The Kohler family of Wisconsin is a family notable for its prominence in business, society, and politics in the U.S. state of Wisconsin during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. [1][2][3] Its members include two Governors of Wisconsin, and the founder and executives of Kohler Co., a Wisconsin-based manufacturing and hospitality company.

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2017年10月30日 · In 1873, in a corner of Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan, John Michael Kohler, a young Austrian immigrant and skilled metal worker, was given an interest in a small foundry and machine shop as a wedding present from his father-in-law.

Andreas Kohler (ca. 1720-1787) was born in Germany and immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1740. By 1750 he had married Maria Magdalena Spengler and was living in Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania where he later died.

What does the name Kohler mean? The ancient and distinguished surname Kohler is of German origin. The name is derived from the Alemmanic word "Kohler," meaning "charcoal burner," and was most likely originally borne by a practitioner of this occupation.

2022年4月16日 · John Michael Kohler II was member of the Kohler family of Wisconsin and was a prosperous industrialist and mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Kohler founded what later became known as the Kohler Company, a large producer of bathroom and kitchen products.

Only two generations of this family line have been identified. The direct descendents are my 7th great-grandfather Johan Georg Kohler born around 1718, and his daughter Maria Elizabeth Kohler (my 6th great-grandmother). Some researchers maintain …

2023年10月1日 · Walter Jodok Kohler Jr. (April 4, 1904 – March 21, 1976) was a member of the Kohler family of Wisconsin and was the 33rd Governor of Wisconsin, serving three terms from 1951 to 1957. He was a leading figure in state and national Republican Party activities.

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2023年8月15日 · Compare DNA and explore genealogy for Johannes Kohler born abt. 1750 Germany died 1822 Jefferson Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States including research + descendants + 1 photos + 1 genealogist comments + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community.