Re: hartman family tree
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I think we might have a connection some were my Hartman live in will and Dekalb Co in ILlinois. I;ve got the following:
Christian Henry(Heinrich) Hartman Born 1823 Died 1915 Married Frederica Walters B 5-1-1823 Died 7-19-1915 THey were marreid in 1844 in Wentson Braunwig, Germany(Sp?)
Their CHildren are as follows:
Caroline (Korline) Hartman Born 2-19-1845 DIed 3-28-1928 Married George Riemensnider(Rimensnder)Various spellings of name.
WIlliam Hartman Born 5-17-1847 Died 6-19-1919
Augusta born 12-1849
Mary Born before 1854
August Born 2-9-1854 Died 1-16-1889
Sarah Born 8-1857
Henry Born 10-18-1858
Herman Born 4-1865
I've added some clipping and info I've got on file for the family I;ve got much more.
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Hinckley Review
MR. AND MRS. CHRIST HARTMAN MARRIED 60 YEARS AGO OVER IN VENSEN, GERMANY
Seven Children, Fifty Grandchildren and Forty Great Grandchildren Observe the Event Last Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hartman have been married sixty years.
Sixty years!Ten more than half a century and during that time they have lived together on two continents, raised a family of seven living children, fifty grandchildren and forty great grandchildren, and if they are permitted to live five or six years more, as all indications seem to assure, they will be surrounded by several great great grandchildren, as some of the great grandchildren are young men and ladies.
Sixty years.And during this time, starting with just eighty dollars in cash when they landed in America, these two elderly German people have seen their worldly holdings augmented year by year until they and their children possess just 2,500 acres of the best land in DeKalb county, all in one huge place, the several farms adjoining each other, northwest of the village of Hinckley.In addition to this, about a thousand acres are owned and managed by the family in other part of this and adjoining counties.
Here is a record that it is the privilege of few to experience.Here is the record of thrift and industry, of wise management and economy.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Hartman were born in Germany, the little village of Vensen, in Braunschreich province, in the year 1823 - Mrs. Hartman on May 1, and Mr. Hartman on June 4.They were married in the fatherland and spent several years of their married life in their native country.Five children were born to them in Germany - Mrs. George Reimsnyder, William Hartman, Mrs. John Schmidt, Minnie and August Hartman.The first three are living today - respected citizens of this vicinity, the latter two children passing away after the arrival of the family in America.
In 1854, Mr. and Mrs. Hartman and their children came to America, their first residence being taken up at Sandwich, where they started life in the new country with eighty dollars in cash - the sum of their worldly possession.A year later they moved to Bristol, in Kendall county, then to the Hinckley territory, spending a couple of years on two different farms, and finally settling on what is now the Hartman homestead, where the family grew and the methods were adopted which have resulted in this vast accumulation of property.
Five more children were born on this side of the deep, they being Mrs. William Weilert of Hinckley, Newton, who died at four years of age, Henry Hartman of Hinckley, Mrs. John Weiss of Aurora and Herman Hartman of Sycamore.All the living children, seven in number, who are shown in the half tone printed herewith (?), have families of their own, and it is the custom for these children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to gather round the old hearth-stone - occasionally and spend a day with the progenitors of this numerous family.Ten years ago this family group gathered to pay their respects on the occasion of the fiftieth wedding anniversary - a half century of married life - a mile-stone which few ever reach.Despite the unusualness of the occasion, these same children and grandchildren gathered last Sunday, September 5, and observed the sixtieth anniversary of that little ceremony back in Germany which made their father and mother man and wife.With the exception of a few grandchildren who are scattered in other states, the whole family was present Sunday, and it was a merry party of kinsfolk that sat down to the well laden table. It was a complete surprise to the father and mother, but surely on the momentous day there must have been a suspicion that the children would all "be at home."
Mr. and Mrs. Hartman are sill hale and hearty, and Tuesday morning they were in town bright and early and boarded the train for a three weeks travel alone.Their minds a remarkably bright and Mr. Hartman still transacts all the business pertaining to his property holding, his crops, stock, etc.
Well along in their eighties, they still enjoy perfect health, and wishes are extended for many more years of health and happiness.
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Hinckley Review June 3,1915
CAME HERE WITH $80; ACCUMULATED 2,000 ACRES
(Photograph)
Christian Henry Hartman, head of the well known Squaw Grove family which bears his name, died at his home in Hinckley Friday morning about five o'clock from a general relaxing of the fundamental organs of life, resulting from old age.He was without doubt the wealthiest man in the township, at least before he made the distribution of his property to his children.
At one time he held about nine hundred or a thousand acres of DeKalb county land and sixteen hundred acres of Nebraska land.When his wife and three children came to America Mr. Hartman's total wealth amounted to $80 un United States money.
Christian Henry Hartman was born in the town of Wentson, provice of Brownswige, Germany, June 4, 1823.Had he lived a week longer he would have been Ninety-two years of age.In 1844 he was married to Miss Frederica Walters, and ten years later, in 1854, the family came to America.At that time the family consisted of the present Mrs. George Rimsnider, William Hartman and Mrs. John Schmidt, all of whom reside in Hinckley at present.The little family was six weeks on the boat making the journey, sailing from Bremen.The first stop was made in Sandwich; a year or so was spent in Bristol, and a year or two in Sycamore, and the first purchase of DeKalb county land was the farm of 160 acres northwest of Hinckley, which is still the old Hartman homestead, and where the venerable couple lived continuously for fifty-five years, until they moved to Hinckley about three years ago.
Here began Mr. Hartman's extensive operations in the accumulation of land.The homestead, which today could not be bought for less than three hundred dollars an acre, was purchased of $10 per acre.In a short time, throught his industry and frugal living, he had it paid for, and he added 320 acres more at $12.50 per acre.In this way he continued to posses himself of tracts of land in the surrounding country till his holdings ere close to a thousand acres. besides a great tract of 1,600 acres in Nebraska.The Nebraska land he disposed of several years ago.At the time of his death he still owned about six hundred acres of land.
To Mr. and Mrs. Hartman ten children were born, two of whom passed away in their infancy, and one, August, died January 16, 1889, leaving a widow and four children.The remaining children are William and Henry Hartman, Mrs. George Rimsnider, Mrs. John Schmidt, Sr., and Mrs. William Wielert of Hinckley; Herman Hartman of Sycamore; Mrs. Johm Weiss of Aurora.
Mr. Hartman's greatest public work was his endowment of the Squaw Grove German Lutheran church, situated about midway, north and east, between Waterman and Hinckley.The church property was donated by Mr. Hartman, adjoining the old homestead on the west.He also donated the plot of the cemetery, and the huge bell in the tower which calls the members to worship.The church is one of the most beautiful and best equipped churches in the county.
The funeral was held from his late home in Hinckley Monday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. F. Kroeger, and the music was in charge of Mr. Heine.Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the church.Besides the widow and seven children Mr. Hartman leaves over fifty grandchildren and more than eighty great grandchildren.The bearers were all grandsons-Ed. Hartman, Ernest Hartman, Louis Hartman, Albert Hartman, Herman Rimsnider, Will Weiss, Charles Wielert and John L. Schmidt, Jr.
Card of Thanks
We which herewith to extend our sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends who were so thoughtful and helped in the illness and death of our husband and father.
Mrs. Chris Hartman and Children.
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SYCAMORE TRUE REPUBLICAN
CHRISTIAN H. HARTMAN
Sketch of Life Of Father Of Herman Hartman Of Sycamore, And Former ResidentHere, Who Died At His Home In Hinckley At The Age Of 92 Years.
Of the career of Christian Henry Hartman, who, at two different periods of his life, was a resident of Sycamore where he was well known, and who was the father of Herman Hartman of Sycamore, the Hinckley Review says:
Christian Henry Hartman, head of the well known Squaw Grove family which bears his name, died at his home in Hinckley Friday morning, May 28 from a general relaxing of the fundamental organs of life, resulting from old age.He was without doubt the wealthiest man in the township, at least before he made the distribution of his property to his children.
At one time he held about nine hundred or a thousand acres of DeKalb county land and sixteen hundred acres of Nebraska land.When his wife and three children came to America Mr. Hartman's total wealth amounted to $80 in United States money.
Christian Henry Hartman was born in the town of Wentson, province of Brownswige, Germany, June 4, 1823.Had he lived a week longer he would have been ninety-two years of age.In 1844 he was married to Miss Frederica Walters, and ten years late, in 1854, the family came to America.At that time the family consisted of the present Mrs. George Rimsnider, William Hartman and Mrs. John Schmidt, all of whom reside in Hinckley at present.The little family was six weeks on the boat making the journey, sailing from Bremen.The first stop was made in Sandwich; a year or so was spent in Bristol, and a year or two in Sycamore, and the first purchase of DeKalb county land was the farm of 160 acres Northwest of Hinckley, which is still the old Hartman homestead, and where the venerable couple lived continuously for fifty-five years, until they moved to Hinckley about three years ago.
Here began Mr. Hartman's extensive operations in the accumulation of land.The homestead, which today could not be bought for less than three hundred dollars an acre, was purchased for $10 per acre.In a short time, through his industry and frugal living, he had it paid for, and he added 320 acres more at $12.50 per acre.In this way he continued to possess himself of tracts of land in the surrounding country till his holdings were close to a thousand acres, besides a great tract of 1,600 acres in Nebraska.The Nebraska land he disposed of several years ago.At the time of his death he still owned about six hundred acres of land.
To Mr. and Mrs. Hatman ten children were born, two of whom passed away in their infancy, and one, August, died January 16,1889, leaving a widow and four children.The remaining children are William and Henry Hartman, Mrs. George Rimsnider, Mrs. John Schmidt, Sr., and Mrs. William Wielert of Hinckley; Herman Hartman of Sycamore; Mrs. John Weiss of Aurora.
Besides the widow and seven children Mr. Hartman leaves over fifty grandchildren and more than eighty great grandchildren.
Mr. Hartman's greatest public work was his endowment of the Squaw Grove German Lutheran church, situated about midway, north of west and east, between Waterman and Hinckley.The church property was donated by Mr. Hartman, adjoining the old homestead on the west.He also donated the plot of the cemetery, and the huge bell in the tower which calls the members to worship. The church is one of the most beautiful and best equipped churches in the country.
The funeral was held from his late home in Hinckley Monday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. F. Kroeger, and the music was in charge of Mr. Heine.Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the church.The bearers were all grandsons - Ed. Hartman, Ernest Hartman, Louis Hartman, Albert Hartman, Herman Rimsnider, Will Weiss, Charles Weilert, and John L. Schmidt, Jr.
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HINCKLEY FARMS SELL FOR $100,000
from Hinckley News 3/6/1916
OLD HARTMAN ESTATE DISTRIBUTED AND PROPERTY SALES TOTAL BIG AMOUNT LAST WEEK.
The old Hartman estate at Hinckley comprising several large farms, was distributed and sold in the March transfers this year to a total of more than $100,000.The Majority of the property was bid in by the Hartman heirs.Attorneys Raymond and Newhall of Aurora (???) the transaction.
Michael Rissman purchased 200 acres of the estate for $60,800 (?), a price of $254 an acre.
William B. Smith purchased 160 acres for $226 an acre, a total of $36,100 (?).
Ernest Hartman bought 160 acres for $36,031.50, at the rate of $229.50 an acre.
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From a genealogical study by Loeda Meyer Reil dated 1994.
Christian Hartman(Oct. 15, 1796 - Nov. 15, 1891) and Johanna Justine Ellenora Henniges (Sept. 9. 1801 - Mar. 2, 1891) had two children, Frederica (Aug. 15, 1820 - ?) and Christian Henry (June 4, 1823 - May 28, 1915), who were born in Wehnsen, Germany.Both children later came to America.
Frederica married Henry Leifheit.
Christian Henry Hartman married Friederike Walters in 1844 in Germany.Her parents were Christ Walters and Caroline Ohle of Woltorf, Germany.Christian and Friederike and their five children, ages 10 years to 9 months, arrived in New York on August 23, 1854.They came on the ship, "Kosmos", from Bremen.Fares for immigrants were as low as $10, and conditions were atrocious.They had listed their occupation as weavers.Five more children were born in Illinois.First they lived in Sandwich, Illinois.The spent a year in Bristol and two in Sycamore before they purchased a farm of 160 acres northwest of Hinckley.Over the years, he accumulated 1000 acres in Illinois and 1600 acres in Nebraska.Through his industry and frugal living he was able to accumulate this land.
Christian Henry Hartman (June 4, 1823 - May 28, 1915) married Friederike Walters (May 1, 1823 - July19, 1915) in 1844.Their children:
Caroline (Feb. 19, 1845 - Mar 28, 1928)
Wilhelm (May 17, 1847 - June 19, 1919)
Auguste (Dec. 11, 1849 - Jan. 22, 1935)
Wilhelmine (Feb. 2, 1852 - Oct. 6, 1863)
August (Feb. 9, 1854 - Jan. 16, 1889)
Sarah Caroline (Aug. 3, 1856 - Oct. 8, 1917)
Henry (Oct 18, 1858 - May 2, 1948)
Newton (Aug. 30, 1860 - Sept. 23, 1863
Mary (Apr. 25, 1862 - ?)
Herman (Apr. 26, 1864 - Jan. 28, 1922)
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Christian and Friederike Hartman donated the land for the Squaw Grove German Lutheran Church, the plot for the cemetery, and the huge bell in the tower.This church was built in 1865.
Adjoining the old Hartman homestead on the west and located midway between Waterman and Hinckley, the Hartman Church (so known until about 1915) was considered the most beautiful and best equipped of its time.
A parochial school was also built there as the Germans feared a breakdown of their language and culture if their children were allowed to attend public school.They also believed it would make the children dissatisfied with farm life if they went to a public school.Hartman, Schmidt, Schultz and Taggart children all attended this school.
The first service was conducted in German on Good Friday in 1865.Today more than 125 years later, the Hartman Church, renamed Immanuel Lutheran, continues as an active congregation.
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COntact me if any of this sounds familiar.The names and shorten versions sound familiar.
Chris Olson Riememsnider
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