George Henry Fienning / Sophia Fredericka (Von Pein) Fienning
Son of Johann Fienning & Katherine Louisa Fienning
After the death of Frances Charlotte in 1918, Charlotte's cousin Sophia came to live with the family to take over the role of caregiver. A year and a half later George Henry and Sophia Fredericka wed and had later had an additional child. This brought the number of children of George Henry to ten.
George Henry Fienning photo Circa 1900-1902
Born September 2,
1881 - Died November 23, 1965
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Sophia Frederica (Von Pein) Fienning
Born October 26, 1879 -
Died April 4, 1969
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Listing of the children of George Henry Fienning from his second
wife Sophia Fredericka.
Both
wives were Von Piens and were cousins.
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Front page of George and Sophia's 25th Anniversary party
guestbook, November 26th, 1944.
The entire guestbook is available
to download.
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George Henry and Sophia in Des Plaines, Illinois, attending Gene and Lois Frazelle's wedding on May 26, 1956.
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George and Sophia circa early 1960's.
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Front cover from Sophia's funeral service after her death on April 8, 1969.
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The Palladium-Item newspaper (Richmond, Indiana) with the death
announcement of Sophia Fredericka Fienning.
April 9, 1969
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Back Row Left to Right: Robert Louis (Bob Fienning), George
Henry Fienning, Edward Henry Fienning, Paul Frederick Fienning
Bottom Row Left to Right: Ginger the dog, Rudolph Von Pein
Fienning
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September 1943, Sophia, George and Elsie Beyer.
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George and Sophia at Wayne Lakes, summer 1950.
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Summer 1950 Sophia with her SUnflower plant.
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1949 gathering with the family. Note George Henry holding a young Georianna,
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January 1959, George and Sophia at 1011 South 8th Street.
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Some misc. items from George and Sophia can be found in this file. Postcards from the World's Fair of 1933, a photo of them both from 1943, a letter to Sophia upon her marriage to George and a couple of other items of interest.
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George at the opening of the Senior Citizens Center of Richmond, Indiana in June 1960.
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Misc. documents pertaining to George Henry's death. Included are
the funeral costs, headstone costs,
and Social Security
benefits of the day.
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Dear Grandma Fienning and son George.
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Ricka and George enjoying an afternoon in 1956.
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Ricka, George and Elsie
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Ricka, Georgianna and George.
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The old swimming hoe at Hartmann's. Ed, Clarence and Julia Porter, Edith, Ruth and Dad.
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