Reposting some of my continuing mysteries: 1 George Clinton Sanders (Alfred, etc.) b: January 03, 1843 in Scott Co., Davenport, IA d: April 10, 1883 in Scott Co., Davenport, IA . +Louisa Smith Christie (Robert, etc.) b: June 09, 1852 in Scott Co., Davenport, IA m: March 01, 1873 in St. Louis, Mo. d: December 08, 1878 in Scott Co., Davenport, IA ... 2 Alfred Sanders b: December 28, 1873 Davenport, IA ... 2 Josephine Sanders b: February 04, 1877 Davenport, IA d: May 31, 1942 in Chicago, IL. ....... +Unknown Hoge Whatever happened to the children, Alfred and Josephine, and who is the unknown Hoge she married? Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

I have large holes in my research for my GG grand uncle, Addison H. Sanders, Brev. Brig. General in the Civil War, who fought with the 16th Iowa Vol. Infantry. Any help appreciated! 1 [1] Addison Hiatt Sanders b: September 13, 1823 in Cincinnati, OH d: November 07, 1912 in Marshalltown, IA . +Lizzie Donaldson b: in Danville, PA d: February 18, 1862 in Davenport, Scott Co, IA *2nd Wife of [1] Addison Hiatt Sanders: . +Amelia Barrows (Dr. E. S.) b: August 15, 1840 in Davenport, Scott Co, IA m: September 05, 1866 in Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa d: April 09, 1925 in Davenport, Scott Co, IA I'd like to know more about both wives, Lizzie Donaldson and Amelia Barrows. Were there living children from either of these marriages? How did he end in Marshalltown? I have hunches, tantalizing bits and pieces of information, but nothing more. Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IAGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa March 22, 1900 THE TIMES 20TH CENTURY DIRECTORY Errors in Names and Locations and Any Changes From the Way the Names Appear in The Times, Including Removals, Must be Reported to the Office or the Directory Manager in The Times Building Within 48 Hours From This Evening, as These Names Will go in Book Form Then. Mason, Miss Anna b r 1219 Perry Mason, Charles (col) wife Mary waiter r 312 LeClaire Mason, Charles F wife Clara vice-pres Mason's Carriage Works, 124 e 4th r 817 e 15th Mason, Frank, sec Newcomb Loom Co 517 w 5th r 430 1/2 w 3d Mason, Frederick, wife Agnes wks Arsenal r 817 w 3d Mason, George wks R S Cochran bds 425 Brady Mason, George H wife Isabelle M tinner Arsenal r J Ryan blk Mason, James H wife Mary S bkpr A J Smith & Son r 1219 Perry Mason, James D salesman Pittsburgh Glass Co r 1219 Perry Mason, John L wife Maria M pres Mason's Carriage Works 124 e 4th r ??? e 14th Mason, Miss Nellie r 430 1/2 w 2d Mason, Rupert L framemkr, r 430 1/2 w 2d Mason, Samuel C wife Hannah foreman r 313 e 15th Mason, Webster L, sec Mason's Carriage Works, 124 e 4th r 220 e 14th Mason's Carriage Works J L Mason pres C F Mason vice-pres W L Mason sec and treas 124 e 4th & 408 Perry Masonic Temple, 3d ne cor Main Masonic Temple Assn Louis Haller pres John Hort vice pres G H Koch sec W H Hender treas 18 Masonic Temple Mass, John P, wife Mary C propr St Louis House r 402 w 2d Mast, Augustus F wife Johanna r 209 e 6th Mast, Charles A wife Ida M cashier 1st Nat Bank, 2d sw cor Main r 1305 Perry Mast, Ferd E wife Ann L bkpr U N Roberts Co r 1516 Main Mast, F Albert clk Pittsburgh Glass Co r 1305 Perry Mast, Harry L, clk Pittsburg Glass Co r 1305 Perry Mast, Miss Julia r 205 e 8th Mast, Lee R chf tel opr W U Tel Co r 209 e 6th Mast, Wm H wife Lulu with Phoenix Milling Co r 211 Mississippi av Masury, John C wife Theresa r 228 e 3d Masury, Mrs Mary J wks Julia Dillon r 219 1/2 w 3d Matern, George confctr 325 w 3d r same Mather, Edwin, clk C R I & P r 516 e 6th Mathers Wm C (col) janitor r 1936 Grand av Mathson, Mrs Alvina E wks Orphan's Home r 2112 Fulton av Matlansch, Otto wks H Kohrs P Co r Rock Island Ill. Matsen, Henry lab bds 431 w 2d MATSON (See also Matzen) Matson, John H wife Annie M tmstr r 404 w High Matson, Peter K wife Mary lab r 1138 w 2d Matson, Theodore wife Sine hostler r 913 w 4th Mattasch, Otto r 1358 w 2d Mattes, Wm F wife Lucile broker 3 Ryan blk r 7 Lorenzen blk Matteson, Jacob H contr r 222 w Pleasant Matteson, Mary A wid Orlando r 222 w Pleasant Matthes, Miss Annie M r 1407 w 3d Matthes, Miss Bertha r 2111 w 3d Matthes, Miss Emma r 2111 w 3d Matthes, John C soda mnfr r 1407 w 3d Matthes, Ludwig wife Amelia mach H Schlegel r 1541 w 4th Matthes, Wm C wife Meta propr Dav Soen Co 1721 Rockingham rd r 2144 w 2d Matthew, Marshall (col) wife Inglow janitor r 2015 Iowa Matthews, Christopher wife Harriet gardener r 2710 Harrison Matthews, Mrs. Hannah r E Ryan blk Matthews, Henry elect Tri-City Electric Co r Atlantic Hotel Matthews, John E wife Lottie A contr 1215 Harrison r 2731 Harrison Matthews, Joseph wife Ida S lab r 509 w 17th Matthews, Thomas W r 2710 Harrison Matthey, Miss Anna tchr Sch No ? 1605 Prospect lane Matthey Bros (Carl and Heinrich), physicians 28 Schmidt bldg Matthey, Carl wife Meta (Matthey Bros.) 28 Schmidt bldg r 612 w 7th Matthey, Miss Emma tchr Sch No 11 r 1605 Prospect lane Matthey, Heinrich wife Hilda (Matthey Bros.) 28 Schmidt bldg r 810 Main Matthey, Henry wife Emelia r 1605 Prospect lane Mattson, Hilmer, wife Clara B mngr Swife & Co r 1230 Brady Mattusch, Frank wife Marie carp r 1519 Leonard MATZEN (See also Matson) Matzen, Christian wife Henrietta mach opr Brammer Mnfg Co r 502 Myrtle Matzen, Emil T butcher J D Struve r 902 w 2d Matzen, Fritz wife Theresa wks Glucose Co r 106 Warren Mau, Miss Augusta, r 508 Brady Mau, Miss Bertha r 508 Brady Mau, John wife Mararet janitor Odd Fellow Hall r 508 Brady Mau, Miss Meta r 508 Brady Mauch, Oswald, coachman 637 e 15th Maurer, Hannah M wid Daniel r ?14 Jersey Ridge rd Maus, Arthur r 328 Harrison Maus, Nicholas wife Mary E r 71? w 2d Maus, Miss Oliva stenog City Attorney r 328 Harrison Maus, Victor wife Julia r 328 Harrison Mausnest, Gabriel r 728 Vine Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

The Daily Gazette Wednesday Morning May 21, 1862 Local Matters C. C. Carruthers, Co. F, 2d Iowa, died at hospital in Keokuk on Friday last, aged 23 years. He was from Van Buren county. Hogs.-There are altogether too many of these quadrupeds loose upon our streets. The Marshall should see to it that if people will keep hogs in a city, that they keep them in pens. Lt. Col. Sanders.-We received a lengthy letter from our brother yesterday, written on Sunday and Monday of last week. His health is no better, still he refuses to come home.--They were at that time expecting a battle hourly. Scalded to Death.-The Rock Island Argus says, that on Monday evening of lat week, a little child of Thomas Slatterly, in the lower part of that city, pulled a pan of hot water from a table, spilling it over and scalding itself so badly that it died on Saturday morning. The child was about three years old. Death of a Citizen Soldier.-It is with regret we announce the death of Newton Austin Haldeman, of this city, Sergeant of Co. C 2d regiment. He died of typhoid fever at Jefferson Barracks hospital on Thursday last, 15th inst., aged 24 years. Mr. Haldeman was an occasional correspondent of this paper and his letters were copied throughout the country. A lengthy one furnished us after the battle at Fort Donelson, was pronounced by some of our cotemporaries, the best description published of that battle. He was an excellent young man, a kind brother, and a dutiful son. His remains were interred for the present at Jefferson Barracks. His brother is in the army at the East, and as no word has been received from him for sometime his parents fear that he too is no longer among the living. Painful Accident.-A painful accident happened at Bard's saw mill yesterday morning to Thomas Leighton, a laborer employed in the mill. He was at work near the rotary saw, and placed his right foot in such a position that it slipped and was caught by the saw, which penetrated his foot to the ankle-bone. A man who was standing by seized him, and pulled him back-otherwise he would have been drawn on to the saw, ad perhaps torn to pieces. Dr. McCarn was summoned, and dressed the wound, which is of a very serious character-threatening the loss of his limb, though this, Dr. M. thinks can be averted. Mr. Leighton has a wife and four children, and lives in East Davenport. He had been at work in the mill only a day or two. A similar accident occurred at the same saw about five years ago. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Daily Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Wednesday, February 2, 1870: Police Court. One Hans Sievers felt that the occasion demanded it and he just howled and yelled as if his life depended on it. The police didn't view his amusements as peaceable and he was fined therefore $1.00 and costs at Justice Peters today. Didn't Like White Folks. Sandy Foster, the insane Negro, who it will be remembered, was taken to the hospital about a week since, did not like the associations of his residence, it appears. He remarked that he didn't like to live with white folks at all, referring to his fellow lunatics, and accordingly when an opportunity presented he scaled the ten foot board fence and struck a rapid gate for town. He must have come in "a tearing" for as soon as his escape was known, a horse was harnessed and driven rapidly to the city, but Sandy had arrived there first. He was taken back today and measures will be taken to keep him at home hereafter. He isn't pleased at all to associate with the rest of the boarders, and he growls terribly about it. Thursday, February 3, 1870: Money Stolen. The dwelling of Judge Wilson of Coal Valley was plundered of about eighty dollars last night-$75 being taken from the coat of a hired man named Coffee and four of five from the pockets of the Judge's son. A young man named Eagan who was at the house and who was mysteriously absent in the morning is in suspicion and the case is in the hands of Rock Island police. Referee's Decision. The report of Judge Bennett, as Referee, in setion of the County of Scott vs. Thomas K. Fluke, ex treasurer, for alleged embezzlement of county funds, was made this day to Judge Rickman of the district court. The Referee finds that Mr. Fluke is indebted to the county in the sum of $2321.04, in excess of the $1000 paid by the defendant last summer. Monday, February 7, 1870: D & D. - A wholesale drunk and disorderly case came before the Peters sessions this morning, in which it appeared that there was a pretty extensive "sound of revelry" at Oft's saloon, corner of 2nd street and Western Avenue, yesterday forenoon. It further appeared that policeman Seims was around in good time and took a hand in the little game himself, on the part of the city. The uprorious crowd surrendered at discretion, and this morning paid their respects to Justice Peters, who furnished them with reserved seats at a moderate advance on usual prices. S. Ewers and Wm Hassen forked over $7.00 each, H. Buhmann paid $6, J. Diercks $5, and John Luckland $4, to all of which was added the usual advance in the way of costs. The boys paid up promptly, and were well satisfied to get off without further trouble. Let this be a wholesome warning that they take heed and mind their ways. One Samuel Loog, for the privilege of getting on a spree yesterday, walked up to Captain Peter's office this morning and deposited $10 and costs. Almost a Suicide. Many of our readers well remember Capt. Jno D. Burgh, formerly in the revenue business of this city. Five or six years since he went to Chicago and for a year two was very successful, making quite a fortune. He returned and settled in Rock Island, about four years ago, bought a farm, and seemingly prepared to settle down and enjoy life. But the demon of drink had too firm a hold upon him and he squandered nearly all his property. On Saturday, he called on his wife for all her money, jewels and valuables and getting them in possession destroyed them. He then went on a regular drunk and would up late at night by going into a saloon and taking a big drink of whisky, and immediately after swallowing laudanum. He was taken to jail and emetics adminsitered. He afterwards tried to stab himself and succeeded in inflicting slight wound. He now lies in a critical condition. Tuesday, February 8, 1870: Arrested. Jim Gartland, who has been reported by the sheriff as "not found" since a little forgery transaction that occurred last fall, wherein the name of Thomas W McClelland was surreptitiously used for the purpose of raising money, made his appearance at the courthouse yesterday afternoon and was duly arrested and placed in jail. Gartland suddenly turned up here to attend to some matters in court. He is under indictment for forgery or passing forged papers and the trial will probably come on this term. Tuesday,February 9, 1870: Police Court. One Barney Monahan was brought before Justice Peters today on a charge of assault and battery. He was fined two dollars and costs. Catherine Gattring was up on a charge of larceny, but the case was dismissed. A Bothersome Subject. Sandy Foster, the insane Negro, has been taking on "successes high" ever since he came back from the Hospital in a hurry one day, and has not been good humored ever since. He raised the very ancient hurry in the jail and to-day a straight jacket was ordered for his especial benefit. If he can be made to behave himself in this piece of furniture he will again be sent out to the Sister's hospital, although he has such an aversion to white folks. Friday, February 12, 1870: The Fluke Trial. Important Testimony by Judge Linderman The Prosecuting Attorney retires from the Case Verdict of "Not Guilty" by the Jury without Leaving the Box. The celebrated trial of the State vs Thos K Fluke, ex county treasurer, of embezzlement of county funds, closed this afternoon very summarily. The testimony of Judge Linderman, as reported in another column, having been given before the jury, there was an immediate consultation of the counsel on both sides, and Mr. Ellis, preosecuting attorney arose and addressing the Court, said his reply to Judge Richman who asked of the prosecution if they had any rebatling testimony, "I have nothing to be but Judge with Linderman' s statement your honor" "I entered into this trial determined to develop every point; but after the statement just made by Judge Linderman I have neither the heart nor the disposition to argue the case or to ask of this jury a verdict of guilty". "While there was one many engaged in the Treasurer's office who, by his own confession stole money and confessed to having "doctored" the books to cover his steps, I can take the prosecution no further ; if the jury wish to give a verdict, I have nothing to say." The case being then abandoned, Judge Richman handed the jury a form of verdict of "not guilty" to which unanimous assent was promptly given, and that body was discharged from further duty in the case. There was a profound sensation in the court room, the defendant thus summarily declared guiltless, bowed his head upon the table and wept like a child, as also did his wife and son present, and the attorneys were also visibly affected. Mr. Lane shedding copious tears and we dare say that all present whether upon on side or the other, after hearing the statement of Judge Linderman, were convinced of the innocence of Mr. Fluke and felt like most heartily congratulating him upon his deliverance from the danger that had so thickly beset him and hedged him in . The statement of Judge Linderman must be to all fair thinking minds a full and complete vindication of Mr. Fluke from the charges brought against him, and should be so considered by the public everywhere. Unfortunately he had a villain in his employ whom he considered an honest and upright man, and he it was who by constant purloining of monies making false entries and deftly defacing the books of the office brought his employer into untold troubles. Such being the case and the naked truth of it, Mr. Fluke should not only exonerated to the fullest extent but in the matters that stand against him upon the finding in the civil suit, he should, by the county, be remembered in great mercy. True he may be in one sense indebted to the county, through the dishonesty of Mr. Brotherlin, yet the load should be eased from his shoulders, as far as it is possible. We have watched the progress of the case most attentively for nearly forty days of the civil and criminal being somewhat interested in it ourselves and can most fully say that we believe the villian in the Treasurer's office to be the man who took his own life in LeClaire in June last. With the public, therefore we congratulate the accused upon his safe deliverance from his troubles-and may he never see the likes again. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Yl.2ADE/2356 Message Board Post: Rockingham was not consumed by Davenport as many people today believe. At least not geographically. The former town of Rockingham was plotted in section 8 of the Rockingham township on what is now Wappelo Avenue and still well outside of Davenport. Undoubtedly the source of the confusion regarding Rockingham's whereabouts is the name 'Rockingham Road' which is one of western Davenport's most prominent streets. Many people mistakenly believe that some portion of Rockingham Road was actually the town of Rockingham whereas its true location is actually located between Highway 22 and South Concord Street and divided by Wapello Avenue. I believe only one building remains on the site. As late as the early 1980's it served as a tavern and has since been remodeled as a house. I'm still not sure if it was one of Rockingham's original structures. A nearby junkyard presently commands what may have been a portion of the original town. Along the southern end of the junkyard, nestled in some trees alongside South Concord Street, was a very old wood frame house which may have also been considered as part of the town. It could still be there as it was just a few years back albeit on the verge of collapse. Before Davenport won the election against Rockingham for county seat by two votes, Rockingham outnumbered Davenport in both population and businesses. The city may have reached its peak population in 1838 with about 43 homes and several business including a large, popular hotel. By 1882 only four or five buildings remained. Looking at the site today, its only suspicious quality is the lack of trees in an otherwise heavily wooded area which does indeed suggest development at one time. I've exhausted all Rockingham resources online and still know little of the town. I have also yet to see one picture of it in its heydey, when it was said that "no village in the far West at that day could boast of a better class of citizens, or those of whom she could be more proud, than Rockingham, both on account of their high-toned moral character, their social and friendly qualities, and for their kind and liberal attention to the sick and to the stranger." Anyone with information regarding the old town of Rockingham is welcome to email me.

Daily Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa Monday, January 17, 1870: A young man named Peter Myer was before Justice Peters today for maliciously breaking out one of the large lights of glass in the front door of Sickles & Prestons store. He was held to bail in the sum of $200, to appear at the District Court and not producing that amount, "went up". Providing for himself. One William Woodward was described by the police on Saturday night with a carpet bag full of geese and duck, and they knowing him to be a vagrant, arrested him. He couldn't account for the reason "mit de geese" satisfactorily and was fined $10 and costs today at Justice Peters office, on the ground of being a vagrant with no apparent means of sustaining himself. He went up to the stone yard. Police Court. Lisha Fordham, who figured at Justice Dowd's the other day, got into trouble again in a very short time after his trial and release there. He meditated on the fickleness of his wife for leaving him and going back to the Schoenings, and the more he thought about it the more he didn't like it, and he cussed inwardly and out loud called her some ugly names. These things coming to her knowledge, she had Lisha before Justice Peters this morning and he was there fined $3.00 and costs. Saturday January 22, 1870: Sent Up. One George Foster for being a persistent and determined vagrant, was today arraigned before Justice Peters. His character was fully shown and in default of $7 fine and costs, the stone yard kindly receives him for 3 weeks recreation. The Moore-Vanderzee Matter In the Democrat a few weeks ago was an item regarding an alleged swindle by a colored man named William Vanderzee, well known in this city, upon Mrs. Moore, who keeps a boarding house on Ripley street; she alleging that Vanderzee, a carpenter by trade, had obtained under false pretenses a mortgage of some $275.00 upon her house-pretending that it was for $50.00 only. The accused party, who has been absent for awhile, informs us to-day that the transaction was a straight forward one, perfectly understood by Mrs. Moore: that the money was justly due him, and that she signed the note and the mortgage with a perfect understanding of their contents and import; that he turned the securities over to Mr. Renwick in exchange for lumber. This is the other side of the case. What the re-buttal will show remains to be seen. Arrest of Three Alleged Dealers in Counterfeit Money. Yesterday afternoon, Marshal Kauffman came down upon a gang of three citizens of Davenport, charged with handling and dealing in counterfeit money. The accused are Joseph Shannon, an elderly man, of the firm of Shannon & Trefts, butchers, in Forrest's Block, Perry Street, John Shannon, his son, and Frederick Trefts-his partner. It appears, as the Marshal informs us, that the elder Shannon has been engaged for some time past in purchasing stock through the country round about Davenport, on both sides of the river. In the country he has represented himself as Smith, a drover from DeWitt and by other fictitious names. Marshall Kauffman has been on the watch for him for several months past. He is known to have passed bogus money on several farmers in Scott county, and also in Clinton and Rock Island counties. Farmers Clark, Russels and Park, of Liberty township, have been bogused in this way, but most of the money has been redeemed again upon being found out. A short time since he passed two 20 dollar bills upon farmer Clark, of Liberty, who came in soon after and got the stuff changed for good money. The young man, John Shannon, it is said, was also engaged with his father more or less in the same criminal practice. About half-past three yesterday afternoon the arrests were made, and the accused taken before Squire Peters, and held to appear in the sum of $500 each-excepting young Shannon, who was released on his won recognizance. The elder Shannon was bailed by Robt. Porter and Trefts by Geo M. Matthes. Along in the night Mr. Porter got word that his bailee might possibly take leg bail, and upon investigation it was found that he had already done so-and was nowhere to be found. Mr. Matthes also became uneasy about his man, and with the Marshal proceeded to Treft's house, in East Davenport, about 2 o'clock in the morning, and had him re-arrested and lodged in Jail, and he thinks not a moment too soon. Thinking that young Shannon might be up to the same game, the Marshal went round to the meat shop about 3 o'clock and found him sitting by the stove. He was arrested also and put in jail. A saddled horse was found in the alley by Fulton's Block, where the Shannons live, which was pretty good evidence that the young man was not long for this county. Shannon, the elder, is said to be a tough character. The Marshal learns that he has served one term in Slates Prison in New York for counterfeiting, and one in Michigan for handling stolen goods. It is a pity that he is at large.-Strenuous efforts are being made for his capture by Mr. Porter, who is likely to be out about $500, in case the criminal is not forthcoming. The case of Jos. Shannon was called before Justice Peters this afternoon at 2 o'clock. After waiting half an hour, and the defendant not appearing the bail was declared forfeited. John Shannon and Fred Trefts were then called. O.B. Clark, of Clinton county, appeared against them, testifying that, yesterday morning, Trefts and Shannon redeemed two $20 bills they had passed to him-paying him therefor $40 in good money, except $2, which was bogus. He received the bogus bills on the 24th of December last. The trial continues as we go to press. Monday, January 24, 1870 Held to bail. Fred TREFTS and John SHANNON, the alleged confederates of Joseph SHANNON, in the bogus money business were held to bail by Justice Peters on Saturday and are now in jail. Thursday, January 27, 1870 SHANNON, the counterfeiter, was reported at Morrison, Wheatland County, Illinois, this week. Sheriff Schnitger was telegraphed for, went there in haste, but the villain had made his escape, and is unfortunately still at large. This is altogether too bad and it is hoped that justice will yet overtake and bring him to merited punishment. Another Libel Suit-Sheriff Schnitger has very courteously invited us to a prominent position inside the bar of the District Court, some time in February next. He has also alluded to certain monetary considerations amounting to some $5000 said to be claimed in consideration of damages accruing to the character of Mr. Wm Vanderzee, of African descent, formerly of this city, and now resident of Clinton county. The most that we have to complain of in these libel suits in which we are called upon to play a leading part, is the unjust discrimination practiced upon us. Within our knowledge, outside of Davenort , there has not been a newspaper man sued during the past ten years for a less amount than $25,000, and ranging from that to $100,000, while we are continually subjected to libel claims in much smaller sums. This, in a great measure, is damaging to the financial credit of the Democrat, and we are much afraid, is really intended to disparage our commercial standing among our creditors. In future cases of the kind, we earnestly protest against any such unjust usage, and if our protest is not heeded, we shall be compelled to have our wrongs redressed through the medium of the anti-discrimination tariff bill now before the General Assembly. Monday, January 31, 1870 Divorce Case. The noted Sinnett Divorce Case, one of the seven wonders of Rock Island, comes up for hearing in that place, in District Court this week. The matter is said to embrace some very interesting features which will be anxiously watched for by the inquiring minds of that corporation. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa March 22, 1900 THE TIMES 20TH CENTURY DIRECTORY Errors in Names and Locations and Any Changes From the Way the Names Appear in The Times, Including Removals, Must be Reported to the Office or the Directory Manager in The Times Building Within 48 Hours From This Evening, as These Names Will go in Book Form Then. Marks, C Rollin (Bunker & Marks) 319 e 3d r 1026 Perry Marks, Louis M, wife Georgia, clk Van Patten & Marks, r 1012 Perry Marks, Morton L, wife Helen A (Van Patten & Marks) 119 e 2d r 1026 Perry Marks, Watson H, wife Grace H, clk Van Patten & Marks r 222 e 10th Markus, Charles, wks Arsenal bds 212 Scott Markus, John T, wife Frances, bdg h. r 512 Harrison Markus, T Arnold r 512 Harrison Markwardt, John A C r 1418 Taney Markwardt, Sophia wid John r 1418 Taney Marquardt, Henry tmstr bds 2230 Eddy Marquette Mercantile Co, The. J.S. Wylie pres, J F Clark sec 1 Masonic Temple Marquette Third Vein Coal Co JS Wylie pres and treas J F Clark sec 1 Masonic Temple Marquis, Joseph A r 1920 LeClaire Marquis, Miss Loretta bkbndr Reid & Mohr r 1920 LeClaire Marquis, Vance, wife Mary, switchman C R I & P r 1920 LeClaire Marquison, Miss Emma dom 1521 Perry Marsen, Henry T wife Annie contr r 2916 Dubuque Marsh, Martin D wife Mary A lab r 521 w 3d Marshall, Miss Ann r 821 Iowa Marshall, Christ wife Mary r 821 Iowa Marshall, George W wife Mary A r Central av nr Dubuque rd Marshall, Joseph printer r 821 Iowa Marshall, L. Earl r Central av nr Dubuque rd Marshall, Pernacey A (col) wid Charles r 616 Eastern av Marten, Albert J clk L Hanssen's Sons r 615 w 8th Marten, Miss Amelie, dom 528 w 8th Marten, Louis J, wife Olga real est r 615 w 8th Marten, Miss Mattie cook C C Cook's Home Martens, Miss Alvina r 1324 Sturdevant Martens, Miss Anna r 1643 w 4th Martens, Anna wid Frederick r 1320 Union Martens, Charles wife Annie cigmkr r 1117 w 2d Martens, Charles, cigmkr F Haak r 1324 Sturdevant Martens, Charles wks Christian Mueller & Sons, r 1320 Union Martens, Christ lab r 1613 w 4th Martens, Claus H wife Christian driver Ind Malting Co r 1642 w 2d Martens, Miss Elizabeth F wks Dav Pearl B Co r 1320 Union Martens, Miss Emma, wks N Kuhnen Co r 1613 w 4th Martens, Frank wife Hulda bartndr ?? Martens r 816 w Front Martens, Fred, wife Minnie saloon 130 ? Front r 410 w 2d Martens, Fritz, porter A G Welchman rms 329 Main Martens, Gustav wife Alvena lab r 2002 Dixwell Martens, Henry bartndr L Martens r 1006 w 5th Martens, Henry wife Lena chief of police r 1312 Gaines Martens, Henry E wife Anna bkbndr 219 w 3d r 910 w 8th Martens, Herman wife Louise, wks Metal Wheel Co r 1549 w 8th Martens, Hugo, wife Emma barber 1602 Washington r 1762 Viola Martens, Miss Irene E r 625 e 14th Martens, John wife Caroline r 1041 w 2d Martens, John F wife Christena M janitor Armory Hall r 2229 w 4th Martens, John H wife Christina guard Gov bridge r 1324 Sturdevant Martens, K Frederick wife Catherine, gardener r 312 w 9th Martens, Louis wife Emma saloon 115 Brady r 1006 w 5th Martens, Miss Mary C dressmkr r 1320 Union Martens, Otto wife Clara C I r 1537 w 3d Martens, Peter wife Johanna M carp J F Nebergall r 1526 Spruce Martens, Theo. wife Amelia clk Hotel Alemania r 1614 Prairie Martens, Miss Tillie S M r 1312 Gaines Martin, A D (Benkert & Martin) 1912 Main r Rock Island, Ill. Martin, Charles D wife Johanna (Martin & Reupke) 228 Main r 821 Farnam Martin, Elizabeth (col) wid Louis r 316 e 5th Martin, Ellen, wid Michael r 1019 LeClaire Martin, Miss Florence M (col) r 116 e 5th Martin, Fred A dept mngr The Fair r 113 Harrison Martin, George wife Annie trav agt r 115 Harrison Martin, John wife Tillie porter r 2218 Eddy Martin, John O wife Sarah T r 328 e 6th Martin, Joseph (col) porter C R I & P r 116 e 5th Martin, Joseph jr wife Kate M lab r 1311 Summit av Martin, Mrs Mary A nurse r 1807 Harrison Martin, Mary E wid J R r 306 Harrison Martin, Miss Mary L r 821 Farnam Martin, Mary J W wid John r 413 w 3d Martin, Moody W wife Hattie E mngr J N Reimer Prtg Co r 322 Ripley Martin, Nathan C wife Eliza T solcr Dav Granitold Co r 1023 Brady Martin, Ralph E r 328 e 6th Martin, Samuel W motorman Tri-City Ry Co r 412 w 3d Martin, Thomas wife Kate r 2228 Eddy Martin, Thomas S mach r 1023 Brady Martin, Wellington H wife Adah r 113 e 7th Martin, Wm H trav agt A C England & Co r 306 Harrison Martin, Miss Winnie laundress Buck & Co bds 622 Rock Island Martin-Woods Co CC Woods pres C F Francis sec and treas wholesale fruit and commission merchants, 113-115 Perry Martin & Reupke (C D Martin, C H Reupke) real est 232 Main Martinelli, John wife Mary binder Egbert F & C r 1422 w 6th Martinelli, Margaret M wid Mitchell ??07 w 4th Martinelli, Miss Margaret M r 1422 w ?? Marizahn, August F wife Minnie S meatmkt 1624 w 3d r same Marizahn, Miss Dora r 1624 w 3d Marizahn, Miss Linda r 232 Taylor Marizahn, Mary wid Henry r 232 Taylor Marvin, George R shirt mnfg 417 1/2 Harrison r same Marzen, Anna wid Fred r 1503 Union Maser, Mrs Agnes r 952 Judson Maser, Mrs Anna wks Germania House r 29 Petersen blk Maser, Joseph lab r 916 Judson Maser, Miss Kate wks City Laundry r 916 Judson Maser, Miss Lena r 1211 Harrison Maser, Louis L wife Annie E barber 104 Main r 426 e 15th Maser, Theo wife Anna M painter r 29 Petersen blk Maser, Tony lab r 916 Judson Maslin, George T wife Estella trav agt rms 1031 Brady Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Hi again :-)! I am hot on the trail of the ROUSE Family with all your help :-)!!! I am pretty sure that I have found my FRANKLIN ROUSE's brother...and maybe with info on him I can get over that blasted brickwall :-)!!! His name is GEORGE W. ROUSE. born abt. 1837 in New York, and just like my Franklin & he also told the 1880 census taker that his father was born in Germany !!! Now I just found out that there was a GEORGE ROUSE who enlisted in the SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA, 1st Cav. Co. B. for the Civil War, in DAVENPORT, IOWA !!! You had located my Franklin Rouse & his family in DAVENPORT, SCOTT CO. , IOWA, on the 1860, page 291 & 1870 Census, page 151. Would you mind looking about for this GEORGE ROUSE there ,too, on the 1860 census...or the 1870 census to prove which George Rouse he is ??? Please :-)? . He is probably a single male, perhaps living with another family, unknown. The George Rouse I have tracked turns up in Kent, Portage Co, Ohio in the 1880 census with a wife names Sarah( Cuthbert) Rouse, and two children....Anna born in Ohio, age 16 & Harry born in Ohio age 13.....so I am guessing that George Rouse did not marry until after 1860. TIA again, Janet & Family ----- Original Message ----- From: <CMurcia7@aol.com> To: <IASCOTT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 11:03 AM Subject: [IASCOTT] census/cemetery lookup offer > I can do lookups for Iowa cemeteries and all censuses from 1790 to 1920 > (except 1900 and 1910 unless you have the ED# and page number)

David Clapp Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Clapp, Bond, Hartzel, Knouse, Stump, Guy, Marti, Drenter, Neil. The agricultural interests of Scott county find a worthy representative in David J. Clapp, who owns and operates a fine tract of two hundred acres of arable land in Sheridan township, near the village of Eldridge. He is well known in his locality, where he has spent his entire life and is a worthy son of one of the pioneers of this section of the state, for his father, Charles F. Clapp, came to Scott county in 1854. He was born in Fulton county, Illinois, February 28, 1838 , his parents being Spencer and Tilma (Bond) Clapp. The Clapp family came originally from Europe, being established on American soil many years ago by three brothers, from whom all of the name in this country are descended. In 1869 a reunion was held in Massachusetts and it was then discovered that there were more than twelve hundred members of the family here, many of whom left here eastern home and are now numbered among the early settlers of the middle west. Spencer Clapp, the grandfather of David J. Clapp, and his father, Selah Clapp, came west as far as Ohio in 1820, settling in Portage county, where the latter bought a farm, which is still in the possession of his descendants. There Spencer Clapp grew to manhood, learning the shoemaker's trade, and there he was married and lived until 1837, when he and his wife and his brother-in-law, Seldon Bond, went by wagon to Fulton county, Illinois. There he secured one hundred and sixty acres of government land and Mr. Bond three hundred and twenty, for which they paid one dollar and a quarter an acre. Upon it they built a house, made other improvements and lived until 1839, when Mr. Clapp was called to Ohio by the illness of his father. Upon the latter's death he sold his property in Fulton county, Illinois, and operated the old homestead in Portage county, Ohio, until 1854, when he came to Scott county, Iowa, taking up his residence in Davenport. There, on Locust street near Brady, ! he built a house, which by the way is still standing, and rented ten acres near where Central Park is now situated, which he planted in corn. The next year he rented forty acres more, agreeing to give Dr. Hall , the landlord, two-fifths of the crops. For the next three years he lived in Davenport, in which time he sold the house he had built first, put up another on a lot he had purchased on Main street, and then traded that for forty acres in Sheridan township. After moving his family to the farm, putting up a house and establishing his home there, it was discovered that the title to the land was defective, and they lost their property. They kept the house, however, for with thirty-tow yoke of cattle and the assistance of friends and neighbors Mr. Clapp moved it into the road. There he and his family lived for about a year. Charles F. Clapp, who had accompanied his father upon his several removals married about that time and his first home was that house standing in the middle of the road. He had been able to get two crops from the land before the mortgage was foreclosed. Later, in 1863, he bought forty acres from Mr. Hartzel, built thereon a house, and then as he was drafted into the army he sold his place for twelve hundred dollars. He was not called into service, however, and with his money he bought eighty acres of land in Sheridan township, which is now included in the farm of his son, D. J. Clapp. He engaged in other real-estate transactions, buying finally one hundred and sixty acres of land in Sheridan township, on which he lived until 1896, when he retired from active life. He is now living in Davenport but still retains his interest in agricultural pursuits, as he owns two hundred and forty acres in that township. On Christmas day, 1860, Mr. Clapp wedded Miss Elizabeth Knouse, who was born near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, January 28, 1842. Her parents were David and Mary (Stump) Knouse, who came to Scott county in 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Clapp have had nine children, namely: Samuel, who is living at Aredale, Iowa, and is the father of six children; Anna, who married L. B. Guy, of Davenport, and has three children; Emma, the deceased wife of George Marti; Bertha, the deceased wife of Milton Drenter; Seldon, who resides in St. Joseph, Missouri, and is the father of two sons; David J. and Charles S., who are twins, the former being mentioned below and the latter living upon the old home place in Sheridan township; Archie, who is a physician of Muscatine, Iowa; ad Nellie, who is living with her parents. Mr. Clapp served as road supervisor and as school director for about ten years, and fraternally is identified with the Ancient Order of United Workmen and with the Modern Woodmen of America. In 18! 54 he joined the Christian church of Davenport and is now the oldest member of the congregation. He was treasurer of the church for a number of years, and wherever he is known he is respected as a man of sterling integrity and noble life. David J. Clapp, whose name stands at the head of this review, was born upon the farm whose fields he now cultivates, June 11, 1874, and has spent his entire life in the vicinity of his birthplace. When of suitable age he was enrolled as a pupil of the public schools in Davenport. The following three winters he went to business college, while in the summer he devoted himself to agriculture, which has always been his vocation. He is a young man imbued with progressive ideas, one who knows the value of industry and perseverance, and through the aid of these qualities and a good business judgment he has been able to make his farming profitable. He also owns in conjunction with his brother, Charles S., twenty acres of timberland on the Wapsipinicon river, this county. Mr. Clapp wedded, December 1, 1896, Miss Jennie Neil, a daughter of James Neil and a relative of Chris Marti. The latter is one of the well known citizens of Scott county, and was for a long period identified with ! the agricultural interests of Winfield township. He was a native of Switzerland and was about seven years of age when in 1852 he accompanied his father upon the journey to the new world. At the age of twenty-two he started to make his own way in the world as a farmer, and to this end procured some unimproved land in Sheridan township. He was successful in his undertakings and having rented his farm to his sons, enjoys a well earned rest. He was also a conspicuous figure in the public affairs of this county, for in addition to filling several of the minor offices he was elected to the general assembly at Des Moines, sitting in the twenty-third, twenty-fourth and twenty-sixth sessions, and in the call session summoned by Governor Drake. He received the nomination on the democratic ticket in 1898 for state senator but was not elected. However, the fact he has held the office of secretary of the school board continuously since 1872, is an indication of the confidence the people ! place in him. He is a man of sterling integrity, one who has ever proved true to the trust of his constituents and has ever acted as he believed right. Mr. and Mrs. Clapp are the parents of one son, Neil, who was born September 12, 1900. Politically Mr. Clapp allies himself with the republican party and has severed the township for the past eight years as a member of the school board. Fraternally he is identified with several organizations. He belongs to the Long Grove lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is serving as noble grand, while he is a member of and banker of the camp of the Woodmen of the World of Long Grove. He also belongs to the Modern Brotherhood of America, holding membership in the lodge at Eldridge. He gives his allegiance in religious matters to the Christian church of Long Grove, of which he is a deacon and in the work of which he is very active. Endowed by nature with a strong intellectual force, prompted by a laudable ambition to succeed in his occupation, and unafraid of hard, persevering work, he has already made substantial progress in his life work, and there is every reason for him t! o look forward to a bright and successful future. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Charles L. Schiele Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Schiele, Waltenburg, Barneck, Clawson, Carl. The fourteen hundred acres of excellent farm land in Cedar county, Iowa, and the fine town residence on Main street, Davenport, are an indication of the success which attended the agricultural operations of Charles L. Schiele. He has been closely identified with the public affairs and although America is but the country of his adoption, he was one of those who offered his life in support of the Union during the years of the great struggle between the north and south. Mr. Schiele was born in Prussia Germany, December 16, 1840, a son of Carl and Wilhelmina (Waltenburg) Shiele. The father, who was born in 1811, served in the German army and followed the baker's trade in his native land. In 1854 he started upon his journey to the United States with his family, disembarking at New Orleans. They traveled up the Mississippi river to Davenport, where they landed June 20, 1854, and then went to Muscatine county, Iowa, almost immediately for Mr. Schiele had friends there who persuaded him to buy eighty acres of timber land. With the help of his sons he built thereon a log cabin, which remained the family home for several years. Later he bought eighty acres more and again eighty acres in the same township, upon which he lived until his death in 1887. After his demise the mother lived with her son Otto until her death in 1907 when she was ninety-four years of age. They were the parents of five children: Charles L.; Frederick, deceased; Wilhelmina, ! deceased; Julius, who lives on the old homestead in Montpelier township, Muscatine county; and Otto, who lives near Durant in Cedar county. Charles L. Schiele attended the public schools of Germany before the family came to this country. Being but fourteen years of age, however, at the time of their arrival, he was enrolled as a pupil in the public schools of Muscatine county, but during the progress of the Civil war he decided to join the forces of the north. Accordingly, in the fall of 1864, he enlisted in Company C, Second Tennessee Infantry, at St. Louis, Missouri, whence he went to Nashville, Tennessee, participating in the famous battle there. Then he went to Franklin Crossroads, where he became infected with typhoid fever and was sent back to the hospital at Nashville. He remained there several months and having recovered, was discharged May 10, 1865. Thereupon he retuned to his home, where he remained until 1869. In the meantime, Mr. Schiele and his brother rented one hundred and sixty acres of land from their father, which they operated until about 1867, when Mr. Schiele bought a wild tract of equal area in Farmington township, cedar county. The year 1868 he spent in breaking it and preparing it for cultivation, and in 1869 he married, built a house upon his land and took up his residence there. It remained his home of thirty-six years, but in the meantime, as the result of his unceasing labor and his economy, he had accumulated the fourteen hundred acres which he still owns. While this is the record of the success he gained in his private life it affords no indication of the respect and confidence he has won from his fellow citizens, who have witnessed his advancement. They elected him on the democratic ticket as county supervisor and assessor and he also served as justice of the peace for sixteen years. After his removal to Davenport in the spring of 1907, he was elected trustee! of the city, holding the position to the present. On the 1st of June, 1869, Mr. Schiele wedded Miss Elizabeth Barneck, who was born in Germany and is a daughter of Moritz and Elizabeth Barneck, of Muscatine county. They have become the parents of six children. Charles, the eldest, married Emma Miller and lives in Cedar county. They have two children, Carl and Helen. Gustavus, who lives upon the old home place in Cedar county, married Bertha Clawson and they have three sons, Otto, Richard and John. Morris resides in Chicago, Illinois. Richard is deceased. Rudolph married Stella Carl and lives in Cedar county. Clara E. lives with her parents. Faithful in the performance of his duties and endowed with the noble qualities of honesty integrity, Mr. Schiele deserves the high regard in which he is held by those with whom he has come in contact. His success in his vocation redounds to the agricultural prosperity of the state of Iowa, while his life record is a high tribute to the citizenship of Davenport. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

John H. Mohr 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 Mr. and Mrs. John H. Mohr 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: Mohr, Dau, Petersen, Boge, Fellner, Arp, Hagedorn, Schroder, Emeis, Rauch. John H. Mohr, who since 1894 has lived retired in Davenport, is one of the oldest German-American settlers of this county and a valued member of the German Pioneers Association. For many years he was actively and successfully identified with general agricultural pursuits and is still the owner of four hundred acres of fine farming land in Sheridan and Lincoln townships as well as some town property. He was born in Holstein Germany, on the 26th of December, 1828, his parents being Paul and Katherine Mohr, who spent their entire lives in the fatherland. John H. Mohr obtained his education in the schools of his native land and there also learned the carpenter's trade. He served as a soldier from 1848 until 1850, loyally defending the interests of his country in the war with Denmark. In the year 1852, influenced by the many favorable reports which he had heard concerning the advantages of the new world, he crossed the Atlantic to the United States, landing at New Orleans. Thence he made his way up the Mississippi river to Davenport, Iowa, and here worked at his trade for about six years, assisting in the erection of many residences, a large number of which are still standing. About 1858 he turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, purchasing a partly improved farm of eighty acres in Lincoln township, on which he made his home for five years. On the expiration of that period he disposed of the property and bought another tract of one hundred an sixty-five acres in Lincoln township, erecting thereon a new residenc! e as well as well as all necessary barns and outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock. As time passed he brought the place under a high state of cultivation and improvement and there continued to carry on his agricultural interests until he put aside the active work of the fields and took up his abode in Davenport in 1894. As his financial resources increased, owing to his well directed labor and capable management, he added to his landed holdings, purchasing a tract of one hundred and ten acres atone time and later a farm of three hundred and eighty acres. He has sold a portion of his land to his sons but still retains possession of four hundred acres in Sheridan and Lincoln townships. Having eventually won a handsome competence through his labors as an agriculturist, he retired from active life and for the past fifteen years has lived in Davenport, enjoying in well earned ease the fruits of his former toil. He is a stockholder in the Iowa National Bank and the Daven! port Grain & Malting Company and is widely recognized as a most respected and substantial citizen. On the 10th of September, 1853, Mr. Mohr was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Dau, whose parents died in Germany and who came to the United States when nineteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Mohr reared a family of ten children, the record of whom is as follows: Amelia, the eldest, gave her hand in marriage to Fritz Petersen, of Avoca, Iowa, by whom she has five children: Katie, Elsie, Carl, Paula and Leona. Henry, living in Sheridan township, married Miss Laura Boge, by whom he has five children: Wilma, Alice, Jessie, Robert and Anna. Gustavus, likewise a resident of Sheridan township, married Miss Emma Fellner and has three children: Martha, Alfreda and Herbert. Anna Mohr, the next in order of birth, is deceased. William, who makes his home in Sheridan township, wedded Miss Minnie Arp and has four children: Anna, Alphonse, Elmer and Wilbert. Adolph, living in Lincoln township married Miss Laura Hagedorn and now has four children: John, Selma, Ralph and Edna. Catherine be! came the wife of Henry Schroder, of Lincoln township, and is now the mother of four children: Hattie, Harry, Edwin, and Mabel. Emma, who gave her hand in marriage to C. M. Emeis, resides with her father. Emil wedded Miss Elizabeth Rauch, of Lincoln township, and has three children: Leona, Norma and Frances. Herman Mohr has passed away. In his political views Mr. Mohr is a stalwart democrat, and for two years he capably served in the office of township trustee. Fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to seek a home in the new world and has gradually worked his way upward, enjoying the advantages offered in this country, which is unhampered by caste or class. He has now reached the venerable age of eighty-one years and, having made his home in Scott county for fifty-seven years, has an extensive circle of friends here who give him their unqualified regard and esteem. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Henry Sindt Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Sindt, Weisi, Baldt, Klindt, Lage, Meyer, Croft, Kroft. Few men have won a more marked success from years of persistent cultivation of the soil than has Henry Sindt, who owns two hundred and forty acres of fine farm land in Hickory Grove township but has now retired from active life and lives in Davenport. He was born in Holstein Germany, March 29, 1821, a son of Hans and Anna Sindt. He received his education in the public schools of his native land and when he reached manhood rendered the military service exacted of all German born males. He served in the Holstein war with Denmark and at the expiration of his period of enlistment he came to the United States. It was in 1851 that Mr. Sindt landed at New Orleans, where he took a boat upon the Mississippi river to St. Louis. There he remained tow days and then reembarked upon the river and came to Davenport. Twelve weeks had elapsed from the time he left the old country until he reached his destination. Upon his arrival here he secured work as a farm laborer, but after a little experience he decided to rent land and himself obtain the compensation for his own toil. He was industrious and thrifty besides being ambitious, and in 1856 he was able to buy one hundred and sixty acres of prairie land in Hickory Grove township. He built a house thereon, to which he brought his wife, and it remained his home until 1894, when he retired from the active pursuits of farming. In the course of years, however, he had invested heavily in land until he owned three hundred and twenty acres at one time. Fifteen years ago he bought the excellent town property where he now makes his home and has since ! lived in the enjoyment of a well earned rest. Shortly after his arrival in this country Mr. Sindt was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Weisi, June 26, 1852. She, like her husband, is a native of Holstein, Germany, where she was born in January, 1823. Seven children were born to them. Johannes, who is living in Lyon county, Iowa, married Katie Klindt, and they have three children: Hugo, Theodore, and Carolina. Heinrich, also a resident of Lyon county, married Miss Augusta Baldt, and they have four children: Hugo, Herbert, Amanda and Malona. Celia became the wife of Henry Klindt, of Scott county, and they have three children: Albert, Meta and Henry. Emma is the wife of Henry Lage, and they have seven children: Theodore, Laura, Mary, Hattie, Anna, Emma, and Lura. Alvina is the wife of Theodore Meyer, of Hickory Grove township, and has become the mother of six children: Emil, Alma, Grover, Martha, Frank and Stella. Edward, a farmer of Hickory Grove township, wedded Miss Bertha Croft, and they have three children. Gustave,! residing in California, married Miss Helena Kroft, and they have two daughters. In the half century or more of his residence in Scott county, Mr. Sindt took an active part in local affairs, serving as school director and road supervisor for long periods. He was faithful in the performance of his duties and gained the good will of his fellow citizens. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Frank J. Schebler Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Schebler, Cannon, Steffens, Burrows, Weigand, Moss, Hiegel, Rauch, Muellenbeck, Wachter, Siefred Niermann. The belief that favorable environment and influence area usually factors in success finds no proof in the life history of Frank J. Schebler, whose progress in the business world is attributable entirely to his own efforts. That he has own prosperity is due to the fact that close application unfaltering energy and firm purpose have been the salient features in his life. He was formerly well known as a grain dealer of Scott county but is now living retired in Davenport, enjoying well earned rest. He has passed the seventieth milestone on life's journey, his birth having occurred in Bavaria, Germany, June 7, 1839. His parents were John and Margaret Schebler, the former a baker who learned his trade in Vienna, Austria, and in other European cities, being employed in that way in Paris, Munich, Frankfort, Berlin and other places. The greater part of his life, however, was spent in the fatherland. Frank J. Schebler attended school in Germany to the age of thirteen years, when he came to the United States, landing at New York city in 1852. After two months passed in Williamsburg, New York. He came west to Davenport with an older brother, John, and sister, Mary. The brother had just completed a term of service in the Bavarian army and at the time of the Civil war in this country he joined the Forty-fourth Illinois Infantry as a musician, being thus connected with the regiment for a year. He afterward served for three years in the Twentieth Iowa Infantry and was thus with the army throughout the period of hostilities between the north and the south. After arriving in Davenport Frank J. Schebler attended school for one winter and then started out to earn his own living, securing employment in John Cannon's sawmill. He afterward worked in different places until 1859, and all the time was actuated by the laudable ambition of one day engaging in business on his own account.! At length this course was made possible by his economy and industry. He had first become identified with the grain business, however, as an employe of August Steffens, but later he was employed by James D. Burrows until 1868. From that time until 1901 he was connected with the Davenport Elevator Company but in May of the latter year he opened a feed store on Ripley street in Davenport, of which he is still the owner, although the business is now being carried on by his son Lewis on account of the illness of the father. Having arrived at years of maturity, Frank J. Schebler was married to Miss Katherine E. Weigand, a daughter of Adam and Magdalena Weigand, who were among the early settlers of Davenport, coming in April, 1843, from Indiana, February 24, 1842, while her parents were natives of Hessen, Germany. Her father was one of the first aldermen of Davenport, serving in 1850. From the time of his arrival in the new world until his death he continued his residence in the city where he conducted his business as a butcher and teamster. He was born in 1811 and passed away at the age of seventy-one years, while his wife, who was born August 15, 1809, died on the 30th of January, 1892. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Schebler was celebrated April 17, 1860, the wedding ceremony being performed by Father Niermann, the old Catholic priest who is still here and in the old stone church. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Schebler have been born twelve children. The eldest, Agnes, is now deceased. Frank J. C., who is ! engaged in the confectionery business in Davenport, married Catherine Moss and they have seven children: Celia, Vincent, Carl, Paul, Antone, Angela and Frank. Bernhard, the third, has passed away. Agnes M. is the wife of Aloysius Hiegel and they have nine children: Josephine, Antone, Clara, Marie, Frank, Leo, Agnes, Christina and Gertrude. Joseph A., of Davenport, married Katie Wachter and they had five children: Clara; Eugene, deceased; Agnes; Aloysius; and Bernadine. Theodore, of this city, married Rosie Siefred and their children are Margaret, Lena, Arthur, Theodore, Lawrence and Rose M. Albert, the next of the family, is at home. Julius died at the age of twenty-eight years. Lewis is also still under the parental roof; George died when seven months old, while Charles, the youngest, was nine years old at the time of his demise. Frank J. Schebler is a member of the Catholic church and of the St. Joseph's Benevolent Society. With one exception he is the oldest communicant of the Catholic faith in Davenport and Father Niermann not only officiated at his marriage but has also baptized and married all of his children and grandchildren and conducted the burial services of his parents, who arrived in this city in 1858. He was instrumental in securing the services of Father Niermann for the Catholics of Davenport in 1857 and has been numbered among his parishioners since that day. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schebler have spent nearly their entire lives in Davenport and have occupied their present home for half a century. He began building the house in 1858, erecting at first but two rooms, but now it is a comfortable residence of nine rooms. He has lived to witness many changes here, seeing the city grow from a small town into one of the important commercial centers of the Mississippi valley, and at all times he h! as rejoiced in what has been accomplished and has borne his full part in the work of general progress and improvement. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Davenport Times Davenport, Scott, Iowa March 22, 1900 THE TIMES 20TH CENTURY DIRECTORY Errors in Names and Locations and Any Changes From the Way the Names Appear in The Times, Including Removals, Must be Reported to the Office or the Directory Manager in The Times Building Within 48 Hours From This Evening, as These Names Will go in Book Form Then. Malumby, Michael J, roadmaster, bds 712 w 2d Manbeck, Ora, driver Swift & Co, 302 w 3d Mandel, Aquelen, wife Kate, r 141 Taney Mandeville, Miss Amy r 1111 Brady Mandeville, Margaret, wid H M r ??? Brady Mangan, Carl J, clk W H Fluke r 523 Main Mangan, Harry F, bkpr Lee B & D Co r 523 Main Mangels, Bernard G, wife Bertha, carp, r 1427 w 3d Manget, James A mach Impl Mnfg Co bds 126 e 4th Mangut, Jules J, wks Impl Mnfg Co bds 126 e 4th Maniett, Rev Henry, vice-pres St. ambrose College r same Manion, John wife Mary, cigmkr J Goos Co rms 220 w 6th Manion, Mary, wid Michael r 410 w 9th Manker, James L, wife Jennie G supt U.N. Roberts Co r 1936 Grand av Mann, Miss Annie C tchr r 607 w 17th Mann, Charles F M, wife Freda foreman, Rothschild Grain Co r 607 w 17th Mann, Mrs. Eliza A E r 317 e 5th Mann, Frank E clk Red Jacket Mnfg Co rms 1620 Le Claire Manney, Florence J wife Ella L, trav agt r 1740 Park av Manning, Mrs. Virginia, r 808 e 14th Manual Training School, D.W. McKenney, director Main nw cor 6th Manz, Martin, mach Impl Mnfg Co bds 112 w 2d Mapes, Mary R wid L Brown r 131 w 16th Marcia, George wife Annie lab r 1508 Fulton av Marcussen, Christ, mach opr Brammer Mnfg Co r 1529 w 4th Marcussen, Henry printer S Gorman & Son r 1921 w 6th Marcussen, Miss Sins, r 1529 w 4th Mardath, Otto E painter r 907 LePage Mardath, Wm T driller Red Jacket Mnfg Co r 907 LePage Mardis, George F solcr Times, r 85 Putnam bldg Mardis, Roscoe H, gardener Orphan's Home r same Marinan, Mis sAnnie r 1701 w 2d Marinan, Miss Catherine, r 1701 w 2d Marinan, Cornelius, wks C R I & P r 828 Case Marinan, Daniel L, clk Sickels Preston & Nuttig Co r 727 Iowa Marinan, Miss Delia M, r 828 Case Marinan, Frank lab r 828 Case Marinan, Frank C tel opr C R I & P r 727 Iowa Marinan, James r 1701 w 2d Marinan, James J wks C R I & P r 828 Case Marinan, John, cigmkr r 1726 w 2d Marinan, John r 1701 w 2d Marinan, John J, blksmith r 828 Case Marinan, Joseph M wks Metal Wheel Co r 320 LeClaire Marinan, Miss Margaret r 1701 w 2d Marinan, Mary wid Martin r 828 Case Marinan, Miss Mary R, dressmkr r 320 LeClaire Marinan, Miss Mary dom 1423 Arlington av Marinan, Michael wife Bridget flagman r 1808 w 2d Marinan, Michael jr steamftr DAv Steam Heating Co r 1808 w 3d Marinan, Patrick wife Ellen wks Metal Wheel Co r 320 LeClaire Marinan, Wm J, clk C Marinan r 727 Iowa Mark, Miss Cora E r 7 Riverview pl Mark, Harry C r 7 Riverview pl Mark, John G, wife Evalina M mngr U N Roberts Co r 7 Riverview pl Mark, Miss Laura A, r 7 Riverview pl Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm

Mrs. Anna Christina Schmalz Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Schmalz, Woolenhaupt. Mrs. Anna Christina Schmalz, well known in Princeton, where she has many friends, was born in Aprote', Germany, November 11, 1831, and is, therefore, in her seventy-ninth year. Her parents were Johannas and Anna Christina Woolenhaupt, also natives of Germany, in which country the father followed the shoemaker's trade. Mrs. Schmalz spent her girlhood days in her native country and was a young lady of eighteen years when she crossed the Atlantic to America in the spring of 1849, landing in New York. She then made her way to Davenport, where she lived for two years, after which she came to Princeton and since that time has lived in this section of the county. On the 26th of April, 1854, she gave her hand in marriage to Christian Schmalz, the wedding being celebrated in Newburgh, New York. They became the parents of nine children: Louise; Catherine and Gusta, twins; George, Otto, Emma, Andrew, Anna and Ella. Mr. Schmalz was for thirty years engaged in merchandising in Princeton, being numbered among the leading and enterprising business men of the town, and on his retirement from commercial pursuits he removed to a farm in Princeton township. For a while he carried on the work of the fields but later retired and was enjoying a period of well earned rest up to the he time of his death, which occurred on the 5th of July, 1904. Mr. Schmalz was a republican in his political views but never aspired to office, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs, in which he met with signal and well merited success. His life was ever upright and honorable and commanded the trust and confidence of his fellowmen. He held membership in the German Lutheran church, in which he was confirmed when a child. Throughout his life his actions were in harmony with his Christian professions and he ever attempted to follow the golden rule, doing unto others as he would have them do unto him. Mrs. Schmalz is now enjoying a well earned rest and makes her home with her daughter, Ella, who has charge of the home. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Charles H. Moeller Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. To view the three pictures of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Moeller, Godhardt Moeller and Mrs. Godhardt Moeller that accompany this biography, please go to the main Scott county, Iowa page at: http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/ and click on Pictures/ Documents section. Surnames: Moeller, Westphal, Werner, Smallfeldt, Theada, Frick, Ressen, Dietz, Hamann. Prominent among the industrious, enterprising and successful farmers of Cleona township is Charles H. Moeller, a native of Louisiana, born at Covington, about sixteen miles from New Orleans, on the 15th of June, 1852. His parents, Godhardt and Mary (Westphal) Moeller, were both born in Mecklenberg, Germany, in the year 1826 and came to the United States in 1850, locating at New Orleans. In October, 1852, they came up the Mississippi river to Davenport and located upon a farm in Blue Grass township. Four years later they removed to Cleona township, here the father engaged in farming until about twenty-one years prior to his demise, when he retired from active life. He had been most successful in his agricultural pursuits, becoming the owner of eight hundred and sixty-six acres of land in Scott county. At the time of his retirement he removed to Walcott, where he and his wife spent their remaining days, the former passing away in 1902 and the latter surviving about two years,! her death occurring in 1904. In their family were four children, namely: Charles H., of this review; Anna, the wife of Albert Werner, postmaster of Walcott; E. E., of Stockton, Iowa; and Herman D., residing in Worthington, Minnesota. Charles H. Moeller was barely four months old when he came with his parents to Iowa, and therefore his entire life has practically been spent within the borders of Scott county. Reared under the parental roof, amid the busy activities of rural life, he acquired his education in the district schools near his home and at an early age became familiar with the tasks that fall to the lot of the farm lad. During the periods of vacation he assisted his father in the work of the fields and continued to make his home with his parents until attaining his majority. Upon reaching man's estate he entered business life on his own account as an agriculturist and has never sought to engage in any other line of activity, wisely choosing as his life work the occupation to which he had been reared. That his selection was a wise one is his undertaking and from time to time invested in land, until he eventually became the owner of eight hundred and six acres of this of valuable farming land. Th! is property is all located in Cleona township with the exception of one hundred and sixty acres, which lie in Hickory Grove township, and is equipped with five sets of buildings, all in excellent condition and good repair. He makes his home on two hundred and six acres of this property, located on section 26, and to the cultivation and development of this farm is directing his entire energies. The rest of the land is leased, the rental therefrom forming a most gratifying source of income. With the tilling of the soil he also engages in stock-raising to some extent, making a specialty of short-horned cattle and Percheron horses, and this branch of his business has become an important factor in the large measure of success which is his. In 1877 Mr. Moeller was united in marriage to Miss Fredericka Smallfeldt, a native of Mecklenberg, Germany, where her birth occurred on the 7th of August, 1855. She came to America when a little maiden of ten summers in company with her parents, Christ and Mary (Theada) Smallfeldt. The mother is now deceased, but the father survives and makes his home at present in New Liberty. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Moeller have been born nine children, as follows: Otto, who passed away at the age of nine months; Mattie, the wife of Herman Frick, of Cleona township, Herman, who died at the age of four years; Anna, the wife of Paul Ressen, also a resident of Cleona township, operating one of our subject's farms; Hulda, who married Ben Dietz, of the same township; Amanda, the wife of Emil Hamann who makes his home in Cleona township; Rudolph and Edward, both residing at home; and Charles H., Jr., who passed away when eleven years old. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Moeller has ever given stalwart support to the democratic party, although he has never taken an active part in politics. He has not, however, been unmindful of his duties as a citizen but is regarded as one of the leading and representative men of Cleona township, whose position on all questions of moment is never an equivocal one. On the contrary he stands loyally in support of what he believes to be right and as the years have passed his labors and influence have contributed to the general welfare of the community. A man of domestic tastes, he has sought his happiness at his own fireside, in the companionship of his family, who know him as a loving and devoted husband and kind and indulgent father. He is also popular with a large number of friends, who hold him in high respect and regard because of his upright principles and honorable manhood. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

Reinholdt Sieg Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Sieg, Williams, Robirds, Burleigh. Reinholdt Sieg a splendid typed of the German citizen, manifesting in his life the salient and commendable characteristics of the Teutonic race, rose to a position of honor and prominence in connection with the industrial and financial interests of Davenport, the city profiting by his activity in business affairs and in those projects which have constituted the vital elements for growth and betterment along other than commercial lines. In the town of Magdeburg, Germany, occurred the birth of Reinholdt Sieg whose natal day was December 10, 1828. His parents were trades people in good circumstances, and liberal educational advantages were afforded him, his parents securing for him the opportunity of attending the pay schools of his native town. When his more specifically literary course was completed he sought and obtained employment as a salesman in a wholesale grocery store in Magdeburg, where he remained for seven years. While he was there living he was married the first t! ime and soon afterward he determined to seek his fortune in the land of the free. Accordingly completing his arrangements for leaving his native country, he sailed for America in 1849 and spent two or three years in traveling over the United States, looking for a favorable location for business. His parents had died when he was about thirteen years of age, leaving him in comfortable circumstances. His wisdom and sound judgment not only in business but in other affairs was constantly demonstrated throughout his life record. After traveling for about two or three years his observations and inclination determined him to locate in Davenport, where he entered into partnership with a Mr. Meyer now of Chicago, and under the firm style of Sieg & Meyer they established a tobacco business, which they conducted along both wholesale and retail lines. They made substantial advance in this field of labor, prospering in their venture and Mr. Sieg continued in active connection therewith u! ntil 1866, when the business was disposed of. For two or three years thereafter Mr. Sieg was engaged in no active business, but indolence and idleness were utterly foreign to his nature and he could not content himself in an inactive life. He therefore made arrangements which again took him into the commercial field, forming a partnership with the late Alexander F. Williams in the iron business. They dealt in heavy hardware and were not long in developing a large and profitable trade, in which they continued without change until the death of Mr. Williams in 1887. Upon the death of Mr. Williams his interest in the business was withdrawn and Mr. Sieg organized a stock company with small shares in order that his employes might purchase stock and thus share in the profits of the enterprise. He became the president of the company and remained as its chief executive officer until his death. The business is still carried on under the name of the Sieg Iron Company by his heirs. It i! s a monument to the enterprise and labor of Mr. Sieg, who recognized and used opportunities which others passed by heedlessly and when one avenue of activity seemed closed, sought out other paths that would lead to the result which he wished to achieve. In his business his methods were such as would bear the closest investigation and scrutiny, being conducted with strict regard for the highest commercial ethics. Moreover, he was fair and just in his treatment of all employes, considering their rights and interests as well as his own and they entertained for him highest respect and regard. He considered that they had helped to earn for him the wealth that he acquired and he was therefore ever watchful of their interests. In addition to his interests in the iron trade he was a stockholder in the citizens Bank and also in the Iowa National Bank. He became one of the original stockholders in the Davenport canning factory and in the D. I. & D. Railroad. He was also one of the pro! moters and stockholders of the Masonic Temple and in various ways assisted in building up the city of his adoption. Mr. Sieg was twice married. His first wife died April 19, 1883. They had no children of their own but reared an adopted daughter, Alice Camille, on whom they bestowed every care and attention of loving parents On the 24th of April, 1884, Mr. Sieg was again married, his second union being with Mrs. Victoria Robirds, nee Burleigh. They had two children, Minnie and Martha. The parents of Mrs. Sieg were southern people, her father being at one time a wealthy and prominent man of Louisiana. His earlier years were devoted to journalism as an editor and later he became a merchant. One of his sons, a brother of Mrs. Sieg, was captain in the Union army and served as aid-de-camp on the staff of General Rosecrans. Mrs. Sieg was first married in Pekin, Illinois, to George Robirds. There is one son of this marriage, George Lawrence Robirds, who pursued his education in the military academy to Orchard Lake, Michigan. The death of Mr. Sieg occurred November 27, 1890, and his demise was greatly unexpected, the news therefore causing a great blow to his many friends. In his death Davenport lost one of its most valued citizens. In manner he was quiet, unostentatious and unassuming and cared not to figure before the public in any relation save that of a successful business man. He always refused office and political preferment, yet he was recognized as one of the worthiest citizens of the city. He was a man of very positive character and his position was never an equivocal one. On the contrary he stood fearlessly in defense of what he believed to be right and was a man of determination and unflinching integrity. No one ever questioned the honesty of his expressions or his actions. Moreover, he possessed a spirit of broad humanitarianism that prompted him to recognize the rights and interests of others and his employes, business associates and all with whom he came in contact in every relatio! n of life knew him to be not only a good and just but also a generous man. Because of his innate modesty and retiring spirit he was thought by some to be reserved, but those who knew him best and came within the closer circle of his friendship entertained for him the highest regard. His best traits of character, however, where reserved for his own fireside and he cared nothing for the social allurements which would take him from his family. He stood for all that constitutes high and honorable manhood and at his death left a memory that is cherished by all who knew him. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

William August Moeller >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Moeller, Fick, Ewaldt, Koch, Klindt, Wiese, Ottsen, Sorensen, Hinze, Rohlf. Among the early German residents of Scott county was the Moeller family, of which William August Moeller was the eldest of eight children. He arrived in Davenport in his sixth year and form that time forward continued his residence in this county most of the time, devoting his energies to agricultural pursuits. He placed his reliance upon the safe, substantial qualities of indefatigable effort and unfaltering perseverance and as the year as passed his financial resources increased until the poor little German boy became a man of considerable wealth, possessing valuable property interests from which he annually derived a substantial income. It is a fact worthy of note that some of the strongest characteristics of the German race have been dominant factors in the substantial upbuilding and development of Davenport and Scott county. William August Moeller was among the number of German citizens who aided in the pioneer development of this section of the state. He was a little ! lad of five years of age at the time of his arrival here in 1848. His birth had occurred at Propstei, Germany, November 16, 1842, his parents being Henry and Anna Moeller, who on crossing the Atlantic to the United States with their family landed at New Orleans in 1847. They made their way up the Mississippi river as far as St. Louis and remained there through the winter but in the spring of 1848 continued their journey to Davenport. The father worked as a laborer for about a year, after which he purchased forty acres of land in Davenport township at the usual government price of one dollar and a quarter per acre. Upon this claim he built a small house and at once began improving the fields, making his home there until 1855, when he sold that place ad bought one hundred an sixty acres of prairie land in Lincoln township at fifteen dollars per acre. He thereon erected a residence, fenced the land and made all the other improvements. Year by year he carefully tilled the soil and as his financial resources increased he extended the boundari! es of his place from time to time until he was the owner of about four hundred acres when his death occurred, November 17, 1872. He had for eleven years survived his wife, who passed away July 23, 1861. They were the parents of eight children. William August Moeller, the oldest of the family, acquired his education in the district schools of Scott county, was reared to the occupation of farming and throughout his entire life carried on general agricultural pursuits. When he started out on his own account he at first rented a part of his father's farm and when his close economy and unfailing and unfailing industry had brought him sufficient capital to enable him to become the owner of a farm he invested in two hundred and forty acres in Lincoln township. There he lived for a long number of years and the place is still known as the old homestead. He also bought tow hundred acres in Sheridan township and two farms near Donahue, Scott county, of one hundred and sixty acres each, but later sold those tracts to his sons. He also became the owner of a farm in Ida county, Iowa, where his daughter now lives. Year by year he prospered, making good use of his time and opportunities and in all of his farm work he was practic! al, diligent, determined and therefore successful. Mr. Moeller was married twice. He first wedded Miss Dora Fick, now deceased and they had five children. Anna, the eldest, is the wife of Herman Ewaldt and they had eight children: William, Henry, Herman, Rudolph, Arnold, Albert, Meta and Hugo. Henry Moeller married Meta Koch and they have three children: Roy, Henry and May. William married Anna Klindt and they have two children, Clarence and William. Meta is the wife of Gust Wiese and their five children are Howard, Ruth, Arthur, Stella and Erma. Laura, the youngest of the family, is the wife of William Ottsen and has one daughter, Lorena. For his second wife, Mr. Moeller chose Magdelina Sorensen, a daughter of Henry and Louise Sorensen, who came to Scott county in 1883 and are now living at Eldridge. Mrs. Moeller came to this county in 1881. She was born in Schleswig, Germany, April 28, 1862. She has five children: Rudolph, living in Lincoln township, married Amanda Hinze and has four children-Hertha, Elton and infant twi! ns. Clara is the wife of Herman Rohlf, of Davenport, and they have two children, Wilbert and Bernice; Amanda, Arnold and Helen are at home. During the years of his residence upon the farm Mr. Moeller served in a number of local offices, including that of township trustee and school director. He was ever loyal to the best interests of the community and cooperated in many measures for the public good. He held membership with the Turners at Eldridge and was a man of social, genial disposition who won friends wherever he went. He continued to reside upon the farm until November, 1906, when he removed to Davenport, where his death occurred on the 29th of March, 1907. His widow still owns the old home place of two hundred and forty acres in Lincoln township and the two hundred acre farm in Sheridan township, besides fine city property, having been left fairly comfortable financial circumstances by her husband. Mr. Moeller was a man of many good qualities and his life moreover illustrates the value of industry and close application in the attainment of success. As the architect of his own fortunes he builded wisely an! d well. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES

E. O. Ficke, M. D. Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Ficke, Voeght. One of the most prominent of the younger physicians of Davenport is Dr. E. O. Ficke, one of the city's native sons, whose birth occurred February 23, 1880. His father, H. E. Ficke, was born in Hamburg, Germany, but came to the United States when only a child. He grew to manhood in Iowa and here married Miss Louise Voeght, who was a native of Kiel, Germany, and like her husband came to the his country when a mere child. She is still living, but Mr. Ficke passed away August 19, 1908. Dr. Ficke was the youngest of the three children born to his parents. He was reared in this city and began his education as a pupil at what is now known as Harrison, No. 8, school. Later, having completed all the requirements, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Chicago, Illinois, from which he received his medical degree and his license to practice his profession in 1903. He went straightway to Buffalo, Scott county, Iowa, where he remained about two years. In 1907 he was appointed physician for the county, being reappointed in 1908 and 1909 and holding the office to the present, for he has acquitted himself with honor and enjoys the confidence of those who have watched his administrations. Dr. Ficke is a member of the Scott county, the Iowa State and the American Medical Associations and often attends their meetings. He is a young man of ambition, high ideals and skill in his chosen field, and the success which has crowned his previous efforts is an indication of what is in store for him. He has no reason to be discouraged with the present or despair of the future. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES