| Home Surname List Name Index Sources Email Us | Second Generation2. Heinrich Wilhelm Karl "William" VIETH was born on 27 February 1829 in Detmold, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine Westphalia) Province, Preussen (Prussia).2,3 He emigrated on 14 October 1867 from Preussen (Prussia).2,4 He appeared in the census in 1870 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.5 His occupation was listed as "Farmer." William appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.3 His occupation was listed as "Farmer.") He died on 24 February 1900 at the age of 70 in Norwalk, Monroe County, WI.2,4,6 Heinrich Wilhelm Karl "William" VIETH and Anna Charlotte Henrietta "Lottie" STECKER were married on 24 June 1859 in Detmold, Kreis Lippe, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine Westphalia) Province, Preussen (Prussia).2,6,7,8,9,10 The 1900 Census indicated that they had 11 children, of whom 8 were still living. Anna Charlotte Henrietta "Lottie" STECKER was born on 8 March 1839 in Heiden, Lippe-Detmold, Nordrhein-Westfalen Province, Preussen (Prussia).6,10 She emigrated in November 1867 from Preussen (Prussia).10 She appeared in the census in 1870 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.5 Lottie appeared in the census in 1880 in Sheldon Township, Monroe County, WI.3 She appeared in the census in 1900 in Norwalk, Monroe County, WI.6 She died on 1 April 1927 at the age of 88 in Norwalk, Monroe County, WI.2,10 Obituary Notes: "Anna Charlotte Henrietta Stecker was born March 6th, 1839 in Heiden, Lippe Detmold, Germany. She was united in marriage to William Henry Vieth June 24, 1850. Eleven children were born to this union, 7 sons and four daughters. Three sons and one daughter preceded her in death. The family came to this country in November 1867 and settled in the township of Sheldon, Monroe County, Wis. They were successful in farming and gave their children a good start in life, not only in a material way, but in a thrifty, moral and religious way. Upon their coming to this country, they joined the Evangelical church, of which they became one of the leading families. About 29 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Vieth were necessitated to retire from the farm and moved to Norwalk, where soon after the husband was taken from her by death, Feb 24, 1900. Mr. Vieth was deeply interested in her children, and her active mind was ever ready to give counsel and advice. She was also keenly interested in the good of others. She was active in keeping up her home in town, until a year ago, when old age and sickness compelled her to live with her daughter, Mrs. Nicolai, where on Friday morning, April 1, she passed away to her eternal reward, having reached the age of 88 years, 23 days. She leave to mourn her departure, four sons--Herman, Frederick, Julius and Adolph; three daughters--Amelia (Mrs. Walterman), Matilda (Mrs. Wartman), Alvina (Mrs. Nicolai); 26 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends." . Heinrich Wilhelm Karl "William" VIETH and Anna Charlotte Henrietta "Lottie" STECKER had the following children:
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