of Rothwasser, Germany · documented from the public record
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Paul H. Wirsig b. 1855
Paul H. Wirsig⚭ Ellenora Vornkahl (m. 1879)
childrenElenora Wirsig · Arthur E. Wirsig · Arnold O. Wirsig · Marvin A. Wirsig · Cora Delia Wirsig
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What the record says
Story of Lee County, Iowa, vol 2.
Native of Rothwasser, Germany, b.
1855.
Brought to Washington township, Lee County, Iowa ~1857 where his father bought 312 acres.
Farmer.
Later removed to Van Buren township.
Evangelical church.
Republican.
Served as township trustee and school director.
Married Ellenora Vornkahl in 1879.
Children: Elenora (b.
Feb 20, 1880), Arthur E. (b.
1882), Arnold O. (b.
Mar 9, 1884), Marvin A. (b.
Feb 5, 1886), Cora Delia (b.
Dec 18, 1887).
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