Sylvester Yahn, sons Wilhelm Yahn, Adelbert Yahn , 10 North 49 West
Sylvester and Elizabeth had Elizabeth Mary Yahn in Elbertfelt, Germany. She married H. C. Welch of Hillsdale, Wisconsin.
November 12, 1882 Leadville, Colorado " Last Sunday evening at six o'clock, a pleasant event occurred at 320 West Seventh street. In the presence of a few immediate friends, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Stanley escorted the bride and bridegroom - Miss Lizzie E. Yahn and Howard C. Welch - to the marriage altar. Rev. F. J. Stanley performed the ceremony which bound their lives together. The congratulations of their many friends have been showered upon them, and numerous are the wishes for a long and happy life to be granted unto the newly wedded pair."
In 1883 Leadville, Colorado, Albert Yahn is in Room 4 at the city school, one of nine students of Mrs. Hanna.
In 1884 Sylvester is in the Leadville, Colorado city directory, a laborer, living on Poplar street.
March 8, 1885 Leadville "A. Yahn is not exactly stuck on his name, but he is on his muscle. He now has a chance to exercise it on the chain gang to the tune of five dollars and costs." [likely a slang for a court conviction.[
In 1887 Leadville, August Yahn is a watchman, living at 1313 Poplar.
In 1885 Weld County, Sylvester is farming, wife Elizabeth, both 61 born in Germany. ALbert is 12 born in Germany, William 10 in Pennsylvania.
September 4, 1895 Leadville "YAHN LODE SALE
Timothy Goodwin and L. A. Reynolds have deeded to Abba E, Bigard, town of Belleville, Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada, a quarter interest in and to the Yahn lode mining claim, in California mining district."
Cleveland, Tennessee, Mt. Pleasant Church of God history says "The details of church leaders' contributions are far too few. Among the 32 people who have served in roles of pastor or employed as assistants to the pastor, several pastors' names stand out in our history: S.G. Yahn, J.L. Updegraph, V.O. Bamhart, E.F. Show, L.G. White. Rev. S.G. Yahn served two terms of service here: 1889-1890 and 1892-1909, the latter being by a few months the longest pastorate of our church. During Yahn's service the Church at Work newspaper was published, the local Christian Endeavor Society was established, 622 members were added, a parsonage was erected, what is thought to be the first Mother's Day observance in our community, and the work among the eastern European community was established. Rev. Yahn resigned to become the editor of the periodical called The Church Advocate."
Sylvester claimed a quarter in section 2, 10N 49W in 1892.
In 1900 Logan County, Colorado Sylvester is a coal miner, born December 1836 in Germany, with son Adelbert May 1873 in Pennsylvania. Sylvester said he immigrated in 1869.
Per # 31187733, he's buried in Bradley County, Tennessee 1838-1901 # 31187733.
Mary Elizabeth Welch, born February 14, 1864 in Germany, died May 30, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, to be buried in Cleveland, Tennessee. Her husband was Howard Welch.
His estate was administered by H. C. Welch - probably a son-in-law, in estate filing of September 9, 1901 in Bradley County, Tennessee.
ADELBERT
January 23, 1903 
August 1912 "Albert Yahn is building a tiny shed on the railroad right of way."
Adelbert registered for WWI in Logan County, born May 21, 1873. His reference was Mrs. Lizzie C. Welch of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee - She's buried in the same cemetery as father Sylvester.
Adelbert is farming in 1920 Logan County, 46, living alone. He's still there in 1930, living alone.
He's still there in 1940, dying February 20, 1943.
WILHELM
Wilhelm Yahn and Eliza Fischer married in Sterling on January 1, 1900.
January 5, 1900 "Miss Eliza Fisher of Sidney, Neb., and Mr. Wilhelm Yahn of Crook, were united in marriage at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. McConley Monday afternoon, January 1, 1900 , Judge MeConley officiating. The happy couple will make their home on the groom's ranch at Crook and left for that point shortly after the ceremony was performed."
January 19, 1900 "A jury was secured in the case of The People vs. Wm. Yahn. Yahn is charged with killing hogs belonging to the Box J ranch. His defense is that the hogs were destroying his crops. The case went to the jury, about 4 o clock. All of the jurors have been excused except those trying the Yahn case, the regular panel until March 20 and to report then without further notice.
Wednesday Proceedings to-day have consisted of a civil suit, Chas. Ziegra vs. C. W. Johnson, a replevin suit to recover possession of a certain red and white cow. Argument is in progress on the case as we go to press. Wilhelm Yahn was found guilty by the jury and Judge Armour imposed a sentence of $25.00 and costs allowing defendant 10 days in which to make settlement."
In 1900 Logan County, Wilhelm is a railroad section laborer, born May 1875 in Pennsylvania, just married to Eliza June 1882 Iowa. Two other laborers are living with them.
Wilhelm claimed 160 acres in section 8, 10N 49W in 1903.
In 1910 Logan County, Wm. is 32, Elizabeth 29, Jennie 9, Sylvester 7, George 6, Elmer 4, and Fannie 1.
January 14, 1916 "While his wife was on her way to Sterling to swear out a warrant against him, Wilhelm Yahn, 39, committed suicide by blowing the top of his head off with a shotgun. Yahn lived three miles west of Crook."
In 1920 Logan County, Elizabeth is widowed, 35, with Sylvester 17, George 16, Elmer 14, Arthur 4, David 3, Fannie 11, and Lucile 9, all kids born in Colorado.
In 1930 Logan County, "Yahn Willhelm" - must be Elizabeth - is female, widoewd, 48, born in Illinois, with sons George 22, Jack 15, and David 13.
Elizabeth (Fischer) Yahn 1881-1959 is buried in Sterling # 21338158.
Wilhelm Yahn, per # 182381657, 1875-1916, died at Crook, with burial unknown.
August 5, 1928 Deadwood, South Dakota "Clerk of the Courts Lawler, yesterday issued a license to Sylvester Yahn of Crook, Colo., to wed Miss Elsie Marie Slawson of Vale. It is understood the marriage will be performed in Vale today."
Sylvester 1902-1967 is buried in Sterling # 39042074, with Elsie M. (Slawson) Yahn 1909-1992.
Elmer Yahn married Louise Wilberger on September 22, 1928 in Logan County.
Elmer 1906-1971 is buried in Sterling # 55497401.
They had Alice C. Yahn, who married a Gross, and Virginia Yahn Wangler who lived in Kimball, Nebraska.
Elmer's only son was living in Delta, Colorado in 2005, per one post
Kimball, Nebraska "Virginia M. Wangler, 73, died March 3, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. Private family graveside services will be held. "
Kimball Cemetery # 89491920 
Fannie Yahn married Alvin Giese in Logan County on July 21, 1928.
They're in Logan County in 1930 with daughter Irene, and in Billings, Montana in 1940. Alvin is a farm laborer, 37 born in Kansas, Fannie 36 Colorado, and Irene 11 COlorado.
She died in Billings, Montana July 11, 1988, age 78. Alvin died in Billings March 18, 1995, age 89.
Irene married Joseph Robert Pendick on March 1, 1947 in Red Lodge, Carbon County, Montana.
Lucille Yahn married Mieke Kiser on September 26, 1928 in Logan County.
Lucile Yahn Kaiser, 90, of Billings was born in Topeka, Kan. on Oct. 16, 1910 to Elizabeth Fisher and William Yahn. She died in Billings, Mont. on Feb. 16, 2001. She married Michael Kaiser in 1928.
She moved with her family from Colorado to Billings in 1950. She had been a homemaker, a loving mother and grandmother, and a hard worker all of her life. Lucile was an excellent cook who loved family get-togethers, fishing and card playing. You never left Grandma?s house hungry. Lucile always had time for all of her grandchildren, and she always managed to keep a spotless house even with all those kids. Lucile loved to work in her yard with her flowers. She loved her church and was a strong woman of faith.
She is survived by her sons Kenneth (Karin) of Billings and William of Absarokee; her daughters Margaret (Dave) Keating of Park City and Patti Erickson of Billings; and son-in-law George Spalinger. She had 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, her children Leona, Catherine, Virgil, Howard, Michael Kaiser Jr., Carol Edwards, Mary Ann Spalinger and three grandchildren.
Jack was killed in Billings Montana
March 21, 1944
David W. Yahn, 25, born at Crook, Colorado to Bill Yahn and Elizabeth Fisher, married Hilda R. Hugelan, 21, born at Laurel, Montana to Bill and Elizabeth Bender, on March 4, 1925 in Billings, Montana.
David is buried in Billings 1915-1977 # 91800152.
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