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821	Found on Dec 14, 2005 at http://www.historyoftoronto.ca/history/bios/whitchtwpAB.html Abraham Brillinger, lot 2, concession 4, was born in Whitchurch Township in 1820. His father, John Brillinger, was born in Pennsylvania in 1796 and died in 1874. Abraham was married in 1842 to Elizabeth Gower, a native of Pennsylvania, who died in 1847. His second marriage was in 1860 to Elizabeth Horner, a native of Markham Township, by whom he had two children, Fanny and Nancy. (vol. II, p. 450) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Census of 1871 (Ontario Index) BRILLINGER , ABRAHM Sex: Male Age: 50 Birthplace: ONTARIO Religion: Tunker Origin: GERMAN Occupation: Farmer ( F ) District: YORK NORTH ( 043 ) Sub-district: Whitchurch ( B ) Division: 2 Page: 15 Microfilm reel: C-9965 Reference: RG31 — Statistics Canada	Brillinger, Abraham (I11847)
822	Found on Dec 14, 2005 at http://www.historyoftoronto.ca/history/bios/whitchtwpAB.html Whitchurch Township Residents from A History of Toronto and County of York George Brillinger, lot 3, concession 4, was born in Whitchurch in 1816. He is a son of the late Peter Brillinger, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1788 and died in this township in 1865. His mother was Sarah Fauckler, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1791 and died in 1862. Mr. Brillinger was married in 1839 to Fanny Heise, a native of Markham, by whom he has six children: Elizabeth, Nancy, Fanny, Martha, Chrystal and George. (vol. II, p 450) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Federal Census of 1871 (Ontario Index) BRILLINGER , GEORGE Sex: Male Age: 55 Birthplace: ONTARIO Religion: Tunker Origin: GERMAN Occupation: Farmer ( F ) District: YORK NORTH ( 043 ) Sub-district: Whitchurch ( B ) Division: 2 Page: 16 Microfilm reel: C-9965 Reference: RG31 — Statistics Canada	Brillinger, George (I11839)
823	Found on Dec 14, 2005 at http://www.pdcweb.net/~jbrillinger/ben_clime.html Benjamin Climenhaga was born in Bertie township. He was the son of Deacon David Climenhaga. Some time after the death of his first wife he married Christina Brillinger, daughter of Jonathan Brillinger of Markham. Later when his family was raised he moved to Markham and bought the Brillinger farm. He was a big, strong man, a good farmer and a faithful worker. He was chosen a deacon of Markham district in 1917. Later he sold his farm and retired in Gormley where his wife died. He then moved to Bertie and spent the last days with his son Emmerson. Names of our church fathers when our church was built in Markham district: Peter Cober, Samuel Snider, Jacob Heise, Christian Baker, Samuel Baker, Peter Baker, Jonathan Baker, Jr., George Cober, Emanuel Horner, Godfrey Hilts, Elder John Byer, David Byer, John Byer, Jr., David Lehman, John Cober, Christian Heise on the hill, Christopher Heise, Daniel Steckley, Sr., Samuel Steckley, deaf John Baker, Peter Doner, George Sheffer, Thomas Farmer, Daniel Horner, Fred Elliott, George Klink, John W. Heise, John Bestard, John Hoover, Abraham Winger, Jacob Eyer, John Doner, Samuel Dix, Henry R. Heise, Peter Steckley, Daniel Byer, George Brillinger, Christian. Brillinger, Reuben Heise, Joseph Steckley, Daniel Steckley, Jr. later went to Kansas, John Eyer, Abraham Heise, Anthony Heise went to Kansas, Alfred Brillinger, Albert Williams, Thomas Farmer, Daniel Hilts, William Walder and nearly all their wives. They owned nearly 3,500 acres of land in the whole district.	Brillinger, Christina (I11693)
824	Found on Dec 15, 2005 at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/water03.htm #019264-05 (Waterloo Co): Martin BECKER, 76, widower, carpenter, Waterloo twp., Bloomingdale, s/o Henry BECKER & Elizabeth LANG, married Annie DETTWEILER, 56, Waterloo twp., Bloomingdale, d/o Rudolph DETTWEILER & Susannah BINGEM, witn: A.C. OBERHOLTZER & Mary KULMPEL, both of Woolwich, 13 July 1903? at Bloomingdale.	Family: Johann Martin Becker / Annie Dettweiler (F3193)
825	Found on Dec 15, 2005 at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/water92.htm 012300-92 - Anthony BECKER, 25, Hamburg, Berlin, cigar-maker, s/o Martin & Mary BECKER, married Mannie (sp) DENGIS (Denyes?), 23, Elmira, Berlin, d/o Jacob & Elizabeth DENGIS, witn: Adam DENGIS & Teresa HAUS, both of Berlin, 23 August 1892 at Woolwich Twp.	Family: Anthony Becker / Minnie Dengis (F3177)
826	Found on Dec 16, 2005 at http://www.alaskool.org/native_ed/PolingNPS/ChVI.htm It has been previously noted that as early as 1917-1918, 20% of the school children of Alaska enrolled in territorial schools were of native blood. In Nome, 17 children of mixed-blood were enrolled in a total of 123 pupils, or 13.8% of the whole. In 1927, the first of these students to be graduated from the high school was Charles Becker, and the second was his brother, Edward, in the class of 1928.	Becker, Charles K. (I12114)
827	Found on Dec 16, 2005 at http://www.alaskool.org/native_ed/PolingNPS/ChVI.htm It has been previously noted that as early as 1917-1918, 20% of the school children of Alaska enrolled in territorial schools were of native blood. In Nome, 17 children of mixed-blood were enrolled in a total of 123 pupils, or 13.8% of the whole. In 1927, the first of these students to be graduated from the high school was Charles Becker, and the second was his brother, Edward, in the class of 1928.	Becker, Edward (I12115)
828	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/huron06.htm 010468-06 (Huron) Daniel OSWALD, 25, farmer, Hay, same, s/o Christian OSWALD & Elizabeth SARARAS, to Edna WURM, 20, Hay, same, d/o Martin WURM & Elizabeth PRANG, wit: Wn. OSWALD & Clara WURM both of Zurich, 26 December 1906, Hay	Family: Daniel Oswald / Edna Wurm (F3008)
829	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=klf&id=I40162 Title: Hopper Hockey Funeral Home-Obituaries Call Number: http://www.hopperhockeyfh.com/ Text: Grace Emmeline (Willert) Wurm At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on Friday, June 3, 2005 Grace Emmeline (Willert) Wurm formerly of Exeter in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Edgar Wurm (1991). Dear mother of [...]. Dear grandmother of [...]. Dear sister-in-law of [...]. Predeceased by sisters Jean Walper and Reta Slezak and a brother Roy Willert. Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 7th at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. John Trembulak II officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com Date: 11 Jun 2005	Willert, Grace Emmeline (I11001)
830	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://www.looking4kin.com/McCurdyGenealogy/ArchibaldAnn.htm Archibald McCurdy (Samuel, Archibald) was born 06 August 1855 in Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada, and died 27 April 1934 in Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. He married Ann Towers 20 March 1889 in Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada, daughter of ? Towers and ? ?. She was born 27 February 1853 in Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada, and died 08 August 1945 in Unknown. Children of Archibald McCurdy and Ann Towers are: 1. Janet McCurdy, b. 07 May 1890, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 14 August 1977, Unknown. 2. Nancy Ethel Jane McCurdy, b. 29 September 1891, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 09 January 1984, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. 3. Annie May McCurdy, b. 25 February 1893, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 14 May 1918, Unknown. 4. Mary Elizabeth McCurdy, b. 24 February 1895, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 29 March 1977, Unknown. 5. Samuel Manson McCurdy, b. 15 May 1898, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 19 April 1979, Unknown 6. William John McCurdy, b. 14 December 1901, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 31 January 1991, Unknown. Thanks to Don and Marion McCurdy for sending the above photos.	McCurdy, Archibald (I11524)
831	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://www.looking4kin.com/McCurdyGenealogy/ArchibaldAnn.htm	McCurdy, Mary Elizabeth (I11521)
832	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://www.looking4kin.com/McCurdyGenealogy/ArchibaldAnn.htm	Towers, Ann (I11525)
833	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://www.looking4kin.com/McCurdyGenealogy/ArchibaldMargaret.htm Archibald McCurdy was born 1790 in Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland, and died 10 November 1878 in Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. He married Margaret ? Unknown in Ireland. She was born August 1794 in The Cairn Farm, County Antrim, Ireland, and died 10 August 1878 in Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Children of Archibald McCurdy and Margaret ? are: 1. Michael McCurdy, b. 1811, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 28 October 1880, Brant Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. 2. Isabella McCurdy, b. November 1815, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 19 July 1898, Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA. 3. John McCurdy, b. 1818, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 04 September 1881, North Branch, Lapeer County, Michigan, USA. 4. Archibald McCurdy, b. 1819 , Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. Lot 16, Con. 13, 21 June 1885, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. 5. Rosanna McCurdy, b. 01 May 1823, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 26 February 1910, Lot 36, Con. North Thames Road, Russeldale, Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 6. Samuel McCurdy, b. 02 May 1825, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 10 October 1904, Lot 11, Con. 9, Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 7. Mary McCurdy, b. 1831, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 02 February 1873, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. 8. Jane McCurdy, b. 01 March 1833, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 06 February 1918, Lot 36 , Con. North Thames Road, Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 9. Daniel McCurdy, b. 15 March 1835, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 02 June 1916, Brant Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. 10. Thomas McCurdy, b. 1838, Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland; d. 26 September 1878, Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.	McCurdy, Archibald (I11528)
834	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://www.looking4kin.com/McCurdyGenealogy/CharlesCowardNotes.htm Notes on Charles Coward Coward At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, June 12, 1988, Charles Coward of Exeter; in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Coward (McCurdy) (1977). Dear father of Mrs. Clarence Wurm (Lois) of Exeter and Mrs. Dan Smith (Donna) of Lucan. Loving grandfather of Linda, Pam, Brenda, Patricia, Jo-Ann and great-grandfather of Matthew, Michele, Christine and Theresa. Friends may call at the Hooper Hockey Funeral Home, William Street, Exeter for visitation on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 1988 at 2 PM with Rev. Richard Hawley officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. The London Free Press 14 Jun 1988 Page: B4 More About Charles Coward: Burial: 15 June 1988, Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada	Coward, Charles (I11520)
835	Found on Dec 5, 2005 at http://www.looking4kin.com/McCurdyGenealogy/SamuelNancy.htm Samuel McCurdy (Archibald) was born 02 May 1825 in Low Cairn, Townland of Lemenaghmore, Ballintoy Parish, Barony of Carny, County Antrim, Ireland, and died 10 October 1904 in Lot 11, Con. 9, Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. He married Agnus Nancy McCurdy 07 February 1848 in Clerk's Office, Ballycastle, County Antrim, Ireland, daughter of James McCurdy and Nancy ?. She was born Abt. 1826 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and died 14 May 1888 in Lot 22, Con. North Thames Road, Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Children of Samuel McCurdy and Agnus Nancy McCurdy are: 1. James McCurdy, b. 15 January 1849, Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; d. 14 October 1928, Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 2. Margaret McCurdy, b. 16 October 1851, Fullarton Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada, Ontario, Canada; d. 25 May 1904, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. 3. Archibald McCurdy, b. 06 August 1853, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 27 April 1934, Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 4. Samuel McCurdy, b. 28 December 1855, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 13 March 1907, Carberry, Manitoba, Canada 5. Charles McCurdy, b. 12 February 1857, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 1916, Unknown. 6. Daniel McCurdy, b. 07 March 1858, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 12 December 1930, Exeter, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. 7. John McCurdy, b. 12 February 1860, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. Unknown, Unknown 8. Thomas McCurdy, b. 07 August 1862, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 25 November 1930, Lot 9, Con. 14, Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 9. Ann Jane McCurdy, b. 04 May 1865, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 11 April 1890, Exeter Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada. 10. Elizabeth McCurdy, b. 09 April 1869, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 28 June 1935, Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. 11. Maria McCurdy, b. 25 January 1870, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 28 December 1950, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. 12. Nancy McCurdy, b. 30 November 1872, Lot 26, South Thames Road, Usborne Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada; d. 1951, Hibbert Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.	McCurdy, Samuel (I11526)
836	Found on Dec 6, 2005 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~births/Ro_Ry_Surnames.htm 018038-00 (Huron Co) ROESE, stillborn, f, b. Jan. 10, 1900, father – Albert ROESE, mason, mother – Emma SCHILBE, infm: Albert Roese, Zurich, Hay Tp	Rose, ?? (I11612)
837	Found on Dec 6, 2005 at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/crediton.htm 10 May 1877 John RATZ, age 24, born in Canada, Sawmiller of Stephen to Barbara FINKBEINER, age 21, born in Canada, of Stephen, by D. Dippel. Witnesses: Jacob Finkbeiner and Annie Schwartz. Found at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/huron77p2.htm on Feb 3, 2006 004109-77 (Huron) John RATZ, 24, farmer, Canada, Stephen, s/o Jacob & Mary RATZ, to Barbara FINKBEINER, 21, Canada, Stephen, d/o Jacob & Barbara FINKBEINER, wit: Jacob FINKBEINER, & Ann SCHWARTZ both of Stephen, 10 May 1877, Stephen (see ** at bottom of page)	Family: John Ratz / Barbara Finkbeiner (F2953)
838	Found on Dec 6, 2005 at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/crediton.htm 24 Jan. 1877 Fred GOSMAN, age 24, born in Germany, laborer of Friedsburg to Ellen ZIMMER, age 19, born in Canada, of Hay, by D. Dippel. Witnesses: Chris Oswald and Caroline Zimmer.	Family: Frederick Wilhelm Gassmann / Ellen Zimmer (F1816)
839	Found on Dec 7, 2005 at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/huron98.htm 007300-98 - Albert ROSE, 26, Mason, Germany, Hay, s/o Henrich ROSE & Doretta MUELLER, to Emma SCHILBE, 23, Hay, same, d/o Henerich SCHILBE & Elizabeth WEBER, wit: Conrad SCHILBE & Carrie SCHILBE both of Hay, 18 January 1898, Hay. Marriage is also recorded in the records of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Zurich, Ontario. Performed by E. Schuelke, Pastor by License.	Family: Albert W. L. Rose / Emma Schilbe (F3130)
840	Found on Feb 23, 2005 at http://www3.sympatico.ca/don.orth/story.htm#E The family name of Kraeger was known as "Kräger" in Germany. Information concerning emigration from the Odenwald in Germany indicates that a Johannes Kräger (Widow) came to America in 1864 when she was 50 years old (b. 1814) and settled around Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois. It further indicates she was joining her brother-in-law, Philipp Meisinger and his wife and their family of seven children who had come to America in 1854 and were living in Pekin, Illinois. The widow Johannes Kräger was a Hallstein before she married. Her sister was Anna Margaretha (Hallstein) Meisinger, the wife of Philipp Meisinger. The Hallstein family came from Sandbach in Hessen. The parents of the widow Kräger and Anna Margartha were Johann Leonhard Hallstein and his wife, Anna Eva Hartmann. Johann and Anna Eva emigrated to the United States in 1856 along with another son, Johannes and his wife and children. There were also other children already living in the United States at that time. Two children accompanied Mrs. Kräger to America in 1864, Adam, aged 25, and Johannes, aged 20, so this would most likely be the John Kraeger who married Sophia as this would make his birth date 1844. The Kraeger family came from the village of Sandbach in Hessen which is only about six kilometers north of Fürstengrund. A number of Philipp Meisinger's other brothers and sisters were also living in Tazewell County at the time. Philipp Meisinger had a brother named Johann Baltazer Meisinger living in Tazewell County. One of his children was John George Meisinger (b. 1840) who married Mary Elizabeth Orth (see above). It appears that Sophia and John had eleven children. It is interesting to note that two of their children married Meisinger's and two other of their children married Engelkemier's, this family also having connections with the Meisinger family. Around 1879, Sophia and John and their family move to Cass County, Nebraska, around the town of Plattsmouth. Sophia died in 1904 and John died in 1920. They are both buried in Cass County, Nebraska. An interesting article concerning Sophia and John Kraeger was found at the Nebraska GenWeb Project Website which was reprinted from the "Portrait and Biographical Album of Otoe and Cass Counties, Nebraska" (Chicago, Chapman Brothers, 1889). JOHN KRAEGER is one of those earnest, hard-working German-American citizens who have contributed so largely by their perseverance and skill to make the State of Nebraska the fruitful garden it is to-day. He resides on his fine farm of 320 acres located on section 2 of Mt. Pleasant Precinct. He is a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, where he was born April 5, 1854. There he lived with his parents, John and Eve Krueger, attending school until he reached the age of fifteen years, when he began learning the trade of stonemason, which trade he followed for six years. His life from that time to the present has been passed in farming. In the fall of 1864 he took passage for America in a sailing-vessel from the port of Bremen, and after a voyage of thirty-one days landed at New York City. After he had reached that city our subject went direct to Tazewell County, Ill., where he lived until 1878, in which year he came to Cass County, Neb., where he has since lived. He was married to Sophia Orth, Nov. 15, 1870, in Illinois. The lady was born in Germany, June 16, 1848, and is the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Orth. She came to America with her parents when she was five years old, and settled with them in Canada, where the parents still reside. In 1867 she came alone to Illinois. They have become the parents of nine children: Elizabeth was born Aug. 27, 1871; George, Jan. 12, 1873; Adam, June 8, 1875; John, Jan. 9, 1877; Annie, Jan. 9, 1879; Louisa, Nov. 8, 1882; Jacob, Dec. 28, 1884; Mary, Nov. 6, 1886, and Henry, in 1887. Mr. Kraeger emigrated with his family to Cass County, Neb., in the spring of 1878, and settled on the farm where he now lives, to the improvement of which he has from that time to the present devoted his every energy. His buildings, provided for general farm purposes, barns, sheds, etc., are among the best in the precinct; his residence is large and tastefully designed and handsomely furnished. The grounds about the house are ornamented with evergreens and shrubbery. A thriving orchard of choice varieties of fruits, and both natural and planted groves, add value to the premises. When our subject arrived in America he had no means with which to help himself. He contracted a debt of $20 to tide him over his necessities until he could settle down to work at something. He is truly a self-made man, and in gathering the fine property together which now surrounds him, he has shown an immense amount of energy and perseverance. In all things he has been ably assisted by his wife, who has at no time ever hesitated to assume any responsibility or enter upon the discharge of any duty, however hard or unpleasant it might be, that would forward the interests and welfare of husband and family, and now having attained the fulfillment of their hopes and desires, they are enjoying a full competency, which they have striven so long and hard to reach, and have been so richly rewarded. The friends and neighbors of the subject of this sketch have frequently solicited him to accept official positions at their hands, which he has invariably refused, except the office of School Director, in which position he felt that he could accomplish the greatest amount of good, and the duties of which office he has filled in a highly acceptable manner. Himself and wife are valued and honored members of the Lutheran Church. He is a Republican in politics, and is an earnest worker in behalf of that party. He is one of the leaders in the social life of the precinct. The obituary for John Kraeger also provides some very useful information concerning John and his family: DEATH OF JOHN KRAEGER, AN OLD RESIDENT PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT HIS HOME WEST OF MYNARD CAME TO COUNTY IN 1878 Born in Hessen-Damarsdt, Germany, April 5, 1844 - Came To This County in 1864. From Saturday's Daily Another of the old residents of Cass county who have played an important part in the development of the county and was numbered among the most estimable citizens of the community, John Kraeger, has been called to his last long rest. Mr. Kraeger, who has been in poor health for quite a long period, suffering from diabetes, has gradually been growing weaker until death came to his relief yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at his farm home in Eight Mile Grove precinct. John Kraeger was born April 5, 1844, in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, where his parents, John and Eva Kraeger, were numbered among the leading residents of their home community, and at the age of 15 years John took up the trade of stone mason which he followed for a period of six years, and then entered the pursuit of agriculture which he has made his life work and at which he was very successful. In the fall of the year 1864 he took passage in a sailing vessel from Bremen, Germany, and after a voyage of 31 days landed in the new world at New York. After reaching America Mr. Kraeger came direct to Tazewell county, Illinois, where a large number of his friends and countrymen were located and where he made his home until 1878, when he came to Cass county, Nebraska, and located on the farm where he resided until his death. Enduring the privation of the early years and struggling for the betterment of himself and family, Mr. Kraeger made a great success of his work and was numbered among the most successful farmers of the county at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Sophia Orth November 15, 1870, in Illinois. the wife was also a native of Germany and came to Illinois in 1867 from Canada where her parents had settled. To Mr. and Mrs. Kraeger were born ten children, two of whom preceded the parents in death, those remaining to mourn the loss of the father being Elizabeth, George, Adam and John, residing at Fort Collins, Colo., Mrs. Louisa Engelkemeir, Jacob, Mrs. Mary Meesler of Denver, and Sophia and William Kraeger. The loss of this grand good man is one that will be deeply felt in his home community and his family will have in their hour of grief the deepest sympathy of a host of friends. The funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church and the body laid to rest in the cemetery near the old home. 2 - 23 - 1920 Monday (Obituary kindly provided by David Gochenour (Coordinator for USGenWeb Cass County, Nebraska, Website).	Kraeger, John (I10684)