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William Henry Krauss

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Birth	:	27 Feb 1831 Germany
Death	:	3 Apr 1911 Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville, New Castle County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.7722130, -75.5886841
Description	:	Surrounded by the loving members of his family, Mr. William Henry Krauss, one of the best men who ever lived in Monroe, died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. He had been getting feeble for some time, being in his 81st year, but as he was still able to get up now and then, the end was not expected so soon. But he was ready, as he had been for three score years and ten, and in the end there was no hardship. The funeral will be conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon, at the Methodist church. There will be many... Read More	Surrounded by the loving members of his family, Mr. William Henry Krauss, one of the best men who ever lived in Monroe, died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. He had been getting feeble for some time, being in his 81st year, but as he was still able to get up now and then, the end was not expected so soon. But he was ready, as he had been for three score years and ten, and in the end there was no hardship. The funeral will be conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon, at the Methodist church. There will be many a person sad on account of the death of this good old man, especially the school children, who were very fond of him. Mr. Krauss was born in Wickenrode, Hessen, Nassau, Europe, the son of Nicholas Krauss and Dorethea Marguerita Kube, February 27, 1831. He sailed for America July 8, 1850, before the day of steamships, desiring to join his two uncles, who lived in Virginia. He had had training as a miner, and expected to follow that business when opportunity offered. Landing in Pennsylvania, the first work that came to hand was gathering chestnuts in the Allegheny mountains, at which he saved his first money, two dollars. Then he worked with an engineering party and earned money to continue his journey to his uncles, Henry and John Kube, where he stayed two years. While engaged at the Butt mine he became acquainted with Commodore Stockton, the foremost miner and business man of that day, who took a fancy to the young man. Stockton, who had mines all over the country, including the Howie in this county, soon sent him as an ore inspector to Kings Mountain, then as superintendent of the Howie mine. Here he remained till the breaking out of the war in '61, when he volunteered as a Confederate soldier, in Wyatt's Company, 48th Regiment. After being prostrated with rheumatism, he was detailed by the Confederate government to the High Shoal Iron Works to secure ore to make cannon. Here he served till the close of the war. After the war he bought a farm near Pleasant Grove and began life as a farmer at the age of 35 years. Though a new work to him, the intelligence and industry that characterize the German people, soon won success and he was a thrifty and intelligent farmer, till 1887, when he moved to Monroe. In 1860 he was married to Miss Wolfe of the Pleasant Grove section, who with all their children survive. The children are: Mrs. W. H. Howie, Mrs. J. M. Niven, Mrs. J. E. Efird, Mrs. H. L. Taylor, Miss Amelia Krauss and Messrs. F. H. and W. S. Krauss. There are many grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, those of Dr. W. R. McCain. On the 10th of last May, Mr. and Mrs. Krauss celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding, which was a most happy occasion. Ripe in years, rich in the high esteem of his fellow men, and bearing the love of little children, he spent his declining years peacefully and happily with his family, and finally peacefully laid down a life made rich by simple faith, steady industry and good will towards all men. The world is richer for the life of such a man, and those who knew the sweet and cheerful spirit of the old gentle man will never forget it. The Monroe Journal Monroe, NC Tuesday, April 4, 1911 Page 1

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William Henry Krauss's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville, New Castle County, USA.
When did William Henry Krauss death?
William Henry Krauss death on 3 Apr 1911 in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 39.7722130
Longitude: -75.5886841

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Wolfe Krauss

(1843 - 1918)

Children

Mary Bell “Mittie” Krauss Howie

(1860 - 1956)

Franklin Amelius Krauss

(1866 - 1956)

Emma Caroline Krauss Niven

(1867 - 1960)

Amelia Alice Krauss Crow

(1870 - 1945)

Fanny Krauss Efird

(1874 - 1969)

Mary Louisa Krauss Taylor

(1877 - 1972)

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