Wiese, Henry

Henry Wiese, who came to America from Gross Lafferdeam Peines, Hanover, Germany, died last week after having been a resident in Kansas for almost 50 years. Mr. Wiese had been in poor health for a number of years. His age did much to hasten his death. Henry Wiese was born July 2, 1836 in Gross Lafferdeam Peines Hanover, Germany, and was 78 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. He was married to Miss Hillman, July 20, 1879. Five children were born to this union, three of whom died in infancy, two boys and one girl. One son Henry lives on the old home stead of Haven and Richard who lives with his mother. He came to America in 1886 to Carlinville, Illinois. Later removing to a farm south of Haven and in 1887, removed to the family home east of the Lutheran church. A number of years ago he affiliated with German Lutheran church at haven. He was a kind and faithful husband and father and counted his friends by the score. Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon from the Lutheran church. Besides his wife and two sons, he leaves a maiden sister in Germany, to mourn his loss- Cheney Sentinel

Haven Journal Friday March 26, 1915