John J Wied

According to 1900 census, John has been married for 29 years (c:1871), was born in Denmark, both parents born in Denmark, came to USA in 1863 & became a naturalized citizen.

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Birth: unknown Death: Nov. 4, 1921

Appleton (WI) Post Crescent, Mon. Nov. 14, 1921, Page 4: "OLD DEER CREEK RESIDENT BURIED - John J. Wied Was Township Officer for Many Years - Funeral Held Monday

"Bear Creek - John J. Wied, 81, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. P. Due, here Friday, Nov. 4. He was a native of Denmark, coming to America about 50 years ago. He located in Neenah, where he was married to Miss Marion Nelson, who preceded him in death about a year ago. The couple located on a farm in the town of Deer Creek, where they resided for many years. Mr. Wied was town treasuror for a long period.

"Decedent is survived by six children, Arthur, Bear Creek; Peter, Mrs. Ida Richardson and Mrs. Mary Due, Deer Creek; Mrs. Anna Calkins, Eston, Sask., Canada; Mrs. Senna Crowner, Saskatoon, Canada; 24 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

"Funeral services were held Monday from the Methodist church with the Rev. A. Head of Clintonville in charge. Interment was in Danish cemetery. Among the out of town people attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. A. Lendre, Appleton: Mr. and Mrs. Hans Peterson and Mrs. Chris Dahl, Waupaca."

Burial: Danish Cemetery Bear Creek Outagamie County Wisconsin, USA