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 The parent of Herman Becker: August Becker 1828-1904

The was August's second wife. His first wife died on the ship coming from Germany. There was an outbreak of smallpox on the ship. Therefore the first Mrs. Becker was buried at sea. It took about eleven weeks before they landed in the USA.

August and Caroline are buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetary, 3110 W. Forest Home, Milwaukee, WI. Both August and Caroline were buried 11/2/1904. Even though Caroline died before him, she was reburied with him. The cemetery said that she was transferred to Lot 20, Block 2, Section 11, where they still remain.

Children: Fred Becker Amelia Becker Kroenke Herman Becker 2