M. Ahmann

Elmer married Norma McMillan. Norma (daughter of Albert Gibson "Mac" McMillan and Wynifred Maude "Mamie" Ketcham) was born on 14 Sep 1905 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; died on 14 Sep 1990 in Lee Summitt, Missouri; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norma married Elmer Ahmann, a Lawyer. Elmer was born in 1901 and
died_____? Norma was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma and died September 14,
1990 in Lees Summitt, Missouri at John Knox Village Care Center. Norma is
buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence, Missouri.

I RECEIVED THIS INFORMATION FROM MIRIAM "MIRRIE" LINDA
ATKINS CORGAN, MY MOTHER'S TWIN SISTER. / JULY 1995

Aunt Norma graduated from North Eastern State Teachers College,
Oklahoma. She was a outgoing, happy, talkitive, joker, intelligent book
reader. EXCELLANT EXCELLANT COOK ! ( into reading psychology and
sociology books before it became popular reading for lay people. Probably
a definite influence on daughter Maurine who got a PhD in Psychology).
Husband was a lawyer, German / His father was also a licensed lawyer that
practiced all his life in Independence, Missouri. Aunt Norma and Uncle
Elmer were real opposites in personality. He was a kind gentle person ,
quiet but really enjoyed the fact that Norma entertained. They were
always were in groups that got together all the years while raising their
children. Even to taking some vacations togeather.

Other Events:

• Also Known As: Mac

Notes:

Albert Gibson McMillan was raised by two sisters because parents
died when he was young. Their names were Viola, a nurse who died in
Pittsburg, Kansas of a stroke and Dove, a spinster, who moved to
California and made hats.
Albert was Known by Mac by all his friends and family. He died at
the age of 84, A former United States Indian agent. He died at the
Independence hospital after a two week Illness.
He was born in Counterville, Ill. and lived in Independence 20
years. for 40 years, Mr. McMillan was acting Superintendent of the five
civilized tribes for the United States Department of the Interior Indian
service at the Muskogee and Independence. He is buried in the Woodlawn
Cemetery in Independence, Missouri.

THIS INFORMATION CAME FROM MIRIAM "MIRRIE" LINDA ATKINS CORGAN,
MY MOTHER'S TWIN SISTER

Albert Gibson McMillan was of Scotch heritage, 6 foot, ruddy
complexion, sandy colored hair and a tennor voice.
His parents died young. He was raised by two sisters on a farm in
Illinois. He left home at 16 years and ended up in New Orleans, Louisiana
working in a cleaning establishment by day and going to school at night.
Eventually graduated with a certificate in business. Set out for Indian
Territory. He got hired by the Indian Agency in Muskogee. ( Later called
Bureau of Indian Affairs/ Muskogee, Oklahoma.)
Albert Gibson McMillan lived in a respectable boarding house where
at the same time was a female resident by the name of Wynifred Maude
Ketcham working for Ketcham Lumber Company. A graduate from a national
known Business College, the Valparaise Indiana School of Business. Her
older brother, Earl that she was always close to was putting togeather a
network of lumber yards in Indian Territory. He was later referred to as
the Lumber King of Oklahoma. Earl was urging his sister to come to
Muskogee.
Albert asked Wynifred to go out for dinner and theater more than
once before she accepted. She thought he was possibly a "drinker" because
of his slightly red skin tone. As it turned out he wasn't but he did
enjoy a good quality cigar now and then.(Muskogee, like Springfield,
Missouri was part of the Chataqua Theater Circut. )
They married and Mack was to make the income and she was to be the
homemaker and was she ever a wonderful home maker! She could sew,
embroider, did talling, and fancied up all bed linen( lace trim,
Initials, satin hems etc.)She had taste for color, curtains rugs,
furniture (wood tones) wall decor and personal wardrobe. Back to Albert
Gibson and more on Wynifred under her name.
Albert was a christian man of God and eventually an Elder in the
Presbyterian Church. The first 10% of his monthly salary went to God's
work through church ministries. His way of relaxing from desk duty was a
beloved rose garden. His career as a government employee saw him rise to
the top "Superintendent of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma". He
took early retirement because of not agreeing with policy of the then
Secratery of Interior, Harod Ickis. He made more than one trip to
Washington DC to present his position. He didn't win the debate.
Subsequently given the option of transfer to the agency in Arizona ( at
the time considered the " boonies" Wynifred did not want to move to
Arizona. They were okay finanically. Big show of support and affection by
employees. No bitterness------The end of a good Career! (According to
Aunt Norma)
After the move to Independence, Missouri and settling into a very
pretty brick home in the same housing area ( Golden Acres) that Norma,
their oldest daughter lived. Mack worked off and on for Norma's husband ,
Lawyer, Elmer Ahman. He did not work for money but he knew how to do
needed work like typing and meeting the public etc.
Norma Elizebeth had the first grandchild, William "Bill" . He
started the name "Mack" for granddad and "Mamie" for grandma. Albert
Gibson called his wife Winnie. this was how Billie chose Mamie.
Then when Mamie saw what Billie had decided on she encourage " Mack"
for grandpa. All Subequent grandchildren used the names.

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January 2, 1996

In the 1910 Miracode (M254) in Muskogee, Oklahoma I found McMillian
(spelled wrong), M C Head of house 32 years old and born in Illinois,
Page 116, Enumeration District number was 111, and family number was 45.
Listed a Wunfred (spelled wrong) wife age 34 born in Wisconsin, Norma
(daughter) 5 years old born in Oklahoma and a Miriam (daughter) 2 years
old. I Then I looked up the 1910 census for Muskogee, Oklahoma . It
stated that they had been married for 6 years. That placed Albert and
Wynifred's marriage sometime around 1904. In the summer of 95 I drove to
Muskogee to check out their marriage records. I didn't find Mammie or
Mac's or any of Mammie's brothers. I also had a clerk help me look and
she could not find them either. Where did they get married at ? Did they
go back to Wisconsin? Well back to the census. The Census information was
received on May 16, 1910. It stated they were in part of Muskogee City
and part of Porter Township.This was found on sheet #3 on Enumeration
District number 111. The census stated that Mac's mother was born in
Tennessee and Father was born in Scotland. He was a clerk and working for
the Government. He owned his own home that was free from Mortage. On
Wynifred "Mammie" It stated she was 34 and born in Wisconsin. her mother
was born in England and father was born in New York. It also stated that
Mammie and Mac could read and write.
On the 1920 Oklahoma Census Mammie and Mac are still in Muskogee. I
found them in vol. 55, sheet 8, line 25 and the Enumeration District
number was 91. They are living on North 15th and house number is 421.
Mammie is 44 years old , Mac is 42, Norma is 15 and Miriam is 11.

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On August 21, 1996 I was at the LDS Church Checking on their Fische
for Wisconsin marriages pre 1907. I found Wynifred Ketcham and Albert G.
McMillan. It stated married on October 7, 1903 in Adams County, Vol. 02,
page 0355 , County YB ADA, Vol. M, Sequince 02640. Fiche # 6,331,479,
there are 77 of them.

Albert married Wynifred Maude "Mamie" Ketcham on 07 Oct 1903 in Adams County, Wisconsin. Wynifred (daughter of William H Ketcham and Elizabeth Cowing) was born on 02 Sep 1876 in Plainville, Adams County, Wisconsin; died on 30 Jun 1967 in Independence, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Also Known As: Mamie

Notes:

I RECEIVED THIS INFROMATION FROM MIRIAM "MIRRIE" LINDA ATKINS
CORGAN, MY MOTHER'S TWIN SISTER /JULY 1995

Wynifred Maud Ketcham was of English heirtage. She had blue
eyes with mild epicanthic fold, brown hair, fine complexion, high
checkbones, nicely shaped nose, small skeletal frame, soft voice and only
4 foot 3 inches.
She was next to the youngest of four children, two boys, two
girls. Earl, the oldest , Allie(girl), Wynifred Maude "Mamie" and Rufus,
the youngest. They grew up on a sheep ranch in what is now called
Wisconsin Dells.
Wynifred always a book reader, gentle manner, daily Bible
reading a private prayer. she was active in women's society of First
Presbyterian Muskogee. According to Aunt Norma " Momma's Women's group at
First Presbyterian supported one sometimes two young people (up to 50% of
tuition, books, boarding etc.)to make possible their attending University
of Oklahoma. This was part of their Committment to Home Missions.
She saw to it that her husband, herself and daughters were
always well dressed. She bought clothes but also made clothes and added
touches by altering and spiffing up out fits. The same with bed linen
etc. to do house work lovely dresses were protected by different collored
hip length paisly long sleeve smocks with short verticle collar. Smart in
a low profile way. Almost Chinese looking. Mamie didn't do washing or
ironing durning her entire married life in Muskogee. She had a total of
two black women. The first was Delia. This was done in the basement ( a
white washed partial basement with wooden steps to the outside back yard
lines ). When Delia died Johnny Mae, her daughter took over this
employment. I remember meeting Delia but it was near the end. My next
visit it was Johnny Mae. Too bad but at that time a black female had
little if any opportunity to make a little money in any other service.
She was moderate in all things. This was seen in her approach to
cooking. A very good Cook always buying fresh vegetables from black and
Italian venders that would push their wagon up and down the residential
streets. Accordin to Aunt Norma " You couldn't glut at Momma's table" .
She had her own opinion of what was an appropriate portion per adult and
child.
After Mamie's mother died her father came to live with her in
Muskogee. When he died the Wisconsin Sheep Ranch was sold. Earl , Mamie,
and Rufus had a significant inheirtance. Aunt Norma said it was always
referred to as "Momma's Money" She gave her share to brother Earl who put
it into his lumber business and multiplied it to a smart degree. Before
Mammie and Mack moved to Independence , Missouri Earl gave Mamie back her
investment plus interest. I was in Independence visiting Aunt Norma the
last time Mamie was with Earl. He surprised her by a "quickie" side visit
to Independence from a business trip to Kansas City. Earl died less than
a year later.
I asked Aunt Norma to tell me about the visits Mamie would take
back to Wisconsin on the train to see her parents. She said the conductor
would announce " shortly you will see a landmark, the Ketcham Barn" Red
with a high rock foundation actually 3 stories high. Three ramps that
would accomodate the birthing sheep. It remained a tourist land mark for
many years. The only story I have about Mamie's parents was about Grandpa
Ketcham who had a beautiful full cheek to cheek beard that graced his
chest. He was a man that liked to eat. When finished eating and carefully
examined and wiped his beard he would sigh " oh my I'm feelin some
discomfort" To which Grandma Ketcham said " Then don't over eat Sir"
Mamie apparently got this control / self discipline from her mother.

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I was at the LDS Church on August 21, 1996. While going through
some Fiche (Fiche # 6,331,479 ,**** 77 films) Wisconsin Marriages. I
found a Winnifred Ketcham married October 7, 1903 in Adams County, Vol
02. Page 355, County YB ADA, Vol M, Sequince 02072.

Notes:

I found information on Alexander McMillan in the 1880 Illinois Census
in Randolf County,twp Coulterville, Illinois.(page 588) Alexander was
born in Scotland and so were his parents. His occupation on the census
was listed as working at a mill. Alexander's wife was born in Tennessee.
Her father was born in South Carolina and her mother was born in
Tennessee. Alexander was listed as 49 years old and his wife was listed
as 41 years old at the time of the 1880 census.
My mother, Constance Louise Atkins Sharp told me the story of how her
grandfather, Albert Gibson "Mac" was raised by two older sisters because
his parents died when he was young. Aunt Viola, as mother would call her
was a nurse and died in Pittsburg, Kansas of a stroke. Aunt Dovie, as
mother would call her moved to California and made hats. Mom stated every
once in awhile she remembers Aunt Dovie sending her mother a hat.

Alexander married Minerva Pinkerton on November 10th, 1864 in Coulterville, Randolph County, Illinois. Minerva was born about 1839 in Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
I am in possession of the marriage certificate of Miinerva Pinkerton and´uª0 ´uª0 Alexander´uª0 ´uª0 MacMillin, married November 10th, 1864 in Coulterville Illinois in the´uª0 ´uª0 presence of John´uª0 ´uª0 Pinkerton.
´uª0 Ann Elizabeth Allen, granddaughter of Norma Ahmann´/uª

Notes:

From the 1880 Census of Wisconsin, Adams County, Springfield TWP,
June 24th. It stated that William could read and write and occupation was
a Farmer. William was 38 at the time of the census. That would make his
birth date around 1842. The census also stated that he was born in New
York. From the picture of the headstone that Aunt Anne sent me it looked
like he died in 1918. Both of Williams parents were born in New York.
William's wife Elizabeth was 35 at the time of the 1880 census.
This would make her birth year around 1845 and this also looked the same
on the headstone from the picture that Anne sent me. The 1880 census also
stated that both of Elizabeth and her parents were born in England.
August 21, 1996 I was at the LDS. I came across Wisconsin Marriages
pre 1907. Fiche # 6331479 , fiche 77. It had William Ketcham married May
1872 in Adams County, Vol 02, Page 0040. County YB ADA, Vol M sequence
02072. I was so thrilled to find this date. It had people listed
seperately without their spouse. I Looked for an Elizabeth Cowing but did
not find one. This will need more investigation before this date stands.

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On October 18, 1996 I received a response from the Dells County
Historical Society stating that:

Spring Grove Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

1--- Ketcham, William B---12/10/1841 D---12/10/1918 Lot--- 23. Block
---70.
(coincidence that the birthdate and death are same month and day?)
2--Ketcham, Elizabeth. B--- 6/9/1845 D---8/3/1916 Lot---23.
Block-----70.
3--Ketcham, Alice M. B--- / /1918 D--- / /1918 Lot ---23.
Block----70.

Mr William Ketcham was born in Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ketcham nee Miss Elizabeth Cowing, was born in Scotswood,
England.

William married Elizabeth Cowing on 01 May 1872 in Adams County, Wisconsin. Elizabeth was born on 09 Jun 1845 in Scotswood, England; died on 03 Aug 1916; was buried in Wisconsin Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
(Dells Use To Be Called Kelso)