Lot 15

Line art depicting grave markers on Lot 15

Deeded to: George GLASSING 

Burials: 

d. Adeline A. Glassing
e. George Adam Glassing
f. Louisa O. (Burkhardt) Glassing
g. Katherine (Burkhardt) Glassing
h. Anna (Seitz) Glassing

(In Roadway) George John Glassing

Notes:

  1. Cemetery records show that Adeline Glassing is buried on lot 15, but her marker is on lot 14.  Placement of markers may not be accurate relative to burials.

  2. George A. Glassing and his family were founding members of Salem Kirche. (See note on lot 17.)

  3. Katherine (Burkhardt) Glassing’s sister, Barbara (Burkhardt) Binder, is buried in lot 3.                 

OBITUARIES

Plot D: Adeline A. Glassing, 1916-1920 (Died 2/15/1920)

Glassing – Adeline A. At family Residence in Inver Grove Township, Adeline A., aged 4 years, beloved daughter of George J. Glassing.  Remains will be placed in the vault at Riverview Cemetery.  Services and interment later.  Northfield papers please copy.  [Saint Paul Pioneer Press: Tue., 17 Feb 1920]

Plot E: George Adam Glassing, 1827-1899 (6/5/1827 – 6/2/1899)

Glassing – George Adam Mr. George Adam Glassing died at the home of Dr. G.A. Bender Friday at 7 a.m.  He was born June 5th, 1827, in Steinbach, Württemberg, and at his death was 72 years of age.  The deceased had been ill for the past two years, but was unusually well Tuesday morning.  He left for Saint Paul in order to have a number of teeth pulled.  He called on his nephew, Dr. G.A. Bender, where he was suddenly overtaken by apoplexy, and at once passed away.  He was one of Inver Grove’s most prosperous farmers, having lived there for the past 35 years.  Mr. Glassing immigrated to America in 1852 and settled in Rochester, NY, March 22, 1859, and moved the same year to Minnesota and settled in Inver Grove.  He served in the Civil War.  Mr. Glassing joined the German Evangelical Church and was an active member until his death.  Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church Monday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Manthey officiating.  Pallbearers were: A. Schoch, A. Lick, C. Klein, F. Zehnder, J. Rolfing, C. Schmid.  The remains were interred at the family lot in the cemetery of the Evangelical Church.  He leaves a heart broken wife, one son, George J., of Northfield, and Mrs. C. Fredericks of Hutchinson, besides a large circle of relatives and friends who are left to mourn his departure.  [West Saint Paul Times: Sat. 17 Jun. 1899]

Plot F: Louisa O. (Burkhardt) Glassing, 1859-1934 (Died 12/22/1934)

Glassing – Louisa O. (Burkhardt) Inver Grove Township, Saturday, December 22, 1934.  Beloved sister of George J.  Remains will be placed in vault at Riverview Cemetery for burial in spring.  Arrangements by Riverview Funeral Home, 403 South Robert Street.  [Saint Paul Pioneer Press: Mon., 24 Dec. 1934]

Plot G: Katherine (Burkhardt) Glassing, 1839-1911 (Died 10/16/1911) 

Glassing – Katherine (Burkhardt).  At Inver Grove, Minnesota, October 16, 1911, at 10:30 a.m., Mrs. George A. Glassing, aged 72.  Funeral from the residence of her son, George J. Glassing, on the German Road.  Thursday, October 19, 1911, at 2 p.m.  Services at the Evangelical German Salem Church at 2:30 p.m.  Interment at Inver Grove.  [Saint Paul Pioneer Press: Tue., 17 Oct. 1911]

Mrs. G. A. Glassing, an old resident of Dakota County, died at her home in Inver Grove on Monday, after a protracted illness, aged seventy-two years.  The funeral was held from the Evangelical Church on Wednesday, at half past two p.m. Interment at the church cemetery.  [Hastings Daily Gazette: Sat., 21 Oct. 1911]

Plot H: Anna Glassing, 1886-1920 (Died 2/05/1920)

Glassing – Anna (Seitz), Mrs. George Glassing.  Pneumonia proved fatal to Mrs. George Glassing, of the German Road, on Thursday of this week.  She was 33 years of age.  Besides her husband she is survived by three children and her parents.  She was married seven years ago and has lived here with her husband ever since.  [South Saint Paul Dakota County Globe: Fri., 6 Feb. 1920]

Extra Burial (in roadway): George John Glassing, 1869-1935 (10/12/1869 - 10/2/1935)

Glassing – George John, George Glassing, 66 years old, pioneer of Inver Grove, passed away Wednesday, October 2, at the West Side General Hospital after a short illness.  Mr. Glassing’s wife preceded him to the grave 16 years ago.  Mr. Glassing was engaged in flower growing and truck gardening for the greater part of his life, in which he made a great success.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from his home on the German Road and at 2:30 o’clock from the Winifred Street Evangelical Church.  Internment was made in the Salem Cemetery.  Rev. B.C. Sievert conducted the services.  Mr. Glassing is survived by two sons, George and Fred Glassing.  [West Saint Paul Booster & Dakota County Globe: Fri., 11 Oct. 1935]