Hello list,
I have been asking questions about Bossum, Bassum etc. piece at a time.
I am going to paste in the information that led me to believe he was from
Bossum, maybe it will help someone else. I know it is long but there is
a lot of information in it. Opinions welcomed---Bob
Biographical Sketch of Henry William Meyer
HENRY WILLIAM MEYER, one of the foremost German newspaper editors in the
State of Wisconsin and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him, died at
his home in Appleton on September 1, 1911. He was of German nativity,
born in Bossum, Kingdom of Hanover, August 3, 1843, the son of Arendt H.
and Anna Meyer, and when but three years old was brought to America by
his parents. The journey across the Atlantic was made in a small sailing
vessel and required three months, but they finally sighted land and came
to Milwaukee by way of the Great Lakes. Shortly thereafter they removed
to the town of Newton in Manitowoc county and there settled on a wild and
unbroken tract of land. Henry W. Meyer grew to man's estate on the old
homestead and experienced all the trials and hardships incident to
pioneer life. His ambition rose beyond the farm, however, and he was sent
to public and private schools in Manitowoc and to Concordia College, Fort
Wayne, Indiana, from which latter institution he graduated in 1862. For
four years he taught in the district schools of Manitowoc county, then in
Whitewater, Wisconsin, and in 1869 came to Appleton and here for two
years taught a private school for the Schul-Verein. In 1870 he acquired a
half interest in the "Volksfreund," and shortly afterwards became sole
owner. This publication at that time had but a few hundred subscribers,
but through the untiring efforts of Meyer, who was editor, pressman and
solicitor, the circulation increased rapidly until it was not only one of
the most widely circulated but also one of the most influential papers in
the state, and is still regarded as such. Mr Meyer always took a keen
interest and part in public affairs of importance, but steadfastly
refused to hold office though many such were offered him and urged upon
him. He preferred to work for the people through the medium of the
Volksfreund which he regarded as his life's work. On November 17, 1872,
he was united in marriage with Miss Wilhelmine Harbeck, and to them these
children were born: August H., secretary and manager of the
Langstadt-Meyer Construction & Supply Company, of Appleton; Richard J.,
associated with the management of the Volksfreund; William T., assistant
cashier of the Langlade National Bank of Antigo, Wisconsin; Henry W.,
Jr., associated with the Langstadt-Meyer Construction & Supply Company;
and Mrs. Julchen Meyer-Seeger. The sudden death of the latter, the only
daughter, in February, 1910, was a fatal shock to Mr. Meyer, and he died
as he had lived, an honored and respected man. He was buried at Riverside
Cemetery, Appleton, on Monday, September 4, 1911. Mr. Meyer was a member
of the Masonic fraternity, the Modern Woodmen of America, Odd Fellows and
other social and benevolent organizations. His widow survives him and
resides in Appleton.
Hello,
Pretty Geeky thing to suggest...
redirect to /world/GM/06/Herssum.html
Haven't looked at the scribe but also I think H's often look like
B;s.Warmest Regards,
Barbie
> To: hannover-l@genealogy.net
> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:20:58 -0600
> From: bobmarval@juno.com
> Subject: Re: [HN] Bossum
>
> Thanks Barbara,
>
> I have a feeling with a German accent Bassum could be mistaken
for
> Bossum. Would you agree?? I find Bassum below and near Bremen,
would that
> have been in Hannover kingdom in the early 1800's? Do you know if
Bassum
> has evangelical church records? Thanks Bob
>
> n Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:53:16 -0800 Barbara Stewart
<raybarbara@san.rr.com>
> writes:
> > Hello Bob,
> >
> > Maybe the name is Bassum. Look here:
> > http://meta.genealogy.net/
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Barbara
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To the list,
> > >
> > > I am searching Germany for Henry William Meyer whos records
here
> > say he
> > > was born 3 Aug 1843 at Bossum Hannover. The record here states> > his
> > > parents as Arendt and Anna Meyer. I am having no luck finding> > Bossum. Is
> > > it possible there is no such place? Any one with help would
be
> > > appreciated. Could it be the spelling is wrong and maybe it is> > Bassum?
> > > Thanks---Bob
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