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     She was born on 27 June 1885.¹ Esther married William F. Moldnhour on 12 October 1910, Beachburg, Westmeath Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 019556.^3,2
     Esther Louise Griese died on 30 November 1947.¹
     Esther Louise Griese was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.³

     She was born on 19 August 1900, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 036784, with correction of name to Panke by her father in 1944.^{9,2,10,6,4,7,8} Edna married Elbert Cyril Hoare on 22 September 1920, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 021926. He was a photographer.^9,2,6,8
     Edna Melinda Panke died on 4 January 1976, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Edna Melinda Panke.
     Edna Melinda Panke was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^2,11
     She was commonly known as Teddy.² Her name was also recorded as Edna Melinda Pankie on her marriage registration but also spelled as Malinda in the same document.^9,12,4,7 Her name was recorded as Florence Panke on her birth registration but it was changed later.⁵
     Edna Pankie appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charles and Minnie Pankie.⁷
     Edna Pankie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charlie and Minnie Pankie.⁴
     Edna M appeared n the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, in the household of Charles Panke and Minnie Panke, daughter/lodger.¹³
     Mrs. E C Hore (sic) was referenced in an article about the wedding anniversary ofCharles Panke and Minnie Markus which appeared on 27 March 1942 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, their daughter; Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.¹⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 5 January 1976.¹¹
     In the obituary of Caroline Moldenhour who died 26 May 1977, her sister, Edna Hoare, was listed as predeceased.¹⁵

     She was born on 3 August 1902, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada according to Ontario Birth Registration 038277.^6,4 Alternatively, she may have been born in July 1902 at Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.³ Mary married George Anthony O'Dacre on 14 August 1924, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.²
     Her name was recorded as Mary Pranke on her birth registration.⁶
     Mary Pankie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charlie and Minnie Pankie.³ Mary Ann Panke was listed as a witness to the marriage of Edna Melinda Panke and Elbert Cyril Hoare on 22 September 1920 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 021926. He was a photographer.^7,8,9,4
     Mary A. Panke appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charles and Minnie Panke.¹⁰
     Mrs. George O'Dacre was referenced in an article about the wedding anniversary ofCharles Panke and Minnie Markus which appeared on 27 March 1942 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, their daughter; Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.¹¹
     In the obituary of Edna Melinda Panke who died 4 January 1976, her sister, Mary O'Dacre, of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Caroline Moldenhour who died 26 May 1977, her sister, Mary O'Dacre, of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Alexander C. Panke who died 3 May 1987, his sister, Mary O'Dacre, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴

     He was born on 24 February 1905, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,1,3,5,6 Wilfrid married Josephine Finamore in 1941, New Jersey USA.^6,7
     Wilfred F. Panke died on 13 March 2003, possibly in North Haledon, New Jersey USA at age 98.⁸
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Wilfred F. Panke.
     Wilfrid Francis Panke was buried on 16 March 2003 at Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, Passaic County, New Jersey USA.⁶
     His name was recorded as Wm Francis Pankie on his birth registration.²
     He was commonly known as Biff.⁹
     Wilfred Pankie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Charlie and Minnie Pankie.³
     Wilfred F. Panke appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Charles and Minnie Panke.¹⁰
     F. W. Panke was referenced in an article about the wedding anniversary ofCharles Panke and Minnie Markus which appeared on 27 March 1942 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, their son; Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.¹¹
     In the obituary of Charles Panke Sr. who died May 1957, his son, Wilfred Panke, of North Haledon, New Jersey, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Wilhelmina Markus who died 6 May 1961, her son, Wilfred F. Panke, of North Haledon, New Jersey, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Edna Melinda Panke who died 4 January 1976, her brother, Wilfred Panke, of Patterson, New Jersey, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Caroline Moldenhour who died 26 May 1977, her brother, Wilfred Panke, of Patterson, New Jersey, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Alexander C. Panke who died 3 May 1987, his brother, Wilfred Panke, was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Herald-News published in Passaic, New Jersey, 14 March 2003.⁸

     Orpha Ruth Panke was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.⁵ She was born on 13 October 1907, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^3,4,6,7 Orpha married Lloyd Hehn Bender on 28 March 1931, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York USA according to New York Marriage Registration 14133.^8,1,6,7 Orpha Ruth Panke and Lloyd Hehn Bender weredivorced circa August 1943 at Texas, USA. It was reported on 01 Aug 1943 that he filed for divorce. On 09 Aug 1945, it was reported he filed suit to reduce child support.^9,10
     Orpha Ruth Panke died in 1980.⁵
     Her name was also recorded as Orfa Pankie.³
     Orfa Pankie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charlie and Minnie Pankie.³
     Orpha R. Panke appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Charles and Minnie Panke.¹¹ Orpha Ruth Panke immigrated on 13 September 1928 to Niagara Falls, New York, USA, with the intention of making permanent residence in the US. Her US contact was her brother, Henry Panke of Buffalo. Her destination was Buffalo. She arrived with $40 shown at the Port of Entry.^6,2
     Lloyd and Orpha Bender appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego County, California, enumerated 12 April 1940, described as a planning supervisor in an aircraft factory. They had lived in the same place in 1935.⁷
     Orpha Ruth Bender was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Lloyd Hayne Bender.¹²
     Mrs. Lloyd Bender was referenced in an article about the wedding anniversary ofCharles Panke and Minnie Markus which appeared on 27 March 1942 at the newspaper, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, their daughter; Valley Couple Wed 50 Years Sunday
     PEMBROKE, March 27.— (Staff )— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Panke, well-known local residents, will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their borne, 412 Murray street, Sunday, when they will have a family reunion during the afternoon and will be at home to a large number of friends in the evening.
     Mr. Panke, who came to Pembroke when a young man, was formerly a contractor and is now a stonemason and bricklayer. He was born 74 years ago in Wilberforce township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Panke. Mrs. Panke is an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She is the former Minnie Markus, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Markus, and was born at Golden Lake 67 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Panke, who were married in Pembroke in 1892, are members of Zion Evangelical Church and take a prominent part in its activities.
     They have four daughters and three sons, Mrs. G. L. Plummer, Ottawa; Mrs. Lloyd Bender, San Diego, Cal; Mrs. George O'Dacre and Mrs. E. C. Hore, Pembroke; H. W. Panke, Paterson, N.J; A. C. Panke, Cleveland, Ohio, and F. W. Panke, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 10 grandchildren.
     Mr. Panke has four brothers, William Panke, Sudbury; Herman and John Panke, Pembroke, and Gustave Panke, Wilberforce, and Mrs. Panke has one brother, William J, Markus. They expect Mrs. Plummer and Mrs. H. W. Panke, and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. will be present.⁸ Orpha Ruth Bender filed her Petition for Naturalization on 27 September 1943 at U.S. District Court of Northerm District of Texas, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA. Her husband and son were Lloyd Haynes Bender and Lloyd Brian Bender, respectively. It appears that he had already filed for divorce prior to her making this application.⁶
     In the obituary of Edna Melinda Panke who died 4 January 1976, her sister, Orpha Bender, of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Caroline Moldenhour who died 26 May 1977, her sister, Orpha Bender, of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴

     She was born on 4 April 1878, Russell County, Ontario, Canada.¹ Margaret married Gaven John Ritchie on 5 April 1899, Carberry, Manitoba Canada.
     Their married life was spent at Carberry, Manitoba then Delisle, Saskatchewan, then Shellbrook, Saskatchewan where they were living in 1953.¹

     He was born circa 1853, Germany.^1,2,3 Michael married Emelia Musclow on 28 September 1879, Brudenell Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009499.^1,2,3
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Michael and Emelia Kopotoskie appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Raglan & Radcliffe Twps., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 6 April 1891. Michael was described as a farmer and a Lutheran. Their children, Annie and Effae, were listed as living with them. His father, Frederick Kopotofski and brother, Andrew Kopotofski were listed as members of the household.³
     Michael was enumerated near the household of Mary Sumach in 1891 so we can probably assume they were neighbours.⁴

     She was born in 1854 or 1855, Germany.^1,3 Emelia married Michael Kopotofski on 28 September 1879, Brudenell Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario Canada according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009499.^1,2,3
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Michael and Emelia Kopotoskie appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Raglan & Radcliffe Twps., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 6 April 1891. Michael was described as a farmer and a Lutheran. Their children, Annie and Effae, were listed as living with them. His father, Frederick Kopotofski and brother, Andrew Kopotofski were listed as members of the household.³

     John married Emilia (?) Germany.²
     John Musclow was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of Michael Kopotofski and Emelia Musclow on 28 September 1879.²

     Emilia married John Musclow Germany.²
     Emilia Musclow was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Michael Kopotofski and Emelia Musclow on 28 September 1879.²

     He was born circa 1814, Germany.² Frederick married Eva (?) before 1842 Germany.^3,1,4
     Frederick Kopotofski was recorded as the father of the bridegroom at the marriage of Michael Kopotofski and Emelia Musclow on 28 September 1879.⁴
     Frederick appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Raglan & Radcliffe Twps., Renfrew County, Ontario, in the household of Michael Kopotoskie and Emelia Kopotoskie.²

     Eva married Frederick Kopotofski before 1842 Germany.^2,1,3
     Eva Kopotofski was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Michael Kopotofski and Emelia Musclow on 28 September 1879.³

     She was born on 24 December 1875, Ontario, Canada 1901 census and her gravestone.^1,4 Alternatively, she may have been born in December 1876 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.² Rosetta married Carl Gustave Herman Tank on 21 June 1905, Augsburg, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^5,1,6,2,3
     Rosetta F. Neitzel died on 30 December 1957, in a local hospital, Ottawa, Ontario Canada.^1,7
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Rosetta Tank.
     Rosetta F. Neitzel was buried circa 2 January 1958 at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Eganville, Twp. of Bonnechere Valley, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^1,3,7
     Rose Netzel appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Grattan Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Sophia Netzel.⁸

Rosetta Tank and Gustave Tank appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a Lutheran and a Bookkeeper (office). Their daughter Nelda was listed as living with them.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 31 December 1957.⁷

     She was born in May 1907, Ontario, Canada.^4,2 Nelda married Adolph Gustave Zadow on 11 October 1935, Eganville, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^2,3,5
     Nelda A. Tank died on 18 February 1991.^3,2
     Nelda A. Tank was buried at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Eganville, Twp. of Bonnechere Valley, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.²
     Nelda Tank appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Gustave and Rosetta Tank.⁴

     He was born on 20 December 1895.^1,2 Adolph married Nelda A. Tank on 11 October 1935, Eganville, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.^2,1,3
     Adolph Gustave Zadow died on 23 December 1954 at age 59.^1,2
     Adolph Gustave Zadow was buried at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Eganville, Twp. of Bonnechere Valley, Renfrew County, Ontario Canada.²
     He was commonly known as Dick.¹