ALFRED NAEGLI

La Grange Journal, August 6, 1936 pg. 3

Carmine Section

Alfred Naegli Dies

Alfred Naegli was found dead Monday morning, near his home near Winedale. Self inflicted gun shot wounds was the cause of death. Mr. Naegli had reached the age of about 48 years. His wife having preceded him to the grave four years ago, he made his home with his son and mother-in-law.

Surviving are his two children, Clarence, at home, and Mrs. Kermit Eichler of Waldeck, and many relatives and friends.

His remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the Mayer cemetery at Winedale; Rev. H. Brunotte of Carmine, officiating. Our sympathy is extended to the surviving relatives.

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S/SGT. ROY NAGEL

Sgt. Roy Nagel of Round Top Dies in Action

Soldier, 29, Loses Life on Mindanao Island on May 31st

S-Sgt. Roy Nagel, son of W. C. Nagel and brother of Donald Nagel of Round Top, was killed in action on Mindanao Island in the Philippines on May 31, according to a message from the war department to immediate relatives.

Sgt. Nagel entered the service February 12, 1942, and trained at Camp Wolters. He next spent a year in Hawaii, being connected with the 19th infantry of the 24th deivision. The sergeant then went to Australia and new Guinea, taking part in the fighting in New Guinea, and later was with the famous "lost battalion" on Leyte island. He took part in the fighting on Mindora, after which he was sent to a hospital. Recovering, he went back into action on Mindanao, where he lost his life.

Young Nagel, 29, had been awarded the combat infantryman badge and his unit received the presidential citation for heroism. He also had been awarded several battle stars in recognition of his activities during 37 months overseas.

He was once cited for heroism and received a medal for rescuing another man who had fallen overboard off a ship. Sgt. Nagel jumped into the water after him and saved him from drowning.

He had expected to come home soon for discharge under the point system, and was engaged to be married to Miss Margaret Rodgers, formerly of Cameron and now of Washington, D. C., upon arrival.

Prior to entering the service, Nagel lived at Brenham where he was local agent for an insurance company for several years.

He leaves his father; four sister, Mrs. R. W. Falkenburg, Carmine, Mrs. E. F. Birkelbach, Brenham, Mrs. H. A. Birkelbach and Miss Verna Nagel, both of Houston; and his brother, Donald Nagel, Round Top.

Commanding Officer Writes

Don Nagel received a letter form Staff Sgt. Roy Nagel's commanding officer giving the details of his death.

A sniper shot Staff Sgt. Nagel in the chest, killing him instantly, the letter said. He was buried in the United States forces cemetery at Taloma, No. 1, Mindanao, Grave 258, Plot 2, Row 3.

Newspaper article contributed by Curvey and Jean Weber

See photo of grave at WWII Memorials page

EDGAR NASH

Weimar Mercury, 13 Nov 1897, page 3

The sad news of the death of little Edgar, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nash of Alvin, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Harrison of this city, reached here Tuesday morning. The remains were shipped here and interred in the city cemetery at 2 o'clock, funeral occurring from the residence of J. M. Harrison. The Record extends condolence to the parents and relatives of this bright little boy.—Flatonia Record.

JOE NAVJA

La Grange Journal
January 16, 1936

FAYETTEVILLE

Joe Najva

Relatives were notified of the death of Joe Najva, who died at the family home in Taylor, Saturday. Mr. Najva, with his family, formerly lived in Fayetteville, and have a large circle of friends who are sorry to hear of his death and deeply sympathize with the widow and children. Burial was held in Taylor.

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NEEDHAM

The Houston Daily Union, Volume II, Issue 110, 22 JUL 1870, page 2

Letter from Fayette County, La Grange, July 1, 1870

Editors Houston Union:

Crops in Fayette County are exceedingly fine.  The corn crop is made, and cotton prospects were never better; much of the latter is now opening.

In this part of Uncle Sam’s domain there is little or no news, save now and then a killing affair – not to be found in our local paper.  The last instance of this kind happened on Tuesday night, at the residence of a lady named Robertson, on the Oso Road, about twelve miles from here.  It appears that a Mr. Needham married Mrs. Robertson’s daughter.  The lived unhappily, separated, and Mrs. Needham returned to her mother.  On Tuesday night, after Mrs. R. and family retired, Needham attempted to force an entrance through the window, at the same time flourishing his six-shooter and threatening to kill all the inmates.  A little boy, about fourteen years old, seized a double-barreled gun and shot Needham while in the act of entering.  The boy, after examination, was properly discharged.

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NORA HART NEEDHAM

Fayette County Record
January 3, 1956

Mrs. Nora Needham Dies At Austin

Mrs. Nora Needham died in an Austin hospital Saturday.

The body was sent to Flatonia by the Cook Funeral Home for services Sunday.  Burial was in the city cemetery in Flatonia.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alice Cockrell of Houston, and four brothers, Jim Hart of Giddings, Sam Hart of Flatonia, Ollie Hart of Flatonia, and Leslie A. Hart of Kingsville.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ELIZABETH VICTORIA HELLER NEESE

Unknown newspaper clipping

Aged Lady Of The Walhalla Section Is Taken By Death Mon.

Funeral Services At New Cemetery La Grange, Tuesday, 2:30 P. M.

Mrs. Elizabeth Victoria Heller Neese, aged 72 years, 9 months, and 19 days, passed to her eternal reward at her home at Walhalla Monday morning at 4:12 o'clock after a lingering illness of several years.

Funeral services are held from the home Tuesday at 1 o'clock in the afternoon with interment in the New Cemetery at La Grange at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Heise of LaGrange will officiate.

Deceased is survived by two brothers, Lewis and Tom Heller, a sister, Mary Heller, and two step brothers, William and Frank Heller; three daughters, Tessie Neese of Walhalla, Mrs. Tobie Jambers, and Mrs. Minnie Riedner of San Antonio, five sons, Elo of Walhalla, Barney, Earl, Del, and Otis, all of San Antonio. Also the following grandchildren survive: George H. and Tobie Jambers, Willie and Lloyd Riedner, and Urban and Olive Neese. Her husband, the late Conrad Lewis Neese, died on March 22, 1916.

Deceased was born June 24, 1858, and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Heller. Her mother's maiden name was Caroline Hillmann. She was married to Conrad Lewis Heller on March 20, 1879, and spent practically her entire life in Fayette County.

To the grief-stricken relatives the Record offers sincere sympathy.

Reichert-Kneip of La Grange were the funeral directors.

Contributed by Carla Hillman Ratcliff

NEIMAN

Weimar Mercury
1 Apr 1899, page 2

Muldoon, Tex., March 19—Mr. Neiman, an old German, for many years a resident of this county, died and was buried near here today. Mr. Neiman was 89 years old, and leaves several children. He said his time had come to die, and he refused medicine or food. He never had a physician with him before. He was always the picture of health. A physician was called to see him, and he remarked: "I've lived 89 years without a doctor, and I don't care to take any medicine."

PETE NELSON

Weimar Mercury, 14 Oct 1899, page 8

LaGrange, Tex., Oct. 11.—Pete Nelson, a negro, was shot and killed near his home three miles north of Ellinger last night. Bob Jarmon, another negro, has been arrested and charged with the murder. The examining trial will be at Fayetteville tomorrow.

FRANK NEUMANN

Weimar Mercury, 23 Aug 1902

Mr. Frank Neumann of Ellinger—who worked for A. F. Rose at the saddlery trade in the early seventies—died at the family home last Friday. In speaking of Mr. Neumann's death Mr. Rose was visibly affected. He eulogized the dead man, declaringhim to be one of the noblest, truest men he had ever known

ANNIE ZIEGELBAUR NESRSTA

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 28, 1943

Mrs. Chas. E. Nesrsta

Mrs. Annie Ziegelbaur Nesrsta, widow of the late County Attorney Chas. E. Nesrsta of La Grange, died at San Antonio, Monday, Jan. 25.  She is survived by her children:  Misses Ann, Marie, Alice and Patricia Nesrsta, of San Antonio, Mrs. Olga Marecic of Flatonia, Mrs. Geo. W. Lyon, Chas., Ben, James and Dr. Geo. Nesrsta, and six grandchildren.

The body was brought to La Grange and interred in the new cemetery, Rev. S. A. Zientek of the Sacred Heart Catholic church officiating.  Interment was made Tuesday afternoon.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ROSIE LALA NESRSTA

Hallettsville Tribune Herald
2004

Rosie Nesrsta

Rosie Nesrsta, 85, of Schulenburg died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center.

She was born Nov. 2, 1918 in Praha, the daughter of Vaclav and Matilda Kubenka Lala, in Fayette County.

On Oct. 3, 1939 she married Alfred Nesrsta in Praha. She was a homemaker and member of K.J.Z.T.

Survivors include two daughters, Bernadette Bartosh and husband, Thomas of Weimar and Agnes Jobb and husband, Eugene of Alvin; three sisters, Ludmilla Pokluda of Flatonia, Agnes Mazoch and Mary Kurtz, both of Houston; a brother, August Lala of San Antonio; six grandchildren, Monica Bartosh, Jennifer Herbrich, and David, Michael, Christopher, and Elizabeth Jobb, and four great-grandchildren, Victoria and Dylan Herbrich and Hayden and Preston Jobb.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother, Joe Lala, and a sister, Sister Bernadette Lala.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 5 at St. Michael?s Catholic Church in Weimar.

Burial followed in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Praha. The Rev. John C. Bily officiated.

Contributed by Matt Cross

NEUMANN

Weimar Mercury
22 Aug 1896, page 1

La Grange, Texas, Aug. 10.—A German farmer by the name of Neumann, living near Rutersville, was returning with some cotton from the gin Saturday morning, when his team became frightened and ran away. Neumann was thrown out and wheels passed over his head, producing death soon afterward.

FRANK NICHOLS

Weimar Mercury, 24 Oct 1891, page 2

SCHULENBURG, Tex., Oct. 21.—Frank Nichols was stabbed and beaten to death at a dance at Moravia, Lavaca county, last night. Two young men named Valchar and Krejick were arrested, charged with doing the killing.

CARL L. NIEMEYER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 3, 1938

Carl L. Niemeyer

Death came to Carl L. Niemeyer of the Blackjack community, Saturday, January 29, at the age of 60 years and 8 months.  His death came after a lingering illness, at the Cuero Hospital.  He was born May 29, 1877.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederich Niemeyer; his parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Since the day of his confirmation he was a faithful member of the Philadelphia Lutheran church, at Swiss Alp; since the death of his parents he had lived on the home place with Mr. and Mrs. A. Niemeyer.  Two years ago he suffered a stroke, from which he never fully recovered.  Since January 11 he suffered from the second stroke; from then on he was unable to speak.  January 20 he was taken to the Cuero Lutheran Hospital where he received excellent attention, but to no avail.

He leaves to mourn his departure, two sisters: Mrs. Emil Wagner of Blackjack; Mrs. Charlie Krause of Blackjack; three brothers: Fritz Niemeyer, Freyburg; August Niemeyer, Blackjack and Ernest Niemeyer, Magnolia, Texas; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, January 30, at 1:00 o’clock, at the August Niemeyer home, and at 2:00 p.m. at the Philadelphia Lutheran church, Rev. F. Erhard Eilers officiating.  Interment was in the Philadelphia Lutheran cemetery.

Contributed by Rob Brown

RICHARD NIEMEYER

La Grange Journal
January 25, 1934

Deaths Reported

Died near La Grange, January 9, of old age; Reinhard Niemeyer, aged 93 years; 3 months and 29 days.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

SOPHIE NIEMEYER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 3, 1938

Sophie Niemeyer

Death came suddenly to Mrs. Sophie Niemeyer, wife of Henry Niemeyer, of the Trinity Hill community west from La Grange, Thursday, January 27.  She was 60 years, 9 months and 4 days old.  Surviving her are her husband, one son and one daughter:  Edwin Niemeyer of La Grange and Miss Leona Niemeyer of Houston.  There are also four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Trinity Hill Lutheran church, west from La Grange, Sunday afternoon, January 30, at 2:30 o’clock, with Rev. A. E. Moebus officiating; interment was made in the Trinity Hill cemetery.  The attendance upon the last rites was very large.

The shock to the family is the better understood when death invades a happy home and strikes with such force.  Friends of the family manifested their sympathy and collected readily, and did what neighbors and good friends would, under such unexpected visit.

Joining those who were so close to the mourning relatives, the Journal offers its words of condolence.  Pointing out that, when the last call is made, acquiescence must follow.  Aching hearts will mourn, but faith, as encouraged by the departed wife, mother, and grandmother will prove a balm that heals the open wound.

Pall bearers were:  Werner Lampe, Otto Boening, Hy. Diers, Hy. Koepke, Edw. Boening, Harry Huelsebusch, Wm. Behrens and Adlin Schnell.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN NIKEL

Weimar Mercury
3 Jan 1889, page 3

While a party of persons were engaged practicing with six-shooters near Praha, on the 23rd instant, John Nikel, a cousin of Mr. Nikel of out town, was accidentally shot in the head. The skull was broken by the bullet. Dr. B. W. Bristow was called in and took out as far as possible the pieces of one, but says the brain matter was continually oozing from the wound, and that he feared a fatal result. The pistol was said to have been at the time of the discharge in the hands of a newly arrived Bohemian, unfamiliar with such weapons.—Flatonia Argus.

MARY SALM NITSCHKE

No newspaper reference or date of death (approx. 1973)

Mrs. Nitschke Funeral Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Nitschke, wife of the late Albert Nitschke Sr., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Clarence Oestreich officiating, assisted by Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Nitschke passed away Sunday at a Columbus convalescent home.  She was 89.

The deceased was born in Fayette County on Aug. 29, 1884, daughter of John H. and Emilie Tischer Salm, and was united in marriage with Mr. Nitschke at La Grange on Dec. 22, 1903.  Her husband preceded Mrs. Nitschke in death on Jan. 27, 1957.  She was a long time resident of this community.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Robert J. Huebel of Columbus, Mrs. Victor Homuth of La Grange, Mrs. Ella Brown and Mrs. M. K. Johnson, both of Houston; three sons, Albert Nitschke Jr. of Fayetteville, Gilbert J. Nitschke of San Antonio and Wallace H. Nitschke of Katy; one brother, L. C. Salm of Granger; also 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Diane Schulte.

FRANZ NITSCHMANN

Weimar Mercury
16 Mar 1895, page 4

Schulenburg Sticker:
We mourn the loss of one of our oldest citizens, Mr. Franz Nitschmann, who died at his residence here on Thursday night, at 1:20 o’clock, of pneumonia, and was buried in the city cemetery last Saturday at 10 o’clock, a.m. Mr. Nitschmann was about 63 years of age, came to this country in 1867 from Austria, and had resided in and near Schulenburg ever since. The deceased was a good citizen and respected by all who knew him. Several children, all grown, survive him.

CHARLES NOHAVITZ

Weimar Mercury
23 Apr 1920

Live Oak - Content News

This section was shocked when the sad news reached here Saturday evening that young Charles Norhavitz [sic.] was dead. He resided here for several months, but on account of bad health was taken about a year ago to the home of his mother near your city, where his death occurred Saturday about noon. The remains were laid to rest in the Dubina Cemetery Sunday morning, a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends attending the funeral. Young Charles was an ex-soldier and served quite a long time in the army. He was about 21 years old at the time of his death. His death at such an early age is deeply regretted by all. He leaves a widow, little daughter, mother, several brothers and sisters, to whom we extend heartfelt sympathy.

Eddie Norhavitz and family attended the funeral of his brother, Charles, at Dubina Sunday morning.

BARBARA NOHAVITZA

Weimar Mercury, 11 Jun 1954, page 1

Funeral Services For Mrs. Nohavitza, 87, Held Here Today

Funderal services for Mrs. Barbara Nohavitza, 87, resident of the Weimar [sic.] for 75 years, were held at Hubbard Funeral Home and Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church at Dubina this (Thursday) morning.

Interment was in the Dubina Cemetery.

Mrs. Nohavitza died Tuesday, June 8, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sekerka, with whom she had lived the past six years. She had been seriously ill for about a month.

A native of Czecholovakia [sic.], she was brought here by her parents when she was 12 years old. She was married here to John Nohavitza, who died in 1909. Mrs. Nohavitza was a member of KJZT Lodge and Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, Dubina.

Surviving are one son, Adolf Nohavitza of Weimar; and four daughters, Mrs. Mary Anhaiser, Mrs. Annie Zapalac, Mrs. Betty Sekerka and Mrs. Rosie Sekerka, all of Weimar. Seven children preceded her in death. Also surviving are 26 grandchlidren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

EMMA ROITSCH NOLLKAEMPER

The La Grange Journal
February 27, 1936 pg.6

Mrs. Rud. Nollkaemper Dies Saturday

Local relatives were advised last Saturday that Mrs. Rud. Nollkaemper had died at the family home at Hallettsville. Deceased was 69 years, 11 months and 9 days old; her two brothers, August and Henry Roitsch reside here.

Mrs. Nollkaemper, whose maiden name was Emma Roitsch, was born in Frelsburg, Colorado County, March 14, 1865; and when a girl, the family removed to Fayette County. She received the rites of baptism, Lutheran faith, and the rites of confirmation in the Lutheran Church of Black Jack, Rev. Jessel Officiating.

The Hallettsville New Era, furnishes the additional information, in its issue of Tuesday:

In 1887 Miss Emma Roitsch was married to Rudolf Nollkaemper, they removed on a farm near Shiner to reside and 18 years ago removed into town where they continued to live. Besides the husband the following children are left to mourn her loss: Ernest Nollkaemper of Amarillo, Mrs. Rosa (Chas.) Othold, Arthur Nollkaemper and Mrs. Gus. Koether of Shiner, also nine grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Lena Niemeyer of Freyburg.

Funeral Services were conducted from the family home Monday afternoon, and 2:00 o’clock, then to the United Dr. Martin Luther Church where Rev. W. C. Wolfsdorf conducted funeral rites, with interment in the City Cemetery. Her last resting place was a mound of beautiful flowers.

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AUGUST NOLLKAMPER

Weimar Mercury
13 Jan 1889, page 2

Suicide—August Nollkamper, a farmer residing in Cedar neighborhood committed suicide Tuesday, by blowing out his brains with a pistol. No cause is known to exist for the rash act. He is supposed to have been laboring under temporary aberration. He had a good home which he had lately improved, and was apparently in a prosperous condition. He leaves a wife and several small children, for whom much sympathy is manifested by the citizens of the neighborhood in which he lived. Justice Baker, of this city, from whom the Journal obtained the above facts, held the inquest.—La Grange Journal.

CHARLES NOLLKAMPER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 11, 1947

Last Rites Thursday for Mr. Nollkamper

Funeral services for Charles Nollkamper, who passed away at his home Tuesday, will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Philadelphia Lutheran Church with the Rev. Erhard Eilers officiating.  Interment will be in the Philadelphia Lutheran cemetery.

He attained the age of 84 and was born and lived in the Cedar community all his life.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Frieda Ploss Nollkamper; two daughters, Mrs. Gus Knape of near La Grange and Mrs. George Jachen of Richmond; two sons, Erwin and Linnine both of La Grange; two sisters, Mrs. George Vogt and Mrs. Rudolph Vogt, both of Schulenburg;  --1 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CHARLOTTE VOGT NOLLKAMPER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 6, 1949

Mrs. Fritz Nolkemper Is Interred Tuesday

Mrs. Charlotte Nolkemper, widow of the late Fritz Nolkemper, passed away at the hospital here Sunday.  She was 86 years, eight months and seven days of age.

Mrs. Nolkemper, nee Vogt, was born at O’Quinn on April 25, 1862.  She was united in marriage with Fritz Nolkemper, who preceded his wife to the grave.

Mrs. Nolkemper had been a resident of La Grange since 1920, and of late had been living with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenshield.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. F. Erhard Eilers officiating.  Interment was in the Cedar Cemetery.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Chas. Rosenaur of Sealy, Mrs. Ross McMillan of Weimar and Mrs. Greenshield; one sister, Mrs. Anna Knigge of Schulenburg; one brother, Julius Vogt of La Grange; and four grand-children, Howard Gray McMillan, Lottie Lou, Gene, and Earl Greenshield, Jr.

Contributed by Rob Brown

FRITZ NOLLKAMPER

The La Grange Journal
February 1, 1940

Fritz Nollkemper

Struggling for the past month against the rapid approach of death, Fritz Nollkemper, aged 81 years, 2 months and 26 days, died at the family home in La Grange, Tuesday afternoon, January 30.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. R. Heise officiating and the Koenig Funeral Home in charge of the funeral.  Pall bearers were Harry Vogt, Sequin; Emil Hagens, Gus. Knape, Emil Knape, Robt. Nollkemper, Swiss Alp; John Schroeder, La Grange, Robt. Vogt and John Balzer, Schulenburg.  Interment was made in the Cedar cemetery, Wednesday afternoon.

“Uncle Fritz” -- in the greeting manner in which the writer ever addressed him – came to La Grange 20 years ago from Swiss Alp, where he had farmed for many years, purchased the Thos. C. Gregory home and lived in that home continuously since.  Retiring from his labors on the farm, he spent the past twenty years in contentment, and with his companion of more than 53 years, enjoyed with the pleasant and agreeable years with friends and neighborly relatives.  Unpretentious, always of a friendly disposition, his appearance upon our streets will be sadly missed.  May he sleep peacefully!

Born at Cedar, Nov. 4, 1858, the son of Hy. Nollkemper, Sr., he spent his boyhood days on the farm; in the year 1886, Nov. 10, he was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte Vogt, daughter of John and Mrs. Franciska Vogt, and located on a farm, near Swiss Alp, where they remained until 20 years ago when they removed to La Grange.  To this union was born three daughters, all living; these are Mrs. Chas. (Elise) Rosenaur of Sealy, Mrs. Ross (Gretchen) McMillan of Weimar, and Mrs. Earl (Lucy) Greenshield of Swiss Alp.  There are four grandchildren, viz: Howard Gray McMillan of Weimar; Earl Jr., and Gene Everett and Lottie Lou Greenshield of Swiss Alp.

GUS NOLLKAMPER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, October 30, 1930

Accidentally Shot and Killed

Gus. Nollkemper, aged 71 years, of near Shiner, was accidentally shot and killed Friday afternoon.  It was his custom to walk to a creek which flows through his farm every afternoon to hunt, always returning home at about six o’clock.  Failure to arrive at this time Friday evening, a search was made and the body found near the creek.

Funeral services were held from the family residence, Sunday afternoon, with interment in the Shiner cemetery, the Lutheran pastor officiating.

Surviving relatives are his wife, six children, several grandchildren, five brothers and three sisters.  Deceased is the brother of Mrs. Augusta Sladczyk of this city, and Otto and Julius Nollkemper who reside near La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HENRY NOLLKAMPER, SR.

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 27, 1933

Henry Nollkemper, Sr., Dies At Orange Grove

Fritz Nollkemper of La Grange was advised Monday that his father, Henry Nollkemper, Sr., had died that day at his home in Orange Grove, and that the body would be brought to La Grange.  The body reached here Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, being brought overland, and from the residence of our local citizen, the funeral was held, with interment at the Cedar cemetery.

Henry Nollkemper, Sr., lived in Fayette county for more than a half century, he was of that sterling type of man who recognized no obstacles and was successful as a farmer.  His health had always been good, and his friends had been many.  He leaves two sons, fritz Nollkemper of La Grange and Chas Nollkemper of Swiss Alp; also two daughters, Mesdames Lena Vogt and E. R. Vogt of Schulenburg.

Late if life, past seventy years of age, he again married, his present widow and one son Alfred, surviving.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN NOLLKAMPER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 21, 1963

John Nollkamper Found Dead Near Underpass

A search that started Sunday afternoon for a missing La Grange resident ended at noon Monday when sheriff’s officers found the body of John Nollkamper and his car at the Highway 71 underpass three miles east of La Grange.

Mr. Nollkamper’s body was found about 30 feet away from his parked car in a ditch.  Justice of the Peace A. V. Smith who ruled that death resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, said that the bullet wound was from a 22 caliber rifle.

The search began Sunday when, according to authorities, a sucicide [suicide] note was found by the victim’s brother, and they were asked to on the lookout for his late-model car.

Deputy Sheriff Vastine Koopmann said that his daughter had noticed the car Sunday but thought nothing of until Monday when he mentioned that a man had been reported missing.  Immediately after learning of this from his daughter, the Deputy made the grim discovery.

Last rites were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery with the Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Clyde Sims of Modesto, Californaia; one half-sister, Mrs. Chas. Harbers of Plum; three brothers, August of Flatonia; Rudolph of La Grange and Gus of New Braunfels.

Mr. Nollkamper was born at Port Lavaca on Oct. 5, 1906, the son of Frank and Eleanora Hengst Nollkamper.

He was a barber in La Grange for many years prior to moving to another city several years ago.  He had returned to La Grange a number of years [ago] and had been residing here with his brother.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JULIUS NOLLKAMPER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, June 21, 1951

Julius J. Nollkamper Is Taken By Death

Julius J. Nollkamper, 84, passed away at his home Thursday, June 14, and funeral services were held Saturday, June 16 at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel at 3 o’clock with Rev. F. E. Eilers officiating and Koenig Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Nollkamper, a lifelong resident here, was born April 18, 1867, at Cedar and was the son of the late Frank and Catherine Michel Nollkamper.  He married Miss Mary Bolling at La Grange on Jan. 6, 1898.  Mrs. Nollkamper passed away on March 27, 1950.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Schroeder of West Point, and Mrs. P. P. Lueders, Mrs. Herman Hensel and Mrs. Chas. Roscher, all of La Grange; one sister, Mrs. Robert Frank of San Antonio; and six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

The deceased was a brother-in-law of Wm. Hermes of La Grange and was the last of the original Willenberg family who formerly lived in La Grange.

Attending the funeral from here were Wm. Hermes, Miss Myrta Hermes and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hermes.

Contributed by Rob Brown

KATARINA NOLLKAMPER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 2, 1909

Another Pioneer Dead

At the farm home near Cedar, after suffering for three years from a complication of ailments, Mrs. Katarina, wife of Henry Nollkaemper drifted in the slumber which is known to all mortals as the sleep of death.  In her departure, the tired body and mind are relieved and peace will be hers.  In the last three years, when her suffering was intense, and at times of less vigor, she maintained a stoic demeanor, and received the kind ministrations of her family with a grateful heart.

The deceased was one of the pioneer settlers of Fayette county, and principally of Cedar, at which place she settled in the year 1851.  She was born in the year 1827 in the province of Westphalen, Germany, and with her husband and family came to Texas in 1850, landing at Galveston.  In those days there were no modern traveling by railroad, hence the trip to La Grange was made by ox wagon teams, and here the family came in the beginning of the following year.  After a year’s residence in La Grange, they removed to Cedar and took up the life of the farmer.  By thrift and energy, property soon became theirs, and a very interesting family grew up to assist in the accumulation which is ever the result of honest toil.

In days past, Mrs. Nollkaemper was instrumental in perfecting the German organizations which made the Cedar neighborhood a household word with the German pioneers, and in the long life she lived among the people of  that section, she was ever the good old lady who was always referred to with great reverence.  She became the mother of seven children, two of whom died some seventeen years ago.

Beside her husband, she leaves six children, all grown and themselves experiencing the affection of happy families.  Henry Nollkaemper, who resides at Bridge Valley, is the oldest.  Deceased also leaves twenty-five grand-children and twenty-one great-grand-children.

Saturday afternoon at five o’clock the funeral was held from the family home, and the remains conveyed to the Cedar Cemetery.  Rev. Kern, pastor of the Swiss Alp Lutheran church officiated at the home and grave.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARY BOLLING NOLLKAMPER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 30, 1950

Mrs. Mary Nollkamper Passes at Her Home

Final rites were held Wednesday at 2 PM for Mrs. Mary Nollkamper, 74, at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. F. E. Eilers officiating.  Interment was in Cedar cemetery.

Mrs. Nollkamper passed away at her home Monday.

She was born at Swiss Alp on Jan. 5, 1876, and in 1898 was united in marriage with Julius Nollkamper in La Grange.

Survivors are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. P. P. Lueders, Mrs. Herman Hensel and Mrs. Chas. Roscher of La Grange, Mrs. Edwin Schroeder of West Point; three sisters, Mrs. Elisa Jochen and Mrs. Olga Otto of Schulenburg, and Mrs. Sophia Brueggmann of Swiss Alp; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

OTTO NOLLKAMPER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 16, 1943

Otto Nollkamper

Otto F. Nollkamper, aged 77 years, 11 months and 27 days, died at La Grange, Saturday, Sept. 11; he had been ill for several weeks.  Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home services were held, Rev. R. Heise of La Grange and Rev. Erhard Eilers of Swiss Alp, officiating.  The body was taken to the Philadelphia Lutheran church cemetery near Swiss Alp, for interment.

Otto Nollkamper was born in the old village of Cedar, 8 miles west of La Grange, where he grew to manhood, married and later removed to La Grange in 1924, where he continued to reside until his demise.  He is survived by his wife, nee Miss Annie Wildner, two daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Amanda) Steinmann and Miss Elsa Nollkamper, La Grange; Mrs. Emma Frank, a sister and the following brothers: Rudolph of Shiner, Julius of Cedar, Louis of Schulenburg and Will Nollkamper of Flatonia.  One grandchild, Wesley Steinmann.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ADELA RICHERS NORDHAUSEN

La Grange Journal
December 25, 1919 

Mrs. Adela Nordhausen
After Much Suffering 

Mrs. Adela Nordhausen, widow of the late Paul Nordhausen of the Bluff section, died Monday afternoon, 22 December 1919 and her remains were taken to the Cedar Cemetery Tuesday afternoon and placed to rest by the side of her husband, who preceded her in 1906.  At the time of her death deceased was past eighty-one years of age.  Two children, H. P. Nordhausen, who died three years ago, and Mrs. J. F. Taylor of near La Grange, were the only children born to the union of Mr. Nordhausen and Miss Adela Richers Nordhausen.  Several months ago she was so unfortunate as to fall, and the injuries thus sustained were sufficient to cause a rapid decline.  She died Tuesday after many days of suffering.  May she sleep peacefully.

Contributed by Rob Brown

AUGUSTA NORDHAUSEN

Weimar Mercury, May 10, 1940, page 4

Miss Nordhausen Dies in Houston

Miss Augusta Nordhausen, a resident of Houston for more than 29 years and one of the owners of the Matthews Hardware Company, died at her home at 25 Riesner at 11:50 a. m. Sunday. Prior to going into business for herself she was connected with the C. L. and Theo. Bering company for 12 years. Miss Nordhausen had been a partner in the Matthews Hardware company for 18 years. Surviving are four brothers, R. Nodhausen [sic.], P. G., Charles and Paul Nordhausen, all of Schulenburg; a sisters, Mrs. A. C. Seeberger of Houston and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the drawing room of the Settegast-Kopf funeral home at 5 p. m. Monday, with F. Vaughn Wilbur reading the service. The body will be sent to Schulenburg at 9:20 a. m. Tuesday over the Southern Pacific lines, where services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at High Hill cemetery. Active pall bearers will be her nephews, R. F. Graf, Arno Nordhausen. F. G. Seeberger, Henry E. Seeberger, Gail Price and Leon Seeberer. Settegast-Kopf in charge in Houston.

GERHARD NORDHAUSEN

Weimar Mercury, 20 Nov 1897, page 5

Schulenburg Sticker: Gerhard Nordhausen, after an illness of several weeks, died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at his residence at High Hill.

PAUL NORDHAUSEN

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 19, 1906

Paul Nordhausen

The friends of the subject of this sketch were pained to learn Saturday that death had invaded the home of the honored and respected citizen of the Bluff neighborhood and by that invasion removed from their circle of friends, Paul Nordhausen, aged 73 years.  The deceased was known to all as an honest, upright and hard-working farmer, whose friends were legion, and who responded to a call for aid in the most cheerful manner.

Mr. Nordhausen was born in Schlesen, Germany, March 12^th, 1833, and with his parents emigrated to America in 1846, leaving the old home in June and landing in Galveston in September of the same year.  In 1858 the deceased located at Bluff where he resided almost continuously up to the time of his demise.  He was married to Miss Adela Richers October 15, 1861 and four children were the result of this union.  Two of these died while still very young; the remaining two, H. P. Nordhausen of Houston and Mrs. John F. Taylor of near La Grange, surviving, who, with the widow are the chief mourners.

Mr. Nordhausen first began life in Texas as a farmer.  By honest methods and [economical] living he managed to accumulate means sufficient to purchase a saw mill at Columbus, and when prosperity seemed as last to smile upon his efforts, the fire fiend destroyed his all.  Possessing the courage so characteristic with the average foreigner, he, with the assistance of his friends built a gin near the Bluff and again recovered his loss.  With equal rapidity adversity dealt another blow, the gin was destroyed by fire.  For a short while despondency almost overcame him, but only for a little while.  Another gin was built and all went well again.  Then the hand of fate descended once more, the second gin was destroyed by fire.  This was the blow that dishearted the good old soul, and perhaps was indirectly the cause of his illness.  While not bed ridden, he was in bad health for a number of years.  On Friday morning he went about his work as usual when his cry for help reached the ears of his wife.  All that loving hands could do was done, but he soon fell into that silent sleep.  Being one of the original seven who founded the “Bluff Schuetzen Verein” the funeral was held under the auspices of that association Saturday afternoon; the remains were interred at the Cedar cemetery, the attendance being very large.  May he rest in peace.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CHARLES HENDRICKSON NULL

Weimar Mercury
22 Aug 1895, page 1

News Specials: LaGrange, Tex., Aug. 10.—Mystery surrounds the killing of Constable Null. He was assassinated, and the parties who did the deed lay in ambush for him on the road he had to travel to reach Muldoon, where he had to attend court on Saturday. The officers report that there were three parties engaged in the horrible deed. Two stationed themselves on one side of the road and one on the other. He was shot four times, three times through the body and once through the back of the head. Evidently the shot through the back of the head was inflicted after Null fell form his horse. Judging from the empty shells picked up around the place where the killing was done and from the wounds on the dead man, the shooting was done wwith Winchester rifles.

This morning Sheriff Loessin and deputies arrested and confined in jail here three parties on suspicion of their being the guillty parties. The parties held declare they are innocent.

Photo of Tom Null contributed by Vicky Busby. More information about the Stagner/Null murders can be found at Footprints of Fayette article, "The Murder of Constable Charles Hendrickson Null", and the True West article, "Few Questions Were Asked of a Stranger".