Death Saturday in Town Newton of 62-year old Henry Schmitz of old age debility. Toward the end of the 40's Mr. Schmitz came here from his
Westphalian home and with his brothers Fritz and Carl settled in Town
Newton where he has lived ever since.
He is survived by one son and 2 daughters.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1909
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CAME TO COUNTRY IN 1847
Henry Schmitz Resided on Same Farm for 62 Years
Henry Schmitz, one of the oldest pioneers of Manitowoc County, a resident of Newton for 62 years, during which time he has made his home on the same farm, is dead at advanced age. Mr. Schmitz was one of the hardy pioneers of early days and up to within a few weeks of his death, had enjoyed robust health.
He is survived by one son, Henry, with whom he made his home and two daughters.
Mr. Schmitz was an uncle to Louis, Edward and Herman Schmitz of this city and was well known. The funeral will be held at Newton Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 6, 1909 page 1 [info from www.2manitowoc.com]
Contributor: Kay Pleuss Meyer (48836406)
Death Saturday in Town Newton of 62-year old Henry Schmitz of old age debility. Toward the end of the 40's Mr. Schmitz came here from his
Westphalian home and with his brothers Fritz and Carl settled in Town
Newton where he has lived ever since.
He is survived by one son and 2 daughters.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1909
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CAME TO COUNTRY IN 1847
Henry Schmitz Resided on Same Farm for 62 Years
Henry Schmitz, one of the oldest pioneers of Manitowoc County, a resident of Newton for 62 years, during which time he has made his home on the same farm, is dead at advanced age. Mr. Schmitz was one of the hardy pioneers of early days and up to within a few weeks of his death, had enjoyed robust health.
He is survived by one son, Henry, with whom he made his home and two daughters.
Mr. Schmitz was an uncle to Louis, Edward and Herman Schmitz of this city and was well known. The funeral will be held at Newton Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 6, 1909 page 1 [info from www.2manitowoc.com]
Contributor: Kay Pleuss Meyer (48836406)
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