Confirmation 7/17/1868 Biberach
Came to the US around 1874 or 1875
1880 Census: Allen Twp., La Salle Co., IL.
1900 Census: Oakland Pct., Boone Co., NE (as Reuther) (immigrated 1875).
Spelling of name changed to Ruther from Ruether after arrival in America.
Biberach town records: Citizen and day laborer.
Headstone inscription (from book): 1827-1907.
Age 53 in 1880, 74 in 1900 (b. Apr 1826).
Name also spelled Candidus, Condytius, etc.
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