Joseph KOENIGS (1817-1880)

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JOSEPH KOENIGS
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BORN: About 1817 in Germany ⁰² ^08a
DIED: October 1880 in Forest, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. ^08a
PARENTS: unknown
OCCUPATION: Farmer ^08a
Worked in the iron mines on the shores of Lake Superior ^08a
MARRIAGE: Gertrude Kramer (About 1819 Germany-post 1899) ⁰² ^08a

CHILDREN

NAME BORN DIED SPOUSE NUMBER OF CHILDREN NOTES
Anna Catherine KOENIGS (Katie) ⁰² 1844 Germany ⁰² before 1900 in Fond du Lac, WI
Anna Maria KOENIGS (Mary) ⁰² 1847 Germany ⁰² ? Michael Werehand ? Lived in Germany in 1900
Anthony KOENIGS ⁰² 1849 Germany ⁰² many years before 1900
John KOENIGS Mar. 31, 1852 Germany Jan. 25, 1917 Anna Maria Seurer 10
Mathias KOENIGS Feb. 25, 1856 Germany Oct. 26, 1906 Gertrude Seurer 9
Mary Ann KOENIGS Sep. 24, 1858 Wi Feb. 24, 1888 Phillip Seurer 5 Died in childhood ^08a or childbirth (more likely).

***CHILDREN***

NAME	BORN	DIED	SPOUSE	NUMBER OF CHILDREN	NOTES
Anna Catherine KOENIGS (Katie) ⁰²	1844 Germany ⁰²	before 1900 in Fond du Lac, WI
Anna Maria KOENIGS (Mary) ⁰²	1847 Germany ⁰²	?	Michael Werehand	?	Lived in Germany in 1900
Anthony KOENIGS ⁰²	1849 Germany ⁰²	many years before 1900
John KOENIGS	Mar. 31, 1852 Germany	Jan. 25, 1917	Anna Maria Seurer	10
Mathias KOENIGS	Feb. 25, 1856 Germany	Oct. 26, 1906	Gertrude Seurer	9
Mary Ann KOENIGS	Sep. 24, 1858 Wi	Feb. 24, 1888	Phillip Seurer	5	Died in childhood ^08a or childbirth (more likely).

RESIDENCES: Germany until 1856 ^08a
Sailed to New York in 1856 ^08a
Taycheedah Township, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin ^08a

NOTES: There is a biographical sketch of John Koenigs in the Portrait and Biographical Album of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin p. 215. "In 1856 Joseph Koenigs, bidding good-by to his native land secured passage on board a sailing vessel and with his family embarked for America. After a long voyage the ship dropped anchor in the harbor of New York, and the little party landed on the shores of the country, where henceforth they were to make their home until called to that land whence no traveler returns. The family settled in Fond du Lac County, locating in Taycheedah Township, where in the midst of the forest the father developed a farm. Many were the hardships and difficulties which he encountered but he labored diligently for himself and family and at length his efforts were crowned with success. He first built an unpretentious log cabin and then began looking about him for some employment which would yield a ready return for his labors, whereby he might support the family until the farm was in a condition to provide for their maintenance. His search was at length rewarded, he obtaining a position in the iron mines on the shores of Lake Superior. His services provided profitable and he was able to command good wages. In that manner he secured the sum necessary to carrying on the work of developing and improving his farm, which in the course of time became one of the best homes in the community. As a citizen, Mr. Koenigs was held in the highest regard by all who Knew him and his public and private life were alike above reproach. He left to his children that priceless heritage, a good name and has remained unsullied by the sons and daughter left behind. This worthy gentleman died at his home in Forest Township in October, 1880, and his loss as a citizen and friend was deeply felt. His loved wife still survives him and finds a pleasant home with our subject [John Koenigs], who delights in paying her every care and attention which thought can suggest." ^08a

SOURCES: ⁰² 1860 Census Forest, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
^08a Portrait and Biographical Album, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin 1889

BORN:	About 1817 in Germany ⁰² ^08a
DIED:	October 1880 in Forest, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. ^08a
PARENTS:	unknown
OCCUPATION:	Farmer ^08a Worked in the iron mines on the shores of Lake Superior ^08a
MARRIAGE:	Gertrude Kramer (About 1819 Germany-post 1899) ⁰² ^08a

RESIDENCES:	Germany until 1856 ^08a
	Sailed to New York in 1856 ^08a
	Taycheedah Township, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin ^08a
NOTES:	There is a biographical sketch of John Koenigs in the Portrait and Biographical Album of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin p. 215. "In 1856 Joseph Koenigs, bidding good-by to his native land secured passage on board a sailing vessel and with his family embarked for America. After a long voyage the ship dropped anchor in the harbor of New York, and the little party landed on the shores of the country, where henceforth they were to make their home until called to that land whence no traveler returns. The family settled in Fond du Lac County, locating in Taycheedah Township, where in the midst of the forest the father developed a farm. Many were the hardships and difficulties which he encountered but he labored diligently for himself and family and at length his efforts were crowned with success. He first built an unpretentious log cabin and then began looking about him for some employment which would yield a ready return for his labors, whereby he might support the family until the farm was in a condition to provide for their maintenance. His search was at length rewarded, he obtaining a position in the iron mines on the shores of Lake Superior. His services provided profitable and he was able to command good wages. In that manner he secured the sum necessary to carrying on the work of developing and improving his farm, which in the course of time became one of the best homes in the community. As a citizen, Mr. Koenigs was held in the highest regard by all who Knew him and his public and private life were alike above reproach. He left to his children that priceless heritage, a good name and has remained unsullied by the sons and daughter left behind. This worthy gentleman died at his home in Forest Township in October, 1880, and his loss as a citizen and friend was deeply felt. His loved wife still survives him and finds a pleasant home with our subject [John Koenigs], who delights in paying her every care and attention which thought can suggest." ^08a
SOURCES:	⁰² 1860 Census Forest, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
	^08a Portrait and Biographical Album, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin 1889