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Emma Georg was born in Cincinnati, OH.
She died after a long illness. She is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Peoria. A family story that has been re-told through the generations is
that Emma told all of her 7 sons that "you never get rich working for somebody else." As a result, many of her sons started their own small
businesses and did quite well. Simon (Si) had a glass shop. Frederick (Fritz) was an electrician and had his own business. Charles (Carl) was
had an oil distributorship. William (Bill) owned Peoria Auto Parts, a machine shop and a bowling alley. Anthony (Tony) was an e lectrical
engineer. John died young. And Francis (Frank) worked at Caterpillar and farmed.
Another family story told about Emma was that she was very strict in raising her 7 sons. It is said that she always had a barbers razor strap
attached to her belt in case she needed to use it to paddle the boys.
Obituary - Tell City News - 29 August 1914
Mrs. John Grawey - Formerly of this City Died at Peoria, ILL.
Mrs. Emma Grawey, wife of John Grawey, died at her residence, 312 Smith Street, August 22 at 4:10 p.m. Her age was 52 years, 10 months
and 7 days. The deceased was born in Cincinnati, Ohio Oct 15, 1861. Her maiden name was Emma Georg. On February 10, 1885 she was
married to John Grawey at Tell City, Ind. Nine children were born to this untion. Eight survive: Frank, of Faber, Mo,; Louise, Simon,
William, Anthony, Clementine, Carl and Fred of this city. Mrs. Grawey has been in failing health for several months. She was a niece of
Simon Trefzger, of this city. The above is a clipping from a Peoria, IL., newspaper. Mrs. and Mrs. Grawey lived in this city many years ago
and moved from here to Peoria. Mr. Grawey is probably known to all the older citizens. He was employed in the Cabinet Makers Union and
he and his wife lived on lower Twelfth Street. The News extends sympathy.
Census infromation:
In the 1900 census John and Emma were living in Peoria Ward 6. They had 8children and Emma's mother living with them.
In 1910 they were in Peoria Ward 10. All 9 children were at home.
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