Bio of Amerland, G. H. (b.1828) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Amerland, G. H., (page 942), farmer, N.W. 1/4 of Sec. 10, R. 10 of T. 110. 
This farm was taken as a homestead May 22, 1854, the old log house, still 
standing in good repair, was erected that same season and did duty as the 
family residence twenty-two years, when the present comfortable brick 
structure was put up. The farm now embraces two hundred acres. His barns 
were built in 1873, his granary and wagon-sheds in 1883. Mr. Amerland was 
born in Germany, came to America in 1846 and settled in New Orleans, and 
was there until 1851; then came up the river to Illinois, and, after 
spending two years there, came to Minnesota, to Point Douglas, and made a 
claim which he did not perfect. That same fall, 1853, he went to New 
Orleans to meet his brother, who had just come over from Europe, and in 
the following spring they made their claims on the prairie just east of 
the present corporate limits of Wabasha. September 3, 1856, G. H. Amerland 
married Christine Frank. Their children are: Mary, born September 13, 
1857; Emma, born November 20, 1858; Lucy, born September 22, 1861; Kate, 
born December 1, 1862; William H., born July 20, 1867, now attending high 
school at Wabasha.
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1920.
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Amerland, Gerhard Heinrich (page 531), one of Wabasha County's honored
pioneers, who in his humble way aided in developing the great Northwest,
was born in Hanover, Germany, June 5, 1828. When he was 18 years of age he
left his native country and came to the United States, spending his first
five years in this country in New Orleans. From there he came up the
Mississippi river to St. Louis, where he remained two years. Then coming
further north he resided at Stillwater a short time, whence he came to
Wabasha County and filed on land in Greenfield Township. That winter he
returned to St. Louis, but in the spring of 1854 he came back to Wabasha
County, accompanied by his brother, Herman. The log house that stands in
the rear of the more pretentious residence in which he died was built by
himself and brother more than 60 years ago. Mr. Amerland arrived at a time
when there was much to be done in the way of developing nature's resources
and lending aid in establishing those institutions which go to build up a
civilized community, in all of which he rook an active part. He had many
characteristics decidedly his own. As a companion his sociable disposition
and keen wit made him incomparable. And hour spent with him when in a
reminiscent mood was a rare treat, especially when he narrated incidents
of early pioneer life. His memory was a marvel, and the accuracy with
which he related a story was only surpassed by the spicy manner he had of
telling it. He was fond of the company of others, and above all things he
loved music and song. He was a man among men, a friend to his friends, and
for these qualities he was respected and esteemed by his associates and
neighbors. He filled his station in life and did his duty as he found it.
Of the most strict integrity, he gave everyone fair treatment and expected
the same from others. Truly he was a man to be remembered by anyone who
ever formed his acquaintance. On Saturday, July 10, 1909, the sad news was
received that Henry Amerland was relieved of life's sufferings and had
passed away from all earthly cares after being confined to his bed for
many months. The funeral services were held at his old home on the farm in
Greenfield on the following Tuesday, being conducted by the Rev. Carl
Landsberger. Teutonia Lodge, No. 19, I.O.O.F., attended in a body and
performed the last sad rites of the order over the remains of their
departed brother at Riverview cemetery. Internment was made beside the
remains of his devoted wife and daughter, who preceded him to their
everlasting home. Christina Amerland, wife of Gerhard Heinrich Amerland,
was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Frank, of Watopa. She was born at
Frankfort, Germany, on December 20, 1833, and came to this country with
the family in 1854. In the spring of 1856 she came to Wabasha County, and
on September 3 the same year became the bride of G. Henry Amerland. With
him she passed many happy years at their home in Greenfield, where at last
death called her on Monday morning, March 20, 1905. The end was very
sudden and unexpected. She had arisen that morning soon after 6 o'clock
and came down to the kitchen where her daughter, Lucy, was preparing the
morning meal. She was in her usual health and good spirits. Lucy went into
the pantry and heard her mother fall. Rushing out, she found her mother on
the floor. She complained that she was feeling very ill and weak. This was
the last word spoken. She was placed on the lounge, a physician summoned
and also Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schmidt of Wabasha, and Edward Amerland and
sister of Greenfield. At 8 o'clock she passed away. It was evidently a
hemorrhage of the brain. Mrs. Amderland was a good wife and mother and a
faithful and devoted Christian woman. She was one of God's noble women and
she did God's work in rearing a large family and instilling into their
hearts the beautiful virtues that have so fruitfully manifested themselves
in the lives of such useful members of society as have gone out from that
home. Her work is done. She lived beyond the allotted time, three score
and ten, and she died esteemed by all who knew her. Hers was a beautiful
character and her every word was a benediction.