From Calumet county death records:
John Achter  (v.4 p.203)
Widower
June 29, 1832-Oct. 12, 1908
Son of Henrich Achter and Anna Hensler (both born Germany)
Born Germany –farmer 
Died from “diabetes mellitus, 2 years –gangrene and sepsis, 2 months”
Buried at Charlesburg Cemetery, Calumet County
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John Achter's wife is Maria (Oct. 24, 1834-April 29, 1907).  She is buried next 
to her husband at St. Charles Cemetery, Town of Brothertown, Calumet County. I 
have not been able to find her death record yet.
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The steady flow of immigrants from the persecuted countries of Europe did not leave this 
little community untouched. More and more families settled in Marytown and in 1849 the
need of a resident pastor and an establishment of a parish became more apparent and 
urgent. In the year 1849 permission was granted to the Marytown settlers by Archbishop
Henni, Archbishop of the State of Wisconsin, to build a church. This year stands out as
an important event in the mind of every parishioner for it was at this time that
Marytown really had its beginning as a Catholic community. It is interesting to note
that St. Mary's became a parish just six years after the diocese of Milwaukee was
created. Preparation began. Mathias Burg donated sixty acres to the Church, approximately
forty-five of which were sold to John Acter, John Nett, and Joseph Schmitz. Some of this
land is now owned by Ed. Gross, John Casper, Leo Krebsbach, John Wingers, Isabella
Schmitz, Norbert Mueller and includes the District School. The parishioners set to work
immediately, felling trees from the surrounding district to be used in the construction
of a log church - the wilderness home of the King of Kings. Under the guidance of the
Reverend Fabian Bermandinger the lowly edifice rose on a site west of the present cemetery.
The parishioners, who traveled many a weary mile to Johnsburg, were truly grateful for 
and proud of the small log structure - as dear to them as an imposing cathedral.
No source, sent to me by Bob Domagalski
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Barbara Achter (wife of the son of John Achter in the photo)
At her home in the town of Brothertown on Sunday, July 14, Barbara, wife of John Achter, 
aged 33 years, 7 months and 3 days. The deceased was born in Marytown, Fond du Lac county, 
where she grew to womanhood.  Since her marriage to Mr. Achter they have resided in 
Brothertown, where her husband conducted a cheese factory.  Last summer Mrs. Achter’s  
health began failing and her illness soon terminated into consumption.  She was a woman 
whom every one respected.  She was buried on Wednesday from the Catholic church, at 
Marytown.  A husband and two children survive her.
Chilton Times, July 20, 1901
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He was a member of J.B. Reynolds Post 205.
John Achter was married twice the children are all by his first wife
Anna Kath (Gross) Achter (1835-1874)
Marie Elizabeth (Franzen) Achter (1834-1907)
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On Monday, Oct. 12, John Achter, died at the home of his son-in-law, Jacob Winkel,
in the town of Brothertown at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 14 days. The
deceased was born in Prussia, Germany, July 29, 1823, and came to America in 1853
locating in the town of Brothertown on a farm. He remained in that town until
some twelve years ago when he moved to Marytown where he remained until his wife
died some eighteen months ago when he returned to make his home with his son-in-
law in Brothertown. In the fall of 1864 he joined Company F of the Seventh
Wisconsin regiment and served until July 1865 when he was mustered out. For the
past year he had been ill with Brights disease which caused his death. Mr. Achter
was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was buried on Wednesday from the
Catholic Church at Charlesburg. He is survived by five daughters, Mmes. Anna M.
Steiner, Marie Berchem, Catherine Winkel, Elizabeth Winkel of Brothertown and
Anna Puetz of Boyd.
Chilton Times, October 17, 1908