Daniel Kraemer facts for kids
Daniel Kraemer (born in 1816, died in 1882) was a very important person in the early history of Placentia, California. He was the first English-speaking pioneer to settle in this area.
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Who Was Daniel Kraemer?
Early Life and Moving to America
Daniel Kraemer was born in a place called Bavaria, which is in Germany, on November 16, 1816. When he was 22 years old, in 1838, he moved to the United States. He first settled near a town called Belleville, Illinois.
Starting a New Life in California
Many years later, in 1865, Daniel Kraemer traveled to Southern California. He bought a large piece of land, about 3,900 acres (which is about 15.8 square kilometers). He also bought an adobe house from Juan Pacifico Ontiveros. This land was part of a big ranch called Rancho San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana.
Two years later, in 1867, Daniel went back to Illinois. He returned to California with his whole family. He worked on this ranch until he passed away on February 6, 1882.
Helping the Community Grow
Daniel Kraemer did more than just run his ranch. He also cared about education for children. In 1875, he gave land to build a school. He also helped create the Cajon School District. This was a big step in making sure kids in the area could get an education.
Daniel Kraemer's Family
Daniel Kraemer and his wife, Magdalena Shrag, had nine children together. One of their sons, Samuel Kraemer, became very important later on. Samuel is known for helping to develop the downtown area of Anaheim during the 1920s.
