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Christian & Friederike Adolf by Marlyn Hasart Christian Adolf and Friederike (Steeg) Adolf were born and raised in Brienne, Bessarabia, South Russia. They were married in 1859. Friederike was born on February 19, 1842. They had three sons and two daughters. In 1889 they left Russia and came to the United States with sons, August who married Catherina Richter, and Andrew who married Margaret Schlichenmayer, and daughters Friederike who married Frank Kramer, and Caroline who died at an early age (16) after arriving in America. Their son Wilhelm (William) Adolf and wife Margaret (Buchfink) Adolf and children remained in Brinne. The family settled on what was then barren plain about 18 miles northwest of Burlington, Colorado, in what is known as the German (Russian) Settlement. Together with other early settlers, that colony of industrious frugal saving people have made that portion of Kit Carson County one of the most beautiful spots in Eastern Colorado. What was once the home of the wild beasts and the red man has now become an oasis of fertility, dotted here and there with happy homes, big barns, fine churches and well kept stock of all kinds. Thanks to their energy and perseverance and cultured home surroundings, that portion of Kit Carson County more nearly resembles the typical eastern farm neighborhood than almost any other part of this county which extends about 60 miles east and west and for a distance of 36 miles in width. It is these early pioneers who have redeemed Eastern Colorado from its pristine waste. Freiderike and Christian Adolf lived
for 65 years together as companion and helpmate. Friederike died
at her home north of Bethune, Colorado on February 5, 1924 at the ripe
age of 81 years 11 months and 16 days.
They lived just east of Hope Congregational Church. The Adolfs were life long members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Christian was partially blind when he was 80 and they went to live with son William and family who cared for them til their death. |