Frederic Joseph Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Monday, 25-Mar-1872 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.¹

     Friederich Joseph Odenbrett, son of Christopher Odenbrett and Magdalena Joist, was * born on Wednesday, 20-Oct-1813 in Palmersheim, Cuchenheim District, France.^1,2,3 On Monday, 9-Sep-1833, Friederich Joseph, age 19, oo married Juliana Seiler, age 21, in Hückeswagen, Dusseldorf District, Rhienland, Prussia.⁴ On Saturday, 8-Jun-1844, Friederich Joseph, age 30, oo married Anna Gertrude Hembsch, age 36, at Ollheim, Rhineland, Pruessen.⁵ [can't find the IGI index entry. Caryl has a microfilm hard copy] Friederich + died, at the age of 72 years, on Sunday, 24-Jan-1886 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.⁶ He is ± buried in Fussville.⁶
     Friederich emigrated, at the age of 31, departed Antwerp, Belgium, and arrived at the port of New York on Saturday, 2-Aug-1845. With him were his wife Anna Gertrude and daughters Augustine, age 2, from his first marriage and Maria Clara, age 1/2, from his current marriage who died in route . Also on board the ship were Anna's father Mathias Hembsch, age 63, and her sister Anna Clara, age 30.⁴

     Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Saturday, 3-Nov-1877 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.^1,2,3 On Tuesday, 17-Feb-1903, Friedrich Mathias, age 25, oo married Mary Katherine Friedmann, age 23, in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa.³ Friedrich + died, at the age of 80 years, on Tuesday, 19-Aug-1958 in Melrose, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.^1,4,5 He was buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Melrose.⁶

     George Henry Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Wednesday, 22-Feb-1905 in Sioux County, Iowa, USA.¹ George + died, at the age of 16 years, on Friday, 6-May-1921 in St Martin.² He is ± buried in St. Martin Cemetery, St. Martin, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA.^3,4

     George Phillip Odenbrett, son of William Peter Odenbrett and Helena Endlien, was * born on Thursday, 5-Dec-1912 in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3 George + died, at the age of 90 years, on Thursday, 20-Mar-2003.¹

     Geraldine Kathryn Odenbrett, daughter of William Peter Odenbrett and Agnes Frances Dorpinghaus, was * born on Monday, 6-Apr-1931 in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.¹ Geraldine + died, at the age of 23 years, on Monday, 31-May-1954 in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2

     Gertrud Odenbred, daughter of Joes Odenbrett and Maria Schmitz, was ~ baptized on Sunday, 21-Dec-1738 at St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^1,2 On Wednesday, 1-Feb-1758, Gertrud, age 19, oo married Henrici Klang in Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands. She is ± buried in Palmersheim, Rheinland, Preussen, The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Falmersheim.³

     Gertrude Katharina Odenbrett, daughter of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Tuesday, 31-Aug-1886 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.¹

     Gregor Odenbrett, son of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Juliana Seiler, was * born on Friday, 16-Feb-1838 in Hückeswagen, Dusseldorf District, Rheinland, Prussia.¹ Gregor + died, at the age of 2 years, on Sunday, 10-May-1840 in Flamersheim, Coeln District, Rheinland, Preussen.^2,1 [name possily George per burial record; Caryl identifies death on 11 May 1840] He is ± buried in Flamersheim, Rheinland, Preussen, The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Falmersheim.²

     Gregory Odenbrett, adopted son of Carl Anton Odenbrett and Mabel Fontenoe, was * born on Monday, 9-Nov-1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.¹ Gregory + died, at the age of 43 years, on Thursday, 3-Jul-1997 in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana, USA.¹

     Heinrich Odenbrett, son of Christopher Odenbrett and Magdalena Joist, was * born on Friday, 13-Jul-1810 in Palmersheim, Cuchenheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^1,2 [Caryl identified birth on 03 July 1810] On Tuesday, 24-Apr-1838, Heinrich, age 27, oo married Theresia Bung in St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Preussen.^3,2 [Caryl identifiers marriage on 18 April 1838] Heinrich + died, at the age of 77 years, on Monday, 27-Feb-1888 at Palmersheim, Rheinland, Preussen.⁴ The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Flamersheim.⁴

     Heinrich Odenbred, son of Joes Odenbrett and Anna Catharina Castenholtz, was ~ baptized on Sunday, 27-May-1759 at Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.¹

     Henricus Wilhelm Odenbredt, son of Joes Odenbrett and Anna Catharina Castenholtz, was * born on Wednesday, 31-Dec-1760 in Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.¹

     Irene Marie Odenbrett, daughter of William Peter Odenbrett and Helena Endlien, was * born on Friday, 14-Sep-1917 in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.^1,2,3 On Monday, 18-Aug-1941, Irene Marie, age 23, oo married Axel James Christensen, age 23, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.^4,5 Irene + died, at the age of 65 years, on Thursday, 21-Jul-1983 in Sioux Falls.^6,3 She is ± buried in St. Michael Cemetery, Sioux Falls.⁶

     Jacob Odenbrett, son of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Gertrude Hembsch, was * born on Saturday, 24-Feb-1849 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA.^1,2 On Wednesday, 19-Feb-1873, Jacob, age 23, oo married Maria Elizabeth Schroeder at St. Anthony Parish, Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.^3,4 Jacob + died, at the age of 79 years, on Sunday, 4-Mar-1928 at 542 19th Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA.¹ He is ± buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Milwaukee.^1,5 The location is Block 17, Section B, Lot 166, Grave 2.

     Jacob Odenbredt, son of Joes Odenbrett and Maria Schmitz, was ~ baptized on Tuesday, 13-Jun-1730 at St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^1,2

     Jacob Odenbreth, son of Joes Odenbrett and Maria Schmitz, was * born on Sunday, 5-Nov-1724.¹ He was ~ baptized on Sunday, 5-Nov-1724 in Odendorf, Rhienland, Prusssia.¹

     Jacob Jockem Odenbrett, son of Mathias M. Odenbrett and Maria Elizabeth Schulteis, was * born on Tuesday, 31-Aug-1886 in Fussville, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 Jacob + died, at the age of 86 years, on Friday, 17-Aug-1973 at Gettysburg Memorial Hospital, Gettysburg, South Dakota.^4,6,2,3 He is ± buried in St. Anthony Cemetery, Hoven, Potter County, South Dakota, USA.⁶ Services were conducted by his nephew Father Stephen Odenbrett O.S.B, Father Leonard Nemmers O.S.B. of Benet Lake, and Father Connelly of Gettysburg.

     Jacob John Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Wednesday, 4-Mar-1908 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA. Jacob + died, at the age of 53 years, on Monday, 3-Jul-1961 in Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA.¹ He was buried in Dakota City or Humboldt, Iowa.²

     Joannes Odenbrett, son of Christopher Odenbrett and Magdalena Joist, was * born on Saturday, 10-Mar-1804 in Palmersheim, Cuchenheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.¹ On Friday, 31-Oct-1828, Joannes, age 24, oo married Maria Barbara Schwabig.^2,3 Joannes + died, at the age of 31 years, on Monday, 7-Dec-1835 in Rheinbach, Ollheim, Rheinland, Prussia.²

     Joannes Odenbredt, son of Joes Odenbrett and Anna Catharina Castenholtz, was ~ baptized on Sunday, 10-Jul-1757 at Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.¹

     Joannes Odenbrett was * born say 1692. Say 1717, Joannes oo married Mettel Nöthens.

     Joes Odenbrett was * born say 1700. On Wednesday, 12-Jan-1724, Joes oo married Maria Schmitz in St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Preussen.^2,5 [Katholic ceremony] He is ± buried in Palmersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands, The burial service took place at St. Stephan Catholic Church in Falmersheim.⁶ Joes + died on Friday, 19-Apr-1782 at Palmersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^6,7

     Joes Odenbrett, son of Joes Odenbrett and Maria Schmitz, was ~ baptized on Friday, 6-Feb-1733 at St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rheinland, Germanic Lands.^2,3,1 On Sunday, 9-Feb-1755, Joes, age 22, oo married Anna Catharina Castenholtz, age 29, in St. Stephan Catholic Church, Flamersheim, Rhine Province, Germanic Lands.^{4,5,6,7,8,9,10} [per Caryl, her marriage record identifies marriage on 06 February 1755 in Heimerzheim, Rheinland Preussen and a maiden name of Kossenholtz; confirmed by 0174416-M931591; the St. Stephan's marriage entry identifed the ceremony happened there. Looks like we might have two different ladies and two different ceremonies.]

     John Peter Odenbrett Sr., son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Tuesday, 12-Oct-1909 in Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 On Thursday, 1-Dec-1949, John Peter, age 40, oo married Rosalie Marie Gallo-Forrest, age 41, in Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.^2,3,4 John + died, at the age of 93 years, on Friday, 15-Nov-2002 at Humboldt Care Center North, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Iowa, USA.^1,5,6 He is ± buried in St. Mary Cemetery, Humboldt.

From his memorial card: John was raised in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota. In 1937 he made his home at Germantown, Iowa where he owned and operated a service station and Bulk Plant. He then owned and operated a restaurant in Rock Rapids. John served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater where he witnessed the Japanese surrender. Following his discharge, he returned home, and in 1947 opened Odenbrett Motor Company. He was united in marriage to Rosalie Gallo. The couple made their home in Dakota City, where they owned and operated Odenbrett Oil Company. Mrs. Odenbrett passed away in 1994 and John continued to remain active in his business, Odenbrett Bait Shop , with his son John Jr., until becoming a resident of Humboldt Care Center North in November of 2001. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

     Joseph John Odenbrett, son of Friedrich Mathias Odenbrett and Mary Katherine Friedmann, was * born on Wednesday, 4-Mar-1914 in Madison, Lac Qui County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3 Say 1942, Joseph John oo married Clara/Claire maiden name unknown.⁴ On Wednesday, 30-Jul-1947, Joseph John, age 33, oo married Katharina H. Nikaes, age 30, in Frankfurt, West Germany.⁵ Joseph + died, at the age of 86 years, on Saturday, 1-Jul-2000 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.¹

     Joseph P. Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Sunday, 15-Nov-1896.² Joseph + died, at the age of 21 years, on Wednesday, 6-Nov-1918 in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico, USA.² He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.³

     Joseph Peter Odenbrett, son of Peter Joseph Odenbrett and Anna Thelen, was * born on Saturday, 22-Feb-1908 in Fulda, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^1,2,3,4 On Tuesday, 31-Dec-1940, Joseph Peter, age 32, oo married Dorothy Mae Scott, age 24, in Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota.^4,3 Joseph + died, at the age of 64 years, on Tuesday, 8-Aug-1972 at Murray County Memorial Hospital, Slayton, Murray County, Minnesota, USA.^2,4 He was buried in St. Gabriel Cemetery, Fulda.⁵

     Josephine Alfreda Odenbrett, daughter of Joseph John Odenbrett and Katharina H. Nikaes, was born on Tuesday, 1-Aug-1950 at home in Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont, USA.¹ Josephine + died, at the age of 19 years, on Monday, 22-Dec-1969 in Potosi, Washington County, Missouri, USA.¹ She is ± buried in Veterans Cemetery, Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, USA.¹

     Justina Carolina Odenbrett, daughter of Friederich Joseph Odenbrett and Juliana Seiler, was * born on Wednesday, 12-Nov-1834 in Hückeswagen, Dusseldorf District, Rhineland, Prussia.¹