Mother: Anna Maria Windholz
Michael and his family first emigrated to Bunker, Brazil in 1877, but did not like Brazil, and later saved up enough to immigrate to America in 1891.
Michael was widowed 7 years after arriving in America. Clara, his daughter, was married to Joseph Brungardt only 2 weeks before her mother, Catherine, died. Michael moved to St. Peter, KS sometime later, this is where Joseph and Clara were living. Michael bought a house in town, close to the church, and was able to be near his daughter and her family.
Michael later married Marie (Kippes) Shaffer, they stayed together only for a short time, but were never divorced.
Mother: Anna Maria Windholz
Michael and his family first emigrated to Bunker, Brazil in 1877, but did not like Brazil, and later saved up enough to immigrate to America in 1891.
Michael was widowed 7 years after arriving in America. Clara, his daughter, was married to Joseph Brungardt only 2 weeks before her mother, Catherine, died. Michael moved to St. Peter, KS sometime later, this is where Joseph and Clara were living. Michael bought a house in town, close to the church, and was able to be near his daughter and her family.
Michael later married Marie (Kippes) Shaffer, they stayed together only for a short time, but were never divorced.
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