Josef and Sophia A. FRIETAG were married Jan 5, 1857 in Sankt Sebastian Katholisch (St. Sebastian Catholic Church), Berlichingen, Künzelsau, Württemberg.
In Aug 1860, they emigrated Künzelsau District, Wüerttemberg with two daughters, a nephew, and two adult sisters of Josef. They sailed on the ship "Illinois" and arrived in New York, USA on Sep 13, 1860. They went to Philadelphia to stay briefly with relatives. There was imminent talk of war. The LUNZ's feared war and Sophia was pregnant, so they left shortly for LaSalle County, Illinois. Their third child, John was born there two days after Christmas of 1860 in Tonica. The next year, they settled into Marshall County, Illinois near present day Evans. Josef was a blacksmith here. When they moved to Ellinwood in 1877, the family took up farming there.
OBITUARY: Death of Joseph Lunz- Joseph Lunz, Sr. died at Belpre, Edwards county, last Friday, Oct. 31, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 7 days. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from St. Peter & Paul's Church, six miles north of Ellinwood. The services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Weikman, and the church was crowded with the many friends and relatives of the deceased. Joseph Lunz was born in Germany and came to America over forty years ago and to Ellinwood in March of 1877. He lived on his farm 6 miles south of town until he sold out over a year ago and removed with his wife to Edwards county. Deceased was an upright citizen and enjoyed the confidence of a large circle of friends. He leaves, besides his wife, nine children to mourn his departure. May he rest in peace.
("The Ellinwood Leader", Ellinwood, Barton, Kansas, Vol. IX, Num. 34, Pg. 1, The Kansas State Historical Society, Reel: E318) Transcript submission by LGDSpurgeon, Jun 2005
In Aug 1860, they emigrated Künzelsau District, Wüerttemberg with two daughters, a nephew, and two adult sisters of Josef. They sailed on the ship "Illinois" and arrived in New York, USA on Sep 13, 1860. They went to Philadelphia to stay briefly with relatives. There was imminent talk of war. The LUNZ's feared war and Sophia was pregnant, so they left shortly for LaSalle County, Illinois. Their third child, John was born there two days after Christmas of 1860 in Tonica. The next year, they settled into Marshall County, Illinois near present day Evans. Josef was a blacksmith here. When they moved to Ellinwood in 1877, the family took up farming there.
OBITUARY: Death of Joseph Lunz- Joseph Lunz, Sr. died at Belpre, Edwards county, last Friday, Oct. 31, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 7 days. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from St. Peter & Paul's Church, six miles north of Ellinwood. The services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Weikman, and the church was crowded with the many friends and relatives of the deceased. Joseph Lunz was born in Germany and came to America over forty years ago and to Ellinwood in March of 1877. He lived on his farm 6 miles south of town until he sold out over a year ago and removed with his wife to Edwards county. Deceased was an upright citizen and enjoyed the confidence of a large circle of friends. He leaves, besides his wife, nine children to mourn his departure. May he rest in peace.
("The Ellinwood Leader", Ellinwood, Barton, Kansas, Vol. IX, Num. 34, Pg. 1, The Kansas State Historical Society, Reel: E318) Transcript submission by LGDSpurgeon, Jun 2005
Josef and Sophia A. FRIETAG were married Jan 5, 1857 in Sankt Sebastian Katholisch (St. Sebastian Catholic Church), Berlichingen, Künzelsau, Württemberg.
In Aug 1860, they emigrated Künzelsau District, Wüerttemberg with two daughters, a nephew, and two adult sisters of Josef. They sailed on the ship "Illinois" and arrived in New York, USA on Sep 13, 1860. They went to Philadelphia to stay briefly with relatives. There was imminent talk of war. The LUNZ's feared war and Sophia was pregnant, so they left shortly for LaSalle County, Illinois. Their third child, John was born there two days after Christmas of 1860 in Tonica. The next year, they settled into Marshall County, Illinois near present day Evans. Josef was a blacksmith here. When they moved to Ellinwood in 1877, the family took up farming there.
OBITUARY: Death of Joseph Lunz- Joseph Lunz, Sr. died at Belpre, Edwards county, last Friday, Oct. 31, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 7 days. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from St. Peter & Paul's Church, six miles north of Ellinwood. The services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Weikman, and the church was crowded with the many friends and relatives of the deceased. Joseph Lunz was born in Germany and came to America over forty years ago and to Ellinwood in March of 1877. He lived on his farm 6 miles south of town until he sold out over a year ago and removed with his wife to Edwards county. Deceased was an upright citizen and enjoyed the confidence of a large circle of friends. He leaves, besides his wife, nine children to mourn his departure. May he rest in peace.
("The Ellinwood Leader", Ellinwood, Barton, Kansas, Vol. IX, Num. 34, Pg. 1, The Kansas State Historical Society, Reel: E318) Transcript submission by LGDSpurgeon, Jun 2005
In Aug 1860, they emigrated Künzelsau District, Wüerttemberg with two daughters, a nephew, and two adult sisters of Josef. They sailed on the ship "Illinois" and arrived in New York, USA on Sep 13, 1860. They went to Philadelphia to stay briefly with relatives. There was imminent talk of war. The LUNZ's feared war and Sophia was pregnant, so they left shortly for LaSalle County, Illinois. Their third child, John was born there two days after Christmas of 1860 in Tonica. The next year, they settled into Marshall County, Illinois near present day Evans. Josef was a blacksmith here. When they moved to Ellinwood in 1877, the family took up farming there.
OBITUARY: Death of Joseph Lunz- Joseph Lunz, Sr. died at Belpre, Edwards county, last Friday, Oct. 31, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 7 days. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from St. Peter & Paul's Church, six miles north of Ellinwood. The services were conducted by Rev. Fr. Weikman, and the church was crowded with the many friends and relatives of the deceased. Joseph Lunz was born in Germany and came to America over forty years ago and to Ellinwood in March of 1877. He lived on his farm 6 miles south of town until he sold out over a year ago and removed with his wife to Edwards county. Deceased was an upright citizen and enjoyed the confidence of a large circle of friends. He leaves, besides his wife, nine children to mourn his departure. May he rest in peace.
("The Ellinwood Leader", Ellinwood, Barton, Kansas, Vol. IX, Num. 34, Pg. 1, The Kansas State Historical Society, Reel: E318) Transcript submission by LGDSpurgeon, Jun 2005
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