Biography of John Kirsch

John Kirsch, Bruce's maternal grandfather, was born in Buffalo in 1880. He died 67 years later in 1948 in Buffalo.

John was the second of six children of Peter Kirsch and Katherine Kirsch nee Kolb. Both Peter and Katherine were born in France, and immigrated to the US in the 1870's.

.. more here: Peter's saloon/hotel; John's first marriage; second marriage and children ..