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Gruener Family Pioneer Saga From Saxony to Henry
The Gruener family rooted in Saxony immigrates to America in 1869 seeking freedom and opportunity. Julius Gruener dies in Kansas in 1900. wife Marie Gruener returns to Henry, becomes caretaker for relatives, and dies after a long life of hard work. Eleven children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren record a life of faith, farming, and community. Funeral services were held in Henry with pastor Rev. L. G. Landenberger delivering Romans VII:7.
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Marie Meister
Sax’ Altpare
Germany
Julius Gruener
Gene
Amelia
Bertha
Elvina
Magista
Thomas Clark
Amerpe Grier
America
Princeville
Lawn Ridge
Mary
George
John
Louis
Pauline
Peoria County
Philippines
Henry
Robert Doran
Clifford
Clyde
Claude
Gruener
New Jerusalem
L. G. Landenberger
Southeran
Grenner
Julia Stansifer
Heavenly Home
Oscar
Lila
Ivan Clark
Walter Clark
G. E. Tilton
M. E. Church
Margaret Sangster