Henriksen, Andrew 1817-1894

HENRIKSEN, HENDRIKSEN, KLOSTER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 6/16/2015 at 13:52:01

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
October 11, 1894

DIED.
HENRIKSEN—At his homes near Oyens, Monday, October 8, 1894, Andrew Henriksen, aged 77 years.

Mr. Henriksen was born in Denmark in 1817 and came to this country in 1873, settling at Cedar Falls, where he remained but a short time before coming to this county and settling on the farm where he has since resided with the exception of two years, when he lived in town.

He has been very weak for a few years past and he passed away easily Monday, leaving three sons: J. H. Henriksen, of this city; Nicholas P., who lives on the farm; and Henry, who resides at Omaha; and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Kloster, who lives near Oyens, to mourn his decease.

The remains were brought to LeMars yesterday for interment. The funeral services being conducted at his late home by Rev. D. W. Fahs.