The John Louis Kolb Family Home Page
The John Louis Kolb Family Home PageUpdated September 5, 2000 | |
John Louis Kolb 2970 Dodd Road Eagan,MN 55121 (612) 454-6249 | I am researching the PETER KOLB family.Peter emigrated from Bruttig, Germany, in 1832.He eventually settled near Green Bay Wisconsin. Peter had 13 siblings who we think all emigrated to the US with money inherited upon their mothers death.We know at least one sister emigrated with him (Peter) to an area called Meeme, WI near Manitowoc, WI.Peter stopped in New York state to earn money to continue on to Wisconsin.It may be that other siblings may have stayed in New York state!Peter Kolb's history is written in the book "Pioneers of the Fox River Valley"(Wisconsin). Gertruda Kolb born May 13, 1823 came with Peter to Meeme, WIManitowoc County, she married Anthony Kriess. (no more infor.) Others are as follows all born in Bruttig which is on the Mosel River near Cochem Germany.All apparently came to America. Lucia born November 26, 1816;Anna-Maria born November 3 1818;Francis-Michel born July 2, 1824;Anna-Margaretta born May 9, 1825;Jacob born December 26, 1826;Elisabetha born July 16, 1831;Margaretha born April 21, 1833;and finally Johann born June 20, 1835 .Father was Gottfried and ------ Kolb, The ------ wife died and he married Margaretha Bleser by whom seven more children were born. |