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The following info about Henry John Meyer was published in William Bell Mitchell's book, The History of Stearns County, Minnesota, published in 1915. Page 1021.
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Henry John Meyer, one of the pioneers of Grove Township, and from whom, and other members of his family Meire Grove (originally called Meyer's Grove, then Meire's Grove and later Myergrove, before assuming its present
form) was named was born in Germany, the son of John and Elizabeth Meyer.
John Meyer [the father} left the family in the old country in the early fifties, came to America, located in St, Louis, and earned enough to pay the passage of his family. After he had sent the check, he died.
In 1853 Henry John [the son] set out alone, and after living a while in Kentucky, found his way to Iowa, where he was joined by his mother, Elizabeth Meyer, and his brother, Herman Meyer.
In 1858 the three Meyers came to Stearns county, and settled in Grove Township, where each secured a claim. Henry John owned 160 acres including the present site of Meire Grove. When they started the three had but $5 in money. On this they lived, and erected a house. Shingle nails were the only things purchased for the structure. Everything else was taken from the forest, even the hinges being made from wood. The building was somewhat more pretentious than some pioneers' houses, for the roof, instead of being thatched, was shingled with shingles split from logs, and hewn into shape.
After erecting their habitation they started breaking the land with the assistance of a yoke of oxen. They also kept a cow. The original log house stood about twenty rods south of where the creamery is now located. The three lived together for sixteen years, and the mother continued to live with Henry John until her death in 1877 at the age of seventy-eight years.
Some time after settling in Stearns county, Henry John went back to Iowa, married, and brought his wife to his home. In the seventies, a modern house was erected. The barns and outbuildings kept pace with the progress of the times. By adding to his possessions from time to time, he acquired 450 acres, on 140 of this, within a mile north of the village. This is where his son, Henry Gerhard Meyer now lives.
Henry John Meyer died in 1901 at the age of seventy-two. He had lived in the Catholic faith, had assisted in building the church at Meire Grove, and contributed the five acres of land which the parish still owns.
Henry J Meyer married Elizabeth Schulte, daughter of Gerhard and Elizabeth (Mettendorf) Schulte, who came to Iowa in 1854, and later located within a mile southwest of the village of Meire Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry John Meyer had ten children : Henry GGerhard, Pauline, Heman H., John C, Clements, Joseph F., Bernard C, Rosa, and two who died in infancy.
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Name Henricus Meyer
Spouse's Name Elisabetha Schulte
Event Date 02 Jun 1863
Event Place St. Boniface, New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa
The following info about Henry John Meyer was published in William Bell Mitchell's book, The History of Stearns County, Minnesota, published in 1915. Page 1021.
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Henry John Meyer, one of the pioneers of Grove Township, and from whom, and other members of his family Meire Grove (originally called Meyer's Grove, then Meire's Grove and later Myergrove, before assuming its present
form) was named was born in Germany, the son of John and Elizabeth Meyer.
John Meyer [the father} left the family in the old country in the early fifties, came to America, located in St, Louis, and earned enough to pay the passage of his family. After he had sent the check, he died.
In 1853 Henry John [the son] set out alone, and after living a while in Kentucky, found his way to Iowa, where he was joined by his mother, Elizabeth Meyer, and his brother, Herman Meyer.
In 1858 the three Meyers came to Stearns county, and settled in Grove Township, where each secured a claim. Henry John owned 160 acres including the present site of Meire Grove. When they started the three had but $5 in money. On this they lived, and erected a house. Shingle nails were the only things purchased for the structure. Everything else was taken from the forest, even the hinges being made from wood. The building was somewhat more pretentious than some pioneers' houses, for the roof, instead of being thatched, was shingled with shingles split from logs, and hewn into shape.
After erecting their habitation they started breaking the land with the assistance of a yoke of oxen. They also kept a cow. The original log house stood about twenty rods south of where the creamery is now located. The three lived together for sixteen years, and the mother continued to live with Henry John until her death in 1877 at the age of seventy-eight years.
Some time after settling in Stearns county, Henry John went back to Iowa, married, and brought his wife to his home. In the seventies, a modern house was erected. The barns and outbuildings kept pace with the progress of the times. By adding to his possessions from time to time, he acquired 450 acres, on 140 of this, within a mile north of the village. This is where his son, Henry Gerhard Meyer now lives.
Henry John Meyer died in 1901 at the age of seventy-two. He had lived in the Catholic faith, had assisted in building the church at Meire Grove, and contributed the five acres of land which the parish still owns.
Henry J Meyer married Elizabeth Schulte, daughter of Gerhard and Elizabeth (Mettendorf) Schulte, who came to Iowa in 1854, and later located within a mile southwest of the village of Meire Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry John Meyer had ten children : Henry GGerhard, Pauline, Heman H., John C, Clements, Joseph F., Bernard C, Rosa, and two who died in infancy.
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Name Henricus Meyer
Spouse's Name Elisabetha Schulte
Event Date 02 Jun 1863
Event Place St. Boniface, New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa
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The following info about Henry John Meyer was published in William Bell Mitchell's book, The History of Stearns County, Minnesota, published in 1915. Page 1021.
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Henry John Meyer, one of the pioneers of Grove Township, and from whom, and other members of his family Meire Grove (originally called Meyer's Grove, then Meire's Grove and later Myergrove, before assuming its present
form) was named was born in Germany, the son of John and Elizabeth Meyer.
John Meyer [the father} left the family in the old country in the early fifties, came to America, located in St, Louis, and earned enough to pay the passage of his family. After he had sent the check, he died.
In 1853 Henry John [the son] set out alone, and after living a while in Kentucky, found his way to Iowa, where he was joined by his mother, Elizabeth Meyer, and his brother, Herman Meyer.
In 1858 the three Meyers came to Stearns county, and settled in Grove Township, where each secured a claim. Henry John owned 160 acres including the present site of Meire Grove. When they started the three had but $5 in money. On this they lived, and erected a house. Shingle nails were the only things purchased for the structure. Everything else was taken from the forest, even the hinges being made from wood. The building was somewhat more pretentious than some pioneers' houses, for the roof, instead of being thatched, was shingled with shingles split from logs, and hewn into shape.
After erecting their habitation they started breaking the land with the assistance of a yoke of oxen. They also kept a cow. The original log house stood about twenty rods south of where the creamery is now located. The three lived together for sixteen years, and the mother continued to live with Henry John until her death in 1877 at the age of seventy-eight years.
Some time after settling in Stearns county, Henry John went back to Iowa, married, and brought his wife to his home. In the seventies, a modern house was erected. The barns and outbuildings kept pace with the progress of the times. By adding to his possessions from time to time, he acquired 450 acres, on 140 of this, within a mile north of the village. This is where his son, Henry Gerhard Meyer now lives.
Henry John Meyer died in 1901 at the age of seventy-two. He had lived in the Catholic faith, had assisted in building the church at Meire Grove, and contributed the five acres of land which the parish still owns.
Henry J Meyer married Elizabeth Schulte, daughter of Gerhard and Elizabeth (Mettendorf) Schulte, who came to Iowa in 1854, and later located within a mile southwest of the village of Meire Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry John Meyer had ten children : Henry GGerhard, Pauline, Heman H., John C, Clements, Joseph F., Bernard C, Rosa, and two who died in infancy.
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Name Henricus Meyer
Spouse's Name Elisabetha Schulte
Event Date 02 Jun 1863
Event Place St. Boniface, New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa
The following info about Henry John Meyer was published in William Bell Mitchell's book, The History of Stearns County, Minnesota, published in 1915. Page 1021.
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Henry John Meyer, one of the pioneers of Grove Township, and from whom, and other members of his family Meire Grove (originally called Meyer's Grove, then Meire's Grove and later Myergrove, before assuming its present
form) was named was born in Germany, the son of John and Elizabeth Meyer.
John Meyer [the father} left the family in the old country in the early fifties, came to America, located in St, Louis, and earned enough to pay the passage of his family. After he had sent the check, he died.
In 1853 Henry John [the son] set out alone, and after living a while in Kentucky, found his way to Iowa, where he was joined by his mother, Elizabeth Meyer, and his brother, Herman Meyer.
In 1858 the three Meyers came to Stearns county, and settled in Grove Township, where each secured a claim. Henry John owned 160 acres including the present site of Meire Grove. When they started the three had but $5 in money. On this they lived, and erected a house. Shingle nails were the only things purchased for the structure. Everything else was taken from the forest, even the hinges being made from wood. The building was somewhat more pretentious than some pioneers' houses, for the roof, instead of being thatched, was shingled with shingles split from logs, and hewn into shape.
After erecting their habitation they started breaking the land with the assistance of a yoke of oxen. They also kept a cow. The original log house stood about twenty rods south of where the creamery is now located. The three lived together for sixteen years, and the mother continued to live with Henry John until her death in 1877 at the age of seventy-eight years.
Some time after settling in Stearns county, Henry John went back to Iowa, married, and brought his wife to his home. In the seventies, a modern house was erected. The barns and outbuildings kept pace with the progress of the times. By adding to his possessions from time to time, he acquired 450 acres, on 140 of this, within a mile north of the village. This is where his son, Henry Gerhard Meyer now lives.
Henry John Meyer died in 1901 at the age of seventy-two. He had lived in the Catholic faith, had assisted in building the church at Meire Grove, and contributed the five acres of land which the parish still owns.
Henry J Meyer married Elizabeth Schulte, daughter of Gerhard and Elizabeth (Mettendorf) Schulte, who came to Iowa in 1854, and later located within a mile southwest of the village of Meire Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry John Meyer had ten children : Henry GGerhard, Pauline, Heman H., John C, Clements, Joseph F., Bernard C, Rosa, and two who died in infancy.
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Name Henricus Meyer
Spouse's Name Elisabetha Schulte
Event Date 02 Jun 1863
Event Place St. Boniface, New Vienna, Dubuque, Iowa
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