John L. Preiss

John L. Preiss

Male 1888 - 1946  (58 years)

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  • Name John L. Preiss  [1, 2, 3
    Birth 22 Jul 1888  Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    Gender Male 
    Census 1895  Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    1895 Minnesota State Census 
    Age: Abt. 6 
    Preiss, John.  1895 Minnesota State Census, Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota
    Preiss, John. 1895 Minnesota State Census, Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota
    John Preiss; his wife, Christina Eggers Preiss; his children: Lizzie, Clara, Emma, John, Lena, Fredrick, William; and, his mother, Margaret Eichmuelin Preiss.
    Census 1900  Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    1900 U. S. Federal Census 
    Age: Abt. 12 
    Preiss, John.  1900 U. S. Federal Census; Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota
    Preiss, John. 1900 U. S. Federal Census; Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota
    John Preiss; his wife, Christina Eggers Preiss; his children: Lizzie, Clara, John, Lena, Fredrick, William, Maggie, Walter; his mother, Margaret; a farm laborer, Christ Kritcian.
    Census 1905  Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    1905 Minnesota State Census 
    Age: Abt. 16 
    Preiss, John.  1905 Minnesota State Census, Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota
    Preiss, John. 1905 Minnesota State Census, Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota
    John Preiss; his wife, Christina Eggers Preiss; his children: Emma, John, Lena (Helene), Fredrick, William, Maggie (Margarethe), Walter
    Census 1910  Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    1910 U. S. Federal Census 
    Age: Abt. 21 
    Preiss, John.  1910 U. S. Federal Census, Carver County, Dahlgren Township, Minnesota
    Preiss, John. 1910 U. S. Federal Census, Carver County, Dahlgren Township, Minnesota
    John Preis; his wife, Christina A. Eggers Preiss; his children: John L., Fredrick H., Maggie, William, Walter H. Preiss.
    World War I Draft Card 5 Jun 1917  Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    1917 World War I Draft Registration Card 
    Age: Abt. 29 
    Preiss, John L., Jr. World War I Draft Registration Card
    Preiss, John L., Jr. World War I Draft Registration Card
    Census 1920  Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    1920 U. S. Federal Census 
    Age: Abt. 31 
    Preiss, John L., Jr.  1920 U. S. Federal Census; Carver County, Town of Chaska
    Preiss, John L., Jr. 1920 U. S. Federal Census; Carver County, Town of Chaska
    John L. Preiss, Jr.; his wife, Minnie Schulz; their children: Mildred and Earl Preiss
    Census 1930  San Francisco Township, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    1930 U. S. Federal Census 
    Age: Abt. 41 
    Preiss, John L. Jr.  1930 U. S. Federal Census, Carver County, San Francisco Township
    Preiss, John L. Jr. 1930 U. S. Federal Census, Carver County, San Francisco Township
    John L. Preiss, Jr.; his wife, Minnie M. Schulz Preiss; their children: Mildred, Earl, Jannette, Wendell, John
    Preiss, John L., Jr.  1930 U. S. Federal Census, Carver County, San Francisco Township
    Preiss, John L., Jr. 1930 U. S. Federal Census, Carver County, San Francisco Township
    John L. Preiss, Jr.; his wife, Minnie M. Schulz Preiss; their children: Mildred, Earl, Janette, Wendell, John
    Death 31 Dec 1946  Hennepin County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Burial Unknown  Mount Hope Cemetery, Carver, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Preiss, John, Jr.  Mount Hope Cemetery, Carver, Carver County, Minnesota
    Preiss, John, Jr. Mount Hope Cemetery, Carver, Carver County, Minnesota
    Person ID I2624  Lange Pierce
    Last Modified 17 May 2012 

    Father John Preiss,   b. Abt. 1855, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Feb 1926, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 71 years) 
    Mother Christina A. Eggers,   b. Abt. 1867, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jun 1937, Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 70 years) 
    Marriage 12 Oct 1882  Carver, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Family ID F851  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Minnie Schultz (Schulz in some documents),   b. 18 Oct 1890, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Mar 1971, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Marriage 13 Jun 1911  Carver County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Children 
     1. Mildred Preiss,   b. Abt. 1913, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Earl Preiss,   b. Abt. 1917, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Jannette M Preiss,   b. Abt. 1921, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Wendell H. Preiss,   b. Abt. 1927, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. John W. Preiss,   b. Abt. 1930, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location
    Family ID F852  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 May 2012 

  • Notes 
    •        The 1895 Minnesota State Census is very difficulty to read. John Preiss is a six year old, white male born in Minnesota. His parents are John Preiss and Christina Eggers Preiss both born in Minnesota. John lives with his parents and six siblings: Lizzie, Clara, Emma, Lena, Fredrich, William. Also with the family is Margaret Eichmuelin Preiss, the mother of John. The family lives in Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota. [JPr 02.]
             In the 1900 U. S. Federal Census, John Preiss is a 12 year old, white, single male. He was born in Minnesota of parents who were both born in Minnesota. He reads, writes, and speaks English. He lives with his parents, Christina and John, and seven siblings: Lizzie, Clara, Lena, Freddie, Willie, Maggie, Walter. His Grandmother, Margaret, and a farm laborer, Christ Kritcian, also live in the household. The entire family lives in Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota. [JPr 05.]
             In the 1905 Minnesota State Census, which is difficult to read, John Preiss is a 16 year old, white, single male. He was born in Minnesota of parents who were both born in Minnesota. He lives with his parents, John and Christina, and six siblings: Emma, Lena, Fred, Willie, Maggie, Walter. The family lives on a farm in Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota, RFD3. [JPr 06.]
             In the 1910 U. S. Federal Census, John L. Preiss is a 21 year old, white, single male. He was born in Minnesota of parents that were also both born in Minnesota. He speaks, reads, and writes English. He considers himself a farm laborer on the home farm. He is an employee who was employed on April 15, 1910. He lives with his parents, Christina and John, and with four siblings: Fred, Maggie, William, Walter. The family lives on a farm in Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota. [JPr 07.]
      REGISTRATION CARD
      Name: John Preiss
      Home Address: Chaska, Minnesota
      Birth: July 22, 1888
      Birthplace: Dahlgren Township, Carver County, Minnesota
      Current Trade: Cement Contractor
      Who is dependent on you>: Wife and two children
      Married or Single: Married
      Race: Caucasian
      Military experience: None
      Do you claim exemption: Yes
      REGISTRAR'S REPORT
      Height: tall
      Slender, medium or stout: stout
      Color of eyes: Blue
      Color of hair: light
      Bald: no
      Disabled: no [JPrjr 03.]
             In the 1920 U. S. Federal Census, John L. Preiss (Jr.) is a 31 year old, white, married male. He is married to Minnie M. Schulz. He was born in Minnesota of parents who were both born in Minnesota. He reads, writes, and speaks English. He owns his own home free and clear. He works as a laborer in a sugar company. He is classified as a worker. He lives with his wife, Minnie, and two children: Mildred and Earl. The family lives in the town of Chaska, Carver County, Minnesota. [JPrjr 01.]
             In the 1930 U. S. Federal Census, John L. Preiss is a 41 year old, white, married male. He is married to Minnie Schulz. He was born in Minnesota of parents who were also born in Minnesota. he reads, writes, and speaks English. He owns his own home. And, his family lives on a farm. He has not been in school or college since Sept. 1, 1929. His occupation is that of general farming on his own farm. He is an employer; he is at work on his own farm. He is not a veteran of any war. He lives with his wife, Minnie, and five children: Mildred, Earl, Jannette, Wendell, John. The family lives in San Francisco Township, Carver County, Minnesota. [JPrjr 02.]

  • Sources 
    1. [S8317] John Preiss household, 1895 Minnesota State Census, Carver County, Dahlgren Township, family 29; V290_52. Ancestry.com (2007). Minnesota Territorial and State Census, 1849-1905 (Database Online). Provo, UT:Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. [JPr 02.].

    2. [S8325] John Preiss Household, 1910 U.S. Census, Carver County, Minnesota, Dahlgren Township, EM 6, SD 3, sheet 1B, dwelling 12, family 12; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 692, image 773, Family History Library Film # 1374705. [JPr 07.].

    3. [S8346] John Preiss, birth, 22 Jul 1888, Carver County, Minnesota. Ancestry.com. (2011). Minnesota Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980 [Database Online]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. [JPrjr 06.].

    4. [S8343] John L. Preiss, World War I Draft Registration, Carver County, Minnesota; roll 1675386; Draft Board 0; June 5, 1917. Ancestry.com (2005). World Ward I Draft Rgistration Cards, 1917-1918 [Database Online]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. [JPrjr 03.].

    5. [S8323] John Preiss household, 1900 U.S. Census, Carver County, Minnesota, Dahlgren Township, ED 6, SD 3, page 8, dwelling 86, family 86; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 759. [JPr 05.].

    6. [S8324] John Preiss household, 1905 Minnesota State Census, Carver County, Dahlgren Township, sheet 288 line 298, microcopy MNSC_111. Ancestry.com. (2007). Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905 (Database Online). Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. [JPr 06.].

    7. [S8341] John L. Preiss household, 1920 U. S. Census, Carver County, Minnesota, town of Chaska, ED 5, SD 3, sheet 19A, dwelling 347, family 370; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 826, image 152. [JPrjr 01.].

    8. [S8342] John L. Preiss household, 1930 U. S. Census, Carver County, Minnesota, San Francisco Township, ED 16, SD 10, dwelling 93, household 93; National Archives micropublication T626, roll 1082, image 245.0, Family History Library Film 2340817. [JPrjr 02.].

    9. [S8344] John Preiss, death, Ancestry.com. (2002). Minnesota death Index, 1908-2002 (Database Online). Provo, UT: Ancestry.com OPerations, Inc. [JPrjr 04.].

    10. [S8348] John Preiss, Jr., Burial, Find a Grave Memorial 55357112 @ http//www.findagrave.com, Mount Hope Cemetery, Carver, Carver County, Minnesota. [JPrjr 07.].

    11. [S8316] Preiss-Eggers marriage, 12 Oct 1882, Carver, Minnesota. Family History Library Film Number 1434895. Ancestry.com. (2011). Minnesota, Marriage index, 1849-1950 [Database Online]. Provo, Ut: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. [JPr 01.].

    12. [S8345] Preiss-Schulz Marriage 13 Jun 1911, Ancestry.com. (2011). Minnesota mariages Index, 1849-1950 [Database Online]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. [JPrjr 05.].


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