Descendants of Georg Carl Willrich

Descendants of Georg Carl Willrich Generation No. 1 1. Georg Carl 3 Willrich (Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born January 19, 1798 in Uelzen, Germany, and died April 30, 1876 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. He married (1) Margarethe Caroline Rubenack. She died Unknown. He married (2) Gertrud Elisabeth Bostelmann October 14, 1821 in Uelzen, Germany. She was born December 12, 1802 in Luneberg, Germany, and died February 05, 1838 in Uelzen, Germany. He married (3) Elise Margarethe Kuckuck December 12, 1839 in Luneberg, Germany, daughter of George Ludwig Kuckuck. She was born April 27, 1808 in Hannover, Germany, and died October 16, 1907 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. Notes for Elise Margarethe Kuckuck: LA GRANGE JOURNAL 24 OCT 1907 MRS. ELISE WILLRICH The subject of this sketch who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emil Koehler, last Wednesday night, 16 October 1907, was one of the old landmarks of Fayette County. For several years the good old lady was blind, and an invalid, during which time her devoted daughter, Mrs. Koehler, administered to her every want and comfort. Death came to her peacefully, and amid the pleasant surroundings of a cheerful home. Her last years were one continual reign of darkness, through which only one ray of light crept - the kind devotion of her relatives and the hope that the allwise Creator would soon call her home. The summons came Wednesday and she responded cheerfully. She had attained the ripe old age of ninety-nine years, 5 mons and 19 days. Mrs. Willrich, who was the only daughter of Major Kukuk of the English Army, Hanovarian Division, was born at Hanover, Germany on April 27, 1808. She was married to Judge Georg K. Willrich and four children, two sons and two daughters, viz: Prof. Julius Willrich who resides at Bluff; Mrs. Gustav Groos of San Antonio, Otto Willrich and Mrs. Emil Koehler of Bluff, were the fruits of this union. The family came to Texas in 1847 and located in Fayette County when the whole county was still in its infancy. Not only were her cares confined to the raising of her own children, but also to the raising of six children of her husband by a former marriage. Of these all have died except Mrs. Keuffel, who lives in Germany, and Mrs. John Vogt of O'Quinn. Beside her children, themselves grandparents, she leaves to mourn her loss twenty-three grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. The funeral took place Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Emil Koehler, and the remains were followed to the Lewis Cemetery by a very large number of relatives and friends who loved and honored her. May her rest be peaceful. Child of Georg Willrich and Margarethe Rubenack is: + 2 i. Georg August 4 Willrich, born June 08, 1818 in Gottingen, Germany; died August 08, 1891 in Bennigsen a Deister, Germany. Children of Georg Willrich and Gertrud Bostelmann are: + 3 i. George Wilhelm 4 Willrich, born June 07, 1823 in Uelzen, Germany; died April 28, 1861 in Independence, Washington, TX. 4 ii. Daughter Willrich, born October 25, 1824 in Uelzen, Germany; died October 25, 1824 in Uelzen, Germany. + 5 iii. Margarethe Dorothea Gretchen Willrich, born February 28, 1826 in Uelzen, Germany; died April 19, 1915 in Luneberg, Germany. + 6 iv. Carl Friedrich Theodore Willrich, born March 31, 1828 in Uelzen, Germany; died May 07, 1906 in Schulenburg, Fayette, TX. + 7 v. Johanne Pauline Willrich, born October 17, 1829 in Uelzen, Germany; died July 29, 1860 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. 8 vi. Dorothea Elizabeth Meta Willrich, born January 09, 1831 in Uelzen, Germany; died November 16, 1846 in Uelzen, Germany. 9 vii. Anna Charlotte Auguste Willrich, born March 22, 1832 in Uelzen, Germany; died August 17, 1834 in Uelzen, Germany. + 10 viii. Sophie Maria Charlotte Willrich, born November 21, 1833 in Uelzen, Germany; died March 12, 1879 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. 1

+ 11 ix. Franziska Sophie Eleonore Willrich, born October 17, 1835 in Uelzen, Germany; died April 24, 1931 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. 12 x. Tocher Willrich, born February 02, 1838 in Uelzen, Germany; died February 02, 1838 in Uelzen, Germany. Children of Georg Willrich and Elise Kuckuck are: 13 i. Julius Ludwig George 4 Willrich, born December 31, 1841 in Uelzen, Germany; died February 11, 1919 in Fayette County, Texas. Notes for Julius Ludwig George Willrich: LA GRANGE JOURNAL 13 FEB 1919 JULIUS WILLRICH OLD CITIZEN RESPONDS Death Comes Peacefully to Prof. JULIUS WILLRICH Tuesday night without warning, the grim reaper claimed another of our oldest citizens, when Prof. Julius Willrich, aged seventy-eight years passed to his reward February 11, 1919. He was born December 31, 1841. Not ill but ever active and about as was his custom, few could believe the report when it was circulated early Wednesday morning. Prof. Willrich, prominently connected and for nearly sixty years a citizen of this county, was of a quiet and friend-making disposition, ably educated and proficient to his calling - school teacher, which he pursued for many years. At one time he taught at the Teutonia School which was near Mt. Eliza where he lived with his parents, Georg K. and Elise (Kukuk) Willrich for a time. In this country when the North and South struggled for supremacy, he served as a confederate soldier, retaining this dignified bearing until the end. From the home of Mrs. Elise Mensing in this city the funeral will be held today, Thursday, afternoon at two o'clock with interment at the Cedar Cemetery. Friends, relatives and acquaintances are asked to attend. Prof. Willrich leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his departure. The Latins and the Prairie Blume Society By Donna Green The Latins were a group of young people who lived in and around the Bluff area of Fayette County during the 1840-1860 time period. They were so named because of their education and cultural background. They had emigrated from the small principalities of Central Europe in order to give their children better opportunities. These people hoped to find in Texas the democracy and freedom that had been denied them in Europe. Many of the Latins were political refugees who had taken part in the republican revolution of 1848. The Latins were proud of their culture and education and often found it difficult to adjust to their new rural surroundings. One young woman wrote to a friend in Europe complaining that there was little mental stimulation in the daily life on a farm. She wrote that each day suffered from "eternal sameness" and was "painfully monotonous." In her desire to learn she often spent countless hours studying alone. About 1857 things changed for the young Latins of the area when a local German poet, Johannes Romberg, formed the Prairie Blume Literary Society at Black Jack Springs. It was one of the first literary societies in Texas. The society published a journal featuring literary contributions from its members. The journal was named the "Prairie Blume" because the prairie flower symbolized prose and poetry. The young Latins anxiously awaited every meeting of the society. It was nothing for them to ride fourteen miles on horseback just to attend one of the meetings. They were much more formal than is customary today. Julius Willrich would often ride to a member's garden gate and invite them to the next meeting with these words: "I have the honor to invite you to the next meeting of the Prairie Blume at our house." Various families took turns in entertaining the group of young scholars. At meetings intellectual games were often played followed by a flute solo or a violin concerto. The young Latins discussed many subjects including the political and social conditions in the world. They would often spend hours philosophizing over books they had read or writing down these thoughts to contribute to the next issue of the journal. Today some copies of the "Prairie Blume" still exist. At the outbreak of the Civil War the activities of the organization declined as many members joined the military. After a few more years the society was discontinued entirely. 2

+ 14 ii. Anna Dorothee Wilhelmine Amalie Willrich, born March 25, 1843 in Uelzen, Germany; died November 16, 1946 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. + 15 iii. August George Otto Willrich, born February 28, 1845 in Uelzen, Germany; died February 13, 1929 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. 16 iv. Louis Willrich, born 1848 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died 1848 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. + 17 v. Louisa Theodora Willrich, born December 29, 1849 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died November 07, 1944 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. Generation No. 2 2. Georg August 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born June 08, 1818 in Gottingen, Germany, and died August 08, 1891 in Bennigsen a Deister, Germany. He married Henriette Wilhelmine Von Roden May 07, 1846 in Parensen bei Norten, Germany. She was born July 04, 1820 in Parensen bei Norten, Germany, and died January 24, 1908 in Bovenden bei Gottingen, Germany. Children of Georg Willrich and Henriette Von Roden are: 18 i. Wilhelm Karl Heinrich 5 Willrich, born November 19, 1847 in Noerten, Germany; died March 19, 1849 in Noerten, Germany. 19 ii. Helene Luise Karoline Willrich, born August 02, 1850 in Noerten, Germany; died November 10, 1938 in Harbenburg, Germany. She married Wilhelm Theodore Borchers January 27, 1874 in Noerten, Germany; died Unknown. 20 iii. Elise Sophie Charlotte Willrich, born August 02, 1853 in Noerten, Germany; died April 07, 1912 in Gottingen, Germany. She married Carl Chritolf Rudolf Rusteberg October 10, 1878 in Noerten, Germany; died November 03, 1915 in Gottingen, Germany. + 21 iv. Ludwig August Otto Willrich, born October 08, 1855 in Noerten, Germany; died 1942. + 22 v. Karl Heinrich Wilhelm Willrich, born March 08, 1859 in Noerten, Germany; died 1895 in Bennigsen a Deister, Germany. 3. George Wilhelm 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born June 07, 1823 in Uelzen, Germany, and died April 28, 1861 in Independence, Washington, TX. He married Liane Anna Maria de Lassaulx January 03, 1860 in Fayette County, Texas. She was born 1832, and died June 27, 1922. Child of George Willrich and Liane de Lassaulx is: 23 i. George D L 5 Willrich, born March 10, 1861; died August 24, 1932. He married Olivia M Tuttle April 23, 1885; born March 28, 1865; died November 21, 1944. 5. Margarethe Dorothea Gretchen 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born February 28, 1826 in Uelzen, Germany, and died April 19, 1915 in Luneberg, Germany. She married August Friedrich Ludwig Keuffel 1841. He was born March 13, 1813 in Uelzen, Germany, and died January 05, 1884 in Luneberg, Germany. Children of Margarethe Willrich and August Keuffel are: 24 i. Son 5 Keuffel, born in Luneburg, Germany; died Unknown. 25 ii. Anna Keuffel, born December 15, 1843 in Luneberg, Germany; died Unknown. She married Dr. Schottler; died Unknown. 26 iii. Charlotte Keuffel, born April 23, 1849 in Luneberg, Germany; died Unknown. 6. Carl Friedrich Theodore 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born March 31, 1828 in Uelzen, Germany, and died May 07, 1906 in Schulenburg, Fayette, TX. He married Agnes Hart Bowman January 25, 1867 in Mahoney City, PA. She was born July 05, 1849 in Bucks Mtn, PA, and died July 06, 1911 in Schulenburg, Fayette, TX. Children of Carl Willrich and Agnes Bowman are: + 27 i. Charles George Theodore 5 Willrich, born October 27, 1867 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA; died February 04, 1943 in De Quincy, Calcasieu, LA. + 28 ii. Gertrude Elizabeth Willrich, born August 28, 1868 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA; died April 22, 1954 in Galveston, Galveston, TX. 29 iii. Laura Willrich, born June 12, 1872 in Pennsylvania; died October 01, 1872. 3

+ 30 iv. John Carmichael Willrich, born June 12, 1877 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA; died February 21, 1947 in Detroit, Wayne, MI. 7. Johanne Pauline 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born October 17, 1829 in Uelzen, Germany, and died July 29, 1860 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. She married Johann Andreas Huebner August 29, 1848 in Fayette County, Texas. He was born November 28, 1814 in Rottinzen, Bavaria, and died October 22, 1894 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. Notes for Johann Andreas Huebner: LA GRANGE JOURNAL 25 OCT 1894:BO] MR. J. A. HUEBNER The Journal regrets to learn that Mr. J.A. Huebner, an old and highly respected citizen of this county, died Monday, Oct. 22, 1894, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Emil Richers, of Bluff neighborhood. He was born Nov. 28, 1814. His remains, we understand, were interred yesterday at the Lewis Cemetery near Cedar. The Journal extends to the surviving relatives its sincere sympathy in their bereavement. Children of Johanne Willrich and Johann Huebner are: + 31 i. Elise Fredericke Wilhelmina 5 Huebner, born November 16, 1849 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died April 18, 1951 in Matagorda Co, TX. + 32 ii. George Huebner, born October 16, 1851 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died May 04, 1936 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. + 33 iii. Andrew Huebner, born September 29, 1853 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died June 10, 1948 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. 34 iv. Louis Huebner, born November 18, 1855 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died June 14, 1944 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. 35 v. Carl Huebner, born January 01, 1857 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died January 01, 1857 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. + 36 vi. Franz Huebner, born May 08, 1859 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died 1950 in Matagorda Co, TX. 10. Sophie Maria Charlotte 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born November 21, 1833 in Uelzen, Germany, and died March 12, 1879 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. She married Friedrich Dencker October 31, 1853 in Fayette County, Texas. He was born February 12, 1818 in Goslar, Hannover, Germany, and died July 11, 1896 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. Children of Sophie Willrich and Friedrich Dencker are: + 37 i. Gertrude 5 Dencker, born February 15, 1856; died September 09, 1889. + 38 ii. Minna (Minnie) Dencker, born April 17, 1859; died August 18, 1889. 39 iii. Louise Julie Dencker, born September 12, 1862 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died August 04, 1878 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. 40 iv. Julia Dencker, born August 21, 1865 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died October 25, 1932 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. Notes for Julia Dencker: LA GRANGE JOURNAL 27 OCT 1932 JULIA DENCKER SUCCUMS Miss Julia Dencker, aged 67 years, a life-long resident of Cedar, this county, died at the La Grange Hospital, 25 October 1932, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after an illness of only a few days. Miss Dencker was the last survivor of the family of Dr. and Mrs. Friedrich Dencker, who in the early days, were among the most respected people of this county. Her mother died when she was 14 years old, her father died 36 years ago. The happiest days of her life were her childhood days, she frequently referred to them as such. Her interested friends and relatives had suggested that she remove to La Grange in order to be near her, but no, she cherished the memories of the long ago, remained on the farm left her by her parents, enjoyed raising fine stock, threated them humane and thus spent her last days, not in the old folks home, but in a small cottage erected on the highway several years ago. Miss Dencker was an educated woman, fond of music, of good voice, an excellent pianist. Neighbor's children ever found a welcome at her home. She was born 21 August 1865. The family consisted of Dr. and Mrs. Dencker and four daughters. Louise died in infancy; two, Mrs. Gertrude Bauch and Mrs. Minna Bauch, each left two sons, Carl and Rudolph Bauch of Goliad, Fritz and Willie Bauch of Mexico and California, who with their families are her only survivors. The funeral will be held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Knigge in La Grange, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 4

o'clock; interment will be at the Cedar Cemetery. 11. Franziska Sophie Eleonore 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born October 17, 1835 in Uelzen, Germany, and died April 24, 1931 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. She married John R Vogt January 28, 1857 in Fayette County, Texas. He was born May 09, 1832 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and died September 14, 1909 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. Notes for Franziska Sophie Eleonore Willrich: LA GRANGE JOURNAL 30 APR 1931 FRANZISKA VOGT Grandmother Vogt Passes Away Reaching the age of 95 years, 5 months and 7 days, Grandmother Franziska Vogt, one of our most interesting and esteemed citizens closes the last chapter of her life 24 April 1931. She was born 17 October 1835 in Germany and came to Fayette County with her mother, Mrs. Geo. Willrich, and sisters and brothers in the year 1847. Her father, a prominent judge in the old country, had come over the year before to locate a home for the family. Texas gave three hundred acres of land to every man with family who settled upon its soil, land seemingly untouched by man, with wild beasts and snakes roaming at will. They went through many trials during these days, and to hear grandmother recite some of the history of her younger days was interesting. In 1928 the Journal reproduced an account entitled: "Black Beans of Death", a story told by the subject of this sketch on her 93rd birthday anniversary, which had been published in the Austin American. She recalled the solemn ceremony of 1848, when a child of thirteen she rode horseback to the site where the Mier prisoners of war were reburied with honor and praise, on Kreische's Bluff. After the death of her husband, John Vogt, 22 years ago, she continued to live at the old home near O'Quinn, where her youngest son, Julius, now resides. About ten years ago she came to live in her declining years with her daughter Mrs. E. Knigge of this city. It may truly be said of her, she won the love of all with whom she came in contact, and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Vogt was the mother of eight children, five sons and three daughters, of whom three preceded her in death: Mrs. H. Schroeder of this city and Geo. Vogt of Schulenburg; Hans died at the age of 8 years. The living are: E.R. Vogt of Schulenburg, Mrs. Fritz Nollkamper, Mrs. E. Knigge and Fritz Vogt of this city and Julius Vogt of O'Quinn. Twenty-three grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, besides two step sisters, Mrs. Anna Gross of San Antonio and Mrs. Louise Koehler of this city are among the sorrowing relatives. Interment took place at the Cedar Cemetery Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C.O. Boatman officiating. Notes for John R Vogt: LA GRANGE JOURNAL 23 SEP 1909 IN MEMORY OF JOHN VOGT When the visit of the death angel was made to the home of John Vogt, near Cedar, last week, Tuesday, September 14, 1909, the spirit of one of Fayette County's oldest and most beloved citizens journeyed to the far-off home to dwell with the great majority who have gone before. The entire vicinage where he was most highly respected and revered was wrapt in sorrow and heartfelt expressions of regret were frequent. John Vogt was born in Schleswig- Holstein, Germany May 9, 1832, and when a lad of seventeen years emigrated to America, landing at Galveston August 31, 1849. His journey to Fayette was made in the primitive manner of that time, by ox-wagon. For several years after his arrival he earned his living by daily labor. In the year 1857, January 13, he was united in marriage with Miss Franziska Willrich, one of the then popular belles of Cedar. The ceremony occured at the home of Dr. Dencker, which home still stands and shelters a daughter of the doctor. After one year's residence at this place, the family removed to the home which was the deceased's until the final call was made and he passed out of the knowledge of earthly matters. The union was blessed with eight children, one of whom died many years ago. The seven living are: Mrs. Hermann Schroeder of Cedar, E. R. Vogt of Schulenburg, Mrs. Fritz Nollkamper of Swiss Alp, George Vogt of Swiss Alp, Fritz Vogt of La Grange, John Vogt of Cedar and Mrs. Ernst Knigge of La Grange. Seventeen grand children and one great grandchild also mourn the loss of good old Papa Vogt. Wednesday morning of last week the funeral was held from the old homestead and the remains, followed by an immense cortege, were conveyed to the Cedar Cemetery and laid to rest with beautiful and impressive 5

ceremonies. Rev. Kern, pastor of the Lutheran Church at Swiss Alp, spoke of the good qualities of the deceased and commited his spirit to the care of the Maker. Judge Willrich, who is related to the family, also spoke at the grave dwelling on the ennobling life led by his relative. Mr. Vogt was one of the Texas Confederate soldiers. At the last reunion, held here in May, he was unable to take part. At a former reunion the remaining soldiers of what once was a strong company were photographed. There were not many present but the picture shows the faces of determined men. It was this picture the writer was shown when he last visited the home of the deceased. He cherished this with the pride characteristic of the grizzeled old veterans of today, who, in their youth, shouldered their muskets in a cause they believed right. It was at that time I learned to know more of Grandpa Vogt and to love him for his goodness of heart and his consideration for the wants and rights of others. He is gone now sleeping that long sleep that knows no awakening, but which is recorded as being the rest from which we will all arise some sweet day to share the blessing of the Messiah. A. FRIEND Children of Franziska Willrich and John Vogt are: + 41 i. Johanna Margarethe 5 Vogt, born October 23, 1857; died April 05, 1918. + 42 ii. Ernst Rudolf Vogt, born October 15, 1859 in Fayette County, Texas; died February 25, 1940 in Schulenburg, Fayette, TX. + 43 iii. Charlotte Sophia Vogt, born April 25, 1862 in O'Quinn, Fayette, TX; died January 02, 1949 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. + 44 iv. Anna Louise Vogt, born March 21, 1864; died 1949. 45 v. Hans Heinrich Vogt, born April 08, 1866; died August 09, 1873. + 46 vi. George Karl Vogt, born March 04, 1868; died August 04, 1917. + 47 vii. Fritz Vogt, born March 14, 1870; died July 10, 1943. + 48 viii. Julius Vogt, born June 28, 1875; died November 11, 1955. 14. Anna Dorothee Wilhelmine Amalie 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born March 25, 1843 in Uelzen, Germany, and died November 16, 1946 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. She married Gustav Groos December 28, 1865 in Bluff, Fayette, TX. He was born June 10, 1832 in Stass-Ebersbach, Germany, and died August 21, 1895 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. Children of Anna Willrich and Gustav Groos are: + 49 i. Elise Frederike 5 Groos, born October 27, 1866 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX; died April 05, 1949 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. + 50 ii. Anna Franciska Groos, born April 29, 1869 in Eagle Pass, Maverick, TX; died Unknown. 51 iii. Gustav Groos, born February 10, 1871 in Eagle Pass, Maverick, TX; died March 24, 1872. 52 iv. Otto Groos, born March 14, 1873 in Eagle Pass, Maverick, TX; died June 20, 1903 in Mexico. + 53 v. Wilhelmina Groos, born July 30, 1875 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX; died April 1969 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. 54 vi. Gustav Julius Groos, born February 02, 1878 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX; died January 29, 1979 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. + 55 vii. Charlotte Groos, born January 10, 1881 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX; died Unknown. + 56 viii. Friedrich Carl Groos, born July 30, 1883 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX; died Unknown. 15. August George Otto 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born February 28, 1845 in Uelzen, Germany, and died February 13, 1929 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. He married (1) Helena Wildner January 07, 1867 in Fayette County, Texas. She died Unknown. He married (2) Anna Kloss December 17, 1870 in Fayette County, Texas, daughter of Emil Kloss. She was born November 23, 1847, and died January 26, 1922. Notes for August George Otto Willrich: LA GRANGE JOURNAL 14 FEB 1929 THE OLD OAK WITHERS AND DIES "As sturdy as the oak" - until the heavy hand falls and response is inevitable. So "Come unto Me all ye who are weary, and heavy laden, and I will give thee rest." OTTO WILLRICH, SR. Born in Elsen, Hanover, Ger. February 19, 1845 Died at La Grange, Texas February 13, 1929 6

Aged 83 yrs, 11 mos, 24 dys In paying a tribute to this good citizen I seek not to worm my way into the good graces of those who were his dependents, as children, I refer to the man whom I have known since my early youth; I use the honorable name "man" because, in the circle in which he lived he had the respect of every one who knew him, and never hesitated to extend to me the right hand of fellowship. To have known him is one of the precious assets of mine. He belonged to that class of citizens who have made the world a better place in which to live; the legacy he leaves to his children is not measured according to his holdings, but in the standard of worth, which prompts those who knew him well, to say: "This was a man." He scorned to do a dishonest act, and was a living example of the son who believed it a valuable privilege to uphold, without stain - by act or speech - the name of his ancestors. From his home, established when he took unto himself a mate, there was sent out a family of children who looked upon the father as an example to emulate. Otto Willrich was a citizen who craved no honors; in his retiring manner of living, not alone or unto himself; the doors were opened by the magic word of welcome to all who cared to enter. And with endowment the Creator gives to the sturdy oak of the forest, to withstand the ravages of time and the vicissitudes of life, he bore, with fortitude, whatever affliction there was visited upon him, realizing that the lot of all men, like the cross to the Savior, must be borne. He accepted these edicts as they were tendered. And when the Great Reader, of the Chart of Life, wrote the edict, January 26, 1922, that a companionship of 52 years should cease, he bowed in acquescence, and saw Mama Anna, his wife, start on her celestial journey. All partings are painful, he lived on, patiently awaiting the hour when his name would be announced; yet he manifested his usual interest in all things, and stood ready, like the soldier of honor, to obey a command. The world will not stop moving because he is gone; the world will not be changed, because of his going; there are too many of us still here, but this vacancy his going has caused, will be sacred to those who bear his descendency, and it will be an inspiration to them, because, Otto Willrich, Sr., was a worthy trustee, a guardian of the name entrusted to him. He has passed to his sons and daughters, the sword of his father, of his grand-sires, and thereon is no tarnish. He was a credit to his family name. The loving prefix of father, following that of a son and grandson, remains as a memory in the circle in which he lived, and in the minds of relative and friend. I sincerely regret that my enfeebled condition prevented my attendance upon the hour when they carried him to his resting place. I am glad it was my privilege to have known him, I would have been happier to have been more closely associated with him. The sympathy, at the loss of a father and brother, is expressed to his sisters, and to his children. B.F. HARIGEL Otto Willrich was brought to America by his parents when still an infant - only one year old. His parents settled in the old Bluff section and took up farming. When Otto reached his fourteenth year, he was taken back to Germany, in order that he might receive the advantage of the tutelage of earned educations at his birthplace, and for four years he remained in Germany. Returning to Fayette County as a young man, and to the parental home, he entered as a fanner and in the year 1870, was united in marriage with Miss Anna Kloss who made him a good wife, became the mother of his children and helped to rear a very interesting family. Eleven children blessed this union; the living children are: Mrs. V.C. Sladczyk, Otto Willrich, Jr., and Mrs. Augusta, wife of Geo. Schaefer - La Grange; Geo. Willrich, farmer near La Grange, H. A. and Louis Willrich of Houston, and Miss Rita, who nursed him in his declining years, and lived at the family home near the city. The children who preceded him were: Mrs. E. Lueders, Miss Elise, also grown, and Fritz, aged 2 years. Mrs. Willrich died, as stated January 26, 1922. Two sisters and one half-sister also survive. These are: Mrs. Franziska Vogt, La Grange; Mrs. Anna Gross, San Antonio; Mrs. Louise Koehler, La Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willrich, Sr., with their living children and grandchildren present, and other relatives, celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding, in the year 1920; there are 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild who survive him. In attendance upon the funeral, held with religious services by Rev. R. Heise, first at the home of his son-in-law, V.C. Sladczyk, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, and the body taken to the Cedar Cemetery and placed by the side of his wife, were many, relatives and friends - and the following from afar: Dr. Geo. Sladczyk of Port Arthur; Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Sengelmann of Houston; H.A. Willrich and family; Arthur Sladczyk and Louis Willrich of Houston and Gus Gross of San Antonio. Requiescat in Pace. Children of August Willrich and Anna Kloss are: + 57 i. Augusta 5 Willrich, died Unknown. + 58 ii. Otto T. Willrich, died Unknown. + 59 iii. Margaretha Willrich, born November 29, 1872; died January 02, 1956. + 60 iv. George O Willrich, born January 16, 1875 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died March 25, 1950 in Wharton, Wharton, TX. + 61 v. Hans Anderson Willrich, born May 07, 1881 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died October 05, 1951 in 7

Houston, Harris, TX. + 62 vi. Louis Otto Willrich, born May 03, 1883 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died November 26, 1937 in Houston, Harris, TX. 63 vii. Fritz Willrich, born February 12, 1885; died June 06, 1886. 64 viii. Elise Willrich, born December 21, 1886 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died July 02, 1906. + 65 ix. Anna Willrich, born September 09, 1888; died July 10, 1918. 66 x. Rita Willrich, born January 12, 1891 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died October 02, 1988 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. 17. Louisa Theodora 4 Willrich (Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born December 29, 1849 in Bluff, Fayette, TX, and died November 07, 1944 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. She married D Emil Koehler December 21, 1871 in Fayette County, Texas, son of Friedrich Wilhelm Koehler. He was born April 08, 1836 in Prussia, Germany, and died November 14, 1920 in Fayette County, Texas. Children of Louisa Willrich and D Koehler are: + 67 i. Arthur 5 Koehler, born December 10, 1872 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died March 31, 1952 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. + 68 ii. Elise Koehler, born February 24, 1874 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died December 09, 1956 in Weimar, Colorado, TX. + 69 iii. Anna Koehler, born May 09, 1876 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died February 12, 1971 in Weimar, Colorado, TX. + 70 iv. Adolf Manuel Koehler, born January 23, 1878 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died October 18, 1947 in Schulenburg, Fayette, TX. + 71 v. Hedwig Anna Koehler, born January 13, 1880 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died November 26, 1971 in Houston, Harris, TX. + 72 vi. George Carl Koehler, born October 07, 1882 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died October 14, 1952 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. + 73 vii. Charlotte Koehler, born May 25, 1885 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died December 26, 1936 in Elgin, Bastrop, TX. + 74 viii. Frederick William Koehler, born November 22, 1889 in Bluff, Fayette, TX; died June 02, 1947 in Houston, Harris, TX. Generation No. 3 21. Ludwig August Otto 5 Willrich (Georg August 4, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born October 08, 1855 in Noerten, Germany, and died 1942. He married Regine Betty Luise Nolte September 26, 1882 in Hannover-Munden, Germany. She was born 1863, and died 1930. Children of Ludwig Willrich and Regine Nolte are: 75 i. Marie 6 Willrich, died Unknown. She married Gerold Diebler; died Unknown. 76 ii. George Willrich, born July 18, 1883 in Noerten, Germany; died Unknown. He married (1) Anni Fust; died Unknown. He married (2) Hedwig Lehmann December 20, 1912; died Unknown. 77 iii. Albrecht Willrich, born February 13, 1885 in Hildesheim, Germany; died Unknown. + 78 iv. Karl Rudolf Willrich, born June 16, 1886 in Noerten, Germany; died February 13, 1947. 79 v. Fritz Willrich, born April 08, 1889 in Noerten, Germany; died March 27, 1894 in Noerten, Germany. 22. Karl Heinrich Wilhelm 5 Willrich (Georg August 4, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born March 08, 1859 in Noerten, Germany, and died 1895 in Bennigsen a Deister, Germany. He married (1) Elvira de Lopes. She died Unknown. He married (2) Paula Rosenthal January 06, 1880 in Hannover, Germany. She died 1886 in Bennigsen a Deister, Germany. Child of Karl Willrich and Paula Rosenthal is: 80 i. Albert 6 Willrich, born November 15, 1886 in Bennigsen a Deister, Germany; died Unknown. He married Elvira De Lopes; died Unknown. 27. Charles George Theodore 5 Willrich (Carl Friedrich Theodore 4, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born October 27, 1867 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA, and died February 04, 1943 in De Quincy, Calcasieu, LA. He married Della Williams. She was born December 25, 1872 in Moss Bluff, Calcasieu, LA, and died June 20, 1951 in De Quincy, Calcasieu, LA. 8

Children of Charles Willrich and Della Williams are: 81 i. Charles Hart 6 Willrich, born August 31, 1886; died December 14, 1896. + 82 ii. Raymond Carl Willrich, born February 22, 1898 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson, TX; died January 06, 1981 in Texas City, Galveston, TX. + 83 iii. Jacob Willrich, born February 02, 1903 in El Paso, El Paso, TX; died February 24, 1952 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA. 28. Gertrude Elizabeth 5 Willrich (Carl Friedrich Theodore 4, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born August 28, 1868 in Shenandoah, Schuylkill, PA, and died April 22, 1954 in Galveston, Galveston, TX. She married Ernest Lee McKinnon January 25, 1893. He was born September 05, 1865 in Lyons, Burleson, TX, and died May 22, 1949 in Houston, Harris, TX. Children of Gertrude Willrich and Ernest McKinnon are: 84 i. Hayden Agnes 6 McKinnon, born October 30, 1893; died April 30, 1968. She married Samuel Varion McNeil April 18, 1918 in Houston, Harris, TX; born in Brazoria, Brazoria, TX; died March 01, 1953 in Galveston, Galveston, TX. 85 ii. Frances Beatrice McKinnon, born July 16, 1903 in Hallettsville, Lavaca, TX; died April 10, 1987 in Galveston, Galveston, TX. + 86 iii. Alpin Jean McKinnon, born January 05, 1908 in Hallettsville, Lavaca, TX; died April 10, 1987 in Galveston, Galveston, TX. 30. John Carmichael 5 Willrich (Carl Friedrich Theodore 4, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born June 12, 1877 in Pottsville, Schuylkill, PA, and died February 21, 1947 in Detroit, Wayne, MI. He married Virginia LaRoche Raum September 16, 1912 in Houston, Harris, TX. She was born November 22, 1893 in Alameda, Alemeda, CA, and died May 17, 1986 in Detroit, Wayne, MI. Child of John Willrich and Virginia Raum is: + 87 i. Virginia June 6 Willrich, born Private. 31. Elise Fredericke Wilhelmina 5 Huebner (Johanne Pauline 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born November 16, 1849 in Bluff, Fayette, TX, and died April 18, 1951 in Matagorda Co, TX. She married Emil Richers August 08, 1867 in Fayette County, Texas, son of Adolph Richers. He was born August 03, 1833 in Goslar, Hannover, Germany, and died 1915. Children of Elise Huebner and Emil Richers are: + 88 i. Pauline 6 Richers, born June 20, 1869 in Toledo, OH; died July 10, 1968. 89 ii. Adele Richers, born 1871; died 1873 in Fayette County, Texas. + 90 iii. Emma E Richers, born September 27, 1872 in Toledo, OH; died August 19, 1964 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. 91 iv. John A Richers, born 1873; died 1933 in Fayette County, Texas. + 92 v. Louise Dorothy Richers, born August 26, 1876 in Toledo, OH; died January 04, 1967 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. 93 vi. Victor Richers, born August 1879; died 1965 in Fayette County, Texas. 94 vii. Regina Richers, born March 1881; died 1949 in Fayette County, Texas. + 95 viii. Louis William Richers, born March 11, 1883 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died January 27, 1975 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. 96 ix. Gus Richers, born December 1886; died Unknown. He married Alma Hillman; died February 01, 1991. + 97 x. Alfred Charles Richers, born May 18, 1890 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died November 19, 1970 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. + 98 xi. Willahemina Francisca Richers, born May 18, 1892; died November 13, 1987 in Austin, Travis, TX. 32. George 5 Huebner (Johanne Pauline 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born October 16, 1851 in Bluff, Fayette, TX 1, and died May 04, 1936 in Bluff, Fayette, TX 1. He married Lisette Warnken February 03, 1874 in Fayette County, Texas, daughter of John Warnken and Helena Warnken. She was born April 08, 1853 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX, and died April 04, 1924 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. Notes for George Huebner: Fayette County, Her History and Her People 9

By F. Lotto Pages 260-261 Published Schulenberg, Texas September 1902 Geo. Huebner This country has furnished numerous instances where men with only limited education, but with practical sense have risen to the brightest walks of life. Not schooling, but practical common sense is the key to success. Geo. Huebner is and eminently practical man. During his early years as a teamster he had the chance to become acquainted with the ways of life. His shrewd observation developed in him a sound judgement. On the road, from his fellowmen and from nature, but not from books, he gathered his information. His knowledge comes from the first source. And he not only has a fund of practical knowledge, but also knows how to express his views with energy and clearness. He is an interesting talker. The writer has heard with deep interest his views on road building and road improvement and he must confess that he never has heard sounder views on this subject than those expressed by Geo. Huebner. But not only on this, he has sound views on almost any question. From 1898 to 1900 he served one term as county commissioner. When he retired from this office, declining to stand reelection, it was the general verdict of the people that they never had had a better commissioner. The writer agrees fully to their verdict and is of the opinion that a better man, a man with sounder judgement and greater common sense can not be found for that office. Geo. Huebner was born at the Bluff settlement August 16, 1851. His parents were John A. and Pauline (Willrich) Huebner. They came to this country from Germany while quite young. His father came from Bavaria, and first immigrated to Texas in 1836, but on account of Indian raids he went back to New Orleans without settling in Texas. He returned in the early 40's and then settled in the Bluff settlement where both parents remained till their death. Geo. Huebner worked with his father on the farm, went to school and drove team. He acquired quite a reputation as one of the most skillful teamsters of the county, for it required skill to handle six to eight teams of oxen. After the war, he married Miss Lisette Warnken, the daughter of a prominent old settler at the Bluff. This union was blessed with six children: Louis, Helene, Annie, George, Ellie, and Augusta. George Huebner is a prominent successful farmer of the county. From 1898 to 1900 he served the county as commissioner which office he filled with great efficiency to the satisfaction of the people. Children of George Huebner and Lisette Warnken are: 99 i. Louis 6 Huebner, born April 14, 1877 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died December 20, 1947 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. Notes for Louis Huebner: Affidavit as to Heirs of Louis Huebner The State of Texas County of Fayette We - Arthur Koehler age 75 years and Wm. Loessin, age 75 years of La Grange, Fayette Co., Texas after each being duly sworn do each depose and state as follows - We were well acquainted with Louis Huebner of La Grange, Texas during his life time. He died on Dec. 20, 1947 and was born at La Grange, Texas, on or about Apr. 14, 1877, and he was never married, left no will, and never adopted any child. Louis Huebner was a son of Geo. Huebner who died on May 4, 1936, at LaGrange Texas, and his wife Lizzie Warnken Huebner who died on April 4, 1924 at La Grange Texas, and both of whom were married only one time that marriage being to each other which occurred at La Grange and they reside in or near La Grange from the time of their marriage to the date of their respective deaths. There were only 6 children born unto the said Lizzie Warnken Huebner and they were: (1) - Louis Huebner above named (2) - Helen Huebner who died on Sept. 13, 1936 - being killed in an automobile accident near Bastrop, but she resided at La Grange, Texas and she was never married and had no child, and never adopted any child (3) - Gussie Huebner who died on Sept. 9, 1938 at the age of 48 years and who was never married and had no child, and never adopted any child. (4) Annie Huebner McMillan, wife of Forrest McMillan of Ballinger, Texas (5) George L. Huebner of Lane City, Texas and (6) Ella Huebner Albrecht, wife of Gus Albrecht of La Grange, Texas. 10

The said Annie Huebner McMillan, Geo. L. Huebner and Ella Huebner Albrecht are the sole and only heirs of the said Louis Huebner, deceased. We have been neighbors and intimate friends of the members of the Huebner family above named and are very familiar with their family history as above outlined. Executed this March 4th 1948 (s) Arthur Koehler (s) Wm. Loessin 100 ii. Helen Marie Huebner, born February 12, 1880 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died September 15, 1936 in Bastrop, Bastrop, TX. + 101 iii. Annie Huebner, born October 13, 1884 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died November 01, 1969 in Ballinger, Runnels, TX. + 102 iv. George Lee Huebner, born August 13, 1885 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died December 14, 1952 in Wharton, Wharton, TX. + 103 v. Ella Mae Huebner, born September 09, 1888 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died September 06, 1973 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. 104 vi. Gussie Louise Huebner, born December 01, 1892 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died September 09, 1938 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. 33. Andrew 5 Huebner (Johanne Pauline 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born September 29, 1853 in Bluff, Fayette, TX, and died June 10, 1948 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. He married Luisa Ellen Taylor February 06, 1879, daughter of George Taylor and Temperence Newsome. She was born June 10, 1855 in Round Top, Fayette, TX, and died September 04, 1914 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. Children of Andrew Huebner and Luisa Taylor are: + 105 i. Lola Mae 6 Huebner, born July 27, 1879; died February 03, 1968. + 106 ii. Marion Taylor Huebner, born June 28, 1881; died November 17, 1927. + 107 iii. Lillie Belle Huebner, born September 06, 1883; died August 18, 1946 in Valley Falls, Jefferson, KS. 108 iv. Walter Huebner, born October 14, 1885; died July 1886. 109 v. Haden Huebner, born May 25, 1887; died July 1903. + 110 vi. Marcus Dudley Huebner, born November 24, 1891 in Fayette County, Texas; died June 24, 1979 in Bay City, Matagorda, TX. + 111 vii. Ada Irene Huebner, born June 14, 1895; died June 21, 1992. 36. Franz 5 Huebner (Johanne Pauline 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born May 08, 1859 in Bluff, Fayette, TX, and died 1950 in Matagorda Co, TX. He married Marie Louisa Kehrer July 31, 1889. She was born December 20, 1865, and died Unknown. Children of Franz Huebner and Marie Kehrer are: 112 i. Marguerite 6 Huebner, died Unknown. She married Donald K Poole; born April 12, 1891; died May 16, 1971. 113 ii. Adolf Huebner, born July 06, 1890 2 ; died December 1970 2. 114 iii. Otto Huebner, born August 28, 1891; died Unknown. He married Mary Elizabeth Nichols; died January 24, 1991. 115 iv. Pauline Huebner, born August 21, 1894; died Unknown. + 116 v. John Andrew Huebner, born September 04, 1897; died February 1964. 37. Gertrude 5 Dencker (Sophie Maria Charlotte 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born February 15, 1856, and died September 09, 1889. She married Fritz Bauch, son of Adolph Bauch and Louise Bauch. He died Unknown. Children of Gertrude Dencker and Fritz Bauch are: + 117 i. Charles (Carl) 6 Bauch, died Unknown. 118 ii. Eckhard Bauch, died Unknown. + 119 iii. Rudolph Bauch, born June 03, 1883 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX; died September 01, 1964 in Goliad, Goliad, TX. 38. Minna (Minnie) 5 Dencker (Sophie Maria Charlotte 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann 11

August 1 ) was born April 17, 1859, and died August 18, 1889. She married Bauch. He died Unknown. Children of Minna Dencker and Bauch are: 120 i. Fritz 6 Bauch, died Unknown. 121 ii. Willie Bauch, died Unknown. 41. Johanna Margarethe 5 Vogt (Franziska Sophie Eleonore 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born October 23, 1857, and died April 05, 1918. She married Herman Shroeder October 30, 1878. He was born May 19, 1857, and died May 20, 1935. Child of Johanna Vogt and Herman Shroeder is: + 122 i. John 6 Shroeder, born May 13, 1880; died December 31, 1964. 42. Ernst Rudolf 5 Vogt (Franziska Sophie Eleonore 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born October 15, 1859 in Fayette County, Texas, and died February 25, 1940 in Schulenburg, Fayette, TX. He married Anna Nollkamper December 06, 1883 in Fayette County, Texas, daughter of Henry Nollkamper. She was born July 09, 1861 in Fayette County, Texas, and died August 01, 1961 in Schulenburg, Fayette, TX. Notes for Ernst Rudolf Vogt: THE SCHULENBURG STICKER 29 FEB 1940 E. R. VOGT FAYETTE CO. RESIDENT BURIED MONDAY Mr. E. Rudolph Vogt passed away at the family residence here on Sunday, February 25, 1940. Death resulted from an injured hip and leg which was hurt when he fell about two months ago. Worn and weak from an active life, his frail body could not withstand the severe pain. "Judge" Vogt, as he was called by most of the people in the community, was born October 15, 1859, near Cedar, in Fayette County. He received his early education in the Fayette County schools and as a young man took private lessons in Civil Engineering. When he had reached the age of nineteen years, he started out to work as a surveyor and for 60 years he followed that profession. On December 6, 1883, he won the hand of Miss Anna Nollkamper, who has lived through these many years at his side. The wedding ceremony took place in Cedar. In the year 1888, he was elected to the office of county surveyor and he held that office for 50 years. For the past 38 years he had been justice of the peace in this precinct and during that term of years has had only two opponents. In the year 1918, when the American Party was so strong, he was the only county official who was re-elected to office. In his years of work as surveyor, he covered practically the whole of the State of Texas and as far as we know today, no lawsuits have ever occured over any of the surveys he made. "Judge" Vogt not only was active in the above mentioned professions, but he was one of the first persons to help organize the First National Bank of Schulenburg in 1916. He was one of the first to help organize the Bluff Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which is over fifty years old and still going strong. He wrote the by-laws, rules and regulations of that group of farmers. He was the man who helped establish all of the mail routes out of Schulenburg. There were many other projects which live on through this man, who helped found them, who is not with us any more. For the past 34 years he has made his home in the city of Schulenburg. One of the expressions which we have heard many times within the past few days is that: "He was fair, impartial and just in all of his dealings." No finer tribute can be given to a man. It will not seem the same here in Schulenburg to not see the "Squire" come down the street with his cane in his hand and his pipe in his mouth. He will be missed by his many friends who have gathered for years on Saturday afternoon to play a few games of dominoes. His wise council, given freely, to all those who need sound advice, will go begging. Our, and every other community, needs more men who will live the life of Mr. Vogt. He was a wonderful father and husband and did his all to make his family happy and contented. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Charter member of the Schulenburg Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held from the family residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in the Cedar Cemetery. Rev.Hornung and Rev. Kuretsch officiated at the last sad rites. Choirs of both the Lutheran and Methodist Churches sang the hymns. A large number of people from this and surrounding areas came to pay their last respects. Floral bouquets were numerous and very beautiful. 12

Surviving to mourn his passing are: his wife Mrs. Annie Vogt; three sons: Charlie, Emil and Otto; two grandchildren: Charlie Vogt, Jr. and John Carrol Vogt; two brothers: Fritz Vogt of La Grange and Julius Vogt of Cedar, and two sisters, Mrs. Fritz Nollkamper and Mrs. Ernest Knigge, both of La Grange. We join with manv other friends of the family in extending our sympathy to the bereaved. Pallbearers were E.A. Bosl, Otto Brauner, Charles Matula, Alfred Olle, Henry Borchers and John Schroeder. Notes for Anna Nollkamper: THE SCHULENBURG STICKER 10 AUG 1961 MRS. E.R. VOGT RITES READ THURSDAY Funeral services for Mrs. E.R. (Granny) Vogt, Schulenburg's centenarian, were held from the Schwenke- Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Thursday afternoon, August 3rd at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. F.J. Mehrtens, pastor of the St. Paul United Church of Christ, of which Mrs. Vogt was a member, conducted the services. Burial was in the Cedar Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Vogt, Jr., John, Robert, George and Harry Vogt and Earl Greenshield. Mrs. Vogt, whose desire in life was to live to be 100 years, celebrated that seldom-reached goal on July 9th. She was born in the Cedar community July 9, 1861 as the daughter of Henry and Catharine Nollkamper, Sr. She was united in marriage at Cedar to E. Rudolph Vogt, who for many years was county surveyor and justice of the peace of the Schulenburg precinct. The couple moved to Schulenburg in 1894 and lived here since that time. Her husband preceded her in death on February 25, 1940. Mrs. Vogt suffered a heart attack July 23 and was carried to the Youens Hospital the following Sunday, July 30. She passed away there on Tuesday, August 1, 1961 at 10:30 p.m. Although she had lost her sight and had been confined to bed for the past thirty years, she was extremely alert right up to the time of the attack. Survivors are three sons: C.A. Vogt, Sr. of Schulenburg, O.G. Vogt of Dallas and Emil Vogt of Arlington; two grandsons: C.A. Vogt, Jr. of this city and John Vogt of Dallas and two great grandsons: Cary and Roy Vogt of Schulenburg. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by four children. Children of Ernst Vogt and Anna Nollkamper are: 123 i. Hedwig August 6 Vogt, born October 04, 1884; died January 16, 1886. + 124 ii. Charles Vogt, born October 03, 1887; died Unknown. 125 iii. Herman Vogt, born February 26, 1890; died August 25, 1896. 126 iv. Helmuth Vogt, born March 09, 1894; died May 10, 1894. 127 v. Rudolph Vogt, born October 22, 1895; died June 12, 1899. 128 vi. Emil Vogt, born November 29, 1902; died Unknown. He married Christine Vogt Private; born Private. + 129 vii. Otto Vogt, born November 29, 1902; died Unknown. 43. Charlotte Sophia 5 Vogt (Franziska Sophie Eleonore 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born April 25, 1862 in O'Quinn, Fayette, TX, and died January 02, 1949 in LaGrange, Fayette, TX. She married Fritz W. Nollkamper November 16, 1886 in Fayette County, Texas, son of Henry Nollkamper and Kathrine Schriever. He was born November 04, 1858 in Swiss Alp, TX, and died January 30, 1940 in Swiss Alp, TX. Children of Charlotte Vogt and Fritz Nollkamper are: 130 i. Elise 6 Nollkamper, born October 24, 1888; died Unknown. She married Charles Rosenauer March 22, 1920; died Unknown. + 131 ii. Margarethe Laura Nollkamper, born October 24, 1892; died April 24, 1962. + 132 iii. Anna Lucy Nollkamper, born October 24, 1899; died January 21, 1980. 44. Anna Louise 5 Vogt (Franziska Sophie Eleonore 4 Willrich, Georg Carl 3, Wilhelm Christian 2, Johann August 1 ) was born March 21, 1864, and died 1949. She married Ernst Knigge January 29, 1885. He was born May 01, 1863, and died 1938. Children of Anna Vogt and Ernst Knigge are: 133 i. Gertrude 6 Knigge, born January 31, 1886; died August 22, 1893. + 134 ii. Christel Maria Knigge, born December 24, 1887; died September 1953. + 135 iii. George Fritz Knigge, born January 18, 1890; died April 18, 1947. + 136 iv. Francis Knigge, born October 05, 1897; died Unknown. 13