Henry's parents: Claus Hinrich Zach and Christina Dorothea Magdalena von Ahlen.
Married May 29, 1853 in DuPage Co., Illinois by Rev. E. Z. Brauer.
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The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, IA
Friday October 1, 1915
OLD SETTLER GONE
Those who have been accustomed to see Henry Zack about his yard, busy with his garden and flowers, which he seemed to love so well, will no longer be greeted by his cheery smile and hearty handshake. Mr Zack closed his life work on Tuesday evening and has gone to his reward.
Mr. Zack can be truly listed among the old settlers of this town, having moved to Hamburg some forty-four years ago, living for over forty years in the house in which he died. Mr Zack was a native of Germany and came to this country at the age of 18. He with four other young men, was connected with a circus, of which a relative was owner, and were the tumblers. Under the military rule they were notified that they should serve their time in the army. This was not to the liking of the young men, and they made other plans. As a result it was necessary for them to leave the country under cover, which was done. By an arrangement, which cost them $3000, they were boxed up and put on a ship bound for America. He was fond of telling of his many experiences, and as a story teller Mr Zack had few equals.
He first came to Chicago in 1848, and knew the town when it was little more than a cow pasture. From there he moved to Iowa, purchasing land in Black Hawk county. A town of some five or six thousand is now standing on this land. He afterwards moved to Cedar Falls and then to Waterloo. Here he owned eighty acres, which is now the site of East Waterloo. Coming to Hamburg forty-four years ago he worked for a time as a tailor and later was employed by George Hopt in the milling business, which he followed until he retired from active work.
Mr Zack was a great lover of flowers and his place was a beautiful sight when all in bloom. Many strangers referring to Hamburg speak of the old gentleman with the yard full of flowers. Mr Zack will be greatly missed as he was a quiet, home-loving man, who made friends on all sides and was an entertainer with few equals.
Heinrick William Zack was born in Leibeck, Germany, March 27, 1830, and had reached the age of 85 years, 6 months and 1 day. He came to this country at the age of 18. In 1853 he was united in marriage to Sophia Dorothy Hackerotte of Hanover, Germany. To this union twelve children were born, five dying in infancy, and Mrs Martha Schmalsle passing away at the age of forty. Those living are Henry A., Gust, Jule, Adolph, Mrs. Getty Townsend and Mrs. Emma Frazier of Lincoln, Neb. His wife preceded him to the grave ten years ago. The funeral services were held at the late home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev I. Theo Seybold.
Interment in the Hamburg cemetery. The funeral cortege was a long one and was preceded by the Hamburg band.
Married May 29, 1853 in DuPage Co., Illinois by Rev. E. Z. Brauer.
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The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, IA
Friday October 1, 1915
OLD SETTLER GONE
Those who have been accustomed to see Henry Zack about his yard, busy with his garden and flowers, which he seemed to love so well, will no longer be greeted by his cheery smile and hearty handshake. Mr Zack closed his life work on Tuesday evening and has gone to his reward.
Mr. Zack can be truly listed among the old settlers of this town, having moved to Hamburg some forty-four years ago, living for over forty years in the house in which he died. Mr Zack was a native of Germany and came to this country at the age of 18. He with four other young men, was connected with a circus, of which a relative was owner, and were the tumblers. Under the military rule they were notified that they should serve their time in the army. This was not to the liking of the young men, and they made other plans. As a result it was necessary for them to leave the country under cover, which was done. By an arrangement, which cost them $3000, they were boxed up and put on a ship bound for America. He was fond of telling of his many experiences, and as a story teller Mr Zack had few equals.
He first came to Chicago in 1848, and knew the town when it was little more than a cow pasture. From there he moved to Iowa, purchasing land in Black Hawk county. A town of some five or six thousand is now standing on this land. He afterwards moved to Cedar Falls and then to Waterloo. Here he owned eighty acres, which is now the site of East Waterloo. Coming to Hamburg forty-four years ago he worked for a time as a tailor and later was employed by George Hopt in the milling business, which he followed until he retired from active work.
Mr Zack was a great lover of flowers and his place was a beautiful sight when all in bloom. Many strangers referring to Hamburg speak of the old gentleman with the yard full of flowers. Mr Zack will be greatly missed as he was a quiet, home-loving man, who made friends on all sides and was an entertainer with few equals.
Heinrick William Zack was born in Leibeck, Germany, March 27, 1830, and had reached the age of 85 years, 6 months and 1 day. He came to this country at the age of 18. In 1853 he was united in marriage to Sophia Dorothy Hackerotte of Hanover, Germany. To this union twelve children were born, five dying in infancy, and Mrs Martha Schmalsle passing away at the age of forty. Those living are Henry A., Gust, Jule, Adolph, Mrs. Getty Townsend and Mrs. Emma Frazier of Lincoln, Neb. His wife preceded him to the grave ten years ago. The funeral services were held at the late home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev I. Theo Seybold.
Interment in the Hamburg cemetery. The funeral cortege was a long one and was preceded by the Hamburg band.
Henry's parents: Claus Hinrich Zach and Christina Dorothea Magdalena von Ahlen.
Married May 29, 1853 in DuPage Co., Illinois by Rev. E. Z. Brauer.
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The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, IA
Friday October 1, 1915
OLD SETTLER GONE
Those who have been accustomed to see Henry Zack about his yard, busy with his garden and flowers, which he seemed to love so well, will no longer be greeted by his cheery smile and hearty handshake. Mr Zack closed his life work on Tuesday evening and has gone to his reward.
Mr. Zack can be truly listed among the old settlers of this town, having moved to Hamburg some forty-four years ago, living for over forty years in the house in which he died. Mr Zack was a native of Germany and came to this country at the age of 18. He with four other young men, was connected with a circus, of which a relative was owner, and were the tumblers. Under the military rule they were notified that they should serve their time in the army. This was not to the liking of the young men, and they made other plans. As a result it was necessary for them to leave the country under cover, which was done. By an arrangement, which cost them $3000, they were boxed up and put on a ship bound for America. He was fond of telling of his many experiences, and as a story teller Mr Zack had few equals.
He first came to Chicago in 1848, and knew the town when it was little more than a cow pasture. From there he moved to Iowa, purchasing land in Black Hawk county. A town of some five or six thousand is now standing on this land. He afterwards moved to Cedar Falls and then to Waterloo. Here he owned eighty acres, which is now the site of East Waterloo. Coming to Hamburg forty-four years ago he worked for a time as a tailor and later was employed by George Hopt in the milling business, which he followed until he retired from active work.
Mr Zack was a great lover of flowers and his place was a beautiful sight when all in bloom. Many strangers referring to Hamburg speak of the old gentleman with the yard full of flowers. Mr Zack will be greatly missed as he was a quiet, home-loving man, who made friends on all sides and was an entertainer with few equals.
Heinrick William Zack was born in Leibeck, Germany, March 27, 1830, and had reached the age of 85 years, 6 months and 1 day. He came to this country at the age of 18. In 1853 he was united in marriage to Sophia Dorothy Hackerotte of Hanover, Germany. To this union twelve children were born, five dying in infancy, and Mrs Martha Schmalsle passing away at the age of forty. Those living are Henry A., Gust, Jule, Adolph, Mrs. Getty Townsend and Mrs. Emma Frazier of Lincoln, Neb. His wife preceded him to the grave ten years ago. The funeral services were held at the late home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev I. Theo Seybold.
Interment in the Hamburg cemetery. The funeral cortege was a long one and was preceded by the Hamburg band.
Married May 29, 1853 in DuPage Co., Illinois by Rev. E. Z. Brauer.
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The Hamburg Reporter, Hamburg, IA
Friday October 1, 1915
OLD SETTLER GONE
Those who have been accustomed to see Henry Zack about his yard, busy with his garden and flowers, which he seemed to love so well, will no longer be greeted by his cheery smile and hearty handshake. Mr Zack closed his life work on Tuesday evening and has gone to his reward.
Mr. Zack can be truly listed among the old settlers of this town, having moved to Hamburg some forty-four years ago, living for over forty years in the house in which he died. Mr Zack was a native of Germany and came to this country at the age of 18. He with four other young men, was connected with a circus, of which a relative was owner, and were the tumblers. Under the military rule they were notified that they should serve their time in the army. This was not to the liking of the young men, and they made other plans. As a result it was necessary for them to leave the country under cover, which was done. By an arrangement, which cost them $3000, they were boxed up and put on a ship bound for America. He was fond of telling of his many experiences, and as a story teller Mr Zack had few equals.
He first came to Chicago in 1848, and knew the town when it was little more than a cow pasture. From there he moved to Iowa, purchasing land in Black Hawk county. A town of some five or six thousand is now standing on this land. He afterwards moved to Cedar Falls and then to Waterloo. Here he owned eighty acres, which is now the site of East Waterloo. Coming to Hamburg forty-four years ago he worked for a time as a tailor and later was employed by George Hopt in the milling business, which he followed until he retired from active work.
Mr Zack was a great lover of flowers and his place was a beautiful sight when all in bloom. Many strangers referring to Hamburg speak of the old gentleman with the yard full of flowers. Mr Zack will be greatly missed as he was a quiet, home-loving man, who made friends on all sides and was an entertainer with few equals.
Heinrick William Zack was born in Leibeck, Germany, March 27, 1830, and had reached the age of 85 years, 6 months and 1 day. He came to this country at the age of 18. In 1853 he was united in marriage to Sophia Dorothy Hackerotte of Hanover, Germany. To this union twelve children were born, five dying in infancy, and Mrs Martha Schmalsle passing away at the age of forty. Those living are Henry A., Gust, Jule, Adolph, Mrs. Getty Townsend and Mrs. Emma Frazier of Lincoln, Neb. His wife preceded him to the grave ten years ago. The funeral services were held at the late home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev I. Theo Seybold.
Interment in the Hamburg cemetery. The funeral cortege was a long one and was preceded by the Hamburg band.
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