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Surnames: Heim, Pfister, Wehrli, Sellens, Wake, Thomas, Johnston, Pendleton
Classification: Query
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Message Board Post:
I am researching my gg-grand parents, John Heim, born Aug 8, 1846, and Mary Pfister, born
February 1953 . Mary Pfister (age 14 when immigrated) had a brother named Samuel Pfister
(age 12 when immigrated) and a sister named Louisa Pfister. I do not know if Louisa ever
married or not.
According to the 1880 Indiana Census, it states that John Heim and Mary Pfister were from
in Prussia. However, the 1900, 1910, and 1920 census records state that John Heim was born
in Germany and that Mary Pfister was born in Switzerland (possibly Berne).
They were supposed to have been married in Clay Township, Clay County, Indiana on Dec 19,
1873. The 1900 census states that John had been naturalized. I would say that they were
probably naturalized in Indiana, prior to moving to Kansas.
Mary and John had 12 children. The names that I have are as follows: Mary, Emma, John,
Rosa, Dora Anna, Elizabeth Nettie, Sophia, Minnie, John Fred, Samuel, baby boy and another
baby.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Lisa