Henry Wesche 1824-1910

WESCHE, SHARR

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Date: 10/10/2017 at 20:58:34

Henry Wesche

The death of Henry Wesche, a pioneer settler of Delaware county, occurred at his home in Earlville on Wednesday morning, The funeral service was held Saturday from the Congregational church at that place.

The deceased was eighty-six years of age and was born in Germany. He came to this county at the age of twenty-five years. In February 1850 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Sharr. He resided on a farm in North Fork township for many years and was widely known in this section of the state. Mr. Wesche is survived by his wife and seven children.

Manchester Democrat, Manchester, Iowa September 28, 1910