Carre

Nicholas  Carre and Catharine Girard Carre
Oakwood Cemetery, Somers Township, Kenosha County
 

1860 U.S. Federal Census, Somers Township, Kenosha County
Nicholas Carre, age 71, born about 1798, Isle of Guernsey
Catherine Carre, age 70, born 1798, Isle of Guernsey
William Carre, born 1846, Isle of Guernsey

1880 U.S. Federal Census, City of Racine, Wisconsin
William Carre, born 1846
Carrie Carre, spouse, born 1849, Minnesota (her father birthplace Vermont, her mother Mass.)
Arthur Carre, son, born 1879, Wisconsin
Eliza Carre, mother, born 1823, widow
Catherine, grandmother, born 1799

1900 U.S. Federal Census, City of Racine, Wisconsin
William and Carrie married 1877
William, head of household
Carrie (Carrie Estella Leach), spouse
Arthur, son
Lila A. Carre, born January 1881, Wisconsin
Wilma E., born August 1886, Racine
George W. Leach (brother-in-law)

Carre "In the News"

"William Carre received a free stone peach from his daughter, Mrs. Maybree, of Frisco, Cal. that measures ten inches in circumference.  Mr. Carre recently returned from an extended visit with his daughter and states that this peach is quite small in comparison to some grown in the Golden state."
(Source:  Racine Journal Aug. 9, 1910)

"Mrs. Mary Carre Ozanne, with one exception the oldest resident of the Town of Somers, died of acute bronchitis Thursday, October 11, 1906, aged 87 years, 8 months, and 23 days.
She had been failing for some time and her demise would have occurred in a short time from infirmities due to old age, if the illness of which she died had not hastened her departure.
Mrs. Ozanne was born in the Island of Guernsey, January 18, 1819 and was united in marriage to James Ozanne in May 1847.  In June 1850 they sailed for America, landing in Racine and moving immediately to the farm in Somers, already purchased, and upon which they spent the remainder of their lives.  Mr. Ozanne having departed this life December 11, 1872.
Four children were born to them, all of whom survive: E.G. Ozanne, Emma Ozanne and Mrs. Helena Hitler of Somers and A.Z. Ozanne of Tempe, Arizona, also six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one brother, Daniel Carre of Beatrice, Nebraska.
(Source:  Racine Journal Oct. 19, 1906)

Daniel Carre
(Photo Source:  Johnstonsara public site on Ancestry.com)

"Mrs. Carrie Carre, beloved wife of William Carre, died this morning at 9:30 o'clock at her home 1122 Eighth Street, of heart trouble, aged 48 years.  Deceased was born in Excelsior, Minnesota but came to Racine when a child one year old and resided here ever since.  In 1876 she was united in marriage to William Carre.  She was well and favorably known throughout the city as a good Christian woman.  Besides her husband three survive to mourn her demise two daughters and one sons.  The funeral will take place from the house."
(Source:  Racine Journal April 15, 1907)

"Willie, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carre, died this morning at 7:30 at their home, 1311 N. Chatham Street, Racine, of scarlet fever after a brief illness, aged 3 years, 3 months, and 19 days.  Two other children are sick with the same disease.  Mr. and Mrs. Carre have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction for it would seem that they were bearing more than their share of trials.  Mr. Carre has been suffering with rheumatism for nearly a year, and only recently was able to be about.  His faithful wife from long attendance on him was afflicted in like manner and was continued to her bed for many weeks and neither of them have the strength necessary to properly care for their sick children.  The case is certainly worthy the attention of such outside assistance as sympathizing friends may be in a position to render."
(Source:  Racine Journal Sept. 28. 1892)

"Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Helena Carre to Mr. C.C. Tinker on the 22nd.  Mr. Tinker now of Chicago, is the son of James H. Tinker who at one time filled the office of County Treasurer."
(Source:  Racine Journal Aug. 23, 1883)

"Mr. Arthur Carre and sister Lyla of Racine, visited at the house of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Strong during the past week."
(Source:  Racine Journal, Nov. 29, 1900)

"Mr. S.S. Strong and daughter Alice took the train Monday morning for Racine to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. John Carre.
(Source:  Racine Journal, Dec. 27, 1899)

"Mr. and Mrs. John Carre, Mrs. Rachel Carre, Mr. and Mrs. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Mauzer of Racine were in Somers today."
(Source:  Racine Journal Aug 2, 1900)

"Miss Wilma Carre fell from a cherry tree at Mr. S.S. Strong's and dislocated her shoulder."
(Source:  Racine Journal July 19, 1899)

"Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Tinker of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. John Carre and son, Johnnie, and Mrs. Rachel Carre of Racine were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Strong on Thanksgiving."
(Source:  Racine Journal Dec. 6, 1899)

"On Wednesday, the 19th a host of friends having been summoned to attend, assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Carre, this time to witness the marriage of their son John to Miss Alice Jones.  This was one of the jolliest weddings it has been our luck to attend.  The refreshments served were bountiful and rare.  The substantial tokens presented to the young couple by the many friends present, represented in a measure the high esteem to which the contracting parties are held.  Thus another couple is made happy and are started on their life's journey, "For better, for worse."
The presents were as follows:
elegant brocaded plush parlor set, from the parents of the groom
sewing machine, from brother Frank Jones
silver butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Tinker
silver butter dish Mr. and Mrs. Strong, uncle and aunt of the groom
beautiful French clock, Mr. Renouf
pair of solid silver napkin rings, M.L. Strong and J.L. Mahood
hanging lamp, E.G. Ozanne, wife and sisters, Lena and Emma
glass set and water pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carre and aunt Eliza
water pitcher and goblets, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace
table cloth, napkins and towels, Mr. and Mrs. Tostevin and Ed and Walter
tidy, Kate D.Graham
commode,Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Cuzner and H. Graham
toilet set, Allie and Addie Strong
dinner castor, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Harding
fall chamber set, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Mason
center table, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tinker and Sarah, Mr. and Mrs. John Gallien, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Rittman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Harding, Mr. and Mrs. N.H. Mauzer
cake stand and water pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall
cut glass fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Griffiths
frosted glass berry dish, Miss Ida Charnley
glass set, Mrs. Lombard
glass water pitcher and goblets, Mr. and Mrs. Bassindale
Aquarium stand, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Freeman and Mr. and Mrs. M. Freeman
tidy, Miss C.L. Erskine
calling cards, Gertie and Ida Rittman
bible stand,Mr. and Mrs. James C. Galien,
pair beautifully decorated vases, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ahrens
silver pickle castor, Mr. and Mrs. G. Paddock
tea spoons, silver, Clara, Eddie and Harry Harding
white facinator, Cora Gallien
bible stand, Mr. and Mrs. H. Becker
damask towels,Miss Freeman
hand painted pin cushion, Miss Lilly Graham
bohemian glass vases, Miss Ella Marshall
basket of flowers, Miss Katie Graham
glass egg dish, Miss Hupp
glass and silver bouquet holder, Mr. and Mrs. G. Fish and Miss Alice Ward."
(Source:  Racine Journal Sept 27, 1883)

Ingrouille

Peter T. Ingrouille
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)

Peter T. Ingrouille
(Photo courtesy of Shirley Ingrouille Mandernack, 2015)

Peter Ingrouille
Mr. Peter Ingrouille, (Sr.) died at the home of his son on Wednesday February 19, 1908 after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia.  Mr. Ingrouille was born on the isle of Guernsey, January 1, 1840.  He was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Dorey in 1867,  whose death occurred March 1, 1900.
In April 19, 1870 they came to this country and settled on the farm where they lived until their death.  The deceased was an industrious man, highly honored and respected by all who knew him.  He leaves one son, and two grandsons to Mourn his departure.  The funeral services were held from his home Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Woodrow of the Methodist Church.  A large concourse of friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Oakwood Cemetery.
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, February 25, 1908)

Louisa Ingrouille, wife of Peter
Oakwood Cemetery

Ervin W. Ingrouille
Oakwood Cemetery

Ervin W. Ingrouille
Passed away in St. Catherine's Hospital, Kenosha on Feb. 28, 1972 at the age of 74.  He had been hospitalized as the result of an auto accident.  Mr. Ingrouille was born in Somers Township on Sept. 27, 1897 and had been a lifetime resident of the Racine-Kenosha area.  He was employed at the Dumore Co. for many years and had been employed at Massey-Ferguson, Inc. before his retirement in 1962.  He was a member of the Somers Golden Agers.  On Nov. 9, 1918 he was united in marriage to the former Marie Rasmussen who survives him along with three sons and daughters-ion-law.  Gerald and Olive Ingrouille of Racine; Robert and Betty Ingrouille, Edward and Joanne Ingrouille; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Ralph Mandernack, all of Kenosha; 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; brother Clifford Ingrouille of Chicago; sister-in-law Mrs. La Verne Sears of Bristol, Wis. and one niece.  Burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Somers.
(Source:  Racine Journal)

Charles P. Ingrouille
Oakwood Cemetery

Annie C. Ingrouille
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011)



Annie C. (Mrs. Peter) Ingrouille
Mrs. Peter Ingrouille (Jr.) died at her home in Somers at one o'clock Thursday afternoon after a long illness due to lung trouble.  The deceased was born on August 23, 1874, and at the time of her death she was in the thirty-ninth year of her age.  A husband, three sons, and one brother are left to mourn her death.  The funeral services took place from the house on Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. G.C. Lacy, pastor of the Somers Methodist Church.
"We miss thee from our home, dear mother
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow o'er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee.
We miss thee everywhere."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication Feb. 25, 1913)

Robert L., Gerald, and Clifford Ingroiville
"Staff Sgt. Robert L. Ingroiville, top turret gunner on a Liberator bomber in the third bombardment wing, has been awarded his third oak leaf cluster for his air medal as a result of his participation in attacks on Germany.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Ingroiville of Somers Township, Sgt. Ingroiville enlisted a year and a half ago, took his basic training at Ft. Meyers, Florida, and at camps in Colorado and California.  He went overseas in April of this year.
A brother, Gerald, in the Infantry, is training in a Georgia camp.
An uncle of the two  Somers soldiers, Clifford Ingroiville, who enlisted two years ago from Somers, is serving in Burma-India.  He has been in that theater of the war since two months after his enlistment."
(Source:  October 20, 1944 - acknowledge last name is spelled incorrect in news article)


The Ingrouille Family
Written by Shirley Ingrouille Mandernack
August 17, 2014 for the Somers Community Church's 175th Anniversary – Cemetery Walk at Oakwood Cemetery

INGROUILLE – An early Somers pioneer family
I've learned that my great grandparents, Peter T. & Louisa Ingrouille, and their son came to the U.S. In 1868 (1870?) from the Isle of Guernsey, one of the Channel islands off the coast of England. At the time, my grandfather, also named Peter T. Ingrouille, was just 2 years old. When they arrived, they came to Somers and first lived with the William Anderson family (he was also from Guernsey) and ended up purchasing land in an area of Somers where several other families from Guernsey also settled – the Corbetts, Andersons, Bishers and Ozannes, among others. I believe most made their living as farmers. My grandfather was married to Anna Abresch and was a blacksmith. He probably learned his trade by apprenticing with his friend, William Anderson, who was already an established blacksmith shop at another Somers location. I still remember the stone foundation of the shop next to the road (Green Bay Road) in front of the old farmhouse. That's all that was left of the building by the time my family moved from Racine to the Somers property in the early 40s. Grandpa had a stroke and died in the winter of 1936, a very bad winter that year. The snow was as high as the electric poles and he had to be taken by horse and sleigh into Racine where the ambulance met them. Red Mueller has told me that, when he was a young kid, he used to love going to my grandpa's blacksmith shop just to sit and listen to the farmers gathered around the stove just talking (and gossiping??) among themselves.

Since all of my grandparents were deceased by the time I was born, I know very few details about their early lives. I did know my two uncles, Charles and Clifford Ingrouille, and, of course, my dad, Ervin. Dad married Marie Rassmussen and they had 4 children, my 3 older brothers and me. Two of my brothers, both WW II vets, are buried here in Oakwood—Bob just a little SE of where we are now and Jerry on the south side of the road and a bit east of here. Uncle Charlie, a bachelor, lived with my grandparents on the farm until both my grandmother, Louisa, and my grandfather had died. My parents ended up buying the farm from the uncles and that's when my family moved to Somers. Cliff, however, had other ideas. No farming for him! He became a mortician and worked in Racine, Chicago and probably many ports in between!. He was overseas in WW II and retired in Minneapolis, dying in his early 90s.

The Ingrouille Family
Peter Thomas Ingrouille (born 1840) & wife, Louise Dorey and their son,, Peter T. Ingrouille, II, (born 1867) came to the USA in 1870 from the Isle of Guernsey, one of the Channel islands off the coast of England. The elder Ingrouille purchased a small plot of land in an area in Somers where several other families from Guernsey had located and, like most of them, he farmed his land. His son, Peter, married Anna Abresch and became a blacksmith. His shop was located on what is now “Old Green Bay Road,” just north of Petrifying Springs Park. They, in turn, had three sons—Charles, Ervin and Clifford. Ervin married Marie Rasmussen in 1918, they lived and worked in Racine and had three sons and one daughter—Gerald, Robert, Ed and Shirley. Two of the three sons are also buried here in Oakwood. When both parents had passed, my father, Ervin, bought the house and farm from his brothers and my family moved to Somers, and I have lived here ever since.

Ozanne, Abraham



Abraham Ozanne
Oakwood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Larry and Linda Kopet, USGENWebArchive, Wisconsin)

Abraham Ozanne
The community was greatly startled on Tuesday  morning on hearing that Abraham Ozanne had died very suddenly at his home southwest of the village.  It was thought that he had completely recovered from a recent illness, as he went about his work as usual, not complaining at all of not feeling well.  He arose early that morning and after eating his breakfast went out as usual about his work.  He was found a few moments later in an unconscious condition.  Dr. Valentine was quickly summoned, but the patient was beyond medical skill and passed away without regaining consciousness.  The deceased was a native of the Isle of Guernsey, where he was born May 21, 1822, and emigrated to America about the year 1848, which entitled him to be considered as one of the pioneer residents of Somers.  He was a member of the Episcopal Church and a devout Christian.  Having a great fondness for good literature he kept his home supplied at all times with books and papers of the choicest reading.  Mrs. Ozanne's death occurred a few years ago.  Four children being born to them three of whom are living, as follows:   Mrs. Emery Bush of Somers, Mrs. Henry Uhlenberg of Kenosha and Louisa, who is at home.  The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. W.W. Gray of the M.E. Church.
(Source: Racine Journal Times, publication March 22, 1899)

Lavinia Ozanne Uhlenberg Obituary
Somers Woman Heart Victim.  Daughter of Prominent Kenosha County Pioneer Dies.
"A heart ailment which followed closely an attack of pneumonia early this morning caused the death of Mrs. Lavinia Ozanne Uhlenberg, 69, Town of Somers resident.  Mrs. Uhlenberg had been ill but a few days and was apparently on the road to recovery when the heart attack which proved fatal came.
The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abram Ozanne, pioneers of Kenosha County.  She was born in Somers Township on April 16, 1863, and was united in marriage to Henry Uhlenberg on June 12, 1886.  Her husband preceded her in death by five years.
Mrs. Uhlenberg had been affiliated with the Methodist Church and active in its affairs for many years.  For the past 38 years, she has maintained her own home as a charitable residence for orphaned Kenosha County children.  She lived her entire life, with the exception of a brief residence in the City of Kenosha, in the Town of Somers.
The deceased is survived by three daughters, Miss Ida Uhlenberg and Mrs. Evelyn Nelson, both of Somers; and Mrs. Marjorie Everett, Town of Paris.  An adopted son, Carl Uhlenberg, of this city, also survives her.
Other survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Bush and Mrs. Louise Pedersen of Somers; Mrs. Sophia Bush, Racine; and eight grandchildren.
Arrangements for the funeral services will be announced at a later date.  The remains have been taken to the Hansen Funeral Home."
(Source: Racine Journal December 6, 1932)

Ozanne, Edward G.

Edward G. Ozanne
Oakewood Cemetery
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson.  Copyright October 2011).

Edward G. Ozanne
Edward G. Ozanne, who is engaged in general farming on Section 10, Somers Township, was born August 30, 1854, in the township where he now resides, his parents being James and Mary (Carre) Ozanne, who were natives of the Isle of Guernsey, whence they came to the United States in 1842.  They afterward returned to Guernsey but again came to the new world in 1850.  They were married in 1847 and four children were born to them:  Helena, now the widow of H.A. Hitler, by whom she had one child, Clinton; Alfred, who died in Tempe, Arizona in 1916 leaving three children, Emma, who is living in Somers township; and Edward G.
Edward G. Ozanne (father) purchased a half section of land in Kenosha County the first time that he came to the new world, and upon his return he took up his abode on that farm and continued to make it his place of residence until his death, being numbered among the representative agriculturists of the community.  He passed away in 1892, his grave being made in Oakwood Cemetery.  He was on the Methodist faith and was a local minister of the church, doing everything in his power to promote its growth and extend its influence.  His political belief was that of the Republican party, and he was ever loyal to any cause which he espoused, his life being ever guided by high and honorable principles, while his influence was a potent force for good in the community in which he lived.
Edward G. Ozanne attended the common schools until he reached the age of sixteen years and then concentrated his efforts upon the work of the home farm.  He has since inherited a portion of this farm and has purchased the interest of the other heirs in the property.  later he sold off part of his land but at present owns eight acres - a rich and valuable tract which he has brought to a high state of cultivation and which annually yields to him golden harvests.
In 1881 Mr. Ozanne was married to Miss Ida Clemens, who died in 1895, leaving two children, Edward C. and Mary E.  The former is married and has two children.  Mr. Ozanne was married again October 6, 1898, the lady of his choice being Miss Minnie A. Grimshaw, a daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Lee) Grimshaw, the former a native of England.  The mother, who was born in Somers, is still living in that town.
Mr. Ozanne is identified with the Woodmen Camp at Somers and is of the Methodist faith.
Source: (The City and County of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Vol. II, Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1916).

Strong, Samuel Sanford, and Louisa Carre



Louisa Carre Strong, wife of Samuel Sanford Strong
(Source:  Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson. Copyright October 2011)

Louisa Strong
"Mrs. Louisa Strong, one of our pioneer settlers, departed this life Monday evening, September 2, 1901 after an illness of several months.  Mrs. Strong had almost reached the limit of four score years, being born May 19, 1829 in the Isle of Guernsey.  Her maiden name was Louisa Carre.  She came to America with the family of James Ozanne and has been a resident of Somers Township ever since.  In 1855 she was united in marriage to Samuel Sanford Strong, whose death occurred January 11, 1901.  This union was blessed with four daughters and one son.  Three daughters and the son having preceded the father and mother.  The deceased was a woman of many noble traits of character.  One daughter, Miss Alice Strong, one brother, Daniel Carre of Beatrice, Neb., and one sister, Mrs. Mary Ozanne of Somers, besides a large circle of friends survive.  The funeral was held from her late home Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Presbyterian Church.  Internment was held in Oakwood Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. William Carre of Racine and Mrs. Rachelle Carre of Racine attended the funeral."
(Source:  Racine Journal Times, publication dated September 10, 1901)

Samuel Sanford Strong
"Mr. Strong is a farmer who owns property in Section 10 in the Township of Somers.  He was born in Ohio in 1827.  He came to Kenosha County in 1851 and located on the farm he now cultivates.  He is a Member and Elder of the Presbyterian Church and has been a a member of the Board of Town Supervisors since 1874.  He married in Somers Township on January 11, 1855, Miss Louisa Harris, a native of the Isle of Guernsey.  The have three children:  Mary L., Alice E., and Addie A.  Mr. Strong is the owner of 160 acres of land.
(Source:  The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879)

Samuel Sanford Strong Obit
Again the angel of death has entered and taken from our midst one of the most honored and respected of our citizens.  Samuel Sanford Strong departed this life at his late home, Friday morning, January 11, after an illness of several weeks.  The deceased was born in Strongsville, Ohio, May 22, 1827.  He came to Wisconsin in 1849.  On January 11, 1855, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Carre, his death occurring on the 46th anniversary of their marriage.  Five children were born to them of which number but one daughter survives.  Mr. Strong was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church of this place and was an ordained deacon of the church in 1872.  He was president of the Somers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for years and a member of the Somers Town Board for a number of terms.  He always manifested great interest and zeal in educational lines.  He was a man of integrity, upright and honest in all his dealings.  Besides a wife, Mrs. Louisa, one daughter, Miss Alice Strong, 2 brothers, Merrick of Strongsville, Ohio and Newton of Hudson, Michigan and a large host of friends mourn his departure. 
(Source:  The Racine Weekly, publication date Jan 14, 1901)

Partial 1887 Map of Somers Township, Kenosha County
S.S. Strong parcel, Section 10