Wissink, Hattie (Carl's 4yr dau) 1897-1901

WISSINK, SCHOLTEN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:33

Wissink, C. 4 ½ yr old dau of Alton Jun 6, 1901.

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Sioux county Herald of June 5, 1901
Hattie the little four year old daughter of Carl Wissink was trying to get the eggs in a box in the chicken house Monday afternoon when it fell upon her one corner striking the right temple, killing her nearly instantly. Dr. Smith was immediately summoned but found the little girl quite dead. The accident is deplored on all sides, and widespread sympathy is extended the unfortunate parents.

See obit of father Carl 1866-1927 and wife Mina Scholten 1864-1950 they lost 4 children young.