John Markgraf

Birth

John Markgraf was born about 1842, to Josepha Fisher and Andrew Markgraf.

Birth of Brother

John’s brother Christof was born in February 1850 in Austria when John was 8 years old.

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Marriage

John Markgraf married Louisa Bisport on June 16, 1872, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when he was 30 years old.

Louise and John Markgraf marriage certificate

Louise and John Markgraf marriage certificate

 

Birth of Son

His son William was born on August 20, 1872, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  • Birth of Son

    His son Adam was born on September 24, 1874, in Pennsylvania.

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    Birth of Son

    His son John was born in January 1877 in Pennsylvania.

    Birth of Son

    His son Charles was born on February 24, 1879.

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    Daniel Markgraf Registration Card Military

    Birth of Son

    His son Daniel was born on November 25, 1880, in Pennsylvania.

    Residence

    John Markgraf lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1880.

    Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self

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Birth of Daughter

His daughter Louise was born on December 18, 1882, in Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

 

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Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show

John Markgraf was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1880, when Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show came to town during its first year of travel.

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Birth of Son

His son Harry was born in August 1892 in Pennsylvania.

Death

John Markgraf died on August 12, 1898, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when he was 56 years old.

Burial

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