- Interviews with Henry Krieger
Heinrich (Henry) Krieger was born July 12, 1885 in Norka, Russia and immigrated to the United States in June 1903 and settled in Portland. Heinrich's brothers, Nicolaus, Johann Georg (John), and Melchior also came to the United States and settled in Portland. John arrived prior to Heinrich in June 1900. Melchior arrived in November 1907. Nicolaus arrived in Feb. 1913.
Henry married Maria Lind on June 2, 1906. They had a daughter, Irene, who was born about 1913. Maria died in May 1917.
Maria (née Lind) and Henry Krieger at their home on NE 10th in Portland, Oregon. Photograph taken by Gottfried Schreiber who temporarily lived with Maria and Henry upon his arrival in 1907.
Henry married Maria Obermiller on August 20, 1917 in Portland, Oregon. They had two daughters, Ruby (born 1918) and Dorothea Ruth (born 1919).
Henry lived a full life and died on April 23, 1979 in Portland. He was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Henry was interviewed by his nephews Bill Krieger (son of Nicholas) and Fred Krieger (son of William) on April 17, 1971. In this interview Henry discusses his memories of Norka.
Henry lived a full life and died on April 23, 1979 in Portland. He was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Henry was interviewed by his nephews Bill Krieger (son of Nicholas) and Fred Krieger (son of William) on April 17, 1971. In this interview Henry discusses his memories of Norka.
Henry was interviewed again on February 2, 1974 by Wilhelm Krieger, Peter Koch, Fred Krieger, Herman Dietz, Otto Weigel and Mr. Armand who were members of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. This recording is primarily in the German language.
Source
Recordings used with the permission of Joanne Krieger, Portland, Oregon.
Last updated April 17, 2020