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People > Pioneers > ​​Carl Jacob and Catharina Früauf

Carl Jacob and Catharina Früauf

Carl Jacob Früauf (Fruehauf or Friauf) was born in Norka, Russia, on October 5, 1849, the son of Carl Gustav Reinhold Früauf (born September 8, 1811) and Maria Schlitt (born June 18, 1814).

Carl married Catharina Schwindt before 1875. Catharina was born January 22, 1851, in Norka, the daughter of David Schwindt and Magdalena Schmer, who were also early pioneers in Portland.

Carl and Catharina had five children who were born in Russia: Katharina (1875-1967), Charles F. (1878-1911), Pauline (1880-1951), Alexander John (1883-1941) and Lydia (1885-1937).

The family immigrated to the United States in 1888 and probably arrived in Portland that same year. The City Directory of 1889 lists Karl Fruehouf, a lock maker residing on the west side of Borthwick, two lots east of Sellwood.

A son, Richard H., was born in Portland on December 16, 1891 (he died in 1956).

In 1910, the family lived at 406 Graham Avenue, and Carl was a machinist for a steam railroad company. Their son, Charles, was married and living next door. Charles worked as a bartender in a saloon.

Catharina died in Portland on April 12, 1915, and was buried at the River View Cemetery. 

In 1920 and 1930, Carl continued to reside at 406 Graham Avenue with his children Alexander and Lydia.

Carl died on March 7, 1934, and was buried with Catharina at the River View Cemetery.
Picture
The Friauf family burial site at River View Cemetery in Portland.

Sources

Passenger lists, 1891 Albina City Directory, Portland City Directories, 1900 1910, 1920 and 1930 U.S. Censuses - Ancestry.com

Norka database.
Last updated October 24, 2023
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