of Lee County, Iowa · documented from the public record
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Stephen Kottenstette
Stephen Kottenstette⚭ Mary Pieper (married 20 Nov 1892 at Fort Madison)
childrenPeter Kottenstette · Frank Kottenstette · Edward Kottenstette · Robert Kottenstette
Their story
What the record says
Biographical review of Lee County, Iowa.
Grocer at Fort Madison, partner with Frank Hermes as proprietor of a grocery store.
Built a large, lucrative business.
Married Mary Pieper 20 Nov 1892 at Fort Madison.
She was daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Jaeger) Pieper.
Died an untimely death (deceased at time of writing).
Wife Mary was his widow.
Four children: Peter (b.
Fort Madison, age ~11), Frank (~9), Edward (deceased), Robert (~4).
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