Individual Details

Census (family)

8 80 92 Herren D. Benhard 85 3 27 SE NE 32 M M Farmer Germany F F Militia, Voter
9 Herren Engel M. 29 F M Keeping House Germany F F
10 Herren John H. 6 M Jones Co. F F
11 Herren Diedrick B. 4 M Jones Co. F F
12 Herren Meta M. 2 F Jones Co. F F
13 Herren Anna M. 0 F Jones Co. F F
14 Hanken Gerhard 16 M Laborer Germany F F

Census (family)

7 177 178 Herren Dirk B 41 M M Germany " " " "
8 Herren Angeline 38 F M " " " "
9 Herren John H 16 M S Jones Co Ia " " "
10 Herren Bernerd 14 M S " " " "
11 Herren Meta 12 F S " " "
12 Herren Anna 11 F S " " "
13 Herren Edward 9 M S " " "
14 Herren Herman 5 M S " " "
15 Herren William 3 M S " " "
16 Herren Geo 0 M S " " "

Census (family)

Head Henry B Herren M 46 Germany 3x, immigration yr: 1871, Farmer
Wife Angel M Herren F 43 Germany 3x, 10 children born & living, immigration yr: 1869
Son John H Herren M 21 Iowa
Son Edward H Herren M 13 Iowa
Daughter Meta E Herren F 17 Iowa
Daughter Anna M Herren F 16 Iowa
Son Herman Herren M 11 Iowa
Son William Herren M 8 Iowa
Son George F Herren M 6 Iowa
Daughter Mary G Herren F 4 Iowa
Son Reinhard Herren M 1 Iowa

Census (family)

Head D Ben Herren M 56 Germany
Wife Engel M Herren F 53 Germany
Son Herman H Herren M 20 Iowa
Son William Herren M 18 Iowa
Son George C Herren M 16 Iowa
Son R*Chart F Herren M 11 Iowa
Son Edward H Herren M 23 Iowa
Daughter G Maria Herren F 14 Iowa

Census (family)

Head Dirk B Herren M 65 Germany
Wife Angeline M Herren F 62 Germany
Son Herman H Herren M 30 Iowa
Son George C Herren M 25 Iowa
Son Reinhard F Herren M 20 Iowa

Burial

Herren Engel 1857-1923 #52-4

Death

THE ANAMOSA JOURNAL....OCTOBER 4, 1923...PAGE 1
MRS. BEHREND D HERREN
  The life of a loving, kind hearted peace loving wife, mother and sister came to a close on earth when death called the spirit of Mrs. Engel Margaret Herren at Mercy Hospital, Monday Morning, Sept 24, 1923.  The deceased was a native of Germany, came to this country when a child and settled with her parents in Wayne township, Jones county, Iowa where she has resided the most of her early pilgrimage.  In 1912 she and her aged husband retired from farm life and purchased a fine home in Monticello. There were ten children born to this union, all of whom with the husband are left to mourn her passing  Mrs. Herren had been in failing health for several years, especially the past summer months.  She was advised by her physician to come to Mercy Hospital in order to receive attention and the best available care.  At times she and her family hoped for her recovery but God knew best.  Mr. Herren called at the bedside only a few minutes before her death while conversing with her husband in a cheerful manner her spirit joined the heavenly throng.
  Mrs. Herren had reached the age of 66 years 7 months and 21 days.  Her children, John residing in Minnesota; Ben near North English; Meta Helken of Manchester; Anna Helgens of Scotch Grove; Edward of near Anamosa; Herman of Scotch Grove; Will of Wayne Center; George at home; Mary Thompson of California and Rhinehard at home attended the solemn services held at Wayne church, Friday, September 28, Rev. Willms officiated.