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Author: helfrich4
Surnames: Helfrich
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"WILLIAM WANNER HELFRICH, born October 20, 1832 in Kutztown, Berks County, PA, and
married to Mary Ann Kutz August 9, 1853. Moved to Ohio in 1867 and settled in Georgete,
Ohio, where their eighth child was born. In March 1869, they moved to White County,
Indiana, where he bought land in Liberty Township. Their 9th child was born in
Flowersville, IN (later Buffalo), and their last 4 children were all born in Buffalo, IN
as well. He later moved to Pulaski County, IN and then back again to Buffalo, White
County, IN, where he died July 24, 1911. Buried at Clark Cemetery. He was a farmer and
coachmaker who at one time owned more than 400 acres of land. He was a Presbyterian and a
democrat. Living an exemplary life, honest to the penny and of the strictest integrity,
he was universally respected as an excellent citizen, a kind and considerate neighbor and
a friend who could be depended upon in times of need." - From a Helfrich family
history written in the 1800's by Rev. Wi!
lliam A. Helffrich and updated by his son, Rev. William U. Helffrich.
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