Bernhard Eildert Nieman was born ¹ about 1881 in Germany. He died ² after 1940. Bernhard married ³ Trenja Marie Lamprecht on 25 Sep 1905 in Britt, Hancock, Iowa.

Ben's children found on a marked photo in the possession of Audrey DONNEL.

Trenja Marie Lamprecht [Parents] was born ¹ on 9 Jan 1886 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, USA. She died ² on 9 Aug 1975 in Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo, Ia. Trenja married ³ Bernhard Eildert Nieman on 25 Sep 1905 in Britt, Hancock, Iowa.

Jackson Randolph Lamprecht [Parents] was born ¹ on 15 Jun 1890 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, USA. He died ^{2, 3} on 16 Jan 1981 in Orange County, California, USA. Jackson married June Marie Babcock.

Jackson resided ⁴ in 1920 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.

Other marriages:

Spindler, Helen Amanda

June Marie Babcock was born ^{1, 2} on 26 Jun 1899 in South Dakota. She died ³ on 27 Jul 1932. She was buried ² in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA. June married Jackson Randolph Lamprecht.

In Minnehaha County for 1920 census - father of SD - mother of NY. Found in Murdo, Jones, South Dakota for the 1930 census.

Jackson Randolph Lamprecht [Parents] was born ¹ on 15 Jun 1890 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, USA. He died ^{2, 3} on 16 Jan 1981 in Orange County, California, USA. Jackson married Helen Amanda Spindler after 1933.

Jackson resided ⁴ in 1920 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.

Other marriages:

Babcock, June Marie

Helen Amanda Spindler was born ¹ on 25 Feb 1902 in South Dakota, USA. She died ¹ on 5 Aug 1991 in California, USA. Helen married Jackson Randolph Lamprecht after 1933.

Fred John Litka was born ^{1, 2} on 25 Nov 1893 in Lyon County, Iowa, USA. He died ³ on 3 Jun 1990 in San Bernardino, California, USA. Fred married ^{2, 4} Julia Alice Lamprecht on 25 Mar 1921 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, USA.

Julia Alice Lamprecht [Parents] ¹ was born ^{2, 3, 4} on 22 Jan 1893 in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, USA. She died ⁵ on 23 Apr 1976 in San Bernardino, California, USA. Julia married ^{1, 4} Fred John Litka on 25 Mar 1921 in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, USA.

Julia worked ³ as Bookkeeper, Hardware Store in 1920 in Iowa, USA.

Found with Hannah Lamprecht in the 1920 Iowa census.

Thomas Albert Claassen was born ¹ on 28 Mar 1914 in Wellsburg, Ia. He died ² on 9 Jan 1984 in Wellsburg, Ia. Thomas married Louise Sarah Eilers.

Louise Sarah Eilers [Parents] was born ¹ on 27 Dec 1913 in Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, Iowa, USA. She died ² on 28 Mar 1941 in Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, Iowa, USA. Louise married Thomas Albert Claassen.

From photo in possession of Audrey Donnel.

Ruth Evelyn Eilers [Parents] was born ¹ on 4 Aug 1919 in Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, Iowa, USA. She died ² on 16 Dec 1966 in Des Moines, Ia. Ruth married Robert Ziesman.

From photo in possession of Audrey Donnel.

Curtis Samuel Farman [Parents] was born ^{1, 2} on 21 Sep 1907 in Illinois, USA. He died ^{1, 3} in Feb 1987 in King County, Washington, USA. He was buried ⁴ in Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, King County, Washington, USA. Curtis married Ruth Carolyn Konchot.

Curtis worked as Newsboy in 1920 in Port Blakley, Kitsap County, Washington, USA.

Ruth Carolyn Konchot was born ¹ on 12 Sep 1915. She died ² in Aug 1985. Ruth married Curtis Samuel Farman.

Marie Emily Farman [Parents] was born ^{1, 2, 3, 4} on 17 Apr 1909 in Missouri. She died ³ on 17 Nov 1999. Marie married Edward Hanson.

Other marriages:

Edwards, Haakon

Antiques, adventure drew Marie Edwards to world art centers

by Carole Beers Seattle Times staff reporter

Marie Farman Edwards, who for 20 years bought and sold antiques for the Old World Shop in Seattle's Frederick & Nelson department store, was a true citizen of the world.

In her travels as a buyer, and later as an interior designer, the petite redhead, whose family founded Farman's Pickles, moved easily in the fine homes, shops and galleries of Paris, London and Tokyo.

Wearing the latest suit or dress, she entertained artists and clients in restaurants or in her home.

"She had quite an adventuresome life," said her stepson Glenn Edwards of Yarrow Point.

"She traveled all over when she was with Frederick's, then when she married my dad. He was in construction, and she went off on her own to do interior designing. She went to art openings or the Design Center, and was on the go until a few months ago."

Mrs. Edwards died Wednesday (Nov. 17) of cancer. She was 90.

Born in Missouri, she moved with her family to Bainbridge Island, then to Kent, where she graduated from high school.

After a brief first marriage, she became a saleswoman at Frederick & Nelson in Seattle. She learned about antique lamps, silver, paintings and credenzas, and moved up to buyer for the Old World Shop.

In the 1950s, she traveled long hours in propeller-driven aircraft. She shopped the world with a sharp eye and even sharper pencil. She became an expert on history as reflected in objets d'art. She also collected jewelry and paintings.

When she went out on her own as a designer, she drew on her customer list. She oversaw architect Ralph Anderson's design of her home on Queen Anne Hill. She appraised the entire contents of homes in Seattle's Highlands.

"If someone wanted a super contemporary interior, she could do it," said her stepson's wife, Janet Edwards. "But her specialty was antique furniture. Her home was full of it, although she thought nothing of selling off something. Her husband never knew what would be there, or not, when he got home."

Mrs. Edward's second husband, Haakon Edwards, whom she married in 1958, died in 1990.

Aside from her design and furnishings-appraisal work, she was active in the Summit Club for Swedish Medical Center. She recently earned the Elmer J. Nordstrom award for work on behalf of Swedish.

She loved to throw intimate cocktail parties. She always had piano music playing in the background.

"She had her favorite restaurants, but whenever a new one opened, she had to try it," said Janet Edwards. "When she took us out we complained, `We wish you were cooking.' She did chicken, roast beef with gravy, that kind of thing. She was a fabulous cook."

Also surviving are her stepson Robert Edwards of Kent; her brothers Herbert Farman of Bremerton and Richard Farman of Seattle; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

No services are planned. Donations may go to Swedish Medical Center / First Hill Foundation or Tumor Institute, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.

Haakon Edwards was born ^{1, 2} on 13 Dec 1906. He died ^{1, 3} on 3 Mar 1990. Haakon married ^{4, 5} Marie Emily Farman on 5 Mar 1958 in King County, Washington, USA.

Marie Emily Farman [Parents] was born ^{1, 2, 3, 4} on 17 Apr 1909 in Missouri. She died ³ on 17 Nov 1999. Marie married ^{3, 5} Haakon Edwards on 5 Mar 1958 in King County, Washington, USA.

Other marriages:

Hanson, Edward

Antiques, adventure drew Marie Edwards to world art centers

by Carole Beers Seattle Times staff reporter

Marie Farman Edwards, who for 20 years bought and sold antiques for the Old World Shop in Seattle's Frederick & Nelson department store, was a true citizen of the world.

In her travels as a buyer, and later as an interior designer, the petite redhead, whose family founded Farman's Pickles, moved easily in the fine homes, shops and galleries of Paris, London and Tokyo.

Wearing the latest suit or dress, she entertained artists and clients in restaurants or in her home.

"She had quite an adventuresome life," said her stepson Glenn Edwards of Yarrow Point.

"She traveled all over when she was with Frederick's, then when she married my dad. He was in construction, and she went off on her own to do interior designing. She went to art openings or the Design Center, and was on the go until a few months ago."

Mrs. Edwards died Wednesday (Nov. 17) of cancer. She was 90.

Born in Missouri, she moved with her family to Bainbridge Island, then to Kent, where she graduated from high school.

After a brief first marriage, she became a saleswoman at Frederick & Nelson in Seattle. She learned about antique lamps, silver, paintings and credenzas, and moved up to buyer for the Old World Shop.

In the 1950s, she traveled long hours in propeller-driven aircraft. She shopped the world with a sharp eye and even sharper pencil. She became an expert on history as reflected in objets d'art. She also collected jewelry and paintings.

When she went out on her own as a designer, she drew on her customer list. She oversaw architect Ralph Anderson's design of her home on Queen Anne Hill. She appraised the entire contents of homes in Seattle's Highlands.

"If someone wanted a super contemporary interior, she could do it," said her stepson's wife, Janet Edwards. "But her specialty was antique furniture. Her home was full of it, although she thought nothing of selling off something. Her husband never knew what would be there, or not, when he got home."

Mrs. Edward's second husband, Haakon Edwards, whom she married in 1958, died in 1990.

Aside from her design and furnishings-appraisal work, she was active in the Summit Club for Swedish Medical Center. She recently earned the Elmer J. Nordstrom award for work on behalf of Swedish.

She loved to throw intimate cocktail parties. She always had piano music playing in the background.

"She had her favorite restaurants, but whenever a new one opened, she had to try it," said Janet Edwards. "When she took us out we complained, `We wish you were cooking.' She did chicken, roast beef with gravy, that kind of thing. She was a fabulous cook."

Also surviving are her stepson Robert Edwards of Kent; her brothers Herbert Farman of Bremerton and Richard Farman of Seattle; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

No services are planned. Donations may go to Swedish Medical Center / First Hill Foundation or Tumor Institute, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122.