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| 2. | George Francis Goddard was born on 11 Jan 1895 in Taopi, Minnehaha Co., Dakota Territory (son of George Osmer Goddard and Harriet Ann "Hattie" Kilmer); died on 14 Jun 1948 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI. Notes:
George and Minnie Goddard farmed in South Dakota for several years, moving to Esmond, South Dakota in 1925. Mr. Goddard managed a hardware store and lumber yard. In 1931 they moved to Pierson, Iowa and Mr. Goddard was manager of Joyce
Lumber Co. Mr Goddard was public spirited, serving as treasurer to the W.P.A. when it was formed in 1934. He also served as president of the Community Club and as school board president in 1937 and 1940. During the time he served on the
school board he was instrumental in bringing short hand, typing and bookkeeping to Pierson High School. The family was active in the Methodist Church and Sunday school. Mrs. Goddard belonged to the birthday club. The family moved to Three
Lakes, Wisconsin in 1942 and Mr. Goddard managed a lumber yard. From here they moved to Rhinelander, Wisconsin where he was once again employed at a lumber yard. (Prepared for the Pierson, Iowa Centennial History Book, October 1982 by Fran
Stevens)
Cause of Death: Acute coronary occlusion (1/2 hr.)
George married Minnie Ophellia Helgerson on 3 Nov 1915 in Soux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 4. | George Osmer Goddard (son of John Goddard and Caroline Morrill). Notes:
From: History of Minnehaha Co., SD, page 1072
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Goddard, George O., was born in Monona, Clayton county, Ia., March 6, 1856. He removed to Taopi, this county, in May 1878, and took up as a homestead the northwest quartr of section 29, and as a tree claim the southeast quarter of section 20,
where he resides and has a very good farm. He is engaged in the mercantile business with his father, J.B. Goddard. He has been a member of the town board for several years, the greater part of which time he has been its chairman. He is
public-spirited, a good business man, and a highly esteemed citizen.
Polk City directory for Sioux Falls, 1898, property value: George O. Goddard - $900.00
G.O. & J.B. Goddard - $1822.00
Timber-Culture Act of June 14, 1878
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Land Office at Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory
October 29, 1879
I, George O. Goddard, having filed my application, No 3985 for an entry under the provisions of an act entitled "An Act to amend an act entitled 'An Act to encourage the growth of timber on the western prairies,' " approved June 14, 1878,
do solemnly swear that I am the head of a family, and a citizen of the United States, that the section of land specified in my said application is composed exclusively of prarie lands, or other lands devoid of timber; that this filing and entry
is made for the cultivation of timber, and for my own exclusive use and benefit: that I have made the said application in good faith, and not for the purpose of speculation, or directly or indirectly for the use or benefit of any other person
or persons whomsoever; that I intend to hold and cultivate the land, and to fully comply with the provisions of this said act; and that I have not heretofore made an entry under this act, or the acts of which this is amendatory.
George O. Goddard
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of october, 1879.
B.F. Campbell, Register of the Land Office
Obituary for George Osmer Goddard
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Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1907
Word reached Sioux Falls Monday evening of the death at Colton of George O. Goddard, son of Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Goddard, pioneers of Taopi Township. Mr. Goddard was 53 years of age at the time of his death which was caused by tuberculosis of
the brain. The illness extended over a period of 2 weeks. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock. (obituary provided by Reta Nielsen)
Cause of Death: Abscess of the brain caused by tuberculosis.
George married Harriet Ann "Hattie" Kilmer in 1878. Harriet (daughter of George Dennis Kilmer and Ellen Westover) was born on 3 May 1855 in Dodge County, Wisconsin; died on 30 Oct 1924 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld Co., SD.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Harriet Ann "Hattie" Kilmer was born on 3 May 1855 in Dodge County, Wisconsin (daughter of George Dennis Kilmer and Ellen Westover); died on 30 Oct 1924 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld Co., SD.. Notes:
When exactly was Harriet Kilmer born? Some books on the Kilmer family say 1853. Her death record (informant was her son James Osmer Goddard) shows her birth as 3 May 1854. The Goddard bible (in possession of Fran Stevens) lists 3 May 1855.
Hariet's gravestone in the Hartford Cemetery says 1855, which is the date I (Brian Gaber) have decided to use.
Harriet and George Osmer Goddard were farmers in Taopi, Minnehaha Co., SD.
Cause of Death: Arteria sclerosis and anemia
2. Death Record for Goddard, Harriet Ann (Killmer), (Wessington Springs, Jerauld Co., SD; No. 94098/91B).
3. Census, 1905, SD, Minnehaha Co., P.O. Colton, (Sec. 29 / T. 104 / R. 51), card 549.
4. Goddard Bible.
5. Tombstone for Goddard, Harriet A. (Killmer).
7. Census, 1905, SD, Minnehaha Co., P.O. Colton, (Sec. 29 / T. 104 / R. 51), Card 548.
8. History of Minnehaha Co., SD, Page 1072.
9. Census, 1900, SD, Taopi Township, House 52, Family 43.
10. Census, 1880, Dakota Territory, Minnehaha Co., No. 119-120, page 12, Township 104, Range 51.
Children:
- Charles Edmund Goddard was born on 28 Oct 1879 in Taopi, Minnehaha Co., Dakota Territory; died on 24 Jul 1951 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD.
- John Osmer Goddard was born on 28 Aug 1899 in Taopi, Minnehaha Co., Dakota Territory; died in 1953 in South Dakota.
- Clara May Goddard was born on 7 Aug 1889 in Taopi, Minnehaha Co., Dakota Territory; died on 3 Dec 1932.
- 2. George Francis Goddard was born on 11 Jan 1895 in Taopi, Minnehaha Co., Dakota Territory; died on 14 Jun 1948 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI.
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| 10. | George Dennis Kilmer was born on 28 Apr 1821 in Canada West London District (son of Henry Kilmer and Mary Dennis). Notes:
The information on this descendant line came from Brian Gaber (hodag@t-online.de). He has additional information on the Kilmer ancestral line another 5 generations.
There is some question as to the spelling of the family name. Almost all descendants of the Palatine
(German) immigrants from upstate New York have used the "Kilmer" spelling. The tribute to George D. Kilmer (Harriet's father) in 1900 used the spelling "Killmer". The descendants of George Dennis Kilmer that I have located all use the
"Kilmer" spelling, so I have decided to use the "one l" version throughout this genealogy, regardless of whether the family may have at one time used the "Killmer" version or not.
The original German spelling of the name is not clear. In early records it appears as "Kelmer", "Külmer", or even "Kühlmann". Most Palatine Germans altered their names, voluntarily or involuntarily, to simplify spelling and pronunciation
in their new English speaking settlements in North America.
In June 1837 George enlisted to take part in the Canadian Rebellion, but was not in any battle. (David Glenn Kilmer) In 1840 he started a three year apprenticeship as a tanner. George married Ellen Westover in 1843 and continued his
work as a tanner until 1853. The thought of owning his own farm lured George Killmer to Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he spent the summer preparing his farm for the arrival of his wife and children, whom he brought from Canada that fall.
After ten years of farming in Wisconsin the family removed to Blue Earth Co., Minnesota. Moved to Wisconsin in 1852, and to Minnesota in 1862 - David Glenn Kilmer
The 1860 census shows George and wife in Coloma, Waushara Co., WI
George married Ellen Westover on 16 Apr 1843. Ellen died in 1865 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 11. | Ellen Westover died in 1865 in Minnesota. Children:
- Francis Ansel Kilmer was born on 15 Jul 1844 in Malahide, Ontario, Canada.
- Henrietta Kilmer was born on 3 Dec 1846 in Malahide, Ontario, Canada.
- Josephine Kilmer was born on 5 Sep 1849; died in 1898.
- Byron Olaska Kilmer was born on 25 Aug 1851 in Ontario, Canada (G Dennis) or Wisconsin (B Gaber).
- 5. Harriet Ann "Hattie" Kilmer was born on 3 May 1855 in Dodge County, Wisconsin; died on 30 Oct 1924 in Wessington Springs, Jerauld Co., SD..
- George Martimer Kilmer was born on 3 Dec 1857 in Greenlake Co., WI; died on 23 Dec 1926 in Dayton, Webster Co., IA.
- Charles Clark Kilmer was born on 11 Sep 1860 in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
- Ella Kilmer was born on 8 Nov 1859 in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
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