Descendants of Christian Kruse Generation No. 1 1. Christian2 Kruse (Henry1) was born March 29, 1843 in Hanover, Germany, and died January 15, 1916 in Fairfax, Missouri. He married (1) Hennette Meyer May 09, 1871 in Decater, Illinois Macon county. He married (2) Anna E. Miller April 29, 1874 in Dewitt co., Illinois, daughter of B.C. Muller. She was born September 17, 1849 in Hannover, Germany, and died February 28, 1935 in Fairfax , Missouri. Notes for Christian Kruse: photo of Anna Kruse, Katie(muller) Manson,
Chris Kruse, William Manson. The Death Of Christian Kruse Prominent farmer northeast of Craig, a victim of internal cancer. Christian Kruse died saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at his home
northeast of Craig, a victim of internal cancer which has rendered his
condition hopeless for the last several months. Funeral services were conducted
from pleasant ridge church,southeast of Fairfax,Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Rev. E.F. Cooley, pastor of the Craig Methodist church and of the congregation
at Elk Dale, preached the funeral sermon.
Mr. Kruse was a native German and was born in Hanover, March 29,1843.
He came to America in 1864, being then 21 years of age. He stopped in New
York City And for about six months clerked in a store. he then came west
as far as Illinois and commenced working by the month on a farm in Dewitt
County, near Clinton. He worked as a farm hand for a time when he and Gus
Bahay, who had become fast friends, rented a farm of more than a thousand
acres, which they farmed successfully for about thirteen years. While Mr.
Kruse and Mr. Bahay were farming in Illinois they became interested in
in the new territory of northwest Missouri and in 1869 made a trip to this
section purchasing a large tract of
Mr. Kruse was united in marriage April 29,1874 to Miss Anna Muller of Clinton , and they became the parents of five children. The only daughter Emma died at the age of four years . Four sons , together with Mrs. Kruse are living. They are Herman H., John W., Fred T., and Stanley C. all of them reside in the Elk Dale neighberhood. Mr. Kruse was a Christian of practical type. At the age of thirteen, he was confirmed in the German Lutheran faith . He remained a Lutheran for many years, but during his residence in Missouri, he was not identified with a church of that denomination because of the absence of a Lutheran church in his nieghborhood. In 1896 he became a member of the Methodist congregation at Elk Dale and continued in that body until his death. Mr. Kruse was a man who earned in his life the reputation he bore as a sterling citizen and an honest man. He was strictly square, upright in all his transactions, a kind husband and father and in every way a model citizen. Mr. Benson Bond of St. Joseph, who was a neighbor of Mr. Kruse from the begining of his residence in Missouri sent a beautiful tribute to Mr. Kruse, upon learning of his death, giving the facts of his life and many interesting reminiscences. We are unable to, through lack of space, to give the article in full , but we quote herewith the closeing paragraph, which voices a sentiment that is true to fact. He says; As the pioneers of Elk Dale are fast passing over to the great beyond, let us be filled with thanks that the heirs of such men as Chris Kruse living the lives of just, honorable, charitable, christian men and women, rearing their families as a credit to those who have gone before. ( copied from a newspaper clipping furnished by Evelyn) Christian Kruse died Jan. 15,1916
Born Hannover,Germany. 1843.The son of Henry Kruse and Gracie Bayling (also listed as Sarah balling). Christian spent his youth on the farm where he was born. At age 13 he was confirmed in the German Lutheran Church. He had a common education. At age 21(1864) to keep from being drafted in the German army, he came to the U.S. Landing in New York he found a job as a clerk and stayed at this for about six months. He then moved west to Illinois and commenced working on a farm in DeWitt county near Clinton. He worked as a farmhand for about five years, when he and Gus Bayha rented a farm of more than 1,000 acres, which they farmed successfully for 13 years. In 1869 they came to Missouri and bought a large tract of land. This land laid idle for nearly 8 years before they moved to Missouri to start farming(1877) after several years they dissolved partnership and divided the land. They remained close friends until death. Notes for Anna E. Miller: photo of Anna E. Miller Reminiscences of a lady who saw a king ! I've seen the king , the blind king of Hanover, eagerly explained Mrs. Anna Kruse, who came to this country when eighteen years old, and who now lives in Fairfax. " Yes, he came down the road , riding a white horse . There were four white horses, and there was another man with him,too", and she smiled at the memory of it. " That was before Kaiser Wilhelm. I was a little girl then". Mrs. Kruse's maiden name was Muller, and she was born in Hanover . Though she has never returned to Germany since she came here in 1867, she has distinct memories of her childhood, but she prefixes any reminiscence with the idea that she is afraid all has changed there now. Mrs. Kruse's older brother came to America to escape millitary service and it was through him she induced to come." I wanted to go, but my sister came first , I came over on a sailboat." There were steamers plying between Germany and America then but she and three other girls were given tickets for passage on a boat on which one of the girls had a brother. Passage on a sailboat was not so expensive as on a steamer. They were seven weeks on the ocean. Mrs. Kruse was one of a family of seven. In Germany, she explained, one is compelled to go to school from the ages of six to fourteen, " And they have to go longer until they know enough," she added. A speller, a reader and the bible were the only books used. Mrs. Kruse said every child read the bible in the German schools at that time. The pupils sat side by side on a long bench in front of the teacher. often when she couldn't answer the teacher's questions she would have to stay after school, sometimes the teacher would go of to the fields and forget us. His wife would have to let us go. We were punished for coming to school late. They would put marks against us. Girls had work to there like men, Mrs. Kruse protested indignantly. The Millers lived in the lowlands where there were large stretches of moor-land to which all women of the family went to cut turf. After cutting it they piled it in the sun to dry. Then it was used as fuel in the homes, while part of it was sold to be used to fire a nearby brick kiln. The girls also did work in the fields. The father did the marketing. Flax, hemp and hay were the principal crops. The hay field was far from her home and Mrs. Kruse Said that all walked down either the pike or the dirt road,"which were both long and smooth with trees growing down each side to make it shady. the roads are very nice in Germany" Mrs. Kruse's girlhood home had a thatched roof and three rooms besides the large stall in which they kept goats, cows and a horse. they were not allowed to pasture their cows because there were no fences between the property of the individuals, only a narrow canal. Talking about cows, Mrs. Kruse said" they were so lively that when they got out of the stables, that we all had to stop work and run after them to get them back in their stall." they milked their cows three times a day. Outside of the house was a large oven in which they baked all their bread, mostly rye. In it also they dried all their fruit that they used in the winter. they never can fruit in Germany. In regard to the climate of Germany, Mrs. Kruse said "In winter the icycles hang down for a long time. they do not freeze one day and melt the next as here. Snow doesn't melt either until spring, once it has fallen. But when the cuckoo came and called in the fields, then spring was ther for sure." There were many storks in the hay fields at raking time. Mrs. Kruse said." They would build their nests on the house tops and it is a common saying in Germany taht the old stork would leave a little one to those who were good to her." All her clothes and those of the rest of the family were made at home. Mrs. Kruse said that they spun their own thread on a spinning wheel and wove their own their won cloth. they wore wooden shoes which had a little leather strap across the inside next to the toes to keep the shoe from ripping and also to help keep it on. shoes were cheep one could have the shoemaker come to the home about once a year and make shoes for the whole family at five cents a pair. but then she added "We never had as money in our hands as we do here. A boy earned about sixty dollars a year and a girl about twenty-four." Mrs. Kruse married Mr. Kruse in the United States several years after
she came here. She has relatives in New York whom she has visited twice
since she has been liveing in the midwest. She has also been to Salt Lake
City And has in these trips has seen quite a lot of her adopted land.
furnished by Evelyn. Children of Christian Kruse and Anna Miller are: + 2 i. Herman Henry3 Kruse, born February 25, 1875 in Fairfax, Missouri; died August 1966 in Fairfax, Missouri. 3 ii. Emma Minnie Kruse, born June 25, 1876 in Fairfax, Missouri; died July 18, 1880 in Campbell cemmetary, Faifax, Missouri. + 4 iii. John William Kruse, born June 1880 in Fairfax, Missouri; died April 11, 1953. + 5 iv. Fred Thorton Kruse, born November 09, 1884 in Fairfax, Missouri; died October 1957 in Tarkio, Missouri.
+ 6 v. Stanely Carl Kruse, born September 16, 1891 in Fairfax, Missouri;
died April 1964 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Generation No. 2 2. Herman Henry3 Kruse (Christian2, Henry1) was born February 25, 1875 in Fairfax, Missouri, and died August 1966 in Fairfax, Missouri. He married Elizabeth Wright Unknown. She was born 1877, and died 1967. Notes for Herman Henry Kruse: Herman Henry Kruse, 91, died Thursday afternoon at a Fairfax hospital.
He had been a lifelong resident of Atchison County, Missouri. Mr. Kruse
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Kruse of the home; a son Marvin
Kruse of Fairfax; a grandchild and three great grandchildren.
The body is at Schooler Mortuary at Fairfax. (copied from a newspaper clipping) Children of Herman Kruse and Elizabeth Wright are: 7 i. Wayne4 Kruse, born 1899; died 1924 in Fairfax, Missouri. + 8 ii. Marvin P. Kruse, born January 08, 1903 in Missouri; died October 05, 1989 in Faifax, Missouri. 4. John William3 Kruse (Christian2, Henry1) was born June 1880 in Fairfax,
Missouri, and died April 11, 1953. He married Bessie Seicks
Children of John Kruse and Bessie Seicks are: 9 i. Harold R.4 Kruse, born August 08, 1907 in Missouri; died 1940. + 10 ii. Helen Francis Kruse, born December 12, 1907 in Missouri. 11 iii. Wilbur Kruse, born 1921. 5. Fred Thorton3 Kruse (Christian2, Henry1) was born November 09, 1884 in Fairfax, Missouri, and died October 1957 in Tarkio, Missouri. He married (1) Mae Story September 12, 1906 in Fairfax, Missouri, daughter of Madison Story and Louisa Bennett. She was born February 1889 in Craig, Missouri, and died July 21, 1941 in Stuartsville, Missouri. He married (2) Stella Beard November 15, 1955 in St. Joe, Missouri. Children of Fred Kruse and Mae Story are: 12 i. Everett Christopher4 Kruse, born December 24, 1907 in Rural Fairfax, Missouri; died February 24, 1959 in Fairfax, Missori. + 13 ii. Evelyn Cleresa Kruse, born June 1909 in Fairfax, Missouri; died September 17, 1987 in Cameron, Missouri. + 14 iii. Fredrick Dale Kruse, born May 1915 in Around Fairfax, Missouri; died August 1978 in at home in Craig, Missouri. + 15 iv. Doris Maye Kruse, born July 1924 in At home in Fairfax, Missouri. 6. Stanely Carl3 Kruse (Christian2, Henry1) was born September 16, 1891 in Fairfax, Missouri, and died April 1964 in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He married Frances Gaffeny Unknown. She was born September 06, 1898, and died December 1974. Children of Stanely Kruse and Frances Gaffeny are: 16 i. Lee4 Kruse. 17 ii. Vernon Kruse.
18 iii. Robert Kruse.
Generation No. 3 8. Marvin P.4 Kruse (Herman Henry3, Christian2, Henry1) was born January
08, 1903 in Missouri, and died October 05, 1989 in Faifax, Missouri.
Notes for Marvin P. Kruse: (copied from the Fairfax Forum) Marvin Palmore Kruse was born January 8, 1903 in the Elkdale community southeast of Fairfax to Herman and Lizzie Kruse, and died October 5, 1989 at the Community Hospital in Fairfax At the age of 86 years 8 months 27 days. He was playing cards with friends when he had his heartattack, and his friends rushed him to the hospital where he died. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in the Fairfax school district, graduateing from Fairfax High School in 1922. He graduated from Tarkio College, class of 1926, and later did post graduate work at the University of Missouri, Columbia. His field was education. Besides teaching he also farmed southeast of Fairfax. He taught school for 36 years at New Point, Fairfax, and Rock Port, to name a few schools retiring in 1969. He was coach by heart and taught math and spanish. when he took over the girls basketball program at Fairfax, he began having championship teams, and was always present at school activities after his retirement. When it was his birthday the alumni FHS would present him with a birthday cake, introduce him to the crowd at the games and always he received a standing ovation, a tribute to an outstanding coach. As a tribute to Marvin last Friday night, The Fairfax bulldogs football team said a prayer and dedicated the game to his memory while playing at Hopkins and the team won. On September 10, 1932 he married Ethal Kirk of Oregan, Missouri and to this union two sons were born, Jack and Steven. He was a member of the Fairfax Baptist church, Fairfax AF & AM Masonic lodge 483, and a charter member of the Fairfax Kiwanis club. He was an avid community supporter, and the Fairfax Optomist Club selected he and his wife, Ethal as parade marshals when the town celebrated it's 100th birthday. He could tell many things that happened to his ball players and he would help the younger coaches who came to Fairfax, lending them his tricks and expertise of the games. He was a friend to all and enjoyed people. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Steven and one brother, Wayne W. Kruse. Survivors include his wife Ethal of the home in Fairfax, one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Pat Kruse, three grandchildren Thomas Richard Kruse Krista Jane Sly, Fairfax; Shawnee Sue Hawkins Bridgeton, Missouri. Four great grandchildren, Chandra and Justin Hawkins Bridgeton, Missouri; Dylen and Lacy Sly Fairfax. Mrs. Dale Grubb was in charge of music and she was accompanied by Mrs. Marion Pierce, soloist. The pallbearers were Sheldon Davis, Sam Creed, Floyd Schooler, Melvin Rodgers, Melvin Miles and Ed Ball . Honorary pallbearers were Roy Lawerance, Hal Davis, Oral Davis, Richard Thiesfeld, David Burke, Bill Greever, Eugene Thomson, Ralph Hackett, Marion Ball and Dean Bolton. Masonic graveside services were held at the cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Fairfax R-III school or community hospital. Children of Marvin Kruse and Ethal Kirk are: 19 i. Jack5 Kruse. 20 ii. Steven Kruse. 10. Helen Francis4 Kruse (John William3, Christian2, Henry1) was born December 12, 1907 in Missouri. She married (1) Wayne Sharp. She married (2) Burt Gomel. Child of Helen Kruse and Wayne Sharp is: 21 i. Kenneth5 Sharp, born 1935; died December 21, 1935. 13. Evelyn Cleresa4 Kruse (Fred Thorton3, Christian2, Henry1) was born June 1909 in Fairfax, Missouri, and died September 17, 1987 in Cameron, Missouri. She married (1) Robert Byrne Coen August 06, 1931 in Cameron, Missouri. She married (2) Ora B. Sloan May 1967 in Cameron, Missouri. He was born August 23, 1898, and died April 1979 in Cameron, Missouri. Child of Evelyn Kruse and Robert Coen is: 22 i. Beverly Anne5 Coen, born May 31, 1936 in Cameron, Missouri. She married Larry Alan Mitchell June 12, 1954 in Haamilton, Missouri. 14. Fredrick Dale4 Kruse (Fred Thorton3, Christian2, Henry1) was born May 1915 in Around Fairfax, Missouri, and died August 1978 in at home in Craig, Missouri. He married Elda Fern Moore June 25, 1940 in Girdner, Missouri, daughter of William Moore and Dora McBride. She was born December 18, 1921 in at home in Girdner, Missouri. Notes for Fredrick Dale Kruse: Dale ( Jake) Kruse Craig, Mo.- Dale (Jake) Kruse died Tuesday afternoon at his home here in Craig following a lengthy illness. Mr. Kruse was born in Fairfax, Mo., and lived in the Craig and Fairfax areas his entire life. He was a retired mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Fern Kruse of the home; one son, Kenneth Kruse of the home; two daughters, Dalene Kruse of the home, and Dorothy Alexander of Essex, Iowa; two sisters, Evelyn Sloan and Doris Barnard, both of Cameron, Mo., and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Schooler Chapel here. The reverend Zane Holland will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at Fairfax. Children of Fredrick Kruse and Elda Moore are:
23 i. Dorothy Rae5 Kruse, born October 24, 1941 in Girdner, Missouri. She
married Freddie Leland Alexander November 27, 1958 in Farragut,
24 ii. Kenneth Ronald Kruse, born October 31, 1945 in at home in Fairfax, Missouri. 25 iii. Dalene Jayne Kruse, born April 15, 1960 in Fairfax, Missouri. 15. Doris Maye4 Kruse (Fred Thorton3, Christian2, Henry1) was born July 1924 in At home in Fairfax, Missouri. She married Don Eugene Barnard February 06, 1943 in Cameron, Missouri. Children of Doris Kruse and Don Barnard are:
26 i. Wanda Caye5 Barnard, born June 24, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She married Harry Hahn Jr. November 17, 1964 in Cameron, Missouri;
27 ii. David Lee Barnard, born April 11, 1948 in St. Joseph, Missouri; died January 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri. 28 iii. Larry Eugene Barnard, born November 19, 1953 in Cameron, Missouri.
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