Francis (Muller) Niederhofer (1824 - 1900)

Born 24 Jun 1824 in Sachsen, Preußen

Wife of Charles George Neal Niederhofer — married 19 Sep 1857 in Galveston Texas

Descendants

Died 23 Aug 1900 at age 76 in Waverly, Walker, Texas, United States

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Biography

Francis was born in Prussia.

She arrived in Galveston Texas December 3rd 1854. The Bremen Bark Wesser

She married Charles Niederhofer in Galveston, Texas. Together they raised sons John and August Niederhofer in their home at Galveston.

Some of the things most important to Francis.

Confederate Script

Confederate Scrip - Certificates for 1280 acres were provided to confederate soldiers who were permanently disabled or to the widows of confederate soldiers. Passed in 1881, it was repealed in 1883 with 2,068 certificates issued.

Confederate Pension Application

Buried in Old Waverly Cemetery. On her tombstone is written:

She's gone to worlds above Where saints and angels meet To realize our Saviors love And worship at his feet

Catholic.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40003336/francis-coarse-niederhofer : accessed 9 February 2022), memorial page for Francis Coarse Mueller Niederhofer (24 Jun 1824–23 Aug 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 40003336, citing Old Waverly Cemetery, New Waverly, Walker County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Glynnda Kennedy Wesson (contributor 47175110) .
• https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVM-MMBB.