Biography of George Ronemus
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 933
GEORGE RONEMUS, London, merchant tailor and gents' furnisher, was born in Jefferson County, Va., February 12, 1824. He is a son of Conrad Ronemus, a native of Germany, and a farmer by occupation. He came to Virginia when quite young, and died there in 1832. He married Sarah Fizer, a native of Jasper County, Va. They were the parents of eight children, six now living. Mrs. Ronemus departed this life in 1873. Our subject was reared in the " Old Dominion," and obtained but a limited education. He learned the tailor's trade at Martinsburg, Berkeley Co.. Va., and worked at it there for five years. He came to Ohio in 1855, locating at Springfield and in 1863 came to London. He worked steadily at his trade until September 1, 1881, when he engaged in his present business. Mr. Ronemus is Democratic on political questions and has served two years as Village Councilman. He was married, September 27, 1860, to Maggie Heaton, a native of Clark County, Ohio. They have nine children -- Florence, Charles S., Laura, Fannie, Ettie, Arthur, Lulu, Mabel and George, Jr. Mrs. Ronemus is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
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or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
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Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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