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HENRY DASSO

The family of Henry Dasso have occupied their present home in Rock Island, for a period of forty years. Mr. Dasso was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, in October, 1837, of German parents, both of whom died many years ago. The father was a slate worker by trade. and while working on a roof in his native country accidentally fell and died from his injuries. The mother came to America, where several children had preceded her. and died at the home of her son Henry in Rock Island in 1876. There were two sons in the family and one of them, Fred, died while on the way to America.

Henry Dasso was reared in Germany, where he received a common school education. After he was old enou gh he started out in life for himself, prospered to some degree, and was married in 1815 in his native country. In 1871, he came to America, bringing with him his wife and their children—two sons and one daughter. They also had two children born in America. After landing in New York they came direct to Rock Island, where he found employment and made a permanent residence. He with his family were devout and active members of the German Lutheran church and the family has always had a good standing in the city.

Mr. Dasso was married in Germany to Miss Frederica Mauss Gest, daughter of Carl and Caroline Gest, who came to America in 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Gest first settled at Cleveland, 0., but after a short residence in that city came to Rock Island, where they spent their remaining years, the father dying at the age of eighty- eight and the mother when aged ninety-two years. They had two sons and three daughters, all of whom survive save one.

Mrs. Dasso is the oldest and the others are: Fred Gest, and Mrs. Johanna Schroder. of Rock Island; and Mrs. Minnie Rungy. of Davenport. Five children were born to Mr. Dasso and wife, four of whom now survive: Charles, of Rock Island, is the oldest; Lena. wife of James Dixon, of Rock Island; Henry, of South Rock Island; Miss Amelia. living with her mother. Charles has seven children, namely: Fred, the oldest, married Miss Lena Seibert, of South Rock Island, and they have three children—Blanche, Clara and. Helen; Freda. wife of Hubert Just ; Henry, Joseph. Edward, William and Mabel. James Dixon and wife have one child, Harry, of Rock Island. Henry has five children : Hannah, Lena, Rosie. Fred and Henry,

The family is a representative one and respected by all who know its members. Mr. Dasso died May 2. 1895. deeply mourned by his family and many friends. His widow has lived in the house she now occupies since 1871 and is well known in her part of Rock Island. She owns this property, which is located at No. 825 Fifth street, besides other desirable city realty.

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