Lot 4

Map of cemetery lot 4 with burial list

Deeded To: Frederick Witthans

Burials:

e. Eva Witthans
f. Friedrich Witthans
g. Christina Witthans/Whithaus

Notes:

  1. No markers for Friedrich or Christina, going by records and obituaries.

  2. Because of the lack of markers, burials may not be accurate relative to specific grave sites.

OBITUARIES

Plot E: Eva Witthans, 1824-1887

Eva Witthans was born in Prötzlow, Kurhessen, Germany January 26th 1824. She was the widow of Frederick Witthans. Eva died of dropsy July 14th or August 8th1887 in the South Park section of South Saint Paul at the age of 63. She was interred at Salem EV Kirchhof. [SSP]

Witthans – Eva Witthans passed away peacefully in Jesus the 14th of July 1887 at South Park, Dakota County, Minnesota. Dehydration and liver disease caused her death. Born on the 26th of January 1824 at Prötzlow, Kurhessen, Germany. She came into American society at the age of 28 years and soon became the 2nd wife of Friedrich Witthans, the sorrowing husband. In the year 1870 she was born again in the Holy Spirit and enrolled in our church, remained faithful to God up through her death. She was pious in life and devoted to God in death. A husband, child, uncle and many friends appear full of hope for her in eternity.

Geo. Husser, Preacher

[Zions Parish Evangelical Assoc. Church-Book, (p.224) Winifred Street, Saint Paul, MN]

Plot F: Friedrich Witthans, 1828-1898

DIED – Mr. F. Witthans died at the city hospital Thursday, April 28, 1898, after several months’ illness. The following Saturday at two o’clock the funeral services were held at the German Evangelical Church at West Saint Paul, Reverend Mueller officiating. The remains were interred at Salem. Mr. Witthans was one of the pioneers of Dakota County. He lived for some time in New Trier after which he moved to Inver Grove, and later to West Saint Paul. His funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. His age was 70 years. A son and four grandchildren are left to mourn his departure. In their bereavement the sympathy of many friends goes out to them. [Dakota County Tribune, Farmington, Thurs., 5 May 1898, page 5, Inver Grove]

Friedrich Witthans was born circa 1828 in Germany. He died April 28th 1898 at the age of 70. Friedrich was interred in lot 4 of Salem EV Kirchhof.

Plot g: Christina Witthans, 1827-1892

Christina Witthans was born November 7th 1827. She died January 25th 1892 and was interred in lot 4 of Salem EV Kirchhof.