August Elmegreen Chilton Times January 20, 1917
ANOTHER PIONEER IS SUMMONED
On Thursday, Jan. 11th, August Elmegreeen, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County passed away following an illness of only a few weeks at the age of eighty years and three months. The deceased was a native of Schleswig, Germany, where he was born Oct. 19, 1836. He graduated from the German Military academy at the age of 19 years and shortly after came to this country locating in New Holstein where he obtained employment as a clerk. He returned to Germany frequently, making five trips in all across the ocean, the last time bring back with him his wife, to whom he was married at Schleswig, Germany in 1859. They moved onto a farm in the town of Schleswig and in addition to operating the land they conducted a store, supplying the needs of the people thereabouts. They remained on this farm for several years during which time a large family of children were born to them. They later disposed of the farm and bought a larger one in the same town, now owned by Aug. Luedke and considered one of the finest in that township. Mrs. Elmegreen died in 1902 and two years later Mr. Elmegreen retired from active farm life and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Sell, in New Holstein. For the past seven years he had lived with Mrs. Chas. Temke at whose home he died.
Mr. Elmegreen was a well educated man and one of many brilliant attainments, winning high honors in one of the best schools in his native land before coming to this country. He added to this fund of Knowledge by reading good literature which was to him a source of great comfort in his old age. After coming to this country the first thing to which he gave his attention as being important was the task of mastering the English language. This he did without assistance of a tutor, with ease, and while farming in the town of Schleswig he taught school in that district for four years giving excellent satisfaction. He served as justice of the peace of that town for a number of years and was also honored by being elected clerk of the board of education, serving in this capacity for thirty-five years. His wife was equally well educated and the atmosphere of the home was naturally advanced in this respect. Though active in educational and public work he still continued to till the soil and his diligence and thrift were rewarded with the rich fruit of health, wealth and happiness. He was considered one of the leading and progressive farmers of that section.
The deceased is survived by twelve children, seven sons, Henry of Nobletown, Pa., Edw. Of Davenport, Ia., Dr. Ralph of Milwaukee, George of Hayton and five daughters, Mrs. Walter Pfeiffer of New Holstein, Mrs. F. M Gensch of Omro, Mrs. H. Held of New Liberty, Ia. He also leaves forty-two grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at New Holstein, his sons acting as pall-bearers, bearing the body to the village cemetery where it was tenderly
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(those were the only children listed)
ANOTHER PIONEER IS SUMMONED
On Thursday, Jan. 11th, August Elmegreeen, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County passed away following an illness of only a few weeks at the age of eighty years and three months. The deceased was a native of Schleswig, Germany, where he was born Oct. 19, 1836. He graduated from the German Military academy at the age of 19 years and shortly after came to this country locating in New Holstein where he obtained employment as a clerk. He returned to Germany frequently, making five trips in all across the ocean, the last time bring back with him his wife, to whom he was married at Schleswig, Germany in 1859. They moved onto a farm in the town of Schleswig and in addition to operating the land they conducted a store, supplying the needs of the people thereabouts. They remained on this farm for several years during which time a large family of children were born to them. They later disposed of the farm and bought a larger one in the same town, now owned by Aug. Luedke and considered one of the finest in that township. Mrs. Elmegreen died in 1902 and two years later Mr. Elmegreen retired from active farm life and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Sell, in New Holstein. For the past seven years he had lived with Mrs. Chas. Temke at whose home he died.
Mr. Elmegreen was a well educated man and one of many brilliant attainments, winning high honors in one of the best schools in his native land before coming to this country. He added to this fund of Knowledge by reading good literature which was to him a source of great comfort in his old age. After coming to this country the first thing to which he gave his attention as being important was the task of mastering the English language. This he did without assistance of a tutor, with ease, and while farming in the town of Schleswig he taught school in that district for four years giving excellent satisfaction. He served as justice of the peace of that town for a number of years and was also honored by being elected clerk of the board of education, serving in this capacity for thirty-five years. His wife was equally well educated and the atmosphere of the home was naturally advanced in this respect. Though active in educational and public work he still continued to till the soil and his diligence and thrift were rewarded with the rich fruit of health, wealth and happiness. He was considered one of the leading and progressive farmers of that section.
The deceased is survived by twelve children, seven sons, Henry of Nobletown, Pa., Edw. Of Davenport, Ia., Dr. Ralph of Milwaukee, George of Hayton and five daughters, Mrs. Walter Pfeiffer of New Holstein, Mrs. F. M Gensch of Omro, Mrs. H. Held of New Liberty, Ia. He also leaves forty-two grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at New Holstein, his sons acting as pall-bearers, bearing the body to the village cemetery where it was tenderly
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(those were the only children listed)
August Elmegreen Chilton Times January 20, 1917
ANOTHER PIONEER IS SUMMONED
On Thursday, Jan. 11th, August Elmegreeen, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County passed away following an illness of only a few weeks at the age of eighty years and three months. The deceased was a native of Schleswig, Germany, where he was born Oct. 19, 1836. He graduated from the German Military academy at the age of 19 years and shortly after came to this country locating in New Holstein where he obtained employment as a clerk. He returned to Germany frequently, making five trips in all across the ocean, the last time bring back with him his wife, to whom he was married at Schleswig, Germany in 1859. They moved onto a farm in the town of Schleswig and in addition to operating the land they conducted a store, supplying the needs of the people thereabouts. They remained on this farm for several years during which time a large family of children were born to them. They later disposed of the farm and bought a larger one in the same town, now owned by Aug. Luedke and considered one of the finest in that township. Mrs. Elmegreen died in 1902 and two years later Mr. Elmegreen retired from active farm life and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Sell, in New Holstein. For the past seven years he had lived with Mrs. Chas. Temke at whose home he died.
Mr. Elmegreen was a well educated man and one of many brilliant attainments, winning high honors in one of the best schools in his native land before coming to this country. He added to this fund of Knowledge by reading good literature which was to him a source of great comfort in his old age. After coming to this country the first thing to which he gave his attention as being important was the task of mastering the English language. This he did without assistance of a tutor, with ease, and while farming in the town of Schleswig he taught school in that district for four years giving excellent satisfaction. He served as justice of the peace of that town for a number of years and was also honored by being elected clerk of the board of education, serving in this capacity for thirty-five years. His wife was equally well educated and the atmosphere of the home was naturally advanced in this respect. Though active in educational and public work he still continued to till the soil and his diligence and thrift were rewarded with the rich fruit of health, wealth and happiness. He was considered one of the leading and progressive farmers of that section.
The deceased is survived by twelve children, seven sons, Henry of Nobletown, Pa., Edw. Of Davenport, Ia., Dr. Ralph of Milwaukee, George of Hayton and five daughters, Mrs. Walter Pfeiffer of New Holstein, Mrs. F. M Gensch of Omro, Mrs. H. Held of New Liberty, Ia. He also leaves forty-two grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at New Holstein, his sons acting as pall-bearers, bearing the body to the village cemetery where it was tenderly
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(those were the only children listed)
ANOTHER PIONEER IS SUMMONED
On Thursday, Jan. 11th, August Elmegreeen, one of the pioneer settlers of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County passed away following an illness of only a few weeks at the age of eighty years and three months. The deceased was a native of Schleswig, Germany, where he was born Oct. 19, 1836. He graduated from the German Military academy at the age of 19 years and shortly after came to this country locating in New Holstein where he obtained employment as a clerk. He returned to Germany frequently, making five trips in all across the ocean, the last time bring back with him his wife, to whom he was married at Schleswig, Germany in 1859. They moved onto a farm in the town of Schleswig and in addition to operating the land they conducted a store, supplying the needs of the people thereabouts. They remained on this farm for several years during which time a large family of children were born to them. They later disposed of the farm and bought a larger one in the same town, now owned by Aug. Luedke and considered one of the finest in that township. Mrs. Elmegreen died in 1902 and two years later Mr. Elmegreen retired from active farm life and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Sell, in New Holstein. For the past seven years he had lived with Mrs. Chas. Temke at whose home he died.
Mr. Elmegreen was a well educated man and one of many brilliant attainments, winning high honors in one of the best schools in his native land before coming to this country. He added to this fund of Knowledge by reading good literature which was to him a source of great comfort in his old age. After coming to this country the first thing to which he gave his attention as being important was the task of mastering the English language. This he did without assistance of a tutor, with ease, and while farming in the town of Schleswig he taught school in that district for four years giving excellent satisfaction. He served as justice of the peace of that town for a number of years and was also honored by being elected clerk of the board of education, serving in this capacity for thirty-five years. His wife was equally well educated and the atmosphere of the home was naturally advanced in this respect. Though active in educational and public work he still continued to till the soil and his diligence and thrift were rewarded with the rich fruit of health, wealth and happiness. He was considered one of the leading and progressive farmers of that section.
The deceased is survived by twelve children, seven sons, Henry of Nobletown, Pa., Edw. Of Davenport, Ia., Dr. Ralph of Milwaukee, George of Hayton and five daughters, Mrs. Walter Pfeiffer of New Holstein, Mrs. F. M Gensch of Omro, Mrs. H. Held of New Liberty, Ia. He also leaves forty-two grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at New Holstein, his sons acting as pall-bearers, bearing the body to the village cemetery where it was tenderly
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(those were the only children listed)
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