Henry David Preiss
1897 - 1957 (60 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Henry David Preiss was born 7 Jan 1897, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA; died 6 Sep 1957, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA; was buried Sep 1957, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: 1900, Elgin Ward 2, Kane County, Illinois, USA
- Residence: 1910, Elgin Ward 7, Kane County, Illinois, USA
Notes:
Henry was the son of Fred W. and Maria Caroline Obenland Preiss. His parents were both born in Germany. Henry registered for the draft for WWI the same day his brother Albert did. (June 5, 1918.) At the time, Henry worked for A.C. Barclay of Elgin, Illinois. His draft card shows that he had gray eyes and black hair. Henry worked in the hardware store in Elgin. Quite possibly it was the A.C Barclay store mentioned on his draft card. He married Rosa Grimm on Oct. 5, 1930 in Elgin, Illinois. The couple had 7 children: Warren, born July 5, 1931; Virginia, born Oct. 27, 1933; Janet; Charlott, born May 9, 1939; Suzann; Cynthia; and Diane. All of Henry's children are alive as of Sept., 2008, with the exception of Warren. He passed away Dec. 7, 1978 and is buried in Morning Side Cemetery, Dubois, PA. Henry worked in a hardware store while his wife kept house for the family. His daughter Charlott said that he was a "laid back" kind of guy. Henry died in his home in Elgin, Illinois due to a cerebral thrombosis. He was on his way upstairs to bed when it happened and he fell down the stairs.
Buried:
Bluff City Cemetery; Section 4, Lot 252, Space 6
Died:
at homeHenry married Rosa Grimm 5 Oct 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. Rosa was born 4 Jun 1906, Dundee, Kane, County, Illinois, USA; died 4 Dec 1967; was buried Dec 1967, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Warren Preiss was born 5 Jul 1931, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died 7 Dec 1978; was buried Dec 1978, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.
- 3. Living Preiss
- 4. Living Preiss
- 5. Diane Preiss
- 6. Living Preiss
- 7. Suzann Preiss
- 8. Living Preiss
Generation: 2
2. Warren Preiss (1.Henry1) was born 5 Jul 1931, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; died 7 Dec 1978; was buried Dec 1978, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
- Occupation: Officer, US Army
- Retired: from the US Army as a Command Sgt. Major
- Social Security Number: 343-24-4301
Notes:
Buried:
Morningside CemeteryWarren — Living Woodward. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Living Preiss
- 10. Living Preiss
- 11. Living Preiss
3. Living Preiss (1.Henry1) 4. Living Preiss (1.Henry1) 5. Diane Preiss (1.Henry1) Diane — John Mikitson. John was born , California, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Joie Mikitson was born , Canada.
- 13. Kari Mikitson was born , Canada.
6. Living Preiss (1.Henry1) Living — Living Schock. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Living Schock
- 15. Living Schock
- 16. Living Schock
- 17. Living Schock
7. Suzann Preiss (1.Henry1) Suzann — Oscar Bjork. [Group Sheet]
8. Living Preiss (1.Henry1)
Generation: 3
9. Living Preiss (2.Warren2, 1.Henry1) 10. Living Preiss (2.Warren2, 1.Henry1) 11. Living Preiss (2.Warren2, 1.Henry1) 12. Joie Mikitson (5.Diane2, 1.Henry1) was born , Canada. 13. Kari Mikitson (5.Diane2, 1.Henry1) was born , Canada. 14. Living Schock (6.Living2, 1.Henry1) Living — Jordan Vanagas. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Living Vanagas
- 19. Living Vanagas
- 20. Living Vanagas
- 21. Living Vanagas
15. Living Schock (6.Living2, 1.Henry1) Living — Grant Larsen. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Living Larsen
- 23. Living Larsen
- 24. Living Larsen
16. Living Schock (6.Living2, 1.Henry1) Living — Tim Axford. [Group Sheet]
17. Living Schock (6.Living2, 1.Henry1) Living — Gary Dwornik. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
18. Living Vanagas (14.Living3, 6.Living2, 1.Henry1) 19. Living Vanagas (14.Living3, 6.Living2, 1.Henry1) 20. Living Vanagas (14.Living3, 6.Living2, 1.Henry1) 21. Living Vanagas (14.Living3, 6.Living2, 1.Henry1) 22. Living Larsen (15.Living3, 6.Living2, 1.Henry1) 23. Living Larsen (15.Living3, 6.Living2, 1.Henry1) 24. Living Larsen (15.Living3, 6.Living2, 1.Henry1)