Schoppenhorst, Heinrich Adolph

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• Baptism: 8 Jun 1840, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Education: Between 1858 and 1861, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
• Military Service: Between 1862 and 1865
• Occupation: Between 1865 and 1867, Warren County, Missouri, USA; a teacher
• Occupation: Between 1866 and 1874, Warren County, Missouri, USA; a Justice of the Peace
• Occupation: Between 1875 and 1896; a four-term member of the Missouri State Legislature

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Baptism:
Heinrich's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Lutheran Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "Ad. Fiegenbaum."

Education:
At the age of 18, Heinrich entered a three year course of study at the German College at Quincy. This later became the Central Wesleyan College, at Warrenton, Missouri.

Military Service:
In the autumn of 1862, Henry "offered his services in defense of his country's flag, and was mustered in as a member of Company H, Thirty-Third Missouri Infantry, commanded by Colonel Fisk (later General). He fought under various leaders, and remained in the service until the cessation of hostilities. Among the important engagements in which he participated were those at Pleasant Hill, Ark.; Tupelo, Miss.; Vicksburg, Miss.; Helena, Ark.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Mobile, Ala. Throughout the war he served as Orderly-Sergeant, and made an enviable reputation as a soldier and officer."

Occupation:
After his service in the Civil War, Henry returned to Missouri and was a teacher until the fall of 1867.

Buried:
Funeral services were held at the Schoppenhorst home and at the Evangelical St. Paul's Church of Marthasville, Missouri, under the direction of Rev. F. H. Mittendorf. "Dr. A. W. Ebeling of Warrenton read resolutions of respect passed by the faculty of Central Wesleyan College, at which Mr. Schoppenhorst had been a student when it was still located in Quincy, Ill." The Warren County Post of the American Legion had charge of services at the cemetery.


Died:
From his obituary we learn that "Mr. Schoppenhorst has been ailing for the past twenty years with asthma. About three weeks ago he fell very unfortunately and fractured his hip. From this accident he should not recover, and on Saturday, November 22, he entered into rest at the ripe old age of 90 years, 7 months and 25 days, at his old homestead, surrounded by his children."

Heinrich married Hünefeld, Christine Friederike 13 Oct 1865, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Christine was born 28 Jun 1842; died 18 Dec 1867, Warren County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Heinrich married Meinershagen, Catherine Regina 7 May 1868, Marthasville, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Catherine (daughter of Meinershagen, Friedrich Wilhelm and Brinkmann, Maria Wilhelmina) was born 23 Oct 1849, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 18 Apr 1922, Warren County, Missouri, USA; was buried , Marthasville, Warren County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Nov 1866, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Maria Christina's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "Christina Brüggenjohann."

Buried:
Mary C. Wegener was buried in the cemetery north of the brick church dedicated in 1884 as the German Evangelical Immanuels Church of Holstein (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). This cemetery was consecrated on 12 April 1916.

Maria married Wegener, J. Frank Carl 25 Mar 1886, Warren County, Missouri, USA. J. was born 26 Dec 1855, Hochfeld, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 16 Apr 1923; was buried , Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 4 Apr 1869, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Julius Wilhelm's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "Wilh. Schoppenhorst."

Julius married Ahmann, Emma Bernadine 12 Jun 1907. Emma was born 18 Feb 1872; died 12 Aug 1959. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Jan 1871, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Wilhelmine Martha's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "Mrs. F. Wilh. Meinershagen."

Wilhelmine married Schwartz, Gustave 1901. Gustave died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 27 Oct 1872, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Catherine Maria's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "Mrs. Wm. Schoppenhorst, grandmother."

Catherine married Smith, Louis E. 29 Apr 1891, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Louis was born 18 Sep 1863; died 3 Dec 1913. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 18 Oct 1874, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Anna Emma's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "Anna Meinershagen."

Anna married Oberhellmann, Martin Samuel 21 Apr 1904, Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA. Martin (son of Oberhellmann, Heinrich Wilhelm and Bierbaum, Catharina Sophia Wilhelmine) was born 26 Jun 1872, Warren County, Missouri, USA; died 19 Apr 1948. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Aug 1877, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Baptism:
Friedrich Gustav's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was "W. Meinershagen grandfather."

Buried:
Friedrich Gustav was buried in the cemetery located south of and next to the brick church dedicated in 1884 as the German Evangelical Immanuels Church of Holstein and know since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Nov 1879, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Birth:
Clara Regina Schoppenhorst never married.

Baptism:
Clara Regina's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsors were the "parents of the child."

Buried:
Clara Regina Schoppenhorst was buried at St. Paul's Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 12 Feb 1882, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Baptism:
Paul Gerhard Heinrich's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Church on Charrette in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The parents were the sponsors.

Paul married Eichmeyer, Hilda C. 1918. Hilda died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 21 Sep 1884, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Arthur Benjamin's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Immanuels Church in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The parents were sponsors.

Arthur married Koch, Annette Louise 27 Apr 1911. Annette died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Aug 1887, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Hugo Alfred's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Immanuels Church in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The parents were the sponsors.

Hugo married Wegener, Meta E. 15 Jun 1921. Meta was born 29 Dec 1895; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Dec 1889, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Frank Robert's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Immanuels Church in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The parents were the sponsors.

Frank married Rocklage, Amanda E. 14 Apr 1921. Amanda was born 23 Nov 1888; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Aug 1892, Warren County, Missouri, USA

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Baptism:
Lydia Laura's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Immanuels Church in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The parents were the sponsors.

Buried:
Lydia L. Hackmann was buried in the cemetery north of the brick church dedicated in 1884 as the German Evangelical Immanuels Church of Holstein (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). This cemetery was consecrated on 12 April 1916.

Lydia married Hackmann, Otto Friedrich Wilhelm 20 Apr 1921. Otto (son of Hackmann, Gerhard Wilhelm and Knapheide, Maria Friederika) was born 1 Mar 1893; died 11 Jun 1969; was buried , Holstein, Warren County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 Oct 1891, Warren County, Missouri, USA

Notes:

Baptism:
Wesley Henry's baptism is recorded in the archives of the German Evangelical Immanuels Church in Holstein, Missouri (known since 1957 as Immanuels United Church of Christ). The sponsor was H. A. Schoppenhorst.