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Lukas Klaas (1838 - 1913)

Lukas Klaas
Born in Hümmling, Hanover, German Empiremap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 14 May 1889 in Kampsville, Calhoun, Illinois, United Statesmap
[children unknown]
Died at age 74 in Meppen, Calhoun, Illinois, United Statesmap
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Biography

Lukas Klaas was born on March 25, 1838 in Hümmling, Hanover, German Empire.

In 1880, Lukas (42) was living in Richwood Precinct, Calhoun with his wife, Elizabeth (43); their children, John (15), Banard (9), Joseph (7), and Theodore (4); and Henry Holterman (18, stepson). [1]

Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Lucas Kalaas M 43 Head Farmer Germany
Elizabeth Kalaas F 43 Married Wife House Keeping Germany
John Kalaas M 15 Married Son Works On Farm Illinois
Banard Kalaas M 9 Single Son Illinois
Joseph Kalaas M 7 Single Son Illinois
Theodore Kalaas M 4 Single Son Illinois
Henry Holterman M 18 Single Stepson Works On Farm Illinois

Lukas (51) married Anna Maria Vecht (55) (born on August 4, 1833 in Hümmling; daughter of Johann Heinrich Vecht) on May 14, 1889 in Kampsville, Calhoun.[2]

In 1900, Lukas (62) was living in Belleview, Calhoun with his wife, Mary A (67); their children, Joseph (27), and Theodore (24); and Lenah Johnson (23, stepdaughter). [3]

Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Lukas Klaas M 63 Married Head Germany
Mary A Klaas F 67 Married Wife Germany
Joseph Klaas M 27 Single Son Illinois
Theodore Klaas M 24 Single Son Illinois
Lenah Johnson F 23 Single Stepdaughter Illinois

Lukas died on February 19, 1913 in Meppen, Calhoun, United States, aged 74. He was buried in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Meppen, Calhoun County, Illinois.[4] [5] [6]

Sources

  1. 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00021; Digital film/folder number: 005157397; FHL microfilm: 1254178; Image number: 91; Sheet number: 444; Sheet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: MXN7-GPT (accessed 26 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YYT-9S9C
    Lucas Kalaas (43), Farmer, head of household in Richwood Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Germany.
  2. Marriage: "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 001305045
    FamilySearch Record: Q28H-NR24 (accessed 26 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9V2-SD1B Image number 00209
    Lucas Klaas (53) marriage to Maria Techt Jansen (56) on 14 May 1889 in Kampsville, Calhoun, Illinois, United States.
  3. 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 004113695; FHL microfilm: 1240239; Image number: 250; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00706-7
    FamilySearch Record: MSS4-Z2Q (accessed 26 November 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DC87-1FT
    Lukas Klaas (63), married head of household in Belleview, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Germany.
  4. Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40076774/lukas-klaas: accessed), memorial page for Lukas “Luke” Klaas (25 Mar 1838–19 Feb 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 40076774, citing Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Meppen, Calhoun County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lynn (contributor 47138895).
  5. Death of son Bernard Klaas: "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004008120; FHL microfilm: 1570367; Record number: 76; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: NQJ8-C99 (accessed 26 November 2023)
    Lucas Klaas in death record for son Bernard Klaas 13 Jul 1921 in Meppen, Calhoun, Illinois, United States.
  6. Death of son John L Klass: "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004008387; FHL microfilm: 1765617; Record number: 74; Packet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: NQF7-QNR (accessed 26 November 2023)
    Lucas Klass in death record for son John L Klass 7 Oct 1935 in Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

See also:

  • Legacy NFS Source: Lukas Klaas - birth: 5 March 1837; Boerger, Hannover, Preussen, Germany

Portrait & Biographical Album of Pike & Calhoun Counties, c. 1891, www.ancestry.com, Page number: p 754
birth: 5 March 1837; Boerger, Hannover, Preussen, Germany

Eldest Child

  • Legacy NFS Source: Lukas Klaas - birth: 5 March 1837; Boerger, Hannover, Preussen, Germany

Calhoun Co. Reg. of Marriages, 1878-1903, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA, www.familysearch.org
birth: 5 March 1837; Boerger, Hannover, Preussen, Germany

3rd marriage. Age next birthday: 53
birth: 5 March 1837; Boerger, Hannover, Preussen, Germany

Age next birthday: 45 Born in Boerger, Prussia

  • Immigration:

"United States Germans to America Index, 1850-1897"
FamilySearch Record: KDSF-HRM (accessed 26 November 2023)
Name: Lucas Klaas; Occupation: Laborer; Immigration Date: 17 Nov 1856; Immigration Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Birth Date: 1836; Birth Place: Hanover; Age: 20; Arc Number: 1746067; Event Type: Immigration; Last Residence Orig: U; Manifest Id: 00018376; Port Of Departure: Bremen; Transit Compart: Staying in the USA [Transit]; Steerage [Travel]

  • Passenger List:

"Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1820-1902; Affiliate Publication Number: M259; Affiliate Film Number: 043; Digital film/folder number: 004882472; FHL microfilm: 000200183
FamilySearch Record: QKNP-N3MR (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-95JZ-DG8 Image number 00287
Name: Lucas Klaas; Immigration Date: 1857; Immigration Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Birth Date: 1837; Birth Place: Hannover; Age: 20; Ship Name: Ocean; Source Film Nbr Date Range: 043 - 29 Apr 1856 - 3 Mar 1857.

  • Marriage:

"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 001305045
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-NK4W (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9V2-S6MG Image number 00181
Lucas Klass (45) marriage to Mary G Bueter (35) on 22 Jan 1884 in St. Joseph Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States.

  • Marriage:

"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 1305045
FamilySearch Record: V2L2-FVJ (accessed 26 November 2023)
Lucas Klass marriage to Mary G. Beuter on 22 Jan 1884 in Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

  • Marriage:

"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615045; FHL microfilm: 001305044
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-N26S (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9V2-SXHJ Image number 00591
Lucas Klass marriage to Mary Desina Buther on 22 Jan 1884 in Hardin, Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

  • Marriage:

"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615045; FHL microfilm: 1305044
FamilySearch Record: V2L2-DY3 (accessed 26 November 2023)
Lucas Klass marriage to Mary Gesina Buther on 22 Jan 1884 in Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

  • Marriage of son John W Klaas:

"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 001305045
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-JMLC (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9V2-SDYB Image number 00234
Lucas Klaas's son John W Klaas marriage to Theckla Osterman Ka*Abel on 7 Nov 1893 in Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

  • Marriage of son John Klaas:

"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 001305045
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-JMVF (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9V2-SDTK Image number 00242
Lucas Klaas's son John Klaas marriage to Magadalina Hoemmen on 30 Apr 1895 in Meppen, Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

  • Marriage of son Joseph Klaus:

"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 001305045
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-JM5Y (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9V2-SDPG Image number 00286
Lucas Klaus's son Joseph Klaus marriage to Gesina Teckla Pluester on 6 May 1902 in Meppen, Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

  • Marriage of son Joseph Klaas:

"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 1305045; Record number: 2169; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: HSHZ-SPZM (accessed 26 November 2023)
Lucas Klaas's son Joseph Klaas marriage to Gesina Teckla Pluester on 6 May 1902 in Calhoun, Illinois, United States.

  • Legacy NFS Source: Lukas Klaas - death: 19 February 1912; Meppen, Calhoun, Illinois, United States

Calhoun County Cemeteries, 1981, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA, www.familysearch.org, Page number: p 177
death: 19 February 1912; Meppen, Calhoun, Illinois, United States
burial: ; Meppen, Calhoun, Illinois, United States

  • Legacy NFS Source: Lukas Klaas -

Courtesy - Dolores Rizzo, Page number: www.emslander.com





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