Second Generation

2. Anna2 Dornacker (Nicholas1) was born in Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska June 10, 1870. Anna died December 23, 1943 at 73 years of age. Her body was interred December 1943 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

She married Detlef Kruse in Bennington, Nebraska, March 10, 1892. Detlef was born in Germany October 1863.

Anna Dornacker and Detlef Kruse had the following children:

    9 i. Celia3 Kruse, was born in Washington County, Nebraska May 5, 1893. Celia died May 11, 1940 at 47 years of age. She married Hans Tietgen March 11, 1914.

    10 ii. Frances Kruse, was born in Washington County, Nebraska March 4, 1895. Frances died September 10, 1963 at 68 years of age. She married Albert Suverkrubbe January 31, 1923.

    11 iii. Dorothy Kruse, was born in Washington County, Nebraska December 3, 1896. She married Emil Tietgen June 4, 1919.

    12 iv. Adele Kruse, was born in Washington County, Nebraska 1899. Adele died 1900 in Washington County, Nebraska, at 1 year of age.

    13 v. Violet Kruse, was born in Washington County, Nebraska October 2, 1902. She married Claus Rohwer February 21, 1924.

    14 vi. Mytle Kruse was born in Washington County, Nebraska October 30, 1904. She married Robert Eddie October 14, 1926.

    15 vii. Wilmiene Kruse, was born in Washington County, Nebraska 1906. Wilmiene died 1909 in Washington County, Nebraska, at 3 years of age.


3. Elizabeth2 Dornacker (Nicholas1) was born in Omaha, Nebraska January 21, 1872. Elizabeth died March 19, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 70 years of age. Her body was interred March 22, 1942 in Elkhorn, Nebraska Prospect Hill Cemetery.

She married Carl Nicholas Witt in Bennington, Nebraska, March 10, 1892. Carl was born in Krumwell, near Mame, Holstien, Germany December 7, 1865. Carl died June 6, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 80 years of age. His body was interred June 9, 1946 in Elkhorn, Nebraska Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Elizabeth Dornacker and Carl Nicholas Witt had the following children:

    + 16 i. Henry3 Witt was born December 4, 1892.

    + 17 ii. Henrietta Christina Witt was born March 10, 1894.

    + 18 iii. Mabel Ellza Witt was born October 12, 1895.

    19 iv. Carolyn (Carrie) Witt was born February 3, 1898. Carolyn died June 19, 1974 in Omaha, Nebraska, at 76 years of age. Her body was interred June 1974 in Elkhorn, Nebraska,

    + 20 v. Nancy Marie Witt was born September 14, 1899.

    + 21 vi. Carl (Fred) Fredrick Witt was born November 1, 1902.

    + 22 vii. Theodore John Witt was born July 5, 1906.

    + 23 viii. Leslie Witt was born October 14, 1907.

    24 ix. Arthur Carrol Witt was born July 24, 1909. Arthur died January 24, 1921 at 11 years of age. His body was interred January 1921 in Elkhorn, Nebraska.


4. John2 Dornacker (Nicholas1) was born in Nebraska February 20, 1873. John died December 16, 1943 at 70 years of age. His body was interred December 1943 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

He married Dora L. Wendt in Washington County, Nebraska, April 4, 1901. Dora was born November 20, 1879. Dora died April 22, 1962 at 82 years of age. Her body was interred April 1962 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

John Dornacker and Dora L. Wendt had the following children:

    + 25 i. Bernice3 Dornacker.

    26 ii. Greta H. Dornacker was born January 16, 1902. Greta died May 6, 1990 in Bennington, Nebraska, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred May 9, 1990 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

    + 27 iii. Nancy C. Dornacker was born May 27, 1903.

    + 28 iv. Henry Dornacker was born May 3, 1905.

    + 29 v. Josephine M. Dornacker was born April 21, 1907.

    30 vi. Elmer J. Dornacker was born March 20, 1910. Elmer died July 8, 1913 at 3 years of age. His body was interred July 11, 1913 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

    31 vii. Arthur Dornacker Twin, was born March 8, 1913. Arthur died November 2000 at 87 years of age. His body was interred November 25, 2000 in German Cemetery, Bennington, Douglas Co., Nebraska.

    Note:
    Obituary:Omaha World-Herald Friday, November 24, 2000.
    DORNACKER-Arthur, age 87 yrs., Survived by twin sister, Roberta Christensen, Omaha; sister, Bernice Zakaras, Bellevue; nieces; nephews; good friends, Rollie and JoAnn Warrick.

    VISITATION Fri. Noon-8 pm. with family receiving friends 6-8 pm at the funeral home. FUNERAL Sat. 10:30 am, St. Johns Lutheran Church, Bennington. Interment German Cemetery. Military Honors by American legion Post #266, Bennington, NE. Memorials to the Church or Bennington Rescue Squad. HADAN-GOLDEN- REICHMUTH Bennington, NE

    + 32 vii. Roberta Dornacker Twin, was born March 8, 1913.


5. Hattie2 Dornacker (Nicholas1) was born in Bennington, Nebraska July 15, 1875. Hattie died August 22, 1931 at 56 years of age. Her body was interred August 1931 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

She married Emil Johannnes Gottsch on March 17, 1897. Emil was born in Fahren, Schleswig-Holstein, Prussia January 27, 1870. Emil died November 30, 1966 in Bennington, Nebraska, at 96 years of age. His body was interred December 3, 1966 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

Hattie Dornacker and Emil Johannes Gottsch had the following children:

    33 i. Teresa3 Gottsch, was born in Nebraska

    34 ii. Irene Gottsch, was born in Nebraska. She married twice. She married Unknown Clark. She married Harry Bremer.

    + 35 iii. Helen Gottsch.

    36 iv. Lillie A. Gottsch, was born in Washington County, Nebraska April 13, 1902. Lillie died June 18, 1996 in Blair, Nebraska, at 94 years of age. Her body was interred June 21, 1996 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

    + 37 v. Fred Gottsch, was born November 26, 1903.

    + 38 vi. Louis Gottsch, was born 1906.

    + 39 vii. Henrietta Gottsch, was born October 27, 1907.

    40 viii. Frances B. Gottsch, was born May 20. 1912 in Nebraska. Frances died August 3, 1946 in Bennington, Nebraska at 34 years of age. Her body was interred August 1946 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery. Frances married Floyd C. Williams in Los Angeles, California on April 27, 1946. Floyd was born May 20, 1912.

    + 41 ix. Herbert Julius Gottsch, was born September 30, 1914.

    42 x. Ester Gottsch, was born June 25, 1916 in Nebraska. Esther died June 29, 1917 at 1 year of age. Her body was interred June 1917 in Bennington, Nebraska German Cemetery.

    + 43 xi. Earlene Gottsch, was born April 3, 1918 in Nebraska.


6. Henry2 Dornacker (Nicholas1) was born November 17, 1876 in Nebraska. Henry died April 8, 1943 at 66 years of age. His body was interred April 1943 in Elk City, Nebraska.

He married Katherine (Kate) March 4, 1903. Katherine was born January 18, 1885. Katherine died January 25, 1982 in Fremont, Nebraska, at 97 years of age. Her body was interred January 27, 1982 in Elk City, Nebraska.

Henry Dornacker and Katherine (Kate) had the following children:

    44 i. Rose3 Dornacker. She married William Kahler.

    45 ii. Anita Dornacker. She married Hans Braesch.

    46 iii. Alberta Dornacker. She married Unknown Nichols.

    47 iv. Robert H. Dornacker


7. Frederick2 Dornacker (Nicholas1) was born in Washington County, Nebraska January 24, 1881. Frederick died December 15, 1956 in Nebraska at 75 years of age. His body was interred December 18, 1956 in Blair, Nebraska.

He married Margaret (Maggie) in Nebraska. Margaret was born May 25, 1887. Margaret died January 14, 1944 at 56 years of age. Her body was interred January 1944 in Blair, Nebraska.

Frederick Dornacker and Margaret or Maggie had the following children:

    48 i. Faye3 Dornacker.

    49 ii. Francis Dornacker.

    50 iii. Louie N. Dornacker was born July 26, 1907. Louie died June 6, 1985 in El Paso, Texas, at 77 years of age. His body was interred June 11, 1985 in Blair, Nebraska. He married Emma M. Emma was born August 12, 1905. Emma died August 30, 1962 at 57 years of age. Her body was interred September 1962 in Blair, Nebraska.

    51 iv. Frederick Dornacker Jr., was born September 1, 1909. Frederick died March 17, 1963 at 53 years of age. His body was interred in Blair, Nebraska. He married Anna M.


Louis Dornacker
Louis Dornacker

8. Louis2 Dornacker (Nicholas1) was born in Richland Township, Washington County, Nebraska May 20, 1882. Louis died January 31, 1936 at 53 years of age.

He married Amanda or Emma.

Louie Dornacker and Amanda or Emma had the following children:

    52 i. Betty3 Dornacker.

    53 ii. John Dornaeker

    . 54 iii. Charles Dornacker

    . 55 iv. Eldred Dornacker.