Fredericka was born on 16 February 1831 and baptized as Helena Frederike Jostes on 19 February 1831 at St. Blaze Catholic Church in Koerbecke, Warburg, Wesfalen, Germany. She emigrated to America with her father on 10 December 1857 and married John "Johannes" Steffan in 1858 in Chicago, Illinois. They had six known children in the 12 years between 1859 and 1872. 0n the 1900 Census it stated she had six children but only three were living. However it is possible that 4 of her children were living at the time. She passed away on April 26, 1906 near Chicago, Illinois having lived 75 years. The eldest daughter is listed below. Her husband John preceeded her in Death some 7 years earlier. She was laid to rest near him in this cemetery. Their son John Emil is believed to be buried nearby. Hopefully at time goes by more of her beloved family will be located.
Fredericka was born on 16 February 1831 and baptized as Helena Frederike Jostes on 19 February 1831 at St. Blaze Catholic Church in Koerbecke, Warburg, Wesfalen, Germany. She emigrated to America with her father on 10 December 1857 and married John "Johannes" Steffan in 1858 in Chicago, Illinois. They had six known children in the 12 years between 1859 and 1872. 0n the 1900 Census it stated she had six children but only three were living. However it is possible that 4 of her children were living at the time. She passed away on April 26, 1906 near Chicago, Illinois having lived 75 years. The eldest daughter is listed below. Her husband John preceeded her in Death some 7 years earlier. She was laid to rest near him in this cemetery. Their son John Emil is believed to be buried nearby. Hopefully at time goes by more of her beloved family will be located.
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