In spite of the spelling on his monument, his given name would have been spelled Frederick, and is found as such on his obituary and other documents.
Frederick and his family arrived in New York City on the ship Hansa on August 31, 1868.
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From The Central City Democrat, October 30, 1902:
Frederick Boelts departed this life October 16,1 902 at his home in Archer after a brief illness. His sickness was of such a nature that an operation was deemed necessary but the disease had progressed so far that surgical aid was of no avail.
Deceased was born in Schanel, G. D. of Oldenburg, Germany, February 2, 1845 and was united in marriage to Anna Margurite Tatze, February 9, 1854. Nine children were born to them all of whom are still living.
Mr. Boelts came to America in 1868 and resided in Illinois fifteen years, removing to Merrick county in 1883.
Mrs. Boelts died September 13, 1902 after a long illness and Mr. Boelts survived her only a few weeks.
"Uncle Fred" as he was universally known, was a man of large, strong mind and physique, honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow men -- a Christian and a gentleman. With his parting breath he declared his willingness to go and his assurance that all was well.
Thus one by one the stalwart settlers, who subdued the prairie and laid the foundations for the present greatness of our state, are slipping away. In a few years nothing will be left to tell of their struggles but the commonwealth they helped to build. To them our debt is very great. May they rest in peace. W. M.
Frederick and his family arrived in New York City on the ship Hansa on August 31, 1868.
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From The Central City Democrat, October 30, 1902:
Frederick Boelts departed this life October 16,1 902 at his home in Archer after a brief illness. His sickness was of such a nature that an operation was deemed necessary but the disease had progressed so far that surgical aid was of no avail.
Deceased was born in Schanel, G. D. of Oldenburg, Germany, February 2, 1845 and was united in marriage to Anna Margurite Tatze, February 9, 1854. Nine children were born to them all of whom are still living.
Mr. Boelts came to America in 1868 and resided in Illinois fifteen years, removing to Merrick county in 1883.
Mrs. Boelts died September 13, 1902 after a long illness and Mr. Boelts survived her only a few weeks.
"Uncle Fred" as he was universally known, was a man of large, strong mind and physique, honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow men -- a Christian and a gentleman. With his parting breath he declared his willingness to go and his assurance that all was well.
Thus one by one the stalwart settlers, who subdued the prairie and laid the foundations for the present greatness of our state, are slipping away. In a few years nothing will be left to tell of their struggles but the commonwealth they helped to build. To them our debt is very great. May they rest in peace. W. M.
In spite of the spelling on his monument, his given name would have been spelled Frederick, and is found as such on his obituary and other documents.
Frederick and his family arrived in New York City on the ship Hansa on August 31, 1868.
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From The Central City Democrat, October 30, 1902:
Frederick Boelts departed this life October 16,1 902 at his home in Archer after a brief illness. His sickness was of such a nature that an operation was deemed necessary but the disease had progressed so far that surgical aid was of no avail.
Deceased was born in Schanel, G. D. of Oldenburg, Germany, February 2, 1845 and was united in marriage to Anna Margurite Tatze, February 9, 1854. Nine children were born to them all of whom are still living.
Mr. Boelts came to America in 1868 and resided in Illinois fifteen years, removing to Merrick county in 1883.
Mrs. Boelts died September 13, 1902 after a long illness and Mr. Boelts survived her only a few weeks.
"Uncle Fred" as he was universally known, was a man of large, strong mind and physique, honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow men -- a Christian and a gentleman. With his parting breath he declared his willingness to go and his assurance that all was well.
Thus one by one the stalwart settlers, who subdued the prairie and laid the foundations for the present greatness of our state, are slipping away. In a few years nothing will be left to tell of their struggles but the commonwealth they helped to build. To them our debt is very great. May they rest in peace. W. M.
Frederick and his family arrived in New York City on the ship Hansa on August 31, 1868.
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From The Central City Democrat, October 30, 1902:
Frederick Boelts departed this life October 16,1 902 at his home in Archer after a brief illness. His sickness was of such a nature that an operation was deemed necessary but the disease had progressed so far that surgical aid was of no avail.
Deceased was born in Schanel, G. D. of Oldenburg, Germany, February 2, 1845 and was united in marriage to Anna Margurite Tatze, February 9, 1854. Nine children were born to them all of whom are still living.
Mr. Boelts came to America in 1868 and resided in Illinois fifteen years, removing to Merrick county in 1883.
Mrs. Boelts died September 13, 1902 after a long illness and Mr. Boelts survived her only a few weeks.
"Uncle Fred" as he was universally known, was a man of large, strong mind and physique, honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow men -- a Christian and a gentleman. With his parting breath he declared his willingness to go and his assurance that all was well.
Thus one by one the stalwart settlers, who subdued the prairie and laid the foundations for the present greatness of our state, are slipping away. In a few years nothing will be left to tell of their struggles but the commonwealth they helped to build. To them our debt is very great. May they rest in peace. W. M.
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