Franz Simon
27th WI Field and Staff
Born: October 21, 1823 In Mainz, Germany
Enlisted: August 21, 1862
Appointed 2nd Assist. Surgeon by Gov. Edward Salomon
Wife: Magdalena Hof, 1821-1869
1868-69 Edward's Manitowoc Directory: Francis Simon, Physician, Hancock nr. 8th, res. same
1870 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Ward 1:
France Simon, 45, Physician, RE 1100, PE 1500, b Prussia
Sophia Simon, 39, Keeps house, b Prussia
Chd: Lena-14, b Alabama, France-7, b Wisconsin
1875-76 Manitowoc City Directory: Franz Simon, Physician, corner 8th and Hancock, res. Same.
Died: December 1904/buried December 15, 1904/age 81 years/cause: heart failure
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI
Gravesite: E2-53-2:
Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: "Another one of our old settlers is gone. Dr. Franz Simon, one of the best known and highly regarded citizens of our city, closed his eyes in the final sleep Mon. evening after a long period of infirmity. FRANZ SIMON was born 28 Oct., 81 yrs. ago in Mainz. As a young man he chose to study medi-cine and attended the Universities of Vienna and Giessen, graduating from the latter. He married in 1849 and left for America that same year. He first settled in New York where he built a fine practice, but in the 50's responded to the call of the west and in 1855 came to Two Rivers for a few years, then traveled to Pike's Peak with his wife and child. The Dr. came back in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc where he established a successful practice. During the war he served as examining physician for the Examining Commission for Soldiers. With the advance of old age Dr. Simon's practice began shrinking and for the last 2 yrs. has not left his house….Dr. Simon is survived by his widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1899, a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Luhmann here, and 2 sons –Dr. Frank Simon in Nebraska and Louis Simon in Philadelphia. Both sons will be here for the funeral which will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow."
27th WI Field and Staff
Born: October 21, 1823 In Mainz, Germany
Enlisted: August 21, 1862
Appointed 2nd Assist. Surgeon by Gov. Edward Salomon
Wife: Magdalena Hof, 1821-1869
1868-69 Edward's Manitowoc Directory: Francis Simon, Physician, Hancock nr. 8th, res. same
1870 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Ward 1:
France Simon, 45, Physician, RE 1100, PE 1500, b Prussia
Sophia Simon, 39, Keeps house, b Prussia
Chd: Lena-14, b Alabama, France-7, b Wisconsin
1875-76 Manitowoc City Directory: Franz Simon, Physician, corner 8th and Hancock, res. Same.
Died: December 1904/buried December 15, 1904/age 81 years/cause: heart failure
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI
Gravesite: E2-53-2:
Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: "Another one of our old settlers is gone. Dr. Franz Simon, one of the best known and highly regarded citizens of our city, closed his eyes in the final sleep Mon. evening after a long period of infirmity. FRANZ SIMON was born 28 Oct., 81 yrs. ago in Mainz. As a young man he chose to study medi-cine and attended the Universities of Vienna and Giessen, graduating from the latter. He married in 1849 and left for America that same year. He first settled in New York where he built a fine practice, but in the 50's responded to the call of the west and in 1855 came to Two Rivers for a few years, then traveled to Pike's Peak with his wife and child. The Dr. came back in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc where he established a successful practice. During the war he served as examining physician for the Examining Commission for Soldiers. With the advance of old age Dr. Simon's practice began shrinking and for the last 2 yrs. has not left his house….Dr. Simon is survived by his widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1899, a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Luhmann here, and 2 sons –Dr. Frank Simon in Nebraska and Louis Simon in Philadelphia. Both sons will be here for the funeral which will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow."
Franz Simon
27th WI Field and Staff
Born: October 21, 1823 In Mainz, Germany
Enlisted: August 21, 1862
Appointed 2nd Assist. Surgeon by Gov. Edward Salomon
Wife: Magdalena Hof, 1821-1869
1868-69 Edward's Manitowoc Directory: Francis Simon, Physician, Hancock nr. 8th, res. same
1870 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Ward 1:
France Simon, 45, Physician, RE 1100, PE 1500, b Prussia
Sophia Simon, 39, Keeps house, b Prussia
Chd: Lena-14, b Alabama, France-7, b Wisconsin
1875-76 Manitowoc City Directory: Franz Simon, Physician, corner 8th and Hancock, res. Same.
Died: December 1904/buried December 15, 1904/age 81 years/cause: heart failure
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI
Gravesite: E2-53-2:
Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: "Another one of our old settlers is gone. Dr. Franz Simon, one of the best known and highly regarded citizens of our city, closed his eyes in the final sleep Mon. evening after a long period of infirmity. FRANZ SIMON was born 28 Oct., 81 yrs. ago in Mainz. As a young man he chose to study medi-cine and attended the Universities of Vienna and Giessen, graduating from the latter. He married in 1849 and left for America that same year. He first settled in New York where he built a fine practice, but in the 50's responded to the call of the west and in 1855 came to Two Rivers for a few years, then traveled to Pike's Peak with his wife and child. The Dr. came back in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc where he established a successful practice. During the war he served as examining physician for the Examining Commission for Soldiers. With the advance of old age Dr. Simon's practice began shrinking and for the last 2 yrs. has not left his house….Dr. Simon is survived by his widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1899, a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Luhmann here, and 2 sons –Dr. Frank Simon in Nebraska and Louis Simon in Philadelphia. Both sons will be here for the funeral which will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow."
27th WI Field and Staff
Born: October 21, 1823 In Mainz, Germany
Enlisted: August 21, 1862
Appointed 2nd Assist. Surgeon by Gov. Edward Salomon
Wife: Magdalena Hof, 1821-1869
1868-69 Edward's Manitowoc Directory: Francis Simon, Physician, Hancock nr. 8th, res. same
1870 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Ward 1:
France Simon, 45, Physician, RE 1100, PE 1500, b Prussia
Sophia Simon, 39, Keeps house, b Prussia
Chd: Lena-14, b Alabama, France-7, b Wisconsin
1875-76 Manitowoc City Directory: Franz Simon, Physician, corner 8th and Hancock, res. Same.
Died: December 1904/buried December 15, 1904/age 81 years/cause: heart failure
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI
Gravesite: E2-53-2:
Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: "Another one of our old settlers is gone. Dr. Franz Simon, one of the best known and highly regarded citizens of our city, closed his eyes in the final sleep Mon. evening after a long period of infirmity. FRANZ SIMON was born 28 Oct., 81 yrs. ago in Mainz. As a young man he chose to study medi-cine and attended the Universities of Vienna and Giessen, graduating from the latter. He married in 1849 and left for America that same year. He first settled in New York where he built a fine practice, but in the 50's responded to the call of the west and in 1855 came to Two Rivers for a few years, then traveled to Pike's Peak with his wife and child. The Dr. came back in 1861 and settled in Manitowoc where he established a successful practice. During the war he served as examining physician for the Examining Commission for Soldiers. With the advance of old age Dr. Simon's practice began shrinking and for the last 2 yrs. has not left his house….Dr. Simon is survived by his widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1899, a daughter, Mrs. Dr. Luhmann here, and 2 sons –Dr. Frank Simon in Nebraska and Louis Simon in Philadelphia. Both sons will be here for the funeral which will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow."
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