Willrich, Olga (b. 02 APR 1870, d. 27 MAY 1897)

Reference: 2001

Reference: 2035

Note: Aged Citizen Ill

Otto Willrich, Sr., living near the city, and one our older citizens of many years, is reported in a serious condition at the family home, with little hopes held out for his recovery. He was brought to the La Grange Hospital early Wednesday morning. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 24, 1929]

THE OLD OAK WITHERS AND DIES

"As sturdy as the oak" - until the heavy hand falls and response is inevitable. So "Come unto Me all ye who are weary, and heavy laden, and I will give thee rest."

OTTO WILLRICH, SR.
Born in Elsen, Hanover, Ger. February 19, 1845
Died at La Grange, Texas February 13, 1929
Aged 83 yrs, 11 mos, 24 dys

In paying a tribute to this good citizen I seek not to worm my way into the good graces of those who were his dependents, as children, I refer to the man whom I have known since my early youth; I use the honorable name "man" because, in the circle in which he lived he had the respect of every one who knew him, and never hesitated to extend to me the right hand of fellowship. To have known him is one of the precious assets of mine. He belonged to that class of citizens who have made the world a better place in which to live; the legacy he leaves to his children is not measured according to his holdings, but in the standard of worth, which prompts those who knew him well, to say: "This was a man." He scorned to do a dishonest act, and was a living example of the son who believed it a valuable privilege to uphold, without stain - by act or speech - the name of his ancestors. From his home, established when he took unto himself a mate, there was sent out a family of children who looked upon the father as an example to emulate. Otto Willrich was a citizen who craved no honors; in his retiring manner of living, not alone or unto himself; the doors were opened by the magic word of welcome to all who cared to enter. And with endowment the Creator gives to the sturdy oak of the forest, to withstand the ravages of time and the vicissitudes of life, he bore, with fortitude, whatever affliction there was visited upon him, realizing that the lot of all men, like the cross to the Savior, must be borne. He accepted these edicts as they were tendered. And when the Great Reader, of the Chart of Life, wrote the edict, January 26, 1922, that a companionship of 52 years should cease, he bowed in acquescence, and saw Mama Anna, his wife, start on her celestial journey. All partings are painful, he lived on, patiently awaiting the hour when his name would be announced; yet he manifested his usual interest in all things, and stood ready, like the soldier of honor, to obey a command. The world will not stop moving because he is gone; the world will not be changed, because of his going; there are too many of us still here, but this vacancy his going has caused, will be sacred to those who bear his descendency, and it will be an inspiration to them, because, Otto Willrich, Sr., was a worthy trustee, a guardian of the name entrusted to him. He has passed to his sons and daughters, the sword of his father, of his grand-sires, and thereon is no tarnish. He was a credit to his family name. The loving prefix of father, following that of a son and grandson, remains as a memory in the circle in which he lived, and in the minds of relative and friend. I sincerely regret that my enfeebled condition prevented my attendance upon the hour when they carried him to his resting place. I am glad it was my privilege to have known him, I would have been happier to have been more closely associated with him. The sympathy, at the loss of a father and brother, is expressed to his sisters, and to his children. B.F. HARIGEL

Otto Willrich was brought to America by his parents when still an infant - only one year old. His parents settled in the old Bluff section and took up farming. When Otto reached his fourteenth year, he was taken back to Germany, in order that he might receive the advantage of the tutelage of earned educations at his birthplace, and for four years he remained in Germany. Returning to Fayette County as a young man, and to the parental home, he entered as a farmer and in the year 1870, was united in marriage with Miss Anna Kloss who made him a good wife, became the mother of his children and helped to rear a very interesting family. Eleven children blessed this union; the living children are: Mrs. V.C. Sladczyk, Otto Willrich, Jr., and Mrs. Augusta, wife of Geo. Schaefer - La Grange; Geo. Willrich, farmer near La Grange, H. A. and Louis Willrich of Houston, and Miss Rita, who nursed him in his declining years, and lived at the family home near the city. The children who preceded him were: Mrs. E. Lueders, Miss Elise, also grown, and Fritz, aged 2 years. Mrs. Willrich died, as stated January 26, 1922. Two sisters and one half-sister also survive. These are: Mrs. Franziska Vogt, La Grange; Mrs. Anna Gross, San Antonio; Mrs. Louise Koehler, La Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willrich, Sr., with their living children and grandchildren present, and other relatives, celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding, in the year 1920; there are 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild who survive him. In attendance upon the funeral, held with religious services by Rev. R. Heise, first at the home of his son-in-law, V.C. Sladczyk, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, and the body taken to the Cedar Cemetery and placed by the side of his wife, were many, relatives and friends - and the following from afar: Dr. Geo. Sladczyk of Port Arthur; Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Sengelmann of Houston; H.A. Willrich and family; Arthur Sladczyk and Louis Willrich of Houston and Gus Gross of San Antonio. Requiescat in Pace. [La Grannge Journal, February 14, 1929]

WILLRICH RELATIVES MEET IN ANNUAL REUNION, SUNDAY

The Fair Grounds, always an agreeable place to have a picnic, was used Sunday by members of the Willrich family, descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willrich and relatives. There was present, a total of 33 members of the family. From other cities there came Louis Willrich and family, Sam Sengelmann and family and Arthur Sladczyk and family of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sladczyk of Yoakum. The remaining members of the Sunday crowd are local. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 15, 1937]

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Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 30, Page 12B.

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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, E. D. 51, Page 8A.

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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 49, Page 10A.

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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Cedar, Page 8

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Text: Texas, Fayette County, Page 66

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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Lyonsville Post Office, Page 125

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Title: 1880 United States Federal Census
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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, E. D. 58, Page 37.

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, State File Number 10134, March 1929

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Title: Texas Deaths, 1903-1998Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1903-1998. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original data from: Texas Department of Health Indexes, 1903-1998. Austin, TX. Texas department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx-.

Data:
Text: Fayette Co., Certificate 10134.

Reference: 862

Reference: 2042

Note: Johnnie Koehler and Otto Willrich, while returning home after attending the funeral of Capt. Sladczyk Saturday afternoon, suffered the animal they were driving to run away. In turning into a small ditch the jolt threw Mr. Willrich out of the buggy, and in falling the young man sustained painful sprains in both ankles. At this writing he is still confined to his bed and beside the severe pain of the injured members, is battling with fever. Johnnie Koehler also received a sprained ankle. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, August 17, 1905]

Mrs. C. H. Steinmann Fatally Injured In Wreck

The shock experienced by close friends of the family of C. H. Steinmann and that of O. T. Willrich, when the news was received by telephone early in the afternoon of Sunday, that the automobile driven by C. H. Steinmann, had turned over three times on the concrete highway about five or six miles from Brenham, and that all occupants were injured, one fatally, can be easily imagined. It is deploring enough to be compelled to chronicle the incident, without giving a prolonged detail of the accident that claimed Mrs. Steinmann. The sudden termination of a drive to the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Bryan, which had all the pleasure stored for offering, is sufficient in itself to warrant the mention that it is most deplorable. Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Willrich and little son, O. T. Jr., and their niece Miss Lorine Kruse, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Steinmann had left La Grange early Sunday morning, their destination being College Station where the son of each of the two families are in attendance upon the College. The trip from La Grange to Brenham was uneventful; after a brief stop, a short meal, the journey was resumed, with Mr. Steinmann at the wheel, Mr. Willrich and son alongside. In the rear seat on the right side sat Mrs. Steinmann, next to her Mrs. Willrich and Miss Kruse. We pass the detailed mention except to state that , as told to the Journal, Mr. Steinmann, finding his progress suddenly blocked by another automobile, crossing - the driver of the other vehicle came in ahead of the Steinmann car - the highway, he swerved the car to the opposite side and applied the brakes. It all happened in a moment. The Steinmann car ceased to travel naturally, turned completely over three times and finally settled on its side. All managed to crawl from the wreck except Mrs. Steinmann and Mr. Willrich; the latter was helped to a seat and while still conscious complained of pain and his head dropped onto his breast. Mrs. Steinmann, partly out of the car was bleeding profusely and her husband, frantic, sought to compel her to speak; blood gushed from her face and head, she lived only a few moments. All were taken as soon as possible to the Milroy Memorial Hospital at Brenham, where surgical and medical aid was given, but upon examination by the surgeons, it was found that Mrs. Steinmann was beyond all earthly help. Her body was taken in charge by the Brenham undertaker, and prepared for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Willrich remained at the hospital, Mr. Willrich, according to all information obtainable, received a dislocated vertebrae and was promptly placed in firm leather bandage, X-ray examination did not disclose a break, but a dislocation; Mrs. Willrich, suffering internal pain and injuries to limb was able to see some of the many inquiring friends, and Miss Lorine, whose foot was cut, was also retained at the Hospital. Little O. T., the son, escaped injury. Mr. Steinmann, injured severely by bruise, with possible internal injuries, refused to remain at the Hospital, and accompanied the body of his wife to La Grange, in an automobile, and both the funeral coach and the automobile reached here shortly before eight o'clock. In care of Dr. Hoch, Mr. Steinmann was put to bed and made as comfortable as possible. Monday afternoon, Rev. Chas. Nash, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiated at the funeral. Mrs. B. C. Westbrook of Dallas, niece of Mr. Steinmann, sang "Abide With Me," at the home, preceding the religious services. Interment was held at the new cemetery. The attendance upon these last rites was very large, the saddened faces gave evidence of the sincere sympathy that all encouraged for the stricken family. Ladies of the Eastern Star, auxiliary of the Masonic Order, attended in a body, and officers of the auxiliary rendered the beautiful and impressive ceremony at the open grave. In attendance, also, were the cadets from A&M College, of which Weldon Steinmann was captain. Flowers, coming from every neighborhood, beautiful emblems, a profusion that was spread out beyond the plat of ground, completely hid the earthen couch. The active pallbearers were: Geo. E. Lenert, W. W. Few, John Schroeder, Roy H. Giese, P. A. Nikel, Wm. Loessin, Cooney Letzerich and E. H. Moss. The honorary pallbearers, all friends of the family. Sunday last was "Mother's Day." To these two families the day had a special meaning, each had a son at the College; the happy expectancy, of pinning a flower on the boys at this College where the day was to be appropriately commemorated is easily imagined. That pleasure a mother encourages, to witness the presence of her son, and to have been honored with the duty of pinning that flower, unmindful of any other possibility than to arrive at the College, be greeted by their sons, and spend in accord with the day, is recognized. Chatting, looking forward to the hour when the exercises were to be held, few hours in genuine happiness, these two mothers were relegating all else, and then - with the swiftness of the arrow the sudden change. The red flower, to have been worn by Weldon Steinmann, the son, was removed, and the white flower taken. Mrs. Steinmann, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Willenberg, was born in La Grange, August 26, 1881, the third daughter and the fifth child, and was reared in La Grange. Her death leaves only one member of the Willenberg family, the eldest son, E. R. Willenberg of Freeport. She was united in marriage with C. H. Steinmann in La Grange, November 11, 1906, three children were born to this union. These are: Chris A. of Dallas, Miss Mildred, and the youngest son, to graduate in June from the A&M College; Weldon. She is also mourned by two nieces and one nephew. Mother's Day! What destiny could have assumed control on this the day when the offspring had welcomed the hour the recognition of the day could be given. What can mortals, imbued with the thought that a tribute to the living mother would bring happiness and incite more ennobling deeds on the part of the boy or the girl who experiences the joy to remember her, offer except to encourage the hope that it was so decreed. Question not, is the rebuke; the Journal editor, ever willing to add to the happiness of those who are so deserving, witnessing the scenes that brighten the eyes of the parent and child and bring a happy beat to the heart, feels the keen loss that this husband and these children experience. What comfort can the Journal offer to them in this their hour of grief, except to point out the way, and accept the mandate as issued. Cruel? When we contemplate the happiness that seemed to have been suddenly elevated to the throne, and witness the cruel change, from laughter to sob, from smile to tears, nothing seems to be at our command. Let Him who stilled the storm and rebuked it, look upon those who today are bowed in grief and stay the sorrow that has been so heavy. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 18, 1933]

Otto T. Willrich Failed To Return Home

When relatives who had visited with him at the Brenham Hospital last Wednesday afternoon, returned to La Grange, they gave out the unfriendly report that while his condition was considered favorable, O. T. Willrich, injured in the automobile accident the Sunday previous, was far from being able to return, and in the event he did return, he would have to wear braces. Which, unwilling as were his relatives and friends to accept the inevitable, denoted nothing less. That the invasion of death should occur, as fast as it did, was to everyone a painful shock. Mr. Willrich died at about 3:00 o'clock Thursday morning.

Sunday, May 14 - Mother's Day

O. T. Willrich, Mrs. Willrich and son O. T., Jr., and niece, Miss Lorine Kruse, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Steinmann, in the Willrich family automobile, were en route to College Station to attend the program arranged for the entertainment of fathers and mothers for Mother's Day, and met with a very deplorable accident. In that accident Mrs. Steinmann was fatally injured and died within a few minutes after the automobile ceased to run; Mr. Willrich was taken to the Brenham Hospital, a dislocated vertabrae being his chief injury. From Sunday morning until Thursday morning he lingered, and at 3:00 o'clock, without a struggle, he passed to his reward. The body was brought to La Grange and prepared for burial; at the family home in the western end of the city, funeral services were held, and from the home the body was taken to the St. Paul Lutheran church, where Rev. R. Heise spoke in eulogy of the departed and the choir and Sunday school sang appropriate hymns. The place of worship was filled with sympathizing friends, on the church yard were equally as many, who came to mingle their tears with those of the relatives and to pay respect to one who was ever regarded as a worthy citizen, a good father and husband, a friend to those who desired his friendship. Interment was made at the new cemetery, with flowers banked high and over much space at the newly acquired plot. The pall bearers were: O. E. Stolz, Alex. E. von Rosenburg, O. E. Hagemann, Fred Wolters, Milton Schmidt and B. F. Harigel.

Biographical and Reference

Otto T. Willrich was born on what is generally known as Bluff, to the south of La Grange, and was the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willrich, who lived in that part of the county for more than fifty years. He was reared on a farm, and was instructed in the events of life yet to transpire, to be honest, frugal, and above all, gentlemanly in his demeanor to his fellow man. His parents were of that high type of citizenry who merited the good will and respect of their neighbors, and the children born to this union upheld that regard; Otto T. Willrich being a living example for many years. Otto was born November 29, 1877; after leaving the farm he became associated with the local firm, The von Rosenberg Company; his strict attention to business, his loyalty, and his genial approach to custom, merited his continuance in the employ; that firm has lost a valuable man. Unpretentious, believing in that principle that the best friends are those who are friends because their friendship is merited, he lived in peace and contentment with everyone. Fourteen years ago, late in years of manhood, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Annie Addicks, and that union was blessed with one child, O. T. Jr. The widow and son survive. He is also survived by two brothers in Houston, Louis and Hans, and one brother of near La Grange, George Willrich. Three sisters, Mesdames V. C. Sladczyk and George Schaefer, and Miss Rita Willrich also survive. There are a number of nieces, cousins and nephews who will miss this good old boy, who always had the right hand extended in welcome. The little widow, injured in the same accident, her face still discolored and her limbs aching from the effects of that injury, bore up bravely; she will miss him as all loving wives shall miss their chosen companion, but, in her firm belief she accepts the verdict of the Master, and looks forward to that day when the reunion shall occur. "It is God's will, and I shall not complain." What more beautiful can be the words of one who leaned upon the staff of her husband, and with him found peaceful happiness in their church membership. Her older son, Gilbert O. Addicks, to whom Otto was ever an advisor and companion, upheld the arms of his mother and with equal fortitude bore up well under the affliction, both in the same faith and hope, looking forward to that Great Day when events of this sad nature shall cease. Flowers are brought to the bier of one whom the community loved; in the passing of a citizen, that touch of Nature that makes the whole world kin, is exemplified by deed, and words of sympathy expressed. When the sad news came, there was manifested an interest and sincere sympathy that would bring to the confession of appreciation, grateful words from the most indifferent. The little widow, abed still from her injuries, welcomed her friends, they came constantly and with that open-hearted feeling of kinship created by the severing of the threads of life, sought to allay the pain that this parting had created. The Journal believed in the man all knew as plain, good and kind Otto Willrich, the friendship of long standing suffered the blow to be inflicted and questioned not; yet, as the editor looked upon the calm, placid face, and in the next room saw the little woman who had, hand in hand gone down the pathway of life in real happiness, carrying on with him in every reversal as well as gladsome event, witnessed their sincere devotion and unflinching faith in their religious demeanor, it brought the usual query: "Why this separation?" May Time deal gently with all who are feeling the pang of a temporary parting, and may the eventide, when the joy was experienced ever, at the home-coming, be robbed of its cruel sting, and that absence which is so keenly felt, become less effective, to the end that even she who believed and still believes, may find comfort at the knowledge that temporary absence is but a meagre part of that course of human experience that ends in blissful communion, when loved ones shall gather together again, for all time. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 25, 1933]

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Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 30, Page 12B.

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Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, La Grange, E. D. 52, Page 1B.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Fayette County, La Grange, E. D. 75, Page 2A.

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1880 United States Federal Census
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Text: Texas, Fayette County, E. D. 58, Page 37.

Source: (Birth)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
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Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: The La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 25, 1933

Reference: 941

Note: Willrich

Miss Rita Willrich, 92, of La Grange passed away Sunday in Care Inn of La Grange when she was a resident for a number of years. Funeral arrangements were pending Monday morning at Koenig-Peel Funeral Home. [The Fayette County Record, Friday, September 30, 1988]

Willrich

Last rites for Miss Rita Willrich, 97, of La Grange were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Koenig-Peel Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Hassel officiating. Burial was in the Cedar Cemetery. Miss Willrich passed away Sunday in Care Inn of La Grange where she was a resident for a number of years. She was born in Bluff, near La Grange, Jan. 12, 1891. She was the daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Kloss) Willrich. She resided in the Bluff community until the death of her father and then moved to La Grange to reside with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sladczyk. Although she never married, she was like a mother to a number of her nieces and nephews. She took care of her father till his death and also her sister Mrs. Sladczyk. Only immediate survivors are numerous nieces and nephews. [The Fayette County Record, Friday, October 7, 1988]

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Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 30, Page 12B.

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, E. D. 51, Page 8A.

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, La Grange, E. D. 75, Page 8B.

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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 49, Page 10A.

Source: (Birth)
Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Source: (Birth)
Title: Fayette County Record, La Grange, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: Microfilm
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette County Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: Friday, October 7, 1988.

Source: (Death)
Title: Texas Deaths, 1903-1998Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1903-1998. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original data from: Texas Department of Health Indexes, 1903-1998. Austin, TX. Texas department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx-.

Reference: 1046

Reference: 2053

Reference: 1555

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1850 United States Federal CensusSource Medium: Electronic
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Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Page 66

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1870 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Cedar Post Office, Between Halletsville Road and Buckner's Creek, Page 2.

Reference: 657

Reference: 2045

Reference: 2005

Reference: 772

Note: Willrich

Funeral services for Werner G. (Red) Willrich, 68, of La Grange, were held Saturday at 11 a. m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with The Rev. Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating. Burial was in the city cemetery. Mr. Willrich passed away August 13 at Fayette Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of La Grange, he was born here on Sept. 5, 1912, the son of the late George and Anna (Wieting) Willrich. He was united in marriage at Plum on Jan. 16, 1939 with Antonia Korenek who preceded him in death in Nov. 1964. On June 11, 1980 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Sophie (Mazac) Pecha. Mr. Willrich was a bowling alley manager and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sacred Heart Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sophie Willrich of La Grange; one son, Werner L. (Pete) Willrich of La Grange; one brother, Leslie Willrich of Houston; and two grandchildren, Scott Edward and Kimberly Ann Willrich of La Grange. He was preceded in death by one brother, George. [The La Grange Journal, Wednesday, August 19, 1981]

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, E. D. 75, Page 6A.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Precinct 1, La Grange, E. D. 50, Page 5B.

Source: (Birth)
Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Source: (Burial)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: The La Grange Journal, Thursday, August 19, 1981.

Source: (Death)
Title: Texas Deaths, 1903-1998Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1903-1998. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original data from: Texas Department of Health Indexes, 1903-1998. Austin, TX. Texas department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx-.

Reference: 925

Reference: 1986

Reference: 602

Reference: 2008

Reference: 1231

Source: (Name)
Title: Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas
Publication: Name: Houston, Harris Co., TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: The Houston Chronicle, Wednesday, November 3, 2004.

Source: (Name)
Title: Houston Chronicle, Houston, Texas
Publication: Name: Houston, Harris Co., TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: The Houston Chronicle, Wednesday, November 3, 2004.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Fayette County, Schulenburg, Precinct 8, E. D. 69, Page 10B