John Arnold Fenneman was born at New Hampton, Iowa, on February 8, 1879 to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fenneman. He was married to Emma Edith Schmudlack at Fredericksburg, Iowa, in November 1890. Emma was born in Germany on March 7, 1867 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmudlock.
The couple came to North Dakota in April 1907 and bought section 31 in Larrabee Township where they farmed until his death July 7, 1912. He was buried in the Brethren Church Cemetery.
Emma Fenneman died on October 5, 1949 and is buried in the Grace City Cemetery.
The couple had two children: Fred and Arthur.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 61B