Historical Marker
Laging, H. W.
Historical marker location:
Nordheim, Texas
( Nordheim Cemetery, .5 mile south of Nordheim on FM 239 (at hilltop))
Marker installed: 1968
Born in Germany. Came to U.S. in 1860; settled near Brenham. Married Marie Dahse in 1867; they had 6 children. Moved to Weimar 1875, to Nordheim 1913.
He served the Confederacy in the Texas Volunteer Infantry, 23rd Brigade. After Civil war, he became a successful farmer and businessman. Esteemed by his neighbors and known as "Papa Laging," he was last surviving Confederate veteran of this community.
Recorded, 1968.