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| Format | Book Whole |
|---|---|
| Author, Monographic | Goeres, Henry |
| Title, Monographic | Yellowbird: Ein auf Wahrheit beruhender Roman aus der Zeit der ersten Ansiedlungen des Town Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wis. |
| Place of Publication | Chilton, Wis. |
| Publisher | Verlag "Wisconsin Demokrat" |
| Date of Publication | n.d. |
| Extent of Work | 159 |
| Notes | Donated by Ronald W. Kletzien, 1991. [Adapted from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin," by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, vol. 2, pp.532-535.] Goeres was one of the pioneers of Kiel, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He was born in Wevelinghofen, Rhine Province, Germany on May 20, 1846, a son of Bernard Goeres. The family came to the United States in 1856, locating first in Plymouth, but settling in Kiel the next year. Bernard Goeres established the first blacksmith shop, which was later run by another son, Max, until he was drowned in the Sheboygan River. In Chicago, Henry Goeres learned the painter’s trade and followed it until he retired, and as he had studied law, although he was never admitted to the bar, he acted as advisor for many of his neighbors, who learned to depend upon his good common sense, as well as his legal knowledge. For years he was deputy sheriff and constable, and for thirty years was a notary public. In addition, he served many years as road commissioner. On January 9, 1872, he married Bertha Frese, of Holstein, Germany. Their children were as follows: Henry Joseph, a member of the Kiel band; Max, a dentist of Kiel; Theodore 0., a dentist of Lodi, Wisconsin; and three who died in infancy. Mr. Goeres is a member of the Sons of Herman. Since his retirement he has been interested in a number of matters, and has compiled some valuable facts relative to the early history of Manitowoc county for the State Historic Society, of which he is a member. The railroad came through this section in 1872, and as late as 1873, an Indian was arrested for killing one of his own people. A story written by Mr. Goeres, entitled "Yellowbird" gives a very accurate description of conditions in the pioneer days here. A curious collection and valuable as well, is one made by him, comprising hand-painted eggs of all the noted people in the world, and flower designs of every description. This collection numbers some eight thousand specimens and was on exhibition at the Columbian World’s Exposition in 1893. For many years he spent much time in literary pursuits, and as correspondent for German language papers. Henry Goeres died April 25, 1927. |
| Call Number | MKI P87-71 [MISSING] and P92-67 |
| MKI Terms | PIA/ Wisconsin/ Fiction, historical/ Wisconsin -- Manitowoc County/ Schleswig, Wis. -- History -- Fiction |