeons and chickens, making sure they were well cared for. We always had a little garden too, and dad would carefully dig up and transplant everything he could every time we had to move!" said Martha (Drugan) Westphal.

RELIGION
Despite his strict catholic upbringing, David went to church periodically, usually on the important catholic holy days of obligation. Martha ( Drugan) Westphal recalls, "Dad and Ma saw to it that each one of us was baptized and confirmed in the catholic church. We always prayed before meals and before bed. Old Father O'Day once said to dad (as he entered the front door of St. Thomas), "I'm glad to see you finally found time to make it to mass, Mr. Drugan." At that time, dad was struggling with cancer and was so sick and tired he could hardly walk. Dad, without saying a word to the priest, walked into church holding my hand and muttered, "a-hole." For months and months after that, dad would take me, alone, on Sunday mornings to church, each time to a different church. I think dad was looking for peace and looking for answers. He knew he was very sick and the catholic faith offered him little, if any comfort."

DEATH OF LENA'S HUSBAND, DAVID
David's final years were spent trying hard to conceal the physical pain and mental anguish of stomach cancer. He'd underwent an operation in Rochester, Minnesota in late 1928 that allowed him to live another five years, years that he spent in and out of hospitals and in great mental and physical pain. Martha (Drugan) Westphal indicated that he'd come home from work and literally collapse on the sofa, exhausted. "Dad would motion me to come and rub his shoulders, and I'd do so until my little hands hurt. I didn't know there was anything wrong with him, but toward the end, noticed that he wasn't eating much except soup and that he'd lost so much weight that his railroad uniform had to be taken in regularly. When I'd rub his back and shoulders, I could feel every bone in his body. It wasn't long after that he died. Even at his funeral, I was too young to realize that he was never going to come back. Weeks passed before I really felt the sadness set in. I missed him so much it hurt. And, I don't know how, but Ma managed to be there for every one of us. I think dad's death was a lot harder on Ma and the older kids. Dad's many friends, co-workers from the railroad, were all very helpful in our time of need. Especially dad's best friend, Ori Dubois who put his whole life on hold to make sure Ma and all us kids were well taken care of. What a good man he was."

LENA AS A SINGLE PARENT
David died, at the young age of 45, on October 6th 1934 and was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona, Minnesota two days later. Lena was left to raise 7 children virtually by herself. She took jobs, often several at a time to make ends meet. She worked as a seamstress in a glove factory, worked as a cleaning woman, worked for a fur company, worked in a beauty shop, and, was one of the first "Avon Ladies" in southern Minnesota. When asked what it was like raising seven children in the depression, Lena said, "Well, you just have to do what you have to do, that's all. Just about everyone was poor and struggling. The farmers and their families were better off because they had gardens and food. But, we had to rely on the grocery store and never seemed to have enough money to make ends meet. Oh, sure, it was hard, yes. But I knew, when your grandpa got sick that I'd have to do something, so you sort of plan for the future. He was sick for a long time, so as hard as it was, there was still, at least, some time to prepare. Not like when someone dies suddenly in an accident. We went on relief too, and that was hard. People would look down on you, even at church. But I just said - to heck with them - and did what I had to do. It was difficult, I s'pose, but you never thought of that; you were just glad to have a job and happy that your kids were good kids, that's all. And, boy, that's one thing I can say - I had good kids, every one of them!

There was always someone worse off than you back then. Hobos, and bums would come to the back door asking for food or rags or a few cents. I would always have them in, at least for a cup of coffee and a piece of bread. And then have them sweep the porch or shovel snow so they felt some pride. Most were good men, just jobless and hungry. Oh, and there were the drunkards too, but they needed a cup of coffee just like anyone else. You know, Robby, I prayed a lot too and that's what kept me going . It always seemed like when we were down to our last penny, or I'd poured my last cup of coffee into a beggar's cup, something wonderful would happen the next day. A caller would come by with food, or somebody would bring a blanket by or a coat that they didn't need. We did just fine because we all stuck together. Everybody pitched in and worked, did their chores and helped me; all my kids. What a blessing. And if it weren't for your grandpa's friends from the railroad, I don't know what I would have done. Ori Dubois, who was your grandpa's best friend; oh, what a Godsend he was. And the Goodfellows, who'd bring food and warm clothes. And my dear dad and Ma and everyone else who watched over us. So I can't take all the credit because everyone pitched in. And God, well, He sure did watch over us day and night."

LENA'S SECOND HUSBAND, VINSON A. RICE
Lena met Vinson Rice in 1937, while she and her children were living at 618 W. Howard St. in Winona, close to four years after the death of her husband. Vinson, born March 5, 1904, was from Pierce County, Wisconsin, and had come to Winona to work for the Froedtert Grain & Malt Co. When asked how he met Lena, Vinson said, "I was a carpenter and working for Froedtert Malt. And I did side work too. Those were rough times, boy. I got asked by Lee's landlord to fix a leak in the roof of the house she was living in. That's when we first met. She made me coffee one day when I was done working and we got to talking. And then she forced me in to marrying her!" Although Lena's version of the story is a bit different, the two were married on the 12th of November, 1938 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Winona. Vinson, nicknamed "Whitey" because of his light blonde hair, was previously married to Frances Jenks and had a son named Lauren who was born August 20, 1927. Lauren, at the time, was living with his grandparents on their farm in Union Township near Plum City, Wisconsin.

Vinson, a journeyman carpenter, worked on numerous large local construction projects in the Winona area over the years, including St. Anne's Hospice, St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Watkins Manor, later to become the Watkins United Methodist Home where he passed away March 4, 1982 . Other notable projects that he took part in include restoration of the shipping locks at Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, and modernization of the Alaska Highway, both government projects - just prior to and during WWII.

THE WEST END CABINS, WINONA, MN
Over the years, "Whitey" and Lena embarked on numerous business ventures including purchasing the West End Modern Cabins and Trailer Park, located at 1603 W. 5th Street in Winona in 1943. The property consisted of a home where Whitey and Lena lived, along with a dozen or so small cabins and a trailer park. The cabins were rented either short or long term, as were onsite trailers and trailer spaces. Whitey took care of the grounds and maintained the buildings, while Lena did housekeeping and bookkeeping. In May 1955, they sold the business to John Quinlan of St. Paul, and moved to Madeline Island, just across the bay from Ashland, Wisconsin in Lake Superior.

MOVE TO MADELINE ISLAND (LAKE SUPERIOR)
They purchased a home on Madeline Island where Whitey spent the first year remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms. "I put in all new cabinets, repaired the roof, and finished the basement off. You had to go clear to Bayfield on the ferry to pickup lumber and materials and then haul it back to the island. It was a lot of back-and-forth just to get what you needed to do the job. Lee (Lena) did all the painting on the inside . It looked real good in the end," recalled Whitey. In addition to working on their own home, they had taken a position as caretakers of a large estate owned by Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gary who only used the estate as a vacation home during the summer months. "There wasn't a lot of work to do for the Gary's. I kept the grounds mowed down, and, when guests would come, I'd fire up the furnace and show them around. Lee, well, she'd make up the beds and make sure water was running and keep the place clean inside. When we'd leave for the winter, I'd put up storm sash, turn the water off and make sure everything was locked up. The Garys were nice folks. Boy, they had real money too, but you'd never know it," said Whitey.

During the cold winter months, Whitey and Lena would leave Madeline Island and travel to warmer climates. They spent several winters in California where they stayed with Lena's daughter Martha (Drugan) Westphal and her family in San Jose, and in nearby Fremont, California.

THE HILLCREST MOTEL, ALMA, WI
After living five years on Madeline Island, Whitey and Lena sold their home to Mr. and Mrs. Gary who later turned it into a guest house. From Madeline Island, they moved back to Winona where Whitey took a job with the P. Earl Schwab Construction Company as a carpentry foreman. While in Winona, they purchased two homes that were slated for demolition near Winona State College, and had them moved to lots in Goodview, a small suburb of Winona. They remodeled both homes, sold one, and moved into the other where they lived for three years.

After selling their home in Goodview, they purchased the Hillcrest Motel in Alma, Wisconsin in 1963 and operated it until selling out and moving to Fountain City, Wisconsin in 1968. The Motel was situated on the side of a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. During the summer months, they rarely had a vacancy, and during the winter, ice fisherman and snowmobilers kept the vacancy rate down to a minimum. As the motel became too much work for them to keep up with, they decided to sell out and retire, purchasing a home in Fountain City several months after the sale.

FINAL DAYS
After several more moves within the local area (Fountain City and Cochrane, WI), they returned to Winona and moved into a high rise retirement apartment where they lived until they could no longer care for themselves. They relocated to a nursing home in La Crescent, Minnesota where their health declined rapidly. At this time, Martha (Drugan) Westphal and her family relocated to Winona from California to care for Whitey and Lena, spending three years there looking after their needs. Lena contracted pneumonia and passed away at Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin on March 1, 1980, just hours after a visit from her daughter Martha and grandson Robert Westphal, Jr.

After Lena's death, David Drugan, Jr. and his sister Martha (Drugan) Westphal decided to relocate Whitey to Winona so he would be closer to his family. He was moved into the Watkins United Methodist Home, Winona, where he remained until his death, March 4, 1982.

Whitey and Lena were a very social and civic minded couple. Even in their golden years, they were active in civic affairs and many local clubs and societies. Both belonged to the Eagle's Club, where Lena was president of the auxiliary for many years. Whitey was president, for several terms, of the West End Commercial Club, an organization that promoted local business and trade, as well as a key member of several regional tourist councils and sports clubs. Both were avid bowlers, traveled frequently, were valued members of the Lutheran Church, and had many, many close friends.

Assuming the role of stepfather of seven children during terrible economic times was far from being an easy role for Whitey, but through his dedication, loyalty and tireless effort, he came to be a valued and loved member of our family. Both Lena and Whitey were dynamic people; a dynamic couple, who left a legacy of 27 grandchildren and 19 great -grandchildren. The good memories they have left us with will live forever in our hearts.

BIRTH
Trempealeau County Birth Records, Vol. 37, page 356
Original Birth Record - Delayed
Place of Birth: Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin

Lena Louise Hanson
Female
White
Date of Birth: March 19, 1894
Father: Lewis S. Hanson
Mother's Maiden Name: Lena Kramer
Issued: October 18, 1943
Abstract of Supporting Evidence:
1. Baptismal Record from Trempealeau Methodist Church, E. C. Foster, Pastor (Baptism April 5, 1895)
2. Census Record: Certified copy of 1905 Wis. State census enumerating Lena Hanson in Trempealeau, Wis., Family No. 16
3. Affidavit of Lena Kramer Hanson, Trempealeau, Wis. (mother of applicant)
Signed by, Carl N. Neupert, November 2, 1943
(Copy of original in possession of Robert Westphal, Jr., 2003)

1914 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Leone)--Brakeman--C&BW Railway--Residence--467 E. 4th

1916 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--Residence--467 E. 4th

1923 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--Residence--215 Grand

1925 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena L.)--Brakeman--Residence--552 West 5th

1927 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Mina)--Brakeman--C&NW Railway--Residence--552 West 5th

1931 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--Res--761 West 5th
Margaret Drugan--Clerk--Res--761 West 5th
Bernice Drugan--Clerk--Res--761 West 5th

1934 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
David G. Drugan--(Lena)--Brakeman--C&NW Railway--Residence--209 Grand

1943 Winona, Minnesota City Directory
Vinson Rice--(Lena)--Carpenter--Residence--253 Olmstead

OCCUPATIONS
Occupation - Last: Motel Owner, Hillcrest Motel, Alma Wisconsin
Prev. Landlord
Prev. Employee, Winona Glove Factory
Prev. Hotel and Tavern Owner
Event: Occupations - Prev. Launderist
Prev. Motel / Trailer Park Owner; West End Cabins, Winona, Minnesota
Prev. Salesperson, Avon Products, Winona, MN
Prev. Seamstress, Conrad Furs, Winona, MN
Prev. Shelton Beauty Parlor Assistant, Winona, MN

CHURCH
Member of Trempealeau Methodist Church, Trempealeau, WI (childhood)
Member of Central Lutheran Church, Winona, MN

FRATERNAL
Eagles Club, Winona Eagles Auxiliary, Winona, MN (held position as president)

PUBLICATIONS

TREMPEALEAU
Mrs. Glen R. Drugan of Winona spent a few days here visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Hanson and other friends.

Source: Winona Republican-Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 16 Dec 1926, page 16
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RETURN FROM CONVENTION
Mrs. Glen Drugan and Mrs. Henry Kurth have returned from Chicago, where they attended the May convention of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Women's Club, held Tuesday and Wednesday of this week at the Sherman Hotel. Mrs. Drugan and Mrs. Kurth were the official delegates representing the local club at the convention. Their report of the sessions of the convention will form a part of the program of the next meeting which is to be held Thursday of the coming week.

Source: Winona Republican-Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 21 May 1927, page 5
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DEGREE OF HONOR
Winona Lodge No. 12, Degree of Honor Protective Association, will meet Monday evening at 7:30 at Eureka Hall. There will be initiation. Mrs. Glen Drugan, chairman, assisted by Mrs. Paul Knopp, Mrs. Charles Roberts and Mrs. Arthur Schuppel, will be in charge of the entertainment for the evening.

Source: Winona Republican-Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 3 Nov 1928, page 10
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ENTERTAINS AT CARDS
Mrs. Frank Chamberlain, 107-1/2 East Third Street, entertained Monday evening for her niece, Miss Dorothy Nelson of St. Paul, in honor of her birthday. The evening was spent playing bridge and 500, high honors for bridge going to Miss Edna Helgamoe and Verna Helgamoe, Gladys Breed, Violet Bentz, Bernice and Margaret Drugan, Marjorie and Alice Bohn, and the Mesdames Leonard Helgamoe, Marie Vose, Walter Lokowich, Lena Drugan, Marguerite Bohn, Winona; and the Mesdames Albert Nelson and her daughters, Miss Dorothy Nelson and Mrs. John O'Malley, St. Paul, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chamerlain.

Source: Winona Republican-Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 30 Jun 1936, page 4
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SOCIETY -- THANKSGIVING GUESTS
Thanksgiving day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vinson Rice were Miss Laberta Rice, Mrs. Paul Bobko, Miss Ruth Drugan and Mr. Leighton O'Hara of Chicago; Mrs. Lena Hanson of Trempealeau, Mrs. Robert Vose, Jr., and children, and Gerald Schuppell of Winona.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 22 Nov 1941, page 11
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NEPHEW OF WINONA WOMAN CITED FOR PEARL HARBOR ACT
Harry L. Hanson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hanson of Baraboo and a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Vinson Rice, 253 Olmstead Street, has been cited by military authorities for gallantry at Pearl Harbor on December 7 and also has been advanced in rank, it was learned today.

The surprise attack of the Japanese paralyzed radio communication because the antenna on the administration building had been shot down. The citation states young Hanson mounted the building under fire and other danger and restored the antenna, and as a result communication for the air forces was resumed. The Baraboo boy further kept the radio communication functioning throughout the fight, the citation says.

Harry enlisted in the Navy at the La Crosse recruiting center in November, 1940. He has a grandmother, Mrs. Lena Hanson, residing in Trempealeau, Wis.

Source: Winona Republican-Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 19 Feb 1942, page 3
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VISITING HERE
Mrs. William Petrasek and daughter Linda Lee, Mrs. Willard Miller and daughter Cheryl and Mrs. Robert Westphal and her husband, a Seaman 1st Class who is on leave, are visiting the women's mother, Mrs. Vinson Rice , 253 Olmstead Street. Seaman and Mrs. Westphal will visit his parents at Baraboo, Wis., during his leave.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 16 May 1944, page 2
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VFW SEWING CLUB
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Sewing Club, after an evening of sewing Tuesday at the home of Mrs. William Vogel, 477 West King Street, enjoyed a potluck lunch. Present were Mrs. Vogel, Mrs. Ben Ahrens, Mrs. Frank Ciszak, Mrs. B. J. Cardelli, Mrs. Helen Lilla, Mrs. Phillip Hicks, Mrs. Joseph Schneider, Mrs. Roman Springer, Mrs. Vinson Rice and Mrs. Elmer Lande. Announcement will be made later of the next meeting date.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 29 Jun 1944, page 8
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VINSON RICE SELLS WEST END CABINS
Sale of the West End Modern Cabins and Trailer Park to a St. Paul man was announced today by Vinson A. Rice.

New owner of the cabins and park is John A, Quinlan, who will assume ownership Monday. His wife and family will move to Winona at the end of the school year. The Quinlan's have three daughters and a son and will reside in the home now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Rice at 1063 W. 5th St.

Mr. and Mrs. Rice, who have operated the business for ten years, will retire, spending summers at a home they have purchased on Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, near Bayfield, Wis., and wintering in California.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 5 May 1955, page 3
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WHO'S NEW CLUB SEES EXHIBITS OF APPETIZERS
Mrs. A.M. Gorgan of Northern States Power Co. demonstrated how to make appetizers for the Winona Who's New Club at the YWCA Tuesday evening.

Mrs. William Mills, vice president, reported on the new interclub activities groups. Mrs. Joseph Gerlach, president, reminded members of the Dutch treat luncheon at 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at the YWCA.

The door prize went to Mrs. William King. Newcomers introduced were Mmes. Robert Westphal, Vinson Rice, Kenneth Benjaminson, Kathy Roe, June Webster, Richard Strand and Betty McNally. Coffee and dessert were served.

Source: Winona Republican Herald, Winona, Minnesota, 15 Nov 1961, page 18
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DEATH

Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997
Name: Lena Louise Rice
Death Date: 1 Mar 1980
Certificate: 004504

Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Lena Rice
Last Residence: 55987 Winona, Winona, Minnesota, USA
BORN: 19 Mar 1894
Last Benefit: 55987 Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Died: Mar 1980
State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951)
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Medical Notes: Medical History:
1956: High Blood Pressure
1974: Uterine Cancer (operation)
1975: Hip Replacement
1976: Aneurysm (operation)
1978: Stroke

5. Occupation: Factory Worker, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. Winona Glove Factory.

7. 1900 US Census: 6 June 1900, Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States. ⁵³ 1900 US Census
Sheet 3B, District 137, Family 65
Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Home owned, no mortgage
Lena Hanson..Daughter..Mar 1893..6..WI

(Living with parents.)

NOTE - Her birth date should have been March 1894 instead of March 1893.
.

8. 1905 Wisconsin State Census: June 1905, Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States. ⁵⁴ 1905 Wisconsin State Census
Page 458, Family 16, Line 61
Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
House owned
Lena Hanson..Daughter..11..WI

(Living with parents.)
.

9. 1910 US Census: 18 April 1910, Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States. ⁵⁵ 1910 US Census
Sheet 5A, District 173, Family 129, Roll 1739
Trempealeau, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Lena L. Hanson..Daughter..15..WI

(Living with parents.)

NOTE - If her birth date was 19 Mar 1894, then her age should have been 16 instead of 15.
.

10. 1920 US Census: 28 January 1920, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹¹ 1920 US Census
Sheet 4B, District 207, Family 80, Roll 865
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
467 East Fourth Street; house rented
Lena Drugan..Wife..24..WI

(Living with husband and 3 children.)

NOTE - If her birth date was 19 Mar 1894, then her age should have been 25 instead of 24.
.

11. 1930 US Census: 14 April 1930, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹² 1930 US Census
Sheet 15A, District 29, Family 355, Roll 1135
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
552 West 4th Street; Rent $25
Lena Drugan..Wife..35..WI..Married. at age 19

(Living with husband and 7 children.)
.

13. Residence: 209 Grand Street, Between October 1934 and December 1934, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. Following the death of David, Lena and the family continued to live at this address until they could no longer afford the rent.

14. Residence: 610 West Fifth Street, May 1937, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. Address taken from newspaper article listing son, David Drugan Jr., as a graduate of Winona High School. The photo from Google Streets seems to show a newer building or perhaps extensively remodeled with new exterior siding. It remains a multi-family building because it extends deep onto the lot as evidenced by the driveway that leads to multiple doors.

15. Residence: 618 West Howard Street, November 1938, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. The wedding announcement published in the Winona newspaper stated that she lived at this address. After her marriage to Vinson Rice, it appears they both continued to live at this address for another year or two.

16. Occupation: Seamstress in a garment factory, 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁶ Worked for Conrad Furs.

17. 1940 US Census: 9 April 1940, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁶ 1940 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 85-30A, Family 170, Roll 1969
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
618 West Howard Street; house rented $18
Same place in 1935
Leana Rice..Wife..45..WI..12th grade..Seamstress, Garmet Factory..seeking work for past 12 weeks..earned $0 in 1939

(Living with 2nd husband and 6 children.)
.

18. Occupation: Hotel and Tavern Owner, Abt 1948, Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States.

19. Occupation: Motel/Trailer Park Owner, Between 1950 and 1960, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. "West End Modern Cabins."

20. 1950 US Census: 10 April 1950, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ⁵⁷ 1950 US Census
Page 12,13, District 85-37, Family 113
Winona, Winona, Minnesota
1603 North Fifth Street
Lena L. Rice..Wife..56..WI..Proprietress, Trailor Park Tourist Camp

(Living with 2nd husband, 3 children from 1st husband, and 1 granddaughter)
.

21. Occupation: Motel Owner/Operator, 1970-1980, Alma, Buffalo, Wisconsin, United States. "Hillcrest Motel."

22. Obituary: Winona Daily News, After 1 March 1980, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States. ¹⁵¹
Funeral services for Mrs. Vinson (Lena) Rice, 85, La Crescent, Minnesota, former Winona resident who died Saturday at Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wisconsin were held today at Central Lutheran Church.

The Rev. G. H. Huggenvik officiated and burial was in Saint Mary's Cemetery.

She was a seamstress for Stott & Sons Glove Company and for Conrad Fur Company, then owned and operated the West End Cabins.

The daughter of Louis S. and Lena Kramer Hanson, she was born in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, March 19, 1894. She married David G. Drugan in 1913. He died in October 1934. She married Vinson Rice in November 1936. She was a member of Central Lutheran Church and a member and past president of Winona Eagles Auxiliary.

Survivors are: her husband; three sons, David G. Drugan, Winona; John L. Drugan, Warren Mich., and William P. Drugan, Colorado Springs, Colorado; three daughters, Mrs. William (Bernice) Petrasek, Highlands, NJ, Mrs. David (Ruth) Gilpin, Springfield, Illinois, and Mrs. Robert (Martha) Westphal, Winona; 27 grandchildren,19 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Motschenbacher, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Marie Vose, Daggett, Calif. A daughter and a brother have died.

Pallbearers were Robert Jr. and Daniel Westphal, Frank Lightfoot, Allen Staige, Wayne Hamernik and John Drugan, Jr.

(Source: Winona Daily News, Winona, Minnesota, unknown date)
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Lena next married Vinson Arthur Rice, son of Arthur Rice and Minnie Deering. Vinson was born on 5 March 1904 in Rock Elm Township, Pierce, Wisconsin, United States^{¹²⁷ ¹⁵² ¹⁵³ ¹⁵⁴} and died on 4 March 1982 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, United States,^{⁶² ¹⁵⁴} at age 77. They had no children.

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55. 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 173, sheet 5A, dwelling 129, family 129, Lars Syversen Hanson and Helena Catherine Kramer; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1727033 : accessed 16 Sep 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 1739.

56. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, enumeration district (ED) 85-30A, sheet 8B, household 170, Vinson Arthur Rice and Leone Louise Hanson; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2000219 : accessed 16 Sep 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 1969.

57. 1950 US Census, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, p. 12 & 13, family 113, Vinson and Lena Rice; digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515 : accessed 4 Mar 2025); (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHK-9QHW-K16N?view=index&action=view&cc=4464515&lang=en

58. "Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1947978 : accessed 16 Sep 2014), Name: Lena Louise Rice; Event Date: 01 Mar 1980; Event Place:, Wisconsin.

59. "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 28 Feb 2019), Lena Rice, b. 19 March 1894, d. March 1980.

60. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ : accessed 16 Sep 2014), http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=104938370.

63. "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 31 December 2020), (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J214-QTY : 4 December 2020), William E Mitchell, 07 Jul 1994; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

64. "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1805551 : accessed 12 Oct 2019), Wm. Lightfoot and Loretta Linn, 15 Mar 1874, Cedar Co., Iowa, United States; citing reference Vol E P 250, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 986,805.

65. 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Green Township, Wayne County, Ohio, p. 186B, dwelling 202, family 205, Daniel Lightfoot and Susannah Arnsberger; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1401638 : accessed 8 Nov 2009); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M432.

66. 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Iowa Township, Cedar County, Iowa, p. 145-146, dwelling 984, family 1007, Daniel Lightfoot and Susannah Arnsberger; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1473181 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M653.

67. 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Wapsinonoc Township, Muscatine County, Iowa, p. 21, dwelling 142, family 142, William Lightfoot; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1438024 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593, roll 413.

68. 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Iowa Township, Cedar County, Iowa, p. 28, dwelling 210, family 211, Daniel Lightfoot and Susannah Arnsberger; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1438024 : accessed 08 Nov 2009); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593.

69. 1885 Iowa State Census, Iowa Township, Cedar County, Iowa, p. 384, dwelling 87, family 94, line 9, William Lightfoot and Loretta A. Linn; database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803643 : accessed 13 Jan 2014).

70. 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 55, sheet 20A, dwelling 419, family 452, William Lightfoot; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1727033 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624.

71. 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 122, sheet 15B, dwelling 299, family 360, William Lightfoot and Loretta A. Linn; database with images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1488411 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 1984.

72. 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Iowa Township, Cedar County, Iowa, p. 150, family 1041, Moses Linn and Hannah Darner; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1473181 : accessed 13 Jan 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M653.

73. 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Iowa Township, Cedar County, Iowa, p. 1, dwelling 7, family 7; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1438024 : accessed 29 Nov 2009); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593, roll 380.

74. 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, enumeration district (ED) 112, sheet 19A, dwelling 355, family 443, Joseph Steele Wier and Leanna Mary Lightfoot; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1727033 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624.

75. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 0010, sheet 28A, family 723, Loretta A. Linn; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 2571.

76. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 18-11, sheet 11B, Loretta A. Linn; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2000219 : accessed 19 Apr 2012); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627.

77. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 14 March 2019), memorial page for Lee Lendon Lightfoot (16 Jan 1876\endash 1 Mar 1972), Find A Grave Memorial no. 90359871, citing Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA

78. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 14 March 2019), memorial page for Lee Lendon Lightfoot (16 Jan 1876'961 Mar 1972), Find A Grave Memorial no. 90359871, citing Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA

79. 1950 US Census; digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515).

80. Ed Seydel , The Hartman Family, 1727 to Present (Hot Springs Village, Arkansas: George W. Hartman, 1978), 81.

81. 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, p. 554B, family 810; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1401638); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M432, roll 823.

82. 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Liberty Township, Johnson County, Iowa, p. 14, dwelling 95, family 97; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1438024 : accessed 18 Sep 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593, roll 400.

83. 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Justice Precinct 1, Rains County, Texas, enumeration district (ED) 74, p. 1A, dwelling 7, family 7, John McLaughlin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1325221 : accessed 24 Oct 2012); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623.

84. "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2531337 : accessed 25 Sep 2019), John Mc Laughlin, 31 Dec 1921, Iowa, Iowa, United States; citing certificate #52294, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101784561.

85. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 0010, sheet 31B, family 813, Ervin Raymond Moldenhauer and Anna Ferne Lightfoot; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 2571.

86. "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1708703 : accessed 17 Dec 2013), Name: Anna Ferne Lightfoot; Birth Date: 30 Dec 1905; Birthplace: Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

87. "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 17 Dec 2013), Name: Ferne Moldenhauer; Event Date: October 1983.

88. "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1708703 : accessed 17 Dec 2013), Name: Moldenhauer; Birth Date: 19 Aug 1902; Birthplace: Barton, Washington, Wisconsin.

89. "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 17 Dec 2013), Erwin Moldenhauer, Feb 1986; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

90. "United States Deceased Physician File (AMA), 1864-1968," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2061540 : accessed 4 Jul 2020), Grace Kathryn Lightfoot, 1950.

91. Obituary Newspaper Publication, unspecified Davenport area newspaper; Jun 1950.

92. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Cornell, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 9-22, sheet 8B, dwelling 158, family 165, Lee Lendon Lightfoot and Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 17 Dec 2013); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 2564.

93. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Cornell, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 9-22, sheet 22A, household 413, Lee Lendon Lightfoot and Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2000219 : accessed 18 Apr 2012); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627.

94. Nancy Brinkmann-McGinnis (Nancy Brinkmann-McGinnis is a 1st cousin to Brian Lightfoot. She provided much information from the initial research on the Lightfoot family completed by Iris Geraldine Sharer.).

95. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ : accessed 2 Jul 2015), http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=136452477.

97. Obituary Newspaper Publication, Times Democrat, Ocala, Marion County, Florida; 8 Jan 1967.

98. "Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1708704 : accessed 26 October 2020), Patrick Drugan, 1878.

99. 1860 U.S. census, population schedule, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, p. 121-122, dwelling 1130, family 1013, Patrick Drugan Sr and Anne Coyle; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1473181 : accessed 19 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M653, roll 1434.

100. 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Elm Creek, Martin County, Minnesota, p. 4, dwelling 27, family 27; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1438024 : accessed 14 Sep 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593.

101. 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 72, p. 24D, dwelling 233, family 239, Patrick Drugan Jr and Elizabeth Jane Keeffe; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1417683 : accessed 18 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T9, roll 1448.

102. 1895 State Census, Wisconsin, population schedule, Trempealeau (Town), Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, p. 3, Patrick Drugan; digital images, FamilySearch.org(https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1443712 : accessed 13 Nov 2014).

103. 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 173, sheet 3B, dwelling 77, family 77, Patrick Drugan Jr and Elizabeth Jane Keeffe; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1727033 : accessed 19 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624.

104. 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Trempealeau, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 219, sheet 3B, dwelling 89, family 91, Patrick Drugan Jr; database with images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1488411 : accessed 19 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625.

105. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ : accessed 19 Oct 2014), http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73144769.

106. "Minnesota, Marriages, 1849-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1680832 : accessed 18 Oct 2014), name: David G. Drugan; spouse's name: Leone E. Hanson; event date: 21 Apr 1913; event place: Winona, Winona, Minnesota.

107. "Obituary," Winona Republican-Herald, 6 Oct 1934, p. 3; digital images(accessed 12 December 2020).

108. 1895 Minnesota State Census, Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, p. 7, family 49, Lars Syversen Hanson and Helena Catherine Kramer; index and images, Family Search.org (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1503031 : accessed 7 Apr 2019).

109. 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Utica, Winona County, Minnesota, p. 34, dwelling 226, family 231, Christian Friedrich Kramer and Louisa Emilie Possin; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1438024 : accessed 4 Sep 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593.

110. 1875 State Census, Minnesota, population schedule, Utica, Winona County, Minnesota, p. 4 & 5, family 22, Christian Friedrich Kramer and Louisa Emilie Possin; index and images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1503053 : accessed 30 Oct 2014).

111. "Minnesota, Births and Christenings, 1840-1980," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1680827 : accessed 24 October 2020), Bernice Catherine Drugan, 1915.

112. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 31 March 2021), memorial page for Bernice Petrasek (26 Jan 1915-30 Nov 1999), Find a Grave Memorial no. 225168697, citing Fair View Cemetery, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA

113. 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, enumeration district (ED) 21, sheet 36A, family 677, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1727033 : accessed 28 Dec 2015); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 868.

114. New Jersey, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, p. 44B, family 946, line 91, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; digital images, FamilySearch (www.familysearch.org : accessed 28 Dec 2015).

115. 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, enumeration district (ED) 44, sheet 1A, family 7, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; database with images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1488411 : accessed 28 Dec 2015); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 1018.

116. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, enumeration district (ED) 97, sheet 23B, family 485, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 28 Dec 2015); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 1312.

117. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, enumeration district (ED) 2-138, sheet 7B, household 138, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2000219 : accessed 28 Dec 2015); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 2308.

118. 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, enumeration district (ED) 44, sheet 1A, family 7, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; database with images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1488411 : accessed 28 Dec 2015); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 1018.

119. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, enumeration district (ED) 97, sheet 23B, family 485, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 28 Dec 2015); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 1312.

120. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Garfield, Bergen County, New Jersey, enumeration district (ED) 2-138, sheet 7B, household 138, Joseph Petrasek and Christina Screwik; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2000219 : accessed 28 Dec 2015); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 2308.

121. 1950 US Census, Clifton, Passaic, New Jersey, p. 10, family 101, William Andrew Petrasek and Bernice Catherine Drugan; digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515 : accessed 24 March 2025).

122. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 24 October 2020, memorial page for William A Petrasek (3 Dec 1917'968 May 2007), Find a Grave Memorial no. 188225590, citing Fair View Cemetery, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA

123. "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 28 Dec 2015), William A. Petrasek.

124. "Minnesota, Births and Christenings, 1840-1980," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1680827 : accessed 24 October 2020), David Glenn Drugan, 1918.

125. 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, enumeration district (ED) 207, p. 4B, dwelling 76, family 80, David Glenn Drugan and Leone Louise Hanson; database with images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1488411 : accessed 11 Jun 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 865.

126. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, enumeration district (ED) 29, sheet 15A, dwelling 326, family 355, David Glenn Drugan and Leone Louise Hanson; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 16 Sep 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 1135.

127. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, enumeration district (ED) 85-30A, sheet 8B, household 170, Vinson Arthur Rice and Leone Louise Hanson; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2000219 : accessed 16 Sep 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 1969.

128. 1950 US Census, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, p. 25, dwelling 274, line 10; digital images, "https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515," FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515 : accessed 6 June 2026).

129. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 March 2019), memorial page for David Glenn Drugan, Jr (31 May 1918'9617 Jun 2004), Find A Grave Memorial no. 55089402, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Brian Lightfoot (contributor 47796377) .

130. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 27 March 2019), memorial page for Margaret Katherine Koch Drugan (8 May 1925\endash 19 Mar 2016), Find A Grave Memorial no. 159779734, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Winona, Winona County, Minnesota, USA

131. "United States, World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2028680 : accessed 6 June 2026), Entry for David G Drugan, 06 Jan 1941.

132. 1950 US Census, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, p. 25, dwelling 274, line 10; digital images, "https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515," FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515 : accessed 6 June 2026).

133. "Minnesota, Births and Christenings, 1840-1980," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1680827 : accessed 6 June 2026), Ruth Marie Drugan, 1921.

134. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 27 March 2019), memorial page for Ruth Marie Drugan Gilpin (13 Sep 1921'962 Apr 2001), Find A Grave Memorial no. 73250893, citing Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

135. 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Tallula, Menard County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 81, sheet 11B, family 231, George G. Gilpin and Dorinda S. (Unknown); database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1325221 : accessed 18 Apr 2016); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623, roll 329.

136. 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Cuivre, Audrain County, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 1, sheet 7B, dwelling 131, family 131, David W. Gilpin and Ollie Pauline Frihe; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1727033 : accessed 30 Nov 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624.

137. 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 171, sheet 11B, dwelling 242, family 207, David Woods Gilpin and Ollie Pauline Frihe; database with images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1488411 : accessed 30 Nov 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 407.

138. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 49, sheet 7A, family 179, David Woods Gilpin and Ollie Pauline Frihe; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 30 Nov 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 559.

139. 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 84-35, sheet 6B, household 132, Ollie Pauline Frihe; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/2000219 : accessed 1 Dec 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 885.

140. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 49, sheet 7A, family 179, David Woods Gilpin and Ollie Pauline Frihe; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 30 Nov 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 559.

141. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 27 March 2019), memorial page for David N Gilpin (26 Jul 1920'9622 May 2001), Find A Grave Memorial no. 72335728, citing Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

142. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 27 March 2019), memorial page for Martha Mae Drugan Westphal (1 Jun 1923'9628 May 2008), Find A Grave Memorial no. 72889574, citing San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California, USA

143. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 1496, sheet 30A, dwelling 316, family 471, Emil Roy Westphal and Anna Margaretha Frickenhaus; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 12 Nov 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 480.

144. "Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1953," database, FamilySearch.org (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1462519 : accessed 6 June 2026), Entry for Robert Carl Westphal and Roy Westphal, 25 Jul 1925.

145. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 1496, sheet 30A, dwelling 316, family 471, Emil Roy Westphal and Anna Margaretha Frickenhaus; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 12 Nov 2018); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 480.

146. "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 6 June 2026), Robert Carl Wastphal, 06 Mar 2009; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

147. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 27 March 2019), memorial page for Robert C Westphal (18 Jul 1925\endash 6 Mar 2009), Find A Grave Memorial no. 72890380, citing San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced County, California, USA

148. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ : accessed 5 June 2026), Memorial ID 184749668.

149. "Minnesota Official Marriage System," index(https://moms.mn.gov/CertificateRequest : accessed 12 Sep 2014), Certificate Number: DRUJOLSHILAV; Winona County.

150. Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ : accessed 27 Jul 2015), http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=25517288.

152. 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Union Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin, enumeration district (ED) 27, sheet 2A, dwelling 34, family 36, Vinson Arthur Rice and Francis Martha Jenks; database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1810731 : accessed 5 Sep 2016); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 2604.

153. 1950 US Census, Winona, Winona, Minnesota, p. 12 & 13, family 113, Vinson and Lena Rice; digital images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/4464515 : accessed 4 Mar 2025); (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHK-9QHW-K16N?view=index&action=view&cc=4464515&lang=en

154. "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/en/search/collection/1202535 : accessed 28 Feb 2019), Vinson Rice, b. 05 Mar 1904, d. Mar 1982.

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