Dora Johanna Ottilla Langholz

Brief Life History of Dora Johanna Ottilla

When Dora Johanna Ottilla Langholz was born on 22 August 1892, in Morgan, Redwood, Minnesota, United States, her father, Wilhelm H J Langholz, was 28 and her mother, Wilhelmine Ottilie Bethke, was 21. She married Karl Wilhelm Erich Meyer on 6 July 1920, in Hutchinson, South Dakota, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. She lived in Glenvil Township, Clay, Nebraska, United States in 1935 and Glenvil, Clay, Nebraska, United States in 1940. She died on 3 May 1975, in Douglas, Washington, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, United States.

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Family Time Line

Karl Wilhelm Erich Meyer
1891–1971
Dora Johanna Ottilla Langholz
1892–1975
Marriage: 6 July 1920
Ralph Erick Meyer
1922–2003
Norman Allen Meyer
1925–2014

Sources (14)

  • Dora Lahrgholz, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Dora Johanna Ottilla Langholz, "Minnesota Births and Christenings, 1840-1980"
  • Dora Johanna Ottilla Langholz Meyer, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1893 · The Minnesota State Flag

The Flag of Minnesota was adopted on August 2 and consists of scenes from the seal of Minnesota. The flag has been modified over the years to be easier to manufacture.

1896 · Plessy vs. Ferguson

A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities if the segregated facilities were equal in quality. It's widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. Supreme Court history.

1914 · The Man With The First Air Conditioned Home

Charles Gates was the first person in the United States to install air conditioning in his home. Funny thing was, Gates died a year before it was installed.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Kurt.

North German and Danish: habitational name from Langholz near Eckernförde or Langholt near Leer.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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