Alexander,
I am very excited to connect with you. I do have Philip in my data base and am attempting to make a connection. Do you know if Philip had brothers and/or who his father was? I think I have the right Philip and his descendants; however, have only one son's name, so am wondering if your Edward is brother to Heinrich (son of Philip). I have never located the other children's names.

First Generation
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1. Philip SCHIEFEN, M. Born in Schiefen, Rheinland, Preussen. Occupation: Farmer.1

Had four sons and three daughters1

He married Barbara BERGMANN1, F.

They had the following children:
2 i. Heinrich, M (1821-)
3 ii. Unknown, M
4 iii. Unknown, M
5 iv. Unknown, M
6 v. Unknown, F
7 vi. Unknown, F
8 vii. Unknown, F

Second Generation
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Family of Philip SCHIEFEN (1) & Barbara BERGMANN


2. Heinrich SCHIEFEN, M. Born on 19 Jul 1821 in Schiefen, Rheinland, Preussen.1 Religion: Roman Catholic.

“A loyal and generous son of his church and a public spirited citizen of his country he has held various positions of trust and honor in his community. In 1900 he received from Emperor William II a gold medal as a token of esteem for having held the elective office of chairman of his town during fifty years without intermission. Having at this writing reached the noble age of four-score and five, he enjoys excellent health and mental and bodily vigor.”1

He married Gertrude FELD, F, daughter of John FELD, M & Mary Catherine SCHONAUER, F. Born abt 1831. Gertrude died in Schiefen, Rheinland, Preussen, on 7 Dec 1891; she was 60.1

Living in Eitorf.1

They had the following children:
9 i. Philip, M
10 ii. Mary, F
11 iii. Catherine, F
12 iv. Johann Heinrich, M (1860-)
13 v. Gustave, M
14 vi. Elizabeth, F (1865-)
15 vii. William, M
16 viii. Gertrude, F (1871-)
17 ix. Joseph, M (1870-)
18 x. Rev Edward Bartholomew, M (1876-1940)

3. Unknown SCHIEFEN, M.

4. Unknown SCHIEFEN, M.

5. Unknown SCHIEFEN, M.

6. Unknown SCHIEFEN, F.

7. Unknown SCHIEFEN, F.

8. Unknown SCHIEFEN, F.

Third Generation
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Family of Heinrich SCHIEFEN (2) & Gertrude FELD


9. Philip SCHIEFEN, M1.

1Living in Schiefen, Germany in 1906

10. Mary SCHIEFEN, F1.

Living in Eitorf in 19061

She married Peter LICHTENBERG1, M.

11. Catherine SCHIEFEN, F1.

Living in Schiefen, Germany in 19061

12. Johann Heinrich SCHIEFEN, M. Born on 29 Dec 1860 in Schiefen, Rhineland Province, Germany.2,1 Immigrated on 29 Oct 1880 to NY, NY, NY. Immediately proceeded to St. Francis, Wis. Occupation: Roman Catholic Priest.3 Education: Elementary-Eitorf; pro-gymnasium at Siegburg; gymnasium of Essen; St. Francis, Wisconsin.1 Religion: Priest.

Rev. J H Schiefen
Arrival Date: 29 Sep 1891
Age: 30 Years, citizen of U.S. from native country Germany
Destination: St. Anna, Calumet Co., WI; baggage 2 Saloon.
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1861
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Antwerp, Belgium
Ship Name: Belgenland
Port of Arrival: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Microfilm Roll Number: T840_154,5Ancestry.com. Philadelphia Passenger Lists, 1800-1945 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data:
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1883-1945. Micropublication T840. RG085. Rolls # 1-181. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1800-1882. Micropublication M425. RG036. Rolls # 1-108. National Archives, Washington, D.C.


RESIDENTS OF Kenosha County GIVING ACREAGE, SECTION, TOWNSHIP AND POST-OFFICE.
Schiefen John H. Rev. New Munster.6
Commemorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin: Containing Biographical Sketches of Business and Professional Men and of Many of the Early Settled Families
By J.H. Beers & Co, J.H. Beers & Co
Published by J.H. Beers & co., 1906
Original from the New York Public Library


Digitized Feb 8, 2008
645 pages-Schiefen p. 570ff.

REV. JOHN HENRY SCHIEFEN, pastor of St. Alphonsus' Church, 
New Munster, Kenosha Co., Wis.. is a native of Germany. He was born Dec. 29, 1860, in a town named after his forefathers Schiefen, situated in the picturesque valley of the River Sieg. a tributary to the Rhine, and is a son of Henry and Gertrude Schiefen. His paternal grandfather was Philip Schiefen, a fanner by occupation, prominent and influential in his community. He and his wife Barbara, nee Bergmann, had four sons and three daughters. On the maternal side, Father Schiefen's grandfather was John Feld. a well- to-do farmer, who was married to Mary Catherine Schonauer. They left a family of ten children, four of whom came to the United States : Joseph, who lives at Carroll, Iowa ; Henry, of Cedar Falls, Iowa ; John, who died at Marshalltown, Iowa ; and William, of Idaho Springs, Colorado,who died at Marshalltown, Iowa. 

Henry Schiefen, our subject's father, was born July 19, 1821, at Schiefen. As a loyal and generous son of his church and a public spirited citizen of his country he has held various positions of trust and honor in his community. In 1900 he received from Emperor William II a gold medal as a token of esteem for having held the elective office of chairman of his town during fifty years without intermission. Having at this writing reached the noble age of four-score and five, he enjoys excellent health and mental and bodily vigor. His beloved wife, Gertrude, departed hence on Dec. 7. 1891, at the age of sixty years. They had a family of ten children, who are all living, namely : Philip, of Schiefen, Germany; Mary, wife of Peter Lichtenberg, of Eitorf, Germany; Miss Catherine, of Schiefen; Rev. J. H., of New Munster, Wis. ; Gustave, of Schiefen ; Miss Elizabeth, who keeps house for Rev. John H. ; William, on the old homestead, in Schiefen; Miss Gertrude, who keeps house for Rev. Edward ; Joseph, of Lake Geneva, Wis. ; and Rev. Edward B. Schiefen, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Kansasville, Wisconsin. 

Rev. John Henry Schiefen received his early education in the efficient elementary schools of his home city, Eitorf. To prepare himself for his sacred calling he was sent to the pro-gymnasium at Siegburg. For the completion of his classical studies he attended the gymnasium of Essen, where he studied under Professor Dr. Fischer, who is now Cardinal Archbishop of Cologne. Having completed the higher preparatory studies he decided to devote his life to the mission work of his Church in the United States. He arrived at New York Oct. 29, 1880, and directly proceeded to St. Francis, Wis., where at the Salesianum he took up the study of philosophy ami theology. On June June 24, 1884, he was ordained priest by the Most Rev. Archbishop Michael Heiss. Father Schiefen's first charge was the Immaculate Conception Church, at Kingston. Green Lake Co., Wis., whence he attended the parish at Buffalo. Marquette Co., Wis. He resided at Kingston from Aug. 7, 1884, until March 19. 1886, the field of his labors covering ten townships. 

Father Schiefen was then transferred to St. Anne's parish, St. Anna, Calumet Co., Wis. Besides ministering to a large home parish, he had charge of St. Peter and Paul's Church at Kiel, Calumet Co., Wis. This latter parish Father Schiefen organized into a home parish with a resident pastor. While located at St. Anna, he made a trip to his native country in the summer of 1891, several of his parishioners joining him on the journey. On his return he brought with him a cousin. John Feld, who is now pastor of St. Mary's, Fennimore, Wis., and his youngest brother, Edward, who is pastor of St. Mary's, Kansasville, Wis. Father Schiefen remained at St. Anna over eight years, working successfully in church and school, beloved and highly esteemed by his parishioners. Among various improvements upon the church property made under his charge may be mentioned a commodious parsonage built of solid brick. 
When St. Alphonsus' parish of New Munster became vacant, Father Schiefen was appointed pastor and took charge on July 26, 1894. From New Munster Father Schiefen attended the Holy Name of Jesus Church at Wilmot. St. Alphonsus' parish of New Munster is one of the oldest parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The early Catholic settlers of Wheatland first belonged to St. Mary's congregation at Burlington. From the year 1847 the priests of Burlington came to New Munster, then called Wheatland, offering the Holy Sacrifice and administering the Holy Sacraments in private houses. On Aug. 16, 1849. St. Alphonsus' parish was organized with a membership of thirty families. That same year the building of a solid stone church and parsonage was begun and on Oct. 14. 1851, the church was dedicated by the Right Rev. John Martin Henni, then Bishop of Milwaukee. Rev. Martin Weiss was the first resident pastor and Messrs. Henry Toelle, Henrv Schuermann and Henry Brueggemann acted as the first trustees. Jointly with the parish was established a parochial school, which is todav attended by 105 children. The parish has experienced a remarkable growth during the last decade and counts at present 125 families. Among the many pastors of St. Alphonsus' Father J. W. Blum deserves special mention. Under his direction the present church was erected at a cost of $12,000. The church is beautiful specimen of pure Gothic architecture.

The handsome and commodious parsonage of today was built by Father Schiefen in the year 1895. Father Schiefen has resided at New Munster longer than any one of his predecessors. In the summer of 1904 he took practically his first vacation since at New Munster, making a trip to Europe. After spending some weeks at the old home with his aged father he traveled through Switzerland and Italy. While at Rome he had the good fortune to be received in audience by our Holy Father, Pope Pius X. Besides the countries mentioned, he visited also England and Ireland, and France and Belgium. He was accompanied on his trip by his cousin, Rev. John Feld. Upon his return from abroad his parish welcomed him home with a reception warm and enthusiastic as it was spontaneous and expressive of the happy relation that exists between him and his flock. His kindly disposition, combined with prudence of method and a keen foresight, have not only made his labors spiritually and temporally successful, they have also won for him the highest esteem and affection of his parishioners. Father Schiefen's popularity is not restricted, however, to his flock and parish. He is cherished by his brother priests and favorably known throughout Kenosha and Racine Counties.7

13. Gustave SCHIEFEN, M1.

Living in Schiefen, Germany in 19061

14. Elizabeth SCHIEFEN, F1. Born in 1865 in Germany.

Living in New Munster, WI in 1906; keeping house for Rev. John H. Schiefen1

15. William SCHIEFEN, M1.

Living on family homestead Schiefen, Germany1

16. Gertrude SCHIEFEN, F. Born in 1871 in Germany.8,1

Keeping house for Rev. Edward B. Schiefen, Kansasville, WI in 19061

17. Joseph SCHIEFEN, M. Born in Aug 1870 in Germany.9 Immigrated in 1895 to Germany.9

Name: Joseph Schiefen
Home in 1900: Brooklyn Ward 16, Kings, New York
Age: 29
Estimated birth year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Russia
Race: White
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Occupation: View Image
Immigration year: 1891

Note immigration dates from census vary (1895, 1890, and

Newspaper: Sheboygan Press
“For Sale---81.5 acre farm, good clay loam soil, near Burlington. Must be sold before April 1st at a sacrifice with all stock crops and machinery. Price $9000 for all. Easy terms. Write Jos P Schiefen, 486 Chestnut St. Burlington, Wis.”10

He married Ida SPIEGELHOFF, F, daughter of Mary SPIEGELHOFF, F (abt 1848-), in 1899 in Wisconsin. Born in Aug 1875 in Wisconsin.

They had the following children:
19 i. Mary Elizabeth, F (1900-)
ii. Edward W., M. Born on 8 Mar 1901 in Wisconsin.11,12 Edward W. died in Appleton, Outa., WI, on 3 Aug 1973; he was 72.11,13 Soc. Sec. #: 391-32-8358.
Last residence 54910 Almond, Portage, WI

Newspaper:

Several community notes appear in the Appleton Post Crescent concerning Edward’s participation in a Bowling League, Rotary, and Chamber of Commerce. No personal details are given, only his name mentioned.

In 1958, according to the Appleton Post, Edward Schiefen was living at 227 E. College Avenue.

In 1980 Mrs. Edward Schiefen wrote that Edward W. was her deceased husband.14


Edward W. SCHIEFEN


He married UNKNOWN UNKNOWN, F.

Newspaper: Several community notes appear in the Appleton Post Crescent concerning her participation in a bridge group. No personal details are given, only his name mentioned.
iii. Catherine “Henrietta”, F. Born on 13 Aug 1903 in Wisconsin.15
Catherine Schiefen Merriman was living at 9112 W. Lisbon, Milwaukee, WI in Nov. 1980.14

She married UNKNOWN MERRIMAN16, M.
iv. John SR., M. Born on 24 Oct 1907 in Wisconsin.11 John died in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, on 17 Jun 1983; he was 75.11,17 Soc. Sec. #: 387-07-4440.

18. Rev Edward Bartholomew SCHIEFEN, M1. Born on 18 Feb 1876 in Germany.8,18 Edward Bartholomew died in Kansasville, WI, on 28 Oct 1940; he was 64. Occupation: Roman Catholic Priest. Religion: Roman Catholic.

Pastor of St. Mary1’s Church, Kansasville, WI in 19061

Newspaper: 28 SEP 1926 Sheboygan Press
“Rt. Rev. Msgr. M.M. Gerend, Pres. of St. John’s Institute, St. Francis, Wis, and Rev. Edward Schiefen Kansasville, Wis., were visitors at the Salvatorian Monastery on Wednesday.”19

18 OCT 1926 Sheboygan Press
“Rev. Father Schiefen and his sister, Miss Gertrude of Kanasville visited at the Joe L. Voelker home last week.”20

29 OCT 1940 Appleton Post-Crescent
29 OCT 1940 Sheboygan Press “PRIEST IS KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Racine, Wis.------The Rev. Edward Schiefen, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic church in Kansasville, was killed last night when he lost control of his automobile. The machine overturned on Highway 75, about 16 miles west of Racine, and rolled over four times. His sister, Miss Gertrude Schiefen; another priest, and Father Schiefen’s housekeeper were injured.”21

Fourth Generation
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Family of Joseph SCHIEFEN (17) & Ida SPIEGELHOFF


19. Mary Elizabeth SCHIEFEN, F. Born on 21 Mar 1900 in Wisconsin.22

She married Edward SAMPON, M.

They had the following children:
20 i. Robert, M
21 ii. Edward, M

Fifth Generation
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Family of Mary Elizabeth SCHIEFEN (19) & Edward SAMPON


20. Robert SAMPON, M. Occupation: Priest.14

in 1980 Father Robert Sampon was living at 3800 N. 92nd St. Milwaukee, WI.14

21. Edward SAMPON, M.

Sources

1. J.H.Beers, Commermorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha Counties, WI, J.H. Beers & Co. 1906, Original from NY Public Library, 570ff.
2. Census 1920 US Federal Census.
3. J.H.Beers, Commermorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha Counties, WI, J.H. Beers & Co. 1906, Original from NY Public Library, 570ff., Ordained 24 JUN 1884 by Most Rev. Archbishop Michael Heiss.
4. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1883-1945. Micropublication T840. RG085. Rolls # 1-181. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
5. Passenger List. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1883-1945. Micropublication T840. RG085. Rolls # 1-181. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wikenosh/dirre1903.htm.
7. J.H.Beers, Commermorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha Counties, WI, J.H. Beers & Co. 1906, Original from NY Public Library, 570ff., p.570ff.
8. “Census.” 1930 US Federal Census.
9. Census 4 JUNE 1900 US Federal Census-WI, Walworth, Lake Geneva, Ward 1, ED 92 Sheet 4B.
10. “Newspaper.” 21 Mar 1918-Sheboygan Press, p. 9-Sheboygan, WI.
11. “Vital Record.” Social Security Death Index Record.
12. “Vital Record.” Wisconsin Births-Reel 0291, Record 001194.
13. “Vital Record.” Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 Cert. # 026341.
14. “Letter.” 26 NOV 1980-Mrs. Edward Schiefen.
15. “Vital Record.” Wisconsin Births 1820-1907; Walworth Co.; Reel: 0291; Record 002058.
16. “Letter.” 26 NOV 1980-Letter from Mrs. Edward Schiefen.
17. “Vital Record.” Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997 Cert.#203368.
18. “Vital Record.” World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
19. “Newspaper.” 28 SEP 1926 Sheboygan Press, p. 11-Sheboygan, WI.
20. “Newspaper.” 18 OCT 1926 Sheboygan Press, p. 11-Sheboygan, WI.
21. “Newspaper.” 29 OCT 1940-Sheboygan Press-Sheboygan, WI.
22. “Vital Record.” Wisconsin Births 1820-1907; County Woolworth; Reel: 0291; Record 000679.

Index

BERGMANN
Barbara spouse of 1
FELD
Gertrude spouse of 2
John parent of spouse of 2
LICHTENBERG
Peter spouse of 10
SAMPON
Edward 21
Edward spouse of 19
Robert 20
SCHIEFEN
Catherine 11
Catherine “Henrietta” child of 17
Rev Edward Bartholomew 18
Edward W. child of 17
Elizabeth 14
Gertrude 16
Gustave 13
Heinrich 2
Johann Heinrich 12
John SR. child of 17
Joseph 17
Mary 10
Mary Elizabeth 19
Philip 1
Philip 9
Unknown 3
Unknown 4
Unknown 5
Unknown 6
Unknown 7
Unknown 8
William 15
SCHONAUER
Mary Catherine parent of spouse of 2
SPIEGELHOFF
Ida spouse of 17
Mary parent of spouse of 17