History of the Upper Mississippi Valley: A. D. JESMER is a native of Franklin county, New York, born on the 7th of June, 1846. At the age of twenty years, he commenced life for himself; engaged in the lumber business in his native State for a year, then came to St. Paul, Minnesota, and the same year (1867) located a claim in section thirty-two, Greenbush township, and has since li ved here. Mr. Jesmer was a member of the board of County Commissioners for six successive years, and is at present Town Clerk, having held the office several terms. He was united in marriage with Julia Ann Robideaux, on the 9th of September, 1868.
1870 MN, Mille Lacs, Greenbush- Adolphus "Jasmer" 2 doors down from Peter "Rubido",
Household Record 1880 United States Census
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Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Adolphus JESMER Self M Male W 34 NY Farmer CAN NY
Julia JESMER Wife M Female W 32 NY Keeping House NY NY
Henry MALLETT Other S Male W 19 NY Laborer NY NY
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Census Place Greenbush, Mille Lacs, Minnesota
Family History Library Film 1254626
NA Film Number T9-0626
Page Number 358CAug 24, 1888 St Paul Daily Globe
"Adolph D Jesmer, a West St Paul grocer".
1895 MN, MIlle Lacs, Foreston
Jesmer, Adolph D 49
Julia A 461900 MN, Hubbard, Todd- A D Jesmer, w/ Julia. He works at a sawmill. She states that she has not bourne children.
GF- death states that he married 27 Aug 1865, died at home of nephew, A.E. Grow, srvcs at St Eds
ancestry.com: Drouin: Hogansburg; Registre pour les Blancs et les Sauvage
"B Julienne 26 May father Joseph Robidoux mother Catherine duhaut, godfather Dan Robidoux. godmother Celeste Robidoux. St Regis 28 May 1848"
GF states she came to MN in 1865 w/parentsIt appears that Adolphus & Julianne never had children. On the 1875 E Garlinghouse@ 8, IA, is living with them.
July 26, 1894 Princeton Union
Mrs. A.D. Jesmer, of Foreston, and Mrs. Louis Plumondore, of Greenbush, made the UNION office a social call last Friday and pledged the editor their support at the polls next November.Princeton Union, Oct 12, 1911
Mrs. A.D. Jesmer of Park Rapids died on Friday, October 6, at St Mary's hospital, Minneapolis, where she was taken about a month previous for medical treatment. The cause of her death was attributed to pemphigus, a malady which is very uncommon. She was first taken sick on June 5 and gradually grew worse notwithstanding the fact that several of the very best physicians were consulted. Her sufferings were intense but she bore then to the end without complaint.
The remains were brought to Princeton and from here conveyed to Greenbush, Mrs. Jesmer's old home, where services were conducted in the Catholic church on Monday morning by Rev. Father Levings, and the interment was in the Greenbush Catholic cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends and relatives and the floral offerings were beautiful and profuse, showing the high esteem in which the good woman was held.
Mrs. A.D. Jesmer, whose maiden name was Juliann Robideau, was born in Franklin county, New York, on May 26, 1848. She came to Minnesota in 1865, with her parents, and first settled in St Paul, where she remained two years, when the family moved to Princeton. Shortly after she went to Greenbush, where her father took up a claim, to reside. On September 9, 1868, she was married to A.D. Jesmer by Rev. Father Murray (sic Maurer) of Dayton at the home of William Carmody in Princeton. With her husband she resided in Greenbush until 1882, then moved to Foreston and lived there until 1895, when she and her husband took up their abode at Park Rapids. She is survived by an aged mother, Mrs. Catherine Robideau, Deer Park, Wash.; three brothers, Louis Robideau, Greenbush; Joseph Robideau, Deer Park, Wash.; and Henry Robideau, Elk, Wash.; Peter Robideau, Deer Park, Wash.; and two sisters, Mrs. E.E. Whitney, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Caleb Crook, Deer Park, Wash.
Among the relatives and friends who attended the funeral from out of town were Mrs. Gakski, (sic) Mrs. Aslin (sic), and Mrs. Craig, Minneapolis; Mrs. Davey, Chicago; F.T.P. Neumann and wife, Mr. Lemay and Mrs. Frank Judkins, Foreston.
Mrs. Jesmer was one of the kindest women who ever lived - a woman whom to know was to love and respect. She was a christian in the true meaning of the word, ever ready to assist her neighbors in the time of trouble- to help the needy and comfort the sick. While her taking away has caused much sorrow to her relatives and dear friends, they know that she has gone to a home where suffering abideth not.
History of the Upper Mississippi Valley:
NELSON E. JESMER was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania (sic: NY), on the 25th of May, 1849. He came to Princeton in 1866, and was employed on a farm when not attending school, for about four years. He then engaged as clerk in the store of H. B. Cowles, and after an experience of four years behind the counter, opened a general store on his own account, which he now conducts, doing an annual business of $30,000.ancestry.com: Drouin: Hogansburg; Registre pour les Blancs et les Sauvage
"B Narcisse born 25 May father Jos duhaut. mother Julie Plamondon. godfather JB Taillon. godmother Lucie Plamondon. St Regis 30 May 1848"Household Record 1880 United States Census
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Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
N. E. JESMER Self M Male W 31 NY Retail Dealer Genl Mdse CAN NY
Sarah JESMER Wife M Female W 31 OH Keeping House ENG ENG
Bertie JESMER Son S Male W 6 MN NY OH
Lola JESMER Dau S Female W 4 MN NY OH
Mary CATER Other S Female W 19 MA Clerk Retail Dry Goods Store. NH MA
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Census Place Princeton, Mille Lacs, Minnesota
Family History Library Film 1254626
NA Film Number T9-0626
Page Number 349BJuly 5, 1894 Princeton Union Mr. N.E. Jesmer is to be commended for his public spiritedness in giving to Princeton what it has long needed - a first-class opera house. The new opera house would be a credit to a place four times as large as Princeton.
July 5, 1894 Princeton Union Eagle
Jesmer's Opening N.E. Jesmer's magnificent new store was crowded all day and evening last Saturday. The interior of the store was tastefully decorated with ferns, flowers and evergreens; an orchestra of five pieces discourated sweet music at intervals, throughout the day and until midnight, and free lemonade was dispensed to all who wished to partake. Although an immense business was transacted, Mr. Jesmer and his efficient and genteel assistants exerted themselves to make it pleasant for all callers and succeeded admirably. In the evening the brilliantly lighted store presented an imposing appearance and almost every woman in town, arrayed in her finest, was present. Mr. Jesmer has reason to feel well pleased with his grand opening, and it must be a source of great satisfaction to him to know that he is so kindly regarded by the people of Princeton and vicinity.Dec. 6, 1894 Princeton Union COMING! Ideal Extravaganza-Concert Co., AT JESMER'S OPERA HOUSE THURSDAY EVENING December 13, 1894, In the Melodramatic Success of the Season "The Gross Roads of Life" A Melange of Mirth and Melody, Introducing 25 Ladies and Gentlman. 25 15 Superb Orchestra-Mandolin Soloists 15 FULL CORNET BAND! Not a Dull Moment During the Evening. New and Catchy Songs, Right up to Standard by Special Artists. Reserved Seats Now on Sale at Jesmer's Store. Popular Prices. Entire Proceeds Devoted the Interest of Cornet Band.
1900 MN, Mille Lacs, Princeton- Nelson E JesmerMay1849NY w/Sarah,Jun48,OH, Lola,Dec75,MN, Roy,Feb81,MN,Nelson & Sarah had been married 27y.
1907, Feb 2, Minneapolis Journal, front page.
FINEST BLOCK AT PRINCETON BURNED
The article tells of the fire - supposedly electrical in nature - that burned down the Jesmer Operahouse block at 130am. Over $50K loss in the building & the mercantile stock. The fire started in the attic, which had been unused until earlier that evening when the "home talent drama" had been put on. At the time of the fire it was very windy, and snow was flying everywhere.JESMER’S OPERA HOUSE: On Saturday morning, February 2, 1907, at about 1:30 a fire was discovered issuing from the cupola of the Jesmer Opera House and an alarm was immediately turned in. How long the fire had been burning or the cause of its origin is impossible to determine, but it is believed that it started between the ceiling and roof near the main chimney. At the time of the fire a strong wind was blowing and it was therefore impossible for the fire department to check the flames. With great rapidity the fire spread and consumed the whole building, the most capacious mercantile establishment in town. L.G. Prescott also conducted a jewelry business in the store. Some of the goods in his emporium were saved, but it was impossible to remove a very large amount in consequence of the fierce heat.
N.E. Jesmer’s block was one of the costliest in the county. It was constructed in a very substantial manner and had heavy firewalls. Had it not been for this protection it is safe to say that many other buildings would have been wiped out?- "1881 – 1969. A Complete History of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department" Princeton, Minn.Princeton Union, June 27, 1907, p.8
N.E. Jesmer has presented to the Princeton public schools two valuable old portrait prints on colors of George Washington and his wife.1910 WA, King, Seattle- "Jim Jesmer" w/ Sarah Jesmer. Sarah is born <1848OH>, both parents born ENG. They have been married 38 y. She has bourne 4 children, 3 still living. Their son, Roy is in Spokane, Spokane, WA. Albert is in Seattle, and Lola (Jesmer) Vanasse is in Yesler, King, WA.
Collection: Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960
Name: Nelson E. Jesmer
Death date: 28 Jul 1921
Death place: Seattle, King, Washington
Gender: Male
Race or color (on document):
Age at death: 72 years 2 months 3 days
Estimated birth year: 1849
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Sarah Jesmer
Father's name: Joseph Jesmer
Mother's name: Julia
Film number: 1992885
Digital GS number: 4221131
Image number: 1373
Reference number: 1670
Aug. 9, 1894 Princeton Union
Mrs. N.E. Jesmer was summoned, last week, to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Depew of St. Paul, who was seriously ill. The lady's life trembled in the balance, but good attention and good medical skill prevailed and Mrs. Depew is rapidly convalescing. Mrs. Jesmer returned home Wednesday.Mar 13, 1904 St Paul Daily Globe
Mrs. NE Jesmer of Princeton is visiting St Paul friends.Mar 20, 1904 St Paul Daily Globe
Mrs H(sic) E Jesmer, the recent guest of her sister, Mrs. RH Depew, of Thirteenth Street, has returned to Princeton.
Albert's son, Reginald was born in MN, 1906. Arrived in WA, 1906-1910. He is a ?State? Engineer
Princeton Union, Jan 17, 1879 (appears to have come out late)
Mr. NE Jesmer's baby daughter died on Thursday night. The funeral will take place on Saturday.1879 Jan 17 - Princeton Union- “Members of fifteen families in the French settlement, Greenbush, are ailing with the measles; Mr. Brady has had to adjourn school in that district for a couple of weeks.” It is highly possible that this baby was taken by the measles.
Princeton Union 22 Jan 1879
The funeral of Mr. NE Jesmer's little baby daughter took place from the family residence, on sunday afternoon, and was largely attended.GF- states that she was 1 month old when she died.
For his ww1 draft registration, 1917-1918, Gordon is in Hodges, Dawson, MT. Hodges is a little township about 25miles west of the North Dakota border. He is farming.
1910 census, MN, Mille Lacs, Greenbush (April)
Libby Fred A. | He | M W 48 M1 22 | MN ME ME
Libby Katie | Wi | F W 38 M1 22 8 7 | NY NY NY
Libby Abbie | Da | F W 17 S | MN MN NY
Libby Fred C. | So | M W 15 S | MN MN NY
Libby Lou Etta | Da | F W 12 S | MN MN NY
Libby Eva Irene | Da | F W 10 S | MN MN NY
Libby Flossie I.| Da | F W 7 S | MN MN NY
Libby Sadie B. | Da | F W 3 S | MN MN NY
Libby Alice W. | Da | F W 1 10/12 S | MN MN NY