Marriage certificate states his full name is George Michael Winkler, but he went by Michael.
George Michael Winkler was born in 1832 in Bremen, Germany. There is no record what sailing ship he departed on, if he came by himself or with family, nor do we know where his feet first touched the ground of American soil, but we do know Michael immigrated in 1852, enroute to Bay City.
Michael married Caroline Steininger in Sep 1855. During the next several years, Michael became a naturalized citizen, was employed at the Sawmill, built a home on 4th and Jackson and had four children with Caroline. They were well known in community activities and attended the church were they married.
In alliance to this country, Michael enlisted as a Corporal on 01 Sep 1864 for three years, assigned to the 29th Regiment of Michigan Infantry. On 03 Sep 1864 he mustered in at Saginaw, Michigan and was attached to Company B. After faithful service to his country, he was honorably discharged and mustered out on 06 Sep 1865.
Michael settled back into normal life, returned to his job at the Saw Mill and had two more children. Michael and his wife were members of various organizations and community activities. He was a prominent member of the Arbeiter Society and the U.S. Grant Post 67, Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.).
Michael's headstone was replaced, unfortunately, the new stone has his date of death listed incorrectly. I am thankful that his memory lives. The new headstone stands tall and is beautiful.
George Michael Winkler was born in 1832 in Bremen, Germany. There is no record what sailing ship he departed on, if he came by himself or with family, nor do we know where his feet first touched the ground of American soil, but we do know Michael immigrated in 1852, enroute to Bay City.
Michael married Caroline Steininger in Sep 1855. During the next several years, Michael became a naturalized citizen, was employed at the Sawmill, built a home on 4th and Jackson and had four children with Caroline. They were well known in community activities and attended the church were they married.
In alliance to this country, Michael enlisted as a Corporal on 01 Sep 1864 for three years, assigned to the 29th Regiment of Michigan Infantry. On 03 Sep 1864 he mustered in at Saginaw, Michigan and was attached to Company B. After faithful service to his country, he was honorably discharged and mustered out on 06 Sep 1865.
Michael settled back into normal life, returned to his job at the Saw Mill and had two more children. Michael and his wife were members of various organizations and community activities. He was a prominent member of the Arbeiter Society and the U.S. Grant Post 67, Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.).
Michael's headstone was replaced, unfortunately, the new stone has his date of death listed incorrectly. I am thankful that his memory lives. The new headstone stands tall and is beautiful.
Marriage certificate states his full name is George Michael Winkler, but he went by Michael.
George Michael Winkler was born in 1832 in Bremen, Germany. There is no record what sailing ship he departed on, if he came by himself or with family, nor do we know where his feet first touched the ground of American soil, but we do know Michael immigrated in 1852, enroute to Bay City.
Michael married Caroline Steininger in Sep 1855. During the next several years, Michael became a naturalized citizen, was employed at the Sawmill, built a home on 4th and Jackson and had four children with Caroline. They were well known in community activities and attended the church were they married.
In alliance to this country, Michael enlisted as a Corporal on 01 Sep 1864 for three years, assigned to the 29th Regiment of Michigan Infantry. On 03 Sep 1864 he mustered in at Saginaw, Michigan and was attached to Company B. After faithful service to his country, he was honorably discharged and mustered out on 06 Sep 1865.
Michael settled back into normal life, returned to his job at the Saw Mill and had two more children. Michael and his wife were members of various organizations and community activities. He was a prominent member of the Arbeiter Society and the U.S. Grant Post 67, Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.).
Michael's headstone was replaced, unfortunately, the new stone has his date of death listed incorrectly. I am thankful that his memory lives. The new headstone stands tall and is beautiful.
George Michael Winkler was born in 1832 in Bremen, Germany. There is no record what sailing ship he departed on, if he came by himself or with family, nor do we know where his feet first touched the ground of American soil, but we do know Michael immigrated in 1852, enroute to Bay City.
Michael married Caroline Steininger in Sep 1855. During the next several years, Michael became a naturalized citizen, was employed at the Sawmill, built a home on 4th and Jackson and had four children with Caroline. They were well known in community activities and attended the church were they married.
In alliance to this country, Michael enlisted as a Corporal on 01 Sep 1864 for three years, assigned to the 29th Regiment of Michigan Infantry. On 03 Sep 1864 he mustered in at Saginaw, Michigan and was attached to Company B. After faithful service to his country, he was honorably discharged and mustered out on 06 Sep 1865.
Michael settled back into normal life, returned to his job at the Saw Mill and had two more children. Michael and his wife were members of various organizations and community activities. He was a prominent member of the Arbeiter Society and the U.S. Grant Post 67, Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.).
Michael's headstone was replaced, unfortunately, the new stone has his date of death listed incorrectly. I am thankful that his memory lives. The new headstone stands tall and is beautiful.
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