I need help and suggestions in finding out where my great grandfather was from in Europe, probably Germany, and finding his relatives in Europe. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
MY GREAT GRANDFATHER:
Johann Friedrich /Krüger/ John (JOHANN) Friedrich (Fred) Krüger,
Born: 16 Aug 1847 Died: 18 Mar 1922 in
Barnesville, Clay county, Minnesota, USA
WHERE JOHN KRUGER WAS FROM:
1. 1920 Census for John Kruger says he was from Prague or word that looks or sounds like that.
2.
1920 census of George Krueger, son of Johann (John) , George said his
father was from Luxemburg or word that looks or sounds like Luxemburg
and his mother from Saxony ( which was true about his mother).
3. My grandmother, Elizabeth Moll/Krueger said he was from Luxemburg or word that looks or sounds like.
4. His obituary says he was from Preusen, Germany. Died in Barnesville, Minnesota, USA
5. On my ggrandfather's
naturalization papers he said he was from Prussia.
We have different dates as to when he may have come to this country:
1. 1864 Source is his obituary. age 16
2. June 25th 1867 Source is his first naturalization papers. age 19
3. 1867 Source is the 1910 and 1920 census of MN age 19
4. 1870 Source is the 1900 census. age 22
So 3 records say 1867 is when he came(his first naturalization record, census of 1910 and 1920.
His obituary:
OBITUARY OF JOHN KRUGER:
Source: Barnesville Record Review Thurs. March 23 1922.
John Krueger Passes Away
Well know old Resident dies Saturday aged 74 years.
John
F. Krueger was born on the 16th day of August, 1847, in Preusen,
Germany, and died march 18th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ole
Nyeng, east of the city, being 74 years, 7 months and 2 days old. he
came to this country in 1864 and was married in 1887, his wife preceding
him in death 5 years ago. To this
union were born four children, one of whom, Arthur F. Krueger, was
killed in the world war. Those surviving are George Krueger, Mrs. Ole
Nyeng, and John Krueger, the latter of Cincinnati, Ohio. he is also
survived by three step-children, 16 grandchildren and one great grand
child.
Mr. Krueger has been in failing health for some time, but only
during the last few days was confined to his bed. The funeral was held
from the German Evangelical church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. Karl G. Kissling officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in
the German cemetery. The pall bearers were Emil Fankhanel, Casper
Wohlwend, Fred Weidel, John Specht, Paul Tuski and J.F. Tschabold.
Sincerely
Allen Krueger
2660 250th ave., Canby, Minnesota, USA 56220
email: akrueger@frontiernet.net