Henningfeld, Henry Joseph 1848-1934 & Fredricka Bushman Fam.

HENNINGFELD, DALMANN, BUSHMANN, HANNEMANN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 2/28/2022 at 22:52:14

Henningfeld, Henry Joseph 1848-1934 and Fredricka Bushman Family

This story was taken from page 93 of the Rock Valley St. Mary’s Catholic Church Book written for the centennial of the church in about 1982(?). The story was transcribed for this BIOS by Beth De Leeuw of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Some research notes were added.

Henry Joseph not George Francis as posted in the church book. (Given name researched by Wilma J. Vande berg and is in error! It was as follows:)
HENRY JOSEPH HENNINGFELD was born on February 22, 1848 in Wisconsin and came to Rock Valley in the early 1870’s. He and FREDRICKA BUSHMAN, born in 1853 were married on January 25, 1879. They were engaged in farming and lived in this area until their deaths, Henry (not George) in 1934 and Fredricka in 1907. They are both buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery. They had four children: Mary (see Nicholas Griener), Frank (see Frank Henningfeld), Anna (see Henry Rudloff) and a son Joseph who died at the age of five years and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery. (The stories of the children are given separately in the Church Book)

RESEARCH NOTES: added by Wilma J. Vande Berg
Taken from a family history on ancestry.com (done by other family members) Henry Joseph Henningfeld was born 22 Feb 1849 Burlington WI died 21 Sep 1934 Rock Valley IA. He was the son of Johann Theodor Henningfeld 1816-1875 and Maria Christina Dalmann 1823-1860
He married Fredricka Bushmann born 1853 Walworth County Wi, Died 1907 Rock Valley IA
Fredericka Bushman age 18, appears in the 1870 census of Spring Prairie ‘Walworth Wisconsin as the dauther of Harmon Bushman 38 and wife Josephine 35. Siblings – Eliza 16, Annie 9, Mary 5 and Frances 3. Jospehine’s surname was found to be Josephine Hannemann 1821 Germany died 31 Dec 1896 Rock Valley IA, Herman Bushmann born 17 Dec 1822 German died 27 Jul 1874 Spring Prairie Walworht WI.

OBITUARY OF HENRY HENNINGFELD 1848- 1934
From the Rock Valley Bee, September 28, 1934:
PIONEER RESIDENT HAS PASSED AWAY
Henry Henningfeld passed away at his home in Rock Valley last Friday morning, following a lingering illness of long duration. Mr. Henningfeld, who had attained the advanced age of 86 years 6 months and 21 days, had lived in Rock Valley and vicinity for more than 50 years.
He was born at Burlington, Wisconsin, February 22, 1848, where his early life was spent and where he grew to manhood. He was married at Burlington, June 25, 1876, and two years later moved to this vicinity and bought a farm west of Rock Valley where he lived for about sixteen years and then moved to Rock Valley where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a successful farmer and a good citizen and was a man of kind and unassuming disposition.
His wife preceded him in death November 8, 1907, and about two years ago he was united in marriage with Mrs. Emma Wright, of Rock Valley, who survives him. Besides other relatives he also leaves two daughters, Mrs. Henry Greiner, of Rock Valley, and Mrs. H. H. Rudloff of Whitney, Nebr., and one son, Frank Henningfeld of Rock Valley.
Funeral services were held in St. Mary’s church in Rock Valley Monday morning and the remains were taken to Valley View Cemetery. Rev. Father A. J. Forester officiated, and Vander Ploeg’s Funeral Services was in charge.
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RESEARCH NOTES
A brief note on his death in the Alton Democrat, September 28, 1934, Rock Valley news, gives his age as 85 years and his daughters as Mrs. Henry Rudloff and Mrs. Mary Greiner.
The Sioux County Cemetery Index has Henningfeld, Henry, 1848-1935[sic], ss Fredricka, St. Marys Cem, Rock Valley IA. Fredricka Henningfeld, 1853-1907, was his first wife. (Her obituary, posted separately, shows her forename being spelled either Fredricka or Fredrika in various places, and her birth name as either Bushman or Buschman.)
His death certificate has him as Henry Henningfield; resident of Rock Valley, where he had lived 69 years; wife Emma Wright; born Feb. 22, 1848 in Racine, Wisconsin; no parents’ names given; a retired farmer, last worked at this occupation in March 1903; informant F. A. Henningfeld [note different spelling]; died at 2 a.m. September 21, 1934; causes, diabetes melletus, onset 12-12-1932, heart block, onset 4-2-1934, and coronary thrombosis.
FindaGrave.com has him as Henry Henningfeld, buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Rock Valley, with a photo of the joint headstone for him (with death date 1935) and his wife Fredricka. It gives his mother as Maria Christina Dahlman Henningfeld (1823-1905); no father’s name; four siblings listed; spouse Fredricka Buschman Henningfeld (1853-1907).
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Since a marriage at his advanced age and so many years after his first wife’s death seemed unusual, the submitter searched for a little more information. A South Dakota marriage certificate on Ancestry.com shows husband Henry Henningfeld, resident of Rock Valley, Iowa, age 84, born Wisconsin, a widower; wife Harret [i.e., Harriet] E. Wright, resident of Rock Valley, age 64, born Indiana, a widow; married October 29, 1932 in Canton, Lincoln County, S.D. A brief note on their marriage appeared in the Rock Valley Bee, November 4, 1932, Rock Valley news: “Announcement of a marriage license issued at Canton, S.D., to Mr. Henry Henningfeld and Mrs. Harriet E. Wright appeared in the Des Moines Register and Leader Tuesday morning. The contracting parties are both very well known in Rock Valley having lived here for many years, and they have the respect of all who know them.”
From the Hawarden Independent, November 10, 1932:
Aged Rock Valley Man Weds
Henry Henningfeld, 87[sic] years old, a pioneer of Rock Valley, and Mrs. Emma Wright, his housekeeper for several years, were married at Rock Valley last week. Mr. Henningfeld is a well-to-do resident of Rock Valley and drives his own automobile. Mrs. Henningfield formerly conducted a variety store at Rock Valley. She has one son and her husband has one son and two daughters.

OBITUARY OF FREDRIKA HENNINGELD 1853-1907
From the Alton Democrat, November 16, 1907:
Mrs. Fredrika Henningfield—nee Bushman—was born in Walworth county Wisconsin January sixth 1851 and departed this life at her home in Rock Valley Friday morning November eighth 1907—aged fifty six years and ten months and two days
The subject of this sketch was married to Henry Henningfield January twenty fifth 1876 at Burlington Wisconsin.. They came to Sioux county March nineteenth 1878 and located three miles west of Rock Valley and she shared with her husband the privations of pioneer days. She was the mother of five children—three girls and two boys—three of whom still survive her namely—Frank Henningfield and Mrs, Mary Greiner and Mrs. Anna Rudloff all of Rock Valley.
For several years she has been in delicate health and as a result mingled but little in society. Finally the silver thread of life was severed and she passed over the mystical stream to join that innumerable company in that country that knows no pain or sorrow. She was a good wife and a devoted and affectionate mother and a devout member of the Catholic church. May her numerous friends and relatives be ready to meet her in those blissful regions of immortality.
Funeral services were conducted by her pastor Rev. Father O'Reilly Monday morning after which her remains were consigned to the last home of man in the Catholic cemetery south of town. May her weary soul repose in peace.
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RESEARCH NOTES
No obituary was found in the Rock Valley Bee of November 8 or 15. However, both papers were in poor condition, with a few chunks missing.
The Sioux County Cemetery Index shows her as Fredricka Henningfeld, born 1853, died 1907, Mother, ss Henry, St Marys Cem, Rock Valley IA.
FindaGrave.com has Fredricka Buschman Henningfeld, born 1853 in Walworth County, Wisconsin; died 1907 in Clay County[??], Iowa; buried in Rock Valley, Iowa. Spouse Henry Henningfeld (1848-1935—actually, he died in 1934). There is a photo of the joint headstone for Fredricka and Henry.
The 1860 U.S. census for Spring Prairie, Walworth County, Wisconsin, shows farmer Herman and Josephine Bushman, both born in Prussia, with children Fredrika (7), Eliza (5), and Wallace (1).
Her husband Henry’s obituary (posted separately) says he was married in Burlington, Wisconsin, June 25, 1876. However, the Wisconsin Marriage Index 1820-1907 on Ancestry.com has an entry for Frederika M. Bushman, married 25 January 1876 in Racine, Wisconsin.
The 1885 Iowa state census has them as Henry and Fredrika Henningfield. The U.S. 1900 census for Rock Valley has Henry and Fredrica Henn[remainer illegible] with children Frank (20) and Anna (15). Her birth date is given as Jan 1851. Henry’s and Frank’s occupations are given as miller.
Family tree information on Ancestry.com shows her parents as Herman and Josephine Buschman and her husband as Henry Joseph Henningfeld; children Mary (born 1878), Frank Anthony (1880-1952), and Henry Joseph (born 1882).

Son of Henry and Fredricka
OBITUARY OF FRANCIS HENNINGFELD
From the Rock Valley Bee, March 2, 1934:
FORMER ROCK VALLEY MAN MEETS TRAGIC DEATH
Francis Henningfeld, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henningfeld of Rock Valley, was found dead in a truck at Springfield, Ohio, Monday. He and another man were sent by a transportation company in Sioux City to Springfield for a load to be brought back to Sioux City. When they arrived in Springfield they had to wait a while before they could load, and so they drove to a parking lot and decided to get some sleep. They left the engine of the truck running so as to furnish heat. Later both men were found in the cab of the truck dead from carbon monoxide gas.
Mr. Henningfeld was born in Rock Valley about 26 years ago. While a small boy his parents moved to Washington where they resided several years and later moved to Chadron, Nebraska, and from there to Rock Valley about three years ago. He was a splendid young man of the best of character and habits and had many friends wherever he was known, who extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents and brothers and sisters
Besides his parents, he leaves three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Arnold Jones, of New Castle, Nebr., Mrs. J. C. Smith of Rock Rapids, and Mae at home, and Theophil and John at home.
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From the Rock Valley Bee, March 9, 1934:
FRANCIS HENNINGFELD PASSED AWAY
The sudden death of Francis Henningfeld, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Henningfeld, came as a terrible shock to his bereaved relatives and friends. He died suddenly in Springfield, Ohio, Tuesday, February 27th.
Mr. Henningfeld was widely known in and around Rock Valley, having been born May 21, 1906. At the age of 3 years his parents moved to Spokane, Wash., where Francis later attended Our Lady of Lourdes school. They returned to Rock Valley in 1919 where he completed the grammar grades. In 1925 he went to work for the Western Public Service Company in Chadron, Nebraska, where he worked until a year ago.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Henningfeld, three sisters, Mrs. Arnold Jones, Newcastle, Nebr., Mrs. Clifford Smith, Rock Rapids, and Mae at home, also two brothers, Theophil and John at home, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning from St. Mary’s Church, Father Forrester, officiating. Interment was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter McNamara, Francis McNamara, Clarence Schemmer, Walter Schemmer, Ivan Manning and Fred Wiggerman.
Many from out-of-town attended the last rites, among whom were, Mrs. Margaret Aurit, Spokane, Wash., Miss Edna McKenna, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Mary Bays, Sioux City; Mrs. Laura Jones, and Miss Alitha Jones both of New Castle, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. McIntire, Rock Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jones, New Castle, Nebr. and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith, Rock

OBITUARY of Mrs. Josephine Bushman (mother of Fredricka Henningfeld)
From the Alton Democrat of Jan 9, 1897
Mrs. Josephine Buschman, an aged lady,, died at her home in this city, just a few hours before the new year came in, at the age of 75 years.
She has been ailing for some time and had been, in, a feeble state. She was the mother of Mrs. P. J. Hanlon, Mrs. H. J. Plate, Mrs. Jos. Saudschulte, Mrs. Henningfield and Mrs. August Kottman, all of this place and who were all present at the time of her death. She was interred in the Catholic cemetery at this place
last Saturday, Rev. Father Phelan officiating.
(found the family on ancestry.com
Herman G. Bushman/buschmann born 17 Dec 1822 Germany died Jul 27 1874 Spring Prairie WI, Josephina Hannemann/Hahnemann born 1821 Germany died 31 Dec 1896 Rock Valley IA, buried St. Mary's Rock Valley. Children listed on Ancestry.com were - Fredricka 1851 Mrs. Henry Henningfeld; Elizabeth 1853 Mrs. Henry J. Plate; Walter 1857, Wallace 1859; Anna 1861 Mrs. Patrick Hanlon; Mary 1865 Mrs. George Forge; Henry 1865 and Francis 1867 Mrs. Joseph Sandschulte.)

A picture of Henry (not George) and Fredricka Henningfeld.

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