The Bremer Family - The ancestors and relatives of Albert Bremer

Hans Heinrich Bremer

M, #27115, b. 1773

Father

Hans Heinrich Bremer b. 27 Nov 1733, d. 24 May 1819

Mother

Catharina (Sophia) Scheve b. 18 Mar 1734, d. 2 Feb 1813

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Hans Heinrich Bremer was born in 1773 at Bad Nenndorf-Horsten, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Harm Heinrich Bremer

M, #19710, b. 16 April 1710, d. 23 September 1719

Father

Hans (Hansen) Bremer b. Oct 1673, d. a 1727

Mother

Anna Margareta Gummer d. 8 Feb 1755

Relationship

2nd cousin 8 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Baptism

Baptisim: Harm Heinrich Bremer was baptized in April 1710 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Birth*

He was born on 16 April 1710 at Suthfeld-Helsinghausen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Harm Heinrich Bremer died on 23 September 1719 at Suthfeld-Helsinghausen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 9.

Harmen (Hermann, Harm) Bremer

M, #15237, b. 18 May 1689, d. circa May 1735

Father

Heinrich Bremer b. Mar 1654, d. Jan 1705

Mother

Ilsebey Battermann b. 1663, d. 1707

Relationship

6th great-grandfather of Verna Jean Bremer

Charts

Pedigree Chart of Albert Bremer

Baptism*

Baptisim: Harmen (Hermann, Harm) Bremer was baptized on 18 May 1689 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Godfather: the father's brother Harmen Bremer.

Marriage*

Marriage: Harmen (Hermann, Harm) Bremer married Ilsebey (Ilse) Margarethe Tatje on 11 August 1718 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Occupation*

Occupation: Harmen (Hermann, Harm) Bremer was a Halbmeier (farmer of medium size tract of land) from 1721 to 1735 at # 2, Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Harmen (Hermann, Harm) Bremer died circa May 1735 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Burial*

Burial: Harmen (Hermann, Harm) Bremer was buried on 8 May 1735 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Ilsebey (Ilse) Margarethe Tatje d. c 1751

Children

Anne Marie Bremer b. 17 Sep 1719
Ilse Catharine Bremer b. 6 Sep 1721
Hans Heinrich Bremer+ b. 4 Feb 1727, d. 30 Dec 1771
Engel Marie Bremer b. 18 Apr 1731

Harmina Barberdina Bremer

F, #44600, b. 25 February 1886, d. 8 July 1979

Father

Daniel Bremer b. 11 Oct 1856, d. 11 May 1930

Mother

Siepke Doornbos b. 25 Nov 1858, d. 3 Mar 1933

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Harmina Barberdina Bremer was born on 25 February 1886 at Bedum, Bedum, Groningen, Netherlands^B.

Death*

Death: Harmina Barberdina Bremer died on 8 July 1979 at Groningen, Netherlands^B, at age 93.

Harry August Bremer

M, #65, b. 13 August 1902, d. 22 February 1987

Father

Herman John Bremer b. 15 Feb 1869, d. 29 Oct 1941

Mother

Louise Piepho b. 16 Aug 1873, d. 7 Sep 1942

Relationship

Uncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Harry August Bremer was born on 13 August 1902 at Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Harry August Bremer was baptized on 14 September 1902 at Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Census

Census: Harry August Bremer appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Harry August Bremer appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 at Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Harry August Bremer married Emma Olga Rueter, daughter of H. W. Rueter and Anna Opfer, on 18 February 1926 at Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Harry August Bremer and Emma Olga Rueter appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B, Horton Twsp; Osceola Co; IA; ED-72-12; 17 April 1930; p84 1B.

(Witness) Photo

Harry August Bremer appeared in a photo in December 1939 at Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Census

Census: Harry August Bremer and Emma Olga Rueter appeared on the census of 4 April 1940 at Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

SSN*

His Social Security Number was 484-42-2586; issued 1955 at IA, United States^B.

(Witness) Photo

Harry August Bremer appeared in a photo circa 1970 at Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Harry August Bremer died on 22 February 1987 at Sibley Care Center, Sibley, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B, at age 84.

Burial*

Burial: Harry August Bremer was buried on 25 February 1987 at Ocheyedan Cemetery, Ocheyedan, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Obituary*

Obituary: Harry A Bremer
     Mr Harry August Bremer, son of the late Herman and Louise (Piepho) Bremer, was born August 13, 1902, in Horton township, where he lived his youth, attended rural schools and the Zion Lutheran School.
He was united in marriage to Emma Olga Rueter of Ocheyedan on February 18, 1926, at Harry's home in Horton township. They farmed in the Horton township area until 1967, when they moved to their present address in Ocheyedan.
     Harry was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church and also served on the church council for many years. He enjoyed being very active within his community.
He passed away February 22, 1987, at the Sibley Care Center, Sibley, IA, at the age of 84 years, six months and nine days.
     Harry is survived by his wife, Emma Olga; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ronald (Lorna) Bremer of Ocheyedan; eight grandchildren: Thomas R of Ocheyedan, Timothy J and David H, both of Mesa AZ, Joel R of Loveland, CO, Duane R Dake of Ocheyedan, Mrs Ronald (Nancy) Dykstra of Sibley, IA, Mrs Bruce (Karen) Juber of Melvin, IA and Mrs Ken (Denise) Bruckner of Code, SD; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Edna Miller and Mrs Ora Rueter, both of Ocheyedan, IA.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald H and one daughter, Delores Dake, and one infant daughter.

Family

Emma Olga Rueter b. 20 Jan 1904, d. 7 Sep 2003

Marriage*

Marriage: Harry August Bremer married Emma Olga Rueter, daughter of H. W. Rueter and Anna Opfer, on 18 February 1926 at Zion Lutheran Church, Horton Twsp, Osceola Co, IA, United States^B.

Children

Ronald Harry Bremer+ b. 5 Jun 1927, d. 25 May 1986
Infant Bremer b. 26 Mar 1931, d. 26 Mar 1931
Delores Marie Bremer+ b. 5 Mar 1933, d. 24 Feb 1972

Heinrich Bremer

M, #6333, b. 6 May 1897

Father

Christoph Bremer b. Feb 1855

Mother

Wilhelmine Dehne b. 18 Dec 1861, d. 20 Mar 1924

Relationship

1st cousin 2 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Bremer was born on 6 May 1897 at Will Co, IL, United States^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Bremer was baptized on 6 June 1897 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Heinrich Bremer appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Crete Twsp, Will Co, IL, United States^B.

NoSSN*

No record of his Social Security Number was found in May 2000.

Heinrich Bremer

M, #15255, b. March 1654, d. January 1705

Father

Johann Heinrich Bremer Sr b. 4 Jul 1634, d. 28 Jan 1709

Mother

Ilsabe Molthan b. 1639, d. 11 Apr 1715

Relationship

7th great-grandfather of Verna Jean Bremer

Charts

Pedigree Chart of Albert Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Bremer was born in March 1654 at Suthfeld-Helsinghausen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Bremer was baptized on 31 March 1654 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, (1654 31 MAR baptism: son of Johan Bremers zu Helsinghausen; Sponsor: Hinrich Stolte v. Bandorft; Hinrich Schaumburg v. __hausen; Hans Bremer, fervg zu Hels; ux. Hinrich Domeyer zu Honhorst; vid. Hinrich Bremer zu Helsinghausen.)

Memo

In 1685 Heinrich Bremer moved from Helsinghausen to Wichtringhausen farm No. 2, a distance of about 3 miles. This farm would stay in the Bremer family for several generation, until 1881 when it was sold by Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer to the neighbor, a nobleman with money and not enough acreage. (See attached photo of location).

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Bremer married Ilsebey Battermann on 10 November 1685 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Note*

Heinrich Bremer children were all born in Wichtringhausen.

Occupation*

Occupation: Heinrich Bremer was a Halbmeier (farmer of medium size tract of land) having purchased the farm from Hans Heinrich Bade at # 2, Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Bremer died in January 1705 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 50.

Burial*

Burial: Heinrich Bremer was buried on 6 January 1705 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Ilsebey Battermann b. 1663, d. 1707

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Bremer married Ilsebey Battermann on 10 November 1685 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Children

Catharina Margaretha Bremer b. 29 Sep 1686
Harmen (Hermann, Harm) Bremer+ b. 18 May 1689, d. c May 1735
Anna Bremer b. 26 Feb 1693
Engel Maria Bremer b. 8 Jun 1696
Johan Hinrich Bremer b. 25 Jun 1700
Hans Ernst Bremer b. 25 Oct 1703

Heinrich Bremer

M, #15502, b. July 1666, d. 16 February 1713

Father

Hans (Hansen) Otto Bremer b. 7 Oct 1638, d. 29 Aug 1728

Mother

Catharina Holtzhausen

Relationship

1st cousin 9 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Bremer was born in July 1666 at Hohnhorst-Rehren, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Bremer was baptized on 13 July 1666 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Bremer married Ilsabe Bremer, daughter of Johann Heinrich Bremer Sr and Ilsabe Molthan, on 24 November 1685 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Bremer married Catharina Marg Richers, daughter of Tileken Richers and Catharina Behrens, on 24 November 1699 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Bremer died on 16 February 1713 at Hohnhorst-Rehren, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 46.

Burial*

Burial: Heinrich Bremer was buried on 19 February 1713 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family 1

Ilsabe Bremer b. Dec 1663, d. bt 1695 - 1699

Family 2

Catharina Marg Richers b. 1674

Heinrich (Christian) Bremer

M, #15150, b. 17 February 1783, d. 13 December 1856

Heinrich (Christian) Bremer

Father

Johann (Friedrich) Bremer b. 22 Apr 1754, d. 3 May 1830

Mother

Caroline Charlotte Hahne b. Dec 1760, d. 5 May 1804

Relationship

3rd great-grandfather of Verna Jean Bremer

Verified by

DNA testing

Charts

Pedigree Chart of Albert Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich (Christian) Bremer was born on 17 February 1783 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich (Christian) Bremer was baptized on 19 February 1783 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Godparents: Christian Bremer, Hans Heinrich Henjes and NN Leuckfeldt on the manor?

Occupation*

Occupation: Heinrich (Christian) Bremer was a Halbmeier (farmer of medium size tract of land); at last Leibzuechter (retired farmer) from 1808 to 1844 at # 2, Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich (Christian) Bremer married Christine Dorothee Volker, daughter of Heinrich Volker and Dorothea Havercamp, on 29 July 1808 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich (Christian) Bremer married Hanne Friederike Hoppe, daughter of Thomas Heinrich Hoppe and Engel Marie Schuette, on 5 February 1833 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich (Christian) Bremer died on 13 December 1856 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 73.

Burial*

Burial: Heinrich (Christian) Bremer was buried on 17 December 1856 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family 1

Catharina Engel Scheve b. 18 Nov 1794

Child

Ilse Marie Dorothea Bremer b. 16 Jan 1809

Family 2

Christine Dorothee Volker b. Dec 1789, d. 16 Sep 1832

Marriage*

Children

Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer+ b. 12 Sep 1809, d. 12 Apr 1873
Dorothee Christine Charlotte Bremer b. 14 Mar 1811, d. 23 Nov 1812
Sophie Charlotte Bremer b. 14 Mar 1811
Baby Boy Bremer b. 3 Oct 1812
Friedrich Bremer+ b. 23 Sep 1813, d. 3 Mar 1891
Heinrich Anton Bremer+ b. 13 Apr 1816, d. 8 Jan 1881
Marie Dorothee Bremer b. 21 Dec 1818
Friederich Conrad Ludewig Bremer b. 7 Sep 1821, d. 10 Nov 1821
Marie Christine Louise Bremer b. 2 Sep 1822
still born boy Bremer b. 13 Apr 1825
Gottfried August Daniel Bremer b. 12 Mar 1826
Heinrich Wilhelm Conrad Bremer b. 31 Mar 1828, d. 5 Mar 1829
Johann Friederich Ernst Bremer b. 16 Dec 1829, d. 19 May 1830
Ludewig Christoph Bremer b. 29 May 1831, d. 3 Nov 1832

Family 3

Hanne Friederike Hoppe b. 1805, d. 1895

Marriage*

Children

Heinrich Ludewig Bremer b. 25 Sep 1833
Engel Dorothee Caroline Bremer+ b. 30 Nov 1835, d. 10 Jun 1894
Heinrich Friederich Christoph Bremer b. 16 Jun 1838, d. 13 Dec 1843
Heinrich Carl Christoph Bremer b. 23 Feb 1841
Caroline Wilhelmine Louise Bremer b. 21 Sep 1843, d. 1873
Caroline Dorothee (Amalie) Bremer b. 17 Feb 1846
Dorothee Sophie Bremer b. 14 Oct 1848, d. 1914

Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer

M, #15158, b. 12 September 1809, d. 12 April 1873

Father

Heinrich (Christian) Bremer b. 17 Feb 1783, d. 13 Dec 1856

Mother

Christine Dorothee Volker b. Dec 1789, d. 16 Sep 1832

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer was born on 12 September 1809 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer was baptized on 15 September 1809 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Godparents: the father's brother, Johann Heinrich Gottfried Bremer; Johann Christian Haverkamp, of Wichtringhausen.

Confirmation*

Confirmation: Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer was confirmed on 12 April 1823 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B; mark: (good.)

Occupation*

Occupation: Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer was a Halbmeier (farmer of medium size tract of land) from 1844 to 1873 at # 2, Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer married Catharine (Dorothee) Bremer, daughter of Johann Friedrich Bremer and Catharina Maria Elisabeth Senne, on 8 November 1844 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer died on 12 April 1873 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 63.

Family

Catharine (Dorothee) Bremer b. 14 Sep 1824, d. 3 Dec 1883

Children

Hanne Catharine Dorothee Bremer+ b. 23 May 1845, d. 1918
Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer+ b. 1 Apr 1847, d. 1894
Friedrich Heinrich Bremer b. 12 Feb 1849, d. 15 Apr 1862
Catharine Dorothee Sophie Bremer b. 6 Feb 1851
Caroline Wilhelmine Sophie Bremer b. 19 Jan 1852
Wilhelmine Dorothee Bremer b. 30 Jul 1854
Dorothee Christine Louise Bremer b. 28 Mar 1857
Friedrich Heinrich Wilhelm Bremer b. 26 Mar 1860, d. 19 Apr 1870
Heinrich Friederich Wilhelm Conrad Bremer b. 9 Jan 1862
Konrad Wilhelm Friedrich (Heinrich) Bremer b. 27 Feb 1864, d. a 1913
Heinrich Christian Bremer b. 3 Dec 1866

Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer

M, #81, b. 30 December 1838, d. 1 September 1897

Civil War photo of Heinrich Bremer (30 Dec 1838 - 1 Sep 1897)

Father

Friedrich Bremer b. 23 Sep 1813, d. 3 Mar 1891

Mother

Engel (Sophie) Dorothee Heerhorst b. 28 Oct 1813

Relationship

Great-grandfather of Verna Jean Bremer

Verified by

DNA testing

Immigration Status

Immigrated

Military

American Civil War

Charts

Pedigree Chart of Albert Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer was born on 30 December 1838 at Maternity Hospital, Hannover City, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer was baptized on 4 January 1839 at St Aegidius Church, Hannover City, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Church also known as St Giles.

(Witness) Immigration

He immigrated on 30 May 1855 to New York City (Manhattan), New York Co, NY, United States^B, with Friedrich Bremer and Sophia Seegers on the ship Hermann from Bremen Germany.

Census*

Census: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer appeared on the census of 5 July 1860 at Arago, Richardson, NE, United States^B, listed with his brother as labors from Prussia living with the family of August Weinert. Ages, per the census: Fred 23; Henry 20.

Military*

Military: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer was in the Union Army during American Civil War as a volunteer in Company B, 4th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry. He enlisted on Feb 25, 1862 in Forest City, MO for a term of 3 years. He was described in the official records as being 5 feet 6 1/2 inches in height; light complexion with light hair and blue eyes from Hannover. He appeared on the Hospital Muster Roll of USA General Hospital at Springfield, MO from Jul to Oct 1862. He had been engaged in the following skirmishes & combats: at Marshall, 12 Oct 1863; at California 9 Oct 1864; Independence: 20 Oct 1864; Big Blue 23 Oct 1864; Osage River, 25 Oct 1864. On 6 Feb 1864 in California, MO he was reduced to the ranks from Corporal by sentence of a General Court Marshall. He was mustered out of the service on Mar 22, 1865 at Warrensburg MO. On 26 Sep 1890 he applied for Invalid Pension (App No 996,494; Cert No 1,029,687). Upon his death his wife applied for Widows Pension on 16 Sep 1901 (App No 748,746; Cert No 571,835)..

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer married Marie Dorothea (Friedricka) Drangmeister, daughter of Henry Drangmeister and Anna Dorothea Elisabeth Helm, on 4 October 1866 at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake, Beecher, Will Co, IL, United States^B.

Census

Census: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer appeared on the census of 25 July 1870 at Crete Twsp, Will Co, IL, United States^B.

Census*

Census: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer appeared on the census of 29 June 1880 at Crete Twsp, Will Co, IL, United States^B.

Note

He and Marie Dorothea (Friedricka) Drangmeister lost five children, four of them of diphtheria in a seven day period (16 Dec 1883 - 23 Dec 1883).

Photo*

Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer and Marie Dorothea (Friedricka) Drangmeister appeared in a photo circa 1885 at Will Co, IL, United States^B.

Note*

The Drangmeisters came west to Crete, IL by wagon and horses. They settled on a farm just north of the Bremers. Over the years their farm and the Bremer farm has been sold and built up with houses. In 1990, Mrs Minnie (Bremer) Wolf, Christoph's daughter, lived on the original farm owned by Heinrich, which consisted of 8 3/4 acres with the farm buildings. After her death, the farm went to her nephew, Bob Meyer, who in 1997 still owned it. His daughter lived in it.
     On Dec 31 1877 the State of Iowa deeded land to the Sioux City and St. Paul Railroad. On Nov 1 1882 the north one half of section 13, Horton township was sold to an individual for $1300. Six days later the land was sold for $1840 and one day later for $2160. Finally on Dec 29 1890 the land was sold to Heinrich Bremer of Crete, Illinois for $3820. The legal papers were recorded in the Osceola County Courthouse on Mar 19 1891.
     Whether Henry Bremer (son of Heinrich) brought the legal papers for the land purchase to the Osceola Courthouse is not known, but it is known that he was here in 1892. Henry started farming and was joined in the spring of 1894 by his brother Herman. The two men worked together that year.
     In 1897 the land was purchased from Heinrich Bremer by the two brothers, each purchasing a quarter section for $2000. Henry bought the west quarter and Herman the east one. The land still belongs to the Bremer family and is farmed by descendants. Martha Bremer (Allen's wife) and Tom Bremer living on the respective farms.

Will*

Will: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer left a will on 7 July 1897 at Crete, Will Co, IL, United States^B; WILL OF HENRY BREMER OF CRETE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS

I Henry Bremer of Will County State of Illinois being in feeble health do publish this my last will & testament. I do hereby devise to my beloved wife Fredericke Bremer the full possession of all my personal property of whatever shape. She to have full control of the amount of indebtedness to me or my estate of my two sons living in Iowa to whom I have advanced money more than their share as my heirs. The said Fredericke Bremer my wife is to have the full and undisputed control of all of my Real Estate as long as she lives and after her death this shall go to my four children, Mary Rinkenburger, Christ, Frieda and Karl Bremer. Said Real Estate is situated in Will County Illnois, about 123 acres. The said Fredericke Bremer is to pay all my debts and has full authority to collect all claims and is by me to this my last will and testament appointed as my Executrix she to give no Bond nor acct to any court nor person-- Witness my hand and seal this 7th day of July 1897 -
                          his
                                   Henry X Bremer
                                    mark
Wit Geo F. Gerlach

(Next page attachment states:)

This Instrument which Henry Bremer declares as his last will and Testament he signed by mark in our presence & at his request sign as witness date as afore said-
Geo F Gerlach (seal)
                                        Joseph M Gerlach (seal.)

Burial*

Burial: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer was buried at St Johns Lutheran Church of Eagle Lake North Cemetery, Beecher, Will Co, IL, United States^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich (Henry) Conrad Bremer died on 1 September 1897 at Crete, Will Co, IL, United States^B, at age 58.

Probate

His estate was probated on 10 September 1897 at Will Co, IL, United States^B; Included in the Probate record of Henry Bremer were the following:

     Filed with the State of Illinois, Will County clerk on Sept 10, 1897 a statement by
Fredericke Bremer that Henry Bremer of Town of Crete in county of Will, departed this life at Crete Township about the 1st day of September 1897, and that he died leaving a last Will and Testament to the best of the affliants knowledge and belief.
     Signed by W F Hutchinson, county clerk
     Filed with State of Illinois, Will County clerk Nov. 1, 1897, the County Court Probate November term 1897 a statement that Geo Gerlach and Joseph M Gerlach personally appeared in court and that they were witnesses to the last will and testament of Henry Bremer, deceased, saw him sign his mark and that he was of sound mind and memory and under no constraints when he signed the will.
     Signed by W F Hutchinson, county clerk

     Bond of Executor for Estate of Henry Bremer, deceased Fredericke Bremer and George Gerlach were bound in the sum of $600 to make an accounting of the Will of Henry Bremer, deceased.
     Inventory of Real Estate and personal property for the Estate of Henry Bremer
Description of Real Estate of Estate

Warranty Deed
     The south end of lot seventeen (17) subdivision section eight (8) town thirty four (34) range fifteen (15) to the 3rd P.M. containing one hundred thirteen three quarters     (113 ¾) acres in the County of Will and State of Illinois. Title fee simple believe to be perfect.

Warranty Deed
     That part or parcel of the subdivision of the north east quarter of section no seven (7) in the township thirty four (34) range fifteen (15) east known and described as lot number six (6) of the said subdivision acres in the County of Will and State of Illinois. Title fee simple believed to be perfect.

Description of Chattel Property	Value
1 cooking stove and pipes	4.25
1 cooking stove and pipes	2.50
1 heating stove	1.00
6 chairs	1.50
1 lounge	0.50
6 chairs old	0.50
2 tables	1.00
1 sink	1.00
1 milk safe	1.00
1 Beauar	2.00
1 sewing machine	1.00
Chinaware and lamps	5.00
Spoons, knives and forks	0.50
3 Beds & bedsteds	15.00
2 clocks	------
1 Horse, Bay, 5 years	40.00
1 Horse, Gray, 4 years	50.00
1 Horse, Bay, 7 years (pluy)	5.00
1 Horse, Sorel, 3 years	40.00
24 Hogs	105.00
8 Pigs	8.00
9 Cows @ 33.00	297.00
5 2 year Heffers @ 20.00	100.00
4 1 year Heffers @ 13.00	52.00
7 Calves @ 8.00	56.00
5 Sheep @ 2.00	10.00
20 ? Hay @ 4.00	80.00
400 bushels corn @ 18 c	72.00
500 bushels oats @ 17 c	85.00
Chickens	10.00
Geese	4.00
1 Buggy	25.00
3 Wagons	30.00
1 Mill and 4 Horse Power	25.00
1 Corn sheller	3.00
1 Binder	15.00
1 mower	5.00
1 seeder	10.00
1 Bob Sled	3.00
1 Corn Planter	3.00
1 Roller	1.00
1 Harrow	3.00
1 Cultivator	1.00
1 one wheeled cultivator	2.00
1 Horse Rake	.50
1 riding plow	10.00
1 Hay Rack	1.00
1 set Harneses	5.00
Milk Cans and pails	3.00
Cash on hand at time of decease	none
Total	1206.95.

Family

Marie Dorothea (Friedricka) Drangmeister b. 4 Nov 1847, d. 20 May 1933

Marriage*

Children

Henry F Bremer+ b. 16 Jun 1867, d. 13 Sep 1939
Herman John Bremer+ b. 15 Feb 1869, d. 29 Oct 1941
Maria (Mary) Bremer+ b. 26 Nov 1870, d. 19 Jan 1943
Sophie (Anna) Bremer b. 12 Dec 1872, d. 16 Dec 1883
Christoph Bremer+ b. 17 Mar 1875, d. 11 Jul 1908
Johannes Bremer b. 6 Jul 1877, d. 18 Dec 1883
Louise Bremer b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 21 Dec 1883
Sophie Dorothea Bremer b. 19 Jan 1882, d. 27 Dec 1883
Wilhelmine Elisabetha (Freida) Bremer+ b. 18 Oct 1884, d. 13 Jul 1959
Friedrich (Carl) Bremer b. 21 Feb 1887, d. 10 Aug 1898

Heinrich Anton Bremer

M, #15185, b. 13 April 1816, d. 8 January 1881

Father

Heinrich (Christian) Bremer b. 17 Feb 1783, d. 13 Dec 1856

Mother

Christine Dorothee Volker b. Dec 1789, d. 16 Sep 1832

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Anton Bremer was born on 13 April 1816 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Anton Bremer was baptized on 15 April 1816 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Godparents: the cannoneer Heinrich Federke and Anto Haferkamp.

Confirmation*

Confirmation: Heinrich Anton Bremer was confirmed in 1830 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B; mark: "rather good."

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Anton Bremer married Barber Garmts Klimp on 29 August 1851 at Middelstum, Loppersum, Groningen, Netherlands^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Anton Bremer died on 8 January 1881 at Middelstum, Loppersum, Groningen, Netherlands^B, at age 64.

Family

Barber Garmts Klimp b. 24 Nov 1822, d. 28 Oct 1881

Children

Aaltje Bremer b. 26 Apr 1850, d. 29 Oct 1924
Dorothea Bremer b. 5 Dec 1851, d. 9 Sep 1861
Garmt Bremer+ b. 22 Feb 1853, d. 11 Oct 1920
Christiaan Bremer b. 7 Dec 1854, d. 17 Mar 1929
Daniel Bremer+ b. 11 Oct 1856, d. 11 May 1930
Alberdina Bremer b. 18 Jul 1859, d. 23 Sep 1859

Heinrich Carl Christoph Bremer

M, #15201, b. 23 February 1841

Father

Heinrich (Christian) Bremer b. 17 Feb 1783, d. 13 Dec 1856

Mother

Hanne Friederike Hoppe b. 1805, d. 1895

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Carl Christoph Bremer was born on 23 February 1841 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Carl Christoph Bremer was baptized on 7 March 1841 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Godparents: Christoph Bruns, Carl Hoppe and Heinrich Beisner.

Heinrich Christian Bremer

M, #15181, b. 3 December 1866

Father

Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer b. 12 Sep 1809, d. 12 Apr 1873

Mother

Catharine (Dorothee) Bremer b. 14 Sep 1824, d. 3 Dec 1883

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Christian Bremer was born on 3 December 1866 at Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Christian Bremer was baptized on 26 December 1866 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer

M, #15165, b. 1 April 1847, d. 1894

Father

Heinrich (Christian) Gottfried Bremer b. 12 Sep 1809, d. 12 Apr 1873

Mother

Catharine (Dorothee) Bremer b. 14 Sep 1824, d. 3 Dec 1883

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Memo

In 1685 Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer moved from Helsinghausen to Wichtringhausen farm No. 2, a distance of about 3 miles. This farm would stay in the Bremer family for several generation, until 1881 when it was sold by Heinrich Bremer to the neighbor, a nobleman with money and not enough acreage. (See attached photo of location).

Birth*

Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer was born on 1 April 1847 at # 2, Barsinghausen-Wichtringhausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer was baptized on 18 April 1847 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, Godparents: christian Bremer and Friedrich Bremer.)

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer married Sophie Dorothee Bothe, daughter of Anton Bernhard Bothe and Luise Dorothea Elisabeth Luneke, on 6 August 1874 at Hohenbostel Lutheran Church, Barsinghausen-Hohenbostel, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Memo*

He inheirted the family farm, and was a Halbmeier (farmer of medium size tract of land), but sold it in 1881 and moved to Barsinghausen.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Christian Friedrich Bremer died in 1894 at Barsinghausen, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Sophie Dorothee Bothe b. 26 Jan 1847

Child

Sophie Julie Karoline Bremer b. 20 Mar 1875

Heinrich Christoph Bremer

M, #7554, b. 18 July 1804, d. 1817

Father

Johann Heinrich Bremer b. 5 Apr 1775, d. 16 Oct 1810

Mother

Ilsa Maria Charlotta Doepke b. 1 Sep 1782, d. a 1817

Relationship

5th cousin 4 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Christoph Bremer was born on 18 July 1804 at #27, Bad Nenndorf-Horsten, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Christoph Bremer was baptized on 22 July 1804 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Bad Nenndorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Christoph Bremer died in 1817.

Heinrich Christoph Bremer

M, #7556, b. 18 March 1767, d. 29 December 1836

Father

Johann Conrad Bremer b. 14 Feb 1737, d. 22 Jan 1803

Mother

Anna Maria Scheve b. 18 Apr 1736, d. 1 Mar 1794

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Christoph Bremer was born on 18 March 1767 at #27, Bad Nenndorf-Horsten, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Christoph Bremer married Ilsa Maria Busche on 20 August 1795 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Beckedorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Christoph Bremer died on 29 December 1836 at #29, Bad Nenndorf-Horsten, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 69.

Burial*

Burial: Heinrich Christoph Bremer was buried on 1 January 1837 at Beckedorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Ilsa Maria Busche b. 9 Nov 1768, d. 6 Mar 1836

Children

Engel Maria Dorothea Bremer b. 7 Jun 1796, d. 20 Feb 1812
Friedrich Christian Lebrecht Bremer+ b. 28 Nov 1798, d. 12 May 1848
Anna Sophia Maria Bremer b. 13 Nov 1800, d. a 1833
Heinrich Christoph Bremer+ b. 16 Dec 1802, d. 7 Dec 1869

Heinrich Christoph Bremer

M, #15593, b. 4 November 1792, d. after 1832

Father

Johann Christoph Bremer b. Apr 1759, d. 8 Mar 1821

Mother

Engel Maria Wilgers b. 22 Apr 1769, d. a 1851

Relationship

7th cousin 4 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Christoph Bremer was born on 4 November 1792 at #16, Bad Nenndorf-Horsten, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Christoph Bremer was baptized on 7 November 1792 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Bad Nenndorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Christoph Bremer died after 1832.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Christoph Bremer married Engel Maria Sophia Biesterfeld, daughter of Hans Heinrich Biesterfeld and Catharina Engel Maria Meyer, on 11 March 1832 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Bad Nenndorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Engel Maria Sophia Biesterfeld d. a 1832

Child

Heinrich Christoph Bremer b. 27 Oct 1832

Heinrich Christoph Bremer

M, #15604, b. 27 October 1832

Father

Heinrich Christoph Bremer b. 4 Nov 1792, d. a 1832

Mother

Engel Maria Sophia Biesterfeld d. a 1832

Relationship

8th cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Christoph Bremer was born on 27 October 1832 at #16, Bad Nenndorf-Horsten, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Christoph Bremer was baptized on 28 October 1832 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Bad Nenndorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Heinrich Christoph Bremer

M, #15861, b. 4 October 1833, d. after 1863

Father

Friedrich Christian Lebrecht Bremer b. 28 Nov 1798, d. 12 May 1848

Mother

Engel Dorothea Bruns b. 20 Feb 1810, d. 17 Feb 1858

Relationship

6th cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Immigration Status

Immigrated

Birth*

Heinrich Christoph Bremer was born on 4 October 1833 at #18, Bad Nenndorf-Riepen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Christoph Bremer died after 1863 at United States^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Christoph Bremer married Engel Maria Redeker on 19 November 1863 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Beckedorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Family

Engel Maria Redeker b. 15 Sep 1837, d. a 1863

Heinrich Christoph Bremer

M, #15866, b. 16 December 1802, d. 7 December 1869

Father

Heinrich Christoph Bremer b. 18 Mar 1767, d. 29 Dec 1836

Mother

Ilsa Maria Busche b. 9 Nov 1768, d. 6 Mar 1836

Relationship

5th cousin 4 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Christoph Bremer was born on 16 December 1802 at #34, Bad Nenndorf-Riepen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Baptism

Baptisim: Heinrich Christoph Bremer was baptized on 26 December 1802 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Beckedorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Christoph Bremer married Catharina Engel Bruns, daughter of Hans Heinrich Bruns and Maria Christina Sophia Bock, on 28 October 1849 at St Martin Lutheran Church, Hohnhorst, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Christoph Bremer died on 7 December 1869 at #29, Bad Nenndorf-Riepen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 66.

Family

Catharina Engel Bruns b. 2 Mar 1823, d. a 1853

Child

Engel Dorothea Bremer b. 23 Aug 1853, d. a 1868

Heinrich Christoph Bremer

M, #27112, b. 1767

Father

Hans Heinrich Bremer b. 27 Nov 1733, d. 24 May 1819

Mother

Catharina (Sophia) Scheve b. 18 Mar 1734, d. 2 Feb 1813

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Christoph Bremer was born in 1767 at Bad Nenndorf-Horsten, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Heinrich Conrad Bremer

M, #7221, b. 16 March 1795, d. after 1822

Father

Johann Conrad Bremer b. 23 Jan 1741, d. a 1807

Mother

Engel Maria Borchers b. 8 Jun 1768, d. 13 Feb 1855

Birth*

Heinrich Conrad Bremer was born on 16 March 1795 at #15, Gross Nenndorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Conrad Bremer married Anna Engel Sophia Scheve, daughter of Hermann Heinrich Scheve and Engel Maria Engelking, on 28 November 1822 at St Godehardi Lutheran Church, Bad Nenndorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Conrad Bremer died after 1822.

Family

Anna Engel Sophia Scheve d. a 1822

Heinrich Conrad Bremer

M, #15864, b. 26 May 1839, d. 15 November 1842

Father

Friedrich Christian Lebrecht Bremer b. 28 Nov 1798, d. 12 May 1848

Mother

Engel Dorothea Bruns b. 20 Feb 1810, d. 17 Feb 1858

Relationship

6th cousin 3 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Conrad Bremer was born on 26 May 1839 at #18, Bad Nenndorf-Riepen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Conrad Bremer died on 15 November 1842 at #18, Bad Nenndorf-Riepen, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 3.

Burial*

Burial: Heinrich Conrad Bremer was buried on 19 November 1842 at Beckedorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Heinrich Conrad Bremer

M, #42465, b. November 1763, d. 13 May 1832

Father

Johann Otto Bremer b. 24 Apr 1721, d. 7 Jan 1788

Mother

Dorothea Elisabeth Tatge b. Jan 1733, d. 13 Jul 1816

Relationship

3rd cousin 7 times removed of Verna Jean Bremer

Birth*

Heinrich Conrad Bremer was born in November 1763 at #29, Riehe, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Marriage*

Marriage: Heinrich Conrad Bremer married Engel Maria Bruns on 29 April 1790 at Bad Nenndorf, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B.

Death*

Death: Heinrich Conrad Bremer died on 13 May 1832 at #29, Riehe, Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany^B, at age 68.

Family

Engel Maria Bruns b. 9 Mar 1768, d. 1841

Children

Johann Philipp Bremer b. 20 Sep 1790, d. 12 Jan 1792
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Bremer b. 20 Oct 1792, d. 29 Aug 1796
Engel Maria Sophia Bremer b. 17 Sep 1797, d. a 1828
Catharina Engel Bremer b. 11 Jan 1804, d. a 1833
Johann Christoph Bremer b. 11 Jan 1804