Henry and Amelia Wacker Family
Henry Wacker was born on June 22, 1897, in Norka, the son of Johannes Wacker and Christine Schnell. The Wacker family immigrated to the United States in June 1906. After leaving Norka, they sailed from the Atlantic seaport of Libau (now Liepaja, Latvia) to Liverpool, England, and then to Philadelphia. The Wackers, including children George, Emma, Henry, Kate, Philip, and John, settled in Portland, Oregon.
Johannes Wacker and Christine (née Schnell) Wacker and Children. Back row: George, Emma, Henry, Kate. Front row: Phillip, Johannes, Christine, John. Peter is not shown. Photo courtesy of Kathy Hogan.
Henry and Amelia Wacker wedding. Photo courtesy of Kathy Hogan.
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Last updated December 16, 2023