Notes for Joseph Neu: May 2000 Source: Conversations with my Great Aunt Edna, Joseph Neu's Great-Grandaughter.
It would appear the Neu family started out in the Peoria, IL area, working on a farm, before they came to Peru, IL. Aunt Edna says she remembers her grandmother Rosalie Neu saying she lived in Peoria before they came to Peru. Joseph and Christina had 3 boys out of the 7 children and all 3 were musicians and instrument makers. See Rosalie Neu Notes, their sister & my great-great-grandmother, for more on them. [dianekoehlerkastelloapril2001.FTW]
May 2000 Source: Conversations with my Great Aunt Edna, Joseph Neu's Great-Grandaughter.
It would appear the Neu family started out in the Peoria, IL area, working on a farm, before they came to Peru, IL. Aunt Edna says she remembers her grandmother Rosalie Neu saying she lived in Peoria before they came to Peru. Joseph and Christina had 3 boys out of the 7 children and all 3 were musicians and instrument makers. See Rosalie Neu Notes, their sister & my great-great-grandmother, for more on them.