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[[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg|left|thumb|150px| | [[Image:NicholasGonnerSm.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxemburg, Germany, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner graduated from the German schools prepared for a career in civil engineering. (1) Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer ''Europa'' which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866. They settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for several years where he worked for the Iron Mountain Railroad Company. (2) On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism. | ||
Gonner was the editor of the [[ | Gonner was the editor of the [[LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE]] from 1872 to 1892 and [[IOWA]] which were both printed by the [[CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY]]. The ''Luxemburger Gazette'' had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the ''Gazette'' sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This made the ''Luxemburger Gazette'' an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The ''Gazette'' was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but has been translated. | ||
Along with the '' | Along with the ''Luxembourg Gazette'' and other writings, Gonner was renowned for his book ''Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt'' ('''Luxembourgers in the New World''') for which he was decorated by the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. (3) Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. This information was the basis of his book published in 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language. | ||
Gonner was a | Gonner was a founder of the [[ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA]] soon after he came to Dubuque. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889 and was vice-president of the German Roman Catholic Central Society. | ||
[[Image:gonnermarker.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]] Nicholas Gonner was buried [[MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY]] in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP. | |||
[[Image:gonnerhome.jpg|left|thumb|150px|2123 Central. Photo in 2012.]] | |||
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1. "Editor Gonner Dead," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 21, 1892, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18921221&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | |||
2. Ibid. | |||
3. Ibid. | |||
4. Ibid. | |||
Luxembourg American | |||
Cultural Society & Center | |||
100 Peter Thein Avenue | |||
P. O. Box 157 | |||
Belgium, WI 53004-0157 | |||
[[Category: Business Leader]] | [[Category: Business Leader]] | ||
[[Category: Editor]] | [[Category: Editor]] | ||
[[Category: Cemetery Marker]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:12, 23 November 2016
GONNER, Nicholas Sr.(Pfaffenthal, Luxemburg, Germany, Jan. 8, 1835--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 20, 1892). Gonner graduated from the German schools prepared for a career in civil engineering. (1) Gonner, his wife, and three children immigrated on the steamer Europa which arrived in New York on January 2, 1866. They settled in Cape Girardeau, Missouri for several years where he worked for the Iron Mountain Railroad Company. (2) On March 28, 1872, he and his family moved to Dubuque where he devoted the remainder of his life to journalism.
Gonner was the editor of the LUXEMBURGER GAZETTE from 1872 to 1892 and IOWA which were both printed by the CATHOLIC PRINTING COMPANY. The Luxemburger Gazette had a national base of readers. Correspondents to the Gazette sent articles and information to Gonner that reflected the latest happenings in various Luxembourg American communities throughout the country. This made the Luxemburger Gazette an invaluable resource for modern day genealogists and those researching their Luxembourgian roots. The Gazette was published from 1871 – 1919 in German but has been translated.
Along with the Luxembourg Gazette and other writings, Gonner was renowned for his book Die Luxemburger in Der Neuen Welt (Luxembourgers in the New World) for which he was decorated by the Grand Duke of Luxemburg. (3) Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Gonner began collecting information about Luxembourger settlements in America. This information was the basis of his book published in 1889. He was considered an authority on church architecture and was the author of many poems in the Luxembourg language.
Gonner was a founder of the ROMAN CATHOLIC MUTUAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY OF IOWA soon after he came to Dubuque. (4) He served as the president of the German Press Association from 1887 to 1889 and was vice-president of the German Roman Catholic Central Society.
Nicholas Gonner was buried MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY in Dubuque following his death in 1892. His large grave stone is topped by a statue of Christ the Teacher with a book in hand. The monument also features the coat of arms of Luxembourg and the text (in German): Memorial to the honor of the meritorious Luxembourger Nicholas Gonner, dedicated by his numerous, grateful countrymen and friends - RIP.
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Source:
1. "Editor Gonner Dead," Dubuque Daily Herald, December 21, 1892, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18921221&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.
Luxembourg American Cultural Society & Center 100 Peter Thein Avenue P. O. Box 157 Belgium, WI 53004-0157