Biographical Sketch of Rev. W. Gaertner, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Rev. W. Gaertner, pastor of St. John's Church, P. O. Concordia; a native
of Germany, born August 13, 1846; was educated there, taking a Theologi-
cal course at the "Mission House" at Bremen.  At the age of 31 he first
saw the shores of this mighty republic, locating in Saline county, Neb.,
where he preached for two years.  In 1876, June 21st, he was united in
marriage to Miss Louisa Schlapper.  Their union was blessed with four
children, three now living, as follows: Paula, Clara, Hildegarde; the
deceased was named William.  On the 21st of September, 1877, he came to
Lafayette county and located about three miles northeast of Concordia,
where he is now living; having in charge as pastor, the St. John's 
Church.  Mr. Gaertner is highly esteemed as a citizen and revered as a
pastor.

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