August Friedrich
WESTPHAL
(b.
16 March 1845
,
Spandau, Brandenburg, Germany
d.
21 July 1918
,
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
)
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August Friedrich WESTPHAL was born 16 March 1845 in Spandau, Brandenburg, Germany
August Friedrich WESTPHAL was the child of Johann Friedrich WESTPHAL and Anna Dorothea KÖPPENAugust Friedrich was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1869.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
August Friedrich married Henrietta A ULRICH 2 November 1871 in Olmstead, Minnesota, USA . The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Henrietta A ULRICH was born 23 October 1852 in Berlin, Germany. Henrietta A died 3 June 1908 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA. Henrietta A was the child of Carl Friedrich "Charles" ULRICH and Sophia UNKNOWN.
August Friedrich WESTPHAL died 21 July 1918 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA.
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Family and Children of August Friedrich WESTPHAL
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Henrietta A ULRICH-- Date: 2 November 1871 Place: Olmstead, Minnesota, USA
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Henrietta A ULRICH was the child of Carl Friedrich "Charles" ULRICH and Sophia UNKNOWN
Name
August Westphal
Sex
Male
Event Type
Marriage
Event Date
2 Nov 1871
Event Place
Olmsted, Minnesota, United States
Certificate Number
Page 377
Page Number
377
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Henrietta Ulrich Wife F
Henrietta Ulrich person details
Name
Henrietta Ulrich
Sex
Female
Event Type
Marriage
Event Date
2 Nov 1871
Event Place
Olmsted, Minnesota, United States
Certificate Number
Page 377
Page Number
377
Children of August Friedrich WESTPHAL and Henrietta A ULRICH:
Annie WESTPHAL (b.abt. 1874, , Minnesota, USA d. , )
Herman WESTPHAL (b.abt. 1876, , Minnesota, USA d. abt. 1926, )
Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL (b.14 January 1881, Highland Twp, Cass, Dakota Territory d. 5 January 1967, Sacramento, California, USA)
m. John Albert ADAMS 4 August 1900 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
George Emil WESTPHAL (b.4 January 1883, , Dakota Territory d. 12 March 1883, , Dakota Territory)
Ida M WESTPHAL (b.June 1884, , Dakota Territory d. 1 October 1913, )
Lydia Luella WESTPHAL (b.26 October 1886, , Dakota Territory d. 6 July 1906, )
Martha Alice WESTPHAL (b.13 September 1888, Enderlin, Ransom, Dakota Territory d. 8 October 1969, Carrington, Foster, North Dakota, USA)
Walter Frederick WESTPHAL (b.27 August 1893, Enderlin, Ransom, North Dakota, USA d. 23 April 1969, Enderlin, Ransom, North Dakota, USA)
Otto W WESTPHAL (b.September 1895, Enderlin, North Dakota, USA d. 13 August 1956, Fargo, North Dakota, USA)
Arthur Gustave WESTPHAL (b.19 October 1895, , North Dakota, USA d. 13 August 1956, Fargo, North Dakota, USA)
Henrietta A ULRICH-- Date: 2 November 1871 Place: Olmstead, Minnesota, USASee marriage record for August Friedrich WESTPHAL and Henrietta A ULRICHHenrietta A ULRICH was the child of Carl Friedrich "Charles" ULRICH and Sophia UNKNOWN
Name
August Westphal
Sex
Male
Event Type
Marriage
Event Date
2 Nov 1871
Event Place
Olmsted, Minnesota, United States
Certificate Number
Page 377
Page Number
377
August Westphal's Spouses and Children
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Henrietta Ulrich Wife F
Henrietta Ulrich person details
Name
Henrietta Ulrich
Sex
Female
Event Type
Marriage
Event Date
2 Nov 1871
Event Place
Olmsted, Minnesota, United States
Certificate Number
Page 377
Page Number
377
Children of August Friedrich WESTPHAL and Henrietta A ULRICH:
Annie WESTPHAL (b.abt. 1874, , Minnesota, USA d. , ) Herman WESTPHAL (b.abt. 1876, , Minnesota, USA d. abt. 1926, ) Lena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL (b.14 January 1881, Highland Twp, Cass, Dakota Territory d. 5 January 1967, Sacramento, California, USA)m. John Albert ADAMS 4 August 1900 in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
George Emil WESTPHAL (b.4 January 1883, , Dakota Territory d. 12 March 1883, , Dakota Territory) Ida M WESTPHAL (b.June 1884, , Dakota Territory d. 1 October 1913, ) Lydia Luella WESTPHAL (b.26 October 1886, , Dakota Territory d. 6 July 1906, ) Martha Alice WESTPHAL (b.13 September 1888, Enderlin, Ransom, Dakota Territory d. 8 October 1969, Carrington, Foster, North Dakota, USA) Walter Frederick WESTPHAL (b.27 August 1893, Enderlin, Ransom, North Dakota, USA d. 23 April 1969, Enderlin, Ransom, North Dakota, USA) Otto W WESTPHAL (b.September 1895, Enderlin, North Dakota, USA d. 13 August 1956, Fargo, North Dakota, USA) Arthur Gustave WESTPHAL (b.19 October 1895, , North Dakota, USA d. 13 August 1956, Fargo, North Dakota, USA)
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1845 Birth 16 March 1845
Spandau, Brandenburg, Germany
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1871 Marriage / PartnerAugust Friedrich WESTPHAL and Henrietta A ULRICH 2 November 1871, Olmstead, Minnesota, USA
He was 26 years old.
1871 marriage
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1880 - Cass, North Dakota
Name: Aug. Westphal
Age: 35
Birth Date: Abt 1845
Birthplace: Prussia
Home in 1880: Cass, Dakota Territory, USA
Dwelling Number: 241
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Henrietta Westphal
Father's Birthplace: Prussia
Mother's Birthplace: Prussia
Occupation: Blacksmith
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Household Members:
Name Age
Aug. Westphal 35
Henrietta Westphal 26
Annie Westphal 6
Herman Westphal 3
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Aug. Westphal
Age: 35
Birth Date: Abt 1845
Birthplace: Prussia
Home in 1880: Cass, Dakota Territory, USA
Dwelling Number: 241
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Henrietta Westphal
Father's Birthplace: Prussia
Mother's Birthplace: Prussia
Occupation: Blacksmith
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Household Members:
Name Age
Aug. Westphal 35
Henrietta Westphal 26
Annie Westphal 6
Herman Westphal 3
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1881 Birth of ChildLena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL was born 14 January 1881, Highland Twp, Cass, North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 35 years old.
1883 Birth of ChildGeorge Emil WESTPHAL was born 4 January 1883, , North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 37 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1884 Birth of ChildIda M WESTPHAL was born June 1884, , North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 39 years old.
1886 Birth of ChildLydia Luella WESTPHAL was born 26 October 1886, , North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 41 years old.
1888 Birth of ChildMartha Alice WESTPHAL was born 13 September 1888, Enderlin, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 43 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1893 Birth of ChildWalter Frederick WESTPHAL was born 27 August 1893, Enderlin, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 48 years old.
1895 Birth of ChildOtto W WESTPHAL was born September 1895, Enderlin, North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 50 years old.
1895 Birth of ChildArthur Gustave WESTPHAL was born 19 October 1895, , North Dakota, USA
August Friedrich was 50 years old.
1900 - Highland, North Dakota
Name: August Wesphall
Age: 55
Birth Date: Mar 1845
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1900: Highland, Cass, North Dakota
Sheet Number: 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 10
Family Number: 104
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1869
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Henrietta A Wesphall
Marriage Year: 1873
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Years in US: 31
Naturalization: Na
Occupation: Farmer
Months Not Employed: 0
Attended School: 0
Can Read: No
Can Write: No
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: O
Home Free or Mortgaged: M
Farm or House: F
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Household Members:
Name Age
August Wesphall 55
Henrietta A Wesphall 47
Herman A Wesphall 24
Lena S Wesphall 19
Ida M Wesphall 16
Lydia L Wesphall 12
Martha E Wesphall 10
Walter F Wesphall 6
Otto W Wesphall 4
Annie G Lind 28
Bessie May Lind 16
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: August Wesphall
Age: 55
Birth Date: Mar 1845
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1900: Highland, Cass, North Dakota
Sheet Number: 8
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 10
Family Number: 104
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1869
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Henrietta A Wesphall
Marriage Year: 1873
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Years in US: 31
Naturalization: Na
Occupation: Farmer
Months Not Employed: 0
Attended School: 0
Can Read: No
Can Write: No
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: O
Home Free or Mortgaged: M
Farm or House: F
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Household Members:
Name Age
August Wesphall 55
Henrietta A Wesphall 47
Herman A Wesphall 24
Lena S Wesphall 19
Ida M Wesphall 16
Lydia L Wesphall 12
Martha E Wesphall 10
Walter F Wesphall 6
Otto W Wesphall 4
Annie G Lind 28
Bessie May Lind 16
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1900 Marriage of ChildLena Sophia (Helena) WESTPHAL married 4 August 1900, Fargo, North Dakota, USA to John Albert ADAMS
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1908 Death of Spouse/PartnerHenrietta A ULRICH died 3 June 1908, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1918 Death 21 July 1918
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
He died at the age of 73.
Obituary
AUGUST WESTPHAL DEAD.
August Westphal, aged 73 years, retired Alice, N.D., farmer, died Sunday forenoon from heart trouble at his home at 1340 Second avenue south. Ben Wasem will ship the remains to Alice N.D., for interment in the family lot. Funeral services will be held at Alice Wednesday afternoon.
The Fargo Forum and Daily Republican
Fargo, North Dakota
July 22, 1918
AUGUST WESTPHAL DEAD.
August Westphal, aged 73 years, retired Alice, N.D., farmer, died Sunday forenoon from heart trouble at his home at 1340 Second avenue south. Ben Wasem will ship the remains to Alice N.D., for interment in the family lot. Funeral services will be held at Alice Wednesday afternoon.
The Fargo Forum and Daily Republican
Fargo, North Dakota
July 22, 1918
August is buried at: Salem Cemetery Pontiac Township, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
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