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John Dieter Luft

Birth	:	12 Jan 1827 Darmstadt, Stadtkreis Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany
Death	:	5 Mar 1892 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9193993, -97.0952988
Description	:	John D. Luft died at his home in Seward on Saturday, March 5, 1892, John D. Luft was born in Darmstadt, Germany January 12, 1827, and came to America with his parents, who settled first in Kentucy, removing to Hancock county, Illinois about 1850. Mr. Luft came to Seward county in 1870, settling on a homestead with his family, near Germantown (now Garland), where he resided until 1878, when he removed to Seward, where he has since resided. Soon after removing to Seward Mrs. Luft died, and Mr. Luft was again married a few years ago, his second wife surviving... Read More	John D. Luft died at his home in Seward on Saturday, March 5, 1892, John D. Luft was born in Darmstadt, Germany January 12, 1827, and came to America with his parents, who settled first in Kentucy, removing to Hancock county, Illinois about 1850. Mr. Luft came to Seward county in 1870, settling on a homestead with his family, near Germantown (now Garland), where he resided until 1878, when he removed to Seward, where he has since resided. Soon after removing to Seward Mrs. Luft died, and Mr. Luft was again married a few years ago, his second wife surviving him. Ten children, five sons and five daughters, were born to Mr. Luft and his first wife, eight of whom are still living; four sons and four daughters. The funeral took place on Monday and was largely attended by friends of the family. Blue Valley Blade, Seward, NE, Wed, March 9, 1892 Died. Luft--in Seward, on Saturday, March 5, 1892, John D. Luft, 65 years, 1 month and 22 days. The deceased was born in Darmstadt, Germany, and emigrated to this country in 1849, locating in the state of Kentucy, where he married Miss Lena Rasp. They removed to Illinois and afterward to Nebraska, locating near Seward in 1870. Mrs. Luft died in 1878, leaving nine children, all of whom still survive. In August 1883, Mr. Luft married Mrs. Meyers, by whom he had one child. His death was caused by blood poisoning, and he was sick about a week. The funeral occurred on Monday, and was attended by a large number of the neighbors and friends of the deceased. All his sons and daughters but one, who resides in Illinois, were present, and his sister, Mrs. J. C. Thomas. Nebraska Reporter, Seward, NE, Thurs, March 10, 1892 Sad News--Mr. George Luft received a dispatch last Thursday evening stating that his aged father had died that morning. The old gentleman resided in Hancock county, Illinois, not far from Warsaw, and has been seriously ill for some time. Chris Thomas, his son-in-law, and John Luft went to see him, but he died a short time before their arrival at his bedside. Blue Valley Blade, Seward, NE, Wed, April 20, 1881

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John Dieter Luft's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Seward, Seward County, USA.
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John Dieter Luft death on 5 Mar 1892 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.9193993
Longitude: -97.0952988

Family Members:

Parent

Anna Catharina Lohnes Luft

(1803 - 1888)

Spouse

Lena Rasp Luft

(unknow - 1878)

Louise Meyers Nolte Luft

(1845 - 1927)

Siblings

Anna Catherine “Kate” Luft Thomas

(1848 - 1922)

Children

Margaret Luft Ohlwiler

(1853 - 1922)

Mary Rosa Luft Diers

(1860 - 1932)

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Luft Stephens

(1869 - 1899)

Flora A. Luft Meyers

(1884 - 1956)

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