Scott-Stearns-Carver County MINNESOTA Biographies.....Herman J Thiede December 2 1845 - April 15 1922
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File contributed for Minnesota Biographies Project by:
Kenneth Thiede Raisin3030@bis.midco.net July 18, 2006, 12:22 pm

Author: Kenneth Thiede

     Herman Julius Thiede was born in Zuehlsdorf, Arnswalde, Prussia on 
December 2, 1845. He immigrated to the United States in 1862. He arrived in 
Minnesota at Carver County and lived in Chaska for a couple of years. He moved 
to Shakopee of Scott County. He ran his own Blacksmith and Wagon repair shop. 
     He married the widow of Leopold Kopp, Elizabeth Reinisch Kopp on October 
23, 1871. To this union five children were born: William, Lena, Edward, Mary, 
and Minnie Catherine Thiede. 
     He was also a member of the Modern Woodman during his life time.
     He was forced to retire from the blacksmithing business after a serious 
accident. He lived his retirement years in Shakopee with his wife and family.
     Finally on April 15, 1922 he died due to the injuries and ill health in 
Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota. The funeral services took place at St. 
Mark's Catholic Church and burial was in the upper Catholic Cemetery. 
     Among the attendees of the funeral were his nephews, John Thiede of 
Kimball, Minnesota and Robert Thiede of Annadale, Minnesota. They were the 
sons of Friederich Wilhelm Thiede, brother to Herman J. Thiede.
     

Additional Comments:
Sources:  The Shakopee Argus, April 21, 1922, The Shakopee Tribune April 20, 
1922. Certified copy of Herman and Elizabeth's marriage license. Copy of 
Herman Thiede's death certificate. Minnesota census records- 
1870,1880,1900,1910,1920,and 1930 for Scott County, Minnesota.

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