THE SCHULZ FAMILY
Friedrich Schulz and Emilie Voight were married on August 18, 1875 in Lee County, Texas. Friedrich was a German immigrant. Emilie was the child of Germany immigrants.
Their children were Theresa, Mattie, Willie, Herman and Eduard. Eduard, the youngest child, was said to be a genius. His mother believed in the folk lore that a genius child should not be left outside after dark until he was at least 5 years old or he would die. Emilie busy with evening chores did not realize that the sun had set and Eduard was still outside. Months later, on November 1, 1892, Eduard died at age of 4 years. Emilie blaming herself sank into a deep depression slowly losing her mind. On April 4, 1904 she followed Friedrich to the field. He told her go home and he would speak with her later. After plowing, Friedrich went home to find Emilie missing. The family made a diligent search, her body was found in the cistern. She was 48 years old.
The pastor of their church refused to give Emilie a Christian burial. They found another minister willing to hold her service. That's how people of Germany heritage became members of the Presbyterian Church.
The love and affection Emilie's family felt for her is mirrored by the German inscription, here translated, on her tombstone:
"here at Sleep, Emilie Schulz, Born Feb 16, 1856, Died April 4, 1904. Dearest Mother thou has left us here. The love we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal."
The children of Friedrich felt no less love for their father. His inscription is translated below,
"Friedrich Schulz, Born Sept 1, 1852, Died March 4, 1931. Father thou hast from us flown, to the regions far above. We to thee erect this stone, Consecrated by our love."
An enduring legacy of hardship, work and love was left to us by these pioneers and we would not be who we are today but for them.
Posted by SW corner of cemetery.
Friedrich Schulz and Emilie Voight were married on August 18, 1875 in Lee County, Texas. Friedrich was a German immigrant. Emilie was the child of Germany immigrants.
Their children were Theresa, Mattie, Willie, Herman and Eduard. Eduard, the youngest child, was said to be a genius. His mother believed in the folk lore that a genius child should not be left outside after dark until he was at least 5 years old or he would die. Emilie busy with evening chores did not realize that the sun had set and Eduard was still outside. Months later, on November 1, 1892, Eduard died at age of 4 years. Emilie blaming herself sank into a deep depression slowly losing her mind. On April 4, 1904 she followed Friedrich to the field. He told her go home and he would speak with her later. After plowing, Friedrich went home to find Emilie missing. The family made a diligent search, her body was found in the cistern. She was 48 years old.
The pastor of their church refused to give Emilie a Christian burial. They found another minister willing to hold her service. That's how people of Germany heritage became members of the Presbyterian Church.
The love and affection Emilie's family felt for her is mirrored by the German inscription, here translated, on her tombstone:
"here at Sleep, Emilie Schulz, Born Feb 16, 1856, Died April 4, 1904. Dearest Mother thou has left us here. The love we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal."
The children of Friedrich felt no less love for their father. His inscription is translated below,
"Friedrich Schulz, Born Sept 1, 1852, Died March 4, 1931. Father thou hast from us flown, to the regions far above. We to thee erect this stone, Consecrated by our love."
An enduring legacy of hardship, work and love was left to us by these pioneers and we would not be who we are today but for them.
Posted by SW corner of cemetery.
THE SCHULZ FAMILY
Friedrich Schulz and Emilie Voight were married on August 18, 1875 in Lee County, Texas. Friedrich was a German immigrant. Emilie was the child of Germany immigrants.
Their children were Theresa, Mattie, Willie, Herman and Eduard. Eduard, the youngest child, was said to be a genius. His mother believed in the folk lore that a genius child should not be left outside after dark until he was at least 5 years old or he would die. Emilie busy with evening chores did not realize that the sun had set and Eduard was still outside. Months later, on November 1, 1892, Eduard died at age of 4 years. Emilie blaming herself sank into a deep depression slowly losing her mind. On April 4, 1904 she followed Friedrich to the field. He told her go home and he would speak with her later. After plowing, Friedrich went home to find Emilie missing. The family made a diligent search, her body was found in the cistern. She was 48 years old.
The pastor of their church refused to give Emilie a Christian burial. They found another minister willing to hold her service. That's how people of Germany heritage became members of the Presbyterian Church.
The love and affection Emilie's family felt for her is mirrored by the German inscription, here translated, on her tombstone:
"here at Sleep, Emilie Schulz, Born Feb 16, 1856, Died April 4, 1904. Dearest Mother thou has left us here. The love we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal."
The children of Friedrich felt no less love for their father. His inscription is translated below,
"Friedrich Schulz, Born Sept 1, 1852, Died March 4, 1931. Father thou hast from us flown, to the regions far above. We to thee erect this stone, Consecrated by our love."
An enduring legacy of hardship, work and love was left to us by these pioneers and we would not be who we are today but for them.
Posted by SW corner of cemetery.
Friedrich Schulz and Emilie Voight were married on August 18, 1875 in Lee County, Texas. Friedrich was a German immigrant. Emilie was the child of Germany immigrants.
Their children were Theresa, Mattie, Willie, Herman and Eduard. Eduard, the youngest child, was said to be a genius. His mother believed in the folk lore that a genius child should not be left outside after dark until he was at least 5 years old or he would die. Emilie busy with evening chores did not realize that the sun had set and Eduard was still outside. Months later, on November 1, 1892, Eduard died at age of 4 years. Emilie blaming herself sank into a deep depression slowly losing her mind. On April 4, 1904 she followed Friedrich to the field. He told her go home and he would speak with her later. After plowing, Friedrich went home to find Emilie missing. The family made a diligent search, her body was found in the cistern. She was 48 years old.
The pastor of their church refused to give Emilie a Christian burial. They found another minister willing to hold her service. That's how people of Germany heritage became members of the Presbyterian Church.
The love and affection Emilie's family felt for her is mirrored by the German inscription, here translated, on her tombstone:
"here at Sleep, Emilie Schulz, Born Feb 16, 1856, Died April 4, 1904. Dearest Mother thou has left us here. The love we deeply feel, But 'tis God that hath bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal."
The children of Friedrich felt no less love for their father. His inscription is translated below,
"Friedrich Schulz, Born Sept 1, 1852, Died March 4, 1931. Father thou hast from us flown, to the regions far above. We to thee erect this stone, Consecrated by our love."
An enduring legacy of hardship, work and love was left to us by these pioneers and we would not be who we are today but for them.
Posted by SW corner of cemetery.
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Dearest Mother, thous hast left us, here thy loss we deeply feel,but tis God that has bereft us. He can all our sorrows heal.
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