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Hans Friedrich “Fred” Einspahr

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Birth	:	22 Dec 1840 Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Death	:	3 Jul 1920 Kenesaw, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Wanda Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5340540, -98.6286260
Description	:	Hans Friedrich Einspahr, known as "Fritz" or "Fred", was born in the province of North Dithmarschen, Holstein, Germany, on Decmber 22 1840. He was the second son of Hans Heinrich and Wiebke Christina D. (Hansen) Einspahr, who were natives of Wesselbuhren, Holstein, Germany. Hans Friedrich attended school until he was fourteen years of age. His schooling required eight hours each day-six hours during the day and two more ours at night school. At the age of fourteen years Hans Friedrich was apprenticed to a merchant for whom he worked four years. Then he began the life of a sailor, and before... Read More	Hans Friedrich Einspahr, known as "Fritz" or "Fred", was born in the province of North Dithmarschen, Holstein, Germany, on Decmber 22 1840. He was the second son of Hans Heinrich and Wiebke Christina D. (Hansen) Einspahr, who were natives of Wesselbuhren, Holstein, Germany. Hans Friedrich attended school until he was fourteen years of age. His schooling required eight hours each day-six hours during the day and two more ours at night school. At the age of fourteen years Hans Friedrich was apprenticed to a merchant for whom he worked four years. Then he began the life of a sailor, and before leaving the sea he had sailed in the German, English, and Americh Merchant Marines. Part of Iceland and the North Cape, and the West. While a sailor on the American merchant ship the "Shymal of Boston" in 1862, he went on a voyage to the Mediterranean Seat, and there the ship was pursued by the Confederate cruiser, "Sumter", commanded by Captain Semmens. The ship escaped by seeking refuge in the Harbor of Gibraltar. In 1862, Hand Friedrich landed in America, and he came westward to Chicago, Illinois, to visit relatives. Soon he determined to become and American citizen, joining the "Illinois" Navy in Chicago, Illinois, on August 16 1862. He was then sent to Cairo, Illinois, where he was put aboard the receiving ship, the "Clara Dawson"; then he served on the ship, the "St. Clair", under the command of Commodore Pohter. His duty was that of an officers' cook. He sailed on the Ohio River and the Cumberland River and the Tennessee River, for about ten months, under the command of Commodore Andrew H. Foote. He was present at teh bombardment of Fort Donelson, in 1863, and he was involved in many other engagements during the Civil War. On August 16 1863, Hans Friedrich Einspahr received and honorable discharge. After the termination of hostilities, Hans Friedrich returned to the Chicago area, and worked at various enterprises in and near the city. He was engaged in agriculture in Whiteside County, Illinois, for three years before moving west. On February 14 1864, at Blue Island, Bremen Township, Illinois, he married Wiebke Magretha Magdalena Einsphar, who was his first cousin. Miss Einsphar was a daughter of Peter C. and Anna Katherina (Heuer) Einspahr who were also natives of Wesselbuhren, Holstein, Germany. "Fred" and "Lena" Einspahr with their family moved to Adams County, Nebraska, in 1883, where they located on a farm in Wanda Township, which was 240 acres of Section 16, which he had purchased in 1876. The Einsphrs's farmed in this locality, acquiring more land. Records indicated that in 1890, Hans Friedrich Einspahr owned 440 acres of Section 16, Wanda Township. Hans Friedrich Einspahr was active in politics and was county supervisor in 1888 and 1889. He was a staunch Republican and also served as a "Justice of the Peace" and a member of the board of education. He continued his farming operation until 1889, when his health hampered his working. He applied for a military pension based on his service during the Civil war; however, he did not begin to get this pension until 1907. Mr. Einspahr passed away on July 3 1920, at the age of 79 years, and was buried in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, in Wanda Township, near Juniata, Nebraska.

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Hans Friedrich “Fred” Einspahr's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Wanda Township, Adams County, USA.
When did Hans Friedrich “Fred” Einspahr death?
Hans Friedrich “Fred” Einspahr death on 3 Jul 1920 in Kenesaw, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5340540
Longitude: -98.6286260

Family Members:

Parent

Hans Heinrich “Henry” Einspahr

(1813 - 1902)

Wiebke Christina D Hansen Einspahr

(1811 - 1897)

Spouse

Wiebke Margretha Magdalena “Lena” Einspahr Einspahr

(1841 - 1930)

Siblings

Hans Johann “John” Einspahr

(1836 - 1900)

Children

Bertha Annetta Kathrina Einspahr Beirow

(1866 - 1951)

Johann Wilhelm “John” Einspahr

(1867 - 1934)

Amalia Anne Elisabeth Einspahr Lukow

(1870 - 1924)

Herman Gottfried Einspahr

(1872 - 1928)

Anna Marie Einspahr Watkins

(1874 - 1956)

Hans Friedrich Einspahr Jr.

(1876 - 1961)

Christian Claudius “Chris” Einspahr

(1878 - 1966)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Wanda Township, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5340540, -98.6286260

2. Assumption Cemetery
Assumption, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5103500, -98.5692500

3. Shiloh Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5525017, -98.7050018

4. Holstein Cemetery
Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4660988, -98.6378021

5. West Ward Cemetery
Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4805984, -98.6857986

6. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Holstein, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4667400, -98.6568700

7. Kenesaw Cemetery
Kenesaw, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6035995, -98.6603012

8. Roseland Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4622002, -98.5736008

9. Juniata Cemetery
Juniata, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5889015, -98.5286026

10. Silver Lake Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4522018, -98.5425034

11. Holy Family Cemetery
Heartwell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5960999, -98.7605972

12. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4961014, -98.4788971

13. Roseland Mennonite Cemetery
Roseland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4411011, -98.5164032

14. Concordia Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6556015, -98.5811005

15. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ayr, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5247870, -98.4583300

16. Eaton Cemetery
Heartwell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614014, -98.8003006

17. Susan C Seawell Haile Gravesite
Kenesaw, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6553200, -98.7133700

18. Meyer Cemetery
Hayland, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6696300, -98.5827800

19. Susan O. Hall Gravesite
Kenesaw, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6554000, -98.7242000

20. Norman Cemetery
Norman, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4728012, -98.7992020

21. Logan Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3927994, -98.6658020

22. Ingleside Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5862340, -98.4464990

23. Morseville Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3941994, -98.6996994

24. Saint Paul Cemetery
Lowell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6553001, -98.7628021