DIED: Hempke - At his home in this city, May 31, 1898, Henry Hempke, aged 79 years. Deceased was one of the early settlers of Two Rivers, having settled here 51 years ago. He was born in Hildesheim, Hanover on the 25th of May, 1819. In 1845 he came to this country and for two years resided in Milwaukee and in 1847 he came to this city to reside which place was his home until the time of his death. He served 3 years and 3 months in the 27th Regiment during the Civil War and was both a good soldier and a good citizen. He leaves two daughters and one son. His funeral took place from the Lutheran church last Friday and was attended by a large number of the old residents of this city and county.

Manitowoc County Chronicle - June 7, 1898 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)

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Henry Hempke: White, German male, widower, laborer, andd veteran;
Born: Grosau-Hesse, Germany on May 25, 1819
Died: May 31, 1898, at Two Rivers, Age 79 years, 6 days.
Cause of Death: Decrepitude - failing for about 4 months.
Burial: Public cemetery in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Undertaker: Frank Nilles

MANITOWOC COUNTY DEATH RECORD (Volume 6, Page 109)

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Name: Henry Hempke
Birth: May 25, 1819 in Grosyen Hearr, Germany
Marital Status: Widowed
Spouse: Magdalene
Residence: 1898 Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Death: May 31, 1898 in Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Burial: Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 and
Wisconsin Death Records: Reference ID: P-313, GS Film Number: 1306211, Digital Folder Number: 4207409, Image Number: 345

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A petition for final settlement was filed in the estate of Henry Hempke and Theresa Bauman in Judge Anderson's court yesterday. K.G. Nyhagen was appointed administrator in the estate of John V. Erickson, and bonds required in the sum of $800.

Manitowoc Daily Herald - January 18, 1899 (page 4) ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)