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- Confirmation Record: Mecklenburg, Germany, Parish Register Transcripts, 1876-1918:
Date of Confirmation: 18 Apr 1886
Name: Ludwig Heinrich Theodor Volsch
BirthDate: 5 Jul 1871
Birthplace: Karenz
Document found in Freda's trunk appeared to be an authorized record of birth and baptism. Full name of Louis as listed on the document was Ludwig Heinrich Theodor Volsch. Handwritten on the document was the following--
5 " 1871 - Birth.
21 July 1871 - Baptized,
24 Oct, 1886 - Landed in Soo Falls.
In “Germans to America”: Arrived in the U.S. on Oct. 5, 1886 on the ship Lessing that embarked from Hamburg & Havre. Name listed as Ludwig Volsch, age 15. Country listed as Mecklenburg.
In the 1900 census, Louis is listed as a single man living with his father and mother.
1905 South Dakota census card reads: Voelsch, age 34, in the US for 19 years.
1910 Census:
Volsch, Louis H. head, age 38, married twice, married for one year in his second marriage, born in Germany, came to the U.S. in 1886.
Jessie M., his wife, age 20, married once for one year, born in Iowa.
Elmer, their son, age 9;
Elsie, their daughter, age 8
Joachim, their son, age 6
Terrio, Elmer, his nephew
Volsch, Joachim, head, age 76, married once for 45 years, came to the U.S. in 1886.
Marie, his wife, age 75, married once for 45 years, came to the U.S. in 1886, had 8 children, 4 now living.
From Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 04 Apr 1913, Fri.
"Louis Volsch presented his annual report in the probate court as guardian of Elmer Terrio, a minor, which was examined and approved."
1920 Census: SD/Minnehaha, Wall Lake Township:
Volsch, Louie Henry, head, married, age 47, came to the US in 1886, naturalized in 1892, born in Mecklenburg, father and mother born in Mecklenburg;
Jesse Mary, his wife, age 30, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Germany;
Elmer Fred, his son, age 18, born in South Dakota, father born in Mecklenburg, mother born in Iowa
Joseph Edward, his son, age 16, born in South Dakota, father born in Mecklinburg, mother born in Iowa;
Louis Leander, his son, age 9, born in South Dakota, father born in Mecklinburg, mother born in Iowa;
Ella Jesse, his daughter, age 7, born in South Dakota, father born in Mecklinburg, mother born in Iowa;
Nevoy Leighton, his son, age 5, born in South Dakota, father born in Mecklinburg, mother born in Iowa;
Naomi Idell, his daughter, age 1, born in South Dakota, father born in Mecklinburg, mother born in Iowa.
1930 Census: Minnehaha Cty., Wall Lake Twp:
Voelsch, Louie H., head, owns his farm, age 58, married, first married at age 26, born in Germany, father and mother born in Germany, occupation: proprietor, summer resort;
Jessie, his wife, age 41, married, first married at age 19, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Germany, occupation: laborer, summer resort;
Louis, son, age 19, single, born in SD, father born in Germany, mother born in Iowa; occupation: laborer, summer resort;
Nevoy, son, age 16, single, born in SD, father born in Germany, mother born in Iowa;
Naomi, Daughter, age 11, single, born in SD, father born in Germany, mother born in Iowa;
Adams, Ella, daughter, age 17, widowed, born in SD, father born in Germany, mother born in Iowa, occupation: servant, summer resort.
From the Aberdeen American (Aaberdeen, SD), Friday, October 6, 1916:
"CLOSE SCHOOLS THRU FEAR OF EPIDEMIC
Sioux Falls, Oct. 5--Special--Fear of an epidemic of infantile paralysis in the vicinity of Wall Lake has led to the closing by the authorities of the school in that district. The step is taken as a precautionary measure following the report that two other children in the family of Mr. and Mrs. L. Voelsch who reside near the lake are afflicted with the disease which is believed to have caused the death of their two-and-one-half year old daughter last week.
The little girl was ill but a short time and plans for a public funeral were given up when her twin brother began to show the same symptoms, diagnosed by Dr. W. A. Germain of this city as infantile paralysis. Another member of the family, a 14-year-old boy, was also attacked, but reports from the Voelsch family indicate that both of the children now ill are recovering rapidly. The authorities believe that there is no danger of a spread of the disease."
From the Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 15 Jun 1918, Sat.
"Grand Opening Dance Wall Lake Pavillion
Season at Wall Lake Now in Full Swing—Boating, Bathing and Best of Fishing
While the bathing and fishing season at Wall Lake is now under full swing the grand opening of the dance pavilion at Volsch's park will not take place until Thursday evening, June 20. The Manhattan orchestra has been secured for this occasion. Following the grand opening the dancing pavilllion will be open every afternoon and evening for the benefit of dancers.
The bathing beach at Volsch's park is the finest in the state as well as the most extensive. A number of new boats and other equipment has been installed and the fisherman is assured of all the sport that he can ask for.
For the bathers, there are diving boards, shoot the chutes, and a water merry-go-around.
There are a limited numer of cottages for rent by the week or month.
The grounds and bathing beach are now electrically lighted and a miniature Coney Island can be found at Volsch's part on the south end of Wall Lake. Pay a visit to this resort and be convinced that all the attractions of a modern park are at your very door."
From the Hartford Herald, March 6, 1942:
“Hartford Saddened by Death of 3 Citizens:
“...Louis H. Voelsch
“An illness of six weeks claimed the life of Louis H. Voelsch, Wall Lake resort proprietor, last Saturday at Long Beach, Calif., where he had wintered for the past twenty years.
“His wife, who had accompanied him there to spend the winter, was with him when he died and brought the body back to Sioux Falls Wednesday where services were held with Wendell A. Johnson, former pastor of Hartford, conducted the services. Interment was made in the West Wall Lake cemetery.
“Serving as pallbearers were his four sons, Elmer F., Louis L., Nevoy L., and Joseph C., all of Sioux Falls; and two sons-in-law, Robert Walter and Clarence Jordan.
“Mr. Voelsch is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Walter, and a sister, Mrs. John Lowell, Sioux Falls. He was preceded in death by two daughters and five sisters.
“He was born July 5, 1871 at Hamburg, Germany, and came to the United States with his parents in 1885, homesteading at Wall Lake, and after the lake dried he was proprietor of a skating rink.”
In October 1992, George J. Lowell provided the following information: "There was one son, Louis Volsch, but Grandpa couldn't remember where he fit in agewise with the girls. Louis was the grandfather of Clarys Voight. Louis has two surviving children--Elsa Jordan, Clarys' mother, and Louis, Jr. Uncle Louis married his 1st wife's sister. He had three children from the first marriage and a whole passel of children from the second marriage."
California Deaths, 1940-97 lists: Volsch, Louie H., born 5 Jul 1871, died 28 Feb 1942, born in another country, died in Los Angeles, no SSN, mother’s maiden name: Dahling, father’s surname: Volsch.
From “Hartford, S.D. 1881-1981 Centennial:
VOLSCH, Louis Henry, born Sept. 12, 1871 in Hamburg, Germany, immigrated to the U.S. with his parents and six sisters in October of 1886. The family settled on their homestead 1 1/2 miles south of Wall Lake Corner. Louis joined his parents in their family operation and made his home with them until their death. In 1900 he married Ella Ott and to their union were born three children: namely; Elmer, Elsa (Volsch) Jordan and Joachim, “Joe.” Ella Ott Volsch died when Joe was born. Louis later married the younger sister of Ella, namely Jessie Mary Ott, in 1908. To this union were born five children: Louis Leander, Ella Jessie (Volsch),, Walter (still residing at Wall Lake), twins, Nevoy and Norma, and Naomi. In 1914, Louis Volsch purchased property along the south side of Wall Lake, and developed a resort that was to become a local attraction for many years. In the early 20’s the family made a unique trip to California in an open touring car, with their four children and a tent. The trip took three months to complete.
Louis Volsch died Feb. 2, 1942, at Long Beach, Calif., leaving the resort as an estate. Gradually the brothers and sisters sold their interests and Bob and Ella Walter became the sole proprietors in 1950, and continued in this business until their retirement in 1975. Thus ended the operation of a family business that had continueed for 60 years. Bob and Ella continue to make their home just west of the resort property on Wall Lake. They have one daughter, Sharon Smit.”
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