There will be a reunion of the descendants of John George Johannes who came from Bayreuth Germany to Bates County, Missouri before the Civil War. It will be held in conjunction with the Grand Opening of Poplar Heights Living History Farm in Bates County August 14-15, 2010. J.G. Johannes's grandaughter, Agnes Magdalena Johannes married John Seelinger and lived on this property. For more information email to -
thos7black@yahoo.com.