Meier Family

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Meier Family TreeunknownCharles Peter Meierb. 04 Jan 1872, Switzerlandm. 19 Feb 1906, St. Ann’s Catholic Church,Spokane, Spokane, Washingtond. 20 Oct 1938, Battleground, Clark, WashingtonunknownLeo Henry Meierb. 04 Nov 1929; Battleground, Clark, Washingtonm. Helen Isabelle Matson, 03 Jun 1950,Battleground, Clark, Washingtond. 08 Nov 1961, Tillamook, OregonRandy Allen Meierb. 14 Sep 1951,Vancouver, Clark, WashingtonJoseph Stephen Lorsungb. 21 Sep 1862, St. Joseph, Minnesotam. 07 Jan 1885, Millerville, Douglas, Minnesotad. 21 Jun 1931, Marshfield, Coos County,OregonBarbara Pauline Lorsungb. 12 Jan 1889, Millerville, Doulgas, Minnesotad. 19 Jun 1976, Battleground, Clark, WashingtonPauline Amelia Meilkeb. 12 Feb 1867, Prussiad. 17 Sep 1960, Battleground,Clark, Washington

Peter Fidelius Lorsungb. 10 Dec 1829, Alsace-Lorraine, Germanym. 1855, Bastress, Pennsylvaniad. 09 Jan 1908, Millerville, Douglas, MinnesotaPetrus Lorsonb. 28 Feb 1797, Former Prussianm. 14 Sep 1827 Prussiad. 16 Feb 1860, Bastrass, Lycoming, PAs/o Joseph L. Lorson & Anna SprenglerJoseph Stephen Lorsungb. 21 Sep 1862, St. Joseph, Minnesotam. 07 Jan 1885, Millerville, Douglas, Minnesotad. 21 Jun 1931, Marshfield, Coos County,OregonJohanna Mary Remarqueb. 02 Jun 1799, Wadgassen, Germanyd. 26 Mar 1877, Millerville, Douglas, MNd/o Johannes & Elizabeth FetickCatherine Marie Millerb. Abt. 1837, Philidelphia, Pennsylvaniad. 02 Jun 1880, Millerville, Douglas, Minnesotad/o Sabastian Mueller & Katherine “Kate” MicheltAlbert Meilkeb. 22 Sep 1820, Zippnow, West of Kielpin in the Kreis of DeutschKronem. 07 Jan 1885, Millerville, Douglas, Minnesotam. 11 May 1859, Kielpin, West Prussiad. 11 Nov 1898, Leaf Mountain, Otter Tail, Minnesotas/o Johan Meilke & Elisabeth FreyerPauline Amelia Meilkeb. 12 Feb 1867, Prussiad. 17 Sep 1960, Battleground,Clark, WashingtonRosalie “Rose” Hagedornb. 10 May 1829, Karlsdorf, Zakrewo Parish, Kreis Flatow, West Prussiad. 29 May 1913, Millerville, Douglas, Minnesotad/o Christopher Hagedorn & Petronella Radke

Charles Peter “Carl” Meier1872-1938Charles Peter Meier with his mother shortly before his emigrationfrom Switzerland in 1890. She remains unknown.Photo courtesy of Patricia O’Donnell Somdalen 2008

Charles Peter Meier was bornJanuary 4, 1872 in Zurich, Switzerland.At the age of 20, Carl boarded the steamship,S.S. Belgenland from Antwerp, Germanyand arrived in New York August 1,1892. The ship’s manifest lists him as acarpenter from Baden, Germany. He wasnaturalized in 1900. It is said that he hadcousins living in Hillsboro, Oregon.Carl married Barbara Pauline Lorsung onFebruary 19, 1906 at St. Ann’s CatholicChurch, in Spokane, Washington. Barbarawas the daughter of Joseph StephenLorsung and Pauline Amelia Mielke. Shewas born in Millerville in Douglas county,Minnesota on January 12, 1889. TheLorsungs had moved to Spokane about1891. Although Pauline was born inMinnesota, she only spoke German.Carl and Barbara’s first child, Anna, diedbefore her first birthday in 1907. Theirsecond daughter, Katherine, died Decemberof 1908.Moving to Hillsboro, Oregon gave thefamily a new start. Carl farmed his ownland and in October 7, 1909 Barbaragave birth to their 3 rd daughter, MarieMargaret. Two years later Theresa Paulinewas born, followed by Jacob Carl,Albert John, Anthony Joseph, Alice Ruth,John Patrick and finally Leo Henry, bornNovember 1929 in Battleground, Washingtonwhere the family had moved in1918. Theresa Pauline remembered thather family loaded everything they ownedin their Model T and drove to Battleground.Their farm was about two miles westof Battleground on what is now 199 thst. It was a farm house on 60 acres with10 acres already cleared. With in 4 yearsof moving to Battleground, their houseburned. Carl built a new house whichhas remained mostly unchanged and stillin use to this day (2008). 4In 1936 Carl retired due to heart problems.At the time of his retirement, ofthe original 60 acres, there was only 10acres not under cultivation. The familyhad stayed busy clearing 50 acres datingback to 1919. It was cleared with a teamof horses and a stump puller, along withthe help of all the children old enough toassist. At the same time there were cropsto plant and harvest, horses to care forand about 20 head of cattle. 10 to 15 ofthe cows were milked twice a day whichwas hauled to the cheese factory in Battlegroundfor added income. Growing upin this manner it is no wonder that noneof Carl’s sons became farmers. 4Carl died at the age of 66, October 20,1938. His Fwife, Barbara, would live 38years as a widow. She died in Battleground,June 19, 1976. She was 87. Bothare buried in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemeteryin Battleground, Washington.Sources: (1) United States Federal Census, Reedville 1900; Hillsboro 1910; Battleground, 1930; (2) Ship’s manifest has not beenconfirmed that this is the correct Carl Meier (3) Sacred Heart Cemetery Tombstone photo; (4) 2008 Notes and photos courtesyof Patricia O’Donnell Somalden, grand-daughter of Carl Meier.

FGZurich, Switzerland 1640I need to find out more about this map and why it was important.Sources: This is was printed on a large napkin and courtesy of Randy Meier, a gift from his grandmother, Barbara Pauline (Lorsung)Meier, along with the paper money. She started Randy’s coin collection.

More about the Meiers origins.

Swiss Funeral Cards“Lord give him rest, and the eternal lightshine to him. The pious remembrance, onaccount of our dear, unforgettable husband,brother, and uncle.”Anton Meier-RothKirchmatt (from Rämsli).born 26 Nov 1850; died 04 Jan 1922“Lord give her eternal peace, and the eternallight shine on her. To pious rememberance ofour dear, beloved, unforgettable mother andsister.”FRAU MARIE LANDER-MEIERFrom Rämsli, Oberägeri, Switzerlandborn 27 Dec 1847; died 19 July 1915“Still, he went his modest way,Still, modest he did his duty. Quietly, he went to thedeath, oh do not forget him.”“Let us pray.”“O Lord, Almighty God, we ask you for the preciousblood of Jesus’s sake, You want your servant Antondelights in the eternal record of the rule and youlive in eternity. Amen. Our Father. Ave Maria.”“Faithfully cared you down belowAs a good mother to your house;To rest in God’s peace becauseFrom troubles of this life.”“My Jesus mercy! Our Father, remember thelove died in your pious prayers and goodworks.”Sources: (1) Funeral cards courtesy of Patricia O’Donnell Somalden, grand-daughter of Carl Meier. At this date no one knowswhy they were saved or who they are. Translations are not perfect as I do not speak German. Rämsli is in the Canton of Zug, thebirth place of Carl Meier, I assume they are his relatives.10

Swiss Funeral Cards“Lord give her eternal peace, and theeternal light shine on her. To the piousmemory of our dear, unforgettable wife,mother, sisiter and grandmother.”“Lord give him rest, and the eternal lightshine on him. To the pious memory of ourdear, unforgettable father and brother.”FRAU JOSEPHINEBlATTmANN-MEIERFrom Zwischenbäch, Oberägeriuborn 26 May 1848; died 16 Mar 1916Joseph MeierFrom Zwischenbäch, Oberägeri, Switzerlandborn 12 Sep 1846; died 17 Mar 1922“Are you not gone from us?We forget you not.and we beseech they graveLord, let him shine the light.”“Oh sweet Mary by my salvation;Oh sweet Jesus is my love;300 days drain, Our Father.”Note location: Switzerland, in the Kanton (state) of Zug, in the Parish called Oberägeri; in the village of Rämsli..Zwischenbäch is probably a village as well, because it is also in the parish district of Oberägeri. It is this parish that would hold allvital records.11

FGFGStanding Left: Catherine Hauht, Peter Lorsung, the bride’s brother;Bride: Barbara Pauline Lorsung; groom: Charles Peter MeierFebruary 19, 1906; Spokane, Washington12

MI hereby certify that on the nineteenth dy of February in the year of ourLord one thousand nine hundred and six, at Spokane in the County ofSpokane and state aforesaid, I the undersigned, a Catholic Clergyman byauthority of the license bearing date the 9 th day of February A.D. 1906,and issued by the County Auditor of Spokane County, did join in lawfulwedlock, Charles Meier of the County of Spokane State of Washington,and Barbara Lorsung of the County of Spokane State of Washington inthe presence of Peter Lorsung & Catherine Haught. signed: Charles Meier:groom; signed Barbara Lorsung: bride.MM13

MMA young Carl Peter Meier and Barbara Pauline Lorsung; thought to benewly married. Abt 190614

FGStanding: Carl Meier; sitting left to right: Jacob Carl, BarbaraPauline, Thereasa Pauline & standing; Marie MargaretAbt. 1915, Hillsboro, Oregon15

OBack row: Carl, Barbara and Marie MargaretMiddle row: Anthony “Tony” Joseph, Ruth AliceFront row: Albert OJohn, Thereasa Pauline, Jacob “Jake” CarlAbt 1923, Battleground, Clark, Washington16

The Carl Meier FamilyCharles Peter Meier Barbara Pauline Lorsungborn 04 Jan 1872 born 112 Jan 1889 Millerville,Douglas, MinnesotaSwitzerlanddied 120 Oct 1938 died 19 Jun 1976,Battleground, Clark, WashingtonNBattleground, Clark,WashingtonMarried 19 February 1906 St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Spokane,WashingtonMarie Margaret Huestisborn 07 Oct 1909 Hillsboro, Washington, Oregondied 21 Mar 1993 Arlington, Snohomish, WashingtonThereasa Pauline O’Donnellborn 09 Nov 1911 Hillsboro, Washington, Oregondied 22 Mar 2005 Battleground, Clark, WashingtonJacob Carl Meierborn 24 Feb 1913 Hillsboro, Washington, Oregondied 12 Mar 2002 Vancouver, Clark, Washingtonmarried Luella EatonAlbert John Meierborn 16 Aug 1918 Hillsboro, Washington, Oregondied 10 Aug 1989 Payette, Payette, Idahomarried Esther Lillie Swartz, 17 Nov 1936 Clark Co., WAAnthony Joseph Meierborn 30 Jan 19208 Hillsboro, Washington, Oregondied 17 Sep 1981 San Diego, Californiamarried Jeanette H. Girome, 17 Sep 1943, Phoenix, ArizonaAlice Ruth Meier Lehnerborn 17 Sep 1922 Battleground, Clark, Washingtondied 21 Jul 2007 Battleground, Clark, Washingtonmarried John George Lehner Aug 1941, Clark Co., WashingtonJohn Patrick Meierborn 16 Mar 1924 Battleground, Clark, WashingtonnlivingLeo Henry Meierborn 04 Nov 1929 Battleground, Clark, Washingtondied 08 Nov 1961 Tillamook, Oregonmarried Helen Isabelle Matson 03 Jun 1950, Clark Co., Washington17

Bleft: Barbara Meier holding her child; right: Barbara & Carl Meierleft: Carl & Barbara Meier; right Barbara Meier, Battleground, WA18

leo Henry Meier1829-1961MLeo Henry Meier graduation photo 1948 Battleground, WA20

Leo Henry Meier Leo HenryMeier was born to Carl Peter Meier andBarbara Pauline Lorsung on November4, 1929, in Camas, Washington. He wasthe youngest of 8 surviving Meier children.Leo graduated from Battleground HighMay 29, 1948. It was in Clark countythat Leo met Helen Isabelle Matson.Helen was born August 12, 1931 in Vancouver,Washington to Iven Oscar Matsonand Hilda Isabella Baumgartner. Shewas the daughter of a dairy farmer,andlived with her widowed momther and 3brothers.Leo joined the army August 27, 1948,and after his discharge August 26 1949,he joined the National Guard.Helen graduated in May 1949 and thecouple married June 3, 1950 in BattlegroundCommunity Church. Leo’s Catholicfamily could not attend a Protestantwedding only the reception. Helen hadbeen raised in the Apostolic LutheranChurch, but had changed churches withher father late in his life.The couple’s first son, Randy Allen, wasborn in Vancouver September 14, 1951as Battleground did not have a hospital.Rex Steven was born in 1953, followedby Linda Lee, whom Leo adored, andLarry Leo in 1958.Work grew scarce and Leo moved hisfamily to Idlewilde, Washington; wherehe again worked at the logging camps.The boys attended Glide Elementary inRoseburg, Oregon. Randy remembersMrs. Bennett, his third grade teacher,who spanked him a lot. Randy was halfwaythrough his 5 th grade when Leotransferred to Tillamook, Oregon, movinghis family into a 8x40 mobile homein Idlywild trailer park in Bay City. Theboys attended Bay City Elementary and aBaptist church.November 8, 1961 Leo was killed in alogging accident; crushed by a fallingtree. He was 32. Struggling to make endsmeet Helen worked at the local convenientstore, while Randy, age 11, rodethe bus 1 1 /2 hrs to Banks, Oregon afterschool, where he picked strawberries.Randy was paid 50 cents per flat.Finally, after almost 2 years Helen wasunable to make her mortgage paymentand moved back home to Battlegroundwhere she lived with her widowed motherHilda Matson.Life at Grandma Matson’s was crowded,for she only had a 2 bedroom home. Helenworked at B&Don’s Mercantile. Bythe time Randy and Rex were in Jr. High,Helen moved her family into her brother’shome. Ralph was recently divorcedand had a larger home. Ralph becamea father figure to his nephews, and inturn, his nephews grew a deep respect forhim. Helen saved to buy her own home,which she purchased down the road fromRalph’s just as Randy and Rex were enteringHigh school.21

6.5.1.4.2. 3.(1) Boy’s League vice president; Leo is sitting to the left of the man standing. (2) Leo pictured second row 5 th from left (3) Senior class president,pictured top (4) Battleground Tigers Baseball: first row: Hall, Uskoski, MEIER, Klug, Thompson, Swanson, Zeller, Bennett (Manager)second row: Emmons (Manager) Miner, Mitchum, Blakslee, Lahti, Holmes, Phelps, Wortman, Englmand (coach) (5) Student council, picturedtop row 4 th from left. (6) Choir; Leo pictured indicated by arrow. Senior activities included: Baseball, “B” club, Choir pres., Senior Class Prs., B.L.Vice Pres., Student council, Prom prince, Jr. Prom Com., Sr. Ball Com., Assembly Com.23

IIIMay1948ITop: Commencement Program; May 29, 1948 Leo’s name is underlined.Bottom left: Leo outside his home in Battleground wearing high school sweater.24

Top Left: leo Meier far rightLeo Meier was stationed out of Vancouver,WA. He enlisted September 15, 1949Btry C, 167th FA Bn WNG. He was dischargedAugust 26, 1949 at Fort Lewis,Washington due to his move to Oregonwhere he became National Guard.Summary of Military Occupations;“Performs various clerical and stockhandling duties in connection withreceipt, storage, issue, and shipping ofgeneral supplies and equipment in Armywarehouse or unit supply section.”Above: Leo’s Military papers found in envelope at his wife’s home April 2009.25

Fort Lewis, WashingtonILeo Henry Meier, Fort Lewis, Washington 1948-1949Leo Henry Meier is pictured, but I don’t know which man he is.26

AIdentification Card - Army of the United States; Leo Henry Meier, Private, 5 ft. 10 inches,Brown Hair, Brown eyes, blood type “A” date of birth 4 Nov 1929AArmy of the United States Dischargepapers, found in the above envelopelabeled, “Army Records of Leo H. Meier2207 tenth St. Tillamook, Oregon Donot fold.” Sent from Vancouver May25, 1949.4 months Basic & Spec training2 months Supply School6 months Supply clerk, Permanentmailing address Rt #2 Box 165 Battleground,WA; Date of entry 27 Aug 1949,Date of Separation 26 Aug 1949 fromFort Lewis.Civilian Occupations: Lumberjack:Albert J. Meier Battleground, WA (Jun26 - Aug 46, Jun 47 - Aug 47, Jun 48Aug 48. “Preforms a variety of duties inlogging operations. Operated a bulldozerin connection with his work.”27

Jun 3 1950IIAbove: wedding announcement, Battleground Community Church, June 3, 1950.28

PLeft to right: unk, unk, unk, Dorothy Matson, Helen Matson, Leo Meier, Earl Matson, Albert Meier, Bob Matson, Jack Gilder, Ralf Matson; flower girl is Dorothyand Earl Matson’s daughter, Christy.In the soft light of manylighted tapers the marriage ofMiss Helen Matson, daughterof Mrs. Hilda Matson of BattleGround was solemnizedat the Battle Ground CommunityChurch last Saturdaynight, June 3, at 8:30 o’clock.The double ring service wasread by the Rev. James Brogaof Portland in the presence ofa large number of friends andrelatives. Two tall baskets ofpink and white gladioli, twobaskets of pastel colored irisand three cendelabra providedthe setting for the ceremony.The bride was given in marriageby her brother Earl Matson.Her gown of traditionalwhite satin was fashioned withlong sleeves, fitted waist, longtrain and was embroidered atthe sweetheart neckline withseed pearls. She word a stringof pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.The bridal bouquetwas of white gladioli and pinkroses and was centered withan orchid. Matron of honorwas Mrs. Dorothy Matson ofBattleground, sister-in-law ofthe bride. She wore a gownof green taffeta and carried anosegay of pink and cream gerberas.Bridesmaids were MissAnita Lobry of Battlegroundwho ware a gown of blue taffetaand carried a nosegay oforchid sweet peas centred bya gardenia; Miss Myrtle Goldmanof Brush Prairie in a gownof pink taffeta with a nosegayof white sweet peas anda gardenia; and Miss AudryQuast of Brush Prairie in yellowtaffeta with a pink sweetpea and gardenia nosegay. The29

gowns of the matron of honor and of thebridesmaids were fashioned alike withmatching head pieces. The bridegroomwas attended by his brother Albert Meierof Jewell, Oregon; by Earl Matson ofBattle Ground, brother of the bride; byBob Matsonof BattleGround,bother ofthe bride;and JackGilder ofWarrenton,O r e g o n ,cousin ofthe bride.Ushers wereRalph Matson,BattleG r o u n d ,brother ofthe bride,and Tom Vail,Kelly Hill. Little Christy Matson, nieceof the bride was flower girl. She wore ayellow taffeta gown and carried pink gerberas.Ring bearer was little Ronnie Lyfordwearing a white pique suit and carryingtheir rings on a white satin pillow.Miss Pat Carlson of Cherry Grove andMiss Barbara Matson of Kelso, cousin ofthe bride were candle lighters. Mrs. La-Verne Dixon played the wedding musicon the organ and accompanied the Rev.Gerald Gardner who sang preceding theceremony, “Take Thou My Heart” and“Now I belong to Jesus” Following theexchange of vows he sand, “The Lord’sPrayer.”Following the ceremony a reception washeld in the church parlors. In the receivingline with the bridal party were Mrs.Hilda Matson, mother of the bride, in adress of navy blue crepe, and Mrs. BarbartaMeier, mother of the bridegroom,wearing a flowered dress of navy blue sild.Both worecorsages ofwhite carnationsandredroses.Barbara (Lorsung) Meier, Leo Meier, Helen (Matson) Meier, Hilda Belle (Baumgartner) MatsonMrs. IdaMae Emerycut thefour tieredw e d d i n gcake whichwas servedby Mrs.Irene Hilman,BrushP r a i r i e ,aunt of thebride. Mrs.Martha Krauche and Mrs. Les Bodin,both of Battle Ground; and Miss BettyWeihl of Fargher Lake poured. Miss ArleneSwanson was in charge of the guestbook. Miss Jacqueline Wooldridge servedthe groom’s cake. Mrs. Evelyn Stanyer ofMcLoughlin Heights; Mrs. Louis Gelderof Warrenton, Oregon cousin of the bride;and Mrs. Esther Meier, Jewell, Oregon,sister-in-law of the bridegroom, openedthe gifts. Others assisted at the receptionwere Mrs. Verna Bachelder, Mrs. MabelGish, Mrs. Annie Ebert and Miss WandaKrauche. Outof town guests present wereMr. and Mrs. Ed Boyle and Mr. and Mrs.Jack Gilder of Warrenton, Oregon; Mr.and Mrs. Bill Matson, and Miss Barbaraand Miss Bonnie Jean Matson of Kelso;30

QMr. and Mrs Alfred Farley of Camas; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanyer of Tillamook, Oregon;Mrs. Effie Myers of Camas; Mr. and Mrs. Al Meier of Jewell, Oregon; and Mr.and Mrs. Frank Weibel of Hillsboro, Oregon. For her going away outfit the bridewor a suit of deep red with white accessories and the orchid from her bridal bouquet.After a short honeymmoon the young cuple will make their home near Seaside, Oregonwhere the bridegrom is employed. Both are graduates of Battle Ground highschool, the bride of the calss of 1950 and the bridegroom, class of 1948.”Left: bride is escorted by her brother Earl Matson; Right, bride is escorted by her husband, Leo Meier31

The Leo Meier Familyk lo vAbove: Randy, Leo, Helen holding Linda, Rexsits in Leo’s lap.Right: Randy Allen Meier 195232

Rex Stephen, Larry Leo, Randy Allen and Linda Lee Meier; Battleground, WA33