Herman Wilhelm Heinrich KOTTERHEINRICH (called Wilhelm) was born November 25, 1838 at Ladbergen and died September 20, 1908 at N.Knoxville, OH. He was buried at Pilger Ruhe, New Knoxville, Ohio. He married Fredericka MECKSTROTH (b. 21 Dec 1844) on 4 Jun 1863 in Auglaize Co. His death record in Auglaize Co. states he was aged 69 Y 9 M 19 D, which calculates to a birth date of 1 Dec 1839.
Researchers who have studied the Ladbergen Church christening records note the following:
- Doris Katterhenry notes Hermann Heinrich was born 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen.
- Fred Katterhenry notes Hermann H. was born 1838, married Fredericka Meckstroth. He further notes that Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen, record 157/69 - Sponsors at christening: Herm. Heinr. Kotterheinrich, Herm. Wilh. Wiethoff, Christ. Elsab.
Shipel geb. Kroger
- some family trees list his birth location as "auf der ocean"
- immigration record in Gemeinde Ladbergen states his birth date is 25 Oct 1838, and that his parents immigrated in 1840
- Is it possible that the baby born in 1838 passed away on the trip to America and a 3rd child was born during the voyage?
(RM)
Will recorded 4 Nov 1908, Auglaize Co., Will Book Vol. 8, pg. 317 The last Will and Testament of H. William Katterheinrich, of Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio.
I, the said H. William Katterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mmind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life, and desiring to make such disposition of my worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling any and all former will or wills whatsoever by me made.
First: I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid, as soon as possible after my decease.
Second: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Fredericka all the balance and residue of my estate, both real and personal, consisting of a farm of 100 acres in Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, chattels, money, credits, etc., to be hers during her natural life or so long as she remains unmarried, and my widow.
Third: At the decease of my beloved wife Fredericka, the farm and personal estate is to go to my son, G. Benjamin, to be his, his heirs and assigns forever, provided: he pay the sum of Five thousand Dollars ($5,000) to my other children, share and share alike, to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever.
It is my request that my son G. Benjamin live on the farm with my beloved wife, Fredericka, take care of her and see that the farm is properly managed and kept up. In case my wife remarries, then she is have her lawful dower and the value of her dower interest is to be deducted from the $5,000.00 my son is to pay my other children.
I nominate and appoint my beloved wife Fredericka to be the executrix of this will and request that no bond be required of her by the Court.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eight day of July, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven.
H. W. Katterheinrich ( SEAL )
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by H. William Katterheinrich as and for his last will and testament in our presence and subscribed and attested by us as witnesses, in his presence, and at his request.
Wm. Duhme and James Slack
On 4 Nov 1908, Your petitioner respectfully represents that H. W. Katterheinrich, late a resident of the township of Washington, in said County, died on or about the 20th day of September A.D. 1908, leaving an instrument in writing herewith produced, purporting to be his last Will and Testament. That the said H. W. Katterheinrich died leaving Fredericka Katterheinrich, his widow, who resides at Washington Township, and the following named persons, his only next of kin to wit:
Caroline Wellman, Daughter, R.F.D. # St. Marys, O; Elizabeth Cook, Daughter, New Knoxville;
Lewis Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2, Wapakoneta, O;
Wm. J. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2 Wapakoneta, O; Benjamin G. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D #3 St. Marys, O; Sarah Katterheinrich, Daughter, R.F.D. #3 St. Marys, O; Grandson Otto Vordermark, R.F.D St. Marys, O; Granddaughters Tillie, Emma, Ella (age 14), and under 14: Frances, Elma, Laura and Alwinia Vordermark, R.F.D. St. Marys, O.
Researchers who have studied the Ladbergen Church christening records note the following:
- Doris Katterhenry notes Hermann Heinrich was born 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen.
- Fred Katterhenry notes Hermann H. was born 1838, married Fredericka Meckstroth. He further notes that Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen, record 157/69 - Sponsors at christening: Herm. Heinr. Kotterheinrich, Herm. Wilh. Wiethoff, Christ. Elsab.
Shipel geb. Kroger
- some family trees list his birth location as "auf der ocean"
- immigration record in Gemeinde Ladbergen states his birth date is 25 Oct 1838, and that his parents immigrated in 1840
- Is it possible that the baby born in 1838 passed away on the trip to America and a 3rd child was born during the voyage?
(RM)
Will recorded 4 Nov 1908, Auglaize Co., Will Book Vol. 8, pg. 317 The last Will and Testament of H. William Katterheinrich, of Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio.
I, the said H. William Katterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mmind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life, and desiring to make such disposition of my worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling any and all former will or wills whatsoever by me made.
First: I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid, as soon as possible after my decease.
Second: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Fredericka all the balance and residue of my estate, both real and personal, consisting of a farm of 100 acres in Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, chattels, money, credits, etc., to be hers during her natural life or so long as she remains unmarried, and my widow.
Third: At the decease of my beloved wife Fredericka, the farm and personal estate is to go to my son, G. Benjamin, to be his, his heirs and assigns forever, provided: he pay the sum of Five thousand Dollars ($5,000) to my other children, share and share alike, to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever.
It is my request that my son G. Benjamin live on the farm with my beloved wife, Fredericka, take care of her and see that the farm is properly managed and kept up. In case my wife remarries, then she is have her lawful dower and the value of her dower interest is to be deducted from the $5,000.00 my son is to pay my other children.
I nominate and appoint my beloved wife Fredericka to be the executrix of this will and request that no bond be required of her by the Court.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eight day of July, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven.
H. W. Katterheinrich ( SEAL )
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by H. William Katterheinrich as and for his last will and testament in our presence and subscribed and attested by us as witnesses, in his presence, and at his request.
Wm. Duhme and James Slack
On 4 Nov 1908, Your petitioner respectfully represents that H. W. Katterheinrich, late a resident of the township of Washington, in said County, died on or about the 20th day of September A.D. 1908, leaving an instrument in writing herewith produced, purporting to be his last Will and Testament. That the said H. W. Katterheinrich died leaving Fredericka Katterheinrich, his widow, who resides at Washington Township, and the following named persons, his only next of kin to wit:
Caroline Wellman, Daughter, R.F.D. # St. Marys, O; Elizabeth Cook, Daughter, New Knoxville;
Lewis Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2, Wapakoneta, O;
Wm. J. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2 Wapakoneta, O; Benjamin G. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D #3 St. Marys, O; Sarah Katterheinrich, Daughter, R.F.D. #3 St. Marys, O; Grandson Otto Vordermark, R.F.D St. Marys, O; Granddaughters Tillie, Emma, Ella (age 14), and under 14: Frances, Elma, Laura and Alwinia Vordermark, R.F.D. St. Marys, O.
Herman Wilhelm Heinrich KOTTERHEINRICH (called Wilhelm) was born November 25, 1838 at Ladbergen and died September 20, 1908 at N.Knoxville, OH. He was buried at Pilger Ruhe, New Knoxville, Ohio. He married Fredericka MECKSTROTH (b. 21 Dec 1844) on 4 Jun 1863 in Auglaize Co. His death record in Auglaize Co. states he was aged 69 Y 9 M 19 D, which calculates to a birth date of 1 Dec 1839.
Researchers who have studied the Ladbergen Church christening records note the following:
- Doris Katterhenry notes Hermann Heinrich was born 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen.
- Fred Katterhenry notes Hermann H. was born 1838, married Fredericka Meckstroth. He further notes that Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen, record 157/69 - Sponsors at christening: Herm. Heinr. Kotterheinrich, Herm. Wilh. Wiethoff, Christ. Elsab.
Shipel geb. Kroger
- some family trees list his birth location as "auf der ocean"
- immigration record in Gemeinde Ladbergen states his birth date is 25 Oct 1838, and that his parents immigrated in 1840
- Is it possible that the baby born in 1838 passed away on the trip to America and a 3rd child was born during the voyage?
(RM)
Will recorded 4 Nov 1908, Auglaize Co., Will Book Vol. 8, pg. 317 The last Will and Testament of H. William Katterheinrich, of Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio.
I, the said H. William Katterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mmind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life, and desiring to make such disposition of my worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling any and all former will or wills whatsoever by me made.
First: I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid, as soon as possible after my decease.
Second: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Fredericka all the balance and residue of my estate, both real and personal, consisting of a farm of 100 acres in Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, chattels, money, credits, etc., to be hers during her natural life or so long as she remains unmarried, and my widow.
Third: At the decease of my beloved wife Fredericka, the farm and personal estate is to go to my son, G. Benjamin, to be his, his heirs and assigns forever, provided: he pay the sum of Five thousand Dollars ($5,000) to my other children, share and share alike, to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever.
It is my request that my son G. Benjamin live on the farm with my beloved wife, Fredericka, take care of her and see that the farm is properly managed and kept up. In case my wife remarries, then she is have her lawful dower and the value of her dower interest is to be deducted from the $5,000.00 my son is to pay my other children.
I nominate and appoint my beloved wife Fredericka to be the executrix of this will and request that no bond be required of her by the Court.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eight day of July, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven.
H. W. Katterheinrich ( SEAL )
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by H. William Katterheinrich as and for his last will and testament in our presence and subscribed and attested by us as witnesses, in his presence, and at his request.
Wm. Duhme and James Slack
On 4 Nov 1908, Your petitioner respectfully represents that H. W. Katterheinrich, late a resident of the township of Washington, in said County, died on or about the 20th day of September A.D. 1908, leaving an instrument in writing herewith produced, purporting to be his last Will and Testament. That the said H. W. Katterheinrich died leaving Fredericka Katterheinrich, his widow, who resides at Washington Township, and the following named persons, his only next of kin to wit:
Caroline Wellman, Daughter, R.F.D. # St. Marys, O; Elizabeth Cook, Daughter, New Knoxville;
Lewis Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2, Wapakoneta, O;
Wm. J. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2 Wapakoneta, O; Benjamin G. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D #3 St. Marys, O; Sarah Katterheinrich, Daughter, R.F.D. #3 St. Marys, O; Grandson Otto Vordermark, R.F.D St. Marys, O; Granddaughters Tillie, Emma, Ella (age 14), and under 14: Frances, Elma, Laura and Alwinia Vordermark, R.F.D. St. Marys, O.
Researchers who have studied the Ladbergen Church christening records note the following:
- Doris Katterhenry notes Hermann Heinrich was born 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen.
- Fred Katterhenry notes Hermann H. was born 1838, married Fredericka Meckstroth. He further notes that Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 25 Nov 1838, Ladbergen, record 157/69 - Sponsors at christening: Herm. Heinr. Kotterheinrich, Herm. Wilh. Wiethoff, Christ. Elsab.
Shipel geb. Kroger
- some family trees list his birth location as "auf der ocean"
- immigration record in Gemeinde Ladbergen states his birth date is 25 Oct 1838, and that his parents immigrated in 1840
- Is it possible that the baby born in 1838 passed away on the trip to America and a 3rd child was born during the voyage?
(RM)
Will recorded 4 Nov 1908, Auglaize Co., Will Book Vol. 8, pg. 317 The last Will and Testament of H. William Katterheinrich, of Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio.
I, the said H. William Katterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mmind and memory, considering the uncertainty of continuance in life, and desiring to make such disposition of my worldly estate as I deem best, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling any and all former will or wills whatsoever by me made.
First: I desire all my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid, as soon as possible after my decease.
Second: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Fredericka all the balance and residue of my estate, both real and personal, consisting of a farm of 100 acres in Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, chattels, money, credits, etc., to be hers during her natural life or so long as she remains unmarried, and my widow.
Third: At the decease of my beloved wife Fredericka, the farm and personal estate is to go to my son, G. Benjamin, to be his, his heirs and assigns forever, provided: he pay the sum of Five thousand Dollars ($5,000) to my other children, share and share alike, to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever.
It is my request that my son G. Benjamin live on the farm with my beloved wife, Fredericka, take care of her and see that the farm is properly managed and kept up. In case my wife remarries, then she is have her lawful dower and the value of her dower interest is to be deducted from the $5,000.00 my son is to pay my other children.
I nominate and appoint my beloved wife Fredericka to be the executrix of this will and request that no bond be required of her by the Court.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eight day of July, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven.
H. W. Katterheinrich ( SEAL )
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by H. William Katterheinrich as and for his last will and testament in our presence and subscribed and attested by us as witnesses, in his presence, and at his request.
Wm. Duhme and James Slack
On 4 Nov 1908, Your petitioner respectfully represents that H. W. Katterheinrich, late a resident of the township of Washington, in said County, died on or about the 20th day of September A.D. 1908, leaving an instrument in writing herewith produced, purporting to be his last Will and Testament. That the said H. W. Katterheinrich died leaving Fredericka Katterheinrich, his widow, who resides at Washington Township, and the following named persons, his only next of kin to wit:
Caroline Wellman, Daughter, R.F.D. # St. Marys, O; Elizabeth Cook, Daughter, New Knoxville;
Lewis Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2, Wapakoneta, O;
Wm. J. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D. #2 Wapakoneta, O; Benjamin G. Katterheinrich, Son, R.F.D #3 St. Marys, O; Sarah Katterheinrich, Daughter, R.F.D. #3 St. Marys, O; Grandson Otto Vordermark, R.F.D St. Marys, O; Granddaughters Tillie, Emma, Ella (age 14), and under 14: Frances, Elma, Laura and Alwinia Vordermark, R.F.D. St. Marys, O.
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