Bernardus was born on 19 MAR 1859 in Spiesen, Rheinland, Preussen, Germany, the son of Bernardus Normann and Margaretha Greber.
He died in 1889 in Pennsylvania.
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| Birth | 19 MAR 1859 |
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| Death | 1889 |
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| Christening | 27 MAR 1859 |
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| Burial | 1889 |
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Note 1
!Notes: Emigrated to Ashland, Pennsylvania at about nineteen years of age, with his younger brother John. His Uncle Nocholas Graeber [A[13]] was a taylor there, and his Uncle Conrad Graeber [A7] was a businessman in Shamokin. Bernard stayed in Ashland and worked in the coal mines nearby, while his brother continued on to Wisconsin.
!P: Bernard worked in mines for about ten years before he was killed there. According to a letter written to his brother John after his death, Bernard had been saving his money for a visit home to Spiesen. the writer spoke of Bernard's fine clothes, especially a coat for which he had paid thirteen dollars! There was also a watch, which was to be saved for John.
!P: A photograph taken in Prussia showed Bernard in the uniform of the Prussian Army. Lettering on the bottom reads, "B.Ollig", and "St..Jngbert".