Biographical Sketch of J. Kroencke, 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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J. Kroencke, dry goods, P. O. Concordia.  Born in Bremervorde, Hanover,
Germany, December 4, 1841.  Obtained his education there.  At the age of
thirteen he came with his father's family to the United States, landing
at New Orleans.  From there they went to Benton county, where he lived
until the breaking out of the Civil War.  He completed his education in 
that county.  June 13, 1861 he enlisted in the Home Guards, under Col.
Cook, Company B.  Was mustered out September 13, 1861.  Was engaged in
the battle of the "two barns" in Benton county.  After leaving the army
he came to this county where he has since resided.  In 1864 he was marr-
ied to Sophia Brockman, daughter of George Brockman and a native of this
county.  They had four children, two of whom are now living: Anna and
Mary.  His wife died in 1870 and is buried at the Lutheran graveyard at
Concordia.  In 1873 he was again married to Sophia Frerking, a native of
this county, and daughter of William Frerking.  By this union he has had
four children, three of whom are now living: Ida, William and Arthur. In
1869 he opened a dry goods store in Concordia, there being only one 
other in the place.  His is now the oldest firm in the business, and has
a good run of customers.  He is a stockholder in the Concordia Savings
Bank, of which he is also vice-president.  When the town was incorporated
he was a member of the first board of trustees.  Was also elected as one
of the school directors, besides serving the public in other minor capac-
ities, which fully illustrates the confidence reposed in him by his 
fellow citizens.  Mr. Kroencke and his wife are honored members of the
Lutheran Church at Concordia.

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