George Hartmann
Title
George Hartmann
Description
Of Chicago, employed in Manitowoc as boilermaker on Goodrich boats. Went on pleasure trip on river Sunday, tried to help a woman get into the boat, boat capsized, woman rescued, George sank. Coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning. George age 22, has a sister & several relatives living in Chicago. Aged parents still live in Germany, namely Waldkappel, Hessen-Nassau. Body laid to rest in Chicago. #51
Source
Die Wahrheit Manitowoc newspaper in German script. Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.1896 - 1921
Date
1897-05-18
Name
George Hartmann
Date
1897-05-18
Notes
Of Chicago, employed in Manitowoc as boilermaker on Goodrich boats. Went on pleasure trip on river Sunday, tried to help a woman get into the boat, boat capsized, woman rescued, George sank. Coroner's jury ruled accidental drowning. George age 22, has a sister & several relatives living in Chicago. Aged parents still live in Germany, namely Waldkappel, Hessen-Nassau. Body laid to rest in Chicago. #51
Source Title
Die Wahrheit
Source Description
Manitowoc newspaper in German script. Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.1896 - 1921
Collection
Citation
“George Hartmann,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed October 28, 2026, https://collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/85918.