Christina Schindler

Family/Spouse: Johannes Krapf. Johannes was born about 1763 in Baiereck, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Barbara Unrath. Barbara (daughter of Andreas Unrath and Ursula Magdalena Daiber) was born on 21 Jul 1792 in Holzhausen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 11 Jan 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Anna Maria Neuffer on 25 Jul 1859 in Holzhausen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany. Anna was born on 4 Dec 1808 in Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Caroline ???. Caroline was born about 1846 in Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Frederick Krapf was on the same ship to America as Dorothea Benkelman. He had been orphaned as a boy, and bound out to others until he came of age. Truman Krapf, his great-grandson of Hornersville, Missouri has a picture of John and Dorothea taken upon their arrival in America. They were married shortly thereafter. They first lived in Wisconsin, and later moved to a farm in Cass City.

Fred and Louisa were charter members of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cass City.

Art Peck shows that Fred Krapf remarried after Dorothea, to Christiana Weinhardt, and that they were the parents of Christian Frederick, Mary Caroline, Daisy Theresa, Mary Magdeline and Louisa Roceny KRAPF.

Bonnie Petee abstracted the following regarding the Evangelical Association from "The History of Tuscola County, Biographical Sketches and Illustrations," H. R. Page Co., Chicago, 1883. "A class of this church which is commonly known as the German Methodist, was organized in the town of Elkland about the year 1866, by the Rev. Stephen Henne in connection with the Sebewaing mission. The class numbered about fifteen members. It has had regular services from that time to the present, and a regular succession of pastors. Services being held in the school-house, one mile north and one-half mile east of Cass City. In the latter part of 1882, a formal organization was effected at Cass City, and steps taken for the construction of a house of worship, which is now in course of construction. The earnest zeal of the members and their individual labors and contributions of material have reduced the estimated cost of the building to about $1,500. The pastor of the church at the present time is the Rev. B. F. Wade, who resides on his farm in the town of Elkland. The membership is about fifty. There is a preaching every second Sunday; prayer-meeting and Sunday-school every Sabbath. The trustees of the church are, John Benkelman, Fred Krapf, Oscar Sencner, Levi Muntz and Adam Benkelman."

(Research):
Census Information:

1860 Census
Wisconsin, Milwaukee County, Greenfield, Post Office Root Creek
Enumerated 18 Jun 1860
275-262
Frederick Krapf 32 M W Farmhand $300 $100 Wertenberg
Doretha Krapf 34 F W Wife Wertenberg
Maria Krapf 5 F W Wisc
Rosina Krapf 4 F W Wisc
William Krapf 2 M W Wisc

1870 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, P.O. Elkland
Enumerated 22 July 1870
Page 8
63-63
Krapf, Gottlieb & Caroline
64-64
Krapf, Frederick 42 M W Farmer $1200 $300 Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Doretha 44 F W Keeping House Ger Wirtemberg
Krapf, Roseanna 14 F At Home Wisc
Krapf, William 11 M W At School Wisc
Krapf, John 9 M W Wisc
Krapf, Matilda 7 F W Mich
Krapf, Louisa 5 F W Mich
Krapf, Emanuel 2 M Mich

1880 Census
Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Frederick KRAPF Self M Male W 51 WERTENBURG Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Mary D. KRAPF Wife M Female W 53 WERTENBURG Keeping House WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Rosa KRAPF Dau S Female W 24 WI Without Occupation WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

John KRAPF Son S Male W 19 WI Farmer WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Emanuel KRAPF Son S Male W 12 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Adeline KRAPF Dau S Female W 9 MI At School WERTENBURG WERTENBURG

Source Information: Census Place Elkland, Tuscola, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254607
NA Film Number T9-0607
Page Number 93A

1900 Census
Nebraska, Phelps County, Rookfalls Twp
Enumerated 22 and 23 Jun 1900 by John R. Gainsforth
SD 5 ED 150 Sheet 8B (Bottom) and Sheet 9A, Stamped 109A (Bottom)
149-149
Krapf, Frederick Hd W M W M Dec 1839 (sic) 60 M 11 Germany Germany Germany 1870 30 N Farmer
Krapf, Christina Wf W F Feb 1859 41 M 11 5/5 Germany Germany Germany 1899 21
Krapf, Fredrick C Son W M Nov 1889 10 S Michigan Germany Germany Farm Laborer
Krapf, Mary C Dtr W F July 1891 8 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Daisy Dtr W F Apr 1893 7 S Nebraska Germany Germany At School
Krapf, Mary M Dtr W F Jun 1895 4 S Neb Germany Germany
Krapf, Rosina L Dtr F July 1899 11/12 S Nebraska Germany Germany

Johann married Maria Dorothea "Dorothy" Benkelman about 1853. Maria (daughter of Johann Leonhard Benkelmann and Maria Dorothea St?hle) was born on 13 Jul 1826 in Schneiderhof, Waldhausen Parish, Welzheim, Jagstkreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 5 Jan 1888 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johann married Christiana Weinhardt on 30 Oct 1888 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Christiana was born on 19 Feb 1859 in G?ppingen, Donaukreis, W?rttemberg, Germany; died on 6 Jun 1931 in Medford, Grant County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Art Peck writes that Mary was the oldest in a large poor family, and early on went to work for others. She married Henry Hills when she was just 18, and didn't learn until years later that he was nineteen years older than she. He was a house painter when they met in Cass City. Due to Henry's poor health, they moved to the warmer climate of Texas. They moved about, and in 1902, they settled on a farm in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Henry died here, and Mary lived with various children throughout her remaining years. Her final years were spent with daughter Belle in Pasadena, Texas.

Mary married Henry Cleveland Hills on 11 Oct 1873 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Henry was born on 22 Dec 1835 in Union, Broome County, New York; died on 13 Jan 1916 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Oliver Morningstar on 23 Jan 1883 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Oliver was born about 1847 in Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Peck writes that "Will Krapf, as a single man, accompanied his older sister, Mary, and her husband when they moved to Texas. Later he was one of the 20,000 who made a run for a homestead in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma in 1880. About 1900 he moved with his family to the "boot heel" country of southeast Missouri. He was an overseer for farmers. When his sons were old enough, he rented land for them to farm. He raised cotton and corn on this rich bottom land. He eventually acquired land of his own."

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 2, 1937
Locals, Page 4

William Krapf, Mr. and Mrs. George Krapf, Mrs. Harris Rhew and Truman Krapf, all of Hornersville, Missouri, are visiting with William Krapf's brother, G.E. Krapf, and other relatives in this community. George Krapf is a son and Mrs. Rhew a daughter of William Krapf and Truman is a grandson. The party expects to be in Cass City about a week.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
(Indexed on Ancestry.com as KRAFT)
Missouri, Dunklin County, South Part of Clay Twp, Hornersville
Enumerated 13 Jun 1900
SD 12 ED 41 Sheet 10B
186-193
Krapf, W. F. Head W M Jan 1858 42 M 20 Wisc Germany Germany Farmer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Mary E Wf W F Sept 1857 42 M 20 7/7 Ga Ga Ga
Krapf, George O Son W M Aug 1880 19 S Tx Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 0
Krapf, Dora E Dtr W F July 1885 14 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga Farm Laborer Months not employed: 2
Krapf, Magnolia Dtr W F July 1889 10 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga At School
Krapf, Ira C Son W M Feb 1892 8 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, Neoma Dtr W F Apr 1895 5 S IndianTerritory Wisc Ga
Krapf, John S Son W M Feb 1897 S Ark Wisc Ga

William married Mary Elizabeth Williams on 2 Nov 1879 in Parker County, Texas. Mary was born on 16 Sep 1856 in Georgia; died on 3 Oct 1916 in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri; was buried in Horner Cemetery, Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, February 27, 1920
Vol. 15, No. 49

Passing of Old Resident of Cass City

John Krapf Came to Cass City in Early Sixties

John Krapf who has been in ill health for several months, passed away Tuesday evening, February 24, after an operation to relieve an obstruction of the bowels. Mr. Krapf underwent an operation the previous Saturday for abscess of the stomach. He stood the operation well considering his weakened condition and was getting along nicely until Tuesay when the bowel trouble developed.

John Krapf is among the early comers to Tuscola county. He was born near Milwaukee, Wisc. on January 10, 1861. When he was about two years of age, the family moved to Michigan, settling at Watrousville. About a year later they came to Cass City, settling on a farm 1 1/2 miles northwest of town.

On October 15, 1885 Mr. Krapf was united in marriage with Evelyn Fisher, and after a residence of 12 years on an Elkland township farm, they moved to Pittsfield, Mass., where they resided nine years, returning again to Cass City. Mrs. Krapf died last July.

He was a man of energy and industry and through of a retiring disposition he won many friends during his residence here. As a citizen, he was always obliging and true to any trust he assumed. Mr. Krapf was a member of the Methodist church.

He is survived by three daughters, Miss Dora Krapf and Mrs. Walter Milligan, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Preston Allen of Detroit; two brothers, George E. Krapf of Cass City and Wm. Krapf of Hornersville, Mo.; and four sisters, Mrs. J.J. Gallagher and Mrs. D.C. Elliott of Cass City, Mrs. Cummings of Sterling, and Mrs. Hills of Hornersville, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield (Town , War
d 6 (Part of)
Enumerated the Second day of June 1900
SD 115 ED 75 Sheet 5B
44-95-104
Krapf, John Hd M W Jan 1861 39 m 15 Wisc Germany Germany Day Laborer
Krapf, Evaline Wf W F APr 1867 33 M 15 Mich Germany Germany
Krapf, Dora L Dtr W F May 1888 12 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Cecil N Dtr W F Nov 1890 9 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Elsie M Dtr W F Feb 1893 7 S Mich Wisc Mich At School
Krapf, Paul Son W M May 1897 3 S Mass Wisc Mich

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Township
Enumerated 25 April 1910 by John A. Benkelman
SD 8 ED 712 Sheet 4A Stamped 124

John Krapf Hd M W 49 m1 25 Wis Germ Germ Farmer
Evelyne Krapf Wf F W 43 m1 25 Mich Ireland Ireland
Cecil H. Krapf Dtr F W 19 S Mich Wis Mich
Elcie M. Krapf Dtr F W 17 S Mich Wis Mich
Len Wheaten Hired Man M W 22 S Mich Canada Canada

John married Eveline Fisher on 15 Oct 1885 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Eveline was born on 3 Apr 1867 in Wickware, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 30 Jul 1919 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 14, 1939
Local Happenings

The home of Mrs. D. Elliot on South Seeger Street is headquarters this week for a host of relatives who are visiting friends in Cass City and vicinity. They are Mrs. Addie CUMMINGS of Belding, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob KRAPF and daugther, Cleo, and William KRAPF of Hornersville, Missouri, and Mrs. Becky HOTCHPETH of Leachville, Arkansas. Mrs. Cummings and William Krapf are sister and brother of Mrs. Elliot. Mrs. Cummings expects to spend about two weeks in Cass City, and the other guests planned to leave Thursday.

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 30, Number 23
Friday, September 28, 1945

Mrs. D.C. Elliott Died Unexpectedly

Friends of Mrs. D.C. Elliott were very much surprised and saddened when the news of her passing was conveyed Wednesday morning. She had worked in her garden onthe days previous and in the evening enjoyed an automobile ride with her son. She passed away during the night and in the morning was found dead in her bed by a neighbor, Mrs. Robert Warner. Mrs. Elliott was unusually active for her age. A few weeks ago she, with her son and other relatives, took a motor trip to Missouri to visit her brother in that state.

Matilda Krapf was born March 7, 1863 in Elkland township and was married to David C. Elliott of Caro in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott lived in the state of Massachusetts from 1892 to 1905 when they returned to Cass City.

Mrs. Elliott was a faithful member of the Evangelical church, of the Sundays School, the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid.

She is survived by one son, Burton A. Elliott; two grandsons, Leonard E. of Ubly and Francis E. of Bay City; one great grandson; two brothers, G.E. Krapf of Cass City and William Krapf of Hornersville, Mo. A son died in infancy and Mr. Elliott 12 year ago.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday by Rev. S. P Kirn at one o'clock in her home and at two in the Evangelical church. The remains will be interred in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Family/Spouse: David H. Elliott. David was born on 18 Jul 1856 in Brockport, Monroe County, New York; died on 22 Jun 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Vol. 20, No. 46
Friday, March 27, 1925

Sudden Death of Mrs. J.J. Gallagher
Active Worker in M.E. Church and Temperance Cause
Born in Elkland Township and spent entire life in this community

Mrs. John J. Gallager passed away very suddenly at her home on West Main St. Saturday evening at 9:45 o'clock shortly after retiring for the night. Mrs. Gallagher has been afflicted with heart trouble for several months, but her condition the past few weeks has been much better and Saturday she spent some time at the home of her sister, Mrs. D.C. Elliott, and did some shopping at local stores, one of her purchases being a birthday gift for one of her daughters. She retired for the night in her usual health.

Louisa Krapf was born July 20, 1865, and has spent her entire life in this community. On Nov. 29, 1883, she was united in marriage with John J. Gallager and seven children came to bless their home. Two of them preceded the mother in death.

Mrs. Gallagher has been a member of the M.E. church at Cass City for many years and has been an active worker in various organizations connected with the church, especially so in the Women's Home Missionary society. Mrs. Gallagher was greatly interested in W.C.T.U. work and was president of the local union. She was also a member of Venus Rebekah Lodge.

The funeral was held at the M.E. church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Cargo conducting the service. Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

Besides her husband, she leaves two sons and three daughters, Fred GALLAGHER of Van Couver, B.C., Mrs. P.H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGHER of Detroit and Albert GALLAGHER of Cass City; two brothers, G.E. KRAPF of Cass City and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. D.C. ELLIOTT and Mrs. CUMMINGS, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Mary HILL of Hornersville, Mo.

Relatives and friends from a distance who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Percy H. KNIGHT of Twining, the Misses Adeline and Lena GALLAGER of Detroit, Herbert and Lorne GALLAGER of Shelburne, Ont., and Wm. KRAPF of Hornersville, Mo., Mrs. N.L. KNIGHT of Sterling, Mrs. Marcella TOOHEY of Gagetown, the Misses Gladys CAHOON, Myrll HIGHT and Nellie YOUNG, all of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HALL and daughter, Lucile, of Imlay City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

Louisa married John J. Gallagher on 29 Nov 1883. John was born on 16 Jan 1859 in Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Oct 1940 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
October 6, 1933
Local Happenings, Page Four

Mrs. Addie Cummings and son, Judson Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Spencer and two children, all of Belding, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. D.C. Elliott.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Michigan, Arenac County, Adams Township
Enumerated 23 and 24 Jan 1920
SD 10 ED 40 Sheet 2B
42-44
Cummings, Addie Head F W 49 Wd Mich Germany German Germany German Farmer
Spencer, Sagmon Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Cumming, Judson Son M W S 10 S Mich Mich Mich

Adeline married Hiram Spencer on 5 May 1892 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Hiram (son of Joseph W. Spencer and Almanza Hopkins) was born on 31 May 1861 in Gilford, Tuscola County, Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adeline married Judson A. Cummings on 29 Sep 1910 in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Judson was born in Mar 1839 in Oakland County, Michigan; died about 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]