m. 16 Nov 1874
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Born |
3 Aug 1877 |
Gnadenheim, Molotschna Colony, South Russia  |
Died |
17 Jul 1953 |
Henderson, York, Nebraska  |
Buried |
Aft 17 Jul 1953 |
Bethesda Mennonite Church Cemetery, Henderson, York, Nebraska  |
Spouse |
Aganeta BRUCKS | F24437 |
Married |
15 Aug 1901 |
Henderson, York, Nebraska  |
Spouse |
Margaretha PETERS | F24436 |
Married |
12 Feb 1918 |
Henderson, York, Nebraska  |
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Ships |
 | S.S. Strassburg-1872 The steamship STRASSBURG was built for Norddeutscher Lloyd by Caird & Co, Greenock (yard #166), and was launched on 24 May 1872. 3,025 tons; 107,06 x 11,89 meters (length x breadth); straight stem (first Norddeutscher Lloyd high-seas vessel so built), 1 funnel, 2 masts; iron construction, screw propulsion, twin single-expansion engine, service speed 11 knots; accommodation for 60 passengers in 1st class, 120 in 2nd class, and 889 to 900 in steerage; crew of 70 to 100. The STRASSBURG was the "name ship" of the 13 vessels of Norddeutscher Lloyd's Strassburg Class of passenger vessels, and was built for the Line's New Orleans service. 3 September 1872, maiden voyage, Bremen - Southampton - New York. 16 October 1872, first voyage, Bremen - Havre - New Orleans. 1874, given new boilers and compound engine, service speed 12 knots. Made one voyage to Hankau for a cargo of tea, being the first German steamship through the Suez Canal. 16 February 1881, first voyage, Bremen-Baltimore. 11 November 1881, first voyage, Bremen-South America. 1883-1896, primarily to South America. 1885, refitted in Bremerhaven. 2 August 1893, last voyage, Bremen-New York (12 roundtrip voyages). 25 January 1896, last voyage, Bremen-South America. August 1896, sold to Tardi & Co, Genoa, for scrapping. 1897, scrapped at Genoa. |
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Sources |
- [S200] Miscellaneous, Ratzlaff, Abraham P. (b. 25 Nov 1904); family group sheets on the descendents of Jacob Mierau (b. 25 Mar 1838); copies in possession of Tim Janzen (b. 3 Dec 1960).
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