PETER GRUBER was born ca 1700 in Taxenbach, Berchtesgaden,
which was in the vicinity of Saltzburgh, Austria. He married February 23, 1736 in Effingham Co., Georgia to Mrs. Mary Maria Kraher
Mosshammer, the widow of Hans Mosshammer, the latter dying
September 2, 1735 at Savannah, Georgia. After the death of Peter
Gruber, she married Charles Floerl. The Last Will and Testament of
Mary Floerl was dated June 18, 1764, probated August 14, 1767
naming John Gruber, her son by her second husand, Peter Gruber. She
was the daughter of Peter Kraher and his wife, Barbara.
"Carolus Floerl, Laborer, arrived February 1736-6, Saltzburgher."
"John Floerl, Laborer, arrived February 1735-6, Anna Maria, wife,
Saltzburgher. Settled Ebenezer."
"Israel Gronnau, December 14, 1733; arrived March 12, 1733/4,
married Catherine Rhomorisine October 1, 1734."
"John Martin Boltzius : Saltaburgh. Arrived March 12, 1733-4. In
Colony end of 1746."
Marie Kraher was the daughter of Peter Kraher, born ca 1691 in
Austria, and his wife, Barbara. Her sister, Hannah Catherine Kraher,
was born November 1716 in Austria, died February 21, 1766, married October 1, 1734 in Effingham Co., Georgia, Reverand Israel Christian
Gronau, and married (2nd) Rev. Henry Herman Lemcke. Another
sister was Gertrude Kraher, born 1718 Austria, died November 7,
1766, married August 5, 1736 Ebenezer, Georgia, Rev. John Martin
Bolzius, his Will dated June 1, 1763, probated July 8, 1766 Ebenezer, Georgia.
Known children:
John Gruber, Sr. born 1739 Effingham Co., married June 4, 1765
in Effingham Co., Mary M. Kalcher from Lindau, Austria. Deceased
in 1802. Probably lived in Bulloch Co. at the time of his death in
1802. He received a Land Grant in Bulloch Co. In 1772. Bulloch Co.
Deed Book AA, page 127: Deed of Mary Groover of Bulloch Co. to
William Denmark for $225.00, 50 acres of land, being part of an
original Land Grant to John Gruber, Sr., by King George III of Great
Britain dated June 19, 1772. Date: January 2, 1802. Children as
follows:
John Groover, b. 3/4/1766 Effingham Co. Church Records,
died 4/4/1836 Brooks Co., married 1790 in Bulloch Co., Hannah
Lastinger. Their son, John Groover, Jr., was listed on the 1820
Bulloch Co., Ga. Census.
Solomon Groover b. 1/25/1769 Effingham Co. Church
Records, married 11/29/1798 Bulloch Co., Elizabeth Wise.
E. Joshua Groover b. 8/1772 Effingham Co.
Charles Groover b. 1775 Effingham Co., d. 1829 Bulloch
Co., married 1813, Sarah Reiser, Bulloch Co. She married again on
5/5/1830, Nathan Jones, Bulloch Co. Bulloch Co. Returns, Vol. B,
1817-46, page 92:
"Nathan Jones, guardian of the minors of Charles Groover,
deceased, Return dated 1834. Minors: Daniel R. Groover, Charles E.
Groover, Agnes A. Groover, Julia E. Groover and Samuel E.
Groover".
"Sarah A. Jones, guardian of S. E. Groover and D. R. Groover,
amount received by me as the guardian of Samuel E. Groover and
Daniel R. Groover from the Estate of Nathan Jones, his former
guardian, dated September 15, 1844."
David Groover born 1777 Effingham Co., died 1846 Bulloch County.
Children as follows:
David M. Groover b. 1809 Ga. m. 7/20/1851
Miss Elizabeth Sheffield, Bulloch Co.
Enoch Groover b. 1800-1810 Ga., listed on 1830 Bulloch Co. Census, drew in 1832 Land Lottery, from Bulloch
Co.
Christopher Groover b. 1813 Ga., wife
Mary, born 1813, listed on 1850 Bulloch Co. Census.
Honor Groover m. 1st, James Dickerson,
2nd, Patrick White, 6/16/1847 Bulloch Co.
Mahala Groover m. 2/13/1823 Bulloch Co.,
Frederick Miller.
Jane Groover m. James Rushing.
Daughter m. Elisha Howell.
William Groover, minister, date of birth given in
the Ebenezer Church Records in Effingham Co., as December 30,
1778. He died 1854 in Bulloch Co., Ga. Wife, Sarah, was b. 1790 in
Ga. He was listed on 1820-1850 Bulloch Co., Ga. Census. A division
of his estate to the heirs was made on April 20, 1855, Bulloch Co.
Children of William Groover as follows:
John Groover b. 1811 Ga. m. 12/4/1831
Bulloch Co., Sarah Bowen, b. 1807 in Ga., the daughter of Mrs.
Penelope Bowen, who died 10/24/1850 in Bulloch Co. and named her
heirs. John Groover drew in the 1832 Georgia Land Lottery from
Bulloch Co., and was listed on the 1830-1850 Bulloch Co. Census.
Children:
Elisha Groover b. 1833 Bulloch Co.
William Groover b. 1835 Bulloch Co.
James Bulloch Groover b. 1838 Bulloch Co. m. 9/7/1864 in Bulloch Co., Sarah Jane Wilson. Died
1920 Bulloch Co. His Will dated 2/22/1916, probated 11/1/1920 in
Bulloch Co. Wife was born 1845 in Bulloch Co., the daughter of
Jasper Wilson and his wife, Mary M. Lee. The Will stated that a
legacy had already been given to his sons, John J., James R., D. R.
And W. S. Groover (W. S. Groover to receive 140 acres, or $1000
cash). All the remaining property was to be sold and divided among
the daughters, viz: Mary Jane Alderman, Emeline Waters, Eva
Stapleton, Jennie Groover, and Annie Lee. However, in the event of
the death of any of the daughters, their share was not to go to their
descendants, but was to fall into the estate and be divided among the
surviving heirs. He also dedicated the cemetery located in front of his
residence.
John Groover, b. 1839 Bulloch Co.
m. 8/31/1864 Bulloch Co., Elizabeth Bland.
David Groover b. 1843 Bulloch Co.
Edward Groover b. 1815 Ga., wife, Sarah, b.
1820 Ga. Listed on 1850 Bulloch Co. Census.
Harriett Groover b. 1818 Bulloch Co.
Easter M. Groover b. 1823 Bulloch Co. m.
12/5/1844 Bulloch Co., John D. McElvin, b. 1813 Ga.
Sarah A. Groover b. 1825 Bulloch Co. m.
Robert W. Roberts 5/18/1854 in Bulloch Co.
Charles A. Groover b. 1829 Bulloch Co. m.
In Bulloch Co., Mary Ann Rushe, 11/9/1854.
William Groover b. 1820 Bulloch Co. m. in
Bulloch Co., Elizabeth M. Lee, 12/7/1848.
Elizabeth Groover born 1780 Effingham Co.
married 5/20/1801, Henry Wise, Bulloch Co.
Peter Gruber, Jr., born September 17, 1738 Effingham Co., Ga.,
Ebenezer Church Records, and died September 23, 1738. From Early
Settlers of Georgia:
"Peter Gruber, Husbandman, arrived March 12, 1733-4, Saltzburgh. Living 13 March 1738/9."
"Hans Gruber, Husbandman, arrived March 12, 1733-4, dead November 3, 1734. Settled Ebenezer. Saltzburgher."
Taxenbach, Austria. Peter Gruber, Sr. left Austria ca 1722 as a result of the Catholic church under the
orers of Anton Leopold ordered all protestants out of the country. They had two weeks to pack up their things and depart. The group travelled to Holland, then England, trying to
find a permanent home. In 1733, General Oglethorpe heard of their plight and welcomed them to Georgia but by that time the
bedraggled group had dwindled in numbers. However, they were industrious and settled in a place selected by their leader
near Savannah. The first location proved unsatisfactory. It was almost impossible to transport the group by river,
the creeks were inadequate. Ultimately, they relocated to a place now called Ebenezer, Georgia.
New Jerusalem Church in Ebenezer, Georgia
Page 34, Bulloch Co. Wills and Miscellaneous Estates:
"This agreement, between the heirs of Sarah Groover, widow of
William Groover, deceased, in the Estate of Sarah Groover, the
following property, to-wit: Jack (to John D. McElven), Lunnon (to
Edward Groover), Henry, Ishmael (to William Groover), Flora and
her children (to R. W. Roberts), Mariah (to William Groover as
guardian for Harriett), Bill, Tom (to John Groover), and J. M. (to
Charles A. Groover). Date: 16 Nov 1854. Recorded 12 May 1855.quot;
Page 102-3, Receipts of the Heirs: John D. McElven, William
Groover, Sarah H. Groover, R. W. Roberts, and Charles A. Groover.
Estate of David Groover. Bulloch Co., a division to heirs being made November 2, 1846 in
Bulloch Co., a division to heirs being mde on November 2, 1846 in
Bulloch Co. Minutes Book 4A, Page 72. He married May 17, 1799,
Martha Sheffield in Bulloch Co. Her Last Will and Testament dated
January 29, 1849, probated June 1853 Bulloch Co., page 308-309,
Will Book 5A. Martha was born 1777 in Georgia. Named sons-in-law: Elisha Howell,
James Rushing and Patrick White. There is a
deed of David Groover to Jane Rushing. dated April 6, 1846, Bulloch
Co., Book FH, page 255. The 1850 Bulloch Co. Census lists Martha
Groover, age 73, farmer, with son, David M. Groover, aged 41, born
in Georgia. In the Last Will and Testament of Martha Groover, Vol.
5A, Bulloch Co. Misc. Estates, page 308-309, she named the
following heirs: Enoch, Mahaley Miller, David M. Groover,
Christopher Groover. Daughter, Honea White, her former husband
being James Dickenson. Sons-in-law: Elisha Howell, James Rushing and Patrick White.
