CHRISTOPHER•ALLEN•SMITH•WINTON Family Tree - Person Sheet
CHRISTOPHER•ALLEN•SMITH•WINTON Family Tree - Person Sheet
NameAurelia HEYER 
[8025]
[8025]Birth Date21 Apr 1899 [8026], [2049], [8025], [1498, MEMORIAL# 46180417], [8027]
Birth PlaceHamburg, Vernon Co., Wisconsin, United States
Census DateJun 1900 [8026]
Census PlaceMound Prairie Twp., Houston Co., Minnesota, United States
Census Date1 Jun 1905 [8027] Age: 6
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo15th Ward
Census Date5 Apr 1930 [2049] Age: 30
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo817(rear) Liberty St., 9th Ward
Census Date3 Apr 1940 [8028] Age: 40
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo1609 Johnson Street, Ward 8
Reside Date1943 [4004]
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo2304 Wood Street
Reside Date1945 [8029]
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo912 Rose Street
Reside Date1950 [8036]
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo834 Liberty Street
Reside Date1959 [8035]
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo1316 Hayes Street
Death Date12 Jan 1965 [394], [8031], [1498, MEMORIAL# 46180417] Age: 65
Death PlaceWisconsin, United States
Burial PlaceOnalaska, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States [394], [1498, MEMORIAL# 46180417]
MemoOnalaska City Cemetery: Section 104 LOT 02 Gravesite 2
Alias/AKALillian A. HEYER [1468, Hennepin Cert.#02370239], [2049], [8027]
Alias/AKALillian A. BRINSTAD [4004]
Alt.SpellingAurelia HYER [8025]
OccupationShoemaker [2049]
OccupationHousekeeper [8028]
OccupationAssembler - La Crosse Rubber M Co. [4004]
OccupationWorker - Trane Co. [8029]
FatherFrank A. HEYER (ca1876-)
MotherMary M SENN (ca1877-)
Misc. Notes
It has not yet been established whether the spelling “HYER” is the true spelling on the birth record. Only indexes have been consulted; online images are not currently available (as of 08-SEP-2020). Her father’s name was clearly “HEYER” in the documents found with his name.
Lillian’s parents were born in Minnesota, according to the 1930 census. [2049]
In 1930, Lillian and Robert had a live-in servant named Agnes COOK.
Her gravestone lists both Leonard and Lillian McCORD, but the inscription for Leonard has no death year. He was buried in a different cemetery (and his 2nd wife in yet another cemetery). [1498, MEMORIAL# 46180417]
Lillian’s parents were born in Minnesota, according to the 1930 census. [2049]
In 1930, Lillian and Robert had a live-in servant named Agnes COOK.
Her gravestone lists both Leonard and Lillian McCORD, but the inscription for Leonard has no death year. He was buried in a different cemetery (and his 2nd wife in yet another cemetery). [1498, MEMORIAL# 46180417]
Spouses
Birth Date14 Apr 1899 [8062], [263], [268], [105], [1498, Memorial# 31030403]
Birth PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Census Date7 Jun 1900 [287] Age: 1
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
MemoRose Street, 9th Ward
Census Date5 Jan 1920 [290] Age: 20
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo1813 Liberty St., 20th Ward (Campbell Town)
Census Date5 Apr 1930 [2049] Age: 30
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo817 (possibly Logan Street, but not certain), 9th Ward
Census Date30 Apr 1940 [2750] Age: 41
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo504-1/2 Avon St., 15th Ward
Reside Date14 Feb 1942 [8062] Age: 42
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo1815 Charles St.
Reside Date1943 [4004]
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo1815 Charles St.
Death Date18 Nov 1973 [263], [105], [1498, Memorial# 31030403] Age: 74
Death PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
MemoInformant was Freda L. HAWLEY
Burial Date21 Nov 1973 [252], [263], [1498, Memorial# 31030403]
Burial PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
MemoCampbell Cemetery
Alias/AKARobbie
OccupationLife Insurance Agent [2049]
OccupationRetail lumber
OccupationService Station Operator [2557]
FatherTheodore Elon BRINSTAD (1862-1930)
MotherAnnie Mathilde HANSON (1869-1904)
Misc. Notes
Ran for City Clerk of La Crosse, in 1925, but was defeated. [2566], [2567] (see 2nd source for his political ad)
Military
Robert was a member of "Co. M, Third Regiment Wisconsin National Guard," on the Mexican border, 1916. This unit transitioned to "Co. C, 121st Machine Gun Battalion, 32nd Division," with service in France & Germany in WW-I. After the war, he was a member of the "Company M Last Man's Club." Robert was involved in organizing the 25th anniversary reunion of the group in 1956. [2561], [263]
A report on the 32nd Division indicates that the 121st Machine Gun Battalion saw combat service as follows:
• Haute-Alsace sector, Alsace, France, 18-MAY to 21-JUL-1918.
• Aisne-Marne Offensive, France, 30-JUL to 06-AUG-1918.
• Oise-Aisne Offensive, France, 28-AUG to 02-SEP-1918.
• Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 16-SEP to 11-NOV-1918.
[8068, p.41]
The U.S. Army Transport Service records show Robert embarking on the following ships during WW-I:
Sailing from Hoboken, New Jersey, 18-FEB-1918, on a vessel only recorded as “10.” Private First Class with "Company C, 121st Machine Gun Battalion, National Guard.” [8064]
Sailing from Hoboken, New Jersey, 04–MAR-1918, on a vessel only recorded as “22.” Private First Class with ”Company 11, Casual Detachment, 32nd Division, National Guard” and “121st Machine Gun Battalion.” [8065]
(Note: the numbered ships were probably vessels leased from civilian fleets)
Sailing from Brest, France, on the “U.S.S Virginia,” on 26-MAR-1919. At the time he was a Corporal with “Company D, 330th Machine Gun Battalion” (85th Division, 170th Brigade Infantry). His serial number was 2,307,171. [8063] From other sources, it has been determined that the destination of the “U.S.S Virginia” was Newport News, Virginia, and that it arrived there on 07-APR-1919. [8067]
He was reported as wounded in action ("degree undetermined"), in a 1918 newspaper listing of casualties, which also stated his rank as Corporal. [2562]
A report on the 32nd Division indicates that the 121st Machine Gun Battalion saw combat service as follows:
• Haute-Alsace sector, Alsace, France, 18-MAY to 21-JUL-1918.
• Aisne-Marne Offensive, France, 30-JUL to 06-AUG-1918.
• Oise-Aisne Offensive, France, 28-AUG to 02-SEP-1918.
• Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 16-SEP to 11-NOV-1918.
[8068, p.41]
The U.S. Army Transport Service records show Robert embarking on the following ships during WW-I:
Sailing from Hoboken, New Jersey, 18-FEB-1918, on a vessel only recorded as “10.” Private First Class with "Company C, 121st Machine Gun Battalion, National Guard.” [8064]
Sailing from Hoboken, New Jersey, 04–MAR-1918, on a vessel only recorded as “22.” Private First Class with ”Company 11, Casual Detachment, 32nd Division, National Guard” and “121st Machine Gun Battalion.” [8065]
(Note: the numbered ships were probably vessels leased from civilian fleets)
Sailing from Brest, France, on the “U.S.S Virginia,” on 26-MAR-1919. At the time he was a Corporal with “Company D, 330th Machine Gun Battalion” (85th Division, 170th Brigade Infantry). His serial number was 2,307,171. [8063] From other sources, it has been determined that the destination of the “U.S.S Virginia” was Newport News, Virginia, and that it arrived there on 07-APR-1919. [8067]
He was reported as wounded in action ("degree undetermined"), in a 1918 newspaper listing of casualties, which also stated his rank as Corporal. [2562]
Marr Date3 Aug 1920 [2049], [1468, Hennepin Cert.#02370239]
Marr PlaceHennepin Co., Minnesota, United States
Div Datebef 3 Apr 1940 [8028]
ChildrenCharlotte Mildred (1922-1990)
Vivian Y. (1929-2000)
Birth PlaceWisconsin, United States
Census Date14 Apr 1930 [8033] Age: 21
Census PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo527 Avon Street, Block 17, 15th Ward
Reside Date16 Oct 1940 [8034] Age: 31
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo527 Avon Street
Reside Date1950 [8036]
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo834 Liberty Street
Reside Date1959 [8035]
Reside PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Memo1316 Hayes Street
Death PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States
Burial PlaceLa Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin, United States [1498, MEMORIAL# 124128879]
MemoWoodlawn Cemetery: Sect. 3, Lot B. (La Crosse library cemetery index)
Alt.SpellingLeonard G. MCCORD (possibly a typo in index or obituary) [394]
OccupationRailroad laborer [8033]
OccupationLa Crosse County Highway Department [8034]
FatherRay MCCORD (ca1879-)
MotherMary [MCCORD] (ca1881-)
Misc. Notes
There are 2 Findagrave memorials for Leonard. As far as I can tell, the “correct” one is the one naming Woodlawn Cemetery as the grave site. The other one references the site where his first wife, Lillian, was buried, and that gravestone even has his name on it but without a death date. The memorial naming Woodlawn Cemetery does not currently have a photo of the grave (as of 09-SEP-2020). [1498, MEMORIAL# 46180403]
Speculation: possibly met Lillian BRINSTAD while both were working at Trane Co. [8029] [8036]
Speculation: possibly met Lillian BRINSTAD while both were working at Trane Co. [8029] [8036]
Marr Datebetween 1945 and 1950
Marr Memobased on city directory entries