| i. | AUGUST JOHANN2 MOEWS, b. March 25, 1861, Quatzow, Germany; d. January 01, 1941, McNabb, Putnam Co. ,Illinois, U.S.A; m. ANNA KATHERINE FRIESLEBEN, January 31, 1886, LaSalle Co., Illinois, U.S.A.; b. January 30, 1865, Germany; d. February 01, 1938, McNabb, Putnam Co. ,Illinois, U.S.A. |
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Marriage Notes for AUGUST MOEWS and ANNA FRIESLEBEN: Personal Profile of August Johann Moews Occupation: He was a tenant farmer of several farms in the Granville, McNabb, Hennepin area. It has been said that he worked as a laborer helping to lay the bricks in many streets in LaSalle-Peru and maybe even as far away as Dixon Illinois. This apparently was shortly after he immigrated from Germany. Accomplishments: He servived Immigration from Germany at a very young age. His parents sent him to America to avoid being drafted into the Prussian army being mobilized at that time. General: Immigrated in 1882. He was very fond of fishing in his later retired years. He also loved dogs and often talked about the sheep dogs in Germany. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (The following is an excerpt from Phyllis Zwissig's "History of August and Anna Moews" book assembled by her in September of 1985) August Johann Moews was born March 25, 1861 in Quatzow, Province Schlawe, Pommern, Germany to Ernestine and August Moews. (Gravestones in the Granville cemetery show that Ernestine was born in 1833 and died in 1919. August was born in 1834 and died in 1888.) August Johann Moews was one of six children. He had two sisters and three brothers: Wilhelmenia, Ida, Frank, Herman, and Carl. The family migrated to the United States and on the ship, August met Anna Katherine Friesleben. Anna Katherine Friesleben was born January 30, 1865, to Anna and Henry Friesleben in the Province of Hessen and the town of Wohrs, Germany. (Gravestones in the Granville cemetery show that Anna was born in 1830 and died in 1903. Henry was born in 1827 and died in 1919.) Anna Katherine had two bnrothers and two sisters: Henry, Christian, Emma, and Lizzie. She immigrated to America with her brothers in 1882. Anna Katherine Friesleben and August Johann Moews were married January 31, 1886, in Eden Township, LaSalle County, Illinois. They lived most of their married life in the Hennepin, Illinois area working as farmers. They had nine children: Lizzie, Frank, August, Lina, Katherine, Paul, Ida, Edwin, and Elizabeth. Anna and August retired in McNabb, Illinois. Anna died in February, 1938 at the age of 73 and August died in 1941, at the age of 80. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (The following is a copy of an article from the Echo & Record Files - January 26, 1936) The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Loesch in McNabb will be open tomorrow afternoon to all friends who wish to call on Mrs. Loesch's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Moews, who reach their golden wedding anniversary that day. Mr. and Mrs. Moews, who are 74 and 71 years, respectively, will be honored at a family dinner Sunday at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Thos. W. Dore, Henepin. (From the December 29, 1927 Putnam County Record) Mr. and Mrs. Edward Loesch and son and Miss Elizabeth Moews were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. August Moews near Hennepin. Mrs. Samuel Nash of Dayton, Illinois has been spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Moews. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Loesch, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weber and Miss Elizabeth Moews of McNabb and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nash of Dayton spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. August Moews. |
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More About AUGUST MOEWS and ANNA FRIESLEBEN: Marriage: January 31, 1886, LaSalle Co., Illinois, U.S.A. |
| ii. | WILHELMINA FREDERICKA MOEWS, b. March 07, 1864, Quatzow, Germany; d. December 23, 1949, St. Margaret's Hosp., Spring Valley, IL., Bureau Co.; m. JOHN SCHROWANG; b. January 04, 1848, Wora, Kries Kirchheim, Kur Hessen, Germany; d. May 15, 1929, Granville IL, Putnam Co.. |
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Marriage Notes for WILHELMINA MOEWS and JOHN SCHROWANG: (The following is a copy of a newspaper obituary) Obituary of Veteran of Franco-Prussian War John Schrowang was born January 4, 1848 In Wora, Kries Kirchheim Kur, Hessen, Germany. He attended school and received instruction in God's holy Word, being confirmed in his 14th year. During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and 1871 he served as a soldier, seeing much action on the field of battle. Early in the year 1882 he left his fatherland and found a new home in America. He came to Putnam county, living here to his end. On March 27, 1887 he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Moews. To this union six children were born: Mary Hartman, August, Carl, Ida Immel, Helen Bornemann, Emma Turnbull, who together with eighteen grandchildren and the widow mourn the departed. Many other relatives and friends are in grief at this time. Deceased chose farming as his occupation. In March 1918, he retired and moved to Granville, where he spent the declining days of his life. He was seldom sick in his life, Two weeks before Christmas he became sick with influenza. To this a kidney trouble developed causing much severe pain at times. He became bedridden on April 1st. From that time forth he took little nourishment. About three weeks before his end he was strengthened with the Lord's last Sacrament and then patiently waited the call of his Lord which came relieving him of all his sufferings Wednesday morning, May 15. at 6 o'clock. He thus attained the age of 81 years, 4 months and 11 days. Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral Friday were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moews and Ernest; Mrs. Arthur Zimmerman and children of Wenona; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maihack, Moline; Mr. and Mrs. Will Sharp, Princeton; Mrs. Sam Collier, Ladd and Mrs. Albert Flohr, La Salle. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks for the sympathy of our friends, shown at the death of our loved one. Mrs. Schrowang and children. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wilhelmina came to america in her early 20's and married at 24. After arriving in Peru, IL., as many of the family members did, she worked in the laundry for the Hegler family in La Salle, IL. John Schrowang also worked for the Hegler family in La Salle, IL. and took care of the horses. Both John and Wilhelmina came from Germany but this was the first time they met. John Schrowang was an infantryman and rode horses in the German Army. He served in the Franco-Prussian War. He was awarded a heavy medal, resembling a cross, for his distinctive service. One descendant (E.S.) a grandson remembers this medal of honer which he had brought to America as a young man. (Comments provided by their 5th child, Helen Schrowang, wife of Oscar John Bornemann). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (The following is a copy of a newspaper obituary) AGED LOCAL LADY LAID TO REST MONDAY MRS. SCHROWANG, 85, PASSES AWAY FRIDAY MORNING - at HOSPITAL A host of relatives and friends paid their respects to Mrs. Wilhelmina Schrowang, 85, at funeral services Monday afternoon at the Dysart funeral chapel and at the services at the County Line Lutheran church. The aged lady died at 7 o'clock Friday morning, Dec. 23, 1949, at St. Margaret's hospital, Spring Valley, where she had been patient two weeks. In failing health for several mouths. she had previously been hospitalized twice for short periods of time. As Wilhelmina Moews, she was born March 7, 1804. in Pommern, Germany, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Moews, She came to America at the age of 22. and was united in marriage to John Sehrowang. March 27, 1887. The family was engaged in farming and lived for 28 years on the farm south of town. now the residence of the Ed Holmbeck family, before retiring to their home in Granville in March, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Schrowang celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary -in 1927. A member of the County Line Lutheran church, Mrs. Schrowang was a charter member of the Ladies Aid society. Surviving are two sons August and Carl Schrowang, and three daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Hartman. Mrs. Harry (Ida) Immel, and Mrs. Oscar (Helen) Bornemann, all of Granville township, also a brother, Herman Moews. Granville, and a sister, Mrs. Henry (Ida) Waldschmidt of Waldron, Kas.; and 22 grandehildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Mr. Schrowang passed away May 15, 1929, and a daughter, Mrs. John (Emma) Turnbull. died Aug. 1 of this year. Three brothers, August, Carl and Frank Moews preceded her in death, as did a sister in Germany. Services were held at one o'clock at the chapel and at 1:30 at the church. with the Rev. J. M. Johnson officiating. Mrs. Clifford Ogilvie of Compton sang a German hymn, a favorite of the deceased, and the hymn "Asleep In Jesus," accompanied by Mrs. Walter Kessler, organist. Thirty members of the Ladies Aid society honored their departed member and stood at attention in two lines through which the cortege moved from the church. Interment was made in the family lot beside her husband in the Granville cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, Albert Flohr and Ernest Moews, Wenona; Frank Moews, Prophetstown; Aug. C. Moews, B. E. Moews and Robert Kidd. Relatives from a distance who came for the service included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moews and son of Prophetstown; Mrs. Hettie Geers, Davenport, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Benson, Peoria; Joseph Schrowang, Crete; and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Flohr and Ernest Moews, Wenona. |
| 2. | iii. | KARL FREDERICK MOEWS, b. July 04, 1866, Malchow, Germany; d. July 18, 1922. | |
| iv. | FRANZ GUSTAV MOEWS, b. March 04, 1869, Panknin, Germany; d. November 12, 1941; m. EVA CHRIST, February 20, 1896; b. October 06, 1873; d. July 14, 1947. |
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More About FRANZ MOEWS and EVA CHRIST: Marriage: February 20, 1896 |
| v. | HERMAN HENRY ANTON MOEWS, b. May 27, 1871, Panknin (Pommern), Germany; d. September 21, 1962, Spring Valley, IL, Bureau Co.; m. EMMA DIPPEL, February 20, 1900, Putnam Co.; b. April 07, 1880, Granville Township, Putnam Co., IL; d. June 21, 1944, Spring Valley, IL, Bureau Co.. |
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Marriage Notes for HERMAN MOEWS and EMMA DIPPEL: Personal Profile of Herman Henry Anton Moews Occupation: Master Farmer Accomplishments: Chairman of the discount committee of the Bank of Granville; Director of the Standard Cooperative Elevator Co.; Director of the Granville-Hennepin Shipping Assoc.; Member of the executive committee of the Marshall-Putnam Co. Farm Bureau. General: Immigrated to America from Germany at the age of 16, was an active member of the County Line Lutheran Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From the Tonica News April 1905 Farm Land Prices - Herman Moews bought 40 acres of the Reinhart estate in Putnam County for $150 per acre and Conrad Pletsch bought an 80 adjoining the Hullinger place for $150 an acre. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (The following is a copy of a newspaper obituary provided by Erna Moews) MRS. HERMAN MOEWS PASSES AWAY TODAY SERVICES FOR GRANVILLE LADY TO BE HELD AT CO. LINE CHURCH SUNDAY Mrs. Herman Moews, 64, of Granville died at four o'clock this morning, June 1, 1944 in St. Margaret's hospital at Spring Valley where she had been a patient since Saturday afternoon. She entered the hospital for observation and her sudden passing came as a shock to her family and friends. Funeral services are to be held at two o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Immanuel Lutheran church on the County Line, of which she has been an active member, Rev. J. M. Johnson, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be made in the Granville cemetery. Emma Dippel was born April 7, 1880 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Eustice Dippel in Granville township. She was married to Herman Moews in February of 1900 and to them were born the following children; Bernhard E., Mrs. Emma Pickett of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Edith Kidd and Miss Irna. Mr. and Mrs. Moews retired from their farm, southeast of town, a year ago, following the marriage of their son, a nationally known hybrid seed corn breeder. Besides the husband and children, she is survived by two granddaughters, Mary Jane Kidd and Bettina Moews, three sisters, Mrs. Edith Bouxsein, Mrs. Anna Fiedler and Mrs. John Stehl, and three brothers, Albert Dippel of Ottawa, Bernhard and Frank Dippel. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newspaper articles from the Putnam County Record - June 8, 1944 RITES FOR MRS. MOEWS ARE LARGELY ATTENDED A large company of relatives and friends paid their respects to Mrs. Herman Moews of Granville, at the funeral services held Sunday afternoon in Immanuel Lutheran Church on the county line, of which she has been an active member before her death last Thursday, after a few days of confinement to St. Margaret's. Rev. J. M. Johnson, pastor officiated and Mrs. Henry Martens and Jermiah Klagg sang. Burial was in the Granville cemetery, with the following nephews as pallbearers; Frank Moews, Prophetstown, Ernest Moews, Streator, Walter Bousein, Hennepin; Billie Dippel, Ottawa; August Schrowang and Howard Fiedler. Relatives were present also from Moline, Melvin, and Davenport, Iowa. From the June 15, 1944 Issue -- To those who expressed sympathy by any acts of kindness at the passing of our beloved wife and mother, we acknowledge our grateful appreciation. Herman Moews and Family |
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More About HERMAN MOEWS and EMMA DIPPEL: Marriage: February 20, 1900, Putnam Co. |
| vi. | IDA ERNESTINE AUGUSTA MOEWS, b. July 12, 1874, See Bukow, Germany; d. March 23, 1973, Anthony Hosp., Anthony, Kansas; m. HENRY WALDSCHMIDT, February 05, 1895, Granville Illinois, Putnam Co.; b. November 04, 1867, Hession, Germany; d. April 11, 1958. |
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Marriage Notes for IDA MOEWS and HENRY WALDSCHMIDT: Personal Profile of Ida Ernestine Augusta Moews GENERAL: Ida was born in See Bukow near Stolpe and Schlave, Germany; she was baptized on July 15, 1874 in Germany; came to America with her parents when she was twelve years old in 1886; she was confirmed in the County Line Lutheran Church near Granville, Illinois; she and her husband farmed near Dows, Iowa and moved to Waldron, Kansas in Dec. 1907 to continue farming until moving to Anthony in 1951, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (The following items were copied from newspaper articles) Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waldschmidt Observed 60th Wedding Anniversary With Open House Sixty years of married life has been enjoyed by a Harper County couple. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waldschmidt were married February 5, 1895 at Granville, Ill. Honoring their sixtieth wedding anniversary, an Open House was held Sunday afternoon, February 6, in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Clifford Gilek in Anthony. Their son, Walter J. Waldschmidt also of Anthony, assisted his parents with their anniversary plans. Both Mr. and Mrs. Waldschmidt were born in Germany and came to the United States when they were twelve years of age. Being seven years older than his wife, Mr. Waldschmidt now 87, left his home in Hession, Germany with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Waldschmidt. Mrs. Waldschmidt now 80, departed from Bukau, Germany with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. August Moews to live in the Granville, Ill. community where the Waldschmidts had also settled. Following their wedding in Granville, Ill., the couple made their home, in the community where their two children, Marie and Walter J. were born. For a number of years the Henry Waldschmidt family lived near Dows, Iowa. Because of the promising future of a newly settled community in Harper county known a Waldron, Mr. and Mrs. Waldschmidt with their children moved in December, 1907 to a farm adjoining his parents, who were pioneers in Waldron. Thirteen years were spent on the farm and in 1920, the Waldschmidts moved into a lovely home in Waldron where they resided until 1953. This home was always the center of hospitality and friends were welcome at any time. Since there were no Lutheran church facilities, the Waldschmidt home was used for the Sunday services held by a visiting lutheran minister. Mr. and Mrs. Waldschmidt moved to Anthony, in September, 1953 to make their home. They are now residing with their daughter, Mrs. Clifford Gilek. Many friends and neighbors were happy to honor them Sunday with cards, flowers, visits, telegrams, telephone calls and other expressions of friendship. Besides their daughter and son who were present for their 60th anniversary observance, Mr. Waldschmidt has one living sister and Mrs. Waldschmidt one living brother. Although some were unable to be in Anthony Sunday, the Waldschmidts were remembered by their six grandchildren, three step grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. The honorees received their open house guests Sunday aftertnoon in their usual friendly manner. Mrs. Waldschmidt's corsage was designed of pink carnations and Mr. Waldschmidt wore a white carnation Boutonniere. The reception table reflected a green and gold color scheme. Centering the table was a cyclamen in an attractive gold basket with white tapers at either side. A decorated wedding cake featuring the green and gold motif also adorned the table covered with a white cloth. Assisting at the serving table were Mrs. Leonard Hoover, grand-daughter of the honorees and Mrs. Walter J. Waldschmidt, their daughter-in-law. George Hoover, a great grandson attended at the guest book. Mrs. Clifford Gilek wore a carnation corsage which was a gift from her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Hoover, to honor her Mother's birthday falling on the same day. Among the out of town guests were Rev. Fred Schoen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schlickau, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Achelpohl and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hannusch and Frances all of Argonia; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Davenport and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hughes of Waldron and Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Meeker, Wichita. Sunday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waldschmidt and children Linda, Marie and Johnnie of Wakita; Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Waldschmidt and Steve, Harold and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gilek and Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hoover and George. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waldschmidt of Waldron, Kansas, are here among the relatives, called by the death of Mrs. W's mother, Mrs. Moews. They like Kansas fine but still feel very kindly towards Illinois. They had expected to come east this fall but the trip now will end that pleasure. They have to hurry home as they had not thrashed. Mr. Waldschmidt tells us that one neighbor paid 700 dollars to have 900 bushels of wheat threshed. They go around with "gangs" and do all the work, except to haul away the grain and it costs about a dollar a minute to have a gang around. That takes about all the profit out of wheat raising. Henry Waldschmidt is a son of our former citizen, John Waldschmidt and is much like his father in action. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (The following is a copy of a newspaper obituary provided by Harry Immel.) IDA WALDSCHMIDT 1874 - 1973 Ida Ernestine Agusta Moews Waldschmidt was born July 12, 1874 in See Bukow near Stolpe and Schlave Germany, the daughter of August and Marie Bartz Moews. She was baptized on July 15, 1874 in Germany. She came to America with her parents when she was twelve years of age in 1886 and settled in Granville, Illinois. Here she was confirmed in the County Line Lutheran Church in 1887. On February 5, 1895 she was united in marriage with Henry Waldschmidt near Granville, Illinois and to this union three children were born, Walter John, Marie Ida and Bertha Elizabeth. They farmed near Dows, Iowa and moved to the Waldron Community in December 1907 where they continued farming until moving to Anthony in 1951, to be near their children. Living the past 20 years with her daughter, Marie. In 1938 they transferred their membership to the Argonia Zion Lutheran Church in Argonia. Preceding her in death was an infant daughter, Bertha Elizabeth, and her husband, Henry, on April 11, 1958. She is survived by two children, one son--Walter Waldschmidt; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Schoen, both of Anthony. Nine grandchildren: Walter H. Waldschmidt of Waldron: Robert H Waldschmidt of Hutchinson; Mrs. Helen Sinkbiel of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Jennie Lee Van Ranken of Isabel, Kansas; Mrs. Marguerite Gilek Hoover of Hoover of Lawrence, Kansas; Mrs. Ruth Gilek Roberts of Olathe, Kansas; Dan Donica of Dallas, Texas; Phil and Jim Donica of Los Angeles, Calif. Nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grand daughter, other relatives and many friends. She passed away March 23 at the Anthony Hospital at the age of 98 years, 8 months and 13 days. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 26, 1973 at the Parsons Funeral Home with Pastor Martin Helmer officiating, internment was made in Forest Park Cemetery. Organist E. Lucile Martin. Casket Bearers-(great grandsons) Ron Van Ranken, Doug Van Ranken, Howard Van Ranken, Owen C. Roberts, Steve Waldschmidt and Harold Waldschmidt. |
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More About HENRY WALDSCHMIDT and IDA MOEWS: Marriage: February 05, 1895, Granville Illinois, Putnam Co. |
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