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Rare decorative Insurance Certificate from the Actna Company of Hartford,CT. for a "Cordwainer" ( Shoemaker & sales of Boots & Shoes) in Vicksburg,Mississippi located in Warren county. The certificate is dated October 24th 1860 just a few more months until the Civil War broke out at Ft. Sumter. The owner Charles Schweigel insures his property for $2,000 dollars.
Charles Schweigel converted his shop during the war to making Confederate Flags, Uniforms,Kepi's and Clothing.
12 x 18 inches
Charles Schweigel converted his shop during the war to making Confederate Flags, Uniforms,Kepi's and Clothing.
Henry Joseph Helmer was born in 1809, in .
Henry married Katherine Helmer (born Vogelplale) on 1843, at age 34 in , Mississippi.
Katherine was born on 1824, in .
They had 4 children: Sophronia Elizibeth Morgan (born Helmer) and .
Henry lived in 1845, in , Mississippi.
He lived in 1850, in , Mississippi.
Henry passed away on 1854, at age 45 in , Mississippi.
He was buried in .
| Second Marriage Record: Schweigel, Charles | Helmer, Catherine | .Mar 22, 1855 | Warren |
12 x 18 inches
