Following are some facts that I was able to discover about Jacob C. Danuser.
1840 June 30
Jacob's father, Christian Danuser, was born in Switzerland.
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| Christian Danuser |
1846
Jacob's grandfather, Thomas Danuser, with wife, Barbara, and eight surviving children left native Switzerland and immigrated to the United States.
1846 April 28
Jacob's mother, Verena Christine Bottermann, was born in Hermann, Missouri.
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| Verena C. Bottermann Danuser |
1846 July 25
Jacob's grandfather, Thomas Danuser, acquired the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, T45N R04W of the Fifth Principal Meridian from David and Maria Louisa McKinney.
(Gasconade County Deed Book F, page 84)
1861 October 14
Jacob's father, Christian Danuser, enlisted at Hermann, Missouri, as a Private in Company E of the 4th Regiment of Missouri Volunteers.
1863 February 01
Jacob's father, Christian Danuser, was discharged from military service.
1864 May 05
Jacob's grandfather, Thomas Danuser, conveyed the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, T45N R04W of the Fifth Principal Meridian to Jacob's father, Christian Danuser.
(Gasconade County Deed Book P, page 362)
1864 May 27
Jacob's father, Christian Danuser, married Jacob's mother, Verena Christine Bottermann.
(Gasconade County Marriage License Book C, page 165)
1868 November 27
Jacob Christian Danuser was born at Little Berger, Gasconade County, Missouri.
1871 July 21
Jacob's grandfather, Thomas Danuser, died in Gasconade County, Missouri.
1881 October 21
Jacob's grandmother, Barbara Danuser, died at Hermann, Missouri.
1899 October 17
Jacob married Wilhelmina Johanna Carolina Wattenberg at Berger, Franklin County, Missouri.
(Gasconade County Marriage License Book 4, page 137)
1900 June 16
Jacob's occupation was listed as Baker on the 1900 Federal Census.
1900 August 03
Jacob and Wilhelmina's daughter, Selma A. Danuser, was born.
1900 November 06
Jacob was elected Gasconade County Surveyor and was commissioned by Missouri Governor Lon. V. Stephens.
(Gasconade County Deed Book 27, page 44)
1901 - 1908
Jacob served as Gasconade County Surveyor.
1903 March 25
Jacob and Wilhelmina's son, Erwin August Christian Danuser, was born.
1904 March 10
Jacob acquired Block 7 on West 18th Street of the Town of Hermann, Missouri, from William F. and Carrie Albert for $975.
(Gasconade County Deed Book 29, page 328)
1904 July 17
Jacob and Wilhelmina's son, Clarence C. Danuser, was born.
1906 November 07
Jacob and Wilhelmina's daughter, Edna Danuser, was born.
1909 - 1912
Jacob served as deputy to Gasconade County Surveyor Christian August Boesch.
1910 April 28
Jacob's occupation was listed as Gasconade County Highway Engineer on the 1910 Federal Census.
1920 January 20
Jacob's occupation was listed as Cashier at People’s Bank on the 1920 Federal Census.
1921 - 1932
Jacob served as Gasconade County Surveyor.
1922 March 18
Jacob's father, Christian Danuser, died at the Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Danville, Illinois, and was shipped to Hermann, Missouri, for burial.
1929 July 17
Jacob's mother, Verena Christine Danuser, died in Gasconade County, Missouri, and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'56.2" Longitude: W91°26'08.3" NAD 1983)
1930 April 23
Jacob's occupation was listed as Gasconade County Surveyor on the 1930 Federal Census.
1932 December 19
Jacob and Wilhelmina's son, Erwin August Christian Danuser, died at Hermann, Missouri, and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'58.0" Longitude: W91°26'10.1" NAD 1983)
1937 - 1940
Jacob served as Gasconade County Surveyor.
1937 December 20
Jacob's wife, Wilhelmina Johanna Carolina Danuser, died at Hermann, Missouri, and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'58.0" Longitude: W91°26'10.1" NAD 1983)
1940 April 30
Jacob's occupation was listed as County Surveyor on the 1940 Federal Census.
1946 November 16
Jacob's brother, Fred William Danuser, died at Jefferson City, Missouri.
1947 March 01
Jacob and Wilhelmina's daughter, Edna Danuser, married Frank Steffen at Hermann, Missouri.
(Gasconade County Marriage License Book 11, page 413)
1954 November 13
Jacob's brother, Herman Thomas Danuser, died in Gasconade County, Missouri, and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'55.4" Longitude: W91°26'06.4" NAD 1983)
1956 August 12
Jacob's brother, Christian Mathias Danuser, died at Washington, Missouri, and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'55.5" Longitude: W91°26'07.8" NAD 1983)
1956 November 24
Jacob's sister, Louisa Caroline Danuser, died at Washington, Missouri, and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'55.4" Longitude: W91°26'06.4" NAD 1983)
1959 September 25
Jacob conveyed Lots 57 & 59 of Block 7 on West 18th Street in the City of Hermann to his daughter, Selma A. Danuser.
(Gasconade County Deed Book 97, page 503)
Jacob conveyed Lots 61, 63, 65 & 67 of Block 7 on West 18th Street in the City of Hermann to his son, Clarence C. Danuser.
(Gasconade County Deed Book 97, page 504)
Jacob conveyed Lots 69, 71, 73 & 75 of Block 7 on West 18th Street in the City of Hermann to his daughter, Edna Steffen.
(Gasconade County Deed Book 97, page 514)
1961 August 08
Jacob died at Hermann, Missouri, at the age of 92 and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'58.0" Longitude: W91°26'10.1" NAD 1983)
(Latitude: N38°41'58.0" Longitude: W91°26'10.1" NAD 1983)
1978 October 22
Jacob's daugther, Selma A. Danuser, died and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'58.0" Longitude: W91°26'10.1" NAD 1983)
1990 July 03
Jacob's daugther, Edna Danuser Steffen, died.
1999 April 25
Jacob's son, Clarence C. Danuser, died and was buried at Hermann City Cemetery.
(Latitude: N38°41'55.4" Longitude: W91°26'05.7" NAD 1983)
Compilation of information by Steven E. Weible
