The Farmer Family Rohwedder

The Farmer Family Rohwedder
in Schleswig-Holstein,
Iowa and Missouri
Klaus Timm
Sylvia Whaley
Cynthia Zieber
Dorothy Rohwedder Inglis
2nd enlarged edition
Wentorf bei Hamburg 2006

Many thanks to Sylvia Whaley, Cynthia Zieber, Martha Lawlor, Lora Peters, and Heinz Levsen,
who gave family records, documents and pictures for this book.
I’m grateful to Sylvia for her results in researching the Rohwedder and Tietjens family history
and to Cynthia for the documents and photos of the Rohwedder-Ingwersen connections.
On my visit in Iowa in August 2004 we met Dorothy Rohwedder Inglis and her husband Alex
Inglis. We made a beautiful trip through Jones County, Iowa, and they showed us the places of
the Rohwedder and Holst farms. Thank you, Dorothy and Alex, for this unforgettable meeting.
Dorothy collected old photos of her part of the family. Therefore I decided to write this 2 nd
editition of the Rohwedder book with a new chapter 5.4 about the Rohwedder families and their
farms in Jones County.
The authors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Timm
Wentorf bei Hamburg
Germany
Sylvia Whaley of Cameron, Missouri
Cynthia Zieber of Grass Valley, California
Dorothy Rohwedder Inglis of Cedar Rapids
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Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 5
2 700 years Rowedder by Otto Rohwedder ...................................................................... 6
3 Emigration of related families from Schleswig-Holstein to Clinton County (Iowa)
and Chariton County (Missouri) .................................................................................... 8
3.1 Why did they emigrate? ................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Emigration to Missouri................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Emigration of Tietjens family members 1856-1871 ...................................................... 9
3.4 Emigration of Rohwedder family members 1852-1868............................................... 11
3.5 Emigration of Teut family members 1865-1880.......................................................... 13
3.6 Emigration of Dethmann family members 1852-1892 ................................................ 14
3.7 Emigration of Arp family members 1867-1881........................................................... 17
3.8 Emigration of Timm family members 1855-1897 ....................................................... 17
3.9 Emigration of Stoltenberg family members 1865-1867............................................... 19
3.10 Emigration of Meurs family members 1869 ................................................................ 20
4 Descendants of Jürgen (Rowedder) Rowehr................................................................ 22
4.1 First Generation............................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Second Generation ....................................................................................................... 25
4.3 Third Generation .......................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Fourth Generation ........................................................................................................ 28
4.5 Fifth Generation ........................................................................................................... 30
4.6 Sixth Generation........................................................................................................... 47
4.7 Seventh Generation ...................................................................................................... 73
4.8 Eight Generation .......................................................................................................... 91
4.9 Ninth Generation........................................................................................................ 111
4.10 Index........................................................................................................................... 122
5 Photos and documents of the family .......................................................................... 131
5.1 Photos of Schleswig-Holstein .................................................................................... 131
5.2 Photos and documents of Clinton County, Iowa........................................................ 139
5.3 Photos and documents of Chariton County, Missouri................................................ 155
5.4 Photos of Jones County, Iowa .................................................................................... 167
6 References .................................................................................................................. 180
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1 Introduction
This chronicle is dedicated to the farmer family Rohwedder from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
In 1852 Marx Johannsen Rohwedder, farmer of Gaushorn in Dithmarschen, emigrated with his
wife and 8 children to the States and farmed in Clinton County, Iowa.
Four years later, in 1856, his sister Antje Rohwedder, who was married to the blacksmith Hans
Hinrich Tietjens of Röst near Albersdorf (Dithmarschen), followed with their family to Clinton
County. One family member followed the others, so the total number of emigrated Rohwedders is
about 20, see chapter 3.4.
Several descendants of the family lived and are living today in the United States.
The author has worked on the settlement history of two villages of Missouri, Lone Elm and
Indian Grove, by families of Schleswig-Holstein [1, 2]. From the town history of Indian Grove,
Chariton County, written by Marlene Leimkuehler [3], I was encouraged, to write additional
books about the family history of some Indian Grove settlers.
After publishing the history of the Arp and Teut families in [4, 5], this book will summerize the
family history of the Rohwedder family. In the meantime I published the genealogies of the
Tietjens and the Dethmann families [16, 17]. All descendants of Marx Johannsen Rohwedder are
distant related to the author, because his wife Catharina Elsabe (Dethmann) Rohwedder is the
sister of the authors great-great-grandmother Margret Dorthe (Dethmann) Teut, who is buried in
Indian Grove too [17].
An article of Otto Rohwedder in chapter 2 shows, that the Rohwedders belong to the oldest
families of Schleswig-Holstein [6].
Indian Grove was founded by about 25 families of Schleswig-Holstein. Emigrated members of
some of those families are shown in chapter 3. As you can see that all families came as greater
groups to the States and tried to settle together with other “Low German” speaking people. All
that families are related. Most of them came from villages around the parishes of Albersdorf and
Tellingstedt in the county of Dithmarschen in West-Holstein. So we can say, our settlers moved
from one village of Schleswig-Holstein to another in Iowa or Missouri, like “transplanted
villages”.
The main chapter 4 of this book shows the family history of the Rohwedder family as a list of
descendants of the oldest member Jürgen Rowedder (Rowehr), who was born in the parish of
Jevenstedt, located south of the city of Rendsburg in the middle of Schleswig-Holstein. To the
German born family members are added their baptismal, marriage and death certificates of the
church records. From the American members are known many biographies and obituaries. The
list shows more than 1000 names in 10 generations.
Many beautiful photos and documents of the family from Schleswig-Holstein, Clinton and Jones
County (Iowa) and Chariton County (Missouri) are shown in chapter 5. The book is closed by a
list of references in chapter 6.
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2 700 years Rowedder by Otto Rohwedder
The following paper was published in the Schleswig-Holstein magazine “Die Heimat”, edition
1959, page 217-219 [6]. The author Otto Rohwedder was born on November 27, 1897, in
Albersdorf. We don’t know whether he is a member of our Rohwedder family.
In his paper is shown, that the Rohwedders are one of the oldest Schleswig-Holstein families,
whose traces can be tracked back for more than 700 years. Here is the translation:
To the old family names, who have their origin and the most spreading in Holstein (Germany),
belongs the name Rowedder in his different spellings: Rohwedder, Rohweder, Rohwedel, Rohwer,
Rower, Rohr and other more.
Some people have thought about the occurrence and explanation of the name. We know that the
name was used already before the year 1250 as a family name, in a period when in Holstein
family names were created to the first time as hereditary names.
It is obvious and easy to understand, that the family comes from the area of today’s county of
Rendsburg. The more we go back into the lists of sources, the more we can see that the center of
early appearance is in the parishes of Nortorf and Jevenstedt south of the city of Rendsburg.
To explain the name we must know that it comes from the middle age Low German language,
because there was only this language before the 16 th century. In the “Mitteldeutsches
Wörterbuch”, a dictionary of the old words since 1300, is explained: “rowen” = ”ruhen” =
resting”, so we can explain “ro wedder” as “ruhe wieder” or “rest again”. Therefore the first
Rowedder could have been a man, who liked to rest and possible used the talk “ik ro wedder” or
“I’m resting”. From this man the name could be passed to his descendants.
It’s obvious that there are other explanations of the name: to explain, that “Rowedder” means
“rauhes Wetter” = “rough weather” and shows a man who looks like three days of raining, must
be wrong, because in Northern Germany “rauh” means ”rug, ruch” and “rohes Wetter” are
unusual words.
In an article of the newspaper “Kieler Neueste Nachrichten” from 1935 the name was deduced
from the Old High German “Hrodoward”. This is not plausible.
Professor Reimer Hansen, who worked about the homeland history about 1900, derives the name
from “Radwart”, the “Ratwisser”, the first of the Council. This name was found twice in a
document from 1221 as “Ratwartus albus” or “Ratwartus niger”, the white and black Councilor
[1]. But the sound of “Radwart” and “Rowedder” is too different and there is one more syllable
in the name Rowedder.
After an old legend, which came from the area of the town of Hohenwestedt, the name is derived
from the “Roten Wehr”, the “Red Defense Group”, which protected convoys of trading wagons
in the 14 th Century. But this cannot be truth because the name is older.
The book of the home country of the county of Rendsburg shows 26 farmers in the year 1602
named Roweder, Rewehr and Rower. In 1539 there are only 6 farmers mentioned from 4 villages
of the parish of Nortorf. The 26 farmers came from the parishes of Nortorf and Jevenstedt, but
the 6 one of the year 1539 lived in the villages of Brammer, Bargstedt, Ehlerdorf and Groß-
Vollstedt, and their names are written in the old manner Rowedder. To this group we must add in
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1442 a Clawes Rohwedder of Brammerkamp. All these towns are located in the North or
Northwest of Nortorf, in a distance of less than 6 miles.
If a name like Rowedder is called so often in the population of the country, we can believe, that
the families lived in that area since names were used. And when the name is used in this small
vicinity of Nortorf, it is obvious, that all Rowedders have to seek their ancestors in that area. If
we would have older documents, perhaps it would be possible to find a single farm in the parish
of Nortorf with a farmer who liked to rest and who was a Ro-wedder. But nobody can prove this
today.
Farmer families moved only very slowly to a greater area. We can see this in present times. In
old documents farmer families are mentioned not very often. If an old farmer retired from
farming, one of his sons succeeded in the ownership of the farm. The marriage of a younger son
into a farm without paternal heirs took place in the vicinity of the farm and the family.
The names Rowedder and Rower were understood as equal names, this can be shown by many
church records. In that time the names were written as the people spoke.
In the parish of Hohenwestedt the name Rowedder was used very often, but the name came late
into this parish in 1736 by a marriage. This man was born in the town of Schülp near Nortorf and
was called Rower, but in the marriage record of Hohenwestedt his name was written Rowedder
and nobody knows the reason for different spelling by the pastor. All the descendants of this
family were named Rowedder. Until today we can find the names Rohwer very often in the area
north of the railway Neumünster-Heide and the other spelling Rohwed(d)er south of this railway.
Of course the name Rowedder is older than the oldest records. Especially from the vicinity of
Nortorf we don’t have old family documents.
It is evident that a Rowedder settled in today’s county of Stormarn because in 1259 a village was
named after him as Rowedderstorpe, later in 1320 it was written Rowedelstorp and today’s name
is Rausdorf near Trittau, 20 miles east of Hamburg. This is the first document with the name
Rowedder. But the name is older, because the village was named after a Rowedder, who settled
there.
Some years later in 1272 we can find in the town of Lauenburg, located at the river Elbe, an
“Eckehardus Rowedder” as “castellanus noster”, that means castle warden of the Duke of
Lauenburg [3]. In a document of the city of Lübeck of 1370 there is named a “Volrad
Roweder”as “famulus” and “knape” [3].
The men of Rowederstorf we must rank to the early nobility of farmers. This is evident from the
document of 1320, where it is said: “honestus vir dominus Elerus des Rowedelstorpe miles”, that
means: “the honourable master Eler from Rowedelstorp knight” [2]. We must believe that his
descendants went together with the “Deutscher Orden” to Eastern Europe, because in 1336
“Klaus Roweder” was there, when the Orden got the new sovereign.
So we can see that the name Rowedder appeared together with the creation of the first hereditary
names. Only with small changes the name has been kept through the centuries until today.
References of this paper: [1] Schleswig-Holsteinische Regesten und Urkunden.
[2] Hansisches Urkundenbuch.
[3] Urkundenbuch Lübeck.
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3 Emigration of related families from Schleswig-Holstein to
Clinton County (Iowa) and Chariton County (Missouri)
3.1 Why did they emigrate?
During the 19 th century about 250000 people – about 10% of Schleswig-Holstein’s citizens –
emigrated to overseas countries, most of them to the United States. There were three important
reasons for emigration: hunger, war and natural disaster.
The first wave of emigration came in 1851 after the popular revolt of the Schleswig-Holstein
citizens was put down by the Danish State. I think that the emigration of the Marx Johannsen
Rohwedder family on May 3 rd 1852 and the Joachim H. Ingwersen family on May 15 th 1852 was
influenced by the revolt. The second wave came after the German-Danish War in 1864.
The main reasons for emigration from the agriculture country Schleswig-Holstein were structural
changes in agriculture in the mid 1800’s: The use of fertilizer and the use of machines produced
enough food but not enough work for everybody. Also the mortality of young children was
reduced rapidly because of better hygiene and medical care, therefore almost all of the many
children of a farmer survived. So in many areas of Schleswig-Holstein the population increased
but there was not enough employment, because only one son of a farmer could get heir of the
farm.
Most of the emigrants who came from Schleswig-Holstein to the States were farmworker,
daylaborer, also sons of farmers and workmen. Also farmer with a small real estate, so called
“Kätner”, sold their property in Schleswig-Holstein and purchased a greater farm in the States.
Farmers and farmworkers had a good agriculture training. They were just right for breaking the
soil of Iowa’s Prairie and had a good chance of getting successfully farmers.
Schleswig-Holstein’s emigration started in the late 1840’s when hundreds of people from the
“Probstei” area near Kiel settled around Davenport, Iowa. Gerd Hagenah recently published in
[10] the history of early emigration to the States. Our people used to settle together being an
ethnic group and speaking “Low German”. Many people came as families to the States, other
family members followed later. For all who came later than 1870 it was a longer voyage from one
Low German speaking town of Schleswig-Holstein to another Low German speaking village of
Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska or Missouri. Hagenah says these are “Transplanted Villages”. This is
comparable to all families shown in the next chapters.
3.2 Emigration to Missouri
As shown before that farmers who came from Schleswig-Holstein to the States, preferred to settle
in Iowa. It is mostly unknown that there are two villages of Missouri, which were founded by
German farmers of Schleswig-Holstein:
The first one is Lone Elm near Booneville, Cooper County (MO) [1],
the second is Indian Grove, Brunswick Twp., Chariton County (MO) [2].
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Both settlements were independent from each other. The settlers of Lone Elm came from the area
of Elmshorn located in the South-West of Holstein. They moved along the Mississippi and
Missouri river to Cooper County.
The second group came from Dithmarschen County of West-Holstein. Nearly all of them came
first in the 1850’s and 1860’s to Clinton County, Iowa. Some of this group moved to Missouri in
the 1870’s and settled around Indian Grove near Brunswick, Chariton County.
This paper shall give an overview of the first Schleswig-Holstein settlers of Indian Grove and
vicinity. If you look into the family history you can see that all were related.
-Tietjens, they came with 3 families before 1867 to Chariton County, see the family
history in [16],
-Rohwedder, they came about 1868 with 3 families to Indian Grove,
-Teut, they came in 1870 to Indian Grove, the family history is written in [5],
-Dethmann (female members were married to Rohwedder and Teut), see the book [17],
-Arp, 1867, they came from Davenport to Indian Grove, the family history see in [4],
-Timm, came 1881 to Council Bluffs, before 1897 to Mendon, Chariton Co., see [7],
-Stoltenberg, they came about 1873 with 2 families to Indian Grove, see [11],
-Meurs, they came about 1871 to Indian Grove.
There were other families of Brunswick Twp, Chariton County, who came from Holstein,
Schleswig or Denmark: Hick, Sievert, Schroeder, Chrisman, Frazee, Carsten, Schultz (2),
Maas, Petersen, Paulsen, Johnson, all are named in the 1880 Census [8]. The history of those
families is unknown.
I think that the numbers of about 25 families was not great enough to hold an ethnic group of
“Low German” speaking families. Therefore some of those families went back to Iowa after
staying for some years in Missouri. Today only two farms of the Arp family are existing in Indian
Grove, being “Century Farms” [4].
The list of family members who emigrated from Schleswig-Holstein and were immigrants of the
United States is written from the passenger lists of the emigration port Hamburg. Some of these
lists are published on the homepage of Hans-Peter Voss in [9]. To the lists are added details of
birth, marriage, death, and burial from church records, Census records or family history.
3.3 Emigration of Tietjens family members 1856-1871
The following list shows all known 27 members of the Tietjens families of Bramstedt and
Albersdorf (Holstein), who emigrated to the States in the period 1856-1871. We must assume that
all moved first to Clinton County. The Tietjens were the first families who moved to Indian
Grove. More details about the Tietjens family see in [16].
Name Occupation Emigration
1 Hans Hinrich Tietjens
* 1816 Bramstedt
+ Feb 21, 1890 Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co, IA
buried Dierks Cem., Hampshire Twp, Clinton, IA
oo Apr 27, 1836 Tellingstedt to:
2 Antje Rohwedder
* Dec 23, 1813 Wrohm Ksp. (parish) Tellingstedt
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Farmer and blacksmith in Röst
Ksp. Albersdorf, Schl.-Holstein
and Hampshire Twp., Clinton
Co, IA
1856, May 15
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Ann
Washborn
His wife 1856, May 15

+ Oct 21, 1872, Clinton Co., IA
buried Dierks Cem. Hampshire Twp. Clinton, IA
3 Jochim (Joseph) Christian Tietjens
* Sep 10, 1836 Röst Ksp. Albersdorf
+ Oct 8, 1890
buried Dierks Cem., Hampshire Twp., Clinton, IA
oo Christina Knapper
4 Johann Tietjens
* Sep 18, 1840 Röst Ksp. Albersdorf
+ Sep 30, 1863 Civil War
buried Dierks Cem., Hampshire Twp., Clinton, IA
5 Anna Cathrina Tietjens
* Sep 25, 1842 Röst Ksp. Albersdorf
+ Nov 25, 1922 Clinton, Clinton Co., IA
oo Aug 29, 1861 Clinton, IA, to:
6 Hans G. Dierks
* Oct 7, 1839 Albersdorf Holstein?
+ Mar 31, 1920 Clinton, IA
buried Elvira Cem., Hampshire Twp., Clinton, IA
7 Marx J. Tietjens
* May 5, 1844 Röst Ksp. Albersdorf
+ Dec 7, 1917 Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
oo Feb 21, 1868 Clinton to:
8 Elsabea Catharina Stoltenberg
* Mar 13, 1850 Linden, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ Jun 22,1931 Austin, Mover Co., Minnesota
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
see: the Stoltenberg list
9 Hans Heinrich Tietjens
* Apr 11, 1846 Röst Ksp. Albersdorf
oo Gesche Wulff
10 Catharina Tietjens
* Mar 30, 1848 Röst Ksp. Albersdorf
+ Dec 29, 1928 Clinton, Clinton Co., IA
buried Dierks Cem., Hampshire Twp., Clinton, IA
oo Nov 29, 1866 DeWitt, Clinton Co., IA to:
11 Jürgen (George) Heinrich Nikolaus Rix
* Jul 2, 1839 Rendsburg, Schl.-Holstein
+ Jun 2, 1918 Clinton Co., IA
buried Dierks Cem., Clinton Co., IA
12 Wilhelm Tietjens
* Mar 12, 1851 Röst Ksp. Albersdorf
oo Johanna ? she was * in Holstein
13 Jochim (Joe) Tietjens
* Jan 22, 1815 Bramstedt, Holstein
+ Jan 22, 1886 Mendon, MO
buried German Cem., Indian Grove, Chariton, MO
oo (2) June 23, 1850 Bramstedt, Holstein to:
14 Margaretha Catharina Steckmest
* Jun 30, 1825 Bramstedt, Holstein
+ Jan 4, 1914, Woodinville, King Co., Washington
15 Jochim Tietjens
* about 1843 Bramstedt, Holstein
16 Johannes (John) Tietjens
* Jul 4, 1858 Hamburg?
+ Nov 2, 1939 Norborne, Carroll Co., MO
buried German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO
oo Jan 5, 1882 Keytesville, MO, to:
to: Mary Elizabeth Teeters
17 Gretjen Margaret Tietjens
* about 1860 Bramstedt, Holstein
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Manufacturer of wagons and
machines in Hampshire Twp.,
Clinton Co., IA
Farmer of Lincoln Twp., Clinton
Co., IA
Farmer and Carpenter:
1870-1879 Indian Grove, MO
1880 Hampshire Twp., IA
later Mason City, IA
1857, April 1
(probably)
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Donau
1856, May 15
1856, May 15
?
1856, May 15
His wife 1867, May 11
Wagonmaker in J. C. Tietjens
shop of Hampshire Twp.,
Clinton Co., IA
Blacksmith in his fathers shop
of Hampshire Twp.
Farmer of Mendon, Chariton
Co., MO
1856, May 15
1856, May 15
1859
1856, May 15
1864, June 18
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Deutschland
His wife 1864, June 18
1864, June 18
Farmer in Carroll County, MO 1864, June 18
1864, June 18

oo Herman Toni Reichert
18 Friedrich (Fred) A. Tietjens
* Aug 4, 1862 Bramstedt, Holstein
+ Mar 2, 1935 Harford, Texas
buried German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO
He never was married
19 Catharina Maria Tietjens
* Dec 20, 1847 Bramstedt, Holstein
+ Nov 15, 1925 Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO
buried German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO
oo Aug 19, 1865 Lyons, Clinton Co., IA to:
20 Jürgen (George) Hinrich Tietjens (her cousin)
* Jul 15, 1838 Albersdorf, Holstein
+ Oct 3, 1920 Indian Grove, Chariton, MO
buried German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO
21 Hans Marcus Tietjens
* Jan 12, 1850 Bramstedt, Holstein
+ May 8, 1910 Seattle, King Co., Washington
buried Lake View Cem., Seattle, Washington
He never married
22 Anna (Jürgensen) Tietjens
* about 1821 Bau near Flensburg, Schleswig
widow of the shoemaker Marx Tietjens of
Bramstedt
23 Hans Hinrch Tietjens
* Jul 31, 1858 Bramstedt, Holstein
24 Marx Christian Wilhelm Tietjens
* Nov 8, 1861 Bramstedt, Holstein
25 Louise Elise Auguste Tietjens
* Jun 20, 1864 Bramstedt, Holstein
26 Anna Christine Tietgens
* Jun 13, 1849 Bramstedt, Holstein
27 Marie Katharina Tietgens
* Feb 8, 1852 Bramstedt, Holstein
Farmer and blacksmith in
Mendon, MO
Farmworker in Indian Grove,
brewery worker in Seattle
1864, June 18
1865, April 1
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Germania
1856, May 15
1865, Apr 1
1871, March 15
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Silesia
Son of 22 1871, March 15
Son of 22 1871, March 15
Daughter of 22
1871, March 15
Daughter of 22 1869, Oct 30
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Borussia
Daughter of 22 1869, Oct 30
3.4 Emigration of Rohwedder family members 1852-1868
The second list shows 20 members of the Rohwedder family and their spouses of Gaushorn,
Holstein. The Rohwedders came very early in 1852 to the States. After residing in Illinois for
three years the family moved to Clinton County in 1855, where they farmed in Center Twp. All
children of Marx J. and Catherine E. Rohwedder were married to boys and girls of Schleswig-
Holstein.
Name Occupation Emigration
1 Marx Johannsen Rohwedder
* 1812, Jul 25, Wrohm, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1883, Jun 2, Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo 1834, May 16 Tellingstedt, Dithm., Holstein
to:
Farmer in Gaushorn, Holstein
Farmer in Center Twp.,
Clinton Co., IA
1852, May 3
from Hamburg
to Ney York
ship: Nordamerica
2 Catharina Elsabe Dethmann
* 1811, Aug 21, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1878, Mar 25, Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
His wife 1852, May 3
3 Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder * From 1870: Farmer in Indian 1852, May 3
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1834, Oct 21, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+1919, Apr 19, Indian Grove, Chariton, MO
buried German Cem. Indian Grove, MO
oo 1867, Sep 28, Clinton Co., to:
4 Catharina Margaretha Glüsing
* 1848, Aug 26, Oesterade Ksp. Albersdorf,
Holst.
+ 1923, Jan 26, Indian Grove, Chariton, MO
buried German Cem. Indian Grove, MO
5 Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rohwedder
* 1839, Feb 8, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holst.
+ 1914, Aug 22, Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA
buried Olin Cem., Jones Co., IA
oo (1) 1866, Dec 18, Clinton Co., IA to:
6 Margaretha Guebel
* Schleswig-Holstein
+ 1880 Clinton Co., IA
7 oo (2) 1884 in Iowa? to: Anna Nielsen
* 1851, Mar 9, Alkersum, Föhr, Schleswig
+ 1926, Apr 11, Iowa
buried Olin Cem., Jones Co., IA
8 Höbke Cathrina Rohwedder
* 1840, Nov 11, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1883, Mar 19, Clinton Co., IA
buried Oakland Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo 1862, June 18, Clinton Co., IA, to:
9 Peter Broder Ingwersen
* 1831, Oct 2, Hattstedt, Schleswig
+ 1911, Apr 19, Clinton Co., IA
10 Catharina Elsabe (Lena) Rohwedder
* 1843, Apr 23 Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1911, May 2 Clinton Co., IA
buried Oakland Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo 1865, Nov 8, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, to:
11 Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen
* 1834, Dec 25, Hattstedt, Schleswig
+ 1923, Clinton Co., IA?
12 Johann Hinrich (John) Rowedder
* 1845, Oct 3, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holst.
+1915, Oct 30, Wyoming, Jones Co., IA
buried Wyoming Cem., Jones Co., IA
oo 1871, Aug 22, Clinton Co., IA, to:
13 Friedericke Christine Guebel
* 1849, Dec 22, Tellingstedt, Holstein
+1940, Apr 18, Center Jct., Jones Co., IA
buried Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co., IA
14 Anna Margaretha Rohwedder
* 1848, Jun 24, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ ?, Manning, IA?
oo ? in ? with :
15 Ernest Steudemann
* Schleswig-Holstein
+ Mannig, IA?
16 Marx Johannsen Rohwedder
* 1851, Jan 23, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1928, State Center, Marshall Co., IA
buried Hillside Cem., State Center, Marshall Co.,
IA
oo 1877, Jan 28, Iowa to:
Grove, Chariton Co., MO.
Son of 1, 2
His wife 1865. She came
with her mother to
America, see the
Dethmann list.
1872-1880: Farmer in Indian
Grove, MO
From 1880: Farmer in
Wyoming, Jones Co., IA.
Son of 1, 2
1852, May 3
First wife of 5 1869. Came with
parents, brothers
and sisters to
America
Second Wife of 5 Before 1884
Daughter of 1, 2 1852, May 3
Husband of 8 1852, May 15
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Oder
Daughter of 1, 2 1852, May 3
Farmer in Center Twp.,
Clinton Co., IA.
Husband of 10
1871-1874: Farmer in Indian
Grove , Chariton Co., MO.
From 1874: Farmer in
Madison Twp., IA. Son of 1,
2
1852, May 15
1852, May 3
Wife of 12 Spring 1868. She
came with her
brother to America
Daughter of 1, 2 1852, May 3
Husband of 14 ?
Farmer in State Center,
Marshall Co., IA.
Son of 1, 2
17 Mathilda Helena Peters Wife of 16 ?
12
1852, May 3

* 1851, Aug 28, Büsum, Holstein
+ 1935, State Center, Marshall Co., IA
buried Hillside Cem., State Center, Marshall Co.,
IA
18 Margaretha C. Rohwedder
* 1854, Jul 23, Cook Co., Illinois
+ 1943, Mar 9, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
buried Westside Cem., Westside, Crawford Co.,
IA
oo 1880, Jul 25, Clinton Co., IA to:
19 Johann Heinrich Christian Peters
* 1846, Jan 1, Büsum, Holstein
+ 1932, May 23, Kansas City, MO
buried Westside Cem., State Center, Crawford,
IA
20 Antje Rohwedder
* 1813, Dec 23, Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1872, Oct 21, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA
buried Dierks Cem., Hampshire, Clinton Co., IA
oo 1836, Tellingstedt to: Hans Hinrich Tietjens
Daughter of 1, 2 Born in Iowa
Husband of 18 ?
Sister of 1.
More details of this family
see
the Tietjens list.
3.5 Emigration of Teut family members 1865-1880
1856, May 15
This is the family of my great-great-grandfather Timm Teut [5], who emigrated with his family in
1868 to the States, when he was 61 years old. What was the reason for this journey? Timm Teut
followed his son Hans H. Teut who came to the States in 1865 in the age of 24, being the first
emigrant of the family.
In 1870 Hans Teut purchased a 160 acres farm of Indian Grove, Missouri. He was the second of
our Schleswig-Holstein farmers, who settled there. We don’t know the residence of the Teuts
from 1865-1870. We assume that they stayed in Clinton County too, because Timm Teuts
daughter Trina Elsabe Teut was married in Clinton County and other family members married
there too.
Name Occupation Emiration
1 Hans Hinrich Teut
* 1840, Oct 5, Albersdorf, Dithm., Holst.
+1902, Dec 30, Indian Grove, Chariton,MO
buried German Cem., Indian Grove, MO
oo 1886, Oct 28, Brunswick, MO, to:
2 Bertha Mai
* 1860, Nov 23, Germany
+1950, Mar 3, Carrollton, MO
buried German Cem., Indian Grove, MO
3 Timm Teut,
great-great-grandfather of the author
* 1807, Sept 5, Oesterwohld, Dithm., Holst.
+ 1881, Sep 19, Indian Grove, MO
oo 1838, Jan 14, Albersdorf, Holstein to:
4 Margret Dorthe Dethmann
great-great-grandmother of the author, more
details see the Dethmann list
* 1816, May 3, Schafstedt Ksp. Albersdorf
+ 1889, Oct 19, Indian Grove, MO
buied German Cem., Indian Grove, MO
5 Trina Elsabe Teut
* 1852, Feb 22, Albersdorf, Dithmarschen
13
Bricklayer in Germany,
1870 Farmer in Indian Grove,
MO
His wife 1885
1865, April 15
from Hamburg to
New York
ship: Bavaria
Workman 1868, April 22
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Alemannia
His wife 1868, April 22
Daughter of 3 & 4 1868, Apr 22

+ 1940, Andover, Clinton Co., IA
buried Andover Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo about 1873, Clinton Co. ?, IA, to:
6 Otto Henry Bock
* 1843, Jan 31, Schleswig-Holstein?
+ 1923 Andover, Clinton Co., IA
buried Andover Cem., Clinton Co., IA
7 Hinrch Teut
* 1843, Sept 15, Albersdorf, Dithmarschen
+ ?
8 Wiebke Catharina Teut
* 1849, Jan 29, Oesterwohld, Dithmarschen
+ 1928, Jan 24, Hartley, O’Brien Co., IA
buried Pleantview Cem., Hartley, IA
oo 1869, Jan 23, Clinton Co., IA to:
9 Johann Claußen Jürgens
* about 1830, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1892, Iowa
10 Peter Friedrich Teut
* 1852, Jul 27, Oesterwohld, Dithmarschen
+ 1938, Apr 14, Denison, Crawford Co., IA
buried St. John Luth. Cem., Charter Oak, IA
oo 1876, Jun 4, Clinton, IA to:
11 Sophie Catherine Boysen
* 1859, May 18, Krumwisch, Schl.-Holstein
+ 1943, May 27, Denison, Crawford, IA
buried St. John Luth. Cem., Charter Oak, IA
Her husband ?
Son of 3 &4. In 1880 he Before 1880
worked on the farm of brother
Hans (1)
Cousin of 1, 5, 7 1868, Apr 22
Farmer in Hampshire Twp.,
Clinton Co., IA
Farmhand in Dithmarschen,
Farmer in Charter Oak,
Crawford Co., IA
His wife 1871
3.6 Emigration of Dethmann family members 1852-1892
Before 1869
After 1872
The following list shows 34 members of the Dethmann family, who emigrated from
Dithmarschen County in Holstein to the States. The first name shows the great-great-grandmother
of the author.
There are some families who went nearly complete to the States: Wiebke Christina (Peters)
Dethmann (3) followed in 1872 her 10 emigrated children. Also 5 children of the goldsmith Hans
Jürgen Dethmann of Meldorf came to States. The family history of the Dethmann family was
published in [17].
Name occupation Emigration
1 Margret Dorthe Dethmann
great-great-grandmother of the author
* 1816, May 3, Schafstedt Ksp. Albersdorf
+ 1889, Oct 19, Indian Grove, MO
buried German Cem., Indian Grove, MO
oo 1838, Jan 14 Albersdorf, Holstein to:
Timm Teut, see the Teut list
2 Catharina Elsabe Dethmann
* 1811, Aug 21, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1878, Mar 25, Center Twp., Clinton, IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo 1836, May16, Tellingstedt, Dithm. to:
Marx J. Rohwedder, see Rohwedder list
3 Wiebke Christina (Peters) Dethmann
* 1822, Feb 26, Ksp. Nordhastedt, Dithm.
+ 1911, Jan 21, Goodrich Twp., IA
widow of Johann Hinrich Dethmann of
14
1868, Apr 22
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Alemannia
Sister of 1 1852, May 3
1872

Gaushorn, Dithmarschen. Wiebke followed
her children in 1872 to the States.
4 Hans Hinrich Dethmann
* 1842, Jul 22, Ostrohe Ksp. Weddingstedt
5 Johann Andreas Dethmann
* 1846, Jan 12, Ostohe Ksp. Weddingstedt
6 Johann Hinrich Dethmann
* 1849, Jan 15, Nordhastedt
+ 1928, Mar 29, USA
oo to Ida Frederica ?
7 Claus Christian Dethmann
* 1847, May 28, Nordhastedt, Dithm.
+ 1929, Feb, Crawford Co., IA?
oo 1867, Feb 24, Lyons, Clinton Co., IA, to:
8 Anna Christina Waetke
* about 1851 Germany
+ Crawford Co., IA?
9 Peter Jacob Dethmann
* 1852, Oct 31, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1896
buried, Morgan Cem., Crawford Co., IA
10 Wiebke Christina Dethmann
* 1856, Mar 20, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
oo 1875, Denison, Crawford Co, IA, to:
11 Hans Jacob Sachau
* 1847, May, Schleswig-Holstein
12 Christian Dethmann
* 1858, Jan 2, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1938, Jan 23, Hood River, Oregon
buried Hood River, Hood River Co., Oreg.
oo 1884, Nov 20, The Dalles, Wasco, Oreg.
13 to: Emma Catherine Jetter
* 1866, Aug 18, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA
+ 1954, Mar 29, Hood River, Oregon
buried Hood River, Hood River Co., IA
14 Johanna Elise Dethmann
* 1859, Dec 15, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1953, Lost Nation, Clinton Co., IA
buried Sharon Cem., Lost Nation, Clinton
oo 1879, Feb 26, Baldwin, Jackson Co., IA
15 to: Louis Balster
* 1855, Lost Nation?
+ 1934, Lost Nation, Clinton Co., IA
buried Sharon Cem., Lost Nation, Clinton
16 Cathrina Margareta Dethmann
* 1863, Feb 15, Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt
+ 1939, May 25, USA
oo 1881, Mar 25, Iowa, to:
17 Julius E. Klahn
* about 1859
18 Anna Catharina Dethmann
* um 1850 Ksp. Nordhastedt
Stepson of 3. Farmhand of
Bennewohld, Dithm.
Unknown residence in USA
Stepson of 3. Farmhand of
Gaushorn, Dithm.
Unknown residence in USA
Son of 3.
Lived in McCabe, Montana
Son of 3. Workman.
Escaped military service in
the Prussian Army
His wife ?
1866, Mar 17
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Bavaria
1868, Sep 16
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Westphalia
1868, Apr 22
from Hamburg to
New York
ship Alemannia
About 1867
Son of 3 After 1870
Daughter of 3 ?
Her husband. Farmer in ?
Goodrich Twp, Crawford Co.,
IA. Probably both lived
before in Clinton Co.
Son of 3 After 1870
His wife Born in IA
Daughter of 3 After 1870
Her husband. They settled in
Lost Nation
Daughter of 3 After 1870
Husband of 15 ?
Daughter of 3. She lived in
Linner,
Norderdithmarschen.
19 Anna Elisabeth Dethmann The widow Anna (Dethmann) 1865
15
?
1869, Apr 7
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Holsatia

* 1817, Jul 14, Albersdorf, Dithmarschen
oo um 1840 Albersdorf?, to:
Christian Glüsing,
+ before 1859, Oesterade Ksp. Albersdorf
20 Catharina Margaretha Glüsing
* 1848, Aug 26, Oesterade Ksp. Albersdorf
oo 1867, Sep 28, Clinton Co., IA, to:
Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder,
see the Rohwedder list.
21 Thomas Hinrich Dethmann
* 1833, Jan 20, Welmbüttel Ksp. Tellingst.
+ 1920, Apr 20, Clinton Co., IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
22 Claus Johann Dethmann
* 1835, May 4, Welmbüttel Ksp. Tellingst.
+ 1926, Feb, Bryant, Clinton Co., IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo 1870, Apr 1, in Germany, to:
23 Anna Frahm
* 1846, Hohn near Rendsburg, Schl.-Holst.
+ 1919, Dec, Bryant, Clinton Co., IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
24 Christina Maria Dethmann
* 1832, May 12, Meldorf, Dithmarschen
parents: Hans Jürgen Dethmann, goldsmith
of Meldorf, and Charlotte Sophia Postel
25 Peter Johann Adolph Dethmann
* 1834, Feb 1, Meldorf, Dithmarschen
oo 1861, Dec 18, Meldorf, to:
Glüsing emigrated 1865
with her daughter to the
States
Daughter of 19 1865
Farmer in Glüsing, Dithm.
Farmer in Center Twp.,
Clinton Co.
He was married to ?
Brother of 21.
Carpenter in Hampshire Twp.,
later farmer in Center Twp.,
Clinton Co., IA.
His wife ?
Brother of 24
Cigarmaker in Meldorf.
Unknown destination
1866, Mar 17
from Hamburg
to New York
ship: Bavaria
1866, Mar 17
1862, Apr 26
from Hamburg
to Moreton-
Bay, Australia
ship: La Rochelle
1868, Aug 12
from Hamburg
to New York
ship Hammonia
26 Cathrina Margaretha Thode His wife 1868, Aug 12
27 Christin Charlotte Adele Dethmann
* 1863, Apr 6, Meldorf, Dithmarschen
Daughter of 25, 26 1868, Aug 12
28 Maria Margaretha Adele Dethmann
* 1866, Feb 16, Meldorf, Dithmarschen
Daughter of 25, 26 1868, Aug 12
29 Elsabea Margaretha Amalia Dethmann
Sister of 24. She and her ?
* 1836, Apr 18, Meldorf, Dithmarschen
husband probably emigrated
oo 1862, Jun 14, Meldorf, to:
to the States
24 Heinrich Christian Friedrich Kirchhof
* Bornum near Helmstedt, Germany
Saddler, husband of 29 ?
30 Ludolph Dethmann
Plumber. Brother of 24. 1873, Mar 15
* 1843, May 8, Meldorf, Dithmarschen
Family came back to Meldorf
about Aug. 1873 with son
Hans J. L. , who was born in
oo (1) 1872, Apr 8 Meldorf, Dithm. to:
Chicago
31 Bertha Hinz
* 1852, Jul 26, Marne ?, Dithmarschen
Wife of 30 1873, Mar 15
32 Hans Johann Ludolph Dethmann
* 1873, May 21, Chicago, USA
Came after his birth in Chicago back to
Germany, emigrated again in 1889
Son of 30,31 1889, Mar 12
33 August Heinrich Georg Dethmann
* 1876, May 27, Meldorf
Brother of 32 1892
34 Claus Boie August Dethmann
* 1846, Jul 21, Meldorf
Escaped military service in Prussian Army
Brother of 24 About 1870-73
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3.7 Emigration of Arp family members 1867-1881
The homeland of the Arp family is located in East-Holstein near the area Probstei [4]. In the late
1840’s the early emigration from Schleswig-Holstein to the States started with families of the
Probstei [10]. These people founded Davenport, Iowa. This is the reason why the first residence
of the Arp family in 1867 was Davenport. The Arps came to Indian Grove (MO) about 1870.
Name Occupation Emigration
1 Arp, Detlef Heinrich
* 1829, May 4, Stelböken Ksp. Selent,Holst
+ 1906, Sep 13, Brunswick, Chariton, MO
oo 1855, Nov 11, Selent, East-Holstein to:
2 Maria Christina Ahrens
* 1825, Jun 26, Barkau Ksp. Gleschendorf
+ 1906, May 15, Brunswick, Chariton, MO
3 Christian Friedrich Wilhelm (William) Arp
* 1858, Apr 3, Hohenhütten Ksp. Lebrade
* 1936, Sep 18, Brunswick, Chariton, MO
buried German Cem., Indian Grove , MO
oo 1887, Jan 1887, Brunswick, MO, to:
4 Wiebke Catharina Timm
* 1861, Mar 6, Albersdorf, Dithmarschen
+ 1922, Sep 28, Indian Grove, MO
buried German Cem., Indian Grove, MO
5 Ernst Friedrich Arp
* 1865, Dec 28, Hohenhütten Ksp. Lebrade
Farmhand in Germany
Farmer of Indian Grove
3.8 Emigration of Timm family members 1855-1897
1867, May 18
from Hamburg
to New York
ship Borussia
His wife 1867, May 18
Son of 1 ,2 1867, May 18
His wife 1881, Mar 23
from Hamburg
to Ney York
ship Wieland
Lived in Davenport, IA 1867, May 18
Several members of my fathers family Timm emigrated to the States [7]. We only know the new
homeplaces from a few members.
Wiebke Catharina Timm and Hans Christian (Chris) Timm are sister and brother of my
grandfather Claus Timm. Both emigrated in 1881 to Missouri, following their grandparents Teut
to Indian Grove. Chris escaped serving in the Prussian Army for three years and gave a wrong
name “Timmermann” and a wrong age to the writer of the passenger list of the emigration port
Hamburg.
Wiebke was married to William Arp of Indian Grove (see the Arp list). Chris first farmed in
Council Bluffs (IA) and later, before 1897, owned a farm in Mendon, close to Indian Grove.
Name Occupation Emigration
1 Wiebke Catharina Timm
* 1861, Mar 6, Albersdorf, Dithmarschen
+ 1922, Sep 28, Indian Grove, Missouri
buried German Cem., Indian Grove, MO
oo 1886, to William Arp, see the Arp list
2 Hans Christian (Chris) Timm
* 1862, Feb 2, Albersdorf, Dithmarschen
+ 1959, Dec 20, Kansas City, Kansas
buried Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO
oo 1886 in Council Bluffs, IA to:
3 Marie Fischer
* 1864, May 2, Holstein
17
Workman in Germany
Farmer in Council Bluffs,
before 1897 in Mendon, MO
Wife of 2 ?
1881, Mar 23
from Hamburg
to New York
ship Wieland
1881, Mar 23

+ 1926, Oct 20, Kansas City, Kansas
buried Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO
4 Jürgen Timm
* 1816, Sep 2, Wolmersdorf Ksp. Meldorf, Dithm.
+ 1890, Mar 25, Calumet Co., WI
oo 1847, Nov 3, Meldorf, Dithmarschen, to:
5 Anna Catharina Buhmann
* 1825, Dez 15, Albersdorf?
+ 1917, Jan 1, Calumet Co., WI
6 Catharina Margaretha Timm
* 1848, Apr 15, Sarzbüttel Ksp. Meldorf
we know nothing about her life
7 Claus Jacob Timm
* 1850, Jan 30, Sarzbüttel Ksp. Meldorf
He never married
8 Hans Nicolaus Timm
* 1851, Oct 15, Sarzbüttel Ksp. Meldorf
+ 1902, Dec 29, Calumet Co., WI
buried Hillside Cem., Calumet Co., WI
oo 1878, Sep 21, New Holstein, Calumet Co., WI,
to:
9 Ida Margaretha Thede
* 1858, Sep 11, New Holstein, WI
+ 1907, Jul 7, Chilton, WI
Farmworker in Dithmarschen
Farmer in Wisconsin
1865, Jun 3
from Hamburg
to New York
ship Bavaria
Wife of 4 1865, Jun 3
Daughter of 4, 5 1865, Jun 3
Son of 4, 5. Well-to-do
realtor
of Appleton, WI
Son of 4, 5
Farmer of WI
Wife of 8.
Parents came from
Schleswig-Holstein
1865, Jun 3
1865, Jun 3
buried Hillside Cem., Calumet Co., WI
10 Anna Magdalena Timm
* 1861, Mar 1, Sarzbüttel Ksp. Meldorf
+ 1962, Hayton, Calumet Co., WI
buried New Holstein Cem., Calumet Co., WI
oo to George Meyer, farmer of WI
Daughter of 4, 5 1865, Jun 3
11 Hans Hinrich Timm
Woodcutter in Marne. 1855, Mar 31
* after 1814, Marne, Dithmarschen
Unknown homeplace in USA from Hamburg
to New York
oo 1849, Apr 29, Marne, Dithmarschen, to:
ship Gutenberg
12 Margaretha Catharina Schomaker Wife of 11 1855, Mar 31
13 Catherine Timm Sister of 11? 1855, Mar 31
14 Hinrich Timm
* after 1827, Heinkenborstel Ksp. Hohenwestedt
Unknown homeplace in USA 1855-1867
15 Silia Rowedder
* parish of Hohenwestedt?
Wife of 14 1855-1867
16 Hans Jochim Timm
Carpenter and farmworker of 1878, May 15
* 1820, Aug 18, Wolmersdorf Ksp. Meldorf Odderade
from Hamburg
Unknown homeplace in USA to New York
oo 1848, May 19, Meldorf, Dithmarschen, to:
ship Lessing
17 Abel Elsabea Margaretha Hansen
* about 1823
Wife of 16 1878, May 15
18 Adolph Timm
* about 1869, Wolmersdorf Ksp.Meldorf?
Son? or grandson of 16, 17 1878, May 15
19 Jacob Timm
* 1848, Jul 10, Wolmersdorf Ksp. Meldorf
Oldest son of 16, 17 After 1866
20 Claus Thießen Timm
Son of 16, 17.
After 1866
* 1854, Sep 25, Wolmersdorf Ksp. Meldorf Escaped military service in
the Prussian Army
21 Hans Detlef Timm
Son of 16, 17. Farmworker. 1876, Apr 5
* 1856, Oct 5, Wolmersdorf Ksp. Meldorf Escaped military service in from Hamburg
the
to New York
Prussian Army
ship Pommerania
22 Anna Dorothea Timm
* 1858, Feb 6, Odderade Ksp. Meldorf
Daughter of 16, 17 1876, Apr 5
23 Johanna Margaretha Timm
She was married to a pastor 1897, Apr 15
* 1875, Sep 24, Epenwöhrdener Moor Ksp. in the USA?
from Hamburg
Meldorf
to New York
18
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24 Catharina Christine Timm
* 1874, Feb 25, Epenwöhrdener Moor Ksp.
Meldorf
Sister of 23. She also married
a pastor in Germany?
3.9 Emigration of Stoltenberg family members 1865-1867
ship Normannia
?
In the period 1865-1867 the miller Claus Hinrich Stoltenberg (1) of Linden, Holstein, came with
his wife (2) and their 8 children to the States. They lived in Clinton County. Their son Claus
Hinrich Stoltenberg (16) emigrated 1865 with his wife Antje Diercks (17) and their son Friedrich
Ferdinand (18) to Iowa. After farming in Clinton County for some years, where 3 other children
were born, the family moved about 1873 to Indian Grove (MO), where Claus purchased a farm of
80 acres. After 1880 the family moved back to Iowa and they farmed in Mason City, Cerro Gordo
County.
In the Census Records 1880 of Chariton County, Missouri, we also can find the bachelor Jürgen
Hinrich (George) Stoltenberg (13) who lived in Indian Grove as a farmlaborer near the
Rohwedder farm. Later he probably went back to Clinton County, where he was married to
Margaretha Joehnk (14) on May 13, 1887. - The family history is written in [11].
Name Occupation Emigration
1 Claus Hinrich Stoltenberg
* 1808, Mar 5, Linden, Dithmarschen, Holst
+ 1893, Aug 2, Clinton Co., IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo 1833, Aug 25, Apenrade, Denmark to:
2 Helene Wissing
* 1810, Aug 21, Apenrade, Denmark
+ Clinton Co., IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
3 Elina Maria Stoltenberg
* 1848, Sep 24, Linden, Dithmarschen
+ 1928, Jun 4,
oo 1871, Aug 20 to:
4 Carl Stuedemann
* 1844, Aug 1, Germany
5 Elsabe Catherine Stoltenberg
* 1850, March 13, Linden, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1931, June 22, Austin, Mover Co., Minnesota
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
oo 1868, Feb 21, Clinton, IA, to:
Mill owner in Linden,
Dithmarschen, Holstein.
Lived in Clinton County, IA
1867, May 11
from Hamburg
to New York
ship Germania
Wife of 1 1867, May 11
Daughter of 1, 2 1867, May 11
Husband of 3. Farmer in 1860
Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co,
IA
Daughter of 1, 2 1867, May 11
6 Marx J. Tietjens, see the Tietjens family 1856, May 15
7 Adolph Stoltenberg
He came 6 years old with the 1867, May 11
* about 1861, Linden, Holstein?
family 1, 2, 3, 5 to the States,
is he a grandson of 1, 2?
8 Anton Hinrich Stoltenberg
* 1844, Dec 10, Linden, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1928, May 3,
oo 1867, Feb 7, Schleswig-Holstein to:
Bricklayer, son of 1, 2 1867, May 11
9 Margaretha Hinrichs
* Schleswig-Holstein
Wife of 8 1867, May 11
10 Heinrich Stoltenberg
* about 1866 in Holstein
Son of 8, 9 1867, May 11
11 Peter Hinrich Stoltenberg Carpenter, son of 1, 2 1867, May 11
19

* 1847, Jan 5, Linden, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1927, Oct 18,
oo 1868, Nov, in Iowa? to:
12 Caroline Holdorf
* Schleswig-Holstein
13 Jürgen Hinrich (George) Stoltenberg
* 1835, Mar 17, Linden?, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1913, Apr 20, Clinton Co?, IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
oo 1887, May 13 in Clinton Co.? to:
14 Margaretha Joehnk
* 1839, Oct 15, probably Schleswig-Holstein
+ 1920, Aug 1, Clinton Co?, IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA
15 Paul Christian Stoltenberg
* 1842?, Mar 27, Linden, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1914, Nov 30, Clinton Co?, IA
buried Ingwersen Cem., Clinton, IA. Never married
16 Claus Hinrich Stoltenberg
* 1840, April 8, Schleswig-Holstein
+ 1922, Dec 16, Mason City, IA
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
oo 1864, Nov 4, Linden?, Holstein, to:
17 Antje Diercks
* 1846, Dec 16, Schleswig-Holstein
+ 1929, Oct 1, Mason City, IA
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
18 Friedrich Ferdinand Stoltenberg
* 1865, Feb 18, Heide, Holstein
+ 1948, Jan 27, Mason City, IA
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
oo 1892, Apr 12, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, to:
19 Anna Johanna Paulsen
* 1867, Feb 24, Schleswig-Holstein
+ 1958, Oct 25, Mason City, IA
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
20 Margaretha Stoltenberg
* 1837, Sep 24, Linden, Dithmarschen, Holstein
+ 1928, Dec 11,
oo 1868, Sep 4, to:
21 Ludwig Roenfeldt
* Schleswig-Holstein
3.10 Emigration of Meurs family members 1869
Wife of 11 ?
Oldest son of 1, 2
Farmworker in Germany.
1880 Farmlaborer in Indian
Grove (MO), later he worked
in Clinton County
Wife of 13 ?
Son of 1, 2
Farmworker in Germany
1865, Sep 2
from Hamburg
to New York
ship Keppler
1865, Sep, 2
Son of 1, 2.
1865, Sep 2
Farmworker in Germany.
Farmer:
1865 in Clinton County,
1873 in Indian Grove (MO),
after 1880 in Mason City, IA
Wife of 16 1865, Sep 2
Son of 16, 17 1865, Sep 2
Wife of 18 ?
Daughter of 1, 2 ?
Husband of 20 ?
The last of eight families who lived in Clinton County (IA) and Indian Grove (MO) is the family
of Claus Friedrich Meurs. We have only a few news about this family, given by Tena Schroeder
[12]. We have to search for the homeplace of the family in Schleswig-Holstein and the passenger
list of the port Hamburg too. Meurs is a very rare name, which seems to come from the
Netherland. - The family of Claus Friedrich Meurs and Margaretha Therese Hansen lived for
eleven years in Indian Grove, where five children were born. It is said that they left Missouri
because of adverse farming conditions. The way from Clinton County to Indian Grove about
1871 and back to Mason City (IA) in 1882 is similar to the Stoltenbergs. This is why both
families were related.
20

Name Occupation Emigration
1 Claus Friedrich Meurs
Farmer
1869
* 1849, Sep 25, Schleswig-Holstein
1871 Indian Grove (MO)
+ 1927, Sep 24, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
oo 1871, Mar 7, Clinton Co., IA, to:
1882 Mason City (IA)
2 Margaretha Therese Hansen
Came with brother Hans and 1869
* 1851, Mar 29, Hattstedt, Schleswig, Germany sister Emma to Iowa. Lived from Hamburg
+ 1931, Sep 7, Mason City, IA
near Bryant, Clinton Co. to New York
buried Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA
ship Alemannia
21

4 Descendants of Jürgen (Rowedder) Rowehr
This is the main chapter of the book. The following list shows the descendants of the oldest
known member of the family, Jürgen Rowehr (No 1), who was born about 1707 perhaps in the
parish of Jevenstedt, located some miles south of the city of Rendsburg in the middle of
Schleswig-Holstein. In 1768, when his son Marx (4) was married, Jürgen’s occupation is
Schneider (taylor) and “Inste” in Stafstedt. This is a farmworker who lives in a small rental farm
house.
Jürgen Rowehr (1) and Sielcke Debbern had 5 children (2)-(6). Their sons Jürgen (2) and Marx
(4) were teacher of the villages of Poyenberg in the parish of Kellinghusen and Remmels in the
parish of Hohenwestedt and here the family name changed to Rohwedder and Rowedder.
250 years ago all children had to go to school mostly in the winter time. In the summer period
they had to work on the farms. The teacher was payed by the town, he was not very rich and in
most cases he had to farm too.
To the first marriage of Marx Rowehr/Rowedder (4) with Lucia Lütjen were born 6 children (11)-
(16) and to his second marriage with Antje Wulfs were born 2 sons (17) and (18). The last son
Jürgen Rowedder (18) was farmer in Wrohm in the parish of Tellingstedt. To his union with
Höbke Reyer were born 6 children and in this parish all the children are named Rohwedder. The
names changed from parish to parish and the pastor wrote as the people spoke.
From the 6 children of Jürgen Rohwedder and Höbke Reyer died 4 children in childhood. Only
Marx Johannsen Rohwedder (19) and Antje Rohwedder (20) survived and both emigrated with
their families to the States.
The children of Marx Johannsen Rohwedder (19) and Antje (Rohwedder) Tietjens were married
to several other spouses of German birth. Thank you, Sylvia Whaley, for making available
records from the Rohwedder and Tietjens families, and Cynthia Zieber, for giving records of the
Ingwersen family, see also the famous Ingwersen Family History Book [13]. Martha Lawlor
and Lora Peters provides records of the Peters family and from the book of Heinz Levsen [14] I
got information on the connections to the Levsen families.
From the German period I added to the list the certificates of birth, marriage and death of many
family members. These certificates are from the parishes of Jevenstedt, Hohenwestedt and
Tellingstedt . These documents are written in German, some words are Latin. From the American
period of the family are shown many obituaries and some biographies.
How to use the list:
- The oldest member Jürgen (Rowedder) Rowehr has the number 1, the youngest is Samantha
Maxine Tietjens (No. 790). Together with the married spouses are named more than 1000
persons.
- In the list of children a + before the number means, that there is another family of this child in
the next generation.
- If you are looking for a name, use the index.
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For a better understanding of the following list of descendants, here is an overview of the
important families:
Marx Johannsen Rohwedder (19) came with his wife Catharina Elsabe Dethmann in 1852 to
the States. They had 11 children and 49 grandchildren. 8 of the children founded families:
Boys:
Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder (25), farmer of Indian Grove, was married to
Catharina Margaretha Glüsing, 9 children.
Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rohwedder (28), farmer of Missouri and Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa,
was married (1) to Margaretha Guebel, 6 children and (2) to Anna Nielsen, 5 children.
Johann Hinrich (John) Rohwedder (31), farmer of Missouri, Madison Township, Jones
County, Iowa, married Friedericke Christine Elsabea Guebel, 7 children.
Marx Johannsen Rohwedder (33), farmer of State Center, Iowa, was married to Mathilda
Helena Peters, 3 children.
Girls:
Höbke Cathrina Rowedder (29) was married to Peter Broder Ingwersen of Clinton County,
Iowa, 9 children.
Catharina Elsabe Rowedder (30) was married to Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen, farmer of Center
Grove, Clinton County, Iowa, 7 children.
Anna Margaretha Rowedder (32) was married to Ernest Steudemann of Manning, Iowa,
children ?
Margaretha C. (Maggie) Rohwedder (34) was married to Johann Heinrich Christian Peters, 9
children.
There is also Antje Rohwedder (20), she was married to Hans Hinrich Tietjens, farmer and
blacksmith of Hampshire Township, Clinton County, Iowa. They came with 8 children in 1856 to
the States, see also [16].
If you want to understand the church certificates, here are some German – English – translations.
All of the Rohwedders of Germany were Lutheran.
German (Latin) – English – translations
begraben buried
Brustkrankheit pneumonia
Concession für Hauscopulation allowance for marriage at home
copulation (Latin) marriage
daselbst from the same town
dies (Latin) day
dies accepti baptismi (Latin) day of acceptance of baptism
dies nativitatis (Latin) day of birth
dies mortalis (Latin) day of death
ehelich legitimate
Ehe, Ehestand married state
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Einwohner citizen
Ev.-Luth., Evangelisch-Lutherisch Lutheran
Frau wife
geboren, geb. born
Gesell bachelor
gestorben died
Gevattern godfather
Häuer-Inste lived in a small rental farm house
Hausmann, Bauer farmer
Heirat marriage
hinterlässt left behind
Inste farm worker, daylaborer
im Hause copuliert marriage at home
Jahr year
Junggesell bachelor
Jungfrau virgin
Kätner farmer, owns a small property
Kind child
Kirche church
Kirchspiel, Ksp. parish
nachgelassen, hinterlassen survived
Proclamation (Latin) announcement of marriage
Schulmeister schoolteacher
Sohn son
Taufbuch/Taufregister Baptismal/Christening Certificate
Taufe baptism
Traubuch/Heiratsbuch Marriage Certificate
verheiratet, verehelicht married
Tochter daughter
Totenbuch/Totenregister Death Certificate
um about
vor before
Vollmacht member of the county administration
weiland deceased
Witwe, Witwer widow, widower
Zwillinge twins
The following list of descendants of Jürgen (Rowedder) Rohwehr was printed with
the Genealogical Program Brothers Keeper 6.2
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4.1 First Generation
1. Jürgen (Rowedder) Rowehr, born um 1707 in Jevenstedt?, died 21 Feb 1782 in Jevenstedt/17, buried 26 Feb
1782 in Jevenstedt, occupation Häuer-Inste auf der Kate Fuchsberg in Jevenstedt.
-Dies ist der Stammesälteste der Familie Rowedder. Er war 1768 -bei der Heirat seines Sohnes Jürgen- Inste und
Schneider in Stafstedt im Kirchspiel Jevenstedt. Als er 1782 starb, war er Häuer-Inste (Mieter einer Kate) in
Fuchsberg, einem Ortsteil von Jevenstedt. Anzumerken ist, daß die Rohwedder im Kirchspiel Jevenstedt alle
"Rowehr" genannt wurden. Weitere Informationen sind aus dem Kirchenbuch von Jevenstedt, das erst 1755
beginnt, nicht zu entnehmen.-
-The oldest member of this Rowehr/Rowedder/Rohwedder family was Inste=farmworker and taylor in the town
of Stafstedt, parish of Jevenstedt, located south of the city of Rendsburg. This information is from the marriage
certificate of his son Marx in 1768. When he died in 1782 he was "Häuer-Inste" in Fuchsberg, part of the town of
Jevenstedt. That means he rented a small farmhouse with some land. We don't get more details about this family
because the church books of Jevenstedt start late in 1755. We know that the family had four sons and one
daughter. The sons Jürgen and Marx were schoolteachers in Poyenberg and Remmels.-
DEATH-CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Jevenstedt. Death Register year 1782 No. 17: Gestorben (died) 21.
Feb 1782, begraben (buried) 26. Feb 1782. Jürgen Rowehr, Häuer-Inste im Hause bey Lunvieh, Fuchsberg
genannt; hinterläßt eine Wittwe Silke geb. Debbern aus Schülp, mit welcher er 52 1/4 Jahre im Ehestande gelebt
hat, und 4 erwachsene und verheyrathete Söhne, namentlich Jürgen, Timm, Marx und Eggert, und 1
verheyrathete Tochter, nahmens Trinke, verehelichte Sievers, starb an einer Brustkrankheit, alt 75 Jahre, 5
Wochen. (Predigt).
He married Sielcke Debbern, married um 1730 in Jevenstedt?, (daughter of Hans Debbern and Trincke
Margaretha ?).
Children:
+ 2. i Jürgen (Rohwedder) Rowehr born um 1730.
3. ii Timm Rowehr.
+ 4. iii Marx (Rowedder) Rowehr born um 1744.
5. iv Eggert Rowehr.
6. v Trinke Rowehr.
She married ? Sievers.
4.2 Second Generation
2. Jürgen (Rohwedder) Rowehr, (1.Jürgen 1 ) born um 1730, died 15 Dez 1789 in Poyenberg Ksp. Kellinghusen
(1790/11), buried 19 Dez 1789 in Kellinghusen, occupation Schulmeister/schoolteacher in Poyenberg.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Kellinghusen. Death Register year 1790, No. 11: Gestorben 15.
Dez 1789, begraben 19. Dez 1789, Jürgen Rohwedder, Schulmeister aus Poyenberg, weiland Jürgen Rohwedder
in Stafstedt ehelicher Sohn, alt 60 Jahr. Hinterläßt im Leben nebst der Wittwe Maricke geborne Götschen 3
Kinder, 1) Jürgen, 2) Claus, 3) Marx.
He married Maricke Götsch, married in Kellinghusen?, (daughter of Claus Götsch).
Children:
7. i Jürgen Rohwedder, born 1762 in Poyenberg Ksp. Kellinghusen/12.
8. ii Claus Rohwedder, born 1763 in Poyenberg Ksp. Kellinghusen/120.
9. iii Hans Rohwedder, born 1767 in Poyenberg Ksp. Kellinghusen/107, died vor 1790.
10. iv Marx Rohwedder, born 1769 in Poyenberg Ksp. Kellinghusen/110.
4. Marx (Rowedder) Rowehr, (1.Jürgen 1 ) born um 1744 in Stafstedt ? Ksp. Jevenstedt, died 21 Apr 1793 in
Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt/35, alt 49 Jahre, buried 25 Apr 1793 in Hohenwestedt, occupation
Schulmeister/shoolteacher in Remmels.
FIRST MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Hohenwestedt. Marriage Register, year 1768, page 14,
No. 19: Anno 1768, 28. Octbr., sind copuliert worden: der Gesell Marx Rowedder, Schulmeister in Remmels,
des Insten und Schneiders Jürgen Rowedder in Stafstedt K(irchspiel) Jevenstedt und Sielcke geb. Debbern
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eheleibl(icher) Sohn, mit Jfr(Jungfrau) Lucia Lütjen in Remmels, des Insten Detlef Lütjen und Antje geb(orene)
Stühmers daselbst eheleibliche Tochter.
SECOND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Hohenwestedt. Marriage Register, year 1782, page
89, No. 16: Anno 1782, 8. November, sind Copuliert worden der Wittwer und Schulmeister Marx Rowedder in
Remmels mit Jfr Antje Wulfs aus Ostersted K(irchspiel) Schenefeld, des weil(and) Insten Hans Wulf und
Wiebke in Grauel gebohrene und aufgelaßene Tochter.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Hohenwestedt. Death Register, year 1793, No. 35: Gestorben 21.
April 1793, begraben 25. April 1793, der Wittwer und Schulmeister Marx Rowedder in Remmels. Alt 49 Jahr.
Hinterläßt aus seiner letzten Ehe mit weiland Antje geb. Wulffs 2 Söhne, Marx und Jürgen, und aus seiner ersten
Ehe mit Lucia geb. Lütjen 2 Kinder, Anna Catharina und Hans.
He married (1) Lucia Lütjen, married 28 Okt 1768 in Hohenwestedt/19, born 6 Feb 1746 in Remmels Ksp.
Hohenwestedt, (daughter of Detlef Lütjens and Antje Stühmers) baptized 10 Feb 1746 in Hohenwestedt/14, died
13 Okt 1780 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt/79, buried 16 Okt 1780 in Hohenwestedt. Lucia:
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Hohenwestedt, Baptismal Register, year 1746, No. 14: Den 6.
Febr 1746 Detlef Lütjens in Remmels und seiner Frauen Antje Tochter geboren und den 10. getauft worden mit
Namen Lucia. Die Gevattern sind: 1) Wiebcken Riecken, 2) Jgfr Dorothea Ehlers, beide von Remmels, 3) Jgfr
Gretje Neltings in Hohenwestedt, 4) Eggert Nohrus in Norder Hastedt, 5) der Gesell Tönnis Lütjen von Siltzen.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Hohenwestedt, Death Register, year 1780, No. 79: Gestorben 13.
Octobr. , begraben 16. Octobr. ; des weiland Insten Detleff Lütjen und Antje geb. Stühmers in Remmels
eheleibliche Tochter Lucia, verehelicht an den Schulmeister Marx Rowedder in Remmels. Alt 34 Jahr und
beinahe 3 Monate. Hinterläßt 6 Kinder: Jürgen, Anna, Hans, Detleff, Cicilia, Lucia. --Lucia (Lütjen) Rowedder
died on the same day when her twins Cicilia and Lucia were born--.
Children:
11. i Jürgen Rowedder, born 5 Mai 1769 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt, baptized 7 Mai 1769 in
Hohenwestedt/96, died vor 1793.
12. ii Anna Catharina Elisabeth Rowedder, born 14 Sep 1771 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt,
baptized 18 Sep 1771 in Hohenwestedt/75, died nach 1793.
13. iii Hans Rowedder, born 10 Dez 1773 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt, baptized 12 Dez 1773 in
Hohenwestedt, died nach 1793.
14. iv Detleff Rowedder, born 8 Feb 1778 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt, baptized 12 Mrz 1778 in
Hohenwestedt/33, died vor 1793.
15. v Cicilia Rowedder, born 13 Okt 1780 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt, baptized 15 Okt 1780 in
Hohenwestedt/93, died 27 Mrz 1782 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt/36, buried 30 Mrz 1782
in Hohenwestedt.
16. vi Lucia Rowedder, born 13 Okt 1780 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt, baptized 15 Okt 1780 in
Hohenwestedt/94, died 27 Mrz 1782 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt/37, buried 30 Mrz 1782
in Hohenwestedt.
He married (2) Antje Wulfs, married 8 Nov 1782 in Hohenwestedt/16, born um 1746 in Osterstedt? Ksp.
Schenefeld, (daughter of Hans Wulf and Wiebcke Rathjen) died 15 Nov 1791 in Remmels Ksp.
Hohenwestedt/82, alt 45 Jahre, buried 19 Nov 1791 in Hohenwestedt. Antje:
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Hohenwestedt, Death Register, year 1791, No. 82: Gestorben Nov
15, begraben Nov 19. Antje, des weiland Insten Hans Wulff und Wiebcke geb. - in Grauel nachgelassene
eheliche Tochter. Alt 45 Jahr. Verheiratet an den Schulmeister Mary Rowedder in Remmels. Hinterläßt von
demselben 2 Kinder, Marx und Jürgen.
Children:
17. vii Marx Rowedder, born 10 Okt 1783 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt, baptized 14 Okt 1783 in
Hohenwestedt/88.
+ 18. viii Jürgen Rowedder born 11 Nov 1786.
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4.3 Third Generation
18. Jürgen Rowedder, (4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Nov 1786 in Remmels Ksp. Hohenwestedt, baptized 14 Nov
1786 in Hohenwestedt/96, died 24 Apr 1822 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein, occupation Hofbesitzer in
Wrohm. Farmer in Wrohm.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Hohenwestedt. Baptismal Register, year 1786, No. 96:
Geboren 11. Nov., getauft 14. Nov.; Jürgen, des Schulmeisters Marx Rowedder und Antje geb. Wulfs in
Remmels ehelicher Sohn. Gevattern: 1) Claus Heitmann in Hütten, 2) Hartwig Wulf aus Breyholz, 3) Sievert
Harps aus Staafstedt, 4) Sievert Rowedder von Vossberg, alle 3 K(irchspiel) Jevenstedt, 5) Hans Rathjen zu
Poyenberg K(irchspiel) Kellinghusen.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingstedt. Marriage Register, year 1813, No. 2: D(ies)
copul.: 10. Dec. 1812. Jürgen Rohwedder aus Remmels, Kirchspiels Hohenwestedt, den s. ledigungsschein (?)
eingelegt, und Höbke Reyer in Wrohm, Lex Reyer auf ... nachgelassene eheliche Tochter. Nachdem Herr
Vollmacht Hansen in Wrohm die Einwilligung der Mutter gegen mich bezeugt, sind sie auf Allerhöchste
Concession de dato de 3ten Nov. 1812 im Hause copuliert.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingstedt. Death Register, year 1822, No. 21: D(ies) mort. 24.
April, begraben 29. April. Jürgen Rohwedder, Hausmann in Wrohm. er hinterläßt eine Wittwe und 4 Kinder, alt
35 Jahr 22 Wochen.
He married Höbke Reyer, married 10 Dez 1812 in Wrohm (Hauscopulation), born 29 Apr 1792 in Wrohm
Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein, (daughter of Lex Reyer and Antje Schlüter) baptized 2 Mai 1792 in Tellingstedt,
died 5 Mrz 1830 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein. Höbke:
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Lutheran parish of Tellingstedt. Baptismal Register 1792, No. 4: Geb(oren)
29t April, get(auft) 2. Mai 1792: Höbke, des Lex Reyers, Hausmann zu Wrohm, und Antje Schlüter frühzeitige
Tochter, so in der 10. Woche nach der Ehe ist geboren worden. Gev(attern): Hans Reyers in Barckenholm, Lex
Reyer in Lüdersbüttel Fr(au) Ancatrin, Peter Johannsen in Wrohm Fr(au) Trincke.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Lutheran parish of Tellingstedt. Death Register 1830, No. 35: Gestorben 5. Mart.,
begraben 11. Mart. 1830: Höbke geb. Reyer, die Ehefrau des Hausmanns Johann Hanßen in Wrohm. Sie ist
zwei mal verheiratet gewesen. Aus der ersten Ehe mit Jürgen Rohwedder in Wrohm hinterläßt sie 4 Kinder:
Marx Johannsen (17 Jahr), Antje (16), Lex (14) und Gretje (10) und aus der zweiten Ehe 1 Kind: Jürgen Hinrich
Hanßen (2 Jahr). Alt 37 Jahr 10 Monate. (Ihre 2. Ehe am 15. Jan. 1828 in Tellingstedt mit Joh. Hansen.)
Children:
+ 19. i Marx Johannsen Rohwedder born 25 Jul 1812.
+ 20. ii Antje Rohwedder born 23 Dez 1813.
21. iii Lex Reier Rohwedder, born 14 Feb 1816 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein, baptized 19
Mrz 1816 in Tellingstedt/31.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingsted. Baptismal Register, year 1816
No. 31: Geboren 14. Febr., getauft 19. März. Lex Reier, Jürgen Rohwedder, Hausmann in
Wrohm, und Höbke Reier ehelicher Sohn. Gevattern: Marx Johannsen Reier in Wrohm, Johann
Lorenz Hansen in Oesterfeld, Frau Anna Sievers in Remmels.
22. iv Hans Johann Rohwedder, born 15 Jul 1818 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, baptized 19 Jul 1818
in Tellingstedt/58, died 22 Dez 1818 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingstedt. Baptismal Register, year 1818,
No. 58/59: Geboren 15. July, getauft 19ten. Jürgen Rohwedder, Hausmann in Wrohm, und
Höbke Reier Zwillingskinder beiderlei Geschlechts: Name des Knaben: Hans Johann.
Gevattern: Hans Claußen in Wrohm, Hans Reier daselbst, Margareta Martens in Breiholz.-
Name des Mädchens: Anna Catarina. Gevattern: Johannsen in Wrohm Frau Katarina, Henning
Holm in Lüdersbüttel, Hans Niclaus Reier in Ninndorf (Frau) Catarina.
DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingstedt. Death Register, year 1819, No.10:
Gestorben: 22ten Dec. 1818, begraben 28ten Dec. Hans Johann, Jürgen Rohwer, Hausmann in
Wrohm, und Höbke Reier ehelicher Sohn, alt 26 Wochen.
23. v Anna Catarina Rohwedder, born 15 Jul 1818 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein, baptized
19 Jul 1818 in Tellingstedt, died 27 Jul 1818 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein.
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DEATH CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingstedt. Death Register 1818, No. 42:
Gestorben 27. July, begraben 30ten. Anna Catarina, Jürgen Rohwedder, Hausmann in Wrohm,
und Höbke Reier eheliche Tochter, alt 11 Tage.
24. vi Margareta Rohwedder, born 31 Mrz 1820 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein, baptized 5
Mai 1820 in Tellingstedt/32.
4.4 Fourth Generation
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingstedt. Baptismal Register, year 1820,
No. 32: Geboren 31. März 1820, getauft 5. May. Margareta, Jürgen Rohwedder, Hausmann in
Wrohm, und Höbke Reier eheliche Tochter. Gevattern: Claus Thomsen in Welmbüttel Frau
Telsche, Ratje Martens in Breiholz Frau Margareta, Hartwig Reier in Wrohm.
19. Marx Johannsen Rohwedder, (18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Jul 1812 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt,
Holstein, baptized 7 Aug 1812 in Tellingstedt, died 2 Jun 1883 in Center Twp., Clinton Co., Iowa, buried in
Ingwersen Cem., Clinton Co., IA, occupation farmer in Center Twp, IA.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1812 No. 70: Geb(oren) 25. July, getauft 7. Aug.: Marx Johannsen, Jürgen Johannsen,
Hausmann in Wrohm, und Höbke Reier ehelicher (?) Sohn. Gevattern: Herr Hans Reier, Deputierter in Wrohm,
Ratje Martens in Breiholtz, Marx Brandt aus Wrohm Frau Telsche. N.b. Sind des 10ten des ei anni copuliert
worden.
Traubuch Tellingstedt 1834 No. 9: 16. Mai 1834, der Junggesell Marx Johannsen Rohwedder, des weiland
Jürgen Rohwedder, Hausmanns in Wrohm, und der weiland Höbke geb. Reier ehelicher Sohn, mit Jungfrau
Trina Elsabe Dethmann, des Hausmanns in Gaushorn und der Trine Elsabe geb. Claußen eheliche T(ochter).
Proclamation Misericord. Domini Jubilate, Cantate.
The family of Marx Johannsen Rohwedder and Catharina Elsabe (Dethmann) Rohwedder lived in Gaushorn
in the County of Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein. First Marx Johannsen was "Kätner", owner of a small
farm, later "Hausmann", owner of a full farm. On May 3rd 1852 the family with 7 children emigrated with the
ship "Nordamerica" from the port of Hamburg to New York. After 3 years staying in Illinois the family farmed
in Center Township, Clinton County, Iowa.-
He married Catharina Elsabe Dethmann, married 16 Mai 1834 in Tellingstedt, born 21 Aug 1811 in
Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, (daughter of Hans Dethmann d. Ä. and Catrin Elsabe Claußen) died 25 Mrz
1878 in Center Twp., Clinton Co., Iowa, buried in Ingwersen Cem., Center Twp, Clinton County, IA.
Children:
+ 25. i Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder born 21 Okt 1834.
26. ii Hans Reyer Rowedder, born 15 Feb 1836 in Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt, baptized 27 Mrz
1836 in Tellingstedt/45, died 24 Nov 1837 in Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt/77, buried 28 Nov
1837 in Tellingstedt.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1836 No. 45: Geboren 15. Febr. Dies accepti baptism: 27. Mart. Hans
Reyer, Marx Johannsen Rowedder, Einwohner in Gaushorn, und Cathrina Elsabe geb.
Dethmann ehelicher Sohn.- Gevattern: 1. Hans Dethmann in Gaushorn, 2. Margaretha Dorothea
Dethmann daselbst, 3. Lex Reyer Rowedder aus Wrohm.
Totenbuch Tellingstedt 1837 No. 77: Dies Mort. 24. Novb., begraben 28. Novb. Hans Reyer,
Marx Johannsen Rowedder, Käthners in Gaushorn und Cathrina Elsabe geb. Dethmann
ehelicher Sohn, alt 1 Jahr 8 Monate.
27. iii Tochter Rowedder, born 15 Sep 1837 in Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt, died 25 Sep 1837 in
Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt/69, buried 29 Sep 1837 in Tellingstedt.
Totenbuch Tellingstedt 1837 No. 69. Gestorben 25. Sept., begraben 29. Sept. Das vor der
Taufe gestorbene Töchterlein des Marx Johannes Rowedder, Käthners in Gaushorn, und
Catharina Elsabe geb. Dethmann daselbst, alt 10 Tage.-The girl died before she was baptised.
+ 28. iv Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rowedder born 8 Feb 1839.
+ 29. v Höbke Cathrina Rowedder born 11 Nov 1840.
+ 30. vi Cathrina Elsabe (Lena) Rowedder born 19 Mrz 1843.
+ 31. vii Johann Hinrich (John) Rowedder born 3 Okt 1845.
32. viii Anna Margaretha Rowedder, born 24 Jun 1848 in Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt, baptized 23
Jul 1848 in Tellingstedt/68, died in Manning, Iowa?.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1848 No. 68: Dies nativitatis: 24. Juni. Dies accepti baptismi: 23. Juli.
Anna Margaretha, Marx Johannsen Rowedder, Hausmanns in Gaushorn, und Frau Cathrina
Elsabe geb. Dethmann aus Schafstedt eheliche Tochter. Gevattern: 1. Jungfrau Anna Elsabe
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Claußen aus Schafstedt, 2. Lex Rowedder in Albersdorf Frau Lena geb. Geiber, 3. Christian
Glüsing in Oesterade.
She was nearly 3 years old when she came with her parents in 1852 to the United States.
She married Ernest Steudeman, died in Manning, IA?.
+ 33. ix Marx Johannsen Rohwedder born 23 Jan 1851.
+ 34. x Margaretha C. (Maggie) Rohwedder born 23 Jul 1854.
35. xi Mary Rohwedder, born um 1858 in Clinton Co., Iowa?, died vor 1870 in Clinton Co., Iowa?.
20. Antje Rohwedder, (18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Dez 1813 in Wrohm Ksp. Tellingstedt, Holstein,
baptized 21 Jan 1814 in Ev.-Luth. Church of Tellingstedt, died 21 Okt 1872 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA, buried
in Dierks Cem., Hampshire, Clinton Co, IA.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE: Ev.-Luth. parish of Tellingstedt. Baptismal Register 1814, No. 12: Geboren 23.
Dec. 1813, getauft 21. Januar 1814: Antje, Jürgen Rohwedder, Hausmann in Wrohm, und Höbke Reier eheliche
Tochter. Gevattern: H...Johannsen in Wrohm, Marx Johannsen Reier daselbst Frau Agneta, Johann L. Hansen in
Oesterfeld Frau Antje.
- She emigrated with her husband and their children in 1856 to the States.-
She married Hans Heinrich Tietjens, married 27 Apr 1836 in Tellingstedt/13, born 16 Mrz 1813 in Bramstedt,
(son of Jochim Christian Tietgens and Anna Mohr) occupation blacksmith in Röst and Hampshire Twp.,
Clinton County, IA, died 21 Feb 1890 in Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co, IA, buried 25 Feb 1890 in Dierks Cem.,
Hampshire, Clinton Co, IA. Hans:
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE/Trauregister Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde Tellingstedt. Marriage Register. 1836,
No. 13, 27. April:
Der Junggesell Hans Hinrich Tietjens aus Hasenmoor, Kirchspiel Kaltenkirchen, des 1/3 Hufners Jochim
Christian Tietjens, jetzt in Bramstedt und der Anna geb. Mohr ehelicher Sohn, mit Antje Rowedder aus Wrohm,
Jürgen Rowedder, weiland Hausmanns daselbst und der Höbke geb. Reyer daselbst eheliche Tochter.
Proclamation Ostersonntag, Quasimod., Miseric., Dom.
-Hans Heinrich Tietjens emigrated with his family in 1856 from Röst near Albersdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, over
the port of Hamburg to America. The ocean crossing took seven weeks on a sailing wessel. After landing in
New York they went to Lyons, Clinton County, Iowa. They purchised a farm of 80 acres in Hampshire
Township, Clinton County, Iowa, where he was farmer and blacksmith.-
HANS H. TIETJENS BIOGRAPHY:
The subject of this biography was born in Holstein, Germany, March 16, 1813, and is the son of Joseph
[Jochim] and Anna (Mohr) Tietjens, both of Holstein, Germany. Joseph departet this life about 1859. Mr. T., of
this writing, emigrated to America in 1856, landing at New York, and came to his present home in Clinton
County, where he purchased a farm of eighty acres on section 21, Hampshire Township.
He was married in 1836. The lady of his choice was born in 1814 and died in 1870. Her maiden name was
Antje Rohrvedder [Rohwedder]. The suject of this biography is the father of eight children, seven of whom
survive, as follows: Joseph [Jochim], born Sept. 10 [1836]; George [Jürgen], born in 1838; John, born in 1840;
Anna, born in 1842; Marx, born in 1844; Hans H., born in 1846; Catherine, born in 1848; and William, born in
1851. John, who was in the army, a member of Co. M. 2d Iowa Cav., died at the hospital at Keokuk, his disease
being the outgrowth of injuries received while in the army. He was a brave soldier and in him his country lost a
gallant defender.
Our subject is a member of the Lutheran Church and is devoted in religious principle to that organization. In
politics he is a Democrat. He received his education in the common schools of Germany, and has from boyhood
shown a fondness for mechanical pursuits, and is the patentee of a handplow. This was patented Sept. 3, 1867,
and is more especially designed for the cultivation of gardens, hedges, nurseries, etc., where neatness is required
in turning the furrow. It also avoids the marks left among the flowers by the feet of the horses. Mr. Tietjens left
school at the age of sixteen and was apprenticed to blacksmithing. He learned the trade and worked at it at
Bramstedt, Holstein, Germany, until he was forty-three years of age, when he emigrated to America. He has a
shop in Hampshire Township, on his farm, and did the best of work in that direction while able to labor at all.
He is a man much esteemed and respected by the community for his perseverance and integrity of character.
Taken from: Clinton County (Iowa) History 1890, page 276.
Children:
+ 36. i Jochim (Joe) Christian Tietjens born 10 Sep 1836.
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+ 37. ii Jürgen (George) Hinrich Tietjens born 15 Jul 1838.
38. iii Johann Tietjens, born 10 Sep 1840 in Röst, baptized 4 Okt 1840 in Albersdorf/51, died 30 Sep
1863 in Civil War, Keokuk, Lee County, IA, buried in Dierks Cem., Clinton Co, IA.
Taufbuch Albersdorf 1840 Nr. 51, geboren 10. September, getauft 4. Oktober: Johann Tietjens,
des Schmids Hans Hinrich Tietjens in Röst and Antje, geb. Rohwedder, ehel. Sohn. Gevattern:
1. Peter Claußen Kruse in Borgholz, 2. Claus Tießen Johannßen auf Holnborn, 3. Claus Hinrich
Untiedt auf Lichtenhof.
He emigrated 1856 with his parents to the States and died after he was wounded in the Civil
War.
+ 39. iv Anna Catharina Tietjens born 25 Sep 1842.
+ 40. v Marx Tietjens born 5 Mai 1844.
41. vi Hans Hinrich Tietjens, born 11 Apr 1846 in Albersdorf, baptized 18 Mai 1846 in
Albersdorf/43, occupation Manufacturer of cigars in Clinton, IA.
Taufbuch Albersdorf 1846 Nr. 33, geboren 11. April, getauft 18. Mai: Hans Hinrich Tietjens,
des Schmids Hans Hinrich Tietjens in Albersdorf und Antje, geb. Rohwedder, ehel. Sohn - im
Hause. Gevattern: 1. Hans Mohr in Bramstedt, 2. Hans Schlüter daselbst, 3. Reimer Schlüter in
Nordhastedt.
-He emigrated with his parents in 1856 to the States.- In the 1876 Lyons Iowa City Directory H.
H. Tietjens was listed as wholesale and retail dealer in cigars, Northeast corner Third and Main,
residence the same. In the 1880 Census, Iowa, Clinton County, Lyons, page 73, there is listed:
Hans Tutjens (Tietjens) 33, Cigar Manufacture, Christena Tutjens, 30, Wife keeping house,
born in Germany, Maria Hick, 60, Mother-in-law, divorced, born in Germany.
He married Gesche Wulff, married 6 Mai 1863 in Schleswig-Holstein.
+ 42. vii Cathrina Tietjens born 30 Mrz 1848.
+ 43. viii Wilhelm Tietjens born 12 Mrz 1851.
4.5 Fifth Generation
25. Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder, (19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 21 Okt 1834 in
Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt, baptized 2 Nov 1834 in Tellingstedt/126, died 19 Apr 1919 in Indian Grove,
Chariton Co, MO, buried 22 Apr 1919 in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO, occupation farmer in Indian
Grove.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1834 No. 126: Geboren 21. Octob., getauft 2. Nov.: Jürgen Johannsen, Marx Johannsen
Rowedder in Gaushorn und Trina Elsabe geb. Dethmann daselbst ehelicher Sohn.-Gevattern: Marx Johannsen
Reyer in Wrohm, Hans Dethmann in Gaushorn, Antje Rowedder aus Wrohm.
"George" Rohwedder emigrated on May 3, 1852, with his parents to America. In August 1870 he came with
his wife and two children to Indian Grove. He was the third settler of about 15 Schleswig-Holstein families and
farmed one mile north of Indian Grove. The village of Indian Grove was founded in 1878 by J. H. Heck on
ground originally owned by George Rohwedder.
JURGEN JOHANNSEN (GEORG) ROHWEDDER OBITUARY: On Saturday, April 19, 1919, at 9:30
o'clock in the morning, Chariton county lost one of the oldest and best citizens, when Jurgen J. Rohwedder
passed away at his home one mile North of Indian Grove, where he had lived for 48 years.
Jurgen Johannsen Rohwedder was born in Gaushorn, Norder-Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany,
September 21, 1834. He was baptised Nov. 2, 1834, confirmed at the age of 14 in the Lutheran Church at
Tellingstedt. At the age of 18, in 1852 he came to America with his parents. After residing in Illinois for three
years, his parents moved to Clinton county, Iowa. During the Civil war he volunteered and enlisted in the Union
army on the 15th day of August, 1862, in Co. E. 26th Regiment of Iowa Inft. and served three years, was
discharged as third corporal at the close of the war, on June 6, 1865.
On the 28th day of Sept. 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Catharina M. Glusing of Clinton county,
Iowa. Of this union nine children were born, six daughters and three sons. Two daughters preceded him to the
grave. On April 1871 he moved with his wife and two children to Charitron county and located on the farm
where he quietly passed away, at the age of 84 years 6 months and 28 days. For four years he had been in very
poor health but was always cheerful and contended.
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He leaves to mourn his death an aged wife and seven children, namely Mrs. Ella Troe, Margaretha, Ella,
George, Hans, Anna and Mary and four grandchildren, a brother Marx Rohwedder of State Center, Iowa, and
one sister Mrs. Margaretha Peters of West Side, Iowa.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral services were: A brother M. J. Rohwedder from State
Center, Iowa and two nephews Hans and Hinck Holst, Anslow, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted at the
home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. F. M. McNamare, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery in
Indian Grove. The G. A. R. conducted the services at the grave.
From "The Brunswicker".
He married Catharina Margaretha Glüsing, married 28 Sep 1867 in Clinton County, Iowa, born 26 Aug 1848
in Oesterade, Ksp. Albersdorf, Dithmarschen, (daughter of Christian Glüsing and Anna Elisabeth Dethmann)
died 26 Jan 1923 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, buried in German Cemetery Indian Grove. Catharina:
CATHARINA GLUSING ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Brief mention was made in last week's Brunswicker of the death of Mrs. Catharina M. Rohwedder, an old and
highly respected resident of this section of Chariton County, who passed away January 26, at her home one mile
north of Indian Grove.
Catharina Margaretha Glusing, eldest daughter of Chris and Anna Glusing, was born in Oesterrade, Norder-
Dithmarschen, Holstein, Germany, on August 26, 1848, and at her death was aged 74 years and five months.
In the year 1865 she came with her mother to America and for six years lived in Clinton County, Iowa. She
was married Sept. 28, 1867 to Mr. Jurgen Rohwedder, who preceded her in death April 19, 1919. Nine children
were born to this union, six daughters and three sons. Seven of these survive, two daughters having died in
childhood. Besides her seven children, she leaves two brothers, Hans Glusing of Portland, Oregon, and Claus
Glusing of Reno, Nevada, one sister, Mrs. Anna Schwartz of Lyons, Iowa, and four grandchildren.
On April 18, 1871, Mrs. Rohwedder came with her husband and two children to Chariton County, and located
on the farm near Indian Grove, where she lived for more than fifty years, and where she passed away. She had
suffered for more than one year with neuralgia of the heart, yet her death came as a deep shock and surprise to
her relatives and friends, as she was seriously ill only a few hours, and, in spite of all that medical skill and
loving hands could do, her life went out, and her spirit took it flight back to God who gave it.
Mrs. Rohwedder was baptized in infancy, and at the age of 14 years was confirmed in the Lutheran Church of
Albersdorf, in her native country, and to the end remained a true and faithful member of that church. She was a
noble Christian woman, always stood for the right, a kind and loving mother, and always ready to help those in
need.
Funeral services were conducted at the home at two o'clock Monday afternoon, by Rev. Marion de Weese, in
the presence of a large number of sorrowing friends. The remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband in
the lutheran Cemetery near her home.
Children:
44. i Anna Rohwedder, born 30 Mai 1868 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA, died 27 Jul 1882 in Indian
Grove, Chariton Co, MO, buried in German Cem., Indian Grove, Chariton, MO.
+ 45. ii Elsa Christine Rohwedder born 27 Jan 1871.
46. iii Margaret Elisabeth Rohwedder, born 13 Dez 1873 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died
13 Dez 1951 in Brunswick, MO, buried in German Cemetery in Indian Grove.
MARGARET ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Was Daughter of a Family Long-Time Residents of Indian Grove.
Margaret Elizabeth Rohwedder, 78 years old, died at the Brookfield Hospital, at Brookfield,
Thursday, December 13, (1951). Her illness lasted over a period of several days. At the Heisel
Funeral Home in Brunswick Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. W. J. Boehne conducted
funeral services and the body was buried in the German Cemetery in the vicinity of Indian
Grove.
She was born in the vicinity of Indian Grove, March 7, 1873, a daughter of Jurgen and
Catharina (Glusing) Rohwedder. She spent the greater part of her life in the region of Indian
Grove but she and her surviving brother and sister - Ella Rohwedder and Hans Rohwedder-
moved to Brunswick about three years ago. The three had since retained a home on East
Broadway.
In her home community she had the reputation of being a person of kind and loving
disposition and one that gave freely of her time and talent when anyone in the community
needed a helping hand.
47. iv Ella E. Rohwedder, born 20 Mrz 1875 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 15 Jan 1962
in Brunswick, MO, buried 18 Jan 1962 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove. Ella E., Anna
Catherine and Marx Marvin Rohwedder remained on the family farm in Indian Grove and
never married.
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+ 48. v George John Rohwedder born 29 Mrz 1877.
49. vi Hans John Rohwedder, born 9 Jun 1881 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 17 Mai
1958 in Brunswick, MO, buried 20 Mai 1958 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO,
occupation farmer.
HANS JOHN ROHWEDDER OBITUARY: Hans Rohwedder Dies in Brookfield Hospital.
Hans John Rohwedder, 76, died May 17, (1958), at Doctor's Hospital in Brookfield. He was
the son of Juergen and Catherine Rohwedder, born June 9, 1881, near Indian Grove.
August 2, 1919, he was united in marriage to Essie Tully, who preceded him in death in
1946. Two brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Those who survive are: a sister,
Miss Ella, of the home; one niece and two nephews, Mrs. Dora Damman and Henry Troe, of
Brunswick; and Harry Rohwedder of Illinois.
Funeral services were conducted at the Heisel Funeral Home with Rev. Ray S. Tomlin
officiating. Mrs. Dale Kuhlman, who sang, was accompanied by Mrs. Marie Meugge. Burial
was in the German Cemetery near Indian Grove. Those serving as pall bearers were: Ernest
Teut, Raymond Joseph, Henry Troe, Kenneth Fox and Dale Kuhlman.
He married Essie Frances Tully, married 22 Aug 1919 in Brunswick, MO?, born 29 Sep 1884
in Indian Grove, MO, (daughter of Thomas Tully and Mary ?) died 2 Feb 1946 in Indian
Grove, MO, buried 4 Feb 1946 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO. Essie:
ESSIE FRANCIS TULLY ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Dies at Indian Grove. Mrs. Hans J. Rohwedder Had Spent Almost Entire Life There.
Mrs. Hans J. Rohwedder, 62, died at her home in the neighborhood of Indian Grove
Saturday, February 2, (1946). The funeral was conducted Monday, February 4, Rev. C. M.
DeWeese, which was her request and he was assisted by Rev. Mr. Wideman. The body was
buried at the German Cemetery.
Her maiden name was Essie Frances Tully and she was born in the region of Indian Grove
September 29, 1884. She was a daughter of Thomas and Mary Tully. She was married to Hans
Rohwedder August 22, 1919. Of her immediate relatives she is survived by her husband, her
mother, and a sister, Mrs. Warren Joseph.
50. vii Anna Catherine Rohwedder, born 12 Apr 1884 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 20
Aug 1944 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, buried 22 Aug 1944 in German Cemetery in
Indian Grove.
ANNA CATHERINE ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Anna Catherine Rohwedder Dies At Indian Grove - Highly Respected Woman Passed Away
Last Sunday.
Anna Catherine Rohwedder, daughter of Juergen and Catherine Rohwedder, was born April
2, 1884, and departed this life Sunday, August 20, 1944, at the age of 60 years, four months and
18 days. She leaves to mourn her death two brothers and three sisters , Marx, Ella and Margaret
of the home, Hans of Mendon, and Mrs. Elsie Troe of Keytesville. Her father, mother and two
sisters preceded her in death.
She also leaves two nieces and two nephews, Frieda and Henry of Keytesville, Mrs. Dora
Dammann of Brunswick and Harry Rohwedder of Glasco, Kansas, three great grandnieces and
one grandnephew. She was kind and loving to all who knew her and always ready to lend a
helping hand where and when she could. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The funeral was conducted at the family residence Tuesday, August 22, 1944, by the Rev C. M.
DeWeese. Burial was in the German Cemetery at Indian Grove.
51. viii Marx Marvin Rohwedder, born 2 Mrz 1889 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 25 Jun
1945 in Mendon, Chariton Co., MO, buried 27 Jun 1935 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove,
occupation farmer.
MARX MARVIN ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Marx Marvin Rohwedder, son of Juergen and Catherine Rohwedder, was born March 2,
1899, and departed this life at the age 56 years, three months and 23 days. He leaves to mourn
his death, one brother and three sisters: Ella and Margaret of the home, Mrs. Troe of
Keytesville and Hans of Mendon. His father, mother, three sisters and one brother preceeded
him in death. He also leaves two nieces and two nephews, Harry Rohwedder of Beatrice,
Nebrasca; Mrs. Dora Damman of Brunswick and Frieda and Henry Troe of Keytesville; three
grandnieces and one grandnephew.
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He was a kind and helpful neighbor always ready to help those in need. He will be sadly
missed by his family and many, many friends. His funeral was conducted at the family
residence Wednesday, June 27, 1945, by the Rev. C. M. DeWeese, assisted by Rev. P. L.
Schwada. Burial was in the Indian Grove Cemetery.
From "The Brunswicker".
28. Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rowedder, (19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 8 Feb 1839 in Gaushorn
Ksp. Tellingstedt, baptized 17 Mrz 1839 in Tellingstedt/45, died 22 Aug 1914 in Center Twp., Clinton Co, IA,
buried in Olin Cem., Jones Co, IA, occupation farmer in Missouri and Iowa.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1839 No. 45: Dies nativitatis: 8. Febr. Dies accepti baptismi: 17. Mart: Hans Hinrich,
Marx Johannsen Rowedder, Hausmannes in Gaushorn, und Cathrina Elsabe geb. Dethmann ehelicher Sohn.-
Gevattern: 1. Christian Dethmann in Wellenbüttel, 2. Claus Hinrch Sander aus Süderholm, 3. Jungfrau Maria
Christina Kock in Gaushorn.
HANS HINRICH ROHWEDDER BIOGRAPHY: Hans H. Rohwedder, who deserves special mention in this
volume from the fact that he is one of the honored veterans of the Civil war, was born in Holstein, Germany ,
February 8, 1839, a son of Marx and Katharine (Dethmann) Rohwedder, also natives of Holstein. The father
brought his family to United States in 1852, thinking that he might find greater opportunities, advancement in
business lines and better advantages for the members of his family that was possible in the fatherland. Upon
their arrival in this country the family first located in Blue Island, Illinois, where Marx Rohwedder found
employment upon the railroad. After a year spent in that place he removed to Joliet, Illinois, and was engaged in
the construction of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad for about two years. In June,1855, he came to
Iowa, settling in Clinton county, where he established his permanent home. He purchased a piece of raw prairie
land which he at once began to break and put under cultivation and as the years passed he prospered in his
undertaking, at the time of his death his farm being one of well improved properties of the neighborhood. Marx
passed away in 1880, at the age of seventy-two years, while his wife's death occured six years previous when
she had reached the sixty-eight milestone on life's journey. They were the parents of eight children, who were as
follows. Jurgen, of Missouri; Hans H., of this review; Hobke, who changed her name to Katherine upon her
arrival in the United States, and who now is the deceased wife of Peter Ingwersen; Elsbeth, the wife of
Nicholaus Igwersen, of Lions; John H., residing in Madison township; Anna, the deceased wife of Ernest
Studemann; Marx, making his home at State Center; and Margaret, who wedded John Peters of West Side.
Hans H. Rohwedder was a youth of thirteen years when he came with his parents to the United States, and his
education, which had begun in the fatherland, was completed in the district schools of Clinton county, Iowa. He
also learned valuable lessons from his father concerning the best methods of plowing, planting and harvesting,
and upon the home farm received thorough and practical training in agricultural pursuits. He remained under the
parental roof, assisting in the operation of the homestead, until the outbreak of the Civil war. Actuated by a
spirit of patriotism, in response of the country's call for aid he enlisted on the 15th of October, 1861, as a
member of Company M, First Iowa Cavalry, for a term of three years. He remained with that regiment throuout
the entire period and during the meantime saw much active service, engaging principally with the bushwhackers
in Missouri and Arkansas. In spite of the many hardships, privations and dangers which he was obliged to
endure, never did his courage waver nor hid loyalty diminish, for he served throughout his term of enlistment
bravely and valiantly, and was discharged on the 18th of October, 1864, at Little Rock, Arkansas, with a most
creditable military record.
After his return home he remained with his parents for about two years and went to Missouri, where he
purchased a farm of one hundred and twenty acres in Chariton county, which he operated for about eight years.
Later he sold that property and in 1880 came to Jones county, carrying on agricultural pursuits as a renter near
Wyoming for a number of years. He purchased his present farm about fourteen years ago and has since
continued to devote his time and attention to its further development. It consists of one hundred and two acres
located on section 27, Hale township, which under his careful management and supervision have been brought
to a high state of cultivation, the rich crops which the felds annually yield proving a source of gratifying
remuneration to him. It is a finely improved place, in the midst of which stand good, sustantial buildings, and it
is equipped with all of the modern accessories and conveniences for facilitating farm labor.
Mr. Rohwedder has been twice married, his first union being with Miss Margret Gubel, a native of Holstein,
Germany, who came to this country with her sister when a young lady. Unto their marriage were born four
children, namely: Max, of Rome township; Dora, the widow of Hans Ahrendsen, of whom mention is made on
another page of this volume; Lena, the wife of John Van Sprecken, residing in Rome township; and Johanna,
who married Hans Ketelsen, of Woodbury county, Iowa. The wife and mother was called to her final rest in
1880, and in 1884 Mr. Rohwedder was again married, Miss Anna Neilson (Nielsen) becoming his second wife.
She also is a native of Germany, her birth occuring on the island of Foehr, (Schleswig-Holstein). Unto this
second union were born five children: Louis, Margaret, John, Matilda and Henry, all of them are still at home.
In his political allegiance Mr. Rohwedder was formerly a republican but now gives stalwart support to the
democracy, and is now serving as township trustee, having filled that office for four years. He maintains
pleasant relations with his old army comrades through his membership in the Grand Army post at Wyoming,
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and frequently attends the encampments, where he enjoys meeting his old friends and recalling the incidents
and experiences of war times. He is a public-spirited man and although born across the waters is as loyal to the
interests of his adopted country as any of his native-born fellow citizens. During his residence in Jones county
he has gained many warm friends, who hold him in high regard because of his true worth and sterling
characteristics.
From: "History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present". R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.,
Chicago, 1910, p. 336.
He married (1) Margaretha Guebel, married 18 Dez 1866 in Clinton Co, IA, born in Schleswig-Holstein,
(daughter of Jürgen Guebel and Margaretha Dorothea Joachimsen) died 1880 in Clinton Co, IA. Margaretha:
She came with her parents, brother and sisters to Clinton County, Iowa, in December 1869(?).
Children:
+ 52. i Marx Henry Rohwedder born 1 Sep 1867.
+ 53. ii Dorothea Rohwedder born 30 Jan 1871.
54. iii Louis Rohwedder, born -- Okt 1872 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, died 26 Feb 1873 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, buried in German Cemetry, Indian Grove, MO.
55. iv Helena Rohwedder, born 1874 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
She married John Van Sprecken, occupation lived in Rome Township, Iowa.
56. v Johann Rohwedder, born 8 Aug 1876, died 6 Sep 1878 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO,
buried in German Cemetry, Indian Grove, MO.
57. vi Johanna Rohwedder, born 1880 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, occupation lived in
Woodbury County, Iowa.
She married Hans Ketelsen.
He married (2) Anna (Neilson) Nielsen, married 1884, born 9 Mrz 1851 in Alkersum, Island of Föhr,
Schleswig-Holstein, (daughter of Hinrich Carl Nielsen and Inge Christine Jensen) died 11 Apr 1926 in Iowa,
buried in Olin Cem., Jones Co, IA. Anna: She came from Schleswig-Holstein to the States before 1884.
Children:
+ 58. vii Louis Rohwedder.
+ 59. viii Margaret H. Rohwedder born 6 Sep 1886.
+ 60. ix John H. Rohwedder born 1888.
+ 61. x Mathilda Rohwedder.
+ 62. xi Henry Rohwedder born 1892.
29. Höbke Cathrina Rowedder, (19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Nov 1840 in Gaushorn Ksp.
Tellingstedt, baptized 13 Dez 1840 in Tellingstedt/136, died 19 Mrz 1883 in Clinton Co, IA?, buried in Oakland
Cem., Clinton Co, IA.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1843 No. 32: Dies nativitatis: 11. Nov. Dies accepti baptismi: 13. Dec.: Höbke
Cathrina, Marx Johannsen Rowedder, Käthners in Gaushorn, und Catharina Elsabe geb. Dethmann eheliche
Tochter. Gevattern: 1. Hans Dethmann in gaushorn Frau Marike geb. Martens, 2. Jungfrau Margaretha
Rohwedder aus Wrohm, 3. Claus Dethmann aus Albersdorf.
She came with her parents in 1852 to the United States.
She married Peter Broder Ingwersen, married 18 Jun 1862 in Clinton Co, IA, born 2 Okt 1831 in Hattstedt in
Schleswig-Holstein, (son of Joachim Heinrich Ingwersen and Elsabe Christina Brodersen) died 19 Apr 1911 in
Clinton Co, IA?, buried in Oakland Cem., Clinton County, IA. Peter:
He came in 1852 with his parents from Schleswig-Holstein to America. The history of the Ingwersen family
was published in the book: "Gedenkblätter und Familien-Album für die Nachkommen von Joachim H. und
Elsabe C. Ingwersen", which was edited 1902 in memory to the landing of the family in America.- The notes
about this family are written by Cynthia Zieber.-
Children:
63. i Ella C. Ingwersen, born 30 Dez 1863 in Iowa, died 16 Mrz 1942.
+ 64. ii Gustav J. Ingwersen born 17 Jun 1865.
+ 65. iii Laura C. Ingwersen born 7 Mrz 1867.
66. iv Anna Helena Ingwersen, born 31 Dez 1868, died 24 Jan 1897, buried in Oakland Cem.,
Clinton Co., IA.
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67. v Hoebke Ingwersen, born 15 Dez 1870, died 25 Mrz 1877, buried in Oakland Cem., Clinton
Co., IA.
68. vi Thekla E. Ingwersen, born 11 Apr 1873 in Iowa, died 19 Jan 1939.
69. vii August Ernst Ingwersen, born 19 Jan 1875 in Iowa, died 4 Nov 1919.
He married Ellen Amanda Orton, married 26 Nov 1902.
70. viii Höbke M. Ingwersen, born 14 Jan 1877 in Iowa, died 22 Jun 1967.
71. ix Paul H. Ingwersen, born 8 Jun 1880, died 29 Mai 1881, buried in Oakland Cem., Clinton Co.,
IA.
30. Cathrina Elsabe (Lena) Rowedder, (19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 19 Mrz 1843 in
Gaushorn Ksp. Tellingstedt, baptized 23 Apr 1843 in Tellingstedt/32, died 2 Mai 1911 in Clinton Co, IA, buried
4 Mai 1911 in Oakland Cem., Clinton Co, IA.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1843 No. 32: Dies nativitatis: 11. Nov. Dies accepti baptismi: 23. April. Catharina
Elsabe, Marx Johannsen Rowedder, Hausmannes in Gaushorn, und Frau Cathrin Elsabe geb. Dethmann aus
Lammerstedt (Schafstedt) eheliche Tochter. Gevattern: 1. Peter Kruse aus Borghold Frau Anna geb. Reier, 2.
Christian Dethmann aus Welmbüttel Frau Cathrina Margaretha geb Runth, 3. Hans Hinrich Tietjen in
Albersdorf.
She came with her parents in 1852 to the United States.
She married Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen, married 8 Nov 1865 in Clinton Twp, Clinton Co, IA, born 25 Dez
1834 in Hattstedt in Schleswig-Holstein, (son of Joachim Heinrich Ingwersen and Elsabe Christina Brodersen)
died 1923 in Clinton Co, IA?, buried in Oakland Cemetery, Clinton Co., IA, occupation farmer of Center
Grove, Clinton Co., IA. Nicolaus:
He came with his parents in 1852 from Hattstedt in Schleswig-Holstein to the United States and was farmer in
Center Township, Clinton Co, Iowa.- The notes about this family are sent by Cynthia Zieber, Jan 26, 2004.
BIOGRAPHY: NICHOLAS E. INGWERSEN, a farmer and a stock-grower, and a breeder of cattle, is the
subject of our biography. His home is located on section 3, Center Township, and he is considered one of the
most prominent citizens and progressive farmers of this section. Mr. I. was born in Sleswick-Holstein,
Germany, Dec., 25, 1834, and is the son of Joachim H. Ingwersen, who married Elsabea C. Brotherson
(Brodersen), both born in Sleswick, Germany. They came to America in 1852, and landed in New York City,
and proceeded direct to Milwaukee, and in 1853 came to Clinton County. They were the parents of seven
children, as follows: Henry, Peter, Nicholas, Charles, August, Helen and Paul, the latter of whom remained in
the old country.
Our suject was deeply interested at the time of the Civil War, and enlisted in the 26th Iowa Vol. Inf., Col.
Milo Smith commanding. He enlisted as private in Co. E in August, 1862, and was ordered to Helena, Ark.,
where he remained for some months, and was in the battle at Arkansas Post. He also participated in the
struggles at Missionary Ridge, Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, and Atlanta, besides being in several minor
engagements. He was with Sherman in that never-to-be-forgotten march to the sea, and the day that Lee
surrendered Mr. I. was taken down with small-pox and was removed to Newburn, S. C., where he remained in
the hospital about two months, receiving care and attention through his suffering and illness. At the expiration
of that time he was taken to Washington, then to Clinton, Iowa, at which place he was discharged with honors,
June 15, 1865. He was numberless times in extreme danger, and never shirked a duty, and although his clothes
were riddled in many places by the shots of the enemy, he never was wounded seriously.
Mr. Ingwersen married Miss Lena Rohwedder, Oct. 8, 1865. She was born March 18, 1843, and is the
daughter of Max and Catherine (Dethmann) Rohwedder, also natives of Holstein. Their family consisted of
eight children, as follows: Jerry, Hans, Catherine, Lena, John, Max, Anna and Margaret. Mr. Ingwersen has a
family of six children, as follows: Max, born April 13, 1866; Edward J., March 6, 1869; Agnes C., Nov. 10,
1871; Tony M., June 8, 1878; Margaret C., July 23, 1879, and Hattie C., Feb. 23, 1882.
Mr. I. has 623 acres of fine land, all in this State, and in 1880 he erected a handsome residence, fifty feet
square, and an L. It is two stores in height, and his barns are 36x80 and 64x98 feet in dimensions, besides other
outbuildings that are cheery and commodious and finely adapted to the object for which they are intended.
Mr. Ingwersen is a Democrat in politics and is an extremely patriotic citizen.
From: "Portrait and Biographical Album Clinton County 1886". Chicago. Chapman Brothers.
Children:
+ 72. i Max Joseph Ingwersen born 13 Apr 1866.
+ 73. ii Edward Joachim Ingwersen born 6 Mrz 1869.
+ 74. iii Agnes C. Ingwersen born 10 Nov 1870.
75. iv Catharina Ingwersen, born -- Feb 1872, died -- Jun 1872 in Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA,
buried in Ingwersen Cemetery, Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA.
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76. v Henry (Heinrich) J. Ingwersen, born 21 Okt 1874, died 5 Jun 1880 in Center Twp., Clinton
Co., IA, buried in Ingwersen Cemetery, Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA.
+ 77. vi Toni Margaret Ingwersen born 8 Jun 1877.
78. vii Margaretha C. Ingwersen, born 24 Jul 1879 in Center Twp.,Clinton Co, IA, died 20 Mai 1939
in Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, buried in Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.
MARGARETH C. INGWERSEN BUECHNER OBITUARY, dated 20 May 1939, sent by Bill
Ingwersen.
Mrs. C. Albert Buechner, 59, 2308 Garfield Street, died at 12:13 o'clock Friday afternoon in
the Macomb County Hospital, Decatur, Illinois, following an illness of about five days'
duration. The body arrived here at 1:40 o'clock this afternoonand shall be taken to the family
home this evening where it will repose until the time of services which probably will be held
Tuesday. Definite announcement will be made Monday. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery.
Margareth C. Ingwersen was born July 24, 1879, in Bryant, the daughter of Lina Rohwedder
Ingwersen and N. E. Ingwersen. She attended the schools in Center township. Later attending
Lyons High school from which she was graduated in June 1896. The following year she came
to Clinton with her parents and in the fall of 1897 she attended the Clinton High school. She
later attended the University of Chicago. On Feb 14, 1912, she was united in marriage to C.
Albert Buechner and they made their home at the present address. She was an active worker in
the Ladies' aid society of the Community church and was a member Lyons chapter, O. E. S.
She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Isabel Larsen, Moweaqua, Illinois,
and two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Stamm, Santa Rosa, Calif., and W. K. Nattinger, Port Angelus,
Wash. Her parents and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Mr. Buechner and
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Larsen arrived home early this morning.
She married C. Albert Buechner, married 14 Feb 1912.
79. viii Linda Ingwersen.
80. ix Hattie Christine Ingwersen, born 23 Feb 1882 in Center Twp.,Clinton Co, IA, died 8 Mai
1967, buried in Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.
She married Kenyon Nattinger.
81. x Male Ingwersen, born 25 Sep 1884 in Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA, died 25 Sep 1884 in
Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA.
82. xi Frieda H. Ingwersen, born 13 Jul 1888 in Center Twp.,Clinton Co, IA, died 16 Nov 1906.
31. Johann Hinrich (John) Rowedder, (19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 3 Okt 1845 in Gaushorn
Ksp. Tellingstedt, baptized 9 Nov 1845 in Tellingstedt/123, died 30 Okt 1915 in near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA,
buried in Wyoming Cem., Jones Co, IA, occupation farmer in Madison Township, IA.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1845 No. 123: Dies nativitatis 3. Oct. Dies accepti baptismi: 9. Nov. Johann Hinrich,
Marx Johannsen Rowedder, Hausmannes in Gaushorn, und Frau Cathrina Elsabe geb. Dethmann ehelicher
Sohn. Gevattern: 1. Johann Dethmann in Ostrohe, 2. Timm Teut in Albersdorf, 3. Claus Dethmann daselbst
Frau Telsche geb. Bünz.
JOHN H. ROHWEDDER BIOGRAPHY:
John H. (Johann Hinrich) Rohwedder, a prominent and prosperous farmer of Madison township, Jones
county, was the first German to settle near Wyoming, Iowa. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on
the 2d of October, 1845, and came with his parents to America in 1852. After residing in Illinois for three years,
his parents took up their abode in Clinton county, Iowa, and resided there until their death.
John H. Rohwedder was but seven years of age when he accompanied his parents to the promising shores of
America. He remained under the sheltering roof of his parents, until the year 1871, when he was married to
Miss Frederica Guebel, a native of Germany. Upon their marriage, they started out in life on their own account,
first renting a tract of land in Missouri, which they farmed for two years. On returning to Iowa, in 1874, Mr.
Rohwedder purchased the old Harvey Niles farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Madison township, Jones
county, Iowa, on which he located in the spring of 1875 and which remained his place of residence until 1899,
when he purchased the old Nathan Shaffer farm of three hundred and twenty acres, also in Madison township,
which has continued to be his home and upon which he now resides with his wife and children.
His family consists of his faithful wife and companion in life, and seven children, five sons and two
daughters. namely: Harro C. at home; Hans H., residing in Hale, who married Frederica Sieveke, March 4,
1908; Ernest F. residing in Madison township, who married Elsie Levsen, December 20, 1906; Toni
(Rohwedder) Holst, residing in Scotch Grove township, who married Nicolas Holst, April 29, 1908; Albert G.,
Minna H., and Otto G. residing at home.
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For the past thirty-four years, Mr. Rohwedder has devoted his attention largely to the feeding of the cattle and
raising the hogs. He is widely recognized as one of the most extensive stock feeders of the county, feeding from
eight to ten carloads of cattle annually. He likewise raises from one hundred and fifty to two hundred head of
hogs each year. He is a progressive and a successful farmer.
Mr. Rohwedder is a democrat in politics but is not a bitter partisan. He will often support a candidate of the
opposition party if he believes such a course will best conserve the general welfare. Fraternally he is identified
with the Wyoming Camp, No. 183, M. W. A. Both he and his wife have now resided for more than a third of a
century and have a wide and favorable acquaintance throughout the country. Mr. Rohwedder is a substantial
man in every respect. He is not only successful as a farmer, he is a practical and worthy citizen, a man large of
heart, kind by nature, liberal in thought and worthy of trust and confidence.
From: "History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present". R. M. Corbitt S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago,
1910, p. 150.
JOHN H. ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
On Saturday, October 30th, 1915, at 8:30 in the morning, Jones county lost one of its best citizens when John
Rohwedder died at his pleasant country home two miles south of Wyoming, surrounded by his wife and
children.
John Hinrich Rohwedder was born in Gaushorn, Norder Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany,
October 2nd, 1845. When seven years old, in 1852, he came to America with his parents, brothers and sisters.
After residing in Illinois for three years, his parents took up their abode in Clinton county. Here he was united
in marriage to Miss Friederike Guebel in 1871. From this union came seven children, five boys and two girls.
The first two years of married life were spent in Missouri. From here he moved to Jones county, Iowa, where he
remained up to the day of his death, in this way spending a little more than forty years of his active life in the
neighborhood of Wyoming.
Deceased was a gentleman in the full sense of the world, who, being of a quiet postition, was gifted with a
spirit of a scarce uprightness. Therefore, the minister in commemorating his life, had chosen Isaiah 57:2 for his
text word: "He shall enter into peace, they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness."
Deceased was a man with a very strong constitution, but along in the spring he began to fail in health and for
the last two weeks previous to his death he was down in bed. He followed his brother Hans very quickly. After
a short struggle on Saturday morning he was relieved from all earthly burdens and hardships.
Deceased was seventy years and twenty-eight days old when he died. Besides his afflicted wife and his sons
Harro, Hans, Ernest, Albert and Otto, and his two daughters Mrs. Toni Holst and Mrs. Minna Levsen, he leaves
behind him as closer relatives to mourn over his departure two brothers, Marx of States Center, Iowa, and
Juergen of Mendon, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Margaretha Peters of West Side, Iowa.
The funeral took place on Tuesday November 2nd, services being held at the home place at 2:00 p. m., Rev.
Emil Hansen of Clarence, a closer countryman of the deceased, officiating and addressing the mourners both in
German and English. A large numbers of relatives and friends had come to pay their last respects to the remains
of their beloved friend. Interment took place in the city cemetery of Wyoming. The pall bearers were his
nephews.
"His journey ends in welcome to the weary. And heaven, the heart's true home is reached at last." E. H.
The following were present at the funeral services: Mr. and Mrs. John Peters, West Side; Mr. and Mrs. Marx
Rohwedder, State Center, N.E. Ingwersen, Gustav Geadert, Henry Rohwedder, Mrs. Chris Magnussen and Max
Ingwersen from Clinton; Mrs. A. M. Ingwersen, Mr. and Mrs. George Ingwersen from Fulton, Illinois; Mrs.
Tim Feddersen, Camanche; John Feddersen, Bryant; Gustav Ingwersen, Omaha, Nebraska; Emil Ingwersen,
Chris Ingwersen, Emma Jansen from Chicago, Illinois; Peter Ingwersen, Davenport; Virtus Studemann,
Manning; Max Rohwedder, George Rohwedder from Mendon, Missouri.-
Three of Johann and Friedericke Rohwedder's children married three children of August John Levsen and
Johanna Thomsen Levsen. These connections were: Ernest F. Rohwedder and Elsie Auguste Levsen, Minna
Henrietta Rohwedder and Harry Edlef Levsen, also Albert George Rohwedder and Emma Louisa Levsen. All
the descendants of these families are researched by Heinz Levsen in his family history of 1982/2002.
He married Friederika Christine Elsabea Guebel, married 22 Aug 1871 in Clinton Co, IA, born 22 Dez 1849
in Tellingstedt, Dithmarschen, Schl.-Holst., (daughter of Jürgen Guebel and Margaretha Dorothea Joachimsen)
died 18 Apr 1940 in Center Jct., Jones County, IA, buried 21 Apr 1940 in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones
Co, IA. Friederika:
FRIEDERICKE GUEBEL ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Funeral services for Mrs. Friedericke Rohwedder, were held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Holst at 2:30
p. m. Sunday, April 21, (1940), with the Rev. Lloyd Dutro of Waterloo, officiating. Burial was made in the
Wyoming cemetery. Six grandsons served as pallbearers and the music was furnished by Mrs. Elna Rohwedder
and Mrs. Alma Stuart.
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Friedericke Christine Elsabea Guebel was born December 22, 1849 in Tellingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany. Soon after birth she was baptised and in 1865 was confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In the spring of
1868 she came to America with her brother and located in Clinton County, Iowa, where she resided until her
marriage to John Henry Rohwedder on August 22, 1871. The following day the bridal pair started via covered
wagon to Missouri. Two years later they moved to Wyoming. Ten children were born to this union, three of
whom died in infancy and Harry in 1920 (1923?). Mr. Rohwedder died in 1915.
Grandma Rohwedder, as she was affectionately known, was endowed with a noble character and a kindly
disposition. High ideals and a progressive spirit, coupled with a desire to serve those she loved and help those in
need, characterized her live. Naturally energetic and ambitious she was busy as usual when she retired Monday
evening, April, 15. The following morning she was stricken with celebral apoplexy, shortly afterwards she
lapsed into a coma from which she never rallied.
Peaceful she passed away, Thursday evening, April 18 at the age of 90 years, three months and 27 days. She
is survived by four sons, Ernest, Albert and Otto of Wyoming and Hans of Olin; two daughters, Mrs. Toni
Holst, Center Junction, and Mrs. Nina Levsen, Olin; 21 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Those who came from a distance to the funeral included Mrs. O. B. Walters, Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs.
John Rohwedder, Davenport; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Ingwersen, Mrs. F. Feddersen, Mrs. John Feddersen, Mrs.
Gus Gradert and Albert Buecher all from Clinton; Miss Emma Jansen, Mrs. Tim Ingwersen, and Dan
Ingwersen, all from Chicago, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Leinbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Schlegel and Miss
Helen Hansen of Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ingwersen, Fulton, Ill.
Children:
83. i Sohn (Son) Rohwedder, born 25 Sep 1871 in Indian Grove, Chariton County, MO, died 25
Sep 1871 in Indian Grove, Chariton County, MO, buried in German Cemetery, Indian Grove,
MO.
84. ii Tochter (Daughter) Rohwedder, born 28 Okt 1872 in Indian Grove, Chariton County, MO,
died 28 Okt 1872 in Indian Grove, Chariton County, MO, buried in German Cemetery, Indian
Grove, MO.
85. iii Jürgen Rohwedder, born 23 Nov 1873 in Indian Grove, Chariton County, MO, died 1 Dez
1873 in Indian Grove, Chariton County, MO, buried in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO.
86. iv Harry Christian Rohwedder, born 28 Sep 1875, died 12 Feb 1923 in near Wyoming, Jones
Co, IA, buried 15 Feb 1923 in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA. He never married.
+ 87. v Hans Henry Rohwedder born 23 Mrz 1877.
+ 88. vi Ernest Fredrich Rohwedder born 25 Feb 1880.
+ 89. vii Toni Margaret Rohwedder born 11 Nov 1882.
+ 90. viii Albert Juergen (George) Rohwedder born 21 Mrz 1885.
+ 91. ix Minna Henrietta Rohwedder born 21 Feb 1889.
+ 92. x Otto Gustave Rohwedder born 13 Feb 1896.
33. Marx Johannsen Rohwedder, (19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Jan 1851 in Gaushorn Ksp.
Tellingstedt, baptized 9 Mrz 1851 in Tellingstedt/24, died 5 Dez 1928 in State Center, Marshall Co., IA, buried
in Hillside Cem., State Center, Marshall Co., IA, occupation farmer in State Center, IA.
Taufbuch Tellingstedt 1851 No. 24: Dies nativitatis 23. Jan. Dies accepti baptismi 9. Mart. Marx Johannsen,
Marx Johannsen Rohwedder, Hausmanns in Gaushorn, und Frau Cathrin Elsabe geb. Dethmann eheliche
Tochter. Gevattern: 1. Detlef Dethmann aus Bargenstedt, 2. Jürgen Hinrich Hanßen aus Wrohm, 3. Jürgen
Thedens in Ninndorf Wittwe Cathrina geb. Hanßen.
From his OBITUARY, State Center Enterprise, 6 Dec., 1928: He was one year old, when he came in 1852
with his parents to America. He was one of eight children. They spent the early years of their marriage in
Clinton County, Iowa. In 1891 they moved to State Center, Marshall County, where Marx was engaged in the
lumber business for many years. He sold his share in the business to his partner, W. A. Miles in 1927.
He served as a town councilman from 1892-1898, and was town treasurer from 1900 to 1920. He was a
member of Tererstail Lodge no. 276, A.F.M., and of Cleo Chapter order of Eastern Star. By 1920 Marx is listed
as Max in the census, and they are living at State Center, Marshall County, Iowa, with daughter Dorothy.
The notes of this family are sent by Martha Lawlor on Jan 21, 2004.
He married Mathilda Helena Peters, married 28 Jan 1877 in Iowa, born 28 Aug 1851 in Büsum, Schleswig-
Holstein, Germany, (daughter of Marx Schroeder Peters and Anna Dorothea Piest) died 21 Aug 1935 in State
Center, Marshall Co., IA, buried in Hillside Cem., State Center, Marshall Co., IA.
Children:
93. i Dorothea Rohwedder, born 5 Mrz 1882 in Center Twp., Clinton Co., IA, died 9 Mai 1929 in
State Center, Marshall Co., IA, buried in Hillside Cemetery, State Center, Marshall Co., IA.
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She was a graduate of Drake University and teacher in the State Center schools for twenty
years, many of them as the principal of the high school. She never married.
+ 94. ii Amanda Rohwedder born 10 Jan 1884.
+ 95. iii Bertha Rohwedder.
34. Margaretha C. (Maggie) Rohwedder, (19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Jul 1854 in Cook
Co., Illinois, died 9 Mrz 1943 in Kansas City, Jackson County, MO, buried in Westside Cem., Westside,
Crawford County, IA. In 1880 she lived as housekeeper on the farm of her father in Center Twp, Clinton
County, Iowa.
She married Johann Heinrich Christian Peters, married 25 Jul 1880 in Clinton Co, IA, born 1 Jan 1846 in
Büsum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, (son of Marx Schroeder Peters and Anna Dorothea Piest) died 23 Mai
1932 in Kansas City, MO, buried in Westside Cem., Westside, Crawford Co., IA. Johann: The descendants of
this family are written by Lora Peters.
Children:
96. i Marvin J. Peters, born -- Apr 1882 in Crawford Co., IA, occupation Manager. In 1930 he
lived in Kansas City, MO.
He married Ella F., married 1906, born 1884 in Iowa.
+ 97. ii Edward J. Peters born -- Nov 1884.
+ 98. iii Arthur Chester Peters born 16 Mai 1886.
+ 99. iv Claudius F. Peters born -- Feb 1888.
100. v Raymond J. Peters, born -- Apr 1890 in Iowa. In 1943 he lived in Kansas City, Missouri.
101. vi Estella Peters, born -- Apr 1893 in Iowa, died 1969, buried in Westside Cemetery, Westside,
Crawford Co., IA.
+ 102. vii Carl E. Peters born -- Jul 1894.
+ 103. viii Jacob Henry Peters born -- Dez 1895.
104. ix Margo Peters, born 18 Mai 1898 in Iowa, died 22 Mrz 1905, buried in Westside Cemetery,
Westside, Crawford Co., IA.
36. Jochim (Joe) Christian Tietjens, (20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Sep 1836 in Röst,
baptized 26 Sep 1836 in Albersdorf/59, occupation Manufacturer and General Blacksmith in Hampshire Twp,
Clinton Co, IA, died 8 Okt 1890 in Clinton, IA, buried in Dierks Cem., Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA.
Jochim Tietjens, the oldest son of Hans Heinrich and Antje Rohwedder Tietjens, followed his parents, brothers
and sisters one year later on April 1, 1857, with the ship "Donau" from Hamburg to New York. He was
manufacturer of farming wagons and machines in Hampshire Twp., Clinton County, Iowa. Around his house
settled a group of blacksmithes and wagon makers, see the Census 1880 and the following obituary.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/Taufbuch Albersdorf 1836 Nr. 59, geboren 10. September, getauft 26.
September: Jochim Christian Tietjens, des Schmids Hans Hinrich Tietjens in Röst und der Antje, geb.
Rohwedder, ehel. Sohn. Gevattern: 1. Marx Johannsen Reiher in Wrohm, 2. Henning Holm in Lüdersbüttel, 3.
Marx Johannßen Rowedder in Gaushorn.
JOE TIETJENS OBITUARY:
BROKE HIS NECK. JOE TIETJENS FOUND DEAD AT THE TWO MILES HOUSE. The Supposed Cause
of Death - A Watch-Deal - Life - The Inquest.
As popular a German resident of the county as there has ever been, and one of the widely known in the
eastern part, was the jolly Joe Tietjens, who lived nine miles northwest of Lyons in the heart of as rich a
farming country as is in Iowa.
Tuesday evening he, in company with a friend named Hansen, came to Clinton to try and locate a man who
had sold Hansen a cheap watch representing it to have been a gold hunting case of much value.
They found the man was in Clinton and had put his team in a livery stable, so they secured a warrant for his
arrest, and on the 10:30 car Mr. Tietjens left for Lyons where his team was in stable at Mart Zinglemann's, and
it was twelve o'clock before he had hitched up his team and started for home.
It was a weakness with Mr. Tietjens that he would easily fall asleep when quiet, and this with the fact that he
was alone and the hour had come past his bed time, made him drowsy, and it is supposed he fell out of his
wagon, as the team shied, while riding along the road, for the blacksmith at the two mile house, west of the city
in going to his shop. Wednesday morning found the team standing in front of his shop with the dead body of the
owner lying fast in the wheels where it had doubtless been for several hours. It is believed life was extinct from
the time of the fall for his neck was broken.
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Mr. Tietjens had lived at the village which he built up and which took his name, for a number of years. It is
located five miles northwest of the four mile house, and consists of the fine Tietjens residence, his agriculture
implement ware houses, blacksmith, wagon and paint-shops, a store or two, tavern, and several residences,
while Mr. Tietjens got a post office established there of which he was postmaster.
Mr. Tietjens had accumulated considerable money and was the leading mind of his neighborhood, being
widely known and popular, and few are the politicans who have asked for offices that have not visited his place
when hunting votes. Getting out too much paper on agricultural implements he became financially embarrassed
a few years ago, and had not fully recovered from his loss.
He leaves a widow and six children grown. The funeral will occur saturday, at 10 o'clock A. M. (Died
October 8, 1890).
From: Clinton, Iowa Weekly Age - October 10, 1890, page 4.
He married Christina Knapper, married um 1859 in Iowa, born 1842 in Würtemberg, Germany, died 9 Jun
1897 in Omaha, Nebraska, buried -- Jun 1897 in Dierks Cemetery, Hampshire Twp, Cliton Co.,IA.
Children:
+ 105. i George Tietjens born um 1861.
+ 106. ii Emma Tietjens born 7 Okt 1862.
107. iii Louis Tietjens, died 3 Aug 1865 in Clinton County, IA, buried in Dierks Cemetery, Clinton
County, IA.
108. iv Elisabeth Tietjens, born 1865 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA.
+ 109. v Caroline Catherine (Carrie) Tietjens born -- Mai 1870.
110. vi Ida Tietjens, died 10 Sep 1870 in Clinton County, IA, buried in Dierks Cemetery, Clinton
County, IA.
111. vii Albert Tietjens, born 1872 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA.
112. viii Augusta (Gussie) Tietjens, born 1874 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA.
She married ? Hawkes.
113. ix Robert Tietjens, died 10 Aug 1876 in Clinton County, IA, buried in Dierks Cemetery, Clinton
County, IA.
114. x Oscar Tietjens, died 14 Okt 1878 in Clinton County, IA, buried in Dierks Cemetery, Clinton
County, IA.
37. Jürgen (George) Hinrich Tietjens, (20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 15 Jul 1838 in Röst Ksp.
Albersdorf, Dithmarschen, Schl.-Holstein, baptized 19 Jul 1838 in Evang.-Lutherian Church of Albersdorf/47,
occupation Farmer in Mendon, Missouri, died 3 Okt 1920 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, buried 6 Okt 1920 in
German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/Taufregister Albersdorf 1838 Nr. 47, geb. 15.07.1838, get. 19.07.1838; Jürgen
Hinrich Tietjens, des Schmieds Hans Hinrich Tietjens in Röst und Antje, geb. Rohwedder, ehel. Sohn. Gev.: 1.
Jochim Christian Tietjens in Bramstedt, 2. Claus Mehrens und 3. Christian Johannsen, beide in Röst.
-He came with his parents and family in 1856 to the States. The family of Jürgen and Catherine Tietjens moved
to Missouri by covered wagon in spring of 1870. In 1873 they went to a farm North East of Indian Grove. He
was blacksmith and farmer.-
JÜRGEN H. TIETJENS OBITUARY - DEATH OF A PIONEER CITIZEN:
Jurgen H. Teitjens, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this section of Chariton County,
died Sunday night, October 3, [1920], at his home, three miles northeast of Indian Grove. His death was due to
heart disease and other troubles incident of old age.
Mr. Tietjens was born in Albersdorf, Holstein, Germany, July 15, 1838, and at his death was aged 82 years, 2
months and 18 days. He came to America in 1856, at the age of eighteen years, and on October 15, 1861,
enlisted in the civil war with company M, First Regiment, Iowa Cavalry Volunteers. He served during the war
under Capt. James Croby, and was honorable discharged from the service October 17, 1864, at Little Rock,
Arkansas.
Mr. Tietjens was united in marriage December 24, 1865, to Catherine M. Tietjens. To this union eleven
children were born, eight of whom survive, three children having died in infancy.
Mr Tietjens was known all over this section of the county as an upright, honorable citizen, and had many
friends by whom he will be kindly remembered.
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Wednesday by Eld. F. M. McNamare, of Brunswick,
and burial was in the Rohwedder cemetery, near Indian Grove.
From: The Brunswicker.
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He married Catherina Maria Tietjens, married 24 Dez 1865 in Lyons, Clinton County, Iowa, born 20 Dez
1847 in Bramstedt, (daughter of Jochim (Joe) Tietjens and Anna Elisabeth Steckmest) baptized in Ev.-Luth.
Church of Bramstedt, died 15 Nov 1925 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, buried 17 Nov 1925 in German
Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO. Catherina:
-She emigrated with her brother Hans Marcus on 1st of April 1865 from the port Hamburg to the USA and
followed her family.-
OBITUARY: MRS. CATHERINE TIETJENS PASSED AWAY SUNDAY [Nov 15, 1925]. Deceased Had
Been a Resident of This County for 60 Years.
Mrs. Catherine Marie Tietjens, one of the oldest and best known residents of this section of Chariton County,
[Missouri], passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe,
near Indian Grove, where she had been making her home for some time.
Mrs. Tietjens was born in Bramstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Dec. 20, 1847, and at her death was aged
77 years, 10 months and 25 days. She came to the United States in April, 1865, and was married Dec. 24, 1865,
to Jurgen Tietjens, who preceded her in death Oct. 3, 1920. Eleven children were born of this union, three of
whom died in infancy. The eight surviving children are: John, Gus, Henry and George Tietjens, and Mrs.
Mathilda Jansen, wife of Henry Jansen; Mrs. Bertha Arp, wife of Otto Arp; Mrs. Emma Wolfe, wife of Carl
Wolfe, and Mrs. Amanda Joseph, wife of Bernett Joseph. Besides these Mrs. Tietjens leaves 19 grandchildren,
and a host of friends.
Mrs Tietjens was baptized in infancy, and at the age of fourteen years she became a member of the Lutheran
church by confirmation. Throughout her long and active life she remained true to her church and its teachings
and was known throughout her community as a devoted wife and mother, a loyal and true friend, and a neighbor
to whom all could go for accomodation, or for help in times of sickness or distress. Her useful, helpful life will
live along in the memory of her neighbors and friends.
Rev. E. W. Abel, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church here, conducted funeral services at the Wolfe home on
Tuesday, Nov. 17, using as his text " The Lord will deliver me from evil work and will save me unto His
heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen."
Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery, northeast of Indian Grove.
From: "The Brunswicker", Nov, 1925.
Children:
+ 115. i John Tietjens born 14 Okt 1866.
116. ii Annie Tietjens, born 18 Dez 1868 in Lyons, Clinton Co, IA, died 10 Okt 1873 in Indian
Grove, Chariton, MO, buried in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.
+ 117. iii Mathilda Gretchen Tietjens born 12 Mai 1870.
118. iv Albert Tietjens, born 7 Jan 1872 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, died 13 Okt 1872 in Indian
Grove, Chariton, MO, buried in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.
119. v Anna Tietjens, born 13 Sep 1873 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, died 9 Sep 1874 in Mendon,
Chariton Co, MO, buried in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.
+ 120. vi Bertha Tietjens born 9 Dez 1875.
+ 121. vii Henry Tietjens born 20 Mai 1879.
+ 122. viii Gustav A. (Gus) Tietjens born 7 Mrz 1881.
+ 123. ix Emma Tietjens born 24 Feb 1884.
+ 124. x George Henry Tietjens born 5 Aug 1886.
+ 125. xi Amanda Alma Tietjens born 17 Jan 1889.
39. Anna Catharina Tietjens, (20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Sep 1842 in Albersdorf,
Schleswig-Holstein, baptized 30 Okt 1842 in Albersdorf/68, died 25 Nov 1922 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA,
buried 28 Nov 1922 in Elvira Cem., Hampshire Twp., Clinton, IA.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/Taufregister Albersdorf 1842 Nr. 68, geboren 25. September, getauft 30.
Oktober 1842: Anna Catharina Tietjens, des Schmids Hans Hinrich Tietjens in Albersdorf und der Antje, geb.
Rohwedder, ehel. Tochter. Gevattern: 1. Gretje Groth in Albersdorf, 2. Antje Rammundt daselbst, 3. Trina
Rohwedder in Gaushorn.
She emigrated with her parents in 1856 to the States.
OBITUARY. Mrs. H. G. Dierks Sr. Dieds.
Anna C. Dierks, widow of the late H. G. Dierks, passed away at the family home, 1206 North second Street at
two o'clock this morning [Nov. 25, 1922] after an illness of three weeks duration. Anna C. Tietjens was born
Sept. 25, 1844, at Albersdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and came to this country [in 1856] when but
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thirteen years of age and to a farm west of Lyons where she resided with her patents until after the Civil War.
She was married Aug. 29, 1861 to H. G. Dierks who left the same day for service with the First Iowa Cavalry,
Union Army. After being mustered out of service Mr. Dierks returned and purchased a farm on Elvira road
where the family lived for thirty one years. Born to this union were seven children, two of them having already
passed away, Emma at the age of ten and John at the age of thirty six years.
The family moved to Clinton in 1896 and to the present residence where they have lived ever since. Left to
mourn her death are one sister, Mrs. George Rix of Lyons, besides five children, Mrs. Max Ingwersen, and Miss
Emma of this city, Mrs. Edward Ingwersen of Moline, Henry W. Dierks and H. G. Dierks in Elvira Road, six
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.
Funral services will be held at the late home at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with burial in Elvira Cemetery.
The rev. A. Hein of the Zion Lutheran Curch of this city will officate.
From: The Clinton Herald - Sat. Nov. 25, 1922 - page 6.
She married Hans Jürgen Dierks, married 29 Aug 1861 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA, born 7 Okt 1839 in
Norderstapel?, Schleswig-Holstein, (son of Johann Peter (John) Dierks and Catharina (Trina) Lass) occupation
farmer in Lincoln Twp., Clinton Co., Iowa, died 31 Mrz 1920 in Clinton, IA, buried 3 Apr 1920 in Elvira Cem.,
Clinton County, IA. Hans:
OBITUARY. H. G. Dierks Dieds.
Funeral services for H. G. Dierks, will be held Saturday afternoon at the family home, 1206 North Second
Street at two o'clock. Rev. Hogo Grimm will officiate.
Mr. Dierks was born Oct. 7, 1839, in Schleswig, Germany, and died March 31, 1920, at his home in Clinton,
Iowa. He came to America [in 1854] with his parents when he was but 15 years of age. The family settled on a
farm west of Lyons, a brother Peter Dierks residing on the old homestead. Hans Dierks was baptized and
confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and was a steadfast American, enlisting at the first call for troops in the Civil
War. The morning he left he was married to Miss Anna Tietjens. Then he saddled his favorite riding horse and
rode away for three years in Company M, First Iowa Cavalry furnishing his entire equipment for this service to
his country.
After his return he settled on a farm eight miles west of Clinton. Here seven children were born, John,
deceased, Anna who is Mrs. M. J. Ingwersen, H. G. Jr., Henry W. who resides on his fathers homestead, Miss
Emma at home and one daughter who died at the age of ten years. There are six grandchildren, L. D. Dierks of
Moline, Waldo Dierks of Lake Park, DeEthel and Earl Ingwersen of Moline, Roland Ingwersen of west of town
and Dorothy Dierks residing west of town. There are also four great grandchildren, and two brothers and one
sister.
Mr. Dierks retired from active labors in 1896 and was known in town as a conscientious citizen, fond father
and husband, a sterling home loving citizen.
From: The Clinton Herald - Thursday, April 1, 1920 - page 4.
Children:
126. i Emma Dierks, born 22 Mai 1865 in Clinton Co, IA, died 20 Mrz 1875, buried in Dierks Cem.,
near Clinton, IA.
127. ii John Dierks, born Aug 1866 in Clinton Co, IA, died 9 Okt 1902, buried Okt 1902 in Elvira
Cem., Elvira, Clinton Co, IA.
He married Anna T. Smith, married 5 Nov 1890.
+ 128. iii Anna Catherine Dierks born 25 Feb 1868.
129. iv Henry W. Dierks, born 19 Jan 1870 in Lincoln Twp, Clinton Co, IA, died 8 Jun 1946, buried
11 Jun 1946 in Elvira Cem., Elvira, Clinton Co, IA.
BIOGRAPHY OF HENRY W. DIERKS:
The Dierks family have long been prominent in the western part of Clinton county and have
for many decades been regarded as among our leading agriculturists at the same time
maintaining a reputation for honesty and integrity second to no other family in the county. A
well known and progressive member of this household is Henry W. Dierks, who was born on
January 21, 1869 in Lincoln township, this county, on his father's farm.
He is the son of Hans Dierks, an excellent citizen, who was born in Schleswig, Germany, on
October 7, 1839. In that country was also born the paternal grandfather, John Dierks, born in
1810 and he lived to the age of eighty-four years and one day. The paternal grandmother was
Katrina Lass, who was born in Germany in 1813. The grandfather of the subject was a farmer
in Germany and in 1854 he emigrated to America, arriving in Chicago on July 3, 1854. About
one hundred Germans came across the ocean on a small sailing vessel, the voyage requiring
seven weeks. Upon their arrival in Chicago they were compelled to spend their first night in a
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lumber yard owing to the fact that there were no accomodations That city was little more than a
mud hole then. The subjects father was the oldest member of the family.
Henry W's grandfather located in Hampshire township, Clinton county, Iowa, beginning with
one hundred and sixty acres. The father of Henry W. Dierks helped break the prairie sod, using
sometimes five or six yoke of oxen. Grandfather Dierks prospered here, adding to his farm
from time to time until he became the owner of four hundred and forty acres, besides his
originial farm. Hans Dierks, the father, grew to maturity in Germany and attended school there
and he received a fairly good education. When he reached Iowa he assisted his father and was
his principal dependence on his large farm, and he remained on the farm until the breaking out
of the Civil war. Hans Dierks proved his loyality to his adopted country by enlisting in the
second company out of Lyons, Company M, First Iowa Volunteer Cavalry. He was first with
this regiment in Missouri, fighting the bushwhackers. He served very faithfully and received an
honorable discharge at Davenport before the system of drafting began.
After the war Hans Dierks returned home and began renting land and later bought eighty
acres. By hard work and judicious management he forged ahead until he is now the owner of
three hundred acres in Center, Lincoln and Hampshire townships. He has an excellent farm,
well improved and well adapted for the raising of all kinds of staple crops, and he also raises
herds of cattle. He is a noted Barley grower. Hans Dierks has placed a number of excellent
buildings on his home place in Lincoln township. He was road boss for a number of years, as a
Republican, but he is now independent in local politics. He is a member of the German
Lutheran church, as well also all the members of his family. He was married in August, 1861,
to Anna C. Tietjens, who was born in Germany, from which country she came to Clinton
county, Iowa, in 1856 with her parents, her birth having occurred in 1844. She was the daughter
of Henry Tietjens. To this union the following children were born: Emma, deceased; John,
deceased; Mrs. Anna C. Ingwersen; Mrs. Amanda H. Ingwersen; Henry W., of this review;
Mrs. Emma H. Jaeger, and Hans George.
The father, Hans Dierks, came to Clinton in 1896 and retired from active farming. At No.
1206 North Second street, in Ringwood, a suburb of Clinton, he built a beautiful and modern
residence where he is now spending his declining years in peace and in the midst of plenty as
the result of his former years of splendid endeavor.
Henry W. Dierks, of this review, attended the public schools in Lincoln township, and, being
the oldest son, he remained on his fathers farm and assisted with the geneal farm work. After
his fathers removal to Clinton in 1896, Henry took active charge of the home place and has
since managed the same in a most satisfactory and successful manner, and has, in fact,
conducted all the farms of his father in Lincoln township. He is regarded by all who have had
occasion to study his methods as up an up-to-date farmer of the modern and progressive school.
He is in every way a fit representative of this, one of the oldest, most substantial and highly
honored families in Clinton County.
Mr. Dierks has remained unmarried. He is deeply interested in his work and takes a delight in
keeping every thing about him in first class condition. He is a general farmer and stock man,
always keeping the best grade of live stock and he is regarded as a most excellent judge of the
same.
+ 130. v Amanda Matilda Dierks born 19 Feb 1872.
131. vi Emma H. Dierks, born 1 Jun 1876 in Clinton Co, IA, died 19 Mai 1969, buried Mai 1969 in
Elvira Cem., Elvira, Clinton Co, IA.
She married Charles L. Jaeger, married 25 Mrz 1908 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA.
132. vii Hans George Dierks Jr., born 23 Dez 1879 in Clinton Co, IA, died 2 Jan 1963.
He married Esta Martha Walliker, married 4 Dez 1902.
40. Marx Tietjens, (20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 5 Mai 1844 in Albersdorf, baptized 16 Jun
1844 in Albersdorf/43, occupation Farmer and Carpenter, died 7 Dez 1917 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co, IA,
buried 10 Dez 1917 in Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/Taufbuch Albersdorf 1844 Nr. 43, geboren 5. Mai, getauft 16. Juni: Marx
Tietjens, des Schmids in Albersdorf Hans Hinrich Tietjens and Antje, geb. Rowedder, ehel. Sohn - im Hause.
Gevattern: 1. Marx Tietjens in Bramstedt, 2. Claus Sievers in Remmels, Hans Reyer in Tellingstedt.
-Marx Tietjens came in 1856 with his parents as a 12 years old boy to the States. First he lived in Hampshire
Township, Clinton County, Iowa. From 1870 to 1878 the family farmed in Brunswick Township, north of
Indian Grove, Chariton County, Missouri. In the Census 1880 the family lived in Hampshire Twp., Clinton
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County, Iowa. Later they moved to Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, where other Stoltenberg families
lived.-
OBITUARY OF MARX TIETJENS.
Prominent Retired Farmer Is Called By Dark Messenger.
Death called Marx Tietjens at his home at 622 South Maryland Ave. late last night at the age of 73 years.
Resided in Cerro Gordo county for 33 years and farmed most of his life. Survived by his wife and seven
children. Daughters, Anna, who lives with her mother, Mrs. F. H. Williams of Mason City, Mrs. M. E.
Johannsen resides at Kensett. Two sons live in Kenaston, Sask., Canada, which are Ludwig and Hugo, a son
Marx lives in Elizabeth, Colorado, and a son Einancus, lives on a farm near Manly, Ia.
Funeral party will meet at 2 o'clock Monday and services will be held at the German Lutheran Church at 2:15
P.M., Rev. Oswald Mall officiating and burial in the Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City.
From: Globe-Gazette Newspaper, Mason City, Iowa, Saturday, December 8, 1917, page 2.
He married Elsabea Catharina Stoltenberg, married 21 Feb 1868 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA, born 13 Mrz
1850 in Linden, Dithmarschen, Schl.-Holstein, (daughter of Claus Hinrich Stoltenberg and Helene Wissing)
died 22 Jun 1931 in Near Austin, Mower Co, Minnesota, buried 25 Jun 1931 in Elmwood Cem., Mason City,
IA. Elsabea: Probably she was born in Linden, Dithmarschen County, Schleswig-Holstein.
OBITUARY OF ELSABEA STOLTENBERG TIETJENS, June 23, 1931:
Mrs. Tietjens Dies at Austin. Funeral Arrangements Not Made for Mason City Woman.
Mrs. Elsabea Tietjens of 212 Twelfth Street N. W. died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Max Johannsen, five
miles east of Austin, Minnesota, Monday night. She had lived in Mason City about 30 years. She had been ill
about three weeks.
Funeral arrangements will not be made until word is received from relatives. Mrs. Tietjens is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Johannsen, Mrs. Louis Alitz, 212 Twelfth Street N. W., and Mrs. Fred Williams,
Excelsior, Minn. and four sons, Hugo and Louis, Saskatoon, Canada, Max, Elizabeth, Colorado, and Amandus,
who lives northwest of this city. Mrs. Tietjens was a member of the Lutheran Church.
June 26, 1931: Funeral services were held at McAuley funeral home, Thursday afternoon with Rev. Philip
Pfaltzgraff in Charge. Pallbearers were Andrew Matsen, Henry Rief, George Lange, John Paulson. "Jesus Lover
of My Soul" and "When I Get To The End Of The Way" were sung. Mrs. Tietjens died at the home of her
daughter Mrs. M. E. Johannsen, near Austin, Minn., on Monday night.
From: Globe-Gazetter Newspaper, Mason City, Iowa, June 23, 1931, page 7 and June 26, 1931.
Children:
+ 133. i Marx J. Tietjens born um 1871.
+ 134. ii Clara M. Tietjens born 27 Sep 1872.
+ 135. iii Amandus Tietjens born 10 Aug 1874.
+ 136. iv Helena (Lena) Tietjens born 24 Dez 1876.
+ 137. v Ludwig Henry Tietjens born 31 Jul 1879.
+ 138. vi Ellenora (Ella) Cecelia Tietjens born 25 Sep 1881.
+ 139. vii Hugo Tietjens born 28 Okt 1883.
+ 140. viii Anna C. Tietjens born 30 Jan 1886.
42. Cathrina Tietjens, (20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Mrz 1848 in Albersdorf, baptized 4 Apr
1848 in Albersdorf/10, died 26 Dez 1927 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA, buried in Dierks Cem., Hampshire Twp,
IA.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/Taufbuch Albersdorf 1848 Nr. 10, geboren 30. März, getauft 4. April: Cathrina
Tietjens, des Schmids Hans Tietjens in Albersdorf und Antje, geb. Rohwedder, ehel. Tochter - im Hause.
Gevattern: 1. Wiebke Harbeck, 2. Margreta Catharina Wilhelmine Kruse, 3. Margreta Dorothea Teut, alle in
Albersdorf.
-She emigrated in 1856 with her parents to the States.-
OBITUARY OF MRS. GEORG RIX: She died Dec 28, 1927.
Catharina Rix, nee Tietjens, was born in Albersdorf, Herzogthum Holstein, Germany, March 30th, 1848, the
daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Tietjens. She came to America in 1856 at the age of 9 years. She was baptized
in the Lutheran faith in Germany.
She was married to George of DeWitt, Iowa, in 1866, making their home at the West Six Mile House until 16
years ago when they moved to Lyons. To this union were born 12 children of whom 4 are living, namely: Mrs.
Henry Dierks of Clinton, Iowa; Theodore Rix of Miles, Iowa; Mrs. John L. Harmsen of Andover, Iowa; Henry
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Rix of DeWitt, Iowa. Besides these she leaves to mourn her loss 16 grandchildrenand 10 great grandchildren.
Her husband preceded her in death 9 years ago.
Funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of her daughter Mrs. Henry Dierks, 504 - 4th. Ave. South
with burial in Dierks Cemetery. Rev. Geo. W. Krueger of the Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. She died
from chronic bronchitis.
She married Jürgen (George) Heinrich Nicolaus Rix, married 29 Nov 1866 in DeWitt, Clinton Co, IA, born 2
Jul 1839 in Rendsburg, Schleswig-Holstein, (son of Napoleon Rix and Margaret Buell) baptized 4 Aug 1839,
died 2 Jun 1918 in Clinton Co, IA, buried in Dierks Cem., Clinton Co, IA. Jürgen:
-He came to Iowa in 1858 and was wagonmaker in J. C. Tietjens' manufacturing in Hampshire Twp., Clinton
County, IA.-
GEORGE N. RIX BIOGRAPHY:
The subject of this biography is a resident of Hampshire Township, Clinton County, [Iowa], and is well
known as a reliable and prominent citizen, and a man holding high military honors. He was born July 2, 1839 in
Holstein, Germany, and was the son of Napoleon and Margaret (Buell) Rix, natives of Holstein. Napoleon Rix
was a wagon-maker by trade and followed his vocation up to the date of his death.
George N. Rix came to America in 1858, landing in New York and settled in Geneso, Illinois working at his
trade, which he had learned in Germany under his father. He continued at Geneso for three years, when he came
to his present home on Section 17, Hampshire Township, where he has since resided with the exception of three
years spent in the army. At the time when disruption and disunion swept the United States like a storm of fire,
the spirit of manhood awoke and blossomed into chivalry toward his country. Our subject was but one of
countless thousands who left happy homes and aching hearts behind them and went forth into battle and smoke
of war. Mr. Rix enlisted in Co.-E., 26th Iowa Vol. Inf. in July 1862, under Col. Milo Smith. He was engaged in
the battle of Arkansas post, which consisted of two struggles, and in the seige of Vicksburg and the battle of
Iuka. He also fought at the battles of Lookout Moutain and Ringgold. He went into the winter quarters at
Huntsville, during the season of 1863 with Sherman, from which place he was sent to the hospital at Nashville.
There he remained 4 months, then returned to his regiment at Big Shanty Grove. His next engagement was at
Kenesaw Mountain. Subsequently he went to Atlanta and followed Hood from that city to Nashville. Eventually
he joined Sherman in his noted march to the sea. He lay in winter quarters at Savannah for 1 month and from
there went to port Royal, en-route to Richmond to join Grant. He was with him at Bentonville, and went from
there to Raleigh and witnessed the surrender of Johnston. He was mustered out of the service about the first of
June 1865, at Washington, and returned home with golden opinions as to his country's policy in war.
He left the state of single blessedness on Nov. 29, 1866, the other contracting party being Miss Catherine
Tietjens, daughter of Hans and Anna (Rohweder) Tietjens. Our subject has been the father of eleven children,
six of whom survive, as follows: Lena, born Aug. 28, 1867; Emma, born Dec. 23, 1868; Ida, born Feb. 23,
1875; Theodore, born Feb. 5, 1881; Dora, born Nov. 11, 1882; Henry, born Feb. 11, 1885. The deceased are
Henry, the first born Oct. 4, 1870 - died Sept. 8, 1871; Bertha, born April 29, 1872 - died June 7, 1881; Anna,
born March 19, 1876 - died May 30, 1881; Mattie, born Nov. 19, 1877 - died May, 27 1881 and Lucy, born Jan.
19, 1879 - died July 11, 1879.
In politics, Mr. Rix is an independant, and is a man of large public usefulness. He is always ready at the call
of duty to benefit his township and the surrounding country. He has the honor of having held the office of
Township Collector and Secretary of Burr Oak School District. He is a member of the order of A.O.U.W. and
Treasurer of the Lodge located in the village of Hampshire, where he resides, and he carries on wagon-making.
On March 23, 1871 he was admitted as a Naturalized Citizen of the United States.
This biography was written before 1888.
GOLDENE HOCHZEIT [19. November 1916]:
Herr und Frau Georg Rix, No. 823 an der Süd 8. Straße wohnhaft, feierten am letzten Mittwoch ihr Goldenes
Ehejubiläum.
Die Feier war eine recht passende und schöne. Alle Kinder und Kindeskinder waren zugegen und erfreuten
durch ihre Anwesenheit die Eltern. Ein Festmahl wurde in der zu Ehren des Tages schön geschmückten
Wohnung eingenommen und die Jubilare reich beschenkt. Die Geschenke bestanden in Gold und prachtvollen
Blumen, Glückwunschkarten und dgl.
Am 19 [29]. November 1866 war es, als Herr und Frau Georg Rix in De Witt in den Ehestand traten. Sie
haben die ganze Zeit in unsrer Gegend gewohnt. Sie sind 76 resp. 70 Jahre alt. Herr Rix ist ein alter
Unionskämpfer und hat dazu beigetragen, daß unser Land einig und stark blieb. Er und Gattin dürfen mit
Befriedigung zurückschauen, denn auch ihre Kinder sind alle wohlversorgt und bereiten ihnen manche Freude.
Möge es Ihnen vergönnt sein, noch manches Jahr des Glückes miteinander zu erleben und sie von Krankheit
verschont bleiben.
Von auswärts waren zu der Feier erschienen: Heinrich Dierks und Gattin und Louis Ernst, Gustav und Meta
Dierks, von Bryant; Emil Dierks und Gattin, von Miles; Alfred Dierks und Gattin und Sohn, von Low Moor;
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Theodor Rix und Gattin und Sohn, von Miles; Joh. Harmsen und Gattin und Kinder, von Andover, und
Heinrich Rix und Gattin und Kinder, von De Witt. - Aus: Lyons Nachrichten.
GOLDEN WEDDING [November 19, 1916]:
Mr. and Mrs. Georg Rix, living on No. 823 South 8th Street, celebrated their Golden Anniversary last
Wednesday.
The celebration was very suitable and beautiful one. All children and grandchildren were present, and made
their parents happy by being there. A festive meal was eaten in the house that had been beautiful decorated in
honor of the day, and the couple got many gifts. The gifts consisted of gold, georgeous flowers, congratulory
cards and such.
It was on Nov. 19 [29?], 1866 that Mr. and Mrs. George Rix got married in DeWitt. They lived in our area all
their lives. They are 76 and 70 years old.
Mr. Rix is an old Union Soldier, and so has contributed for our Country to remain united and strong. He and
his spouse can look back with contentment, because their children are well taken care off, too, and make them
very happy.
May they have the good luck to spend many more happy years together and that in good health.
Guests from out of town were: Heinrich (Henry) Dierks and wife and Louis Ernst, Gustav and Meta Dierks
from Bryant, Emil Dierks and wife from Miles, Alfred Dierks and wife and son from Low Moor, Theodor Rix
and wife and son from Andover, and Heinrich Rix and wife and children from DeWitt.
Translated from: Lyons Nachrichten.
Children:
141. i Helena (Lena) Rix, born 28 Aug 1867 in Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co, IA, died 8 Mai 1948 in
Mercy Hospital, Clinton, IA, buried 11 Mai 1948 in Center Grove Cem., Elvira, Clinton, IA.
OBITUARY OF MRS: HELENA DIERKS:
Funeral services for Mrs. Helena Dierks, 80, of 719 South Sixth Street, will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. F. E. Schoenbohm, pastor, will officiate.
Mrs. Dierks died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, [May 8, 1948], in Mercy hospital, where she had
been a patient for years. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Elvira. Friends may call in
the Pape funeral home.
Born Aug. 28, 1867, in Hampshire Township, she was the daughter of George and Catherine
Rix. She married Henry Dierks Nov. 18, 1886, in Hampshire Township.
Surviving are five sons, Emil and Gustave of Clinton, Alfred of Waterloo, Louis of Preston,
and Ernest of Elvira; one daughter, Mrs. Peter Rittmer of Andover, one brother, Theodore of
Clinton; one sister Mrs. John Harmsen of Clinton; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two daughters in infancy and nine
brothers and sisters.
Taken from: The Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa, Mon., May 10, 1948.
She married Heinrich (Henry) Dierks, married 18 Nov 1886 in Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co,
IA, born 26 Jul 1859 in Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co, IA, (son of Johann Peter (John) Dierks
and Catharina (Trina) Lass) died 7 Dez 1933, buried 10 Dez 1933 in Center Grove Cemetery,
Clinton Co, IA.
142. ii Emma Rix, born 23 Dez 1868 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died 2 Aug 1906 in Denver,
Denver County, Colorado, buried 6 Aug 1906 in Fairmount.
She married Gustav Werner.
143. iii Henry (Heinrich) Rix, born 4 Okt 1870 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died 8 Sep 1871
in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA.
144. iv Bertha Rix, born 29 Apr 1872 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died 7 Jun 1881.
145. v Ida Rix, born 28 Feb 1874 in Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co, IA.
146. vi Anna Rix, born 19 Mrz 1876 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died 30 Mai 1881.
147. vii Meta (Mattie) Rix, born 19 Nov 1877 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died 27 Mai 1881.
148. viii Lucy Rix, born 19 Jan 1879 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died 11 Jul 1879.
+ 149. ix Theodore Rix born 5 Feb 1881.
+ 150. x Dorothea (Dora) Rix born 10 Nov 1882.
151. xi Henry George (Heinrich) Rix, born 11 Feb 1885 in Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co, IA,
occupation General Store operator in Low Moor and farmer in the DeWitt area, Iowa, died 4
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Mai 1946 in Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton, IA, buried in Elmwood Cem., DeWitt, Clinton Co,
IA.
Notes about Henry Rix:
Henry Rix attended a business school in Clinton before his marriage to Anna Sophia
Schroeder on Sept. 21, 1910. After their marriage they made their home in the Slapnicka house
in Low Moor. Henry operated a General Store (the only one) in Low Moor. It was called the
H. G. Rix General Store. He sold the following items: groceries, wallpaper, potatoes, oranges,
butter, eggs, flour, coal, gasoline, oil, tabacco, nails, bran, alfalfa meal, tankage, oilmeal, and
operated a cream route.
He married Anna Sophia Schroeder, married 21 Sep 1910 in Elvira, IA.
152. xii George Rix, born 25 Apr 1888 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died 15 Nov 1895.
43. Wilhelm Tietjens, (20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 12 Mrz 1851 in Albersdorf, baptized 27
Mrz 1851 in Albersdorf/17, occupation blacksmith.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE/Taufbuch Albersdorf 1851 Nr. 17, geboren 12. März, getauft 27. März: Wilhelm
Tietjens, des Schmids Hans Hinrich Tietjens in Albersdorf und Antje, geb. Rohwedder, ehel. Sohn - im Hause.
Gevattern: 1. Marx Kruse in Albersdorf, 2. Johann Tietjens, 3. Trina Tietjens, beide in Bramstedt.
-He emigrated in 1856 with his parents to the States. In 1880 he worked as a blacksmith in his brothers
manufacturing in Hampshire Twp., Clinton County, Iowa.-
He married Johanna Dierks, married 14 Okt 1873 in Wabasha, Minnesota, born 1852 in Holstein, Germany.
Children:
+ 153. i Minnie Tietjens born um 1874.
154. ii Wilhelm Tietjens, born um 1877 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA.
155. iii Henry Tietjens.
156. iv Kate Tietjens.
4.6 Sixth Generation
45. Elsa Christine Rohwedder, (25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 27 Jan 1871 in
Clinton, Clinton Co, Iowa, died 10 Okt 1948 in Brunswick, Chariton Co., MO, buried 12 Okt 1948 in German
Cemetery at Indian Grove.
ELSA CHRISTINE ROHWEDDER TROE OBITUARY:
Elsa Christine Troe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Rohwedder, was born in Clinton, Iowa, on January
27, 1871. She came to the Indian Grove territory with her parents as an infant, where she lived her entire life.
She was married to Mr. Henry Troe on September 30, 1896. This union was blessed with three children.
Mrs. Troe has been failing in health for the past twenty to twenty-five years, but all the time taking her
ailment with great patience. She departed this life early Sunday morning, October 10, (1948). She leaves to
mourn her passing her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Henry Dammann and Miss Frieda, one son, Henry, two
grandchildren, Harold and Wilma Dammann, one brother, Hans Rohwedder, two sisters, Margaret and Ella
Rohwedder, and one nephew, Harry Rohwedder, of Beatrice, Nebrasca.
She became a member of the Lutheran Church in the year 1914, in which she remained a faithful member
until her end. The funeral service was conducted on Tuesday afternoon by her pastor, the Rev. W. J. Boehne,
from Lutheran Church, burial taking place in the German cemetery at Indian Grove.
She married William Henry Troe, married 30 Sep 1896 in Keytesville, Chariton Co., MO, born 26 Nov 1866
in Barnsdorf, Niedersachsen?, Germany, died 17 Feb 1950 in Brunswick, Chariton Co., MO, buried 20 Feb
1950 in German Cemetery at Indian Grove, MO, occupation farmer in Indian Grove. William:
WILLIAM HENRY TROE OBITUARY: German Born Citizen Had Lived in America Since 1883.
William Henry Troe, 83, died at his home in Brunswick Friday, February 17 (1950). He had been ailing for
the past several weeks. Funeral sevices were conducted from St. John's Lutheran Church in Brunswick Monday
afternoon, February 20, Rev. W. J. Boehne officiating. The body was buried in the German cemetery in the
vicinity of Indian Grove.
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Mr. Troe was born November 27, 1866 in Barnsdorf, Germany, in 1883, when he was 17 years old, he
emigrated to America, being the only one of his family to seek the opportunities on this side of the Atlantic. He
landed in the Indian Grove vicinity, and with the exception of five years spent in Wahington, his entire life had
been spent in this part of Chariton county. He was a farmer by occupation and he and his wife owned and lived
for years on a farm northeast of Indian Grove. Within recent years the family moved to Brunswick, taking up
their resident in a dwelling on Harrison street.
September 30, 1896, he was married to Miss Elsa Rohwedder who preceded him in death. They were the
parents of three children. His surviving children are Mrs. Henry Damman of near Brunswick and Henry Troe,
Jr., of the home. There are two grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister who still lives in Germany.
He was a long time member of the Lutheran curch. He was the third one of the Troe family to die in
Brunswick within the past 16 months.
From: "The Brunswicker", Thursday, February 23, 1950.
Children:
+ 157. i Dora Catherine Troe born 28 Jun 1897.
158. ii Frieda Elizabeth Troe, born 13 Feb 1899 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 2 Okt 1949
in Brunswick, MO, buried 4 Okt 1949 in German Cemetery at Indian Grove, occupation helped
her parents in farming, not married.
FRIEDA TROE OBITUARY: Miss Frieda Troe dies - Funeral for Brunswick Lady Tuesday
Afternoon of This Week.
Miss Frieda Elizabeth Troe, 50, died at home of her sister, Mrs. Dora Dammann, northeast
of Brunswick, Sunday, October 2, (1949). She had been ill for the past several months. She was
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Troe and was born on a farm northeast of Indian Grove,
February 13, 1899. She was reared at that place and lived there with her parents until the family
moved to Brunswick in 1947.
She is survived by her father, Henry Troe, a sister and a brother. Her sister is Mrs. Dora
Dammann, previously mentioned and her brother is Henry Troe Jr., of Brunswick. She became
a member of the Lutheran church early in life and at the time of her death was an active
member of St. John's Lutheran at Brunswick. Rev. W. J. Boehne conducted funeral services at
St. John's Lutheran at two o'clock p. m., Tuesday, October 4, and the body was buried in the
German Cemetery in the Indian Grove neighborhood.
159. iii Henry Ludwig Troe, born 10 Sep 1905 in near Keytesville, Chariton Co., MO, died 22 Aug
1972 in Chariton Co., MO, buried 24 Aug 1972 in German Cemetery at Indian Grove,
occupation farmer of Indian Grove, not married.
HENRY LUDWIG TROE OBITUARY:
Funeral services for Henry Ludwig Troe, 66, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday at St. John's
Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Arnold Heimsoth officiating. Mr. Troe died August 22, (1972),
at the Grand Chariton Manor. He had been in poor health since the first of the year. Born
September 10, 1905, near Keytesville, he was a son of Henry and Elsie Rohwedder Troe. He
lived on the family farm with his parents until their death, then in 1948 moved to Brunswick.
One sister, Miss Ella Rohwedder, preceded him in death. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Dora
Dammann, one niece, Mrs. Wilma Kruse, four great nieces and one great nephew. Burial will
be in the old German Cemetery near Indian Grove, under the direction of the McCurry Funeral
Home. Pallbearers will be Gene Gooch, Council Stroemer, Albert Unternaehrer, Udell
Unternaehrer, Ardien Bondy and William Kruse.
48. George John Rohwedder, (25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 29 Mrz 1877 in Indian
Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 25 Aug 1938, buried 27 Aug 1938 in German Cem. in Indian Grove, MO,
occupation farmer in Newhall.
GEORGE ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
George Rohwedder Dead - Funeral of Well Known Man of Indian Grove Saturday.
George John Rohwedder, son of Catharina and Jurgen Rohwedder, was born March 29, 1877, on a farm one
mile north of Indian Grove. His death occurred at 10 a. m. August 25, 1938, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas
City, Missouri, at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 27 days.
Farming was his occupation during his entire life. In his early manhood he moved to his own farm located
three-fourths of a mile south of New Hall. On September 30, 1902, he was united in marrige to Dora Billups.
To this union four sons were born, three of which died in infancy.
His passing is mourned by his wife, one son, Harry, of Harper, Iowa, two brothers, Hans and Marx
Rohwedder, four sisters, Margaret, Ella, and Anna, of Indian Grove, and Mrs. Henry Troe, of Keytesville. Rev.
C. M. DeWeese, an old friend of the family, had charge of the funeral services, which was held at the George
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Rohwedder farm at 2 p. m., Saturday, August 27, 1938. Burial was at the German Cemetery, north of Indian
Grove.
He married Dora Belle Billups, married 30 Sep 1902 in Keytesville, Chariton Co.?, born 7 Jul 1876 in
Newhall?, died 31 Jan 1963 in Huntsville, buried 3 Feb 1963 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO. Dora:
DORA BILLUPS ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Mrs. Dora Rohwedder Rites Held Sunday.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Dora Belle Rohwedder, 86, at the McCurry Funeral Home at 2 p.m.,
Feb. 3, (1963), the Rev. Harold Whaley officiating. Burial was in the German Cemetery at Indian Grove.
Dora Belle Billups was born July 7, 1876. Her childhood and most of her adult life were spent on a farm in
the Newhall Community. On Sept. 30, 1902, she married George John Rohwedder. After his death in 1938, she
resided in Mendon for several years, then moved to Brunswick. Due to failing health, she was confined to the
Pleasantview Home at Huntsville for the past several years.
She is survived by one son, Harry of Evanston, Ill.; two granddaughters, Kathy Rohwedder of Evanston, Ill.,
and Mrs. Linda Rasley of Washington D. C.; two brothers William Billups of Magnolia, Ill., and Roy Billups of
Van Nuys, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Maggie McCain of Mendon. Pallbearers were Henry Damman, Henry
Troe, Harley Ringer, Dale Kuhlman of Brunswick and M. M. Pearman of Moberly and B. W. Pearman of
Keytesville.
Children:
+ 160. i Harry R. Rohwedder born 19 Okt 1903.
52. Marx Henry Rohwedder, (28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1 Sep 1867, died 28 Sep
1921, buried in Olin Cem., Jones Co, IA, occupation lived in Rome Township, Iowa.
He married Ida (Neilson) Nielsen.
Children:
161. i Margaret Rohwedder.
She married ? Lorenzen.
162. ii Hans Rohwedder.
He married Sophie Latare.
163. iii Alfred I. Rohwedder, born 22 Nov 1901, died 7 Apr 1904, buried in Olin Cem., Jones Co, IA.
164. iv Marvin Rohwedder, born 1902, died 1979.
165. v Ingwer A. Rohwedder, born 1904, died 1904, buried in Olin Cem., Jones Co, IA.
166. vi Carl Rohwedder.
He married Eulalie Merrit.
167. vii Leona Rohwedder.
She married Howard Mackey.
53. Dorothea Rohwedder, (28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Jan 1871 in Brunswick,
Chariton Co, MO, died 12 Mai 1945 in Olin, Jones Co, IA, buried in Pleasent Hill, Jones Co, IA.
She married Hans C. Ahrendsen, married 1 Jan 1892, born 22 Feb 1866 in Holstein, Germany, (son of
Lawrence Ahrendsen and Christine Petersen) occupation farmer in Hale township, Jones County, IA, died 14
Sep 1909 in Olin, Jones Co, IA, buried in Pleasent Hill, Jones Co, IA. Hans:
HANS C. AHRENDSEN BIOGRAPHY:
With the passing away of Hans C. Ahrendsen Hale township lost one of its progressive and representative
agriculturists, who for a number of years was closely identified with farming interests here. Born across the
waters, he is a native of Holstein Germany, his birth having there occurred on the 22d of February, 1866. His
parents were Lawrence and Christine (Peterson) Ahrendsen, both natives of Germany, who came to United
States when their son was a young man of twenty years. The father followed farming here for some many years
and now resides in Olin, Jones county, while his wife has already passed to her final rest. Six menbers of their
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family, three sons and three daughters, are residents of this county, while one daughter still makes her home in
the fatherland.
Hans C. Ahrendsen spent the period of his boyhood and youth in his native land, there acquiring his
education in the common schools, and after his arrival in Jones county, Iowa, he began working as a farm hand
by the month, being this engaged for six years. At the expiration of that period, desiring that his efforts should
more directly benefit himself, he took up agricultural pursuits on his own account, operating a farm in the
capacity of a renter until three years ago. In the meantime he had carefully saved his money with the hope that
some time he would own a farm of his own. The invariable law of destiny accords success to untiring industry,
energy and perseverance, and through the manifestation of those qualities Mr. Ahrendsen was eventually able to
satisfy his ambition. He became the owner of two hundred acres of fine farming land located on section 21,
Hale township, and to his further development he directed his energies. He brought the fields under a high state
of cultivation and erected new and sustantial buildings, making all of the improvements upon the place which
today make it one of the valuable farming properties of the township. Everything about the place indicates that
he was in touch with the modern spririt of progress which is manifested in agricutural lines, while his interests
were so wisely and carefully conducted that he won sustantial success and was numbered among the
representative and progressive farmers of the locality.
It was the 1st of January, 1892, that Mr. Ahrendsen was united in marriage to Miss. Dora Rohwedder, a
native of Bryant, Clinton conty, Iowa, born on the 30th of January, 1871. Most of her life, however, was passed
in Jones county. Her parents were Hans and Margaret (Gobel) Rohwedder, natives of Germany, who came to
the United States, the latter passing away in Clinton county, Iowa, while the former now makes his home in
Hale township, this county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Ahrendsen were born seven children, namely: Margaret,
Leonhard, Hilda, Carl, Hans, Arthur and Anita.
In politics Mr. Ahrendsen gave his allegiance to the democracy, doing all in his power to further the
influence of that party in the community although he neither sought nor desired public office for himself,
preferring to concentrate his energies upon the conduct of his business affairs. He was not remiss, however in
the duties of citizenship, for his influence was ever upon the side of progress, improvement, reform and
advancement. He passed away on the 14th day of September, and his death was the occasion of deep regret
among the many warm friends whom he had gained during his residence in Jones county, and who entertained
for him high regard because of his many sterling qualities.
From "History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present." R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago,
1910, p. 359.
Children:
168. i Margret Ahrendsen, born 3 Mrz 1892 in Olin, Jones Co, IA, died 1976 in Olin, Jones Co, IA,
buried in Pleasant Hill, Jones Co, IA.
169. ii Leonhard Ahrendsen, born 20 Dez 1893, died 15 Mrz 1977.
170. iii Hilda Ahrendsen, born 16 Jun 1895, died 11 Mrz 1959.
171. iv Carl Ahrendsen, born 20 Sep 1896 in Olin, Jones Co, IA, buried in Pleasent Hill, Jones Co,
IA.
172. v Hans Ahrendsen, born 1 Mrz 1900 in Olin, Jones Co, IA, died 4 Aug 1975 in Olin, Jones Co,
IA, buried in Pleasent Hill, Jones Co, IA.
+ 173. vi Arthur Ahrendsen born 25 Mai 1903.
+ 174. vii Anita Ahrendsen born 23 Feb 1906.
58. Louis Rohwedder, (28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Elna Sanderson.
Children:
175. i Lois Rohwedder.
She married Jack Stoner.
59. Margaret H. Rohwedder, (28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 6 Sep 1886, died 2 Dez
1955. The marriage of August Johannes Levsen and Margaretha H. Rohwedder is the first of five Levsen-
Rohwedder connections. The descendants of this family were listed by Heinz Levsen of Pellworm in his family
history of 1982/2002.
She married August Johannes Levsen, married 16 Feb 1910 in Iowa, born 28 Mai 1883 in Iowa, (son of Hans
Peter Levsen and Anna Paulsen) died 2 Sep 1943, occupation Farmer in Jackson County, Iowa.
Children:
+ 176. i Anna Margo Levsen born 10 Jan 1911.
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+ 177. ii Agnes Levsen born 11 Jul 1913.
+ 178. iii John Hans Levsen born 28 Jul 1917.
5 4 3 2 1
60. John H. Rohwedder, (28.Hans , 19.Marx , 18.Jürgen , 4.Marx , 1.Jürgen ) born 1888, died 1961, buried in
Olin Cem., Jones Co, IA.
He married Mary Ahrendsen, born 1891, died 1957, buried in Olin Cem., Jones Co, IA.
Children:
+ 179. i Erwin Rohwedder.
61. Mathilda Rohwedder, (28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
She married Lawrence Ahrendsen.
Children:
+ 180. i Hans Ahrendsen.
62. Henry Rohwedder, (28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1892, buried 1960.
He married Louise Schledetzky.
Children:
181. i Irma Rohwedder.
She married Tom Stanzy.
182. ii Vertus Rohwedder.
64. Gustav J. Ingwersen, (29.Höbke 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Jun 1865 in Iowa, died
20 Mai 1943.
He married Jessie B. Brown.
Children:
183. i Helen B. Ingwersen, born 30 Mrz 1897.
184. ii Robert G. Ingwersen, born 30 Sep 1899.
65. Laura C. Ingwersen, (29.Höbke 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 7 Mrz 1867 in Iowa, died 18
Apr 1955.
She married Christian Magnussen, married 17 Okt 1895, born 11 Feb 1865.
Children:
185. i Hans P. Magnussen, born 25 Dez 1896.
186. ii Anna C. Magnussen, born 24 Feb 1899.
187. iii Carl C. Magnussen, born 9 Dez 1900.
188. iv Ernst O. Magnussen, born 15 Jan 1901.
72. Max Joseph Ingwersen, (30.Cathrina 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 13 Apr 1866 in Center
Twp.,Clinton Co, IA, died 25 Jun 1931 in Clinton Co., IA, buried in Elvira Cem., Elvira, Clinton Co, IA.
He married Anna Catherine Dierks, married 25 Feb 1892, born 25 Feb 1868 in Elvira Road near Clinton, IA,
(daughter of Hans Jürgen Dierks and Anna Catharina Tietjens) died 19 Nov 1923, buried Nov 1923 in Elvira
Cem., Elvira, Clinton Co, IA. Anna:
OBITUARY OF MRS. MAX INGWERSEN (Nov. 1923):
Funeral services for Mrs. Max Ingwersen will be held Thursday afternoon with a short service at the home at
two o'clock and at three o'clock services in the lutheran Church at Elvira. Internment will be in the Elvira
cemetery, the pallbearers to be Curt Reed, Ed Casper, Ed Young, Gustave Gradert, Will Traver and Elmer
Traver.
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Obituary. Anna Catherine Dierks, eldest daughter of H. G. Dierks and his wife Anna, was born February 25,
1868 in her father's home in the Elvira road. February 25, 1892, on the her 24th birthday, she was united in
marriage to Max Ingwersen who with their only child, Roland Ingwersen, is left to mourn.
During her early married life her beautiful farm home became a very center of community life through her
courteous hospitality. From that home radiated other influences and she was a charter member of the ladies
Mutual Benefit Association which has had a great impress on the social life in this rural community. She
became one of the first of a group of earnest woman to undertake the care and beautifying of the Elvira
cemetery where so many pioneers are buried and where she herself will be laid to rest.
During the years of her residence in Clinton she became identified with the St. Paul's church circles and gave
them active cooperation. Despite impaired health she gave personal care to her aged parents, her father passing
away March 31, 1920 and her mother, November 25, 1922, barely a year ago. For many years she aided her
invalid mother by giving earnest attention to the younger brothers and sisters who in their problems found her a
faithful counselor, yet in all her activities she found time to do an act of kindness, including in her thoughts both
the friends of her parents and those of her own years.
The close of her life came after a short season passed at her beloved country home and brings a sincere grief
to a large circle of friends and relatives. She was devoted to her ideals of home and friendship it is to those
bereaved an assurance of the spirit's immortality.
Children:
189. i Roland M. Ingwersen, born 8 Dez 1894.
73. Edward Joachim Ingwersen, (30.Cathrina 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 6 Mrz 1869 in
Center Twp.,Clinton Co, IA, died 24 Mrz 1929, buried in Elvira Cem., Elvira, Clinton Co, IA.
EDWARD J. INGWERSEN OBITUARY, dated 27 March 1927, sent by Bill Ingwersen.
After an illness of four weeks, and a serious operation which it was hoped would restore his health, Edward J.
Ingwersen passed away at Jane Lamb Hospital Tuesday evening, March 24. Funeral arrangements will be
announced tomorrow. Edward Joachim Ingwersen was born, March 6, 1869, in Center township, near Bryant,
Clinton county, Iowa, being the second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Ingwersen. August 4 1882, he was
united in marriage with Amanda M. Dierks, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Dierks Sr. To this
union three children were born, Elvira passing away in infancy.
He leaves to mourn his wife, daughter Mrs. Harry F. Hoffman of Chicago, and son Earl, at home, two
grandchildren, Darrel and Phillip Hoffman, three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Stamm of Moscow, Idaho, Mrs. W. K.
Nattinger of Port Angeles, Wash., Mrs. C. A. Buechner of this city and also one brother, Marx J. Ingwersen, of
this city.
Although Mr. Ingwersen had lived at Moline, Illinois, for a number of years, he passed most of his life in
Clinton County and had conducted a business in Clinton for a number of years. He was of a genial nature which
made him a loving husband and devoted father, and gave him hosts of friends wherever he lived. He was a
member of the Episcopal church and in the past few years made his home at 1100 North Eleventh street where
the body will repose.
He married Amanda Matilda Dierks, married 4 Aug 1892 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA, born 19 Feb 1872 in
Clinton Co, IA, (daughter of Hans Jürgen Dierks and Anna Catharina Tietjens) died 1955, buried 1955 in Elvira
Cem., Clinton Co, IA.
Children:
190. i D. Ethel Ingwersen, born 6 Jun 1896.
She married Harry F. Hoffman, occupation in 1929 he lived in Chicago.
191. ii Earl D. Ingwersen, born 11 Jun 1898.
74. Agnes C. Ingwersen, (30.Cathrina 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Nov 1870 in Bryant
,Clinton Co., IA, died 24 Jul 1967 in Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana, buried in Grandview Cemetery,
Bonners Ferry, ID.
She married Johann Friedrich Todsen (John) Stamm, married 3 Nov 1897 in Lyons, Clinton Co., IA, born 2
Feb 1872 in London, England, (son of Hermann Stamm and Catherina Cornelia Todsen).
Children:
192. i Claus H. Stamm, born 13 Dez 1898.
193. ii John Stamm.
194. iii Alice Stamm.
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77. Toni Margaret Ingwersen, (30.Cathrina 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 8 Jun 1877 in Center
Twp.,Clinton Co, IA, died 14 Mai 1904, buried in Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.
She married Carl J. Schönjahn, married 12 Feb 1902, born 12 Aug 1875.
Children:
195. i Margarethe Louise Schönjahn, born 12 Jan 1903.
87. Hans Henry Rohwedder, (31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Mrz 1877 in near
Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, died 15 Nov 1955 in Olin, IA, buried 18 Nov 1955 in Olin Cem., Olin, IA, occupation
farmer in Hale and Olin.
HANS HENRY ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
Hans Rohwedder, 78, Dies Nov. 1955. Funeral Services Held Nov. 18 in EUB Church.
OLIN - Hans Henry Rohwedder, 78, died at his home in Olin Tuesday, Nov. 15. Funeral services were held
Friday, Nov. 18, at the Evangelical United Brethren church, Olin, with Rev. Lloyd Dutro in charge. Richard
Frazier sang "The Old rugged Cross" and "In the Garden" accompanied by Nellie Stivers. Erma Dutro, Alberta
Lawson and Velma Switzer were in charge of the floral offerings.
Cascetbearers were Herbert Levsen, Richard Rohwedder, Harry Rohwedder, Robert Rohwedder, Paul
Rohwedder and Calvin Reiss. Burial was in the Olin cemetery.
Mr. Rohwedder was born near Wyoming March 23, 1877, the son of John and Fredericka Rohwedder. He
attended the Wyoming rural schools and the Wyoming high school. He was united in marriage with Fredericka
Sieveka March 8, 1908. He spent his entire life farming, retiring a few years ago. He was united in marriage
with Leona Clay Dec. 31, 1919.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Helen, San Diego, Calif.; and Mrs. Ella Klingler, La Mesa, Calif.;
two sons, Walter and Harold, both of Olin; one brother, Otto Rohwedder, Wyoming; two sisters, Mrs. Toni
Holst, Onslow, and Mrs. Minna Levsen; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Arthur and
Lyle; his parents; three brothers, Harro, Earnest and Albert.
He married (1) Friedericka E. Sieveke, married 4 Mrz 1908, born 8 Aug 1876, died 1 Apr 1915 in near
Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, buried in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA.
Children:
196. i Helen Elfreda Rohwedder, born 10 Sep 1909, died 4 Mai 2001.
197. ii Arthur John Rohwedder, born 18 Jul 1911.
198. iii Ella Margret Rohwedder, born 26 Aug 1913.
She married Harry Klinger, married 1942.
199. iv Hilbert Rohwedder, born 29 Mrz 1915 in near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, died 7 Apr 1915 in
near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, buried in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA.
He married (2) Leona May Clay, married 31 Dez 1919, born 25 Dez 1887 in Hale, IA?, died 28 Aug 1970.
Children:
200. v Walter Clay Rohwedder, born 18 Jan 1922, died 6 Apr 1991, occupation farmer in Olin.
He married Darlene Lee Luckstedt, married 4 Mrz 1946.
201. vi Harold Glen Rohwedder, born 29 Jul 1925, occupation farmer in Olin.
He married Betty Jane Frank, married 18 Jul 1949.
202. vii Lyle H. Rohwedder, born 1 Apr 1931, died 11 Jul 1954.
88. Ernest Fredrich Rohwedder, (31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Feb 1880, died
23 Nov 1945 in near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, buried in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, occupation
farmer in Madison Twp., Jones Co., Iowa.
FAMILY HISTORY OF ERNEST AND ELSIE LEVSEN ROHWEDDER, written by their daughter Freda
Louise Rohwedder:
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August and Johanna Levsen moved to Doland South Dakota in 1906, and Elsie Levsen went with her
parents. Ernest Rohwedder came out to Doland by train to claim his bride. While they were waiting for the
minister to come from town, Grandpa and Grandma and Ernest and Elsie played a game or two of Sol. When
they saw the minister's buggy coming they quickly put away the cards.
When Dad was courting mother her folks lived on a farm South and East of Olin. Dad drove his buggy and
team to see her. He forded the Wapsipinnican River at the farm where Lance Hartwig lives. One time mother
forgot her hat in the buggy and the next morning Grandpa Rohwedder came from over from the barns wearing
mother's hat. Dad was embaressed and everyone enjoyed the hat on Grandpa.
When mother and dad were married in 1906 they purchased the Harves Niles farm from Grandpa. I was born
in the same house where my dad was born. Dr. Caulkins came out from Wyoming and Anna Remke Broderson
was the midwife. Dr. Caulkins charged $10 for my birth. I was named for mother's sister Freda and Aunt Louisa
Levsen, Freda Louise. Aunt Louisa lived on the hill East of us. Uncle Peter Levsen was a 2nd cousin of
mother's, and Aunt Louisa's mother Helena came from Germany with her parents and brothers, the August
Ingwersens.
My dad, Ernest, bought the Harvey Niles farm from Granddad in 1906 when he and mother were married.
Uncle Albert and Aunt Emma purchased the Steve Newell farm in 1917, and Otto and May bought the home
place and thus the 3 brothers made up the "Rohwedder Road". Much of the farming was done together, like
haymaking. Threshing was done with all the neighbors. Our crew consisted of Sievers, Sievekas, Aldens,
Courneys, Kimballs, Dusaneks, Vaceks, Saxons, the three Rohwedders, and Peter Levsen. It took two days at
our house if the weather cooperated.
Living on Rohwedder road had it's advantages. To pay the poll tax for the privileage of voting in those days,
the brothers worked it off by draging the road from one farm place to the next. Dad went East to Cousin Peter
Levsen's with his big draft horses and a king drag. The drag was made with 2 planks nailed together at an angle.
If the snow was too deep, they just took a bobsled and opened a path. Farmers maintained the roads in those
days. We had a surrey with a fringe on top and also a pair of buckskin broncs that Dad was always trying to
break on the buggy.
We had a great deal of fun at family gatherings. This made for feeling of closeness that we cousins still
share. Sometimes we slid down the straw stack, sometimes a snowy hill. We also went fishing in Bear Creek,
and picked wild strawberries along the railroad tracks at Hale. Grandma Rohwedder was a wonderful cook.
Kruellers, Fugens, Cleegens, and Hatavagen were some of our favorites.
When Mother and Dad were married Aunt Louisa Levsen gave mother her starter of Sour Dough yeast for
the making of bread. This was a "Good Luck" gift for the new bride, a family tradition. Mother made bread at
least 3 times a week because she fed all the help 3 meals a day. Mom and Dad built all the buildings beside the
new road, tiled the low places in the fields, and farmed at the same time. The workmen slept in the horse barn,
which was the 1st. building completed. John Hansen was the boss carpenter. $1.00 a day was the going wage.
While the horse barn was being built, a storm came up. The carpenters went right on working. Then it was
struck by lightning, knocking down two horses. The workmen came down off their ladders in a hurry.
John Hansen, the carpenter, was also the architect for the house. He was a very accomodating man who
would build the house to suit, as long as his one floor plan suited you. Each house had a kitchen, bath, bedroom
at the back, dining and living rooms, and open stair off the front hall. Three large bedrooms and 1 small room
upstairs, and a huge wraparound porch, from front door to kitchen door. Our house also had a little room
upstairs to stroe seed corn for spring planting.
When the corn was picked in the fall, Dad selected the best ears to be used in the spring for seed. The corn
was dried in the room above the downstairs bedroom. Later in the winter we sat around the kitchen and shelled
corn. When the corn was planted it was cross checked. Each seed was planted exactly 40" away from each other
seed. Every field was a masterpiece of precision farming. Plowing was done in two directions. Just as a wife
was adjudged a good helpmate by the quantity and quality of food she served the helpers, and the cleanliness of
her washings, so the farmer was esteemed for his straight weed free corn rows.
Storms had played a big part in our family life. On May 3, 1915, a cyclone came through the farm of Hans
and Dora Rohwedder Ahrendsen, taking most of the buildings except the house. The Schlededezy home and
building across the road were completely leveled. It was a miracle that no one was killed. Their family was save
in an outside cellarway. This same year this cyclone took the farm buildings of Grandpa John Rohwedder and
did a great deal of damage to the house.
The country school house nearby was also leveled, its contents found later miles away. This school was not
rebuilt, and this was the first district to send the students to Wyoming to school on a tuition basis.
1932. Now we feel we are in a cyclone path again the John Rohwedder farm is hit. Now it is owned by Otto
Rohwedder. The piano music teacher, Mr. Connley, and the family were in the cellar when the storm hit. Huge
trees were uprooted, straws were driven into oak trees, and family mementos scattered over a large area. The
barns were leveled to the ground.
Carpenter John Hansen bossed the crew that came from miles around to rebuild and clean up the debris.
Each time a cyclone hit many friends and relatives came to help to rebuild.
Some of the cars I remember were a Ford coupe, Haynes, Cadilack, Pontiac, Hudson, & Ville. I remember
the tail lights of a wick stuck in kerosine. The first time I ever drove a car was when my mother sent me to town
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to get the doctor. Because I didn't know how to stop the car, I just yelled at the people in the street in Wyoming
to sent the doctor to help Dad. I was ..years old at that time.
ERNEST F. ROHWEDDER OBITUARY: E. F. ROHWEDDER DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE.
Funeral services for Ernest F. Rohwedder, 65, were held from the home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 with Rev.
J. H. Blakemore of the Presbyterian church officiating.
Ernest F. Rohwedder, son of John and Friedericka Rohwedder, was born Feb. 25, 1880. Although he had
enjoyed the best of health for some time, he passed away quite suddenly at his home in Wyoming, Iowa, Friday
Nov. 23, 1945, at the age of 65 years and 9 months.
His boyhood was spent on a farm southwest of Wyoming and he attended the South Madison school and later
the Wyoming schools. On Dec. 20, 1906, he was united in marriage to Elsie Levsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
August Levsen. Surviving with her are three children, born to this union, Freda, wife of Howard Jamison of
Miles, Iowa, John of Bellaire, Md., and Paul of Wyoming, Iowa; two nieces, Mrs. Marion Platner of Chicago
and Mrs. Hazel Rohwedder of Wyoming, both of whom made Wyoming their home for several years, and six
grandchildren.
Brothers and sisters left to mourn his passing are Hans of Olin, Mrs. Toni Holst of Center Junction, Albert
and Otto of Wyoming and Mrs. Minna Levsen of Olin. His parents and one brother, Harry, preceded him in
death.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church for thirty years. Mr. Rohwedder was a member of the Masonic
fraternity of Wyoming and served as director of the Citizens State Bank for a number of years, also as an officer
of the cemetery association,
He was straight-forward in word and deed and was greatly admired by all who knew him. He was a good
neighbor and was always ready to share the burdens of others. His host of friends will greatly miss his familiar
figure, his very warm handclap and his genuine hospitality. It can be truly said of him that he would rather leave
his family rich with memories of his life than to be numbed with grief at his death.
He married Elsie Auguste Levsen, married 20 Dez 1906, born 4 Mrz 1882 in Hale Twp, Jones Co, IA,
(daughter of August John Levsen and Johanna Thomsen) died 30 Nov 1961 in near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA,
buried 2 Dez 1961 in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA. Elsie:
OBITUARY: Elsie Rohwedder Of Wyoming Dies. Funeral Services Held On Saturday, Dec. 2nd (1961).
WYOMING - Mrs Elsie Rohwedder, 79, lifelong resident of Wyoming, died Thursday morning, Nov. 30
(1961), at her home in Wyoming, following an illness of three months. Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon, Dec. 2, at the Wyoming Presbitarian church. Rev. Wayne Norris officiated at the service. Internment
was in the Wyoming cemetery.
Pallbearers named - Pallbearers included Calvin Reiss, Joe Levsen, Herbert Levsen, Walter Rohwedder,
Harry Rohwedder and Robert Rohwedder. Mrs. C. R. Smith was organist. D. W. Boss was soloist.
Life Outlined - She was born March 4, 1882, daugter of August and Johanna (Thomsen) Levsen, Hale
township, Jones county. She was married Dec. 20, 1906, to Ernest F. Rohwedder. Couple made their home on
farms in the Wyoming area until moving to their home in town in 1945. Mr. Rohwedder preceded her in death
in November, 1845. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and Industrial society of Wyoming.
Survivors Listed - Survivors include three children, Freda, Mrs. Howard Jamison and Paul Rohwedder, both
of Wyoming, and John Rohwedder, Davenport; one brother, Hans Levsen, Doland, S. Dakota. Others include
five sisters, Lena, Mrs. James Moreland, Chamberlain, S. Dak.; Ann, Mrs. Bless Glaze, Alhambra, Calif.;
Emma, Mrs. Albert Rohwedder, Wyoming; Freda, Mrs. Harry Wells, Hudson, S. Dak.; and Miss Herta Levsen,
Wiggins, Colorado.
Others include two nices, Mrs. Duane Platner, Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Richard Rohwedder, Wyoming, both
of whom made their home with their aunt and uncle for many years; and six grandchildren and two great
grandsons. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and four brothers.
Children:
+ 203. i Freda Louise Rohwedder born 14 Sep 1907.
+ 204. ii John Levsen Rohwedder born 17 Apr 1912.
+ 205. iii Paul Gustav Rohwedder born 17 Aug 1913.
89. Toni Margaret Rohwedder, (31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Nov 1882 in near
Wyoming, Jones Co., IA, died 26 Dez 1955 in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, IA, buried in Wyoming Cem.,
Wyoming, Jones Co, IA.
RECOLLECTION OF EARLIER DAYS, written by Laura Henrietta Holst:
Mother and Dad were married in Mother's home southwest of Wyoming, on April 29, 1908. They went to
Missouri for their honeymoon. Uncle Albert Rohwedder, Aunt Minna Levsen, and Uncle Cornel Holst took
them to Hale in a buggy to catch the train for their trip to Missouri.
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My folks lived on the Holst family farm. It is located in Scotch Grove township about 4 miles northwest of
Onslow where John Holst lives now. Grandma Holst passed away on April 24, 1906, and Grandpa Holst on
November 25, 1906. Dad's sisters, Ida and Anna , and his brother Cornel were still living at home when my
folks were married. Dad and Uncle Cornel farmed together as Uncle Cornel continued to live with my folks
until he and Aunt Elsie Holub Holst were married in January, 1912.
Dad and Uncle Cornel bought land in South Dakota but they didn't prove to be a profitable investment for
absentee owners. Neither of them wanted to move to Dakota so they sold that land and bought the Hansen farm
one mile south of the Holst farm. When Uncle Cornel was married on January 24, 1912, the brothers split up
their farming operation. Uncle Cornel chosed to stay on the family farm and my folks moved to the Hansen
farm where they continued to live until they passed away.
They were moved with teams and sleds through the fields in February, 1912. I was 5 months old when they
moved there, so that was always my "home" until Calvin and I moved into Onslow in 1975. Elsie was about 3
years old and was an adventurous youngster. She hurried into the house ahead investigating every door. When
she opened one, it was the cellar door. She fell down the stairway, getting caught half way down or she could
have been badly hurt.
Mother was a mild mannered, kind hearted person - very tolerant and always willing to do more than her
part. She was not an outgoing person, not caring to be involved with public issues or programs. Her
involvements were with her family and immediate friends. However her tolerance involved being supportive of
Dad's interests in more outside ventures. He was a director of the Onslow Savings Bank beginning in 1907 and
served as president from 1937 until his death in 1950. He was a farm bureau member, a member of the Masonic
Lodge of Onslow and in 1933 he was persuaded to seek his first elective office. He was a democrat but he was
elected supervisor in a strongly republican county. He served as supervisor from 1933 to 1939. During that time
he was chairman of the board when the Jones County Courthouse was built. Dad was chairman of the Jones
County Tenant Loan Committee and chairman of the World War II Jones County Draft Board.
Dad remained interested in his many activities, his family and in farming until his death began to fail in
1949. He and Mother went to Arizona for the winter months but in March, 1950, he needed to hurry to
Rochester, Minnesota. It was diagnosted he had a liver blockage and possibly malignancy. We brought him
home and on April 5, 1950, he passed away at the age of 68 years.
OBITUARY: Services Today For Mrs. Holst.
CENTER JUNCTION - Mrs. Toni Margaret Holst, Center Junction, died Dec. 26 (1955) at St. Luke's
hospital in Cedar Rapids after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday (today) at 1:30 p.m. in the
Wallace Funeral home, Wyoming. Rev. George Tjaden will officiate and burial will be in the Wyoming
cemetery.
Mrs. Holst was born near Wyoming Nov. 11, 1882 and attended school at Wyoming. She was married to N.
C. Holst at Wyoming on April 29, 1907 and the couple spent their lifetime on farms in the Center Junction area.
Survivers are two daughters, Mrs. Calvin Reiss, Center Junction, Miss Elsie Holst, Chicago; and one
granddaughter, Marie Reiss, Center Junction.
Mr. Holst preceded her in death. Nephews serving as casket bearers were Herbert and Joe Levsen; Richard,
Robert, Paul and Walter Rohwedder.
She married Nicholas Christian Holst Jr., married 29 Apr 1908 in Rohwedder home, Wyoming, Jones Co, IA,
born 6 Okt 1881 in Clinton Co, IA, (son of Nicholas Holst and Sabina Hansen) died 5 Apr 1950 in near
Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, buried in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, occupation Farmer of Scotch
Grove township, Jones Co., IA. Nicholas:
NICHOLAS C. HOLST BIOGRAPHY-Born October 6, 1881.
Nicholas C. Holst is a well known and successful agriculturist of Scotch Grove township and in association
with his brother, Cornelius M., owns and operates a highly and valuable farm of three hundred and seventy-five
acres. His birth occurred in Clinton county, Iowa, on the 6th of October, 1881, his parents being Nicholas and
Sabina (Hansen) Holst, both of whom were natives of Germany.
When a young man of eighteen years the father crossed the Atlantic to the United States, locating in Clinton
couty, Iowa, where he worked as a farm hand until the outbreak of the Civil war. Joining the army, he loyally
fought for the interest of the Union during a period of four years, participating in many hotly contested
engagements. When hostilities had ceased he returned to Clinton county, where he purchased a tract of forty
acres of timber land, while later he bought one hundred and twenty acres, more, making his home thereon until
1884. In that year he disposed of the property and came to Jones county, purchasing a farm of three hundred
and seventy-five acres in Scotch Grove township, to the cultivation and improvement of which he devoted his
attenttion throughout the remainder of his life. He also became the owner of another tract of four hundred and
eighty acres and was widely recognized as one of the most extensive landowners and prosperous agriculturist of
the county. His demise occurred on the 25th of November, 1906, and his wife had been called to her final rest
on the 24th of April of the same year. Their children were three in number, as follows: Anna , the wife of John
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H. Reimers, of Jones county; Nicholas C., of this review; and Cornelius M., who is in partnership with his
brother.
Nicholas C. Holst and his brother, Cornelius M. both obtained their education in the common schools and
when not busy with their text-books assisted in the work of the home place, thus early becoming familiar with
the duties and labors that fall to the lot of agriculturist. They now own and operate the old homestead farm of
three hundred and seventy-five acres in Scotch Grove township and in addition to cultivating the cereals best
adapted to soil and climate, they also make a specialty of raising and feeding stock of all kinds, both branches
of their business proving a gratifying of renumeration to them.
On the 29th of April, 1908, Nicholas C. Holst was united in marriage to Miss Toni M. Rohwedder, a native
of Madison township, this county, and a daughter of John H. Rohwedder, who is mentioned on another page of
this volume.
Politically the Holst brothers are stalwart advocates of the democrated party. They are young men of
enterprise, unfaltering energy and good business ability and have a wide and favorable acquaintance throughout
the county in which they have spent practically their entire lives.
From: "History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present", R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.,
Chicago, 1910, p. 522.
Children:
206. i Elsie Dorothea Holst, born 24 Okt 1909 in near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, died 9 Aug 1979 in
Prentice Hospital, Chicago?, buried in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA.
ELSIE DOROTHEA HOLST BIOGRAPHY, written by her sister Laura Henrietta:
Elsie never married but went into Chicago and had an active career in the Home Economics
fields. She worked for Commonwealth Edison Co. as a demonstrator in home lighting
specialist, for Admiral Co., The Dow Chemical Co., served as a consultant for a homeeconomic
placement service and later prepared food for food photography. Elsie travelled extensively,
loved to drive her car and even took flight lessons. She was ready to solo but couldn't pass the
sight requirements. She continued to live in Chicago. In February 1979, necessary abdominal
surgery revealed a rare fast growing malignancy. Treatments were not effective. She passed
away in Prentice Hospital on August 9, 1979. We brought her body back to Onslow for services
and burial in the Wyoming Cemetery next to our parents.
+ 207. ii Laura Henrietta Holst born 28 Okt 1911.
90. Albert Juergen (George) Rohwedder, (31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 21 Mrz
1885 in near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, died 9 Mrz 1950, buried in Wyoming Cem., Wyoming, Jones Co, IA,
occupation Farmer and cattle feeder in Madison Twp.
FAMILY HISTORY OF ALBERT AND EMMA LEVSEN ROHWEDDER, written by Dorothy Mae
Rohwedder Barnett:
Albert and Emma purchased the Steve Newell farm of Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa, in 1917.
Dad started going with Mother, after she visited her sister Elsie one summer, during which she was the
"belle of the ball". She had naturally curly hear and was cute and attractive. Later, Dad visited her in South
Dakota, and that ended her college career, a short three months. They were married in the winter of 1917. They
lived in a stone house across the road from the present farmhouse, until the new one was ready in 1919. The
stone house served as a tenant house for many years. The farm remained their home until Dad passed away
from a heart attack March 9, 1950, at the age of 64. Mother then moved into a new home in Wyoming, and son
Bob remained on the farm.
We were busy people, early to bed and early to rise. We had from 100-200 head of beef cattle to feed, and
raise corn, oats, and hay. We kids were very much a part of this effort, even to cleaning chicken roosts and
feeding those cattle before school. At night, we visited while we washed all the eggs and candled them for
market. I wasn't allowed to do much cooking, because a failure meant a waste of eggs, and perhaps the blight on
Mother's culinary skill. Not only that, but every hand was needed in the fields. Dad marvelled much later that I
ended up cooking "just like Mom". The tractor work was left up to brother Bob, and Dad himself preferred the
walking plow and horses.
Entertainment was limited to neighborhood visits, family solo games, where two condescending Aunts
would play with all of the children, so the adults could enjoy themselves. What feeds these were! And, you
served on your and your spouses's birthdays. Whey, and two other uncles also belonged to a couple's bridge
club, everyone trying to outdo the other with the meal. Dad liked to fish, and would take us kids along the
Wapsipinicon river to sit along the bank. One time he and Cousin Paul took us along for all night when we wed
out, throw lines and waded the river periodically to rebait them. It was these jaunts that we'd have some catfish
to smoke.
Gardening was another joint effort, not one of my favorites. They kicked me out of the Garden once because
I hoed out the potaties. We had a big strawberry bed, and to my consternation we sorted the big ones to sell,
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heaped high in the box, and nipped all the puny ones for our own consumption. One thing good about it, we had
a huge dish of strawberries with a cake or two, not vice versa. Mother's rhubarb patch, started from seed, and
her asparagus bed were prolific and of high quality. We had an orchard of apple trees, currants, raspberries,
cherries and pears. With that, the vegetables and butchering our own meat, we lacked for a little. Actually it was
a treat when Dad brought home weiners (meat from the store).
When the tornado hit the farm, it was traumatic. It took one look and went back down and sat on the
basement steps and cried. Then, when I went to bed, for nights afterwards I would hide my eyes so that I
couldn't see the jagged edges of the rafters and roof on the barn. The machine shed and hen house were gone,
and we never heard from our 50 hens.
There were two serious fires at the farm, but we were not to loose either building. One was our haybarn, with
hay smouldering. The men spent all day tossing out the hay with the fireman standing by to douse water
whenever flames would break out. I was a Junior in High School when the house caught fire. Mother and Dad
were cleaning the basement and put refuse in the furnace. Mother discovered the fire when some drying seed
corn on racks fell while she was upstairs. She had Grandma out in the car, plus the valuable papers, and the car
out of the garage before the fire truck arrived. The roof and some water damage was the extend of the loss.
I can remember helping several of the neighboring housewives during threshing week. At one neighbor's
house we even cleaned 50 chickens for market, the morning we were preparing food for a crew of 24 hungrey
men. It was a joint effort by all, because of the camaraderie of working together.
Grandma and Grandpa Levsen lived with us off and on. Grandpa taught me many German songs which I
have never forgotten. They used to speek German, so that we kids wouldn't understand, but we soon picked up
enough of the language that they gave that up. One of my jobs when I was little was to lead the horse to the hay
fork. Dad wouldn't pay me anything for my work, but one summer I walked the 4 miles to Uncle Ernest's to
help out there. I stayed all week and made $9.00, a veritable fortune in my eyes. At the table we played a game
that, if anyone made a mistake in grammar, we tapped the offender with our knife. Aunt Elsie really kept us on
our toes. Education was important to her, as it was to be to the entire family and especially to those of us who
could not remain on the farm. I wouldn't spend my savings on an instrument for band, I wanted to save it for
college. These were in the days when you got a nickel to spend on Wednesday nights at the band concert, and
you had to choose between a sack of popcorn or a two-dipper ice cream cone.
The winter of the big snowstorm, our road was blocked for a month. One could walk across the fenceposts.
Richard and Harry and Bob stayed at Uncle Ernest's and I stayed with Unle Chris and Aunt Ernie during that
time. Hungry from basketball practice, and used to the sumptuous fare at home, I had a hard time getting used
to the frugal table settings of depressions conscious city folk who had to buy all of their food. In the middle of
our stay, we walked across the fields from the highway one weekend. How homesick I was! Uncle Otto's lost a
horse getting us back when the weekend was over.
ALBERT ROHWEDDER OBITUARY, March 9, 1950: Albert Rohwedder Last Rites Held At Wyoming
Monday.
WYOMING - Funeral service for Albert G. Rohwedder, 65, who died suddenly Thursday evening while
driving home from Wyoming with his wife, was held Monday afternoon from the family home with burial in
Wyoming cemetery.
Mr. Rohwedder was born March 21, 1885, near Wyoming and had spent his entire life in this community.
He was well known in this area as a farmer and cattle feeder. He was a member of the Keystone lodge, A.F. &
A.M.
Survivers are his wife, the former Emma Levsen; a son, Robert, associated with his father on the farm; a
daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Barnett, Keithsburg, Ill.; a grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Nick Holst, Onslow; Mrs. Harry
Levsen, Olin; two brothers, Hans Rohwedder, Olin, and Otto Rohwedder, Wyoming.
He married Emma Louise Levsen, married 20 Mrz 1917, born 17 Jan 1892, (daughter of August John Levsen
and Johanna Thomsen) died 10 Okt 1979 in Wyoming, Jones Co., IA.
Children:
+ 208. i Robert George Rohwedder born 23 Mai 1918.
+ 209. ii Dorothy Mae Rohwedder born 31 Dez 1919.
91. Minna Henrietta Rohwedder, (31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 21 Feb 1889 in
Madison Twp., Jones Co, IA, died 20 Mai 1975 in University Hospital, Iowa City, IA, buried 22 Mai 1975 in
Olin Cem., Olin, IA.
MINNA HENRIETTA ROHWEDDER LEVSEN BIOGRAPHY:
Minna attended the country school west of Wyoming and high school in Wyoming. She graduated in 1907. In
the winter time when transportation into school in Wyoming was difficult, she stayed with the Shaffers. She
lived at home after graduation from high school until her marriage.
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Minna Henrietta Rohwedder and Harry Edlef Levsen were married May 19, 1912, in Anamosa, Iowa, by a
minister named Jay Jasper Jones. They had six children: Herbert Edward, born March 3, 1913, Erna Jean, born
January 17, 1916, Mary Ellen, born February 1, 1918, Doris May, born May 16, 1922, Jay Burton, born
November 20, 1926, and Joe Donald, born September 17, 1928.
Harry finished the eighth grade in the country school near the family farm (now the Slater farm) near Olin. He
worked on his parents farm until they sold it and moved to South Dakota. He also moved to South Dakota and
farmed near Doland.
Minna and Harry courted before he moved to South Dakota and the courtship continued by mail and return by
Harry. After their marriage they established their first home in Doland. Continued dry weather in South Dakota
made farming a loosing proposition and they returned to Iowa. Furniture and livestock was shipped by train to
Wyoming. Their second home was the Calkin's farm, south of Wyoming. Herbert was born there and for his
first Christmas they drove by horse and buggy on December 24th to Oxford Junction and bought him a teddy
bear. That Christmas Eve they had supper with Henry and Meta Wolfe who lived nearby.
They moved to the Miller farm south of Olin and shared farming with Harry Miller. Erna and Mary were born
there. The closest neighbors were Foster and Bessie Miller. From the Miller farm they moved to a farm in Hale.
The house was next door to Minna's brother Hans and family.They lived in Hale two years when they bought
the farm one mile west of Olin where they lived the reminder of their lives. The original house was south and
west of the present house and access from the road was by lane. In 1921 they built a new house on the farm.
Doris, Jay, and Joe were born in the new house.
Harry served on the Olin school board and was it's president. He was a county assessor for Rome Township
during the depression years to supplement income from the farm. He was a trustee for Rome Township, a
member of the Olin Telephone Board and Cemetery Board. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and
became a 32nd degree Mason. Minna and Harry were members of the Eastern Star. They were members of the
Olin Methodist Church until they became dissatisfied with that and joined the United Brethren Church. The
United Brethren Church became the Evangelical Church and then St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Harry
died July 19, 1955, and Minna died May 20, 1975. They are buried in the Olin cemetery.
MINNA ROHWEDDER LEVSEN OBITUARY: Services for Minna Levsen held May 22, (1975).
OLIN - Mrs. Minna Henrietta Levsen, 86, died Tuesday, May 20, at University hospital, Iowa City. A family
prayer service was held at the Hayden Funeral home, Olin, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22; with memorial
services at St. Paul's United Methodist church, Olin, at 2 p.m. Services were conducted by the Rev. Gary
Dobbins; and the Rev. Lloyd Dutro, a former pastor and long time friend of the family. Mrs. Michael Lasack,
Martelle, was organist. Soloist was Mrs. John Flaa. She sang, "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "Beyond the
Sunset." Interment was in the Olin cemetery. Casketbearers were Calvin Reiss, Robert Rohwedder, Richard
Rohwedder, Walter Rohwedder, Harry Rohwedder and Alan Bixler.
She was born Feb. 21, 1889, daughter of John and Frederika Christine Rohwedder, in Madison township,
Jones county. She grew up in the Wyoming vicinity where she attended the school in that area. On May 29,
1912, she was united in marriage to Harry E. Levsen at Anamosa. Mr. and Mrs. Levsen farmed near Wyoming
for one year, and south of Olin for four years before purchasing the farm west of Olin which was their home
since that time. Mr. Levsen passed away in July of 1955.
She had been a member of the former United Brethren church of Olin, now St. Paul's United Methodist
church, for about 35 years. She was a member of the Women's Aid society of the church which she served as
president for a time. She was also a member of the former Altruist club and the West Side club.
Survivors include her six children Herbert Levsen, Mary Levsen and Joe Levsen, Olin; Mrs. Erna White,
Bonita, Calif.; Doris Levsen, Iowa City, and Jay Levsen, Cedar Rapids. She is also survived by 15 grandchilden
and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers and one sister.
She married Harry Edlef Levsen, married 29 Mai 1912 in Anamosa, IA, born 17 Apr 1885, (son of August
John Levsen and Johanna Thomsen) died 19 Jul 1955, buried in Olin Cem., Olin, IA, occupation farmer at
Wyoming, Hale and Olin, Jones Co., Iowa.
Children:
+ 210. i Herbert Edward Levsen born 3 Mrz 1913.
+ 211. ii Erna Jean Levsen born 17 Jan 1916.
212. iii Mary Ellen Levsen, born 1 Feb 1918 in south of Olin, Jones Co., IA, resided in Iowa City, IA.
213. iv Doris May Levsen, born 16 Mai 1922 in west of Olin, Jones Co. IA, occupation Nurse, resided
in Iowa City, IA.
+ 214. v Jay Burton Levsen born 20 Nov 1926.
+ 215. vi Joe Donald Levsen born 17 Sep 1928.
92. Otto Gustave Rohwedder, (31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 13 Feb 1896 in near
Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, died 31 Okt 1956 in near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, buried 2 Nov 1956 in Wyoming
Cem., Jones Co, IA, occupation farmer of Wyoming, Jones Co., IA.
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OTTO GUSTAVE ROHWEDDER BIOGRAPHY:
Otto was the youngest of the 7 children born to John and Ricky Rohwedder. He was 17 when his father died.
Otto graduated from the Wyoming High School. Two of his classmates were August Thomsen and Robert
Alden. In the next few years Otto, Albert, and Henry farmed the homeplace. Grandma kept house for the boys.
Then in 1917 Albert married Emma Levsen. Otto met Mae Corum when she was Nurses training in
Davenport. Her home was in Waterloo. They were married in 1917 and lived on the home place and Grandma
Rohwedder and Uncle Harry lived with them. They had 2 children, Richard, born in 1919, and Harry, born in
1920. The feeding of cattle and hogs was the major part of their farming operations. They loved to fish and
often run trout on the Wapsi river.
In 1927 Otto became very ill and his disease was diagnosted at the University of Iowa as Osteomylitis of the
hip joint. From that time he had many operations and was on crutches when he wasn't in a cast. He managed the
farm and feeding operations with hired help. He was in bed long periods of time and he and Mae thought up
jingles for various contests. In one contest they won a new Pontiac.
Otto trained a pet squirrel while he was in bed. He enjoyed the squirrel antics but especially when he would
scold Margaret Rohwedder who had come help Mae with the house work. She was a cousin from Kansas City.
In September, 1932, a cyclone came through that really wrecked Otto's place. The family and the Piano
teacher, Mrs. Conmey, were safe in the basement. Mrs. Conmey's car had been closed up tight but now it was
full of straw. They found straw driven into the pine trees, barns flattened, glass broken, shingles scattered
everywhere, and the ochard a shambles of up rooted trees. Carpenter John Hansen came and bossed the
rebuilding and cleaning up operations. People came from miles around to help.
Richard graduated from high school in 1936 and married Hazel Levsen, a classmate, in 1940, when she had
completed her nurses training. Mae and Otto made the upstairs into an apartment and Melvin Wilslef designed
an elevator so that Otto wouln't need to use the stairs. They had three children: Tom, born in 1942, Judy, born in
1944, and Jean, born in 1952. Tom and his wife Judy Jo Oldorf now live on the home place. It has been in the
family since 1899. Richard's live in Wyoming.
Harry graduated from high school in 1937 and married Rosalie Krueger of Olin in 1944. They had twin
daughters, Patty and Penny in 1945; Joe in 1949 and Becky in 1963. Harry purchased a farm near Olin and
made many improvements. He now, in 1989, lives in Olin.
OBITUARY: Otto Rohwedder Succumbs Oct. 31 (1956). Funeral Services Held Here Friday, Nov. 2nd.
WYOMING - Funeral services for Otto Rohwedder were held in the Wallace funeral home Friday, Nov 2, at
1:30 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Harden officiated. Walter Sullivan sang, accompanied by Mrs. Sullivan. Burial was at
the Wyoming cemetery. Casketbearers were Robert Rohwedder, Paul Rohwedder, Walter Rohwedder, Herbert
Levsen, Jay Levsen, and Calvin Reiss. Mr. Rohwedder died at his home Wednesday morning, Oct. 31.
Born near Wyoming - Otto G. Rohwedder, son of John and Fredericia Guebel Rohwedder, was born Feb. 13,
1896, on a farm south of Wyoming. He attended the Wyoming public schools, graduating from the Wyoming
high school with the class of 1911. Nov. 3, 1917, at Davenport, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Mae Louise
Corum of Waterloo. They established their home on the farm south of Wyoming where Otto spent his entire
life. He was a member of the Wyoming Masonic Lodge.
Survivors Named - In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Richard at home; and Harry, now
living on a farm near Olin; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Minna Levsen, Olin. He was preceded in death by
his parents; one sister, Mrs. Toni Holst; four brothers, Harry, Hans, Ernest and Albert.
He married Mae Louise Corum, married 3 Nov 1917 in Davenport, IA, born 1898, died 1971.
Children:
+ 216. i Richard Rohwedder born 6 Aug 1919.
+ 217. ii Harry Rohwedder born 1920.
94. Amanda Rohwedder, (33.Marx 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Jan 1884.
She married H. L. Holbrook.
Children:
218. i Robert G. Holbrook.
95. Bertha Rohwedder, (33.Marx 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) died 1935.
She married ? Holm.
Children:
219. i Richard R. Holm.
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97. Edward J. Peters, (34.Margaretha 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born -- Nov 1884, occupation
bookkeeper in a bank. In 1930 they live in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa.
He married Laura M., married 1910, born 1885 in Iowa.
Children:
220. i Catherine M. Peters, born 1913 in Iowa.
221. ii Paul A. Peters, born 1917 in Iowa.
222. iii Edward J. Peters, born 1928 in Iowa.
98. Arthur Chester Peters, (34.Margaretha 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 16 Mai 1886 in
Westside, Crawford Co., IA, died 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas. In 1943 he lived in Kansas City, Missouri.
He married Mary Lucille Curtis, married 4 Jun 1922 in Green River, Sweetwater Co., Wyoming, born 21 Apr
1891 in Amesville, Ohio, died 8 Jan 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Children:
+ 223. i John Edward Peters born 26 Sep 1923.
99. Claudius F. Peters, (34.Margaretha 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born -- Feb 1888 in Crawford
County, IA.
He married Jessie ?, married 1915, born 1895 in Kentucky.
Children:
224. i Claude F. Peters, born 1917 in Oklahoma.
102. Carl E. Peters, (34.Margaretha 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born -- Jul 1894 in Iowa,
occupation farmer.
Children:
225. i Richard Peters. In 1930 the family lived in Buncombe, Sioux Co., Iowa, where they were
farming. In 1943 he lived in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
103. Jacob Henry Peters, (34.Margaretha 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born -- Dez 1895 in Iowa,
occupation banker. He lived 1925 in Kansas City (MO), 1932 in Independence (MO) and 1943 in Loveland,
Colorado.
He married Verna ?, born 1897 in Iowa.
Children:
+ 226. i Marjorie Ann Peters.
227. ii Marion Ruth Peters, born 27 Aug 1922 in Westside, Crawford Co., IA.
She married George Bourke Frost.
105. George Tietjens, (36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born um 1861 in Hampshire Twp.,
Clinton Co, IA, occupation Carpenter. The family lived 1920 and 1930 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska,
see the Cenusus 1920/1930.
He married Sophia Lehne, married 17 Dez 1888 in Charlotte, IA, born um 1865 in Cleveland, Ohio, (daughter
of William Lehne and Anna Thedeuis).
Children:
228. i Walter W. Tietjens, born 3 Jul 1890 in Iowa, occupation Truck Driver, Express Company,
died 21 Nov 1987 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.
229. ii Hilda E. Tietjens, born um 1891 in Iowa, occupation bookkeeper.
230. iii Joseph Tietjens, born um 1898 in Nebraska, occupation Clerk, Express Company.
+ 231. iv George H. Tietjens born 29 Dez 1899.
232. v Frances Tietjens, born 25 Feb 1908 in Nebraska, occupation Stenographer, died 23 Aug 2000
in Omaha, Nebraska.
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106. Emma Tietjens, (36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 7 Okt 1862 in Lyons, Clinton
Co, IA, died 23 Jan 1942 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, buried -- Jan 1942 in Morgan Twp Cem., Crawford
Co, IA.
She married Henry J. Naeve, married 2 Feb 1882 in Lyons, Clinton Co, IA, born 27 Mrz 1856 in Davenport,
Scott Co, IA, (son of Nicholas W. C. Sr. Naeve and Elisabeth Hoenecke) died 6 Mai 1927 in Schleswig,
Crawford Co, IA, buried in Morgan Twp Cem., Crawford Co, IA. Henry: -In 1880 Henry and his brother
William came from Clinton County to Crawford County and purchased a farm in Otter Creek Township, one
half mile west of Schleswig. He remained on this farm until 1916, when he retired. -The descendants of the
Naeve/Tietjens family are taken from David Anderson Naeve's list, published in the WorldConnect Project,
see: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com.-
Children:
233. i Nicholas Henry (Nic) Naeve, born 8 Dez 1882 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died 11 Jun
1951 in Ida Grove, Ida Co, IA.
He married Emma Jensen, born 5 Okt 1883, died 16 Feb 1969.
234. ii Robert Naeve, born 9 Mrz 1884 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died 6 Mrz 1924.
He married Minnie Schmidt, married 12 Mrz 1908, born 1884 in Maquoketa, Jackson County,
IA, died 23 Mai 1918 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA.
235. iii Louis Naeve, born 27 Aug 1886 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died 29 Jun 1965.
He married Loretta Soll, married 3 Jan 1917, born 7 Jul 1895, died 16 Jul 1974.
236. iv Albert Naeve, born 22 Jul 1888 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died 12 Nov 1966, buried in
Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, CO.
He married Meta Rusch, married 1 Dez 1914 in Schleswig, Crawford Co., IA, died 1 Mai 1984
in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA.
+ 237. v Edna Louisa Naeve born 26 Aug 1890.
238. vi Meta Naeve, born 24 Apr 1892 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died Jun 1981.
She married Herman Bielenberg, married -- Jan 1916, born 23 Aug 1893, died 23 Jul 1951.
239. vii Bernhard P. (Ben) Naeve, born 21 Feb 1894 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died 25 Feb
1974 in Loveland, Colorado, buried in Ft. Logan Cemetery, Denver, CO.
He married Fern Yasmer, married 23 Dez 1928, born 23 Nov 1906, died -- Dez 1985 in
Middleton, Canyon Co., Idaho.
240. viii Roy Naeve, born 19 Mrz 1895 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died 24 Feb 1979 in Longmont,
Boulder Co, Colorado, buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, CO.
He married Ina Dunlap, married 3 Feb 1921, born 7 Jul 1896 in Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, died
27 Apr 1968 in Longmont, Boulder Co, Colorado, buried in Mountain View Cemetery,
Longmont, CO.
241. ix Ruth Naeve, born 7 Nov 1899 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, died 22 Dez 1982.
She married Edgar (Pete) McGonigle, married 29 Mrz 1924, born 23 Apr 1900 in Arthur, Ida
County, IA, died 17 Mrz 1926, buried in Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA.
242. x Henry Naeve.
109. Caroline Catherine (Carrie) Tietjens, (36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born -- Mai
1870 in Clinton Co., IA, died 6 Feb 1960 in Denver, CO, buried -- Feb 1960 in Mount Olivet, Denver,
Colorado. -She moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1887.-
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She married (1) Adolph H. Fluckens, married 10 Aug 1890 in Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co., IA, died 1917 in
Denver, CO?. Adolph: He was the founder of the Old Queen City Foundry of Denver.
She married (2) James T. Burns, married 1925, died 1937.
Children:
243. i Gerald A. Burns.
115. John Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 14 Okt 1866 in Lyons, Clinton
Co, IA, died 30 Sep 1951 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, buried in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO.
He married Jennie Hanie Stillwell, married 18 Nov 1903 in Chariton Co, MO, born 29 Dez 1873, died 27 Jun
1948 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, buried in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO.
Children:
244. i Johnnie Stillwell.
He married Myrtle ?.
117. Mathilda Gretchen Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 12 Mai 1870 in
Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 3 Feb
1945 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO, buried 6 Feb 1945 in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO.
WEDDING BELLS 1894:
The marriage of Mr. Henry Johnson [Jansen] and Miss Matilda Tietjens, took place in the Catholic church at
Indian Grove, on Saturday, January 27th, [1894], at four o'clock, Rev. Father Nazarius, officiating. Mr. John
Tietjens and Miss Emma Peterson, and Mr. Otto Arp and Miss Bertha Tietjens, acted as groomsmen and
bridesmaids and the couple to the altar and took positions there while the ceremony was being performed.
A wedding supper was spread at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Tietjens, near Indian
Grove, and the assembled guests enjoyed the gay festivities until a late hour.
Mr. Henry Johnson [Jansen], the groom, is a young man of sterling character and industrious habits, who
purchased the Morgan farm, about a year ago. His bride is a young lady who is highly esteemed for her many
graces of character, and having a thorough training in household duties she will make her husband a happy
home.
Mr. & Mrs. Johnson received many useful and ornamental wedding presents, and are now settled in their
newly furnished home. The News joins their many friends in wishing them long life and unalloyed happiness.
OBITUARY OF MATILDA G. JANSEN:
Matilda Gretjen Tietjens, daughter of Jurgen H. and Catherine M. Tietjens, was born May 12, 1870, near
Indian Grove where she spent her girlhood. At the age of 23 she united in marriage to Henry Jansen of the
same community. They moved immediately to the farm where she resided until the time of her death,
Saturday, Febrary 3, 1945.
Two children were born to this union: Gerard, who lives on an adjoining farm, and Emma, of the home.
There are six grandchildren, Gleva, Erna, Gerard Jr., Marlene, Sylvia, and Carol Jansen.Three sisters and four
brothers also survive, Mrs. Bertha Arp of Mendon; Mrs. Carl Wolf of Brunswick; Mrs. Bernett Joseph of
Kansas City; John and George of Brunswick and Gustav of Carter, Oklahoma. There are also 17 nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Jansen's life was truly centered in her home. Her greatest pleasure was to be able to do some act of
kindness for her loved ones. A good, Christian woman in every sense of the word, she was a faithful member
of the Lutheran Church in Brunswick, MO. Her funeral was conducted at the family home February 6, 1945,
by her pastor, Rev. Boehne. Burial was in the Indian Grove Cemetery.
She married Gerhard Heinrich (Henry Gerard) Jansen, married 27 Jan 1894 in St. Raphael's Cath. Ch,
Indian Grove, MO, born 27 Jan 1867 in Aselage near Herzlake, Germany, (son of Hermann Jansen and Anna
Maria Brugging) baptized 29 Jan 1967 in Herzlake, died 6 Jan 1950 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, buried 9
Jan 1950 in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO, occupation Farmer in Indian Grove. Gerhard:
NOTES ABOUT HENRY GERARD JANSEN.
Henry and Herman Jansen came from Germany in 1885. They came with Dick Ostermann and stayed with
Dick's brother then. Uncle Herman and Grandpa Henry got Typhoid fever. They had them in a room with all
the doors and windows shut and Toni Tobin was guarding the door so they couldn't get out. Great Grandpa
George Tietjens went there and went in to see them. He opened all the doors and windows and got fresh water
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for them. He took care of them for a while, then came every day so often to see about them. Then Henry went
and stayed at George Tietjens, split wood and helped around the place until he got better.
After this he went to work for Pete Smith on the farm for $ 15.00 a year plus room and board. He finally
worked enough to get a couple of horses. Then he bought a place from Pete Smith. He also bought 3 or 4 cows
and they had calves. The first year the lightening killed a cow and calf. He paid $ 20.00 an acre for this place
or $ 3,200.00 for all of it with the house. The house had four rooms, two upstairs and two downstairs.
Henry Jansen & Mathilda Tiejens were married by a catholic priest January 27, 1894, at the Catholic
Church in Indian Grove, Mo. About 1902 Grandpa Henry built a new home, when Gerard was 6 and Emma
was 3 1/2. It took a year to build. It costs $ 125.00 for labor to build it. Most of the lumber was native lumber.
When they were making the cellar for their new home, Uncle Gus was driving the scraper and Aunt Emma
would follow him and when he turned the scraper to dump the dirt he hit her in the head with the handle of the
scraper and knocked her out. She woke up crying and looking at pictures. Gerard was to pick up nails and as
fast as he picked them up the carpenters son would scatter some more.
After the new house was built (Moma) as Aunt Emma called her mother, used the old house for a hen house,
the front room for a hen house, the back room for hatching chickens.
OBITUARY. HENRY JANSEN DIES.
Resident of Indian Grove Community Was Born In Germany.
Henry Gerard Jansen, 82, died at his home in the Indian Grove vicinity Friday, January 6, [1950]. He had
been in fairly good health for a person of his age until a few weeks ago. He suffered a fall a short time ago and
suffered an injury to his shoulder which may have been a contributing cause of his death.
Funeral services were conducted at his late residence at two o'clock Monday afternoon, January 9, Rev. Carl
Vissering of Brunswick conducted the services. The body was buried in the German Cemetery in the vicinity
of Indian Grove.
His parents were Johann and Anna Marie Jansen. He was born in [the Kingdom of] Hannover, Germany,
January 27, 1867.
He came to America when he was eighteen years old and in due time became a naturalized citizen of the
United States. According to accounts he came direct to Chariton county from Europe and from that time until
his death made his home in the region of Indian Grove. By occupation he was a farmer and he lived for a
number of years on the farm where he died.
His wife was formerly Miss Matilda Tietjen. They were married 56 years ago and were the parents of a
daughter and a son, both of whom are living. The daughter, Emma Jansen, lives at the Jansen home and the
son, Gerard Jansen, on an adjoining farm. There are six surviving grandchildren.
Children:
+ 245. i Gerard George Jansen Sr. born 29 Jan 1896.
246. ii Emma Amanda Jansen, born 2 Jun 1899 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, baptized 18 Sep
1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 15 Jan 1990 in Brookfield, Linn Co.,
MO, buried 18 Jan 1990 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.
OBITUARY OF EMMA AMANDA JANSEN.
Emma Amanda Jansen, 90, died Monday, January 15, 1990 at the Maranatha Manor in
Brookfield. She was born near Indian Grove in Keytesville Township, June 2, 1899, the
daughter of Henry G. and Mathilda G. (Tietjens) Jansen and lived on the homeplace all her life.
She was baptized and confirmed on September 18, 1927, at St. John's Lutheran Church, by
the Rev. E. W. Abel. Miss Jansen is survived by a sister-in-law, Ina Jansen of Keytesville; four
nieces and two nephews, Gleva Bondy and Gerard Jansen, Brunswick, Erna Straub, Harrison,
Arkansas, Sylvia Whaley, Cameron, Ernest C. Jansen, Omaha, Nebraska, and Marlene
Leimkuehler, Dalton; and a host of other relatives. She was preceeded in death by her parents
and one brother, Gerard Jansen, Sr.
Funeral services were conducted from St. John's Lutheran Church of Brunswick, under the
direction of Heisel-Koch Funeral Home, with pastor Paul Boenish, officiating. Burial was in
the German Cemetery in Indian Grove. Pallbearers were Danny Gladbach, Paul Sayler, Dale
Joseph, Alfred Gladbach, Orin Jones and Kerry Bartholomew.
From: The Brunswicker, Thursday, January 25, 1990.
120. Bertha Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 9 Dez 1875 in Mendon,
Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 1 Jan 1957 in Mendon,
Chariton Co, MO, buried 4 Jan 1957 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO, occupation Homemaker.
OBITUARY OF MRS. BERTHA ARP.
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Bertha Tietjens, daughter of Jurgen and Catherine Tietjens was born at the family home near Indian Grove,
Missouri, December 9, 1875, and passed away at her home near Mendon, Missouri, January 1, 1957, at the age
of 81 years and 23 days.
She was united in marriage to Adolph Arp, December 21, 1899. To them three sons were born: Henry,
Walter, and Herbert, all of near Mendon. Mr. Arp passed away July 14, 1934.
Mrs. Arp united with the St. John's Lutheran Church, September 17, 1927. She transferred her membership
to Zion Methodist Church May 16, 1848, where she remained a faithful member.
Besides her sons, she leaves of her family: two sisters, Mrs. Emma Wolf of Brunswick and Mrs. Amanda
Joseph, of Kansas City; one brother, George Tietjens, of Brunswick. One sister, Mrs. Mathilda Jansen and
three brothers, John, Gustav and Henry Tietjens, preceded her in death. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 9
great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other friends.
Funeral services were conducted at Zion Methodist Church, January 4, 1957, by Rev. Ray S. Tomlin, pastor
of Brunswick Methodist Church. Burial was in the German Cemetery, near Indian Grove. The following
grandsons served as pallbearers: Darrell Arp, Clifford Arp, Verl Arp, Arnold Arp, Marvin Arp, and Leonard
Arp.
She married Adolph Otto Arp, married 21 Dez 1898 in Tietjens Home, Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, born 25
Sep 1869 in Davenport, IA, (son of Detlef Heinrich Arpe and Maria Christina Arens) baptized 18 Sep 1927 in
St. John Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 14 Jul 1934 in Brunswick, Chariton, MO, buried 17 Jul 1934 in
German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.
Children:
+ 247. i Henry Otto Arp born 25 Feb 1901.
+ 248. ii Walter A. Arp born 13 Jul 1902.
+ 249. iii William Herbert Arp born 4 Sep 1907.
121. Henry Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 20 Mai 1879 in Indian Grove,
Chariton Co, MO, died 20 Feb 1950 in Home, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO, buried 22 Feb 1950 in Baptist
Church Cem., Odessa, MO, occupation farmer near Odessa, Missouri.
OBITUARY. HENRY TIETJENS DIES.
Odessa Man Was Born in the Vivinity of Indian Grove.
Henry Tietjens, 70, of Odessa, Missouri, died at his home there February 20, [1950]. Funeral services were
conducted at the Baptist church four miles north of Odessa on Wednesday, February 22, and the body was
buried in the cemetery there.
He was born at Indian Grove, May 20, 1879, a son of George H. and Mary Catherine Tietjens. He was reared
in the Indian Grove vicinity but for the past 33 years he had lived and farmed in the region of Odessa.
He is survived by his wife of the home and a daughter, Mrs. Silva Ploch of Chicago, and one granddaughter.
Also surviving are three brothers and three sisters who are as follows: John Tietjens, Guss Tietjens, George
Tietjens, Mrs. Bertha Arp and Mrs. Emma Wolf, all of Brunswick, and Mrs. Amanda Joseph of Kansas City.
He married (1) Emma Haugh, born 1888 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO.
Children:
+ 250. i Sylvia Tietjens born 1913.
He married (2) Mayme Colbin.
122. Gustav A. (Gus) Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 7 Mrz 1881 in Indian
Grove, Chariton Co, MO, occupation farmer and carpenter, died 14 Feb 1954 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO,
buried 17 Feb 1954 in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO.
OBITUARY: GUS TEITJENS DIED QUITE SUDDENLY SUNDAY:
Gus Tietjens died quite unexpectedly Sunday, February 14, 1954, at his home southeast of Brunswick. He
had not been ill prior to his death.
Gustav A. Teitjens was born March 7, 1881, in the Indian Grove neighborhood north of Brunswick, the son
of Jurgen and Cathrin Tietjens. Although he had lived most of his life in Missouri, he had spent some time in
the states of Washington, Idaho, Texas and Oklahoma.
In June, 1946, he was married to Kate Kelly of Sayre, Oklahoma. To this union four children were born -
Brenda, James, Judy and Ivan - all of whom, with the wife survived him. He is also survived by a step-son,
Buddy; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Arp, Mrs. Amanda Joseph and Mrs. Emma Wolf; and one brother, George E.
Teitjens, all of Brunswick.
Mr. Tietjens was a farmer during most of his active years.
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Funeral services were held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at Heisel Funeral home, conducted by Rev. J. R.
Dinwiddie, Baptist minister.
He married (1) Bertha Wheeler.
He married (2) Jessie Kringer, born 14 Apr 1893, died 24 Jan 1944, buried 29 Jan 1944 in Mem. Park Cem.,
Amarillo, Texas.
He married (3) Kate Kelley, married 14 Mai 1946 in Sayre, Oklahoma, born 21 Feb 1927 in Retrop, Beckham
County, Oklahoma, (daughter of Allen G. Thurmann Kelley and Elena McGinnis) died 23 Mai 1994 in
Claude, Texas.
Children:
+ 251. i Brenda Joy Tietjens born 29 Okt 1946.
252. ii James (Jim) Tietjens Mainland, born 10 Mrz 1948.
+ 253. iii Judy Tietjens Moore born 26 Nov 1949.
+ 254. iv Ivan Clyde Tietjens Moore born 23 Apr 1951.
123. Emma Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Feb 1884 in Indian Grove,
Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 7 Dez 1963 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, buried 9 Dez 1963 in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO, occupation
Housewife.
OBITUARY: Services Held For Mrs. Emma Wolf.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Emma Tietjens Wolf, 79, were held Monday at the St. John's Lutheran
Church, the Rev. John Cramer officiating. Mrs. Wolf died at 3 p.m., Dec. 3, [1963], at her home in Brunswick,
where she and her husband had lived since 1948.
The daughter of Jurgen and Catherina Tietjens, she was born northeast of Indian Grove, where she spent her
childhood. She spent several years in Seattle, Wash., and Texas, at the remainder of her life in the Indian
Grove and Brunswick vicinities. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
She was married Jan. 17, 1906, to Carl August Wolf, who survives. Surviving are two sons, Carl J. Wolf of
Brunswick and Harold G. Wolf of Moberly, five grandchildren; one brother, George Tietjens of Indian Grove.
Burial was in the German Cemetery, Indian Grove, McCurry Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers were
Wallace Kahler, Garret Jansen, Herbert Arp, Verl Arp, Raymond Tietjens and Charles Kahler.
From: The Brunswicker, Dec. 1963.
She married Carl A. Wolf Sr., married 17 Jan 1906 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co, MO, born 15 Feb 1882 in
Pierre, South Dakota, (son of Charles Wolf and Magdalena Hammer) baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth.
Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 25 Jan 1970 in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO, occupation farmer. Carl:
OBITUARY: Services Held Tuesday For Carl A. Wolf, 87.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church for Carl A. Wolf, 87, Brunswick, who
died Jan. 25, [1970], at Carroll County Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
Mr. Wolf, a retired farmer, had also been a bookkeeper for the Wolf Motor Co., a Studebaker agency owned
by the family.
He was born Feb. 15, 1882, in Minnesota, the son of Charles and Magdalena Hammer Wolf. He was married
to Emma Tietjens Jan. 17, 1906, at Indian Grove, where he lived most of his life except for 11 years in Seattle,
Wash. Mrs. Wolf preceded him in death.
Survivors include two sons, Carl J. Wolf, Brunswick, and Harold Wolf, Moberly; five grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren. Burial was in the German Cemetery at Indian Grove, under the direction of the
McCurry Funeral Home.
Children:
+ 255. i Carl J. Wolf born 9 Sep 1907.
+ 256. ii Harold Gustav Wolf born 15 Mai 1909.
124. George Henry Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 5 Aug 1886 in Indian
Grove, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 6 Mrz 1971
in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO, buried 8 Mrz 1971 in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO, occupation
Farmer in Indian Grove.
WEDDING TIETJENS - ARP, Nov. 6, 1911.
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Mr. George Teitjens of Mendon and Miss Rosie Arp of Brunswick were married in Salisbury at the home of
Mr. Teitjens sister, Mrs. B. Joseph of East Fourth St. at eight o'clock in the evening by Rev. F. M. Crowe
pastor of the M. E. church.
These young people are from two of the most prominent families of their section of the county, and many
friends join in wishing them much joy and happiness. After the ceremony the happy couple left for a three
months' tour of the west.
From: Salisbury Press-Spectator.
Mr. and Mrs. Tietjens Note 50th Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Georg Tietjens, Sr., celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Oct. 29, [1961], with a dinner
at their home.
The bride and groom of 50 years cut and served the traditional wedding cake from a table decorated with a
white lace tablecloth, bronze mums and yellow candles.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Arp, Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Wolf, Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond Tietjens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahler and family, Vernon Tietjens, Junior
Tietjens, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hickerson and family all of Brunswick; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tietjens and family
of Cole Camp; Mr. and Mrs. Don Baker and sons, Miss Alma Joseph and Lenora Fulton of Kansas City.
Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tietjens, Carrollton; Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Jansen and Miss Emma
Jansen of Keytesville; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wolf and daughters of Moberly; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Arp of
Mendon; Mr. and Mrs. Lon Heisel and Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Wolf of Brunswick.
OBITUARY OF GEORGE H. TIETJENS.
Funeral services for George Henry Tietjens Sr., 84, were held at 2 p.m., Monday at the McCurry Funeral
Chapel, with the Rev. Lawrence Hern officiating. Mr. Tietjens, a farmer most of his life in the Indian Grove
community, died March 6, [1971], at the Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, after a three week
illness.
Born Aug. 5, 1886, at Indian Grove, he was the sole surviving child of Jurgen and Catherine Tietjens. He
was married Oct. 30, 1911, to Miss Rosa Arp, who preceded him in death March 23, 1962.
Mr. Tietjens was also preceded in death by two sons, Rudolph in 1944 and Vernon in 1966.
Surviving are five children, Mrs. Goldie Kahler, Mrs. Mildred Kahler, Raymond and George, Jr., all of
Brunswick and Ernest of Cole Camp. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Burial was in the German Cemetery at Indian Grove, with Mr. Tietjens' grandsons serving as pallbearers.
From: The Brunswicker, March 1971.
He married Rosa Arp, married 30 Okt 1911 in Salisbury, Chariton Co, MO, born 31 Okt 1887 in Indian
Grove, Chariton Co, MO, (daughter of Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Arp and Wiebke Cathrina Timm) baptized
18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, CO, died 23 Mrz 1962 in Woodland Hosp., Moberly, MO,
buried in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO. Rosa:
OBITUARY. Mrs. Rosa Tietjens, 74, Life Long Grove Resident, Dies at Woodland.
Mrs. Rosa Tietjens, 74, died March 23 at Woodland Hospital, Moberly, after an illness of about two weeks.
Mrs. Tietjens was born Oct. 31, 1887, daughter of Wiebke and William Arp of near Indian Grove.She was
married Oct. 31,1911, to George H. Tietjens. Her entire life was spent in the Indian Grove vicinity except for
one year when she and Mr. Tietjens lived in the Brunswick bottom. Last year they celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary. She was a member for 25 years of the Davis Foggin WPFA.
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Kahler, Mrs. Charles Kahler; four sons, Ernest of
Cole Camp, Mo., Raymond, Vernon and Junior; 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. One son,
Rudolph, preceded her in death. She leaves also a brother, Ernest Arp, and a sister, Mrs. Freda Henning.
Funeral services were held Monday at the McCurry Funeral Home, the Rev. Lawrence Hern officiating.
Burial was in the German Cemetery at Indian Grove.
From: The Brunswicker, March 29, 1962.
Children:
+ 257. i Goldie Tietjens born 11 Jul 1912.
+ 258. ii Rudolph Carl Tietjens born 24 Jun 1914.
+ 259. iii Ernest Adolph Tietjens born 15 Jan 1916.
+ 260. iv Raymond William Tietjens born 26 Sep 1917.
+ 261. v George Henry Tietjens born 12 Oct 1919.
+ 262. vi Vernon Frederick Tietjens born 13 Nov 1921.
+ 263. vii Mildred C. Tietjens born 2 Apr 1924.
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125. Amanda Alma Tietjens, (37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Jan 1889 in Mendon,
Chariton Co, MO, died 30 Apr 1959 in St. Joseph Hosp., Kansas City, MO, buried in Floral Hills Cem.,
Kansas City, MO, occupation Artist, Homemaker.
OBITARY OF AMANDA ALMA JOSEPH.
Mrs. Amanda Joseph died April 29, [1959], at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kansas City, where she had been a
patient for seven weeks. She was 70.
Born in Brunswick, she was the daughter of Jurgen and Cathrine Tietjens and was the youngest of eight
children. She married Bernard Joseph Oct. 14, 1910, and four daughters were born to them. All survivors, they
are: Miss Alma Joseph and Mrs. Vivian Baker of the home, Mrs. Rena Farnham, Nevada, MO., and Mrs.
Corrine Fulton, Kansas City. Mr. Joseph died in 1953.
Besides her daughters she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Emma Wolf and a brother, George Tietjens, both of
Brunswick; seven grandchildren and one great-grandshild.
Mrs. Joseph was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Clara Barton Circle of The Gar and the
Greater Kansas City Art Association.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City, the Rev. Mr. Allen
officiating. Pallbearers were Carl Wolf, Herbert Arp, Herbert Padgett, Elmo Joseph, Raymond Tietjens and
Gerard Jansen, Jr.
She married Bernett Reuben Joseph, married 14 Okt 1910 in Jurgen Tietjens home, Indian Grove, Chariton
Co, MO, born 4 Feb 1879 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co, MO, (son of Alexander Joseph and Elizabeth
Riebold) died 16 Mrz 1953 in St. Mary's Hosp., Kansas City, MO, buried 19 Mrz 1953 in Floral Hills Cem.,
Kansas City, MO, occupation mechanical engineering. Bernett:
OBITUARY OF BERNETT REUBEN JOSEPH.
Bernett Reuben Joseph, a resident of 4501 Askew Ave., Kansas City, died at the Trinity Lutheran Hospital
Monday, March 16, [1953], after an illness of two weeks. His death was due to a heart ailment.
On Thursday afternoon at two o'clock funeral services were conducted at the Floral Hills Memorial Chapel.
Burial was in the Floral Hills Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Swofford.
He was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Riebold Joseph and was born Febrary 4, 1879 on a farm near
Indian Grove where he grew to manhood. He was married October 14, 1910 to Miss Amanda Tietjens also of
the Indian Grove vicinity. To this union were born four daughters, all of whom survive. They are Miss Alma
and Miss Vivian Joseph of the home, Mrs. Ruth Fulton of Kansas City and Mrs. Rena Farnham of Nevada.
Also surviving are two brothers, Oscar Joseph of Cambridge, Nebr., Elmer Joseph of Kansas City, two sisters,
Mrs. Frank Padgett and Mrs. Cleda Elliott of near Brunswick. One brother, Walter, preceded him in death.
His trade was that of mechanical engineering, having been employed as chief engineer by the Standard Oil
Company at Carrollton for thirty three years. After his retirement about eight years ago, the family moved to
Kansas City where he still was employed up to the time of his death at Y.M.C.A., where he was held in high
esteem by his associates. He was of a quiet disposition, devoted to his family and kind to every one. He will be
sadly missed in his home and among his relatives and friends. He was a member of the Methodist church.
Children:
264. i Alma B. Joseph, born 5 Aug 1911 in Centralia, MO, died 5 Jun 1985 in Humana Hosp.,
Phoenix, AZ, buried 8 Jun 1985 in Mount Olivet Cem., Kansas City, MO.
+ 265. ii Ruth Corinne Joseph born 21 Okt 1912.
+ 266. iii Rena Eloise Joseph born 24 Aug 1915.
+ 267. iv Vivian Elisabeth Joseph born 10 Jun 1924.
128. Anna Catherine Dierks, (39.Anna 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) (See marriage to number 72.)
130. Amanda Matilda Dierks, (39.Anna 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) (See marriage to number 73.)
133. Marx J. Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born um 1871 in Brunswick Twp,
Chariton Co., MO, died 3 Mai 1932 in Denver, Colorado, buried in Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA.
He married Anna M. Boy, married 6 Aug 1896, born in 1869, died in 1916, buried in Elmwood Cem., Mason
City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.
Children:
268. i Melvin Tietjens, born 12 Mai 1897/98 in Iowa, died -- Sep 1976 in Idaho Springs, Clear Creek
Co., Colorado.
269. ii Cleo Tietjens, born 12 Apr 1901, died 31 Jan 1991 in Los Angeles, California.
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She married Al Greene.
134. Clara M. Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 27 Sep 1872 in Brunswick
Twp., Chariton Co., MO, died 9 Feb 1948 in Austin, Mover Co.,Minnesota, buried 12 Feb 1948 in Elmwood
Cem., Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.
OBITUARY: MRS: JOHANNSEN RITES THURSDAY.
Mrs. M. E. Johannsen, 75, died at a hospital in Austin, Minn., Monday, [Febr. 9, 1948], after an illness of 2
weeks.
Mrs. Johannsen nee Clara Tietjens was born Sept. 27, 1872 in Brunswick, MO. In 1885 the family moved to
Mason City.
In 1899 she married Max. E. Johannsen of Mason City. They lived on a farm near Mason City until 1910
when they purchased a farm near Manly and lived there until 1920 when they purchased a farm near Austin.
They retired in 1943.
She is survived by her husband and four sons; Waldo E., Clifford R., and Harry of Austin, Minn., Roger of
Denver, Colorado. There are also six grandchildren, two brothers, Ludwig H. Tietjens, Kenaston, Sask.,
Canada, and Hugo Tietjens, Clinton, two sisters: Mrs Anna Alitz and Mrs. Helena Williams, of Mason City.
She was buried Feb 12, 1948, in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason City, Iowa.
She married Max E. Johannsen, married 28 Nov 1889 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA?, born 15 Jan
1876 in Iowa, occupation farmer near Mason City, IA, died -- Dez 1971 in Austin, Mover Co., Minnessota,
buried 18 Dez 1971 in Elmwood Cem., Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.
Children:
270. i Waldo E. Johannsen, born 12 Mrz 1900 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, died 31 Okt
1988 in Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.
He married Mary Looney, married 16 Sep 1936 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., South Dakota,
born 28 Dez 1904 in Osage, Mitchell Co., IA, died 15 Apr 1987 in Osage, Mitchell Co., IA.
+ 271. ii Clifford R. Johannsen born 17 Apr 1901.
+ 272. iii Roger Johannsen born 17 Dez 1902.
273. iv Harry Johannsen, born 11 Aug 1904, died 1 Aug 1990 in Austin, Mover Co., Minnesota.
He married Cora M. Stanley, born 9 Sep 1904, died -- Sep 1981, buried in Oakwood
Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co, IA.
135. Amandus Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Aug 1874 in Brunswick
Twp, Chariton Co, MO, occupation farmer in Mason City, IA, died 31 Mai 1944 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo
Co, IA, buried 3 Jun 1944 in Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA.
OBITUARY. TIETJENS, 69, DIES ON A FARM.
Amandus Tietjens, 69, R. F. D. 4, Mason City, died at his home Wednesday, [May 31, 1944], at 12:30 p.m.
after an illness of 4 1/2 months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Bethel Evangelical
Church, Manly, with the Rev. H. M. Raecker, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the Elmwood cemetery.
Mr. Tietjens was born Aug. 10, 1874, in Brunswick, MO., and moved with his family to a farm near Clinton
when he was 5. He later moved to State Center and then to Cerro Gordo County where he lived for the past 60
years, 41 of them on the farm where he died.
He was representativ of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company and a member of the Bethel Evangelical
Church of Manly.
Surviving are his wife, the former Cora A. Alitz, whom he married in Mason City, Sept. 5, 1905; two
daughters, Mrs. Lock Seidel of Kensett, and Mrs. Ray Field of Manly; three sons, Irving of Route 4, Mason
City; Harold, also of Route 4, Mason City, and Merrill, at home; three sisters, Mrs. M. E. Johannsen of Austin,
Minn., Mrs. L. H. Alitz of Mason City, and Mrs. Lena William, of Mason City; two brothers, Ludwig of
Kanaston, Saskatchewan, Canada, and Hugo of Clinton; and 6 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marx and Elizabeth Stoltenberg Tietjens, two sisters and one
brother.
A prayer service for the immediate family and relatives will be held at the McAuley and Son Funeral Home
Saturday at 1:45 p.m. preceding the services at Manly.
He married Cora Adale Alitz, married 5 Sep 1905 in Mason City, IA, born 16 Jun 1887 in Garnavillo,
Clayton Co., IA, died 19 Mrz 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, buried 22 Mrz 1972 in Elmwood Cem., Mason
City, IA.
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Children:
+ 274. i Irvin C. Tietjens born 22 Jun 1906.
+ 275. ii Harold Henry Hugo Tietjens born 29 Mai 1909.
+ 276. iii Adelphia Pearl (Delphia) Tietjens born 5 Jul 1911.
+ 277. iv Merill F. Tietjens born 10 Okt 1914.
278. v June Joyce Tietjens, born 22 Sep 1922, died 26 Feb 1989.
She married (1) Ray Fields.
She married (2) Maurice Stevens.
279. vi Child Tietjens, died in infancy.
136. Helena (Lena) Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Dez 1876 in
Brunswick Twp, Chariton Co, MO, died 15 Jun 1958 in Mason City, IA, buried 17 Jun 1958 in Elmwood
Cem., Mason City, IA.
OBITUARY. Services set for Mrs. Fred Williams, 81.
Helen M. (Tietjens) Williams, 81, died Sunday morning, [June 15, 1958], at a Mason City nursing home,
following a long illness. She made her home with her sister, Anna [Tietjens] Alitz, 710 Pennsylvania S. E., the
past four years.
Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 24, 1876, at Brunswick, MO., daughter of Marx and Elsabea (Stoltenberg)
Tietjens. As a young girl she moved to Mason City with her parents. They settled on a farm near here.
She was married to Fred H. Williams Feb. 10, 1904, in Mason City. They made their first home on a farm
near Mason City. In 1919 they moved to Saskatchewan, Canada, where they continued to farm. In 1934 they
returned to Mason City and she had lived here since that time.
She was preceded in death by her husband 1951. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are a son, Hugh Williams, Downey, Calif., two grandchildren, a sister, Anna Alitz, Mason City, and
brother, Hugo Teatjens, Clinton.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McAuley-Scanlan Chapel. The Rev. Martin L.
Hulse, pastor of Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood
Cemetery.
She married Fred H. Williams, married 10 Feb 1904 in Mason City, IA, born um 1876, died 1951 in Mason
City, IA.
Children:
280. i Hugh Williams.
137. Ludwig Henry Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 31 Jul 1879 in Clinton,
Clinton Co, IA, occupation farmer, died 5 Jun 1955 in Mason Ciy, IA, buried 9 Jun 1955 in Elmwood Cem.,
Mason City, IA.
OBITURAY. June 5, 1955. L. Tietjens Services are Incomplete.
Ludwig H. Tietjens, 75, died at his home, 118 Monroe S. W., [Mason City], Sunday afternoon, following a
long illness. He had lived at his present home the past six years.
Mr. Tietjens was born July 31, 1879, at Clinton, son of Marx and Catharina (Stoltenberg) Tietjens. He came
to Mason City at the age of 4 with his parents and they settled on a farm. He attended the Mason City schools
and upon graduation attended Ellsworth Business College at Iowa Falls.
Upon his return to Mason City he helped on his father's farm. He was married to Anna Vitze Jan. 10, 1906,
in Mason City. They made their first home at Cameron, where they lived until 1909 when they moved to
Keneston, Saskatchewan, Canada. They farmed in Canada 38 years until 1949 when they returned to Mason
City and made their home at 118 Monroe S. W.
Mr. Tietjens was a Lutheran and a member of IOOF Loge 224 of Mason City. While living in Canada he
was president of the Canadian Grain Growers Co-op and also was president of the Rural Telephone Company,
Secretary of the school board and president oft he Community Hall Builders Foundation.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Arthur L. Tietjens and Marvin Tietjens, Mason City and Aldee M.
Tietjens, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Arlene) Haight, Hanley, Saskatchewan,
Canada; three grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Williams and Anna Alitz, Mason City, and a brother, Hugo
Tietjens, Clinton. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral Arragements are incomplete, awaiting the arrival of relatives from a distance. The McAuley and Son
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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He married Anna E. Vitze, married 10 Jan 1906 in Mason City, IA, born 17 Dez 1879 in Berlin, Germany,
died 27 Apr 1971 in Mason City, IA.
Children:
281. i Arthur L. Tietjens, born 25 Jul 1906 in Mason City, IA, died 11 Jun 1989 in Mason City, IA,
buried 14 Jun 1989 in Memorial Park Cem., Mason City, IA.
He married Alice M. Butcher, married 18 Jul 1958, born 16 Dez 1906 in Rockwell, Cerro
Gordo Co., IA, died 19 Jul 1958 in Winneabo Hgts., Mason City, IA, buried 21 Jul 1958 in
Memorial Park Cem., Mason City, IA.
282. ii Marvin H. Tietjens, born 11 Feb 1908 in Mason City, IA, died 22 Jun 1982 in Mason City,
IA, buried 25 Jun 1982 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, IA.
283. iii Aldee M. Tietjens, born in Saskatchewan, Canada.
+ 284. iv Arlene Tietjens.
138. Ellenora (Ella) Cecelia Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Sep 1881 in
Hampshire Twp, Clinton Co, IA, died 7 Feb 1911 in Manly, Worth Co., IA.
She married Peter D. (Dick) Benjegerdes, married 12 Sep 1905 in Cerro Gordo Co., IA, born 30 Mai 1882 in
Manly, Worth Co., IA, died 22 Mrz 1969 in Mason City, IA.
Children:
285. i Marvin Benjegerdes, born 30 Sep 1915?, died 16 Okt 1993.
139. Hugo Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28 Okt 1883 in Clinton, Clinton
Co, IA, died 1 Apr 1969 in Clinton, Clinton Co, IA, buried in Oakland Cem., Clinton Co, IA.
OBITUARY OF HUGO TIETJENS.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Pape funeral home for Hugo Tietjens, 85, of 1361
23rd Ave. N. who died Thursday, [April 1, 1969]. John Nickelson of Community congretional church will
officiate.
Buriel will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Roeh , William Ottaway, Darrel and
Roland Parker, Robert McCormack and John Tholen. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Mr. Tietjens was born Oct. 28, 1883, in Clinton, the son of Marx and Katherine Stoltenberg Tietjens. He
married Merrette Au on June 5, 1912, in Clinton.
Survivors include two sons, Raymond of Clinton and Reginald of Waterloo; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren;
one sister, Mrs. Anna Alitz of Mason City; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his wife, a son, and several brothers and sisters.
From: Clinton Herald, Iowa, April 2, 1969, page 8.
He married Merrette Emalene Au, married 5 Jun 1912 in Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, born 10 Sep 1890 in
Lyons, Clinton Co., IA, died 27 Mrz 1948 in Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, buried in Oakland Cem., Clinton Co,
IA. Merrette:
LYONS GIRL IS QUIETLY MARRIED:
Miss Merette Au and Mr. Hugo Tietjens of Canada Married Wednesday Afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
At the parsonage of the Presbyterian Church of Lyons Wednesday, [June 5, 1912], afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Miss Merette Au of Lyons and Mr. Hugo Tietjens of Kenaston, Canada, were united in marriage by Rev. N. A.
McAulay, pastor of the church. They were attended by Miss Anna Tietjens, a sister of the groom and Mr.
Jullus Au, a cousin of the bride. Following the ceremony the couple were taken to the home of the bride where
a wedding supper was served and then left for Omaha, Nebraska, and points in Colorado, returning to this city
in about two weeks before leaving for their home in the northwest.
Miss Au is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Au, residing north of this city and is very well known here,
having attended the public schools of Lyons and graduating from the Lyons High School with the class of
1909. For the past three years she has been teaching school at the Heighton Hill School, north of the city. Miss
Au is a talented musician and has just completed a several years course in dll paintina.
Mr. Tietjens is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marx Tietjens of 625 South Sixth Street, Lyons. He has never made
his home here, having resided in the northwest for many years where he is interested in the real estate business
and farming.
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Children:
+ 286. i Raymond Tietjens born 23 Mrz 1913.
+ 287. ii Reginald Tietjens born 19 Mai 1916.
288. iii Lorne Lewis Tietjens, born 14 Feb 1924 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, died 8 Aug
1937, buried in Oakland Cem., Clinton Co, IA.
140. Anna C. Tietjens, (40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Jan 1886 in Clinton, Clinton
Co, IA, died 6 Nov 1969 in Mason City, IA, buried 10 Nov 1969 in Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA.
She married Louis Herman Alitz, married 25 Apr 1923 in Des Moines, IA, born 23 Aug 1884 in Garnavillo,
Clayton Co., IA, died 25 Aug 1950 in Mason City, IA, buried 28 Aug 1950 in Elmwood Cemetery, Mason
City, IA.
Children:
289. i Roy Owen Alitz, born 1929, died 1 Dez 1937, buried in Mason City, IA. Roy drowned as a
young boy.
149. Theodore Rix, (42.Cathrina 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 5 Feb 1881 in Hampshire Twp.,
Clinton Co, IA, occupation farmer in Clinton County, Iowa, died 27 Mrz 1966 in Mercy Hospital, Clinton, IA,
buried in Oakland Cem., Clinton, Clinton Co, IA.
OBITUARY OF THEODORE RIX:
Theodore Rix, 85, Route 3, died Sunday morning in Mercy hospital, [Clinton]. Funeral services will be held
at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Shadduck funeral home, where friends may call. Rev. M. S. Bredow, pastor of zion
Lutheran Church, will officiate. Mrs. David Loehndorf will be vocalist, accompanied by Mrs. William Rathje.
Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Rix was born Feb. 5, 1881, in Clinton County, the son of George and Cathryn Tietjens Rix. He attended
Clinton County elementary schools. He married Marie Bruse in Clinton in 1907. He was engaged in farming in
the county all his life. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife; one son, LeRoy of Route 3; one sister, Mrs. Dora Harmsen of Clinton; one
grandchild; one great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. His parents, and several brothers and sisters
preceded him in death.
He married Marie Margret Bruse, married 1907 in Clinton Co, IA, born 8 Okt 1880 in Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany, died 14 Feb 1968, buried 17 Feb 1968 in Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, IA.
Children:
290. i LeRoy Bruse Rix, born 11 Mrz 1911, died 27 Mai 1986 in Mercy Hospital, Clinton, IA, buried
30 Mai 1986 in Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, IA.
He married Genevieve Ruth McClay, born 28 Dez 1914 in Clinton, IA, (daughter of Harry
McClay and Verna Smith) died 17 Sep 1998 in Home in Clinton, IA, buried 21 Sep 1998 in
Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, IA.
+ 291. ii Adeline Marie Rix born 7 Jul 1918.
150. Dorothea (Dora) Rix, (42.Cathrina 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Nov 1882 in
Hampshire Twp., Clinton Co, IA, died Jan 1969 in Clinton Manor Nursing Home, Clinton Co, buried in Teeds
Grove Cem., Teeds Grove, Clint. Co.
OBITUARY OF MRS. JOHN L. HARMSEN.
Mrs. John l. Hamsen, 85, 3104 Cleveland St., [Clinton], died this morning, [Jan., 1969], in the Clinton
Manor Nursing Home where she had been a patient for five weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Martin S. Bredow officiating.
Friends may call at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Snell-Smith funeral home. The body will be taken to the church at
12 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Teeds Grove.
Dora Rix was born Nov. 10, 1882, in Clinton County, the daughter of George and Catherine Tietjens Rix.
She married John L. Harmsen on Feb. 6, 1907. Mr. Harmsen died in December of 1957.
Survivors are two sons, Vernon J. and Lloyd L., both of rural Clinton; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers.
She married John L. Harmsen, married 6 Feb 1907, born 16 Aug 1880 in Germany, died 5 Dez 1957 in at
home Clinton Co, IA, died 8 Dez 1957 in Teeds Grove Cemetery, Elk River Twp., Clinton Co., IA.
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Children:
292. i Vernon J. Rix.
293. ii Lloyd L. Rix.
153. Minnie Tietjens, (43.Wilhelm 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born um 1874 in Minnesota.
She married William Schmeling, born um 1872 in Minnesota, occupation Cattle Driver at the Stockyards.
Children:
+ 294. i Louis Schmeling born um 1896.
295. ii Walter Schmeling, born 15 Jan 1909 in Nebraska, died -- Apr 1978 in Omaha, Sarpy County,
Nebraska.
4.7 Seventh Generation
157. Dora Catherine Troe, (45.Elsa 6 , 25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28 Jun 1897 in
Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 27 Apr 1977 in Brunswick, MO, buried 29 Apr 1977 in Elliott Grove
Cemetery, Brunswick.
She married Frederick Henry Dammann, married 20 Feb 1928 in Brunswick?, born 27 Nov 1892 in
Wagenfeld, Germany, (son of Karl Dammann and Wilhelmina Rumar) died 29 Apr 1970 in Brunswick, MO,
buried 2 Mai 1970 in Elliot Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, MO, occupation Farmer near Indian Grove.
Frederick:
HENRY DAMMANN OBITUARY: Rites Held Last Week for Henry Dammann, 77.
Last rites for Henry Dammann, 77, were held at 2 p.m. last Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, the
Rev. Arnold E. Heimsoth officiating. Mr. Dammann died April 29, (1970), at his home in rural Brunswick.
Born November 27, 1892, in Whienfield (Wagenfeld), Germany, he was the son of Carl and Wilamene
(Wilhelmina) Rummer Dammann. He was educated in Germany and was in the German Army in World War
I. He came to the United States in 1922, and lived in Mendon five years before moving to his Brunswick farm
home, where he had lived the past 42 years.
He was married Feb. 20, 1928, to Miss Dora Troe, who survives. Mr. Damman was a member of St. John's
Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Laymen's Leage, the American Polled Hereford Association and Bee Keepers'
Association of North Central Missouri.
He was preceded in death by two children, one of whom died in infancy. A son, Harold, died March 9,
1957. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Kruse, five grandchildren, many nieces and
nephews. Burial was in the Elliott Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the McCurry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Council Stroemer, Albert Unternaehrer, Paul Richardson, Ardien Bondy, Bill Kruse and
Ervin Brandt.
Children:
+ 296. i Harold William Dammann born 15 Dez 1929.
+ 297. ii Wilma Henrietta Dammann born 6 Jan 1934.
160. Harry R. Rohwedder, (48.George 6 , 25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 19 Okt 1903
in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died -- Sep 1979 in Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, occupation
engineer.
He married Laura ?.
Children:
298. i Linda Jane Rohwedder, born 30 Apr 1939, occupation lived 1963 in Washington D. C.
She married ? Rosley.
299. ii Katherine Anne (Kathy) Rohwedder, born 31 Dez 1941.
173. Arthur Ahrendsen, (53.Dorothea 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Mai 1903 in
Jones Co, IA.
He married Mathilda Carstensen.
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Children:
+ 300. i Leo Ahrendsen born 1930.
+ 301. ii Lyle Ahrendsen born 1932.
174. Anita Ahrendsen, (53.Dorothea 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Feb 1906 in
Olin, Jones Co, IA, died 15 Dez 1978, buried in Olin Cem., Olin, Jones Co, IA.
She married Dean Sarby.
Children:
302. i Dearl Sarby.
303. ii Duane Sarby.
304. iii Deanna Sarby.
176. Anna Margo Levsen, (59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Jan 1911,
occupation Housewife.
She married Archie Milo Edwards, married 25 Dez 1935, born 14 Jul 1910, died 2 Mai 1973, occupation
Retail merchant.
Children:
+ 305. i Margaret Anna Edwards born 31 Okt 1938.
+ 306. ii Jane Joanne Edwards born 3 Nov 1941.
+ 307. iii Martha Lou Edwards born 25 Jun 1944.
+ 308. iv Steven Roy Edwards born 5 Nov 1947.
177. Agnes Levsen, (59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Jul 1913,
occupation Bookkeeper in Maquoketa, IA.
She married Forrest Deville Tubbs, married 25 Mai 1941, born 26 Mrz 1911, occupation Carpenter.
Children:
309. i Thomas Levsen Tubbs, born 26 Mrz 1944, occupation Carpenter & orchadist.
178. John Hans Levsen, (59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28 Jul 1917,
occupation Farmer.
He married Elsie Benischeck, married -- Nov 1941.
Children:
+ 310. i Clark August Levsen born 6 Apr 1942.
+ 311. ii Susan Levsen born 2 Aug 1944.
179. Erwin Rohwedder, (60.John 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Alma Thomsen.
Children:
312. i Rita Rohwedder.
313. ii Donna Rohwedder.
180. Hans Ahrendsen, (61.Mathilda 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married T. Ballou.
Children:
314. i Dick Ahrendsen.
315. ii Jerry Ahrendsen.
203. Freda Louise Rohwedder, (88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 14 Sep
1907, died 13 Dez 1985, occupation Teacher.
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FREDA LOUISE ROHWEDDER JAMISON BIOGRAPHY:
I, Freda, graduated from Wyoming High School in 1924, John in 1929, and Paul in 1931. Cousin Marian
Levsen had come to live with us in 1930 and she and Paul were in the same class. Her sister, Hazel, came to
live with us in 1935. She was the best student in her class in 1936. We all urged to go on to school. I went to
Ames and majored in Home Economics Education. I graduated with a BS in 1931, the same year Paul and
Marian graduated from High School. I taught 25 years in all in Wyoming, Lyons and Olin.
One evening when I was teaching in Lyons, my good friend Jane Baker talked me into going to Eastern
Star to meet her cousin, Howard Jamison. A little over a year later Howard and Freda were married. We
started farming on my dad's big farm for five years. While here Nancy was born on December 30th, 1936, and
Marjorie was born on January 8th, 1938. It was wonderful living next door to Uncle Alberts and Uncle Otto's
and Paul Levsen on the East. Then we bought Howard's folks farm and moved to Whiteside County near
Morrison, Illinois. Four years later we purchased a larger farm at Miles and here on the 8th day of August,
1945, John was born. We also threshed that day. There were as many women who came to help as there were
men in the field. Howard was so excited that when he milked he left bucket of milk hanging in the barn. Sue
McKee took charge of the meal.
Dad passed away on November 27, 1945, from a massive heart attack.Then we purchased Mother's farm
North of town and moved there on the 1st of March in 1947.
When Marjorie graduated from High School in 1954 I decided to teach a few years to help the girls through
college - I taught 16 years this time . We took many trips to the West, the Black Hills, Yellowstone, and the
state of Washington, also to Canton Ohio and the Ozarks.
Then on October 1st, 1961, Nancy and Mickey Cosner were married in our church. All our friends and
relatives came and then again on November 23rd, 1962, Marjorie and Robert Ardelean were married. Mother
died November 28th 1962 on cancer. John was married to Karmen Kleinsmith in August 1964. We moved to
Mother's house in 1964 and John and Karmen started farming on our farm. In January of 1961 the twins Tom
and Tim Cosner were born and one by one we had 9 grandchildren and each one is very special.
I retired from teaching in 1971 and Howard and I have enjoyed traveling and doing things together. Cousin
Marian Levsen, who lived with us, earned her degree in Nursing from Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago and
Cousin Hazel Levsen, who lived with us, received her degree in Nursing from Michael Reese Hospital in
Chicago.
She married Howard Jamison, married 1 Mrz 1936, born 8 Dez 1900, died 3 Nov 1996, occupation Farmer.
Howard:
.
Children:
+ 316. i Nancy Ann Jamison born 30 Dez 1936.
+ 317. ii Marjorie Jane Jamison born 8 Jan 1938.
+ 318. iii John Howard Jamison born 8 Aug 1945.
204. John Levsen Rohwedder, (88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Apr
1912, occupation Chemical Engineer in Arizona.
JOHN LEVSEN ROHWEDDER BIOGRAPHY, written by his sister Freda Louise:
Brother John graduated from the University of Iowa as aChemical Engineer.
John Levsen Rohwedder was born on April 17, 1912, in the new house. He was a beautiful baby and I
loved to hold him until one time when I was sitting on a small rocker, and he wet his pants. I promptly
dropped him!
John Levsen Rohwedder's life from birth 1912, to 1933, the year of graduation from the university of Iowa,
was filled with activity. The events remembered best at age 58, the year of this writing are: Entering country
school knowing only German language (easy to learn two languages, bu awkward to go to town during World
War I.), moving to Monticello, Iowa, at about age 7, moving back to Wyoming, Iowa, by wagon at about age
9; attending Wyoming schools with heavy concentration on all sports, peddling milk with a team and a surray;
learning bridge, solo and other card games from mother and dad; and dating Ruth Bahnsen (Wife) beginning
Junior year in High School.
Ruth attended Cedar Falls Teachers College and taught school while John was attending the University of
Iowa. At age 23, two years of his graduation in Chemical Engineering, they married. John's salar with the
Corps of Engineers, Rock Island, Illinois, was $110 a month. Two years later Jay John was born. In 1941,
John, Ruth and Jay spent a year in Massena, N. Y., where John worked on the St. Laurence Seaway and Power
Project. In 1942 John was ordered to active duty in the Chemical Corps, Edgewood Arsenal, MD. Later Ruth
and Jay Joined him and Joanne Ruth was born in the Army Hospital in April 1945. In December 1945, John
was seperated from the service, having reached the grade of Lt. Colonel.
The next 19 years of work was with the Corps of Engineers, Rock Island, Illinois. In 1954 he transferred to
the Army Command, Rock Island, Illinois, doing much the same work, except that it had broadened to cover
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the United States. During this period Jay graduated from Northwestern University, and the University of Iowa
Medical School; Joanne's senior year in High School, and exchange student, Lillia Ferro, Uruguay, South
America, lived with the family, an interesting experience.
The factors of greatest influence in John's live to date, besides his good health, are his conscientious
parents, his sister and brother, his wife and two children, and his colleagues in the engineering field. World
Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War had some affect, but not consciously.
He married Ruth Bahnsen, married 1935, born 1911.
Children:
+ 319. i Jay John Rohwedder born 1937.
+ 320. ii Joanne Ruth Rohwedder born -- Apr 1945.
205. Paul Gustav Rohwedder, (88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Aug
1913, died 12 Aug 1990, occupation Farmer of Wyoming, IA.
PAUL GUSTAV ROHWEDDER BIOGRAPHY, written by his sister Freda Louise:
Brother Paul also attended the University of Iowa, but he would rather farm.
Paul Gustav Rohwedder was born on August 17, 1913. From an early age he displaced a great deal of
patience and love for animals. As a toddler he followed the farm chickens around until they sat down, then he
picked them up and carried them around. Wild rabbits, and other small animals cuccombed to his charms. Paul
loved to hunt and fish. Walter Hartmann was his constant companion. One time they ran their trap line before
school and they had caught a skung. Mother did the best to get rid of the odor but at 9:30 she locked out the
window and saw Paul and Walter coming home. They had been sent home - when they got warm the rest of
the school couldn't stand them.
When Marian Levsen came to live with us it was Paul who made her feel at home. They were in plays
together and he teased her but they did have fun in school. They graduated in 1931 and Paul went to go to
Iowa University to school but he decided that wasn't for him he really wanted to farm. So he went into
business with his dad.
Paul courted Florence Westphal and they were married in December 1941. Freda and Howard had to move
to Illinois so Paul and Florence took over dad's big farm. He raised and fed cattle and hogs in the tradition of
his father and grandfather.
Herbert was born in 1943 in the Anamosa Hospital. He grew to young manhood on the farm doing all the
jobs that needed to be done. Herbert took and active part in 4-H and had many champion steers he had fed and
they were shown at the County and State Fair. Then in 1965 when Herbert was only 23 years old he was
accidently killed in a highway accident.
Paul Rohwedder, Richard Rohwedder and Bob Rohwedder carried the Rohwedder Road tradition to the
third generation. There is a difference now. The poll tax has been abolished, and all men may vote. The
Rohwedders, like all farmers still mow the weeds along the roadway, and meet each other, and if the county
plows aren't out before a path is broken through the drifts they make with huge tractors rather than bobsleds.
He married Florence Westphal, married 12 Dez 1941, born 26 Mai 1915, died 27 Dez 1999.
Children:
321. i Herbert Rohwedder, born 1943 in Anamosa Hospital, Iowa, died 1965 killed in a highway
accident, occupation Farmer of Wyoming, IA.
207. Laura Henrietta Holst, (89.Toni 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28 Okt 1911 in
near Wyoming, Jones Co, IA.
LAURA HENRIETTA HOLST REISS BIOGRAPHY:
Mother had a "hired girl" to help her some of the time - living with them except on week ends.They also
had hired men "living in" so Mother needed help after Elsie and I were born. Hired helped spoke only German
so German was spoken most of the time. As a result, when Elsie was ready for school, she could not speek
English.
Elsie and I started school at Scotch Grove No. 7 country school just east of the farm about one half mile -
the same school Dad and Uncle Cornel went to. It was a one-room school with double desks (2 students per
desk) and a long recitation bench for classes. We were fortunate to have good teachers so received a good
basic education. Elsie's first teacher was Hazel Herington but when I started in September, 1917, Jessie Orr
(Mrs. Grey Dreibelbis) was the teacher. Occasional programs presented by the students in the evening
sometimes ended with box socials. Girls and women brought decorated boxes containing lunches for two. The
boxes were auctioned off and the highest bidder for your box would be your guest to share the lunch you had
braught.
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Elsie and I were usually dressed alike, even though we were two years apart. Mother made our dresses. I
still remember yellow organdy dresses she made for us were special and 2 piece "middy-style" dresses with
blue embroidery. Neither Dad nor Mother graduated from high school but Mother was sent to Chicago for a
short sewing course. That training must have come in handy.
When I graduated from college in 1933, we were in the midst of the depression. I feld fortunate to find a
job to teach Home Economics in Stanwood. In November of my second year there, I moved to Eagle Grove to
teach for 3 years. I worked as I. S. C. Extension Home Economist for 4 years - two years in Butler and Bremer
counties and then two years in Benton County.
On September 10, 1944, I married Calvin Reiss whom I met at ISC, but whose home county was Benton
County. We were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, half between our homes. There
was gas rationing at that time and we wanted our immediate families to be with us. We pooled our gas
rationing stamps for a short honeymoon trip. We lived in Vinton the first year and a half. Calvin farmed with
his father and raised seed for ISC, increasing new certified varieties of soy beans. Calvin was majoring in
Agriculture Economics at ISC with a minor in Agronomy. He did field crop inspection work for the Iowa Crop
Improvement Association.
On October 2, 1945, Marie Ann was born in Vinton - just 100 years to the day after my Grandpa
Rohwedder was born. In January, 1946, we came to Jones County to farm with my folks. We lived in the
smaller of the 2 homes on the farm. After my father passed away in 1950, Mother's farm home seemed too
large and lonesome. Elsie came to stay with her a few months, but in 1952, Calvin, Marie and I moved in with
Mother.
Marie attended grade school and her first year of high school in Onslow. After the Midland School District
was organized in 1960, Marie finished high school in Wyoming and graduated in 1963. Marie chosed to attend
college at Iowa State University, the same as her parents and her Aunt Elsie. She and her college roommate,
Barbara Maddy, traveled to Africa in place of attending spring quarter their sophomore year. They were
Barbara's parents in Lagos, Nigeria, for 6 weeks and then traveled in Europe with the Maddy's for 3 weeks.
Marie and Barbara attended 2 summer seasons so as to graduate with their class in 1967.
Marie's B. C. degree was in Home Economics Education. She was an ISU Extention Home Economist in
Deleware County for one year and then married William Hacke of Bernard on July 6, 1968. Marie taught
Home Economics in Western Dubuque School District for 2 years after they were married.
MORE RECOLLECTIONS OF EARLIER DAYS I, written by Laura Henrietta Holst Reiss:
Through the years birthdays and anniversaries were special for family gatherings. Mother's family made an
effort to all be together for eating and plying cards. The German card game "Solo" was a favorite. The grown
ups were frequently noisier than the children - such hearty laughs, etc.
Fun was made at home without much from a store. Elsie and I had playhouses here and there - the best was
perhaps the one on the sloping roof of the old chicken house on the south side of Dad's machine shed. Boxes
for cupboards, makeshift dishes, mud pies! We did received tricycles at easter time the year, we learned that
the "Easter bunny" didn't have time to get eggs colored and hid for us. We didn't have much sidewalk to use
tricycles on but they worked well on our front porch.
The front porch on our house was used in those days - no dust from the road! There was very little traffic -
not enough speed to make dust anyway. I can't remember what Dad's first car might have been but I recall he
had Fords that you hand cranked, and an open touring car called Vellie. The Vellie had a big V in the back
window with side curtains to use when it rained or was cold. The first sedan was a Buick. I didn't care to ride
in that closed car unless the window were open - too stuffy!
Before the cars, my folks had a beautiful two-seated surrey (with fringe). It was stored in a small garage
just south of our house where the Ford was kept. The garage and surrey burned in the early 1930's when
Mother had a trash fire a bit too close to the garage. We still have the one-seated buggy Dad used for trips to
town.
The Rural Electric Association did not bring electricity to our farm until about 1937 but before that my
folks had their own Delco system put in about 1920. A gas engine on a generator produced a low voltage
charge that was stored in batteries in a part of the woodshed that we called the "lighthouse". The engine had to
run when mother did the laundry or ironed. We had ceiling lights in place of lamps from then on but they
would get quite dim when it was time to charge the batteries. When the R. E. A. came along, our house had to
be completely rewired to put in heavier wiring.
Since there were no boys in our family, Elsie helped outside quite a little especially at haying and harvest
time. She would drive the team on the hay wagon when they were loading loose hay with the hay loader and
drove the tractor that pulled the binder. When she "graduated" from leading the horse on the hay fork, that job
was mine. Elsie liked to drive the tractor and learned to drive a car as soon as she was old enough.
MORE RECOLLECTIONS OF EARLIER DAYS II, written by Laura Henrietta Holst Reiss:
Train service was wonderful - When Grandma Holst died in April, 1906, her services were held at home
and then her body was taken by train to Clinton County for burial. Grandpa Holst arranged for everyone
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wanting to accompany the family to ride on the train at his expence. Many went! When Granpa Holst died in
fall, 1906, his family made the same arrangements for train service to Clinton County and back.
Livestock was sent by rail to Chicago when ready for market. Cattle and hogs were driven down the road
into Onslow to be loaded into stock cars on the Midland branch of the Northwestern Railroad.
Mother travelled by train for occasional shopping trips. Dad would take her to Center Junction to go on the
Milwaukee to Monticello or take her to Onslow to go on the Northwestern to Maquoketa. Good one day
service! Two railroad lines serviced the area.
The faithful cookstove in the kitchen with the hot water reservoir on the right side - always ready for
washing dishes or hands. Filling the woodbox for the cookstove - a daily chore for Elsie and I. It was filled
from the outside of the house and then there was a small door on the inside of the kitchen to get wood as
needed.
Stuffing cobs into the stove for a really hot fire to have thin pancakes (a German delight) or on an
occasional treat of waffles. We still have the waffle iron that would fit one of the openings (when the lid was
removed). Think of the black soot to clean off of the bottom of the iron!
The oven door open for extra warmth in the kitchen, to warm your feet or dry your mittens. Cold upstair
bedrooms in winter!We could never have stood it if it hadn't been for the feather beds and flannelsheet
blankets or an occasional heated brick or flat iron to warm the feet on really cold nights.
Picking raspberries completely covered with clothing - Dad's overalls to protect us from the thorny bushes;
long sleeves, wide brim hats or bonnets to prevent sunburn. Exposing skin to sun was a No No. That caused
freckles and there was no desire to have a suntan in those years. Mother had this picking task more often than
Elsie and I - she would go out early in the morning before the heat of the day. However, all of us liked
raspberries and cream, raspberry pie or jam.
Dresses were the order of the day - with cotton slips - no slacks! I do remember our first knickers about
1924 or 1925 - tweed material no less.
Ice house - just south of the woodshed where squares of ice from the Wapsipinicon River were stored in
sawdust for summer use. Later an ice wagon came around to sell ice for our ice box. Don't forget to empty the
pan under the ice box before going to bed!
Hand made soap made from fat salvages from cooking. The smell of lye as Mother stirred and stirred; then
poured it into a big dish pan for the new batch of soap to harden.
The wall telephone - our ring was "short, long, short, long". We had two centrals - Center Junction and
Onslow. Mother could call to talk to Aunt Minna near Olin or to Aunt Anna in Oxford Junction going through
3 centrals without toll charges - Onslow, Wyoming and then Olin or Oxford Junction. Very good service if the
lines weren't busy! If there were 4 or more long rings, it meant a "live ring". Everyone was to listen for a
message from the Central or a neighbor may have needed help.
Special traditional foods - recipes handed down from Grandma Rohwedder - Kluetgens made for Christmas
season. Fudgens made with lot of eggs and raisins. Delicious! Elsie and I would see who could eat the most
using broken pieces of toothpicks to keep track. Mahlbuettel (a floor pudding made with eggs, milk and flour
served with a raisin sauce). Hatewaken (a flat yeast roll containing cardamon brushed with butter after
baking). Fruit sour or chicken soup with dumplings.
She married Calvin Reiss, married 10 Sep 1944 in First Presbyt. Church, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Children:
322. i Mary Ann Reiss, born 2 Okt 1945 in Vinton.
208. Robert George Rohwedder, (90.Albert 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Mai
1918 in Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, died 3 Jan 2002 in Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, occupation Farmer in Wyoming
on his fathers farm.
He married Imogene Duncan Ortgies, married 1 Mai 1952 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, born 1 Okt 1925, died --
Dez 2000.
Children:
+ 323. i Robert James Rohwedder born 15 Dez 1952.
+ 324. ii Scott Rohwedder born 18 Sep 1956.
209. Dorothy Mae Rohwedder, (90.Albert 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 31 Dez
1919 in Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, occupation Teacher of Cedar Rapids, IA.
DOROTHY MAE ROHWEDDER BARNETT BIOGRAPHY:
I was born December 31, 1919, at Wyoming, graduated from Wyoming High School in 1937 and from the
University of Iowa in 1941. Did secretarial work for two years in Iowa City and Los Angeles. Taught Business
Education in Keithsburg, Illinois, in 1944, 1945, and 1959. On July 9, 1946, I married C. E. (Barney) Barnett.
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One son, James Robert, was born April 21, 1947. Two step-children, Barbara, born April 23, 1929, and Bruce,
born April 1, 1934, were a part of this family unit. Each have five grown children, and Barbara has eight
grandchildren as of this writing. Quite a family for me, a young grandmother. Husband Barney passed away
February 23, 1959, of arteriosclerosis due to carcinoma of the lung. In August of 1959, Jim and I moved to
Cedar Rapids, and I have taught in Marion Schools, 4th grade, from then on.
She married (1) Clarence Edward Barnett, married 9 Jul 1946, born 1899, died 23 Feb 1959, occupation
Hardware Merchant.
Children:
+ 325. i James Robert Barnett born 22 Jul 1947.
She married (2) Alex Inglis, married 6 Aug 1999, born 1917, died 3 Nov 2004 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
occupation Farmer.
210. Herbert Edward Levsen, (91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 3 Mrz
1913 in south of Wyoming, Jones Co., IA, died 17 Nov 1991, occupation Farmer of Olin, Jones Co., IA.
He married Geraldine Norton, married 13 Nov 1940, born 11 Nov 1915.
Children:
+ 326. i Donald Levsen born 5 Sep 1942.
+ 327. ii Peggy Ann Levsen born 10 Aug 1943.
211. Erna Jean Levsen, (91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Jan 1916 in
south of Olin, Jones Co., IA, occupation Secretary.
She married Paul White, married 1940, born 24 Okt 1915, occupation Dentist, died -- Feb 1978.
Children:
+ 328. i July Ann White born 23 Aug 1941.
+ 329. ii David Paul White born 7 Sep 1943.
330. iii Jo Allen White, born 12 Jan 1946, occupation Computer Programmer of La Mesa, CA.
She married John V. Cunningham, married 6 Jan 1990, born 6 Okt 1948, occupation Navy.
214. Jay Burton Levsen, (91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 20 Nov 1926 in
west of Olin, Jones Co. IA, occupation Machinist, resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.
He married (1) Betty Kegley, married in 1948.
Children:
+ 331. i Mark Jay Levsen born 19 Jul 1950.
+ 332. ii Kay Cecile Levsen born 30 Okt 1952.
+ 333. iii Matthew Alan Levsen born 1 Okt 1956.
334. iv Jan Lee Levsen, born 25 Nov 1959, occupation Accountant of Kansas City, MO.
+ 335. v Joan Lynne Levsen born 25 Nov 1959.
336. vi Mary Elizabeth Levsen, born 21 Nov 1961, occupation U. S. Airforce, resided in Hyattsville,
MD.
He married (2) Mavis Knight, married 1972, born 16 Feb 1931, occupation Secretary.
215. Joe Donald Levsen, (91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Sep 1928 in
west of Olin, Jones Co. IA, died 28 Jan 1999, occupation Farmer of Olin, IA.
He married Marlene Moore, married 21 Jun 1963, born 21 Nov 1941, occupation Beautician.
Children:
337. i Michael Harry Levsen, born 5 Nov 1964.
He married Karin Marie Leesekamp, married 30 Mai 1986.
338. ii Jeffrey Joe Levsen, born 24 Aug 1966.
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339. iii Joleen Susan Levsen, born 5 Jan 1973.
216. Richard Rohwedder, (92.Otto 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 6 Aug 1919, died
4 Apr 1983 in Wyoming?, Jones Co., IA, occupation Farmer of Wyoming, IA.
The marriage of Richard Rohwedder and Guelphe Levsen is the fifth connection between the Rohwedder
and Levsen families. The history of the Levsen family was published 1982/2002 by Heinz Levsen of
Pellworm, Schleswig-Holstein.
He married Guelphe Maxine Hazel Levsen, married 18 Feb 1940, born 18 Jun 1918, (daughter of Fred
Friedrich Levsen and Hazel Robert) occupation Nurse & Housewife of Wyoming, Iowa.
Children:
+ 340. i Thomas Lee Rohwedder born 3 Jan 1942.
+ 341. ii Judith Ann Rohwedder born 27 Jun 1944.
+ 342. iii Jean Ellen Rohwedder born 20 Nov 1952.
217. Harry Rohwedder, (92.Otto 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1920, occupation
farmer of Olin, Jones Co., IA.
He married Rosalie Krüger, married 1944, born 1923.
Children:
343. i Patty Rohwedder, born 8 Aug 1945.
344. ii Penny Rohwedder, born 8 Aug 1945.
She married Glenn Overbaugh.
345. iii Joe Rohwedder, born 1949.
346. iv Becky Rohwedder, born 1963.
223. John Edward Peters, (98.Arthur 6 , 34.Margaretha 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 26 Sep
1923 in Marietta, Ohio.
He married (1) Mary Marjorie Ferris, married 1952 in San Diego, California, born 2 Feb 1929.
Children:
347. i Michael Peters, born 15 Jun 1953.
348. ii Barbara Peters, born 6 Aug 1955.
He married (2) Lora Schleypen Gossow, married 11 Jul 1982 in Carson City, Nevada, born 31 Jan 1940 in
Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
226. Marjorie Ann Peters, (103.Jacob 6 , 34.Margaretha 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
Children:
349. i Kurt Haury, born 1966 in Topeka, Kansas.
231. George H. Tietjens, (105.George 6 , 36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 29 Dez 1899
in Blair, Nebraska, occupation Mechanic, Cab Company, died -- Feb 1966 in Omaha, Douglas County,
Nebraska.
He married Agnes Winans.
Children:
350. i William J. Tietjens.
237. Edna Louisa Naeve, (106.Emma 6 , 36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 26 Aug 1890
in Otter Creek Twp., Crawford Co, IA, died 26 Jul 1977 in Schleswig, Crawford Co, IA, buried 28 Jul 1977 in
Morgan Twp. Cemetery, Schleswig, Crawford Co., IA.
She married Otto Andrew Hans Teut, married 20 Aug 1912 in Denison, Crawford Co., Iowa, born 14 Okt
1889 in Soldier Twp., Crawford Co.,Iowa, (son of Peter Friedrich Teut and Sophie Catharine Boysen) baptized
27 Apr 1890 in St. Paul Luth. Church, Hanover Twp., Crawford Co., IA, died 14 Mai 1971 in Denison,
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Crawford County, IA, buried 17 Mai 1971 in Morgan Twp. Cemetery, Schleswig, Crawford Co., IA. Otto: -
Otto Teut farmed on 160 acres ground in Charter Oak (IA). In 1920 the owner of the farm was his father Peter
Teut.-
Children:
+ 351. i Lucille Elvena Emma Teut born 7 Mrz 1916.
+ 352. ii Lenhardt Herman Teut born 14 Jul 1918.
+ 353. iii LuVerne Mary Josephine Teut born 1 Jan 1920.
245. Gerard George Jansen Sr., (117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 29
Jan 1896 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO,
died 11 Sep 1980 in Brookfield, Linn County, MO, buried 14 Sep 1980 in German Cemetery, Indian Grove,
MO, occupation farmer and Pioneer Seed Corn Salesman.
OBITUARY OF G. G. JANSEN, SR.
Services for Gerard George Jansen, Sr., 84, were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 1980 at St. John's
Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Gus George officiating. Mr. Jansen, a retired farmer, died September 11,
1980, at Pershing Hospital, Brookfield. Born January 29, 1896, at Keytesville, he was the son of Henry Gerard
and Mathilda (Tietjens) Jansen. He was married January 17, 1925, to Miss Ina Anderson, who survives. Mr.
Jansen had lived in the Keytesville-Brunswick area all his life. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran
Church.
Surviving besides Mrs. Jansen are two sons, Gerard Jansen, Jr. of Brunswick and Ernest Carol Jansen of
Omaha, Nebraska; four daughters, Gleva Bondy, Brunswick, Erna Straub of Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, Marlene
Leimkuehler, Dalton, Sylvia Whaley, Cameron; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One sister,
Miss Emma Jansen, Keytesville, also survives.
Burial was in the German Cemetery near Indian Grove, under the direction of the Heisel-Koch Funeral
Home. Pallbearers were Wayne Barholomew, Dale DeWeese, Donald Arp, Denny Straub, Orville Stoner, and
Shirley Knight.
From: The Brunswicker, September, 1980.
He married Ina Zanada Anderson, married 17 Jan 1925 in Luth. Parsonage, Brunswick, MO, born 10 Sep
1903 in Garnett, Kansas, (daughter of James Dunlap Anderson and Cathrine Augusta Nimtz) died 13 Mai
1990 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, buried 15 Mai 1990 in German Cemetery, Indian Grove, MO. Ina:
OBITUARY OF INA ZANADA (ANDERSON) JANSEN.
Mrs. Ina Zanada Jansen, 86, of the Indian Grove area, died Sunday, May 13, 1990 at her home. Mrs. Jansen
was born September 10, 1903 near Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of James Dunlap and Catherine Augusta
Nimtz Anderson. Mrs. Jansen had lived in the Indian Grove area her entire life. She was married to Gerard
George Jansen at the Lutheran Parsonage in Brunswick by Rev. Abel on January 17, 1925. He preceded her in
death on September 11, 1980.
Mrs. Jansen joined the St. John's Lutheran Church in Brunswick in 1927 where she remained a faithful
member all her life. Survivors include four daughters, Gleva Bondy, Brunswick, Erna Straub, Harrison,
Arkansas, Marlene Leimkuehler, Dalton, and Sylvia Whaley, Cameron; two sons, Gerard Jansen, Jr.,
Brunswick, and Ernest Carol Jansen, Omaha, Nebraska; 22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by one sister, Minnie Haston.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, at the St. John's Lutheran Church in
Brunswick, with the the Rev. Paul Boenisch officiating. The family received friends from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Monday at the Heisel-Koch Funeral Home in Brunswick. Burial was in the German Cemetery, near Indian
Grove. The family suggests contributions to the German Cemetery Fund in memory of Mrs. Jansen.
Pallbearers were Mrs. Jansen's grandsons, Kirk Gumm, Elmer Leimkuehler, Jr., Kenneth Jansen, Rickie
Straub, Richard Bondy, and Donnie Feighert.
From: The Brunswicker, May 19, 1990.
Children:
+ 354. i Gleva Ina Amada Jansen born 7 Jan 1926.
+ 355. ii Erna Catherine Jansen born 2 Nov 1928.
+ 356. iii Gerard Gustav Jansen born 31 Dez 1930.
+ 357. iv Mathilda Marlene Jansen born 24 Jun 1934.
+ 358. v Sylvia Bernice Jansen born 4 Feb 1940.
+ 359. vi Ernest Carol Jansen born 10 Jan 1943.
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247. Henry Otto Arp, (120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Feb 1901 in
Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 11 Mai 1968 in
Marceline Hosp., Linn Co, MO, buried 14 Mai 1968 in German Cem., Indian Grove, MO.
He married Mary Brown, married 1 Jan 1925 in Zion Meth Church, Brunswick, MO, born 17 Jan 1900 in
Aledo, Illinois, died 21 Apr 1996 in Chariton Park, Salisbury, MO, buried 23 Apr 1996 in German Cem.,
Indian Grove, MO.
Children:
+ 360. i Lois Marie Arp born 28 Nov 1925.
248. Walter A. Arp, (120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 13 Jul 1902 in
Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. Johns Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 9 Mrz
1963 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, buried 11 Mrz 1963 in Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO, occupation
Farmer in Mendon.
He married Grace Marie Brown, married 19 Sep 1925 in Zion Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO, born 10 Feb
1905 in Mercer Co, Illinois, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 9 Jan 1998 in
Chariton Park, Salisbury, MO, buried 12 Jan 1998 in Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO.
Children:
+ 361. i Alta Dean Arp born 31 Mai 1927.
+ 362. ii Darrel Duane Arp born 31 Dez 1930.
+ 363. iii Verl Elwood Arp born 10 Jan 1939.
249. William Herbert Arp, (120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 4 Sep 1907
in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. Johns Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 14 Apr
1996 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO, buried 16 Apr 1996 in Elliot Grove Cem., Brunswick, MO, occupation
Farmer.
He married Myrtis Riley, married 2 Feb 1931 in St. Paul's Luth. Church, Sedalia, MO, born 17 Sep 1910 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized in St. Johns Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, occupation Housewife,
died 6 Aug 2002 in Rural Keytesville, MO, buried 8 Aug 2002 in Elliot Grove Cemetery, Brunswick, MO.
Children:
+ 364. i Marvin Wayne Arp born 22 Okt 1932.
+ 365. ii Arnold Arlo Arp born 28 Nov 1933.
366. iii Clifford Dean Arp, born 31 Okt 1935 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized in Zion
Methodist Ch., Brunswick, MO, occupation Farmer.
He married June Marie Zahner, married 2 Sep 1956 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, born 11
Jun 1936 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO.
+ 367. iv Leonard Eugene Arp born 10 Mrz 1937.
368. v Herbert Herschel Arp, born 13 Jun 1939 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized in Zion
Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
+ 369. vi Norman Lynn Arp born 8 Jan 1941.
370. vii Treva Illene Arp, born 15 Mai 1951 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 10 Apr 1955 in
Zion Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Larry Grotjan, married 11 Jun 1967.
She married (2) Donald Friesz, married 6 Jan 1971 in Miami, Oklahoma, born 8 Sep 1941,
baptized in Meth. Church, Keytesville, MO, occupation Farmer.
250. Sylvia Tietjens, (121.Henry 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1913 in Mendon,
Chariton Co, MO.
She married (1) Arthur Ploch, born 1902 in Cook Co, Illinois.
Children:
+ 371. i Janice Ploch born 18 Jul 1937.
She married (2) Matthew Lillig.
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251. Brenda Joy Tietjens, (122.Gustav 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 29 Okt 1946
in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
She married Roger Bushnell, married 18 Apr 1971 in Hartford Baptist Church, Hartford, MO, born 20 Jul
1950 in Laughlin Hospital, Kirksville, Adair County, MO.
Children:
372. i Jason Lloyd Bushnell, born 26 Aug 1972 in Kirksville, MO.
373. ii Anthony (Tony) Gerard Bushnell, born 8 Nov 1974 in Kirksville, MO.
253. Judy Tietjens Moore, (122.Gustav 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 26 Nov 1949
in Brunswick, MO.
She married Steven R. Metzger, married 1 Jun 1968 in Moberly, MO, born 12 Mai 1947 in Columbia, Boone
Co., MO.
Children:
374. i Lucinda (Cindy) Joy Metzger, born 15 Dez 1968 in Columbia, MO.
375. ii Steven Michael Metger, born 15 Apr 1970.
254. Ivan Clyde Tietjens Moore, (122.Gustav 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Apr
1951 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized in Moberly, Luth. Ch., Moberly, MO.
He married Barbara Jean Stone, married 27 Apr 1973 in Zion Luth. Ch., Moberly, MO, born 2 Sep 1948 in
Moberly, MO, baptized in Moberly Bapt. Ch., Moberly, MO.
Children:
+ 376. i Taryn Nicole Moore born 12 Sep 1974.
255. Carl J. Wolf, (123.Emma 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 9 Sep 1907 in Seattle,
Washington, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, occupation Mechanic -
Studebaker Dealership, died 4 Sep 1991 in Research Med. Cen., K. C., MO, buried 6 Sep 1991 in Mossy
Cem., Edwards, MO.
OBITUARY OF CARL J. WOLF - September 9, 1907 - September 4, 1991.
Carl J. Wolf, age 83 years old, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 1991, at Research Medical Center,
Kansas City, MO. He was born in Seattle, Washington on September 9, 1907, the son of Carl A. and Emma
Tietjens Wolf.
As a boy he moved with his family to a farm home near Brunswick, Missouri. He was baptized and
confirmed September 18, 1927 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Brunswick, Missouri. In 1929, they moved to
Amarillo, Texas, to follow the wheat harvest. He married Dorothy G. Smith January 5, 1935 in Hereford,
Texas where they made their home until returning to Brunswick where he worked as an auto mechanic.
In 1939, Carl and his brother Harold, opened the Wolf Studebaker Dealership in Brunswick, Missouri, which
they owned and oprated until 1949. Carl then continued ownership until 1955. He resumed his career as a
mechanic and school bus driver for the Brunswick School District. He retired in 1973 and he and his wife
moved to their lake home near Edwards, Missouri.
He was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church of Warsaw and served on the original Building
Commitee from 1978-1981. He had been a volunteer fireman and had served several years as the Fire Chief of
Brunswick and had been active as a member of the Deer Creek Fire Department at Edwards, responding to
many emergencies in his community.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Anita) Jenkins, Warsaw, and Mrs.
Bob (Melva) Trager, Blue Springs, MO. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Teresa Jenkins of Kansas
City, KS, Holly Knowles and Lori Knowles, both of Blue Springs, KS, one great-grandson Tyler Lee Dowell
and several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He married Dorothy G. Smith, married 5 Jan 1935 in Hereford, Texas, born 26 Mai 1913 in Oklaunisw,
Texas, baptized in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
Children:
+ 377. i Anita Corinne Wolf born 31 Jan 1938.
+ 378. ii Melva Carlene Wolf born 3 Mrz 1942.
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256. Harold Gustav Wolf, (123.Emma 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 15 Mai 1909
in Seattle, Washington, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, occupation farmer
and business man, died 1 Nov 1987 in Moberly Med. Cen., Moberly, MO, buried 4 Nov 1987 in Mem. Park
Cem., Moberly, MO.
OBITUARY OF HAROLD GUSTAV WOLF.
Harold Gustav Wolf, 78, of Moberly, a former Brunswick business man, died November 1, [1987], at
Moberly Regional Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Services were held November 4, at Cater Funeral
Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Wagner of Warsaw and Rev. Gary Hoffstetter, Zion Lutheran Church of
Moberly officiating.
Mr. Wolf was born May 15, 1909, in Seattle, Washington, a son of Carl A. and Emma (Tietjens) Wolf. The
family moved to Brunswick when he was six years old, where they farmed until 1929, when they left for
Amarillo, Texas, to follow the wheat harvest. In 1935, they retuned to Brunswick to the original homestead
and resuming farming.
Mr. Wolf was married October 16, 1937, to Erva Neighbors, who survives. He was a member of the Zion
Lutheran Church, Moberly.
In 1939, Mr. Wolf and his brother, Carl, established the Wolf Brothers Studebaker Auto Dealership in
Brunswick, which they owned and operated until 1949. In that same year Mr. Wolf purchased the Moberly
Studebaker dealership, which he later operated with his partner and brother-in-law, Frank Neighbors. When
the dealership was sold in 1959, Mr. Wolf bought the Texaco distributership, which he operated until 1972. In
1974, he and his wife retired and moved to the Lake of the Ozarks area, returning to Moberly in 1984.
Besides his wife, Erva of the home, Mr. Wolf is survived by one son, Gayle of Moberly; two daughters,
Lucretia Morrison of Englewood, Colorado and Pam of Venice, Florida; seven grandchildren; and one brother,
Carl J. Wolf of Edwards. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Moberly.
From: The Brunswicker, Nov. 12, 1987.
He married Erva Neighbors, married 16 Okt 1937 in Sedalia, MO, born 24 Dez 1916 in Marceline, Chariton
Co, MO, baptized 1933 in Christian Church, Marceline, MO, died 25 Mai 1994 in Moberly, Randolph Co,
MO, buried Mai 1994 in Mem. Park Cem., Moberly, MO.
Children:
+ 379. i Harold Gayle Wolf born 3 Feb 1939.
+ 380. ii Erva Lucretia Wolf born 19 Feb 1941.
+ 381. iii Pamela Kay Wolf born 27 Mai 1946.
257. Goldie Tietjens, (124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Jul 1912 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Sep 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 30 Mai
2004 in Brunswick Nursing Home, MO, buried 4 Jun 2004 in Newcomer Cemetery, Mendon, Chariton
County, MO.
OBITUARY ON GOLDIE KAHLER:
Goldie Kahler, 91, of Brunswick, died Sunday, May 30, 2004 at the Brunswick Nursing Home. She was
born July 11, 1912 in Indian Grove, to George and Rosa Arp Tietjens.
She attended Pollard School and Zion School. She married Wallace Kahler on Jan. 12, 1932 in Brunswick.
He preceded her in death on April 23, 1992.
Mr. Kahler had been a homemaker and had also worked at the Mattingly's store in Brunswick for several
years. She was a long-time member of the Davis Foggin Farm Club and a member of the St. John's Lutheran
Church at Brunswick.
Survivors include two daughters, Eleanor R. Smith of Lincoln and Shirley Hickerson of Brunswick; six sons,
George M. Kahler of Globe, Ariz., Jim Kahler of Belton, Danny Kahler of Brunswick, David Kahler of
Norwood, Ma., Mike Kahler of Lake St. Louis, and Kenny Kahler of St. Joseph; 19 grandchildren, 20 greatgrandchildren
and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son Glennis in 1989; one grandson, Marty; two greatgrandsons,
Jacob Koch and Andrew Fisher; five brothers, Rudolph, Ernest, Raymond, George Jr., and Vernon
Tietjens; and one sister, Mildred Kahler.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 3 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Gibson Funeral Home in Brunswick. Funeral
services will be held Friday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Brunswick with Pastor
Glen Drewitz officiating. Burial will be in the Newcomer Cemetery at Mendon.
Pallbearers will be Matthew, John, Larry and Mark Kahler, and Dick and Denny Iglehart. Memorials may be
made to the Newcomer Cemetery or the St. John's Lutheran Church.
From: The Brunswicker, June 3, 2004.
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She married Wallace Martin Kahler, married 12 Jan 1931 in St. John's Lutheran Church, Brunswick, born 12
Jan 1908 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, (son of Valentine George Kahler and Nancy Katherine Wise)
baptized 4 Okt 1908 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 23 Apr 1992 in Boone Hosp. Cent.,
Columbia, MO, buried 26 Apr 1992 in Newcomer Cem., Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, occupation Farmer in
Brunswick, MO. Wallace:
OBITUARY OF WALLACE MARTIN KAHLER.
Wallace Kahler, 84, died April 23, 1992 at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia. He was born in Brunswick
January 12, 1908, the son of Valentine George and Katherine Wise Kahler.
Mr. Kahler was a member of this community all of his life and attended Brunswick schools. He was a farmer
and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He served on the Brunswick Township Board for 28 years. He
was united in marriage to Goldie Tietjens on January 12, 1932.
He was preceded in death by one son, Glennis Ray Kahler, two sisters, eight brothers, and two greatgrandchildren,
Andrew Fisher and Jacob Koch. He is survived by his wife, Goldie, of the home; eight children,
George Kahler, Mesa, Arizona; Eleanor Smith, Lincoln, Mo.; Shirley Hickerson, and Danny Kahler,
Brunswick; Jim Kahler, Belton; David Kahler, South Walpole, Mass.; Mike Kahler, Lake St. Louis; and
Kenny Kahler, Chillicothe; two sisters, Josie Masters, Independence; and Genie Turner, Sugar Creek; 20
grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services were held April 26 at the Heisel-Koch Chapel with Pastor Glenn Drewitz officiating. Pallbearers
were Denny Iglehart, John Kahler, Matthew Kahler, Jackie Hickerson, Gary Hickerson, and Jim Koch.
From: The Brunswicker, May 7, 1992.
Children:
+ 382. i George Martin Kahler born 2 Jan 1933.
+ 383. ii Eleanor Rose Kahler born 10 Jun 1934.
+ 384. iii Shirley Ann Kahler born 30 Apr 1937.
+ 385. iv James Wallace Kahler born 16 Apr 1940.
+ 386. v David William Kahler born 3 Jan 1944.
387. vi Daniel Lee Kahler, born 25 Feb 1946 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 4 Aug 1946
in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
He married Delores Jean Gates, married 1968 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
388. vii Glennis Ray Kahler, born 14 Nov 1950 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 10 Dez
1950 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 7 Apr 1989 in Atlanta, Georgia, buried 8
Apr 1989 in Newcomer Cemetery, Mendon, MO.
+ 389. viii Michael Lewis Kahler born 3 Nov 1952.
+ 390. ix Kenneth Carl Kahler born 29 Jun 1955.
258. Rudolph Carl Tietjens, (124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Jun
1914 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died
23 Mrz 1944 in Camp Endicott, Davisville, Rhode Island, buried 28 Mrz 1944 in Elliot Grove Cem.,
Brunswick, MO, occupation Machinist's Mate. Serving in the United States Navy he died in World War II.
He married (1) ? Owens, married in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO.
Children:
391. i Joyce Tietjens.
He married (2) Mildred Gross, married 25 Aug 1942 in Carrollton Co, MO.
259. Ernest Adolph Tietjens, (124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 15 Jan
1916 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO,
occupation heavy equipment operator, died 6 Apr 1993 in Stover, Morgan County, MO, buried 9 Apr 1993 in
St. Paul Luth. Cem., Stover, MO.
OBITUARY OF ERNEST TIETJENS.
Ernest Adolph Tietjens, 77, of Stover, formerly of Cole Camp, died Tuesday, April 6, 1993 at his home in
Stover. He was born in Brunswick on Jan. 15, 1916, the son of the late George and Rosa Arp Tietjens. He was
baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Brunswick. On Dec. 30, 1939, at Carrollton, Ernest
was united in marriage to Violet Fern Hazlett who survives at their home. He was a World War II veteran,
serving in the Navy, and had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Kaiser Constuction in Cole
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Camp, retiring in 1977. They had been members of the Zion Lutheran Church at Lincoln until transferring
their membership to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover at the end of last year.
Other survivors include: one son, Donald R. Tietjens and wife, Susan of St. Louis; one daughter, Victoria M.
Zurmiller and her husband, Butch of Stover; two sisters, Goldie Kahler and Mildred Kahler, both of
Brunswick; six grandchildren, Becky, Julie and Jeannie Tietjens, and Alisa, Kelly and Benjamin Zurmiller,
and other relatives and friends. Ernest was preceded in death by four brothers, Rudolph, Raymond, George Jr.,
and Vernon Tietjens.
Memorial services were held Friday, April 9 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stover with the Rev. Ronald C.
Simmons officiating. Interment was in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Stover under the direction of the
Scrivner Funeral Home of Stover. Military graveside rites were held by Cole Camp Post #305.
Memorial contributions were suggested to the St. Paul Lutheran School building fund.
From: The Brunswicker, April 1993.
He married Violet Fern Hazlett, married 30 Dez 1939 in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO, born 23 Mai 1923 in
Brunswick, MO, died 17 Dez 2003 in Golden Age Living Center, Stover, Morgan Co., MO, buried 20 Dez
2003 in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Stover, MO.
Children:
+ 392. i Victoria (Vickie) Tietjens.
+ 393. ii Donald Ray Tietjens born 22 Okt 1947.
260. Raymond William Tietjens, (124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 26
Sep 1917 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO,
occupation mechanic, died 17 Jan 1979 in Columbia, buried 19 Jan 1979 in German Cemetery in Indian
Grove/MO.
OBITUARY OF RAYMOND TIETJENS.
Services for Raymond William Tietjens, 61, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 19 at Heisel-Koch Chapel, with the
Rev. Lawrence Hern officiating. Military services were held by Rucker-McAllister American Legion Post No.
7 at the graveside at the German Cemetery near Indian Grove.
Mr. Tietjens died Jan. 17, [1979], at Truman's Veterans Hospital in Columbia.
He was born Sept. 26, 1917, at Indian Grove, a son of George Henry and Rosa (Arp) Tietjens. He had lived
in the Brunswick area all his life. He worked as a mechanic several years for the Chevrolet Garage. Mr.
Tietjens was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by one son, Gregory Tietjens of Muldrow, Okla., three
daughters, Mrs. Peggy Sanders, Mrs. Beth Meade, both of Brunswick; and Mrs. Jennifer Dobbs, Muldrow,
Okla.,; and two grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Ernest Tietjens, Cole Camp; and two sisters,
Mrs. Goldie Kahler and Mrs. Mildred Kahler, both of Brunswick.
Pallbearers were Bob Thomas, Dale Kuhlman, Francis Boddy, Donald Arp, Herbert Padgett and Jerald
Baxley.
He married Wilma Glenn Hayes, married 25 Okt 1946, born 6 Dez 1929.
Children:
+ 394. i Peggy Ann Tietjens born 9 Jun 1948.
395. ii Elisabeth Jean Tietjens, born 17 Nov 1952 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
She married Rickey Allen Meade, married 19 Jun 1974, born 23 Mai 1953.
396. iii Stanley Ray Tietjens, born 24 Sep 1954 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO, died 21 Apr 1972 in
Univ. of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, MO, buried 24 Apr 1972 in German Cemetery in
Indian Grove, MO.
OBITUARY OF STANLEY RAY TIETJENS.
Stanley Ray Tietjens, 17-year-old BHS senior who was an automobile accident victim in
February [1972], died last Friday at the University of Missouri Medical Center, where he had
been a patient for almost three months.
The accident left him paralysed except fo partial use of his arms. He had undergone two
operations in efforts to mend his injuries, and he died of complications which developed after
the second operation.
Stanley was a passenger in a 1972 Plymouth Duster the night of February 2, when the driver,
Danny Bartlett, 18, Triplett, lost control of the car on icy Route 139 South of Bosworth. Danny
escaped serious injury.
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Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 24, at Zion United Methodist Church
Northeast of Brunswick. The small rural church overflowed with mourners, among whom were
many of Stanley's BHS classmates.
He is survived by his father, Raymond Tietjens, Brunswick; his mother, Mrs. Wilma Eagle
and her husband Goodlow Eagle, Muldrow, Oklahoma, a brother, Greg Tietjens, Brunswick;
three sisters, Mrs. Peggy Sanders and Miss Beth Tietjens, Brunswick; and Miss Jennifer
Tietjens, Muldrow, Oklahoma; two half-sisters, Glenna June and LouAnna Eagle, both of
Muldrow; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Hayes, Brunswick.
Stanley was born September 24, 1954, at Moberly, and attended Brunswick public schools.
Burial was in the German Cemetery at Indian Grove, with the Heisel-Koch Funeral Home in
charge of services. The Rev. Lawrence Hern officiated. Pallbearers were Danny Bartlett, Henry
Straub, Charles Utterback, David Kuhler, Dale Ayres and Herman Moser.
From: The Brunswicker, April 1972.
397. iv Gregory William Tietjens, born 17 Feb 1959 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO. He lives in
Muldrow, Oklahoma.
+ 398. v Jennifer Rose Tietjens born 8 Jul 1960.
261. George Henry Tietjens, (124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 12 Oct
1919 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO,
occupation farmer in the Brunswick area, died 9 Jan 1977 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, buried 11 Jan 1977
in German Cemetery in Indian Grove, MO.
Tietjens Dies In Mobile Home Fire.
George Tietjens Jr., Brunswick, died early Sunday morning when his mobile home was destroyed by fire.
Tietjens, 57, was burned to death sometime between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday. The cause of the fire that
destroyed his 10-foot by 18-foot trailer is unknown. The trailer was located about seven miles northeast of
Brunswick.
The fire was discovered by Mrs. Henry Damman on whose property the trailer was located. Mrs. Damman
contacted her daughter, Mrs. Gerald Kruse, who in turn contacted the Brunswick Fire Department.
Fourteen firemen answered the call; however the trailer was completely burned by the time the men arrived,
according to Fire Chief Roy McBride. The fire department received the call at about 7 a.m.
Freezing temperatures and drifting snow hampered the fire truck to some extent as well, according to
McBride. The truck had to break through several drifts on the country roads. A Brunswick Township
maintainer arrived at the Scene to clear the roads to give access to the Chariton County Ambulance and to
allow the fire truck to leave. No other casualities or injuries were reported. The value of the property destroyed
is unknown.
Tietjens is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia Lou) Smith, Mrs. Bill (Connie Sue) Jones, and
Judy Faye Tietjens, all of Chillicothe; two brothers, Raymond of Brunswick and Ernest of Cole Camp; two
sisters, Mrs. Wallace Kahler and Mrs. Charles Kahler, both of Brunswick; and two grandchildren.
OBITUARY OF GEORGE TIETJENS JR., Jan. 9, 1977.
Funeral services for George Henry Tietjens Jr., 57, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the McCurry-Berry
Chapel, with the Rev. Lawrence Hern officiating. Mr Tietjens was burned to death Sunday in a fire that
destroyed his trailer home.
He was born Oct. 12, 1919 in Brunswick, a son of George H. and Rosa Arp Tietjens. He was a veteran of
World War II, having served from Feb. 6, 1942 until Jan. 8, 1946. Mr. Tietjens farmed in the Brunswick area.
He is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Patricia Lou Smith, Mrs. Connie Sue Jones and Miss Judy Faye
Tietjens, all of Chillicothe; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Wallace Kahler and Mrs. Charles Kahler, both
of Brunswick; and two brothers, Raymond of Brunswick and Ernest of Cole Camp.
Burial was in the German Cemetery, Brunswick. Pallbearers were John Sanders, Greg Tietjens, Kenny
Kahler, Danny Kahler, Rick Kahler and Don Kistler.-
He married June Billups, married 2 Mrz 1948 in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Children:
+ 399. i Patricia Lou Tietjens born 23 Nov 1948.
+ 400. ii Connie Sue Tietjens.
+ 401. iii Judy Faye Tietjens.
262. Vernon Frederick Tietjens, (124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 13
Nov 1921 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO,
occupation farmer, died 1 Dez 1966 in Marceline, MO, buried in German Cemetery in Indian Grove/MO.
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FUNERAL NOTICE OF VERNON F. TIETJENS.
Vernon F. Tiejens passed away at St. Francis Hospital, Marceline, Mo., Thursday, December 1, 1966, at the
age of 45 years and 18 days. Funeral service at the McCurry Funeral Home, Brunswick, Mo., Saturday, Dec.
3, at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Lawrence Hern, officiating. Military graveside service by Rucker-Mc-Allister Post No. 7.
Interment in the German Cemetery, Indian Grove, Mo. Mr. Tietjens will lie in state at the McCurry Funeral
Home.
He married Ruby Fern Joseph, married 29 Jul 1944, born 21 Dez 1922 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
Ruby:
NOTES ABOUT RUBY FERN JOSEPH.
Ruby Fern Joseph, born Dec. 21, 1922 attended grade school at Indian Grove and graduated from Brunswick
High School. Her occupations being teacher, Exectone operator and a homemaker, now lives in Independence,
Mo. She married Vernon Frederick Tietjens, July 29, 1944 who was a farmer and served in the U. S. Army and
was a Construction Heavy Equipment operator. They divorced. He is deceased Dec. 1, 1966 and was buried in
the German Cemetery, Indian Grove.
Two children were born to this union, Ronald Vernon Tietjens, born Nov. 14, 1946 in San Diego, Calif, and
Cheri Lynn Tietjens, born Jan. 17, 1954 in Eldorado, Kansas.
From: Indian Grove Community History 1878 - 1998, page 82.
Children:
+ 402. i Ronald Vernon Tietjens born 14 Nov 1946.
+ 403. ii Cheri Lynne Tietjens born 17 Jan 1954.
263. Mildred C. Tietjens, (124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 2 Apr 1924 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 31 Mai
2000 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, buried 2 Jun 2000 in Elliot Grove Cem., Brunswick, MO.
OBITUARY OF MILDRED C. KAHLER.
Mildred C. Kahler, 76, of Brunswick, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, at the Brunswick Nursing Home. She
was a lifelong resident of Chariton County.
Mrs. Kahler was born April 2, 1924, in Chariton County, the daughter of George and Rosa (Arp) Tietjens.
She was united in marriage to Charles V. Kahler who preceded her in death. She previously worked at a
nursing home as a cook and was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, several prayer groups and
enjoyed sewing, card clubs and spending time at the senior center.
Mrs. Kahler is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Joanie Kahler of Brunswick; a daughter,
Carol Kistler, Marshall; a sister, Goldie Kahler, Brunswick; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the McCurry-Berry Funeral Home in Brunswick on Friday, June 2, 2000.
Burial was in Elliot Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Zion United Methodist Church.
She married Charles V. Kahler, married 10 Nov 1951 in Kansas City, Kansas, born 10 Jun 1921 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, (son of Ben Kahler and Bessie Nunn) occupation farmer in Brunswick, died 28
Mrz 1992 in Moberly Reg. Ctr., Moberly, MO, buried 31 Mrz 1992 in Elliot Grove Cem., Brunswick, MO.
Charles:
OBITUARY OF CHARLES V. KAHLER.
Charles V. Kahler, 70, of Brunswick, died Saturday, March 28, 1992 at the Moberly Regional Center. Born
June 10, 1921 in Brunswick, he was the son of Ben and Bessie (Nunn) Kahler. On November 10, 1951, he was
united in marriage to Mildred Tietjens in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Kahler of
Brunswick; one daughter, Carol Kister of Brunswick; one son, Rick Kahler of Brunswick; four brothers, Ralph
Kahler of Riverside, Henry Kahler of Kansas City, Bernhard Kahler of Raytown, and Eugene Kahler of
Bartlesville, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Bobi and Emily Kistler of Brunswick.
Mr. Kahler's family moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma shortly after his birth and he remained there until he
entered the Air Force. After his discharge from the Air Force he lived in Kansas City until 1955 when he
moved to Brunswick to farm. He was a member of Rucker-McAllister Post #7 and a member of the Disabled
American Veterans.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31 at the McCurry-Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Lanny
Lybarger officiating. Pallbearers were Kenny Kahler, Rick Meade, Mike Kahler, Ronnie Kahler and Vernon
Johnson. Interment was in the Elliot Grove Cemetery with military graveside honors by the Rucker-McAllister
Post #7.
From: The Brunswicker, April 2, 1992.
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Children:
+ 404. i Carol Ann Kahler born 1 Dez 1952.
+ 405. ii Charles Richard Kahler born 17 Feb 1955.
265. Ruth Corinne Joseph, (125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 21 Okt
1912 in Salisbury, Chariton Co, MO, died 15 Okt 1971 in Research Hosp., Kansas City, MO.
She married Fred Fulton, married 10 Nov 1938 in Kansas City, MO, born 29 Apr 1899 in Kansas, died 19 Jan
1959 in St. Mary's Hosp., Kansas City, MO, buried in St. Mary's Cem., Kansas City, Kansas.
Children:
+ 406. i Joe Lynn Fulton born 13 Okt 1940.
407. ii David Lawrence Fulton, born 3 Dez 1941 in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO.
+ 408. iii Lynara Fulton born 30 Jun 1947.
266. Rena Eloise Joseph, (125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Aug 1915
in Centralia, MO, died 27 Jan 2001 in Edwards, Benton Co, MO, buried in Mossy Cem., Edwards, Benton Co,
MO.
She married Eugene Harper Farnham, married 8 Sep 1936 in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO, born 3 Sep 1915
in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO, died 18 Mrz 1997 in Lincoln Nursing Home, Lincoln, MO, buried 19 Mrz 1997
in Mossy Cem., Edwards, Benton Co, MO.
Children:
+ 409. i Charles Bernett Farnham born 8 Jul 1937.
+ 410. ii Herschell Eugene Farnham born 15 Jun 1940.
267. Vivian Elisabeth Joseph, (125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Jun
1924 in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO.
She married Donald Alfred Baker Sr., married 18 Feb 1955 in Luth. Church, Kansas City, MO, born 30 Mai
1921 in Hagerstown, Pennsylvania.
Children:
+ 411. i Don Baker Jr. born 14 Okt 1947.
+ 412. ii John Charles Baker born 30 Apr 1949.
271. Clifford R. Johannsen, (134.Clara 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Apr 1901,
died -- Okt 1975, buried in Oakwood Cem., Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.
He married Erma A. Baldner, born 13 Dez 1899, died -- Apr 1972 in Austin, Minnesota, buried 1 Mai 1972
in Oakwood Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.
Children:
+ 413. i Robert E. Johannsen.
414. ii Allen D. Johannsen.
He married Lillian Dido.
+ 415. iii Gerald W. Johannsen.
272. Roger Johannsen, (134.Clara 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Dez 1902 in
Iowa, died 21 Dez 1980 in San Diego, San Diego Co., California.
He married Iola ?.
Children:
+ 416. i Donald J. Johannsen.
+ 417. ii Jimmy Johannsen.
+ 418. iii Jeannette Johannsen.
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274. Irvin C. Tietjens, (135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 22 Jun 1906 in
Mason City, IA, died 25 Nov 1986 in Plymouth, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, buried 28 Nov 1986 in Elmwood Cem.,
Mason City, IA.
He married Sylvia Gilpatrick, married 10 Feb 1935, born 16 Okt 1907 in Mason City, IA, died 15 Mrz 2003
in Plymouth, IA.
Children:
+ 419. i Dale E. Tietjens.
+ 420. ii Jerry D. Tietjens.
275. Harold Henry Hugo Tietjens, (135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 29
Mai 1909 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, died 22 Jan 1988 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, buried
25 Jan 1988 in Elmwood Cem., Mason City, IA.
He married June Catherine Jenkins, married 2 Sep 1935 in llinois, born 2 Jun 1916 in Cerro Gordo Co., IA,
died 21 Aug 1997 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, buried 26 Aug 1997 in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery,
Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.
Children:
+ 421. i Joyce Dee Tietjens.
+ 422. ii Clyde Earl Tietjens.
276. Adelphia Pearl (Delphia) Tietjens, (135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 5 Jul 1911.
She married Lockhart Seidel, born 3 Jun 1909 in Worth Co., IA, died 3 Aug 1975 in Rochester, Olmsted Co.,
Minnesota, buried 6 Aug 1975 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, IA.
Children:
+ 423. i Larry Dean Seidel.
+ 424. ii Michael Jaye Seidel.
+ 425. iii Sheryol Seidel.
277. Merill F. Tietjens, (135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Okt 1914 in
Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, died 11 Mrz 1996 in Manly, Worth Co., IA, buried 14 Mrz 1996 in
Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth, Cerro Gordo Co., IA.
He married Phyllis Tohill, married 26 Sep 1953, born 7 Mrz 1936.
Children:
+ 426. i Shirley Tietjens.
+ 427. ii Peggy Tietjens.
+ 428. iii Roger M. Tietjens.
284. Arlene Tietjens, (137.Ludwig 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
She married Howard Haight.
Children:
+ 429. i Gerald Haight.
+ 430. ii Robert Haight.
431. iii Dorothy Haight.
286. Raymond Tietjens, (139.Hugo 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Mrz 1913 in
Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, died 21 Mrz 1994 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA, buried 24 Mrz 1994 in Clinton
Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IA.
He married Mary Anita Harberts, married 29 Mrz 1937 in Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, born 1911 in Winkler,
Riley Co., Kansas.
Children:
432. i Rae Jean Tietjens, born 13 Jul 1940 in Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.
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She married Oakley L. Jr. Carlsen, married 6 Jun 1958 in Statford, Hamilton, IA.
287. Reginald Tietjens, (139.Hugo 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 19 Mai 1916 in
Kenniston, Saskatchewan, Canada, died 13 Nov 1990 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, buried 17 Nov 1990
in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA.
He married Ilene Murray, married 29 Aug 1942 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.
Children:
433. i Karen Tietjens.
434. ii Linda Tietjens.
435. iii Kathy Tietjens.
436. iv Connie Tietjens.
437. v Tom Tietjens.
291. Adeline Marie Rix, (149.Theodore 6 , 42.Cathrina 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 7 Jul 1918
in Miles, Jackson County, IA, baptized 19 Jan 1919 in Preston, IA.
She married Marvin Frederick Peterson, born 12 Nov 1914, buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IA.
Children:
438. i Darryl Dennis Peterson, born 31 Dez 1939 in Bryant, Clinton Co, IA.
He married Bernadette ?.
294. Louis Schmeling, (153.Minnie 6 , 43.Wilhelm 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born um 1896 in
Nebraska.
He married Mary ?, born um 1898.
Children:
439. i Marie Schmeling, born um 1916.
440. ii Millard Schmeling, born um 1920.
4.8 Eighth Generation
296. Harold William Dammann, (157.Dora 7 , 45.Elsa 6 , 25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 15 Dez 1929 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO, died 9 Mrz 1957, buried 12 Mrz 1957 in Elliott Grove
Cemetery, Brunswick, MO, occupation farmer.
He married Janet Luan Wagoner, married 7 Okt 1956, born in Carrollton, MO?.
Children:
441. i Steven Harold Dammann Hoddle, born 17 Aug 1957.
297. Wilma Henrietta Dammann, (157.Dora 7 , 45.Elsa 6 , 25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 6 Jan 1934 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co., MO.
She married Gerald William Kruse, married 15 Aug 1954, (son of William Kruse and Lillian Wolf)
occupation farmer. Gerald: They farmed around Brunswick.
Children:
+ 442. i Katherine Jean Kruse born 24 Mrz 1958.
+ 443. ii Karen Jeanette Kruse born 24 Mrz 1958.
+ 444. iii Debra Elaine Kruse born 10 Mai 1960.
445. iv Diane Arlene Kruse, born 24 Apr 1970.
She married Tim Rice, married 24 Mai 1992.
300. Leo Ahrendsen, (173.Arthur 7 , 53.Dorothea 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1930.
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He married Virginia Foy.
Children:
+ 446. i Marcia Ahrendsen.
447. ii Kathy Ahrendsen.
She married Larry Housman.
448. iii Sandra Ahrendsen.
449. iv Lynn Ahrendsen.
450. v Alan Ahrendsen.
301. Lyle Ahrendsen, (173.Arthur 7 , 53.Dorothea 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1932.
He married Marcia Chessmore, married 1955.
Children:
451. i Scott Ahrendsen, born 1956.
452. ii Steven Ahrendsen, born 1959.
453. iii Susanne Ahrendsen, born 1961.
454. iv Mike Ahrendsen, born 1963.
455. v Jeff Ahrendsen, born 1966.
305. Margaret Anna Edwards, (176.Anna 7 , 59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 31 Okt 1938, occupation Teacher.
She married John Zimmerman, married 7 Jun 1959, occupation Chemistry Professor.
Children:
456. i Kathryn Ann Zimmermann, born 8 Sep 1961.
457. ii Christopher Allen Zimmermann, born 13 Mrz 1966.
458. iii John Michael Zimmermann, born 28 Sep 1969.
306. Jane Joanne Edwards, (176.Anna 7 , 59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 3
Nov 1941.
She married Gustav J. Nottberg, married 22 Aug 1970, occupation Mechanical contractor.
Children:
459. i Curtis Edwards Nottberg, born 26 Okt 1972.
307. Martha Lou Edwards, (176.Anna 7 , 59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
occupation Teacher, born 25 Jun 1944.
She married Larry Woodworth, married 28 Dez 1966, occupation Electrical engineer.
Children:
460. i Jason Thomas Woodworth, born 16 Aug 1972.
461. ii Marcus Edwards Woodwoth, born 14 Mai 1975.
308. Steven Roy Edwards, (176.Anna 7 , 59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 5
Nov 1947, occupation Merchant in Monticello, IA.
He married Cheryl A. Kistler, married 13 Jun 1969.
Children:
462. i Jamie Lynn Edwards, born 15 Nov 1970.
463. ii Jeffrey Ellen Edwards, born 31 Mrz 1974.
464. iii Zachary Scott Edwards, born 17 Mrz 1979.
310. Clark August Levsen, (178.John 7 , 59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 6
Apr 1942, occupation Salesman in Linn County, IA.
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He married Marsha Woodford, born 23 Jul 1942.
Children:
465. i Tara Ann Levsen, born 6 Mai 1969.
466. ii Brooke Jennifer Levsen, born 9 Mrz 1974.
311. Susan Levsen, (178.John 7 , 59.Margaret 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 2 Aug
1944, occupation Secretary.
She married John Willits, born 25 Aug 1944, occupation Chiropractor.
Children:
467. i Brad S. John Willits, born 21 Aug 1964.
468. ii Tina Marie Willits, born 21 Mrz 1966.
469. iii Christin Kay Willits, born 4 Aug 1970.
316. Nancy Ann Jamison, (203.Freda 7 , 88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30
Dez 1936 in Mercy Hospital, Anamosa, IA, occupation Social Worker in McCausland, IA.
NANCY JAMISON COSNER BIOGRAPHY:
Nancy Ann Jamison started life in Mercury Hospital in Anamosa, Iowa, on December 30, 1936. New
Year's Eve, Bob, Richard, Harry and the Sievers boys stopped in to see the new baby on their way to New
Years dances. Nancy grew up with a curiosity about everything - srews came out of toys, and buttons came
unbottoned. One day she and Marjorie were outside playing and everyone who went by honked their horn.
Nancy had unbuttoned Marjorie's coveralls and she was in her birthday suit.
Nancy started grade school at the Crouch School where Dad had attended in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Then grade school in Miles and Wyoming. She graduated from high school in 1954 and thought she might like
to take Home Economics at Ames but that wasn't for her, so she worked in Milwaukee at a department store,
acted as a counselor at Camp Gray in Saugatauk, Michigan, and went to business college in Davenport. Here
she met Charles M. Cosner. They were married October 1, 1961. To them were born twins Thomas Michael
and Timothy Charles and then Mark Howard was born in 1969.
Nancy loved to play the clarinet while in high school and when Tom played the cornet and Tim the
trombone they had a nice trio. Nancy has enjoyed square dancing and the activities of their town, McCausland
and M. E. Church.
She married Charles Michael Cosner, married 1 Okt 1961 in Wyoming, Jones Co., IA, born 6 Feb 1942,
occupation Factory Employee.
Children:
+ 470. i Thomas Michael Cosner born 30 Jan 1961.
471. ii Timothy Charles Cosner, born 30 Jan 1961, occupation Businessman.
He married Colette Powell, married 20 Aug 1983, occupation Word Processor.
472. iii Mark Howard Cosner, born 24 Okt 1969.
317. Marjorie Jane Jamison, (203.Freda 7 , 88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
8 Jan 1938 in Wyoming, Jones Co., IA, occupation Businesswoman in Placentia, CA, died 11 Jan 1990.
BIOGRAPHY OF MARJORIE JANE JAMISON ARDELEAN:
Born January 8, 1938, Marjorie was always chuckling and smiling. Bald as a cue ball, I had to past ribbons
on her hair until she was two. Suddenly it grew and was envy of the county with all those curls. A halo of
ringlets, although they hurt to comb, and all people would run their fingers through her hair, it was beautiful.
As a teenager she had definite ideas and won awards in band, declamatory, basketball tourneys, and 4-H
offices all the way to the county level.
Marjorie graduated from Iowa State in Home Economics Education in 1958. She taught 2 years in
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and was a Counselor at a camp in North Wisconsin. Then she decided to try Dietetics
and got a job at Michael Reese Hospital.
Marjorie met Robert Ardelean while working in Chicago. She continued working after she was married.
Then Bob was transferred to Rochester, New York, by Cadillac Plastics. We have visited them each Christmas
ever since they have been married. Now we celebrate with them in Placentia, California. They have 2 children.
Jeffrey was born while they lived in Rochester, New York, and Lisa when they lived in Cleveland, Ohio.
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She married Robert Ardelean, married 25 Nov 1962 in Wyoming, Jones Co., IA, born 1 Aug 1929,
occupation Businessman.
Children:
473. i Jeffrey Ardelean, born 3 Mrz 1964 in Rochester, New York.
474. ii Lisa Ardelean, born 1 Jun 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio.
318. John Howard Jamison, (203.Freda 7 , 88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
8 Aug 1945 in Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton, IA, occupation Truck Driver & Farmer of Wyoming, Jones Co.,
IA.
JOHN HOWARD JAMISON BIOGRAPHY:
An esteemed gentleman of the first order (he's big enough no one argues being first). Who learned driving
the hard way. One night he was asked for his driver's license, and cheerfully gave up his fishing license! With
2 sisters to bug him, it's a wonder the kid ever got around to liking girls at all, but he did and the one he found
is a gem.
John Howard Jamison was born August 8 in 1945 in Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton. We threshed the same
day so our good neighbor at Miles just took us over. John graduated from Wyoming High School in 1963 and
decided not to go to college. He operated a cement truck out of Lost Nation. It was a big accomplishment to
get a chauffers license. Here he met Karmen Kleinsmith and they were married on August 16, 1964. John and
Karmen take a concerned interest in their youngsters activities together.
They moved to the family farm 3/4 miles North of Wyoming after their marriage. They are the parents of
four children: Dennis John born 3/21/65, Matthew Forrest born 4/27/67, William Howard born 7/14/68,
Rebecca Louise born 12/23/70.
In 1974 they purchased the farm from Howard and Freda Jamison. They attended the United Methodist
Church in Wyoming where the family is involved in Sunday School, Senior High and Junior High M. Y. F.,
Couple Bible Study, and U. M. W. The children are involved with school activities such as football,
basketball, wrestling, track, and band with John and Karmen in Band Booster and Athletic Booster Club.
Some of the community activities of the family are 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Ju Wom O.
He married Karmen Kleinsmith, married Aug 1964, born 18 Nov 1945.
Children:
475. i Dennis John Jamison, born 26 Mrz 1965.
476. ii Matthew Forrest Jamison, born 27 Apr 1967.
477. iii William Howard Jamison, born 14 Jul 1968.
478. iv Rebecca Louise Jamison, born 23 Dez 1970.
319. Jay John Rohwedder, (204.John 7 , 88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
1937, occupation Doctor.
He married (1) Betty Swain.
He married (2) Judy Keegstra.
Children:
479. i Jennifer Rebecca Rohwedder, born 25 Mrz 1970.
320. Joanne Ruth Rohwedder, (204.John 7 , 88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
-- Apr 1945, occupation Economics.
She married (1) Jarold Evans, married -- Aug 1966, occupation Businessman.
Children:
480. i Kimberly Joe Evans, born 7 Mrz 1967.
481. ii Kelly Kristine Evans, born 29 Jan 1969.
She married (2) Bill Jordan, married 1980, occupation Businessman.
323. Robert James Rohwedder, (208.Robert 7 , 90.Albert 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 15 Dez 1952, occupation Asst. Store Manager of Wyoming, IA.
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He married (1) Debbie Aschenbach, married 7 Jun 1975, born 23 Feb 1956.
Children:
482. i Matthew Robert Rohwedder, born 12 Okt 1979.
He married (2) Ramona Baca Berry, married 18 Okt 1984, born 18 Sep 1952.
324. Scott Rohwedder, (208.Robert 7 , 90.Albert 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 18
Sep 1956, occupation Respiratory.
He married Nancy Hamman, married 1981, born -- Apr 1957, occupation Secretary.
Children:
483. i Michael Scot Rohwedder, born 20 Dez 1987.
325. James Robert Barnett, (209.Dorothy 7 , 90.Albert 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 22 Jul 1947, occupation Attorney of Des Moines, IA.
He married D'Arcy Daut, born 26 Okt 1951.
Children:
484. i Katherine Elizabeth Barnett, born 12 Jan 1981.
326. Donald Levsen, (210.Herbert 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 5 Sep
1942, occupation Farmer of Olin, Jones Co., IA.
He married Mary Vrooman, born 11 Jul 1941.
Children:
+ 485. i Partricia Levsen born 11 Jun 1964.
486. ii Bradley Levsen, born 25 Jan 1969.
487. iii Karen Levsen, born 13 Aug 1972.
327. Peggy Ann Levsen, (210.Herbert 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10
Aug 1943, occupation Nurse.
She married James Smith, married 1966, born 17 Jun 1938.
Children:
488. i Kristin Smith, born 5 Feb 1968.
489. ii Laura Smith, born 9 Mrz 1969 in Kansas City, MO.
She married Marx Krogel, married 29 Okt 1988, born 17 Mrz 1969, occupation painter.
490. iii Alex Smith, born 17 Dez 1970.
491. iv Lynn Smith, born 6 Mai 1972.
328. July Ann White, (211.Erna 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Aug
1941, occupation Dental Hygienist of San Francisco, CA.
She married Ron Marquard, married 1965, born 24 Apr 1940, occupation Sales Manager.
Children:
492. i Christopher Marquard, born 5 Jul 1970.
493. ii Lara Casie Marquard, born 10 Mai 1972.
329. David Paul White, (211.Erna 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 7 Sep
1943, occupation Computer Programmer of Santa Ana, CA.
He married (1) Pat Barich, married 1962.
Children:
494. i Julie Ann White, born 18 Nov 1963.
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495. ii Matthew Dacid White, born 27 Sep 1966.
He married (2) Sharin Anglin, married 1973, born 20 Nov 1948, occupation Teacher.
331. Mark Jay Levsen, (214.Jay 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 19 Jul
1950, resided in Richmand, Virginia, occupation Physical Therapist.
He married Janice Hookum, married 1973, born 25 Okt 1951, occupation Nurse.
Children:
496. i Nicholas Levsen, born 3 Jul 1981.
497. ii Kathryn Elizabeth Levsen, born 9 Apr 1983.
332. Kay Cecile Levsen, (214.Jay 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Okt
1952.
She married Michael Benedict, married 1974, born 25 Feb 1952, occupation Factory Worker, resided in
Cedar Rapids, IA.
Children:
498. i Sara Benedict, born 13 Nov 1976.
499. ii Becky Benedict, born 8 Mai 1978.
333. Matthew Alan Levsen, (214.Jay 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1
Okt 1956, occupation Accountant of Des Moines, IA.
He married Janis Lynn Cowdery, married 3 Mrz 1979, born 28 Sep 1956.
Children:
500. i Janis Tyler Levsen, born 28 Mrz 1988.
335. Joan Lynne Levsen, (214.Jay 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25
Nov 1959, occupation Factory Worker of Cedar Rapids, IA.
She married (1) Ken Carpenter.
Children:
501. i Kendra Carpenter, born 31 Jan 1979.
She married (2) Kevin Johnston.
340. Thomas Lee Rohwedder, (216.Richard 7 , 92.Otto 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 3 Jan 1942, occupation Farmer of Wyoming, IA.
He married Judy Jo Oldorf, married 16 Nov 1963, born 27 Apr 1945.
Children:
+ 502. i Kim Rochelle Rohwedder born 6 Jun 1964.
503. ii Noelle Lynn Rohwedder, born 1 Okt 1970.
341. Judith Ann Rohwedder, (216.Richard 7 , 92.Otto 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
27 Jun 1944, occupation Dental Asst. of Marion, IA.
She married Lonnie Rogers, married 18 Dez 1965, born 6 Nov 1941, occupation College Teacher-Coach.
Children:
504. i Michelle Marie Rogers, born 14 Jun 1968.
She married Scott Jackson, married 25 Mrz 1989, born 12 Apr 1966, occupation Teacher-
Coach.
505. ii Jeffrey Joe Rogers, born 24 Apr 1970.
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342. Jean Ellen Rohwedder, (216.Richard , 92.Otto , 31.Johann , 19.Marx , 18.Jürgen , 4.Marx , 1.Jürgen ) born
20 Nov 1952, occupation Teacher of Calamus, IA.
She married Royce Schneider, married 17 Aug 1974, born 26 Apr 1952, occupation Businessman.
Children:
506. i Stephen Carl Schneider, born 2 Mrz 1978.
507. ii Matthew Royce Schneider, born 18 Sep 1981.
351. Lucille Elvena Emma Teut, (237.Edna 7 , 106.Emma 6 , 36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 7 Mrz 1916 in family farm Soldier Twp., Crawford Co., IA, baptized 30 Apr 1916 in Immanuel Lutheran
Church, Soldier Twp., IA, died 3 Dez 1978 in Dunlap, Iowa, buried 6 Dez 1978 in St. Johns Cem., Charter
Oak.
She married George Peter William Kuhlmann, married 5 Jan 1938 in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Soldier
Twp., Charter Oak, IA, born 4 Dez 1913 in Charter Oak, Crawford County, IA, (son of Fred H. Kuhlmann and
Dora Ketelsen) baptized 15 Jan 1914 in St. John Lutherian Church, Charter Oak, IA, occupation farmer in
Charter Oak, IA, died 8 Jul 2001 in Eventide Lutherian Home, Denison, IA, buried 10 Jul 2001 in St. John's
Lutheran Cem., CharterOak, IA. George: - The family settled on a farm southwest of Charter Oak, IA.-
Children:
508. i Phyllis Lucille Kuhlmann, born 18 Nov 1939 in South of Charter Oak, IA, baptized 10 Dez
1939 in St. John Lutherian Church, Charter Oak, IA, occupation Home Interiors Decorating and
Gift Displayer.
She married Robert Alfred Fritz, married 2 Aug 1959 in St. John Lutherian Church, Charter
Oak, IA, born 5 Jul 1939 in Arensville, Illinois, (son of Delbert Fritz and Viola Hess)
occupation Postal Service Contractor.
509. ii Ronald Ervin Kuhlmann, born 1 Okt 1943 in Ute, IA, baptized 24 Okt 1943 in St. John
Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, IA, occupation farmer.
He married Jeanne Ione Olsen, married 3 Okt 1964 in Bergan Lutheran Church Lidgerwood,
North Dakota, born 16 Mrz 1943 in Veblen, South Dakota.
352. Lenhardt Herman Teut, (237.Edna 7 , 106.Emma 6 , 36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 14 Jul 1918 in family farm Soldier Twp., Crawford Co., IA, baptized in Immanuel Luth. Church, Soldier
Twp., Crawford Co., IA. -He was a farmer and later owned and operated the Teut Standard Station in
Schleswig. Later he was the Mayor of Schleswig.-
He married Anna Margaret Clausen, married 17 Aug 1941 in Frieden Ev. Church, Schleswig, IA, born 19
Dez 1919 in on family farm near Schleswig, IA, (daughter of Andrew Clausen and Kathrine Iversen).
Children:
510. i Joyce Ann Teut, born 4 Apr 1942 in Ida Grove , IA, occupation Secretary at Teut's Oil
Company in Schleswig, IA.
511. ii Lowell Lenhardt Teut, born 15 Jul 1944 in Ida Grove, IA, baptized 10 Sep 1944 in Immanuel
Luth. Church, Soldier Twp., Crawford Co., IA. -He owns and operated the tank wagon at
Teut's Oil Company in Schleswig, IA.-
353. LuVerne Mary Josephine Teut, (237.Edna 7 , 106.Emma 6 , 36.Jochim 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1 Jan 1920 in at home Soldier Twp., Crawford Co., IA, baptized 8 Feb 1920 in Immanuel
Lutheran Church, Soldier Twp., Crawford Co., IA, died 24 Dez 1955 in Willow Twp., Crawford Co., IA,
buried 28 Dez 1955 in St. John Lutheran Cem., Charter Oak, IA.
She married Raymond Fred August Kuhlmann, married 14 Dez 1941 in St. John Lutheran Church, Charter
Oak, IA, born 18 Jun 1916 in Willow Twp., Crawford Co., IA, (son of William Fred Kuhlmann and Theresa
Marie Ossenkop) baptized 9 Jul 1916 in St. John Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, IA, died 14 Sep 2003 in
Denison, IA, occupation farmer. Raymond:.
Children:
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512. i JoAnn Kay Kuhlmann, born 22 Okt 1944 in Ute, Iowa, baptized 12 Nov 1944 in St. John
Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, IA, occupation Nurse at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison,
IA.
513. ii Alan Raymond Kuhlmann, born 29 Nov 1946 in Ute, IA, baptized 29 Dez 1946 in St. John
Lutheran Church, Charter Oak, IA. -He is farmer of the land purchased by his greatgrandfather
George Kuhlmann in January of 1913.-
He married Linda Lou Holdsworth, married 4 Apr 1970 in St. Paul Lutheran Church , Irvin,
IA, born 6 Nov 1947 in at home in Audubon, IA, (daughter of Vernon Holdsworth and Della
Sheer) baptized 11 Jan 1948 in Our Savior Lutheran Church, Audubon, IA. Linda:
Linda is Church Secretary at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. She has written
the history of the Peter Friedrich and Sophie Boysen Teut family.
354. Gleva Ina Amada Jansen, (245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 7 Jan 1926 in Indian Grove, Chariton, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO, died 16 Jul 1998 in University Hospital, Columbia, MO, buried 20 Jul 1998 in Elliot Grove
Cem., Brunswick, MO.
OBITUARY OF GLEVA INA AMANDA (JANSEN) BONDY.
Gleva Amanda Bondy, 72, of Brunswick, died July 16, 1998 at the University Hospital Center in Columbia.
She was born Jan. 7, 1926 at Indian Grove, the daughter of Gerard G. and Ina (Anderson) Jansen. Mrs.
Bondy graduated from Keytesville High School in 1944, valedictorian of her class. She married Alfred J.
Bondy at St. John's Lutheran Church in Brunswick on Sept. 4, 1949. She had taught country school in the
Indian Grove area, been the bookkeeper at the Brunswick Bottling Company, was the former secretary and
treasurer for the Garden of Eden Levee District, a member of St. Lutheran Church, and a member of the
LWML.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred Bondy, of the home; three children, Wayne Bondy of Brunswick,
Joyce Jacobs of Brunswick, and Richard Bondy of Atlanta, MO; two brothers, Gerard Jansen Jr. of Brunswick,
and Ernest C. Jansen of Omaha, Nebr.; three sisters, Erna Straub of Harrison, Ark., Marlene Leimkuehler of
Dalton, and Sylvia Whaley of Cameron; and 12 grandchildren, She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sevices were held at St. John's Lutheran Church July 20, Pastor Glen Drewitz officiating, and under the
direction of the Gibson Funeral Home. Burial was in the Elliot Grove Cemetery at Brunswick. Pallbearers
were Elmer Leimkuehler Jr., Melvin Neidholdt, Mike Plecker, Kirk Gunn, Wayne Straub and Bob Magruder.
Memorials may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Church.
She married Alfred J. Bondy, married 4 Sep 1949 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, born 12 Dez
1920 in Grand River Bottoms, baptized 23 Aug 1925 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, occupation
Farmer in Brunswick.
Children:
+ 514. i Wayne Alfred Bondy born 5 Sep 1954.
+ 515. ii Joyce Marlene Bondy born 24 Nov 1958.
+ 516. iii Richard Donald Bondy born 7 Sep 1962.
355. Erna Catherine Jansen, (245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 2 Nov 1928 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 10 Nov 1929 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO.
She married Leo Straub, married 21 Okt 1951 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, born 20 Jun 1931
in Chariton Co, MO, (son of Charles Straub and Ellen Tillett) baptized 1932 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO.
Children:
+ 517. i Rickie Lee Straub born 6 Mrz 1958.
518. ii Candace Kay Straub, born 12 Nov 1959 in Woodland Hosp. Moberly, MO, baptized 1959 in
St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Marty Galloway, married 26 Jul 1980.
She married (2) Sam Hanes, married 31 Dez 1996.
She married (3) Tommy Bawcom, married 21 Nov 2002.
+ 519. iii Ginger Rose Straub born 29 Okt 1964.
+ 520. iv Joanna (Joy) Straub born 11 Okt 1968.
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356. Gerard Gustav Jansen, (245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 31 Dez 1930 in Keytesville, Chariton, MO, baptized 8 Nov 1931 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick,
MO, occupation machinist and farmer.
He married Margie Elisabeth Feitz, married 4 Jun 1955 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, born 6 Mai 1933
in Chariton Co, MO, baptized 29 Okt 1933 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
Children:
+ 521. i Brenda Marie Jansen born 28 Feb 1956.
+ 522. ii Greta Kathleen Jansen born 30 Apr 1961.
+ 523. iii Kenneth Lyle Jansen born 2 Jul 1963.
524. iv Larry Dean Jansen, born 17 Okt 1967 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, baptized 29 Okt
1967 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, died 31 Okt 1973 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO,
buried 3 Nov 1973 in Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO.
357. Mathilda Marlene Jansen, (245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Jun 1934 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 7 Okt 1934 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO. She has written the Indian Grove History Book.
She married Elmer August Edward Leimkuehler, married 1 Mai 1954 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO, born 13 Jun 1923 in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO, baptized 8 Jul 1923 in Immanuel Luth.
Church, Carrollton, MO, occupation Farmer in Dalton, MO.
Children:
+ 525. i Elmer Gerard Leimkuehler born 8 Feb 1955.
+ 526. ii Marsha Ann Leimkuehler born 12 Nov 1956.
527. iii Duane Henry Leimkuehler, born 21 Jul 1958 in Dr. Stuarts Off, Brunswick, MO, baptized 3
Aug 1958 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, occupation farmer in Dalton, MO.
+ 528. iv Joan Elaine Leimkuehler born 28 Aug 1960.
+ 529. v Barbara Kay Leimkuehler born 24 Nov 1961.
358. Sylvia Bernice Jansen, (245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 4 Feb 1940 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 26 Mai 1940 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO.
She married John Matthew Whaley, married 20 Apr 1958 in Immanuel Luth. Ch. Kansas City, MO, born 17
Sep 1934 in Maryville, MO, (son of Gerald D. Whaley and Myrtle Hahn) baptized 6 Apr 1947 in 1st Christ.
Ch., Maryville, Nodaway, MO.
Children:
+ 530. i Debra Sue Whaley born 14 Nov 1958.
+ 531. ii Karen Marcia Whaley born 2 Sep 1960.
359. Ernest Carol Jansen, (245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 10 Jan 1943 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 31 Mrz 1944 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO.
He married (1) Suzanne Reed, married 11 Jan 1969 in East Aurora Co, New York, born 28 Jan 1947 in East
Aurora, Erie Co, New York.
Children:
532. i Jeffrey William Jansen, born 12 Dez 1969 in Kansas City, MO, baptized 1 Mrz 1970 in Holy
Cross Luth. Ch., Kansas City, MO.
533. ii Tanya Sue Jansen, born 11 Sep 1972 in Kansas City, Kansas, baptized 12 Nov 1972 in St.
John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married Michael L. Carter, married 31 Dez 1992 in Bismark, North Dakota.
He married (2) Mary K. Kocarnik, married 11 Apr 1980 in Rockport, MO, born 7 Feb 1951 in Omaha,
Douglas Co, Nebraska, baptized in Sacr. Heart Cath. Ch., Omaha, Nebraska.
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Children:
534. iii James Christopher Jansen, born 8 Okt 1983 in Omaha, Douglas Co, NE, baptized in Holy
Name Cath. Ch., Omaha, NE.
535. iv Gerard Charles Jansen, born 15 Sep 1985 in Omaha, Douglas Co, NE, baptized in Holy
Name Cath. Ch., Omaha, NE.
536. v Laura Marie Jansen, born 30 Sep 1987 in Omaha, Douglas Co, NE, baptized in Holy Name
Cath. Ch., Omaha, NE.
360. Lois Marie Arp, (247.Henry 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28
Nov 1925 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 1946 in Broadway Bapt. Church, Kansas City, MO.
She married (1) Forrest Dean Joseph, married 18 Mai 1946 in Kansas City, MO, born 8 Dez 1920 in Indian
Grove, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 28 Mrz 1954 in Zion Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO, died 19 Sep 1974 in
Williamsburg, Callaway Co, MO, buried 21 Sep 1974 in Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO.
Children:
537. i Patricia Ann Joseph, born 2 Apr 1950 in Chariton Co, MO, baptized 23 Mrz 1954 in Zion
Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
538. ii Jean Ellen Joseph, born 11 Nov 1952 in Chariton Co, MO, baptized 28 Mrz 1954 in Zion
Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married William Franklin Meade Jr., married 25 Jun 1971 in Brunswick Meth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married (2) Charles Phillip Brandt, married 22 Jun 1977 in Zion Meth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 18 Jul
1916 in Cook, Nebraska.
361. Alta Dean Arp, (248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 31 Mai
1927 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 18 Okt 1927 in St. John Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, occupation
School Secretary.
She married (1) William R. Roberts.
Children:
+ 539. i Pamela Sue Roberts born 16 Dez 1946.
She married (2) Buford W. Joseph, married 12 Mai 1950 in Worthington, Minnesota, born 18 Jun 1920 in
Indian Grove, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 13 Jul 1952 in Zion Meth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, occupation Truck
Driver.
Children:
+ 540. ii Rebecca Ann Joseph born 17 Dez 1950.
541. iii Winfield Glen Joseph, born 19 Mrz 1952 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, died 19 Mrz 1952 in
Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, buried in Newcomer Cem., Chariton Co, MO.
362. Darrel Duane Arp, (248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 31
Dez 1930 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 7 Feb 1932 in St. John Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 9
Feb 2001 in Home, Salisbury, Chariton Co, MO, buried 12 Feb 2001 in Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO.
He married (1) Mary Joseph, married 23 Apr 1950, born 15 Jul 1930 in Indian Grove, Chariton Co, MO.
Children:
+ 542. i Deborah Jo Arp born 23 Apr 1952.
543. ii Dennis Duane Arp, born 28 Jun 1953 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 28 Mrz 1954 in
Zion Methodist Ch., Brunswick, MO.
He married Margo DeWeese, married 29 Jan 1972, born 22 Jan 1954 in Brookfield, Linn Co.,
MO.
+ 544. iii Denise Kay Arp born 17 Okt 1955.
+ 545. iv Richard Dee Arp born 20 Mai 1957.
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He married (2) Eleanor Morenz, born 24 Dez 1933 in Ivesdale, Champaign Co, Illinois, baptized 7 Jan 1934
in St. Pauls Luth. Ch., Sadorus, IL.
363. Verl Elwood Arp, (248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10
Jan 1939 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 2 Jun 1940 in St. John Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 17
Mai 1981, buried 20 Mai 1981 in Newcomer Cem., Mendon, MO.
He married (1) Karen Schuchmann.
He married (2) Shirley Pool Adams.
Children:
546. i Deana Marie Arp, born 20 Nov 1972 in Clarence, MO.
She married Shawn White, married 23 Mai 1992.
364. Marvin Wayne Arp, (249.William 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
22 Okt 1932 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 8 Okt 1978 in Zion Methodist Church, Brunswick,
MO, occupation Farmer.
He married Betty Joe Littrell, married 20 Jun 1953 in Harrison, Arkansas, born 18 Mrz 1936, baptized in
Zion Methodist Church, Brunswick, MO.
Children:
+ 547. i Oneida Diann Arp born 30 Aug 1955.
+ 548. ii Donna Jean Arp born 12 Okt 1956.
549. iii Leslie Wayne Arp, born 3 Nov 1959 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 14 Apr 1963 in
Zion Methodist Church, Brunswick, MO.
365. Arnold Arlo Arp, (249.William 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28
Nov 1933 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized in Christian Church, Triplett, MO, occupation Welder.
He married Barbara June Lybarger, married 9 Mai 1955 in Triplett, Chariton Co, MO, born 22 Sep 1936.
Children:
+ 550. i Steven Ray Arp born 23 Mai 1957.
551. ii William Ernst Arp, born 3 Feb 1959 in Kansas City, Kansas.
He married Susan E. Sommers, married 27 Okt 1984 in Kansas City, Kansas.
552. iii Christopher Eugene Arp, born 25 Feb 1967 in Kansas City, Kansas.
He married Tammy ?.
367. Leonard Eugene Arp, (249.William 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 10 Mrz 1937 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized in Zion Methodist Ch., Brunswick, MO, died 21
Jun 1993 in Indep. Reg. Health, Independence, MO, buried 24 Jun 1993 in Elliot Grove Cem., Brunswick,
MO. He was owner of Hi-Style Lettered Sportswear, Inc, in Carrolton.
He married Jean Kay Buford, married 3 Jan 1975 in Kansas City, MO, born 25 Aug 1941 in Kansas City,
MO, baptized in Zion Methodist Ch., Brunswick, MO.
Children:
553. i Tiffany Lynn Arp, born 14 Jun 1975 in Kansas City, MO, baptized in Zion Methodist Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
369. Norman Lynn Arp, (249.William 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 8
Jan 1941 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
He married (1) Martha Mills, married 22 Feb 1964 in Ft. Benning, Georgia, born 22 Mrz 1942.
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Children:
554. i Jeffery Lynn Arp, born 24 Jul 1964 in Ft. Benning, Georgia, baptized in Lutherian Church.
He married Bobbi Jo Greenwood, married 14 Jul 1990 in Overland Park, Johnson, Kansas.
555. ii Lisa Lynette Arp, born 16 Jun 1965 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO.
She married Mark Edward Henke, married 21 Mai 1988 in Salisbury, Chariton Co, MO, born
1 Aug 1962.
He married (2) Betty Cozad, married 10 Apr 1978, born 22 Jun 1933 in Omaha, Nebrasca.
371. Janice Ploch, (250.Sylvia 7 , 121.Henry 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 18 Jul
1937 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
She married Joseph Reichel Jr., born 1937 in Cook Co, Illinois.
Children:
556. i Linda Reichel.
+ 557. ii Jodi Darlene Reichel born 1964.
376. Taryn Nicole Moore, (254.Ivan 7 , 122.Gustav 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 12
Sep 1974 in Moberly, Randolph County, MO, baptized in Moberly Baptist Church, Moberly, MO.
She married Charles Leonard Dale II, married 1 Feb 1991 in Moberly, MO.
Children:
558. i Charles Leonard Dale III, born 30 Aug 1991.
559. ii William Bryant Dale, born 30 Dez 1992.
377. Anita Corinne Wolf, (255.Carl 7 , 123.Emma 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 31
Jan 1938 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 13 Jun 1940 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married Jerry Lee Jenkins, married 14 Aug 1960 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 20 Nov
1939 in DeWitt, Carroll Co, MO, baptized in Brunswick Bapt. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
Children:
560. i Teresa Lynn Jenkins, born 3 Mai 1965 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO, baptized in Zion Luth.
Ch., Lincoln Co, MO.
378. Melva Carlene Wolf, (255.Carl 7 , 123.Emma 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 3
Mrz 1942 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 14 Jun 1942 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Darold Knowles, married 1962 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, born 9 Dez 1941 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
Children:
561. i Holly Maria Knowles, born 11 Dez 1969 in Washington, D C, baptized in St John's Cath. Ch.,
Clinton, MD.
She married Patrick Michael Fischer, married 11 Dez 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
562. ii Lorie Ann Knowles, born 8 Mrz 1971 in Washington, D C, baptized in St. Ignatius, Oxon Hill,
MD.
She married (2) Robert Trager, married 14 Feb 1986 in Kansas City, MO, born 28 Aug 1936 in Kansas City,
MO, baptized in Peace Luth. Ch., Rogers, Arkansas.
379. Harold Gayle Wolf, (256.Harold 7 , 123.Emma 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 3
Feb 1939 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 23 Apr 1939 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
He married May Ellen Graves, married 7 Jun 1963 in St. Pius Church, Moberly, MO.
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Children:
563. i Michael Wolf, born 3 Mai 1964 in Moberly, MO.
564. ii Christina Wolf, born 12 Okt 1965.
565. iii Geoffrey Wolf, born 26 Nov 1967 in Moberly, MO.
380. Erva Lucretia Wolf, (256.Harold 7 , 123.Emma 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
19 Feb 1941 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 23 Mrz 1948 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
She married Graham Morrison, married 24 Jun 1964 in Presbyt. Church, Moberly, MO, born 18 Jun 1941 in
Carrollton, MO.
Children:
566. i Gregory Morrison, born 22 Jan 1969 in St. Louis, MO.
567. ii Scott Morrison, born 11 Apr 1972 in St. Louis, MO.
381. Pamela Kay Wolf, (256.Harold 7 , 123.Emma 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 27
Mai 1946 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 23 Mai 1948 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
She married Gerald Gordy, married 27 Mai 1965 in Presbyt. Church, Moberly, MO, born 31 Jan 1942.
Children:
568. i Kyle Gordy, born 19 Apr 1966 in Columbia, MO.
569. ii Emma Lisa Gordy, born 20 Mai 1970.
382. George Martin Kahler, (257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 2 Jan 1933 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 9 Apr 1933 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick,
MO.
He married Mildred (Micky) Kish, married 11 Nov 1954 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Fort Worth, Texas, born 27
Jan 1932 in East Chicago, Indiana, baptized in Holy Ghost Orthodox Ch., Chicago, died 1 Apr 1999 in
Phoenix, AZ. Mildred:
OBITUARY OF MILDRED "MICKY" KAHLER.
Mildred "Micky" Kahler died April 1, 1999 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a retired auditor for the Internal
Revenue Service. Mrs. Kahler was born in Indiana and was a Korean War Air Force veteran.
Survivors include her husband, George Martin Kahler, formerly of Brunswick; two daughters, Karen and
Valerie; three sons, Larry, Robert and Mark; two sisters, Margaret and Mary; two brothers, John and George;
mother-in-law, Goldie Kahler; and four grandchildren.
Micky was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kish; a son, Marthy; and father-in-law, Wallace
Kahler.
The body was cremated and no services are planned. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Valley,
1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Arizona, or the American Cancer society, P. O. Box 5377, Phoenix, Arizona.
From: The Brunswicker, April 15, 1999.
.
Children:
570. i George (Marty) Kahler, born 26 Okt 1955 in Great Lakes Naval Hosp., Illinois, baptized Nov
1955 in Trinity Luth Ch., Hammond, Indiana.
571. ii Larry Kahler, born 30 Nov 1956 in Meth. Hosp., Gary, Indiana, baptized Dez 1956 in Trinity
Luth Ch., Hammond, Indiana.
572. iii Robert Kahler, born 6 Aug 1958 in Meth. Hosp., Gary, Indiana, baptized Aug 1958 in Trinity
Luth Ch., Hammond, Indiana.
He married Ivy Hybarger, married 27 Mai 1982 in Tucson, AZ.
573. iv Mark Kahler, born 15 Nov 1959 in Meth. Hosp., Gary, Indiana, baptized Nov 1959 in Trinity
Luth Ch., Hammond, Indiana.
+ 574. v Karen Kahler born 21 Nov 1963.
575. vi Valerie Kahler, born 1 Feb 1967 in Luth. Hosp., Mesa, AZ, baptized Feb 1967 in St. Lukes,
Mesa, AZ.
She married John Mattson, married 3 Jun 1989 in Grand Canyon, AZ.
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383. Eleanor Rose Kahler, (257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
10 Jun 1934 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 7 Okt 1934 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick,
MO.
She married Denny Iglehart, married 1951 in St, John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 3 Dez 1931 in
Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, died in Phoenix, AZ, buried in Brunswick, MO.
Children:
+ 576. i Denny Iglehart born 25 Mrz 1952.
577. ii Dicky Iglehart, born 10 Mai 1961 in Mesa, AZ, baptized 1961 in Meth. Church, Mesa, AZ.
384. Shirley Ann Kahler, (257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
30 Apr 1937 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 26 Mai 1940 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick,
MO.
She married Jack Burl Hickerson, married 18 Jun 1955 in St, John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 2 Apr
1937 in DeWitt, MO.
Children:
+ 578. i Jackie Burl Hickerson born 24 Jul 1956.
+ 579. ii Susan Ann Hickerson born 11 Nov 1957.
+ 580. iii Jannet Lynn Hickerson born 27 Jan 1959.
+ 581. iv Gary William Hickerson born 9 Apr 1961.
385. James Wallace Kahler, (257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 16 Apr 1940 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 26 Mai 1940 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO.
He married (1) Jean Fowler, married 1961, born 24 Feb 1944 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO.
Children:
+ 582. i Julia Kahler born 25 Feb 1963.
He married (2) Judy Baxley.
He married (3) Ervina McCollum, born 16 Jul 1943 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO.
Children:
583. ii Sarah Elizabeth Kahler, born 29 Dez 1974 in Kansas City, MO, baptized Jan 1975 in
Calvary Luth Ch., Kansas City, MO.
WEDDING NOTES: Sarah Kahler & Robert Elkins, Couple married Nov. 5.
Sarah Elizabeth Kahler and Robert Lee Elkins were married on Nov. 5, 1994 at Ruskin
Heights Lutheran Church in Kansas City. The bride is the daughter of Jim & Ervina Kahler of
Kansas City. The groom is the son of Harley and Patty Elkins of Belton. Sarah is the
granddaughter of Goldie Kahler and the late Wallace Kahler of Brunswick and Evelyn and
Gerald Davis of DeWitt.
She married Robert Lee Elkins, married 5 Nov 1994 in Ruskin Height Luth. Ch., Kansas City,
MO, (son of Harley Elkins and Patty ?).
386. David William Kahler, (257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 3 Jan 1944 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 4 Jun 1944 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick,
MO.
He married (1) Mary Beth Gottshalk, married 18 Jul 1969 in Trin. Epis Ch., Lowville, New York, born 1
Nov 1944 in Sedalia, MO.
Children:
584. i John Evan Kahler, born 12 Jan 1977 in Teheran, Iran.
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He married (2) Linda Garcia Hampe, married 12 Mai 1990 in Epiphany Epis Ch., Walepole, Mass., born 29
Aug 1950 in Dedham, Massachusetts, baptized 1950 in Holy Name, West Roxbury, Mass.
389. Michael Lewis Kahler, (257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 3 Nov 1952 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 28 Dez 1952 in St. John's Luth. Church,
Brunswick, MO.
He married Dawn Marie Helsley, married 4 Jan 1975 in Zion Luth. Ch., Ferguson, MO, born 15 Mai 1954 in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, baptized 17 Mrz 1968 in Zion Luth. Ch., Ferguson, MO.
Children:
585. i Matthew Michael Kahler, born 14 Dez 1977 in Warrensburg, MO, baptized 5 Feb 1978 in St.
Paul's Luth. Ch., Concordia, Mo.
586. ii Emily Marie Kahler, born 7 Nov 1980 in Warrensburg, MO, baptized 14 Dez 1980 in St.
Paul's Luth. Ch., Concordia, Mo.
390. Kenneth Carl Kahler, (257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
29 Jun 1955 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, baptized 31 Jul 1955 in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick,
MO.
He married Connie (Andal) Maupin, married 4 Jun 1995.
Children:
587. i Laura Andal.
588. ii Nicole Andal.
392. Victoria (Vickie) Tietjens, (259.Ernest 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born in Missouri (USA).
She married Karry (Butch) Zurmiller, married 17 Okt 1970.
Children:
589. i Alisa Zurmiller.
590. ii Kelly Zurmiller.
591. iii Benjamin Zurmiller.
393. Donald Ray Tietjens, (259.Ernest 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
22 Okt 1947 in Missouri.
He married Susan Carr.
Children:
592. i Rebecca Sue Tietjens.
593. ii Julie Tietjens.
594. iii Jeannie Tietjens.
394. Peggy Ann Tietjens, (260.Raymond 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 9 Jun 1948 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
She married (1) John William Sanders, married 30 Jul 1966, born 14 Feb 1945.
Children:
+ 595. i Christopher Lee Sanders born 14 Jul 1968.
+ 596. ii Megan Kaye Sanders born 2 Sep 1970.
She married (2) Bill Page.
398. Jennifer Rose Tietjens, (260.Raymond 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 8 Jul 1960 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO. Jennifer (Tietjens) Dobbs lives in Muldrow, Oklahoma.
She married Jerry Alan Dobbs, married 9 Jul 1977 in New Hope Bapt. Ch., Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Children:
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597. i Brian Allen Dobbs, born 15 Aug 1981.
399. Patricia Lou Tietjens, (261.George 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 23 Nov 1948 in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO.
She married Robert Lewis Smith, married 31 Aug 1968 in St. Columban's Catholic Church, Chillicothe, MO.
Children:
598. i Amy Michelle Smith, born 19 Nov 1976.
599. ii Billy Robert Smith, born 25 Jul 1978.
600. iii Abbie Smith, born um 1981.
400. Connie Sue Tietjens, (261.George 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO.
She married William (Bill) Thomas Jones II, married 5 Sep 1970 in Cavalry Baptist Church, Chillicothe,
MO, born 21 Mai 1950 in Chillicothe, MO.
Children:
+ 601. i Gabriel Thomas Jones born 18 Jul 1973.
401. Judy Faye Tietjens, (261.George 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
in Mendon, Chariton Co, MO.
She married David Fairchild, married 21 Jun 1987 in 1st Christ Ch., Chillicothe, MO.
Children:
602. i Wallace T. Fairchild, born 1 Dez 1985.
603. ii Sullivan Robert Fairchild, born 19 Mrz 1987.
604. iii Samuel David Fairchild, born 24 Jul 1990.
402. Ronald Vernon Tietjens, (262.Vernon 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 14 Nov 1946 in San Diego, Calif.
NOTES ABOUT RONALD VERNON TIETJENS.
Ronald Vernon Tietjens was born November 14, 1946 in San Diego, Calif. He graduated at Brunswick
Missouri Grade and High Schools and attended Kirksville Teachers College. His occupations include Military,
Hallmark Cards, Construction Engineer. He is living in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Cheryl Lynn Baxley,
October 3, 1966 in Brunswick, Mo. She was born March 29, 1951, graduated from Grade School at Brunswick
and graduated from High School at Truman High, Independence, Mo. She is living in Marion, Indiana and is a
sectretary/accountant.
Two children were born to this union. Heath Landon, born April 8,1971 in Moberly, Mo. He is a graduate of
grade and high schools at Oak Hill, Marion, Indiane. He was an outstanding athlete in swimming and placed in
many events. He is a driver for Dubain Inc. and resides in Nederland, Texas with his son Draven Kane
Tietjens, born April 25, 1997. Lance Jerome Tietjens, born May 25, 1978 in Columbia, Mo., graduated from
grade and high schools in Marion, Indiana. He was a high scorer of the basketball teams. Now he a student at
Ball College, Muncie, Indiana.
After his divorce, Ronald married Jo Ann Smith, July 7, 1990. She was born Dec. 10, 1956 in Twin Falls,
Idaho. She is a Certified Public Accountant. They are living in St. Louis, Missouri.
From: Indian Grove Community History 1878 - 1998, page 82.
He married (1) Cheryl Lynn Baxley, married 3 Okt 1966 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO, born 29 Mrz 1951
in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
Children:
605. i Heath Landon Tietjens, born 8 Apr 1971 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO.
606. ii Lance Jerome Tietjens, born 25 Mai 1978 in Columbia, MO.
He married (2) Jo Anne Smith, married 17 Jul 1990, born 10 Dez 1956 in Twin Falls, Idaho.
403. Cheri Lynne Tietjens, (262.Vernon 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 17 Jan 1954 in El Dorado, Kansas.
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NOTES ABOUT CHERI LYNN TIETJENS.
Cheri Lynne Tietjens was born January 17, 1954 in Eldorado, Kansas. She graduated from Spring Branch
Grade School and William Chrisman High School in Independence, Kansas. She is a graduate of K. C.
Nursing School, Parents as Teachers, and received her Bachelors Degree at the University of Missouri, St.
Louis as a Disability Determination Counselor. She resides in St. Louis, Mo.
Cheri married Allen Dale Wyatt May 25, 1972 in Independence, Mo. He was born September 23, 1951 in
Mexico, Mo. He graduated grade school and William Chrisman High in Independence, Mo. He received his
Masters Degree at the University of Missouri, Kansas Ciy. His occupations include U. S. Navy, Librarian,
Social Security Supervisor, Violin Maker. He resides in St. Louis, Mo.
One son was born to this union, Matthew Joseph Wyatt born Feb. 7, 1979 in Independence, Mo. He
graduated grade and high schools in St. Louis, Mo. He played in the Violin Orchestra and now plays fiddle
and entered contests in Missouri, Illinois, Alabama and Kentucky. He was awarded first place in the State
Championship Contests. He is a student at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.
From: Indian Grove Community History 1878 - 1998, page 82.
She married Allen Dale Wyatt, married 25 Mai 1972 in Independence, MO.
Children:
607. i Matthew Joseph Wyatt, born 7 Feb 1979 in Independence, MO.
404. Carol Ann Kahler, (263.Mildred 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1
Dez 1952 in Kansas City, MO, baptized 8 Okt 1961 in Zion Meth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
She married Donald Wayne Kistler, married 5 Jun 1971 in First Bapt. Ch., Keytesville, MO.
Children:
+ 608. i Jennifer Dawn Kistler born 3 Nov 1972.
+ 609. ii Bobbie Ann Kistler born 31 Jul 1974.
+ 610. iii Emily Rose Kistler born 5 Mai 1979.
405. Charles Richard Kahler, (263.Mildred 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 17 Feb 1955 in Kansas City, MO, baptized 8 Okt 1961 in Zion Meth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
He married Joan Marie Kimbrough, married 22 Jun 1994.
Children:
611. i Kelsie Marie Kahler, born 9 Dez 1995 in Columbia, MO.
612. ii William Charles Kahler, born 24 Okt 1998.
406. Joe Lynn Fulton, (265.Ruth 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 13
Okt 1940 in Nevada, MO.
He married (1) Linda Stuart, married Okt 1965 in Miama, Oklahoma.
Children:
613. i Sidney Michael Fulton, born 29 Jun 1966.
He married (2) Delene Ann Dickerson, married 23 Dez 1977 in Miama, Oklahoma, born 24 Jul 1953 in
Nevada, MO.
Children:
614. ii Brianne Lea Fulton, born 26 Jan 1979 in Nevada, MO.
615. iii Seth Aaron Fulton, born 14 Mai 1982 in Nevada, MO.
408. Lynara Fulton, (265.Ruth 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Jun
1947 in Kansas City, MO.
She married (1) Wilbur (Pete) Moore.
Children:
616. i Timothy Scott Moore, born 21 Jul 1968 in Kansas City, MO.
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She married (2) Lawrence W. Bishop, married 14 Dez 1979 in Olathe Co, Kansas, born 20 Sep 1940 in
Kansas City, MO.
Children:
617. ii Robert Michael Bishop, born 16 Mrz 1964 in Kansas City, MO.
618. iii Bradley Alan Bishop, born in St. Louis, MO.
619. iv Ryan Lawrence Bishop, born in Kansas City, MO.
620. v Mary Laura Bishop, born 27 Sep 1965 in Kansas City, MO.
621. vi Julie Ann Bishop, born in Kansas City, MO.
622. vii Nancy Lynn Bishop, born 14 Mai 1970 in Kansas City, MO.
409. Charles Bernett Farnham, (266.Rena 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 8 Jul 1937.
He married Madeline Carol Adams, married 8 Jun 1957 in Nevada, MO, born 21 Jan 1938 in Nevada, MO,
died Aug 1992 in Phoenix, AZ, buried in V A Cem., Phoenix, AZ.
Children:
+ 623. i Joel Farnham born 25 Apr 1958.
624. ii Eric Farnham, born 8 Nov 1959.
He married Vivian Niven, married 27 Mrz 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
625. iii Keith Farnham, born 8 Nov 1960 in Nevada, MO.
+ 626. iv Sherrie Farnham born 13 Feb 1963.
+ 627. v Shellie Farnham born 9 Jul 1966.
410. Herschell Eugene Farnham, (266.Rena 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 15 Jun 1940 in Canton, Illinois.
He married (1) Sharon Yvonne McMillan, born 9 Okt 1941 in Osceloa, MO, died 1 Mrz 1970.
Children:
628. i Troy Yardley Farnham, born 28 Feb 1963 in Nevada, MO.
He married Lisa Chere David, married 14 Aug 1982 in Nevada, MO.
629. ii Stacy Flair Farnham, born 22 Dez 1965 in Nevada, MO.
She married Thomas Larry Wilhoit, married 31 Jul 1983 in Nevada, MO.
He married (2) Brenda Jean Baumgardner, married 14 Feb 1971 in Nevada, MO, born 13 Okt 1951 in
Eldorado Springs.
Children:
630. iii Brandon Eugene Farnham, born 20 Apr 1972 in Nevada, MO.
He married (3) Bunnie Lee Ingrassia, married 18 Jul 1979, born 18 Apr 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Children:
631. iv Jeremy Gene Farnham, born 23 Dez 1980 in Nevada, MO.
411. Don Baker Jr., (267.Vivian 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 14
Okt 1947 in E. Liverpool, Ohio.
He married Linda Cox, married 14 Jan 1968 in Reform. L. Ch., Kansas City, MO.
Children:
632. i Beverly Baker, born 5 Jun 1969.
633. ii D'Wayne Baker, born 10 Nov 1971.
412. John Charles Baker, (267.Vivian 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born
30 Apr 1949 in Kansas City, MO.
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He married Cindy Turner, married 10 Sep 1989 in Kansas City, MO.
Children:
634. i Samatha Elisabeth Baker, born 7 Jun 1990.
413. Robert E. Johannsen, (271.Clifford 7 , 134.Clara 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Ann Pribble.
Children:
635. i Brent Johannsen.
636. ii Sarah Johannsen.
637. iii Robert Dean Johannsen.
415. Gerald W. Johannsen, (271.Clifford 7 , 134.Clara 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Sharon Hanson.
Children:
638. i Mark Allen Johannsen.
639. ii Susan Christine Johannsen.
416. Donald J. Johannsen, (272.Roger 7 , 134.Clara 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Ann Dido.
Children:
640. i Connie Johannsen.
641. ii Donna Johannsen.
642. iii Areon Johannsen.
643. iv Gamie J. Johannsen.
417. Jimmy Johannsen, (272.Roger 7 , 134.Clara 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
Children:
644. i Eric Johannsen.
418. Jeannette Johannsen, (272.Roger 7 , 134.Clara 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
She married Ormond Wright.
Children:
645. i Trudy Wright.
419. Dale E. Tietjens, (274.Irvin 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Barbara Cady.
Children:
646. i Bradley Tietjens.
647. ii Brian Tietjens.
648. iii Becky Tietjens.
420. Jerry D. Tietjens, (274.Irvin 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Barbara Wren.
Children:
649. i Carrie Tietjens.
650. ii Lori Tietjens.
651. iii Timmy Tietjens.
652. iv Danny Tietjens.
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421. Joyce Dee Tietjens, (275.Harold 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
She married Richard Olson.
Children:
653. i Vicky Olson.
She married ? Walker.
654. ii Valorie Olson.
She married ? Harrison.
655. iii Lorraine Olson.
She married ? Farrell.
656. iv Rickie Olson.
422. Clyde Earl Tietjens, (275.Harold 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Judy ?.
Children:
657. i Harold Tietjens.
658. ii Kathryn Tietjens.
423. Larry Dean Seidel, (276.Adelphia 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Rose Bitzer.
Children:
659. i Christie Seidel.
660. ii Becky Seidel.
661. iii Kent Seidel.
662. iv Michelle Seidel.
424. Michael Jaye Seidel, (276.Adelphia 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Jeanette McGee.
Children:
663. i Darrell Seidel.
664. ii Lori Seidel.
665. iii Tracy Seidel.
666. iv Susan Seidel.
425. Sheryol Seidel, (276.Adelphia 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
She married Bernard Paulsen.
Children:
667. i Hollie Paulsen.
668. ii Shellie Paulsen.
669. iii Jodie Paulsen.
426. Shirley Tietjens, (277.Merill 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
Children:
670. i Dawson Tietjens.
427. Peggy Tietjens, (277.Merill 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
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She married David (Dave) Rankin.
Children:
671. i Stephanie Rankin.
428. Roger M. Tietjens, (277.Merill 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Cheryl Kennedy.
Children:
+ 672. i Aaron John Tietjens born 25 Nov 1972.
673. ii Amy Tietjens.
674. iii Andrew Tietjens.
429. Gerald Haight, (284.Arlene 7 , 137.Ludwig 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Verla Lowdermilk.
Children:
675. i Kenneth Haight.
676. ii Diane Haight.
677. iii Gayle Haight.
430. Robert Haight, (284.Arlene 7 , 137.Ludwig 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ).
He married Jackie ?.
Children:
678. i Roby Haight.
4.9 Ninth Generation
442. Katherine Jean Kruse, (297.Wilma 8 , 157.Dora 7 , 45.Elsa 6 , 25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Mrz 1958 in Brunswick, MO.
She married Paul Edwin Manson, married 26 Jan 1980. Paul: They are farming east of Brunswick.
Children:
679. i Kristen Manson, born 20 Nov 1982.
680. ii Michael Manson, born 2 Jul 1987.
681. iii Lydia Manson, born 3 Okt 1991.
443. Karen Jeanette Kruse, (297.Wilma 8 , 157.Dora 7 , 45.Elsa 6 , 25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Mrz 1958 in Brunswick, MO.
She married William Elliot Moser, married 4 Sep 1982 in Peoria, IL.
Children:
682. i Matthew Moser.
683. ii Stephen Moser.
684. iii Sam Moser.
444. Debra Elaine Kruse, (297.Wilma 8 , 157.Dora 7 , 45.Elsa 6 , 25.Jürgen 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 10 Mai 1960.
She married William Earl Hickle, married 26 Nov 1982.
Children:
685. i David Hickle.
686. ii Mark Hickle.
687. iii Nathan Hickle.
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688. iv Sarah Hickle.
689. v Rachel Hickle.
446. Marcia Ahrendsen, (300.Leo 8 , 173.Arthur 7 , 53.Dorothea 6 , 28.Hans 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ).
She married Warren Neilson.
Children:
690. i ? Neilson.
470. Thomas Michael Cosner, (316.Nancy 8 , 203.Freda 7 , 88.Ernest 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Jan 1961, occupation Navyman.
He married Marilyn Eckle, married 16 Apr 1989.
Children:
691. i Kristina Cassandra Cosner, born 9 Mai 1989.
485. Partricia Levsen, (326.Donald 8 , 210.Herbert 7 , 91.Minna 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Jun 1964.
She married Walter Eddie Laetcre, born 16 Apr 1964, occupation Navy soldier, San Diego, CA.
Children:
692. i Colton Francisco Laetcre, born 16 Okt 1990.
502. Kim Rochelle Rohwedder, (340.Thomas 8 , 216.Richard 7 , 92.Otto 6 , 31.Johann 5 , 19.Marx 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 6 Jun 1964.
She married Jerry Sorgenfry, married 5 Feb 1983, born 28 Aug 1962, occupation Farmer of Wyoming, IA.
Children:
693. i Kayla Ann Sorgenfry, born 30 Jul 1983.
694. ii Cameron Lucas Sorgenfry, born 9 Nov 1988.
514. Wayne Alfred Bondy, (354.Gleva 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 5 Sep 1954 in Woodland Hosp., Moberly, MO, baptized 26 Sep 1954 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO, occupation Farmer.
He married Cathy Joyce Lake, married 3 Nov 1974 in First Bapt. Ch., Carrollton, MO, born 14 Mai 1955 in
Carrolllton, Carroll Co, MO, baptized 8 Mrz 1964 in First Bapt. Ch., Carrollton, MO.
Children:
695. i William Wayne Bondy, born 9 Okt 1976 in Kelling Clinic, Waverly, MO, baptized 24 Okt
1976 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
He married Veronica Amber Sewell, married 6 Mrz 1999 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick,
MO.
696. ii Kristy Kay Bondy, born 1 Nov 1978 in Reg. Hosp., Kansas City, MO, baptized 26 Nov 1978
in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
She married Jonathan Duane Locke, married 29 Jul 2000 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick,
MO.
697. iii Paul Matthew Bondy, born 31 Jan 1982 in Kelling Hosp., Waverly, MO, baptized 14 Feb
1982 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
698. iv Andrew Allen Bondy, born 6 Jul 1985 in Waverly, MO, baptized 14 Jul 1985 in St. John's
Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
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515. Joyce Marlene Bondy, (354.Gleva 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Nov 1958 in Woodland Hosp., Moberly, MO, baptized 14 Dez 1958 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married Floyd Howard Jacobs, married 27 Jan 1984 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 15
Dez 1958 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 19 Jun 1984 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
Children:
699. i Daniel Wayne Jacobs, born 17 Mrz 1986 in Waverly, Lafayette Co, MO, baptized 6 Apr 1986
in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
700. ii Michael Duane Jacobs, born 12 Aug 1987 in Moberly Reg. Med., Moberly, MO, baptized 6
Sep 1987 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
701. iii Matthew Douglas Jacobs, born 27 Nov 1990 in Univ. Med. Ctr., Columbia, MO, baptized 23
Dez 1990 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
702. iv Ryan Scott Jacobs, born 16 Mrz 1994 in Boone Hosp. Cen., Columbia, MO.
516. Richard Donald Bondy, (354.Gleva 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 7 Sep 1962 in Woodland Hosp., Moberly, MO, baptized 23 Sep 1962 in St. John's
Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
He married Margaret (Meggie) Marie Turner, married 11 Aug 1984 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick,
MO, born 11 Mrz 1967 in St. Louis County Hosp., St. Louis, MO, baptized 11 Mrz 1984 in Zion Luth. Ch.,
Moberly, MO.
Children:
703. i Amber Nichole Bondy, born 20 Mrz 1984 in Univ. Med. Ctr., Columbia, MO, baptized 1 Apr
1984 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
704. ii Ashley Renee Bondy, born 29 Jul 1985 in Moberly Reg. Med. Ctr., Moberly, MO, baptized 11
Aug 1985 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
705. iii John August Bondy, born 12 Feb 1992 in St. Marys Hosp., Blue Springs, MO, baptized 22
Feb 1992 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
706. iv Alexandria Susanne Bondy, born 23 Jun 1993 in St. Marys Hosp., Blue Springs, MO,
baptized 4 Jul 1993 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
707. v Aaron Michael Bondy, born 27 Jun 2000 in Boone Hosp. Ctr., Columbia, MO.
517. Rickie Lee Straub, (355.Erna 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 6 Mrz 1958 in Woodland Hosp. Moberly, MO, baptized 1958 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
He married (1) Joanie McDougall, married 3 Jun 1978 in Leo Straub Farm, Batesville, Arkansas.
Children:
708. i Charles Richard Straub, born 13 Okt 1981, baptized in Hope Luth. Ch., Batesville, Arkansas.
709. ii Joshua Michael Straub, born 5 Aug 1984.
710. iii Dennis Straub.
He married (2) Patricia Diane Buhr, married 8 Jun 1991 in Luth. Church, Harrison, Arkansas.
519. Ginger Rose Straub, (355.Erna 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 29 Okt 1964 in Woodland Hosp. Moberly, MO, baptized 1964 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Wayne Harrell, married 4 Jun 1983.
Children:
711. i Catherine Jorene Harrell, born 8 Jun 1984 in North Ark. Med. Ctr., Harrison, Arkansas,
baptized in First Luth. Ch., Harrison, Arkansas.
712. ii Ariel Dawn Harrell, born 26 Dez 1991 in Carroll Gen. Hosp., Berryville, Arkansas, baptized
1992 in First Luth. Ch., Harrison, Arkansas.
She married (2) Ronald Wallace, married Mrz 2000 in Harrison, Arkansas.
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520. Joanna (Joy) Straub, (355.Erna 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Okt 1968 in Woodland Hosp. Moberly, MO, baptized 1968 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married Willie Johnson.
Children:
713. i Lauren Nicole Johnson, born 23 Nov 1988 in North Ark. Med. Ctr., Harrison, Arkansas.
521. Brenda Marie Jansen, (356.Gerard 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28 Feb 1956 in Kansas City, MO, baptized in Immanuel Luth. Ch., Jackson, MO.
She married Kirk Erwin Gunn, married 10 Jul 1976 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 31 Dez
1955 in Kansas City, MO, baptized 17 Apr 1977 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
Children:
714. i Jennifer Diane Gunn, born 22 Nov 1978 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO, baptized 10 Dez 1978
in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
715. ii Larry David Gunn, born 31 Okt 1983 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO, baptized 13 Nov 1983 in
St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
716. iii Elisabeth Marie Gunn, born 9 Mai 1989 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO, baptized in St. John's
Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
522. Greta Kathleen Jansen, (356.Gerard 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Apr 1961 in Kansas City, MO, baptized in Immanuel Luth. Ch., Jackson, MO.
She married Anthony Allen Williams, married 30 Mai 1987 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 30
Jun 1958.
Children:
717. i Allen Tyler Williams, born 9 Jul 1989 in St. Lukes Hosp., Kansas City, MO, baptized in
Beautiful Savior, Lees Summit, MO.
718. ii Nathan Andrew Williams, born 9 Sep 1992 in St. Lukes Hosp., Kansas City, MO, baptized 27
Sep 1992 in Beautiful Savior, Lees Summit, MO.
523. Kenneth Lyle Jansen, (356.Gerard 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 2 Jul 1963 in Kansas City, MO, baptized in Immanuel Luth. Ch., Jackson, MO.
He married (1) Jacky Burns, married 26 Nov 1983 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 22 Dez
1964.
Children:
719. i Kerrie Ann Jansen, born 14 Mai 1984 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO, baptized 27 Mai 1984 in
St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
He married (2) Kathy Marie Pittman, married 4 Apr 1998 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
Children:
720. ii Lydia Marie Jansen, born 12 Sep 1998.
525. Elmer Gerard Leimkuehler, (357.Mathilda 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 8 Feb 1955 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO, baptized 27 Feb 1955 in St. John's Luth.
Church, Brunswick, MO.
He married Wanda (Collie) Alexander, married 15 Jan 1977 in St. Johns Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO, born
7 Aug 1958.
Children:
721. i Michelle Dawn Alexander, born 6 Jul 1974 in St. Franc. Hosp., Marceline, MO, baptized 1977
in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married Thomas Allen Long.
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722. ii Child Leimkuehler, born 11 Dez 1977, died 11 Dez 1977, buried in Dalton Cem., Dalton,
MO.
723. iii Child Leimkuehler, born 22 Mrz 1979, died 22 Mrz 1979, buried in Dalton Cem., Dalton,
MO.
724. iv Megan Dyanna Leimkuehler, born 3 Okt 1981 in Columbia Med. Cent., Columbia, MO,
baptized in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
725. v Madeline Deann Leimkuehler, born 4 Feb 1990 in Columbia Med. Cent., Columbia, MO,
baptized in St. John's Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
526. Marsha Ann Leimkuehler, (357.Mathilda 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 12 Nov 1956 in Dr. Stuarts Off, Brunswick, MO, baptized 25 Nov 1956 in St. John's
Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
Children:
726. i Brandon Elmer Leimkuehler, born 4 Sep 1988 in Boon Hosp. Cen., Columbia, MO, baptized
Sep 1988 in Immanuel Luth. Ch., Salisbury, MO.
528. Joan Elaine Leimkuehler, (357.Mathilda 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 28 Aug 1960 in Dr. Stuarts Off, Brunswick, MO, baptized 4 Sep 1960 in St. John's
Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married Clayton Foster Reed, married 15 Nov 1980, born 16 Aug 1960 in Kansa City, MO.
Children:
727. i Clayton Douglas Reed, born 16 Mai 1981 in Columbia, MO, baptized in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
728. ii Chad Alan Reed, born 7 Dez 1982 in Fayette, MO, baptized in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
729. iii Clinton Ryan Reed, born 12 Feb 1985 in Ft. Benning, Georgia, baptized in Redeemer, Luth.
Ch., Columbus, Georgia.
730. iv Christy Maire Reed, born 7 Mai 1990 in Fort Knox, Kentucky, baptized in Main Post Chapel,
Fort Knox, Kentucky.
529. Barbara Kay Leimkuehler, (357.Mathilda 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Nov 1961 in Dr. Stuarts Off, Brunswick, MO, baptized 3 Dez 1961 in St. John's
Luth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
She married Norman Arthur Quinn, married 26 Jun 1982 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 30
Sep 1958 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO.
Children:
731. i Jessica Leigh Quinn, born 13 Mrz 1984 in Moberly Reg. Hosp., Moberly, MO, baptized in
Immanuel Luth. Ch., Salisbury, MO.
732. ii Kimberly Diane Quinn, born 19 Aug 1985 in Moberly Reg. Hosp., Moberly, MO, baptized in
Immanuel Luth. Ch., Salisbury, MO.
733. iii Kyle Arthur Quinn, born 28 Nov 1988 in Boone Hosp., Columbia, MO, baptized in Immanuel
Luth. Ch., Salisbury, MO.
530. Debra Sue Whaley, (358.Sylvia 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 14 Nov 1958 in Lakeside Hosp., Kansas City, MO, baptized 25 Nov 1958 in Immanuel Luth.
Church, Kansas City, MO.
She married (1) John William Harris, married 10 Okt 1981 in Prince Peace Luth. Ch., Cameron, MO, born 9
Mai 1959 in Cameron, Clinton Co, MO, (son of George Obed Harris and Georgia May Arnold) baptized in 1st
Baptist Ch., Cameron, MO.
Children:
734. i Amanda Zanada Harris, born 31 Mrz 1982 in Meth. Med Ce., St. Joseph, MO, baptized 25
Apr 1982 in Prince Peace Luth. Church, Cameron, MO.
She married (2) Armando Bonillas Bernal, married 26 Jan 2001 in Tucson, AZ, born 27 Mrz 1953 in Tucson,
AZ.
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531. Karen Marcia Whaley, (358.Sylvia 8 , 245.Gerard 7 , 117.Mathilda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 2 Sep 1960 in Trin. Luth. Hosp., Kansas City, MO, baptized 25 Sep 1960 in Immanuel Luth.
Ch., Kansas City, MO.
She married Donnald Neil Feighert, married 29 Aug 1981 in 1st Baptist Ch., Cameron, MO, born 9 Mai 1958
in Cameron, Clinton Co, MO, baptized in 1st Baptist Church, Cameron, MO.
Children:
735. i Shayna Nichole Feighert, born 2 Jun 1980 in Cameron, Clinton Co, MO.
She married Tyler Hullinger, married 8 Apr 2000 in 1st Baptist Ch., Cameron, MO, born 11
Feb 1979 in Chillicothe, Livingston Co., MO.
736. ii Zachariah Luke Feighert, born 23 Jun 1983 in Method. Med. Cent., St. Joseph, MO, baptized
Aug 1983 in Prince Peace Luth. Ch., Cameron, MO.
539. Pamela Sue Roberts, (361.Alta 8 , 248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 16 Dez 1946 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 16 Mai 1947 in Zion Meth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO, occupation Teacher. She is Director of Education and Teacher at the University of Montana.
She married Donald Spencer, married 19 Jun 1965 in Independence, MO, born 25 Jan 1945 in Anderson,
Indiana. Donald: He is Dr. Prof. of Education and Teacher at the University of Montana.
Children:
737. i Jennifer Wynn Spencer, born 14 Aug 1970 in Independence, MO.
540. Rebecca Ann Joseph, (361.Alta 8 , 248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Dez 1950 in Kansas City, MO, baptized 13 Jul 1952 in Zion Meth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
She married Rexford Floyd Mizener, married 29 Mai 1971 in Independence, MO, born 15 Dez 1947.
Children:
738. i Jason Alan Mizener, born 14 Nov 1973 in Kansas City, MO.
739. ii Joseph Ryan Mizener, born 26 Okt 1977 in Kansas City, MO.
542. Deborah Jo Arp, (362.Darrel 8 , 248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Apr 1952 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 28 Mrz 1954 in Zion Methodist Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Terry Clark, married 15 Aug 1970.
Children:
740. i Stacey Michael Clark, born 8 Mrz 1973 in Fayette, MO.
He married Kimberly Roy, married Aug 1997.
She married (2) Jack Selby, married 24 Jul 1977.
She married (3) Charles Michael Newman, married 25 Mai 1985, occupation City Employee.
544. Denise Kay Arp, (362.Darrel 8 , 248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 17 Okt 1955 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 13 Sep 1964 in Zion Methodist Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Luther Yeaman Cross, married 30 Aug 1973.
She married (2) Albert Rodney Blackwell, married 14 Jan 1977, born 12 Dez 1953, occupation Carpenter.
Children:
741. i Erin Elise Blackwell, born 18 Aug 1974.
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742. ii Rodney Dale Blackwell, born 14 Feb 1978 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized in Asbury
Meth. Church, Keytesville, Mo.
743. iii Tonya Kay Blackwell, born 26 Mai 1980 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized in Asbury
Meth. Church, Keytesville, Mo.
744. iv Nicole Lynn Blackwell, born 15 Dez 1982 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized in Asbury
Meth. Church, Keytesville, Mo.
545. Richard Dee Arp, (362.Darrel 8 , 248.Walter 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 20 Mai 1957 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 13 Sep 1964 in Zion Methodist Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
He married Deborah Sue Walz, married 23 Jun 1984 in Keytesville, Chariton Co, MO, born 6 Nov 1963,
occupation Bookkeeper.
Children:
745. i Jessica Dawn Arp, born 9 Jul 1985 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO.
746. ii Kimberly Marie Arp, born 8 Feb 1987 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO.
547. Oneida Diann Arp, (364.Marvin 8 , 249.William 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 30 Aug 1955 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 14 Apr 1963 in Zion Methodist Church,
Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Jon Dickerson, married 19 Jun 1976 in Zion Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO, born 1 Dez
1957.
Children:
747. i Jon Dickerson, born 17 Aug 1978 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO, baptized 8 Okt 1978 in Zion
Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
748. ii Kyle Wayne Dickerson, born 11 Okt 1982 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO.
She married (2) Steven Meyer, married 5 Dez 1986, born 30 Nov 1953 in Chariton Co, MO.
548. Donna Jean Arp, (364.Marvin 8 , 249.William 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 12 Okt 1956 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 14 Apr 1963 in Zion Methodist Church,
Brunswick, MO.
She married (1) Robert Wayne Fox, married 25 Nov 1977 in St. Boniface Cath., Brunswick, MO, born 25
Nov 1957 in Chariton Co, MO.
Children:
749. i Jennifer Arlene Fox, born 5 Mrz 1980 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO.
She married (2) Paul Dewight Alberson, married 30 Sep 1983, born 23 Jan 1955.
Children:
750. ii Justin Dewight Alberson, born 20 Mai 1987 in Moberly, Randolph Co, MO.
550. Steven Ray Arp, (365.Arnold 8 , 249.William 7 , 120.Bertha 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 23 Mai 1957 in Lawton Co, Oklahoma, died 29 Nov 1981 in Prov-St. Mar. Med., Kansas City,
Kansas, buried 3 Dez 1981 in Pleasant Park Cem., DeWitt, Carroll, MO.
He married (1) Karen Hanson, married 24 Sep 1977 in Kansas City, Kansas.
He married (2) Julie Baker.
Children:
751. i Mitchell Ray Arp, born 31 Jan 1982 in Kansas City, Kansas, died 31 Okt 1997 in
Edwardsville, Kansas, buried 5 Nov 1997 in Pleas. Park Cem., DeWitt, Carroll Co, MO.
557. Jodi Darlene Reichel, (371.Janice 8 , 250.Sylvia 7 , 121.Henry 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 1964 in Chicago, Illinois.
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She married Richard Stanley Dessent, married 5 Feb 1983 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Elkhorn, WI,
born 1964 in Cook County, Illinois.
Children:
752. i Nicole Dessent, born 1983 in Skokie, Cook Co, Illinois.
574. Karen Kahler, (382.George 8 , 257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 21 Nov 1963 in Luth. Hosp., Mesa, AZ, baptized Dez 1963 in St. Lukes, Mesa, AZ.
She married Kevin Smith, married 4 Dez 1982 in Pinetop, AZ.
Children:
753. i Daniel Smith, born 28 Mai 1983.
754. ii Benjamen Smith, born 27 Feb 1987.
576. Denny Iglehart, (383.Eleanor 8 , 257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Mrz 1952 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 1952 in Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
He married Deborah Beatty, married 3 Okt 1972 in San Bernadino, California, born 3 Jul 1953 in Phoenix,
AZ.
Children:
755. i Joshua Dale Iglehart, born 5 Mrz 1977 in Nappa, California, baptized in Immanuel Luth. Ch.,
Higginsville, MO.
756. ii Stacy Briana Iglehart, born 18 Feb 1983 in Warrensburg, MO, baptized in Immanuel Luth.
Ch., Higginsville, MO.
578. Jackie Burl Hickerson, (384.Shirley 8 , 257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 24 Jul 1956 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 19 Aug 1956 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
He married (1) Susan Osterman, married 21 Jun 1980 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 8 Jul
1957 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO.
Children:
757. i Stacie Irene Hickerson, born 19 Mai 1982 in Lafayette, Louisiana, baptized 12 Aug 1982 in
St. John's, Lafayette, Louisiana.
758. ii Samantha Hickerson, born 7 Apr 1984 in Boone Hosp., Columbia, MO, baptized 29 Apr 1984
in St. John's Lutheran Church, Brunswick, MO.
He married (2) Tamara Gaither, married 9 Aug 1986, born 28 Aug 1967.
Children:
759. iii Amy Hickerson, born 19 Feb 1987 in Boone Hospital, Columbia, MO.
579. Susan Ann Hickerson, (384.Shirley 8 , 257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 11 Nov 1957 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 28 Nov 1957 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married James R. Koch, married 20 Nov 1977 in St. John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO, born 19 Jan 1957
in Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO, baptized in Meth. Church, Brunswick, MO.
Children:
760. i James Ryan Koch, born 5 Aug 1979 in Lafayette, Louisiana, baptized 4 Nov 1979 in St.
John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
761. ii Jason Michael Koch, born 25 Aug 1981 in Lafayette, Louisiana, baptized 27 Dez 1981 in St.
John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
762. iii Jacob Wesley Koch, born 9 Aug 1986 in Jefferson City, MO, baptized 7 Sep 1986 in Faith
Luth. Ch., Jefferson City, MO, died 12 Okt 1988 in Jefferson City, MO, buried 15 Okt 1988 in
Evergreen Cem., DeWitt, Carroll Co, MO.
OBITUARY OF JACOB WESLEY KOCH.
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Jacob Wesley Koch, two years old son of James R. and Susan (Hickerson) Koch of Jefferson
City, died Oct. 12, 1988, at his home. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 15,
at St. John's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Paul Boenish and the Rev. James Kalthoff.
Jacob Wesley was born Aug. 9, 1986, in Jefferson City. He is survived by his parents and two
brothers, James Ryan and Jason Michael of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
R. Koch of Brunswick, paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lyndall Bittiker of Carrollton;
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hickerson; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Wallace Kahler of Brunswick and Mr. and Mrs. Burl Hickerson of DeWitt.
Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, DeWitt, under the direction of Heisel-Koch Funeral
Home. Pallbearers were Gary Hickerson, Jack Hickerson, Jr., Kenny Kahler and Mike Koch.
580. Jannet Lynn Hickerson, (384.Shirley 8 , 257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 27 Jan 1959 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 14 Feb 1960 in St. John's Luth. Ch.,
Brunswick, MO.
She married Rick Grammer, married 20 Jul 1980 in Decatur, Illinois, born 7 Apr 1946 in Decatur, Illinois.
Children:
763. i Matthew Grammer, born 1 Okt 1981 in Sheridan, Wyoming, baptized 18 Okt 1981 in
Immanuel Luth. Ch., Sheridan, WY.
581. Gary William Hickerson, (384.Shirley 8 , 257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 9 Apr 1961 in Brookfield, Linn Co, MO, baptized 30 Apr 1961 in St. John's Luth.
Ch., Brunswick, MO.
He married Susan Trusler, married 4 Mai 1985 in Lake Tahoe, California, born 18 Apr 1960.
Children:
764. i Blake Hickerson, born 23 Nov 1987 in Travis AFB, California, baptized 13 Dez 1987 in St.
John's Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
765. ii Sean Hickerson, born 15 Jul 1990 in Whitman AFB, MO, baptized 30 Sep 1990 in St. John's
Luth. Ch., Brunswick, MO.
582. Julia Kahler, (385.James 8 , 257.Goldie 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 )
born 25 Feb 1963 in Brookfield, Lynn Co, MO, baptized 1963 in Kirksville, MO.
She married Howard Fisher, married 1981 in Denver, CO.
Children:
766. i Christopher Fisher, born 1985.
767. ii Andrew Fisher, born 1986, died 1986.
768. iii Timothy Fisher, born 1989.
769. iv Adam Fisher, born 1990.
595. Christopher Lee Sanders, (394.Peggy 8 , 260.Raymond 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 ,
4.Marx 2 , 1.Jürgen 1 ) born 14 Jul 1968 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
He married Michelle Bressler.
Children:
770. i Luke Christopher Sanders, born 10 Nov 1994.
771. ii Jacob Andrew Sanders, born 27 Jun 1996 in St, John's Hosp., Springfield, MO.
772. iii Sydney Sanders, born 21 Jul 1998.
596. Megan Kaye Sanders, (394.Peggy 8 , 260.Raymond 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 2 Sep 1970 in Brunswick, Chariton Co, MO.
She married (1) Stephen Niemeier, married 26 Mai 1990.
She married (2) Paul Yung, married 22 Sep 1991, born 5 Jul 1964.
Children:
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773. i Olivia Yung, born 11 Aug 1993.
774. ii Mallory Tade Yung, born 10 Apr 1995.
775. iii Alexis Claire Yung, born 10 Apr 1995.
601. Gabriel Thomas Jones, (400.Connie 8 , 261.George 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 18 Jul 1973 in Chillicothe, MO.
He married Tina Marie Bristow, born 23 Nov 1974 in Chillicothe, MO.
Children:
776. i Harlie Mayson Jones, born 15 Dez 1999 in Kansas City, MO.
777. ii Hallie Rae Jones, born 25 Sep 2002 in Kansas City, MO.
608. Jennifer Dawn Kistler, (404.Carol 8 , 263.Mildred 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 3 Nov 1972.
She married George Edward Graves, married 31 Jul 1999.
Children:
778. i D. J. Graves, born Jan 1994.
779. ii Chase Edward Graves, born Mrz 1996.
780. iii Alyssa Catherine Graves, born 27 Apr 1998.
609. Bobbie Ann Kistler, (404.Carol 8 , 263.Mildred 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 31 Jul 1974.
Children:
781. i Wyatt Austin Thorpe, born 14 Mrz 1994.
782. ii Jordan DeAnthony Robinson, born 9 Dez 1997.
610. Emily Rose Kistler, (404.Carol 8 , 263.Mildred 7 , 124.George 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 5 Mai 1979.
Children:
783. i Adrian Charles Washington, born 14 Aug 1998.
623. Joel Farnham, (409.Charles 8 , 266.Rena 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Apr 1958.
He married Michelle Miakos, married in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Children:
784. i Brian Farnham, born 17 Feb 1978 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
785. ii Amanda Farnham, born 28 Nov 1981 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
626. Sherrie Farnham, (409.Charles 8 , 266.Rena 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 13 Feb 1963 in Nevada, MO.
She married Danny Sirens.
Children:
786. i Tyler Sirens.
627. Shellie Farnham, (409.Charles 8 , 266.Rena 7 , 125.Amanda 6 , 37.Jürgen 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 9 Jul 1966 in Sucorro, New Mexico.
She married Gary Thifault, married 1 Jun 1984.
Children:
787. i Shannon Thifault, born 15 Aug 1984 in Phoenix, AZ.
788. ii Darren Thifault, born 5 Dez 1986.
120

672. Aaron John Tietjens, (428.Roger 8 , 277.Merill 7 , 135.Amandus 6 , 40.Marx 5 , 20.Antje 4 , 18.Jürgen 3 , 4.Marx 2 ,
1.Jürgen 1 ) born 25 Nov 1972 in Iowa City, IA, died 23 Okt 1996, buried 26 Okt 1996 in Brush Point
Cemetery, Harlontown, IA.
He married Amy Scarcello, married 27 Sep 1996 in Hanlonton, Cerro Gordo County, IA.
Children:
789. i Alexis Elaine Tietjens.
790. ii Samantha Maxine Tietjens, born 18 Jun 1996 in Hanlonton, Cerro Gordo County, IA.
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4.10 Index
Sharin...................................... 96 Erma A. .................................. 89
?
Ardelean
Jeffrey..................................... 94
Ballou
T. 74
?
Lisa ......................................... 94 Barich
Bernadette...............................91
Robert ..................................... 94 Pat 95
Iola..........................................89 Arens Barnett
Jackie ....................................111
Maria Christina....................... 65 Clarence Edward .................... 79
Jessie.......................................61 Arnold James Robert .................... 79, 95
Judy ......................................110
Georgia May......................... 115 Katherine Elizabeth ................ 95
Laura.......................................73 Arp
Baumgardner
Mary ................................. 32, 91
Adolph Otto............................ 65
Brenda Jean .......................... 108
Myrtle .....................................63
Alta Dean........................ 82, 100 Bawcom
Patty......................................104
Arnold Arlo .................... 82, 101
Tommy ................................... 98
Tammy..................................101
Christian Friedrich Wilhelm ... 67 Baxley
Trincke Margaretha ................25
Christopher Eugene .............. 101
Cheryl Lynn.......................... 106
Verna ......................................61
Clifford Dean.......................... 82
Judy ...................................... 104
Darrel Duane .................. 82, 100 Beatty
A
Deana Marie ......................... 101
Deborah Jo.................... 100, 116
Deborah ................................ 118
Benedict
Adams
Madeline Carol .....................108
Shirley Pool ..........................101
Ahrendsen
Alan ........................................92
Anita ................................. 50, 74
Arthur ............................... 50, 73
Carl .........................................50
Dick ........................................74
Hans............................ 50, 51, 74
Hans C. ...................................49
Hilda .......................................50
Jeff..........................................92
Jerry ........................................74
Kathy ......................................92
Lawrence .......................... 49, 51
Leo.................................... 74, 91
Leonhard.................................50
Lyle................................... 74, 92
Lynn........................................92
Marcia............................. 92, 112
Margret ...................................50
Mary .......................................51
Mike........................................92
Sandra.....................................92
Scott........................................92
Steven .....................................92
Susanne...................................92
Alberson
Justin Dewight ......................117
Paul Dewight ........................117
Alexander
Michelle Dawn .....................114
Wanda (Collie) .....................114
Alitz
Cora Adale..............................69
Louis Herman .........................72
Roy Owen...............................72
Andal
Laura.....................................105
Nicole ...................................105
Anderson
Ina Zanada ..............................81
James Dunlap..........................81
Anglin
Denise Kay ................... 100, 116
Dennis Duane ....................... 100
Donna Jean ................... 101, 117
Henry Otto........................ 65, 82
Herbert Herschel..................... 82
Jeffery Lynn.......................... 102
Jessica Dawn ........................ 117
Kimberly Marie .................... 117
Leonard Eugene.............. 82, 101
Leslie Wayne ........................ 101
Lisa Lynette.......................... 102
Lois Marie ...................... 82, 100
Marvin Wayne ................ 82, 101
Mitchell Ray ......................... 117
Norman Lynn.................. 82, 101
Oneida Diann................ 101, 117
Richard Dee.................. 100, 117
Rosa........................................ 67
Steven Ray.................... 101, 117
Tiffany Lynn......................... 101
Treva Illene............................. 82
Verl Elwood.................... 82, 101
Walter A. .......................... 65, 82
William Ernst........................ 101
William Herbert................ 65, 82
Arpe
Detlef Heinrich ....................... 65
Aschenbach
Debbie .................................... 95
Au
Merrette Emalene ................... 71
B
Bahnsen
Ruth ........................................ 76
Baker
Beverly ................................. 108
Don Jr. ............................ 89, 108
Donald Alfred Sr. ................... 89
D'Wayne ............................... 108
John Charles ................... 89, 108
Julie ...................................... 117
Samatha Elisabeth................. 109
Baldner
Becky...................................... 96
Michael................................... 96
Sara......................................... 96
Benischeck
Elsie........................................ 74
Benjegerdes
Marvin .................................... 71
Peter D. (Dick)........................ 71
Bernal
Armando Bonillas................. 115
Berry
Ramona Baca.......................... 95
Bielenberg
Herman ................................... 62
Billups
Dora Belle............................... 49
June......................................... 87
Bishop
Bradley Alan......................... 108
Julie Ann............................... 108
Lawrence W.......................... 108
Mary Laura ........................... 108
Nancy Lynn .......................... 108
Robert Michael ..................... 108
Ryan Lawrence..................... 108
Bitzer
Rose...................................... 110
Blackwell
Albert Rodney ...................... 116
Erin Elise .............................. 116
Nicole Lynn.......................... 117
Rodney Dale ......................... 117
Tonya Kay ............................ 117
Bondy
Aaron Michael...................... 113
Alexandria Susanne .............. 113
Alfred J................................... 98
Amber Nichole ..................... 113
Andrew Allen ....................... 112
Ashley Renee........................ 113
John August.......................... 113
Joyce Marlene................. 98, 113
Kristy Kay ............................ 112
Paul Matthew........................ 112
Richard Donald............... 98, 113
Wayne Alfred ................. 98, 112
122

William Wayne.....................112
Boy
Anna M...................................68
Boysen
Sophie Catharine.....................80
Brandt
Charles Phillip ......................100
Bressler
Michelle................................119
Bristow
Tina Marie ............................120
Brodersen
Elsabe Christina................ 34, 35
Brown
Grace Marie ............................82
Jessie B. ..................................51
Mary .......................................82
Brugging
Anna Maria.............................63
Bruse
Marie Margret.........................72
Buechner
C. Albert .................................36
Buell
Margaret .................................45
Buford
Jean Kay ...............................101
Buhr
Patricia Diane .......................113
Burns
Gerald A. ................................63
Jacky.....................................114
James T...................................63
Bushnell
Anthony (Tony) Gerard ..........83
Jason Lloyd.............................83
Roger ......................................83
Butcher
Alice M...................................71
C
Cady
Barbara .................................109
Carlsen
Oakley L. Jr. ...........................91
Carpenter
Ken .........................................96
Kendra ....................................96
Carr
Susan ....................................105
Carstensen
Mathilda..................................73
Carter
Michael L................................99
Chessmore
Marcia.....................................92
Clark
Stacey Michael .....................116
Terry .....................................116
Clausen
Andrew ...................................97
Anna Margaret........................97
Claußen
Catrin Elsabe...........................28
Clay
Leona May..............................53
Colbin
Mayme....................................65
Corum
Mae Louise ............................. 60
Cosner
Charles Michael...................... 93
Kristina Cassandra................ 112
Mark Howard.......................... 93
Thomas Michael ............. 93, 112
Timothy Charles ..................... 93
Cowdery
Janis Lynn............................... 96
Cox
Linda..................................... 108
Cozad
Betty ..................................... 102
Cross
Luther Yeaman ..................... 116
Cunningham
John V..................................... 79
Curtis
Mary Lucille ........................... 61
D
Dale
Charles Leonard II ................ 102
Charles Leonard III............... 102
William Bryant ..................... 102
Dammann
Frederick Henry...................... 73
Harold William................ 73, 91
Karl......................................... 73
Wilma Henrietta ............... 73, 91
Daut
D'Arcy .................................... 95
David
Lisa Chere............................. 108
Debbern
Hans........................................ 25
Sielcke .................................... 25
Dessent
Nicole ................................... 118
Richard Stanley..................... 118
Dethmann
Anna Elisabeth........................ 31
Catharina Elsabe..................... 28
Hans d. Ä................................ 28
DeWeese
Margo ................................... 100
Dickerson
Delene Ann........................... 107
Jon ........................................ 117
Kyle Wayne.......................... 117
Dido
Ann ....................................... 109
Lillian ..................................... 89
Dierks
Amanda Matilda ......... 43, 52, 68
Anna Catherine........... 42, 51, 68
Emma...................................... 42
Emma H.................................. 43
Hans George Jr. ...................... 43
Hans Jürgen ................ 42, 51, 52
Heinrich (Henry)..................... 46
Henry W. ................................ 42
Johann Peter (John)........... 42, 46
Johanna................................... 47
John ........................................ 42
Dobbs
Brian Allen ........................... 106
Jerry Alan ............................. 105
Dunlap
123
Ina 62
E
Eckle
Marilyn ................................. 112
Edwards
Archie Milo ............................ 74
Jamie Lynn ............................. 92
Jane Joanne....................... 74, 92
Jeffrey Ellen............................ 92
Margaret Anna.................. 74, 92
Martha Lou....................... 74, 92
Steven Roy ....................... 74, 92
Zachary Scott.......................... 92
Elkins
Harley ................................... 104
Robert Lee ............................ 104
Ella F............................................ 39
Evans
Jarold ...................................... 94
Kelly Kristine ......................... 94
Kimberly Joe .......................... 94
F
Fairchild
David .................................... 106
Samuel David ....................... 106
Sullivan Robert..................... 106
Wallace T. ............................ 106
Farnham
Amanda ................................ 120
Brandon Eugene ................... 108
Brian..................................... 120
Charles Bernett ............... 89, 108
Eric ....................................... 108
Eugene Harper........................ 89
Herschell Eugene............ 89, 108
Jeremy Gene ......................... 108
Joel ............................... 108, 120
Keith..................................... 108
Shellie........................... 108, 120
Sherrie .......................... 108, 120
Stacy Flair............................. 108
Troy Yardley ........................ 108
Farrell
? 110
Feighert
Donnald Neil ........................ 116
Shayna Nichole..................... 116
Zachariah Luke..................... 116
Feitz
Margie Elisabeth..................... 99
Ferris
Mary Marjorie ........................ 80
Fields
Ray ......................................... 70
Fischer
Patrick Michael..................... 102
Fisher
Adam .................................... 119
Andrew ................................. 119
Christopher ........................... 119
Howard ................................. 119
Timothy ................................ 119
Fluckens
Adolph H. ............................... 63
Fowler
Jean....................................... 104

Fox
Jennifer Arlene .....................117
Robert Wayne.......................117
Foy
Virginia...................................92
Frank
Betty Jane ...............................53
Friesz
Donald ....................................82
Fritz
Delbert ....................................97
Robert Alfred..........................97
Frost
George Bourke........................61
Fulton
Brianne Lea...........................107
David Lawrence......................89
Fred.........................................89
Joe Lynn ......................... 89, 107
Lynara............................. 89, 107
Seth Aaron............................107
Sidney Michael.....................107
G
Gaither
Tamara..................................118
Galloway
Marty ......................................98
Gates
Delores Jean............................85
Gilpatrick
Sylvia......................................90
Glüsing
Catharina Margaretha .............31
Christian .................................31
Gordy
Emma Lisa............................103
Gerald ...................................103
Kyle ......................................103
Gossow
Lora Schleypen.......................80
Götsch
Claus.......................................25
Maricke...................................25
Gottshalk
Mary Beth.............................104
Grammer
Matthew................................119
Rick ......................................119
Graves
Alyssa Catherine...................120
Chase Edward.......................120
D. J........................................120
George Edward.....................120
May Ellen .............................102
Greene
Al 69
Greenwood
Bobbi Jo................................102
Gross
Mildred ...................................85
Grotjan
Larry .......................................82
Guebel
Friederika Christine Elsabea...37
Jürgen ............................... 34, 37
Margaretha..............................34
Gunn
Elisabeth Marie.....................114
Jennifer Diane....................... 114
Kirk Erwin............................ 114
Larry David .......................... 114
H
Hahn
Myrtle ..................................... 99
Haight
Diane .................................... 111
Dorothy................................... 90
Gayle .................................... 111
Gerald ............................. 90, 111
Howard ................................... 90
Kenneth ................................ 111
Robert ............................. 90, 111
Roby ..................................... 111
Hamman
Nancy...................................... 95
Hammer
Magdalena .............................. 66
Hampe
Linda Garcia ......................... 105
Hanes
Sam......................................... 98
Hansen
Sabina ..................................... 56
Hanson
Karen .................................... 117
Sharon................................... 109
Harberts
Mary Anita.............................. 90
Harmsen
John L..................................... 72
Harrell
Ariel Dawn ........................... 113
Catherine Jorene ................... 113
Wayne................................... 113
Harris
Amanda Zanada.................... 115
George Obed......................... 115
John William ........................ 115
Harrison
? 110
Haugh
Emma...................................... 65
Haury
Kurt......................................... 80
Hawkes
? 40
Hayes
Wilma Glenn .......................... 86
Hazlett
Violet Fern.............................. 86
Helsley
Dawn Marie.......................... 105
Henke
Mark Edward........................ 102
Hess
Viola ....................................... 97
Hickerson
Amy...................................... 118
Blake..................................... 119
Gary William ................ 104, 119
Jack Burl............................... 104
Jackie Burl.................... 104, 118
Jannet Lynn .................. 104, 119
Samantha .............................. 118
Sean ...................................... 119
Stacie Irene ........................... 118
124
Susan Ann..................... 104, 118
Hickle
David .................................... 111
Mark ..................................... 111
Nathan .................................. 111
Rachel................................... 112
Sarah..................................... 112
William Earl ......................... 111
Hoddle
Steven Harold Dammann........ 91
Hoenecke
Elisabeth ................................. 62
Hoffman
Harry F. .................................. 52
Holbrook
H. L......................................... 60
Robert G. ................................ 60
Holdsworth
Linda Lou ............................... 98
Vernon.................................... 98
Holm
? 60
Richard R................................ 60
Holst
Elsie Dorothea ........................ 57
Laura Henrietta................. 57, 76
Nicholas.................................. 56
Nicholas Christian Jr. ............. 56
Hookum
Janice...................................... 96
Housman
Larry....................................... 92
Hullinger
Tyler ..................................... 116
Hybarger
Ivy103
I
Iglehart
Denny ........................... 104, 118
Dicky .................................... 104
Joshua Dale........................... 118
Stacy Briana ......................... 118
Inglis
Alex ........................................ 79
Ingrassia
Bunnie Lee ........................... 108
Ingwersen
Agnes C. ........................... 35, 52
Anna Helena ........................... 34
August Ernst ........................... 35
Catharina ................................ 35
D. Ethel................................... 52
Earl D. .................................... 52
Edward Joachim ............... 35, 52
Ella C...................................... 34
Frieda H.................................. 36
Gustav J. ........................... 34, 51
Hattie Christine....................... 36
Helen B................................... 51
Henry (Heinrich) J.................. 36
Höbke M................................. 35
Hoebke.................................... 35
Joachim Heinrich.............. 34, 35
Laura C............................. 34, 51
Linda....................................... 36
Male........................................ 36
Margaretha C.......................... 36
Max Joseph....................... 35, 51

Nicolaus Eduard .....................35
Paul H. ....................................35
Peter Broder............................34
Robert G. ................................51
Roland M................................52
Thekla E..................................35
Toni Margaret................... 36, 53
Iversen
Kathrine ..................................97
J
Jackson
Scott........................................96
Jacobs
Daniel Wayne .......................113
Floyd Howard.......................113
Matthew Douglas..................113
Michael Duane......................113
Ryan Scott ............................113
Jaeger
Charles L. ...............................43
Jamison
Dennis John ............................94
Howard ...................................75
John Howard..................... 75, 94
Marjorie Jane .................... 75, 93
Matthew Forrest......................94
Nancy Ann........................ 75, 93
Rebecca Louise.......................94
William Howard .....................94
Jansen
Brenda Marie .................. 99, 114
Emma Amanda .......................64
Erna Catherine .................. 81, 98
Ernest Carol ...................... 81, 99
Gerard Charles......................100
Gerard George Sr.............. 64, 81
Gerard Gustav................... 81, 99
Gerhard Heinrich (Henry
Gerard) ..............................63
Gleva Ina Amada .............. 81, 98
Greta Kathleen................ 99, 114
Hermann .................................63
James Christopher.................100
Jeffrey William.......................99
Kenneth Lyle .................. 99, 114
Kerrie Ann............................114
Larry Dean..............................99
Laura Marie ..........................100
Lydia Marie ..........................114
Mathilda Marlene.............. 81, 99
Sylvia Bernice................... 81, 99
Tanya Sue ...............................99
Jenkins
Jerry Lee ...............................102
June Catherine ........................90
Teresa Lynn ..........................102
Jensen
Emma......................................62
Inge Christine .........................34
Joachimsen
Margaretha Dorothea ....... 34, 37
Johannsen
Allen D. ..................................89
Areon ....................................109
Brent .....................................109
Clifford R.......................... 69, 89
Connie...................................109
Donald J.......................... 89, 109
Donna ................................... 109
Eric ....................................... 109
Gamie J................................. 109
Gerald W. ....................... 89, 109
Harry....................................... 69
Jeannette ......................... 89, 109
Jimmy ............................. 89, 109
Mark Allen............................ 109
Max E. .................................... 69
Robert Dean.......................... 109
Robert E.......................... 89, 109
Roger ................................ 69, 89
Sarah..................................... 109
Susan Christine..................... 109
Waldo E.................................. 69
Johnson
Lauren Nicole ....................... 114
Willie.................................... 114
Johnston
Kevin ...................................... 96
Jones
Gabriel Thomas ............ 106, 120
Hallie Rae ............................. 120
Harlie Mayson ...................... 120
William (Bill) Thomas II ...... 106
Jordan
Bill.......................................... 94
Joseph
Alexander ............................... 68
Alma B. .................................. 68
Bernett Reuben ....................... 68
Buford W.............................. 100
Forrest Dean ......................... 100
Jean Ellen.............................. 100
Mary ..................................... 100
Patricia Ann.......................... 100
Rebecca Ann................. 100, 116
Rena Eloise....................... 68, 89
Ruby Fern ............................... 88
Ruth Corinne .................... 68, 89
Vivian Elisabeth ............... 68, 89
Winfield Glen ....................... 100
K
Kahler
Ben ......................................... 88
Carol Ann ....................... 89, 107
Charles Richard .............. 89, 107
Charles V................................ 88
Daniel Lee .............................. 85
David William ................ 85, 104
Eleanor Rose................... 85, 104
Emily Marie.......................... 105
George (Marty)..................... 103
George Martin................. 85, 103
Glennis Ray ............................ 85
James Wallace ................ 85, 104
John Evan ............................. 104
Julia .............................. 104, 119
Karen ............................ 103, 118
Kelsie Marie ......................... 107
Kenneth Carl................... 85, 105
Larry ..................................... 103
Mark ..................................... 103
Matthew Michael.................. 105
Michael Lewis ................ 85, 105
Robert ................................... 103
Sarah Elizabeth..................... 104
Shirley Ann..................... 85, 104
125
Valentine George.................... 85
Valerie .................................. 103
Wallace Martin ....................... 85
William Charles.................... 107
Keegstra
Judy ........................................ 94
Kegley
Betty ....................................... 79
Kelley
Allen G. Thurmann................. 66
Kate ........................................ 66
Kennedy
Cheryl ................................... 111
Ketelsen
Dora........................................ 97
Hans........................................ 34
Kimbrough
Joan Marie ............................ 107
Kish
Mildred (Micky) ................... 103
Kistler
Bobbie Ann................... 107, 120
Cheryl A. ................................ 92
Donald Wayne...................... 107
Emily Rose ................... 107, 120
Jennifer Dawn............... 107, 120
Kleinsmith
Karmen ................................... 94
Klinger
Harry....................................... 53
Knapper
Christina ................................. 40
Knight
Mavis...................................... 79
Knowles
Darold................................... 102
Holly Maria .......................... 102
Lorie Ann ............................. 102
Kocarnik
Mary K. .................................. 99
Koch
Jacob Wesley........................ 118
James R................................. 118
James Ryan........................... 118
Jason Michael ....................... 118
Kringer
Jessie....................................... 66
Krogel
Marx ....................................... 95
Krüger
Rosalie.................................... 80
Kruse
Debra Elaine ................... 91, 111
Diane Arlene........................... 91
Gerald William ....................... 91
Karen Jeanette ................ 91, 111
Katherine Jean ................ 91, 111
William................................... 91
Kuhlmann
Alan Raymond........................ 98
Fred H..................................... 97
George Peter William ............. 97
JoAnn Kay.............................. 98
Phyllis Lucille......................... 97
Raymond Fred August............ 97
Ronald Ervin........................... 97
William Fred........................... 97

L
Laetcre
Colton Francisco...................112
Walter Eddie.........................112
Lake
Cathy Joyce...........................112
Lass
Catharina (Trina) .............. 42, 46
Latare
Sophie.....................................49
Laura M. ......................................61
Leesekamp
Karin Marie.............................79
Lehne
Sophia.....................................61
William...................................61
Leimkuehler
Barbara Kay.................... 99, 115
Brandon Elmer......................115
Child .....................................115
Duane Henry...........................99
Elmer August Edward.............99
Elmer Gerard .................. 99, 114
Joan Elaine...................... 99, 115
Madeline Deann....................115
Marsha Ann .................... 99, 115
Megan Dyanna......................115
Levsen
Agnes................................ 51, 74
Anna Margo...................... 50, 74
August Johannes .....................50
August John ................ 55, 58, 59
Bradley ...................................95
Brooke Jennifer.......................93
Clark August..................... 74, 92
Donald .............................. 79, 95
Doris May...............................59
Elsie Auguste..........................55
Emma Louise..........................58
Erna Jean .......................... 59, 79
Fred Friedrich .........................80
Guelphe Maxine Hazel ...........80
Hans Peter...............................50
Harry Edlef .............................59
Herbert Edward................. 59, 79
Jan Lee....................................79
Janis Tyler ..............................96
Jay Burton......................... 59, 79
Jeffrey Joe...............................79
Joan Lynne........................ 79, 96
Joe Donald........................ 59, 79
John Hans ......................... 51, 74
Joleen Susan ...........................80
Karen ......................................95
Kathryn Elizabeth ...................96
Kay Cecile ........................ 79, 96
Mark Jay ........................... 79, 96
Mary Elizabeth .......................79
Mary Ellen..............................59
Matthew Alan ................... 79, 96
Michael Harry.........................79
Nicholas..................................96
Partricia........................... 95, 112
Peggy Ann ........................ 79, 95
Susan ................................ 74, 93
Tara Ann.................................93
Lillig
Matthew..................................82
Littrell
Betty Joe ............................... 101
Locke
Jonathan Duane..................... 112
Long
Thomas Allen ....................... 114
Looney
Mary ....................................... 69
Lorenzen
? 49
Lowdermilk
Verla ..................................... 111
Luckstedt
Darlene Lee ............................ 53
Lütjen
Lucia....................................... 26
Lütjens
Detlef...................................... 26
Lybarger
Barbara June ......................... 101
M
Mackey
Howard ................................... 49
Magnussen
Anna C.................................... 51
Carl C. .................................... 51
Christian ................................. 51
Ernst O.................................... 51
Hans P..................................... 51
Mainland
James (Jim) Tietjens ............... 66
Manson
Kristen .................................. 111
Lydia..................................... 111
Michael................................. 111
Paul Edwin............................ 111
Marquard
Christopher ............................. 95
Lara Casie............................... 95
Ron ......................................... 95
Mattson
John ...................................... 103
Maupin
Connie (Andal) ..................... 105
McClay
Genevieve Ruth ...................... 72
Harry....................................... 72
McCollum
Ervina ................................... 104
McDougall
Joanie.................................... 113
McGee
Jeanette ................................. 110
McGinnis
Elena....................................... 66
McGonigle
Edgar (Pete)............................ 62
McMillan
Sharon Yvonne ..................... 108
Meade
Rickey Allen........................... 86
William Franklin Jr............... 100
Merrit
Eulalie..................................... 49
Metger
Steven Michael ....................... 83
Metzger
Lucinda (Cindy) Joy ............... 83
Steven R.................................. 83
126
Meyer
Steven................................... 117
Miakos
Michelle................................ 120
Mills
Martha .................................. 101
Mizener
Jason Alan ............................ 116
Joseph Ryan.......................... 116
Rexford Floyd....................... 116
Mohr
Anna ....................................... 29
Moore
Ivan Clyde Tietjens........... 66, 83
Judy Tietjens..................... 66, 83
Marlene................................... 79
Taryn Nicole................... 83, 102
Timothy Scott ....................... 107
Wilbur (Pete) ........................ 107
Morenz
Eleanor.................................. 101
Morrison
Graham ................................. 103
Gregory................................. 103
Scott...................................... 103
Moser
Matthew................................ 111
Sam....................................... 111
Stephen ................................. 111
William Elliot ....................... 111
Murray
Ilene........................................ 91
N
Naeve
Albert...................................... 62
Bernhard P. (Ben)................... 62
Edna Louisa...................... 62, 80
Henry...................................... 62
Henry J. .................................. 62
Louis....................................... 62
Meta........................................ 62
Nicholas Henry (Nic).............. 62
Nicholas W. C. Sr................... 62
Robert ..................................... 62
Roy ......................................... 62
Ruth ........................................ 62
Nattinger
Kenyon ................................... 36
Neighbors
Erva ........................................ 84
Neilson
? 112
Warren.................................. 112
Newman
Charles Michael.................... 116
Nielsen
Anna (Neilson) ....................... 34
Hinrich Carl............................ 34
Ida (Neilson)........................... 49
Niemeier
Stephen ................................. 119
Nimtz
Cathrine Augusta .................... 81
Niven
Vivian................................... 108
Norton
Geraldine ................................ 79
Nottberg

Curtis Edwards .......................92
Gustav J. .................................92
Nunn
Bessie......................................88
O
Oldorf
Judy Jo....................................96
Olsen
Jeanne Ione .............................97
Olson
Lorraine ................................110
Richard .................................110
Rickie....................................110
Valorie ..................................110
Vicky ....................................110
Ortgies
Imogene Duncan.....................78
Orton
Ellen Amanda .........................35
Ossenkop
Theresa Marie.........................97
Osterman
Susan ....................................118
Overbaugh
Glenn ......................................80
Owens
? 85
P
Page
Bill........................................105
Paulsen
Anna .......................................50
Bernard .................................110
Hollie ....................................110
Jodie......................................110
Shellie...................................110
Peters
Arthur Chester .................. 39, 61
Barbara ...................................80
Carl E................................ 39, 61
Catherine M. ...........................61
Claude F..................................61
Claudius F......................... 39, 61
Edward J. .......................... 39, 61
Estella .....................................39
Jacob Henry ...................... 39, 61
Johann Heinrich Christian ......39
John Edward ..................... 61, 80
Margo .....................................39
Marion Ruth............................61
Marjorie Ann .................... 61, 80
Marvin J..................................39
Marx Schroeder ................ 38, 39
Mathilda Helena .....................38
Michael...................................80
Paul A. ....................................61
Raymond J. .............................39
Richard ...................................61
Petersen
Christine .................................49
Peterson
Darryl Dennis .........................91
Marvin Frederick ....................91
Piest
Anna Dorothea.................. 38, 39
Pittman
Kathy Marie.......................... 114
Ploch
Arthur ..................................... 82
Janice.............................. 82, 102
Powell
Colette .................................... 93
Pribble
Ann ....................................... 109
Q
Quinn
Jessica Leigh......................... 115
Kimberly Diane .................... 115
Kyle Arthur........................... 115
Norman Arthur ..................... 115
R
Rankin
David (Dave) ........................ 111
Stephanie .............................. 111
Rathjen
Wiebcke.................................. 26
Reed
Chad Alan............................. 115
Christy Maire........................ 115
Clayton Douglas ................... 115
Clayton Foster....................... 115
Clinton Ryan......................... 115
Suzanne .................................. 99
Reichel
Jodi Darlene.................. 102, 117
Joseph Jr. .............................. 102
Linda..................................... 102
Reiss
Calvin ..................................... 78
Mary Ann................................ 78
Reyer
Höbke ..................................... 27
Lex.......................................... 27
Rice
Tim ......................................... 91
Riebold
Elizabeth................................. 68
Riley
Myrtis ..................................... 82
Rix
Adeline Marie................... 72, 91
Anna ....................................... 46
Bertha ..................................... 46
Dorothea (Dora)................ 46, 72
Emma...................................... 46
George .................................... 47
Helena (Lena) ......................... 46
Henry (Heinrich)..................... 46
Henry George (Heinrich)........ 46
Ida 46
Jürgen (George) Heinrich
Nicolaus............................. 45
LeRoy Bruse........................... 72
Lloyd L. .................................. 73
Lucy........................................ 46
Meta (Mattie).......................... 46
Napoleon................................. 45
Theodore........................... 46, 72
Vernon J.................................. 73
Robert
Hazel....................................... 80
Roberts
127
Pamela Sue ................... 100, 116
William R. ............................ 100
Robinson
Jordan DeAnthony................ 120
Rogers
Jeffrey Joe............................... 96
Lonnie..................................... 96
Michelle Marie ....................... 96
Rohwedder
Albert Juergen (George) ... 38, 57
Alfred I. .................................. 49
Amanda ............................ 39, 60
Anna ....................................... 31
Anna Catarina......................... 27
Anna Catherine....................... 32
Antje................................. 27, 29
Arthur John............................. 53
Becky...................................... 80
Bertha ............................... 39, 60
Carl......................................... 49
Claus....................................... 25
Donna ..................................... 74
Dorothea ..................... 34, 38, 49
Dorothy Mae..................... 58, 78
Ella E. ..................................... 31
Ella Margret............................ 53
Elsa Christine.................... 31, 47
Ernest Fredrich ................. 38, 53
Erwin ................................ 51, 74
Freda Louise ..................... 55, 74
George John...................... 32, 48
Hans.................................. 25, 49
Hans Henry....................... 38, 53
Hans Johann ........................... 27
Hans John ............................... 32
Harold Glen ............................ 53
Harry................................. 60, 80
Harry Christian ....................... 38
Harry R............................. 49, 73
Helen Elfreda.......................... 53
Helena..................................... 34
Henry................................ 34, 51
Herbert.................................... 76
Hilbert..................................... 53
Ingwer A................................. 49
Irma ........................................ 51
Jay John ............................ 76, 94
Jean Ellen ......................... 80, 97
Jennifer Rebecca..................... 94
Joanne Ruth ...................... 76, 94
Joe80
Johann..................................... 34
Johanna................................... 34
John H. ............................. 34, 51
John Levsen...................... 55, 75
Judith Ann ........................ 80, 96
Jürgen ............................... 25, 38
Jürgen Johannsen (George).... 28,
30
Katherine Anne (Kathy) ......... 73
Kim Rochelle.................. 96, 112
Leona...................................... 49
Lex Reier ................................ 27
Linda Jane............................... 73
Lois......................................... 50
Louis................................. 34, 50
Lyle H..................................... 53
Margaret ................................. 49
Margaret Elisabeth.................. 31
Margaret H. ...................... 34, 50

Margareta................................28
Margaretha C. (Maggie) ... 29, 39
Marvin ....................................49
Marx .......................................25
Marx Henry....................... 34, 49
Marx Johannsen.... 27, 28, 29, 38
Marx Marvin...........................32
Mary .......................................29
Mathilda............................ 34, 51
Matthew Robert ......................95
Michael Scot...........................95
Minna Henrietta................ 38, 58
Noelle Lynn ............................96
Otto Gustave..................... 38, 59
Patty........................................80
Paul Gustav....................... 55, 76
Penny ......................................80
Richard ............................. 60, 80
Rita .........................................74
Robert George................... 58, 78
Robert James..................... 78, 94
Scott.................................. 78, 95
Sohn (Son) ..............................38
Thomas Lee ...................... 80, 96
Tochter (Daughter) .................38
Toni Margaret................... 38, 55
Vertus .....................................51
Walter Clay.............................53
Rosley
? 73
Rowedder
Anna Catharina Elisabeth .......26
Anna Margaretha ....................28
Cathrina Elsabe (Lena) ..... 28, 35
Cicilia .....................................26
Detleff.....................................26
Hans........................................26
Hans Hinrich (Henry) ....... 28, 33
Hans Reyer .............................28
Höbke Cathrina................. 28, 34
Johann Hinrich (John)....... 28, 36
Jürgen ............................... 26, 27
Lucia.......................................26
Marx .......................................26
Tochter....................................28
Rowehr
Eggert .....................................25
Jürgen (Rohwedder)................25
Jürgen (Rowedder)..................25
Marx (Rowedder)....................25
Timm ......................................25
Trinke .....................................25
Roy
Kimberly...............................116
Rumar
Wilhelmina .............................73
Rusch
Meta........................................62
S
Sanders
Christopher Lee ............ 105, 119
Jacob Andrew .......................119
John William.........................105
Luke Christopher ..................119
Megan Kaye.................. 105, 119
Sydney ..................................119
Sanderson
Elna.........................................50
Sarby
Dean........................................ 74
Deanna.................................... 74
Dearl ....................................... 74
Duane...................................... 74
Scarcello
Amy...................................... 121
Schledetzky
Louise ..................................... 51
Schlüter
Antje ....................................... 27
Schmeling
Louis................................. 73, 91
Marie ...................................... 91
Millard.................................... 91
Walter ..................................... 73
William................................... 73
Schmidt
Minnie .................................... 62
Schneider
Matthew Royce....................... 97
Royce...................................... 97
Stephen Carl ........................... 97
Schönjahn
Carl J....................................... 53
Margarethe Louise.................. 53
Schroeder
Anna Sophia ........................... 47
Schuchmann
Karen .................................... 101
Seidel
Becky.................................... 110
Christie ................................. 110
Darrell................................... 110
Kent ...................................... 110
Larry Dean...................... 90, 110
Lockhart.................................. 90
Lori ....................................... 110
Michael Jaye................... 90, 110
Michelle................................ 110
Sheryol............................ 90, 110
Susan .................................... 110
Tracy..................................... 110
Selby
Jack....................................... 116
Sewell
Veronica Amber ................... 112
Sheer
Della ....................................... 98
Sieveke
Friedericka E. ......................... 53
Sievers
? 25
Sirens
Danny ................................... 120
Tyler ..................................... 120
Smith
Abbie .................................... 106
Alex ........................................ 95
Amy Michelle....................... 106
Anna T.................................... 42
Benjamen.............................. 118
Billy Robert .......................... 106
Daniel ................................... 118
Dorothy G............................... 83
James ...................................... 95
Jo Anne................................. 106
Kevin .................................... 118
Kristin..................................... 95
Laura....................................... 95
128
Lynn ....................................... 95
Robert Lewis ........................ 106
Verna ...................................... 72
Soll
Loretta .................................... 62
Sommers
Susan E................................. 101
Sorgenfry
Cameron Lucas..................... 112
Jerry...................................... 112
Kayla Ann............................. 112
Spencer
Donald .................................. 116
Jennifer Wynn ...................... 116
Stamm
Alice ....................................... 52
Claus H................................... 52
Hermann ................................. 52
Johann Friedrich Todsen (John)
........................................... 52
John ........................................ 52
Stanley
Cora M.................................... 69
Stanzy
Tom ........................................ 51
Steckmest
Anna Elisabeth........................ 41
Steudeman
Ernest...................................... 29
Stevens
Maurice................................... 70
Stillwell
Jennie Hanie ........................... 63
Johnnie ................................... 63
Stoltenberg
Claus Hinrich.......................... 44
Elsabea Catharina ................... 44
Stone
Barbara Jean ........................... 83
Stoner
Jack......................................... 50
Straub
Candace Kay........................... 98
Charles.................................... 98
Charles Richard .................... 113
Dennis................................... 113
Ginger Rose.................... 98, 113
Joanna (Joy).................... 98, 114
Joshua Michael ..................... 113
Leo.......................................... 98
Rickie Lee....................... 98, 113
Stuart
Linda..................................... 107
Stühmers
Antje....................................... 26
Swain
Betty ....................................... 94
T
Teut
Joyce Ann............................... 97
Lenhardt Herman.............. 81, 97
Lowell Lenhardt ..................... 97
Lucille Elvena Emma ....... 81, 97
LuVerne Mary Josephine.. 81, 97
Otto Andrew Hans.................. 80
Peter Friedrich ........................ 80
Thedeuis
Anna ....................................... 61

Thifault
Darren...................................120
Gary ......................................120
Shannon ................................120
Thomsen
Alma .......................................74
Johanna....................... 55, 58, 59
Thorpe
Wyatt Austin.........................120
Tietgens
Jochim Christian.....................29
Tietjens
Aaron John.................... 111, 121
Adelphia Pearl (Delphia) .. 70, 90
Albert................................ 40, 41
Aldee M..................................71
Alexis Elaine.........................121
Amanda Alma................... 41, 68
Amandus........................... 44, 69
Amy ......................................111
Andrew .................................111
Anna .......................................41
Anna C.............................. 44, 72
Anna Catharina ..... 30, 41, 51, 52
Annie ......................................41
Arlene ............................... 71, 90
Arthur L..................................71
Augusta (Gussie) ....................40
Becky....................................109
Bertha ............................... 41, 64
Bradley .................................109
Brenda Joy ........................ 66, 83
Brian .....................................109
Caroline Catherine (Carrie)....40,
62
Carrie ....................................109
Catherina Maria ......................41
Cathrina ............................ 30, 44
Cheri Lynne .................... 88, 106
Child .......................................70
Clara M............................. 44, 69
Cleo ........................................68
Clyde Earl....................... 90, 110
Connie.....................................91
Connie Sue...................... 87, 106
Dale E. ............................ 90, 109
Danny ...................................109
Dawson.................................110
Donald Ray..................... 86, 105
Elisabeth .................................40
Elisabeth Jean .........................86
Ellenora (Ella) Cecelia...... 44, 71
Emma.................... 40, 41, 62, 66
Ernest Adolph................... 67, 85
Frances....................................61
George .............................. 40, 61
George H. ......................... 61, 80
George Henry ....... 41, 66, 67, 87
Goldie ............................... 67, 84
Gregory William.....................87
Gustav A. (Gus)................ 41, 65
Hans Heinrich.........................29
Hans Hinrich...........................30
Harold...................................110
Harold Henry Hugo .......... 70, 90
Heath Landon .......................106
Helena (Lena) ................... 44, 70
Henry .......................... 41, 47, 65
Hilda E....................................61
Hugo ................................. 44, 71
Ida 40
Irvin C............................... 70, 90
Jeannie.................................. 105
Jennifer Rose .................. 87, 105
Jerry D. ........................... 90, 109
Jochim (Joe)............................ 41
Jochim (Joe) Christian ...... 29, 39
Johann..................................... 30
John .................................. 41, 63
Joseph ..................................... 61
Joyce....................................... 85
Joyce Dee........................ 90, 110
Judy Faye........................ 87, 106
Julie ...................................... 105
June Joyce............................... 70
Jürgen (George) Hinrich ... 30, 40
Karen ...................................... 91
Kate ........................................ 47
Kathryn................................. 110
Kathy ...................................... 91
Lance Jerome........................ 106
Linda....................................... 91
Lori ....................................... 109
Lorne Lewis............................ 72
Louis....................................... 40
Ludwig Henry................... 44, 70
Marvin H. ............................... 71
Marx ................................. 30, 43
Marx J............................... 44, 68
Mathilda Gretchen ............ 41, 63
Melvin .................................... 68
Merill F............................. 70, 90
Mildred C.......................... 67, 88
Minnie .............................. 47, 73
Oscar....................................... 40
Patricia Lou .................... 87, 106
Peggy.............................. 90, 110
Peggy Ann ...................... 86, 105
Rae Jean.................................. 90
Raymond........................... 72, 90
Raymond William............. 67, 86
Rebecca Sue.......................... 105
Reginald............................ 72, 91
Robert ..................................... 40
Roger M.......................... 90, 111
Ronald Vernon................ 88, 106
Rudolph Carl .................... 67, 85
Samantha Maxine ................. 121
Shirley ............................ 90, 110
Stanley Ray............................. 86
Sylvia................................ 65, 82
Timmy .................................. 109
Tom ........................................ 91
Vernon Frederick.............. 67, 87
Victoria (Vickie)............. 86, 105
Walter W. ............................... 61
Wilhelm ............................ 30, 47
William J. ............................... 80
Tillett
Ellen........................................ 98
Timm
Wiebke Cathrina..................... 67
Todsen
Catherina Cornelia.................. 52
Tohill
Phyllis..................................... 90
Trager
Robert ................................... 102
Troe
Dora Catherine.................. 48, 73
129
Frieda Elizabeth...................... 48
Henry Ludwig......................... 48
William Henry........................ 47
Trusler
Susan .................................... 119
Tubbs
Forrest Deville........................ 74
Thomas Levsen....................... 74
Tully
Essie Frances .......................... 32
Thomas ................................... 32
Turner
Cindy .................................... 109
Margaret (Meggie) Marie ..... 113
V
Van Sprecken
John ........................................ 34
Vitze
Anna E.................................... 71
Vrooman
Mary ....................................... 95
W
Wagoner
Janet Luan............................... 91
Walker
? 110
Wallace
Ronald .................................. 113
Walliker
Esta Martha............................. 43
Walz
Deborah Sue ......................... 117
Washington
Adrian Charles...................... 120
Werner
Gustav..................................... 46
Westphal
Florence.................................. 76
Whaley
Debra Sue ....................... 99, 115
Gerald D. ................................ 99
John Matthew ......................... 99
Karen Marcia.................. 99, 116
Wheeler
Bertha ..................................... 66
White
David Paul ........................ 79, 95
Jo Allen................................... 79
Julie Ann................................. 95
July Ann ........................... 79, 95
Matthew Dacid ....................... 96
Paul......................................... 79
Shawn ................................... 101
Wilhoit
Thomas Larry ....................... 108
Williams
Allen Tyler ........................... 114
Anthony Allen ...................... 114
Fred H..................................... 70
Hugh....................................... 70
Nathan Andrew..................... 114
Willits
Brad S. John ........................... 93
Christin Kay ........................... 93
John ........................................ 93
Tina Marie .............................. 93

Winans
Agnes......................................80
Wise
Nancy Katherine .....................85
Wissing
Helene.....................................44
Wolf
Anita Corinne ................. 83, 102
Carl A. Sr................................66
Carl J................................. 66, 83
Charles....................................66
Christina ...............................103
Erva Lucretia .................. 84, 103
Geoffrey................................103
Harold Gayle................... 84, 102
Harold Gustav................... 66, 84
Lillian .....................................91
Melva Carlene................. 83, 102
Michael.................................103
Pamela Kay..................... 84, 103
Woodford
Marsha ....................................93
Woodworth
Jason Thomas ......................... 92
Larry ....................................... 92
Woodwoth
Marcus Edwards ..................... 92
Wren
Barbara ................................. 109
Wright
Ormond................................. 109
Trudy .................................... 109
Wulf
Hans........................................ 26
Wulff
Gesche .................................... 30
Wulfs
Antje ....................................... 26
Wyatt
Allen Dale............................. 107
Matthew Joseph .................... 107
Y
Yasmer
Fern......................................... 62
130
Yung
Alexis Claire......................... 120
Mallory Tade ........................ 120
Olivia.................................... 120
Paul....................................... 119
Z
Zahner
June Marie .............................. 82
Zimmerman
John ........................................ 92
Zimmermann
Christopher Allen ................... 92
John Michael .......................... 92
Kathryn Ann ........................... 92
Zurmiller
Alisa ..................................... 105
Benjamin .............................. 105
Karry (Butch)........................ 105
Kelly..................................... 105

5 Photos and documents of the family
In this chapter are shown photos and documents of the family from the Schleswig-Holstein homeplaces
(5.1), from Clinton County, Iowa, (5.2), Chariton County, Missouri, (5.3) and Jones County, Iowa (5.4).
5.1 Photos of Schleswig-Holstein
With this map I will show that the Rohwedders lived in the area between the cities of Rendsburg and
Heide. The oldest places are Stafstedt in the parish of Jevenstedt and Remmels, parish of Hohenwestedt.
From Stafstedt they moved to Wrohm and Gaushorn in the parish of Tellingstedt. Gaushorn was the last
residence.
Around the parishes of Tellingstedt and Albersdorf lived other related families who emigrated to Iowa
and Missouri too. The Stoltenbergs came from Linden, the Teuts from Albersdorf and Osterwohld near
Nordhastedt. The Tietjens and the Timms came from Albersdorf and the Dethmanns from the area
between Meldorf and Albersdorf.
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The last residence of the farmer Marx Johannsen Rohwedder before his emigration in 1852 was the little
village Gaushorn in the County of Dithmarschen. You can see the way into the village and an old farm
outside. Most of the houses have yellow brickstones. The clouds are typical for the cool weather with
western wind from the Atlantic Ocean.
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This is the Evangelical-Lutheran church of Tellingstedt, where many of the Rohwedder family members of
Wrohm and Gaushorn got their church services. The builing is made of field stones about 1200. In the
past the cemetery was located around the church.
The Rohwedder family of Gaushorn left the port Hamburg with the ship NORTH AMERICA, which is
probably shown on this photo [15]. The ship left Hamburg on May 3 rd , 1852, with destination for New
York. With sailing ships the time to cross the ocean took about 6 weeks.
133

On May 15 th , 1852, only 2 weeks after the Rohwedder family, the Ingwersen family left their home of
Hattstedt near Husum and emigrated over Hamburg to New York. The Rohwedder and Ingwersen
families came to Clinton County and farmed close together in Center Township. Because of the
neighbourhood two sons of the Ingwersens, Peter Broder and Nicolaus Eduard married two daughters of
the Rohwedders, Höbke Cathrina (29) and Catharina Elsabe (Lena) (30).
In 1902, fifty years after landing in the States, the Ingwersens published a famous family history book
[13]:
Gedenk-Blätter und Familien-Album für die Nachkommen von Joachim H. und Elsabe E. Ingwersen
1852-1902. This is the title page of the family history book, published 1902 by Joachim H. and Elsabe E.
Ingwersen of Hattstedt, 50 years after landing in America.
Shown is the old coat of arms of Schleswig-Holstein. In the contract of Riepen 1460 was decided that the
duchies of Schleswig and Holstein should never be devided.
“Wy lawen dat Schleswigk u. Holstein bliewen ewich tosamende ungedelt 1460“.
“We swear that Schleswig and Holstein remain together for all times 1460”.
The coat of arms shows blue the two lions of the Danish King Family standing for the part Schleswig. The
red parts for Holstein show a nettle leave for the Holsten tribe, a swan with a golden ring for the
Stormarn tribe and the knight for the Dithmarschen tribe.
Above all is the crown of the Danish King who was the duke of Schleswig and Holstein until 1864. Below
the crown are the two parts Schleswig and Holstein shaking hands.
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Joachim H. Ingwersen and Elsabe C. (Brodersen) Ingwersen
were the owners of the well known farm
“ Kornmaas” of Hattstedt at the Westcoast of Schleswig-Holstein. Because of the political disturbances
after the revolution of the Schleswig-Holstein citizens against Denmark in 1852 they sold their farm and
left Germany with their family.
This photo of the family history book shows the old farmbuilding “Kornmaas” of the Ingwersen family near
Hattstedt. The house had a “Reetdach” or thatched roof. When the mill of Hattstedt burned down in 1897
sparks were flying and the Kornmaas roof also got on fire.
135

These photos of spring 2004 show todays farmbuilding “Kornmaas” near Hattstedt. They don’t use it for
farming. If you want to visit Schleswig-Holstein you can get there B&B rooms.
136

With this map you can find the Kornmaas farm near Hattstedt north of the city of Husum. From
long distances you can see the high tower of the old Evangelical-Lutheran church of Hattstedt. During the
terrible storm on February 1962 the roof of the tower fall onto the main building.
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Two weeks after the Rohwedders the Ingwersen family left the port Hamburg on May 15 th , 1852, with the ship
ODER with destination for New York. The Ingwersen parents were First Class passengers and their children
used the Second Class.
If you try to find the Ingwersen family in the passenger lists of emigrants
of Hamburg, you’ll have no success.
Emigrants usually sailed in between decks and did not use
the First and Second Class Cabins. And First and
Second Class passengers had special services.
138

5.2 Photos and documents of Clinton County, Iowa
hannsen Rohwedder (19) 1 In the following is shown the Naturalization Record of Marx Jo
of Clinton
County,
also photos of the farm and the gravestones of Marx Johannsen and his wife. From their four
sons we have a photo. There are also listed their Naturalization Records.
Most of the photos are from the Ingwersen-Rohwedder connections. Höbke
Catharina Rohwedder (29)
was
married to Peter Broder Ingwersen and her sister Catharina Elsabe (Lena) Rohwedder (30) was the
wife of his brother Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen.
Thank you Sylvia Whaley and Cynthia Zieber for sending the documents and photos.
The older American documents of the Rohwedder’s are the Naturalization Records of Marx Johannsen
Rohwedder Sr. (19) and his sons. Marx gave his declaration on 14 th of September 1860 in the Court
House of Clinton County (Declaration of Intention, Book 1 page 138). He came as a subject of the King
o f Denmark to the States. You must know that before 1864 the Danish King was the Duke of Schleswig
and Holstein. After the German-Danish War in 1864 Schleswig-Holstein was part of the Prussian
Kingdom.
1 All numbers are from the list of descendants of chapter 4.
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This
part of the Clinton County Atlas 1874, Town 82 North, Range 5 East, shows in the middle the
Ingwersen
Cemetery (= Center Grove Cemetery) with the School. On Section 3 is the place of the old
Ingwersen farm of 452 acres in the ownership of Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen.
In section 14 you can find the first Rohwedder farm of Marx Johannsen Rohwedder
with 160 acres. On
the
ground of the Ingwersen farm is also a place of 28 acres of Thomas Hinrich Dethmann, see chapter
3.6. Also L. Levsen has two places of 43 and 80 acres.
There are several other owners of Schleswig-Holstein origin
named on this atlas.
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These are the buildings of the first Rohwedder Farm of Center Township, Section 14, see the Atlas before.
The farm probably was in the ownership of Marx J. Rohwedder from 1885 until his death in 1883. The
windmill and probably the barn are the oldest building from the 19 th century.
The photo was taken in August 2004.
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Marx Johannsen Rohwedder Sr. (19) and his wife Catharina Elsabe (Dethmann) Rohwedder are
buried on the Ingwersen Cemetery (Center Grove Cemetery) near their home in Clinton County,
Iowa.
Epigraphs of the gravestones in German language:
HIER RUHT MARX J. ROHWEDDER. Geb. den 25 Juli 1812. Gest. den 2. Juni 1883.
HIER RUHT CATHARINA E. ROHWEDDER Geborene Dethmann. Geb. den 21. Aug.1811. Gest. den
25. März 1878.
Catharina Dethmann Rohwedder is the sister of Margret Dorthe Dethmann Teut. Margret is the
great-great-grandmother of Klaus Timm. She is buried in Indian Grove, Missouri [5,17].
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The four Rohwedder brothers (from right to left):
Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder (25), 1870 farmer of Indian Grove (MO).
Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rohwedder (28), 1870 farmer in Indian Grove, 1880 in Wyoming (IA).
Johann Hinrich (John) Rohwedder (31), 1871 farmer in Ind. Grove, 1884 in Madison
Twp. (IA).
Marx Johannsen Rohwedder Jr. (33), farmer in State Center (IA).
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Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rohwedder (28)
and a brother-in-law.

Naturalization Record of Jürgen Johannsen Rohwedder (25).
(Clinton County. Naturalization of
Minors, Book 1, DC page15).
From 1870 on he farmed in Indian Grove, Missouri, see chapter 5. 3.
144

Naturalization Record of Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rohwedder (28), farmer in Missouri and Madison
Township, Jones County, Iowa.
(Clinton County. Naturalization of Minors, Book 1, Minors DC page 52).
145

Naturalization of Johann Hinrich (John) Rohwedder (31), farmer of Madison Township, Jones County,
Iowa.
(Clinton County. Minor Book 2 DC page 2).
146

Naturalization Record of Marx Johannsen Rohwedder Jr. (33), farmer of State Center, Iowa.
(Clinton County. Minors Book 2 DC page 3).
147

The Ingwersen Cemetery (= Center Grove Cemetery), located in Ce nter Township, Clinton County,
Iowa, is the place of rest of the oldest Ingwersen and Rohwedder family members.
Shown is also the gravestone of Joachim Heinrich Ingwersen of Hattstedt (1801-1865).
Close to the Ingwersen Cemetery of Center Twp., Clinton County, Iowa,
is located the Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen farm. Photo from 2002.
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The Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen farm of Center Grove was built on the ground of the first family farm
of the 1850’s. The photo from 1997.
Naturalization Record of Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen
of Clinton County, Iowa, from January 1858.
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Left: Catharina Elsabe (Lena) Rohwedder (30), daughter of Marx Johannsen Rohwedder (19) and
Catharina Elsabe Dethmann Rohwedder, lived from 1843 until 1911.
Right: She was married in 1865 to the farmer Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen of Center Twp.,
Clinton
County, Iowa. This photo shows him in Civil War uniform and was taken in the period 1861-1865.
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Left: The oldest children of Nicolaus Eduard and
Catharina Elsabe (Lena) Ingwersen are:
Max Joseph (72) * 1866, Eduard Joachim (73) * 1869, and Agnes C. Ingwersen (74)* 1870.
Right: Agnes C. Ingwersen (74) was married 1897 in Lyons, Clinton County (IA), to Johann Friedrich
Todsen (John) Stamm. He was born 1872 in England. The photo was taken 1897 on their honeymoon
in Flensburg, North Schleswig-Holstein.
151

Lena (Rohwedder) Ingwersen (30) and five of her daughters: Upper row from left: Toni Margaret
(77) * 1877, Agnes C. (74) * 1870, sitting right: Margaret C. (78) * 1879, sitting low: Hattie
Christine (80) * 1882 and sitting besides her mother: Frieda H. Ingwersen (82) *1888, who died
1906.
The picture was taken 1897 just before Agnes’ wedding.
152

Grandmother Lena (Rohwedder) Ingwersen (30) and grandfather Nicolaus Eduard Ingwersen with
their grandchildren John, Claus and Alice Stamm.
Grave marker of Lena C. Ingwersen (1843-1911) and N. E. Ingwersen (1832-1923)
on the Oakland Cemetery, Clinton County, Iowa.
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On the Oakland Cemetery just outside of Clinton are buried:
Left: Here is resting Hoebke C. Rohwedder (29), wife of Peter B. Ingwersen, born 11 th November
1840, died 19 th March 1883. Her daughter Anna H. Ingwersen (66), born Dec. 31 1868, died Jan. 24
1897.
Right: Here are resting Hoebke M. (67), born 15 th December 1870, died 25 th March 1877 and Paul
J. (71), born 8 th June 1880, died 29 th May 1881, children of P(eter) B(roder) and H(oebke) C(athrina)
Ingwersen.
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5.3 Photos and documents of Chariton County, Missouri
Many Germans came to America because they wanted to escape the many wars in Europe.
But many of the early emigrants had to serve in the Army during the Civil War.
So did Jürgen Johannsen Rohwedder (25) 1 of Lyons, Iowa.
Service record: Side Served: Union. State Served: Iowa.
Enlisted as a Corporal 3 rd class on 15 August 1862 at the age of 28.
Enlisted in Company E, 26 th Infantry Regiment Iowa on 15 September 1862.
Promoted to Full Corporal 2 nd Class on 26 January 1865.
Mustered out Company E, 26 th Inf. Regiment Iowa on 6 June 1865 in Washington DC.
Database: American Civil War Soldiers: Ancestry.com.
He was married in Clinton in 1867 to Catharina Margaretha Glüsing. The familiy moved with two
children to Missouri, where Jürgen purchased a farm in Indian Grove in November 1870.
He stayed there until his death 1919.
Sylvia Whaley has heard the story: Her great-grandfather Jurgen “George” Tietjens [16] has told that
he came through the area of Brunswick Township during the Civil War and liked it so much that he
wanted to eventually move there. This makes sense because the Tietjens were the first of related families
who purchased land in Indian Grove in March 1870.
1 This is the number of the list of descendants in chapter 4.
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Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder (25) of Clinton County was the third farmer of Schleswig-
Holstein origin , who purchased land in Indian Grove, Chariton County, Missouri [2]. This Indenture of
November 9 th 1870 shows that he payed 1600 $ for 160 acres.
(Document from the Chariton County Courthouse of Keytesville).
Jürgen lived with his family on this farm until his death in 1919.
156

Probably together with Jürgen J. Rohwedder came his brother Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rohwedder (28)
with his family to Missouri. On 10 th of November 1870 he purchased 6 acres of land in the
neighbourhood of his brother for 155 $. (Document from the Chariton County Courthouse of Keytesville).
From his Biography is shown that Hans later purchased a farm of 120 acres in Chariton County. In 1880
he sold his property and came to Jones County, Iowa.
157

Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder (1834-1919), farmer of Indian Grove (MO),
and his wife Catharina Margaretha (Glüsing) Rohwedder (1848-1923) [3].
158

Front of the old farmhouse of Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder of Indian Grove (upper photo).
Today on this ground is the homebuilding of William Reigelsberger (lower photo).
159

Gravestone of Jurgen Johannsen Rohwedder (25) and his wife Catharina M. on the German Cemetery of
Indian Grove, near to the Rohwedder home.
JURGEN JOHANNSEN (GEORG) ROHWEDDER OBITUARY:
On Saturday, April 19, 1919, at 9:30 o'clock in the morning, Chariton county lost one of the oldest and
best citizens, when Jurgen J. Rohwedder passed away at his home one mile North of Indian Grove, where
he had lived for 48 years.
Jurgen Johannsen Rohwedder was born in Gaushorn, Norder-Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein,
Germany, September 21, 1834. He was baptised Nov. 2, 1834, confirmed at the age of 14 in the Lutheran
Church at Tellingstedt. At the age of 18, in 1852 he came to America with his parents. After residing in
Illinois for three years, his parents moved to Clinton county, Iowa. During the Civil war he volunteered
and enlisted in the Union army on the 15th day of August, 1862, in Co. E. 26th Regiment of Iowa Inft.
and served three years, was discharged as third corporal at the close of the war, on June 6, 1865.
On the 28th day of Sept. 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Catharina M. Glusing of Clinton
county, Iowa. Of this union nine children were born, six daughters and three sons. Two daughters
preceded him to the grave. On April 1871 he moved with his wife and two children to Charitron county
and located on the farm where he quietly passed away, at the age of 84 years 6 months and 28 days. For
four years he had been in very poor health but was always cheerful and contended.
He leaves to mourn his death an aged wife and seven children, namely Mrs. Ella Troe, Margaretha,
Ella, George, Hans, Anna and Mary and four grandchildren, a brother Marx Rohwedder of State Center,
Iowa, and one sister Mrs. Margaretha Peters of West Side, Iowa.
Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral services were: A brother M. J. Rohwedder from
State Center, Iowa and two nephews Hans and Hinck Holst, Anslow, Iowa. Funeral services were
conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. F. M. McNamare, after which the remains were laid to
rest in the cemetery in Indian Grove. The G. A. R. conducted the services at the grave.
From "The Brunswicker".
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In a corner of the German Cemetery of Indian Grove are these stones from the Presbyterian church. The
children died before the German Cemetery was founded. From right to left:
1) Hier ruht Jürgen, Sohn von J(ohn) u(nd) F(riedericke) ROHWEDDER. Geb. (born) den 23sten Nov
1873. Gest. (died) den 1ten Decbr 73.
2) JOHANN, Sohn von H(ans) & Margaretha ROHWEDDER. Geb. d. 8. Aug. 1876. Gest. d. 6. Sept.
1878. Bald schlug sie, die Scheidestunde, die deiner Tage Bahn vollbracht, die Klage zittert uns vom
Munde, lieber Sohn gute Nacht. (Soon she stroke, the hour of passing away, which performed the path of
your days, the lament shivers from our mouth, dear son, good night.)
3) LOUIS, SON OF H(ans) & M(argaretha) ROHWEDDER. GESTORBEN Feb. 26 1873. ALDER 4
months. Dunkel ists und klein, Deine enge Kammer. Doch der Eltern Jammer dringet nicht hinein. (Dark
and small is your narrow box. But the parents misery dosn’t come in.)
4) Hier ruhen zwei Kinder von J(ohn) und F(riedericke) Rohwedder, ein Sohn, GEB. U. GEST. den
25sten Sept. 1871, eine Tochter, GEB. U. GEST. den 28sten Oct. 1872. -Friede Eurer Asche- (Peace to
Your Ash).
5) AMIEL H., SOHN Von H. Und D. Seivert (Sievert). Gestorben den 7ten Marz 1873, 1 Jahr 6 Monate
und 11 Tage alt. (The Sievert’s are not related to the Rohwedder family. We must assume that this was a
Schleswig-Holstein family too because the withered flower on the stone is typical for stones from the
North-Frisian Islands.)
The parents from the stones 2 and 3 were Hans Hinrich (Henry) Rohwedder (28) and Margaretha Guebel,
who went with their family back to Iowa in 1880. And the parents of the 3 deceased children of the stones
1 and 4 were Johann Hinrich (John) Rohwedder (31) and Friedericke C. E. Guebel. Both farmed from
1871 to 1874 in Indian Grove and went back to Jones County, Iowa, in 1874, see the following chapter
5.4. It’s obvious that 3 of the 4 Rohwedder brothers started farming in Indian Grove, Missouri, in
1870/1871.
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German farmers of Indian Grove about 1919.
From left to right:
Ernest Teut, owner of the Teut farm until 1927 [5].
William Henry Troe (1866-1950), husband of Elsa Christine Rohwedder (45), farmer.
Fred Schumacher.
Jürgen Johannsen (George) Rohwedder Sr. (25), (1834-1919).
George John Rohwedder Jr. (48), (1877-1938), farmer of Newhall, son of George Sr.
Henry Ludwig Troe (159), (1905-1972).
Harry R. Rohwedder (160), (1903-1979), son of George Rohwedder Jr., engineer.
Marx Marvin Rohwedder (51), (1889-1935), son of George Sr., farmer.
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Upper photo: Left to right: Elsa Christine Rohwedder (45), Mathilda Gretchen Tietjens (117), Margaret
Elisabeth Rohwedder (46).
Lower photo: Right to left: Mother Catharina (Glüsing) Rohwedder of Indian Grove and her daughters:
Anna (44), Elsa Christine (45), Margaret Elisabeth (46) and Ella E. Rohwedder (47).
163

Wedding photo of William Henry Troe and Elsa Christine Rohwedder (45),
Brunswick (Missouri) Sept 30 th 1896.
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The Troe Home Place northeast of Indian Grove.
William Henry Troe and Elsa Christine Rohwedder Troe (45) and their children (from left):
Dora Catherine (157), Frieda Elizabeth (158) and Henry Ludwig Troe (159).
Elsa and William Henry Troe and their children Frieda, Dora and Henry.
165

Paul Edwin Manson and Katherine Jean Kruse Manson (442) own the King Hill Farms, Inc.,
4 1/2 miles east of Brunswick (MO). She is descendant of the Rohwedder family of Indian Grove.
166

5.4 Photos of Jones County, Iowa
The following photos are given from Dorothy Rohwedder Inglis (209) of Cedar Rapids. The pictures help
to understand the family history of her grandparents Johann Hinrich (John) Rohwedder (31) and
Friedericke (Ricke) née Guebel. John and Ricke first farmed in 1871 in Indian Grove, Missouri, see page
161, and moved back to Iowa in 1874.
Johann Hinrich (John) and Friedericke (Ricke) Rohwedder.
JOHN H. ROHWEDDER BIOGRAPHY:
John H. (Johann Hinrich) Rohwedder, a prominent and prosperous farmer of Madison township, Jones county, was the first
German to settle near Wyoming, Iowa. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the 2d of October, 1845, and came
with his parents to America in 1852. After residing in Illinois for three years, his parents took up their abode in Clinton county,
Iowa, and resided there until their death.
John H. Rohwedder was but seven years of age when he accompanied his parents to the promising shores of America. He
remained under the sheltering roof of his parents, until the year 1871, when he was married to Miss Frederica Guebel, a native
of Germany. Upon their marriage, they started out in life on their own account, first renting a tract of land in Missouri, which
they farmed for two years. On returning to Iowa, in 1874, Mr. Rohwedder purchased the old Harvey Niles farm of one hundred
and sixty acres in Madison township, Jones county, Iowa, on which he located in the spring of 1875 and which remained his
place of residence until 1899, when he purchased the old Nathan Shaffer farm of three hundred and twenty acres, also in
Madison township, which has continued to be his home and upon which he now resides with his wife and children.
His family consists of his faithful wife and companion in life, and seven children, five sons and two daughters. namely:
Harro C. at home; Hans H., residing in Hale, who married Frederica Sieveke, March 4, 1908; Ernest F. residing in Madison
township, who married Elsie Levsen, December 20, 1906; Toni (Rohwedder) Holst, residing in Scotch Grove township, who
married Nicolas Holst, April 29, 1908; Albert G., Minna H., and Otto G. residing at home.
For the past thirty-four years, Mr. Rohwedder has devoted his attention largely to the feeding of the cattle and raising the
hogs. He is widely recognized as one of the most extensive stock feeders of the county, feeding from eight to ten carloads of
cattle annually. He likewise raises from one hundred and fifty to two hundred head of hogs each year. He is a progressive and a
successful farmer.
Mr. Rohwedder is a democrat in politics but is not a bitter partisan. He will often support a candidate of the opposition party
if he believes such a course will best conserve the general welfare. Fraternally he is identified with the Wyoming Camp, No.
183, M. W. A. Both he and his wife have now resided for more than a third of a century and have a wide and favorable
acquaintance throughout the country. Mr. Rohwedder is a substantial man in every respect. He is not only successful as a
farmer, he is a practical and worthy citizen, a man large of heart, kind by nature, liberal in thought and worthy of trust and
confidence.
From: "History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present". R. M. Corbitt S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 150.
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On returning from Missouri, John and Ricke bought this Harvey Niles Farm of 160 acres in Madison
Township near Wyoming, Iowa, in 1874, their first in Iowa. All their surviving seven children, Harro,
Hans, Ernest, Toni, Albert, Minna and Otto were born there.
Later, in 1899, he purchased the Nathan Shaffer Farm of 320 acres to the west, also in Madison
Township, and moved there with his family.
In the picture of about 1910 is their son, Ernest Fredrich Rohwedder (88) and grand-daughter Freda
(207).
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Four oldest children of John and Ricke
Rohwedder. Right to left: Harro (86), Hans (87),
Ernest (88), and Toni (89), front. About 1890.
Harro, as a young man, was stricken with
epilepsy, thought to be from a serious fall, never
married, and died at the young age of 48.
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Graves in the cemetery at Wyoming, Iowa.
Johann and Friedericke Rohwedder, and
son, Harro Rohwedder. Other family
graves are also here and in the cemetery at
Olin, Iowa.

Otto Gustave (92) and Mae Louise Corum Rohwedder.
This was the Nathan Shaffer Farm in Madison Township to which John and Ricke Rohwedder moved
from their original home in 1899 with their family of seven. After the older siblings were married , and
after the death of his father, Otto Gustave married and took over the farm. He and Mae had two sons ,
Richard and Harry Rohwedder.
Ricke, Grandma Rohwedder, as she was fondly called, and son Harry, went at that time to take over the
household duties and care of three young children belonging to recently widowed son Hans near Hale,
Iowa, Grandma returned to Otto’s for a time. Later she established her residence with her daughter, Toni
Rohwedder Holst (89) and family near Onslow, where she remained until her death.
Owners: 1) Nathan Shaffer until 1899.
2) Johann Hinrich (John) Rohwedder (320 acres) 1899-1915.
3) Otto Gustave Rohwedder 1917-…
4) Richard Rohwedder and Hazel Levsen Rohwedder about 1940
5) Tom and Judy Oldorf Rohwedder (1500 acres) - today.
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Nicholas and Toni Rohwedder Holst (89).
He was a prominent cattle feeder and raised
crops for feed. Nick was also involved in
many business ventures. They had two
daughters, Elsie and Laura.
Grandma Ricke Rohwedder made her home
with them for many years until her death in
1940.
The Holst-Hacke farm of near Onslow, Jones County, Iowa
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The farm of Nicholas and Toni Holst, 4 miles northwest of Onslow, Jones County, Iowa. Today the
farm of Bill and Mary Hacke has a size of 1000 acres. The farmer feeds cattle and plants corn.
Photo from August 2004.
Owners: 1) Nicholas Christian Holst Jr. and Toni Margaret Rohwedder Holst from 1908..
2) Calvin Reiss and Laura Laura Henrietta Holst Reiss ..
3) William (Bill) Hacke and Mary Ann Reiss Hacke ..today.
172

The Hans Rohwedder home in Hale, Iowa.
173
Hans Henry Rohwedder (87) and
his second wife
Leona née Clay.
It was in Hale that Hans and his
first wife, Fredericka née Sieveke,
first lived. They had four children,
Helen, Arthur, Ella, and Hilbert.
Hilbert and his mother died
shortly after his birth.
Four years later, Hans married
Leona Clay. They continued to
live here, until 1928, when they
rented a farm on the edge of
nearby Olin.
Hans and Leona had three sons,
Walter, Harold and Lyle.
Their home in Olin, Iowa.

Harry Levsen and
Minna Henrietta Rohwedder
Levsen (91).
When Harry and Minna were married in 1912, they purchased this farm north of Olin.
It was here that they raised their six children: Herbert, Erna, Mary, Doris, Jay and Joe.
174

Ernest Friedrich Rohwedder (88) and Elsie Auguste née Levsen.
Ernest and Elsie built this home, and the farm buildings, in 1919 while living across the fields in the
home where he and his six brothers and sisters were born to John and Ricke Rohwedder.
Ernest later purchased a diary farm north of Wyoming, where he moved with his family of three:
Freda, John and Paul. Paul remained here until retirement, when it was sold.
175

The Stone House
Albert and Emma Levsen
The New House Rohwedder
In 1917, Albert Rohwedder (90) bought the Steve Newell Farm from his father and lived in the
stone house and buildings on the south side of the road. Son Robert “Bob” Rohwedder (208) was
born there. In 1918-1919 Albert built a new house and farm across the road to the north. Daughter
Dorothy Rohwedder (209) was born there.
Now there were three Rohwedder farms, side by side, and later the road became known, familiary,
as “Rohwedder Road”, see pages 170 and 175.
176

Albert, Emma and their children Robert and Dorothy stand in front of their house about 1922, three
years after it was built. Note the “Model T” Ford in the driveway.
The Albert Rohwedder farm, after a disastrous tornado in September of 1932.
The Ernest and Otto Rohwedder farms on either side were also heavily damaged. Otto lost the roof
of his house in addition to severe damage to the outbuildings.
The adjacent country school was also demolished, never rebuilt, and the children transferred to the
Wyoming Schools.
177

The former Albert Rohwedder home in August 2004.
The “Rohwedder Road” in August 2004, in the back the former Albert Rohwedder home.
178

Clarence Edward Barnett and Dorothy Rohwedder (209) married July 9, 1946.
Her parents Albert and Emma Rohwedder.
Alexander Leroy Inglis and Dorothy Rohwedder Robert (Bob) Rohwedder (208),
Barnett married August 6, 1999.
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brother of Dorothy.

Dorothy Rohwedder Inglis, Mary and Don Levsen and Klaus Timm are discussing about the history
of the Rohwedder family in Dorothy’s home of Cedar Rapids. August 27, 2004.
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[4] Timm, Klaus: Advanced Research of the Arp Family History. Wentorf bei Hamburg,
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