Son of Frederick Graser and Catherine Schneider. Husband of Catherine W. Kern. Father of Katherine Emilie Koeffler, Adam Henry Graser and Louise Lina Lamp.
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OBITUARY - Waukesha Daily Freeman - August 12, 1941.
ADAM GRASER, FARMER, DIES
Adam Graser, 89-year-old retired farmer, died early Tuesday at his home at 802 Arcadian ave. after an illness of more than two years.
A native of New York state, Mr. Graser came to New Berlin as a boy and began farming there. He retired about 35 years ago to his home in Waukesha. He was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed church for 35 years.
Surviving are two daughters: Katie Koeffler, New Berlin, and Mrs. Ralph Lamp, Racine; a son, Adam H., New Berlin; and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Kern, Waukesha. There are also nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. H. G. Settlage officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Home cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the home Wednesday afternoon and evening, and at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of the services. The Arthur D. Gaspar funeral home is in charge.
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Portrait & Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
ADAM GRASER, one of the representative and worthy citizens of the town of New Berlin, Waukesha County, is a native of the Empire State, born in Sullivan County, N.Y., January 22, 1852. Mr. Graser is the second in a family of five, comprising three sons and two daughters, born to Frederick and Catherina (Schneider) Graser. Of these children but three survive: John F., a farmer of New BerlinTownship; Adam, of this sketch; and Catherina, wife of Simon Kern, a farmer of the town of Pewaukee. The parents were natives of Rhenish Prussia, Germany, where the father was born October 14, 1823, and the mother November 25, 1825. Their marriage occurred after their emigration to the United States.
Mr. Graser, Sr., was reared to agricultural pursuits, which occupation he followed throughout life. He was educated in the German tongue. While yet a youth he bade farewell to his friends, home and country, and turned his face toward the west, where a broad field for development awaited the energetic and progressive. He took passage on a sailing-vessel from Brehem for New York, where he arrived after a voyage of thirty-five days duration. About all the capital the young man possessed was his health, backed by a will and determination to succeed. He soon found employment as a laborer, and by industry and frugality became a well-to-do man.
In 1869, accompanied by his wife and their three children, Mr. Graser emigrated to Wisconsin, landing in Milwaukee. His first purchase was sixty acres of partially improved land, situated in the town of New Berlin, where he laid the foundation for their future home. By additional purchase his landed possessions were increased to two hundred and ten acres, all of which lay in the same township, that of New Berlin. Mr. Graser was a man of firm convictions and noted as a man of his word. In his political sentiments he was a Democrat, taking a lively interest in the principles of the party which he supported. In religious belief he held membership in the German Reformed Church. His death occurred May 20, 1892, his remains being interred in the German Reformed Church Cemetery, where a beautiful stone marks his resting-place. His good wife survives and now makes her home with their son, John F.
Adam Graser was reared and educated in the state of New York, and at the age of eighteen years accompanied his parents to Wisconsin. Like his father, he has devoted his life to farming and stock-raising. At the age of twenty-four he wedded Miss Catherine Kern, a representative of one of the pioneer families of the town of New Berlin. Their marriage was celebrated on the 21st of September, 1876. Mrs. Graser is a native of that town, where she was born February 20, 1855, and is a daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Damm) Kern. In her father's family were six sons and two daughters, six of whom are living at the present time. Jacob Kern was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, August 28, 1821, and died in Waukesha County, July 28, 1892. He was reared as a farmer and received his education in the German language. He came to America in 1843, crossing the ocean in a sailing-vessel, and proceeded at once to the territory of Wisconsin. At that time Indians were far more plentiful than white neighbors, but our sturdy pioneers were not to be discouraged, and to-day we witness the result of their perseverance. Mr. Kern bought one hundred and fifty-six acres of land in New Berlin Township, of which he made, by toil and industry, a valuable farm. In early days he would burn wood and sell the ashes in Waukesha, then known as Prairieville.
Mr. Kern was honored by all who knew him as a man of integrity and uprightness in all his dealings. He was a Democrat in politics and served his town as Treasurer. He was in favor of good schools and supported whatever had for its object the general elevation of mankind. He belonged to the German Reformed Church, in which he was an officer, his membership being with the congregation that has recently erected the new church edifice.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser's family consists of one son and two daughters: Katie, born December 21, 1877, possesses special musical talent; Addie H., born August 14, 1883, is a bright boy; Louisa L., born April 17, 1888, completes the family. All the children are lovers of school, and their parents will give them every oppurtunity by which they may acquire good practical educations.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser came to their present home on the 9th of October, 1876, beginning in a shell of a house; no barn or outbuildings existed, and they were in debt besides. At the present time, instead of the torn down property, a beautiful and comfortable residence, neatly and tastefully furnished with the modern improvements of a home, two large barns and other needful buildings, occupy the old site. Mr. Graser prides himself on the neatness and convenient arrangement of his buildings. In all lines pertaining to his work the same care and thought are shown, and especially is this true in the care of all machinery and tools. Instead of being left where last used, as in many instances, they are put in a storeroom to be ready when required for another season. His farm presents a model appearance; is watered by fine wells, and in everything bespeaks the care and thrift of the owner. The present homestead comprises ninety-one acres, within fourteen miles of the city of Milwaukee, and about four miles from the village of Waukesha.
Mr. Graser was one of the successful exhibitors at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893, receiving the diploma and medal for the best grade of barley exhibited by the grower, an honor of which he may well be proud, and that will be passed down to his children. In politics Mr. Graser is a Democrat, and cast his first Presidential ballot for Hon. S. J. Tilden. However, he is in no sense a politician, never permitting political affairs to interfere with his business interests. He is at present Treasurer of his school district, in which position has served seven years, which shows that the people have the utmost confidence in him. He is in favor of good schools and does not stand on the dollar when it comes to employing teachers of talent, considering it cheaper to pay more for the best.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser are members of the German Reformed Church of New Berlin, of which Rev. Richard Hanisch is pastor. They take a lively interest in the church and Sabbath-school work. Their daughter, Miss Katie, is organist for both church and Sabbath-school. Mr. Graser was Church Treasurer for two years, and is now serving as Elder. He and his wife are esteemed for their Christian worth by all who know them, and are in every sense representative citizens.
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OBITUARY - Waukesha Daily Freeman - August 12, 1941.
ADAM GRASER, FARMER, DIES
Adam Graser, 89-year-old retired farmer, died early Tuesday at his home at 802 Arcadian ave. after an illness of more than two years.
A native of New York state, Mr. Graser came to New Berlin as a boy and began farming there. He retired about 35 years ago to his home in Waukesha. He was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed church for 35 years.
Surviving are two daughters: Katie Koeffler, New Berlin, and Mrs. Ralph Lamp, Racine; a son, Adam H., New Berlin; and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Kern, Waukesha. There are also nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. H. G. Settlage officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Home cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the home Wednesday afternoon and evening, and at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of the services. The Arthur D. Gaspar funeral home is in charge.
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Portrait & Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
ADAM GRASER, one of the representative and worthy citizens of the town of New Berlin, Waukesha County, is a native of the Empire State, born in Sullivan County, N.Y., January 22, 1852. Mr. Graser is the second in a family of five, comprising three sons and two daughters, born to Frederick and Catherina (Schneider) Graser. Of these children but three survive: John F., a farmer of New BerlinTownship; Adam, of this sketch; and Catherina, wife of Simon Kern, a farmer of the town of Pewaukee. The parents were natives of Rhenish Prussia, Germany, where the father was born October 14, 1823, and the mother November 25, 1825. Their marriage occurred after their emigration to the United States.
Mr. Graser, Sr., was reared to agricultural pursuits, which occupation he followed throughout life. He was educated in the German tongue. While yet a youth he bade farewell to his friends, home and country, and turned his face toward the west, where a broad field for development awaited the energetic and progressive. He took passage on a sailing-vessel from Brehem for New York, where he arrived after a voyage of thirty-five days duration. About all the capital the young man possessed was his health, backed by a will and determination to succeed. He soon found employment as a laborer, and by industry and frugality became a well-to-do man.
In 1869, accompanied by his wife and their three children, Mr. Graser emigrated to Wisconsin, landing in Milwaukee. His first purchase was sixty acres of partially improved land, situated in the town of New Berlin, where he laid the foundation for their future home. By additional purchase his landed possessions were increased to two hundred and ten acres, all of which lay in the same township, that of New Berlin. Mr. Graser was a man of firm convictions and noted as a man of his word. In his political sentiments he was a Democrat, taking a lively interest in the principles of the party which he supported. In religious belief he held membership in the German Reformed Church. His death occurred May 20, 1892, his remains being interred in the German Reformed Church Cemetery, where a beautiful stone marks his resting-place. His good wife survives and now makes her home with their son, John F.
Adam Graser was reared and educated in the state of New York, and at the age of eighteen years accompanied his parents to Wisconsin. Like his father, he has devoted his life to farming and stock-raising. At the age of twenty-four he wedded Miss Catherine Kern, a representative of one of the pioneer families of the town of New Berlin. Their marriage was celebrated on the 21st of September, 1876. Mrs. Graser is a native of that town, where she was born February 20, 1855, and is a daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Damm) Kern. In her father's family were six sons and two daughters, six of whom are living at the present time. Jacob Kern was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, August 28, 1821, and died in Waukesha County, July 28, 1892. He was reared as a farmer and received his education in the German language. He came to America in 1843, crossing the ocean in a sailing-vessel, and proceeded at once to the territory of Wisconsin. At that time Indians were far more plentiful than white neighbors, but our sturdy pioneers were not to be discouraged, and to-day we witness the result of their perseverance. Mr. Kern bought one hundred and fifty-six acres of land in New Berlin Township, of which he made, by toil and industry, a valuable farm. In early days he would burn wood and sell the ashes in Waukesha, then known as Prairieville.
Mr. Kern was honored by all who knew him as a man of integrity and uprightness in all his dealings. He was a Democrat in politics and served his town as Treasurer. He was in favor of good schools and supported whatever had for its object the general elevation of mankind. He belonged to the German Reformed Church, in which he was an officer, his membership being with the congregation that has recently erected the new church edifice.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser's family consists of one son and two daughters: Katie, born December 21, 1877, possesses special musical talent; Addie H., born August 14, 1883, is a bright boy; Louisa L., born April 17, 1888, completes the family. All the children are lovers of school, and their parents will give them every oppurtunity by which they may acquire good practical educations.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser came to their present home on the 9th of October, 1876, beginning in a shell of a house; no barn or outbuildings existed, and they were in debt besides. At the present time, instead of the torn down property, a beautiful and comfortable residence, neatly and tastefully furnished with the modern improvements of a home, two large barns and other needful buildings, occupy the old site. Mr. Graser prides himself on the neatness and convenient arrangement of his buildings. In all lines pertaining to his work the same care and thought are shown, and especially is this true in the care of all machinery and tools. Instead of being left where last used, as in many instances, they are put in a storeroom to be ready when required for another season. His farm presents a model appearance; is watered by fine wells, and in everything bespeaks the care and thrift of the owner. The present homestead comprises ninety-one acres, within fourteen miles of the city of Milwaukee, and about four miles from the village of Waukesha.
Mr. Graser was one of the successful exhibitors at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893, receiving the diploma and medal for the best grade of barley exhibited by the grower, an honor of which he may well be proud, and that will be passed down to his children. In politics Mr. Graser is a Democrat, and cast his first Presidential ballot for Hon. S. J. Tilden. However, he is in no sense a politician, never permitting political affairs to interfere with his business interests. He is at present Treasurer of his school district, in which position has served seven years, which shows that the people have the utmost confidence in him. He is in favor of good schools and does not stand on the dollar when it comes to employing teachers of talent, considering it cheaper to pay more for the best.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser are members of the German Reformed Church of New Berlin, of which Rev. Richard Hanisch is pastor. They take a lively interest in the church and Sabbath-school work. Their daughter, Miss Katie, is organist for both church and Sabbath-school. Mr. Graser was Church Treasurer for two years, and is now serving as Elder. He and his wife are esteemed for their Christian worth by all who know them, and are in every sense representative citizens.
Son of Frederick Graser and Catherine Schneider. Husband of Catherine W. Kern. Father of Katherine Emilie Koeffler, Adam Henry Graser and Louise Lina Lamp.
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OBITUARY - Waukesha Daily Freeman - August 12, 1941.
ADAM GRASER, FARMER, DIES
Adam Graser, 89-year-old retired farmer, died early Tuesday at his home at 802 Arcadian ave. after an illness of more than two years.
A native of New York state, Mr. Graser came to New Berlin as a boy and began farming there. He retired about 35 years ago to his home in Waukesha. He was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed church for 35 years.
Surviving are two daughters: Katie Koeffler, New Berlin, and Mrs. Ralph Lamp, Racine; a son, Adam H., New Berlin; and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Kern, Waukesha. There are also nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. H. G. Settlage officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Home cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the home Wednesday afternoon and evening, and at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of the services. The Arthur D. Gaspar funeral home is in charge.
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Portrait & Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
ADAM GRASER, one of the representative and worthy citizens of the town of New Berlin, Waukesha County, is a native of the Empire State, born in Sullivan County, N.Y., January 22, 1852. Mr. Graser is the second in a family of five, comprising three sons and two daughters, born to Frederick and Catherina (Schneider) Graser. Of these children but three survive: John F., a farmer of New BerlinTownship; Adam, of this sketch; and Catherina, wife of Simon Kern, a farmer of the town of Pewaukee. The parents were natives of Rhenish Prussia, Germany, where the father was born October 14, 1823, and the mother November 25, 1825. Their marriage occurred after their emigration to the United States.
Mr. Graser, Sr., was reared to agricultural pursuits, which occupation he followed throughout life. He was educated in the German tongue. While yet a youth he bade farewell to his friends, home and country, and turned his face toward the west, where a broad field for development awaited the energetic and progressive. He took passage on a sailing-vessel from Brehem for New York, where he arrived after a voyage of thirty-five days duration. About all the capital the young man possessed was his health, backed by a will and determination to succeed. He soon found employment as a laborer, and by industry and frugality became a well-to-do man.
In 1869, accompanied by his wife and their three children, Mr. Graser emigrated to Wisconsin, landing in Milwaukee. His first purchase was sixty acres of partially improved land, situated in the town of New Berlin, where he laid the foundation for their future home. By additional purchase his landed possessions were increased to two hundred and ten acres, all of which lay in the same township, that of New Berlin. Mr. Graser was a man of firm convictions and noted as a man of his word. In his political sentiments he was a Democrat, taking a lively interest in the principles of the party which he supported. In religious belief he held membership in the German Reformed Church. His death occurred May 20, 1892, his remains being interred in the German Reformed Church Cemetery, where a beautiful stone marks his resting-place. His good wife survives and now makes her home with their son, John F.
Adam Graser was reared and educated in the state of New York, and at the age of eighteen years accompanied his parents to Wisconsin. Like his father, he has devoted his life to farming and stock-raising. At the age of twenty-four he wedded Miss Catherine Kern, a representative of one of the pioneer families of the town of New Berlin. Their marriage was celebrated on the 21st of September, 1876. Mrs. Graser is a native of that town, where she was born February 20, 1855, and is a daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Damm) Kern. In her father's family were six sons and two daughters, six of whom are living at the present time. Jacob Kern was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, August 28, 1821, and died in Waukesha County, July 28, 1892. He was reared as a farmer and received his education in the German language. He came to America in 1843, crossing the ocean in a sailing-vessel, and proceeded at once to the territory of Wisconsin. At that time Indians were far more plentiful than white neighbors, but our sturdy pioneers were not to be discouraged, and to-day we witness the result of their perseverance. Mr. Kern bought one hundred and fifty-six acres of land in New Berlin Township, of which he made, by toil and industry, a valuable farm. In early days he would burn wood and sell the ashes in Waukesha, then known as Prairieville.
Mr. Kern was honored by all who knew him as a man of integrity and uprightness in all his dealings. He was a Democrat in politics and served his town as Treasurer. He was in favor of good schools and supported whatever had for its object the general elevation of mankind. He belonged to the German Reformed Church, in which he was an officer, his membership being with the congregation that has recently erected the new church edifice.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser's family consists of one son and two daughters: Katie, born December 21, 1877, possesses special musical talent; Addie H., born August 14, 1883, is a bright boy; Louisa L., born April 17, 1888, completes the family. All the children are lovers of school, and their parents will give them every oppurtunity by which they may acquire good practical educations.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser came to their present home on the 9th of October, 1876, beginning in a shell of a house; no barn or outbuildings existed, and they were in debt besides. At the present time, instead of the torn down property, a beautiful and comfortable residence, neatly and tastefully furnished with the modern improvements of a home, two large barns and other needful buildings, occupy the old site. Mr. Graser prides himself on the neatness and convenient arrangement of his buildings. In all lines pertaining to his work the same care and thought are shown, and especially is this true in the care of all machinery and tools. Instead of being left where last used, as in many instances, they are put in a storeroom to be ready when required for another season. His farm presents a model appearance; is watered by fine wells, and in everything bespeaks the care and thrift of the owner. The present homestead comprises ninety-one acres, within fourteen miles of the city of Milwaukee, and about four miles from the village of Waukesha.
Mr. Graser was one of the successful exhibitors at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893, receiving the diploma and medal for the best grade of barley exhibited by the grower, an honor of which he may well be proud, and that will be passed down to his children. In politics Mr. Graser is a Democrat, and cast his first Presidential ballot for Hon. S. J. Tilden. However, he is in no sense a politician, never permitting political affairs to interfere with his business interests. He is at present Treasurer of his school district, in which position has served seven years, which shows that the people have the utmost confidence in him. He is in favor of good schools and does not stand on the dollar when it comes to employing teachers of talent, considering it cheaper to pay more for the best.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser are members of the German Reformed Church of New Berlin, of which Rev. Richard Hanisch is pastor. They take a lively interest in the church and Sabbath-school work. Their daughter, Miss Katie, is organist for both church and Sabbath-school. Mr. Graser was Church Treasurer for two years, and is now serving as Elder. He and his wife are esteemed for their Christian worth by all who know them, and are in every sense representative citizens.
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OBITUARY - Waukesha Daily Freeman - August 12, 1941.
ADAM GRASER, FARMER, DIES
Adam Graser, 89-year-old retired farmer, died early Tuesday at his home at 802 Arcadian ave. after an illness of more than two years.
A native of New York state, Mr. Graser came to New Berlin as a boy and began farming there. He retired about 35 years ago to his home in Waukesha. He was a member of the First Evangelical and Reformed church for 35 years.
Surviving are two daughters: Katie Koeffler, New Berlin, and Mrs. Ralph Lamp, Racine; a son, Adam H., New Berlin; and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Kern, Waukesha. There are also nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the First Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. H. G. Settlage officiating. Burial will be at Prairie Home cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the home Wednesday afternoon and evening, and at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of the services. The Arthur D. Gaspar funeral home is in charge.
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Portrait & Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
ADAM GRASER, one of the representative and worthy citizens of the town of New Berlin, Waukesha County, is a native of the Empire State, born in Sullivan County, N.Y., January 22, 1852. Mr. Graser is the second in a family of five, comprising three sons and two daughters, born to Frederick and Catherina (Schneider) Graser. Of these children but three survive: John F., a farmer of New BerlinTownship; Adam, of this sketch; and Catherina, wife of Simon Kern, a farmer of the town of Pewaukee. The parents were natives of Rhenish Prussia, Germany, where the father was born October 14, 1823, and the mother November 25, 1825. Their marriage occurred after their emigration to the United States.
Mr. Graser, Sr., was reared to agricultural pursuits, which occupation he followed throughout life. He was educated in the German tongue. While yet a youth he bade farewell to his friends, home and country, and turned his face toward the west, where a broad field for development awaited the energetic and progressive. He took passage on a sailing-vessel from Brehem for New York, where he arrived after a voyage of thirty-five days duration. About all the capital the young man possessed was his health, backed by a will and determination to succeed. He soon found employment as a laborer, and by industry and frugality became a well-to-do man.
In 1869, accompanied by his wife and their three children, Mr. Graser emigrated to Wisconsin, landing in Milwaukee. His first purchase was sixty acres of partially improved land, situated in the town of New Berlin, where he laid the foundation for their future home. By additional purchase his landed possessions were increased to two hundred and ten acres, all of which lay in the same township, that of New Berlin. Mr. Graser was a man of firm convictions and noted as a man of his word. In his political sentiments he was a Democrat, taking a lively interest in the principles of the party which he supported. In religious belief he held membership in the German Reformed Church. His death occurred May 20, 1892, his remains being interred in the German Reformed Church Cemetery, where a beautiful stone marks his resting-place. His good wife survives and now makes her home with their son, John F.
Adam Graser was reared and educated in the state of New York, and at the age of eighteen years accompanied his parents to Wisconsin. Like his father, he has devoted his life to farming and stock-raising. At the age of twenty-four he wedded Miss Catherine Kern, a representative of one of the pioneer families of the town of New Berlin. Their marriage was celebrated on the 21st of September, 1876. Mrs. Graser is a native of that town, where she was born February 20, 1855, and is a daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Damm) Kern. In her father's family were six sons and two daughters, six of whom are living at the present time. Jacob Kern was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, August 28, 1821, and died in Waukesha County, July 28, 1892. He was reared as a farmer and received his education in the German language. He came to America in 1843, crossing the ocean in a sailing-vessel, and proceeded at once to the territory of Wisconsin. At that time Indians were far more plentiful than white neighbors, but our sturdy pioneers were not to be discouraged, and to-day we witness the result of their perseverance. Mr. Kern bought one hundred and fifty-six acres of land in New Berlin Township, of which he made, by toil and industry, a valuable farm. In early days he would burn wood and sell the ashes in Waukesha, then known as Prairieville.
Mr. Kern was honored by all who knew him as a man of integrity and uprightness in all his dealings. He was a Democrat in politics and served his town as Treasurer. He was in favor of good schools and supported whatever had for its object the general elevation of mankind. He belonged to the German Reformed Church, in which he was an officer, his membership being with the congregation that has recently erected the new church edifice.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser's family consists of one son and two daughters: Katie, born December 21, 1877, possesses special musical talent; Addie H., born August 14, 1883, is a bright boy; Louisa L., born April 17, 1888, completes the family. All the children are lovers of school, and their parents will give them every oppurtunity by which they may acquire good practical educations.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser came to their present home on the 9th of October, 1876, beginning in a shell of a house; no barn or outbuildings existed, and they were in debt besides. At the present time, instead of the torn down property, a beautiful and comfortable residence, neatly and tastefully furnished with the modern improvements of a home, two large barns and other needful buildings, occupy the old site. Mr. Graser prides himself on the neatness and convenient arrangement of his buildings. In all lines pertaining to his work the same care and thought are shown, and especially is this true in the care of all machinery and tools. Instead of being left where last used, as in many instances, they are put in a storeroom to be ready when required for another season. His farm presents a model appearance; is watered by fine wells, and in everything bespeaks the care and thrift of the owner. The present homestead comprises ninety-one acres, within fourteen miles of the city of Milwaukee, and about four miles from the village of Waukesha.
Mr. Graser was one of the successful exhibitors at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893, receiving the diploma and medal for the best grade of barley exhibited by the grower, an honor of which he may well be proud, and that will be passed down to his children. In politics Mr. Graser is a Democrat, and cast his first Presidential ballot for Hon. S. J. Tilden. However, he is in no sense a politician, never permitting political affairs to interfere with his business interests. He is at present Treasurer of his school district, in which position has served seven years, which shows that the people have the utmost confidence in him. He is in favor of good schools and does not stand on the dollar when it comes to employing teachers of talent, considering it cheaper to pay more for the best.
Mr. and Mrs. Graser are members of the German Reformed Church of New Berlin, of which Rev. Richard Hanisch is pastor. They take a lively interest in the church and Sabbath-school work. Their daughter, Miss Katie, is organist for both church and Sabbath-school. Mr. Graser was Church Treasurer for two years, and is now serving as Elder. He and his wife are esteemed for their Christian worth by all who know them, and are in every sense representative citizens.
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