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1830: Mertz, Marian Sowers.
Juniata County, PA Naturalization Record. National Genealogical Society Quarterly. 55:1 (March 1957) pg. 5
Jacob Kraus arrived in New York, NY in 1830
1846: Juniata
County, Pennsylvania Naturalization Records, 1832-1848 - Book II, Alien Records
from December 2, 1845
Jacob Kraus, From: Kingdom of Wurttemberg. Emigrated: From
Wurttemberg, Jun 1830, arrived at Port of New York, 17 Oct. 1830. Present
residence: Juniata Co. (late of Huntingdon & Cambria Cos.) Declaration filed: Apr. 1838 in Huntingdon Co. Pa. Affidavits: John F. Saiger, John Milliken. Citizenship granted: 3 Feb 1846 in Juniata Co.
1840 Federal Census, White Township, Cambria District, Pennsylvania
5- 10- 15- 20- 30- 40- 50- 60- 70- 80- 90-
Page Name <5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 100+
069a Jacob Krause Males 1 1
1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Females 1 0 0 0
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Notes: Males - <5 = Ferdinand. 5-10 = George. 10-15 = John. Females - <5 = Emma. 30-40 = Mary. The youngest male, Ferdinand died in 1843.
1850 Federal Census, Milford Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Roll: 786 Page: 206a Dwelling: 543/551
Name Sex Age Birth Trade
J. Krouse M 45 Germany Laborer JACOB
M.S. F 45 Germany MARIA STEINER
F.G. M 21 Germany Laborer JOHN FREDERICK
W.J. M 17 PA WILLIAM LOUIS
E. F 11 PA EVA EMILY
E.H. M 8 PA EDWARD HENRY
A.J. F 7 PA INA JEAN
M.E. F 5 PA MARY ELIZABETH
J.A. M 3 PA JOSEPH ALEXANDER
S.R. F 1 PA SARAH REBECCA
N.J. Leonard M 18 PA
Notes: J. is Jacob Kraus. M.S. is his wife Anna Maria "Mary" Steiner. J.G. is John Frederick Kraus. W. J. is William Louis Kraus. E. is Louis Elizabeth Kraus. E. H. is Edward Henry Kraus. A. J. is Annice or Alice or Ina Jean Kraus. M. E. may be Mary Elizabeth Kraus who married W. B. Winstead in 1854. J.A. is Joseph Alexander Kraus, S.R. is Sarah Rebecca Kraus. N. J. Leonard has not been identified.
1851: Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, compilers. List of Immigrants Who Applied for Naturalization Papers. Vol. 2, 1841-1855; 1978. pg 58
Jacob Kraus arrived in Alegany (sic) County, PA in 1851.
1856: Juniata Historical Society, Marriages by Dr. Mathew Allison, Pastor, Presbyterian Congregation, Mifflintown and Lost Creek Pennsylvania 1845-1871
12 Aug 1856, John Hair of Perry County to Emily E. Krouse of Milford.
1860 Federal Census, 17-WD, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Page: 625 Dwelling: 849
Name Sex Age Birth Trade
Jacob Krouse M 54 Wurtemburg Laborer
Mary F 54 Wurtemburg
Emma F 20 PA Weaver
Annie F 17 PA
Joseph M 13 PA
Sarah F 13 PA
Jacob R. Hare M 3 PA
Notes. Jacob is Jacob Kraus. Mary is Anna Maria 'Mary' Steiner. Annie is Annice or Ina Jean. Emma is Emily Eva Kraus widow of John Hare. Jacob R. Hare the son of Emily Kraus and John Hare.
1861: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5; 1870
George W. Kraus, Private
Served Pennsylvania Enlisted E
Co. 3rd Inf Reg. PA
Enlisted 11 September 1862 mustered at Harrisburg, PA on 25 September 1862
1867: Marriage Records of Cass County, Indiana, book 3
Edward H. Kraus married Martha C. Patton, 8 May 1867
1870 Federal Census, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, M593-302
Page: 52a Dwelling: 1246/1230
Name Race Sex Age Marriage Trade Birth
William Crouse W M 37 M Farmer PA
Mary Ann W M 30 M Keeping House PA
Ann Eliza W F 13 S PA
Edward J. W M 10 S PA
Abraham Elsworth W M 8 S PA
George W. W M 5 S IN
John F. W M 2 S IN
Sarah M. W F 5/12 S IN
Notes. William is George William Kraus son of Jacob Kraus and Mary Steiner. Mary Ann is Mary Ann Haus.
Page: 158b Dwelling: 1391/1375
Name Race Sex Age Marriage Trade Birth
Jacob Crouse W M 64 M Book Binder Baden
Mary W F 60 M Keep House Baden
Annice(?) J. W F 27 - PA
Sadie W F 20 - PA
Grunthum Nancy E. W F 4 - PA
Hair, Jacob W M 13 - PA
Notes: Jacob is Jacob Kraus. Annice is listed as A.J. in the 1850 census and is Ida Jean Kraus. Sadie is Sarah Rebecca Kraus who married a Grenthias or Ginathan. Nancy is Sadie's daughter. Jacob Hair is a grandchild, son of Emily Kraus and John Hair.
Page: 161b Dwelling: 1444/1426
Name Race Sex Age Marriage Trade Birth
John W. Patten W M 54 M Brick Mason OH
Sarah W F 60 M Keep House KY
James D. W M 27 M Brick Mason OH
Edward Crouse W M 27 M Carpenter PA
Martha W F 25 M Keep House OH
Wesley W M 2 - IN
David W M 8/12 - IN (Sep)
Sylvester Patten W M 14 - IN
Notes: Edward is Edward Henry Kraus, son of Jacob and Mary Kraus. Martha is Martha Patten. John and Sarah are Martha's parents.
1880 Federal Census, Prairie Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
Dwelling: 071 Name Race Sex Age Marriage Relation Birth E. H. Kraus W M 37 M - PA HV HV Martha C. W F 35 M Wife OH OH KY W. M. W M 12 - Son IN PA OH D. F. W M 10 - Son IN PA OH J. H. W M 9 - Son AR PA OH Ada R. W F 7 - Daughter KS PA OH M. E. W F 1 - Daughter AR PA OH J. F. W M 22 - Nephew PA PA PA
Notes: E. H. Kraus is Edward H. Kraus, son of Jacob. HV=Hanover (Germany). W. M. is Wesley, D. F. is unknown but died 1888, J. H. is Joseph, M. E. is Millie. J. F. is John Franklin Kraus, son of George Kraus and Mary Haus/House/Haas.
1880 Federal Census, Spadra Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
Dwelling: 472 Name Race Sex Age Marriage Relation Birth George W. Krouse W M 47 M - PA BA BA Mary A. W F 42 M Wife PA PA PA Edward J. W M 20 - Son PA PA PA Abraham E. W M 18 - Son PA PA PA George W. W M 15 - Son PA PA PA John F. W M 12 - Son IN PA PA Sarah M. W F 10 - Daughter IN PA PA Samuel J. W M 6 - Son IN PA PA Charles W M 3 - Son IL PA PA Jacob W M 75 - Father BA BA BA
Mary A. is Mary Ann, maiden name sounds like House (may be Haus or Hause). BA= Baden Württemberg
1885: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas
E. J. Kraus, 23 to Gwenn Evans, 23, 7/9/1885. Book Q page 111
Notes: E. J. is Joseph Edward Kraus son of George Kraus and Mary Haus. Gwenn is Gwennie Evans daughter of William T. Evans.
1886: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas
A. E. Kraus, 23 to Cora Flemming, 17, 10/19/1886. Book Q page 221
Notes: A.E. is Abraham E. Kraus son of George Kraus and Mary Haus.
1886: Death Records of Cass County, Indiana
Jacob Kraus, age 78, died 23 Jan 1886, Logansport, Book C-17, page 17.
1888 Clark Wagonner, History of City of Toledo and Lucas County Ohio
Chapter III Record of Nationality, The German Element, pages 742-743...
"More true to his original occupation, but taking a less active part in political matters, was Joseph Roemer, who since his arrival in Toledo, was first in the retail, then in the wholesale Clothing line. His first partners were William Kraus and his brother Lehman Kraus, who. with a third, the elder brother, Jacob, took up their abode in Toledo about the same tune, for better or for worse. Jacob Kraus was a very careful, straightforward, and strictly honorable man, who raised a family of six children, with whom he lived alternately after the death of his excellent wife, and after going out of active business. He died at Logansport, Indiana, January 23, 1886, aged 78. The next elder brother, William, experienced a considerable change in fortune. Among his first enterprises in Toledo was that of a Distillery, which he carried on with W. W. Howe, until it was destroyed by fire the second time, about 1857. He then opened a Bank with Charles J. Wood, and continued therein after the latter's death, with Wm. H. Smith as a partner, and under the name of City Bank, until it met a disastrous failure in 1873. While his star was in the ascendancy, Mr. Kraus was a very influential citizen, being elected to the Mayoralty and appointed by the Court as Trustee of the Toledo and Woodville Railroad. He never recovered front the misfortune which overtook him, and died in Toledo in December, 1883. The younger brother, Lehman Kraus, attended very closely to the business of manufacturing and selling Clothing, and with good financial success, until he was compelled, by failing eyesight, to retire.
Mercantile Pursuits, page 750...
The Clothing business bas been pre-empted by Germans largely since 1847, when D. Heinsheimer Co. first entered the race; before they went out, in 1855, Fechheimer & Co.; afterwards G. Goldsmith, Mack, Thorner & Co., succeeded by J. H. Thorner, S. Stettiner & Co., Benj. and M. Gitsky and Jacob Kraus, went in; but the year 1870 found only B. Gitsky & Sons, and Kraus & Daiber on the lists; with John Ketteman, Joseph Simon, C. Weber & Sons (since J. W. & Bro.), and Ab. Sugarman coming in since. Kraus & Roemer started as early as any, but diverged during the last 15 years to the Wholesale Manufacturing and Piece Goods line, first under the style of Roemer & Stern Brothers ; then, as now, as Stern, Bloch & Co. Henry Kiest has been with the firm as Bookkeeper for nearly 20 years.
Politics and Public Life, page 751-752...
After Toledo had been declared a City of the First Class, the Mayoralty was held by Germans for 10 years out of 16, extending to 1885. Wm. Kraus was Mayor in 1870-1. A celebration of the 4th of July falling on Sunday and being participated in by him, with the Germans generally, created such ill feeling during his term among other constituents, that he failed of being re-elected. Guido Marx was elected Mayor in April, 1875, and declined, for private reasons, a renomination at the expiration of his term of two years, which was very flatteringly offered by many citizens, regardless of party. Serving during the Centennial year, he gave in his message to the City Council in that Spring quite full account; of the condition of the City at that period. The enforcement of the ordinance against the running at large of animals in the Streets under his administration made it possible to secure a more general embellishment of the City. Of Jacob Romeis, elected Mayor in the Spring of 1879, and elected again in 1881, and the third time in 1883, serving until 1885, special mention is made elsewhere. George Scheets was elected by the Council to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mayor Romeis.
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In the old Volunteer Fire Department, Germans took a very lively interest. Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 3, was partially composed by them, and No. 4 altogether so. The latter was founded in 1853. In 1854 William Kraus was elected 2d Assistant Engineer, and Guido Marx in 1858. Jacob Landman was Foreman of No. 3 in 1852, which position Christ. Woehler held afterwards. The first Foreman of No. 4 was Julius Meyer, Valentine Braun succeeding him in 1854, and then Fr. Schoening. Henry Spielbusch, Guido Marx, Nic. Spinner, A. B. Ernst, Gustav Fenneberg, were some of the members. They constituted the " Firemen's Benevolent Association," the first society of the kind in the City. The City Council authorized by special ordinance, dated March 10, 1856, Emil L. Marx to forma Company of not exceeding 40 members, to be called the " Fire Guard," for the protection of property during fires, and to be part of the Fire Department. It was enrolled, Emil L. Marx became the first Foreman, and Merman Wittstein the Secretary, and did good service while it existed.
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Under the Township administration, Wm. Kraus held the office of Trustee in 1855. and Fritz Opitz that of Clerk in 1854. Otto Reidemeister was Justice of the Peace in 1868 to 1872, George Vetter 18811; and Jacob Bailleux since that. George Mack is County Infirmary Director ; and at least six Germans have been Constables since 1857."
Chapter VI The War of The Rebellion - Home Work, page 85...
"In the issue of that paper of Monday, the 15th [1861], appeared the following call for a public meeting:
PATRIOTS ATTEND ! RALLY TO-NIGHT!
The time has come when all who love their country are called upon to stand by the Flag. Treason has raised its head within the pale of our glorious country. Traitorous bands have struck down the National Flag, and the Government calls on all true patriots to assist in vindicating its authority. In order that an expression of feeling may be made on this important subject, a meeting is hereby called for consultation. Let party ties and party feeling be forgotten in this hour of our country's peril, and let the people assemble to-night at the Union depot. Toledo, April 15, 1861.
Signed by James Deveau, Alonzo Godard, E. R. Skinner, Robert H. Bell, H. S. Commager, Valentine Braun, S. B. Moe, Wm. H. Whitaker, Wm. Kraus, Salter Cleveland, Benj. F. Mallett, Joel W. Kelsey, Wm. Baker, T. C. Stewart, F. J. King, Geo. A. Carpenter, Ebenezer Walbridge, Matthew Brown, Samuel S. Read, Henry D. Walbridge, Almon Hopkins, John B. Carson, Daniel Segur, M. D. Carrington, Theo. B. Casey, James R. Strong, A. J. Hand, Pat. Murray, Lyman Wheeler, John T. Maher, Matthias Boos, Louis Wachenheimer, F. J. Cole, S. A. Raymond, Peter Lenk, Uriah Gregory, E. Bivens, Wm. C. Cheney, D. C. Dewey, P. H. O. Willibrand, C. B. Eells, Wm. C. Earl, James B. Steedman, Andrew Young, H. T. Smith, N. T. Nash, H. D. Kingsbury, Alex. Henderson, Gustavus Goldsmith, Jos. Thomas, C. D. Woodruff, Christ. Woehler, Leman Kraus, Jacob Kraus, H. P. Platt, Jos. K. Secor, David Ketcham, Leander Burdick, Chas. A. Moore, Lewis C. Hunt, Geo. F. Denison, H. Stebbins, H. W. Bigelow, Aug. Thomas, John Sinclair, H. S. Walbridge, Horace Thacher, Geo. Spencer, Jacob Landman, Chas. O'Hara, J. H. Kohn, Clark Waggoner, Geo. True, E. M. Brown, Wm. H. Atwill, Patrick H. Galloway, Chas. T. Wales, M. H. Porter, H. C. Nicholas, E. T. Mortimer, Henry Bennett, M. R. Waite, Jas. A. Boyd, Paul Edwards, J. Brown, J. H. Huyck, G. R. Peckman, W. A. Titus, R. W. Titus, Jas. H. Maples, John Brownlee, F. H. King, John P. Freeman, Dennis Coghlin, Louis H. Pike, Edward C. Smith, T. H. Hoag, Geo. Wilder, Matthew Shoemaker, H. Espy, A. V. Stebbins, John E. Hunt, Thos. Card, John E. Hunt, jr., Chas. I. Scott, F. J. Klauser, Jos. H. Joyce, H. D. Pugh, John Cummings, Geo. W. Hart, I. N. Hathaway, R. V. Boice, Robert Cummings, Chas. B. Roff, Wm. Roff, Robert W. Smith, Gilbert Rogers, jr., Wm. T. Hall, Jos. Coghlin, Thos. Dunlap, J. D. Crennan, M. C. Byrne, Chas. Kent, Hez. L. Hosmer, James C. Hall, W. W. Jones, Fred. A. Jones, John G. Fulton, C. H. Swain, A. G. Dooley, Wm. H. Harris, E. A. Thomas, John Kauffman, R. C. Daniels, G. P. Crosby, Thos. Howlett, Jas. Love, Lyman Parcher, Samuel Wagner, N. W. Eddy, A. H. Hathaway, Jos. E. Marx, G. D. Claflin, D. E. Gardner, C. M. Yeager, Frank J. Scott, T. Tuey, John Frank Wallace, Jos. Fitzpatrick, Alex. Reed, Chas. Pratt, W. G. Powers, J. B. Trembley, John M. Blodgett, David Anderson, John W. Fuller, Paul Jones, E. D. Nye, and hundreds of others."
Page 89...
A meeting of citizens of Toledo was held Sept. 1, 1861, to devise ways and means for the relief of families of soldiers, of which Clark Waggoner was Chairman, and Warren Russell Secretary. The chair appointed Wm. Kraus, C. A. King and C. B. Phillips a committee to wait upon the City Council and ascertain what that body could do in the premises, and also appointed M. R. Waite, F. A. Jones and Charles Pratt a committee to confer on the same subject with the County authorities.
Page 91...
A public meeting was held in Toledo, July 14, 1862, for the promotion of enlistments in the Army, and especially to fill two Companies then assigned to Lucas County. M. R. Waite was made Chairman, and Josiah Riley, Secretary. R. C. Lemmon explained the object of the meeting, when Richard Mott, Wm. Baker, Wm. Kraus, M. R. Waite, and A. L. Backus, were appointed a Committee to raise funds for the object named. Alex. Reed was appointed to arrange for speakers for meetings to be held for the same purpose. The meeting was ad dressed by M. R. Waite, R. C. Lemmon, A. L. Backus, Wm. Kraus. Dr. W. W. Jones, S. A. Raymond, Chas. Pratt, Octavius Waters of Fulton County, A. M. Pratt of Williams County, and N. Reeve of Detroit.
Page 93...
A preliminary meeting was held at Toledo, February 27th [1862], which was called to order by Richard Mott, who nominated for President, Denison B. Smith. Darwin E. Gardner was chosen Secretary. Morrison R. Waite, D. B. Smith and D. E. Gardner, were appointed a Committee to prepare a suitable response from the people to the Appeal of the Soldiers for circulation and signature by the people. Addresses were made by S B. Scott, A. G. Clark, Andrew Stephan, and Wm. Kraus, in approval of such action. On motion of Alex. Reed : H. S. Walbridge, Wm. Kraus, F. J. King, T. H. Hoag, Denison Steele and R. H. Bell, were appointed as Committee of Arrangements for a Mass Meeting to be held at Toledo at such time as they might deem proper. The meeting adjourned till the 2d of March.
1890: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas, Book Q, page 555
J. R. Farmer, 25, married Sarah M. Kraus, 20, on 16-Jan-1890
Notes: Sarah is the daughter of George Kraus and Mary Haus.
1891: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas
J. T. Kraus to Daisey E. Gilbert on 1 Mar 1891, Book R page 29
Notes: J.T. is John Franklin Kraus, son of George Kraus and Mary Haus/House. Daisey is Daisey Ellen Gilbert, daughter of Samuel Gilbert and Rebecca McLaghlin.
1891: General
Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934. T288, 544 rolls. Washington, D.C.:
National Archives and Records Administration.
8 Sep 1891, Edward H. Kraus, Co. B, 202nd PA Infantry, Class: Invalid, Application #1053.045, Certificate #885.7664, Filed from: AR
1893: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas
J. H. Kraus to Laura Stumbough on 26 Jan 1893, Book R page 196
Notes: J.H. is Joseph H. son of Edward Kraus and Martha Patten. Laura is the daughter of George Stumbaugh and Susan Brantley.
1894: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas
S. J. Kraus to Fannie Bush on 3 Dec 1894, Book R page 373 G. W. Kraus to Lizzie Williams 23 Dec 1894, Book R page 395
Notes: S.J. is Samuel J. Kraus and G.W. is George W. Kraus sons of George Kraus and Mary Haus. G.W. Lissie Williams is Amanda E. Williams.
1900 Federal Census, Hickey Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
Reel: T623 ED: 35 Page: 35a Dwelling: 67/68 Date: 6 Jun 1900
Name Relate Sex Birth Age Marital Children Trade
Edward Kraus Head M Jun 1842 PA GR GR 57 M/33 Farmer
Martha Wife F Sep 1845 OH OH KY 54 M/33 7/5
Millie Daughter F Sep 1878 AR PA OH 21 S
Annie Daughter F Aug 1884 AR PA OH 15 S
Nellie Daughter F Apr 1888 AR PA OH 12 S
Albert Grandson M Jan 1900 AR ?? KS 4/12 S
Richard Patten Nephew M May 1879 AR OH IN 21 S Farm LaborerNotes: Edward Kraus is Edward H., son of Jacob. Martha is Martha Patten. Albert, Edward's grandson, is unidentified. If daughter Ada is the Addie Kraus buried in Annie's Chapel Cemetery then she died in 1886 and she cannot be the mother. However, Ada was the only child born in Kansas. All 5 known living children are accounted for. Richard Patten must have been the son of wife Martha's sibling. GR=Germany.
Reel: T623 ED: 35 Page: 35a Dwelling: 68/69 Date: 6 Jun 1900
Name Relate Sex Birth Age Marital Children Trade
Jasper Kraus Head M Nov 1871 AR PA OH 32 M/7 Farmer
Laura Wife F Apr 1877 AR IN AR 23 M/7 3/3
Henry Son M Nov 1893 AR AR AR 6
Lena Daughter F Sep 1897 AR AR AR 2
Maggie Daughter F Sep 1899 AR AR AR 9/12Notes: Jasper is the son of Edward H. Kraus. Laura is Laura Stumbaugh daughter of Graham Stumbaugh and Susan Brantley.
Reel: T623 ED: 35 Page: 35a Dwelling: 69/70 Date: 6 Jun 1900
Name Relate Sex Birth Age Marital Children Trade
Wesley Kraus Head M Mar 1868 IN PA OH 32 M/12 Farmer
Cintha Wife F Sep 1867 MO IL MO 32 M/12 8/7
Walter Son M Jul 1888 AR IN MO 11 S
Auther Son M Apr 1890 AR IN MO 10 S
Hettie Daughter F May 1893 AR IN MO 7 S
Beca Daughter F Nov 1894 AR IN MO 5 S
Alma Daughter F Apr 1896 AR IN MO 4 S
Edda Daughter F Aug 1898 AR IN MO 1 S
Edeth Daughter F Nov 1899 AR IN MO 6/12 SNotes: Wesley is the son of Edward H. Kraus. Cintha is Cynthia Owen daughter of John and Mary Owen.
Reel: T623 ED: 35 Page: 35a Dwelling: 70/71 Date: 6 Jun 1900
Name Relate Sex Birth Age Marital Children Trade
Horace Stumbaugh Head M Apr 1867 IN IN OH 33 M/9 Farmer
Malinda Wife F May 1872 MO IL TN 29 M/9 4/3
John B. Son M Oct 1891 AR IN MO 8 S
Alta Daughter F May 1894 AR IN MO 6 S
Hattie Daughter F Apr 1899 AR IN MO 1 SReel: T623 ED: 35 Page: 35a Dwelling: 71/72 Date: 6 Jun 1900
Name Relate Sex Birth Age Marital Children Trade
John Owen Head M Aug 1836 IL TN TN 63 M/46 Farmer
Georgia Wife F Feb 1837 TN GA TN 63 M/46 9/9Note: John and Georgia are the parents of Cynthia Owen, wife of Wesley Kraus.
Reel: T623 ED: 35 Page: 35a Dwelling: 72/74 Date: 6 Jun 1900
Name Relate Sex Birth Age Marital Children Trade
Newton Stumbaugh Head M Sep 1854 IN IN OH 45 M/27 Farmer
Susan J. Wife F Dec 1853 AR ?? IL 46 M/27 6/5
Joseph A. Son M Jul 1881 AR IN AR 18 S Farm Laborer
Notes: Newton is Graham Newton Stumbaugh son of Andrew Stumbaugh and Ann Fitzer. Susan is Susan Brantley daughter of Brewley Brantley and Martha Lewis. Newton and Susan are the parents of Laura Stumbaugh wife of Jasper Kraus.
1900 Federal Census, Spadra Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
Reel: T623 ED: 45 Page: 165b
Notes: Abram is Abraham son of George W. Kraus. Cora is Cora Flemming.
Reel: T623 ED: 45 Page: 167b Dwelling: 187 Date: 11 Jun 1900
Name Relate Race Sex Birth Age Marital Children Birthplace Trade
Edward J. Kraus Head W M Oct 1859 M/15 PA PA PA
Jennie S. Wife W F Jul 1862 M/15 3/2 WL WL WL
William A. Son W M May 1886 S AR PA WL
Gomer E. Son W M Jul 1890 S AR PA WL
Hersell Bryant Nephew W M Oct 1890 S AR AR TNNotes: Edward is Edward Joseph son of George W. Kraus. Jennie S. is Gwennie S. Evans, daughter of William T. Evans. William A. is William Albert "Allie". Gomer E. is Gomer Edward. The parents of Hersell Bryant are not known. It is not believed that the Krauses or Evanses were ever in Tennessee. Neither Edward or Gwennie have any known sisters born in Arkansas.
Reel: T623 ED: 45 Page: 177b Date: 25/26 Jun 1900
Name Relate Race Sex Birth Age Marital Children Birthplace Trade
George W. Kraus Head W M Sep 1864 35 M/6 PA PA PA Farmer
Amanda E. Wife W F Mar 1870 30 M/6 4/4 AR SC SC
Ida E. Daughter W M Dec 1895 4 S AR PA AR
Carl G. Son W M Feb 1897 3 S AR PA AR
Mary F. Daughter W F Jun 1898 1 S AR PA AR
Beluh Daughter W F Nov 1899 7/12 S AR PA ARNotes: George is George Wilson Kraus the son of George William Kraus and Mary Ann Haus. Amanda is Amanda Williams.
ED: 45 Sheet: 21 Page: 178b Date: 26/26 Jun 1900
Name Relate Race Sex Birth Age Marital Children Birthplace Trade
Samuel J. Kraus Head W M Apr 1873 27 M/6 IN PA PA Farmer
Fannie Wife W F Apr 1871 29 M/6 0/0 SC SC SC
Mary A. Mother W F May 1838 62 W 8/7 PA PA PANotes: Samuel is the son of George W. Kraus. Mary A. is Samuel's mother, Mary Ann.
1900 Federal Census, Ward Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
ED: 44 Sheet: 16 Page: 155a
Notes: Ben is Benjamin Franklin Arnold. Harriet is Harriet Agnes Hightower. Annie is Margaret Annie Arnold, future wife of William Lee Allen son of William Allen and Bethena Kendall.
1900 Federal Census, Cleveland Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Roll 1256
ED: 126 Sheet: 95 Page: 247b Dwelling: 148 Date: 5 Jun 1900
Name Relate Race Sex Birth Age Birthplace Marital Children Trade
John Kraus Head W M Nov 1857 42 OH GE GE M/15 Laborer
Anna Wife W F Nov 1863 36 OH GE GE M/15 3/3
Raymond Son W M Sep 1886 14 OH OH OH At school
Herbert Son W M Dec 1888 12 OH OH OH At School
Edna Daughter W F Dec 1893 6 OH OH OH At SchoolNotes: John is believed to be the son of John G. and Emily Kraus.
1905: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas,
Book T page 194
T. E. Casey to Nellie Kraus, 5/2/1905
Notes: Nellie is the daughter of Edward Kraus and Martha Patten.
1910 Federal Census, Grant Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
Vol: 33 ED: ? Page: ? Dwelling: 238 Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth Edward H. Kraus Head M 67 M2/1 PA GR Mary J. Wife F 51 M1/1 0 GA GA GA Norman A. Son M 10 S AR PA OH
Notes: Edward is the son of Jacob Kraus and Anna Maria Steiner. Mary is Mary J. Comer his second wife. Norman is the son of Edward and his first wife Martha Patten.
1910 Federal Census, Perry Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
Vol: 33 ED: 36? Page: 36b Dwelling: 112
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth
Jasper H. Kraus Head M 38 M1/17 AR PA OH
Laura L. Wife F 32 M1/17 6/6 AR AR
Henry Son M 16 S AR AR AR
Lena E. Daughter F 12 S AR AR AR
Maggie E. Daughter F 10 S AR AR AR
Clyde N. Son M 6 S AR AR AR
Mattie J. Daughter F 4 S AR AR AR
Perry C. Son M 1 S AR AR ARNotes: Jasper is the son of Edward Henry Kraus and Martha C. Patten. Laura is the daughter of Graham Stumbaugh and Susan Brantley.
1910 Federal Census, Pittsburg Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
Vol: 33 ED: 64 Page: 126a Dwelling: 4
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth
Samuel J. Kraus Head M 37 M1/11 PA PA PA
Fannie S. Wife F 38 M1/11 4/1 SC SC SC
Albert Son M 0 S AR PA SCNotes: Samuel is the son of George Kraus and Mary Haus. Fannie is Fannie S. Bush.
1910 Federal Census, Spadra Township, Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas
Vol: 33 ED: 66 Page: 167a Dwelling: 149
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth
William A. Kraus Head M 24 M1/0 AR IN WL
Bessie Wife F 19 M1/0 0 AR TN TN
Gomer Brother M 19 S AR IN WLNotes: William is "Allie" Kraus son of Edward Kraus and Gwennie Evans.
Vol: 33 ED: 66 Page: 169b Dwelling: 202
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth
Abraham E. Kraus Head M 48 M1/23 PA PA PA
Cora M. Wife F 41 M1/23 12/7 AR AR AR
Oscar C. Son M 18 S AR PA AR
Roy E. Son M 16 S AR PA AR
Orville A. Son M 14 S AR PA AR
Wallace H. Son M 13 S AR PA AR
Hall E. Son M 10 S AR PA AR
Harlowe A. Son M 5 S AR PA AR
John W. Son M 3 S AR PA ARNotes: Abraham is the son of George Kraus and Mary Haus. Cora is Cora Flemming.
Vol: 33 ED: 66 Page: 185a Dwelling: 502
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth
George W. Kraus Head M 45 M1/15 PA PA PA
Amanda E. Wife F 40 M1/15 6/6 AR SC SC
Inez A. Daughter F 14 S AR PA AR
Carl Son M 13 S AR PA AR
Frances Daughter F 11 S AR PA AR
Beulah Daughter D 10 S AR PA AR
Alma Daughter D 6 S AR PA AR
Eugene Son S 0 S AR PA ARNotes: George is the son of George Kraus and Mary Haus. Amanda is Amanda Williams.
Vol: 33 ED: 66 Page: 191a Dwelling: 87
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth
John Perdue Head M 27 M1/2 AR AL AL
Clara Wife F 25 M1/2 1/1 AR AR AR
Flora Daughter F 1-5/12 S AR AR ARNotes. John is the son of Lorenzo Drew and Flora Perdue. Clara is Clara May Allen daughter of William Allen and Bethena Celia Kendall.
1910 Federal Census, St. Mary Street, Illinois Township, Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas
ED: 86 Page: 154b Dwelling: 358
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth Trade
John R. Farmer Head M 45 M1/20 AR TN AR Farmer
Sarah Wife F 40 M1/20 8/8 IN PA PA
Ola Daughter F 19 S AR AR IN
Ruby Daughter F 18 S AR AR IN
Robbie Daughter F 16 S AR AR IN
Mamie Daughter F 14 S AR AR IN
Elmer Son M 10 S AR AR IN
Ethel Daughter F 6 S AR AR IN
Eva Daughter F 6 S AR AR IN
Burl Son M 4 S AR AR INNotes. John is John Robert Farmer the son of John Calhoun Farmer and Maneisa Jackson. Sarah is Sarah Matilda Kraus, daughter of George William Kraus and Mary Ann Haus.
1910 Federal Census, Bullfrog Valley Road, Martin Township, Pope County, Arkansas
ED: 93 Page: 216a Dwelling: 202
Name Relation Sex Age Married Children Birth Trade
Wesslie M. Kraus Head M 42 M1/22 IN PA OH Farmer
Cyntha A. Wife F 42 M1/22 13/9 MO IL KY
Becka Daughter F 15 S AR IN MO
Eddie M. Daughter F 12 S AR IN MO
Edith G. Daughter F 10 S AR IN MO
Rhoda Daughter F 7 S AR IN MO
John H. Son M 5 S AR IN MO
Jasper H. Son M 3 S AR IN MO
Mary Daughter F 11/12 S AR IN MONotes: Wesslie is Wesley M. Kraus son of Edward H. Kraus and Martha Patten. Cintha is Cynthia Ann Owen. Eddie is Edda.
1912: Graduation Invitation, Alice Eula Kraus,
31 May 1912
1912: Marriage Records of Johnson County,
Arkansas
Henry Kraus, 19, to Sinia Freed, 19, on 22 Dec 1912, Book U page
540
Notes: Henry is the son of Jasper Kraus and Laura Stumbaugh.
1914: History of Johnson County, The First
Hundred Years, Ella Molloy Langford
Page 135, Inductees, World War I
Arville H. Allen [son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming]
1915: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas|
Lena Kraus 17 to Eugene Locke 20 on 2 May 1915, Book V page 168
Notes: Lena is the daughter of Joseph Kraus and Laura Stumbaugh.
1916: Wedding Invitation, Gomer Kraus and Alice
Allen
1916: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas
Gomer E. Kraus 25 to Alice Allen 23 on 4 May 1916, Book V page 289
Edith Kraus 18 to Jim Pearson 21 on 2 Jul 1916, Book V page 303
Eddie Kraus 19 to Earl Mathews 22 on 22 Dec 1916, Book V page 366
Notes: Gomer is the son of Edward Kraus and Gwennie Evans. Edith is the daughter of Wesley Kraus and Cynthia Owen.
1917: The Herald Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 30 May 1957
Forty Years Ago (1917) This Week in Johnson County
The first shipment of peaches from Johnson County to the market has
been made by Mr. G. W. Kraus who brought in the first load Wednesday of
this week (May 30). The peaches were of the Garland variety, one of the
earliest raised, and the shipment was made by express. The quality was
good and the prospects for the balance of the crop of this and other
varieties is very good.
Notes: G. W. is George W. Kraus, son of George Kraus and Mary Haus.
1917: The Herald Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 11 Aug 1957
Forty Years Ago (1917) This Week in Johnson County
Little Miss Gwennie Elizabeth Kraus is improving after a spell of
scarletina.
1918: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1914-1923, Desmond Walls
Harlo Wil. Kraus, Johnson County, 3/16/1918
Notes: Harlo is Harlow William Kraus son of Henry and Sinia Kraus.
1918: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas|
Rhoda Kraus 16 to John Moyer 18 on 11 Aug 1918, Book V page 555
Notes: Rhoda is the daughter of Wesley Kraus and Cynthia Owen.
1919: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1914-1923, Desmond Walls
Sintha Kraus, Pope County, 2/23/1919
Notes: Sintha is Cynthia Owen, wife of Wesley Milton Kraus.
1919: Marriage Records of Johnson County,
Arkansas
W.M. Kraus 51 to Mrs. P.J. Bouse 64 on 24 Oct 1919, Book
"W" page 66
Notes: W.M. is Wesley M. Kraus son of Edward Kraus and Martha Patten and widower of Cynthia Owen.
1919: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1914-1923, Desmond Walls
George W. Kraus, Johnson County, 3/10/1920
Notes: George is the son of George Kraus and Mary Haus.
1920: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1914-1923, Desmond Walls
A. E. Kraus, Johnson County, 10/16/1920
Notes: A. E. is Abraham E. Kraus son of George Kraus and Mary Haus.
1920 Federal Census, Spadra Township, Johnson County, Arkansas
| Dwg | Name | Race | Sex | Age | Birthplace | |||
| 242a | 185 | Kraus, Roy | H | W | M | 26 | M | AR AR AR |
| - | - | Ruby | W | W | F | 23 | M | AR AR AR |
| - | - | Roy Douglas | S | W | M | 1-8/12 | S | AR AR AR |
Notes: Roy is Roy E. Kraus son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming.
| Dwg | Name | Race | Sex | Age | Birthplace | |||
| - | 318 | Kraus, Wilson | H | W | M | 55 | M | PA Unk Unk |
| - | - | Lizzie | W | W | F | 49 | M | AR SC SC |
| - | - | Carl | S | W | M | 22 | S | AR PA AR |
| Frankie | D | W | F | 21 | S | AR PA AR | ||
| Beulah | D | W | F | 20 | S | AR PA AR | ||
| Alena | D | W | F | 15 | S | AR PA AR | ||
| Eugene | S | W | M | 10 | S | AR PA AR | ||
| Lawrence | S | W | M | 8 | S | AR PA AR |
Notes: Wilson is George Wilson Kraus, son of George W. Kraus and Mary Haus. Lizzie is Amanda E. Williams. Frankie is Mary F. Kraus.
| Dwg | Name | Race | Sex | Age | Birthplace | |||
| 271a | 334 | Krause, Gomer E. | H | W | M | 29 | M | AR PA WL |
| - | - | Alice U. | W | W | F | 27 | M | AR US AR |
| - | - | Gomer E. Jr. | S | W | M | 2-3/12 | S | AR AR AR |
| - | - | Joe A. | S | W | M | 9/12 | S | AR AR AR |
Notes: Gomer is the son of Edward Joseph Kraus and Gwennie Evans. Alice U. is Alice Eula Allen daughter of William Allen and Bethena Kendall. Gomer E. Jr. is Gomer Edward Kraus. Joe A. is Joe Allen Kraus.
| Dwg | Name | Race | Sex | Age | Birthplace | |||
| 271a | 349 | Krause, Albert O. | H | W | M | 33 | M | AR PA WL |
| - | - | Bessie G. | W | W | F | 29 | M | AR TN TN |
| - | - | Gwennie E. | D | W | F | 6 | S | AR AR AR |
Notes: Albert is William Albert "Allie" Kraus son of Edward Joseph Kraus and Gwennie Evans. Bessie is Elizabeth Susie Edwards. Gwennie E. is Gwennie Elizabeth Kraus.
| Dwg | Name | Race | Sex | Age | Birthplace | |||
| 271a | 368 | Krause, Abraham | H | W | M | 67 | M | PA PA PA |
| - | - | Cora M. | W | W | F | 50 | M | AR AR AR |
| - | - | Wallace H. | S | W | M | 23 | S | AR PA AR |
| - | - | Hall | S | W | M | 20 | S | AR PA AR |
| - | - | Harlow A. | S | W | M | 15 | S | AR PA AR |
| - | - | Willis | S | W | M | 13 | S | AR PA AR |
Notes: Abraham is Abraham "Abram" Kraus son of George W. Kraus and Mary Ann House. Cora is Cora M. Flemming.
| Dwg | Name | Race | Sex | Age | Birthplace | |||
| 271a | 369 | Krause, Orville | H | W | M | 24 | M | AR PA AR |
| - | - | Buelah M. | W | W | F | 23 | M | TN TN TN |
| - | - | Mildred | D | W | M | 1-7/12 | S | AR AR TN |
| - | - | Jack | S | W | M | 1/12 | S | AR AR TN |
Notes: Orville is Arville the son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming.
1920 Federal Census, Soundex Card, Johnson County, Arkansas
| Vol | ED | Sheet/Line | Name | Relate | Age | Birthplace |
| 31 | 73 | 22/29 | Kraus, Oscar C. | H | 27 | AR |
| - | - | - | Mamie | W | 20 | AR |
Notes: Oscar is the son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming.
| Vol | ED | Sheet/Line | Name | Relate | Age | Birthplace |
| 31 | 68 | 4/57 | Krews, Henry B. | H | 26 | AR |
| - | - | - | Cissie | W | 26 | AR |
| - | - | - | Zearl | S | 5 | AR |
| - | - | - | Roy D. | S | 6/12 | AR |
Notes: Henry is Henry Kraus son of Joseph A. Kraus and Laura Stumbaugh. Cissie is Dixie.
1920 Federal Census, Soundex Card, Pope County, Arkansas
| Vol | ED | Sheet/Line | Name | Relate | Age | Birthplace |
| 49 | 93 | 9/98 (page 116b) | Kraus, Walter | H | 31 | AR |
| - | - | - | Lula | W | 30 | AR |
| - | - | - | Nellie | D | 5 | AR |
| - | - | - | Ella | D | 4-3/12 | AR |
Notes: Walter is the son of Wesley Kraus and Cynthia Owen.
History of Johnson County, Arkansas: the First
Hundred Years, Ella Malloy Langford
Page 194
"On September 30, 1879, G. W. and Mary Ann Kraus from Pennsylvania, landed in
Johnson County, Arkansas, to find a new home. Their family consisted of six boys
and one daughter, Charley, Sam, Frank, Wilse, Ed, El, and Sarah. The Kraus boys
were farmers, carpenters and constructors. Many buildings stand today as
monuments of the ingenuity of these men, especially Ed and El, who made their
homes in Clarksville. Mrs. Ed Kraus, nee Gwinnie Evans, was a woman who
administered many acts of charity. Far and wide about town she visited the sick
and needy--never empty handed. Their children are Allie and Gomer, who today,
with their families live in Clarksville. El married Cora Flemming, an orphan
girl who resided in the home of her uncle, C. White. Their children were seven
big, husky boys, football and baseball players. They are all residing in
Clarksville. Mr. Kraus died a year ago."
Notes: G. W. is George. Mary Ann is Mary Ann Haus. Charley is Charles. Sam is Samuel. Wilse is George Wilson. Ed is Edward Joseph. El is Abraham E., Gwinnie Evans is the daughter of William T. Evans and his first wife. Allie is William Albert. Gomer is Gomer Edward.
1920: Obituary, Herald-Democrat,
Clarksville, Arkansas, 11 March 1920
Death of G. W. Kraus
G. W. Kraus died of
heartfailure at his home near the Greenbrier Church east of Clarksville on
Wednesday morning of this week at non o'clock.
Mr. Kraus had been in a low state of health for several months, yet
his death came as a surprise to his family.
Mr. Kraus was born Sept. 10, 1864 in Pennsylvania and was therefore
in his 56th year at the time of his death.
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.
1920: The Herald Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 11 Aug 1960
Forty Years Ago (1920) Today in Johnson County
On Saturday afternoon, August 7th, little Miss Gwennie Kraus
entertained twenty-eight of her little girl friends in honor of her
seventh birthday. She's an accomplished little girl and if she continues
to improve in the next seven years as she has in the first seven, she will
be quite an addition to society. She's very lovable in disposition and
enjoyed the afternoon with her friends, also the little gifts were highly
appreciated.
Notes: Gwennie is the daughter of William Albert "Allie" Kraus and Elizabeth "Bessie"
1920:
Herald-Democrat, Clarksville, Arkansas, August 20th, 1920
Obituary
Abraham Eldsworth Krause
was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 26, 1862 and died Oct. 16, 1920. He came to
Johnson County 18 years of age and was married thirty years ago to Miss
Cora Flemming of Clarksville. He leaves besides him immediate family, two
brothers, Charley Kraus of Poteau, Oklahoma and Samuel Kraus of this
county and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Farmer of Russellville. His children are
Oscar, Roy, Arville, Wallace, Hall, Harlow and William.
The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. J.T.
Willcoxon at the family residence on West Cherry St., after which
internment was made in Oakland Cemetery.
1920: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas
Maggie Kraus 20 to Paul Harmon 21 on 5 Sep 1920, Book W page 168
Notes: Maggie is the daughter of Joseph Kraus and Laura Stumbaugh.
1921: Marriage Records of Johnson County, Arkansas|
Beulah Kraus 21 to Noble Stephens 21 on 27 Aug 1921, Book W page 292
Notes: Beulah is the daughter of George and Amanda Kraus. Noble is James Nobel Stephens.
1924: The Herald Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 24 Dec 1964
Forty Years Ago (1924) Today in Johnson County,
A number of College students and friends of the college spent a very
pleasant evening Saturday when they listened to a student recital
presented by the conservatory department. The expression department was
very creditably represented by Misses Anna Marie Hervey and Mary Josephine
Clark. Piano solos were played by Misses Gwennie Elizabeth Kraus, Alice
Ragon and Flois Dickerson.
Notes: Gwennie Elizabeth Kraus is the daughter of William Albert "Allie" Kraus and Elizabeth "Bessie" Edwards.
1927: Marriage Records of Johnson County,
Arkansas
Arville Kraus 22 to Beulah M. Williams 20 on 21 Oct 1917, Book
"V" page 475
1927: The Herald Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 24 Apr 1967
Forty Years Ago (1927) This Week in Johnson County
The Keep-U-Neat Tailor and Pressing Shop located on the East side of
the square, first door south of the Arlington Hotel, has been leased by
Harlow Kraus and is now being operated by him personally.
Mrs. Allie Kraus will chaperone a crowd of young people to Low Gap for the weekend. Those in the party are Misses Marie Hervey, Gwennie Kraus, Lillian Hunt, Alice Ragon, Lucille Lucas and Paula McKennon.
Notes: Harlow is the son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming. Mrs. Allie Kraus is Elizabeth "Bessie" Edwards wife of William Albert "Allie" Kraus. Gwennie Kraus is her daughter.
1927: The Herald Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 24 Aug 1967
Forty Years Ago (1927) This Week in Johnson County
Gomer E. Kraus has been awarded the contract for the new water and
light power plant building. His bid was $15,000. The contract calls for a
building of brick, concrete and steel 84 by 64 feet. It will be located
west of the present plant on Jackson street.
1927: The Herald Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 23 Nov 1967
Forty Years Ago (1927) This Week in Johnson County
Work on the new light plant is progressing rapidly. Gomer E. Kraus,
contractor, has the brick work on the building practically completed. Two
of the foundations for the installation of machinery has also been
completed and the others are nearing completion. Six car loads of
machinery have already been received and unloaded, and ten car loads are
yet to come. The new plant is to be an oil burner. When completed it will
be one of the most economical as well as efficient municipally owned
plants in the state. It is expected that it will be completed by the first
of the year.
Notes: Gomer is the son of Edward Kraus and Gwennie Evans.
1928: The Herald Democrat, March 1928
The new light plant has been completed and accepted by the city
commissioners. Mr. Gomer Kraus did the construction work on the building.
It is fireproof brick and steel located just across Jackson street from
the old plant. The old plant proved 10 yrs. ago to be too small for the
growing town. And for 10 yrs/ the city has been paying more than $1,000 a
month for extra current. The new plant has five engines and will develop
1,150 horsepower. The fuel used is crude oil which is much cheaper than
coal. One gallon of oil will produce 11-1/2 Kilowatt hours. The engines
are four cycle air injections diesel, Worthington by make. The plant cost
$105,000 and was on of the best country plants in the state. The commissioners
were; Geo. Ladd, J. R. Boen, A. N. Ragon, Josh W. Wilson, Superintendent
of the plant.
c1929: Program, Gem Theater, Knights and
Ladies of Honor, Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas
1929: Herald-Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 24 Apr 1969
Forty Years Ago (1929) Today in Johnson County
Through the efforts of Mr. W. A. Kraus, the efficient manager of the
Dunlap Theatre, a donation of $50 was made Wednesday to the Clarksville
Boys Band by Mr. M. A. Lightman of El Dorado, owner of the theater. This
donation is to help defray the expenses of the band to the Confederate
Reunion in Charlotte, N.C. in June.
Notes: W.A. is William Albert "Allie" Kraus, son of Edward Kraus and Gwennie Evans.
1930 Federal Census, Perry Township, Johnson County, Arkansas - T626-79
ED: 36-14 Page: 159-2a Dwelling: 22 Date: 3 Apr 1930 Name Relate Sex Age Birth Marital Trade Home R/W Jasper Kraus Head M 58 AR PA OH M age 21 Farmer Own Y Laura L. Wife F 53 AR AR AR M age 15 None Y Amos J. Son M 15 AR AR AR S Farm Laborer Y Allie Son M 13 AR AR AR S None Y Lena Locke Daughter F 32 AR AR AR Wd None Y
Notes. Jasper is Jasper Henry Hamilton Kraus son of Edward Henry Kraus and Martha C. Patten. Laura is Laura Lavina Stumbaugh daughter of Graham Newton Stumbaugh and Susan Jane Brantley.
1930 Federal Census, Spadra Township, Johnson County, Arkansas - T626-79
ED: 36-32 Page: 221-1b Dwelling: 19 Date: 2 Apr 1930 Name Relate Sex Age Birth Marital Trade Home R/W Cora Kraus Head F 61 AR AR AR Wd age 17 None Own Y Wallace Son M 33 AR AR AR S House Carpenter Y Hall Son M 30 AR AR AR S Mgr. Garment Parlor Y Harlow Son M 25 AR AR AR S Mgr. Press Parlor Y Willie Son M 23 AR AR AR S None Y
Notes. Cora is Cora M. Flemming widow of Abraham Eldsworth Kraus.
ED: 36-33 Page: 233-1b Dwelling: 26 Name Relate Sex Age Birth Marital Trade Home R/W Frankie Kraus Head F 32 AR PA AR S Telephone Oper. Own Y Eugene W. Brother M 20 AR PA AR S None Y Lawrence E. Brother M 18 AR PA AR S None Y Virginia L. Stephens Niece F 7 AR PA AR S
Notes. Frankie is Mary Frances Kraus daughter of George Wilson Kraus and Amanda Elizabeth Williams. Virginia is the daughter of Beulah Kraus and Noble Stevens.
1930: Herald-Democrat,
Clarksville, Arkansas, 26 March 1930
At midnight, March 15, the closing date
for filing names to e entered on the ballot for the city election to be
held in Clarksville on April 1, the names of T.W. Harvey and Thos. B.
May had been filed for the office of mayor. This is the only office for
which there was opposition. The remainder of the ballot carries the
names of Wilson Sharyer, recorder; B.B. Logan, treasurer; E.A. King,
Homer Covington, M.A. Scarborough, Donald McMahon, W.V. Harris and W.A.
Kraus, alderman, J.R. McAlister, marshal.
1931 West Hill School Honor Roll, Herald-Graphic
Newspaper May 28th 1931
The elementary department of West Hill School submitting the following honor
roll children having a perfect attendance record for the entire year, being
neither tardy nor absent:
Fourth Grade-Evelyn Boggs, Margaret King, Eudah Kolb, Emogene Lafter.
Fifth Grade-Anna Carolyn Bush, Margaret Hardgraves, Esther Jean McNabb, Edwin
Boggs.
Sixth Grade-Joe Kraus, Jack Kraus, Juanita Edwards, and Inz Turnbow.
Notes: Joe Kraus is the son of Gomer Kraus and Alice Allen. Jack Kraus is the son of Orville Kraus.
1934: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1934-1940, Desmond Walls
Jasper Kraus, Johnson County, 6/11/1934
Notes: Jasper is the son of Edward Kraus and Martha Patten.
1935 Certified Poll Tax List, Johnson County,
Arkansas
Pittsburg Township
H.B. Kraus Lamar
Spadra Township
H.A. Kraus
J.C. Harmon
Mattie Harmon
Notes: H.B. is Henry B. Kraus son of Jasper Kraus and Laura Stumbaigh. H.A. Kraus is Harlow A. Kraus son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming. Mattie Harmon is may be Maggie Kraus daughter of Jasper Kraus and Laura Stumbaugh and wife of Paul Harmon. J.C. Harmon is James Clyde Harmon son of Maggie Kraus and Paul Harmon.
1938: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1924-1940, Desmond Walls
Ellen Kraus, Johnson County, 7/18/1938
Notes: Ellen is the wife of Norman Albert Kraus, son of Samuel Kraus and Fannie Bush.
1938 Obituary, Herald-Democrat, 19 Jul
1938
Kraus Funeral Held Today At
Clarksville
Funeral
Services for Mrs. Norman Kraus, 38 years old, of the Mount Olive
community, who died Monday night at the Johnson county hospital, were held
this afternoon at the First Methodist church of Clarksville, with Rev. J.
M. Barnett of Altus in charge of services. Burial was in Oakland cemetery
with the Shinn Funeral home of Russellville in charge.
Survivors are the husband, am infant son, a fourteen
year old adopted daughter, Annabella, three sisters, Mrs. Rose Cole of
Clarksville, Mrs. Ethelene Phillips of Bentonville, Mrs. Frank Standen of
Bentonville and five brothers, Mike, Clarence Lon, W.V., Silas and Lon
Phillips, all of Bentonville.
1940: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1934-1940, Desmond Walls
Samuel Jackson Kraus, Johnson County, 3/20/1940
Notes: Samuel is the son of George Kraus and Mary Haus.
1940: Herald-Democrat April 1st 1940
Funeral Services Held For Samuel J. Kraus
Funeral Services for Samuel Jackson Kraus, 66 years old, who died
Saturday afternoon at his home in the Mt. Olive community, was held Sunday
afternoon at the Mt. Olive Methodist Church, with Rev. J. Kenneth Shamblin,
pastor of the Lamar Methodist Church officiating.
Burial was in Oakland Cemetery here, with the Hardwicke Funeral
home of Clarksville in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Kraus is survived by his wife; two sons, Albert and Norman
Kraus of Lamar; a brother, Charles Kraus of Clarksville and a grandchild.
1941: Arkansas Death Records Index,
191-1948, Desmond Walls
Cora M. Kraus, Johnson County, 8/17/1941
Notes: Cora is Cora Flemming wife of Abraham Kraus, son of George Kraus and Mary Haus.
1941: Herald-Democrat
Last Rites Arranged For Mrs. Cora
Kraus
Funeral
Service for Mrs. Cora M. Kraus, 71, who died at her Clarksville home on
West Cherry street Sunday night at 8:30 o'clock after a long illness, will
be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the first Methodist
church of Clarksville by the pastor, Rev. Guy Ames.
Mrs. Kraus is survived by seven sons: Oscar Kraus,
Clarksville; Roy Kraus, Phoenix, Ariz.; Arville Kraus, Clarksville; Harlow
Kraus, Clarksville; Wallace Kraus, Phoenix, Ariz.; Hall Kraus,
Clarksville; and Will Kraus, Russellville.
Burial will be at the Oakland cemetery near
Clarksville. Funeral arrangements are being directed by the Hardwicke
Funeral Home, Clarksville.
1943 Phone Book, Clarksville, Johnson County,
Arkansas
Arville Kraus, 415 Montgomery Street
Gomer Kraus, N. Johnson Street
Harlow Kraus, 403 Montgomery Street
Kraus Cleaners, Fulton Street
Dane Kendall, 204 Main
Lamar Exchange
Oscar Kraus
1944: History of Johnson County, Volume 4, Milken, page 139
Ozark Alumni in the Service 1943-1944
Those marked with a asterisk have see foreign service.
Capt. Marion Allen [unknown]
Johnny Crouse [unknown]
Lt. George Hardgrave, Jr. [unknown]
Constance Harmon, NAC [unknown]
Helen Harmon, Marine [unknown]
Gomer Kraus [Son of Gomer Kraus and Alice Allen]
Eugene Kraus [son of George Kraus and Amanda Williams]
Ensign Joe Kraus* [Son of Gomer Kraus and Alice Allen]
Lawrence Kraus* [son of George Kraus and Amanda Williams]
Carl Rafferty [unknown]
Etta Marie Rushing, NAC [unknown]
Ensign Charles Turner* [unknown]
Loyd Turner [unknown]
Robert Turner* [unknown]
1948: Arkansas Death Records Index,
1941-1948, Desmond Walls
Walter H. Kraus, Pope County, 9/19/1948
Notes: Walter is the son of Wesley Kraus and Cynthia Owen.
1948 Obituary, Herlad-Democrat, 17 Aug 1958
Mrs. Laura Kraus
Funeral services for
Mrs. Laura Kraus, 71, Hagarville, who died Tuesday, August 10 at the home of her
son, Amos Kraus, of Painton, Missouri, were conducted at 1 p. m., Friday, August
12 at the Annie's Chapel Church. Burial was in Annie's Chapel Cemetery, directed
by the Cox Funeral Home.
She is survived by three daughters, Miss Lena Kraus of
Hagarville, Mrs. Paul Harmon of Texas and Mrs. Mattie Harriman of Paden,
Oklahoma; four sons, Henry and Allie Kraus of Clarksville, Clyde Kraus of
Hagarville and Amos Kraus of Painton, Missouri; 17 grandchildren; 9 great
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Watson of Spadra; and one brother, Major
Stumbaugh of Lamar.
1950 Obituary, Herald Democrat, 3 Aug 1950
Widely Known Contractor Dies At Home Friday
Gomer E. Kraus, 60
years old, widely known contractor, died Friday at his home in Clarksville after
a long illness. He had been in ill health approximately three years.
Funeral Services were held at 2:30 P. m. Saturday at the
First Presbyterian Church of Clarksville, with Dr. Elbert Hefner of
Mountainburg, officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, directed by the
Hardwicke Funeral Home.
He is survived by his widow; three sons; Gomer Kraus Jr.,
Gainesville, Florida, Bobby and Joe Kraus, both of Clarksville; one daughter,
Miss Alice Ann Kraus of Pocahontas, Arkansas; one Brother W. R. Kraus of
Clarksville and three grandchildren.
1956: Gwennie Kraus Social Security Account
Application.
Notes: Gwennie is the daughter of William Albert Kraus and Elizabeth Edwards.
1963: Social Security Death Index
Roy Kraus, AR, b. 26 Oct 1893, d. Mar 1963
Roy is the son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming.
1965: Social Security Death Index, Texas
Norman Kraus, AR, b. 13 Jan 1900, d. May 1965,
Last Residence: San Marcos, Texas
Notes: Norman is the son of Samuel J. and Fannie Kraus.
1965: Texas Department of
Health. Texas Death Index, 1964-1998
Norman Albert Kraus, 10 May 1965,
Hays County, M, Single
1966: Alice Eula (Allen) Kraus Social Security Account
Application.
Notes: Alice is the wife of Gomer E. Kraus.
1967: Social Security Death Index
Hall Kraus, b. 23 Oct 1899, d. Feb 1967, Last
Residence: Clarksville, Arkansas
Notes: Hall is the son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming.
1971: Texas
Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1964-1998.
Frank R. Kraus, 30 Jun 1971, Jasper County, Single
Notes: Frank is Frank Raymond Kraus, son of John Franklin Kraus and Daisey Ellen Gilbert.
1972: Social Security Death Index
William Kraus, AR, b. 2 March 1886, d. Feb
1972,
Last Residence: Clarksville, Arkansas
Notes: William is William Albert "Allie" Kraus son of Edward Joseph Kraus and Gwennie Evans.
1974: Social Security Death Index
Albert Kraus, AR, b. 25 Nov 1909, d. Jan 1974,
Last Residence: Russellville, Arkansas
1977:
Johnson County Graphic, 16 Feb 1977
Teacher Honored
Miss Gwennie Kraus is presented
gifts from John Allen Smith, principal of Clarksville Middle School, on
behalf of the school faculty as former colleagues from Hurlie and Middle
schools gathered at the home of Mrs. Gaye Johnson on Feb. 10 to honor Miss
Kraus with a retirement party given by the fifth and sixth grade teachers.
Miss Kraus retired last year after teaching in the Clarksville School
system for several years. Hearts and flowers were the focal point of the
dining table, which was covered with a red cloth. Refreshments were served
by Mrs. Ruby Strong and Mrs. Armil Taylor. Other attending were Mr. and
Mrs. John Bock, Miss Emma Pyron, Mrs. Elna Leonard, Mrs. Ruth May, Miss
Vivian Misenhimer, Mrs. Blanche McAnear, Mrs. Alice Harris, Mrs. Virginia
Lumpkin, Mrs. Bea Elkins, Mrs. Annette Stackhouse, Don Phillips. Mrs.
Axile Moak, Mrs. Dotsie Hibblen, Mrs. Nila Talley and Mrs. Wanda Phillips.
1978: Social Security Death Index
Oscar Kraus, AR, b. 18 Feb 1892, d. Jun 1978,
Last Residence: Clarksville, Arkansas
1979: Social Security Death Index
Alice Kraus, OK 1966, b. 3 Jul 1892, d. Dec
1979,
Last Residence: Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas
1981: Social Security Death Index
Wallace Kraus, AR, b. 10 Nov 1896, d. Aug
1981, Lat Residence: Phoenix, Arizona
1981 Obituary, Johnson County Graphic,
14 Aug 1981
Wallace H. Kraus
Wallace H.
Kraus, aged 84, brother of Harlow Kraus of Clarksville, died Wednesday,
Aug 13, at his home in Phoenix, Ariz.
He was a veteran of World War I and was employed as
superintendent of Dell-Webb Construction Company at the time of his
retirement.
Other survivors are his widow, Mrs. Lessie Reed Kraus; one
son Larry of Phoenix, Ariz.; one niece; four nephews and several cousins.
Funeral services and burial were Monday, Aug. 17, in
Phoenix, Ariz.
1982: Johnson County, Graphic, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 3 Feb 1982
Mrs. Lessie Kraus
Mrs. Lessie Reed Kraus,
aged 71, widow of Wallace H. Kraus, formerly of Clarksville, died
Saturday, Jan. 30, in Phoenix, Ariz.
She is survived by one son, Larry of Phoenix, Ariz., two sisters of
California; and one brother-in-law, Harlow Kraus of Clarksville.
Funeral and burial will be thurday morning in Phoenix.
1982: Johnson County Democrat, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 9 June 1982
Jack Kraus
Jack Stanley Kraus, aged
62, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, June 2, at St. Vincent Infirmary.
Born and reared in Clarksville, he was the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Arville Kraus, a member of the Clarksville First Presbyterian Church
and the American Legion, and an employee of the Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Grable Kraus; two daughters,
Mary Jacquelyn Martin and Kerri Ann Kraus, both of Little Rock; one
brother, Arville E. Kraus of Overland Park, Kan.; two grandchildren; and
an uncle, Harlow Kraus of Clarksville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Griffin Leggett
Healey and Roth with Rev. Paul Sanders officiating. Burial was in Pine
Crest Memorial Park in Little Rock.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the
American Heart Association.
1982: Social Security Death Index
Drucie Hogan, SSN #432-48-8632 AR, b. July 1914, d. May 1982,
Last Residence: Dover, Arkansas
Notes: Drucie is the wife of Jim Hogan and daughter of George Archer and Mille E. Kraus, daughter of Edward H. Kraus and Martha Patten.
1984: Social Security Death Index
Henry Kraus, AR, b. 25 Nov 1893, d. Sep 1984,
Last Residence: Riverside, California
1989: Social Security Death Index
Ruby Kraus, AR, b. 16 Jan 1896, d. 5 May 1989,
Last Residence: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
1991: Social Security Death Index
Gomer Kraus, OK, b. 22 May 1917, d. 2 May 1991
1991: State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Health Department, Office of Vital Records, 1998.
Name: Gomer Edward Kraus
Certificate: 51655
Place: Duval
Race: W
Death Date: 02 May 1991
Birth Date: 22 May 19171992:
Obituary of Bonnie Marie Kraus, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 28, 1992,
pages 12,13
ARLINGTON - Bonnie Marie Kraus Overstreet, a homemaker, died Saturday
at her Arlington home. She was 69.
Funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hugh M. Moore & Sons Funeral Home
in Arlington. Burial will be in Moore Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Overstreet was born
in Oklahoma and had lived in Arlington for about 20 years. She was a member of
Arlington Sams Club and Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Survivors: Husband, Vernon
Overstreet of Arlington; two sons, Wayne Overstreet and Kenneth Overstreet, both
of Arlington; daughter, Jeanie Payton of North Richland Hills; three brothers,
Ray Kraus, Tom Kraus and Gomer Kraus, all of Fort Smith, Ark.; sister, Marion
Barrett of Seagoville; and six grandsons.
1992: Social Security Death Index
Harlow Kraus, AR, b. 21 Aug 1904,
d. 19 May 1992.
Bonnie Overstreet, AR, b. 23 Dec 1923, d. 26 Dec 1992.
Clyde Kraus, AR, b. 20 Sep 1903, d. 30 Sep 1992, Last
Residence Hagarville, Johnson County, Arkansas.
Notes: Harlow is the son of Abraham Kraus and Cora Flemming. Bonnie Overstreet is the wife of Vernon Overstreet and daughter of Charles N. and Bonnie Kraus. Clyde is the son of Jasper Kraus and Laura Sumbuagh.
1994: Social Security Death Index
Glenna Kraus, AR, b. 6 Sep 1912,
d. May 1994, Last Residence: Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas.
Notes: Glenna is Glenna Watkins wife of Harlow Kraus.
1995: Social Security Death Index
Thomas Kraus, MO, b. 28 Dec 1917,
d. Dec 1995
1996: Social Security Death Index
Homer Archer, AR, b. 27 June 1932,
d. 2 Nov 1996
1997: Social Security Death Index
Elizabeth Kraus, AR, b. 11 Mar 1922, d. 27 Jun
1997,
Last Residence: Bella Vista, Benton County, Arkansas
1997: Social Security Death Index
Joe Kraus, AR, b. 11 May 1919, d. Dec 1997,
Last Residence: Bella Vista, Arkansas
1997:
Obituary, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Bentonville, Arkansas, December 29th,
1979
Joe Kraus
1998:
Obituary, Johnson County Graphic, Clarksville, Arkansas, December 1998
Amos Kraus, 84, of Oran, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in a
Cape Girardeau, Mo., hospital. He was a former resident of Johnson County,
son of the late Jasper and Laura Kraus, a retired farmer, and member of
the Assembly of God Church in Bell City, Mo. Survivors include his widow,
Mrs. Bessie Kraus; one son, Dwayne Kraus of Oran, Mo.; one brother, Allie
Kraus of Clarksville; two granddaughters, Amy and Audrey; five
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial
were Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Oran, Mo.
1998: Social Security Death Index
Amos Kraus, AR, b. 16 Feb 1914,
d. 5 Dec 1998, last Residence, Oran, Scott County, Missouri
1999: Social Security Death Index
Gomer Kraus, AR, b. Aug 1921, d. Feb 1999,
Last Residence: Fort Smith, Arkansas
2000: Obituary, Southwest Times, Fort Smith,
Arkansas, 20 Mar 2000
Mrs. Anna L. Wages
2000: Obituary, Johnson County Graphic, Johnson
County, Arkansas, 5 April, 2000
Mrs. Anna L. Wages
Mrs. Anna Laurie Kraus Wages, 70, of Clarksville died Wednesday, March
29, 2000.
She was a daughter of the late Herbert and Dixie Payne Priest Kraus.
Survivors include her husband, Don Wages; one daughter, Dixi Lynn Preece
of Clarksville; one son, Gregory Bryan Estes of Benton; two brothers, Bill
Kraus and Charles Kraus, both of Chester, Texas; and four grandchildren.
Funeral was at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Roller-Cox Chapel with Don
Whitt, Lyndal Ann, and Michelle White officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Vernon Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Turner, Hurlon Moore, Wayne Pratt, John
Brown, Dick Jones, and Norman Sexton.
Honorary pallbearers were Lee Newton, Dr. Jack Patterson, and Dr. Don
Pennington.
Memorials may be made to Johnson County Hospice, No. 6 Professional Park
Drive, Clarksville, AR 72830.
2001: Johnson County Graphic, Clarksville,
Arkansas, 8 May 2001
Announcements
A workday will be held at the
Annie's Chapel Cemetery on Saturday, May 12. Persons participating are
asked to bring necessary tools for cleaning, states Allie Kraus.
Pope County History, Volume II, H-Z
Name Index
Kraus,Nellie Dovie-263
Kraus,Uva May-263
Kraus,Walter H.-69,263