Maria Anna Wuertenburger Mesmer 1819-1879

MESMER, WUERTENBURGER

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Date: 2/18/2020 at 06:09:36

Mesmer - Died Wednesday, July 8, 1879, Maria Anna , wife of Michael Mesmer in the 60th year of age.

Mrs. Mesmer was a native of the Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany and ? to this country in 1854, to where her husband had preceded her, the year previous. She was the mother of eleven children, one of whom only survives her. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church, of which she remained a firm adhereal until her death. Mrs. M. leaves her husband (Michael), an only daughter (Sophia) and an adopted son (Leander) to mourn her loss. The funeral which took place from St. John's Catholic Church, was largely attended.

Burlington Weekly Hawkeye July, 11, 1879