George Emmanuel Krapf

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Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 11, 1959
Page Four

Pioneer of Area Dies Wednesday

George Emanuel Krapf, one of the few remaining pioneers of this community, died at the Tuscola County Nursing Home Wednesday, June 3.

Mr. Krapf was born in Elkland Township, September 20, 1867, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Krapf.

He married Miss Amelie KAISER July 10, 1890, in Caro. Following their marriage they made their home on a farm in Elkland township, later moving to Cass City.

Mr. Krapf has been a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church for more than 65 years. He was school treasurer of District No. 6, Elkland township, for 20 years.

He leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. K died July 17, 1950, on day after they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Funeral services were hald Saturday at the EUB Church, Rev. S.R. Wurtz officiating. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):Census Information

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 15 and 16 April 1910
SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 1A Stamped 121

10-10
Krapf, George E Hd M w 42 m1 20 Mich Germany Germany Farmer
Krapf, Emelia Wf F W 44 m1 20 3/0 Germany Germany Germany

George married Emilia Pauline Kaiser on 10 Jul 1890 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Emilia (daughter of Heinrich Rudolph Kaiser and Maria Barbara Zeller) was born on 28 Sep 1865 in G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 17 Jul 1950 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]