Rev Joseph Brenner
Title
Rev Joseph Brenner
Description
Catholic priest. Sent to Manitowoc 1850 by Archbishop Henni. Started congregations at Manitowoc Rapids, Two Rivers, Cooperstown, Maple Grove, Meeme and Francis Creek. R. M. Eberts and wife donated land 1851 and Rev, Brenner started the mission there. Remained till 1856. He resided at Green Bay before coming and was 45 years of age in 1850. He died in the midst of his labors at Bombay, India as a missionary.
Source
Proper Name Index Card Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Date
1850-01-01
Name
Rev Joseph Brenner
Date
1850-01-01
Notes
Catholic priest. Sent to Manitowoc 1850 by Archbishop Henni. Started congregations at Manitowoc Rapids, Two Rivers, Cooperstown, Maple Grove, Meeme and Francis Creek. R. M. Eberts and wife donated land 1851 and Rev, Brenner started the mission there. Remained till 1856. He resided at Green Bay before coming and was 45 years of age in 1850. He died in the midst of his labors at Bombay, India as a missionary.
Source Title
Proper Name Index Card
Source Description
Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Collection
Citation
“Rev Joseph Brenner,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed October 18, 2026, https://collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/6613.