Hentschel, William Ernst
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Title
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Hentschel, William Ernst
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Alias
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Hentschel, Billy
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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William Ernst Hentschel (1892-1962) was a well-known mid-twentieth century artist. “Billy” Hentschel was a designer for Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati. He resided at his Burlington home in the old Tandy log cabin with his wife, Alza (1911-1982) who was also an artist.
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Both “Billy” and Alza are buried with their family in the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky.
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The summary of his war service reads: "Field Hospital 145 112 Sanitary Train to Discharge Private, first class 4 June 1917. Meuse-Argonne; Ypres-Lys; Defensive Sector. American Expeditionary Forces 28 June 1918 to 24 March 1919. Honorable discharge 12 Apr 1919." -- 'Ohio Soldiers, Sailors and Marines...', page 7431
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Member
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Hentschel family
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Birth date
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16 Jun 1892
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Place of birth
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New York (N.Y.)
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Father
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Hentschel, Ernst
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Mother
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Kempter, Anna
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Spouse(s)
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Stratton, Alza Jessamond
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Death date
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Jun 1962
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Death and burial information
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Cause of death: Cancer of prostate
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Lexington Cemetery (Lexington, Ky.)
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Occupation(s)
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Artist
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Instructor of Decorative Art
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Designer
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Employed by
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Rookwood Pottery Company
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Art Academy of Cincinnati
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Cincinnati Museum Association
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Military service
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National Guard
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Allegiance
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United States of America
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Held rank
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Private, first class
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Service began
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11 Jun 1915
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Service ended
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12 Apr 1919
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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FindAGrave.com, memorial #45010701
Burlington (Ky.)
