The Lawrenceburg Press
Lawrenceburg, IN
April 2, 1908

John E. Brauer, mention of him was made in last week's issue of the Press, died at his home on east William street Saturday, aged ninety-six years, ten months and nineteen days.

His life covered practically a century. He was born in Germany May 9, 1811. He had lived in this city for more than fifty years.

He was born before the war with England in 1812. The battle of Tippecanoe had not yet been fought. During the span of his life more history had been accomplished for the benefit of mankind than had been done since the world commenced. Mr. Brauer leaves two children in this city, Frank Brauer and Mrs. Joseph Klein, the latter with whom he had lived for several years past. The funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, conducted by Rev. J. F. Sondermann.

Burial in Greendale Cemetery.

The Lawrenceburg Register
Lawrenceburg, IN
April 2, 1908

John E. Brauer departed this life at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday at his late residence of this city and was buried from the St. Lawrence church at 8:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Father Sondermann assisted by Fathers Seter and Kreis officiating.

John was born in Bavaria May 9, 1811, and came to Cincinnati about 1852. He resided there but a short time removing to Petersburg, Ky., and thence to this city in 1854 or 55.

He was twice married, both companions having preceded him to the grave. Those that survive him, are his immediate family, six children, John of Cincinnati, Mrs. Joseph Klein and Frank of this city, Mrs. Charles Stricker, Piqua, O., Mrs. Harry Herrick, Hamilton, Ohio, and Miss Rosa of Diamond, Ind. John was for 70 years engaged in the cooperage business. He was always active even up to within a short time previous to his death although in his 98th year. He was seriously ill for only one week.