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Note: One family tree lists an "anna"? Born ~1895. No source. Obit: At the family residence, West Point township, March 18th, 1919, George Hermes passed away, aged 73 years, 6 months and 24 days. George Hermes was born in Westphalia, Germany, and several years later moved to this country. He was a member of the Sacred Heart church in this city, where he had many friends and admirers. The deceased is survived by two sons, H. G. Hermes with the A.F.F. in France, Ben of this city, two daughters, Mrs. Steve A. Krogmeier and Mrs. William Krogmeier, both of Fort Madison and __ grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Sacred Heart church Friday morning at 9 a.m., Rev. Peter Hoffman officiating. Interment will be made in the Sacred Heart cemetery. On June 23/26, 1880, was enumberated in West Point Township, Iowa Household data: George (head) - 35 (farmer); Mary (wife) - 23 Emumerated on the 1895 Iowa Census @ 48 years old. No image. On the June 18, 1900 census, was enumerated in West Point Township, Iowa at 245 ? Street Household: George Hermes (head) - 54. Mary (wife) - 43. Benny (son) - 18. Katie (daughter) - 13. Maggie (daughter) - 11. Herman (son) - 8 Born Aug 1945, 54 years old, Born in Germany, parents from Germany. Immigrated in 1874, living here for 26 years. Farmer On April 29th, 1910, was enumberated in West Point Township, Iowa. House #102 Household data: George (head) - 64; Mary (wife) - 53; Margaret (daughter) - 21; Herman (son) - 18 Enumerated on the 1915 Iowa Census @ 69 years old. Hard to read. Marital Status - Widowed
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