Theodore Jorsch (1839 - 1904)

Born 1839 in Luxembourg, Belgium

Husband of Johanna (Gehbe) Jorsch — married 26 Feb 1901 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

Descendants

Died 18 Apr 1904 at about age 65 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

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."

1880 Census ^[1]

Theodor Jorsch M 40 -- M -- Carpenter Prussia Prussia Prussia

Rosa Jorsch F 40 Wife M -- Keeping House Prussia Prussia Prussia

Laura Jorsch F 14 Daughter S -- -- Chicago Ill. Prussia Prussia

Oskar Jorsch M 13 Son S -- -- Indiana Prussia Prussia

Theodor Jorsch M 9 Son S -- -- Manitowoc Wis. Prussia Prussia

Rosa Jorsch F 9 Daughter S -- -- Manitowoc Wis. Prussia Prussia

Arthor Jorsch M 6 Son S -- -- Manitowoc Wis. Prussia Prussia

Civil War Name: Theodore Jorsch Event Type: Military Service Military Beginning Rank: Corporal Military Final Rank: Corporal Military Side: Union State or Military Term: Wisconsin Military Unit: 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Military Company: G Affiliate Film Number: 15^[2]

He was severely wounded at Shiloh. Tn.^[3]

1901 Marriage JORSCH: Theodore m: 26 Feb 1901 (co. mar. index v.7 p.146)to: Johanna Krumheuer. - From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1901 Marriage License obtained: THEODOR JORSCH and JOHANNE KRUMMHEUER both of Manitowoc^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ http://www.2manitowoc.com/05/1880mtwc1_01.html
2. ↑ Affiliate Publication Title: Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Wisconsin. Affiliate Publication Number: M559 GS Film number: 882500 Citing this Record "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FS3P-862 : 4 December 2014), Theodore Jorsch, Corporal, Company G, 14th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Union; citing NARA microfilm publication M559 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 15; FHL microfilm 882,500.
3. ↑ Manitowac Veterans Cemetery Walk Flyer 2011 #11
4. ↑ MANITOWOC COUNTY MARRIAGES

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