Biographical Sketch of Christof Steinbrenner, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Christof Steinbrenner, farmer, Section 26, Post office St. Joseph, was born in Germany, November 16, 1833, and received a good education. He came to America, April 15, 1853, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where he learned the blacksmith trade and followed it for a livelihood. In 1861, he emigrated to Buchanan County, since which time he has farmed. By his own industry he has secured seventy acres of land, all under fence and in a good state of cultivation. He was married, October 17, 1858, to Miss Lizzie Wiess, who was born in Germany, December 31, 1834. They have a family of five children: Phillip, born September 18, 1860, died May 21, 1868; George, born October 25, 1862; John A., born Novem- ber 30, 1864; Frederick and Lotta, twins, born June 22, 1866; William, born April 19, 1871. Mr. Steinbrenner is a member of Humboldt Lodge No. 130, I.O.O.F., and also belongs to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is a school trustee. His mother-in-law lives with him. She was born in Germany, November 10, 1800, and had a common school education. Was married in 1824, to Jacob Wiess. They had five child- ren: Amos, Charlotta, Phillip, Elizabeth and John. Her husband died in 1876. They lived a happy life and celebrated their golden wedding before his death. The old lady is healthy and active and would walk to St. Joseph if the family would let her. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================