Henry Pfeiffer | |
Birth: | 22 March 1881 Posey County, Indiana, USA |
Death: | 23 May 1992 Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA |
Age: | 111 years, 62 days |
Country: | USA |
Validated |
Henry Pfeiffer (22 March 1881 – 23 May 1992) was a validated American supercentenarian. he was the oldest man ever from Indiana until his age was surpassed by Lester Townsend
Biography[]
Henry Pfeiffer was born in Posey County, Indiana, USA to parents Louis and Margaret Pfeiffer. The family owned a farm and towards the mid-1890s, the then 15-year-old Henry “quit school to pay off a debt.” Aside from farming, he also worked at a saw mill. In 23 October 1913, he married Matilda Willmann. The couple had at least six children; three daughters and three sons. In 1917-1918, he enlisted in the U.S. army when United States entered World War 1. He also enlisted in World War II.
Matilda died in 1977, just a few years before Pfeiffer’s centennial birthday. Subsequently, he lived alone in his house until at least age 105. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed reading the Bible on a daily basis. As far as the key to his longevity goes, he didn’t stop smoking until he became widowed. However, he was a hard-worker and lived for the day.
Pfeiffer died in Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA on 23 May 1992 at the age of 111 years, 62 days. At the time of his death, he was the second-oldest known living man in the United States, behind Frederick Frazier.
References[]
- mtvernonin
- Henry Pfeiffer Find A Grave