Bernard Heinrich HUINKER (B. Henry)

He is recorded as Henry Huinker in the 1880 census in Washington Twp.

• Born: September 24, 1825 in Vreden, Westfalia (Westphalia/Westfalen), Preussen (Prussia)
• Died: March 22, 1908 in Festina, Winneshiek Co., Iowa

This is from the church records of St. George Church, Vreden, Germany:

Baptism on September 24, 1825 in Vreden, Westfalia (Westphalia/Westfalen), Preussen (Prussia), Godparents were Jan Herman Terhurne, Koetter in Luenten andJana Kupers (wife) Terhurne.

Came to America in 1860 about 35 years of age

Married

Johanna Catherina ELLERT 

• Born: June 16, 1825 in Stdtlohn, Westfalia (Westphalia/Westfalen), Preussen (Prussia)
• Died: February 18, 1911 in Festina, Iowa and buried in St. Mary's Cemetery

Johanna Godparents were Hermann Engeler and Johanna Catharina Bussen. Her parents were Bernhard Herman ELLERT and Johanna BUSEN (the name SCHULTZ also here). From Catholic church records in Stadtlohn, Germany. Unable to find any more entries in church records there.

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1. John HUINKER February 14, 1858 to March 18, 1895
2. Bernard HUINKER September 13, 1859 to December 12, 1895
3. Henry HUINKER March 20, 1861 to April 24, 1938
4. Catherine HUINKER
5. Theodore HUINKER March 17, 1864 to August 16, 1947
6. Mary HUINKER Holthaus 1865 to June 1, 1947
7. Joseph HUINKER June 1, 1869 to January 24, 1935
8. Kathrina HUINKER

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