Researching Henry Horst
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 66 people with the Horst surname? In that year Horst was ranked number 3513 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Henry means "ruler of the home" and is of German origin.
Records of Henry Horst on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Henry Horst and the Horst Genealogy
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Some Famous People called Henry Horst
Henry Horst
Henry Horst (October 15, 1836 – March 4, 1905) was an American farmer and politician.
Born in Germany, Horst emigrated with parents to the United States in 1846 and settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1850, Horst and his parents moved to the town of Charlestown, Calumet County, Wisconsin. Horst was a farmer. He served on the Charlestown Town Board and was chairman of the town board. Horst also served on the Calumet County Board of Supervisors and was chairman of the county board. In 1876, Horst served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Horst died of pneumonia.
Source: Henry Horst, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Horst
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