J. A. Gaumer and Sarah Gaumer. J. A, Gaumer came to Iowa in 1866 as far as Eddyville by train then by wagon to Clarke County. Bought 160 A, in Doyle Twp. Has been in Gaumer name from 1866 to 1968. Still is.

First Family — Mary Royce, Ben Gaumer, Sarah Ryan, Hattie Sanders, Jessie Ries.

John Gaumer's 90th birthday - 13 living children ­ Claire Gaumer, Ernest C, Lora Colwell, Lela Morris, Lois Gaumer, Mary Royce, Hattie Sanders, Jennie Shaw, Ben Gaumer, C. W. Gaumer, Jessie Ries, Sarah Ryan, Earl Gaumer.

J. A. Gaumer house since 1892

Second Family — Back row - Chester Gaumer, Claire Gaumer, Lois Gaumer, Lora Colwell, Lela Morris, Ernest Gaumer, Earl Gaumer,

The Gaumer decendants of J, A. Gaumer present for his 90th birthday dinner.