Death Wed. last week, following a long illness, of Franz Wachtel at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph Ruthmannsdorf in Two Rivers. The deceased was born 28 Dec. 1826 in Germany and came to America in 1851. He settled in Town Two Rivers and worked a farm there until he recently took residence with his daughter. He leaves 3 children. His funeral was held Sat. from St. Luke's Church in Two Rivers. Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902
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PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Last Saturday Franz Wachtel, one of the pioneers of the county was buried from St. Luke's church, this city, which he helped to found more than 50 years ago. His death took place on the preceding Wednesday (Dec. 10) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jos. Ruthmansdorfer in this city, after a long illness. He was born in Germany, December 28, 1826 and came to America in 1851, settling on a tract of land near this city where he continued to live until a short time ago. He was married twice and although he had 9 children, only three are now living. He was a gentle and considerate husband and father and a devout Christian. It is reported of Franz Wachtel, one of the first settlers of the northern portion of the county, coming here upwards of 50 years ago, that he never in all his life, either in Germany where he was born or in America where he lived most of his life, ever rode in or was even aboard a railroad car. All his journeys were made by water routes. The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 13, 1902
City cemetery records contain the following:
Name: Wachtel, Franz
Burial Date: 1902
Typ: I (Interment or Regular Burial)
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PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Last Saturday Franz Wachtel, one of the pioneers of the county was buried from St. Luke's church, this city, which he helped to found more than 50 years ago. His death took place on the preceding Wednesday (Dec. 10) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jos. Ruthmansdorfer in this city, after a long illness. He was born in Germany, December 28, 1826 and came to America in 1851, settling on a tract of land near this city where he continued to live until a short time ago. He was married twice and although he had 9 children, only three are now living. He was a gentle and considerate husband and father and a devout Christian. It is reported of Franz Wachtel, one of the first settlers of the northern portion of the county, coming here upwards of 50 years ago, that he never in all his life, either in Germany where he was born or in America where he lived most of his life, ever rode in or was even aboard a railroad car. All his journeys were made by water routes. The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 13, 1902
City cemetery records contain the following:
Name: Wachtel, Franz
Burial Date: 1902
Typ: I (Interment or Regular Burial)
Death Wed. last week, following a long illness, of Franz Wachtel at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph Ruthmannsdorf in Two Rivers. The deceased was born 28 Dec. 1826 in Germany and came to America in 1851. He settled in Town Two Rivers and worked a farm there until he recently took residence with his daughter. He leaves 3 children. His funeral was held Sat. from St. Luke's Church in Two Rivers. Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902
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PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Last Saturday Franz Wachtel, one of the pioneers of the county was buried from St. Luke's church, this city, which he helped to found more than 50 years ago. His death took place on the preceding Wednesday (Dec. 10) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jos. Ruthmansdorfer in this city, after a long illness. He was born in Germany, December 28, 1826 and came to America in 1851, settling on a tract of land near this city where he continued to live until a short time ago. He was married twice and although he had 9 children, only three are now living. He was a gentle and considerate husband and father and a devout Christian. It is reported of Franz Wachtel, one of the first settlers of the northern portion of the county, coming here upwards of 50 years ago, that he never in all his life, either in Germany where he was born or in America where he lived most of his life, ever rode in or was even aboard a railroad car. All his journeys were made by water routes. The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 13, 1902
City cemetery records contain the following:
Name: Wachtel, Franz
Burial Date: 1902
Typ: I (Interment or Regular Burial)
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PIONEER PASSES AWAY
Last Saturday Franz Wachtel, one of the pioneers of the county was buried from St. Luke's church, this city, which he helped to found more than 50 years ago. His death took place on the preceding Wednesday (Dec. 10) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jos. Ruthmansdorfer in this city, after a long illness. He was born in Germany, December 28, 1826 and came to America in 1851, settling on a tract of land near this city where he continued to live until a short time ago. He was married twice and although he had 9 children, only three are now living. He was a gentle and considerate husband and father and a devout Christian. It is reported of Franz Wachtel, one of the first settlers of the northern portion of the county, coming here upwards of 50 years ago, that he never in all his life, either in Germany where he was born or in America where he lived most of his life, ever rode in or was even aboard a railroad car. All his journeys were made by water routes. The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 13, 1902
City cemetery records contain the following:
Name: Wachtel, Franz
Burial Date: 1902
Typ: I (Interment or Regular Burial)
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