John Sager, born in Mecklenburg, Germany in 1855, came to the United States with his parents (who?), when only a year old. A brother was five years old. His wife, Marie Schumann, was born in Lenox township, the daughter of Christian and Sophie Schumann.When married they lived on a farm, now known as the Bellhorn farm on Gratiot road.
John and Marie Schumann-Sager had four daughters:
1. Alvina Sager (Mrs. Ernest Sippell, deceased);
2. Ella Sager, who died in infancy;
3. Irene Sager, who died when eight years old
4. Frances Sager-Beier (Mrs. Charles Beier); (see Beier Family).Alvina Sager and Ernest Sippell had one son, Alfred Sippel, who is now (in 1951) living in St. Clair.
Alfred Sippel has three sons.
Mr. John Sager died a year ago (in 1949) at the age of 94.
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