Johann Hermann Meyer (H40) was born 15 Jan 1852 in Großenkneten, Niedersachsen, Germany to Hinrich and Anna Margarete (Loseke) Meyer. He was baptized 25 Jan 1852 in Großenkneten, Niedersachsen, Germany.
Johann sailed 1 Jun 1868 on the ship "Berlin" from Bremen, Germany and arrived 18 Jun 1868 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Johann was killed by Indians at the age of 20 on 26 Nov 1872 near Maxwell, Nebraska.
Source information:
Ursache: killed by indians near Maxwell
Rosche, Johann Heinrich Person ID I3401
Rosche, Hermann Person ID I3476
Meyer, Johann Hermann Person ID I3477
All three were traveling together. It was said that they joined the army. They were killed by indians. The Rosche and Meyers bodies were found November 26, 1872 near the Platte river in Lincoln county Nebraska.
Email von: Reuben Lutjeluschen, Dec. 27., 2014
Source information:
Ursache: killed by indians near Maxwell
Rosche, Johann Heinrich Person ID I3401
Rosche, Hermann Person ID I3476
Meyer, Johann Hermann Person ID I3477
All three were traveling together. It was said that they joined the army. They were killed by indians. The Rosche and Meyers bodies were found November 26, 1872 near the Platte river in Lincoln county Nebraska.
Email von: Reuben Lutjeluschen, Dec. 27., 2014
He was buried at Fort McPherson National Cemetery (Section A, Site 401), Maxwell, Lincoln, Nebraska.