F HINNEN - U.S. Social Security Death Index 570-52-2673
Birth: 17 Apr 1940 State Where Number was Issued: California Death: Jan 1992
Source: Donald H. Grob as submitted by Merrie Pinick
Kansas Historical Society Microfilm Roll O119 The Onaga Herald
October 23, 1930
Obituary.
The following obituary taken from The Holton Recorder, will be of interest to early residents of Onaga, as Mr. Hinnen operated a harness shop in Onaga for several years in the building where his grandson now conducts a grocery store.
John George Hinnen, son of Casper and Carolina Hinnen, was born in Cinc innati, Ohio, February 22, 1853, and died at Holton, Kansas, October 6, 1 930 at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 14 days. When he was but a small boy he came with his parents to Leavenworth, establishing a home with the Nyfler family. Out of these associations grew a typical Jonathan and David friendship between Mr. Hinnen and Mr. Nyfler that has lasted 70 years. A few years later the families moved west, the Hinnen family settling on a farm in Riley county, Kansas. Later they relocated on a farm in Jackson county. Here Mr. Hinnen attended school and farmed on the reservation. When still a mere boy he went to Leavenworth to learn the harness makers trade. Returning to Holton the purchased a business in partnership with Henry Keller Jr., and kept business for a quarter of a century. Since his retirement from that business he has given his time to real estate brokerage and general development of community enterprises.
On June 3, 1878 he was married to Miss Minnie Haag. To this union nine children were born. On Oct. 20, 1904 a heavy cloud came into his life in the death of his beloved companion and the home was left without a mother. On Oct. 4, 1906 he was married to Miss Carietta Dennison, who came to bring to his life happiness and to his home a mother.
In 1879 he was converted and united with the Evangelical church at Holton. It was thru his interest and generous gift that this church stands as an enduring legacy left to his children and friends. His faith was his solace in life nor did it fail him in the hour of supreme test. During his last illness he spoke often to his pastor of the conscious nearness of God. Mr. Hinnen had the faculty of maintaining a happy home. He was a great lover of children. His greatest concern was the welfare of those God had given him. He delighted in finding a worthy man, assist him in starting in business and see him go on to success.
There remains in his family his wife and nine children: John C., of Fairbury, Neb; Fred H., and Roce C., Holton; Walter A., Chicago; Geo. A., Holton; Mary Wilbur, Horton; Julia C. Heidrich, and Minnie L., Holton; a nd Frank M., Bellville. One brother, Fred of Denver and one sister, Mr s. Louisa Myers, of Buena Vista, Colo., ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral service were conducted at the Evangelical church at Holton, and the body was gently born to its place of rest in the Holton cemetery by his nephews.This is the fifth in a series of articles written
by W.T. BECK for The Holton Recorder. [#5]
November 2, 1950, The Holton Recorder, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Holton's Early Buildings
(Bookman Club Collaborating)
W. F. CREITZ and his brother built the first frame building on Lot No. 1, Park,where the MALLINGER building now stands, for a grocery store, and sold the first goods brought to Holton.
In 1857, Thos. G. WATTERS built the first hotel, the Holton House, on the northwest corner of the square. Shortly after, E. M. PARK also put up a hotel.
Gradually the business district was built up, to keep pace with the growing town. The first courthouse was on the east side of the square in the J. G. HINNEN block. The first school house was on Wisconsin Avenue where the C. W. THOMPSON home now stands, and the first teacher was Miss Anna PARROTT. The first Methodist Sunday school was held in the school house. J. H. GORDON and brother opened the first general store of dry goods and groceries on the south side of the square. Supplies in the early years were purchased in Leavenworth and Topeka and brought to Holton by teams of oxen or horses. Mail came from Topeka.
California Death Index, 1940-1997
HINNEN ROSE C FEMALE 9 Dec 1881 13 Oct 1979 KANSAS LOSANGELES 514148692
Walter HINNEN - U.S. Social Security Death Index
Birth: 10 Mar 1884 State Where Number was Issued: Michigan Death: Jul 1962, Actual Death Residence: Nebraska, #379-18-4697