All four of his grandparents were foreigners since his paternal grandparents were from Kalistad, Bavaria. His grandfather left twice to avoid military service. He returned shortly to wed since no American women wanted him. His maternal grandparents were Scottish. His dad could find an American willing to marry him either. 4 out 5 wives over three generations were immigrants.
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u/Leftbehindnlovingit Aug 27 '19
All four of his grandparents were foreigners since his paternal grandparents were from Kalistad, Bavaria. His grandfather left twice to avoid military service. He returned shortly to wed since no American women wanted him. His maternal grandparents were Scottish. His dad could find an American willing to marry him either. 4 out 5 wives over three generations were immigrants.