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• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Kremer
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33548210
• Race: White
• Name: John George Kraemer
• _ORIG: Germany
• Arrival: Nov 1891, New York, New York, USA; Age: 29
• Naturalization: 13 Jul 1898, Kings County, New York, USA; Declaration of Intent (to become a citizen); Kings County Court
• Occupation: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; driver
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Occupation: Aug 1903, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; liquor dealer
• Naturalization: 4 Aug 1903, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; became citizen of the United States in the District Court
• Occupation: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; driver for a brewery
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  2934 W. 12th St
• Occupation: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; bottler at a brewery
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1 Jun 1925, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 62; Relation to Head of House: Head

Notes:

John George was born in Werberg, Unterfranken, Bavaria, Germany on July 7, 1862. His given name in Germany was Johann Georg, with his surname spelled Kremer.

His parents were Heinrich Kremer and Margaretha Hartmann. Heinrich and Margaretha were married on February 15, 1847 in Werberg.

John had four brothers, Konrad, 1847; Longinus, 1849; Joseph, 1853; and Valentin, 1850. He also had one sister named Justina, born in 1856. All of his siblings were born in Werberg.

A passenger list with the name Johann Kremer exists showing this man arrived on March 9, 1892 at the port of New York. He had made the trip to the United States on the steamship the Edam. Whether this is the gentleman on this memorial is unclear due to statements our John made on his Petitions for Naturalization.

John George Kraemer filed his "Declaration of Intention" (to become a US citizen) in the Kings County Court in New York on July 13, 1898. On August 4, 1903, he became a citizen of his adopted country. This was done in Brooklyn, New York in the United States District Court of the United States of America for the Easter District of New York. On that paperwork, John stated that he arrived at the port of New York in November, 1891. He also stated that he had been living in New York since then. Twelve years later, could he have forgotten when he came to this country? If so, than maybe he did arrive on March 9, 1892. If not, than he arrived in November of 1891, as stated in his Naturalization paperwork. (#348 in the Eastern District of New York.)

John married Louisa Pauline Obenland in Manhattan County, New York on May 25, 1893. The couple had at least one daughter, Louisa, born on October 4, 1893 in Brooklyn.

From the census records, it looks as if John worked in a brewery. In the 1900 census he stated that he was a driver. The 1910 record lists his occupation as a driver for a brewery. 1920 has John working as a bottler in a brewery.

On John's Naturalization petition dated August 4, 1903, his character witness was a James T. Kinz, who was a liquor dealer. Mr. Kinz said that he had known John for 7 years, which means they met in about 1896. James Kinz was probably John's employer.

John's wife, Louisa, passed away in 1937. John died on January 16, 1940. He was buried with his wife on January 17, 1940.


Buried:
Cross Creek Cemetery #3; Block 38, Lot 2

Johann married Louisa Pauline Obenland 25 May 1893, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. Louisa (daughter of Karl Obenland and Friederike Pauline Bernecker) was born 26 Dec 1872, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; died 5 Mar 1937, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; was buried 7 Mar 1937, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Associations: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; American Legion Auxillary
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33563281
• Passport Number: 660738
• Race: White
• Name: Lulu
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Address: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Address:
  301 Green St
• Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 37; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Travel: 23 Oct 1952, Southampton, England; departed on the SS United States for New York
• Travel: 28 Oct 1952, New York, New York, USA; arrived on the SS United States
• Last Residence: Dec 1964, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; 321 Hinsdale Ave

Notes:

Louisa, or Lulu, as she was called, was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 4, 1893. She was the daughter of John George Kreamer and his wife, Louisa Pauline Obenland. John George was a German immigrant, arriving in the U.S in 1892. His name in Germany was Johann Georg Kremer. Her mother, Louisa Pauline, was the child of German immigrants as well.

Louisa married George Frederick Gahr in about 1920. The couple had at least one child, Emily, born on August 21, 1924 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The 1930 Census lists the family at 305 Green Street in Fayettelville. They were renting for $35 per month. Louisa was a housewife and Fred was a salesman of "gentlemen's furnishings."

Louisa passed away on December 16, 1964 at home in Fayetteville. She was buried three days later.

Her middle name was either Frederike, Frederika or Frieda. Her birth certificate, as indexed on the German Genealogy Group lists her middle name as "Fre". That could mean any of the variations mentioned.

Buried:
Cross Creek Cemetery #3

Died:
at home at 321 Hinsdale Ave.

Louisa married George Frederick Gahr Abt 1920. George (son of Christian Gahr and Gottliebe Bartel) was born 19 Aug 1889, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; died 21 Jan 1967, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; was buried 24 Jan 1967, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Associations: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; First Presybterian Church
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 28980230
• Race: White
• Graduation: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Fayetteville High School
• Graduation: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA; Peace College
• Address: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Address:
  305 Green St
• Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 5; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Associations: Between 1964 and 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Auxillary Military Officers' Association of America
• Residence: Between 1964 and 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
• _FUN: 16 Jul 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; First Presbyterian Church Chapel; Rev Dr. James B McCoy II and Rev Bobby Bunce presiding

Notes:

Emily was the daughter of George Frederick and Louisa Kraemer Gahr. She was born in Fayetteville, NC on Aug. 21, 1924. Emily was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and Peace College. She married Billy Francis Chason on September 11, 1948, while he was in the Air Force. During that time, she served as a board member and officer of numerous Officers' Wives Clubs. Emily and Billy had one son, William Craig Chason. After being stationed in other areas, the couple returned to Fayetteville in 1964. Emily was a board member and volunteer with the Ft. Bragg Thrift Shop, receiving numerous awards for her dedication. She was also a volunteer for the Auxiliary Military Officers' Association of America. Emily was a tireless volunteer for many associations, organizing fund-raising events such as fashion shows and membership drives. She was adept at hosting events. Her husband, Lt. Col (Ret) Billy Francis Chason died Oct. 28, 2004. Emily followed him just 9 months later. They are buried together at Lafayette Memorial Cemetery in Fayetteville, NC. Buried Lafayette Memorial Park Fayetteville Cumberland County North Carolina, USA Plot: Floral Garden, Plot 248, Grave #4

Buried:
Lafayette Memorial Park; Floral Garden, Plot 248, Grave 4

Emily married Billy Francis Chason 11 Sep 1948, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. Billy (son of John Cary Chason and Mary Coit Clifton) was born 25 Jan 1921, Lumber Bridge Township, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; died 28 Oct 2004, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; was buried 2004, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

William — Isabel Unknown. [Group Sheet]