Thursday, February 12, 2015

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks, Week 40: Joseph Horn (1834-1880)


Joseph Horn- My 3rd Great Grandfather

Born: 1834 in Baden, Germany

Parents & Siblings: Unknown

Immigrated to America: 23 Jan 1860 (age 26)
                                        Came through La Havre, France 
                                        on the ship: Mazeppa


Occupation in Dayton, Ohio: Worked in a Car Shop.

Family: 

Joseph married Martha Maria Altmann (1833-1895) and they had 4 Children:

1. Emma Horn (1862-1880)
2. Mary Horn (1868-1937)
3. Frederick Horn (1868-1880)
4. Rose A. Horn (1872-1933)
    (Rose was my 2nd great grandmother.)

and at least 16 grandchildren.

Joseph died on 15 Dec 1880 in Dayton, Ohio. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Dayton- Sec 15, Lot 64, Space 11. 


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