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Columbus Tribune-Journal, July 19, 1911
DIED
John Freiderich Gerhard Menke, a resident of Platte county for twenty-six years, died at his late home in Columbus, Sunday. He was born in Weifelsteden, Oldenberg, Germany, October 20, 1837. He was married March 25, 1860, to Miss Maria Gesina Ahlers, who, with their six sons, survive him. In 1885 the family emigrated to this country, coming direct to Nebraska where they have since made their home. The six surviving sons are John, of Colfax county; Gerhard J. and Frederick, of Amarillo, Texas; Henry, of Wible, Washington; and Dietrich and William, of this county. Funeral services were held this forenoon at the German Reformed church the pastor, Rev. R. Neumarker, conducting the services.
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/county/platte/vitals/vitals1911.html
Columbus Tribune-Journal, July 19, 1911
DIED
John Freiderich Gerhard Menke, a resident of Platte county for twenty-six years, died at his late home in Columbus, Sunday. He was born in Weifelsteden, Oldenberg, Germany, October 20, 1837. He was married March 25, 1860, to Miss Maria Gesina Ahlers, who, with their six sons, survive him. In 1885 the family emigrated to this country, coming direct to Nebraska where they have since made their home. The six surviving sons are John, of Colfax county; Gerhard J. and Frederick, of Amarillo, Texas; Henry, of Wible, Washington; and Dietrich and William, of this county. Funeral services were held this forenoon at the German Reformed church the pastor, Rev. R. Neumarker, conducting the services.
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