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Engelhardt, John 1818 - 1901

ENGELHARDT, SMITH, BUCK

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 8/12/2018 at 12:08:24

Elkader Register, Thur., 30 May 1901.

At his home in Farmersburg on Tuesday, May 28th, occurred the death of John Engelhardt at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 3 days.

Mr. Engelhardt was born Dec. 2d, 1818, in Preimen, Anklam, Germany, and lived the best part of his life there. In 1840 he was married to Mrs. Maria Smith of that place. In 1862 they came to America, first settling near Garnavillo where they lived for three years then moved to Wagner township onto the farm near St. Olaf now owned by Charles Engelhardt. Here they lived and worked until 1871 when they retired from active life to enjoy the fruit of their labors.

His faithful companion dying Oct. 23, 1887, Mr. Engelhardt went back to the farm and made his home with his son Charles until 1897, since then he has resided with his granddaughter Mrs. E. H. Buck.

The family he leaves to mourn his death is composed of six children, sixty-three grandchildren and thirty-five great-grandchildren, who will all miss the beloved figure of Grandfather Engelhardt.

Thus passes from the scene of his earthly activity another of those German citizens, who by their stern honesty, untiring industry and God fearing lives have done so much for this country.

Funeral service will be held at the home in Farmersburg at 10 a.m. tomorrow, at the church at 10:30, and the remains will be taken to Clayton Centre for interment beside his wife.


 

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