John was the son of German Immigrants John & Mary Grau. He was the oldest child and had 3 younger sisters; Anna, Julia, & Margaret.
When he was but 7 years old both his parents had died. He was then sent to live with an aunt and uncle to live. When he was in his teens he decided to leave and make it on his own. He had said that he was treated very unkindly by this aunt and uncle.
He served 3 tours in the Army during the Civil War in which he was severly wounded too. After he was discharged he married Mary Ellen Burnside. Together they had 11 children including a set of twins.
John was the son of German Immigrants John & Mary Grau. He was the oldest child and had 3 younger sisters; Anna, Julia, & Margaret.
When he was but 7 years old both his parents had died. He was then sent to live with an aunt and uncle to live. When he was in his teens he decided to leave and make it on his own. He had said that he was treated very unkindly by this aunt and uncle.
He served 3 tours in the Army during the Civil War in which he was severly wounded too. After he was discharged he married Mary Ellen Burnside. Together they had 11 children including a set of twins.
Family Members
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Sibbie Jane Grau Saxton
1867–1949
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Laura Anna Grau King
1869–1907
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Frank Albert Grau
1871–1872
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Ida Maybelle "Mae" Grau Chitty
1873–1949
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Emma Alice Grau
1876–1937
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Lillian Adelia "Lillie" Grau Harris
1878–1973
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Nellie Grau
1879–1879
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Mary Ethel Grau Havens
1881–1928
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Nina Wayne Grau Forney
1884–1974
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Ross Earl Grau
1889–1938
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Rose Myrl Grau
1889–1980
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