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Birth -May 1, 1849

Heinrich Cordes was born on May 1, 1849, in Scheeßel, Lower Saxony, Germany, to Margaretha Lüdemann, age 40, and Johann Christoph Ludwig Cordes, age 38.

Departure – 17 Aug 1867

At age 18, Hinrich immigrated to Perry County, Missouri, USA

See Chapter: Bremen ship Uhland

Arrival – 4 Nov 1867

See Chapter: Henry Cordes Arrived in New Orleans

Marriage – 16 Feb 1871

Heinrich Cordes married Margaretha Meier in Farrar, Missouri, on February 16, 1871, when he was 21 years old. (See Chapter: Margaretha (Meier) and Heinrich Cordes)

Birth of Son – 20 Aug 1873

His son John Peter August was born on August 20, 1873, in Farrar, Missouri.

Death of Son – 21 Apr 1874

His son John Peter August passed away on April 21, 1874, in Farrar, Missouri, when he was less than a year old.

Birth of Daughter -3 Feb 1876

His daughter Anna Marie was born on February 3, 1876, in Farrar, Missouri.

Birth and Death of Son – 18 Apr 1878

His son Heinrich was born on April 18, 1878, and passed away that same day.

Birth of Daughter – 20 Mar 1879

His daughter Martha Margaretha was born on March 20, 1879, in Farrar, Missouri.

Census – 9 Jun 1880

Salem Township, Missouri Age: 32; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

Birth of Daughter – 22 Sep 1881

Her daughter Marie Christina was born on September 22, 1881, in Farrar, Missouri.

Stroke- about1890

When his daughters were very young (Martha was about 10 yeas old), Heinrich became very ill which left him paralyzed. After that he was wheelchair bound much of the time. His wife, Margaretha, and his daughters did the farm work.

Death – 28 Mar 1899

Heinrich Cordes died on March 28, 1899, near Farrar, Missouri, USA, at the age of 49, and was buried in the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery.