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Wilhelm “William” Hornburg

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Birth	:	4 Jan 1829 Landkreis Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Death	:	18 Aug 1896 Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery, Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9670000, -97.2282000
Description	:	____________________________________________________________ William Hornburg and his family were one of the first families to settle the area known as "Marysville"around 1870. He served as County commissioner of Seward County in 1870. The following biographical piece came from W.W. Cox's "History of Seward County, Nebraska" "WILLIAM HORNBURG Born in Mecklenburg, Germany, January 4, 1829. Immigrated to America in 1856, and settled in Clayton County, Iowa. Came to Nebraska City in 1865, and to Seward County in 1867, took a homestead in "D" precinct, and was among the first to locate on upper Lincoln creek. His aged parents came with him, and had... Read More	____________________________________________________________ William Hornburg and his family were one of the first families to settle the area known as "Marysville"around 1870. He served as County commissioner of Seward County in 1870. The following biographical piece came from W.W. Cox's "History of Seward County, Nebraska" "WILLIAM HORNBURG Born in Mecklenburg, Germany, January 4, 1829. Immigrated to America in 1856, and settled in Clayton County, Iowa. Came to Nebraska City in 1865, and to Seward County in 1867, took a homestead in "D" precinct, and was among the first to locate on upper Lincoln creek. His aged parents came with him, and had a home with hiim while they lived. The old gentleman died ten years ago, and the old lady four years ago. Mr. Hornburg remained a bachelor until about ten years ago, when he married Mrs. Dora Hornburg, the widow of his brother Henry, who was drowned in 1877 in Lincoln creek. Mr. Honrburg has no children of his own, but has been a kind father to the four children of his brother. He helped organize the Lutheran church at Marysville, was one of its principal officers, and remains one of its most worthy members. Was elected a county commissioner in 1870, and had quite an important part the county seat struggles. Was always a firm friend of Seward. He owns a valuable farm, and is pleasantly situated. A very genial and companionable man, worthy of the esteem of all."

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Wilhelm “William” Hornburg's memorial is located at: Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery, Staplehurst, Seward County, USA.
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Wilhelm “William” Hornburg death on 18 Aug 1896 in Seward County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.9670000
Longitude: -97.2282000

Family Members:

Parent

Franz Jurgen Wilhelm “George” Hornburg

(1799 - 1878)

Catherine Dorothea Heinrika Rahse Hornburg

(1802 - 1884)

Spouse

Dorathea Sahls Hornburg

(1833 - 1917)

Siblings

Dorthea Maria “Dora” Hornburg Hartman

(1848 - 1924)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9670000, -97.2282000

2. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery North
Staplehurst, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886000, -97.2165000

3. Staplehurst Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9668999, -97.1686020

4. Immanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9664001, -97.1686020

5. Tamora Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

6. Blue Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9745800, -97.3161900

7. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9746490, -97.3477080

8. Anderson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9016991, -97.1442032

9. Dry Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9852270, -97.3489520

10. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0606003, -97.2328033

11. Ulysses Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0619011, -97.2232971

12. Seward Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9296989, -97.0986023

13. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8938130, -97.3311380

14. Valley View Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0251000, -97.3490000

15. Utica Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9003600, -97.3424800

16. Mound Prairie Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

17. Greenwood Cemetery
Seward, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9193993, -97.0952988

18. Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0388370, -97.3494240

19. Neujahr Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0399500, -97.3493200

20. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

21. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8506012, -97.3003006

22. Blue Valley Cemetery
Surprise, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0908012, -97.3097000

23. Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Gresham, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -97.3927994

24. Union Cemetery
Bee, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9880981, -97.0444031