HISTORICAL GENEALOGY

of the

GANDRE FAMILY

VOLUME I

Compiled By

Hazel Marie (Gandre) Bassett

by Hazel Gandre Bassett

Printed By

Trendsetters

Dripping Springs TX. 78620

THIS GENEALOGY IS DEDICATED TO

All the Gandre kinfolk I know

And some I don't know but have heard about

Because there's not a bad one anywhere.

AND

To my Mother

Ruby Irene (Heinemeyer) Gandre

without whose help this could not have been accomplished.

Thanks, Mama!

PREFACE

This was written for my children who may someday take an active interest in their ancestors' history.Therefore I have tried to address my remarks to them using myself as a reference point, as in "my mother Ruby." Putting this information into order has been an invaluable way to learn more about my ancestors as well as near and dear contemporary relatives. I think all the cousins will agree that we have been very fortunate in all of our relatives both past and present. I hope to expand our Gandre Tree to include those Gandres found in Wisconsin (discussed in Chapter B) and those in Germany from which we descended. Please let me know of any errors. I'm sure there are some and I'd like to correct all of them if possible.

Mrs. Hazel Marie (Gandre) Bassett

P.O. Box: 615

405 San Marcos Street

Dripping Springs, Texas 78620

1-512-858-4441

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am very thankful to my mother, Ruby Irene (Heinemeyer) Gandre for her help and encouragement. Without her love of family (and puzzles), her persistence in gathering material, her dedication to newspaper clipping, her

tireless effort to track down photos, and her cheerful sharing of any and all information gathered over the years, none of this could have been accomplished. As a direct result of this research, I have learned to view every new person I meet as a potential relative - to my Mother, this comes natural. All the world is her family. Thanks, Mama!

A special thanks to my dear friend Katherine Hayes (Berkley) Cannon who introduced me to the State of Texas Genealogical Archives and then cheered me on when the spirit lagged.

And of course, thanks to my husband and children for their patience when I neglected them to work on this book.

EXPLANATIONS

All maiden names are in ( ) if known and included in married name. If maiden name unknown or not included in married name I have tried to indicate single or married status by Miss or Mrs. All nicknames (or called by names if other than first names) are enclosed in " ". Therefore Big Mama's name could be entered in one of the following ways

Emilie "Melie" (Sassmanshausens) Gandre

Miss Frederike "Emilie" Sassmanshausens

Mrs. Emilie Gandre etc

TABLE OF CONTENT

Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter One	The Genealogy
Chapter Two	August Frederick Ewald Gandre
Chapter Three	Gustav Adolph Gandre
Chapter Four	Ida Alwiene Luisa (Gandre) Schauer
Chapter Five	Wilhelm Frederick "Willie Fred" Gandre
Chapter Six	Gustav "Gus" Henry Gandre
Chapter Seven	Hilda Ester (Gandre) Raeke
Chapter Eight	Other Gandres
Index

CHAPTER ONE

THE GENEALOGY

J1. Christine (Gandre?)

m. ? (1st)

m. Karl Mann (2nd)

K1. August Frederick Ewald Gandre

m. Wilhelmina Louise Bahlmann

L1. Gustav "Adolph" Gandre

m. Dollye Lucile Robinson

M1. Dorothy Dell Gandre

m. Wesley Keller Stich Sr.

N1. Wilhelmina Stich

m. Sam Caldwell

m. William Edward Burks

O1. Valerie Caldwell

m. William Fowler

P1. Stephanie Fowler

P2. Michael Fowler

O2. Melonie Burks

m. Thomas "Tommy" Forse

P1. Brandon Forse

P2. Christopher Forse

P3. Laura Forse

O3. Jessica Burks

N2. Wesley Keller Stich Jr.

m. Norma Trammel (1st)

m. Linda Kay Jones (2nd)

O1. Lisa Lynn Stich (1st) Carlson

m. (________)Madrid?

P1. Heather Madrid

O2. Wesley "Keller" Stich III (1st)

m. Carolyn Sue Smith

P1. Wesley Keller Stich IV

O3. Charles Ellis Stich (2nd)

O4. Linda Ellen Ashburn (step-2nd)

O5. Robert Milton Schwartz Jr. (step-2nd)

L2. Ida Alwiene Luisa Gandre

m. Richard Charles Schauer

M1. George Ewald Schauer

m. Lillian Dikes

N1. Benjamin Richard Schauer

m. Joan Coates Grant

O1. George Donald Schauer

O2. Dana Coates Schauer

N2. Martha Jane Schauer

m. Richard Peters

O1. Christi Peters

M2. Raymond Richard Schauer

m. Florence Tenberg nee Thompson

N1. Linda Joyce Tenberg (step)

m. Billie Alvin Rath

O1. Pamela Marie Rath

O2. William Patrick Rath

N2. Donald Gene Tenberg (step)

m. Patricia Mikesh

O1. Matthew Tenberg

M3. Alice Emily Minnie Schauer

m. Claude S. Hinton

N1. Bessie Faye Hinton (step)

m. James Gerst

O1. Shelley Ruth Gerst

m. Curtis Page

N2. Bella Ruth Hinton (step)

m. George Anderson Randolph

O1. Mary Faye Randolph

M4. Myrtle Louise Schauer

m. Monroe Herman Tolle

N1. Carolyn Lucille Tolle

m. Ray Edward Karrer

O1. Clayton Tolle Karrer

M5.Monroe Gus Adolph Schauer

m. Marie Froehner

N1. Kenneth Charles Schauer

m. Joy "Gail" Brown

O1. Jeffrey "Keith" Schauer

O2. Brian Lavall Schauer

O3. Darren Glen Schauer

N2. Cynthia Marie Schauer

m. Dwight Lewis MacAllister

O1. Gregory Ray MacAllister

O2. Timothy Lee MacAllister

O3. Jennifer MacAllister

M6. Marvin Schauer

L3. Willie Fred Gandre

m. Fredericke "Emilie" Sassmanshausens

M1. Austin Gandre

m. Bessie Ethel "Baby" Talley

M2. Sasman Carl Gandre

m. Gussie Ethel Talley

N1. Patsy Ann Gandre

m. Harold "Corky" Alfred Schwiening Jr.

O1. Susan Schwiening

m. James Preston Crowder III

P1. Christopher James Crowder

P2. Janea Avon Crowder

O2. Charlotte Schwiening

M3. Woodrow Wilson "Bill" Gandre

m. Luella Minna Johanna Froehner

N1. Florence Elaine Gandre

m. Davis Ray "Butch" Swoap

O1. Daniel Ray Swoap

O2. Diana Sue Swoap

O3. Darrell Edward Swoap

N2. Edith Laverne Gandre

m. Larry Clemons (1st)

m. Gary Koss (2nd)

O1. Jay Wilson Clemons

M4. Franklin August Gandre

m. Ruby Irene Heinemeyer

N1. Hazel Marie Gandre

m. William Carter Bassett

O1. Bren Adene Bassett

m. Julian Pehachek

P1. Joseph Pehachek

O2. Romi Jon Bassett

O3. Leasa Kay Bassett

N2. Karen Eileen Gandre

m. Johnny Pruitt Grantham Sr.

O1. Johnny Pruett Grantham Jr.

O2. Roam Ian Grantham

N3. Wilfred August Gandre

m. Sandra Kay Soefje

O1. Sandra Lee Gandre

m. Andy James Wills

P1. Cody James Wills

M5. Bernice Hilda Gandre

m. Leland Albert Lindemann Sr.

N1. Ina Gay Lindemann

m. W. Oscar Orum

O1. Amy Elise Orum

N2. Janet Marie Lindemann

m. John Frederick Clark

O1. Brooke Leigh Clark

N3. Leland Albert Lindemann Jr.

m. Connie Blundell (1st)

m. Janet Marie Kelley nee Herschep (2nd)

O1. Renee Nicole Lindemann (1st)

O2. Wendy Michelle Lindemann (1st)

O3. Krystal Kelley (step)

O4. Brian Kelley (step)

M6. Andrew Traeger Gandre

m. Georgie Mae George

N1. George Philip Gandre

m. Teresa Au

O1. Andrew Au Gandre

O2. Dana Au Gandre

O3. Nicole Au Gandre

N2. Guy Andrew Gandre

m. Katherine Grace Smith

O1. Elizabeth Ruth Gandre

O2. Julie Ann Gandre

M7. Ida Mae Gandre

m. James Alfred Philippus

N1. Vicky Diane Philippus

m. Ronald Lee Mason

O1. Chad Ryan Mason

O2. Shane Michael Hason

N2. Jane Amelia Philippus

m. Tex William Calk

O1. Megan Jane Calk

M8. James William Gandre

m. Frances Miller nee Schovsja

N1. Shirley Ann Miller (step)

m. Glenn Ray Mikesh

O1. Todd James Mikesh

N2. Kenneth Miller (step)

m. Elizabeth Barnes

O1. Dawn Michelle Miller

O2. Denise Lorelle Miller

M9. Robert Earl Gandre

m. Betty Jo Beeson

N1. Robert Sasman Gandre

m. Pamela Elaine Gordon (1st)

m. Pamela Lee Lenz (2nd)

O1. Courtney Elaine Gandre (1st)

O2. Brandon Sasman Gandre (2nd)

O3. Randy Earl Gandre (2nd)

N2. April Joy Botts (foster)

m. Timothy Joseph Massie

01.

L4. Ewald Gandre

L5. Gustav Henry Gandre

m. Elenora Louise Bahlmann

M1. Minnie Marie Gandre

M2. Leonard Adolph Gandre

m. Ruby Ruth Ruddock

N1. Nancy Jane Gandre

N2. Mary Ann Gandre

m. Robert B. Hyman

O1. Jessica Brook Hyman

N3. Jimmy David Gandre

M3. Dorothy Mae Gandre

L6. Hilda Ester Gandre

m. Walter Alvin Raeke

M1. James Walter Raeke

m. Sue Ann Ivey

N1. Linda Sue Raeke

m. Harry Elbert Porter, Jr.

O1. Derek Dale Porter

O2. Kelli Sue Porter

N2. Douglas James Raeke

m. Benita Danette Wishert

M2. Jeanette Lucille Raeke

m. George Leon Gossage

N1. Walter George Gossage

M3. Bernice Marie Raeke

m. J. Colvin Ward

N1. David Colvin Ward

N2. Scott Croslyn Ward

M4. LaVerne Raeke

CHAPTER TWO

August Frederick Ewald Gandre

I. August Frederick Ewald Gandre was born June 1, 1859 in Peretz, Germany. He died August 26, 1932 in Cost, Texas. He married Wilhelmina Louise Bahlmann on November 23, 1881. She was the daughter of Karl Frederick and Dorothea Luisa (Wegner) Bahlmann. Wilhelmina "Mina" was born October 31, 1861 in Peretz, Germany and died November 10, 1944 in Cost, Texas. They are both buried in the Monthalia Methodist Church Cemetery in Monthalia, Texas.

The only things we know about August Gandre's forebears are mostly speculation. We know that his mother was Christine, that she was born September 12, 1837 in Germany, died February 22, 1920 in Cost Texas and was married to Karl Mann in 1867 at Alt-Grape, Pomerania. August was said to have been named after his father who went to war and never came back." Great Uncle Gus wrote that Great-Great Grandpa Mann had a brother living in Wisconsin which is possible.

We have however, found Gandres living in the same general area that August settled his family. If Christine's maiden name was Gandre then there remains the possibility that they went to Wisconsin to be near her brothers (-or brothers-in-law -I personally find it hard to believe that she would go to anyone unless they were her in-laws.). The one thing we do know about Christine Mann was that she was known as a God fearing woman and a good Mother.

Conditions in Germany in the early 1880's were terrible and the young couple dreamed of America where they and their children could better themselves. So, August, Mina and their young son Adolph left Germany April 15, 1884 on the ship Moravia to dock in New York City. They went from there to Wisconsin and stayed until October 1891. That they were intending to stay in Wisconsin is indicated by August's purchase of property in Fall River.

The cold weather aggravated his rheumatism so the couple with 3 children now moved to Cuero, Texas where their stay was rather short as August did not like the mosquitoes either. They arrived in Texas October 4, 1891 and were living in Gonzales County on November 5, 1892 according to August's Naturalization Papers. I remember hearing stories about covered wagons and the like so it was probably a memorable trip.

The story goes that August and Mina came over with her parents (or was it his parents or both sets of parents?) and the fact that Mina's brother Carl Bahlmann Jr. came over on another ship the same year as Mina and August lends credence to at least part of the story. I will continue to explore the question of who came where with whom. Both the Bahlmanns and the Gandres wound up in Texas.

August was listed as a Farmer on his death certificate but also worked for the Post Office as a mail carrier in Gonzales County at one time.

My favorite story about August was told by Mrs. Rosa Fink. Her daughter reported having shaken hands with Jesus after church on Sunday. When questioned further the child identified Mr. August Gandre as the one with whom she had shaken hands. When asked why she thought that he was Jesus, she replied, "Well, you said Jesus loves the children and he really loves me!"

The "Frauen Verein" or Ladies Aid Society of the Monthalia Methodist Church was organized in 1905 with Mina as its first President. Both these people were faithful to their God, their Church and their family and we are all fortunate to be descendents.

August and Mina also raised their oldest son's nephew. Robert L. Stearns came to them as a small boy of seven and was raised as one of their own. He requested that his big "brother" Willie Fred name his first daughter after Bob's favorite sister Bernice, which is where Aunt Bernice gets her name. For years I thought he was just another "Uncle" which indeed through love he was.

According to Mina's Family Bible they had 6 children, 5 living to adulthood. They were listed in her bible as follows:

A. Gustav "Adolph" Gandre born August 6, 1882

B. Ida Alwiene Luisa Gandre born December 1, 1884

C. Wilhelm Frederick Gandre born April 7, 1886

D. Ewald Gandre born January 9, 1891 and died January 19, 1891

E. Gustav Henry Gandre born May 27, 1897

F. Hilda Ester Gandre born January 30, 1900

G. Robert L. Stearns born July 19, 1906 (foster son)

CHAPTER THREE

Gustav “Adolph” Gandre

A. Gustav "Adolph" Gandre was born August 6, 1882 in Peretz, Germany (birth certificate says Province of Prussia -Alten Grabe) and died October 8, 1955 in Houston, Texas. On July 19, 1905 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX he married Dollye Lucile Robinson who was born May 17, 1883 in Wise Co. Texas near Decatur and died October 3, 1977 in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of Reuben R. and Lucinda (Burch) Robinson. At 17 years of age he enrolled at Blinn College at Brenham, Texas for two years (1899-1900). His grades and general deportment indicate a good well rounded student.

He also attended Draughan's Business College in Fort Worth. Adolph worked for Humble Oil Company for over 30 years before his retirement. The 1910 Texas Census lists Adolph living in Harris CO. (Houston) with wife Lucile D., 20 years old, daughter Dorothy A. 1-5/12 years old, and sister-in-law Ida Robinson 28 years old. When his wife's nephew Robert L. Stearns needed a home, Adolph brought him to Cost to his parents August and Mina Gandre who raised the boy as one of their own.

Adolph and Dollye had one daughter -

1. Dorothy Dell Gandre was born October 22, 1908 in Harris County (Houston) and died February 11, 1987 at her home in Houston, Texas. She was a nurse not only as her profession, but in her private life as well. Dorothy took care of her aged mother until her mother's death in 1977.

She had two children by her first husband, Wesley Keller Stich Sr. Her love for her Grandmother Gandre led her to name her only daughter Wilhelmina.

a. Wesley Keller Stich Jr. born April 5, 1934

Houston, Harris Co., Texas.

m. Norma Trammel (1st)

m. Linda Kay Jones (2nd)

(1) Lisa Lynn Stich (1st)

m. (____)Madrid?

(a) Heather Madrid

(2) Wesley "Keller" Stich III (1st)

m. Carolyn Sue Smith

(a) Wesley Keller Stich IV

born June 16, 1987 (the apple of Grandpa & Grandma's eye.)

(3) Charles Ellis Stich (2nd)

(4) Linda Ellen Ashburn (step-2nd)

(5) Robert Milton Schwartz Jr. (step-2nd)

b. Wilhelmina Stich

m. Sam Caldwell

m. William Edward Burks

(1) Valerie Caldwell born September 17,1954.

m. William Fowler.

(a). Stephanie Fowler

(b). Michael Fowler

(2) Melonie Burks born May 22, 1959, in Houston, married August 20, 1977 to Thomas "Tommy" Forse, born February 20, 1956.

They have three children –

(a) Brandon Forse born December 8, 1980

(b) Christopher Forse born January 14, 1984

(3) Jessica Burks born September 12, 1967 in Houston, Texas

CHAPTER FOUR

Ida Alwiene Luisa (Gandre) Schauer

B. Ida. Alwiene Luisa Gandre was born December 1,1884 in Fall River, Wisconsin and died April 13, 1967 in Gonzales, Texas. She was married January 1, 1903 in the Monthalia Methodist Church to Richard Charles "Dick" Schauer. Dick was born October 23, 1880 in Rose Hill, Texas and died February 16, 1940 in Cost, Texas. Dick came to Gonzales County when he was 21 years old and began working as an apprentice in a blacksmith shop owned by A.C. Tolle. After 1-1/2 years he purchased the shop and continued to operate it. He was a good father, husband and member of the community. A life-long member of the Methodist Church, he served as a Sunday School Superintendent for many years and was a member of the official board of the church. He was an active member of the Men's Chorus, the Farm Grange, a school trustee, and a member of the board of directors of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce. Ida was a faithful and loving wife who created a happy home for Dick and their children. Without her at his side he couldn't have accomplished the many things he did for his community and church.

Ida and Dick had 6 children, 5 living to adulthood. They are as follows:

1. George Ewald Schauer born August 15, 1904

2. Raymond Richard Schauer born November 6, 1905

3. Alice Emily Minnie Schauer born September 30, 1907

4. Myrtle Louise Schauer born August 7, 1910

5. Monroe Gus Adolph Schauer born April 28, 1913

6. Marvin Schauer born January 22, 1919, died March 5, 1919.

1. George Ewald Schauer born August 15, 1904 at Cost, Texas and died July 8, 1971. He was married May 1, 1926 at the home of Rev. E.A.Franks a Baptist Minister in Gonzales, Texas to Lillian Dikes who was born November 13, 1901 in Cost, Texas the daughter of Benjamin L. and Sarah Frances (Hunt) Dikes natives of Cost and Gonzales County. George was a Captain with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

They had two children –

a. Benjamin Richard Schauer born May 19, 1928

b. Martha Jane Schauer born December 30, 1935

a. Benjamin Richard Schauer born May 19, 1928 in San Diego, California and married Joan Coates Grant March 17, 1952 at the Episcopal Chapel in San Antonio, Texas. Joan was born August 8, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas.

They have two children.

(1) George Donald Schauer born September 9, 1953 in Gonzales, Texas.

(2) Dana Coates Schauer born March 23, 1960 in Alice, Texas.

b. Martha Jane Schauer born December 30, 1935 in Gonzales, Texas married December 19, 1970 at 1st Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas by Rev. Elmore to Richard Peters.

They have one daughter

(1) Christi Peters

2. Raymond Richard Schauer born November 6, 1905 in Cost, Texas and died July 8, 1987 at Memorial Hospital in Gonzales, Texas. He married Florence Tenberg nee Thompson on December 27, 1958 at the Gonzales Methodist Church by Rev. Roy May. Florence was born November 21, the daughter of George and Etta (Wright) Thompson. She brought to her marriage to "Skeeter" a ready made family which brought much joy into his life. "Skeeter" operated a service station and garage in Cost as well as maintaining a ranching business. He was an active member of the Monthalia Methodist Church, a member of the board of directors of the First National Bank of Gonzales since 1946, and a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows. Skeeter's ready made family consisted of a daughter, son, their spouses and three grandchildren.

a. Linda Joyce Tenberg born February 3, 1942 at Gonzales, Texas, married December 26, 1960 at Cuero, Texas in Catholic Church to Billie Alvin Rath who was born December 12, 1939 at Cuero, Texas.

They have two children

(1) Pamela Marie Rath born October 3, 1963 at Brenham, Texas

(2) William Patrick Rath born September 14, 1967 at Cuero, Texas.

b. Donald Gene Tenberg born August 13, 1947 at Gonzales, Texas married December 22, 1968 in Methodist Church by Rev. Dick Lowry to Patricia Mikesh who was born December 9, 1950.

They have one son -

(3) Matthew Tenberg

3. Alice Emily Schauer born September 30, 1907 at Cost, Texas married December 30, 1967 at the Monthalia Methodist Church by Rev. Wm. Birkner to Claude S. Hinton who was born November 9, 1897 at Wrightsboro, Texas and died March of 1987 at Gonzales, Texas. He was the son of Marion Frank and Eula (LeMond) Hinton. He brought to their marriage a ready made family of his own consisting of two daughters, their husbands, and two grandchildren.

a. Bessie Faye Hinton born May 3, 1924 at Wrightsboro, Texas, married in Methodist Church in Austin, Texas by Rev. Marvin Vance on September 12, 1953 to James Gerst who was born July 7, 1920 at LaFeria, Texas.

They have one daughter –

(1) Shelley Ruth Gerst born October 9, 1955 at Cleburne, Texas and is married to Curtis Page.

b. Bella Ruth Hinton born October 17, 1926 at Cheapside, Texas, married in Methodist Church in Gonzales, Texas by Rev. Roy May on January 14, 1956 to George Anderson Randolph who was born June 4, 1923 at Marfa, Texas.

They have one daughter –

(1) Mary Faye Randolph born April 21, 1958 in Austin, Texas

4. Myrtle Louise Schauer born August 7,1910 in Cost, Texas married at the Monthalia Methodist Church by Rev. O.C. Kattner on November 8, 1935 to Monroe Herman Tolle. He was born December 13, 1913 at Cost, Texas and died January 16, 1969 at the Bastrop Hospital in Bastrop, Texas. His parents were Adolph and Martha (Bohlmfalk) Tolle.

They have one daughter –

a. Carolyn Lucille Tolle born August 7, 1940 at LaGrange, Texas, married at Travis St. Methodist Church in LaGrange, Texas by Rev. Paul Grant and Rev. Rich on August 25, 1962 to Ray Edward Karrer who was born April 28, 1935 at San Antonio, Texas.

They have one son –

(1) Clayton Tolle Karrer born October 1, 1975.

5.Monroe Gus Adolph Schauer born April 28, 1913 at Cost, Texas, married November 10, 1938 at the home of his bride's parents by Rev. C.W. Schlechte to Marie (Violet Marie) Froehner who was born March 24, 1920 at Cost, Texas the daughter of John William and Elsa Frederika Dorothea (Raeke) Froehner. Monroe was a farmer, rancher and feed manufacturer in Gonzales County. He also served as a director of the Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op and as a vice-president for the Texas Electric Co-op's board of directors. I can never remember calling him anything but "Uncle Money" my whole life.

Monroe and Marie have two children –

a. Kenneth Charles Schauer born December 11, 1942 at Cost, Texas. He was married in Gonzales, Texas August 19, 1961 at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Earl Bryant to Joy "Gail" Brown who was born September 5, 1943 in Luling, Texas, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Brown.

They have three sons –

(1) Jeffrey "Keith" Schauer born September 20, 1962 in Austin, Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University June 1986.

(2) Brian Lavall Schauer born December 9, 1965 in Gonzales, Texas

(3) Darren Glen Schauer born September 9, 1968 in Gonzales, Texas

b. Cynthia Marie Schauer born July 2, 1946 in Gonzales, Texas, married June 20, 1968 at the Monthalia Methodist Church by the Rev. Howard MacAllister and the Rev. Wm. Birkner to Dwight Lewis MacAllister born September 12, 1945 at Long Beach, California to Mr. & Mrs. Howard L. MacAllister.

(1) Gregory Ray MacAllister born July 14, 1969 at Austin, Texas

(2) Timothy Lee MacAllister born November 1, 1971 at Austin, Texas.

(3) Jennifer Michelle MacAllister born July 28, 1976

CHAPTER FIVE

Wilhelm Frederick "Willie Fred" Gandre

C. Willie Fred Gandre born April 7, 1886 at Fall River, Wisonsin died June 30, 1948 at Cost, Texas. He married July 29, 1908 at Cost, Texas to Fredericke "Emilie" Sassmanshausens who was born July 5, 1887 in Guadalupe Co., Texas and died January 3, 1964 at Cost, TX the daughter of Ludwig Sassmanshausens and Bertha (Riefkohl) Tolle Sassmanshausens.

For the story of "how Willie met Emilie" see page 115. Unk tells the story much better than I could. Willie and his new bride lived in Gonzales where he worked in a laundry and a cotton gin. They later moved to Bebe, Texas where he owned his own cotton gin. In 1923 he purchased the cotton gin in Cost from Anton Muenzler. He was a successful farmer and rancher, as well as a civic leader. He was a Cost School Trustee, a 4-H Club leader, a member of the Masonic Lodge and an active member of the Monthalia Methodist Church.

Willie attended Blinn College at Brenham, Texas from 1906 to 1908. The Gonzales County History Book on page 28 says that Willie was a member of the Gonzales Co. Concert Band from 1909 when it was formed until 1911-13 and that he played the clarinet and the violin although the pictures on page 78 of this book show him with an instrument looks more like a baritone or an euphonium.

When my father was in the service during the last years of World War II and I was missing him terribly, Big Daddy found a gray rock shaped like a soldier's helmet. He handed it to me and said, "Here, keep this to show to your soldier daddy when he comes home." Such comfort for a small child from such a gentle, caring man.

My favorite story may or may not be true, but I certainly hope it is. Big Daddy was asked how he and Emilie were able to arrive at church every Sunday morning with the 9 children still clean. He replied, "Well, first I bathe and get dressed and then Mama bathes and dresses Austin and we put him on the bench in the hall and I watch him. Then Mama bathes and dresses Sasman and we put him on the bench in the hall and I watch both of them. Then Mama bathes and dresses Wilson and we put him on the bench in the hall and I watch all 3 of them. Etc. Then Mama bathes and dresses and we watch them all the way to church." He never said anything about KEEPING them clean past that point.

They made a great team. My father used to say he'd recognize his mother's sugar cookies no matter where or when he ate them and I'm sure all of us who were privileged to taste them would agree. She not only was a great cook, but a good mother who still had time for her church and community.

They raised all 9 children to adulthood.

1. Austin Gandre born June 29, 1909

2. Sasman Carl Gandre born March 13, 1911

3. Woodrow Wilson Gandre born April 12, 1914

4. Franklin August Gandre born July 21, 1916

5. Bernice Hilda Gandre born May 27, 1918

6. Andrew Traeger Gandre born April 16, 1920

7. Ida Mae Gandre born February 21, 1922

8. James William Gandre born June 1, 1924

9. Robert Earl Gandre born May 8, 1926

1. Austin Gandre born June 29, 1909 at Bebe, Texas and died June 20, 1964 at Gonzales, Texas. He was married December 29, 1934 to Bessie Ethel "Baby" Talley who was born July 5, 1911 at Cost, Texas the daughter of James Ervin and Bessie (Stevens) Talley. She was raised by her beloved Aunt, Mrs. Coleman Edgar (Hallie J.) Jennings.

2. Sasman Carl Gandre born March 13, 1911 at Bebe, Texas and died February 29, 1980 at Fredericksburg, Texas. He was married on April 4, 1932 at Cost, Texas to Gussie Ethel Talley who was born June 9, 1909 at Cost, Texas and died June 14, 1986 at Fredericksburg, Texas. She was the daughter of James Ervin and Bessie (Stevens) Talley.

They had one daughter –

a. Patsy Ann Gandre born May 13, 1935 in Nixon, Texas, married June 8, 1953 at Cuidad Acuna, Mexico to Harold Alfred "Corky" Schwiening Jr. who was born August 21, 1934 at Junction, Texas. He is the son of Elsie Kimble (Martin) and H.A. Schwiening Sr.

They have two daughters –

(1) Susan Schwiening born February 3, 1960 in Sonora, Texas. She was married on April 30, 1977 in Sonora, Texas to James Preston Crowder III who was born February 23, 1955 in Colorado City, Texas. His parents are Mary Louise (Marchart) and James P. Crowder II.

They have two children –

(a) Christopher James Crowder born November 24, 1977 at Sonora, TX

(b) Janea Avon Crowder born April 23, 1980 at Sonora, Texas.

(2) Charlotte Schwiening born December 13, 1964 at Sonora, Texas.

3. Woodrow Wilson "Bill" Gandre born April 12, 1914 at Cost, Texas. Bill is retired and living in Cost, Texas At the Monthalia Methodist Church on April 21, 1937

he married Luella Minna Johanna Froehner who was born on June 28, 1914 at Monthalia, Texas the daughter of John William and Elsa Frederika Dorothea (Raeke) Froehner. Her sister Marie is married to Bill's cousin Monroe Schauer.

They have two children

a. Florence Elaine Gandre born March 31, 1942 at Cost, Texas. She was married December 31, 1960 to Davis Ray "Butch" Swoap who was born August 16, 1939 in Kenedy, Texas the son of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Swoap. They were divorced March 1973.

They have three children

(1) Daniel Ray Swoap born August 1, 1964 at Victoria, Texas

(2) Diana Sue Swoap born April 21, 1966 at Victoria, Texas. She was married January 14, 1984 to Lee Daniel Peschel born November 13, 1962. Divorced 1985.

(3) Darrell Edward Swoap born October 12, 1971 at Victoria, Texas.

b. Edith Laverne Gandre born June 6, 1945 in Gonzales, Texas. She was married March 26, 1966 to Larry Clemons who was born July 12, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Mr.& Mrs. Dewey Clemons. They are divorced. Edith remarried July 24 1983 in Hawaii to Gary Evans Koss born March 17, 1948.

Edith has one son

(1) Jay Wilson Clemons born October 30, 1971 in Tempe, Arizona.

4. Franklin August Gandre.born July 21, 1916 at Bebe, Texas. He married April 17, 1937 at Gonzales, Texas to Ruby Irene Heinemeyer who was born July 8, 1917 in Gonzales Co., Texas the daughter of August and Agnes (Voss) Heinemeyer. Both Frank and Ruby worked for the Gonzales Independent School District until they retired about 1969. Then, not being content with retirement they moved to Austin and went to work for the University of Texas System. They retired from UT in 1979 and are now enjoying themselves in Cost, Texas.

They have three children

a. Hazel Marie Gandre born January 3, 1941 at Gonzales,Texas married in Kyle, Texas by Rev. John McKay on December 10, 1961 to William Carter Bassett born February 11, 1935 the son of Francis Carter and Gertrude Alice (Keeling) Bassett.They now live on what is known as the "Peal Place" in "downtown" Dripping Springs.

They have three daughters

(1) Bren Adene Bassett born October 17, 1962 in Austin, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in August of 1987 and is now working in Austin at Foster Financial Services.

(2) Romi Jon Bassett born August 10, 1965 at Austin, Texas. She is now at College Station working at the Ticket Office at A&M trying to save up enough money to continue her schooling.

(3) Leasa Kay Bassett born November 25, 1969 at Austin, Texas. She graduated from Dripping Springs High School in May 1988 and plans to attend Blinn College at Brenham the Fall of 1988 and Texas A&M at Galveston the Fall

of 1989.

b. Karen Eileen Gandre born August 25, 1943 at Cost, Texas. She married October 22, 1959 at Monthalia Methodist Church to Johnny Pruett Grantham who was born September 9, 1940 in Caldwell Co., Texas to Willie "Zelma" and Minnie "Pearl" (Hermes) Grantham. They live in Luling, Texas.

They have two sons

(1) Johnny Pruett Grantham Jr. born May 26, 1968 at Luling, Texas. He is attending college at South West Texas University at San Marcos.

(2) Roam Ian Grantham born January 8, 1972 at Luling, Texas. He is attending Luling High School and playing a lot of baseball

c. Wilfred August Gandre born December 10, 1947 at Gonzales, Texas, married at Monthalia Methodist Church on February 18, 1967 to Sandra Kay "Sandi" Soefje born June 3, 1948 to Gilbert Gustav Reinhardt and Annie Mae (Wagner) Soefje.

They have one daughter

(1) Sandra Lee Gandre born July 23, 1968 now lives in Leesville, Texas.

5. Bernice Hilda Gandre born May 27, 1918 at Bebe, Texas married August 15, 1940 at the Monthalia Methodist Church to Leland Albert Lindemann who was born December 6, 1913 at Cost, Texas to Benhard Henry and Lillie Laura (Juengermann) Lindemann.

They have three children

a. Ina Gay Lindemann born August 20, 1943 at Cost, Texas, married January 19, 1973 to W. Oscar Orum who was born February 4, 1940 at Jacksonville, Texas to Julian and Jewel Elise (Sparks) Orum.

They have one child

(1) Amy Elise Orum born August 5, 1976 at Houston, Texas.

b. Janet Marie Lindemann born April 6, 1947 at Gonzales, Texas, married at the Monthalia Methodist Church on April 8, 1978 to John Frederick Clark, born April 24, 1944 at DesMoines, Iowa to Mary Joan (Cavanaugh) and George Edward Clark Jr.

They have one daughter

(1) Brooke Leigh Clark born March 20, 1984 at Austin, Texas

c. Leland Albert Lindemann Jr. born December 27, 1952, married (first) on August 5, 1972 at the Monthalia Methodist Church to Connie Blundell born June 25, 1956 at Shiner, Texas to Willie Ray and Clara Juanita (Harris) Blundell.

They have two children

(1) Renee Nicole Lindemann born February 4, 1973 at Gonzales, Texas

(2) Wendy Michelle Lindemann born January 25, 1974 at Gonzales, Texas.

married (2nd) Janet Marie Kelley nee Herschap born August 17, 1986 the daughter of Ross & Josephine (Ivy) Herschap

She brings two children to their marriage

(3) Krystal Kelley (step)

(4) Brian Kelley (step)

6. Andrew Traeger Gandre born April 16, 1920 at Bebe, Texas, married in Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 5, 1946 to Georgie Mae George born June 13, 1922 at Vicksburg, Miss. to Abraham and Ida (Moses) George.

They have two sons

a. George Philip Gandre born September 14, 1948 at Gonzales, Texas. He was married at San Carlos, California on December 2, 1978 to Teresa Au, born October 28, 1953 in Hong Kong. Her parents are Mr.& Mrs. Dennis Kwan.

They have two children

(1) Andrew Au Gandre born July 18, 1981 at Euless, Texas

(2) Dana Au Gandre born December 27, 1983

b. Guy Andrew Gandre born May 30, 1956 at New Port Beach, California, married at Corpus Christi on May 28, 1977 to Katherine Grace Smith born July 16, 1956 the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Gocher Smith Jr.

They have two daughter

(1) Elizabeth Ruth Gandre born May 1, 1982 at Gonzales, Texas

(2) Julie Ann Gandre born July 25, 1988 at Gonzales,Tex.

7. Ida "Mae" Gandre born February 21, 1922 at Bebe, Texas married March 19, 1945 at Monthalia Methodist Church to James Alfred "J.A." Philippus born December 10, 1923 at Cost, Texas to Adolph A. and Ella Jane (Tieken) Philippus.

They have two daughters

a. Vicky Diane Philippus born August 2, 1948 at Gonzales, Texas, married at Rockdale, Texas on August 23, 1969 to Ronald Lee Mason, born March 2, 1950 at Enid, Oklahoma to Dewey W. and Dortha Lee (Newhouse) Mason.

They have two children

(1) Chad Ryan Mason born July 1, 1973 at Lawrence, Kansas

(2) Shane Michael Mason born December 1, 1976 at Fort Worth, Texas

b. Jane Amelia Philippus born July 29, 1953 at Gonzales, Texas, married on March 19, 1982 at Rockdale, Texas to Tex William Calk born August 3, 1948.

They have one daughter

(1) Megan Jane Calk born August 20, 1986 Rockdale, Texas

8. James William Gandre born June 1, 1924 at Cost, Texas married at Yoakum Methodist Parsonage on October 18, 1964 to Frances Miller nee Schovsja born September 2, 1921 to Joseph and Frances (Tralek) Schoysja

Frances brought James a ready made family of .twins

a. Shirley Ann Miller born January 7, 1944 in Amarillo, Texas, married at Yoakum, Texas on September 23, 1967 to Glenn Ray Mikesh born January 11, 1945 at Gonzales, Texas to Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mikesh.

They have one son

(1) Todd James Mikesh born September 22, 1978 at Fort Worth, Texas

b. Kenneth Miller born January 7, 1944 in Amarillo, Texas, married at Yoakum, Texas on May 23, 1969 to Elizabeth Barnes born April 20, 1950 at Kerrville, Texas

They have two children

(1) Dawn Michelle Miller born October 18, 1975 at Yoakum, Texas

(2) Denise Lorelle Miller born August 8, 1979 at Yoakum, Texas

9. Robert Earl Gandre born May 8, 1926 in Cost, Texas married March 16, 1947 Monthalia Methodist Church Betty Jo Beeson born March 30, 1930 in Gonzales Co., Texas the daughter of Melvin E. and Lavelle (Rentz) Beeson.

They have one son and an adopted daughter.

a. Robert Sasman Gandre born September 19, 1948 in Elgin, Texas, married (1st) on March 4, 1972 at Fredericksburg, Texas to Pamela Elaine Gordon, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Gordon; married (2nd) on October 25, 1980 in San Antonio, Texas to Pamela Lee Lenz born born March 28, 1960 in Almagordo, New Mexico to Bessie Lee (Mann) and Marvin Erich Lenz Sr.

(1) Courtney Elaine Gandre (1st) born July 21, 1977 in San Antonio, Texas.

(2) Brandon Sasman Gandre (2nd) born August 11, 1982 in San Antonio, Texas.

(3) Randy Earl Gandre (2nd) born April 27, 1986

b. April Joy Botts married January 3, 1981 to Timothy Joseph Massie the son of Mr. & Mrs. Billy G. Massie.

CHAPTER SIX

Gustav "Gus" Henry Gandre

E. Gustav "Gus" Henry Gandre barn May 27, 1897 in Gonzales County, died June 14, 1986 in Gonzales, Texas. He married January 15, 1918 at Winters, Texas to Elenora Louise Bahlmann who was born May 30, 1891 in Cuero, Texas, died December 12, 1967 in Cost, Texas. She was the daughter of Wilhelm and Marie (Mader) Bahlmann. "Unk" was a farmer, a Charter Member of the Gonzales American Legion Post for 68 years having served in the U.S. Army during WWI and a member of the Monthalia Methodist Church serving in the Men's Chorus. He also served as a school trustee for the Monthalia School at Monthalia, Texas from about 1930 to 1935.

They had three children

1. Minnie Marie Gandre born December 4, 1921, died on November 6, 1963.

2. Leonard Adolph Gandre born March 4, 1923 at Cost, Texas, married in Gonzales, Texas on May 5, 1950 to Ruby Ruth Ruddock born July 9, 1928 the daughter of Robert Howard and Luella (Davis) Ruddock.

a. Nancy Jane Gandre born November 4, 1951 at Gonzales, Texas

b. Mary Ann Gandre born April 30, 1955 at Gonzales, Texas, married April 9, 1976 to Robert Burgess Hyman barn July 24, 1953 at Alice, Texas to Vance Andrews and Elizabeth West Dunning Hyman.

(1) Jessica Brook Hyman born December 3, 1981 at Austin, Texas

c. Jimmy David Gandre born March b, 1957 at Gonzales, Texas

3. Dorothy Mae Gandre born June 29, 1925, died January 17, 1935.

CHAPTER SEVEN

Hilda Ester Gandre

F. Hilda Ester Gandre born January 31, 1899 in Gonzales Co., Texas, died February 8, 1981/2 at Robstown, Texas. She was married on June 27, 1923 to Walter Alvin Raeke born July 17, 1899, died September 6, 1978 the son of August and Minna (Lindemann) Raeke. Hilda & Walter owned and operated a hatchery and ran a farm in Gonzales County for many years. They were also co-owners of Radio Station KROB in Robstown. Great Aunt Hilda had one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard. People tell me that her mother had a lovely singing voice also. Uncle Walter & Aunt Hilda were one of the most devoted couples I ever knew. Their love was a shining example to all of us of marriage as God intended it.

They were the parents of four children

1. James Walter Raeke born November 15, 1926 married on May 27, 1948 to Sue Ann Ivey born September 21, 1929

a. Linda Sue Raeke (adopted) born April 15, 1954 at Denison, Texas, married September 11, 1976 at First Baptist Church of San Marcos to Harry Elbert Porter, Jr. who was born November 12, 1954.

They have two children

(1) Derek Dale Porter born September 13, 1979

(2) Kelli Sue Porter born October 29, 1981

b. Douglas James Raeke (adopted) born October 10, 1958 was married January 18, 1986 at the Monthalia Methodist Church to Benita Danette Wishert born May 26, 1967. She is the daughter of Donald Henry and Sue (O'Neal) Wishert.

2. Jeanette Lucille Raeke born January 23, 1929, married at the Monthalia Methodist Church on September 27, 1952 to Dr. George Leon Gossage, the son of Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Gossage.

They have one son

a. Walter George Gossage born June 21, 1963

3. Bernice Marie Raeke born September 30, 1935 married at the Monthalia Methodist Church on April 29, 1955 to J. Colvin Ward. Divorced 1983 married May 23, 1987 to William Thomas

They have two children

a. David Colvin Ward born March 8, 1968 adopted

b. Scott Croslyn Ward born September 6, 1970.

4. LaVerne Raeke born and died on September 27, 1936.