... John and Caroline (Holst) Brunkhorst. The father was a native of Hanover, Germany, born November 24, 1850. He came to America, and directly to Goodhue County, Minn., in 1868, landing at Red Wing, but soon took up his residence at Frontenac, and for some time worked out as a farm hand. He was married to Caroline Holst in Goodhue County about 1880, and they settled in that county on a farm, on which they are still living, though now retired from active work, the farm being under the management of their sons Clarence and Edward. They had in all six children, of whom William H. was the eldest, the others being Amelia, Richard, Clarence, Edward and Edna. All except William are now living in Goodhue County. - From the 1920 Book: History of Wabasha County
In addition a son, John Henry, and a daughter, Mary, were born but died before 1920. John immigrated in 1868 or 1869 at age 18 according to the 1910 census. - Wayne Diercks
In addition a son, John Henry, and a daughter, Mary, were born but died before 1920. John immigrated in 1868 or 1869 at age 18 according to the 1910 census. - Wayne Diercks
... John and Caroline (Holst) Brunkhorst. The father was a native of Hanover, Germany, born November 24, 1850. He came to America, and directly to Goodhue County, Minn., in 1868, landing at Red Wing, but soon took up his residence at Frontenac, and for some time worked out as a farm hand. He was married to Caroline Holst in Goodhue County about 1880, and they settled in that county on a farm, on which they are still living, though now retired from active work, the farm being under the management of their sons Clarence and Edward. They had in all six children, of whom William H. was the eldest, the others being Amelia, Richard, Clarence, Edward and Edna. All except William are now living in Goodhue County. - From the 1920 Book: History of Wabasha County
In addition a son, John Henry, and a daughter, Mary, were born but died before 1920. John immigrated in 1868 or 1869 at age 18 according to the 1910 census. - Wayne Diercks
In addition a son, John Henry, and a daughter, Mary, were born but died before 1920. John immigrated in 1868 or 1869 at age 18 according to the 1910 census. - Wayne Diercks
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