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Prayer Card for Julie Kock, Freifrau von Droste zu Hülshoff
St. Martin Cemetery in Veitshöchheim
Julie (Kock) Freifrau von Droste-Hülshoff is buried at St. Martin Cemetery in Veitshöchheim, Kreis Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany. Eduard Freiherr von Droste-Hülshoff, a son, is buried next to her. The original tombstones were facing forward. When the cemetery was expanded and a new section was added, the tombstones of Eduard and his mother were turned and moved apart to form the entryway of the new section. The bottoms of the tombstones are worn away (as of July 2008), and that is most likely where the original inscriptions were located. On Eduard's marker, one letter is still visible. New dark plaques have been added to the original markers.
Zum christlichen Andenken
an die Hochwohlgeborene verwittwete
Freifrau von Droste-Hülshoff, geb. Julia Kock.
Geboren den 26. Februar 1810,
verheirathet am 1. Juni 1831 mit dem Freiherrn Joseph von Droste-Hülshoff,
verwittwet seit dem 13. Januar 1850,
gestorben am 7. Sept. 1881.
Ihre theure Seele wird dem Gebete der Gläubige,
besonders der Priester am Altare empfohlen.
TRANSLATION:
In Christian memory
of the Honorable widowed Baron's wife
von Droste-Hülshoff, born Julia Kock.
Born 26 February 1810,
married on 1 June 1831 to Joseph Baron von Droste-Hülshoff,
widowed since 13 January 1850,
died on 7 Sept. 1881.
Her soul is with the prayers of the faithful,
especially recommended by the priests on the altar.
Death record for Julia Kock, Freifrau von Droste-Hülshoff
#39 Death record
Name: Julia (Julie) Kock Freifrau von Droste-Hülshoff
Occupation/Religion: Baronne, k [Baroness, Catholic]
Address: Veitshoechheim
Age 71 1/2 Jhr [years]
Single or Married: Wittwe [widow]
Illness or reason for death: Blutsturz [blood problem]
Doctor: Dr. Lei...
Death date: 7 Sept. [1881] nachts 10 [10 pm]
Burial date and place: 10 Sptb. [Sept. 10]
Priest: P. Ambros [illegible]
Notes:
Source: Matrikel: Veitshöchheim; Band Nr. 9, Fiche Nr. 38, Seite Nr. 70, Sterbefall vom 07.09 1881
The grave marker for Julie shows a flying fish, a crown and an animal (perhaps a lion). The flying fish is on the Droste-Hülshoff family crest. On the top of the marker is a bird (perhaps a swan) in a nest with baby birds. The inscription on the grave marker says: Hier ruht Julie Freifrau von Droste-Hülshoff, geb. Kock, Gest. 7.9.1881 in Alter von 71 Jahren, Mutter von Eduard Freiherr von Droste-Hülshoff. Translation: Here lies Julie Baroness von Droste-Hülshoff, born Kock, died 7 Sept.1881 at the age of 71 years, mother of Eduard von Droste-Hülshoff.
Julie's husband, Dr. med. Josef Freiherr von Droste zu Hülshoff, died March 13, 1850 and is possibly buried at Haus Alst, or in Münster.
The grave marker for Eduard shows the family crest with a flying fish. The family motto also appears: E. CARCERE COELESTIA APPETO. Translation: Released from his earthly prison to his heavenly home. On the top of Eduard's marker is a helmut with initials FA. The inscription on the grave markers says: Hier ruht Eduard Freiherr von Droste-Hülshoff preuss. Hauptmann und Ritter, gest. 6.1.1878 im Alter von 40 Jahren, aus der Familie der Schriftstellerin Annette von Droste-Hülshoff. Translation: Here lies Eduard Baron von Droste-Hülshoff, Prussian Captain and Knight, 6.1.1878 died at the age of 40 years, from the family of writer Annette von Droste-Hülshoff.
