THIRD GENERATION

6. Wolfgang GREINER was born on 9 Oct 1825 in Pförring, Bavaria. He resided in 1840 in Tegernbach, Bavaria. He resided Nr. 3 "Heiswebber" (today known as Ilmweg 12) about 1860 in Hettenshausen, Bavaria. He was a weaver before 1867 in Hettenshausen, Bavaria. He immigrated in 1867.⁽³¹⁾ Arrived in New York on September 10, 1867 aboard the "Malta" which had embarked from Liverpool and Queenstown with wife, Barbara, and children Barbara and Ignaz. They came with all their belongings in a wooden trunk. (Shirley Lottenbach has this trunk and 3 pieces of the family china from Bavaria) They settled in Sublet, Il and then settled on a farm near Peru, Il. He appeared on the census in 1870 in LaSalle County. It shows his occupation as a lumber yard worker. He was naturalized on 9 Oct 1876 in Ottawa, Illinois. He is listed at the LaSalle County City Court in Ottawa in Book (A) 1, page 51; #1688985, item 3. He was a plow factory worker in 1877 in Peru Plow and Wheel Factory. This is according to "1877 Past and Present La Salle County" - LaSalle County Genealogical Society. He Promissory note on 10 Nov 1893 in Peru, IL. ⁽³²⁾ Wolfgang assumed financial liability for Jos. Greiner land lease. He owned personal property in 1898 in Dimmick Twnshp./ LaSalle County. ⁽³³⁾ In a Bill of Sale dated March 23, 1898, Wolfgang sells all personal property to son William with whom he resided after the death of Barbara. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Illinois. This census shows Wolfgang living with son William. He died on 11 Jan 1902 in Peru, IL. ⁽³⁴⁾ According to death certificate - primary couse of death was "old age"; associated disease was "uephritis for 2yrs/3mo"; time of death 3:00am; his usual occupation - "farmer". He was buried on 13 Jan 1902 in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Peru, IL. ⁽³⁴⁾ Section 2-A; Lot 50. Records indicate that there were 12 children, 9 of whom survived. One child is known to have been born and died in Germany; the other two are not known of. He was married to Barbara KUFNER on 20 Feb 1860 in Hettenshausen, Bavaria. ⁽³⁵⁾ Another communication from Dr. Radlinger cites February 6 as the marriage date.

7. Barbara KUFNER was born on 30 Nov 1841 in Hettenshausen, Bavaria.⁽³⁶⁾ Reinhard Mayer of Trostberg, Germany, a genealogist, located her birthplace while Shirley Greiner Lottenbach and Martha Greiner Collins were vacationing in Germany in September 1996. Headstone in St. Joseph's cemetery cites birth as November 3. However, researsh done by Dr. Christine Radlinger of Munich states that the birthdate was November 30, 1841 - based on the church records in Ilmmunster, Germany. This date is confirmed by the funeral card which states in German that she died on November 4, 1893 at the age of 51 years, 11 months, 4 days. She immigrated in 1867. She arrived in New York on September 10, 1867 on the "Malta" which embarked from Liverpool and Queenstown with husband, Wolfgang and children Barbara and Ignaz. She died on 4 Nov 1893 in Peru, IL. ^(8)(36) She died suddenly on the street in Peru with sons Adolph and Ed at her side. They were reportedly delivering eggs and milk. It is assumed to have been a heart attack.

The funeral card has the following (transl. by Karl Lottenbach):
"With tears in our eyes, we lay you down
in your quiet sleep.
Never again will you return to us
That's why we cry.
Although the clock will ring the hour
we will see each other again
When we stand together
in front of the Lord's throne."
She was buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Peru, IL. Section 2-A; Lot 50. She was also known as Kuftner/ Coffner/ Kuflar surname. Kuftner - on Ignaz's marriage license. Kufner - on Edward's birth certificate. Coffner - on Adolph's birth cetificate. Kuflar - in Frances' obituary. Children were:

i. Barbara GREINER was born on 10 Dec 1860 in Hettenshausen, Bavaria. Reinhard Mayer, genealogist from Trostberg, Germany found her birthplace. Records are at Ilmunster, Germany 2 km away. Dr. Christine Radlinger, Viktoriastrasse 21, 80803 Munich, Germany researched and found the Greiner/Kufner Family - including the births of Barbara and Ignaz. She immigrated in 1867. Arrived in New York on September 10, 1867 aboard the "Malta" which embarked from Liverpool, Queenstown with parents and brother Ignaz. She appeared on the census in 1880 in LaSalle County. The census lists Ludwig Leittl, Barbara (Greiner) Leittl, and child Anna immediately below Wolfgang and Barbara Greiner's names, indicating that they lived next door to each other. It also states that Anna was 8 months old. She died on 15 Feb 1942 in Peru, IL. She died at the home of her son, Edwin Leittl - 1921 9th St. Peru, Il. Obituary states she is survived by 7 children. and preceded in death by 3 children - William, Fred and Pauline. She was buried on 17 Feb 1942 in St. Vincent's Cemetery in LaSalle?. The obituary stated burial to be in St. Joseph's but there is no record of that with the cemetery.
ii. William GREINER was born on 4 Mar 1862 in Bavaria, Germany. He died on 4 Mar 1862 in Bavaria, Germany. Estimated date of birth and death. We know a child "William" was born and died in Germany but we do not know the actual dates.
iii. Ignaz Wolfgang GREINER was born on 2 Jul 1865 in Hettenshausen, Bavaria, Germany. Birthdate verified by Dr. Christine Radlinger, Munich, Germany. He immigrated in 1867. He arrived in New York on September 10, 1867 aboard the "Malta" which embarked from Liverpool and Queenstown with his parents and his sister Barbara. He appeared on the census in 1880 in LaSalle County. He is listed as "Dicknatz", age 15. He resided Story County, Iowa from 1906.⁽³⁷⁾ He appeared on the census in 1915 in Iowa. It states he had resided in Iowa for 9 years; therefore he would have moved about 1906 (four years after his father's death). He died on 24 Apr 1939 in Colo, Iowa. He appeared on the census 1910 US Census. This census shows Ignaz, Mary, Golly and Ignaz's brother Edward (and wife, Hilma) living in same household in New Albany Township, Iowa. He was buried in State Center, Iowa. He was buried in the cemetery on north edge of town. He was also known as Ignatz/ Ignatius. Helen Greiner Wolken said Ignaz' middle name was Wolfgang. She also said that he was the first Greiner to move to Iowa. Shirley Watts Tomaszewski relates that land in Illinois was hard to rent or buy. Land agents often came through to offer land in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. The Greiners went to Iowa for the land which was available and cheaper.
iv. Joseph GREINER was born on 27 Feb 1868 in Peru, IL. ⁽¹⁾ He was the first Greiner child born in the US. His mother would have been pregnant with him on board ship. (Parents arrived in NY on Sept 10, 1867). Feb 26 is date in church records for birth with baptism on Feb 27; other records cite Feb 27 for birthdate. His godparents were Joseph and Anna Maria Huebsch. He appeared on the census in 1880 in LaSalle County. The census cites Joseph, age 12. He was a worker at Peru Plow & Wheel Co between 1901 and 1941 in Peru, IL. He resided 2028 - 9th Street in 1910 in Peru, IL. He died on 5 Jan 1946 in Peru, IL. He died at home. He had been in failing health since May of the preceding year. He was buried on 8 Jan 1946 in Peru City Cemetery. Services were held in Weerts Chapel, Rev. W.C. Liefeld, pastor of St.John's Lutheran Church, officiating. He was also known as Joe.
v. William GREINER Sr. was born on 26 Feb 1870 in Peru, IL. He resided before 1911 in Peru, IL. His father, Wolfgang, lived with him and his wife after death of Barbara. He resided Story County, Iowa from 1911. ⁽³⁷⁾ He died on 19 Feb 1951 in State Center, Iowa. He died following a stroke and a 2 week hospitalization in Woods Hospital. He was buried on 22 Feb 1951 in Hillside Cemetery - State Center, Iowa. North side of town. Second drive, inside curve to the right. He was also known as Bill.
vi. Ludwig (Louis) GREINER was born on 20 Sep 1872 in Peru, IL. He appeared on the census in 1880 in LaSalle County. It shows "Ludwig", age 8. He resided Iowa after 1915. He died on 28 May 1956 in Colo, Iowa. He was buried on 31 May 1956 in Catholic Cemetery - Colo, Iowa. He is buried to the right of the large center statue in the cemetery. He was also known as Louie. He cared for his youngest brother, Adolph, after their mother died in 1893.The 1910 census does not show him living in Peru township, LaSalle county. He must have been living in Bureau county at the time. He was the last Greiner to move to Iowa.He moved after 1915 (not included in 1915 Iowa census). Funeral card lists him as "Louis" which is the name everyone knew him by.
vii. Franciska (Frances) GREINER⁽³⁸⁾ was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Peru, IL. She was baptized on 6 Dec 1874 in Peru, IL. ⁽¹⁾ She appeared on the census in 1880 in LaSalle County. It shows a "Franciska", age 5. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Iowa. They were living in New Albany Township. They also lived a while north of Nevada, Iowa. She appeared on the census in 1915 in Iowa. ⁽³⁷⁾ This census shows Frances and Joe Pfab living in New Albany township, Story county for the past 4 years; so they must have come to Story County circa 1911. They lived in Iowa 8 - 10 years, moving back to Peru, Il c. 1917-1920. She resided 2128 - 5th Street after 1 Jan 1941 in Peru, IL. The home was built by daughter, Elizabeth. Frances lived there with her daughters Elizabeth and Anna, and her son, William. She died on 15 Jul 1965 in Peru, IL. At time of her death in 1965, she had 17 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Barbara and Polly; six brothers Ignatz, William, Joseph, Louis, Edward and Adolph; two daughters Regina Rittierodt and Bertha; one son William; 2 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. She was buried in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Peru, IL. She was also known as Francie.
3 viii. Paulina (Pauline) GREINER.
ix. Edward Arthur GREINER was born on 13 Apr 1882 in Peru, IL. Although always known as Edward, his birth certificate gives the name Arthur. When his mother died in 1893, he went to live with Ignaz and Mary Greiner. He was baptized on 28 May 1882 in Peru, IL.⁽¹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1910 in Iowa. He moved to Story county, Iowa about 1906. The 1910 Iowa Census shows Ed and Hilma Greiner living with Ignaz and Mary Greiner in New Albany township. He resided Story County, Iowa from 1910. ⁽³⁷⁾ He appeared on the census in 1915 in Iowa. This census shows him living in Sherman township. He died on 4 Feb 1943 in St. Anthony, Iowa. He was buried on 7 Feb 1943 in State Center, Iowa. His grave is in Hillside Cemetery on north side of State Center. First drive, on first left curve under trees. Hilma's grave is also there. He was also known as Ed. His birth certificate lists him as "Arthur" according to Shirley Greiner Lottenbach.


x. Adolph GREINER was born on 20 Jun 1883 in Peru, IL. He was baptized on 4 Aug 1883 in Peru, IL.⁽¹⁾ He appeared on the census in 1900 in Bureau County. It shows him living with his brother, Louis, and sister-in-law, Mayme. He resided Story County, Iowa from 1910. ⁽³⁷⁾ He lived with his brother Edward. "Adolph (my dad) said that he lived with his brothers and/or worked for them until he married in 1920" - Shirley Greiner Lottenbach. He appeared on the census in 1915 in Iowa. It shows him living with Ed and Hilma in Sherman township with 5 years residency in Iowa; therefore, he must have come to Iowa about 1910 (with Edward and Hilma). Lillie Greiner Edler confirms that Adolph was living with Ed at the time he married in 1920. He died on 5 Mar 1956 in Nevada, Iowa. He was buried on 7 Mar 1956 in Nevada, Iowa. Cause of death was cancer.