14 Wisconsin Infantry, Co G
Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904: "Another of our county's pioneers is gone. Theodor Jorsch, one of the best known residents of our city, died Mon. morning of Bright's disease. He was ill for several years, but has only been bedridden for the last 10 days. Theodor Jorsch was born 1839 in Luxemburg, thus reaching the age of 65. When he was six his parents came to America and settled in Town Newton, then a wilderness. Here the boy enjoyed all the joys and pressures of pioneer life. When he was older and strong enough he learned wagon making, then carpentry and helped the farmers in Town Newton and the adjoining towns to build their homes. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the 14th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and served 2 yrs. in Company G until he was severely wounded in the hip during the battle of Pittsburg Landing. When healed, he had to be mustered out. Upon returning here he got into port construction and worked on the harbors of Manitowoc, Chicago, Ashland, etc., until he had to give up his work because of kidney disease. Mr. Jorsch was twice married. His first was Rosalie Liebert whom he married in 1865 and who died in 1900, leaving him with 5 children, namely, Mrs. J.C. Rehm in Ashland, Mrs. Frank Heffermann here, Oscar in South Chicago, Theodor in Chicago, and Arthur in Alabama. He later married the widow Mrs. Krumheuer, who survives him. His heavily attended funeral was conducted yesterday under the direction of the local Post of the G.A.R., and the German Odd Fellows Lodge, to both of which he belonged."
Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904: "Another of our county's pioneers is gone. Theodor Jorsch, one of the best known residents of our city, died Mon. morning of Bright's disease. He was ill for several years, but has only been bedridden for the last 10 days. Theodor Jorsch was born 1839 in Luxemburg, thus reaching the age of 65. When he was six his parents came to America and settled in Town Newton, then a wilderness. Here the boy enjoyed all the joys and pressures of pioneer life. When he was older and strong enough he learned wagon making, then carpentry and helped the farmers in Town Newton and the adjoining towns to build their homes. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the 14th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and served 2 yrs. in Company G until he was severely wounded in the hip during the battle of Pittsburg Landing. When healed, he had to be mustered out. Upon returning here he got into port construction and worked on the harbors of Manitowoc, Chicago, Ashland, etc., until he had to give up his work because of kidney disease. Mr. Jorsch was twice married. His first was Rosalie Liebert whom he married in 1865 and who died in 1900, leaving him with 5 children, namely, Mrs. J.C. Rehm in Ashland, Mrs. Frank Heffermann here, Oscar in South Chicago, Theodor in Chicago, and Arthur in Alabama. He later married the widow Mrs. Krumheuer, who survives him. His heavily attended funeral was conducted yesterday under the direction of the local Post of the G.A.R., and the German Odd Fellows Lodge, to both of which he belonged."
14 Wisconsin Infantry, Co G
Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904: "Another of our county's pioneers is gone. Theodor Jorsch, one of the best known residents of our city, died Mon. morning of Bright's disease. He was ill for several years, but has only been bedridden for the last 10 days. Theodor Jorsch was born 1839 in Luxemburg, thus reaching the age of 65. When he was six his parents came to America and settled in Town Newton, then a wilderness. Here the boy enjoyed all the joys and pressures of pioneer life. When he was older and strong enough he learned wagon making, then carpentry and helped the farmers in Town Newton and the adjoining towns to build their homes. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the 14th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and served 2 yrs. in Company G until he was severely wounded in the hip during the battle of Pittsburg Landing. When healed, he had to be mustered out. Upon returning here he got into port construction and worked on the harbors of Manitowoc, Chicago, Ashland, etc., until he had to give up his work because of kidney disease. Mr. Jorsch was twice married. His first was Rosalie Liebert whom he married in 1865 and who died in 1900, leaving him with 5 children, namely, Mrs. J.C. Rehm in Ashland, Mrs. Frank Heffermann here, Oscar in South Chicago, Theodor in Chicago, and Arthur in Alabama. He later married the widow Mrs. Krumheuer, who survives him. His heavily attended funeral was conducted yesterday under the direction of the local Post of the G.A.R., and the German Odd Fellows Lodge, to both of which he belonged."
Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904: "Another of our county's pioneers is gone. Theodor Jorsch, one of the best known residents of our city, died Mon. morning of Bright's disease. He was ill for several years, but has only been bedridden for the last 10 days. Theodor Jorsch was born 1839 in Luxemburg, thus reaching the age of 65. When he was six his parents came to America and settled in Town Newton, then a wilderness. Here the boy enjoyed all the joys and pressures of pioneer life. When he was older and strong enough he learned wagon making, then carpentry and helped the farmers in Town Newton and the adjoining towns to build their homes. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the 14th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and served 2 yrs. in Company G until he was severely wounded in the hip during the battle of Pittsburg Landing. When healed, he had to be mustered out. Upon returning here he got into port construction and worked on the harbors of Manitowoc, Chicago, Ashland, etc., until he had to give up his work because of kidney disease. Mr. Jorsch was twice married. His first was Rosalie Liebert whom he married in 1865 and who died in 1900, leaving him with 5 children, namely, Mrs. J.C. Rehm in Ashland, Mrs. Frank Heffermann here, Oscar in South Chicago, Theodor in Chicago, and Arthur in Alabama. He later married the widow Mrs. Krumheuer, who survives him. His heavily attended funeral was conducted yesterday under the direction of the local Post of the G.A.R., and the German Odd Fellows Lodge, to both of which he belonged."
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