Spouse:
Maria (she died in 1871, before he served); Katherine Beljong (while in office)
Children:
Five children (while in office), Twelve children: Catherine, Maria, and Susan (with Maria); Katherine, Anna (with Katherine, while in office), Frank, Nicholas, Mathias, Anton, Leo, John, William (with Katherine, after he left office)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
He came to Minnesota in 1860.
He was buried in New Trier, Minnesota.
His birth place, family data, death date, and burial location were provided by his great, great grandson.
Religion provided by his great, great grandson.