Zwank - Forest Hill Cemetery - Section 26 - Lot 54

Susanna Zwank  Oct 13, 1834 - Mar 7, 1901
Michael Zwank  Nov 1, 1828 - Nov 8, 1883
  • Michael was killed during construction of a new wing to the Capitol Builing (previous Capitol that was deystoyed by fire in 1904) when the incomplete structure collapsed
  • Reported missing, a search was made and he was found in a horribly mangled position, he did not die until after he was removed from the rubble
  • His son, Matthew Zwank, was also injured, but survived, now buried at Resurrection Cemetery across the street
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