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Johann Heinrich “Henry” Dierking

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Johann Heinrich “Henry” Dierking

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10 Oct 1864 (aged 60–61)
Missouri, USA
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Burial Details Unknown. Specifically: His remains are believed to be interred on what was the Dierking Farm during Civil War times... Add to Map
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Born about 1803, in the early years of the Kingdom of Hannover's existence under the rule of England's King George III, Henry Dierking arrived in New Orleans aboard the Barque Ship T H Adami with his wife and most of his children on 24 Oct 1844.
The ship record indicates "Buhren" as his place of origin. However, his Spouse's Stunkel familie, place of origin was "Metel" which is a neighboring village to "Buren". Multiple spellings of village names on ship records and Census records were common.

The Familie Dierking settled in District 46 (later Freedom Township), Lafayette County, Missouri. He was a farmer and the father of eight children, 5 sons and 3 daughters. The family faced great adversity during the Civil War years. His youngest son, George Dierking (Union Corporal) was killed 11 Jul 1862 in the Battle of the Ravines near Pleasant Hill Missouri.

Henry was killed 10 Oct 1864, date of the Emma Massacre. The Emma Massacre is commemorated just north of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, along I-70 at Emma Missouri. In addition to Henry Dierking, the community lost about 2 dozen civilian, young boys and older men that day who were attempting to protect their loved ones and homes...almost all were Hannoverian immigrants.

As Legacy Ancestors to many, Henry and Wilhelmine {Stunkel} Dierking will long be remembered...
Born about 1803, in the early years of the Kingdom of Hannover's existence under the rule of England's King George III, Henry Dierking arrived in New Orleans aboard the Barque Ship T H Adami with his wife and most of his children on 24 Oct 1844.
The ship record indicates "Buhren" as his place of origin. However, his Spouse's Stunkel familie, place of origin was "Metel" which is a neighboring village to "Buren". Multiple spellings of village names on ship records and Census records were common.

The Familie Dierking settled in District 46 (later Freedom Township), Lafayette County, Missouri. He was a farmer and the father of eight children, 5 sons and 3 daughters. The family faced great adversity during the Civil War years. His youngest son, George Dierking (Union Corporal) was killed 11 Jul 1862 in the Battle of the Ravines near Pleasant Hill Missouri.

Henry was killed 10 Oct 1864, date of the Emma Massacre. The Emma Massacre is commemorated just north of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, along I-70 at Emma Missouri. In addition to Henry Dierking, the community lost about 2 dozen civilian, young boys and older men that day who were attempting to protect their loved ones and homes...almost all were Hannoverian immigrants.

As Legacy Ancestors to many, Henry and Wilhelmine {Stunkel} Dierking will long be remembered...

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