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- [S157] Tombstone Inscriptions of Lafayette County, Missouri, compiled by Marty Helm Brunetti; Volume VII (Odessa, Missouri: M. H. Bruetti, 1991), Mayview Zion Cemetery, page 153.
Rechtermann: H (Henry) F; geb. 26 Oct 1824 (Han.); gest 15 Jan 1902; (m.1. Rosena Welker in Ohio). Anna R; geb. 25 Dec 1841 (Prussia)-(25 Apr 1922); (Anna Rosina Knopf m.1 July 1867).
According to the instructions on page 2 of this compilation, the information in parentheses comes from sources other than the tombstone inscription. These additional sources are not identified.
- [S90] Lafayette County Historical Society, Continuing the History of Lafayette County, (Higginsville, Missouri: Lafayette County Historical Society, 2002), Volume 2, page 642.
Selection: "Henry Rechterman Family," submitted by Delores Rechterman.
"Henry Rechterman was born in Hanover, Germany on October 15, 1824."
- [S40] Baptism record, 1824 Births and Baptisms, page 103 (first entry).
From the archives of the church at Barver, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Johann Friederich Heinrich Rechtermann, legitimate son of Johann Heinrich Rechtermann and Johanne Friederike, born Aumann, was born on 26 October 1824 and baptized on 31 October 1824. Sponsors were: 1) Johann Friederich Welp. 2) Sophie Oldewage. 3) Hermann Friederich Stukering.
- [S90] Lafayette County Historical Society, Continuing the History of Lafayette County, (Higginsville, Missouri: Lafayette County Historical Society, 2002), Volume 2, page 642.
Selection: "Henry Rechterman Family," submitted by Delores Rechterman.
"[Henry Rechterman] came to America in 1858, landing in New York City. His destination was Cincinnati, Ohio, where he stayed for several years."
- [S90] Lafayette County Historical Society, Continuing the History of Lafayette County, (Higginsville, Missouri: Lafayette County Historical Society, 2002), Volume 2, page 642.
Selection: "Henry Rechterman Family," submitted by Delores Rechterman.
"In 1866 [Henry Rechterman] moved to Lafayette County, Missouri, with his family and settled on his present [sic] farm."
The biographical sketch does not make clear exactly who relocated to Missouri. Henry remarried in 1867, but nothing is said about when and where his first wife, Rosena Welker, died. Henry, the two children from his first marriage, and his second wife are all buried in the Zion Church Cemetery at Mayview, Missouri. It is not known where Rosena is buried - Ohio, Missouri, or in between.
- [S90] Lafayette County Historical Society, Continuing the History of Lafayette County, (Higginsville, Missouri: Lafayette County Historical Society, 2002), Volume 2, page 642.
Selection: "Henry Rechterman Family," submitted by Delores Rechterman.
"[Henry Rechterman] died on January 15, 1902, and is buried in the Mayview, Missouri, Cemetery."
- [S90] Lafayette County Historical Society, Continuing the History of Lafayette County, (Higginsville, Missouri: Lafayette County Historical Society, 2002), Volume 2, page 642.
Selection: "Henry Rechterman Family," submitted by Delores Rechterman.
"While in [Cincinnati] Ohio, [Henry Rechterman] married Rosena Welker. Two children were born to this union, William F. and Carrie."
- [S90] Lafayette County Historical Society, Continuing the History of Lafayette County, (Higginsville, Missouri: Lafayette County Historical Society, 2002), Volume 2, page 642.
Selection: "Henry Rechterman Family," submitted by Delores Rechterman.
"[Henry Rechterman] married a second time in 1867 to Anna Knopf.... Five children formed this family. They included Augusa [sic], Mathilda, Mollie, Henry and Louis."
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