Clipping from unknown German newspaper, likely from the Madison area- taken from Anna Annen's scrapbook: "Herr Nickolas Annen starb am Mittwoch im alter von 90 Jahren. Er war geboren in Oberzerf, Kreis Trier, u. wanderte im Jahre 1857 nach Amerika. Er war einer der aeltesten Ansiedler in Town Berry. Die Beerdigung fand am lebten Freitag von der St. Martin's Kirche in Springfield aus statt. Er hinterlaesst 6 Soehne, 38 Enkel und 47 Uhrenkel."
Rough translation: Mr. Nickolas Annen died Wednesday at the age of 90 years. He was born in Oberzerf, district of Trier, and he emigrated to America in 1857. He was one of the oldest settlers in the town of Berry. The funeral will take place on Friday at St. Martin's church in Springfield. He leaves behind 6 sons, 38 grandchildren, and 47 [great?]-grandchildren."
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