Henry RECKNER

Father: Friedrich RECKNER
Mother: Marie WILLENBOCKEL

Family 1: Florentina ZEIDLER

(1) Henry RECKNER's obituary.

  1. Oscar RECKNER
  2. Ines RECKNER (adopted)
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 _Friedrich RECKNER __|
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|--Henry RECKNER
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|_Marie WILLENBOCKEL _|
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Notes

Updated February 27, 2015. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1870 United States Census Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Shields Twp., Danville Post Office: Page 4; July 22, 1870.

Henry RECKNER is the son of Frederic and Mary RECKNER. He is 2 years old and born in Wisconsin.

(2) 1880 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., the Town of Shields: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 24; page 25; June 15, 1880.

Henry RECKNER is the son of Frederick and Mary RECKNER. He is 12 years old and born in Wisconsin.

(3) 1900 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Shields Town: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 106; Sheet 6A; June 18-19, 1900.

Henry RECKNER is married to Florentani [ZEIDLER] RECKNER. Their son Oscar is a resident as is Henry's brother August RECKNER.

- Birth date: August 1868; age 31
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 7
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents from Germany
- Occupation: Farmer
- Home: Owns his farm with a mortgage

(4) 1910 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Shields Twp.: Supervisor's District 5; Enumeration District 29; Sheet 7B; May 7, 1910.

Henry RECKNER is head of household, married to Florentina [ZEIDLER] RECKNER. Their son Oscar is also a resident.

- Age: 41; married for 17 years
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents from Germany
- Occupation: General farmer. He is an employer
- Home: Owns a farm free of mortgage

(5) 1920 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Shields Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 56; Sheet 5B; January 22, 1920.

Henry RECKNER is head of household, married to Florintene [ZEIDLER] RECKNER. Children in the household are Oscar and Ines.

- Address: Farm.
- Age: 51 years old
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents from Germany
- Occupation: Farmer on a farm

(6) 1930 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Watertown City, Ward 5: Supervisor's District 9; Enumeration District 14-48; Sheet 4B; April 8 and 9, 1930.

Henry RECKNER is head of household, married to Flora [ZEIDLER] RECKNER.

- Address: 316 Elm St.
- Home ownership: Owns his home, valued at $7,000
- Age: 61 years old, 24 when first married
- Birthplace: Wisconsin, with his parents both born in Germany
- Occupation: Painter, Independently (code 21X1)

(7) 1940 United States Census for Wisconsin, Dodge Co., Emmet Twp., Watertown City, Ward 5: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 14-54; Sheet 5A; April 29, 1940.

Henry RECKNER is head of household, married to Laura [ZEIDLER] RECKNER.

- Address: 316 Elm
- Home: Owned; valued at $4,000
- Age: 72, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: Elementary School - 7th Grade
- Birthplace: Wisconsin
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: Yes
- Number of hours worked per week: 35
- Occupation: Retired Farmer; Farming
- Occupation Code: 000-VV-4
- Number of Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
- Salary: $0
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes (i.e., self employed)

(8) U.S. City Directories; Watertown, Wisconsin via Ancestry.com

- 1899: RECKNER Henry, 33 [first number of section], 80 a [number of acres], Watertown (Farmers List)
- 1917: RECKNER Henry, 150a, 33, Shields, 7 Watertown (Farmers List)
- 1919: RECKNER Henry, 33, 150, $15,100, Shields, Watertown (7) (Farmers List)
- 1924: RECKNER Henry (Florentina) h316 Elm
- 1924: RECKNER Henry 33, 150, $14,100 [valuation], Shields, Watertown (Farmers List)
- 1927: RECKNER Henry (Florentina) h316 Elm
- 1927: RECKNER Henry 33, 150, $14,280, Shields, Watertown (Farmers List)
- 1930: RECKNER Henry (Florentina) h316 Elm
- 1930: RECKNER Henry 33, 150, $14,200, Shields, Watertown (Farmers Directory)
- 1932: RECKNER Henry (Florentina) farm hd h316 Elm
- 1932: RECKNER Henry 33, 150, $14,500, Shields, Watertown (Farmers Directory)
- 1934: RECKNER Henry (Flora) ins agt h316 Elm
- 1934: RECKNER Henry 33, 150, $11,900, Shields, Watertown 6 (Farmers Directory)

(9) Obituary of unknown origin available via Ancestry.com

"Henry RECKNER dies; Funeral on Tuesday. Henry RECKNER, 82, a well known resident of this community, died at his home at 805 Dodge street Saturday noon. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was born on August 2, 1858, in the town of Shields, the son of the late Fred RECKNER and Mary WILLENBOGEE. He was married to Flora ZEIDLER on April 4, 1893, in Columbus. The couple celebrated their golden wedding on April 4, 1943. Mr. RECKNER engaged in farming in this locality. He retired in 1921 and moved to Watertown where he continued to reside. Surviving are his wife; one adopted daughter, Mrs. James THEDE of New Holstein; two grandchildren, Lloyd RECKNER of this city and Mrs. Raymond VICK of route 1; two great-grandchildren; Steve RECKNER and Rachel VICK; and one sister, Mrs. Mary WINKELMANN, Whitewater. One son, Oscar, preceded him in death in 1936. Also preceding him in death were three brothers and two sisters. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran church, of which he served as councilman from 1924 to 1946. He was an honorary member of the Immanuel Brotherhood. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Immanuel Lutheran church, with the Rev. O.H. WONN, officiating. Friends may call to pay their respects at the Nowack Funeral home from 3 o’clock this afternoon until 11 o’clock Tuesday morning, at which time the body will be taken to the church, where it will lie in state from 12 to 2 o’clock, when the casket will be closed. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery."

(10) (10) Henry RECKNER via Find a Grave.

- Name: Henry RECKNER
- Birth: Aug. 2, 1868
- Death: Apr. 14, 1951
- Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery; Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, USA
- Plot: Sec 20
- Note: Buried with Flora RECKNER (Nov. 26, 1868 - Oct. 7, 1958)