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Heinrich Kensing (November 11, 1822 - July 26, 1865) Johanna Borchers Kensing (August 4, 1823 - July 29, 1865) German immigrants, arriving in Texas in 1845, and migrating to Gillespie County by 1850. In 1862 the Kensings moved into Mason County (about 7 miles NW). On July 26, 1865, the couple were attacked by Indians near Platt Kopf (1.5 miles N). Kensing died instantly; his wife died on the 29th, at the Conrad Welge House (.33 mile NE), leaving 7 children. Recorded - 1972
Heinrich Kensing_Johanna Borchers Kensing is a historical marker in Cherry Spring, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 195 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4798, -99.0410 near Cherry Spring. The nearest cataloged historic site is Welge Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mund Cemetery, Evers Cemetrey, and Lange Cemetery #1.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010059. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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