On a recent visit to Richmond I photocopied selected announcements and
obituaries for the Grottendick and Haner families. I have transcribed
them below. I have tried to keep the spelling the same as in the
original but you should not assume correct. If you find something you
are interested in I encourage you to get a copy of the film and see for
yourself.
Finally, all of these individuals are in my tree. If you find they are
in yours as well, please let me know.
Thanks,
-Eric
Humming Bird, October 17, 1868, page 3
Married
Haner - Grotendick - At the house of the bride's parents, in this city ,
on Tuesday, Oct 13th by Rev. Mr. Lowenmein, Mr. Fred Haner and Miss
Louise Grottendick, all of this city.
Joy go with you and your fair bride Fred, and may your days be long in
the land.
Obituary:
Evening Item, July 9, 1884, Page 4
The death of Frederick Haner of south 8th street, is announced. Mr.
Haner was born in Oldenburg Germany, July 10, 1806, making him 78 years
of age at his death. He came to America in 1840 and settled in
Richmond, which city he made his home for twenty-four years. He has
always been known as a good Christian and worked hard for his family.
He was a father of nineteen children, of whom eleven are living, most of
them married. The funeral takes place from the residence on Friday.
The services will be conducted by Rev. J.J. Young, who will preach the
funeral sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran church after the interment.
Obituary: (same person as above)
Richmond Telegram, July 17, 1884 page 4
John Frederick Haner, one of our oldest and most respected German
citizens, was buried last Thursday, which was his seventy-eighth
birthday, having been born at Oldenburg, Germany, July 10, 1806. He
came to this country in 1849 and had lived where he died, at no. 220
South Eighth street, thirty-four years. He was father of nineteen
children and among the eleven who survive him is the son bearing his
name, J. F. Haner, city marshall.
Obituary:
Evening Item, May 26, 1895, Page 4
Mrs. Fred Haner died this morning from brain fever, leaving a little
baby two days old. She was sick for some days before her child was
born, with brain fever, and was unconscious when the birth occurred. It
is a peculiarly sad case. The funeral occurs on Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the residence south 8th street.
Obituary:
Richmond Palladium, February 10, 1912, Page 1
Fred Haner Called
Well Known Cigar Maker Died Last Night
Fred Haner, a pioneer cigar manufacturer of this city, died last evening
at Reid Memorial hospital, following a protracted illness. Mr. Haner,
though born in Germany, spent most of his life in this community. He
had been ill for some time before his death, but was not taken to the
hospital until yesterday morning.
Mr. Haner was born in Asnabrick, Germany in 1843. He came to America
when quite young, and fought in the Civil war. In addition to his cigar
business, which he had maintained until recently, Mr. Haner hwld the
position of city marshall (1883-1889) and mail carrier. He was a member
of So* Meredith Post, No. 55 G.A.R., and Herman Lodge, I.O.O.F., and the
K. of P. He was also active in the cigar makers' union, and St. Paul's
Lutheran church.
Mr. Haner is survived by eight children, a sister, and twelve
grandchildren. The funeral will be from his late home, 209 South
Seventh street, 2:00 p.m., Monday with Revs Huber and Radcliffe
officiating. Friends may call at the home from 2 to 5 or from 7 to 9,
Sunday.