Helene Adeline Catherine Becker (1852 - 1943)

Born 23 Apr 1852 in Stade, Hannover Province, Germany

Wife of Christian Gottlieb Haack — married 5 Nov 1873 in Milwaukee, Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Died 8 Aug 1943 at age 91 in Belen, Valencia County, New Mexico

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After the death of his first wife, Christian Gottlieb summoned Helene Becker to keep house, from Assel, Germany. Assel is near Stade, about 30 miles from Buxtehude. Helene served as the housekeeper for one and a half years prior to her marriage to C G Haack. The marriage took place in the evening. The entire church was filled to capacity.

The following article was written by Helene Becker Haack, in

German script. The translation is as close as possible.

NOVEMBER GREETINGS

To my dear ones and relatives. November! this month is

unforgettable for my memory. November 1873 is the serious,

important day (the 5th) when, after sufficient reflection with

prayer and confidence in God I became a bride and at the same

time a mother of four motherless children, ages 4,6,8 and 10

years, whose dear mother had died two years ago, having gone

into the blessed eternity! At our marriage in church, before

assembled congregation, a song, written by Pastor Binner (a

friend) was sung by a singing society and, as a dedication of

the society was handed over to us, beautifully framed.

We experienced the blessing of our faithful God many times

during twenty-four years of married life. In addition to the

children, in the course of time, eight more were born. Of these

twelve in number, five are in eternity, the heavenly home. The

first one of the deceased children, Christian Gottlieb, born

September 28th 1874, was four weeks old. The fifth of our

departed children is the dear Lulu, age 45, died October 28th

1926. Our dear husband and father fell asleep 40 years ago,

November the 26th, 1897, on Thanksgiving Day, when our youngest

child Lenchen was six years old, who early next year will

celebrate her silver wedding, also in the course of the year our

Paula, and Martha near the end of the year, their Golden

Weddings! November 1938. November 1880 is likewise

unforgettable. Our children at that time seven in number all

got sick with scarlett fever and diptheria. Within three weeks

three died out of our midst, Marie 17 years, Gustav 11 years,

and the little Pauline 2 and one half years old. Gustavs burial

took place on Thanksgiving Day. One more November occurrence is

to be recorded. In 1877 with six month old Lydia in my arm, I

fell through the trap door down the cellar steps, remarkably the

child proved to be unharmed. Whereas I sustained a painful

injury that remains to the end of my life, but it is bearable

through the daily strength prayed for, to bear in patience what

is burdensome.

This November remembrance greeting I send each of my

beloved seven with hearty wishes for blessing. In love, your

Mama.

The following is from the Last Will and Testament of Helene

Becker Haack. The original was written in German script:

TESTAMENT-HELENE HAACK

God's blessing as my greeting to my children! With best

knowledge and conscience, I have drawn up this Will for the

division and distribution of the blessings in his grace, God the

Lord has given me!

First of all, contributions to the growth of God's kingdom

on earth, as a blessing from God the Lord, for the rest of your

life!

-----Beginning of the Will-----

A sum of 00 which is drawing interest in the Deaconess

Hospital, is to be transferred and conveyed to my daughter and

son-in-law Emma and Dr. Will Radcliffe, as their property in

grateful recognition of constant loving care and medical

treatment for over 15 years, and of loving ministrations of

different kinds for the easing of old-age infirmities and pains.

From the sum of 50, which for some time has been under

the management of my son-in-law Will Helz, the costs of the

funeral are to be paid. Then shall be given:

For Home Missions-.00

For World Missions-.00

For Belen Church-.00

For Will Helz for the settlement and carrying

out of the Will- 0.00

For Martha, John, Paula, Theophil, and Lenchen,

each- 0.00

Whatever may be left of the 50 shall be given to Emma.

Everything that is in my home and anything else that

belongs to me is Emma's property.

Sincere greetings to all my loved ones, and thanks for many

loving deeds.

From your Mother

Helen Haack

Belen, New Mexico

March 6, 1943

The notes that follow were found with Helene's Will, all in her

German writing:

Helene Adeline Catherine nee Becker, through God's grace

celebrated her 90th birthday April 23, 1942. With hearty thanks

to the loving heavenly Father for his loving, gracious lending

throughout my long lifespan.

I also wish for all my loved ones God's gracious guidance

to their life's end.

In heartfelt love, your mother, Helene Haack.

Hearty thanks! to everyone of my dear children who have

delighted me with friendly greetings on my birthday! With

loving greeting, Your Mama, Auf Weidersehn!

Christ Dear John and Family!

is our life! Hearty greetings and

Death good wishes from your

is our prize!! mother and grandmother,

H. Haack

My dear John and family!

May we see each other again!

Time passes, the end nears! So I would like

to send to all my loved ones, family, who are still

on earth. A hearty greeting.

May we see each other again in the heavenly home! I wish for

all of you our God's blessed care. In heartfelt love,

Your mother and grandmother

Helene Haack

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