Joseph and Maria (Baker) Zawvar, were natives of Germany and born near St. Wendel. They were reared to mature years in their native province and married there in 1836. The father was a weaver by trade, which occupation he followed until starting for America in 1846. After landing upon the soil of their adopted country they came directly to Northern Illinois, and the father took up a tract of wild land, upon which he labored successfully, and in due time was the owner of a good farm of 230 acres. He occupied this until his death, which occurred June 20, 1877, at the age of 73 years and 6 months; the mother is still living and makes her home with her son Joseph, in Guilford Township. She has now arrived at the advanced age of 82 years. Eight of their children grew to manhood and womanhood, and the first five - Lizzie, Peter, Barbara, Mary and Lena were born in Germany. The other three were Caroline, Katie and Joseph. One child Maggie, died at the age of 6 years. The surviving are residents of the following places: Lizzie of Minnesota; Lena, of Lansing, Iowa; Mary, at St. Louis. Mo.; Katie, in Shelby County, Iowa; Barbara and Caroline live in this township.
Portraits & Biographical Jo Daviess Co IL 1889 Pg 689
Portraits & Biographical Jo Daviess Co IL 1889 Pg 689
Joseph and Maria (Baker) Zawvar, were natives of Germany and born near St. Wendel. They were reared to mature years in their native province and married there in 1836. The father was a weaver by trade, which occupation he followed until starting for America in 1846. After landing upon the soil of their adopted country they came directly to Northern Illinois, and the father took up a tract of wild land, upon which he labored successfully, and in due time was the owner of a good farm of 230 acres. He occupied this until his death, which occurred June 20, 1877, at the age of 73 years and 6 months; the mother is still living and makes her home with her son Joseph, in Guilford Township. She has now arrived at the advanced age of 82 years. Eight of their children grew to manhood and womanhood, and the first five - Lizzie, Peter, Barbara, Mary and Lena were born in Germany. The other three were Caroline, Katie and Joseph. One child Maggie, died at the age of 6 years. The surviving are residents of the following places: Lizzie of Minnesota; Lena, of Lansing, Iowa; Mary, at St. Louis. Mo.; Katie, in Shelby County, Iowa; Barbara and Caroline live in this township.
Portraits & Biographical Jo Daviess Co IL 1889 Pg 689
Portraits & Biographical Jo Daviess Co IL 1889 Pg 689
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