Emil Johannes Gerken

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Emil Johannes Gerken

A photo of Emil Johannes Gerken who sadly perished during the Sea Wing Ferry disaster on July 13, 1890.

Date & Place: July 1890 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota United States

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Emil Johannes Gerken Sep 26, 1877 - Jul 13, 1890 United States

Emil Johannes Gerken was born on September 26, 1877 in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota United States to Peter Gerken and Maria Margarete Gerken, and had siblings Alvina Gerken, Heinrich "Henry" Gerken, Amandus Gerken, and George E. Gerken. Emil Gerken died at age 12 years old on July 13, 1890 at Lake Pepin, and was buried in 1890 at Saint Johns Church in Zumbrota. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emil Johannes Gerken.

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