NameJakob Michael Eckes
Birth23 Mar 1820, Wanderath, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death13 Dec 1911, Lidgerwood, Richland County, North Dakota
BurialCalvary Cemetery, Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota
Spouses
Birth3 Apr 1816, Wanderath, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death7 May 1882, Mount Calvary, Marshfield Township, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
BurialFond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Marriage14 Jan 1852, Standesamt Virneburg, Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
ChildrenJohanna Christiana (1853-1945)
Notes for Jakob Michael Eckes
Source: K-J Tonner’s Kelberg data file; and www.findagrave.com.
He immigrated to the United States with his family in 1869. They initially settled in Mount Calvary, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Jacob operated a saloon until 1882. In Lidgerwood he operated the Eckes Hotel.
Notes for Maria Katharine (Spouse 1)
Source: K-J Tonner’s Kelberg data file; and www.findagrave.com.