of Westphalia, Germany · documented from the public record
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Joseph Koesters
Joseph Koesters⚭ Brigita
childrenCasper Koesters · Anton Koesters · John Koesters · Robert Koesters · Joseph Koesters · Hubert Koesters · Richard Koesters · Fredericka Koesters
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What the record says
Past and present of Shelby County, Iowa (vol.
2).
Father of Anton Koesters (distinct from Anton's own son Joseph).
Educated and farmed in Germany until late in life, then retired and came to America to live with his children.
Wife Brigita.
Eight children.
Son John married Mary Eberts.
Robert married Thresia Schneider.
Joseph married Anna Hush.
Hubert settled Freeport, Illinois.
Fredericka married Theodore Schnuettegen.
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