Hartung - Carl F. - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Carl Fredrick Hartung, one of the pioneer citizens of Crawfordsville passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. WH Griest on Lafayette Ave, Fri. a.m. at 3, aged 71 years. Carl Fredrick Hartung was born in the province of Saxony, Germany July 9, 1842. He came to America with his parents at the age of 11 and settled in Lafayette. In a short time they came to Crawfordsville. He was married to Mary Ann Lynch Aug 1, 1870 and to them were born 8 children, 7 of whom survive. His wife died May 30, 1889 and he never remarried. Mr. Hartung engaged in the butcher business at the age of 18 and continued until failing health caused him to retire. He's been confined to bed several months. He is survived by 7 children: Mrs. J.D. Owens; Mrs. W.L. Owens (Little Rock, Arkansas; Charles F; Mrs. Wm. Peterson (Indianapolis); George W. (Garfield); Mrs. W.H. Griest and Miss Mina (Crawfordsville). One sister, Mrs. Fred Bappert of Crawfordsville and one brother Julius of Napoleon, Mo. Funeral will be at home of daughter, Mrs. WH Griest, Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial Oak Hill.