John F. Pommerehn

    John F. Pommerehn was born in Germany, March 20, 1839.

    His father's name was Frederick Pommerehn. both of them came to the United States in 1850, on a sailing vessel, being seven weeks on the passage, arrived in October. His father died in 1882.

    John F. Pommerehn settled in Jefferson County. His education was received in Germany. He is a farmer and has worked at Milling.

    He was married in 1868, to Miss Nancy Taylor, daughter of James Taylor, a native of Scotland. They have nine children: William, Jane, Anna, James, John, Mary, Thomas, Ellen and Cahaney.

    He owns 142 1/2 acres of well improved land in Jefferson County, and has a saw-mill on his farm.

    Mr. Pommerehn has succeeded in making a good living, and has accumulated some property besides. All of his children are living at home with their parents.

    Mr. Pommerehn is a member of the Masonic Order, and a well respected citizen.

Source: Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington, Indiana. By John M. Gresham & Co., 1889.