Henry William KANT

Father: Herman KANT
Mother: Auguste TESCH

Family 1: Minnie Mary ZIMMERMANN

(1) Source: Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com.

  1. Angela Augustine Maria KANT
  2. Alexia KANT
  3. Eldora Minnie KANT
  4. Deloures Esther KANT
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                  _Karl KANT ______|
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 _Herman KANT ___|
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|                |_Louisa SCHULTZ _|
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|--Henry William KANT
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|_Auguste TESCH _|
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Notes

Updated February 5, 2026. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1905 Wisconsin State Census for Dodge Co., Town of Oak Grove: Sheet 5; June 1, 1905.

Henry KANT is the son of Herman and Augusta KANT. He is 22 years old, born in Wisconsin and is a farm laborer. The family owns a farm with a mortgage.

(2) Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records via Ancestry.com

- Husband: Heinrich KANT
- Parents: Herman KANT and Augusta TESCH
- Occupation: Farming
- Residence: Town of Oak Grove
- Birthplace: Theresa, Wis., Aug. 12, 1882
- Wife: Minna ZIMMERMANN
- Parents: Albert ZIMMERMANN and Emilie GOETSCH
- Birthplace: Town of Clyman, Wis., Feb. 3rd, 1884
- License: 1165; Aug. 21, 1906
- Marriage: Aug. 29, 1906
- Place of Marriage: Oak Grove, Wis.
- Ceremony: Ev. Lutheran Church
- Witnesses: Theodore DETLAFF, Herman KANT, R.J. KOEPSSELL
- Officiant: Aug. KIRCHNER, Min. of Gospel; of Lowell, Dodge Co., Wis.

(3) 1910 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Town of Clyman: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 10; Sheet 5A, April 22-26, 1910.

Henry KANT is head of household, married to Minna [ZIMMERMANN] KANT. Children in the household are Angela (age 2) and Alexa (age 6 months). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

- Age: 27; married for 3 years
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer on a general farm; an employer
- Home ownership: Rents his farm

(4) U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards via Ancestry.com

- Name: Henry William KANT
- Address: Juneau, Dodge Co., Wis.
- Age: 36 (b. Aug. 12, 1882)
- Occupation: Farmer
- Place of Employment: Juneau 1, Dodge, Wis.
- Contact: Minnie KANT; Juneau 1, Dodge, Wis.
- Description: height - medium; build - medium; eyes - brown; hair - dark brown
- Date: September 12, 1918; Horicon, Wisconsin

(5) 1920 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Clyman Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 37; Sheet 10B; February 5, 1920.

Henry KANT is head of household, married to Minnie [ZIMMERMANN] KANT. Children in the household are Angela (age 12), Alexia (age 10), and Eldora (age 3 years and 4 months). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

- Address: Farm
- Home: Owned, free of mortgage
- Age: 37
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer, General Farm; an employer

(6) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Clyman Twp.: Supervisor's District 9; Enumeration District 14-14; Sheet 9B; April 23, 1930.

Henry KANT is head of household, married to Mimmi [ZIMMERMANN] KANT. Children in the household are Angeline (age 22), Alexa (age 20), Eldora (age 13), and Thedoras (age 7). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin.

- Home ownership: yes
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 47 years old at time of census; 23 when first married
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents born in Germany
- Occupation: Farmer, General Farm
- Occupation Code: VVVV (Proprietors; Agriculture)

(7) Wife's Birthday via Newspapers.com: The Dodge County Independent; Juneau, Wisconsin; Friday, February 09, 1934. Page 1.

"Oak Grove, Wis., Feb. 6. -- A host of friends gathered at the Henry W. KANT home Sunday evening, February 4, the occasion being Mrs. KANT' fiftieth birthday anniversary. Those present were Mrs. Augusta KANT, Mr. and Mrs. Herman PAEPKE, Mr. and Mrs. John ZIMMERMANN, Mr. and Mrs. Frank NEHLS, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer MAAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin JECHE,, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Cox,, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer NEHLS,, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert WEINHEIMER Mr. Arthur PAEPKE, Miss Vila KANT, Marvin WEINHEIMER, Norma ZIMMERMANN, Grace ZIMMERMANN, Bernice NEHLS, Palmer NEHLS, Merrill NEHLS, Bobbie COX, Delores KANT and Eldora KANT. The evening was spent playing five hundred and schafskopf. Five hundred prizes were given to Mrs. Elmer MAAS, lady's first prize, and Mrs. Frank NEHLS, consolation. Mr. Herbert WEINHEIMER won the gent's first prize and Mr. Arthur PAEPKE was given the consolation. A delicious lunch was served at midnight. The guests departed in the wee small hours of the morning, wishing Mrs. KANT many more such happy birthdays."

(8) 1940 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Clyman Town Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 14-20; Sheet 10B; April 22, 1940.

Henry KANT is head of household, married to Mimmi [ZIMMERMANN] KANT. Children in the household are Eldora (age 23) and Delores (age 17). Everyone in the family was born in Wisconsin. Minnie furnished information to the census taker for this household.

- Home: Owner, valued at $3,000, it is a farm
- Age: 57, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: Elementary School - 5th Grade
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: Yes
- Number of hours worked previous week: 98
- Occupation: Farmer; General Farm
- Occupation Code: 000-VV-1 (Farmers; Agriculture)
- Number of Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
- Salary: $0
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes (i.e., self-employed)

(9) U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards via Ancestry.com

- Name: Henry William KANT
- Residence: Twp. Clyman, Dodge Co., Wisconsin
- Mailing Address: R.1. Juneau Wisconsin
- Telephone: Wisconsin Tel. Co.; Juneau 123F-12
- Age: 59 (b. Aug. 12, 1882)
- Place of Birth: Twp. Theresa, Wisconsin
- Contact: Mrs. Minni KANT
- Employer: Self employed
- Place of Employment: R.1. Juneau, Twp. Clyman, Dodge Co., Wis.
- Description: race - white; height - 5-6; weight - 134; eyes - brown; hair - black; complexion - light brown
- Date: Apr. 27, 1942; Juneau, Wisconsin

(10) 1950 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Oak Grove: Enumeration District 14-55; Sheet 23; April 28, 1950.

Henry KANT is head of household, married to Minnie [ZIMMERMANN] KANT.

- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 67; married
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Occupation Category: Unable to Work

(11) Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index via Ancestry.com

- Certificate: 029441
- Name: KANT HENRY W
- Date of Death: 11 Oct 1964
- Place of Death: Dodge County; Beaver Dam
- Age: 82

(12) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Beaver Dam Daily Citizen; Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; Monday, October 12, 1964; Page 6

"Henry W. KANT, 82, Oak Grove, passed away at the Lutheran Hospital, Beaver Dam, on Sunday, October 11, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2:00 p.m., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Oak Grove. Rev. DOBERSTEIN will officiate and burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. The late Mr. KANT was born on Aug. 12, 1882, in the Town of Herman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman KANT. He was married to Minnie ZIMMERMAN on August 29, 1906. Mr. KANT was a farmer in the Oak Grove area all of his life time. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Angela) NEHLS, Watertown, Mrs. Herbert (Elexia) WINEHEIMER, rural Juneau, Mrs. Lawrence (Eldora) BINDER, Burnett, and Mrs. Lorenz (Delores) TAGEL, rural Juneau; one brother, Herman, of Watertown; one sister, Mrs. Nexton COX, rural Juneau; seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Preceding in death was his wife in 1951; parents, one daughter; one brother; and one sister. Mr. KANT was a member of the school board of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Friends may call at the Brendt Funeral Home, Juneau, after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday."

(13) U.S., Social Security Death Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Henry KANT
- Social Security Number: 398-36-7821
- Birth Date: 12 Aug 1882
- Issue year: 1956
- Issue State: Wisconsin
- Death Date: Oct 1964

(14) Find a Grave

- Name: Henry William KANT
- Birth: 12 Aug 1882; Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Death: 11 Oct 1964 (aged 82); Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery; Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
- Plot: 198
- Memorial ID: 15322353