Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Henry G. (Golden Anniversary)

JOHNSON, ROLAPP

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer
Date: 8/31/2010 at 09:40:45

JOHNSONS HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING
Fiftieth Anniversary At Their House on March 10

Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Johnson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Thursday, Mar. 10. They spent the day quietly because of the poor health of Mr. Johnson.

Henry G. Johnson was reared in Germany, where he attended the common schools. He worked out as a farm hand until 1881, when he came to America, located at Sterling, Ill., where he worked as a farm hand for one year and then bought 80 acres in Johnson township, Plymouth County, which he farmed one year and then sold it, then he bought 80 acres in Preston township for which he paid $25 an acre. To this he added more land as he prospered until he became owner of a productive and well improved farm of 320 acres. Mr. Johnson also owns 160 acres of good land in Washington township. He continued successfully as a general farmer and stock raiser until 1911, when he retired from active life and moved to Brunsville, where he owns a modern home. He deserves a great deal of credit for what he has accomplished here, for when he came to Plymouth County he was entirely without funds.

He was born in Germany, September 21, 1860, and is a son of Edward Johnson and wife, who lived and died in Germany, their native land. They were parents of three children, Henry G., being the only one living in the United States.

Henry G. Johnson was married in Germany to Lena Rolapp, a daughter of Henry Rolapp and wife, of Germany, where she grew up and received her education. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, five of whom are living, Edward, John, Martin, Mrs. Will Borchers, and Mrs. Sam Diediker, all living this vicinity. There are 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mr. Johnson has not been so well this winter but is looking forward to the coming spring and summer months when he may be outdoors in the garden in which he greatly enjoys to work, finding the exercise helpful.

Congratulations are extended to these fine folks and may they enjoy many more happy anniversaries.

~Source: LeMars Globe-Post, Thursday, March 17, 1932