This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Campbell, McCloud Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Yl.2ADE/1052.1639 Message Board Post: This good bio. of Andrew Wilson Campbell is a little incorrect on his death. He got sick as a result of herding-fording the cattle of his wagon train across the Green River, Wyoming on July 3, 1853. He and daughter Mary laid by about 12 days and traveled on with other wagon trains for about eight days, He died on July 22, 1853 at well-known Peg Leg Smith's trading post on the Bear River at what is now Dingle, Idaho as a result of the difficult ascent over and descent down Big Hill on a hot day. He was buried there on July 23, 1853 in an unmarked grave as were so many other trail pioneers.

Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa May 13, 1870 Taken Home. Miss Lydia E. Fisher whose case has excited much sympathy, since her mental disrangement, has been an inmate of the Sisters of Mercy Hospital where she has been slowly gathering health and strength. At this time she is nearly recovered and no doubt will eventually become perfectly cured. Yesterday her brother, Samuel Fisher, came for her and left today with her in charge for his home in Kansas where she will hereafter live. Infanticide. An inquest ws held this afternoon by Coroner Tomson, on the body of a male infant, which it was alleged its mother, Lena Knopp, a German servant girl, destroyed. She came to this country about 7 months ago and has been working for a German family on the corner of 8th and Main streets. The testimony showed that there was no intention on the parts of the mother to kill the infant and the jury brought in a verdict that the child came to its death accidentally. May 14, 1870 Same Verdict. The Coroner's Jury in the case of Lena Knopp for destroying her infant, met again this morning for the hearing of additional testimony, but no other facts than those already given were elicited and a verdict was returned as before - "accidental death". Police Court. Two raftsmen named G. W. Lytner and D. Gren were arrested about 2 o'clock last night in the St. Louis Star Saloon, under Metropolitan Hall. They were making Rome howl by smashing windows and indulging in gymnastics with bottles and beer glasses. The sum assessed to each was $4 ,which Lytner paid, but Gren went to the tombs. Geo. Schofeld and Thomas Clancy, for not knowing where they belonged and no visible means of support, were fined $5 and costs and sent up. Ule Erickson, for being very drunk, was sent to jail in default of $3. May 16, 1870 District Court The case of McCausland vs Driscoll, on a note of $90 given for a horse in 1860. Defense- the want of consideration in that the horse was unsound and worthless. Jury treats the verdict for the plaintiff for the amount of the note and interest up to date-$176.72. Chicken Stealing. Some scalawag took quite a fancy to Judge Grants game fowls the other night and went off with a few under his coat. The Judge does not believe it strictly legal and puts an injunction upon the proceeding as follows: "The chicken thief who stole 5 chickens from my barn did not probably know he was guilty of burglary. I will thank him to return the survivors and when he wants chickens again, to come and ask for them. I have enough to give away to prevent any bird fancier from going to the penitentiary." Jas. Grant. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Chapter 20 cont. ST. ANTHONY'S The beginning of St Anthony's is coincident with that of Davenport.  Its site is an interesting landmark in the history of this locality.  Its location is designated in the old original city plat as the "church square."  The first brick manufactured in Davenport was used in its construction, and that old brick edifice still stands and is now used as a school building.  The congregation of St. Anthony's was founded by S. Mazzuchelli, dedicated by Bishop Loras and developed under Father Pelamourgues.  Through the enterprise of the Very Rev. Samuel Mazzuchilli of Dubuque, who had for a number of years paid frequent visits to Davenport and Stephenson, now Rock Island, the original church was built, and the congregation first established.  Ground was broken for the church on April 27, 1838.  At this time Henry Cosgrove, later such an important factor in the development of the church in this diocese, and its second bishop, was then but a child of four years of age, living with his parents at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. In the spring of 1839 the church was dedicated by Mathias Loras, the first bishop of the diocese of Dubuque, and in response to the petition of the new congregation for a pastor he sent to them in August J. A. M. Pelamourgues, one of the band of clerics whose zeal Bishop Loras had won for the west while in France the year before. St. Anthony's at once began to flourish and the people of the congregation and of Davenport as well were prosperous.  Father Pelamourgues never failed his people in any hardships that were to be endured and stoood by them in their every trial.  It was under his personal guidance that the first school was established ever built in Davenport, and in 1853 he commenced the building of the present stone church.  When Father Pelamourgues came to Davenport there were no public schools established.  A simple, self-denying man, he himself devoted his time to teaching the children of his congregation and opened a school in the old brick church built by Father Mazzuchelli, which building still stands on the church lot.  This building answered for church, school and pastoral residence.  Father Pelamourgues' apartments were partitioned off by rough boards in a corner of the gallery.  The choir was composed at one time of Antoine LeClaire, Judge Mitchell, Joseph Motie, Joseph Clark, Miss Rosa Clark, Mrs. Lou  Hebert and Mary Finch, who were rehearsed in their singing by the noted divine.  There being no organ, the accompanying music was composed of a violin, clarionet, flute and cello, which made up a very acceptable orchestra.  The school was taught by Father Pelamourgues under a gallery in the body of the church.  The space taken up by the children was separated from the sanctuary by a curtain.  Judge John F. Dillon was a pupil of this school under Father Pelamourgues. The present stone church, the building of which was started by Father Pelamourgues, was continued in its construction by Rev. G, H. Planthe, who was appointed to succeed Father Pelamourgues when the latter was called to France.  But in July, 1853, Father Pelamourgues returned and completed the building at the close of the year. This priest was very effective in gaining means and teachers for his school.  In 1846, under his irresistible persuasion, he induced the Sisters of Charity of Dubuque to establish the Sisters' Parochial school in Davenport and opened the Academy of the Immaculate Conception which has since reached high fame as an institution for young ladies. While ministering to the immediate needs of his own congregation Father Pelamourgues attended other places as out-missions, particularly Muscatine, Iowa City, Burlington, Columbus Junction, DeWitt and Lyons. In 1850, as a reward for his zeal and great labors for the church, he was offered the dignity of the bishopric of St. Paul, tendered him by Pope Pius IX, which he declined.  It was while he was visiting his native place, Rodez, France, in 1868, that he was prevented by untoward circumstances, over which he had no control, from returning, and died there in 1875.  At the time of his departure from Davenport, Rev. Maurice Flavin was appointed to succeed him May 10, 1868.  Rev. Flavin remained until 1872 and was followed by Rev. P. A. McCabe, who had attended the church from September, 1853, until January, 1854, during a visit of Father Pelamourgues to France.  He had celebrated the first mass in the stone church on Christmas, 1853.  Father McCabe remained at St. Anthony's until 1876, when he was transferred to St. Mary's church. Rev. Thomas O'Reilly, now of Keokuk, was pastor of St. Anthony's from January to April, 1876, and the short interval, from April 25th to December 29th, made up the pastorate of Father J. J. Swift at the old church.  Early in 1877 Rev. L. Roche, now of Cascade, became pastor of St. Anthony's and under his administration the parochial residence was built.  He remained until August, 1880, when he was succeeded by Father P. J. Burke, who closed his pastorate there in March, 1882, when the present pastor, Rev. D. J. Flannery, took charge of the parish under the direction and appointment of Bishop McMullen. Father Flannery was ordained to the priesthood December 22, 1872.  He laid out the Mason City parish or territory which was then sparsely settled, and made of it a successful and flourishing mission, with several parishes.  He also labored in the same capacity in Clinton and Washington, and came to St. Anthony's ripe in wisdom and experience.  He has increased the size of the old stone church to meet the growing needs of his congregation.  At the present time the congregation numbers about 175 families, and the school is in a very flourishing condition.  It numbers about 125 pupils, is a free institution and is conducted by the Sisters of Charity. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

The Daily Gazette City of Davenport August 29, 1862 LIST of Persons Subject to DRAFT! In Davenport City and Township FOURTH WARD Arpt, Andrew Abt, Andrew Alston, A. S. Adler, John M. Auer, Charles Ashcraft, Thomas Allen, E. R. N. Alger, Frederich Ackerman, E. A. Armil, Jackson Ashton, George W. Anderson, Samuel Mc. Allen, Theodore Bee, G. L. Blakeley, James Barker, **gle Beck, L. E. Burwell, L. C. Brown, Chester Burker, John C. Blum, R. Bishop, Lucius Boles, Leander Botemyer, John Boulding, George Bronson, W. C. Brewster, J. D. Berlishmer, S. Brown, S. E. Bole, Gustavus Ballard, E. S. Brown, Henry H. Bald, W. H. Burk, Dennis Beck, August Burwell, Charles A. Balger, John E. Berg, Henry Bell, Charles Barber, Albert U. Blackhall, Adam Been, George Balch, George Beaumont, Edward Booth, Jonathan Beaumont, John Baker, J. W. H. Barbour, George Betts, Phillip Brach, Fred Barten, Henry Bryon, William Barklay, Samuel K. Bills, John C. Brayton, Benj. Jun. Bayley, Austin Bullfin, Mr. Bell, John H. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Ludwig W. Schmidt Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Schmidt, Moeller, Martzhahn, Kohrs, Wichmann. Prominent among Scott county's esteemed and substantial citizens is Ludwig W. Schmidt. He holds the splendid farm upon which he is now living in especial affection, for it was here that he was born, May 26, 1857. As his name indicates, Mr. Schmidt is of German origin, his father being Carl F. Schmidt, of Schleswig-Holstein, born April 30, 1828. His grandfather, Fritz Schmidt, was a German school teacher, who in the year 1848 came to America with his five sons of whom Carl was next to eldest. With the idea of engaging in farming they settled in Blue Grass township on land which they purchased from the government, and proceeded to enjoy success in the land of their adoption. This property is still in the possession of the family, Richard Schmidt at the present time residing upon it. When twenty-six years of age Carl Schmidt left the paternal abode and took possession of a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, upon which his son Ludwig was born and which he afterward possessed.! In 1855 he married Miss Sophie Moeller and Ludwig is the eldest of the five children born to them. His brothers are Benjamin L. and Franz L. Schmidt, and his sisters Mrs. August F. Martzhahn and Mrs. John Kohrs, all four of whom reside in Davenport. The father died in 1886, but his wife survives him and makes her home with one of her daughters in Davenport. When Ludwig Schmidt was about nine years of age his father removed from his farm to the vicinity of Davenport, where in the public schools he with the other children received their education. Upon leaving school he entered upon a life of usefulness by assisting his father, who at that time was conducting a vineyard. After his marriage he took possession of his father's homestead and is still living amid the associations of he early boyhood. When twenty-three years of age Mr. Schmidt was united in marriage to Miss Emma Martzhahn, a daughter of Fritz Martzhahn, of Scott county. Their union has been blessed by the birth of eight children: Fritz C., aged twenty-seven, still at home, Louis, aged twenty-five; Bruno L. and Ella, twins, twenty-three years of age; Sophie, the wife of George Wichmann, of Davenport; Alfreda, aged sixteen; Benno F., aged fourteen; and Minnie, aged twelve. Mr. Schmidt is a public-spirited citizen who enjoys the confidence of his fellowmen. He has done efficient public service, having been president of the school board and is now treasurer of the school board of Blue Grass township. Besides his agricultural interests he is a director of the Davenport Slaughtering & Rendering Company; a stockholder in the Blue Grass Savings Bank and the Home Saving Bank of Davenport, and is connected with his brothers' business, the Schmidt Brothers Ice Shipping Company, of Davenport. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Henry Thuenen Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the picture of Henry Thuenen that accompanies this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: Thuenen, Busch, French, Neumiller. Henry Thuenen, occupying a position of distinction as a representative of the Davenport bar, has spent his entire life in this city, where his birth occurred July 9, 1868. His father, Henry Thuenen, as the name indicates, was a native of Germany. He was born in Prussia, May 19, 1832, and came to Davenport in 1855 when a young man of twenty-three years. The following years he was married to Miss Elizabeth Busch, who was born in Germany, June 30, 1829, and died on the 23d of February, 1907. Henry Thuenen, Sr., was a wagon maker and blacksmith and after working for a time at his trade in the employ of others, engaged in business for himself and in the course of years earned a comfortable competence which now enables him to live retired. His family numbered twelve children, of whom four daughters and two sons lived to years of maturity. These are all yet living in Davenport. Entering the public schools at the usual age, Henry, Thuenen continued his education through successive grades until he was graduated from the high school of Davenport with the class of 1887. He determined to concentrate his efforts of Davenport with the class of 1887. He determined to concentrate his efforts upon professional interests and to this end became a law student in the office and under the direction of Judge French. His thorough preliminary reading was followed by admission to the bar in October, 1890, after successfully passing the required examinations before the supreme court. He has since engaged in practice and his ability and learning have carried him into important relations with the legal profession in Davenport. His mind is analytical and logical in its turn and his thorough preparation of his cases and his correct application of legal principles have constituted him one of the most forceful factors at the Davenport bar. He has also figured actively in ! political circles, serving for three years as alderman from the sixth ward, his election occurring in 1895. In 1899 he was chosen to represent his district in the lower house of the twenty-eighth general assembly but resigned at the adjournment of the session in order to accept the office of city attorney, which position he filled most creditably and faithfully for six years. He is now concentrating his energies solely upon his professional duties but still takes the interest in politics which every good citizen should feel and keeps thoroughly informed concerning the questions and issues of the day. In 1892 Mr. Thuenen was married to Miss Emma Neumiller, a native of Davenport and a daughter of Joseph and Marie Neumiller. The six children of this marriage are Joseph H., Harold F., Henry W., Millie, Helen and Edna. Mr. Thuenen is identified with the Masonic fraternity, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and other societies, the basic principles of which find exemplification in his life. In a profession where progress depends entirely upon individual merit, he has worked his way steadily upward and in the twenty years of his connection with the law his efforts have been of an important character, indicative of his ability and his unfaltering devotion to the interests of his clients. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

W. F. Fidlar Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Fidlar, Luse, Lane, Griggs, Watson, Egbert, Chambers. That W. F. Fidlar occupies a conspicuous and honorable position in commercial circles in Davenport is due entirely to his own efforts. At the outset of his career he realized that energy and determination constitute indispensable factors in success and therefore putting forth strenuous and intelligently directed factors in success and therefore putting forth strenuous and intelligently directed effort he ha reached the prominent place which he now occupies in business circles as senior partner of the firm of Fidlar & Chambers. A native of Ohio, Mr. Fidlar was born in Hebron, Licking county, on the 30th of August, 1841. His father, Samuel P. Fidlar, was a native of Pennsylvania and at an early day removed to Ohio. In 1859 he came to Davenport and was United States mail agent on the Mississippi in the early '60s, his time being thus occupied until his life's labors were ended in death in 1864. He had married Maria M. Moore, who survived him until 1891. While spending his youthful days under the parental roof in Ohio, W. F. Fidlar there acquired his education and on coming to Davenport, when in his eighteenth year, he entered the employ of Luse, Lane & Company, bookbinders and printers, under whose direction he learned the trade. He remained with the house when the business was taken over by the firm of Griggs, Watson & Day, remaining with the latter firm as an employ until 1868, when the business was reorganized and he entered into partnership relations as a member of the firm of Day, Egbert & Fidlar. In 1880 a change in partnership led to the adoption of the name of Egbert, Fidlar & Chambers and on the death of Mr. Egbert the firm became Fidlar & Chambers. The success of Mr. Fidlar is due undoubtedly in part to the fact that he has always continued in the same line in which he embarked as a young tradesman, concentrating his energies upon this particular field, so that he soon gained intimate and comprehensive knowledge ! of the business in every department and was therefore able to intelligently direct any phase of the enterprise. Under his capable management the business has become one of Davenport's most successful industrial enterprises, with a patronage of large and profitable proportions. Mr. Fidlar is not a politician in the commonly accepted sense of the term but at all times manifests that deep interest in public questions which every American citizen should display, and has served as alderman of his ward. He is a very prominent mason and much respected in the fraternity. He became a member of Davenport Lodge in 1864, has always been most loyal to the teachings of the order and when the Masonic Temple was erected he was made one of its first directors. He has taken all the degrees up to the thirty-third and has filled the various chairs in the blue lodge, chapter and commandery. He is a man of high character, exemplifying in his life the beneficent spirit of the craft and is held in highest respect socially and in a business way, for the policy which he pursues has always been in harmony with high commercial ideals. In the conduct of his business he has ever felt that the output of the house should be its best advertisement and therefore has maintained th! e highest standard of excellence in product. Close application and energy have enabled him to overcome all difficulties and obstacles in his path and his capable utilization of opportunity and coordination of forces have brought him into important relations with the business interests of his adopted city. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Louis Maack Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Maack, Rump, Bennewitz. Louis Maack, the present mayor of Walcott and the secretary of the firm of Stockdale and Dietz Company, is one of Scott county's native sons, his birth having occurred in Davenport on the 30th of June, 1873. He is a son of John and Dorothea (Rump) Maack, both natives of Germany, the father having been born in Mecklenburg, in 1825, while the mother's birth occurred November 23, 1838. They were married in the fatherland and came to America in 1866, locating in Davenport, where the father was engaged principally in the lumber business. He pawed away on the 6th of January, 1902, but his wife still survives at the advanced age of seventy-one years. In the public schools of Davenport Louis Maack acquired his early education and he later pursued a course of study in the Tri-City Business College, from which institution he was graduated in 1893. In September of that year he came to Walcott and accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Stockdale & Diehn Company. He was diligent, capable ad faithful in the conduct of his duties and that his efforts were appreciated by his employers is indicated by the fact hat in 1901 he was appointed secretary of the firm at Harris, Iowa. There his ability and true worth were soon recognized and in 1901 he was appointed to serve out an unexpired term as mayor of that city. In 1902 he was regularly elected to that office and no better proof of the excellence of his service in that capacity can be offered than his reelection as chief executive in 1904. In that year he returned to Walcott, at which time the Stockdale & Diehn Company, which had been organized in 1857, was incorporated with Mr! . Maack as secretary, in which capacity he has since served. This is one of the important enterprises of the town and his well directed efforts and intelligently applied labors in its behalf have been no small force in its continuous and steady growth. He is today one of the prosperous and influential citizens of Walcott, and his success indicates clearly the business ability which he has displayed and the honest methods which have ever been his. It was in 1897 that Mr. Maack was united in marriage to Miss Tillie Bennewitz, a daughter of Louis Bennewitz, of whom extended mention is made elsewhere in this volume. Unto this union has been born one son, Roland, who is at home and is the light and life of the household. Fraternally Mr. Maacke holds membership with Walcott Lodge, No. 312, K. P., and is likewise connected with the Odd Fellows Lodge of Lake Park, Iowa. Politically he has given stalwart support to the principles of democracy since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, and on that ticket in 1908 was elected to the office of mayor. He at once bent his energies to the performance of his official duties with the same thoroughness that has ever characterized his business career. He has never allowed partisanship to influence him but has given Walcott a businesslike, progressive and beneficial administration, in which he has inaugurated various needed reforms and improvements, nor has he failed to check those movements which he deems inimical to the best interests of the city. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Henry L. Holland >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Holland, Schutz, Krahm, Meewes. Henry L. Holland was for many years one of the respected and worthy citizens of Scott county and, though he has now passed away, he is yet remembered by many who knew him and who prized his friendship. HE was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, November 24, 1840, and was a son of Adolph and Caroling (Schutz) Holland. The family came to the United States in 1851, landing at New York, whence they made their way direct to Scott county, casting in their lot with its early settlers. They remained for two weeks in Davenport and then took up their abode in Winfield township, the father purchasing the farm upon which Mrs. Henry L. Holland now resides. He at firs bought on hundred and fifty-five acres of land and energetically began its development and improvement. For a long period he successfully carried on general agricultural pursuits but at length retired from active business life. His death occurred in Davenport and his wife died while a patient in Mercy Hospital. Henry L. Holland spent his entire life from the age of eleven years in this county and was reared to the work of the farm, early becoming familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He had attended school in Germany and had learned to talk English there, having been provided with liberal educational advantages. After coming to the he United States he spent two years as a pupil in the high school in Davenport and a good education thus qualified him for the careful and successful conduct of business interests. He remained upon the home farm all his life and after his father's retirement took charge of the business, continuing to cultivate and manage the farm until his own demise. Mr. Holland was united in marriage April 30, 1871, to Miss Sophia Meewes, who was born in Ransberg, Schleswig, Germany, September 26, 1852, a daughter of George and Anna (Krahm) Meewes. Her mother died when Mrs. Holland was but nine months old and she then lived with an aunt until fourteen years of age, when she came to the he United States in company with a friend. Her father had previously crossed the Atlantic and become the owner of a farm in Butler township, this county. Later he sold that property and removed to Liberty township, where he became the owner of three hundred and forty acres of rich and productive land. There he made his home until his death, which occurred in 1890. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Holland were born three children: Henry F., Walter W. and Hilda, all of whom are at home with their mother. The death of the husband and father occurred October 16, 1903, and it was the occasion of deep and widespread regret not only to his immediate family but also to many friends. He was an enterprising and progressive citizen, public-spirited in all of his relations to the community at large. He served as a trustee and school director, holding the latter office for sixteen consecutive years. He also served as constable and as road supervisor and in the discharge of his duties was ever prompt and faithful. His political allegiance was given to the republican party and he was a member of the Turners Society of Eldridge. He wisely used the talents with which nature endowed him and in the conduct of his business affairs won a reputation as an honorable, upright man and at the same time gained a substantial measure of success. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Just found these items on the second husband of my husband's great grandmother, Julia BUERGEL PETERSEN BRUGMANN GEISON. . Henry and Julia had a daughter, Mildred Brugmann, who married Forrest GOECKE and lived in Chicago at the time of Julia's death in 1945. Mildred was my husband's grandfather's half-sister...(oh, these tangled relationships). Julia and Henry Brugmann divorced and Julia later married Frank Geison / Geisan. I am looking for anyone who may have information on the Buergel family and where they emigrated from in Germany (Prussia) or photos of the family.. Wilhelm Buergel was a shoemaker in Davenport c. 1870. Don't know if there are any BRUGMANNs out there, but... Daily Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa Aug 26, 1943 HENRY BRUGMANN IS KILLED WHEN STRUCK BY TRAIN Body Pinned Under Switch Engine for Nearly Two Hours Henry Brugmann, 74, of Cook's Point and formerly of Buffalo, was instantly killed when run over by a Rock Island Lines Diesel switch engine on a spur track in the rear of the Continental Grain Co., at the foot of Pine street, Davenport, at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday. An open verdict was returned by a coroner's jury at an inquest this morning. Asleep Between Rails Nine witnesses, including members of the crew, testified at the inquest, and according to the witnesses, the victim apparently was asleep between the rails when he was struck by the Diesel engine, engaged in switching operations. Nearly two hours were required in removing the body from under the engine. The body became wedged between the ties and the gear housing. Frank Drobot, better known as "Robinson Crusoe," who resides on an island in the quarry on Schmidt's road, south of the railroad tracks, crawled under the engine and released the badly mangled body. It was necessary for Drobot to sever part fo the elbow bone, the limb having become entangled in a cotter key. Before Drobot volunteered to crawl under the engine, arrangements were made by the train crew to raise the engine with jacks. Find Beer Bottles at Scene Members of the train crew testified at the inquest that the engine was traveling east and had rounded a curve when they observed the man apparently asleep between the tracks. They said it appeared that his head was elevated, indicating that he had been sleeping on a canvas bag containing two picnic size beer bottles, which were found about 15 feet from the body after the accident. When the train crew saw the victim, the engineer immediately applied the emergency brakes, but the engine traveled approximately six to eight feet after passing over the body. The engine was being operated in reverse at the speed of between five and six miles an hour. Members of the train crew were: W.H. Griffin, 312 Seventh street, Silivs, engineer; James Murphy, 1003 Charlotte avenue, Davenport, brakeman; William M. Murphy, 3614 Twelfth avenue, Rock Island, switchman; Harold Young, 3204 Sixteenth avenue, Rock Island, switchman, and Harry Beer, 150 Twelfth street, Silvis. Other witnesses who testified at the inquest were: Policeman Ray Harvey, Leo Cuervorst and Mert harsock, Capt. William P. Hennelly and Drobot. The body was taken to the Everson & Anderson mortuary. Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Aug 26, 1943 pg 11 DAVENPORT MAN IS KILLED UNDER SWITCH ENGINE Victim Identified As Henry Brugmann of Cook's Point Henry Brugmann, 74, of Cook's Point, was instantly killed when he was run over by a Rock Island switch engine at the foot of Pine street at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday. An open verdict was returned by a coroner's jury at an inquest held Thursday morning. The victim was not identified until shortly before noon Thursday when a nephew, Elmer Brugmann, 2029 West Second street, gave the information to police, after he had viewed the body at the Everson & Anderson mortuary. Members of the engine crew testified at the inquest that Brugmann was apparently asleep on the tracks and that he was lying parallel with the rails when first seen. Every effort was made by the crew to stop the engine, which was traveling at a slow rate of speed, but a portion of the engine passed over the victim's body. Frank Drovot, who resides on the island south of Schmidt's road, crawled under the locomotive and removed the victim's body after an attempt by Davenport police officers had failed. Drovot revealed at the inquest that he had known the victim for the past 12 or 13 years. Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Aug 27, 1943 THE BRUGMANN FUNERAL Services for Henry Brugmann, 74, who was killed by a Rock Island switch engine Wednesday night were held in the Everson & Anderson chapel at 4:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. J.A. Miller officiating. Mr.s William Kniegge sang two hymns. Burial was in Pine Hill cemetery. Bearers were Richard Risley, Joe Valdez, H.B. Anderson, and Richard Carstens. CORONER'S INQUEST State of Iowa, Scott County, ss. An inquisition holden at Davenport, in Scott county on the 26th day of August, A.D., 1943, before Frank C. Keppy, coroner of the said county, upon the body of HENRY BRUGMANN, there lying dead, by the jurors whose names are subscribed. The said jurors upon their oath do day that the said Henry Brugmann came to his death about 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 1943, when he was struck by a Rock Island Diesel switch engine while he was lying between the rails of a spur track near the foot of Pine street in Davenport, Scott county, Iowa. In testimony whereof, the said jurors have hereunto set their hands, the day and year aforesaid. [signed] Henry H. Hoffman C.H. Woods, Herbert H. Bigeley, Frank C. Keppy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Descendants of Julia Ann Buergel (my husband's great grandmother) 1 Julia Ann Buergel b: Aug 31, 1877 in Davenport,Scott Co, Iowa d: Jun 4, 1945 in Davenport,Scott Co, Iowa Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa . +James H. Petersen b: Jun 30, 1861 in Schleswig-Holstein,Germany d: Mar 16, 1936 in Rock Island,Illinois Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa ........ 2 Ernest Petersen b: Sep 1894 ........ 2 William Petersen b: Aug 13, 1895 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa d: Mar 27, 1939 in Buffalo,Scott Co.,Iowa src: PE-1 ............ +Celesta Leona Westendorf b: Dec 3, 1894 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa m: Jan 5, 1921 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa d: Aug 14, 1970 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa ........ 2 Julia Margaret Petersen b: Nov 1897 ............ +Richard Risley b: Jul 28, 1898 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa src: Obit m: Apr 12, 1920 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa d: Apr 4, 1948 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa Burial: Cremated- ashes spread on arsenal island, Rock Island, Illinois *2nd Husband of Julia Ann Buergel: . +Henry Brugmann b: Abt. 1869 in Iowa m: Abt. 1901 d: Aug 26, 1943 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa Source: Obit ........ 2 Mildred Brugmann ............ +Forrest Goecke *3rd Husband of Julia Ann Buergel: . +Frank Geison m: Aft. 1910 d: Bet. 1939 - 1940

Thanks for the correction, Brent, and all the information on lost towns! Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brent Hemphill" <bhemphil@cs.iastate.edu> To: <IASCOTT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 6:16 PM Subject: Re: [IASCOTT] Lost Towns- Island City aka Tile Works | Elaine, | City Island is in Davenport, it is different from Island City. Island | City was not on an island, but across a slough from Smith's Island. Lock | and Dam 14 is now at the other end of Smith's Island. | | Brent | | | >According to information kindly provided by Brent Hemphill, who researched | >1882, 1894, 1905 and 1916 Scott County maps, Island City (or City Island, | as | >it is marked on the maps) was in LeClaire Twp, on the far southwest corner | >of LeClaire. | | | | ==== IASCOTT Mailing List ==== | If you are unsubscribed from the IASCOTT list unintentionally, | simply resubscribe. A full mailbox, computer error, or | spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. | | ============================== | To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: | http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 |

Elaine, City Island is in Davenport, it is different from Island City. Island City was not on an island, but across a slough from Smith's Island. Lock and Dam 14 is now at the other end of Smith's Island. Brent >According to information kindly provided by Brent Hemphill, who researched >1882, 1894, 1905 and 1916 Scott County maps, Island City (or City Island, as >it is marked on the maps) was in LeClaire Twp, on the far southwest corner >of LeClaire.

Perhaps there are some RISLEY descendants out there that may have information on my husband's PETERSEN lineage? I would like to find out where the family emigrated from in Denmark/Schleswig-Holstein. I also cannot find when Hans and Fredericka Petersen died or where they were buried. Hans definitely came to Scott Co. Frederik may have died overseas and not emigrated. Davenport Democrat and Leader Davenport, Scott, Iowa April 12, 1920 RISLEY-PETERSEN WEDDING CHRISTIAN PARSONAGE. Announcement is made of the marriage of Dick. L. Risley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Risley of 618 East Locust street and Miss Margaret Petersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Petersen of Moline. The ceremony was this morning at the parsonage of the First Christian church, Rev. C.R. Neel officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brewbaker attended the couple. The bride and her attendent were both in spring suits of blue with fancy blouses of georgette and spring hats. The young people will remain for the present at the Risley home and plan later to go to housekeeping in Davenport. The bride is a graduate of the Moline schools and attended Augustana college. Mr. Risley is connected with the fire department, Rock Island Arsenal. [above was my husband's grand aunt- Julia "Margaret" Petersen Risley] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Date and Name of Newspaper Unknown- 1948 D.L. Risley, Police and Fire Chief At Arsenal for 20 Years, Dies at 49; Ashes To be Strewn There by Plane Funeral Services Are Set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Davenport Dick Lamont Risley, 49, fire and police chief at Rock Island arsenal for more than 20 years, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Luke's hospital, Davenport, after an illness of about two weeks. The family home was in quarters on Arsenal Island. The body was removed to Hill & Fredericks funeral home, where services will be in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. It was Mr. Risley's expressed wish that his body be cremated and that the ashes be scattered over Arsenal Island from an airplane. A native of Davenport, Mr. Risley was born July 28, 1898, son of Harry J. and Olive E. Risley. He attended Davenport public schools and married Margaret Petersen here, April 12, 1920. His father was chief of the equipment shop at the arsenal and had been employed on the government post for 38 years. The father and son combination of employment at the arsenal totaled 72 years. Chief Risley first went to work at the arsenal Oct. 10, 1914, at the age of 16, and five years later he was appointed as a fireman. He worked his way through various grades until he received the appointment of chief of the fire and police departments Dec. 16, 1927. He replaced Dan H. Shire. Col. W.W. Warner, commanding officer of the arsenal paid high tribute to Chief Risley today. "The arsenal suffers a great loss in the passing of Chief Risley," he stated. "As a veteran employe of 34 years his knowledge of arsenal activities was invaluable to the operation of the post." Lt. Col. C.J. Williams, safety and security officer, designated Chief Risley as on of the basic arsenal standbys. "He was as much a part of the arsenal as the main gate," he said. Col. Warner announced that Don W. McCorkel, Moline, assistant chief, will have temporary charge of the administrative duties of the fire and police departments. A permanent appointment eventually will be made by Col Warner. Chief Risley was a member of First Christian church, Davenport; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Davenport, and the Loyal Order of Moose in Rock Island. His organization affiliations at the arsenal included membership in the 15-year Ordnance Service club, the Arsenal Employes Aid association and for the last year he had charge of the bowling alleys. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, the Misses Lillian and Dorothy Risely, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Olive E. Risley, Davenport; two sisters, Miss Marian Risley and Mrs. Ernest Thoensen, both of Davenport and two brothers, Harold J. Risley, Rock Island and Ben T. Risley, Davenport. Two sons and a sister preceded him in death. Newspaper Unknown- April 6, 1948 Risley Ceremony Is Set Wednesday The ceremony of the strewing of the ashes of the late Dick L. Risley from a plane over Arsenal island, where he had been chief of police and fire departments, will take place at sundown Wednesday with an Elliott Flying school pilot at the controls. The body was removed to Davenport crematorium following funeral services at 1:30 p.m. today in Hill & Fredericks chapel, where the Rev. C.K. Gillum officiated. Kenneth Peterson was a vocal soloist. There were large representatives from the arsenal and fire departments of the area. Pallbearers were Ray E. Gordon, George Cyphers, Don W. McCorkle, John W. and Roy Gibson and James R. Conklin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All I have on the Petersen lineage- they supposedly emigrated from Denmark or Schleswig-Holstein. William Petersen and Celesta Leona Westendorf Petersen were my husband's grandparents. Descendants of Hans M. Petersen 1 Hans M. Petersen b: in Denmark d: Bef. 1925 . +Frederika b: in Denmark d: Bef. 1925 ........ 2 Anna Petersen ............ +Garvey ........ 2 Peter Petersen ........ 2 James H. Petersen b: Jun 30, 1861 in Schleswig-Holstein,Germany d: Mar 16, 1936 in Rock Island,Illinois Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa ............ +Julia Ann Buergel b: Aug 31, 1877 in Davenport,Scott Co, Iowa d: Jun 4, 1945 in Davenport,Scott Co, Iowa Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa ................... 3 Ernest Petersen b: Sep 1894 ................... 3 William Petersen b: Aug 13, 1895 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa d: Mar 27, 1939 in Buffalo,Scott Co.,Iowa src: obit ....................... +Celesta Leona Westendorf b: Dec 3, 1894 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa m: Jan 5, 1921 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa d: Aug 14, 1970 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa ................... 3 Julia Margaret Petersen b: Nov 1897 ....................... +Richard Risley b: Jul 28, 1898 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa src: Obit m: Apr 12, 1920 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa d: Apr 4, 1948 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa Burial: Cremated- ashes spread on arsenal island, Rock Island, Illinois ........ *2nd Wife of James H. Petersen: ............ +Anna A. Buergel b: Abt. 1872 m: Bef. 1903 d: Jun 12, 1932 in Davenport,Scott Co.,Iowa (Fairmount)

Thanks so much, Bev. We'll add this to the information collection! Elaine Rathmann ACC: Scott County IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Hannigan" <jackhan@swbell.net> To: <IASCOTT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [IASCOTT] Lost Towns of Scott Co. | Hi All, I know that my Grandparents, Thomas Micklewright and Sara Stella Noel, were married at Walnut Grove on January 1st, 1890. This marriage was recorded in the Parish Registry at St Ann's Church, Long Grove Iowa, So I assume that Walnut Grove was very near to St Anns, possibly the area where St Anns still stands was called Walnut Grove at that time. | | Noel, Iowa, probably refers to Noels Station which at one time had a Post Office and was named after My GGrandfather, John T. Noel. The following is taken from : | "The History of Scott County, Iowa" Vol.2 1910 By Harry Downer | | "The household are devoted members of St. Ann's Catholic Church whose edifice Mr. Noel assisted in building. He is a stanch adherent of the democratic party, to which he has given a long and unfaltering loyalty. He has filled several public trusts among them that of township trustee. Noel's Station, the junction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway and the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul was named in compliment to him." | | Hope this helps, Bev Hannigan in Texas | | | ==== IASCOTT Mailing List ==== | To unsubscribe, send a message with the word unsubscribe to: | mail mode --- IASCOTT-L-request@rootsweb.com | | ============================== | To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: | http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 |

Thanks for the great article, Cathy! Hard to imagine an island at LeClaire large enough for all that! According to information kindly provided by Brent Hemphill, who researched 1882, 1894, 1905 and 1916 Scott County maps, Island City (or City Island, as it is marked on the maps) was in LeClaire Twp, on the far southwest corner of LeClaire. Brent said it looked more like a sandbar jutting out, than an actual island--it was connected to the mainland on one end. In the succeeding years, this sandbar has probably been silted in and is no longer in existence. Elaine Rathmann ACC: Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy Joynt Labath" <labaths@worldnet.att.net> To: <IASCOTT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 4:11 PM Subject: [IASCOTT] Lost Towns- Island City aka Tile Works | Davenport Times | Davenport, Scott, Iowa | May 6, 1900 | | THE ISLAND CITY IS BOOMING | Activity at the Tile Works and its Flattering Prospects | | There is a boom at Island City better known as the tile works. As was | recently stated, the capacity of the tile plant is to be doubled, but that | is not all. There is to be a three-story brick building built to take the | place of the general store that was burned. A. Sargeant will build the | building for a general store. | A movement is on foot to obtain a new station for Island City. The | present flag station accommodations are proving inadequate for the business | of the place which is one of the important shipping points on the D.R.I. & | N.W. railway. That there were 15 cars of brick shipped out there last week | and that arrangements for the shipment of 25 cars from Island City this week | shows the importance of the place to the railway. Mr. Heavland has offered | to donate the brick and it is said that the railroad has under consideration | the building of the finest station between Davenport and Clinton. | Mr. Sargent says that there is a petition in circulation for the | establishment of a postoffice at the general store at the Tile works. He | expects to have the postoffice called Island City. The petition will be | pushed through all the preliminary forms as soon as possible so that the | postoffice may be established. | The other day a man from one of the large cities was at the Tile works | and conferred with the owners of some of the land in regard to the | establishment of a plant for the manufacture of the large sewer tile that is | used in cities. Thus it will be seen that there is considerable ground for | the assertion that there may soon be new life infused into the neighborhood | of the Tile works. | | | Cathy Joynt Labath | Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project | http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm | | | | ==== IASCOTT Mailing List ==== | Browse Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/iascott | Search Archives: | http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=IASCOTT | | ============================== | To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: | http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 | |

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa May 6, 1900 THE ISLAND CITY IS BOOMING Activity at the Tile Works and its Flattering Prospects There is a boom at Island City better known as the tile works. As was recently stated, the capacity of the tile plant is to be doubled, but that is not all. There is to be a three-story brick building built to take the place of the general store that was burned. A. Sargeant will build the building for a general store. A movement is on foot to obtain a new station for Island City. The present flag station accommodations are proving inadequate for the business of the place which is one of the important shipping points on the D.R.I. & N.W. railway. That there were 15 cars of brick shipped out there last week and that arrangements for the shipment of 25 cars from Island City this week shows the importance of the place to the railway. Mr. Heavland has offered to donate the brick and it is said that the railroad has under consideration the building of the finest station between Davenport and Clinton. Mr. Sargent says that there is a petition in circulation for the establishment of a postoffice at the general store at the Tile works. He expects to have the postoffice called Island City. The petition will be pushed through all the preliminary forms as soon as possible so that the postoffice may be established. The other day a man from one of the large cities was at the Tile works and conferred with the owners of some of the land in regard to the establishment of a plant for the manufacture of the large sewer tile that is used in cities. Thus it will be seen that there is considerable ground for the assertion that there may soon be new life infused into the neighborhood of the Tile works. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Hi All, I know that my Grandparents, Thomas Micklewright and Sara Stella Noel, were married at Walnut Grove on January 1st, 1890. This marriage was recorded in the Parish Registry at St Ann's Church, Long Grove Iowa, So I assume that Walnut Grove was very near to St Anns, possibly the area where St Anns still stands was called Walnut Grove at that time. Noel, Iowa, probably refers to Noels Station which at one time had a Post Office and was named after My GGrandfather, John T. Noel. The following is taken from : "The History of Scott County, Iowa" Vol.2 1910 By Harry Downer "The household are devoted members of St. Ann's Catholic Church whose edifice Mr. Noel assisted in building. He is a stanch adherent of the democratic party, to which he has given a long and unfaltering loyalty. He has filled several public trusts among them that of township trustee. Noel's Station, the junction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway and the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul was named in compliment to him." Hope this helps, Bev Hannigan in Texas

A native of the United States, Bishop Cosgrove was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, December 19, 1834.  His father, John Cosgrove, was a native of Ireland, who emigrated to this country with his young wife and settled in Pennsylvania in 1830.  In 1845 the family removed to Dubuque, Iowa, and it was here that Bishop Henry Cosgrove received his early education.  As a boy he was one of the acolytes in the old cathedral of Dubuque, when Bishop Loras was at the head of the diocese, and his early inclinations were toward the priesthood.  When he was fifteen years of age he began the course of study which was to fit him for holy orders under the tutelage of Rev. Joseph Cretin, then vicar-general of the diocese of Dubuque, and later first bishop of the diocese of St. Paul.  After the course of study with Father Cretin he went to St. Mary's seminary in Missouri, where he completed a three years' classical course and then entered the noted seminary at Carondelet, Missouri, where he took a full course in theology.  Returning to Dubuque when he had completed his studies, he was ordained priest by Bishop Smyth, coadjutor of Bishop Loras, on the 27th of August, 1857, and a few days later he became assistant pastor of St. Marguerite's church in Davenport.  Rev. A. Trevis, who at that time held the pastorate of St. Marguerite's, resigned for a long absence in Europe, and at the end of a few years Father Cosgrove succeeded to the full pastorate, which he held up to the time of his appointment as bishop.  During the twenty-five years of his pastoral connection with this church, he sharnk from no responsibility, neglected no duty and overlooked no opportunity to advance the cause to which he had consecrated himself.  The church and its schools flourished, large and handsome buildings were erected for their accomodation under his supervision and in many ways the pastor of St. Marguerite's demonstrated that he was a man of superior executive ability, as well as an able preacher.  His relations with the non-Catholic population of Davenport were of a most friendly character, and his appointment to the vacant bishopric was hailed with delight by Catholics and Protestants alike.  When his commission as bishop had been received and duly presented to Archbishop Kendrick at St. Louis, Bishop Cosgrove returned to his home to be greeted by churchmen of his own faith, city officials of Davenport, representatives of various social and business organizations and the public generally, with an enthusiasm which evidenced a remarkable attachment to him in the city with which he had been identifed for a quarter of a century.  The solemn and impressive ceremony of consecration took place in St. Marguerite's cathedral on the 14th of September, 1884, and clothed with the full powers of a bishop, Rev. Dr. Cosgrove went forth to carry forward the work of which he had in reality had charge for many months previous to that time.  His faithful and efficient labors during his administration are evidenced by the fact that the membership of the Catholic church in this diocese increased from 40,000 to 56,000. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

Such is a brief sketch of the early life of the man appointed first bishop of Davenport.  A profound scholar, an eloquent preacher and an ardent churchman, when he took charge of the new diocese he threw himself into the work of building up the church in the promising field to which he had been assigned, with the ardor of an enthusiast.  On the 30th day of July, 1881, Bishop McMullen arrived in Davenport, and received a royal welcome not only from the people of his own church, but from citizens of Davenport generally.  After the ceremonies incident to his installation he took up his abode with Father Cosgrove, who for twenty-five years had been the pastor of St. Marguerite's church, and after a few days' rest began a visitation of his diocese in order to become acquainted with its condition.  He speedily placed himself en rapport, not only with the clergy but with the congregations of his diocese, and all became devotedly attached to the good man under whose guidance and through whose well directed efforts the interests of the church were rapidly advanced.  The priests of the diocese purchased and presented to him as an episcopal house the beautiful home of Antoine LeClaire, situated on a historic bluff overlooking the three cities of Davenport, Moline and Rock Island, and numberous other testimonials of their regard came to him from time to time.  In five months he visited almost every point in the diocese and confirmed more than six thousand people.  The labors which he undertook were too arduous, however, to be long endured, and in the first year of his administratorship his health broke down, and after a long continued illness he passed away, on the 4th of July, 1883, mourned by the church and the general public of his diocese, as well as by thousands of Catholics in Chicago and elsewhere, where he was known.  When Bishop McMullen began his labors in Davenport he had selected St. Marguerite's as the cathedral church, and Rev. Henry Cosgrove, D. D., pastor of that church, as vicar-general of the diocese.  Becoming thus the bishop's chief executive in looking after the affairs of the diocese, a large measure of responsibility for its welfare devolved at once upon Father Cosgrove.  He had a more extensive acquaintance throughout the diocese than any other priest, and a more intimate knowledge than any of them of the condition of the various parishes, of the opportunities for church extension and of the educational and charitable work to be look after. In his capacity as vicar-general he was called upon, when Bishop McMullen was stricken with the illness which ended his life, to take charge in great measure of diocesan affairs, and while the good bishop, up to the last hour of his life never lost interest in these affairs, it was Father Cosgrove who received his instructions and executed his plans.  Brought thus into a most intimate relationship to the diocese as a whole, and having demonstrated his fitness for the high office of a bishop of the church, by actual performance of many of the duties incident thereto, it was natural that there should have been on the part of the clergy of the diocese a desire that the Rev. Dr. Cosgrove should become successor to Bishop McMullen.  A petition to this effect, signed by nearly all the priests of the diocese, was sent to Rome, this being, it is said, the first instance in the history of the church in the United States in which the priests of a diocese petitioned for the appointment of one of their number as bishop.  It received the favorable consideration of the cabinet of cardinals and Father Cosgrove became second bishop of Davenport. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L

To briefly sketch the further development of the diocese, and the lives of the able and zealous clergymen who have contolled its destinies since its organization, is the further purpose of this chapter of church history.  The newly appointed Bishop McMullen was at the time of his elevation to the Episcopacy vicar-general of the diocese of Chicago, had long held a pastorate in that city and was greatly beloved by all classes of people. He was a native of Ireland, having been born in Ballanyhinch, county Down, January 8, 1832.  His father, James McMullen, and Alice, his wife, sailed for America when he was little more than a year old, and after a long and stormy voyage they landed at Quebec.  For three years the family lived on a farm near Quebec, and later the elder McMullen established his home on another farm near Prescott, in the province of Ontario.  Here a fire destroyed the homestead and they removed to the neighborhood of Ogdensburg, New York, where they resided until 1843, when they removed to Illinois.  The boy who was afterward to become Bishop McMullen, was twelve years old when his parents settled in Chicago.  Prior to this time he had attended only a country school, but he had given evidence of strong intellectuality, and when afforded the advantages of educational training in the schools of Chicago he made rapid advancement.  When Bishop Quarter founded the University of St. Mary of the Lake, John McMullen entered the new college and therein received his academic training.  "In his academic course," says Dr. McGovern, in the biography from which quatation has been made "he gave undoubted proof of his future career.  His triumphs of eloquence in debate, his caustic pen, his sound judgment and his mastery of the most intricate problems in mathematical science, caused him to come under the approving eye of his professors.  In a little college paper, issued by him and another classmate, his intellectual weapons flashed with unwonted brilliancy, and the seeds of literature sowed in his powerful mind blossomed with a vigor which made itself remarkable in its fruits." A deep piety and a remarkable capacity for influencing the character and conduct of his associates, were distinguishing features of his early life and his fitness for the priesthood as well as his evident desire to enter that holy calling were noted by his teachers and friends.  At the close of his college course in 1850 he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and soon afterward entered upon a course of theological study. In 1852, while pursuing these studies, he was directed by his physician to give up the routine for a time, and while obeying this injunction he devoted himself to writing for publication a series of letters which constituted an important contribution  to the Catholic literature of that period.  In the fall of 1853, in company with James McGovern, now a noted Catholic clergyman and author, he was sent by Bishop Van de Velde, of the Chicago diocese, to the College of the Propaganda at Rome, where he pursued a few years' course of study.  In the summer of 1858, he was ordained a minister of the Catholic church, and received from Cardinal Barnabo the insignia of Doctor of Divinity.  He immediately left Rome for the United States and arrived in Chicago in October of that year.  Immediately after his return home he engaged actively in ministerial work and one of his first important acts was the founding of the House of the Good Shepherd, an institution which has been grandly prolific of good results.  In 1861 he was appointed to take charge of the Cathedral of the Holy Name, but in a short time he was called to the presidency of the University of St. Mary of hte Lake, a position which he retained for several years.  In 1870 he became rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Name and continued to discharge the duties of this pastorate until he was made bishop of Davenport.  In the meantime he was appointed vicargeneral to Bishop Foley, and continuted in this position by Archbishop Feehan, when that renowned ecclesiastic succeeded to the bishopric left vacant by the death of Bishop Foley. Debbie Clough G-erischer G-erischer Family Web Site http://gerischer.rootsweb.com/ Assistant CC, Iowa Gen Web, Scott County http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ List Manager for: IASCOTT-L * G-erischer-L * D-encker-L Fitzpatirck-L * V-lerebome-L * Huntington-L * Otis-L * Algar-L EIGS-L * Pickens-L * McNab-L * Patris-L - Rankin-L