Hans Asmus Steffen * Jochen Peter Steffen * Heinrick W. Steffen
Hans Asmus Steffen and Jochen "James" Peter Steffen arrived
first in the US landing in New York Harbor aboard the ship:
Bavaria : March 9, 1864
They made their way to Davenport, Iowa and later their broth
Heinrick W. Steffen arrived aboard the Saxonia in New York
Harbor May 15, 1865.
The brother all married daughters of Marx Rohweder and
Anna (Kock) Rohweder.
Hans Asmus Steffen married: Lena Rohweder
Jochen "James" Peter Steffen married: Kathrina Rohweder
Heinrick "Henry" W. Steffen married: Margaretha Rohweder
Hans and Lena farmed several years in the Traer, Iowa area
and later moved to Marcus, Iowa (Cherokee County) where they
raised their children and later retired to Remsen, Iowa
(Plymouth County). The couple are buried in the Remsen, Iowa
cemetary.
Jochen and Kathrina raised their children in the Reinbeck, Iowa
area.They are buried in the Reinbeck, Iowa Cemetary.
Heinrick "Henry" W. Steffen wife died after childed birth
of their son : William W. Steffen.Margaretha is buried
in the West Union Cemetery ( 1 mile East of Traer) Tama County.
Age: 24 Y 12 D - September 28, 1873
One child is also buried there with her: Clara Steffen.
Clara died: August 27, 1872: Age 1 year 11 Days.
In the 1870 Census: Amelia Steffen a daughter of Henry and
Margaretha was born June 16, and was 5/12 years old.
1885 Iowa Census shows that Amelia and William H. are
living with their Aunt and Uncle: Hans and Lena Steffen
in Marcus Township, Cherokee, Iowa.I haven't been able
to follow Amelia's where about after that, but know that
William H. Steffen farmed in Clay County and married:
Mary (Baccus)Steffen of Illinois and had 11 children.
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