Born in Ladbergen, Germany
Auglaize Co. Death Record gives his age as 76 Y 5 M 8 D.
Obituary in the Auglaize County Democrat, November 25, 1886 (published in the Augl Co Gen Society Early Obituaries as an abstract). The following is a transcription of the complete obituary, with gratitude to J.G. who shared his transcription (spelling is original):
"KATERHEINRICH -- At his residence in New Knoxville, Auglaize Co., O, on Thursday November 18th 1886, J.H.W. Katerheinrich, aged 76 years, and 4 months."
"Mr. Katerheinrich was born at Lobergen, West Pholem, Germany, July 10, 1810. In 1837 he was married to a lady of his native land and the following year they emigrated to this country selecting first New Bremen this county, as their new home. After living some time at New Bremen Mr. Katerheinrich purchase land near New Knoxville, where he shortly removed, and where he lived until removed by the hand of Death. He was a resident of Auglaize county for 48 years, being one of the early pioneers and he had many warm friends all over the county who mourn the loss of one who was good and kind, and one known as a true Christian. Mr. Katerheinrich united with the German M.E. church at New Knoxville in 1842 and he served God and the church faithfully up to the time of his death. He filled every official position in the church with credit to the church and himself. For a number of years he has been in the local ministry, laboring earnestly for the Master whom he loved. He was father of nine children, four of whom are dead, one dying in the service of his country during the war of the Rebellion. His wife preceded him to the heavenly Kingdom four years ago."
"'Tis done - they will, Oh God be done!' In the death of Bro. Katerheinrich the children lose a fond parent, the church on of the strong pillars which will be hard to replace, Auglaize county one of its most loyal citizens and the people of New Knoxville and vicinity one who was charitably disposed and a kind friend and neighbor. He has gone to meet those who have gone before and receive the reward laid up for him in Heaven."
Several years prior to the 1993 Methodist Cemetery restoration project, vandals knocked the tops off of some of the stones in the cemetery. Men from the church placed the tops back on the bases, but they mixed up the stones for J.H.W. KAETTERHEINRICH and for Elisabeth KAETTERHEINRICH, labeled as Frau von J.H.W. which is set to the left of the stone that identifies the grave of J.H.W. Actually J.H.W. is buried on the plot of the marker for Elisabeth, frau von J.H.W. The bases are correct, the tops are wrong.
According to his will, written 6 Oct 1884, he was married and her name was Elizabeth. This must be his 2nd wife. His 1st wife was Elsabein M. KONIG KAETTERHEINRICH (in the 1880 census her name is listed as "Elsabein"), and she was born in 1814 and died in 1883. Elsabein's stone is 3 stones to the right of this marker for J.H.W.
During those years, the deceased were buried in the order of their death. This mix-up can be proven by the immigration records and death dates and notices for J.H.W., his 1st wife, Elsabein, and his 2nd wife, Elisabeth. The picture of the tombstone base at the right is the correct information for the birth and death of J.H.W.
"Joh. Heinrich W. Kotterheinrich aus Ladbergen, Ackerknect [literally, field laborer] b. 16 Aug 1810; m. A. Christ. Elsabein Konig b 15 Nov 1814 -- 1838"
Source is the German Book: Beitrage zur Westfalischen Familienforschung
Also, from Auswanderungen aus dem Kreis Steinfurt:
"Kotterheinrich, Joh. Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 1810 -- U.S.A. 1838; mit Frau An. Christ. Elsabein geb. Konig, b. 1814 -- U.S.A. 1838.
Gemeinde Ladbergen, pg. 23: "Kotterheinrich, Johann Heinr. Wilhelm *26.08.1810, Knecht, mit Ehefrau Anna Christ. Elsab. geb Konig *25.11.1814 ~ 1848
Ankunft [Arrived] 6 Aug. 1838 - USA; Baltimore von Bremen; Schiff [Ship] "Johanna" Kapitan Luder Mensing (Fred Katterhenry's research of ship records)
Settled 1 km E von N.K., Sec. 29, 70 Acres
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm was born 26 July 1810 in Ladbergen, Germany (as recorded in Ladbergen church records). He was the son of:
Johann Hermann Adolph KOTTERHEINRICH (b. 24 Dec 1777 at Ladbergen and died February 8, 1856 at Eheman farm, Ladbergen, Germany) AND Anna Christina Elizabeth WIBBELER (b. 21 Jul 1784 at Ladbergen, and died January 15, 1856 at Ladbergen, Germany).
J.H.W.'s sister, Anna Maria Elisabeth Kaetterheinrich Niemeyer immigrated in 1871 with her husband and 6 children. That must have been a wonderful reunion. His sister passed away on 19 Oct 1872.
The history of the Methodist Church 1843-1943 states: W. H. Katterheinrich, the local preacher of the early years was the grandfather of three present families among us, represented by W. W. Katterheinrich, Wesley Katterheinrich and Louis Aufderhaar.
Even though one immigration record gives his birth date as 16 Aug 1810, the actual birth record in Ladbergen is 26 Jul 1810, as his stone base says. His christening date is 27 Jul 1810.
After the death of his beloved 1st wife, Elsabein, on 2 Feb 1883, J.H.W. Katterheinrich remarried to Elizabeth who died on 25 Aug 1885. The marriage record was found in Dubois Co., Indiana, as follows:
15 Oct 1883
John H. W. Katterhenrich, Resident of New Knoxville, O., Farmer
Age at next birthday: 74 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1810)
Parents: Oral Katterhenrich & Anna Willer (Wibbler?)
Second marriage
and
Elizabeth Tainers / Lammers, maiden name Ketter, Resident of Dubois Co.
Age at next birthday: 68 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1816)
Parents: ___ Ketter & El. Beineke
Second marriage
Married at Huntingburg, IN, Oct 15, 1883, by Rev. Andrew Griesele (who was a brother to Rev. Phillip J. Graissle, a minister at the N.K. Methodist Church from 1873-1876)
A transcribed edition of Dubois Co. Marriage Index lists her last name as Hemmers / Lammers. A search for a Tainers or any variation around Dubois Co. produced no possible results. A second document, the Marriage License, clearly states Elizabeth Lammers. A search of Lammers provided us with the information to be able to identify his 2nd wife as Elizabeth Kotter Lammers, the widow of Adolph Lammers.
One wonders why J.H.W. Koetterheinrich would have traveled to Dubois Co., IN, to re-marry. There were many Ladbergen immigrants who settled in Dubois Co., some were relatives of those who settled in New Knoxville, and many were old friends from Ladbergen. Additionally, the Maple Grove Methodist Church established a Camp Ground on their land, west of Huntingburg, where initially 22 log huts were built to provide temporary homes for the people camping there during the week of their meeting. In later years frame cottages and a 3-story frame hotel were built. The first annual camp meeting was held in 1847, continuing annually through 1889. Meetings began again in 1897 and continued for many years. It was under the supervision of the Evangelical Association of North America. This denomination belongs to the so called Methodistic churches. Its principles and doctrines are similar to the Methodist church proper, only somewhat more rigid. (Source: History of Dubois County, IN, pg. 245-246) Since J.H.W. Katterheinrich was considered the local preacher of the New Knoxville Methodist Church, it is possible he attended Camp Meetings at Maple Grove. The Maple Grove United Methodist Church still exists. The Camp Ground is now a park.
Will, Vol. 4, pg. 99, recorded 29 Nov 1886:
The last Will and Testament of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich of New Knoxville, Auglaize County, Ohio. In the name of the Beneveloent Father of all; I, the said J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mind 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, Elizabeth, Ten acres, with the improvements thereon off the west side of my farm of sixty acres in section twenty-nine (29) Washington Twp, Auglaize county, Ohio. Also, One Thousand Dollars in Cash (if she needs it) to be hers during her natural life.
Third: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Flora Kaetterheinrich, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid her when she arrives at the age of twenty-one.
Fourth: I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife, Elizabeth, all the balance and residue of my personal estate, consisting of chattels, monies, notes & c., to be hers during her natural lifetime.
Fifth: I give and bequeath to my beloved children, Henry, Herman, Solomon, Frederic and Mary all the balance of my real estate consisting of the farm of Fifty acres as described above, to be equally divided amongst them, and to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever. I also bequesath them the acres of land and what personal property that may be left at the decease of my beloved wife, Elizabeth, to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns forever.
Sixth: I desire that no appraisement of my estate (either personal or real) be made and that the Court order the omission of the same. I nominate and appoint my beloved son, Herman, to be executor of this Will.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of October, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-four. [6 October 1884]
Signed J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich 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.
James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann
Sworn statement of James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann states they witnessed the signature of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich on the Will dated 6 Oct 1884.
Auglaize Co. Death Record gives his age as 76 Y 5 M 8 D.
Obituary in the Auglaize County Democrat, November 25, 1886 (published in the Augl Co Gen Society Early Obituaries as an abstract). The following is a transcription of the complete obituary, with gratitude to J.G. who shared his transcription (spelling is original):
"KATERHEINRICH -- At his residence in New Knoxville, Auglaize Co., O, on Thursday November 18th 1886, J.H.W. Katerheinrich, aged 76 years, and 4 months."
"Mr. Katerheinrich was born at Lobergen, West Pholem, Germany, July 10, 1810. In 1837 he was married to a lady of his native land and the following year they emigrated to this country selecting first New Bremen this county, as their new home. After living some time at New Bremen Mr. Katerheinrich purchase land near New Knoxville, where he shortly removed, and where he lived until removed by the hand of Death. He was a resident of Auglaize county for 48 years, being one of the early pioneers and he had many warm friends all over the county who mourn the loss of one who was good and kind, and one known as a true Christian. Mr. Katerheinrich united with the German M.E. church at New Knoxville in 1842 and he served God and the church faithfully up to the time of his death. He filled every official position in the church with credit to the church and himself. For a number of years he has been in the local ministry, laboring earnestly for the Master whom he loved. He was father of nine children, four of whom are dead, one dying in the service of his country during the war of the Rebellion. His wife preceded him to the heavenly Kingdom four years ago."
"'Tis done - they will, Oh God be done!' In the death of Bro. Katerheinrich the children lose a fond parent, the church on of the strong pillars which will be hard to replace, Auglaize county one of its most loyal citizens and the people of New Knoxville and vicinity one who was charitably disposed and a kind friend and neighbor. He has gone to meet those who have gone before and receive the reward laid up for him in Heaven."
Several years prior to the 1993 Methodist Cemetery restoration project, vandals knocked the tops off of some of the stones in the cemetery. Men from the church placed the tops back on the bases, but they mixed up the stones for J.H.W. KAETTERHEINRICH and for Elisabeth KAETTERHEINRICH, labeled as Frau von J.H.W. which is set to the left of the stone that identifies the grave of J.H.W. Actually J.H.W. is buried on the plot of the marker for Elisabeth, frau von J.H.W. The bases are correct, the tops are wrong.
According to his will, written 6 Oct 1884, he was married and her name was Elizabeth. This must be his 2nd wife. His 1st wife was Elsabein M. KONIG KAETTERHEINRICH (in the 1880 census her name is listed as "Elsabein"), and she was born in 1814 and died in 1883. Elsabein's stone is 3 stones to the right of this marker for J.H.W.
During those years, the deceased were buried in the order of their death. This mix-up can be proven by the immigration records and death dates and notices for J.H.W., his 1st wife, Elsabein, and his 2nd wife, Elisabeth. The picture of the tombstone base at the right is the correct information for the birth and death of J.H.W.
"Joh. Heinrich W. Kotterheinrich aus Ladbergen, Ackerknect [literally, field laborer] b. 16 Aug 1810; m. A. Christ. Elsabein Konig b 15 Nov 1814 -- 1838"
Source is the German Book: Beitrage zur Westfalischen Familienforschung
Also, from Auswanderungen aus dem Kreis Steinfurt:
"Kotterheinrich, Joh. Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 1810 -- U.S.A. 1838; mit Frau An. Christ. Elsabein geb. Konig, b. 1814 -- U.S.A. 1838.
Gemeinde Ladbergen, pg. 23: "Kotterheinrich, Johann Heinr. Wilhelm *26.08.1810, Knecht, mit Ehefrau Anna Christ. Elsab. geb Konig *25.11.1814 ~ 1848
Ankunft [Arrived] 6 Aug. 1838 - USA; Baltimore von Bremen; Schiff [Ship] "Johanna" Kapitan Luder Mensing (Fred Katterhenry's research of ship records)
Settled 1 km E von N.K., Sec. 29, 70 Acres
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm was born 26 July 1810 in Ladbergen, Germany (as recorded in Ladbergen church records). He was the son of:
Johann Hermann Adolph KOTTERHEINRICH (b. 24 Dec 1777 at Ladbergen and died February 8, 1856 at Eheman farm, Ladbergen, Germany) AND Anna Christina Elizabeth WIBBELER (b. 21 Jul 1784 at Ladbergen, and died January 15, 1856 at Ladbergen, Germany).
J.H.W.'s sister, Anna Maria Elisabeth Kaetterheinrich Niemeyer immigrated in 1871 with her husband and 6 children. That must have been a wonderful reunion. His sister passed away on 19 Oct 1872.
The history of the Methodist Church 1843-1943 states: W. H. Katterheinrich, the local preacher of the early years was the grandfather of three present families among us, represented by W. W. Katterheinrich, Wesley Katterheinrich and Louis Aufderhaar.
Even though one immigration record gives his birth date as 16 Aug 1810, the actual birth record in Ladbergen is 26 Jul 1810, as his stone base says. His christening date is 27 Jul 1810.
After the death of his beloved 1st wife, Elsabein, on 2 Feb 1883, J.H.W. Katterheinrich remarried to Elizabeth who died on 25 Aug 1885. The marriage record was found in Dubois Co., Indiana, as follows:
15 Oct 1883
John H. W. Katterhenrich, Resident of New Knoxville, O., Farmer
Age at next birthday: 74 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1810)
Parents: Oral Katterhenrich & Anna Willer (Wibbler?)
Second marriage
and
Elizabeth Tainers / Lammers, maiden name Ketter, Resident of Dubois Co.
Age at next birthday: 68 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1816)
Parents: ___ Ketter & El. Beineke
Second marriage
Married at Huntingburg, IN, Oct 15, 1883, by Rev. Andrew Griesele (who was a brother to Rev. Phillip J. Graissle, a minister at the N.K. Methodist Church from 1873-1876)
A transcribed edition of Dubois Co. Marriage Index lists her last name as Hemmers / Lammers. A search for a Tainers or any variation around Dubois Co. produced no possible results. A second document, the Marriage License, clearly states Elizabeth Lammers. A search of Lammers provided us with the information to be able to identify his 2nd wife as Elizabeth Kotter Lammers, the widow of Adolph Lammers.
One wonders why J.H.W. Koetterheinrich would have traveled to Dubois Co., IN, to re-marry. There were many Ladbergen immigrants who settled in Dubois Co., some were relatives of those who settled in New Knoxville, and many were old friends from Ladbergen. Additionally, the Maple Grove Methodist Church established a Camp Ground on their land, west of Huntingburg, where initially 22 log huts were built to provide temporary homes for the people camping there during the week of their meeting. In later years frame cottages and a 3-story frame hotel were built. The first annual camp meeting was held in 1847, continuing annually through 1889. Meetings began again in 1897 and continued for many years. It was under the supervision of the Evangelical Association of North America. This denomination belongs to the so called Methodistic churches. Its principles and doctrines are similar to the Methodist church proper, only somewhat more rigid. (Source: History of Dubois County, IN, pg. 245-246) Since J.H.W. Katterheinrich was considered the local preacher of the New Knoxville Methodist Church, it is possible he attended Camp Meetings at Maple Grove. The Maple Grove United Methodist Church still exists. The Camp Ground is now a park.
Will, Vol. 4, pg. 99, recorded 29 Nov 1886:
The last Will and Testament of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich of New Knoxville, Auglaize County, Ohio. In the name of the Beneveloent Father of all; I, the said J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mind 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, Elizabeth, Ten acres, with the improvements thereon off the west side of my farm of sixty acres in section twenty-nine (29) Washington Twp, Auglaize county, Ohio. Also, One Thousand Dollars in Cash (if she needs it) to be hers during her natural life.
Third: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Flora Kaetterheinrich, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid her when she arrives at the age of twenty-one.
Fourth: I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife, Elizabeth, all the balance and residue of my personal estate, consisting of chattels, monies, notes & c., to be hers during her natural lifetime.
Fifth: I give and bequeath to my beloved children, Henry, Herman, Solomon, Frederic and Mary all the balance of my real estate consisting of the farm of Fifty acres as described above, to be equally divided amongst them, and to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever. I also bequesath them the acres of land and what personal property that may be left at the decease of my beloved wife, Elizabeth, to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns forever.
Sixth: I desire that no appraisement of my estate (either personal or real) be made and that the Court order the omission of the same. I nominate and appoint my beloved son, Herman, to be executor of this Will.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of October, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-four. [6 October 1884]
Signed J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich 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.
James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann
Sworn statement of James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann states they witnessed the signature of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich on the Will dated 6 Oct 1884.
Born in Ladbergen, Germany
Auglaize Co. Death Record gives his age as 76 Y 5 M 8 D.
Obituary in the Auglaize County Democrat, November 25, 1886 (published in the Augl Co Gen Society Early Obituaries as an abstract). The following is a transcription of the complete obituary, with gratitude to J.G. who shared his transcription (spelling is original):
"KATERHEINRICH -- At his residence in New Knoxville, Auglaize Co., O, on Thursday November 18th 1886, J.H.W. Katerheinrich, aged 76 years, and 4 months."
"Mr. Katerheinrich was born at Lobergen, West Pholem, Germany, July 10, 1810. In 1837 he was married to a lady of his native land and the following year they emigrated to this country selecting first New Bremen this county, as their new home. After living some time at New Bremen Mr. Katerheinrich purchase land near New Knoxville, where he shortly removed, and where he lived until removed by the hand of Death. He was a resident of Auglaize county for 48 years, being one of the early pioneers and he had many warm friends all over the county who mourn the loss of one who was good and kind, and one known as a true Christian. Mr. Katerheinrich united with the German M.E. church at New Knoxville in 1842 and he served God and the church faithfully up to the time of his death. He filled every official position in the church with credit to the church and himself. For a number of years he has been in the local ministry, laboring earnestly for the Master whom he loved. He was father of nine children, four of whom are dead, one dying in the service of his country during the war of the Rebellion. His wife preceded him to the heavenly Kingdom four years ago."
"'Tis done - they will, Oh God be done!' In the death of Bro. Katerheinrich the children lose a fond parent, the church on of the strong pillars which will be hard to replace, Auglaize county one of its most loyal citizens and the people of New Knoxville and vicinity one who was charitably disposed and a kind friend and neighbor. He has gone to meet those who have gone before and receive the reward laid up for him in Heaven."
Several years prior to the 1993 Methodist Cemetery restoration project, vandals knocked the tops off of some of the stones in the cemetery. Men from the church placed the tops back on the bases, but they mixed up the stones for J.H.W. KAETTERHEINRICH and for Elisabeth KAETTERHEINRICH, labeled as Frau von J.H.W. which is set to the left of the stone that identifies the grave of J.H.W. Actually J.H.W. is buried on the plot of the marker for Elisabeth, frau von J.H.W. The bases are correct, the tops are wrong.
According to his will, written 6 Oct 1884, he was married and her name was Elizabeth. This must be his 2nd wife. His 1st wife was Elsabein M. KONIG KAETTERHEINRICH (in the 1880 census her name is listed as "Elsabein"), and she was born in 1814 and died in 1883. Elsabein's stone is 3 stones to the right of this marker for J.H.W.
During those years, the deceased were buried in the order of their death. This mix-up can be proven by the immigration records and death dates and notices for J.H.W., his 1st wife, Elsabein, and his 2nd wife, Elisabeth. The picture of the tombstone base at the right is the correct information for the birth and death of J.H.W.
"Joh. Heinrich W. Kotterheinrich aus Ladbergen, Ackerknect [literally, field laborer] b. 16 Aug 1810; m. A. Christ. Elsabein Konig b 15 Nov 1814 -- 1838"
Source is the German Book: Beitrage zur Westfalischen Familienforschung
Also, from Auswanderungen aus dem Kreis Steinfurt:
"Kotterheinrich, Joh. Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 1810 -- U.S.A. 1838; mit Frau An. Christ. Elsabein geb. Konig, b. 1814 -- U.S.A. 1838.
Gemeinde Ladbergen, pg. 23: "Kotterheinrich, Johann Heinr. Wilhelm *26.08.1810, Knecht, mit Ehefrau Anna Christ. Elsab. geb Konig *25.11.1814 ~ 1848
Ankunft [Arrived] 6 Aug. 1838 - USA; Baltimore von Bremen; Schiff [Ship] "Johanna" Kapitan Luder Mensing (Fred Katterhenry's research of ship records)
Settled 1 km E von N.K., Sec. 29, 70 Acres
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm was born 26 July 1810 in Ladbergen, Germany (as recorded in Ladbergen church records). He was the son of:
Johann Hermann Adolph KOTTERHEINRICH (b. 24 Dec 1777 at Ladbergen and died February 8, 1856 at Eheman farm, Ladbergen, Germany) AND Anna Christina Elizabeth WIBBELER (b. 21 Jul 1784 at Ladbergen, and died January 15, 1856 at Ladbergen, Germany).
J.H.W.'s sister, Anna Maria Elisabeth Kaetterheinrich Niemeyer immigrated in 1871 with her husband and 6 children. That must have been a wonderful reunion. His sister passed away on 19 Oct 1872.
The history of the Methodist Church 1843-1943 states: W. H. Katterheinrich, the local preacher of the early years was the grandfather of three present families among us, represented by W. W. Katterheinrich, Wesley Katterheinrich and Louis Aufderhaar.
Even though one immigration record gives his birth date as 16 Aug 1810, the actual birth record in Ladbergen is 26 Jul 1810, as his stone base says. His christening date is 27 Jul 1810.
After the death of his beloved 1st wife, Elsabein, on 2 Feb 1883, J.H.W. Katterheinrich remarried to Elizabeth who died on 25 Aug 1885. The marriage record was found in Dubois Co., Indiana, as follows:
15 Oct 1883
John H. W. Katterhenrich, Resident of New Knoxville, O., Farmer
Age at next birthday: 74 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1810)
Parents: Oral Katterhenrich & Anna Willer (Wibbler?)
Second marriage
and
Elizabeth Tainers / Lammers, maiden name Ketter, Resident of Dubois Co.
Age at next birthday: 68 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1816)
Parents: ___ Ketter & El. Beineke
Second marriage
Married at Huntingburg, IN, Oct 15, 1883, by Rev. Andrew Griesele (who was a brother to Rev. Phillip J. Graissle, a minister at the N.K. Methodist Church from 1873-1876)
A transcribed edition of Dubois Co. Marriage Index lists her last name as Hemmers / Lammers. A search for a Tainers or any variation around Dubois Co. produced no possible results. A second document, the Marriage License, clearly states Elizabeth Lammers. A search of Lammers provided us with the information to be able to identify his 2nd wife as Elizabeth Kotter Lammers, the widow of Adolph Lammers.
One wonders why J.H.W. Koetterheinrich would have traveled to Dubois Co., IN, to re-marry. There were many Ladbergen immigrants who settled in Dubois Co., some were relatives of those who settled in New Knoxville, and many were old friends from Ladbergen. Additionally, the Maple Grove Methodist Church established a Camp Ground on their land, west of Huntingburg, where initially 22 log huts were built to provide temporary homes for the people camping there during the week of their meeting. In later years frame cottages and a 3-story frame hotel were built. The first annual camp meeting was held in 1847, continuing annually through 1889. Meetings began again in 1897 and continued for many years. It was under the supervision of the Evangelical Association of North America. This denomination belongs to the so called Methodistic churches. Its principles and doctrines are similar to the Methodist church proper, only somewhat more rigid. (Source: History of Dubois County, IN, pg. 245-246) Since J.H.W. Katterheinrich was considered the local preacher of the New Knoxville Methodist Church, it is possible he attended Camp Meetings at Maple Grove. The Maple Grove United Methodist Church still exists. The Camp Ground is now a park.
Will, Vol. 4, pg. 99, recorded 29 Nov 1886:
The last Will and Testament of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich of New Knoxville, Auglaize County, Ohio. In the name of the Beneveloent Father of all; I, the said J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mind 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, Elizabeth, Ten acres, with the improvements thereon off the west side of my farm of sixty acres in section twenty-nine (29) Washington Twp, Auglaize county, Ohio. Also, One Thousand Dollars in Cash (if she needs it) to be hers during her natural life.
Third: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Flora Kaetterheinrich, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid her when she arrives at the age of twenty-one.
Fourth: I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife, Elizabeth, all the balance and residue of my personal estate, consisting of chattels, monies, notes & c., to be hers during her natural lifetime.
Fifth: I give and bequeath to my beloved children, Henry, Herman, Solomon, Frederic and Mary all the balance of my real estate consisting of the farm of Fifty acres as described above, to be equally divided amongst them, and to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever. I also bequesath them the acres of land and what personal property that may be left at the decease of my beloved wife, Elizabeth, to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns forever.
Sixth: I desire that no appraisement of my estate (either personal or real) be made and that the Court order the omission of the same. I nominate and appoint my beloved son, Herman, to be executor of this Will.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of October, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-four. [6 October 1884]
Signed J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich 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.
James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann
Sworn statement of James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann states they witnessed the signature of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich on the Will dated 6 Oct 1884.
Auglaize Co. Death Record gives his age as 76 Y 5 M 8 D.
Obituary in the Auglaize County Democrat, November 25, 1886 (published in the Augl Co Gen Society Early Obituaries as an abstract). The following is a transcription of the complete obituary, with gratitude to J.G. who shared his transcription (spelling is original):
"KATERHEINRICH -- At his residence in New Knoxville, Auglaize Co., O, on Thursday November 18th 1886, J.H.W. Katerheinrich, aged 76 years, and 4 months."
"Mr. Katerheinrich was born at Lobergen, West Pholem, Germany, July 10, 1810. In 1837 he was married to a lady of his native land and the following year they emigrated to this country selecting first New Bremen this county, as their new home. After living some time at New Bremen Mr. Katerheinrich purchase land near New Knoxville, where he shortly removed, and where he lived until removed by the hand of Death. He was a resident of Auglaize county for 48 years, being one of the early pioneers and he had many warm friends all over the county who mourn the loss of one who was good and kind, and one known as a true Christian. Mr. Katerheinrich united with the German M.E. church at New Knoxville in 1842 and he served God and the church faithfully up to the time of his death. He filled every official position in the church with credit to the church and himself. For a number of years he has been in the local ministry, laboring earnestly for the Master whom he loved. He was father of nine children, four of whom are dead, one dying in the service of his country during the war of the Rebellion. His wife preceded him to the heavenly Kingdom four years ago."
"'Tis done - they will, Oh God be done!' In the death of Bro. Katerheinrich the children lose a fond parent, the church on of the strong pillars which will be hard to replace, Auglaize county one of its most loyal citizens and the people of New Knoxville and vicinity one who was charitably disposed and a kind friend and neighbor. He has gone to meet those who have gone before and receive the reward laid up for him in Heaven."
Several years prior to the 1993 Methodist Cemetery restoration project, vandals knocked the tops off of some of the stones in the cemetery. Men from the church placed the tops back on the bases, but they mixed up the stones for J.H.W. KAETTERHEINRICH and for Elisabeth KAETTERHEINRICH, labeled as Frau von J.H.W. which is set to the left of the stone that identifies the grave of J.H.W. Actually J.H.W. is buried on the plot of the marker for Elisabeth, frau von J.H.W. The bases are correct, the tops are wrong.
According to his will, written 6 Oct 1884, he was married and her name was Elizabeth. This must be his 2nd wife. His 1st wife was Elsabein M. KONIG KAETTERHEINRICH (in the 1880 census her name is listed as "Elsabein"), and she was born in 1814 and died in 1883. Elsabein's stone is 3 stones to the right of this marker for J.H.W.
During those years, the deceased were buried in the order of their death. This mix-up can be proven by the immigration records and death dates and notices for J.H.W., his 1st wife, Elsabein, and his 2nd wife, Elisabeth. The picture of the tombstone base at the right is the correct information for the birth and death of J.H.W.
"Joh. Heinrich W. Kotterheinrich aus Ladbergen, Ackerknect [literally, field laborer] b. 16 Aug 1810; m. A. Christ. Elsabein Konig b 15 Nov 1814 -- 1838"
Source is the German Book: Beitrage zur Westfalischen Familienforschung
Also, from Auswanderungen aus dem Kreis Steinfurt:
"Kotterheinrich, Joh. Heinrich Wilhelm, b. 1810 -- U.S.A. 1838; mit Frau An. Christ. Elsabein geb. Konig, b. 1814 -- U.S.A. 1838.
Gemeinde Ladbergen, pg. 23: "Kotterheinrich, Johann Heinr. Wilhelm *26.08.1810, Knecht, mit Ehefrau Anna Christ. Elsab. geb Konig *25.11.1814 ~ 1848
Ankunft [Arrived] 6 Aug. 1838 - USA; Baltimore von Bremen; Schiff [Ship] "Johanna" Kapitan Luder Mensing (Fred Katterhenry's research of ship records)
Settled 1 km E von N.K., Sec. 29, 70 Acres
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm was born 26 July 1810 in Ladbergen, Germany (as recorded in Ladbergen church records). He was the son of:
Johann Hermann Adolph KOTTERHEINRICH (b. 24 Dec 1777 at Ladbergen and died February 8, 1856 at Eheman farm, Ladbergen, Germany) AND Anna Christina Elizabeth WIBBELER (b. 21 Jul 1784 at Ladbergen, and died January 15, 1856 at Ladbergen, Germany).
J.H.W.'s sister, Anna Maria Elisabeth Kaetterheinrich Niemeyer immigrated in 1871 with her husband and 6 children. That must have been a wonderful reunion. His sister passed away on 19 Oct 1872.
The history of the Methodist Church 1843-1943 states: W. H. Katterheinrich, the local preacher of the early years was the grandfather of three present families among us, represented by W. W. Katterheinrich, Wesley Katterheinrich and Louis Aufderhaar.
Even though one immigration record gives his birth date as 16 Aug 1810, the actual birth record in Ladbergen is 26 Jul 1810, as his stone base says. His christening date is 27 Jul 1810.
After the death of his beloved 1st wife, Elsabein, on 2 Feb 1883, J.H.W. Katterheinrich remarried to Elizabeth who died on 25 Aug 1885. The marriage record was found in Dubois Co., Indiana, as follows:
15 Oct 1883
John H. W. Katterhenrich, Resident of New Knoxville, O., Farmer
Age at next birthday: 74 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1810)
Parents: Oral Katterhenrich & Anna Willer (Wibbler?)
Second marriage
and
Elizabeth Tainers / Lammers, maiden name Ketter, Resident of Dubois Co.
Age at next birthday: 68 Years, b. Germany (= b. bef. Oct 1816)
Parents: ___ Ketter & El. Beineke
Second marriage
Married at Huntingburg, IN, Oct 15, 1883, by Rev. Andrew Griesele (who was a brother to Rev. Phillip J. Graissle, a minister at the N.K. Methodist Church from 1873-1876)
A transcribed edition of Dubois Co. Marriage Index lists her last name as Hemmers / Lammers. A search for a Tainers or any variation around Dubois Co. produced no possible results. A second document, the Marriage License, clearly states Elizabeth Lammers. A search of Lammers provided us with the information to be able to identify his 2nd wife as Elizabeth Kotter Lammers, the widow of Adolph Lammers.
One wonders why J.H.W. Koetterheinrich would have traveled to Dubois Co., IN, to re-marry. There were many Ladbergen immigrants who settled in Dubois Co., some were relatives of those who settled in New Knoxville, and many were old friends from Ladbergen. Additionally, the Maple Grove Methodist Church established a Camp Ground on their land, west of Huntingburg, where initially 22 log huts were built to provide temporary homes for the people camping there during the week of their meeting. In later years frame cottages and a 3-story frame hotel were built. The first annual camp meeting was held in 1847, continuing annually through 1889. Meetings began again in 1897 and continued for many years. It was under the supervision of the Evangelical Association of North America. This denomination belongs to the so called Methodistic churches. Its principles and doctrines are similar to the Methodist church proper, only somewhat more rigid. (Source: History of Dubois County, IN, pg. 245-246) Since J.H.W. Katterheinrich was considered the local preacher of the New Knoxville Methodist Church, it is possible he attended Camp Meetings at Maple Grove. The Maple Grove United Methodist Church still exists. The Camp Ground is now a park.
Will, Vol. 4, pg. 99, recorded 29 Nov 1886:
The last Will and Testament of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich of New Knoxville, Auglaize County, Ohio. In the name of the Beneveloent Father of all; I, the said J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich, being of sound and disposing mind 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, Elizabeth, Ten acres, with the improvements thereon off the west side of my farm of sixty acres in section twenty-nine (29) Washington Twp, Auglaize county, Ohio. Also, One Thousand Dollars in Cash (if she needs it) to be hers during her natural life.
Third: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter, Flora Kaetterheinrich, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to be paid her when she arrives at the age of twenty-one.
Fourth: I give and bequeath to my beloved Wife, Elizabeth, all the balance and residue of my personal estate, consisting of chattels, monies, notes & c., to be hers during her natural lifetime.
Fifth: I give and bequeath to my beloved children, Henry, Herman, Solomon, Frederic and Mary all the balance of my real estate consisting of the farm of Fifty acres as described above, to be equally divided amongst them, and to be theirs, their heirs and assigns forever. I also bequesath them the acres of land and what personal property that may be left at the decease of my beloved wife, Elizabeth, to be equally divided amongst them, their heirs and assigns forever.
Sixth: I desire that no appraisement of my estate (either personal or real) be made and that the Court order the omission of the same. I nominate and appoint my beloved son, Herman, to be executor of this Will.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of October, in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-four. [6 October 1884]
Signed J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich
Signed, sealed and acknowledged by J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich 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.
James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann
Sworn statement of James Slack and Herman Kuhlmann states they witnessed the signature of J. H. W. Kaetterheinrich on the Will dated 6 Oct 1884.
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