Winter, August Edward, 1838 - 1927. Reminiscences, 1861 - 1865

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 0112

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Abstract

This collection consists of a transcribed photocopy, jfrom German to English, of the reminiscences of August Edward Winter. Winter served as a German Lutheran minister on the Minnesota frontier, and he detailed his experience in the paper. In the document. Winter described of living conditions, wages, Minnesota communities, the Dakota Conflict, a grasshopper invasion, and Minnesota's pioneers.

Dates

1861-1865

Creator

Winter, August Edward, 1838-1927 (Author, Person)

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Biographical / Historical

August Edward Winter was bom 27 December 1838 in Mengeringhausen, Waldeck, Germany to Wilhelm and Henrietta (Meissner) Winter. The Winter family emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1843. He entered the "practical" seminary in 1859. At the Fort Wayne, Indiana seminary, he was forced to take his examinations early because of a shortage of pastors. Following his examinations, he became a Traveling Missionary to Minnesota in 1861. He died on 24 December 1927 in Janesville, Minnesota.

Biographical corrections provided by Winter's granddaughter, Patricia Plaeger.