Henry Hendricks (1851 - 1927)

Born 29 Apr 1851 in Amt Sticklausen, , Ostfriesland,

Husband of Christine Kremer — married 29 Oct 1874 (to 9 Apr 1892) in , Madison County, Illinois,

Husband of Esther Ann Campbell — married 23 Aug 1892 in , Madison County, Illinois,

Descendants

Died 7 Jun 1927 at age 76 in near Wood River, Madison County, Illinois,

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Biography

His parents were Christoph[er] Hendricks and Anna Bollen.

Edwardsville Intellegencer (Edwardsville, IL) on 7 Jun 1927 FATHER OF 22 CHILDREN DIES Henry Hendricks, Sr., Is a Victim of Heart Disease at Age of 76 Henry Hendricks, Sr., aged and well-known resident of Madison County, died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at his home near Wood River following a long illness due to heart disease. He was born on April 29, 1851 at Amt Sticklausen, Ostfriesland, Germany and with his parents came to America when he was six years of age. The family settled near Alton where Mr. Hendricks spent his entire life engaged in agriculture. At the age of 23 he was united in marriage with Miss Gustina Kramer who preceded him in death April 9, 1892. This union was blessed with ten children, namely, August, Ed, Earnest, Henry Jr., George, Mayme, Fred, Emma, Leo, and one child which died shortly after birth. On August 23, 1892 he was again united in marriage with Miss Esther Campbell, this second union bearing 12 children, namely, David, Virgina, Pearl, Tillie, Frank, Charles, Wm., Earl, Adaline, Mae, Ruby, and Arnold. During his lifetime Mr. Hendrick (sic) proved himself to be one of the most successful farmers of this vicinity. About four years ago he retired from active farming but continued to reside on the farm place. He is survived by his wife Esther, 17 children, August, Ernest, Henry Jr., George, Fred, David, Mrs. Mayme Bender, Mrs. Emma Westerhold, Leo, Mrs. Virginia Bartels, Mrs. Tillie Upple, Charles, Earl, Mrs. Rev. A. J. Idecker, Mrs. Mae Fields, Ruby, and Arnold, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Penning, Sr. of Wood River, Mrs. Henry Eckhard of East Alton and 28 grand children. The funeral will be at 2:30 Tuesday in the Wood River Evangelical Church. Preceding the services at the church there will be a short service at the residence on the Edwardsville road at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. Robert Kofer, pastor of St. Peter's Evangelical Church of Granite City, will have charge of both services. Interment will be at the Wanda cemetery.

Name

Name: Henry /Hendricks/ ^[1]

Birth

Birth:

Date: 29 APR 1851

Place: Amt Sticklausen, , Ostfriesland, "Germany"^[2]

Death

Death:

Date: 07 JUN 1927

Place: near Wood River, Madison County, Illinois,

Note: of heart disease^[3]

Burial

Burial:

Date: 09 JUN 1927

Place: South Roxana, Madison County, Illinois,^[4]

Marriage

Husband: Henry Hendricks

Wife: Christine Kremer

Child: August M. Hendricks

Child: Edward Fred Hendricks

Child: Ernst Hendricks

Child: Henry H. Hendricks

Child: George Albert Hendricks

Child: Mamie F. Hendricks

Child: Frederick R. Hendricks

Child: Emma S. Hendricks

Child: Leo H. Hendricks

Child: Infant Hendricks

Marriage:

Date: 29 OCT 1874

Place: , Madison County, Illinois,^[5][6][7]

Event:

Type: Census 1880

Date: 15 JUN 1880

Place: Wood River Township, Madison County, Illinois,

Note: He was 29, she was 23. Living with them were Augustine, age 4; Eddy, age 2; and Ernest, age 1; as well as a hired man.^[8]

Husband: Henry Hendricks

Wife: Esther Ann Campbell

Child: David C. Hendricks

Child: Virgie Hendricks

Child: Pearl Hendricks

Child: Tillie Hendricks

Child: Frank Hendricks

Child: Charles E. Hendricks

Child: William Hendricks

Child: Earl H. Hendricks

Child: Adeline H. Hendricks

Child: May F. Hendricks

Child: @I6907@

Child: Arnold R. Hendricks

Marriage:

Date: 23 AUG 1892

Place: , Madison County, Illinois,^[9][10][11]

Event:

Type: Census 1900

Date: 23 JUN 1900

Place: Wood River Township, Madison County, Illinois,

Note: a farm they rented. He was 54, she was 30. They had been married eight years. She was the mother of five children, four still alive. Living with them were August, age 24; Ernst, age 21; Henry, age 18; George, age 17; Mamie, age 15; Emma, age 12; Leo, age 10; David, age 6; Virgie, age 5; Tillie, age 2; and Frank, age 1^[12]

Event:

Type: Census 1910

Date: 20 MAY 1910

Place: Wood River Township, Madison County, Illinois,

Note: a farm they owned. He was 59, she was 40; they had been married 19 years and were the parents of 11 children, 8 still alive. Living with them were August, age 34; David, age 17; Virginia, age 15; Tillie, age 12; "Chas", age 9; Earl, age 6; Adeline, age 4; "Mary", age 2, and Ruby, age 1-1/12^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S150 Page: 1900 Census Images online
2. ↑ Source: #S208 Page: obituary of Henry Hendricks, Sr., published 7 Jun 1927, p. 1, col. 4
3. ↑ Source: #S208 Page: obituary of Henry Hendricks, Sr., published 7 Jun 1927, p. 1, col. 4
4. ↑ Source: #S208 Page: obituary of Henry Hendricks, Sr., published 7 Jun 1927, p. 1, col. 4
5. ↑ Source: #S150 Page: Census Online 1880 Illinois; Madison County, Wood River Township, ED 15, sheet 223C, lines 48 - 50 (image 31 of 37)
6. ↑ Source: #S73 Page: Madison County Vol. 7, page 240, license 551
7. ↑ Source: #S208 Page: obituary of Henry Hendricks, Sr., published 7 Jun 1927, p. 1, col. 4
8. ↑ Source: #S150 Page: Census Online 1880 Illinois; Madison County, Wood River Township, ED 15, page nos. 31 & 32, lines 48 - 50 & 1 - 3 (images 30 & 31 of 36)
9. ↑ Source: #S150 Page: 1900 Census Images online
10. ↑ Source: #S73 Page: Volume 9, Page 171, License No. 2211
11. ↑ Source: #S208 Page: obituary of Henry Hendricks, Sr., published 7 Jun 1927, p. 1, col. 4
12. ↑ Source: #S150 Page: Census Online 1900 Illinois; Madison County, Wood River Township, ED 71, sheet 19, lines 68 - 82 (image 38 of 43)
13. ↑ Source: #S150 Page: Census Online 1910 Illinois; Madison County, Wood River Township, ED 67, sheet nos. 11A & 11B, lines 41 - 50 & 1 (images 18 & 19 of 25)

• Source: S150 Title: Ancestry.com online databases, Url: http://www.ancestry.com Abbreviation: Ancestry.com
• Source: S208 Title: Edwardsville Intelligencer Abbreviation: Intelligencer
• U S Find a Grave Index; Memorial #77635875.