Oscar Kahler | |
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Born | March 1871 |
Died | 12 March 1954 (aged 83) |
Occupation | Farmer & Politician |
Spouse(s) | Mary Lowe (m.1896) |
Children | Harry, Herbert, Martin & George Kahler |
Parent(s) | George & Rosina (Keesler) Kahler |
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