Godparents at his baptism were Joanne Stephans Preuer of Wahlen & Margaretha Simon of Bengel. Johann, called "Stephen" was naturalized on August 6, 1852 in Spencer County, Indiana. Stephen and Maria Anna had 11 children all born in Indiana. 4 died in infancy (including twins) and one at age 16. Stephen was a farmer, and purchased land from hisbrother Martin in 1856, which he sold in November, 1882, just prior to moving from Indiana to Kansas. Maria Anna's death date is unknown. Stephen lived to age 80 and is buried in St. Marys, Kansas. |