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Proposed Change: Herman Hartenstein (I92340) Tree: Südpfalz / Southern Palatinate Link: http://www.birkenhoerdt.net/getperson.php?personID=I92340&tree=Suedpfalz Description: Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I am the great-great granddaughter of Herman Hartenstein through his daughter Louisa whose eldest daughter Stella Glaser (married Jeff Edward Conrad) was my paternal grandmother. My father Fredric Paul Conrad was her second son and third child. I am copying into this email all the material concerning my ancestor from the Centennial History of Belmont County (1903). You will notice there is a difference in the spelling of the family name - quite frankly the family was always arguing about the proper spelling. If you would like further information, please contact me. It is odd, but true that all most all of the female descendants of Loise Hartenstein Glaser resemble her strongly - even to my own granddaughter Amelia Elizabeth Still. SheetHERMAN HARTENSTEIN, a venerable and honored resident of Belmont County, Ohio, has spent almost half a century of his useful life in the iron and steel works. In 1900 he retired to his farm near Bellaire, - this farm is most beautifully situated, being located on a hill overlooking the Ohio River. The original purchase contained but 30 acres, but later a 50 acre tract adjoining was added, making it one of the finest 80 acre farms in the vicinity. Here Mr. Hartensein carries on general farming and his activity would put to shame many a younger man. Valuable sand pits are to be found on his land and large quantities of sand are sold for molding purposes. As the same indicates, the subject of this sketch is of German nativity. His birth took place in October, 1830, in Saxony, Germany, and he is a son of Henry Hartenstein, who with his family emigrated from the fatherland, locating in Butler county, Pennsylvania, in 1844. Purchasing a tract of land in that county, Henry Hartenstein followed agricultural pursuits for many years. About a year prior to his death, he sold his farm and removed to a near-by town. Both he and his wife died in 1895 - within six weeks of each other - and both were octogenarians at the time of their deaths. Although living in a distance county, our subject made it a rule to visit his aged parents at least once a year for many years before their deaths. He has four sisters, who reside on farms in different parts of Butler County, Pennsylvania, and his brother, Louis, is successfully engaged in mercantile life in the same State. Mr. Hartenstein obtained his primary education in Germany, and after locating in the United States attended night school. When 15 years of age, he secured employment in the iron works at Brady's Bend, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, continuing to work there until 1849, when the plant was closed. After a brief sojourn at Pittsburg, he went to Wheeling, and followed the fortunes of a miner a few months. The following year (1850), upon the opening of the Belmont Mills, Mr. Hartenstein entered the employ of Bailey, Woodward & Co., continuing in the employ of that firm for many years after the La Belle Mill was built there by them, working in all 17 years with the Belmont and La Belle companies. He first worked in the rolling department and later was employed for many years in the boiling rooms. He tended the puddling furnaces, retaining that position for years. In 1886 Mr. Hartenstein entered the steel works as assistant manager and filled that position in an able manner until his retirement from the service in 1900, having spent 49 years in the business. He is well known all over the steel region and is one of the few men now living who were among the early employees of the mills. In February, 1852, our subject was united in marriage with Louisa Knipping, who was born in Germany in 1833 and is a daughter of William and Theresa (Schlinkey) Knipping. She came to the country in 1844 ad was reared in the family of her step-father, August Wiedebusch, who lived in Wheeling, West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Hartenstein have five daughters ad three sons living and have lost several children. Their two eldest sons, August and Herman, reside in the West. Albert, the youngest son, is a druggist in Bellaire. The daughters are Leona (Mrs. John Murphy), Roberta (Mrs. Peter Kern), Louisa (Mrs. Joseph Glasser). Mary (Mrs. James McKee) and Annie, wife of John Glasser, a manufacturer of some note. All reside in Bellaire. Mr. Hartenstein is a faithful follower of the Democratic party. While a resident of Wheeling, he served three years as a member of the City Council. Mr. Hartenstein was captain in the West Virginia State Militia during the Civil War. In fraternal circles, he is a prominent Mason, having a membership of 20 years standing. He affiliates with the blue lodge and chapter of Bellaire and with Hope Commandery, No. 26, K. T., of St. Clairesville. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. since he was 21 years of age. He is an active member of the Lutheran Church and contributed largely toward its support. From the foregoing it will be seen that our subject has led a long and active life and, although now in advanced years, is still a useful member of his community. Mrs. Hartenstein's father fought in the battle of Waterloo and was never wounded. He was a brave soldier and was granted a life pension by King William, who also awarded him a brass medal.
Dr. Helen Conrad-O'Briain
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1830 - 1919 (~ 88 years)
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