Friedrich Wilhelm "William" Meyer (H203) was born 25 Aug 1845 in Stadensen, Niedersachsen, Germany to Jurgen Wilhelm and Catharina Dorothea (Gustan) Meyer.
William was baptized 27 Aug 1845 in Nettelkamp, Niedersachsen, Germany.
William married Hanna Dorothea Sophia Zanzig (H204) on 11 Jul 1869 in Nettelkamp, Niedersachsen, Germany. Hanna was born 14 Jun 1842 in Lüder, Niedersachsen, Germany to Johann Heinrich Christoph "Christopher" and Dorothea Marie (Kruse) Zanzig.
William and Hanna had the following children:
- August Friedrich Wilhelm "William August" Meyer (H205) - born 20 Oct 1869 in Stadensen, Niedersachsen, Germany. He died at the age of 87 on 19 Apr 1957 in Wayne, Wayne, Nebraska, United States.
- Heinrich Christoph Wilhelm "Henry" Meyer (H206) - born 10 Apr 1873 in Stadensen, Niedersachsen, Germany. He died at the age of 48 on 7 May 1921 in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States. He was buried in Immanuel Church Cemetery, Dixon County, Nebraska, United States.
- Johann Wilhelm Friedrich "Fred or Fritz" Meyer (H207) - born 26 Nov 1880 in Stadensen, Niedersachsen, Germany. He died at the age of 86 on 21 Sep 1967 in Fremont, Dodge, Nebraska, United States.
William and Hanna immigrated to America in 1881 (ship unknown).
Hanna died at the age of 56 on 5 Mar 1899. She was buried in Immanuel Church Cemetery, Dixon County, Nebraska, United States.
1900 - US Federal Census - Logan Township, Dixon, Nebraska, United States (Occupation: Farmer)
1910 - US Federal Census - Logan Township, Dixon, Nebraska, United States (Own Income, living with son Fritz and family)
1910 - US Federal Census - Logan Township, Dixon, Nebraska, United States (Own Income, living with son Fritz and family)
William sign his will on 18 Jul 1913 in Wayne, Wayne, Nebraska, United States.
I, Wm Meyer of Wayne in the County of Wayne, State of Nebraska, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament:
First, I order and direct that my Executor hereinafter named, pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my decease as conveniently my be.
Second, After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give, devise and bequeath To my son Fred W. Meyer the following real estate South east quarter of South west quarter of Section 27, Township 27, Range 4, and North east quarter of Section 34, Township 27, Range 4, Dixon County, Nebr when he pays the bequests hereafter mentioned.
Third, I give and bequeath to my son Wm A Meyer the following real estate- The east 100 feet of the North one-half of Lot Twenty-one, Taylor and Wachobs additions addition to Wayne, Nebraska- and Fifty five hundred Dollars to be paid by Fred Meyer and to remain a lien on the land given to him untill paid.
Fourth- I, give and bequeath to my son Henry W. Meyer to sum of Sixty Five hundred Dollars to be paid by Fred W Meyer and to remain a lien on the land given to him until paid.
Fifth- I, give devise and bequeath to my sons Wm A Meyer, Henry W Meyer and Fred W. Meyer share and share alike all my personal property of what so ever kind I may have at my death.
Lastly, I make, constitue and appoint Wm A Meyer to be Executor of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal, the 18th day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred thirteen.
Wm Meyer
This Instrument was on the day of the date thereof, signed, published and declared by the said testator Wm Meyer to be his last Will and Testament, in the presence of us who at his request have subscribed our names thereto as witnesses in his presence and in the presence of each other.
Frank Thielmann
Le Roy ????
Final Account and Petition for Distribution filed 2-16-1918
William died at the age of 71 on 5 Jan 1917 in Wayne, Wayne, Nebraska, United States. He was buried in Immanuel Church Cemetery, Dixon County, Nebraska, United States. His obituary was published on 11 Jan 1917 in The Wayne Herald, Wayne, Wayne, Nebraska, United States.
Frederich Wilhelm Meier who passed away at Wayne Friday at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 11 days, from complications arising from a broken hip, was born at Stadensen, Province of Hanover, Prussia, August 25, 1845. He grew to manhood in Germany and was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Dorothea Zanzig in 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Meier came to America in 1881 and settled in Washington county, where they remained for three years. In 1884 they moved to Dixon county and located on a farm seven miles northeast of Wayne. In the family are three sons, Wilhelm, Heinerich and Friederich, all of whom are living in this vicinity. Mrs. Meier preceded her husband in death in 1898, and for the last six years Mr. Meier had lived in the city of Wayne.
Funeral services for the deceased were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and later, from the church. Mr. Meier had been connected with the German Lutheran church since childhood, and a host of Wayne and Dixon county friends filled the church to pay their last respects to the dead and to extend sympathy to the surviving sons and their families. Interment was made in the local cemetery.