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Descendants of (--?--) Kramer

Generation One

1. (--?--)1 Kramer married an unknown person.

He Steinfeld was 800 years old in 1987. It has many old farmsteads that go back nearly that far. Generally speaking, the area has poor soil and could not adequately feed its population in the early to mid 19th century. Many of the Heuerleute (hirelings/day laborers) who no longer had access to their annual trip to Holland to make a few pennies to survive and were also being robbed of their meager earnings for their handiwork (wool making and knitting) by a growing manufacturing base, left to go to America.

Children of (--?--)1 Kramer and an unknown spouse were as follows:

Generation Two

2. Johan Henrich2 Kramer ((--?--)1) was born circa 1749. He married Maria Catherina Knipper, daughter of Joan Arend Knipper and Anna Margaretha Scheper, on 7 May 1778 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.1 He died on 6 Jun 1809 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg.2

Children of Johan Henrich2 Kramer and Maria Catherina Knipper all born at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany, were as follows:

Generation Three

3. Johann Henrich3 Kramer (Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 9 Jun 1786 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany. He married Maria Agnes OLBERDING, daughter of Gerd Henrich OLBERDING and Catherine Elisabeth Hascamp, on 3 May 1809 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.

Children of Johann Henrich3 Kramer and Maria Agnes OLBERDING all born at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany, were as follows:

Generation Four

4. Herman Henrich4 Kramer (Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was buried at Dyersville, Ia. He was born on 17 Feb 1810 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany. He married Maria Catharina KROGMANN, daughter of Johann Henrich KROGMANN and Maria Catherina Fortmann, on 28 Jan 1835 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.12 He died on 28 Nov 1889 at Dyersville, Ia, at age 79.

He Came to America in 1858 with his wife, five sons and three daughters. From Dubuque, they walked to New Vienna and soon after settled on a farm northeast of Deyersville where they lived until they died.

Children of Herman Henrich4 Kramer and Maria Catharina KROGMANN all born at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany, were as follows:

5. Maria Catharina4 Kramer (Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was buried at Arcadia, Carroll, IA. She was born on 7 Feb 1813 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.13 She married Carl Joseph OLBERDING, son of Henrich Arnd OLBERDING and Maria Agnes Blöcker, on 25 Jan 1842 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.14

Children of Maria Catharina4 Kramer and Carl Joseph OLBERDING were as follows:

6. Anton4 Kramer (Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 18 Sep 1826 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.15 He married Angela Koelker, daughter of Henry Koelker and Anna Buenker, in 1857 at New Vienna, IA. He died on 12 Apr 1886 at age 59.

He Came to America in 1853.

Children of Anton4 Kramer and Angela Koelker were as follows:

Generation Five

7. Maria Agnes5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 25 Dec 1835 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.17 She married Gerd Henrich Beckmann, son of Johann Gerd Beckmann and Maria Catherina LäSCHE, on 11 Feb 1857 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg. She died on 27 May 1874 at Deyersville, IA, at age 38.

Children of Maria Agnes5 Kramer and Gerd Henrich Beckmann were as follows:

8. Johann Henrich5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 12 Aug 1838 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.21 He married Carolina Klostermann, daughter of Joseph Klostermann and Agnes Meyer, on 10 Oct 1860 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.

He Came to America in 1853 with his uncle, Anton Kramer.

Children of Johann Henrich5 Kramer and Carolina Klostermann were as follows:

9. Franz Henrich5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 16 Nov 1840 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.27 He married Mary Ellen Hendrick, daughter of Patrick Hendrick and Ellen Donahue, on 16 Jul 1868 at Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI.28 He died on 3 Nov 1906 at Dyersville, Ia, at age 66.

He Came to America with his sister, Agnes, and her husband Gerhard Beckmann about 1857. After marrying Mary Ellen, they settled on a farm five miles east of Dyersville neighboring the Carl Kramer homestead. In 1905, they retired to a residence in South Dyersville. Frank was the organizer and first secretary of the Hickory Valley Creamery.

Children of Franz Henrich5 Kramer and Mary Ellen Hendrick were as follows:

10. Clemens5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) married Elizabeth REITZ. He was born on 24 Jan 1843 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.31 He married Mary Bruggemann on 15 Nov 1870 at Dyersville, Ia.32 He died on 4 Nov 1906 at Dyersville, Ia, at age 63.

He Clem was part owner and operator of a general store and harness shop known as Rohenkohl and Kramer. In 1879 he took up farming two miles east of Dyersville His first wife died in 1890 and he later married Elizabeth Reitz. He spent his last years on a farm near Lexington, Oklahoma. He died enroute to the funeral of his brother Frank. Unidentified, he was buried in Kansas City, Missouri. A week later, his family hearing he had not arrived in Dyersville traced him to KC. They had him exhumed and reburied in Lexington.

Children of Clemens5 Kramer and Elizabeth REITZ were:

Children of Clemens5 Kramer and Mary Bruggemann were as follows:

11. Maria Elizabeth5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 1 Jan 1846 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.36 She married Herman PAPE on 20 Jun 1867 at Dubuque Co., IA.37

Children of Maria Elizabeth5 Kramer and Herman PAPE were:

12. Carl5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was buried at St Francis Cemetery, Dyersville, IA. He was born on 19 Sep 1848 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.39 He married Catherine Drexler, daughter of John Drexler Sr. and Anna Mary Heusler, on 18 Feb 1873 at Dyersville, Ia.40 He died on 26 Dec 1936 at Dyersville, Ia, at age 88.

He Came to America with his sister, Agnes and her husband, Gerhard Beckmann, and his brother, Franz. He was married the same day as his sister and Frank Klostermann and Frank Osterhaus and Elizabeth Klaus. They celebrated their Silver Anniversary together on Charles' farm and were stranded there for two days by a snowstorm. They also celebrated their Golden Annniversary together. Married names for 2 daughters are given in the Dyersville Book: Mrs. J.J. O'Brien and Mrs. Al Friedman. Don't know which is which.

Children of Carl5 Kramer and Catherine Drexler were as follows:

13. Franz Joseph5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 2 Feb 1851 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.56 He married Elizabeth Boeckenstedt, daughter of Frank Boeckenstedt and Gertrud Faske, on 14 Oct 1874. He died on 20 Apr 1883 at Dyersville, Ia, at age 32.

Children of Franz Joseph5 Kramer and Elizabeth Boeckenstedt all born at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA, were as follows:

14. Maria Catharina5 Kramer (Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 22 Jul 1854 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg, Germany.59 She married Frank J. Klostermann on 18 Feb 1873 at Dyersville, Ia.60 She died on 6 Nov 1941 at Remsen, IA, at age 87.

Children of Maria Catharina5 Kramer and Frank J. Klostermann were as follows:

15. Franz Joseph5 OLBERDING (Maria4Kramer, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 14 Dec 1847 at Steinfeld, Oldenburg. He married Phelomena MEYER on 8 Jun 1875 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA. He died in 1916 at Stuart, NE. He was buried in 1916 at Stuart, Holt, NE.

Children of Franz Joseph5 OLBERDING and Phelomena MEYER were as follows:

16. Henry5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) married Christina Jasper, daughter of Henry Jasper Sr. and Anna Mary Klostermann, on 11 Feb 1879 at Deyersville, Dubuque, IA.61

Children of Henry5 Kramer and Christina Jasper were as follows:

17. Frank5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in 1858 at Wisconsin.69 He married Louisa Keuter, daughter of Bernard Keiter and Maria Anna Kramer, on 30 Oct 1883 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.

Children of Frank5 Kramer and Louisa Keuter were as follows:

18. Anna C.5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Mar 1860.72 She married Henry Jasper Jr., son of Henry Jasper Sr. and Anna Mary Klostermann, on 20 Feb 1878 at Dyersville, Ia. She died on 1 Jul 1934 at Dyersville, Ia, at age 74.

Children of Anna C.5 Kramer and Henry Jasper Jr. were as follows:

19. Herman Clemens5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in 1863 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.90 He married Catherine Klosterman, daughter of Bernard Henry Klosterman and Anna Maria Pasker, on 3 Feb 1885 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.91

Children of Herman Clemens5 Kramer and Catherine Klosterman were as follows:

20. Joseph5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in 1864. He married Mary Klosterman, daughter of Bernard Henry Klosterman and Anna Maria Pasker, on 7 Jan 1890 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.103

Children of Joseph5 Kramer and Mary Klosterman were as follows:

21. Anton5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Feb 1867 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.112 He married Elisabeth Honkamp on 7 Feb 1892 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.113

Children of Anton5 Kramer and Elisabeth Honkamp were as follows:

22. William5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Sep 1869 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.123 He married Anna Mary MIEDING, daughter of Ferdinand MIEDING and Teresia Baal, on 27 Nov 1900 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.124

Children of William5 Kramer and Anna Mary MIEDING were as follows:

23. Ignatz5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Jan 1873.127 He married Anna Klosterman, daughter of Casper Klosterman and Catherine Jasper, on 13 Feb 1901 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.128

Children of Ignatz5 Kramer and Anna Klosterman were as follows:

24. John5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 23 Dec 1876 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.133 He married Annie Honkomp, daughter of Heinrich Honkomp and Anna Kirkof, on 29 Apr 1902 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.134,135 He died on 19 Nov 1938 at New Vienna, IA, at age 61.

Children of John5 Kramer and Annie Honkomp were as follows:

25. Elizabeth5 Kramer (Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 20 Dec 1878 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.138 She married Anton LUECK, son of Joseph LUECK and Mary Joannus, on 3 Jun 1902 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.139 She died on 12 May 1967 at New Vienna, IA, at age 88.

Children of Elizabeth5 Kramer and Anton LUECK were as follows:

26. James5 Girouex (Anton4Kramer, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) married Agatha Langel. He was born in 1894.

He was employed by James operated a meat market in New Vienna until 1962 in 1919.

Children of James5 Girouex and Agatha Langel were as follows:

Generation Six

27. Bernard6 Beckmann (Maria5Kramer, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Feb 1861 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.142 He married Mary Berger, daughter of Henry Berger and Mary TORLIVE, on 19 Feb 1884 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.143

Children of Bernard6 Beckmann and Mary Berger were as follows:

28. Theresa6 Beckmann (Maria5Kramer, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 28 Jan 1863 at New Vienna, IA.159 She married Bernard TEGELER, son of Gerhard TEGELER and Antonetta Belm, on 1 Feb 1881 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA. She died on 6 May 1928 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA, at age 65.

Children of Theresa6 Beckmann and Bernard TEGELER were as follows:

29. Joseph6 Beckmann (Maria5Kramer, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in 1868 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA. He married Antonetta Cicelia TEGELER, daughter of Henry TEGELER and Maria Anna Burkle, on 29 Sep 1903 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.174

Children of Joseph6 Beckmann and Antonetta Cicelia TEGELER were as follows:

30. Maria Anna6 Kramer (Johann5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Oct 1862 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.175 She married John NABER, son of J.W. NABER and Maria NABER, on 16 Oct 1883 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.176

Children of Maria Anna6 Kramer and John NABER were as follows:

31. Mary Elizabeth6 Kramer (Johann5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 6 Sep 1870 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA. She married Clement VASKE, son of Bernard VASKE and Elisabeth Boeckenstedt, on 13 Sep 1892 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.185 She died on 3 Feb 1950 at age 79.

Children of Mary Elizabeth6 Kramer and Clement VASKE were as follows:

32. Herman W.6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) married Catherine Kramer in 1899.

Children of Herman W.6 Kramer and Catherine Kramer were as follows:

33. George J.6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in 1870 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA. He married Christina TAUKE, daughter of Henry TAUKE and Mary Ann NABERS, on 16 Feb 1898 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.195

Children of George J.6 Kramer and Christina TAUKE were as follows:

34. Mary A.6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 17 Mar 1877 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA. She married Barney Keuter, son of Bernard Keiter and Maria Anna Kramer, on 23 Feb 1899 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.200 She married William Krause, son of Michael Krause and Elizabeth Felter, on 22 Jan 1917 at Farley, Dubuque, IA.201

Children of Mary A.6 Kramer and Barney Keuter were as follows:

Children of Mary A.6 Kramer and William Krause were:

35. Helen Frances6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 23 Nov 1883 at Dyersville, Ia. She married John Edward Keller, son of Joseph Keller and Mary Halty, on 17 Feb 1903 at Bankston, IA. She died on 30 May 1961 at Yankton, SD, at age 77. She was buried on 2 Jun 1961 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, SD.

Children of Helen Frances6 Kramer and John Edward Keller were as follows:

36. Katherine M.6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 17 Jun 1887 at Deyersville, IA. She married Leo Francis Keller, son of Joseph Keller and Mary Halty, on 27 Nov 1912 at Geddes, Charles Mix, SD. She died on 28 Sep 1981 at Yankton, SD, at age 94.

Children of Katherine M.6 Kramer and Leo Francis Keller were as follows:

37. John L.6 Kramer (Clemens5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in 1871. He married Katie Burlage on 21 Jan 1896 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.203

Children of John L.6 Kramer and Katie Burlage were as follows:

38. John H.6 Kramer (Carl5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Sep 1876 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.208 He married Catherine D. Bishop, daughter of Louis Bishop and Mary A. Jansen, on 15 Jul 1902 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.209

Children of John H.6 Kramer and Catherine D. Bishop were as follows:

39. Katie M.6 Kramer (Carl5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Feb 1877 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.213 She married Henry B. Holscher, son of Henry Holscher and Catherina SCHULTZ, on 5 Feb 1901 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.214

Children of Katie M.6 Kramer and Henry B. Holscher were as follows:

40. Mary A.6 Kramer (Carl5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Jun 1879 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.217 She married Charles H. OSTWINKLE, son of Charles OSTWINKLE and Christina Brandt, on 24 Feb 1903 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.218

Children of Mary A.6 Kramer and Charles H. OSTWINKLE were as follows:

41. Herman C.6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 17 Sep 1875 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.222 He married Philomina STEFFEN, daughter of Frederich STEFFEN and Anna Bohnenkamp, on 27 May 1902 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.223 He died on 8 Aug 1954 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA, at age 78.

Children of Herman C.6 Kramer and Philomina STEFFEN were as follows:

42. Mary Anna6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Jan 1879 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.224 She married Anton OSTERHAUS, son of Frank OSTERHAUS and Elisabeth Klaus, on 4 Feb 1902 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.225

Children of Mary Anna6 Kramer and Anton OSTERHAUS were as follows:

43. Joseph H.6 Kramer (Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born in Feb 1883 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA.230 He married Mary OBERBROCKLING, daughter of Henry OBERBROCKLING and Sophia Buchwitz, on 20 Feb 1906 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.231

Children of Joseph H.6 Kramer and Mary OBERBROCKLING were as follows:

44. Louisa6 Klostermann (Maria5Kramer, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 19 May 1879 at Petersburg, IA. She married Matthew Kneip on 17 Aug 1901 at Remsen, IA. She was buried in 1951 at Remsen, IA. She died on 27 Aug 1951 at Yankton, Yankton, SD, at age 72.

Children of Louisa6 Klostermann and Matthew Kneip were:

45. Leo6 Kramer (John5, Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 17 Feb 1902.234 He married Camila Kluesner on 12 Jan 1926. He died on 4 Dec 1947 at age 45.

Children of Leo6 Kramer and Camila Kluesner were as follows:

46. Alphonse6 Kramer (John5, Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 22 Oct 1906.235 He married Clara Biermann on 30 Jan 1934 at Dyersville, Dubuque, IA. He died on 31 Mar 1970 at age 63.

Children of Alphonse6 Kramer and Clara Biermann were as follows:

47. Cletus6 Kramer (John5, Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was buried at New Vienna, IA. He was born on 14 Aug 1915. He married Lorraine Kramer on 16 Sep 1939. He died on 4 Dec 1963 at age 48.

Children of Cletus6 Kramer and Lorraine Kramer were as follows:

48. Lawrence6 Lueck (Elizabeth5Kramer, Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 10 Sep 1916 at New Vienna, IA. He married Hattie Scherbring, daughter of Henry Scherbring and Elenora Funcke, on 27 Nov 1947 at New Vienna, IA.236 He died on 11 Jul 1992 at age 75.

Children of Lawrence6 Lueck and Hattie Scherbring were as follows:

49. Herbert6 Lueck (Elizabeth5Kramer, Anton4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 7 Nov 1918. He married Hildegarde Koopmann, daughter of Albin Koopmann, on 8 Nov 1944 at New Vienna, IA.237

Children of Herbert6 Lueck and Hildegarde Koopmann were as follows:

Generation Seven

50. Aloysius Xavier7 Vaske (Mary6Kramer, Johann5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 12 Sep 1899 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA. He married Maecella Lechtenberg, daughter of Henry Lechtenberg and Catherine Sandmann, on 30 Jan 1923 at New Vienna, Dubuque, IA.238 He died on 15 Apr 1976 at age 76.

Children of Aloysius Xavier7 Vaske and Maecella Lechtenberg were:

51. Edmund Andrew7 Vaske (Mary6Kramer, Johann5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 2 Sep 1902. He married Anastasia Hermsen on 29 Oct 1930. He died on 10 Nov 1970 at age 68.

Children of Edmund Andrew7 Vaske and Anastasia Hermsen were as follows:

52. Francis B7 Keuter (Mary6Kramer, Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) was born on 8 Nov 1903 at Farley, Dubuque, IA. He married Anna Mae Farmer, daughter of James Farmer and Adeline Engels, on 16 Jul 1924 at Dubuque, Dubuque, IA. He married Helen (--?--) in 1947. He died in Aug 1974 at Chicago, Cook, IL, at age 70.

Children of Francis B7 Keuter and Anna Mae Farmer were as follows:

Children of Francis B7 Keuter and Helen (--?--) were:

53. Katherine L.7 Keller (Helen6Kramer, Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) married Iner Anderson. She was buried at Yankton, SD. She was born on 11 Oct 1903. She died on 30 Sep 1971 at Yankton, SD, at age 67.

Children of Katherine L.7 Keller and Iner Anderson were as follows:

54. Florence7 Keller (Helen6Kramer, Franz5, Herman4, Johann3, Johan2, (--?--)1) married Russell OLSON. She was born on 17 Apr 1908 at Geddes, SD.

Children of Florence7 Keller and Russell OLSON were as follows:</