John Graf
John was born on May 15th, 1818 in Renchen, Baden, Germany. John's father was Urban Graf and his mother was Regina Maria Walz. His paternal grandparents were Franz Anton Graf and Klara Seeger; his maternal grandparents were Joseph Walz and Anna Maria Spinner. He had a brother and three sisters, named David (??), Matha Elena, Franziska Amalia and Ursula. He was the oldest of the five children. He died at the age of 79 on November 12th, 1897 in Loudonville, Ohio; Ashland County. He was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Loudonville, Ohio.General Notes
In Baden, John Graf was a "Schmiedmeister", a Master Blacksmith or Foreman.
During the German Revolution, John Graf served as a Lieutenant.
He emmigrated to America April 28, 1873 aboard the ship, Mosel.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.1630 in Ulm, Baden, Germany d.15 Dec 1699 in Ulm, Baden, Germany
- b.30 Aug 1667 in Weingarten in Ulm, Oberkirch, Baden, Germany d.21 Jul 1734 in Ulm, Oberkirch, Baden, Germany
- b.1617 in Germany d.17 Feb 1706 in Im Weingarten, Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
- b.12 Jan 1709 in Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany d.06 Jan 1757 in Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
- b.09 Mar 1666 in Ulm, Baden, Germany d.21 Jul 1734 in Ulm, Baden, Germany
- b.21 Jan 1750 in Ulm, Baden, Germany d.11 Aug 1829 in Haslach bei Oberkirch, Baden, Germany
- b.1702 in Waldmuehlbach, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany d.02 Mar 1838 in Hilsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
- b.10 May 1791 in Renchen, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany d.17 Jul 1859 in Haslach, Biberach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- b. in Oberkirch, Baden, Germany d. in Haslach, Baden, Germany
- b.15 May 1818 in Renchen, Baden, Germany d.12 Nov 1897 in Loudonville, Ohio; Ashland County
- b.16 Dec 1757 d.> 1796
- b.10 Sep 1784 in Baden, Germany d.10 Jun 1861 in Baden, Germany
- b.21 Nov 1759 d.> 1796
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John and Wilhelmina Anastasia "Minnie" were married in a religious ceremony on November 24th, 1845 in Renchen, Baden, Germany. They had five sons and three daughters, named August, Charles F., William M., Max Gustavus, Gustave "Gust", Catherine, Emma and Mary.
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Children
August Graf
August was born on May 15th, 1846 in Renchen, Baden, Germany. He died at the age of 64 on December 5th, 1910 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Charles F. Graf
Charles F. was born on June 5th, 1849 in Renchen, Baden, Germany. He died at the age of 77 on March 13th, 1927 in Massillon, Ohio.
William M. Graf
William M. was born on February 23rd, 1851 in Renchen, Baden, Germany. He died at the age of 79 on March 28th, 1930 in Loudonville, OH.
Catherine Graf
Catherine was born on December 1st, 1854 in Renchen, Baden, Germany. She died at the age of 26 on February 11th, 1881 in Loudonville, OH.
Max Gustavus Graf
Max Gustavus was born on February 11th, 1859 in Renchen, Baden, Germany.1 He died at the age of 74 on June 18th, 1933 in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, USA. He was buried in 1933 in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, USA; Saint Barnards Cemetery.2 2
Emma Graf
Emma was born on January 5th, 1867 in Renchen, Baden, Germany.5 She died at the age of 63 on December 21st, 1930 in Ohio.5
Mary Graf
Mary was born on September 8th, 1868 in Renchen, Baden, Germany. She died at the age of 74 on April 13th, 1943 in Ohio.
1 1900 United States Federal Census
2 Public Member Trees @ Database online.
3 1900 United States Federal Census @ Year: 1900; Census Place: Crestline, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1251; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241251
4 Public Member Trees @ Database online.
5 Public Member Trees @ Database online.
Further source/citation:
Baden, Germany Emigration Index, 1866-1911
2 Public Member Trees @ Database online.
3 1900 United States Federal Census @ Year: 1900; Census Place: Crestline, Crawford, Ohio; Roll: 1251; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241251
4 Public Member Trees @ Database online.
5 Public Member Trees @ Database online.
Further source/citation:
Baden, Germany Emigration Index, 1866-1911
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