Obit of Engelbert NEUBURG
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Surname: Neuburg, Newburg, Braun, Schmidt

[Hartford Press, January 7, 1916]
Engelberth Newberg, an old resident of the town of Richfield, died Friday, January 7, after an illness of four days with cerebral apoplexy.

The deceased was born in Steitz Kellen (sic: Stotzheim), Germany, July 15, 1824. He came to America in 1849 (sic: 1854), and following year settled in the town of Richfield, where he spent the remainder of his life, on the farm where he died. November 27, 1860 he was married to Catherine Braun. They were the parents of eight children, all of whom are living. They are: Peter of Menomonee Falls; Casper, at home; Anton of the Town of Richfield; Marie (Mrs. Philip Schmidt) of Richfield; Lizzie (Mrs. Peter Schmidt) of Richfield and Joe living on the homestead.

Mr. Newburg was not only a well known resident, but one of the most respected and esteemed in his town. He was a good citizen and kind neighbor, and a good husband and father. The funeral took place Monday at St. Hubertus Church in the Town of Richfield, Reverend Wagner officiating.

NARA Military Records
Engelbert Neuburg enlisted into the Union Army on November 24, 1862 as a private in Company K of 34th Regiment Wisconsin Infantry from the Town of Richfield (Washington County). The December 31, 1862 muster roll he was listed as "Absent, On Furlough". He was discharged January 9, 1863 after hiring a substitute for $50 to replace him.