John H. Grammar

In 1847, among others who came from across the ocean to Henry County were two brothers, William and John Grammar, who are now well-io-do and respected farmers of Weller Township . John was the younger, and was born, June 18, 1826, near Hanover , Prussia . He was 27 years of age when he joined his brother in Weller Township , and lived with him for about five years. He then made a settlement in that township, and has since been one of the growing and enterprising farmers of that section of Henry County . He has provided his farm of 240 acres with good buildings and fine im- provements of all kinds.

In Weller Township , Jan. 13, 1853 , Mr. G. was married to Mary Coldy, widow of Henry Coldy, who died May 15, 1852 . She was born in England , Jan. 16, 1821, and came to America in 1838. She is the daughter of James Fenn. By her former marriage she became the mother of five children, namely : Emily F., deceased ; Eliza M., Theodore H., Mary J., and Edward, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gram- mar have a family of three children,—John W., Margaret H. and Henry E.

Mr. Grammar is a member of the Lutheran Church , while his wife is connected with the Episcopal Church. In politics, he affiliates with the Democratic party.

 

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