Children of Margaret Mans and John Peter Ney

Josephine Ney was the oldest of the fifteen children born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. She was born 23 July 1877. Her birth was recorded in both Ozaukee (2-975) and Sheboygan Counties (1-404), but it is believed that she was born near Belguim, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Her baptism was recorded at Lake Church as an addendum to her sister Caroline's entry in January 1880. Her godparents were Anton Mans (maternal grandfather) and Josephine Hemmer (paternal grandmother). She received her First Communion at Holy Cross Church in 1890. Her Confirmation was at Holy Cross on 15 October 1892 and her sponsor was Maria Wester.

Katherine Ney was the second child born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. She was born 8 September 1878 and her birth was recorded in both Ozaukee (2-1121) and Sheboygan Counties (1-403). Katherine was baptized 12 September 1878 at Lake Church and her godparents were Jacob Wester (paternal step-grandfather) and Catherine Plier (maternal grandmother). She received her First Communion at Holy Cross Church in 1891. Her Confirmation was at Holy Cross on 15 October 1892 and her sponsor was Catherine Weyker.

  
Caroline Rose Ney was the third child and third daughter born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. Her birth was recorded in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin (1-402) as 23 December 1879. Her baptism was recorded at Lake Church on 17 January 1880. Her godparents were her aunt and uncle Caroline Mans and Nicholas George Ney who were married at Lake Church just a week later. She received her First Communion in 1892 at Holy Cross Church. Her Confirmation was at Holy Cross on 15 October 1892 and her sponsor was Maria Krier.

Emil Nicholas Ney was the first son and fourth child born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. He was born 8 March 1881 in Belgium. His birth was not recorded in Ozaukee County records. Emil was baptized at Lake Church 7 May 1881 and his godparents were Nicholas Mans (maternal uncle) and Maria Katherine Mans (first cousin to Margaret Mans). He received his First Communion at Holy Cross Church in 1893. His Confirmation was at Holy Cross on 31 August 1896 and his sponsor was John Weyker.

Nicholas Ney was the fifth child of John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. He was born in Belgium 12 March 1883. His birth is recorded in Ozaukee County records (2-2036). Nicholas was baptized at Lake Church on 17 March 1883 and his godparents were Nicholas Mans (maternal uncle) and Maryanne Schilz (relationship unknown). He received his First Communion at Holy Cross Church on 30 June 1895. His Confirmation was at Holy Cross on 31 August 1896 and his sponsor was Dominic Meyer.

Edward Ney was the sixth child and third son born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. He was born 22 May 1884 at Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. His birth was record in Ozaukee County records (2-2266). Edward was baptized at Lake Church on 30 May 1884 and his godparents were Celestin Antoine and Maria Mans. He received his First Communion at Holy Cross Church on 4 June 1896. His confirmation was at Holy Cross on 31 August 1896 and his sponsor was Michael Kirst.

Mary Katherine Ney was the seventh child born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. She was born at Holy Cross, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin on 13 August 1885. Her birth was not recorded in Ozaukee County records. Mary Katherine was baptized at Holy Cross Church on 23 August 1884 and her godparents were John Nicholas Streff and Mary Katherine Krier (first cousin to Margaret Mans). She received her First Communion 3 July 1898 at Holy Cross Church. Her Confirmation was 24 June 1899 at Holy Cross and her sponsor was Catherine Uselding.

Anna Marie Ney was the eighth child born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. She was born in Holy Cross 29 November 1886. Her birth was not recorded in Ozaukee County records. Anna Marie was baptized 5 December 1886 at Holy Cross Church. She received her First Communion 11 June 1899 at Holy Cross Church. Her Confirmation was 24 June 1899 at Holy Cross and her sponsor was Caroline Ney.

William Paul Ney was the ninth child born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. He was born 28 May 1888 in Holy Cross. His delayed birth record was recorded in Ozaukee County (24-431). William Paul was baptized at Holy Cross Church on 3 June 1888 and his godparents were Paul Streff and Anna Risch. He received his First Communion at Holy Cross Church in 1900. His Confirmation was 23 September 1903 at Holy Cross and his sponsor Francis Streff.

Rose Catherine Ney was the tenth child born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans. She was born 9 January 1890 at Holy Cross. Rose was baptized at Holy Cross Church 12 January 1890 and her godparents were Hermann and Catherine Miller. She received her First Communion at Holy Cross Church in 1902. Her Confirmation was at Holy Cross on 28 June 1903 and her sponsor was Maria Ney.

Joseph was the eleventh child born to John Peter Ney and Margaret Mans and their last child born who survived infancy. Joseph was born 29 June 1891 in Holy Cross. He was baptized 28 June 1891 at Holy Cross Church and his godparents were Joseph Bley and Josephine Ney. He received his First Communion at Holy Cross Church on 28 June 1903. His Confirmation was at Holy Cross on 23 September 1903 and his sponsor was John Uselding. Joseph served during World War I and worked in many places throughout Wisconsin after the war including working as a mechanical engineer at Kohler. He later worked at Allis Chambers in West Allis, Wisconsin. Joe was also an avid golfer.

Joseph was married to Olivia Jetzer on 13 October 1926 at Holy Name Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Joseph and Olivia had eight children: Earl Francis, James Edward, Constance Mae, John W., Louise Agnes, Nancy Claire, Luke Anthony and Mary Olivia. Olivia's sister, Loretta, married Joseph's brother, William. Joseph died 18 June 1960 and is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Olivia was born 24 August 1900 and currently resides in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.