SECOND GENERATION

5. Henry (Heinrich) STOPPEL was born on 5 Oct 1854 in Cincinnati, OH. He died on 18 Dec 1945. He was buried on 21 Dec 1945 in Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, MN. He has reference number 1.1.4. He was baptized. Baptised Henrich Stoppel Henry Stoppel engaged in farming and stock-raising on Section 8, Rochester Township, Olmsted Co., is a native of the State of Ohio, his birth occurring at Cincinnati in 5 October 1854.

From History of Olmsted County, MN, pages 561-62:

"HENRY STOPPEL, engaged in farming and stock-raising on section 8, Rochester
township, Olmsted county, is a native of the State of Ohio, his birth
occurring at Cincinnati in September, 1856 <sic>. He was a son of Frank J. and
Mary (Schwab) Stoppel, both of whom were natives of Germany. Early in life
Frank J. Stoppel immigrated to America, and for a number of years engaged in
farming near Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1857 he brought his family to Olmsted
county, Minnesota, took up a claim of 160 acres in Rochester township,
cleared and cultivated same, and resided thereon until death halted his
career in 1899. His wife passed away in 1909. Both lie at rest in Oakwood
Cemetery and their deaths were greatly mourned by their many friends
throughout the county. To them seven children were born, six of whom are now
living. Of these, Henry Stoppel now resides on and farms the old homestead.
He was educated in the public schools of Rochester township, and since his
schooling was completed has always followed farming. He devotes his time to
the raising of grains and live stock and in dairying. His farm is well
equipped with all modern conveniences, and aside from his holdings in
Rochester township he owns 160 acres in Haverhill township, which he rents.
In his political views Mr. Stoppel is a Democrat, and has served as school
treasurer and supervisor of his township, holding the latter office for
eleven consecutive years. His administration of township affairs has met
with the approval of his fellowmen and he is influential in all public
undertakings. In 1879 he was married to Mary Grimm, of Rochester township,
and of German descent, and to them five children were born, named Clarence,
Ella, Ernest, Elmer and Mabel. The family are members of the German Lutheran
Church."

He was married to Mary GRIMM (daughter of John GRIMM and Bertha GRASSLE) on 17 Apr 1878 in Kalmar Township. Marriage date is in question. It may have occurred on 18 May 1878. Mary GRIMM was born on 11 Nov 1855 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. She resided 940 8th Ave., SE, in Nov 1945 in Rochester, MN. She was buried on 3 Nov 1945 in Olmsted Co. MN. She died on 28 Nov 1945. Henry (Heinrich) STOPPEL and Mary GRIMM had the following children:

+20 i. Clarence Henry STOPPEL.
+21 ii. Ella May STOPPEL.
+22 iii. Ernest A. STOPPEL.
23 iv. Almer Lee STOPPEL was born on 12 Nov 1889. Given name could be Almer He died on 7 Jan 1891. Died at 16 months. He was buried on 9 Feb 1891 in Oakwood Cemetery, Rochester, MN.⁽⁶⁾ He has reference number 1.1.4.4. Almer Lee was born on November 12, 1887, and died on January 7, 1891. Oakwood cemetery records record his given name as Elmer.
+24 v. Mabel Claire STOPPEL.