Vital Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | John Warnke (Johann Warncke) |
| Born | 2 Jan 1828, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany |
| Died | 6 Sep 1898, near Kramer, Nebraska |
| Burial | Riverside Cemetery, Crete, Saline County, NE |
| FindAGrave | #57776305 |
| Spouse | Sophia Kuchenmeister (b. 1835, Germany; d. 1922, Crete, NE) |
| Children | Caroline S. Warnke Lindekugel (1858-1920); John Warnke Jr. (1857-1937); William John Warnke (1868-1943); and at least 3 others (names unresolved) |
| Immigration | ~1853, via New Orleans (8 weeks at sea) |
| Military | 1st Missouri Infantry, Company C (Union), Civil War |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Biography
John Warnke was born on 2 January 1828 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. He immigrated to the United States around 1853, arriving via New Orleans after an eight-week sea voyage. He settled in the St. Louis, Missouri area, where his eldest known children were born (Caroline in 1858, John Jr. in 1857).
He served in the Union Army during the Civil War with the 1st Missouri Infantry, Company C.
John married Sophia Kuchenmeister. They had at least six children (possibly eight per MyHeritage). The family later relocated to Saline County, Nebraska, where John farmed until his death on 6 September 1898 near Kramer.
He is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Crete, Nebraska, alongside his wife Sophia.
Children
| Name | Born | Died | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Warnke Jr. | 1857, MO | 1937, IL | m. Rebecca Cordes (1882). 4 children incl. Engeline "Lena" Woltzen. |
| Caroline S. Warnke | Oct 1858, St. Louis, MO | 1920, Spencer, SD | m. Lindekugel. FaG #40004881. |
| William John Warnke | 8 Apr 1868, MO | 4 Jun 1943, St. Louis Co, MO | m. Louise Jelinek (1892, NE). Jordan's direct line. |
| (3-5 others) | Names unresolved. Up to 8 children total per MyHeritage. |
Source Notes
Birth date and place from FindAGrave #57776305. Children count from FindAGrave #116101202 (Sophia's memorial, lists 6 children) and MyHeritage (lists 8). Military service from MyHeritage record. Immigration details from compiled family records.