Galveston.
Funeral of Gustave Oppermann.
The funeral of Gustave Oppermann, an old and well known resident, took place to-day from the church of the Sacred Heart. The deceased was one of the early merchants of Galveston, conducting an extensive business prior to the civil war. He leaves a large family well provided for.
Source: Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, May 12, 1887; Pg. 5, Column 2
(2)
Laid to Rest.
Mr. Gustave Oppermann, for many years a resident of Galveston, died night before last at the family residence, corner of Mechanic and Thirteenth streets. The funeral took place from the Sacred Heart church yesterday morning and was largely attended. Mr. Oppermann was one of the early merchants of the Island city, conducting an extensive lime and cement business on the Strand prior to the civil war. Possessing ample means he retired from active business some years ago. He was married to his second wife but a short time ago, and was but 57 years of age at the time of his death. He has three married daughters residing in the city, and leaves a considerable family of younger children.
Source: The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, Texas, Thursday, May 12, 1887; Pg. 8, Column 1
(3)
DIED.
Gustave Oppermann, 9th
Source: The Weekly Gazette, Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, May 17, 1887; Pg. 2, Column 4
NOTES:
(1) Gustavus Oppermann md. (1) Mary A. Knodell, 3 Oct. 1857, Galveston Co. TX.; md. (2) Ida Louise Gustavia "Gussie" Max, 22 June 1886, Galveston Co. TX.
(2) See photo of Oppermann Family Vault at:
Memorial# 101605202
Galveston.
Funeral of Gustave Oppermann.
The funeral of Gustave Oppermann, an old and well known resident, took place to-day from the church of the Sacred Heart. The deceased was one of the early merchants of Galveston, conducting an extensive business prior to the civil war. He leaves a large family well provided for.
Source: Fort Worth Daily Gazette, Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, May 12, 1887; Pg. 5, Column 2
(2)
Laid to Rest.
Mr. Gustave Oppermann, for many years a resident of Galveston, died night before last at the family residence, corner of Mechanic and Thirteenth streets. The funeral took place from the Sacred Heart church yesterday morning and was largely attended. Mr. Oppermann was one of the early merchants of the Island city, conducting an extensive lime and cement business on the Strand prior to the civil war. Possessing ample means he retired from active business some years ago. He was married to his second wife but a short time ago, and was but 57 years of age at the time of his death. He has three married daughters residing in the city, and leaves a considerable family of younger children.
Source: The Galveston Daily News, Galveston, Texas, Thursday, May 12, 1887; Pg. 8, Column 1
(3)
DIED.
Gustave Oppermann, 9th
Source: The Weekly Gazette, Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, May 17, 1887; Pg. 2, Column 4
NOTES:
(1) Gustavus Oppermann md. (1) Mary A. Knodell, 3 Oct. 1857, Galveston Co. TX.; md. (2) Ida Louise Gustavia "Gussie" Max, 22 June 1886, Galveston Co. TX.
(2) See photo of Oppermann Family Vault at:
Memorial# 101605202
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