- JOSEPH SPECKART: 74-11-7 died Sunday evening. He was born 26 May 1830 in Langenbrucken, Bruchsal, Baden, Germany, and upon attaining majority he left his native country landing in New Orleans and making his way to St. Louis. In 1853 he came to Highland and opened a butcher shop which he opreated until he retired on 1886. He married two times, first to Miss Caroline Bellm in Jun 1853. She died in 1885. Eight children were born. Second he married Miss Josephine Brensinger while on visit to where he was born. Surviving is a son Joseph, other living children are Charles of St. Louis, Philip and Frank of Provo, UT., Mrs. Peter Grimmer of Highland, Mrs. Xaver Voegele of St. Morgan, Mrs. Rosa Rhyn of Plattamouth, NB. and a sister Mrs. Katharine Zolk of Laugenbrucken, Baden, Germany.
- Entered: 31 Aug 2005
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