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John Philip Germann, born June 17, 1819, in Alsbaeh, Grand- duehy of Hessen, was a shoemaker. In 1846 he came to New York, where he married Anna Maria Brenner, February 17, 1848 In October of the same year they came to Quiney, where Mr. Germann for many years followed his trade. Henry Germann, a son, for many years was engaged in the drug business in this eity, finally retired and now is interested in the Broadway Bank, being vice president of the institution. Louisa, wife of William Schmiedeskamp, and Melinda, wife of Orlando Cavolt, are daughters of Jolm Philip and Anna M. (Brenner) Germann. Henry Germann married Dr. Melinda Knap- heide. Their children are Aldo and Hildegarde.
Herman Schroer, born September 22, 1824, in Breslau. Silesia, came to Quiney in 1848, and on March 15, 1852, married Louise
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Delabar, daughter of Anton and Barbara (Linnemann) Delabar, the first child of German parents born in Quincy. Herman Schroer was a goldsmith by trade, which he had learned in his home town, and was a master in his art of making fine metal work. He also was the inventor of the first gasoline lamp used in Quincy. For some time he was captain of the Quincy Jaeger, a German militia company organized by his father-in-law, Capt. Anton Delabar. Herman Schroer died September 5, 1866, his wife departed this life March 9, 1909. Duke Schroer, city clerk of Quincy, is the only son living.
The Sien family were among the early settlers in Quincy. Ernest Sien, born 1822 in Wieda, Braunschweig, came to America in 1844, locating in New Braunfels, Texas, but came to Quincy in 1848 where lie for many years was engaged as locksmith and brass founder. IIe died January 4, 1884, his wife, Elizabeth, nee Klostermann, departed this life in 1902. Ludwig Sien, born 1819, also came to Quincy in 1848. He was a cabinet maker, worked at his trade for many years and died in 1874. Carl Sien, born in 1824, married Friederike Guenther, and came to Quincy with his family in 1853. He was a brass founder, being engaged in his calling until his death, September 28, 1900. One son, Frederick, went to Unionville, Montana; the other son, William Sien, for years has been prominent in the grocery busi- ness in Quincy. Mrs. Friederike Kespohl, widow of Julius Kespohl, the dry goods merchant, is the only daughter of Carl and Friederike (Guenther) Sien living.
Herman L. Lagemann and his wife, Elizabeth, nee Voecker, both born 1811 in Wittlage, Hanover, came to Quincy in 1848. Mr. Lagemann followed his trade as stonemason for some time, then went into the grocery business, and finally started a mill, grinding corn, rye and buckwheat, also making grits of oats and barley. He died August 26, 1868, his wife departed this life October 3, 1883. Henry Lagemann, the eldest son, for many years assisted his father in business, and from 1870 to 1872 was chief of the fire department; he died November 3, 1882. Louis Lagemann, another son of Herman and Elizabeth (Voecker) Lagemann, conducted a grocery store from 1863 to 1868, and then went into the hardware business, which he condueted with his sons for a number of years. For twenty-two years he served in the fire department, being assistant chief for twelve years. He died years ago. Arthur Lagemann, a son, is United States revenue collector in Quincy.
Anton Wavering, born in Duelmen, Westphalia, and his wife, Elizabeth, nee Bergfeld, came to Quincy in 1848, where Wavering, who was a carpenter, followed his trade until his death, November, 1855 ; his wife departed this life January, 1880. John H. Wavering, the son, born 1837, learned rope-making under Benjamin M. Prentiss. In 1873 he, with Frank Williams, started the City Mill, in 1876 be-
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coming associated with F. W. Knollenberg. After thirty years of active business life he retired. Ile then bought the Tellico Mill, which has sinee been conducted by his sons, Anton, Bernard, Ilenry, William and Lawrenee Wavering. In 1859 John H. Wavering mar- ried Bernardine Steinbrecher. For many years he was aetive in the volunteer fire department, organized Company No. 6 and did not rest until they acquired a steam engine. Ile also served four terms in the city council, as representative of the Sixth Ward.
Henry Ertz Jansen, born May 25, 1802, in Ostfriesland, married ITilda Matthesen, and for many years was active as merchant. In 1848 the family came to Quiney, and located on a farm east of town. In 1855 they returned to the city, where Jansen for many years eon- ducted a general store, also a tobaeco factory. His first wife having died in 1852, he in 1855 married Mary Vahle, and she died in 1879. Later Henry E. Jansen made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Sehanz, near Mill Creek, where he died July 12, 1884. Sons were : Richard Jansen, for many years a notary in Quiney, also secretary of the German Insurance and Savings Association : Leonard Jansen went to California many years ago; Henry Il. Jansen, for many years an attorney in Qniney; Matthew Jansen, served in the Civil war, and became captain of Company A, Twenty-seventh Illinois Infantry; and Theodore Jansen who served in the same regiment. All the sons mentioned have departed this life.
Simon HI. Pieper, born 1827 in Lippe Detmold, eame to Quiney in 1848, and for many years worked in the furniture factory of F. W. Jansen. His wife was Marie, nee Voelker, and both died in 1901. John F. Pieper, the son, born in Quiney July 2, 1854, attended school until sixteen years of age. Then he worked on a farm for six years. Finally he learned the cabinet maker's trade in the factory of F. W. Jansen. He then entered the employ of the Joseph Knittel Show Case Company, and two years later, in 1876, went into business for himself. Later he went into partnership with Henry C. Pfeiffer. under the firm style J. F. Pieper & Company, and in 1888 the business was incorporated under the name Quiney Show Case Works, which in the course of time became one of the most important industries in the city, employing ninety and more persons. John F. Pieper is president and manager of the works. John F. Pieper married Lonisa Erke. a daughter of Frank Erke, a farmer, one of the early settlers in Liberty Township. They have two sons. Henry F'. Pieper, assistant manager, and JJ. Frank Pieper. in the period furniture business in Quincy.
John Bernard Heckenkamp, born October 26, 1806, in Coesfeld, Westphalia, and his wife, Anna Katherine, nee Nagel, born February 24, 1802, in the same town, came to Quiney in 1848. With them came their sons, John Henry, born December 22, 1840, and Frank Vol. 1-25
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William, born April 22, 1844; also the widow Anna Marie Hecken- kamp, born October 14, 1784, two brothers, Bernard and Henry, and two sisters, Marie and Gertrude Heckenkamp. In 1849 the family located on a farm in Melrose, where John Bernard Heckenkamp for many years followed agriculture. Frank William Heckenkamp, the son born in 1844, for thirteen years was engaged as teacher, three years in a public school in Melrose and ten years as teacher of St. Mary's Parochial School in Quiney, he also being organist in the church. For four years he served as alderman, representing the Third Ward in the city council, for several years he was president of the German Insurance and Savings Association, and for twenty- five years active as justice of the peace. F. William Heckenkamp, Jr., a son of the before mentioned, is a florist and for many years has conducted a greenhouse in Quincy. He also is supreme president of the Western Catholic Union.
Herman Henry Knapheide, born September 15, 1824, in Lengerich, Westphalia, came to New Orleans in 1845. He soon left for St. Louis, where he in 1847 married Katherine Achelpohl, born March 16, 1823. in Borgholzhausen, Westphalia. The couple came to Quincy in 1848, where Herman H. Knapheide for many years conducted a wagon factory, until his death August 15, 1890; his wife died Feb- ruary, 1916. Henry Edward Knapheide, chest son, born April 4, 1855, in Quiney, is now conducting the business founded by his fa- ther. He married Angusta Beck, born in Berea, Ohio. Their son, Harold, is assistant manager of the works. William Samuel Knap- heide, second son of Herman H. and Katherine (Achelpohl) Knap- heide, born April 14, 1865, attended the public schools. He also was taught in the German school of the First German Methodist Church, Rev. Frank Gruenewald, of Biebelsheim, Grandduchy of Hessen, being his tutor, in a school of forty pupils. He then attended the Quincy High School and the Gem City Business College. Later he attended the Quincy College of Medicine. After graduation he went to Brook- lyn, New York, where he attended Long Island Medical College. Finally he went to Europe, where he studied in the University of Vienna under Rudolph von Billroth, chief surgeon of the university ; then in the University of Berlin under Ernst von Bergmann; and in the University of Strassburg, under Carl von Recklinghausen. After a course in Leopold's Female Clinic, he visited the hospitals in Paris and London, and returning to America in 1892. he began his practice in Quincy, was appointed physician in charge of Blessing Hospital continuously for twenty-six years, and as surgeon for fifteen years. In 1893 he married May Ellen Brenner, a daughter of Henry Brenner, born in Mendon, Adams County. Melinda (Knapheide) Ger- mann, the wife of Henry Germann, is a daughter of Herman II. and Katherine (Aehelpohl) Knapheide. She was born in Quincy and studied in the Quincy College of Medicine. Then she attended the University of Zuerich, Switzerland, where she graduated in the de-
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partment of medicine. After her graduation she returned to Quincy. where she has been practicing her profession ever since.
The name of John A. Steinbach will ever be remembered in the history of Quiney, as prominent among the men who made their mark in this community. He was born in Bethel, Missouri, January 28, 1847, and came to Quiney with his parents in 1848. His Father was John Adam Steinbach, born in Wimmenan, Alsace, March 4, 1821, and his mother Marie Rebecca, nee Scheid, born in Economy, Ohio, December 8, 1825. The grandfather's name also was John Adam Steinbach, and he served for eight years under Napoleon 1. took part in the latter's memorable march with 500,000 men to Moseow in 1812, saw the rise and witnessed the downfall of the great Corsican, and was one of three out of his company of 300, who returned from that terrible expedition. In 1828 the family came to America, loeat- ing in Stark County, Ohio, where they for seventeen years followed agricultural pursuits. Then they with others joined Keil's Colony in Bethel, Missouri, and in 1865 John Adam Steinbach, the grand- father, with his wife, Katherine, nee Stammler, crossed the plains to Oregon, where the wife died in 1874, and her husband departed this life October 31, 1879. John Adam Steinbach, the son of the above mentioned, after his arrival in Quincy, followed his trade as black- smith until his death, December 6, 1852. His widow later became the wife of Philip Steinbach, a widower and brother of her first husband. John A. Steinbach, the son of John Adam and Marie Rebecca (Scheid) Steinbach, grew up in this city, received a fair common school educa- tion, and at the age of thirteen years was apprenticed to Henry Blomer, from whom he learned the bricklayer's trade. In February, 1865, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Forty-eighth Illinois Infantry, and was soon elected first lientenant of the company. After the war he resumed work at his trade, and in 1871 engaged in the brick contracting business with his step-father, Philip Steinbach, and later with his step-brother, Philip Steinbach, Jr., the firm Stein- bach Brothers in the course of time became prominent as contractors, having done the brick work on many public buildings, business blocks and fine residences in this state, lowa and Missouri. Early in life John A. Steinbach took an interest in the volunteer fire department, and in 1869 was foreman of Neptune Company No. 4, in the course of time holding various positions, until in 1875 he was appointed chief engineer, an office which he held until 1885 when he declined reap- pointment. Under his management many improvements were made. and the fire department brought up to the highest stage of efficiency. In 1895 John A. Steinbach was elected mayor, a position which he held for twelve years in succession, 1895 to 1906, inclusive. Then came an interval of two years. John H. Best serving as mayor in 1907 and 1908. In 1909 and 1910, John A. Steinbach. being again elected. served for two more years, making fourteen years in all. During his administration many questions of far-reaching importance were pre-
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sented and settled. The public debt was steadily reduced, and the credit of the city advanced, until refunding bonds could be floated at 4 per cent interest. Many miles of permanent street paving were put down, and the sewerage system largely extended. To John A. Steinbach belongs the credit of solving the waterworks problem, which had been agitating the public mind for many years. With the aid of Theodore B. Pape, who as corporation counsel managed the legal end of the question, a plan was evolved and successfully carried through, under which the City of Quincey today is the owner of its waterworks. It took a man of the character of John A. Steinbach to accomplish this, a man with a fixed purpose, of untiring energy and a firm deter- mination to do things, in spite of all obstacles that presented them- selves during the many years of his administration of city affairs. In settling that vexed question he has built himself a monument for all time to come. In 1868 John A. Steinbach married Barbara Weisen- burger, born in Neuburg on the Rhine, she died in 1891. Oetober 8, 1903, he married for the second time, choosing the widow Marie Mast, nee Fritsch, born in Gengenbach, Baden. John A. Steinbach died April 6, 1915. His widow survives. Six daughters of John A. and Barbara (Weisenburger) Steinbach are among the living : Lenore, wife of George Grimmer, in Quincy; Delia, wife of William Koeks, in St. Louis; Mrs. Lawrence March, a widow; Edith, wife of Joseph Einhans, in Quincy; Miss Ruth Steinbach, in Texas; and Marguerite, wife of Will Campbell, in Parsons, Kansas. Philip Steinbach, Jr., born in Quincy August 24, 1849, grew up in this city and in the course of time learned the tinner's trade, afterward he learned brieklaying and for many years was in business with his step- brother, John A. Steinbach, contractors and builders. Philip Stein- bach married Laura Grimm, daughter of George Grimm, one of Quiney's pioneers. They have one son, Elmer, in business with his father as contractor, and five daughters, Laura, wife of Herbert Ferrce, in El Paso, Texas; Mrs. Myra Farrar, in New York City ; Emma, wife of Dr. Paul Lense, dentist in St. Louis; Edna, wife of William Awerkamp, in Quiney; and Viola, wife of Charles Rump, civil engineer in Denver, Colorado. Daughters of Philip and Marie Rebecca (Scheid) Steinbach are: Mrs. Magdalene Liese and Mrs. Bertha Kohl, both in St. Louis; Mrs. Amanda Steinbeck and Mrs. Cora Rummenie, both in Quincy.
SETTLERS OF 1849
Bernard Henry Middendorf, born 1820 in Berge, Oldenburg, came to America in 1843, loeating in St. Louis, where he married Marie Elizabeth Jessing, born in Ahausen, Hanover. October 28, 1821. In 1849 they came to Quiney, where Bernard II. Middendorf for a number of years was engaged as a contractor for stone masonry. Then he went into the grocery business until he died. October 22, 1885: his wife departed this life February 8, 1905. Sons surviving
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are: William, president of the Broadway Bank and treasurer of the Middendorf Bros. Company, dealers in lumber and building material ; he also served in the city council. Theodore is president, and Henry is vice president of the Middendorf Bros. Company. Another son studied for the priesthood. Father Rogerius Middendorf, and he is stationed at Teutopolis, Illinois.
Frederick Pape, born Angust 24, 1820, in Soehlde, Hanover, at the age of sixteen began to learn the milling business. In 1847 he came to America and worked as miller in Dubuque, Iowa. Two years later, 1849, he came to Adams County, and conducted a windmill in Payson Township. Later Mr. Pape bought the mill of Gilead Bar- tholemew ou Mill Creek, which was run by water power, he introdue- ing steam power. In 1851 Frederick Pape married Margaret Eaton, born in Scotland. April, 1826. She died July 14, 1862. In June, 1878, he married for the second time, choosing Mrs. Jeannette Palmer, widow of John Pahner, and sister of his first wife. Frederick Pape died October 21, 1895. His son, William Pape, is the partner of Charles F. Loos, they condueting the Acme Mills in Quincy, under the firm name Pape & Loos.
John Schlag, born February 2, 1820, in Unterabtsteinach, Grand- duchy of Hessen, married Elizabeth Ranck, born May 25, 1819, in Dieburg, Hessen. In 1847 they emigrated, landing in New Orleans, and in 1849 located in Quiney. John Schlag was a tinner, and fol- lowed his trade until he died. May 5, 1860, his wife departing this life July 16, 1896. George Schlag, the son, born March 8, 1858, after receiving a fair common school education, early in life went to work in the tobacco factory of Goodman & Turner. Later he was employed in the grocery store of Ording & Glass for four years. In December. 1885, he joined the fire department as minute-man, and the following spring was appointed as roundsman. After five years' work he was appointed chief engineer, May 6, 1891, a position he held for many years.
Senator Bernard Arntzen, born 1834 in Snedlohn. Westphalia, came to Quiney in 1849, where he for four years was engaged in the drug business. Ile then studied law, and attended a college in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, in 1856 and 1857, graduating with high honors. Loeat- ing in Quiney, he was elected as city attorney in 1860, and soon gained a reputation as public speaker. In 1861 he married Martha M. Munn of Keokuk, lowa. Being nominated for the Senate of the State Legislature by the democratic party in 1874, he was elected and served for four years as representative of this district in the upper house at Springfield. During President Cleveland's second term, Bernard Arntzen was appointed as Indian agent in Montana. Bernard Arntzen and his wife departed this life many years ago. One son was engaged in business in St. Louis, another son in Chicago,
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The daughter became the wife of Major Townsend, Government engi- neer in Rock Island, Illinois.
Frank Henry Kehlenbrink, born December 3, 1811, in Borgholz- hansen, Westphalia, in 1829 married Marie Wittbrot, born Noveni- ber 17, 1806, in Werder, Westphalia. The family emigrated in 1846, arrived in St. Louis January 1, 1847, remained there for two years and eame to Quincy in 1849. Here they located on a farm immediately south of the city. In 1855 they moved to town, where Frank H. Kehlenbrink went into the grocery business, also paeking hogs in the winter time. In 1866 he bought fifteen acres of land southeast of the city and started a vineyard. Everything was eondueted in a systematic manner. Besides the prodnet of his own vineyard, he bought large quantities of grapes from others, so that the result of his enterprise amounted to from 50,000 to 60,000 gallons of wine annually. He also made eider in great quantities. Frank H. Kehlen- brink died April 12, 1881, and his wife departed this life December 20, 1886. Daughters were: Katherine, the wife of Thomas Foote. Jr., a son of Rev. Thomas Foote; Minna, the wife of Valentine Stegmiller, proprietor of a boiler works; Marie, the wife of William Winkelmann, building contractor; and Louisa, the wife of Richard Jansen, notary and insurance agent. Only Mrs. Louisa Jansen sur- vives, having her home in Chicago.
Dr. Michael J. Roesehlaub was born February 2, 1806, in Bavaria, where his father, Dr. Andrew Roeschlaub was private medical eoun- selor to the king and dean of the faculty of the University of Munich. Michael J. Roeschlaub pursued his studies at the University of Munich, graduated from the literary school in 1825, and in 1828 received his diploma as physician and surgeon. After practicing medicine and surgery in Munich for four years, he was appointed as distriet physician, a position which he held until 1845, when he resigned and came to America, locating in Palmyra, Missouri. In January, 1849, he came to Quiney, where he for many years practiced his profession until his death in 1885. Dr. Michael J. Roesehlaub was twice married. After the death of his first wife he married Margaret Sawers in Bavaria, October 10, 1843. Children living are : Robert S. Roeschlaub, who during the Civil war enlisted in Company E, Eighty- fourth Illinois Infantry, was elected as sergeant, later as lieutenant and finally as captain of the company; after the war he studied architecture and later was established as arehiteet in Denver, Colo- rado; he at present resides in San Diego, California. Frank, second son of Dr. Michael J. and Margaret (Sawers) Roeschlanb, lives in Chicago; and llenry, the third son, in Denver, Colorado. Jessie S. Roeschlanh, the danghter of Dr. Michael J. and Margaret (Sawers) Roesehlaub, was married to Dr. L. H. A. Niekerson, September 15, 1880.
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Gerdt Gertjes Arends, born March 14, 1824, in Noorden, Ostfries- land, came to America in 1846. Three weeks after his arriva! in this country, he enlisted in Company E. Barnes' Missouri Battalion, under Gen. Sterling Price, and served in the Mexican war. After that war he located in St. Louis, where he married Jantje Hinrichs Tatjes, January 11, 1849. Several months later they came to Quincy, where Mr. Arends followed his trade as carpenter, becoming foreman for John Bimson, in whose service he remained for many years, finally retiring to private life. Mrs. Arends died February 20. 1895, her husband followed her in death May 1, 1899. Gerhard G. Arends, born April 8, 1854, attended school until seventeen years of age, when he entered upon his business career in the office of Richard Jansen with the German Insurance Company of Quiney. Then he served in the employ of George W. Brown, also in the insurance business. Several years later he entered the Ricker Bank as assistant bookkeeper, and after two years became head bookkeeper, in which capacity he served for nine years. On account of ill health he resigned and for several years was connected with no active business enter- prise. When the Quincy National Bank was organized in 1887, he was one of the incorporators and was appointed assistant cashier, in which capacity he served for years, and now is vice president, also one of the direetors. In 1886 Gerhard G. Arends, married Caroline Bit- ter. a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bitter. They have two children, llenry Gerhard, lieutenant in the American army in France: and Antoinette, wife of Wilmer B. Hedges, traveling salesman.
John Henry Broekschmidt. born September 16, 1830, in Bohmte, Hanover, emigrated in 1848. Leaving Bremen in June, he landed in Baltimore in September of said year. From there he crossed the Alleghenies for Cincinnati, where he arrived in October, and found a home with an uncle, Christian Broekschmidt, who was a locksmith. After working in a tobacco factory for some time he took siek and was admitted to a hospital in the spring of 1849. Finally recovering from a lingering illness, he appealed to his nnele, Joseph Broekschmidt, in Quincy, who sent him $25 to pay the doctor and his fare to Quincy. where he arrived in October, 1849. In April, 1850, the unele secured an apprenticeship for him with George JJ. Laage, the pioneer hatter, with whom he had to serve four years: besides his board, lodging and laundry, his compensation was $25 for the first year, $50 for the second, $75 for the third, and $100 for the fourth year. After serv- ing his apprenticeship he went to St. Louis, where he worked in different large hat manufactories. Returning to Quincy he in Sep- tember. 1855, established a business of his own. Being successful he took in his brother, Joseph, as assistant, and in 1860 as partner. Be- sides conducting his business as hatter and furrier, he from 1870 to 1874 was interested with William Cramer in the distillery on Cedar Creek. On September 10. 1857, JJohn Henry Brockschmidt married Caroline Epple, daughter of the old pioneer, John Paul
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Epple. His wife died April 8, 1876, his brother, Joseph, died Novem- ber 11, 1896, and John Henry Broekschmidt departed this life October 23, 1897. Alfred J. Broekschmidt, the only son surviving, was born in Quiney August 11, 1860. Between the ages of six and twelve years he attended the parochial school of St. Boniface Church. Later he entered St. Francis College, devoting three years to the preparatory and four years to the collegiate course, and later pursued a two years' post-graduate course. In 1879 he graduated, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During the last two years of his college course he read law under the direction of O. H. Browning. In 1881 he received the degree of Master of Arts from his alma mater, and in the same year was enrolled as a law student in Yale University, where he remained two years and graduated in 1883 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. He afterward took a post-graduate course of two years, the degree of Master of Laws being conferred on him in 1884, and the degree of Doctor of Civil Law in 1885. He also won the Winchester seholarship, which entitled him to spend one year at Berlin and one year at Paris, but he did not take advantage of this at the time. For many years Alfred J. Brockschmidt has been active in his profession. In June, 1884, he was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Connecticut, in October he was admitted to the bar of Illinois, and in November of the same year to the Supreme Court of New York. In 1885 he was permitted to practice in the high eourts of Canada, while in 1886 he was admitted to practice in the federal courts at Springfield. August 28, 1901, Alfred J. Brocksehmidt married Mathilde Loire, daughter of Philibert Loire of St. Louis.
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