The Early Settlers of St. John's Parish at Union Hill in
1867
By Victorin J. Ruhland June 1967
Gerhard Klinkhammer
Gerhard Klinkhammer had died before the church was built in Union Hill. Gerhard and his family came to America in 1852 and first settled at Brighton (Kenosha Co) Wisconsin. About five years later they settled on a farm four miles south of Union Hill. (Derryname Twp)
The Klinkhammers came from Ripsdorf, Germany. After a short life in the new land, Gerhard passed away. He was buried near the earlier St. John's Church. Mrs Klinkhammer passed away in her ninetieth year near Ellsworth and her remains were brought to the Union Hill area for burial. Mr Klinkhammer was reburied in the present cemetery and now lies alongside his wife's grave.
The family consisted of three children: Peter of Union Hill,
Joseph of Heidelberg, and Mrs. John J. Lenz (Anna) of Ellsworth.
Franz Kraemer
Franz Kraemer came to Union Hill in the late 1850's. His place of birth and his trip to this country was not located. When and where he married Maria Kubes was also not found. They made their home on his farm a mile out of Union Hill in Helena Township. Later they made their home on the land they owned across the road in Belle Plaine Township. In 1864, at the age of 42, Franz was drafted into the military service. He served with the First Regiment of Minnesota Heavy Artillery. He was discharged in June 1865, and returned to his farm.
The Kraemers had five children including Henry, Mrs. Peter Rolles (Anna), Peter, John and Sister Anatasia (Catherine). Mrs. Kraemer died in 1896 and Mr. Kraemer in 1901. Both are buried in St. John's cemetery.
The Early Settlers of St. John's Parish at Union Hill in
1867
By Victorin J. Ruhland June 1967
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Kodylek, John artist, a native of Austria, was born June 22, 1845. When 14 years old he entered the Academy of Art at Prague, where he remained three years, and received the first premium for his works. His art studies were completed at Vienna, where his masterpiece sold for a large sum. In November, 1865, he moved to New York and in 1867 to St. Jo, Missouri, where he produced some fine pieces of work, one of which sold for $2,000. Late in 1869 he went to Iowa and resided about three years at Sioux City. After some time spent in traveling he went to St. Paul and resided two years. In 1880 he established an art gallery in this place, which has since been his home. Mr. Kodylek married May 14, 1867, Clara Hundt. They have two children: Julia and Arnold.
From the book, History of the Minnesota Valley
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From the book, History of the Minnesota Valley
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From the book, History of the Minnesota Valley
