HELWIG, George V.: 1826-1905

HELWIG, FRANK

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Date: 5/1/2013 at 12:34:22

Obituary.

George V. Helwig was born in Ris Falls, Germany, May 4, 1823. He came to America in 1846 and settled in Philadelphia, Pa. There he was married to Miss Catherine Frank April 15, 1851, and to their union nine children were born, six sons and three daughters. Five children preceded him in death. They came to Iowa in 1867 and settled in VanBuren county on the place where he died.

He was a member of the German Lutheran church, hence he was a believer in the Chrisitan religion and enjoyed its consolation.

He leaves to mourn for him his companion, three sons and one daughter, also four grandchildren.

He departed this life on Sunday morning, June 11, 1905, having lived 82 years, 1 month and 7 days.

The funeral took place from his late home on June 13, 1905, Rev. G.W. Barber of Unionville, Ia., conducting the services.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 36, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA