1. Johannes KRAMER was born before 1780 in Goldlauter, Saxony, Germany (Prussia). The Parish Registers of Goldlauter and Heidersback, Saxony, Prussia 1600-1840 (LDS film #0823874) indicate that he was a part owner of middle mill in 1802, and that he was a "baker of Wheaten bread" in 1820.

He was married to Christiana Magdalen HERMANN (daughter of Johann George HERMANN) on September 22, 1801 in Goldlauter, Germany. Christiana Magdalen HERMANN was born before 1780 in Herges/Hollenbach, Saxony, Prussia (?). She died in 1841. Johannes KRAMER and Christiana Magdalen HERMANN had the following children:

1. Ernest Immanuel KRAMER was born January 14, 1802 in Goldlauter.

2. Johanne Margarethe KRAMER was born August 4, 1803 in Goldlauter.

3. August Melanchton KRAMER was born May 13, 1806 in Goldlauter. He died in 1807.

4. Siegfried KRAMER was born April 21, 1808 in Goldlauter.

5. Ferdinand KRAMER was born May 29, 1810 in Goldlauter.

6. Regina Philippine KRAMER was born April 15, 1812 in Goldlauter. She died on June 8, 1825.

7. Laurette Sidonia KRAMER was born July 16, 1814 in Goldlauter.

8. August Immanuel KRAMER was born April 9, 1816 in Goldlauter.

9. Unknown KRAMER was born about 1818.

10. Henriette Wilhelmine KRAMER was born on 6 Feb 1820 in Goldlauter, Saxony, Germany (Prussia). She was married to T.A. SCHICKEDANZ. Ferdinand KRAMER received letters from his sister in 1886 and 1889 from Riga, Latvia, where they are thought to have resided.

11. Gustav Wilhelm Bernard KRAMER was born November 18, 1822 in Goldlauter. A Bernard CRAMER appeared on the 1880 census in San Francisco, California with his wife Philapena (born about 1842 in Baden, Germany), and is believed to be the same person.

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Ferdinand KRAMER, son of Johannes and Christiana (Hermann)KRAMER, was born May 29, 1810 in Goldlauter, Saxony, Germany (Prussia). He was a Mill owner in 1839. He was a Baker in 1851. He married Lauretta Ernestine Friederike WEISS (WEIß), daughter of Amelius WEIß and Anna Katharina WEIß, on November 10, 1839 in Goldlauter. Lauretta was born November 7, 1820 in Goldlauter. Their family emigrated on May 9, 1851 from Hamberg to New York on the Gutenberg. The Gutenberg was built by Hans Jacob Albrecht Meyer, for Hamburg shipowner Robert Miles Sloman, in 1848. It regularly sailed the Hamburg-New York route. She ran aground and became a total loss on Goodwin Sands, on December 31, 1860. The KRAMERS arrived in New York on July 1, 1851.

Ferdinand KRAMER received permission from the Prussian Government to emigrate to the United States, recorded in a document that reads "The undersigned Royal Government, acting upon his petition to emigrate to the United States of North America, confirms herewith that the miller, Ferdinand Kramer of Goldlauter in the district of Schleussingen, is given permission to give up his status as a Prussian subject together with his wife, Fiederike Lauretta Ernestine, nee Weiss, as well as their under-age children, Siegfried August Kramer, born December 8th, 1841 Susanna Dorothea Kramer, born July 1, 1843 Erwin Dagobert Kramer, born May 11, 1845. This discharge document, affirming the loss of their Prussia citizenship, applies only to the specifically named persons. It becomes effective on the day on which it is handed to the applicant. City of Erfurt, March 27th, 1851. The permit becomes effective on this day. City of Goldlauter, May 9, 1851."


Ferdinand KRAMER and his family appeared on the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. He signed a will on May 4, 1887 in Dayton, which reads: "In the name of God. Amen: I Ferdinand Kramer of the township of Dayton, County of Webster, State of Iowa, of the age of Seventy dix years, and being of sound mind and memory, do make publish and declare this my last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say:

First: I give from my estate to my beloved wife Fredericka Lauretta E. Kramer an annuity of One Hundred Dollars payable to her in quarterly payments on the first days of January, April, July and Oct., in each and every year during her natural life. This annuity is to be a lien upon all my real estate so long a she may live.

Second: I give and bequeath to my son Seigfred August Kramer One Hundred and Fifty Dollars to be paid from my estate with six percent interest within five years from my death. I give and bequeath to my daughter Susan Dorotha Anderson One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be paid from my estate with six percent interest within five years from my death. I give and bequeath to the heirs of my son Albie Dagobert Kramer One Hundred and fifty Dollars, to be paid from my estate with six percent interest within five years from my death. I give and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter Emma Louisa Glanzman One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, to be paid from my estate with six percent interest within five years from my death.

Third: On condition of his carrying out the provisions of this my last will and testament, and paying all and several, to my said legatees the sums named herein in the manner and at the times specified. I give and devise to my son Henry Ernest Kramer all my real estate consisting of the following tracts of land to have and to hold the said promises to the said Henry Ernest Kramer and to his heirs forever towit: The west half (1/2) of the South west quarter (1/4) The south east quarter (1/4) of the south west quarter (1/4) and the South west quarter of the North west quarter, all in section eight (8) Township eighty six (86) Range twenty seven (27) West of the 5th P.M. Iowa. Also the West half (1/2) of the North East quarter (1/4) of the North west quarter (1/4) of the North east quarter of section eighteen (18) Township eighty six (86) Range twenty seven (27), west of the 5th P.M. Iowa. Also Lot one (1) of Lot four (4) in section two (2) Township eighty six (86) Range twenty seven (27) west of the 5th P.M. Iowa. In all one Hundred and seventy one (171) acres. Together with all the heriditments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining.

Fourth: I hereby constitute and appoint my son Henry Ernest Kramer my sole executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all other wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and signature this fourth day of May (1887) in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Seven. (signed) Ferdinand Kramer

Ferdinand KRAMER died on January 26, 1890 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa, and was buried in Dayton Cemetery. Lauretta died on July 30, 1889 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa, and was buried in Dayton Cemetery.

Ferdinand KRAMER and Lauretta Ernestine Friederike WEISS (WEIß) had the following children:

1. Siegfried August KRAMER was born on December 8, 1841 in Goldlauter. He was married to Johanna H. KINNE on July 17, 1870 in Dayton, Iowa. Johanna KINNE was born November 20, 1849 in Rooklum, Germany. The family appeared on the 1880 census in Sumner, Webster Co., Iowa, with two children, Alven, age 8, and Manda, age 6 (their last name was spelled CRAMER). August died on April 24, 1925 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Johanna died March 26, 1937 in Fort Dodge. August and Johanna had the following children:

1. Alvin KRAMER
2. Amanda KRAMER
3. Otillie KRAMER

2. Susanna Dorthea KRAMER.Susanna Dorthea KRAMER was born on 1 Jul 1843 in Goldlauter, Saxony, Germany (Prussia). She resided Altamont, Labette Co., Kansas in Feb 1891. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Miami Co., Kansas (Kansas State Insane Asylum). She was married to Charles ANDERSON on 31 Jul 1865 in Webster Co., Iowa. Charles ANDERSON resided SE Kansas - abt 60 miles from Carl Junction, Missouri in Jul 1888. Susanna Dorthea KRAMER and Charles ANDERSON had the following children: 22 i. Charles F. ANDERSON was born about 1865. He resided Carl Junction, Jasper Co., Missouri in Jun 1888. He resided Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas in Sep 1889. He resided Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., Kansas in Feb 1891. 23 ii. Minnie ANDERSON. 24 iii. Sophia ANDERSON was also known as Georgia Anderson. 25 iv. Carie ANDERSON. 26 v. Bennie ANDERSON was born in Kansas. 27 vi. Frank ANDERSON was born in Kansas. 28 vii. William ANDERSON. 29 viii. John ANDERSON.

3. Erwin Dagobert (Alvin) KRAMER Erwin Dagobert (Alvin) KRAMER was born on 11 May 1845 in Goldlauter. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas. He was a Preacher in 1880. He died on 24 Sep 1886 in California. He was married to Agnes KETTER about 1875. Agnes KETTER was born in Jun 1849 in Germany. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Hancock Co., Iowa (Bingham Twp). She died in 1918. Erwin Dagobert (Alvin) KRAMER and Agnes KETTER had the following children: 30 i. Otto KRAMER was born on 29 Aug 1876 in Kansas. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas. He died on 17 Feb 1944. 31 ii. Augusta KRAMER was born about 1879 in Kansas. He died before 1900. 32 iii. Joe A. KRAMER was born in Jun 1879 in Kansas. He died in 1958. +33 iv. Amalie KRAMER. 34 v. Martin KRAMER was born in Jan 1884 in Kansas. 35 vi. Ernst Gustav KRAMER was born on 3 Jan 1886. He died on 15 Feb 1890. He was buried in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa (Dayton Cemetery).

4. Emma Louisa KRAMER was born on 14 Jun 1852 in Illinois. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. She died on 30 Oct 1885 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. She was buried after 30 Oct 1885 in Dayton Cemetery. She was married to Benedict GLANZMAN (son of Hans Ulrich GLANZMAN and Anna LOEFFEL) on 17 Mar 1872 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. Benedict GLANZMAN was born on 26 May 1839 in Oberburg, Canton Bern, Switzerland. He died on 23 Jul 1900 in Idaho Falls, Bingham Co., Idaho. He was buried on 26 Jul 1900 in Idaho Falls, Idaho (Rose Hill Cemetery).

5. Henrietta E. KRAMER was born on 5 Dec 1858 in Iowa. She died on 13 Feb 1874 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa, and was buried in Dayton Cemetery.

6. Henry Ernest KRAMER was born on 11 Apr 1862 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. He Resided Woden, Winnebago Co., Iowa in 1892. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon. He died on 6 Jul 1946 in Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon, and was buried in Belle Passi Cemetery, in Woodburn. He was married to Alice A. MILLER on 20 Mar 1901. Alice A. MILLER was born on 19 Jun 1869. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon. She died on 7 Aug 1922 in Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon. She was buried in Woodburn, Oregon (Belle Passi Cemetery). Henry Ernest KRAMER and Alice A. MILLER had the following children:

1. Minnie Lauretta KRAMER was born on 13 Mar 1902 in Dayton, Webster Co., Iowa. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon. She died on 25 Oct 1995 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. She was buried in Woodburn, Oregon (Belle Passi Cemetery).
2. Raymond KRAMER was born on 23 Feb 1909. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon. He died in 1965. http://www.goldlauter.com/ami-wopper-eng.html