1. 2. Sarah JOSLIN   b. 27 Oct 1831, Winsted,Conneticut; d. 10 Oct 1902, Bear Creek,Wisconsin.

1. 3. Clara COLLINS   b. 17 Sep 1857, Oshkosh,Winnebago Co,Wisconsin; d. 12 Feb 1941, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wisconsin.
2. 4. Emily COLLINS   b. Oshkosh,Wi; d. 30 Mar 1920, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wi.

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Clara was only 3 years old when her father was killed in the sawmill in 1860.
On the 1870 census, Clara Collins at the age of 12 was living in the city of Oconto with her mother Sarah Joslin Collins Shaft, her 1 year old step brother Robert Shaft, and her brothers James Collins, 18 and Charles Collins, 15. It is not known whether the Collins came to Oconto as a family or they came after Emily married Robert Spice in 1866.

The death certificate of Clara Collins Spice indicates she was 83 years old, living at 212 McDonald St, Oconto when she died of heart disease. The names of her parents are listed correctly.

The death notice is from the Oconto County Reporter on February 13, 1941

MRS. SAMUEL SPICE DIES WEDNESDAY AT OCONTO HOSPITAL

Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Samuel Spice, 83, 212 McDonald street, who died at the Oconto hospital Wednesday evening.
The deceased was born at Oshkosh September 17, 1857 and moved to this county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Collins, when she was eighteen years old. (Wrong! her father died when she was 3,and she was in Oconto by the age of 12) On November 19, 1879, she married Samuel Spice at the Robert Spice home in Little River. Mrs. Spice was a member of the Methodist church and the G.A.R. lodge.
The body will be taken from the MacQueen Chapel to the Methodist church at 11:00 Saturday morning.
Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 from the Methodist church with Rev. Schadeberg officiating. The ladies of G.A.R. will also have charge of a special serviceat the church. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetary. Six grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Wilmer, Claude, Roy, Harold, and George McCartney and ArthurTyrrell.
Survivors are her husband, Samuel Spice; four daughters, Mrs. Saul Tyrrell, Sheldon, Wis; Mrs. George McCartney, Oconto; Mrs. Fred Harmon, Green Bay; and Mrs. Oscar Becker, Bismark, N. Dakota; three sons, George, Fort Jervis,N.Y; Wesley at Waukegan, Ill; and Earl at Philadelphia, Pa; twenty-eight grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren.

1. 5. Mary Jane SPICE   b. 11 Nov 1880, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
2. 6. George Silas SPICE   b. 1 Apr 1882, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
3. 7. Sarah Emily SPICE   b. 23 Dec 1883; d. 7 Jun 1962.
4. 8. Eva A. SPICE   b. Aug 1885, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
5. 9. Unknown SPICE   b. 20 Mar 1889.
6. 10. Ethel Maude SPICE   b. 9 Mar 1890, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 30 Apr 1901, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wisconsin.
7. 11. Ray Samuel SPICE   b. 14 Feb 1891, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 23 Jan 1900, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
8. 12. Agnes Elnor SPICE   b. 19 Jun 1895, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
9. 13. Wesley Robert SPICE  
10. 14. Earle T. SPICE   b. Jun 1899, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 19 Dec 1952; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wisconsin.

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Emily Spice was born on August 28, 1849, in the developing township of Winnebago, which eventually became Oshkosh. At the time of her birth, very little of the town existed. Her father Silas Collins, and mother Sarah Joslin were true pioneer settlers of Oshkosh. Her parents had bought a lot in the original Village of Oshkosh on April 21, 1848, before Wisconsin had become a state. This land is located at Main and High Street in downtown Oshkosh today.

On October 29, 1860, Silas Collins was working at the sawmill of L.P. Sheldon as head sawyer. While adjusting a log, he slipped on a piece of bark and fell onto the large circular board saw. He was literally cut in half diagonally from his shoulder to his hip. He is buried in Ellenwood Cemetary, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Her mother, Sarah Joslin Collins was left a widow with 6 children. Emily was only 11 years old. Her mother went on to marry 4 other times. See the entirestory under Sarah Joslin.

The story of how Robert Spice and Emily Collins met has never been discovered. They were married in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 7, 1866, only 4 months after Robert had returned from the war. Maybe the Collins family had lived in Green Bay for a short time. Maybe the single girls went to meet the guys as they were mustered out of the service. However they met,it was a quick romance and a very long life together!

Emily and Robert Spice died only days apart in 1920. She died of heart disease at the age of 70 years, 7 months, 2 days. Her death certificate is registered with the state on page27. All facts on the certificate are accurate, eexcept her father's place ofbirth. It should be New York, not Indiana. Her death notice appeared in the Oconto Reporter.

CALLED BY DEATH - After Ailing Six Years Her Demise Occured Tuesday Morning - RESIDENT HERE HALF CENTURY - Death of Mr. Spice Expected Any Moment - Celebrated Golden Wedding in 1915

Mrs. Robert Spice succumbed Tuesday morning at 10:25 o'clock, death occuring at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Hassenfelt, at 410 Main Street. She had been ailing for the past six years.
Emily Collins was born August 28, 1849 and fifty-three years ago was unitedin marriage to Robert Spice at Green Bay and shortly after the couple came toOconto county and resided at Spice's Corners on a farm but twelve years ago came to reside. For the last two years they have made their home with their daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Spice celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1915.
Deceased leaves to mourn her loss her husband, one son, Delbert Spice, of Manitowoc, and seven daughters, Mrs. George Trepanier and Mrs. Joseph Feifarek of Marinette, Mrs. Will Taylor of Waukegan, Ill, Mrs. George Kinzinger, Mrs. George Schaetz and Mrs. Ernest Hassenfelt of Oconto. One brother and one sister also survive her. They are James Collins and Mrs. Samuel Spice of Oconto. Also twenty-five grandchildren survive.
The funeral will be held Friday, afternoon at three o'clock from the Presbyterian church, Rev. E.W. Wright to officiate, and burial will take place in Evergreen cemetary.
Mr. Spice has been in very poor health for several days and his death may occur at any moment.

1. 15. Laura Elsie SPICE   b. 8 Mar 1888; d. 24 Oct 1966, Pewaukee,Wi; bur. Holy Cross Cemetary,Milwaukee,Wi.
2. 16. Adelbert E. SPICE   bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wi.
3. 17. Clara SPICE   b. 24 Sep 1876, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 6 May 1953, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; bur. Catholic Cemetary,Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
4. 18. Ernie SPICE  
5. 19. Mary SPICE   b. 14 Jun 1883, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. Jan 1969, Waukegan,Lake Co,Illinois; bur. Waukegan or Gurnee Cemetary,Lake Co,Illinois.
6. 20. Nellie SPICE   b. 1 Jan 1884, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 24 Apr 1967, Milwaukee,Milwaukee Co,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wi.
7. 21. Nelson R. SPICE   b. 28 Aug 1867, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 26 Aug 1868, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
8. 22. Edwin R. SPICE   b. 29 Oct 1869, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 4 May 1871, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
9. 23. Adelbert R. SPICE   b. 19 Oct 1871, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 5 Dec 1921, Manitowoc,Manitowoc Co,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wisconsin.
10. 24. Sarah L. SPICE   b. 26 Nov 1872, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. Jul 1879, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
11. 25. Olive Mrytle SPICE   b. 6 Oct 1874, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 6 May 1893, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
12. 26. Erna Melvina SPICE   b. 6 Nov 1880, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 22 Jan 1965, Plymouth,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wisconsin.
13. 27. Emma SPICE   b. 22 Feb 1886, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 1941, Green Bay,Brown Co,Wisconsin.
14. 28. Robert SPICE   b. 22 Feb 1886.
15. 29. Mollie Elizabeth SPICE   b. 22 Mar 1894, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 18 Feb 1984, Muskego,Waukesha Co,Wisconsin.

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Lived in Sheldon, Wisconsin according to 50th Wedding anniversary article in 1929. Family was still located in Sheldon on parents death noticesin 1941 and 1942.

No furthur information has been found.

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George was living in Metamorris, Penn when his parents celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary in 1929. He was living in Port Jervis, N.Y in1941-42 when his mother and father died.

Name of his wife and any family has not been found.

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Went by Sarah, Emily or Emma.
Lived in Oconto entire lives.

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Lived in Green Bay according to articles on 50th Wedding anniversary in 1929 and the death notice of both parents in 1941 and 1942.

Have notfound more information on her children. Records are probably in Green Bay.

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Possibly an unnamed, stillborn child.

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She was 11 years old when she died.

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Also found a date of 3/25/1892 for his birth. He was 9 years oldwhen he died.

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Lived in Bismark, North Dakota in 1929, and when parents died in1941 and 1942.

No other information has been found.

[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S.,SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Mar 24, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.59721.144]

Individual: Schaetz, Laura
Birth date: Mar 8, 1888
Death date: Oct 1966
Social Security #: 394-16-3612
Last residence: WI 53072
State of issue: WI
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Laura and George Schaetz lived in the Spice Homestead after Emily and Robert moved to Oconto.

MARRIAGEANNOUNCEMENT - 1906

Miss Laura Spice and Mr. George Schaetz, both of LittleRiver, were married Tuesday morning, November 20, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Fr. Selbach, at St. Joseph's parsonage, Oconto. The bride was attended by her sister,Miss Nellie, and the groom's sister, while Mr. George Kinzinger and the groom's brother acted as best men. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to Little River where a wedding dinner was served at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spice. After congratulations had been extended,Mr. Kinzinger arose and announced to the guests that he and the bride's sister, Miss Nellie, had been quietly married, at Menomonie the day before and produced his marriage certificate as evidence. It was a surprise all around and a double wedding reception was tendered the young couples. Mrs. Schetz and Mrs. Kinzinger are sisters of Mrs. George Trepanier of this place. They will reside in Little River.[Spice.FTW]

Laura and George Schaetz lived in the Spice Homestead after Emily and Robert moved to Oconto.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - 1906

Miss Laura Spice and Mr. George Schaetz, both of Little River, were married Tuesday morning, November 20, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Fr. Selbach, at St. Joseph's parsonage, Oconto. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Nellie, and the groom's sister, while Mr. George Kinzinger and the groom's brother acted as bestmen. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to Little River where a weddingdinner was served at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.Robert Spice. After congratulations had been extended, Mr. Kinzinger arose andannounced to the guests that he and the bride's sister, Miss Nellie, had beenquietly married, at Menomonie the day before and produced his marriage certificate as evidence. It was a surprise all around and a double wedding reception was tendered the young couples. Mrs. Schetz and Mrs. Kinzinger are sisters of Mrs. George Trepanier of this place. They will reside in Little River.

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Delayed birth record is in Volume 35, page 350. It was witnessedby her sister Clara Trepanier.

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They lived in Lena, Wisconsin.

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Died before his first birthday. His birth date is listed in thePension records of Robert Spice.

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Died as a young child, 18 months old. His birth date was listedin the Pension records of Robert Spice. He was probably identified as William on the 1870 census. He is buried in Evergreen cemetary.

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Adelbert "Bert" Spice was the oldest surviving son of Robert andEmily Collins. His middle name was probably Robert. He served in Co. M, 2nd Wisconsin Infantry in the Spanish American War.

1900 federal census, Delbert and Kittie are living in Douglas Co, Nebagamin
1910 FIND HIM!!
1920 federal census, Delbert, Kitty and children are living in the City of Manitowoc, River Drive.

The death notice for Delbert Spice was found in the Oconto County Reporter, Thursday, December 8, 1921.
DELBERT SPICE DIES MONDAY AT MANITOWOC

Funeral Services for Delbert Spice, who died Monday in Manitowoc and whose body was brought to this city Tuesday, were held at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Wright of Appleton officiating. Burial was made inEvergreen cemetary. Mr. Spice's death is believed to have been caused by complications resulting from injuries sustained when he fell from a church steeple upon which he was working over a year ago. He died at the age of 50 years and issurvived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Spice, and three daughters, Helen, Marjorie, and Lucille, also seven sisters, Mrs. George Trepanier and Mrs. Joseph Feifarek both of Marinette, Mrs. William Taylor of Waukegan, Mrs George Kinziger of Appleton, Mrs. Henry Schaetz and Mrs. George Hassenfelt of Oconto.
Mr. Spicewas born in Oconto. For the last four years he has been at Manitowoc. The remains when brought here were removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. George Schaetz.

The DEATH RECORD for Delbert Robert Spice, at the Manitowoc Co Courthouse in Manitowoc is in Volume 19, Page 37. It reveals some very interesting information.

Delbert Robert Spice
Residence: none listed
Name of Wife: None listed
Date of Birth: October 19, 1870
Age at death: 51 years, 1 month and 16days
Occupation: Labor.
Father: Robert Spice,
Birthplace of father: Wis (wrong)
Mother: Emily Collins
Birthplace of mother: Wis
Death certificate informant: Mrs. Robert Spice, (his mother)
Date of Death: December 5, 1921
I Hereby Certify, that I attended deceased from May 1, 1921 to December 3, 1921; thatI last saw him alive on December 3, 1921, and that death occured on the date stated above at 7pm.
The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows:
Gastritis
Contributory: SYPHILIS
Duration: 6 years
No operation or autopsy was performed.
Place of Burial: Oconto, Wisconsin

Had his wife already left Manitowoc before Delbert died? Is the fall from a church steeple an event that really happened, or was it a manufactured story to hide the facts?

Kittie Leigh Spice remarried toEd Apel. They lived in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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Sarah L. Spice islisted on the pension papers of Robert Spice. She is also listed on the 1880 census - Persons who died during the year. Shedied of scarlet fever at the age of 6. Her place of burial is not known. It ispossible that her middle name was Logan. She was probably names after Sarah Joslin, the mother of Emily Collins Spice.

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Died in Childbirth.

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Epileptic, and hospitalized. She was injured on a register during one of the hospital stays.

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Stillborn twin brother of Emma.