Mitchell Heintz (1842 - 1920)

Born 5 Jan 1842 in Alsace, France

Husband of Catherine (Geiler) Heintz — married 1869 in Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois

Descendants

Died 1 Feb 1920 at age 78 in Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois

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Biography

Mitchell was born in 1842. Mitchell Heintz ... He passed away in 1920. ^[1]

Emigrated in 1851 according to the 1900 & 1910 Census. Family entered through New Orleans, according to "History of DuPage County", written by Rufus Blanchard.

1860 Census shows him as age 19 living in Dowers Grove, DuPage, IL in the household of brother-in-law Joseph Soucher, and sister Katherine (after the death of his parents). Occupation is laborer. Name is listed as Michl Hines.

Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls shows he entered in the 13th Illinois Volunteer Infantry on 25 Jun 1861 in Capt. Walter Blanchard's Company K. He joined it in Caseyville Illinois after it had been moved from Dixon, IL. The regiment was sent to Rolla, MO to guard the railroad & town for several months. They then marched to Helena, Arkansas where they did garrison duty several months. On December 20 unit left Helena to join General Sherman's army as part of the attack on Vicksburg. They were involved in heavy fighting at Chickasaw Bayou, Mississippi on 28 Dec and 29 Dec 1862. On the 29th, Mitchell lost an arm after being wounded by an artillery shell. He was discharged from the hospital in St. Louis on 30 Mar 1863. Residence was DuPage County, Illinois.

1870 Census shows him as age 27 living in Downers Grove Twp, DuPage, IL with wife Catherine and two stepchildren, Carl & Sarah, from her marriage to Jean Mochel. Birthplace is shown as France. Occupation is shown as farmer.

1880 Federal Census shows him as age 37 living in Downers Grove Village, DuPage, IL with wife Catherine. He is disabled by the loss of an arm while serving in the Army.

1900 Census shows him as age 58 living at 66 Carpenter St, Downers Grove Village, DuPage, IL with wife Catherine, sons William & Eddie. It shows his birthplace as Germany, emigration in 1851. It shows he was married in 1869.

1910 Census shows him as age 68 living at 60 Carpenter St, Downers Grove Village, DuPage, IL with son Edward, a servant Mary Craig, and Mary's daughter Lucille. Marital status is showned as widowed. Birthplace is shows as Germany, emigration in 1851.

1920 Census shows him as age 78 living at 60 Carpenter St, Ward 3, Downers Grove Village, DuPage, IL with son Edward, wife Mary and their daughter Luelie (actually step-daughter Lucille). Birthplace listed as Alsace-Lorraine. No occupation.

Illinois Death Record shows date of death as 1 Feb 1920 in Downers Grove, DuPage, IL at age 78. Parents were Mitchel Heintz and Katherina Wolf.

He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Downers Grove, DuPage, IL.

Entry on Mitchell Heintz from "History of Du Page County" written by Rufus Blanchard in 1882. Available free online as an Ebook.

"History of Du Page County" by Rufus Blanchard O.L. Baskin & Company, 1882 Pages 100, 101

MITCHELL HEINTZ, harness maker, Downer's Grove, was born January 5, 1842 , in France, now a portion of the German Empire, son of Mitchell and Catherine Heintz, who were the parents of nine children, all living - Catharine, George, Ellen, Mitchell, Mary, Sarah, Frederick, Christian and Charles. The whole family came to this country in 1851, landing at New Orleans, whence they came to Chicago, and from there to Naperville, where they rented land for two years, then bought forty acres in Downer's Grove Township. The father and mother died within one year of each other. Our subject was educated in the schools of this county, and began farming. In 1861, he enlisted for the three months service in the Thirteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, but remained two years. Was wounded at Vicksburg by a shell, from which he lost an arm. In 1871 he was married to Catherine Michel, who has borne four children, only one of whom is living, William Fred. Mr. Heintz went into the manufacture of harness at Downer's Grove with George E. Downer, and is doing a good business. He also has a farm of eighty acres, well improved, also house and lot in Downer's Grove. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and he is a Republican. Mrs. Heintz's parents are natives of Germany; they had five children -- Thomas, Catherine, Julia, Mary and Eva (dead). They were also Lutherans.

Sources

1. ↑ Entered by Daniel Jens, Jul 10, 2012

1. 1860 Census, Series: M653 Roll: 175 Page: 117, 6 Jul 1860. Census Place: Downers Grove (Post Office Cady), DuPage, Illinois, Page 114, Line 39.

2. Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls, 30 Mar 1863. Listed as Micheal Hintz.

3. 1870 Census, Roll M593_217; Page 415, 26 Jul 1870.

4. 1880 Census, Roll T9_204; District 253, 26 Jun 1880.

5. 1900 Census, Roll T623_298; Page 19A; District 29, 14 Jun 1900.

6. 1910 Census, Series: T624 Roll: 285 Page: 104, 27 Apr 1910. Census Place: Ward 2, Downers Grove Village, DuPage, Illinois; Sheet 18A, Line 5.

7. 1920 Census, Series: T625 Roll: 365 Page: 100, 9 Jan 1920. Census Place: Ward 3, Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois, Sheet 10A, Line 26.

8. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, FHL Film Number:1562478, 1 Feb 1920.

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