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The Arendt Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Germany · documented from the public record
Charles F. Arendt b. 1858
Charles F. Arendt ⚭ Caroline Capretz
childrenCharles C. Arendt · Bartholomew Arendt · Henry Arendt · Harold Arendt
- HUMANE OFFICER (son.
- Distinct from his like-named father, d.1899).
- Born Nov 15, 1858 in Germany.
- Cabinetmaker.
- Foreman at Carr, Ryder & Adams Co.
- City Recorder 1902-1906, then local humane officer.
- Republican, Congregationalist, Mason.
- Married Caroline Capretz of Wisconsin in 1880.
- Son Henry deceased.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Arendt family? Ask us →The Arendt Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Germany · documented from the public record
Charles F. Arendt d. 1899
Charles F. Arendt ⚭ Amelia Conrad
childrenCharles F. Arendt
- FATHER (distinct from his like-named son, the humane officer b.1858).
- Shoemaker.
- Fled to Switzerland after grandfather (a wealthy brewer) lost property in government affairs.
- Emigrated to America 1867, worked in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Came to Dubuque County 1869 and bought a farm in Table Mound Township.
- Died 1899.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Arendt family? Ask us →The Dausener Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Emelie Dausener
Emelie Dausener ⚭ Judge Matthews
childrenJames J. Matthews · Helen K. (Matthews) MacMahon · Irene E. Matthews · Blayney F. Matthews · Washington A. Matthews · Marcus L. Matthews · Stanley A. Matthews · Emily Matthews · Alphons L. Matthews · Miriam C. Matthews · Annabel C. Matthews · Clement T. Matthews
- Married Judge Matthews (attorney, Matthews & Chalmers, Dubuque) on January 24, 1889.
- Daughter of a well-known German pioneer farmer of Clayton County, Iowa.
- Son James J. of Minneapolis.
- Daughter Helen K. MacMahon resided in Ireland.
- Sons Clement T. and John P. deceased.
- Family of Roman Catholic faith.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Dausener family? Ask us →The Durst Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Switzerland · documented from the public record
Gabriel Durst 1844 – 1907
Gabriel Durst ⚭ Christina Hosli
- Native of Switzerland.
- Immigrated to America spring 1870, settled in Tennessee, came to Dubuque County, Iowa in 1875, removed to Blackhawk County, Iowa in 1893, then to Coffeyville, Kansas.
- Died 1907 aged sixty-three (birth year approx.).
- Buried at Coffeyville.
- Father of fourteen children.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Durst family? Ask us →The Durst Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Mary Durst
Mary Durst ⚭ Mr. Strief
childrenPeter Strief · Emma Strief · Ida Strief · Laura Strief · Rosa Strief · Glenn Strief · Mabel Strief · Bert Strief · Lawrence Strief · Samuel Strief · Robert Strief · Mary Strief
- Second of fourteen children of Gabriel and Christina (Hosli) Durst.
- Married Mr. Strief in 1886 (a Taylor township, Dubuque County farmer and stockbreeder).
- Married name Strief.
- Twelve children born to the couple.
- Bert died in infancy at 20 months, Lawrence died at age six.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Durst family? Ask us →The Frantzen Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Henry Frantzen
Henry Frantzen ⚭ Josephine Frantzen
childrenJohn P. Frantzen
- Removed in 1870 from Dubuque County, Iowa to Alton, Sioux County, Iowa, taking up a homestead.
- Husband of Josephine.
- Father of attorney John P. Frantzen.
- Brother of Nicholas Frantzen of Mosalem township.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Frantzen family? Ask us →The Froehle Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Oldenburg, Germany · documented from the public record
Clemens Froehle 1829 – 1897
Clemens Froehle ⚭ Mary Froehle
childrenKatherine Froehle
- From .
- Native of Oldenburg.
- Immigrated to America about 1845.
- Came to Dubuque county and farmed many years.
- Died 1897 aged 68 (birth year approx.).
- Widow Mary survived him, aged 79.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Froehle family? Ask us →The Graffort Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Thomas Graffort 1775 – 1864
Thomas Graffort
childrenJohn D. Graffort
- Early settler in Dubuque about 1838.
- For years kept the Washington House.
- Removed to Jones County, Iowa, where he died in 1864 aged 89 (birth year approximate).
- Son John D. Graffort of Dubuque.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Graffort family? Ask us →The Hartmann Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Austria · documented from the public record
Leonard Hartmann d. 1908
Leonard Hartmann ⚭ Regina Hartmann
childrenElizabeth Hartmann · Magdalene Hartmann · Joseph A. Hartmann · Bernard A. Hartmann · Susie Hartmann · Anthony A. Hartmann · Leo L. Hartmann · Othilia Hartmann
- Native of Austria.
- Came to America about 1866, married at Bellville, Illinois the following year.
- Came to Dubuque, Iowa about 1870.
- Founded a general contracting business (first contract St. Joseph's Academy).
- Built the insane asylum, school houses and other public/private buildings.
- Died July 16, 1908.
- Buried Mount Calvary Cemetery.
- Nine children.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Hartmann family? Ask us →The Heim Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Hockenheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany · documented from the public record
John Heim 1839 – 1890
John Heim ⚭ Catherine Voelker, Agatha Schirmer
childrenJohn L. Heim
- Born Hockenheim, Baden, Germany, 1839.
- Immigrated to the US via New York 1865, settled Dubuque 1866.
- Brick manufacturer.
- Founded the brick company bearing his name in 1868.
- Died April 3, 1890, aged 51.
- Buried Mount Calvary cemetery, Dubuque.
- Four children by first marriage (to Catherine Voelker).
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Heim family? Ask us →The Knoll Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Alsace-Lorraine · documented from the public record
Fred M. Knoll
Fred M. Knoll ⚭ Agnes Stader
childrenOscar A. Knoll
- Native of Alsace-Lorraine.
- Came to America with his father in 1848, lived in Buffalo, New York until 1853, then removed to Dubuque County, Iowa.
- Married Agnes Stader (native of Baden, Germany).
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Knoll family? Ask us →The Kumpf Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Peter A. Kumpf
Peter A. Kumpf ⚭ Katherine Kumpf
childrenEdward E. Kumpf
- Father of Edward E. Kumpf.
- Wife Katherine Kumpf.
- Family of the Grand Duchy of Hesse, Germany.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Kumpf family? Ask us →The Limbach Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Germany · documented from the public record
John Limbach 1803 – 1873
John Limbach ⚭ Barbara Limbach
childrenJoseph H. Limbach · Anthon Limbach · John Limbach
- PATRIARCH (distinct from his son John, d.1881).
- Native of Germany, came to United States about 1830, first settled in Pennsylvania (merchandising), moved to Delaware County, Iowa in 1858 (purchased 200 acres).
- Retired 1869 to Dyersville.
- Died 1873 aged 70 (birth year estimated).
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Limbach family? Ask us →The Luehrsmann Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Bernard H. Luehrsmann b. 1874
Bernard H. Luehrsmann ⚭ Mary Schulte
- Born May 8, 1874.
- Physician (Doctor of Medicine, graduated State University of Illinois medical dept 1900).
- Practiced at Norway, Benton County, then Dyersville.
- Member Elks, Catholic Order of Foresters, Roman Catholic church.
- Married Mary Schulte May 14, 1902 at Norway, Iowa.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Luehrsmann family? Ask us →The Luehrsmann Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Germany · documented from the public record
Bernard Luehrsmann 1817 – 1906
Bernard Luehrsmann ⚭ Margaret Luehrsmann
- Pioneer.
- Native of Germany, came to America and Dubuque County, Iowa in 1848, settling in New Wine township.
- Democrat, served as mayor of Dyersville, assisted enrollment of Union troops in Civil War.
- Died January 1906 aged 88 (birth year estimated).
- Buried St. Francis cemetery, Dyersville.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Luehrsmann family? Ask us →The Marshall Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from London, England · documented from the public record
William Marshall d. 1904
William Marshall ⚭ Sarah Marshall
childrenAnnie E. Marshall
- Native of London, England.
- Came to America 1852, locating at Dubuque, Iowa.
- Founded the Eagle Steam Boiler Works.
- Pioneer boiler manufacturer.
- Died Feb 15, 1904.
- Buried in family lot, Linwood Cemetery.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Marshall family? Ask us →The Mcnamara Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from New York · documented from the public record
John F. Mcnamara
parentsRoger McNamara
John F. Mcnamara ⚭ Catherine Callahan
- Born in New York, brought to Dubuque County in 1834 as a child by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roger McNamara.
- One of Dubuque's oldest settlers and among its oldest living pioneer miners.
- Later a prosperous farmer, then retired in the city of Dubuque at 57 West Third Street.
- Served eight years as county supervisor.
- Democrat.
- Wife survived.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Mcnamara family? Ask us →The Menke Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Westphalia, Prussia (Germany) · documented from the public record
Henry Menke 1826 – 1894
Henry Menke ⚭ Katherina Menke
- From .
- Born in Prussian Province of Westphalia.
- Immigrated to US 1840 and came to Dubuque county.
- Settled 240 acres in section 16, Liberty township.
- Held township offices.
- Died 1894 aged 68 (birth year approx.).
- Widow later resided at Bancroft, Iowa.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Menke family? Ask us →The Menke Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
John W. Menke b. 1859
John W. Menke ⚭ Katherine Froehle
childrenIrene Menke
- From .
- Born on the old family homestead July 21, 1859.
- General farming and stock raising near Luxemburg.
- Democrat, Roman Catholic.
- Member of the Roman Catholic Mutual Protective Association of Iowa.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Menke family? Ask us →The Muehlendyke Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Rochester, New York · documented from the public record
Anna Muehlendyke
parentsA. Muehlendyke & Mina Zeeveld
Anna Muehlendyke ⚭ Dr. Steffens
childrenRalph Sutherland Steffens
- Maiden name Muehlendyke.
- Married name Steffens.
- Educated in Rochester NY high and normal schools.
- Teacher before marriage.
- Married Dr. Steffens (Reformed Church minister/educator) in 1897.
- Resided at 543 Third street, Dubuque.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Muehlendyke family? Ask us →The Quigley Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Ireland · documented from the public record
John Quigley 1790 – 1860
John Quigley ⚭ Catherine Quigley
- Native of Ireland.
- Immigrated to America 1825, first to Pennsylvania then Illinois.
- Came to Dubuque County 1847 and farmed until his death in 1860 at age 70 (birth approx. 1790).
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Quigley family? Ask us →The Roshek Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Switzerland · documented from the public record
Joseph Jerome Roshek 1834 – 1883
Joseph Jerome Roshek ⚭ Mary M. Roshek
childrenJohn Jerome Roshek · F. H. Roshek
- Born, reared and educated in Switzerland.
- Engaged in the live-stock industry in Switzerland and Iowa.
- Civil War veteran (served with the Union).
- Died 1883 aged 49 (birth year ~1834 estimated).
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Roshek family? Ask us →The Steffen Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Lizzie Steffen
Lizzie Steffen ⚭ Mr. Kluesner
childrenAnton Kluesner · Fred Kluesner · Aloyius Kluesner · Frank Kluesner · John Kluesner · Willie Kluesner · Bernard Kluesner · Leo Kluesner · Theodore Kluesner · Peter Kluesner · Agatha Kluesner
- Maiden name Steffen.
- Married into the Kluesner family, one of the foremost in Liberty Township.
- Son Anton died 1906 aged seven.
- Twins Fred and Aloyius died in infancy.
- Frank, John, Willie, Bernard farmed.
- Leo and Theodore assisted their father.
- Daughter Agatha attended Jackson district and Luxemburg parochial schools.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Steffen family? Ask us →The Stuart Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Elizabeth J. Stuart
Elizabeth J. Stuart ⚭ married Oct 4
childrenAugusta
- Daughter of William G. Stuart, a prominent Dubuque County man.
- Married Oct 4, 1864.
- One daughter, Augusta.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Stuart family? Ask us →The Stuart Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
William G. Stuart 1813 – 1906
- Prominent Dubuque County figure.
- State senator, county sheriff and county treasurer.
- Died 1906 at age 93 (birth year approx. 1813).
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa
Is this your Stuart family? Ask us →The Tibbals Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · documented from the public record
Charles S. Tibbals
Charles S. Tibbals ⚭ Emaline Spencer
- Father of William R. Tibbals.
- Came West to Chicago early, then Elgin, Illinois, then Galena.
- Ran hotels/hostelries.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
Is this your Tibbals family? Ask us →The Tibbals Family
of Dubuque County, Iowa · from Bennington, Vermont · documented from the public record
William R. Tibbals b. 1832
William R. Tibbals ⚭ Catherine R. Black
childrenWilliam O. Tibbals · Catherine M. Tibbals
- Steamboat pilot and captain (Diamond Jo steamer 'Quincy', St. Paul-St. Louis).
- Appointed Supervising Inspector of Steamboats by President Cleveland in 1895.
- Retired to Dubuque 1904.
- Democrat, Episcopalian.
- Daughter Catherine M. married William M. Clewell of Dubuque.
- Born June 27, 1832.
- Married Aug 6, 1856.
Source: History of Dubuque County, Iowa (1911)
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