Born in Hümmling, Hanover, German Empire
Daughter of Johann Heinrich Vecht
and [mother unknown]
Sister of
Anna Margaretha (Vecht) Bove
Wife of
Johan Herman Jansen
— married
Nov 1866 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Wife of
Lukas Klaas
— married
14 May 1889 in Kampsville, Calhoun, Illinois, United States
Mother of
Herman Jansen and Helena Jansen
Died
at age 70
in Calhoun, Illinois, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 26 Nov 2023
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Biography
Anna Maria Vecht was born on August 4, 1833 in Hümmling, Hanover, German Empire, daughter of Johann Heinrich Vecht (~1810– ).
In 1880, Anna (46)'s occupation was 'keeping house'. She was living in household of Herm. Johnson (45) in Brussels, Calhoun with her husband, Herm. (45); their children, Herman (5), and Helena (3); and Bill Westerman (35). [1]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Herm. Johnson | M | 45 | Married | Head | Painter | Germany |
| Mary Johnson | F | 46 | Married | Wife | Keeping House | Germany |
| Herman Johnson | M | 5 | Single | Son | At Home | Illinois |
| Helena Johnson | F | 3 | Single | Daughter | At Home | Illinois |
| Bill Westerman | M | 35 | Single | Other | Carpenter | Germany |
In 1900, Anna (66) was living in Belleview with her husband, Lukas (63); their children, Joseph (27), and Theodore (24); and Lenah Johnson (23). [2]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Lukas Klaas | M | 63 | Married | Head | Germany | |
| Mary A Klaas | F | 67 | Married | Wife | Germany | |
| Joseph Klaas | M | 27 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Theodore Klaas | M | 24 | Single | Son | Illinois | |
| Lenah Johnson | F | 23 | Single | Stepdaughter | Illinois |
Anna died on February 5, 1904 in Calhoun, United States, aged 70. She was buried in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Meppen, Calhoun County, Illinois.[3] [4]
Sources
- ↑ 1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00059; Digital film/folder number: 005157397; FHL microfilm: 1254178; Image number: 108; Sheet number: 452; Sheet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: MXN7-5MK (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YYT-9S7C
Mary Johnson (46), wife, Keeping House, in household of Herm. Johnson (45) in Brussels, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Germany. - ↑ 1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 004113695; FHL microfilm: 1240239; Image number: 250; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00706-7
FamilySearch Record: MSS4-Z27 (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DC87-1FT
Mary A Klaas (67), wife, in household of Lukas Klaas (63) in Belleview, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Germany. - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59139699/anna-maria-jansen_klaas: accessed), memorial page for Anna Maria “Mary” Vecht Jansen Klaas (Aug 1833–5 Feb 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 59139699, citing Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Meppen, Calhoun County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lynn (contributor 47138895).
- ↑ Death of son Herman Jensen:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
citing Reference: cn 484; Digital film/folder number: 4008559; FHL microfilm: 1832437; Image number: 766; Record number: 42; Packet letter: H
FamilySearch Record: NQQV-SQ2 (accessed 26 November 2023)
Elizabeth in death record for son Herman Jensen 30 Nov 1940 in Alton, Madison, Illinois.
See also:
- Legacy NFS Source: Anna Maria VECHT - birth: 4 August 1833; Klein Berßen, Hannover, Preussen, Germany
Courtesy - Dolores Rizzo, Page number: www.emslander.com
birth: 4 August 1833; Klein Berßen, Hannover, Preussen, Germany
- Marriage:
"Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007615046; FHL microfilm: 001305045
FamilySearch Record: Q28H-NRLX (accessed 26 November 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9V2-SD1B Image number 00209
Maria Techt Jansen (56) marriage to Lucas Klaas (53) on 14 May 1889 in Kampsville, Calhoun, Illinois, United States.
- FamilySearch Person: KF28-4T5
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