The Bremer Family - The ancestors and relatives of Albert Bremer

Herman Seegers

M, #20024, b. 9 February 1901, d. September 1969

Father

Heinrich (Henry) Seegers b. 4 Dec 1872, d. 4 Aug 1937

Mother

Ann Homeier (?) b. 19 Apr 1875, d. 22 Feb 1924

Relationship

8th cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Herman Seegers was born on 9 February 1901 at Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Herman Seegers appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Warren Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census

Census: Herman Seegers appeared on the census of 3 March 1920 at Warren Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

(Witness) Census

Census: Herman Seegers appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 in the household of Heinrich (Henry) Seegers at Warren Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

SSN*

His Social Security Number was 481-48-7122; issued 1956 or 1957 at IA, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Herman Seegers died in September 1969 at Waverly, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B, at age 68.

Hermann Seegers

M, #21394, b. 1683

Father

Diedrich Seegers (Segert) b. 1651, d. Oct 1711

Mother

Anne Engelking b. 1662, d. May 1716

Relationship

5th great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Hermann Seegers was born in 1683 at Wunstorf-Bokeloh, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Hermann Heinrich Seegers

M, #21440, b. 16 March 1733

Father

Jürgen Heinrich Seegers b. 1696, d. 30 Nov 1763

Mother

Engel Catherine (Catherine Marie) Böse b. 17 Jan 1698, d. 3 Mar 1753

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Baptism*

Baptisim: Hermann Heinrich Seegers was baptized on 16 March 1733 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Kolenfeld, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Ida A Seegers

F, #1818, b. 1892

Father

Heinrich Seegers b. 3 May 1838, d. 31 Oct 1918

Mother

Christine Rinkenberger b. 11 Jan 1846, d. 7 May 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Ida A Seegers was born in 1892.

Census*

Census: Ida A Seegers appeared on the census of 1910 at Center Twsp, Lake Co, IL, United States^B.

Marriage License

She and Frederick Sonnenberg obtained a marriage license on 5 June 1916 at Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Married Name

As of 10 June 1916, her married name was Sonnenberg.

Marriage*

Marriage: Ida A Seegers married Frederick Sonnenberg on 10 June 1916 at Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Family

Frederick Sonnenberg

Ida Maria Seegers

F, #1170, b. 4 March 1885, d. 23 December 1968

Father

Christoph Seegers b. 19 Feb 1853, d. 12 Mar 1924

Mother

Maria Claus b. 6 Nov 1857, d. 3 Jun 1893

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Ida Maria Seegers was born on 4 March 1885 at Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Ida Maria Seegers was baptized on 5 April 1885 at Zion UCC Church, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B, Sponsors: Sophie Seegers, Mina Claus, Louise Seehausen, Louise Claus, Emma Ruessel, Mina Piepho, Mina Bremer, Mina Ruesche, Eva Hup.

Confirmation*

Confirmation: Ida Maria Seegers was confirmed on 3 April 1898 at Zion UCC Church, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

(Witness) Census

Census: Ida Maria Seegers appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 in the household of Frank Seegers at Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Married Name

As of 1907, her married name was Brening.

Marriage*

Marriage: Ida Maria Seegers married Harry Charles Brening, son of Frank H Brening and Caroline Wilhelmine Sophia Seegers, in 1907.

Census

Census: Ida Maria Seegers and Harry Charles Brening appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at 3427 N Clark St, Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

Census

Census: Ida Maria Seegers and Harry Charles Brening appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

Census

Census: Ida Maria Seegers and Harry Charles Brening appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

SSN*

Her Social Security Number was 335-38-7207; issued 1962 at IL, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Ida Maria Seegers died on 23 December 1968 at Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United States^B, at age 83.

Obituary

Obituary: Ida M. Brening, nee Seegers, beloved wife of the late Harry C; loving mother of Dr. Robert H. (Louise) Brening; beloved sister of August (Emma) Seegers, Christopher, Harry (Helen), and the late Frank, Henry, and Edward. Member of North Shore chapter, No 840 O.E.S. Services Thursday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m., at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western avenue. Interment Acacia Park cemetery. Visitation after 1 p. m. Wednesday. 561 6874.

Burial*

Burial: Ida Maria Seegers was buried on 26 December 1968 at Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

Family

Harry Charles Brening b. 10 Oct 1879, d. 1 Dec 1934

Marriage*

Marriage: Ida Maria Seegers married Harry Charles Brening, son of Frank H Brening and Caroline Wilhelmine Sophia Seegers, in 1907.

Child

Robert H Brening b. 18 Jul 1913, d. 22 Jul 1991

Ilse Catharine Dorothee Seegers

F, #19823, b. 24 February 1788, d. 6 September 1791

Father

Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers b. 5 May 1759, d. 26 Oct 1823

Mother

Dorothea Auguste Frederika Anna Elisabeth Schlie b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 7 Jan 1834

Relationship

2nd great-grandaunt of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Ilse Catharine Dorothee Seegers was born on 24 February 1788 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Ilse Catharine Dorothee Seegers died on 6 September 1791 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 3.

Infant Seegers

?, #1160, b. 3 May 1883, d. 3 May 1883

Father

Heinrich Seegers b. 3 May 1838, d. 31 Oct 1918

Mother

Christine Rinkenberger b. 11 Jan 1846, d. 7 May 1910

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Death*

Death: Infant Seegers died on 3 May 1883.

Birth*

Infant Seegers was born on 3 May 1883.

Janice (Kay) Seegers

F, #1645, b. 23 March 1948

Father

Calvin Christ Seegers b. 3 Dec 1923, d. 16 Nov 2007

Mother

Stella Mortensen b. 30 Mar 1919

Relationship

3rd cousin of Verna Jean Bremer

BirthStill*

Janice (Kay) Seegers was stillborn on 23 March 1948 at Nobles Co, MN, United States^B.

Burial*

Burial: Janice (Kay) Seegers was buried on 28 March 1948 at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Rev Joh Conrad Seegers

M, #20014, b. 6 October 1867, d. 23 June 1936

Father

Johann Christoph Seegers b. 25 Jan 1830, d. 9 Jul 1912

Mother

Engel Maria Dorothea Schroeder b. 15 Mar 1833, d. 1 Jan 1920

Relationship

7th cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Marriage*

Marriage: Rev Joh Conrad Seegers married May Erwin Ide.

Birth*

Rev Joh Conrad Seegers was born on 6 October 1867 at Columbia, Richland Co, SC, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Rev Joh Conrad Seegers died on 23 June 1936 at age 68.

Family

May Erwin Ide b. Jan 1874

Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers

M, #1799, b. 5 May 1759, d. 26 October 1823

Heinrich Seegers

Father

Hans Heinrich Seegers b. 2 Jun 1721, d. 19 Nov 1794

Mother

Anna Maria Saemann b. 1726, d. 13 Apr 1783

Relationship

3rd great-grandfather of Verna Jean Bremer

Verified by

DNA testing

Charts

Pedigree Chart of Albert Bremer

Religion*

Religion: Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers was Lutheran.

Birth*

He was born on 5 May 1759 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers was baptized on 8 May 1759 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers married Dorothea Auguste Frederika Anna Elisabeth Schlie, daughter of Jobst Heinrich Schlie and Anna Margarethe Maria Luerssen, on 18 November 1784 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Occupation*

Occupation: Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers was a Shoemaker and a Koetner (farmer of small tract of land) in Mesmerode (probably farm No 14.)

Burial*

Burial: Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers was buried at Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers died on 26 October 1823 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 64.

Family

Dorothea Auguste Frederika Anna Elisabeth Schlie b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 7 Jan 1834

Marriage*

Children

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers+ b. 10 Jan 1786, d. 28 Nov 1851
Ilse Catharine Dorothee Seegers b. 24 Feb 1788, d. 6 Sep 1791
Johann Hinrich Seegers b. 14 Jul 1790
Catharina Dorothee Seegers+ b. 26 Oct 1792, d. 8 Oct 1863
Johann Hinrich Conrad Seegers+ b. 3 Feb 1795, d. 21 Jan 1845
Johann Hinrich Wilhelm Ludewig Seegers+ b. 24 Sep 1797
Johann Friedrich Conrad Seegers b. 29 Jan 1800, d. 8 Sep 1869
Hans Hinrich Ludwig Seegers b. 9 Sep 1802
Johann Dietrich Christoph Seegers+ b. 3 Apr 1805

Johann (John) Seegers

M, #9099, b. 13 June 1862, d. 30 September 1947

Father

Johann Heinrich Seegers b. 1 Feb 1832, d. 17 Jul 1907

Mother

Caroline Wente b. 12 Apr 1838, d. 18 Dec 1888

Relationship

7th cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Johann (John) Seegers was born on 13 June 1862 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann (John) Seegers was baptized on 20 July 1862 at St Paul Ev Lutheran Church, Denver, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Confirmation*

Confirmation: Johann (John) Seegers was confirmed in 1876.

Census*

Census: Johann (John) Seegers appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann (John) Seegers married Ida Fasel on 1 May 1892 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Johann (John) Seegers and Ida Fasel appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census

Census: Johann (John) Seegers and Ida Fasel appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census

Census: Johann (John) Seegers and Ida Fasel appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Jefferson Twwp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census

Census: Johann (John) Seegers and Ida Fasel appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Denver, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann (John) Seegers died on 30 September 1947 at age 85.

Burial*

Burial: Johann (John) Seegers was buried at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Family

Ida Fasel b. 13 Mar 1873

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann (John) Seegers married Ida Fasel on 1 May 1892 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Children

Bertha Seegers b. 3 Apr 1893
Edward Seegers+ b. 21 Apr 1896, d. 1959
Martha Seegers b. 15 Feb 1900
Elda Seegers b. 1 Jun 1908
Dora Seegers b. 23 Jul 1910

Johann (John) H Seegers

M, #19949, b. 18 January 1831, d. 9 July 1912

Father

Johann Otto Seegers b. 2 Feb 1801, d. 31 Dec 1878

Mother

Ilsa Maria Sophia Wilkening b. 22 Dec 1808, d. 31 Aug 1883

Relationship

6th cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Immigration Status

Immigrated

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann (John) H Seegers married (?) Schwake.

Birth*

Johann (John) H Seegers was born on 18 January 1831 at Haste, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Immigration*

Immigration: Johann (John) H Seegers immigrated in 1838 to Columbia, Richland Co, SC, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann (John) H Seegers died on 9 July 1912 at age 81.

Family

(?) Schwake

Johann Christoph Seegers

M, #9056, b. 30 May 1725, d. 11 April 1796

Name Variation

Johann Christoph Seegers was also known as Johann Christoph Segert.

Birth*

He was born on 30 May 1725 at Haste, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Christoph Seegers was baptized on 3 June 1725 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Baptism sponsor was Johann Stehge and Christopher Meyer both from Haste and Cord Spellmanns.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Christoph Seegers married Ilsa Maria Schwake on 27 September 1754 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Christoph Seegers died on 11 April 1796 at # 5, Haste, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 70.

Burial*

Burial: Johann Christoph Seegers was buried on 17 April 1796 at Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Ilsa Maria Schwake b. 5 Jan 1734, d. 5 Feb 1806

Children

Ilsa Maria Segert+ b. 1761, d. 7 Mar 1833
Hans Heinrich Seegers+ b. c 1763, d. a 1836

Johann Christoph Seegers

M, #9094, b. 25 January 1830, d. 9 July 1912

Father

Johann Otto Seegers b. 2 Feb 1801, d. 31 Dec 1878

Mother

Ilsa Maria Sophia Wilkening b. 22 Dec 1808, d. 31 Aug 1883

Relationship

6th cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Immigration Status

Immigrated

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Christoph Seegers married Engel Maria Dorothea Schroeder.

Birth*

Johann Christoph Seegers was born on 25 January 1830 at # 5, Haste, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Christoph Seegers was baptized on 31 January 1830 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Immigration*

Immigration: Johann Christoph Seegers and Johann Conrad Seegers immigrated in 1852 to Charleston, Charleston Co, SC, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Johann Christoph Seegers and Engel Maria Dorothea Schroeder appeared on the census of 19 June 1880 at Columbia Twsp, Richland Co, SC, United States^B.

Census

Census: Johann Christoph Seegers and Engel Maria Dorothea Schroeder appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Columbia Twsp, Richland Co, SC, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Christoph Seegers died on 9 July 1912 at Columbia, Richland Co, SC, United States^B, at age 82.

Family

Engel Maria Dorothea Schroeder b. 15 Mar 1833, d. 1 Jan 1920

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Christoph Seegers married Engel Maria Dorothea Schroeder.

Children

Margaret (Sophia) Seegers b. 23 Jan 1858, d. 17 Apr 1948
Maria Seegers b. 1859
Anna Marie Seegers+ b. 9 Mar 1859, d. 26 Mar 1923
Henry Seegers b. 9 Mar 1860, d. 10 Dec 1860
Otto Seegers b. 6 Jul 1861, d. 25 Jul 1861
Kate Doris Seegers b. 30 Oct 1862, d. 14 Dec 1946
Davis (?) Seegers b. 1864
Frank W Seegers b. 21 Mar 1865, d. 19 Jul 1951
Rev Joh Conrad Seegers b. 6 Oct 1867, d. 23 Jun 1936
Annie C Seegers b. 9 Sep 1871, d. 31 Jul 1958
Ellen Seegers b. 27 Jan 1873, d. 15 Jun 1876
Christena Seegers b. 27 Nov 1875, d. 7 Dec 1875

Johann Conrad Seegers

M, #9090, b. 18 January 1828, d. 23 June 1915

Father

Johann Otto Seegers b. 2 Feb 1801, d. 31 Dec 1878

Mother

Ilsa Maria Sophia Wilkening b. 22 Dec 1808, d. 31 Aug 1883

Relationship

6th cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Immigration Status

Immigrated

Birth*

Johann Conrad Seegers was born on 18 January 1828 at # 5, Haste, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Conrad Seegers was baptized on 20 January 1828 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Immigration*

Immigration: Johann Conrad Seegers and Johann Christoph Seegers immigrated in 1852 to Charleston, Charleston Co, SC, United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Conrad Seegers married Engel Maria (Dorothea) Moehling, daughter of Johann Conrad Moehling and Engel Maria Sophia Pohlmann, on 30 November 1853 at St Johns Lutheran Church, Mt Prospect, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Johann Conrad Seegers and Engel Maria (Dorothea) Moehling appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Maine Twsp, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Conrad Seegers died on 23 June 1915 at Des Plaines, Cook Co, IL, United States^B, at age 87.

Burial*

Burial: Johann Conrad Seegers was buried on 27 June 1915 at Immanuel Ev. Cemetery, Des Plaines, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

Family

Engel Maria (Dorothea) Moehling b. 21 Apr 1836, d. 2 Jul 1915

Marriage*

Children

Johann Conrad Seegers b. 6 Aug 1854, d. 8 Oct 1855
Marie (Mary) Sophia Dorothea Seegers b. 25 Mar 1856, d. 30 May 1943
Engel Marie (Dorothea) Seegers b. 2 Nov 1857, d. 29 May 1928
Hans Heinrich Conrad Seegers b. 30 Nov 1859, d. 1 Dec 1859
Engel Dorothea (Dora, Ella) Seegers b. 28 Dec 1860, d. 30 Dec 1942
Engel Dorothea (Louise) Seegers b. 6 Feb 1863, d. 21 Apr 1932
Heinrich Christoph Conrad (Hermann) Seegers+ b. 11 Oct 1865, d. 15 Apr 1950
Heinrich Christoph (Conrad) Seegers b. 7 Nov 1867, d. 4 Feb 1950
Engel Marie Katherine (Sophia) Seegers b. 28 Feb 1870, d. 13 Mar 1952
William Seegers b. 25 Dec 1871, d. 22 Jan 1965
Emma Seegers b. 17 Oct 1874, d. 23 Jul 1896
Christoph Seegers b. 2 Jun 1877, d. 4 Apr 1891

Johann Conrad Seegers

M, #19979, b. 6 August 1854, d. 8 October 1855

Father

Johann Conrad Seegers b. 18 Jan 1828, d. 23 Jun 1915

Mother

Engel Maria (Dorothea) Moehling b. 21 Apr 1836, d. 2 Jul 1915

Relationship

7th cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Johann Conrad Seegers was born on 6 August 1854 at Maine Twsp, Cook Co, IL, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Conrad Seegers died on 8 October 1855 at age 1.

Johann Dietrich Christoph Seegers

M, #19884, b. 3 April 1805

Father

Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers b. 5 May 1759, d. 26 Oct 1823

Mother

Dorothea Auguste Frederika Anna Elisabeth Schlie b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 7 Jan 1834

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Johann Dietrich Christoph Seegers was born on 3 April 1805 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Dietrich Christoph Seegers married Marie Dorothee Hecht on 15 September 1841 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Dietrich Christoph Seegers married Engel Marie Dorothee Meyer on 14 November 1847 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family 1

Marie Dorothee Hecht b. 7 Sep 1811, d. 26 Mar 1847

Child

Catharine Dorothee Seegers b. 7 Sep 1846

Family 2

Engel Marie Dorothee Meyer b. 9 Jul 1823

Child

Heinrich Christoph Seegers+ b. 5 Feb 1852

Johann Friedrich Conrad Seegers

M, #19881, b. 29 January 1800, d. 8 September 1869

Father

Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers b. 5 May 1759, d. 26 Oct 1823

Mother

Dorothea Auguste Frederika Anna Elisabeth Schlie b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 7 Jan 1834

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Johann Friedrich Conrad Seegers was born on 29 January 1800 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Friedrich Conrad Seegers died on 8 September 1869 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 69.

Johann Friedrich Heinrich Carl (Conrad) Seegers

M, #1162, b. 18 June 1862, d. 7 July 1876

Father

Heinrich Christoph (Conrad) Seegers b. 17 Aug 1824, d. 6 Jan 1865

Mother

Dorothea Koelling b. 28 May 1834, d. 8 Nov 1924

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Johann Friedrich Heinrich Carl (Conrad) Seegers was born on 18 June 1862 at Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Friedrich Heinrich Carl (Conrad) Seegers was baptized on 28 September 1862 at Zion UCC Church, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B, Sponsors: Johann Elting, Friedrich Hue, Friedrich Batterman, Henry Moehling, Friedrich Luebe, Karl Hitzemann, Conrad Obermeier.

Burial*

Burial: Johann Friedrich Heinrich Carl (Conrad) Seegers was buried at Zion UCC Cemetery, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Friedrich Heinrich Carl (Conrad) Seegers died on 7 July 1876 at Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B, at age 14.

Johann Heinrich Seegers

M, #9096, b. 1 February 1832, d. 17 July 1907

Father

Johann Otto Seegers b. 2 Feb 1801, d. 31 Dec 1878

Mother

Ilsa Maria Sophia Wilkening b. 22 Dec 1808, d. 31 Aug 1883

Relationship

6th cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Immigration Status

Immigrated

Birth*

Johann Heinrich Seegers was born on 1 February 1832 at # 5, Haste, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Heinrich Seegers was baptized on 5 February 1832 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Immigration*

Immigration: Johann Heinrich Seegers immigrated in 1852 to United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich Seegers married Caroline Wente on 18 October 1857 at St John Lutheran Church, Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Johann Heinrich Seegers and Caroline Wente appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich Seegers married Caroline Maria Buhr on 11 December 1890 at St John, Buck Creek, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Heinrich Seegers died on 17 July 1907 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B, at age 75.

Burial*

Burial: Johann Heinrich Seegers was buried at St Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Family 1

Caroline Wente b. 12 Apr 1838, d. 18 Dec 1888

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich Seegers married Caroline Wente on 18 October 1857 at St John Lutheran Church, Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Children

Caroline Sophie Seegers b. 12 Sep 1858, d. 17 Sep 1886
Johann (John) Seegers+ b. 13 Jun 1862, d. 30 Sep 1947
Friedrich (Fritz) Seegers+ b. 16 Apr 1866, d. 19 Feb 1922
Maria (Mary) Seegers b. 30 Jul 1868, d. 14 Dec 1917
Louise Sophie Seegers b. 22 Sep 1871, d. 18 Jan 1889
Caroline (Wilhelmine) Seegers b. 13 May 1874, d. 12 May 1946

Family 2

Caroline Maria Buhr b. 31 Oct 1844, d. 4 Jan 1936

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich Seegers married Caroline Maria Buhr on 11 December 1890 at St John, Buck Creek, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Johann Heinrich Seegers

M, #19933, b. 6 January 1770, d. 16 April 1770

Father

Hans Heinrich Seegers b. 2 Jun 1721, d. 19 Nov 1794

Mother

Anna Maria Saemann b. 1726, d. 13 Apr 1783

Relationship

3rd great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Johann Heinrich Seegers was born on 6 January 1770 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Heinrich Seegers died on 16 April 1770 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Johann Heinrich Seegers

M, #21439, b. 6 April 1730

Father

Jürgen Heinrich Seegers b. 1696, d. 30 Nov 1763

Mother

Engel Catherine (Catherine Marie) Böse b. 17 Jan 1698, d. 3 Mar 1753

Relationship

4th great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Baptism*

Baptisim: Johann Heinrich Seegers was baptized on 6 April 1730 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Kolenfeld, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers

M, #1130, b. 10 January 1786, d. 28 November 1851

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers
2nd great-grandfather of Verna Jean Bremer

Father

Johann (Heinrich) Christoph Seegers b. 5 May 1759, d. 26 Oct 1823

Mother

Dorothea Auguste Frederika Anna Elisabeth Schlie b. 16 Nov 1765, d. 7 Jan 1834

Relationship

2nd great-grandfather of Verna Jean Bremer

Verified by

DNA testing

Charts

Pedigree Chart of Albert Bremer

Birth*

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was born on 10 January 1786 at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was baptized on 15 January 1786 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers married Catharina Elisabeth Anna Maria (Sophia) Behrens, daughter of Johann Wilhelm Heinrich Christoph Behrens and Anne Catharine Dorothea Seehausen, on 20 January 1820 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Religion*

Religion: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was Lutheran.

Occupation*

Occupation: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was a Shoemaker and farmer (farm No. 14) at Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers died on 28 November 1851 at #14, Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 65.

Burial*

Burial: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was buried on 30 November 1851 at Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Catharina Elisabeth Anna Maria (Sophia) Behrens b. 8 Nov 1801, d. 22 Sep 1864

Marriage*

Children

Christoph Seegers+ b. 28 Dec 1817, d. 9 Nov 1901
Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers+ b. 2 Oct 1821, d. 19 Mar 1880
Heinrich Christoph (Conrad) Seegers+ b. 17 Aug 1824, d. 6 Jan 1865
Heinrich Conrad (Wilhelm) Seegers b. 29 Sep 1826
Sophia Seegers+ b. 20 Feb 1831, d. 15 Oct 1895
Katharina Sophie Dorothee Seegers+ b. 10 Sep 1834, d. 23 Oct 1890
Heinrich Seegers+ b. 3 May 1838, d. 31 Oct 1918

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers

M, #1128, b. 2 October 1821, d. 19 March 1880

Chris Seegers, taken about 1880
Photo courtesy of Arthur Hitzeman

Father

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers b. 10 Jan 1786, d. 28 Nov 1851

Mother

Catharina Elisabeth Anna Maria (Sophia) Behrens b. 8 Nov 1801, d. 22 Sep 1864

Relationship

Great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Immigration Status

Immigrated

Name Variation

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was also known as Christoph Seegers.

Birth*

He was born on 2 October 1821 at #14, Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was baptized on 7 October 1821 at Ev. Lutheran Church, Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Residence*

Residence: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers lived at #14, Wunstorf-Mesmerode, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, between 1821 and 1854.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers married Caroline Schreck, daughter of Heinrich Schreck and Engel Flebbe, on 19 October 1851 at Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Emigration*

Emigration: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers emigrated on 15 June 1854 from Bremen, Bremen, Bremen, Germany^B.

Naturalization*

He was naturalized on 24 February 1857 at Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Census

Census: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers and Caroline Schreck appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B, with his occupation listed as Farmer.

Occupation*

Occupation: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was a Linen Weaver.

Note*

Christoph's first wife, Caroline, died Jun 20, 1865, leaving him with 3 children. Christoph & Caroline also lost two children within 6 weeks of Caroline's death. Heinrich died on May 6, 1865 and Sophie died May 16, 1865. Dorothea's first husband, Conrad, brother of Christoph, died Jan 6, 1865, leaving her with 4 children. They also lost a child, Rosina, on Apr 5, 1865. Christoph and Dorothea were married on Sep 7, 1865 and started their own family. After Christoph died on Mar 19, 1880, Dorothea then married Frederick Batterman on Sep 4, 1884, but he died on Sep 8, 1885. She lived until Nov 8, 1924.

Marriage License

He and Dorothea Koelling obtained a marriage license on 31 August 1865 at Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers married Dorothea Koelling, daughter of Heinrich Christoph Conrad Koelling and Anna Engel Sophia Doepke, on 7 September 1865 at Zion UCC Church, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers appeared on the census of 10 June 1870 at Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Photo*

He and Dorothea Koelling appeared in a photo circa 1880 at Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers died on 19 March 1880 at Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B, at age 58.

Burial*

Burial: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers was buried on 20 March 1880 at Zion UCC Cemetery, Hanover Twsp, Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Family 1

Caroline Schreck b. 29 May 1826, d. 20 Jun 1865

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers married Caroline Schreck, daughter of Heinrich Schreck and Engel Flebbe, on 19 October 1851 at Wunstorf-Idensen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Children

Christoph Seegers+ b. 19 Feb 1853, d. 12 Mar 1924
Caroline Wilhelmine Sophia Seegers+ b. 2 May 1855, d. 4 Mar 1934
Sophie Seegers b. 23 Oct 1857, d. 16 May 1865
Heinrich Seegers b. 8 Apr 1859, d. 6 May 1865
Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Conrad Seegers b. 18 Jan 1861, d. 7 Jan 1863
Conrad Wilhelm Seegers b. 22 Jul 1862, d. 15 Sep 1862
Dorothea Seegers+ b. 23 Jul 1863, d. 31 Jan 1905

Family 2

Dorothea Koelling b. 28 May 1834, d. 8 Nov 1924

Marriage License

Johann Heinrich (Christoph) Seegers and Dorothea Koelling obtained a marriage license on 31 August 1865 at Lake Co, IN, United States^B.

Marriage*

Children

Anna Katharina Christina Sophia Seegers+ b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 10 Nov 1949
Mary Seegers+ b. 18 May 1868, d. 16 Apr 1941
Sophie Seegers+ b. 21 Jan 1871, d. 24 Jul 1928
Heinrich Seegers b. 1 May 1872
August (Friedrich) Seegers b. 20 Jun 1873, d. 8 Aug 1873
Emma Seegers b. 18 Jan 1875, d. 1 Aug 1875
Maria Sophia Wilhelmine Seegers b. 22 Jun 1877, d. 27 Aug 1877
August Seegers b. 22 Aug 1878, d. 12 Jul 1880

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (Hermann) Seegers

M, #9119, b. 1 April 1867, d. 20 May 1894

Father

Hans Heinrich Seegers b. 19 Apr 1834, d. 16 Feb 1909

Mother

Engel (Maria) Sophia Charlotta Steege b. 3 May 1843, d. 1 Sep 1886

Relationship

7th cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (Hermann) Seegers was born on 1 April 1867 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (Hermann) Seegers was baptized on 14 April 1867 at St John Lutheran Church, Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (Hermann) Seegers appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (Hermann) Seegers married Mrs Eleonore Brandt on 18 February 1891.

Death*

Death: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (Hermann) Seegers died on 20 May 1894 at age 27.

Burial*

Burial: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (Hermann) Seegers was buried at Maxfield Twsp, Bremer Co, IA, United States^B.

Family

Mrs Eleonore Brandt