1. Frederick¹ Kasdorf⁽¹⁾ (#1502) was born Mecklenburg, Germany 18 Feburary 1822.⁽²⁾ Frederick died 25 Dec 1908 Capac, St. Clair Co., Michigan, at 86 years of age.⁽³⁾

He married Fredericka Rachel Brennan Morriston, Wellington Co., Ontario Canada, ca 1855.⁽⁴⁾ (Fredericka Rachel Brennan is #1503.) Fredericka was born Mecklenburg, Germany 25 December 1835.⁽⁵⁾ Fredericka⁽⁶⁾ was the daughter of John Frederick Bruennemann Brennan and Mary Schroeder. Fredericka died 26 July 1923 St. Clair Co., Michigan, at 87 years of age.⁽⁷⁾ At 20 years of age Fredericka became the mother of William Kasdorf in Ontario, Canada, 4 February 1856.⁽⁸⁾ At 22 years of age Fredericka became the mother of John Kasdorf in Morriston, Wellington Conuty, Ontario Canada, 24 Febuary 1858.⁽⁹⁾ At 24 years of age Fredericka became the mother of Wilhelmina "Minnie" Kasdorf in Ontario, Canada, 19 November 1860. At 28 years of age Fredericka became the mother of Frank Kasdorf 1864. At 30 years of age Fredericka became the mother of Albert Kasdorf St. Clair Co., Michigan, August 11, 1866.⁽¹⁰⁾ At 32 years of age Fredericka became the mother of Henry Charles Kasdorf St. Clair Co., Michigan, 15 July 1868.⁽¹¹⁾ At 36 years of age Fredericka became the mother of Agusta Kasdorf St. Clair Co., Michigan, 13 July 1872.⁽¹²⁾

At 33 years of age Frederick became the father of William Kasdorf in Ontario, Canada, 4 February 1856.⁽¹³⁾ At 36 years of age Frederick became the father of John Kasdorf in Morriston, Wellington Conuty, Ontario Canada, 24 Febuary 1858.⁽¹⁴⁾ At 38 years of age Frederick became the father of Wilhelmina "Minnie" Kasdorf in Ontario, Canada, 19 November 1860. At 42 years of age Frederick became the father of Frank Kasdorf 1864. At 44 years of age Frederick became the father of Albert Kasdorf St. Clair Co., Michigan, August 11, 1866.⁽¹⁵⁾ At 46 years of age Frederick became the father of Henry Charles Kasdorf St. Clair Co., Michigan, 15 July 1868.⁽¹⁶⁾ At 50 years of age Frederick became the father of Agusta Kasdorf St. Clair Co., Michigan, 13 July 1872.⁽¹⁷⁾ Frederick Kasdorf December 25th 1908

OBITUARY

Frederick Kasdorf was born in Germany Feb. 18 1822, and died at the home of his son, Henry, in Capac, Mich., Dec 25, 1908, aged 86 years, 10 months and 3 days, In the year 1848 he came to Canada where, in 1855, he was united in marriage with Rachael Brennen. This union was blessed with 7 children- 5 sons and 2 daughters. Two sons preceded him in death. In the year 1861 he came with his family to Mussey Township, where he purchased a piece of wild land and in the course of years converted it into a fine farm, where he lived until a few weeks ago. Father Kasdorf was converted in the year 1861, when Rev. Rehm was the first missionary of the Evangelical church here. And at that time united with the Evangelical church, and proved to be a faithful member until death. By his departure the sorrowing widow is bereaved of her faithful companion who shared with her the joys and sorrows of the 53 years of married life. The children are bereaved of a father who was always ready to sacrifice for them. The Evangelical church sustains the loss of one of its charter members but our loss is his eternal gain. The funeral services were held from the Evangelical church on Sunday, December 27, conducted by Rev. A. A. Scheurer, assisted by Rev. Beane of the M E. church, and Rev. F. E Walter. The large congregation attested the high esteem in which the deceased was held.-Pastor. Card of thanks. -- The widow and children of the late Frederick Kasdorf desire to thank their neighbors and friends for kindness shown them during their late affliction -- The Family

Note: This was copied from the actual obituary notice that appeared in the paper. I copied it word for word because the notice is beginning to fade very badly and wanted a copy that was a little easier to read. Duane Pickering May 20 2001

Frederick Kasdorf and Fredericka Rachel Brennan had the following children:

• + 2 i. William² Kasdorf was born 4 February 1856.

• + 3 ii. John Kasdorf was born 24 Febuary 1858.

• + 4 iii. Wilhelmina "Minnie" Kasdorf was born 19 November 1860.

• 5 iv. Frank Kasdorf⁽¹⁸⁾ (#2128) was born 1864. Frank died 2 May 1868 Capac, St. Clair Co., Michigan, at 3 years of age.⁽¹⁹⁾

• + 6 v. Albert Kasdorf was born August 11, 1866.

• + 7 vi. Henry Charles Kasdorf was born 15 July 1868.

• + 8 vii. Agusta Kasdorf was born 13 July 1872. Details: Vol 2, page 104.⁽²⁰⁾

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