Henry Arthur Scheideman
Henry Arthur Scheideman was born on May 17, 1877 in Norka, the son of Jacob Scheideman (1852-1915) and Louise Wacker (1853-1915).
Henry, along with his parents and siblings, departed from Norka in late 1880 and immigrated to the United States in the spring of 1881.
The family initially settled near Hays, Kansas. They later moved to Denver and Breckenridge, Colorado.
Henry, along with his parents and siblings, departed from Norka in late 1880 and immigrated to the United States in the spring of 1881.
The family initially settled near Hays, Kansas. They later moved to Denver and Breckenridge, Colorado.
Photo showing Henry Arthur (H.A.) Scheideman with his school class in Breckenridge, Colorado in 1887. Source: Timothy Barbeau, Ancestry.com.
Henry married Selma Victoria Rose in Nebraska on June 10, 1902.
Wedding portrait of Henry and Selma Scheideman taken after their return to Denver. Source: Ancestry.com.
Henry studied engineering for three years. Using his knowledge and experience he invented and patented a glass mitering machine in 1929. The same concepts are used to this day.
Worker posing with Henry Scheideman's invention in 1929. Source: Jack Scheideman.
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Newspaper article published on February 13, 1930 reporting Henry Scheideman's invention. Source: Jack Scheideman.
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In 1938, Henry wrote a record and history of his Scheideman family documenting facts about Norka and many of his relatives. He died on July 17, 1942 in Denver. Click on the link above or the image below to read his story.
Cover of the history and record of Henry Arthur Scheideman. Source: Jack Scheideman.
A document titled "A Brief History of the German-Russians in Russia and Colorado" was found in the papers of Henry Scheideman. He is the likely author of the paper which was used as a reading lesson for the Works Projects Administration - Department of Adult Education.
Additional documents that were part of Henry Scheidemann's personal papers:
The Tribute read at Henry’s Funeral by the Reverend Richard E. West.
The list of attendees at the relationship picnic held on August 29, 1937.
A philosophical statement, although unsigned, that was almost certainly written by Henry.
An obituary for Nicholas Walker (Nicolaus Wacker, a close cousin) written by Henry.
Additional documents that were part of Henry Scheidemann's personal papers:
The Tribute read at Henry’s Funeral by the Reverend Richard E. West.
The list of attendees at the relationship picnic held on August 29, 1937.
A philosophical statement, although unsigned, that was almost certainly written by Henry.
An obituary for Nicholas Walker (Nicolaus Wacker, a close cousin) written by Henry.
Sources
"The Records of Scheideman's and Wacker's" written by Henry Arthur Scheideman in 1938 was shared by Jack Scheideman, a grandson of Henry Arthur Scheideman.
All documents and images shared on this page were provided courtesy of Jack Scheideman.
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All documents and images shared on this page were provided courtesy of Jack Scheideman.
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Last updated August 1, 2023