Margaret Clemens & John Von Ruden

FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY

Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens
4th of 7 living children of Mathias/Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland
Born: Jul 21, 1866, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Died: Nov 29, 1954 (age 88), Morgan Township, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Dec 2, 1954, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Married: Mar 15, 1883, John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Note: Margaret was age 16, Johannes was age 26
Ten children: John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden, Anna B. “Annie” Von Ruden, Martin Charles Von Ruden, Victor John Von Ruden, Frank Von Ruden, Frederick William Von Ruden, Hubert Von Ruden, Anthony William Von Ruden, Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden, Mary Rosalie Von Ruden

John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden
4th of 9 known children of Anton Von Ruden & Christina “Tena” Paschen
Born: Feb 13, 1856, Ostdorf, Westphalia, Germany (Prussia)
Died: Feb 18, 1945 (age 89), Morgan Township, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Feb 21, 1945, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Immigrated: from Germany in 1872 at age 16
Naturalized: 1878
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Mar 15, 1883, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Note: Johannes was age 26, Margaret was age 16
Ten children: John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden, Anna B. “Annie” Von Ruden, Martin Charles Von Ruden, Victor John Von Ruden, Frank Von Ruden, Frederick William Von Ruden, Hubert Von Ruden, Anthony William Von Ruden, Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden, Mary Rosalie Von Ruden

1. John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden
1st of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Dec 4, 1885, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota
Died: Feb 3, 1970 (age 84), Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Feb 7, 1970, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Public Service: Morgan Township Board of Supervisors, Mayor of Reynolds, North Dakota
Married: Oct 11, 1949, Theresa Margaret Renners, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
No children

2. Anna B. “Annie” Von Ruden
2nd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Jul 16, 1888, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: Sep 24, 1891 (age 3), Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: on the family farm 6 miles west of Reynolds

3. Martin Charles Von Ruden
3rd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: May 6, 1890, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: Oct 12, 1980 (age 90), Hatton, Traill Co., North Dakota; old age
Buried: Oct 16, 1980, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Jun 1, 1915, Mary Leona “Mayme” Gorman, Tolley, Reveille Co., North Dakota
Seven children:
1. Margaret Lena Von Ruden
1916–1916
2. Muriel Hazel Von Ruden
1919–2004
3. Evelyn Beatrice “Bea” Von Ruden
1921–2015
4. Martin Charles “Bud” Von Ruden, Jr.
1924–2005
5. Marilyn Cecelia Von Ruden
1928–living
6. Robert Louis “Bob” Von Ruden
1931–2011
7. Dale Anthony Von Ruden
1936–living

4. Victor John “John/Jack” Von Ruden
4th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Sep 15, 1892, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: Dec 4, 1993 (age 101), Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota; natural causes
Buried: Dec 9, Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota
Military: WWI, U.S. Army, Private, 1st Class
Occupation: Bricklayer, farmer, carpenter
Married: Nov 17, 1927, Othilia “Tillie” Ethan, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Four children:
1. Margaret Mary Von Ruden
1928–2025
2. Donald Matthew Von Ruden
1929–2011
3. Charles Vincent Von Ruden
1933–2009
4. Bernard J. Von Ruden
1939–living

5. Frank Von Ruden
5th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Aug 30, 1894, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: Jul 24, 1950 (age 55), Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Never married

6. Frederick William “Fred” Von Ruden
6th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Oct 23, 1896, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: Oct 11, 1979 (age 82) Hatton, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Oct 13, 1979, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Never married

7. Hubert Von Ruden
7th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Sep 23, 1898, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: May 25, 1969 (age 70), Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota
Buried: May 28, 1969, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Public Service: Buston Common Board of Education (clerk), Traill County Soil Conservation Service
Married: Jun 21, 1928, Margaret Scholand, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Six children:
1. William John Von Ruden
1929–2014
2. Elizabeth Delores Von Ruden
1931–1997
3. Barbara Ann Von Ruden
1934–
4. Carol T. Von Ruden
1938–
5. David Anthony Von Ruden
1942–
6. Ralph Hubert Von Ruden
1948–2020

8. Anthony/Anton William “Tony” Von Ruden
8th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Nov 15, 1900, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: Nov 17, 1948 (age 48), Morgan Township, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Nov 19, 1948, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Never married

9. Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden
9th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Feb 9, 1903, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: May 8, 1997 (age 94), Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota
Buried: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Polk Co., Minnesota
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Jun 30, 1949, Catherine Barbara (Placek) Brunett, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana
Three children

10. Mary Rosalie Von Ruden
10th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
Born: Mar 25, 1905, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Died: Sep 30, 1981 (age 76), Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Married: Feb 8, 1938, William G. Breidenbach, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Two children:
1. Rosemary “Rose Marie” Breidenbach
1939–2003
2. James Duane Breidenbach
1942–

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Seven living children of Mathias/Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland:
0. infant Clemens
1860–1860
1. Maria Elizabeth “Mary” Clemens
1861–1874
2. Catherine “Kate” Clemens
1863–1934
3. Peter Daniel Clemens
1864–1956
4. Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens
1866–1954
5. Angeline “Annie” Clemens
1869–1962
6. Rose Clemens
1871–1943
7. Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens
1874–1947

Nine known children of Anton Von Rueden & Christina “Tena” Paschen:
1. Elisabeth Von Rüden
1850–1859
2. Mary Frances/Franziska Von Rüden
1852–1917
3. Gertrude Mary Von Ruden
1854–1931
4. John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden
1856–1945
5. Mathew/Mathias Johannes Von Ruden
1859–1914
6. Elizabeth Mary Von Ruden
1860–1941
7. Mary Elizabeth Von Ruden
1862–1919
8. Roseanna/Rosina Von Ruden
1864–in 1880 census
9. Agatha M. “Etta” Von Ruden
1867–1949

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Timeline and Records

Spellings and information in the census and other records
are retained as in the original documents.
(italicized clarifications or corrections are in parentheses)

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Feb 13, 1856: Birth of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden, 4th of 9 known children of Anton Von Ruden & Christina “Tena” Paschen and future husband of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, in Oesdorf, Westphalia, Germany (Prussia)

Feb 16, 1856: Birth/Baptismal Record:
Name Johannes Vonrueden (Johannes/John Anton Von Ruden)
Gender Male
Birth Date 13 Feb
Baptism Date 16 Feb 1856
Baptism Place Katholisch, Oesdorf, Westfalen, Prussia
Father Anton Vonrueden
Mother Christina Paschen
FHL Film Number 1051808

Apr 24, 1858: Marriage of Mathias/Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota (parents of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens)
Eight children, seven living: (infant Clemens), Maria Elizabeth “Mary” Clemens, Catherine “Kate” Clemens, Peter Daniel Clemens, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, Angeline “Annie” Clemens, Rose Clemens, Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens

Jul 7, 1861: Birth of Maria Elizabeth “Mary” Clemens, 1st of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and older sister of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Feb 7, 1863: Birth Catherine “Kate” Clemens, 2nd of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and older sister of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Oct 7, 1864: Birth of Peter Daniel Clemens, 3rd of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and and older brother of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

1865: Minnesota State Census, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota:

Mathias Clemens Male (Mathew Clemens, born 1836)
Maria Clemens Female (his wife, Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens, born 1832)
Maria Clemens Female (their daughter, Maria Elizabeth “Mary” Clemens, born 1861)
Catharine Clemens Female (their daughter, Catherine “Kate” Clemens, born 1863)
Peter Clemens Male (their son, Peter Daniel Clemens, born 1864)

Jul 21, 1866: Birth of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, 4th of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and the future wife of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Mar 25, 1869: Birth of Angeline “Annie” Clemens, 5th of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and sister of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Aug 31, 1870: U.S. Federal Census, Pine Island, Goodhue Co., Minnesota:
Name Matthias Clemens (Mathias Clemens)
Birth Date abt 1833
Birthplace Luxembourg
Home in 1870 Pine Island, Goodhue, Minnesota
Race White
Gender Male
Post Office Zumbrota
Occupation Farmer
Father of Foreign Birth Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth Yes
Personal Estate Value 300
Real Estate Value 1000
Clemens Matthias Age 37, M, W, Farmer, born Luxemburg (Mathias/Mathew Clemens)
Clemens Anna M Age 40, F, W, Keeping House, born Luxemburg (Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens)
Clemens Mary Age 9, F, W, at home, born Minnesota (Maria Elizabeth “Mary” Clemens, died in 1874)
Clemens Catherine Age 7, F, W, at home, born Minnesota
Clemens Peter Age 5 ,M, W, at home, born Minnesota
Clemens Margaret Age 4 F W at home, born Minnesota
Clemens Angeline Age 1, F, W, at home, born Minnesota
Riland John Age 80, M, W, born Luxemburg (John Reiland, father of Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens)

Jun 12, 1871: Birth of Rose Clemens, 6th of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and sister of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Mar 1, 1874: Birth of Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens, 7th of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and brother of Catherine “Kate” Clemens, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota

May 1, 1875: Minnesota State Census, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Clemens M age 38, Male, born Luxembourg, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Mathew Clemens)
Clemens Mary age 41, Female, born Luxembourg, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Anna Mary Reiland) Clemens, wife of Mathew and daughter of John Reiland)
Clemens C age 12, Female, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Catherine Clemens, daughter)
Clemens P age 11, Male, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Peter Daniel Clemens, son)
Clemens M age 6, Female, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, daughter)
Clemens A age 4, Female, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Angeline “Annie” Clemens, daughter)
Clemens R age 4, Female, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Rose Clemens, daughter)
Clemens M age 1, Male, born Minnesota, father born Luxembourg, mother born Luxembourg (Mathew Sylvester Clemens, son)
Miller, John age 35, Male, born Prussia, father born Prussia, mother born Prussia (unknown relationship)
Reiland, John age 77, Male, born Luxembourg, father born Prussia, mother born Prussia (father of Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens)

Jun 15, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Cascade, Olmsted Co., Minnesota:
Name Matthew Clemmens
[Mathew Clemens]
Age 44
Birth Date Abt 1836
Birthplace Netherlands (Luxembourg)
Home in 1880 Cascade, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
Dwelling Number 70
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Self (Head)
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Anna M. Clemmens
Father’s Birthplace Netherlands (Luxembourg)
Mother’s Birthplace Netherlands (Luxembourg)
Occupation Farmer
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Matthew Clemmens Age 44, Self (Head) Farmer, born Netherlands, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands (Mathias/Mathew Clemens)
Anna M. Clemmens Age 46, Wife, Keeping house, born Netherlands, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands (Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens)
Catherine Clemmens Age 17, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands
Peter Clemmens Age 16, Son, works on farm, born Minnesota, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands
Margarite Clemmens Age 13, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands
Angeline Clemmens Age 11 Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands
Rosa Clemmens Age 9, Daughter, born Minnesota, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands
Matthew Clemmens Age 6, Son, born Minnesota, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands
John Reiland Age 84, Father-in-law, widowed, born Netherlands, father born Netherlands, mother born Netherlands (father of Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens

circa 1880: Family of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland:

Standing: Catherine “Kate” Clemens, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, Angeline “Annie” Clemens, Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens
Seated: Anna Mary Reiland (mother), Rose Clemens, Mathias/Mathew Clemens (father), Peter Daniel Clemens

Mar 15, 1883: Marriage of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, 4th of 7 living children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Photo: rear: Anton Leddidge, sister Kate Clemens
seated: Anton von Ruden (age 26) & Margaret Clemens (age 16)

Mar 15, 1883: Marriages from Minnesota Marriage system:
Name John Vonruden
Marriage Date 15 Mar 1883
Marriage Place Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
Spouse Margaret Clemens
Certificate Number H043 (B06096aa.ar1)

abt 1885 Clemens sisters: rear: unkn women and child
on floor: Annie Clemens (abt 16), Rose Clemens (abt 15)

Dec 4, 1885: Birth of John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden, 1st of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota

Jul 16, 1888: Birth of Anna B. “Annie” Von Ruden, 2nd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

abt 1889: Clemens sisters: Margaret, Rose, Angeline “Annie,” Catherine “Kate” 

abt 1889: Mathew Sylvester Clemens and Peter Daniel Clemens (brothers of Margaret):

May 6, 1890: Birth of Martin Charles Von Ruden, 3rd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

circa 1890: Mathias/Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland family:

Standing: Mathew Sylvester Clemens, Rose (Clemens) Nei, Peter Daniel Clemens, Angeline “Annie” (Clemens) Schabo
Seated: Catherine “Kate” (Clemens) Hoeft, Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens, Margaret Elizabeth (Clemens) Von Ruden, Mathias/Mathew Clemens

Sep 24, 1891: Death of Anna B. “Annie” Von Ruden (age 3), 2nd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Traill Co., North Dakota

Sep 1891: Burial of Anna B. “Annie” Von Ruden on the family farm 6 miles west of Reynolds

Sep 15, 1892: Birth of Victor John “John/Jack” Von Ruden, 4th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Aug 30, 1894: Birth of Frank Von Ruden, 5th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Oct 23, 1896: Birth of Frederick William “Fred” Von Ruden, 6th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Jan 12, 1897: Death of Anton Von Rueden (age 73), father of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Jan 1897: Burial of Anton Von Rueden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Sep 23, 1898: Birth of Hubert Von Ruden, 7th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Jan 10, 1899: Death of Christina “Tena” (Paschen) Von Rueden (age 74), wife of Anton Von Rueden and the mother of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Jan 1899: Burial of Christina “Tena” (Paschen) Rueden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Jun 4 & 6, 1900: U.S. Federal Census, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota:
Name John Von Ruden
Age 44
Birth Date Feb 1856
Birthplace Germany
Home in 1900 Morgan, Traill, North Dakota
Race White
Gender Male
Immigration Year 1872
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Margaret Von Ruden
Marriage Year 1883
Years Married 17
Father’s Birthplace Germany
Mother’s Birthplace Germany
Years in US 28
Naturalization Yes
Occupation Farmer
Months Not Employed 0
Can Read Yes
Can Write Yes
Can Speak English Yes
House Owned or Rented Own
Home Free or Mortgaged Mortgaged
Farm or House F
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
John Von Ruden Age 44, Head, born Feb 1856, married 17 years, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, immigrated 1872, 28 years in U.S.
Margaret Von Ruden Age 33, Wife, born Jul 1866, married 17 years, 7 children, 6 living, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
John M Von Ruden Age 14, Son, born Dec 1851, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Martin Von Ruden Age 10, Son, born May 1890, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
John W Von Ruden Age 7, Son, born Sept 1892, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Frank Von Ruden Age 5, Son, born Aug 1894, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Fredie Von Ruden Age 3, Son, born Oct 1896, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Hubert Von Ruden Age 1, Son, Sep 1898, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Joe Pachel Age 23, Servant, single, born Germany, farm laborer
William Gill Age 28, Servant, single, born Canada(?), farm laborer

Nov 15, 1900: Birth of Anthony/Anton William “Tony” Von Ruden, 8th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Feb 9, 1903: Birth of Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden, 9th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Mar 25, 1905: Birth of Mary Rosalie Von Ruden, 10th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

May 9, 1910: U.S. Federal Census, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota:
Name John Vanruden (John Anton Von Ruden)
Age in 1910 54
Birth Date 1856
Birthplace Germany
Home in 1910 Morgan, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Race White
Gender Male
Immigration Year 1872
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Father’s Birthplace Germany
Mother’s Birthplace Germany
Native Tongue English
Occupation Farmer
Industry General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other Employer
Home Owned or Rented Own
Home Free or Mortgaged Free
Farm or House Farm
Naturalization Status Naturalized
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Years Married 27
Enumerated Year 1910
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
John Vanruden Age 54, Head, M1 27 yrs, born Germany, father born Germany, mother born Germany, farmer, general farm
Margaret Vanruden Age 43, Wife, M1 27 yrs, 10 children born, 9 living, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Matias J Vanruden Age 24, Son, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, farm laborer, home farm
Martin Vanruden Age 20, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, farm laborer, home farm
John V Vanruden Age 17, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, farm laborer, home farm
Frank Vanruden Age 15, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, farm laborer, home farm
Frederick Vanruden Age 13, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, farm laborer, home farm
Hubbert Vanruden Age 11, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Anton Vanruden Age 9, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Nick Vanruden Age 7, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Mary R Vanruden Age 5, Daughter, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota

Jun 1, 1915: Marriage of Mary Leona Gorman & Martin Charles Von Ruden, 3rd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Tolley, Reveille Co., North Dakota

Seven children of Martin Charles Von Ruden & Mary Leona Gorman:
1. Margaret Lena Von Ruden
1916–1916
2. Muriel Hazel Von Ruden
1919–2004
3. Evelyn Beatrice “Bea” Von Ruden
1921–2015
4. Martin Charles “Bud” Von Ruden, Jr.
1924–2005
5. Marilyn Cecelia Von Ruden
1928–living
6. Robert Louis “Bob” Von Ruden
1931–2011
7. Dale Anthony Von Ruden
1936–living

Jun 5, 1917: Martin Charles Von Ruden, WWI Draft Registration Card:
3rd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

Jun 5, 1917: Victor John “John” Von Ruden, WWI Draft Registration Card:
4th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
 

Sep 22, 1917: North Dakota Military Men 1917-1918:
Name John Von Ruden Jr. ((Victor John “John” Von Ruden)
Birth Date 15 Sep 1892
Military Date 22 Sep 1917
Military Place Hillsboro
Army Number 2,110,314
Enlistment Type Inducted
Inducted or Enlistment Place Traill
Registrant Yes
Parents Origin of German-American parents
Occupation Farmer
Comments inducted at Hillsboro on Sept. 22, 1917; sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; served in Company L, 352nd Infantry, to Nov. 28, 1917; Company I, 348th Infantry, to April 12, 1918; Company F, 58th Infantry, to discharge. Grade: Private 1st Class, Jan., 1919; overseas from May 7, 1918, to Aug. 1, 1919; wounded, slightly, July 18, 1918. Engagements: Offensives: Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Toulon (Lorraine). Discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, on Aug. 8, 1919, as a Private 1st Class.

Jun 5, 1918: Frederick William “Fred” Von Ruden, WWI Draft Registration Card:
6th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

abt 1918: Clemens siblings, children of Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland:

Standing: Peter Daniel Clemens and Mathew Sylvester “Matt” Clemens
Seated: Catherine “Kate” (Clemens) Hoeft, Rose (Clemens) Nye, Margret Elizabeth (Clemens) Von Ruden, Angeline Anna/Annie (Clemens) Schabo (photo may be at time of mother’s death, Mar 16, 1918)

Mar 16, 1918: Death of Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens (age 85), wife of Mathew Clemens and mother of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Clemens) Von Ruden, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota at the home of her son, Peter Clemens, of chronic nephritis and endocarditis

Mar 1918: Burial of Anna Mary (Reiland) Clemens at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; CC 31 15

Mar 1918: Rochester, Minnesota newspaper obituary for Anna Maria Mary (Reiland) Clemens

Sep 12, 1918: John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden, WWI Draft Registration Card:
1st of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

Sep 12, 1918: Hubert Von Ruden, WWI Draft Registration Card:
7th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

Jan 7, 1920: U.S. Federal Census, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota:
Name John Van Ruden (John Anton Von Ruden)
[John Von Ruden]
Age 63
Birth Year abt 1857
Birthplace Westphalia Germany
Home in 1920 Morgan, Traill, North Dakota
House Number 2
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Immigration Year 1872
[1873]
Relation to Head of House Head
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Maggie Van Ruden
Father’s Birthplace Germany
Mother’s Birthplace Germany
Native Tongue German
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Farmer
Industry Farming
Employment Field Own Account
Home Owned or Rented Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged Free
Naturalization Status Naturalized
Able to read Yes
Able to Write Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
John Van Ruden Age 63, Head, Married, Immigrated 1872, Naturalized 1878, born Westphalia Germany, Farmer
Maggie Van Ruden Age 53, Wife, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany
Mathew Van Ruden Age 34, Son, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, at home, working
John Van Ruden Age 27, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, at home, working
Frank Van Ruden Age 25, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, at home, working
Fred Van Ruden Age 23, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, at home, working
Hobard Van Ruden Age 21, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, Farm Work (Hubert Von Ruden)
Anton Van Ruden Age 19, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, at home, working
Nick Van Ruden Age 16, Son, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Mary Van Ruden Age 14, Daughter, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota

abt 1920: Mathew Clemens w/daughter Margaret (Clemens) Von Ruden (w/perhaps husband John at right?):

Dec 22, 1920: Death of Mathias/Mathew Clemens (age 84), 1st of 4 children of Peter Clemens & Maria Mary Reding, husband of Anna Mary Reiland, and father of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Clemens) Von Ruden, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; lobar pneumonia

Dec 31, 1920, Mazeppa Journal, Mazeppa, Wabasha Co., Minnesota:
Pioneer Dies of Pneumonia
Mathew Clemens, who first came to Rochester sixty-four years ago passes on
Mathew Clemens, a pioneer resident of Olmsted county, died Wednesday at 5:30 o’clock of double pneumonia, at the home of his son, Peter Clemens, 115 Fifth Avenue NW.

Mr. Clemens was born March 15, 1836, in Construf, Luxumberg. He left for America March 10, 1854, and landed in New York, June 28, and remained there about one year. He then left for Aurora, Illinois, where he remained about nine months. Then he came to Minnesota and setttled in a farm near Mazeppa. He came to Rochester in 1856 to work for Charles Cole in the American House. He remained there two years until he was married to Anna Mary Reiland April 24, 1858. They removed to a farm and remained there till 1874 when they bought another farm two miles west of Rochester where they lived until 1908. They came to Rochester to live with their son, Peter. There were eight children, six living and two dying in infancy. Those who survive are Mrs. John Hoeft, Pine Island; Mrs. John Von Ruden and Mrs. Charles Schabo of Reynolds, N.D.; Mrs. Peter Nei of Kenmare, N.D.; and Peter and Mathew of Rochester. Mrs. Clemens died March 16, 1918.

The funeral of Mr. Clemens will be Monday, Dec. 27 at 9 o’clock from St. John’s church.

Dec 27, 1920: Burial of Mathias/Mathew Clemens at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota; CC 31 16 (Mathew’s death year is incorrect on his headstone; he died in 1920)

Oct 16, 1922: Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota:

Nov 12, 1927: North Dakota Marriage Records (Marriage License date):
Name Mr Victor J. VonRuden (Victor John Von Ruden)
Gender Male
Marriage Age 35
Marriage License Date 12 Nov 1927
Marriage Place Grand Forks
Filing Place North Dakota, USA
Spouse Cthilda Ethen (Othilia Ethan)

Nov 17, 1927: Marriage of Othilia “Tillie” Ethan & Victor John “John/Jack” Von Ruden, 4th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Four children:
1. Margaret Mary Von Ruden
1928–2025
2. Donald Matthew Von Ruden
1929–2011
3. Charles Vincent Von Ruden
1933–2009
4. Bernard J. Von Ruden
1939–living

Jun 21, 1928: Marriage of Margaret Scholand & Hubert Von Ruden, 7th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Six children:
1. William John Von Ruden
1929–2014
2. Elizabeth Delores Von Ruden
1931–1997
3. Barbara Ann Von Ruden
1934–
4. Carol T. Von Ruden
1938–
5. David Anthony Von Ruden
1942–
6. Ralph Hubert Von Ruden
1948–2020

Apr 14, 1930: U.S. Federal Census, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota:
Name John Von Ruder (John Anton Von Ruden)
Birth Year abt 1856
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 74
Birthplace Germany
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1930 Morgan, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Map of Home Morgan, Traill, North Dakota
Radio Set No
Lives on Farm Yes
Age at First Marriage 17
Attended School No
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father’s Birthplace Germany
Mother’s Birthplace Germany
Language Spoken German
Immigration Year 1872
Naturalization Un
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation Farmer
Industry Farming
Class of Worker Working on own account
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
John Von Ruder Age 74, Head, Married, Age 27, Farmer, Farming (John Anton Von Ruden)
Margurite Von Ruder Age 63, Wife, Married, Age 16 , born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Germany (Margaret (Clemens) Von Ruden)
Matt Von Ruder Age 44, Son, Single, born Minnesota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, none
Frank Von Ruder Age 35, Son, Single, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota, Farming
Fred Von Ruder Age 34, Son, Single, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Tony Von Ruder Age 29, Son, Single, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Nick Von Ruder Age 27, Son, Single, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota
Mary Von Ruder Age 25, Daughter, Single, born North Dakota, father born Germany, mother born Minnesota

1937: Frederick William “Fred” Von Ruden, WWII Draft Registration Card:
6th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

Feb 8, 1938: Marriage of William G. Breidenbach & Mary Rosalie Von Ruden, 10th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Two children:
1. Rosemary “Rose Marie” Breidenbach
1939–2003
2. James Breidenbach
1942–

Apr 18, 1940: U.S. Federal Census, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota:
Name John Von Ruden
Age 84
Estimated Birth Year abt 1856
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Germany
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 Morgan, Traill, North Dakota
Map of Home in 1940 Morgan, Traill, North Dakota
Farm Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935 Morgan, Traill, North Dakota
Residence in 1935 Morgan
Resident on farm in 1935 Yes
Citizenship Naturalized
House Owned or Rented Owned
Value of Home 2000
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939 0
Income 0
Income Other Sources Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
John Von Ruden Age 84, Head, Married, highest grade 8, born Germany (John Anton Von Ruden)
Maggie Von Ruden Age 73, Wife, Married, highest grade 5, born Minnesota (Margaret (Clemens) Von Ruden)
Matthew Von Ruden Age 54, Son, Single, highest grade 5, born Minnesota, Farmer, Farm
Frank Von Ruden Age 46, Son, Single, highest grade 6, born North Dakota
Fred Von Ruden Age 43, Son, Single, highest grade 6, born Minnesota, Farmer, Farm
Tony Von Ruden Age 39, Son, Single, highest grade 0, born North Dakota
Nick Von Ruden Age 37, Son, Single, highest grade 6, born North Dakota, Farmer, Farm

1942: John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden, WWII Draft Registration Card:
1st of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

1942: Martin Charles Von Ruden, WWII Draft Registration Card:
3rd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

1942: Victor John “John/Jack” Von Ruden, WWII Draft Registration Card:
4th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

1942: Hubert Von Ruden, WWII Draft Registration Card:
7th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

1942: Anthony/Anton William “Tony” Von Ruden, WWII Draft Registration Card:
8th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens

1942: Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Ruden, WWII Draft Registration Card:
9th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens
 

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Traill County History, Vol. 1, published in 1976 (all five men are buried in Calvary Cemetery)
Anton Linneman, John Von Ruden, William G. Breidenbach, William Scholand, John Renners:

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Anton Linneman
Son of Anton Linneman, Sr. & Mary Kloppenburg
Born: Jun 19, 1881, Ostdorf, Westphalia, Germany
Died: Oct 4, 1974 (age 93), Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Immigrated: 1898, from Germany
Married: Apr 19, 1909, Mathilda Thiele, Mount Carmel, Carrol Co., Iowa
Nine children

John Von Ruden (John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden)
4th of 9 known children of Anton Von Ruden & Christina “Tena” Paschen
Born: Feb 13, 1856, Ostdorf, Westphalia, Germany (Prussia)
Died: Feb 18, 1945 (age 89), Reynolds, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Feb 21, 1945, Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Immigrated: 1872, from Germany
Married: Mar 15, 1883, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota
Ten children: John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden, Anna B. “Annie” Von Ruden, Martin Charles Von Ruden, Victor John Von Ruden, Frank Von Ruden, Frederick William Von Ruden, Hubert Von Ruden, Anthony William Von Ruden, Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden, Mary Rosalie Von Ruden

William G. Breidenbach
Son of John Anton Breidenbach & Elizabeth Schabo
Born: Mar 14, 1894, Reynolds Traill Co., North Dakota(?) (Ostdorf, Westphalia, Germany)
Died: Dec 25, 1970, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Married: Feb 8, 1938, Mary Rosalie Von Ruden, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota (daughter of John Von Ruden & Maggie Clemens)
Two children

William/Wilhelm Scholand
Son of Johan Franz Scholand & Catharina Cecilia Meyer
Born: Mar 27, 1862, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (Ostdorf, Westphalia, Germany)
Died: Jun 30, 1946 (age 84), Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Married: Mar 1905, Elizabeth Bielefeld, New York, New York
Seven children

John William Renners, Jr.
Son of John Renners & Kathleen Fiege
Born: May 29, 1897, Traill Co., North Dakota (parents born in Ostdorf, Westphalia, Germany)
Died: Sep 19, 1978 (age 81), Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
Married: 1929, Mary A. Berthold, prob Traill Co., North Dakota
No children

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1943: Traill County, North Dakota newspaper article:

Source: A Saga of Two Cities, 1881-1981: A History of Mayville-Portland
and the area of the May-Port School District of Traill and Steele Counties, N. Dakota
“A history of Mayville and Portland, North Dakota including family biographies.”

1945: John Von Ruden and grandchildren, Morgan Township, Traill Co., North Dakota:

Source: A Saga of Two Cities, 1881-1981: A History of Mayville-Portland
and the area of the May-Port School District of Traill and Steele Counties, N. Dakota
“A history of Mayville and Portland, North Dakota including family biographies.”

Feb 18, 1945: Death of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden (age 89) 4th of 9 known children of Anton Von Ruden & Christina “Tena” Paschen and husband of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” Clemens, in Reynolds, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota

Feb 18, 1945: North Dakota Death Certificate, John Anton Von Ruden:
Name John Vonruden (John Anton Von Ruden)
Gender Male
Race White
Death Age 89
Birth Date 13 Feb 1856
Birth Place Ostdorf Germany
Death Date 18 Feb 1945
Death Place Morgan Township, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Father Anton Vonruden
Mother Christina Vonruden
Spouse Margaret Vonruden
Certificate Number 4199

Feb 18, 1945: North Dakota Certificate of Death, John Anton Von Ruden:

Feb 19, 1945: Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota:
Reynolds Pioneer Dies At Farm Home
John Von Rueden 89 years old, a resident of the Reynolds vicinity nearly 65 years, died Sunday at his farm home near Reynolds.

Born in Oesdorf, Germany, Feb. 13, 1856, Mr. Von Rueden came to the United States in 1872, settling at Eagle WI. In 1873 he moved to Rochester, MN and came to ND in 1881. He had lived on his present farm since 1883.

Mr. Von Rueden was married to Margaret Clemens March 15, 1883.

Surviving are his wife; one daughter Mrs. W.G. Breidenbach of Reynolds; eight sons Matthew, Frank, Fred, Nick, and Tony at home, Martin of Hatton, John of Mayville and Herbert Von Rueden of Reynolds, one sister Mrs. Etta Schultz of Seattle, 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at Reynolds. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery.

The body will be in state from 7 to 10 PM today, and Tuesday from 10 AM to noon at norman chapel and at the home from 3 PM Tuesday until the hour of the funeral. The rosary will be said at 8 PM Tuesday at the home.
Note: Name is spelled Von Ruden on records and family headstone, Von Rueden in his obituary

Feb 21, 1945: Burial of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Feb 23, 1945: Hillsboro Banner, Hillsboro, Traill Co., North Dakota (pg 6):

Nov 17, 1948: Death of Anton/Anthony William “Tony” Von Ruden (age 48), 8th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota

Nov 17, 1948: North Dakota Certificate of Death, Anton/Anthony “Tony” William Von Ruden:

Nov 18, 1948: Obituary, Traill Co., North Dakota newspaper:

Nov 19, 1948: Burial of Anton/Anthony William “Tony” Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Jun 30, 1949: Marriage of Catherine Barbara (Placek) Brunett & Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden, 9th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana
Three children

Jun 30, 1949, Indiana Marriage Registration:
Name Nicholas Von Ruden (Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden)
Gender Male
Race White
Marriage Age 46
Birth Date 9 Feb 1903
Birth Place Reynolds, North Dakota
Marriage License Date 28 Jun 1949
Marriage Date 30 Jun 1949
Marriage Place Vigo, Indiana, USA
Residence Place Reynolds, North Dakota
Father John Von Ruden
Mother Margaret Clemens
Spouse Catherine Barbara Brunett
Officiator James F Mc Barron

Oct 11, 1949: Marriage of Theresa Margaret Renners & John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden, 1st of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota
No children

Apr 5, 1950: U.S. Federal Census, Morgan, Traill Co., North Dakota:
Name Marget Von Ruden
Age 83
Birth Date abt 1867
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Place Minnesota
Marital Status Widowed
Relation to Head of House Mother
Residence Date 1950
Home in 1950 Reynolds, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
Dwelling Number 35
Farm No
Acres No
Occupation Category Unable to Work
Worked Last Week No
Seeking Work No
Employment Status No
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
Matthew Von Ruden Age 64, Head, Married, born Minnesota (John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden)
Theresa M Von Ruden Age 51, Wife, Married, born North Dakota
Frank Von Ruden Age 55, Brother, Never Married, Single, born North Dakota
Fred W Von Ruden Age 53, Brother, Never Married, Single, born North Dakota
Marget Von Ruden Age 83, Mother, Widow, born Minnesota (Margaret (Clemens) Von Ruden)

Jul 24, 1950: Death of Frank Von Ruden (age 55), 5th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota

Jul 24, 1950: North Dakota Certificate of Death, Frank Von Ruden:

Jul 26, 1950: Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota (pg 5):

Jul 27, 1950: Burial of Frank Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Nov 29, 1954: Death of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Clemens) Von Ruden (age 88), 4th of 7 living children of Mathias/Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland and the wife of John/Johannes Anton Von Ruden, in Morgan Township, Traill Co., North Dakota

Nov 29, 1954, North Dakota Death Certificate:
Name Margaret Elizabeth Von Ruden
Gender Female
Race White
Death Age 88
Birth Date 21 Jul 1866
Birth Place Mazeppa, Minnesota
Death Date 29 Nov 1954
Death Place Morgan Twp., Traill, North Dakota, USA
Father Matthew Clemens
Mother Ann Marie Clemens
Spouse John Vonruden (Von Ruden)
Certificate Number 4170

Nov 29, 1954: North Dakota Certificate of Death, Margaret Elizabeth Von Ruden:

Dec 2, 1954: Burial of Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Clemens) Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Dec 3, 1954: Hillsboro Banner, Hillsboro, Traill Co, North Dakota (pg 3):

May 25, 1969: Death of Hubert Von Ruden (age 70), 7th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota

May 25, 1969: Social Security Death Index:
Name Hubert Vonruden (Hubert Von Ruden)
Birth Date 23 Sep 1898
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State Minnesota
Last Residence 58275, Reynolds, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
Death Date May 1969

May 25, 1969: North Dakota Certificate of Death, Hubert Von Ruden:

May 26, 1969: Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota (pg 7):

May 28, 1969: Burial of Hubert Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Feb 3, 1970: Death of John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden (age 84), 1st of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Mayville Hospital, Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota

Feb 3, 1970: North Dakota Certificate of Death, John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden:

Feb 1970: Social Security Claims Index:
Name Matthew Vonruden (John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden)
[Matthew Von Ruden]
Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 4 Dec 1885
Birth Place Rochester Ol (Olmsted), Minnesota
Death Date Feb 1970
Father John Vonruden
Mother Margaret Clemens
Notes Dec 1955: Name listed as Matthew Vonruden; 30 Dec 1987: Name listed as Matthew Von Ruden

Feb 5, 1970: Obituary for John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden:

Feb 7, 1970: Burial of John Matthew “Matt” Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Feb 12, 1970: Hillsboro Banner, Hillsboro, Traill Co., North Dakota (pg 9):

Oct 11, 1979: Death of Frederick William “Fred” Von Ruden (age 82), 6th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Hatton, Traill Co., North Dakota

Oct 11, 1979: Social Security Death Index:
Name Fred Vonruden (Frederick William “Fred” Von Ruden)
Birth Date 23 Oct 1896
Issue year 1962
Issue State North Dakota
Last Residence 58240, Hatton, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Death Date Oct 1979

Oct 12, 1979: Newspaper obituary, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota:

Oct 13, 1979: Burial of Frederick William “Fred” Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery, Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Oct 12, 1980: Death of Martin Charles Von Ruden (age 90), 3rd of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Hatton, Traill Co., North Dakota; inpatient in Tri-County Nursing Home

Oct 12, 1980: Social Security Death Index:
Name Martin Vonruden
Birth Date 6 May 1890
Issue year 1956
Issue State North Dakota
Last Residence 58257, Mayville, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Last Benefit 58257, Mayville, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Death Date Oct 1980

Oct 12, 1980: North Dakota Certificate of Death, Martin Charles Von Ruden:

Oct 16, 1980: Burial of Martin Charles Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Sep 30, 1981: Death of Mary Rosalie (Von Ruden) Breidenbach (age 76), 10th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota

Sep 30, 1981: Social Security Death Index:
Name Mary Breidenbach (Mary Rosalie (Von Ruden) Breidenbach)
Birth Date 27 Mar 1905
Issue year 1969
Issue State North Dakota
Last Residence 58257, Mayville, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Death Date Sep 1981

Sep 30, 1981: North Dakota Certificate of Death, Mary Rosalie (Von Ruden) Breidenbach

Oct 1981: Burial of Mary Rosalie Von Ruden at Calvary Cemetery in Reynolds, Traill Co., North Dakota

Dec 4, 1993: Death of Victor John “John/Jack” Von Ruden (age 101), 4th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota

Dec 4, 1993: North Dakota Certificate of Death, Victor John Von Ruden:

Dec 4, 1993: Social Security Death Index:
Name Victor J. Vonruden (Victor John Von Ruden)
Birth Date 15 Sep 1892
Issue year 1954
Issue State North Dakota
Last Residence 58257, Mayville, Traill, North Dakota, USA
Death Date 4 Dec 1993

Dec 4, 1993: U.S. Department of Affairs BIRLS Death File:
Name Victor Vonruden (Victor John Von Ruden)
Gender Male
Birth Date 15 Sep 1892
Death Date 4 Dec 1993
Cause of Death Natural
Enlistment Branch ARMY
Enlistment Date 22 Sep 1917
Discharge Date 8 Aug 1919
Page number 1

Dec 7, 1993: Grand Forks Herald, Grand Forks, Grand Forks Co., North Dakota (pg 8):

Dec 9, 1993: Burial of Victor John “John/Jack” Von Ruden at Mayville Cemetery in Mayville, Traill Co., North Dakota

May 8, 1997: Death of Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden (age 94), 9th of 10 children of John Anton Von Ruden & Margaret Elizabeth Clemens, in Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota

May 7, 1997: Social Security Death Index:
Name Nick Vonruden
Gender Male
Birth Date 9 Feb 1903
Death Date 7 May 1997
Claim Date 23 Feb 1965

May 8, 1997: Minnesota Death Index:
Name Nicholas Vonruden
Death Age 94
Record Type Death
Birth Date 9 Feb 1903
Birth Place Reynolds, North Dakota, USA
Death Date 8 May 1997
Death Place Thief River Falls, Pennington, Minnesota, USA
Death Registration Date 1997
Mother’s Maiden Name Gorman (mother’s maiden name was Clemens)
Certificate Number 1997-Mn-013139

Traill County Atlas, printed 1975:

May 1997: Burial of Nicholas Vincent “Nick” Von Ruden at Resurrection Cemetery in East Grand Forks, Polk Co., Minnesota

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2025: Researched and compiled by siblings Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau and Gordon Clemens, the great-grandchildren of Mathias/Mathew Clemens & Anna Mary Reiland. A majority of the family photos were contributed by Carol (Von Ruden) Stolberg, and thank you to Dana (Walker) Conway for providing obituaries.

Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.