Married Magdalena Leineweber in Germany in 1851; emigrated with her and their daughter Margaretha, first to Chicago in 1853 and then to Dubuque County in 1855. Farmed in Peru Township approximately one mile northeast of Sherrill.
Married Magdalena Leineweber in Germany in 1851; emigrated with her and their daughter Margaretha, first to Chicago in 1853 and then to Dubuque County in 1855. Farmed in Peru Township approximately one mile northeast of Sherrill.
Inscription
HIER RUHT IN FRIEDEN
MATHIAS NAUMANN
GEB. DEN 15. FEB. 1822
GEST. DEN 20. JAN. 1894
ALTER 72 YAHR 1 MT.
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HIER RUHT IN FRIEDEN
MAGDALENA NAUMANN
GATIN VON
MATHIAS NAUMANN
GEB. DEN 26. FEB. 1825
GEST. DEN 22. SEPT. 1888
ALTER 63 YAHR 6 MT.
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Herr, gib Ihnen die Ewige
Ruhe und das Ewige Licht
leuchte Ihnen. Gelobt sei
Jesus Christus in Ewigkeit.
Amen.
HIER RUHT IN FRIEDEN = Here rests in peace
GEB. = Geboren = Born
GEST. = Gestorben = Died
ALTER = Aged (in years and months)
GATIN VON = spouse of
Translation of prayer:
[Lord, give him eternal
rest and let the eternal light
shine upon him. Praise be
to Jesus Christ forever.
Amen.]
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