History of Scott County, Iowa, Part 71

Author: Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, Inter-state publishing co.
Number of Pages: 1280

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Frank W. Angel, of the firm of Des Saint & Sons, No. 121 West Second street, was born on the 2d of December, 1840, in Geneseo, N. Y., and is a son of B. F. and Julia Angel, nee Jones, natives

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of New York. She died Dec. 25, 1871 ; the father is still living in Geneseo N. Y. Frank W. was educated in the place of his birth and at Geneva N. Y. He was fitted for Yale College, but on the appointment of his father as Minister to Sweden by Presi- dent Buchanan, he went with him to Europe, and did not attend the College. He visited all the principal countries of Europe, among them France, spending nine months in the gay eity of Paris Sweden, Germany and England. He returned to America in 1860, and after staying a short time in Geneseo, he went to Fond du Lac Wis., where he studied law with his uncle. Judge Flint. In the summer of 1861 he went to St. Louis. Mo., and worked for the Adams Express Co. until 1863 when he returned to Geneseo. He was in the office of the district attorney there until the fall of 1×64. when he went to Chicago. Ill., where he engaged in the insurance business until March 7, 1865 when he located in Daven- port, and was admitted to the bar in May of that year. He ac- cepted a elerkship in the store of MeNear & Jordan, and remained with them until 1874. In April. 1875, he entered the employ of Des Saint & Nutting. Mr. Nutting retired from the firm Feb. 1, 1878 ; since that time Messrs. Des Saint & Angel have conducted the business under the firm name of Des Saint & Sons. Mr. An- gel was united in marriage with Virginia Des Saint, April 22, 1868. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. They have two children Corinne and Louise.

Thomas Baker, deceased, was born in England, and was a son of Jolin F. and Ann Baker, natives also of that country. He was married there to Ann Fankes, a daughter of Jacob and Hester Faukes, of English birth. Of 11 children born of their un- ion, eight are living Ann, John, Henry, Elizabeth, Catherine, Emily. Alfred and George. In 1856 Mr. Baker came with his family to America, and arrived in Davenport May 16 of that vear. He purchased a farm within one-quarter of a mile of the Baker homestead, and engaged in that occupation until his death, which occurred on the 18th of September, 1850. He was a man of great benevolence and tenderness to the needy and unfortunate. He enjoyed during his life the confidence and respect of all who knew him. By prudent management he had accumulated a com- petenee, and with a conscience void of offense toward God and toward man, and a comfortable assurance of an interest in the atonement of his Savior. he was prepared to resign his body to the dust. in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life.

John Banderob, grocer, 922 West Second street, was born in Ilolstein, Germany. Nov. 24, 1835. His parents were Claus and Margaret (Jacobs) Banderob, of Holstein. After attending school mitil he was 15 years old. John learned the shoemaker's trade. When he was 19 years of age he entered the Danish army, and was in the light infantry, and orderly sergeant five years during the war with Denmark. He was taken prisoner at the battle of

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Dypple Forts, and as soon as he was released he emigrated to America, arriving in the spring of 1864. He located at once in Davenport, where he learned and worked at the carpenter trade five years, then opened a grocery store, and has been engaged in that business since. Since 1877 he has also been interested in the ice business with Carsten Christiansen. He was married May 30, 1860, to Christina Sacharias, born in Jytland. Their union has been blessed with two children-Julius and Clara. Mr. Banderob is a member of the German Relief Society.

Benjamin Barr was born in Huntington Co., Penn., Sept. 19, 1825, son of Simon and Susanah Barr, natives of Pennsylvania, where they married. There were nine children in the family, five of whom lived to be adults, viz .: John H., Benjamin, our subject, Mary Ann, Israel and Margaret J., now Mrs. Banks. The other children died in infancy. Simon Barr, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1803. He en- gaged in farming a number of years in Huntington County and then removed to Williamsburg, in the same county, and followed the mercantile business until 1845. In May, 1846, he removed to Davenport, and a few months later settled on a farm seven miles north of the city, where he remained until 1863, removing then to Davenport, where he died in 1878. He commenced with a few hundred dollars on a farm of 160 aeres, and by hard work made him a fine home. Mrs. Barr is still living. Previous to coming to this State they were both members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, but there being no organization of that kind here they united with the First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Mr. Ander- son, pastor. John II. Barr, the eldest son, has several farms in this county, and now lives on one near Jersey Ridge, finely im- proved. Israel Barr, the youngest son, through taet, energy, and economy has acquired fine farms in Scott County. He also lives in Jersey Ridge, engaged in raising short-horn stock, and has several herds of the best blooded stock. His place is finely im- proved with the best buildings, and he has recently added 80 aeres to his already large stock farm. Benj. Barr, onr subject, served an apprenticeship at the cabinet trade, in Williamsburg, Penn., from 1841 to 1845, when he removed to Philadelphia and worked at his trade. He was married in 1847 to Miss Anna Dale, daughter of Richard Dale, of Monmouthshire, Wales, who sailed to the United States when Mrs. Barr was a mere child, and located in Bneks Co., Penn. He was a freeholder at the age of 21, and was appointed overseer of the poor and constable, holding office 21 years. He died in 1834. Anna Dale went to Philadelphia and learned the millinery business, and had a fine store there. It was here she met and married Mr. Barr. They have had four children-Francis D., Clarence J., Anna M., and Minnie Rose. The latter died Jan. 17, 1864. July 4, 1849, Mr. Barr removed to Davenport and worked a year at his trade with Mr. John Pope. He then started the cabinet and undertaking business for himself on the west side

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of Brady street, between Third and Fourth, Andrews & Shelly building him the best hearse in the city, costing $300. Mr. Barr introduced the first metallic coffins from Cincinnati. He continued this business till 1857, when he exchanged his business place with David Burrows, for a farm four miles northwest of the city, re- moving there and working the farm until 1874. He then returned to the city for the purpose of giving his children a good education, and in 1882 removed back to the farm. Mr. Barr has not led an idle life. Starting with small means, through his business and farming he has accumulated fine farms in the county, and also has valuable property in Davenport, proving what a poor boy may do by industry and good management. Ile now lives on a farm four miles from the city. Mr. and Mrs. Barr are members of the First M. E. Church.

Frederick Bartemeier, son of Jolin and Trazer (Techiner) Bar- temeier, was born in the western part of Germany, May 18, 1821. ITis father died in 2843, and his mother in 1847. Frederick re - ceived his education in the parish school in his native country, and early was set to learn the trade of a stone-cutter. which trade he con- tinned to work at while in Germany. In the summer of 1854 he sailed to America, and landed at New Orleans, July 7 of that year, from which place he proceeded to Davenport, where he worked at his trade until 1858, when he moved to St. Lonis and engaged in the grocery business for one year. Ile then went to Vicksburg. Miss., where he spent three years in the same business. He then returned to Davenport and embarked in the grocery trade, in which he vet continues in connection with his son. He was married in Germany in 1543 to Elizabeth Lange, who was born in Germany, Dec. 23, 1823, They have had seven children. three of whom are living, Elizabeth, Frederick, and Wilhelm. The family are German Catholics. In politics Mr. Bartemeier is a Democrat.

John Bartemeier, merchant tailor, No. 211 West Second street, was born in Westphalia, Prussia, Feb. 2, 1827. His parents were John and Theresa (Leigner) Bartemeier, of German nativity; he died in Westphalia in the spring of 1847. She died on the ocean, in 1847, while on her way to America. John came to America, and landed in New Orleans, Jan. 28. 1848. He went to St. Louis, Mo., where he engaged in the tailoring business four years. then came to Davenport. Hle established a tailor shop on Brady street, and did business there 11 years, when he erected the building which he now occupies on Second street. He was married June 1. 1851, in St. Louis, Mo .. to Elizabeth Reivs, of Germany. Their union has been blessed with eight children, five living-John, Mary, Kuneyunda, Theresa and Johanna. Mr. Bartemeier is a member of the Roman Catholic Church In politics he is a Dem- ocrat.

Henry L. Bawden, M. D., is a native of Cuba Island, born Dee. 28, 1845. His parents were from London, England; his father, Stephen Bawden, was in Cuba in the interests of the Sawanee

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Mining Company, of which he was president at the time of the Doctor's birth. He came to America, accompanied by his parents, when four years of age. They lived in Pennsylvania some years tlien eame to Scott County, and located near Davenport, where his father engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death, which oc- eurred Oet. 27, 1881. Dr. Bawden was educated in Griswold Col- lege. He read medicine with Dr. A. S. Maxwell in Davenport, then attended lectures in Iowa State University, from which he graduated March 6, 1873, and at once beyan practice in Davenport. He practices according to the principles of the " Rational school;" he is the recipient of a large and Inerative practice. He has filled the office of coroner of this county since 1876. He was married in Davenport. June 28, 1877, to Bella Angel, a native of Peoria, Ill. Her father was killed at the battle of Shiloh, in the Union army . Dr. Bawden spent the years of 1866 and '67 on the plains as a member of the Seventh Iowa Cavalry. He is a member of the Scott County also the Iowa State Medical Society; has been an ac- tive member of the local medical society, and as such has prepared numerous papers pertaining to subjects relative to diseases and practice. some of which have found their way into the medical journals of the country.

Claus Behrens was born in Berg Detmarzen, Germany, Jan. 16, 1844, and was a son of Clans Behrens, Sr., and Mary, nee Hoyer. Claus, Jr., went to school until his 17th year, then worked on the farm in the old country until he was 22 years old, when he came to America. He worked in a barber shop in New York City until 1867, when he located in Davenport. He worked on a farm in Davenport township three months, then began speculating in stock, and has followed that business sinee. On May 27, 1868, he mar- ried Sophia C. L. Hinrichs, a native of Rensburg, Germany. Her parents, Ilenry and Dora (Martins) Hinrichs, were likewise na- tives of Rensburg. They came to Davenport in 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Behrens have one child, A. Doretta. Mr. Behrens owns three houses and lots in this city, and a nice farm of 63 acres in Rockingham township. which is all under good cultivation and thoroughly stocked. In 1880, he went to Germany with his family on a visit and returned one year later.

Beiderbecke & Miller, wholesale grocers, Nos. 107 and 109 West Second street, established this business as a retail gro- cery store in 1856. In 1865 it became a wholesale establish- ment. They occupy a four-story, five-floor, 150 x 33 feet building, with an L 33 x 75 feet. It is the largest estab- lishment of the kind in the city. They handle a complete stock of imported and domestic groceries and provisions and do an annual business of $$00,000. Chas. Beiderbeeke, the senior member of the firm, was born in Westphalia, P'russia, Germany, July 20, 1836. His father, Henry Beiderbecke, was a principal in the schools in Germany and married Sophia Becker, by whom he had seven children. Ile died in October, 1851; she died

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in March, 1852. Charles attended school and college in Ger- many until 1853, when he came with an uncle to America. He located at Indianapolis, Ind., where he clerked in a grocery store some 10 months, and in the postoffice two years. Ile then clerked in the Dubuque, Ia., postoffice until September, 1856, when he came to Davenport and formed the present partnership with Mr. F. II. Miller. He was married to Miss Louisa Pieper in January, 1859. She was born in Hamburg, Germany. They have had seven children, four living-Carl, Tilli, Bismark and Luti. Mr. Beiderbecke is one of Davenport's most prominent business men.

Frank HI. Miller was born in flanover, Germany, Sept. 4, 1836, of Frederick and Elizabeth Miller, natives of Germany. When Frank was abont seven years old his parents emigrated to the United States and located in Cincinnati, O., where his father worked in a brewery. Frank attended school until he was 14 years of age, when he went into a clothing store with his brother, A. II. Miller. After remaining with him four years, he went to Indianapolis, Ind., and clerked in a merchant tailoring establishment there until 1856, when he came to Davenport, Ia., and formed a partnership with Mr. Chas. Beiderbecke, which still exists. He was married in Cincinnati, to Miss Caroline Busch, Oct. 17, 1861. She is a na- tive of Hanover, Germany. By this union there were eight chil- dren, six living-Bertha, Louisa, Paulina, Charles, Luella and George. Mr. Miller is a Mason and a member of Fraternal Lodge, No. 221; Davenport Chapter, No. 16, and St. Simon of Seven Commandery, A. O. U. W .; of Lessing Lodge, No. 74, and Fire- man's Liberty. No. 1. Mr. Miller is one of the enterprising and representative business men of the city.

Charles HI. Bell, a son of John and Chartley ( Pierce) Bell, was born Nov. 15, 1826, in Berneville, Albany Co., N.Y. Charles remained in his native city attending school until his 15th year, and was then engaged in teaching sehool until he was 18 or 19 years of age. Ife went to Albany and was employed in a grocery store there until his marriage to Pliebe A. Ililton, Apr. 17, 1830. She was born in Berneville, N. Y., of James H. and Elizabeth Ililton, nee Bassler, natives of New York. After Mr. and Mrs. Bell were married he clerked in a hotel at Albany two years, then went to Berneville, where he taught school and singing school in the winter, and during the summer months ran a root-beer mannfactory, contin- ning for seven years. Ile then came West and located in Rock Island, the restaurant business. One year later he came to Davenport and conducted a restaurant here until 1865, then established a grocery store at his present number, 1130 Harrison street, where he is the recipient of a growing and prosperous trade. Mr. and Mrs. Bell have one child, a son, Charles M., born July 4, 1856. He is a graduate of the medical department of the Iowa State University and is now a practicing physician of this city. He was in the Belview Hospital, New York City, one year, then re-

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turned to Davenport and was appointed assistant physician of the Mt. Pleasant Insane Asylum, by the State, where he remained two years, then located in Davenport. The family are members of the Calvary Baptist Church.

Richard Benton, livery, sale and feed stable, corner Third and Rock Island streets, Davenport, was born in Chiester Co., Pa., June 7, 1820; son of Thomas and Mary Benton, who died when Richard was a mere child, and who was raised by a friend. When 19 years of age he went to work in a flouring mill in Montgomery Co., Pa., where he remained six years. Having heard much of the broad prai- ries of the West, he, in April, 1842, left Pennsylvania, his objective point being Cincinnati, O. Not liking the outlook, he got on board of a boat and sailed down the Ohio to St. Louis. Not find- ing anything to suit him there came up to Quiney, where he left his baggage and started out on foot through Northern Missouri, but not findinganything to his hand returned to Quiney; then by boat up the river to Stephenson, now Roek Island, Ill., and from there to Savanna and Mt. Carroll, where he helped build the stone mill. In April, 1843, crossed the country to Peoria; thenee down the Illi- nois to St. Louis, where he was engaged in the milling business for six years. In 1849, the time of the gold fever in California, he crossed the plains and engaged in mining for a short time, after- ward furnishing the mines with produce, ete. He remained in California two years, then returned to Montgomery Co., Pa., and the following year came to Davenport, where he has remained since. In 1854 he built the Scott House, on the corner of Front and Har- rison streets. In 1847 he married Margaret High, a daughter of Thomas High, of Chester Co., Pa. By this union was four chil- dren, three of whom are living-Charles H., Mary and Annie.

Fritz Bergfeld, a native of Westfahlen, Prussia, was born Nov. 25, 1832. His parents were Phillip and Marie (Steinbrugge) Berg- feld, of Prussian birth. His father died in the fall of 1862, and is mother in April, 1867, in Davenport.

The subject of this memoir left Prussia for this country Sept. 17. 1853; was at sea eight weeks and two days, and landed in New Orleans. From there he went to St. Louis, where he remained until Oct. 3, 1856, when he located in this eity. He kept bar for Mr. Larhman until 1864, then established his present business of saloon keeper. His marriage to Dorothea Kahler was celebrated May 26. 1861, in Davenport. She was born in Prussia in January, 1841. They have had a family of eight children; five are living- Amelia, Clara, Fritz, Otto, and Olga. Mr. Bergfeld affiliates with the Democratie party.

Fritz Bergert, proprietor of Bergert's livery and sale stable, 523 West Second street, was born near Kiel, Holstein, Germany, Ang. 24, 1830, and was a son of Detlif and Dora (Witt) Bergert, natives of Holstein. Fritz attended school until he was 16 years old, then learned the wagon-maker's trade. He served some 18 months in the German army, during the war with Denmark. In 1851 he

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emigrated to the United States, and came directly to Davenport, arriving here in June of that year. He engaged in steainboating on the river, teaming and farming until 1867, when he bought his livery stable. He keeps 18 or 20 fine horses and a supply of buggies and carriages, always on hand. He married Christina- daughter of John Krabbenhead. They have eight children, John, Dorathy, Theodore, Laura, Herman, Delia, Hulda, and Rudolph.

John HI. Berryhill, deceased, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 18, 1815. His parents removed to Ilarrisburg, Pa., when he was a child three years old. He graduated with high honor from Washington College, Washington, Pa .. in 1835. Afterward

studied law with G. W. Harris, whose father was the founder of the city of Harrisburg. Mr. Berryhill was admitted to the bar in 1838, and practiced in the Lower and Supreme Courts of Pennsyl- vania until 1864, when he removed to Davenport with his family. He met Abraham Lincoln at Harrisburg depot, when he was on his way to inauguration. In November, 1836, he was appointed captain of the seventh company of the 98th Regular Militia of Pennsylvania, by Gov. Ritner, and was made aide-de-camp to Gov. Jolinston in 1848, with the rank of lient .- colonel. He was presi- dent of the Atlantic and Ohio Telegraph Company during the late war. He was married March 2, 1854, to Miss Caroline Smith, born in Pennsylvania, where she was reared and educated. They had nine children; eight survive-Charles J., Caroline, Elizabeth, Mary, Rebecca, Anna, John H., Jr., and Harriet. Mr. Berryhill was vice-president of the Davenport National Bank several years, and was a prominent member of the Episcopal church. He died March 30, 1880. He was kind and benevolent to the poor, and in all the phases of a strong moral character he was beyond reproach, and deservedly enjoyed the highest esteem of all who knew him.

Henry Berg, gunsmith, 230 West Third street, was born in Hol- stein, Germany, Oet. 6, 1827. He came to St. Louis in 1852, and to Davenport in 1853, and established the gunsmith and shooting- iron trade, which he has followed since. He makes and repairs guns and keeps all kinds of shooting-irons. He is the recipient of a prosperous and growing trade. He was married in 1854 to Louise Rush, daughter of ex-Lieutenant Rush, who died at Vicks- burg during the war. Mr. and Mrs. Berg have had nine children, six boys and three girls. Emil and Julius assist their father in the shop. Mr. Berg is a member of the Davenport Shooting So- eiety.

Claus Bielenburg was born May 7, 1518, in Holstein, Germany. His parents were Ifenry and Gecha (Wiekman) Bielenburg, natives also of that country. Mr. Claus Bielenburg left Hamburg for America May 1, 1854. He landed in New York after a journey of 35 days, and from there came direct to Davenport, arriving the 21st of June, 1854. In the fall of 1855 he embarked in the butcher business and engaged in that ocenpation until 1866, then turned lis attention to farming, which he has followed since. Ilis mar-

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riage to Gecha Kolirs took place in Holstein, Germany, July 5, 1843. Their union has been blessed with three children-John, Charles and Nicholas. The family are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Bielenburg votes with the Republican party.

Orin P. Bluke, general railroad and steamship ticket agent, 122 West Second street, was born in Washington, Vt., Oct. 12, 1848. His parents were Stephen E. Blake, a descendant of Jasper Blake, who came to America in 1560, and Mary A. nee Baeon. Orin Blake attended school and assisted on the farm until 18 years old, when he became self-supporting. He clerked in a hardware and tin store, in Boston, Mass., two years, worked in a hotel one year, was an officer in the House of Correction two or three years, finally locating in Davenport in 1870. He engaged in various branches of business in this city and in Chicago for a number of years before obtaining his present situation as ticket agent. He was married Oct. 23, 1879, to Miss Ella I. Van Evera, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her parents were Cornelius Van Evera and Lonise, nee Sprowl. She is a member of the Baptist church. He is a Mason, and a member of Minerva Lodge, No. 86, Vermont, and of the American Legion of Honor. In politics he is a Republican.

Morse Boies, undertaker, 318 Perry street, was born in Beaver County, Pa., Nov. 22, 1823. He was reared in the villiage of New Brighton, Pa., until he was 12 years old, when his parents moved to Poland, O. There his e ducation was received. In 1855 he came to Davenport and worked one year for Israel Hall in his furniture office ; afterward obtained employment in the furniture- factory for several years. In 1866 he purchased Mr. Ilall's un- dertaking establishment and has conducted it since. Keeps a full stock of undertaker's goods and does a good business. He was married Dec. 29, 1861. to'Margaret V., daughter of James M. Bowl- ing, an early settler of Scott County. She was born Sept. 15, 1838, in Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Boies have four children, - Moresa J., Ella C., Warren D. and Lottie M. Mr. Boies has been a member of the Masonic fraternity sinee 1856, and of the A. O. U. W. Lodge since its organization. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in Davenport.

James Madison Bowling, deceased, was a native of the histor- ical old town of Winchester, Va., born Aug. 7, 1807. He was reared and educated there. His father, Jeremiah Bowling, being a mattress maker, James M. learned that trade when quite small and followed it until he eame to Davenport, Ia., in 1835. Ile em- barked in merchandising here and engaged in that business until failing health obliged him to discontinne, which was in 1862. He was married Sept. 28, 1837, to Miss Margaret A. Pelter, daughter of George Pelter, and a native also of Winchester, Va. To them were born 10 children, seven living, -George D., Mary V., William II. H. (who was a soldier in the late war and was kill- ed at the siege of Atlanta. ) Sarah C., Mary C., Jane A., deceased, Laura E., John C. (was also a soldier in the war and was confined

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three months in Andersonville prison,) James M. E. (deceased, ) and Susan A. Mr. James W. Bowling died Oct 25, 1865. His has been a moral and a temperate life, and he died honored and re- spected by his fellow citizens and mourned deeply by his family. Andrew W. Bowman. M. D., is a native of Rock Island County. Ill .. born in 1847 : he is the son of Dr. E. II. Bowman. who practiced medicine in Rock Island County many years. The sub- jeet of this memoir studied medicine with Dr. A. S. Maxwell in Davenport. Ile attended a course of lectures in Michigan State University at Ann Arbor in 1874'5, and at Rush Medical College. Chicago, in 1878, graduating in the spring of that year. He prac- ticed a year in Dr. Maxwell's office ; then a year at Inland, Cedar Co .. Ia., at the expiration of which time he returned to Daven- port and formed a partnership, with Dr. Maxwell, in 1880, and has remained in that relation until the present time. They have a prosperous practice chiefly in the city. He was united in mar- riage with Marie M. Maxwell, the youngest daughter of Dr. Max- well. on Aug. 11, 1879. He is a member of the Scott County Medical Society.

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History of Scott County, Iowa, Part 71

Author: Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.) Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago, Inter-state publishing co. Number of Pages: 1280

Author: Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, Inter-state publishing co.
Number of Pages: 1280