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John Rau 1882–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 August 1882

Birth Location: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: 5 January 1957

Death Location: Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Michael Rau

Mother: Fernandina Schumann

Spouse(s): Mary Dieckman

Children(s): Walter adopted

The story of John Rau began in 1882 in Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA. In 1935, John Rau resided in Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. In 1937, John Rau resided in Route 1 , Sheboygan Falls. John Rau married Mary Dickman Dieckman, and had children including Walter William Rau Orphan Adopted. John Rau passed away in 1957 in Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Rau began in 1882 in Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1935, John Rau resided in Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
  • In 1937, John Rau resided in Route 1 , Sheboygan Falls.
  • John Rau married Mary Dickman Dieckman, and had children including Walter William Rau Orphan Adopted.
  • John Rau passed away in 1957 in Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Rau's Ancestors

Self
John Rau
1882–1957
Birth Place: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Parents
Michael Rau
1837–1913
Wuerttemberg, Germany
Fernandina (Rau) Schumann
1847–1935
Saxony, Germany
Grandparents
Michael (Anthony) Rau
1805–
Wuertenberg
Barbara RAUPP
1806–1920
Württemberg / Wurttemberg
Friedrich (Wilhelm) Schumann
1819–1886
Prussia
Johanne (Rosini) Kalb
1817–1897
Prussia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Rau's Descendants

1.
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John Rau (23 August 1882–5 January 1957) m. Mary (Dickman) Dieckman (8 January 1886–2 Dec 1964)
  1. 1. Walter (William Rau Orphan) adopted 1906– m. Arline (Hellen) Grams 1915–1983
    1. 1. Carol (Mae Shirley) Cantall 1936–2003

John Rau's Timeline

5 Records

1882
23 August 1882
Birth of John Rau in Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
John Rau resided here in Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
1937
Abt 1937
Age 55
John Rau resided here in Route 1 , Sheboygan Falls
Route 1 , Sheboygan Falls
1940
1940
Age 58
John Rau resided here in Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
1957
5 January 1957
Age 75
Death of John Rau in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 August 1882
    Event Place: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04526; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 59-8
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04526; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 59-8

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1937
    Event Place: Route 1 , Sheboygan Falls
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 26 Jun 1937; Publication Place: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.56424147,0.39491335,0.70909107&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Herman, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04526; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 59-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 January 1957
    Event Place: Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Howards Grove, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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