Reply to Karen De Groote-Johnson: I have some info abaout John and Elizabeth Richter, parents of Mary Richter (nothing specific on her). John Richter b.2-20-1814 in Germany, d. 12-16-1883 St. Augusta, MN. Eliabeth Schreiner b. 6-18-1813 Germany, d. 6-2-1889 St. Augusta, MN married John Richter in Germany. They came to America in 1865, farmed near St. Cloud. Their children: Gerhard, Catherine, Barbara, Katharina, Elisabeth, Bernard, and Mary. Katherina married my great-grandfather Edward Gorger (Goerger) in 1862. Have lots of info on this line of the family. Let me know if you want more/ e-mail me at [email protected] Jeanne