Person:Johann Lammers (1)

Adolph (Adolf) Lammers passed away on 16 Apr 1878. The last Will and Testament of Adolph Lammers of Patoka Twp., was written 2nd April 1878 and recorded 1st May 1878 in Dubois Co., Indiana. It names son, Charley; dau. Elizabeth wife of Frederick Wessel; dau. Maria; dau. Sophia wife of John Rothert; and son, Henry. It does not name a wife living at the time he wrote his Will. HOWEVER, when the estate was settled, there was a document that lists Elizabeth Lammers as the widow (on file in Dubois Co. Records Library).

Dubois County, Indiana, Recorded 1st May 1878, Written 2nd April 1878
Will Book 2, pg. 350-352:

Last Will and Testament of Adolph Lammers
In the Name of God Amen
I Adolph Lammers of Patoka Township, Dubois Co. Ind. being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1 - I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Charley, the sum of $300.00
Item 2nd - I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Elizabeth (wife of Frederick Wessel) $300
Item 3rd - I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Maria $300
Item 4th - I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Sophia, wife of John Rothert, the sum of $300
Item 5th - I give and bequeath unto my beloved son Henry J. all moneys Notes & claims and effects due me at my death. Also all person property and Real Estate by me owned at my death with the special understanding that he (Henry) shall pay within 12 months after my death the above named several sums to the above named Children as hereintofor stated, and the he (Henry) pay all my Funeral Expenses and all other Just debts that I may have at my death.
Item 6 - I hereby appoint my beloved son Henry as the sole Executor of tis my last Will and Testament
Item 7 - I hereby revoke and declare null and void all former Wills by me at any time made heretofore.
In testimony whereof I Adolph Lammers have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2nd day of April 1878.
Adolph Lammers
Witnesses: J. C. Severinghaus of Huntingburg Ind., E. J. Blenker at Huntingburgh Ind.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Find A Grave.

   Adolf Lammers

2. ↑ Schroder, August (Editor). Bietrage zur Westfalischen Familienforschung: Westfalische Auswanderer. (Westphalian Society for Genealogy and Family Research, 1964-1966)
   pg. 100.

   768 a) Joh. Heinr. Adolph Lammers aus Ladbergen, Ackerknecht b)
   12. 8. 1812 d) A. Cath. Elis. Katter 25. 9· 1816 - o) 1840 p) Nordamerika

3. ↑ Berlemann, Hans. Gemeinde Ladbergen, Auswanderer der Gemeinde 1830-1930. (Ladbergen, Westfalen, Preußen, Germany: Gemeinde Ladbergen)
   pg. 25.

   LAMMERS, Johann Heinrich Adolph *12.08.1812 Knecht, mit Egefrau Anna Catharina Elisab. geb. Kotter 25.09.1816 ~ 1840 USA

4. ↑ Dubois, Indiana, United States. Will Book
   Vol. 2, pg. 350-352.

   Dubois County, Indiana,
   Recorded 1st May 1878,
   Written 2nd April 1878
   Will Book 2, pg. 350-352
   Last Will and Testament of Adolph Lammers

5. ↑ Germany. Germany Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898: index. (FamilySearch MyHeritage).

   Name: Johann Heinrich Adolph Lammer
   Gender: Male
   Christening Date: 15 Aug 1812
   Christening Place: EVANGELISCH,LADBERGEN,WESTFALEN,PRUSSIA
   Father's Name: Johann Hermann Lammer
   Mother's Name: Anna Christina Elisabeth Kuckherm
   Citing this Record:
   "Deutschland Geburten und Taufen, 1558-1898," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NDPQ-39Q : accessed 1 October 2015), Johann Heinrich Adolph Lammer, 15 Aug 1812; citing ; FHL microfilm 582,662.

6.   Dubois, Indiana, United States. 1870 U.S. Population Schedule.

   1870 Census, Patoka Twp., Dubois Co., Indiana:
   Adolph Lammers, age 58, b. Prussia, 1812
   Ketter Lammers, age 54, b. Prussia, 1816
   Henry Lammers, age 23, b. Ohio, 1847
   Elizabeth Lammers, age 20, b. Ohio, 1850
   Mary Lammers, age 16, b. Ohio, 1854
   Sophia Lammers, age 13, b. Ohio, 1857