Biography researched and written by Evelyn Park Blalock. Please do not publish elsewhere without providing full and proper credit. Thank you.
Special thanks to Alex Bare for research assistance with this family.
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UPDATED 21 August 2023
Karolina Eleanor Brauer was the daughter of Carl Brauer, a thresher, and wife Christine Blank. Karolina was born in Woltersdorf, kr. Randow, Pomerania, Prussia. This village was absorbed into Kreis Greifenhagen when Kreis Randow was dissolved on 15 October 1939. Most of the former Kreis Randow is now in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, but a small section around Gartz, including Woltersdorf, is now in Brandenburg.
Karolina's headstone lists a birthdate of 16 April 1826, as does the Meyer family Bible. Karolina's death certificate places her birthdate on 18 April 1827. Baptismal records located in the Archion database point to a baptismal date of 19 April 1827. It is unclear which birthdate is accurate. For the purpose of this memorial, the birthdate as it appears on the headstone has been used.
Karolina was married to Michael Kegler, a farm hand working in Petershagen, on 18 November 1847. Together, they had ten children. The birth records for these children can be found in Woltersdorf within the Archion database. They include:
August Karl Friedrich Kegler (1846-1870) -- Died in the Franco-Prussian War
Wilhelmina Louise Kegler, m. Johann Bockenhäuser (1848-1926) -- Stayed in Germany
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler (1850-1861) -- Died of typhoid
Caroline Sophia Charlotte Kegler, m. Johann Gottfried Flater (1853-1907)
Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Baegen (1855-1939)
Christine Louise Dorothea Kegler, m. Wilhelm Splittgerber (1859-1942)
Ferdinand Johan August Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Peterich (1861-1941)
Auguste Caroline Wilhelmine (Gusta) Kegler (1863-1872) -- Crushed by tree
Louise Wilhelmine Friedrike Kegler, m. Frank Meyer (1866-1956)
Maria Caroline Otillie (Mary) Kegler, m. Louis Nickel (1870-1947)
Karolina and Michael's children received a basic education and were confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Their son August was called to service during the Franco-Prussian War. Sadly, he was killed on 6 August 1870 during the Campaign of Sedan. August's military record provides documentation regarding the location of the Kegler family home, but it does not give clues to his final resting place. One other son, Friedrich, also served in the military, joining the ranks of the Cavalry when he came of age.
In 1881, Karolina immigrated to the U.S. with her husband and four of her children (Friedrich, Ferdinand, Louise and Mary), sailing aboard the 'Braunschweig' from Bremen, Germany. They arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, on 13 October 1881, removing soon thereafter to Wisconsin. Daughters Caroline Kegler Flater and Christine Kegler Splittgerber, along with their husbands and children, had sailed to America earlier that year, arriving in April 1881 aboard the 'Grimsby'.
In addition to August, who was killed during the Franco-Prussian War, Karolina and Michael lost two more children prior to their immigration. Son Carl died of typhoid and daughter Auguste (Gusta) was crushed by a tree. Daughter Wilhelmina married and remained in Germany until her death.
Several members of the extended Kegler family (siblings, cousins and/or nieces and nephews of Michael and Karolina) also immigrated from the Woltersdorf area to Lake Mills and surrounding areas in Wisconsin. The exact relationship of these extended relatives is currently unproven.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The current-day municipality of Casekow [ka:ze ko:] was created on 31 December 2002, by merging the formerly independent communities of Casekow, Blumberg, Luckow-Petershagen, Wartin and Woltersdorf. Michael Kegler's birthplace was the village of Casekow (then known as Kasekow). Karolina Brauer Kegler and her children were born in the village of Woltersdorf. Both of these smaller villages are now included in the municipality of Casekow. Geographic location is: 53°13′00″N 14°13′00″E.
For best results, enter the birth location as "Woltersdorf, Uckermark, Brandenburg, Germany" on Ancestry.com and other genealogical websites.
Special thanks to Alex Bare for research assistance with this family.
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UPDATED 21 August 2023
Karolina Eleanor Brauer was the daughter of Carl Brauer, a thresher, and wife Christine Blank. Karolina was born in Woltersdorf, kr. Randow, Pomerania, Prussia. This village was absorbed into Kreis Greifenhagen when Kreis Randow was dissolved on 15 October 1939. Most of the former Kreis Randow is now in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, but a small section around Gartz, including Woltersdorf, is now in Brandenburg.
Karolina's headstone lists a birthdate of 16 April 1826, as does the Meyer family Bible. Karolina's death certificate places her birthdate on 18 April 1827. Baptismal records located in the Archion database point to a baptismal date of 19 April 1827. It is unclear which birthdate is accurate. For the purpose of this memorial, the birthdate as it appears on the headstone has been used.
Karolina was married to Michael Kegler, a farm hand working in Petershagen, on 18 November 1847. Together, they had ten children. The birth records for these children can be found in Woltersdorf within the Archion database. They include:
August Karl Friedrich Kegler (1846-1870) -- Died in the Franco-Prussian War
Wilhelmina Louise Kegler, m. Johann Bockenhäuser (1848-1926) -- Stayed in Germany
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler (1850-1861) -- Died of typhoid
Caroline Sophia Charlotte Kegler, m. Johann Gottfried Flater (1853-1907)
Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Baegen (1855-1939)
Christine Louise Dorothea Kegler, m. Wilhelm Splittgerber (1859-1942)
Ferdinand Johan August Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Peterich (1861-1941)
Auguste Caroline Wilhelmine (Gusta) Kegler (1863-1872) -- Crushed by tree
Louise Wilhelmine Friedrike Kegler, m. Frank Meyer (1866-1956)
Maria Caroline Otillie (Mary) Kegler, m. Louis Nickel (1870-1947)
Karolina and Michael's children received a basic education and were confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Their son August was called to service during the Franco-Prussian War. Sadly, he was killed on 6 August 1870 during the Campaign of Sedan. August's military record provides documentation regarding the location of the Kegler family home, but it does not give clues to his final resting place. One other son, Friedrich, also served in the military, joining the ranks of the Cavalry when he came of age.
In 1881, Karolina immigrated to the U.S. with her husband and four of her children (Friedrich, Ferdinand, Louise and Mary), sailing aboard the 'Braunschweig' from Bremen, Germany. They arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, on 13 October 1881, removing soon thereafter to Wisconsin. Daughters Caroline Kegler Flater and Christine Kegler Splittgerber, along with their husbands and children, had sailed to America earlier that year, arriving in April 1881 aboard the 'Grimsby'.
In addition to August, who was killed during the Franco-Prussian War, Karolina and Michael lost two more children prior to their immigration. Son Carl died of typhoid and daughter Auguste (Gusta) was crushed by a tree. Daughter Wilhelmina married and remained in Germany until her death.
Several members of the extended Kegler family (siblings, cousins and/or nieces and nephews of Michael and Karolina) also immigrated from the Woltersdorf area to Lake Mills and surrounding areas in Wisconsin. The exact relationship of these extended relatives is currently unproven.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The current-day municipality of Casekow [ka:ze ko:] was created on 31 December 2002, by merging the formerly independent communities of Casekow, Blumberg, Luckow-Petershagen, Wartin and Woltersdorf. Michael Kegler's birthplace was the village of Casekow (then known as Kasekow). Karolina Brauer Kegler and her children were born in the village of Woltersdorf. Both of these smaller villages are now included in the municipality of Casekow. Geographic location is: 53°13′00″N 14°13′00″E.
For best results, enter the birth location as "Woltersdorf, Uckermark, Brandenburg, Germany" on Ancestry.com and other genealogical websites.
Biography researched and written by Evelyn Park Blalock. Please do not publish elsewhere without providing full and proper credit. Thank you.
Special thanks to Alex Bare for research assistance with this family.
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UPDATED 21 August 2023
Karolina Eleanor Brauer was the daughter of Carl Brauer, a thresher, and wife Christine Blank. Karolina was born in Woltersdorf, kr. Randow, Pomerania, Prussia. This village was absorbed into Kreis Greifenhagen when Kreis Randow was dissolved on 15 October 1939. Most of the former Kreis Randow is now in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, but a small section around Gartz, including Woltersdorf, is now in Brandenburg.
Karolina's headstone lists a birthdate of 16 April 1826, as does the Meyer family Bible. Karolina's death certificate places her birthdate on 18 April 1827. Baptismal records located in the Archion database point to a baptismal date of 19 April 1827. It is unclear which birthdate is accurate. For the purpose of this memorial, the birthdate as it appears on the headstone has been used.
Karolina was married to Michael Kegler, a farm hand working in Petershagen, on 18 November 1847. Together, they had ten children. The birth records for these children can be found in Woltersdorf within the Archion database. They include:
August Karl Friedrich Kegler (1846-1870) -- Died in the Franco-Prussian War
Wilhelmina Louise Kegler, m. Johann Bockenhäuser (1848-1926) -- Stayed in Germany
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler (1850-1861) -- Died of typhoid
Caroline Sophia Charlotte Kegler, m. Johann Gottfried Flater (1853-1907)
Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Baegen (1855-1939)
Christine Louise Dorothea Kegler, m. Wilhelm Splittgerber (1859-1942)
Ferdinand Johan August Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Peterich (1861-1941)
Auguste Caroline Wilhelmine (Gusta) Kegler (1863-1872) -- Crushed by tree
Louise Wilhelmine Friedrike Kegler, m. Frank Meyer (1866-1956)
Maria Caroline Otillie (Mary) Kegler, m. Louis Nickel (1870-1947)
Karolina and Michael's children received a basic education and were confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Their son August was called to service during the Franco-Prussian War. Sadly, he was killed on 6 August 1870 during the Campaign of Sedan. August's military record provides documentation regarding the location of the Kegler family home, but it does not give clues to his final resting place. One other son, Friedrich, also served in the military, joining the ranks of the Cavalry when he came of age.
In 1881, Karolina immigrated to the U.S. with her husband and four of her children (Friedrich, Ferdinand, Louise and Mary), sailing aboard the 'Braunschweig' from Bremen, Germany. They arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, on 13 October 1881, removing soon thereafter to Wisconsin. Daughters Caroline Kegler Flater and Christine Kegler Splittgerber, along with their husbands and children, had sailed to America earlier that year, arriving in April 1881 aboard the 'Grimsby'.
In addition to August, who was killed during the Franco-Prussian War, Karolina and Michael lost two more children prior to their immigration. Son Carl died of typhoid and daughter Auguste (Gusta) was crushed by a tree. Daughter Wilhelmina married and remained in Germany until her death.
Several members of the extended Kegler family (siblings, cousins and/or nieces and nephews of Michael and Karolina) also immigrated from the Woltersdorf area to Lake Mills and surrounding areas in Wisconsin. The exact relationship of these extended relatives is currently unproven.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The current-day municipality of Casekow [ka:ze ko:] was created on 31 December 2002, by merging the formerly independent communities of Casekow, Blumberg, Luckow-Petershagen, Wartin and Woltersdorf. Michael Kegler's birthplace was the village of Casekow (then known as Kasekow). Karolina Brauer Kegler and her children were born in the village of Woltersdorf. Both of these smaller villages are now included in the municipality of Casekow. Geographic location is: 53°13′00″N 14°13′00″E.
For best results, enter the birth location as "Woltersdorf, Uckermark, Brandenburg, Germany" on Ancestry.com and other genealogical websites.
Special thanks to Alex Bare for research assistance with this family.
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UPDATED 21 August 2023
Karolina Eleanor Brauer was the daughter of Carl Brauer, a thresher, and wife Christine Blank. Karolina was born in Woltersdorf, kr. Randow, Pomerania, Prussia. This village was absorbed into Kreis Greifenhagen when Kreis Randow was dissolved on 15 October 1939. Most of the former Kreis Randow is now in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, but a small section around Gartz, including Woltersdorf, is now in Brandenburg.
Karolina's headstone lists a birthdate of 16 April 1826, as does the Meyer family Bible. Karolina's death certificate places her birthdate on 18 April 1827. Baptismal records located in the Archion database point to a baptismal date of 19 April 1827. It is unclear which birthdate is accurate. For the purpose of this memorial, the birthdate as it appears on the headstone has been used.
Karolina was married to Michael Kegler, a farm hand working in Petershagen, on 18 November 1847. Together, they had ten children. The birth records for these children can be found in Woltersdorf within the Archion database. They include:
August Karl Friedrich Kegler (1846-1870) -- Died in the Franco-Prussian War
Wilhelmina Louise Kegler, m. Johann Bockenhäuser (1848-1926) -- Stayed in Germany
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler (1850-1861) -- Died of typhoid
Caroline Sophia Charlotte Kegler, m. Johann Gottfried Flater (1853-1907)
Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Baegen (1855-1939)
Christine Louise Dorothea Kegler, m. Wilhelm Splittgerber (1859-1942)
Ferdinand Johan August Kegler, m. Wilhelmine Peterich (1861-1941)
Auguste Caroline Wilhelmine (Gusta) Kegler (1863-1872) -- Crushed by tree
Louise Wilhelmine Friedrike Kegler, m. Frank Meyer (1866-1956)
Maria Caroline Otillie (Mary) Kegler, m. Louis Nickel (1870-1947)
Karolina and Michael's children received a basic education and were confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Their son August was called to service during the Franco-Prussian War. Sadly, he was killed on 6 August 1870 during the Campaign of Sedan. August's military record provides documentation regarding the location of the Kegler family home, but it does not give clues to his final resting place. One other son, Friedrich, also served in the military, joining the ranks of the Cavalry when he came of age.
In 1881, Karolina immigrated to the U.S. with her husband and four of her children (Friedrich, Ferdinand, Louise and Mary), sailing aboard the 'Braunschweig' from Bremen, Germany. They arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, on 13 October 1881, removing soon thereafter to Wisconsin. Daughters Caroline Kegler Flater and Christine Kegler Splittgerber, along with their husbands and children, had sailed to America earlier that year, arriving in April 1881 aboard the 'Grimsby'.
In addition to August, who was killed during the Franco-Prussian War, Karolina and Michael lost two more children prior to their immigration. Son Carl died of typhoid and daughter Auguste (Gusta) was crushed by a tree. Daughter Wilhelmina married and remained in Germany until her death.
Several members of the extended Kegler family (siblings, cousins and/or nieces and nephews of Michael and Karolina) also immigrated from the Woltersdorf area to Lake Mills and surrounding areas in Wisconsin. The exact relationship of these extended relatives is currently unproven.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: The current-day municipality of Casekow [ka:ze ko:] was created on 31 December 2002, by merging the formerly independent communities of Casekow, Blumberg, Luckow-Petershagen, Wartin and Woltersdorf. Michael Kegler's birthplace was the village of Casekow (then known as Kasekow). Karolina Brauer Kegler and her children were born in the village of Woltersdorf. Both of these smaller villages are now included in the municipality of Casekow. Geographic location is: 53°13′00″N 14°13′00″E.
For best results, enter the birth location as "Woltersdorf, Uckermark, Brandenburg, Germany" on Ancestry.com and other genealogical websites.
Family Members
Children
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August Karl Friedrich Kegler
1846–1870
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Wilhelmine Louise Caroline Kegler Bockenhäuser
1848–1926
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Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Kegler
1850–1861
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Caroline Sophia Charlotte Kegler Flater
1853–1907
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Frederich Wilhelm Kegler
1855–1939
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Christine Louise Dorothea Kegler Splittgerber
1858–1942
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Ferdinand Johan August Kegler
1861–1941
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Auguste Caroline Wilhelmine "Gusta" Kegler
1863–1872
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Louise Wilhelmine Friedrike Kegler Meyer
1866–1956
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Maria "Mary" Kegler Nickel
1870–1947
