Joseph V. Zawvar, of Guilford Township, operates 128 acres of land, eighty of which are on section 12, this township, and 48 on section 6 in Thompson Township. His home lies among the bluffs. The land has been thoroughly cultivated, and the buildings, without any pretensions to elegance, are comfortable and very well arranged. Mr. Zawver is a middle-aged gentleman of good physique, indeed of rather fine appearance. His wife is an attractive and intelligent lady, of cheerful disposition, and their home is extremely pleasant. They have one child only, Mamie, who was born Feb. 18, 1878, who is now attending school. The farm is devoted to general agriculture and yields a comfortable income.
Our subject is the son of Joseph and Maria (Baker) Zawvar, who 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.
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Our subject is the son of Joseph and Maria (Baker) Zawvar, who 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
Joseph V. Zawvar, of Guilford Township, operates 128 acres of land, eighty of which are on section 12, this township, and 48 on section 6 in Thompson Township. His home lies among the bluffs. The land has been thoroughly cultivated, and the buildings, without any pretensions to elegance, are comfortable and very well arranged. Mr. Zawver is a middle-aged gentleman of good physique, indeed of rather fine appearance. His wife is an attractive and intelligent lady, of cheerful disposition, and their home is extremely pleasant. They have one child only, Mamie, who was born Feb. 18, 1878, who is now attending school. The farm is devoted to general agriculture and yields a comfortable income.
Our subject is the son of Joseph and Maria (Baker) Zawvar, who 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
Our subject is the son of Joseph and Maria (Baker) Zawvar, who 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
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