John Kunz

b. March 1855, d. 3 October 1934
  • John Kunz was born in March 1855 in New York.
  • Jacob Kunz and Louisa (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinois. Other members of the household included John Kunz, Jacob Kunz, Julius Kunz, Peter Kunz and George Kunz.
  • Jacob Kunz and Louisa (?), appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Warsaw, Hancock County, Illinois. Other members of the household included John Kunz, Louisa Kunz, Jacob Kunz, Julius Kunz, Peter Kunz, George Kunz and Henry Kunz.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
  • In the 1870 census there are three adjacent families in Hancock County (Krontz, Schutz, George) likely siblings, for whom relationship needs to be researched.
  • He married Apolonia Weiler, daughter of Johann Ludwig Weiler and Catherina Haueisen, on 30 November 1876 in Hancock County, Illinois.
  • John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Walker Township, Illinois, enumerated in the household of Peter and Caroline George, probably uncle and aunt of John Kunz.. Other members of the household included Apolonia L. Kunz and John Edward Kunz.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
  • John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinos. Other members of the household included John Edward Kunz and Anna Bertha Kunz.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1900 census.
  • John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Hamilton, Hancock County, Illinois.
  • John Kunz and Anna Bertha Kunz appeared in the 1912 Houston, texas, City Directory at 905 Austin Bertha is listed as a public stenographer, 513 Chronicle Building.
  • John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 913 Yale Street. Other members of the household included Apolonia L. Kunz.
  • He was recorded as having no occupation at the time of the 1920 census.
  • John Kunz and Apolonia Weiler appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at 2351 Ridgeview Avenue. Other members of the household included Apolonia L. Kunz. Daughter Lona Brosi is identified as a widow.
  • He was a gardener for private families, according to the 1930 census.
  • John Kunz died on 3 October 1934 at age 79 in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Apolonia Weiler became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.
  • The following appeared on 27 July 1938 in the Pacific Union Recorder: Apolonia Kunz was born in Suspenion Bridge, N. Y., Oct. 4 [sic], 1857, and died in Eagle Rock, Calif., June 20, 1938. She was a faithful member of the Eagle Rock church. She was married to John Kunz in 1875. Brother Kunz passed away in 1934. After his death Sister Kunz went from place to place with her daughter, Lona Brosi, as Sister Brosi assisted in evangelistic efforts held by Elder H. M. Richards. She lived for others. She leaves a son, John Kunz, two daughters, Lona Brosi and Bertha Kunz, one grandchild, a sister, a brother, other relatives and many friends. They mourn, but know that their loved one awaits the Master's call in the resurrection.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2014

Family: Apolonia Weiler b. 11 October 1857, d. 20 June 1938