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- My Great Great Grandpa Michael Brill was born on 1815 in Hausbach, Merzig, Prussia. He was married Feb. 1, 1938. He also immigrated in 1852. In 1863 they came to Outagamie County purchasing 120 acres in section 23.
Kyle Hermus, 2008
- BRILL Michael, born in Germany, came to this country, settled on Sec. 23 in the town of Buchanan, Oct. 7, 1863; married Elizabeth Everhart Feb., 1840. They have nine children, six sons and three daughters. Their oldest son, John, born in 1844, has been sheriff of this county four years and now lives on a fine farm on sections 22 and 23 in Buchanan, is married and has six daughters living. Second son, Mat. Brill, born in 1846 and now lives in Appleton. Third son, Peter, born in 1848, died in Jan., 1885. Fourth son, Joseph, born in 1852, now drives a hack in Appleton. Fifth son, Robert, born in 1854, is married and has three children; he now lives in Kaukauna. Sixth son, William, born in 1859, is married to Harriett Geenen, a niece of Everet Saunders; they now live with Mr. Saunders on his homestead. They have four children. Taken from The Outagamie County Pioneer Record.
- Obituary Jan. 16 1897
MICHAEL BRILL DEAD
Old Citizen of Outagamie Passes Away at His Home in Buchanan.
Michael Brill, one of Outagamie county's oldest and most respected citizens, died early Thurs. morning at his old homestead in the town of Buchanan. The deceased was past 81 years of age and during the past two weeks has been gradually declining, due to his extreme age. He came to America in 1852, and during the first 10 years resided in Milwaukee county but in 1862 removed to Outagamie county and settled in Buchanan, where he has ever since resided being engaged nearly the entire time in the occupation of farming. During his residence of 35 years in this vicinity Mr. Brill earned the name of being an energetic and honorable man, and possessed of an unimpeachable character, counted by the scores his friends, all of whom will experience deep regret at his death.
He leaves a family of seven children, his wife having died several years ago. The children are: Mrs. August Bast, who resided on the old homestead with her father; Mrs. John Heid, of Milwaukee; John, Robert and Will, of Buchanan, and Matt and Joe, of Appleton. The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from the St. Mary's Church.
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1815 - 1897 (81 years)
