Johannah Hartwig was born May 22, 1848, at Brunswick [Braunschweig, Niedersachsen] Germany. She came to America in 1867. She was baptized in infancy and at the proper age was confirmed in theLutheran Church. She married Frederick Baie at State Center,June 20, 1867.
There was born to this union eleven children. Frank and Joseph of Schaller, Ia, Frederick and Mrs. A. T. Copelan of Cando, N. D., Mrs. Emma A. Biesnecker of Collins, Ia., Andrew, Laura and Ida who reside at home with their father.
Johanna, William and Dora preceded their mother in death in 1887 having died of diptheria, their ages being 14, 12 and 6 years.
Mrs. Copelan and Frederic Baie Jr. were unable to be present at the funeral which was conducted at the home at 2 o'clock, Friday, September 1, by Rev. W. H. Clement pastor of the M. E. Church, and which was very largely attended. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Mrs. Baie was held by her neighbors. Burial was made in the Dunkard Cemetery.
Johannah Hartwig was born May 22, 1848, at Brunswick [Braunschweig, Niedersachsen] Germany. She came to America in 1867. She was baptized in infancy and at the proper age was confirmed in theLutheran Church. She married Frederick Baie at State Center,June 20, 1867.
There was born to this union eleven children. Frank and Joseph of Schaller, Ia, Frederick and Mrs. A. T. Copelan of Cando, N. D., Mrs. Emma A. Biesnecker of Collins, Ia., Andrew, Laura and Ida who reside at home with their father.
Johanna, William and Dora preceded their mother in death in 1887 having died of diptheria, their ages being 14, 12 and 6 years.
Mrs. Copelan and Frederic Baie Jr. were unable to be present at the funeral which was conducted at the home at 2 o'clock, Friday, September 1, by Rev. W. H. Clement pastor of the M. E. Church, and which was very largely attended. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Mrs. Baie was held by her neighbors. Burial was made in the Dunkard Cemetery.
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