Louisa Jourdan Sommers. I had a visit to the Moravian Cemetery at High Acres, Canadensis. Every time I visit, I am always drawn to the stone of Louisa Jourdan. Her stone is in a metal sleeve which holds it up and together. I have no family connection with her but have the feeling she was a very strong soul, along with a few others resting here.
Louisa, born 12 Jan 1798 in Diefenbach, Enzkreis, Baden-Wurttenberg Germany, she was the daughter of John Peter Jourdan and Marie Katherine Cheneelle. She marries John Christopher Sommer on 8 April 1822 in her home town. In 1832 she applies to leave Germany for the USA. Pioneers, Lousia and Christopher with their young children come to the USA and reside in Canadensis the rest of their lives. Making a living on the farm they have children; Rachel. Andrew, Christoph, John, Joseph, Caroline & Catherine. She died 14 Feb 1883, at the age of 85. All the Sommers descendants of the area can trace their linage to Louisa.
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