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Portrait and biographical album of Mecosta County, Mich.
containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent
and representative citizens of the county, together with
portraits and biographies of all the governors of Michigan
and of the presidents of the United States: also containing a
complete history of the county, from its earliest settlement
to the present time.

Published by Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL, 1883

Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott
April 4, 2011

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Page 486
GRIMME, Father Henry W.
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Father Henry W. Grimme, Priest in charge of the Parish of St. Mary, at
Big Rapids, was born at Hanover, Germany, July 3, 1849.  He is a son
of Joseph and Margaret Grimme, and when 16 years of age accompanied
his parents to the United States.

His early education was obtained in his native land, and on his
arrival in this country he was sent to Mount St. Mary's Seminary, at
Cincinnati, to prepare for his vocation, the priesthood.  After ten
years' arduous application to his studies, he was placed in charge of
the Roman Catholic Church at Wyandotte, Mich., where he officated
three years and three months.  He then went to Otisco, Ionia Co., and
after a brief tarry there in December, 1880, he came to Big Rapids,
and entered upon the duties of his station here.  The society includes
the members of 150 families, and has doubled since the beginning of
his labors as parish Priest.

His mission stations are at Cedar Springs, Morley, Ensley, Croton,
Fremont Center, Newaygo, Hesperia, White Cloud, Reed City, Evart, etc.
He is popular among his people, and liked by the community.

Attached to the parish buildings is the Convent of the Sisters of
Mercy, including about 15 sisters.  The school belonging to their
quarters was discontinued for a while, owing to the destruction of the
convent by fire, but has since been re-opened in connection with the
Church.

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