NameNicholas John (Nick) Eckes
Birth5 Mar 1854, Wanderath, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany7,3
Death10 Jun 1928, Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota
BurialCalvary Cemetery, Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota
OccupationFarmer--1900; foreman at a pop factory--1910.
FatherJakob Michael Eckes (1820-1911)
MotherMaria Katharine Retterath (1816-1882)
Spouses
Birth30 Aug 1857, Wisconsin, United States of America
Death14 Sep 1896, Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota
BurialSt. Joseph Cemetery, Richland County, North Dakota
FatherPeter Haerig (1826-1916)
MotherChristine Meisen (1822-1893)
Marriage30 Jan 1879, Mount Calvary, Marshfield Township, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
ChildrenAnna Christina (1879-1929)
 Nickolas John (Nick) (1886-1969)
 Frank Anton (Frank) (1888-1957)
 Joseph Anton (1890-1891)
 Maria Amelia (Amelia) (1892-1963)
 Edward Jacob (Edward) (1894-1988)
Notes for Nicholas John (Nick) Eckes
Source: K-J Tonner’s Kelberg data file; and www.findagrave.com.
He immigrated in 1869 and became a naturalized citizen.
In 1900 he and his eight children lived in Summit, Richland County, North Dakota. His future son-in-law John Schneider lived with them. In 1910 he and five of his children lived in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota. In 1920 he lived in wahpeton with his son Nick. His son Eddie and his wife and two sons lived next door.
Notes for Elizabeth (Lizzie) (Spouse 1)
Source: K-J Tonner’s Kelberg data file; and www.findagrave.com.
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