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Henry Wurzer 1859 - 1935

Henry John Wurzer was born on December 21, 1859 at Log Cabin in Festina, Winneshiek County, Iowa United States to Michael Wurzer and Barbara Gojes (Christmann) Wurzer, and had siblings Mary Wurzer Kerper and Magdalena Anthofer. He was in a relationship with Gertrude (Kerper) Wurzer, and had children Lawrence Wurzer, Colette Miller, Leonilla Wurzer, Ann Wurzer, Barbara Wurzer, Mary Wurzer, Gertrude Wurzer, Frances Wurzer, John Wurzer, and Henry Wurzer. Henry Wurzer died at age 75 years old on March 19, 1935 at St. Anthony Hospital in Willey, Carroll County, and was buried circa March 21, 1935 at St. Mary's Church in Willey.
Henry John Wurzer
December 21, 1859
Log Cabin in Festina, Winneshiek County, Iowa, 52144, United States
March 19, 1935
St. Anthony Hospital in Willey, Carroll County, Iowa, 51401, United States
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Henry John Wurzer's History: 1859 - 1935

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  • 12/21
    1859

    Birthday

    December 21, 1859
    Birthdate
    Log Cabin in Festina, Winneshiek County, Iowa 52144, United States
    Birthplace
  • Professional Career

    Farmer
  • Personal Life & Family

    Henry came to Carroll County in 1874 as a first white settler. He spent his boyhood days on a farm in Fayete County. In 1874 he came with his parents in covered wagons to Carroll County where his father (Michael Wurzer) bought land and became the first settler in the County. He and Gertrude had a double wedding with Gertrude's brother (John Kerper) to Henry's sister (Mary Wurzer). It was the first wedding service in the little wooden church at Willey, IA (which was donated by Henry's father). He retired from farming in 1916. 10 children On 10/16/1933, he and Gertrude celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
  • 03/19
    1935

    Death

    March 19, 1935
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    St. Anthony Hospital in Willey, Carroll County, Iowa 51401, United States
    Death location
  • 03/21
    1935
    circa

    Gravesite & Burial

    circa March 21, 1935
    Funeral date
    St. Mary's Church in Willey, Carroll County, Iowa 51401, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Henry Wurzer, father to 10 children, passed away on March 19, 1935 in Willey, Iowa. Henry's partner was Gertrude (Kerper) Wurzer, and they gave birth to Colette Miller, Lawrence Wurzer, Leonilla Wurzer, Ann Wurzer, Barbara Wurzer, Mary Wurzer, Gertrude Wurzer, Frances Wurzer, John Wurzer, and Henry Wurzer.
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Did you know?
In 1859, in the year that Henry Wurzer was born, on February 27th, US Congressman Daniel Sickles shot and killed Philip Barton Key - a US. District Attorney and son of Francis Scott Key, writer of the national anthem, for having an affair with his wife. Sickles claimed temporary insanity - the first to do so - and was acquitted.
Did you know?
In 1866, Henry was merely 7 years old when on February 13th, the first robbery committed by Jesse James and his gang - a daylight bank robbery - occurred in Liberty, Missouri. Jesse's presence has been disputed but most historians agree that he was there.
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