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Taufe: Name: Johann Henrich Schwarze Geschlecht: Male Taufdatum: 02 Sep 1804 Taufort: EVANGELISCH, LANGENHOLZHAUSEN, LIPPE, GERMANY Geburtsdatum: 27 Aug 1804 Geburtsort: Sterbedatum: Hinweis zum Namen: Rasse: Name des Vaters: Herman Fridrich Schwarze Geburtsort des Vaters: Alter des Vaters: Name der Mutter: Anne Margarethe Elisabeth Cordsen Geburtsort der Mutter: Alter der Mutter: Satznummer des Indexierungsprojekts: C95216-3 Ursprungssystem: Germany-EASy GS-Filmnummer: 582404

Heirat: Name: Johann Heinrich Schwarze Name des Ehepartners: Catharine Charlotte Reinert Ereignisdatum: 07 Aug 1836 Ereignisort: Evangelisch, Langenholzhausen, Lippe, Germany Satznummer des Indexierungsprojekts: M95216-3 Ursprungssystem: Germany-EASy GS-Filmnummer: 582404

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Birth: Jul. 28, 1804, Germany Death: Oct. 1, 1892 Freeport Stephenson County Illinois, USA

He was born in Lippe-Detmold, Germany and baptized on 02 September 1804 in the Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche, Langenholzhausen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany. His "Vater: Hermann Friedrich Schwarze, Colon in Kalldorf Nr. 12" &amp "Mutter: Anne Margarethe Elisabeth Cordsen". Johann Henrich Schwarze's "Paten" or Godfather was: Jobst Diderich Luhmannsmeier, Kalldorf. Their home address was Kalldorf, Nr. 12. The village of Kalldorf is 1.2 miles south of the Weser River (which empties [via Bremen] into the North Sea at Bremerhaven, 160 miles to the north). Kalldorf is 20 miles north of the city of Detmold (capital of the Principality of Lippe from 1468 until the end of the First World War in 1918) and just to the south is the Teutoburg forest. HE Schwarze/Rheinert families were members of the Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche, Langenholzhausen, Lippe, Germany (Reformed Church of Langenholzhausen). The town of Langenholzhausen was 2.5 miles southeast of Kalldorf.

Schwarze Family History

"The early history of the Schwarze family centered in the little village of Kaldorf, Lippe-Detmold, Germany. This early family was staunch and unwavering in its Christian faith. The parents were strict but gentle in the upbringing of their twelve children. It was said of this old Grandma Schwarze that she was truly a "saint on earth." "Grandfather was a tailor. He had a shop in his own home - yet often "footing" it to the homes of his customers to do the work there. As was often the custom in those early days, the trade of the father was passed on to the sons. It was only natural then that the two eldest sons, Fred and Simon, should be seen getting their instructions from their father. The candles often burned late in the Schwarze home as the three tailors plied their trade. An interesting incident concerning the family was related to me. In Kaldorf, the huge loaves of home made bread were kept in a bread basket. This basket at night was drawn to the ceiling of the kitchen by means of a rope. Even dark bread had to be meted out to each member of the family. So the basket at the ceiling was usually safe from anyone who was apt to feel the hunger pains a little too keenly. One night after the family had gone to bed Henry sneaked downstairs and wiggled and tugged at the bread basket rope. He heard his father's footsteps and rushed upstairs and jumped out of a window breaking a leg. America, the land of opportunity, had sufficient appeal to courageous young folks of those days, and Fred, the eldest, was willing to bid goodbye to family and friends and set sail. It did take a lot of courage to brave the fragile sailing vessels of olden days - like those which later, brought the family to America, and to Freeport, united once more. Thinking that it would be easier to bid the family goodbye in the evening, rather than at 2 o'clock in the morning (which was the time Fred had to leave), farewells were said to all before going to bed. At 2 o'clock in the morning, Fred arose and quietly dressed leaving his beloved Kaldorf home. After he had walked a distance he heard footsteps behind him. Turning, he asked, "Who is there?" The voice replied, "It is only Conrad, your brother. I just had to give you one more goodbye". Conrad was the only one of the whole family that Fred was never to see again. At 14 Conrad met a tragic death. Conrad, like his brothers and sisters, had but one pair of shoes. He was sent to the cobbler to have them repaired. The cobbler, being a busy man, told Conrad he would have to leave them until the next day. So because of cold weather Conrad could not attend school for a day or two. When he returned to school the school master asked "Warest dus Besoffen? (were you drunk)". Conrad had the chance to say one word, "Nein". The school master struck him a terrific blow on the top of his head with a large stick. Conrad died three days later. Fred wrote back to Kaldorf of this wonderful America he had found. The urge was great enough to create a desire in the rest of the Schwarze family to come to America. But, tailoring in a small community never made anyone well to do and with Grandpa Schwarze, it was no exception, especially with a large family such as his. It must have been brotherly love that set Fred to working so hard to save enough money to bring the next two over. They were Simon and Christina (Mensenkamp). These three then saved enough to have the next two come to America. These were Carlotta (Tempel) and Henry. They, too, wishing to have the entire family reunited again, worked at various jobs and scrimped and saved until they had enough money to provide for the parents and the four remaining children to have passage fare to Freeport. These four children were August, Henrietta (Huenkemeier), Louise (Kanne), and Juliana (Wachlin). Of the 12 children born to Grandfather and Grandmother Schwarze, two of them died in infancy and Conrad when a young boy. Other families from Kaldorf left at the same time the Schwarze family did which was in the year 1861. Fred had come in 1857 Simon and Christina a year later and Carlotta and Henry in 1860. Among those coming with the parents and youngest children was the Asche family who settled in Loran. Every family was permitted free passage for one child under five years of age. But the Schwarze family had two. Louise was three and Julia (as Juliana was called) was one. As the Asche's had no children under five they took Julia and passed her as their own child. Louise was ill with the measles before the boat left the dock, and possible due to excitement became very ill. Possibly, due to this, she suffered from severe headaches all of her life. All four children had measles on the boat. Grandfather Schwarze moved to a house on Clay Street--now known as Douglas Street. Then they built a home of their own. Grandmother Schwarze dug the cellar for the new home all by herself. It was really "open house" for everyone in those days. No acquaintances were ever turned away from food or lodging. The coffee pot was always on, and "Kaffee Klatches" were practically a daily occurrence. A cow, a few pigs, and some chickens were kept in a large lot in the back of the house. This was then the outskirts of Freeport. It was the custom of many farmer friends to stay all night at tailor Schwarze's. As food ran low as it often did they all had faith that the Lord would provide. There was never any type of cooking done on Sunday nor any other kind of labor which could be done on a week day. The family were faithful members of St. John's Church many of the kinfolk still going to this Church. When son Henry planned to move to Washington State it was decided to have a family photograph taken. The only time Simon could leave his work was on Sunday. It took the entire family to persuade Grandfather to go to the photographer's on a Sunday and his downcast look on the picture is testimony of his deep disapproval. For such a large family it is surprising to know how many of the descendants still live in or near Stephenson County. Henry was the only one of the first family to leave the county. He together with his family moved to Bellingham, Washington. He and Gust were skillful cabinet makers. Fred was a farmer and tailor Simon, a moulder and August later was a partner in a general merchandise store. A grandson, Will Huenkemeier, visited the early Schwarze home in Kaldorf while on a European tour. He took photographs of the home. It appears to have been quite a large stone structure with living quarters and a place for animals attached. It is my intention to sometime write a history of each of the first Schwarze children. I hope that anyone who can contribute any bit of information about your Schwarze family tree will please do so.

By Isabelle Wachlin Nortridge 425 N. Harlem Avenue Freeport, Illinois

The Schwarze's and Asche's travelled together to the United States. They left Bremen, Germany aboard the ship "Hermine" arriving at the Castle Garden Immigration Station, New York on 27 June 1861, destination - Illinois. The Asche's are listed as passengers #254-260, the Schwarze's #261-265. Conrad Asche and family are listed after them as #266-270. There were 287 passengers on board on that trip. Source: Hermine Passenger Manifest &amp New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891 AN OLD RESIDENT GONE HENRY SCHWARZE ONE OF THE OLDEST RESIDENTS OF FREEPORT, PAssES AWAY

"Henry Schwarze, one of the oldest residents of this city, died at his home on Clay street at three o'clock this afternoon, aged eighty-eight years. He was the father-in-law of A. H. Tempel and leaves nine children." Source: The Freeport Bulletin, Saturday evening, October 1, 1892 SCHWARZE "At 1:30 o'clock, from the house on Clay street this afternoon, occurred the funeral of the late Henry Schwarze. There were services also at the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. N. Severing officiating. A large concourse of friends were present to pay their respects to the deceased. Mr. Schwarze was born in Germany in July 1804. He emigrated with his family to this country in 1861 and came directly to Freeport, where he has lived ever since. Besides a wife he leaves the following children: Fred, Simon, August, Freeport Henry, Watcom, Wash. Mrs William Kanne, Davis Mrs. Henry Mensenkamp, Mrs. August Tempel, Mrs. Nettie Huenkemeier, Mrs Frank Wachlin, Freeport. He also leaves forty grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Schwarze was a tailor by trade. He was a member of the St John's church, and was an elder for many years. He was very highly respected by all who knew him." Source: The Freeport Daily Democrat, Monday, October 3, 1892

HE WAS A PIONEER HENRY SCHWARZE WAS ONE OF FREEPORT'S OLDEST RESIDENTS HE CAME HERE AT AN EARLY DAY AND OPENED A TAILOR SHOP - CONTINUED IN THAT BUSINEss FOR MANY YEARS - HIS DEMISE OCCURRED SATURDAY AT THE AGE OF 88 YEARS - THE FUNERAL "When Henry Schwarze passed away from all earthly cares at his home on Clay Street last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock one of the oldest residents of Freeport paid the penalty of death. He had been a resident of Freeport for many years and no one was held in higher esteem by his friends than he was and it was with many expressions of sorrow that they heard the announcement of his demise. He emigrated to this country at an early day and came directly to Freeport, where he opened a tailor shop. He continued in that business until a few years ago, when he retired from active business life to enjoy the fruits of his many years of hard labor. Surrounded at his home on Clay Street with all the comforts of life, he was happy when sickness overtook him he uttered not a word of complaint, but bore his sufferings with fortitude. He realized that his days on earth were numbered and that he and spent more years in usefulness than the average person does. The deceased was a native of Germany. He was born during the month of July, in the year 1804, and was over 88 yeas of age at the time of his death. Besides his aged and loving wife, he leaves to mourn his death the following children: Mrs. H. Mensenkamp, Mrs. August Tempel, Mrs. Nettie Huenkemeier, Mrs. Fred Wachler, Simon, Fred, August, in Freeport Mrs. William Kanne, Davis and Henry at Watcom, Wash. Forty grandchildren also survive him. The deceased was an earnest and active member of St. John's church and was one of its elders for many years. The funeral services over his remains were held at St. John's church at 3 o'clock this afternoon and were largely attended. Rev. Severing officiated. Source: The Freeport Daily Bulletin, Monday, October 3, 1892.

links: Spouse: Catherine Charlotte Reinert Schwarze (1816 - 1908)

Children: Johann 'Frederick' Herman Schwarze (1834 - 1921)* Friedrich 'Simon' Schwarze (1837 - 1908)* p Christina Sophie Catherine Schwarze Mensenkamp (1838 - 1910)* Friederike Henriette 'Charlotte' Schwarze Tempel (1840 - 1922)* Friedrich Heinrich August Schwarze (1842 - 1934)* Heinrich Wilhelm 'Conrad' Schwarze (1844 - 1858)* Louise Henriette Schwarze Huenkemeier (1848 - 1942)* August C. Wilhelm Schwarze (1850 - 1930)* Herman Fredrich Schwarze (1853 - 1857)* Ernest Phillip Schwarze (1855 - 1856)* Louise Marie Henriette Schwarze Kanne (1857 - 1941)* Julianna Pauline Schwarze Wachlin (1860 - 1905)*

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Burial: Freeport City Cemetery Freeport Stephenson County Illinois, USA

Created by: steve s Record added: Sep 07, 2010 Find A Grave Memorial# 58291691