I am enjoying the chance to do research for the Centennial Homestead book and continue to gather pictures and stories.
Grandpa Federer's father Louis and his first wife Ricka were married November 28, 1878 in Germany. They had 13 children: (Some of the records do not include Anton, Herman, Anne and William. I will continue to check sources in an effort to be as accurate as possible.)
Anton Federer ~ 1870 -
Herman Federer ~ 1872 -
Anne Federer ~ 1875 -
William Federer ~ 1878 -
Sophia (Sophie) Federer Tjardes ~ 1880 - 1929
John Henry Federer and family ~ 1882 - 1937
Rosina Federer Schick Walton ~ 1884 - 1971
Rose
Louis Henry Federer ~ 1885 - 1981
Louie
Theodore Ernest Federer ~ 1887 - 1977
My Grandpa with one of his prized pure-bread Appaloosa horses!
Catherine Federer Schwelke ~ 1891 - 1987
Carl Wilhelm Federer ~ 1894 - 1962
Anna Louise Federer ~ 1896 - 1896
I have not been able to find pictures and important dates for all of Grandpa brothers and sisters. Of course I will have many more stories and pictures in the book!
I remember Uncle Louie very well! His was so kind and always had a piece of gum in his pocket for all the kids.
I remember Uncle Louie very well! His was so kind and always had a piece of gum in his pocket for all the kids.
Great-Grandma Ricka died shortly after giving birth to Anna Louise. She called Aunt Rose, who was 12 years old at the time and told her she was going to die. She showed her how to feed the baby. She told Aunt Rose to care for the other children and that they could eat some peaches that they had canned. Anna Louise died just a few days later. After Ricka's death in 1896, Great-Grandpa Federer married Phoebe Guy in 1904.
That's all for now!
