The following was written by Alice Rechterman Clark and shared with my by Judith Mae (Rechterman) Shirley.
Taken from “Portrait Biographical Record “ Published in 1893
HENRY RECHTERMANN, one of the prominent German-American farmers of La Fayette County, located upon section 18, range 26, township 49, is of German birth and parentage, having first seen the light of day in the province of Hanover, Germany, October 15, 1824. He grew up in his own country, where he attended the common schools, and there obtained a good German education. When he had readied a proper age he was given duties about the farm, and in time learned the principles of agriculture, which have been of great advantage to him in this country.
In the year 1858, the subject of this sketch came to America, taking passage on a sailing-vessel at the port of Bremen, and after a voyage of six weeks landed in New York City. His destination was the city of Cincinnati, within which and its vicinity lie remained for several years. In 1866 our subject removed to La Fayette County, Mo., with his family, and located upon his present farm. While in Ohio lie had been united in marriage with Miss Rosena Welker, a young lady residing in that State. Two children blessed this union, William F. and Carrie, who is now the wife of Augustus Rabeos. (Rabius).
Our subject was married a second time, in 1867, in La Fayette County, Mo., the year after making his home there. The present Mrs. Rechtermann was Miss Anne Knopf, a native of Prussia, who was born December 25, 1839. When about twenty-five years of age she came to this county with her brother from their native land. Five children have been born of this union, as follows: Augustus, Matilda, who is the wife of Jolin Herr; Mollie, Henry and Louis. Our subject is the owner of two hundred and sixty acres of land, which are under a fine state of cultivation. His early training in agricultural pursuits gave him a practical knowledge, which he has made available upon his present farm.
Both our subject and his excellent wife are members of the German Evangelical Church, and in this connection they are well and favorably known. In politics Mr. Rechtermann is a Republican, having early decided that the principles of that party were the one to which he could best give his allegiance. He has been a strong advocate of all educational measures, and for some time has been one of the School Directors of his district. The family is well known and much esteemed in the neighborhood.
Henry and Anna were charter members of the Evangelical Church in Mayview, MO.
The name Rechtermann means in German---Right-man this was told to me by my father (Louis). The name Rechtermann was originally spelled with two "n". One being dropped during the war with Germany in 1917. It is a matter of personal choice.
Bonnie Shirley Amery
48324112
Taken from “Portrait Biographical Record “ Published in 1893
HENRY RECHTERMANN, one of the prominent German-American farmers of La Fayette County, located upon section 18, range 26, township 49, is of German birth and parentage, having first seen the light of day in the province of Hanover, Germany, October 15, 1824. He grew up in his own country, where he attended the common schools, and there obtained a good German education. When he had readied a proper age he was given duties about the farm, and in time learned the principles of agriculture, which have been of great advantage to him in this country.
In the year 1858, the subject of this sketch came to America, taking passage on a sailing-vessel at the port of Bremen, and after a voyage of six weeks landed in New York City. His destination was the city of Cincinnati, within which and its vicinity lie remained for several years. In 1866 our subject removed to La Fayette County, Mo., with his family, and located upon his present farm. While in Ohio lie had been united in marriage with Miss Rosena Welker, a young lady residing in that State. Two children blessed this union, William F. and Carrie, who is now the wife of Augustus Rabeos. (Rabius).
Our subject was married a second time, in 1867, in La Fayette County, Mo., the year after making his home there. The present Mrs. Rechtermann was Miss Anne Knopf, a native of Prussia, who was born December 25, 1839. When about twenty-five years of age she came to this county with her brother from their native land. Five children have been born of this union, as follows: Augustus, Matilda, who is the wife of Jolin Herr; Mollie, Henry and Louis. Our subject is the owner of two hundred and sixty acres of land, which are under a fine state of cultivation. His early training in agricultural pursuits gave him a practical knowledge, which he has made available upon his present farm.
Both our subject and his excellent wife are members of the German Evangelical Church, and in this connection they are well and favorably known. In politics Mr. Rechtermann is a Republican, having early decided that the principles of that party were the one to which he could best give his allegiance. He has been a strong advocate of all educational measures, and for some time has been one of the School Directors of his district. The family is well known and much esteemed in the neighborhood.
Henry and Anna were charter members of the Evangelical Church in Mayview, MO.
The name Rechtermann means in German---Right-man this was told to me by my father (Louis). The name Rechtermann was originally spelled with two "n". One being dropped during the war with Germany in 1917. It is a matter of personal choice.
Bonnie Shirley Amery
48324112
The following was written by Alice Rechterman Clark and shared with my by Judith Mae (Rechterman) Shirley.
Taken from “Portrait Biographical Record “ Published in 1893
HENRY RECHTERMANN, one of the prominent German-American farmers of La Fayette County, located upon section 18, range 26, township 49, is of German birth and parentage, having first seen the light of day in the province of Hanover, Germany, October 15, 1824. He grew up in his own country, where he attended the common schools, and there obtained a good German education. When he had readied a proper age he was given duties about the farm, and in time learned the principles of agriculture, which have been of great advantage to him in this country.
In the year 1858, the subject of this sketch came to America, taking passage on a sailing-vessel at the port of Bremen, and after a voyage of six weeks landed in New York City. His destination was the city of Cincinnati, within which and its vicinity lie remained for several years. In 1866 our subject removed to La Fayette County, Mo., with his family, and located upon his present farm. While in Ohio lie had been united in marriage with Miss Rosena Welker, a young lady residing in that State. Two children blessed this union, William F. and Carrie, who is now the wife of Augustus Rabeos. (Rabius).
Our subject was married a second time, in 1867, in La Fayette County, Mo., the year after making his home there. The present Mrs. Rechtermann was Miss Anne Knopf, a native of Prussia, who was born December 25, 1839. When about twenty-five years of age she came to this county with her brother from their native land. Five children have been born of this union, as follows: Augustus, Matilda, who is the wife of Jolin Herr; Mollie, Henry and Louis. Our subject is the owner of two hundred and sixty acres of land, which are under a fine state of cultivation. His early training in agricultural pursuits gave him a practical knowledge, which he has made available upon his present farm.
Both our subject and his excellent wife are members of the German Evangelical Church, and in this connection they are well and favorably known. In politics Mr. Rechtermann is a Republican, having early decided that the principles of that party were the one to which he could best give his allegiance. He has been a strong advocate of all educational measures, and for some time has been one of the School Directors of his district. The family is well known and much esteemed in the neighborhood.
Henry and Anna were charter members of the Evangelical Church in Mayview, MO.
The name Rechtermann means in German---Right-man this was told to me by my father (Louis). The name Rechtermann was originally spelled with two "n". One being dropped during the war with Germany in 1917. It is a matter of personal choice.
Bonnie Shirley Amery
48324112
Taken from “Portrait Biographical Record “ Published in 1893
HENRY RECHTERMANN, one of the prominent German-American farmers of La Fayette County, located upon section 18, range 26, township 49, is of German birth and parentage, having first seen the light of day in the province of Hanover, Germany, October 15, 1824. He grew up in his own country, where he attended the common schools, and there obtained a good German education. When he had readied a proper age he was given duties about the farm, and in time learned the principles of agriculture, which have been of great advantage to him in this country.
In the year 1858, the subject of this sketch came to America, taking passage on a sailing-vessel at the port of Bremen, and after a voyage of six weeks landed in New York City. His destination was the city of Cincinnati, within which and its vicinity lie remained for several years. In 1866 our subject removed to La Fayette County, Mo., with his family, and located upon his present farm. While in Ohio lie had been united in marriage with Miss Rosena Welker, a young lady residing in that State. Two children blessed this union, William F. and Carrie, who is now the wife of Augustus Rabeos. (Rabius).
Our subject was married a second time, in 1867, in La Fayette County, Mo., the year after making his home there. The present Mrs. Rechtermann was Miss Anne Knopf, a native of Prussia, who was born December 25, 1839. When about twenty-five years of age she came to this county with her brother from their native land. Five children have been born of this union, as follows: Augustus, Matilda, who is the wife of Jolin Herr; Mollie, Henry and Louis. Our subject is the owner of two hundred and sixty acres of land, which are under a fine state of cultivation. His early training in agricultural pursuits gave him a practical knowledge, which he has made available upon his present farm.
Both our subject and his excellent wife are members of the German Evangelical Church, and in this connection they are well and favorably known. In politics Mr. Rechtermann is a Republican, having early decided that the principles of that party were the one to which he could best give his allegiance. He has been a strong advocate of all educational measures, and for some time has been one of the School Directors of his district. The family is well known and much esteemed in the neighborhood.
Henry and Anna were charter members of the Evangelical Church in Mayview, MO.
The name Rechtermann means in German---Right-man this was told to me by my father (Louis). The name Rechtermann was originally spelled with two "n". One being dropped during the war with Germany in 1917. It is a matter of personal choice.
Bonnie Shirley Amery
48324112
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