John Stoeckert was naturalized as an American citizen on November 6, 1860, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He arrived in the United States at the port of New Orleans in October 1854 from Bavaria, Germany. He was born in Bavaria in 1829.
The 1870 United States census showed John Steckert (age 41, born in Bavaria, potter) married to Catharine (age 43, born in Bavaria) and living in New Ulm, Minnesota. Children Amalia (age 14, born in Wisconsin), Edward (age 12, born in Wisconsin), William (age 8, born in Wisconsin), Charles (age 4, born in Wisconsin), and Henry (age 1, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.
The 1875 Minnesota census showed John Stoeckert (age 46, born in Germany) married to Catharine (age 47, born in Germany) and living in New Ulm, Minnesota. Children Eddy (age 17, born in Wisconsin), Willie (age 12, born in Wisconsin), Charles (age 9, born in Wisconsin), and Fred (age 7, born in Minnesota) all lived with the couple.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stoeckert will celebrate their silver wedding next Saturday evening. No cards, but everybody is welcome that comes. (New Ulm Weekly Review, Wednesday, November 12, 1879, Volume II, Number 46, Page 3)
The 1880 United States census showed John Stoeckert (age 51, born in Bavaria, proprietor of pottery) married to Catharine (age 52, born in Bavaria) and living in New Ulm, Minnesota. Children Edward (age 22, born in Wisconsin, potter), William (age 17, born in Wisconsin, store clerk), Carl (age 14, born in Wisconsin), and Fritz (age 12, born in Wisconsin) all lived with the couple.
Presentation. – The members of the Governor’s Guards’ drum corps agreeably surprised their drum major, Ed. Stoeckert, yesterday evening by waiting upon him in a body at his residence and presenting him with a beautiful baton. After the little presentation ceremony was over Mrs. Stoeckert entertained the boys in true matronly style. It was a happy event, equally enjoyed by all. (New Ulm Weekly Review, Wednesday, November 24, 1880, Volume III, Number 47, Page 3)
John Stoeckert began the pottery business in 1867 in company with two partners. In 1870 he established alone. (History of the Minnesota Valley, Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota, Rev. Edward D. Neill, North Star Publishing Company, Minneapolis, 1882, Page 712)
The 1885 Minnesota census showed John Stoeckert (age 52, born in Germany) married to Catharine (age 54, born in Germany) and living in New Ulm, Minnesota. Children Edward (age 27, born in Wisconsin), Willie (age 21, born in Wisconsin), Carl (age 19, born in Wisconsin), and Fritz (age 16, born in Minnesota) all lived with the couple.
The membership of the Co. A. Military band is now as follows: …Ed. Stoeckert, snare drum… (New Ulm Weekly Review, Wednesday, May 12, 1886, Volume IX, Number 19, Page 5)
Capt. Eckstein departed Saturday with Brown county’s exhibit at the State Fair. So few of our people took any interest in the matter that the exhibit is far from coming up to expectations. Mr. Auferheide, Mr. Stoeckert, the Empire Mill and a few others furnished exhibits, and there is no reason why every farmer and manufacturer in the county should not have furnished something. There should at least have been a full car load. (New Ulm Weekly Review, Wednesday, September 1, 1886, Volume IX, Number 35, Page 5)
Mr. John Stoeckert returned yesterday morning from a ten days’ visit to his mother, in Portage county, Wis. Mr. S. reports warmer weather in badgerdom, but is quite willing to continue New Ulm and Minnesota as his permanent place of abode. (New Ulm Weekly Review, Wednesday, December 15, 1886, Volume IX, Number 50, Page 5)
Mr. and Mrs. J. Stoeckert left for Wisconsin Monday evening on a visiting tour. Mr. Stoeckert will celebrate his 60th birth-day at the home of his mother, who is now 85 years old in Amherst, Wisconsin, May 3rd. (New Ulm Weekly Review, Wednesday, May 1, 1889, Volume XII, Number 18, Page 5)
Mr. and Mrs. Stoeckert celebrated the 40th anniversary of their wedding last Thursday. (New Ulm Review, Wednesday, November 21, 1894, Volume XVI, Number 48, Page 5)
Katherina, wife of John Stoeckert, died early Saturday morning. A few days before she suffered from repeated strokes of apoplexy and it was apparent to all that she did not have long to live. The deceased was born in Wunsiedel, Bavaria, on the 27th of August, 1827. She sailed for America in 1854 and on the 28th of October landed at New Orleans. The following month she was married to Mr. Stoeckert. For three months they lived in Milwaukee, then moved to Berlin, Wisconsin, and two years later returned once more to Milwaukee. In 1867 they came to New Ulm and here it was that Mrs. Stoeckert spent the balance of her life. She was the mother of seven children, six of whom are boys, and to them all was a faithful mother. To her husband she was a great helpmate and, by all, her life is said to have been one of tireless industry and watchful interest in those around her. (New Ulm Review, Wednesday, December 1, 1897, Volume XIX, Number 48, Page 5)
The 1900 United States census showed John Stoeckert (age 71, born in May 1829 in Germany) living in New Ulm, Minnesota. Sons, Edward (age 43, born in November 1857 in Wisconsin, brickmaker), William (age 37, born in May 1863 in Wisconsin, brickmaker), Charles (age 34, born in January 1866 in Wisconsin, brickmaker), and Fred (age 31, born in August 1868 in Minnesota, brickmaker) also lived with John.
The Stoeckerts shut down their brickyard in 1902, selling to an Iowa brick maker.
New Ulm, Minn. – William Stoeckert, who came here from Montana to attend the funeral of his father, fell in front of a moving train at the North-Western station last night and his right hand was taken off at the wrist. (The Minneapolis Journal, Thursday Evening, September 29, 1904, Page 5)