Claussen, Richard L.

Male 1932 - 1999  (67 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Claussen, Richard L. was born 15 Apr 1932, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA (son of Claussen, Rueben J. and Fiegenbaum, Frances Louise); died 10 Sep 1999, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA; was buried 18 Sep 1999, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Richard's cremated remains were buried in Fairmont Cemetery.

    Died:

    The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Richard L. Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared in a newspaper serving North Platte, Nebraska.

         Richard L. Claussen, a native of North Platte, died 10 September 1999 in Denver. He was 67. He was born 15 April 1932 in North Platte to Rueben and Louise Fiegenbaum Claussen. He attended North Platte High School, where he played football and was a member of the team that won the state championship in 1949. He graduated with the Class of 1950. A four-year Regent Scholar at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he graduated in 1954. On 4 November 1954 he married Lorraine Coryell in Lincoln. She preceded him in death in 1993. Mr. Claussen was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and in college he was the yell king for the Corn Cobs Cheerleading. He was a lieutenant in the U. S. Army. Surviving him are three daughters, Courtney and Cameron both of Denver and Gentry of New York City; three sons, Stuart, Thatcher and Chase all of Denver; four grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Georgann Claussen of North Platte; his companion, Martha Kelly; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and Jerry Claussen. Memorials may be made to the Richard L. Claussen Memorial Fund, North Platte High School Foundation, P. O. Box 1557, North Platte 69103. The body was cremated. Services and inurement were 18 September 1999 in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver.

    Richard married Coryell, Lorraine 4 Nov 1954, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. Lorraine died 1993. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    Residence (family):
    In his grandfather's 1954 obituary, he was identified as Lt. Richard Claussen, of Aberdeen, Maryland.

    Residence (family):
    In his father's 1955 obituary, he was identified as Lt. Richard Claussen, of Lawrence, Kansas.

    Residence (family):
    In his mother's 1992 obituary, he was identified as "Richard L.," of Denver, Colorado.

    Children:
    1. Claussen, Stuart
    2. Claussen, Thather
    3. Claussen, Chase
    4. Claussen, Courtney
    5. Claussen, Cameron
    6. Claussen, Gentry

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Claussen, Rueben J. was born 28 Feb 1898, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska, USA; died 11 Oct 1955, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 14 Oct 1955, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the North Platte Cemetery.

    Died:

    The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Reuben J. Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 12 October 1955 in the Telegraph Bulletin, of North Platte, Nebraska.

         Funeral services will be held Friday for Reuben J. Claussen, 57, prominent North Platte businessman and civic leader, who died Tuesday at about 5 p.m. at his home. He was a partner in stores in North Platte, Kearney and Holdrege; a member and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of North Platte; and member of BPOE 985; American Legion, Rotary Club, the Memorial Hospital Advisory Board, and the North Platte Planning Commission. Survivors include his wife, Louise, three sons, Dr. Bruce F. Claussen of North Platte; Jerry Claussen of Chicago, and Lt. Richard Claussen of Lawrence, Kansas; his mother, Mrs. Jesine Claussen of Beatrice; a brother Lorentz of Beatrice; and two grandchildren Mark Jerome and Dirk Malcolm. Mr. Claussen was born in Beatrice, Nebraska 28 February 1898 and came to North Platte from Grand Island in 1926. He attended the University of Nebraska prior to entering the U. S. Navy in World War 1. He was a partner in O'Connor Department Store in North Platte, the Claussen Shoe Store and the Famous Shoe Store, both in Kearney, and the Claussen Shoe Store in Holdrege. The Rev. George H. Olson of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate at services at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the church. Burial will be in North Platte Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Adams-Swanson Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Friday, when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until time of service.

    Rueben married Fiegenbaum, Frances Louise 12 Jul 1921, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA. Frances (daughter of Fiegenbaum, Heinrich F. and Montgomery, Nellie Blanche) was born 25 Jun 1902, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory, USA; died 19 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 22 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Fiegenbaum, Frances Louise was born 25 Jun 1902, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory, USA (daughter of Fiegenbaum, Heinrich F. and Montgomery, Nellie Blanche); died 19 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 22 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Jan 1968, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA

    Notes:

    Residence:
    In her mothers's 1968 obituary, she was identified as "Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen (Louise)," of North Platte, Nebraska.

    Buried:
    Services were held in the First Presbyterian Church; burial was in the North Platte Cemetery.

    Died:

    The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Frances Louise (Fiegenbaum) Claussen. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 21 April 1992 in the North Platte Telegraph, of North Platte, Nebraska.

         F. Louise Claussen, 89, resident of North Platte since 1926, and World War II Canteen worker, died 19 April 1992 at a local nursing home. She was born 25 June 1902 at Lawton, Oklahoma to Henry and Nell Montgomery Fiegenbaum and at the age of 2 moved to Springfield, Nebraska where she graduated from high school in 1918. She taught school at Springfield and Otoe before attending the University of Nebraska. On 12 July 1921 she married Reuben J. Claussen at Springfield. He died 11 October 1955. Mrs. Claussen was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Church Circle I and was a member and past president of Chapter EB PEO. Survivors include two sons, Richard L. of Denver, Colorado and Dr. Bruce F. and wife Georgann of North Platte; a sister, Roberta Martin of Omaha; 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, R. Jerome, also preceded her in death 14 November 1986. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James E. Clarke officiating. Burial will be in the North Platte Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. The casket will not open at the church. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Notes:

    Married:

         The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of a notice of the wedding of Reuben J. Claussen and Frances Louise Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 14 July 1921 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

         Out-of-town guests attending the Claussen-Fiegenbaum wedding Tuesday evening were Mrs. R. P. Claussen, mother of the groom and Don Van Arsdale, Beatrice; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Fiegenbaum and Miss Martha Fiegenbaum, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fiegenbaum and daughter, Frances, and little son, Billy of Geneva, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller, daughters Kathryn, Wilma and son, of Wathena, Kansas; Mrs. S. O. Lovell and daughter Genevieve of Lincoln and Mr. Paul Griswold of Omaha.

         The following notice was published in the Sunday World-Herald, of Omaha, Nebraska, on 10 July 1921, in a column titled "In Cupid's Net."

    Claussen-Fiegenbaum.

         The wedding of Miss Louise Fiegenbaum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Neb., and Reuben J. Claussen of Beatrice, will take place Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents. Miss Fiegenbaum, who is an accomplished pianist, is well known here, where she has often visited. Mr. Claussen is a University of Nebraska graduate. The couple will be at home at Beatrice after a honeymoon trip to the Minnesota lakes.

    Residence (family):
    In her father's 1954 obituary, she was identified as Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen, of North Platte, Nebraska.

    Children:
    1. Claussen, Bruce F. was born 12 Jun 1925, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA; died 1 Mar 1997, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.
    2. Claussen, Reuben Jerome was born 1 Dec 1926, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; died 14 Nov 1986, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
    3. 1. Claussen, Richard L. was born 15 Apr 1932, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; died 10 Sep 1999, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA; was buried 18 Sep 1999, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Fiegenbaum, Heinrich F. was born 10 Jan 1868, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA (son of Fiegenbaum, Friedrich Wilhelm and Otto, Louisa); died 6 Dec 1954, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 9 Dec 1954, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    • Degree: 1893, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA; A.B.; Address:
      the University of Kansas
    • Census: Jun 1900, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
    • Residence: Feb 1914, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1923, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
    • Residence: Jan 1934, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
    • Residence: Sep 1945, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA

    Notes:

    Census:
    According to the 1870 enumeration, Henry, age 2 (born in Iowa), lived with his parents, Frederick (age 39) and Louisa (age 37), and eight brothers and sisters, ages 17 years to 6 months.

    Census:
    According to the 1900 enumeration, the household consisted of Henry Fiegenbaum, age 78, head of household, widower, a minister; Anna Fiegenbaum, age 49, daughter, single; Julia Fiegenbaum, age 43, daughter, single, a clerk; and Henry Fiegenbaum, age 32, nephew, single, a salesman; and Mary Fiegenbaum, age 48, daughter, single.
         This enumeration appears to have listed Anna Maria Fiegenbaum, born 3 September 1850, as two separate people: Anna, age 49, and Mary, age 48.
         The Henry Fiegenbaum identified in the census as a nephew is probably Heinrich Fiegenbaum (1868-1954), son of Heinrich Wilhelm and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum.


    Residence:
    According to the Alumni Catalogue of the University of Kansas published in 1905, Henry was a druggist at Springfield, Nebraska.

    Residence:
    According to an obituary in January 1934, Benjamin Friedrich Fiegenbaum was survived by his brother, "Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska."

    Buried:
    Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church; burial was in the Springfield Cemetery.

    Died:

    The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Henry Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the obituary had appeared on 9 December 1954 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

         Henry Fiegenbaum, 86, former Springfield druggist, died Monday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Martin of Omaha. He was born in Wapello, Iowa 10 January 1868, the next to the youngest of nine children of the Rev. Frederick and Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum. He graduated from the University of Kansas with the class of 1894. While attending the University he was affiliated with the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and at the time of his death he was their oldest living alumnae. Following his graduation from Kansas University, he was principal of the high school at Horton, Kansas and later at Oregon, Missouri. On 3 October 1900 he was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Montgomery of Oregon, Missouri. Following their marriage the couple lived for a short time in Kansas City, Missouri; later moving to Lawton, Oklahoma where Mr. Fiegenbaum was engaged in business, and where their daughter Louise was born. In 1903 Mr. Fiegenbaum purchased a drugstore in Springfield and here he was active in business until 1924. For a number of years he traveled for the Omaha Bee News and the Omaha World Herald. At the time of the second World War, due to the scarcity of pharmacists, he went back into the drug business as a pharmacist, and was employed in that capacity up to the time of his death. During the years Mr. Fiegenbaum lived in Springfield, he was active in the Congregational Church, serving on the church board, singing in the choir and acting in the capacity of deacon. He was a member of the Board of Education for many years, and was deeply interested in the construction of the present school building. He was a charter member of the Woodmen Circle, and also a member of the Woodmen of the World. He is survived by his wife, Nellie, two daughters, Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen of North Platte and Mrs. Clyde W. Martin of Omaha; one brother, William Edward Fiegenbaum of Geneva; five grandchildren: Mrs. Frank Mann, Jr. of Fargo, North Dakota, Dr. Bruce Claussen of Houston, Texas, Robert Martin of Papillion; Jerry Claussen of Chicago, Illinois and Lt. Richard Claussen of Aberdeen, Maryland; three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services are to be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Springfield Methodist Church with interment in Springfield Cemetery. Kahler Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers are Edgar Seibold, James Joern, Robert Shepler, Edward Zeorian, Donald Keyes and Lewis Bottorff.

    Heinrich married Montgomery, Nellie Blanche 3 Oct 1900, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA. Nellie (daughter of Montgomery, David and Davis, Hannah) was born 1 Apr 1876, Berlin Cross Roads, Jackson County, Ohio, USA; died 20 Jan 1968, Millard, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1968, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Montgomery, Nellie Blanche was born 1 Apr 1876, Berlin Cross Roads, Jackson County, Ohio, USA (daughter of Montgomery, David and Davis, Hannah); died 20 Jan 1968, Millard, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1968, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census: Jun 1880, York Township, Athens County, Ohio, USA
    • Census: Jun 1900, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA

    Notes:

    Census:
    According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Nellie B. Montgomery, age 4, lived with her parents, David Montgomery, age 40 and earning a living weighing coal, his wife, Hannah Montgomery, age 24 and keeping house, and two siblings: Arthur Montgomery, age 6; and Maud M. Montgomery, age 2.

    Census:
    According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Nellie Montgomery, age 24, single, a music teacher, lived in the East ward with her uncle and aunt, Robert Montgomery, a 62 year old "Capitalist," and Frances Montgomery, age 59, and two other single women identified as Robert Montgomery's nieces: Maud Montgomery (age 21), a school teacher; and Grace (age 17), in school.

    Buried:
    She was buried in the Springfield Cemetery.

    Died:

    The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Nellie Blanche (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 25 January 1968 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

         Nellie Montgomery Fiegenbaum was born 1 April 1876 to David and Hannah Davis Montgomery in Jackson, Ohio and died Saturday, January 20th. At an early age she and her two sisters were taken to the home of an uncle and aunt in Oregon, Missouri, where they were reared as the daughters of Robert and Frances Montgomery. Upon completion of high school, Nellie attended Harden Woman's College in Mexico, Missouri. There she majored in music and was graduated from their Conservatory of Music. Returning to her hometown, she began her career as a music teacher and on 3 October 1900 was united in marriage to Henry Fiegenbaum, Principal of the Oregon High School. Later they moved to Lawton, Oklahoma where their daughter Louise was born. In January 1903, Mr. Fiegenbaum purchased the W. E. Miller drugstore and moved his family to Springfield, which became their permanent home. Here their daughter Roberta was born, and here it was that Mrs. Fiegenbaum resumed her piano teaching. Nellie Fiegenbaum was a member of the Springfield Congregational Church, serving for many years as clerk, participating in Ladies Aid activities and in its choir work. She also served as president of the Springfield Woman's Club, and completed fifty years as a member of Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen (Louise) of North Platte and Mrs. Clyde Martin (Roberta) of Omaha; five grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, one niece and one nephew. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Springfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Keyes, Louis Bottorff, Robert Shepler, A. H. Snider, Jack Latham and Edward Zeorian. Kahler Mortuary of Papillion was in charge of arrangements.

    Notes:

    Married:

         The following is a transcription of an article published in The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) on Friday, 5 October 1900.

              Merry Marriage Bells.

         Decidedly one of the leading and pleasant society events this season was the marriage Wednesday forenoon, October 3, 1900, of Miss Nellie Blanche, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, and Mr. Henry Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph, Mo.
         The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian church, and was performed by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Sawyers, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, Mrs. R. C. Kunkel, of St. Joseph, presided at the piano, and, in time with Mendelssohn's wedding march, the bridal party, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Charles Bunker and Sol Zachman, passed up the aisle and stood under a floral monogram in red and gray. Miss Gertrude Stock sang "Oh, Promise Me," and Miss Leona Schulte sang "I Promise Thee."
         Rev. Sawyers spoke the words that made these two most excellent young people, husband and wife.
         At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and relatives in attendance, repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, where an elegant luncheon was served, after which the bride and groom left for Colorado points. After a short stay, they will return to St. Joseph, where the groom has arranged for their going to housekeeping, and hence will be at home to friends.
         Miss Maud, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and the groom's best man was his brother, W. E., of Geneva, Nebraska.
         The bride never appeared to better advantage, Her gown was of apple green silk, with white tucked silk front and appliguie [sic] trimming, picture hat of panne velvet. She carried bride's roses. Her maid of honor wore a tailor made suit of brown cloth with pink trimmings, with hat to match and carried pink roses.
         The church was elaborately and beautifully decorated for the occasion, in ferns, potted plants, festoons of green and monogram, "F. M.," in gray and red flowers.
         On Tuesday evening a reception was tendered by the prospective bride to her most intimate young friends, and following musical numbers by Mrs. Roy Kunkel, Misses Maud Crampton, Effie Proud, Leona Schulte, and Gertrude Stock; elegant refreshments were served. The occasion was one of the happiest occuring [sic] in our little city for a long time.
         Mrs. Fiegenbaum was raised in our community, and has ever been one of our most popular young ladies, possessing many accomplishments, fully equipped to fill in the highest degree every obligation that comes to her by reason of her new relatives.
         The groom is a gentleman of excellent standing and holds a position of much responsibility in one of the general offices of the Burlington route in St. Joseph.
         The presents received by her were of the rarest and most costly description, which was additional evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by a large circle of friends.
         Those present from abroad in attendance were: Mrs. M. Sexauer, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Miller and family, of Wathena, Kansas; Mr. W. E. Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Montgomery, of Skidmore, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Niel [sic] Hoblitzell, of Rock Port, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Will McRoberts, Miss Ethel Bordeaux, of Mound City; Miss Anna Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph.
         The Sentinel joins with the many friends of the happy contracting parties in extending congratulations and well wishes for their future happiness.

    Residence (family):
    "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum" of Lawton, Oklahoma attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Henry's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. Henry was identified as engaged in the hardware business.

    Children:
    1. 3. Fiegenbaum, Frances Louise was born 25 Jun 1902, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory, USA; died 19 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 22 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.
    2. Fiegenbaum, Roberta Grace was born 12 Jul 1906, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA; died 2004; was buried , Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Fiegenbaum, Friedrich Wilhelm was born 10 Apr 1830, Lengerich, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia (son of Fiegenbaum, Adolph Heinrich and Peterjohann, Christine Elisabeth); died 27 Feb 1914, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA; was buried 1 Mar 1914, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Apr 1830, Lengerich, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia
    • Immigration: 1834, Missouri, USA
    • Census: 1840, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
    • Census: 1840, Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri, USA
    • Census: 1850, Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
    • Occupation: Between 1853 and 1914; a pastor in the Methodist Episcopal Church
    • Occupation: Sep 1864; Presiding Elder of the Burlington District
    • Moved To: Oct 1902, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was born in Bauerschaft Hohne, a "township" of Lengerich.

    Baptism:
    Friedrich Wilhelm was baptized in the evangelical church at Lengerich.

    Immigration:

         Friedrich was about 4 years old when he emigrated from the Hohne section of Lengerich, in the Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia with his father, Adolph (age about 40), his mother, Christine (age about 37), and four brothers and sisters (ages 13 to less than 1 year). The family is reported to have disembarked at New Orleans, Louisiana in late June 1834 and to have traveled up the Mississippi River, arriving at St. Louis, Missouri about 3 or 4 July. They appear to have settled initially in Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri before moving a few years later moved to nearby Hopewell, in Warren County, Missouri. Around 1850, Friedrich, his parents, another brother still living at home settled near Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa.

    Census:
    The 1840 U.S. census enumerated eight people living in the "Rudolph Feigenbaum" household in Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri.

    Census:
    The 1840 U.S. census enumerated eight people living in the "A. Frigenbottom" household in Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri.

    Census:
    The 1850 U.S. Census found the Fiegenbaums living in Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa. According to the enumeration, the household was composed of Adolph, age 57, a farmer; Christine, age 54; Frederick, age 21, a day laborer; and, Rudolph, age 14.

    Occupation:

         The following biographical sketch appeared in the Souvenir der West Deutschen Konferenz der Bischöflichen Methodistenkirche in 1906.

         F. W. Fiegenbaum was born in the parish of Lengerich, Administrative District of Münster, Prussia on 12 April 1830. With his parents, Adolf and Christina Fiegenbaum, he came to America in 1834. They lived near Hopewell, Warren Co., Mo., until he was 21 years of age. On 19 February 1846, at a quarterly convocation under the leadership of Presiding Elder H. Köneke and Preacher Franz Horstmann, he was converted. On the next morning he received the call to the ministry, but refused, on three grounds: 1. the ministry appeared to him to be a pauper's life, with a salary of only $150 to $200; 2. the responsibilities appeared too great; 3. his schooling was too scanty. After years of struggle and earnest trial, he declared himself willing to accept the call, and in the Spring of 1853 ventured forth. He served in the following fields: Peoria, Ill, 1½ years, 1853-54; Cedar Lake, Ind., 1854-55; Sherrills Mount, Iowa, 1855-57; Freeport, Ill., 1857-59; Salem, Minn., 1859-60; St. Paul, First Congregation, 1860-62; Washington 1862-64; Burlington, Iowa District, 1864-66; Wapello 1866-68; Des Moines 1868-70; Polk City 1870-73. He was then the victim of a nervous disorder and was for several years superannuated and then returned to the ministry: Milton, Iowa, 1876-79; Canton, Mo., 1879-82. He was then transferred to the West German Conference and served Wathena, Kan., 1882-84; Eudora 1884-86; Clay Center 1886-88; Lawrence 1888-92; Oregon, Mo., 1892-96. At this point his health collapsed and he was again superannuated. He gives heartfelt thanks that God has blessed his work. He has no regrets that he served the Lord; he is sorry only that he was not better prepared for the great task before him. His home is in Wathena, Kan.


    Occupation:
    The first annual session of the Southwest German Conference was held on 29 September 1864 in the Washington Street Church, at St. Louis. Bishop Janes named the presiding elders to the five districts of the new conference: Philipp Kuhl, to the St. Louis District; Gerhard Timken, to the Belleville District; Friedrich Fiegenbaum, to the Burlington District; Heinrich Lahrmann, to the Quincy District; Michael Schnierle, to the St. Joseph District.

    Moved To:

         Friedrich Wilhelm retired from active service in the German Methodist Episcopal Church in 1895. He and his wife continued to live in Oregon, Missouri, their last charge, until 1902. Early in October, 1902, the Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) reported that Rev. F. W. Fiegenbaum was in Wathena, Kansas to superintend the construction of a residence he and his wife planned to occupy sometime in the middle of that month. On 17 October, the newspaper reported that the couple had move that week to Wathena.

    Buried:
    Funeral services were held from the home and from the German Methodist Church. Frederick William Fiegenbaum was buried in Bellemont Cemetery at Wathena, where his wife had been buried in 1911.

    Died:
    The following obituary was published in The Holt County Sentinel, of Oregon, Missouri, on Friday, 6 March 1914. The newspaper was published by Thomas Curry, Rev. Friedrich Fiegenbaum's nephew-in-law.

              Death of Rev. Fiegenbaum.

         Rev. Frederick Fiegenbaum, the last of four brothers, all of whom were pioneer German Methodist preachers in the central and western states, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 1914, at Wathena, Kas., where he had lived ten years.
         He was pastor of the Oregon German M. E. church during the years 1892-96, and was an uncle of Mrs. Tom Curry, of this city.
         Rev. Fiegenbaum was nearly 84 years old, and all of the brothers attained about the same age, and were active in the pulpit until within a few years of their deaths. Not only were the brothers Methodist preachers, but their two sisters, who survive, married preachers, one a regular pastor, and the other a local preacher of the Methodist church. The family is widely known in German Methodism in this country.
         Rev. Frederick Fiegenbaum was born in Ladbergen, Germany, April 10, 1830. He came to America in 1832 with his parents, Adolph and Christine Fiegenbaum, and settled in Warren county, Missouri, where he grew to manhood. His early years were spent on the farm. Then he went to St. Louis, where his older brothers and sisters had found employment for him. With them he was brought into contact with a German Methodist revival, and after being converted he felt the call to the ministry, as his two older brothers were.
         Rev. Fiegenbaum had charges in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. There being no German conference when he entered the ministry, he joined the Rock River conference, then later the Southwest German, now the St. Louis conference, and from there he was transferred to the West Missouri conference. His last charge was at Oregon, Mo., from where he moved to Wathena. His wife, who was Miss Louise Otto, and to whom he was married at Wapello, Iowa, when he was 21 years old, died November 30, 1911. The other brothers were Rev. William, Rev. H. R., and Rev. Henry Fiegenbaum, the last named for a number of years a resident of St. Joseph, died in that city, January 13, 1905.
         Six sons and three daughters survive, as follows: Adolph H., Washington, D. C.; Louis S. Lincoln, Neb.; Theodore J., Western, Neb.; Benjamin F., Lawrence, Kas.; Henry, Springfield, Neb.; Edward W., Geneva, Neb.; and Mrs. Matthew Sexauer, Ankeny, Iowa; Mrs. Jacob Miller, Wathena. The sisters are: Mrs. Elizabeth Wellmeyer [sic], Warrenton, Mo., age 86, and Mrs. Mina Winter, Casper, Wyo., aged 82.
         The funeral was held at Wathena, Kas., Sunday, March 1, services being conducted from the home and from the Wathena German M. E. church, burial being at Wathena.
         Mrs. Tom Curry, of this city, and Mrs. Carrie Steinmetz, of St. Joseph, who was here visiting, nieces of the deceased, attended the funeral.

         Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts provided the following transcription of an obituary which appears to have been published in a newspaper serving Wathena, Kansas.

         Frederick William Fiegenbaum was born in Ladbergen, Prussia 10 April 1830. His parents emigrated to the United States in 1834 and located in the neighborhood of Hopewell, Warren County, Missouri, which was his home until he was 21 years of age. On 19 February 1846, while attending a quarterly meeting, he was converted and became a member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church. the following morning he received a call to enter the ministry, but did not begin active work until the spring of 1853. In 1852 he was married to Louisa Otto, who passed to her reward 30 November 1911. Ten children were born to them, of whom one died in infancy. Six sons and three daughters survive. Mrs. Minnie Sexauer of Ankeny Iowa; A. H. Fiegenbaum of Washington D.C.; Mrs. Lydia M. Howard of Sac City, Iowa; Louis Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, Nebraska; Theodore Fiegenbaum of Western, Nebraska; Mrs. Emma Miller of Wathena, Kansas; Benjamin Fiegenbaum of Lawrence, Kansas; Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska and William Edward Fiegenbaum of Geneva, Nebraska. He was superanuated in 1895 and lived in Oregon, Missouri until 1902 when he and his wife moved to Wathena. After the death of Mrs. Fiegenbaum, he visited among the children, and in September he came to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Miller. His strength was failing at this time and grew weaker until he finally passed peacefully to his reward 27 February 1914, aged 83 years, 10 months and 17 days. Father Fiegenbaum's presence in the community will be greatly missed. Those who knew him well, even the child on the street, always had a word and a smile from him; he was staunch, and loyal to the last for right and truth, especially anxious always for the upbuilding of the church in the community in which he lived. He never missed going to all the services in the town, when he was able, and was especially strong in his belief that the children had an important part in the church as in the family. The bereaved family will always remember his anxiety and loving thoughtfulness for each alike, and may the Spirit of our Christ, who was Father Fiegenbaum's guide, in all things be ours. The funeral was held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the house to the German M. E. Church. Rev. E. Crepin and Rev. J. H. Bishop preached in English and Rev. Buechner of St. Joseph in German. Burial was in Bellemont Cemetery by the side of his life's companion, all the children being present. Other relatives in attendance were: Miss Anna Fiegenbaum, Mrs. Steinmetz, both of St. Joseph, Missouri; Mrs. Tom Curry of Oregon, Missouri and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Winter of Topeka, Kansas.

    Friedrich married Otto, Louisa 11 Apr 1852, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA. Louisa (daughter of Otto, Heinrich and Rolfe, Elizabeth Margueretha) was born 13 Aug 1832, Venne, Osnabrück, Kingdom of Hanover; died 30 Nov 1911, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA; was buried 3 Dec 1911, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Otto, Louisa was born 13 Aug 1832, Venne, Osnabrück, Kingdom of Hanover (daughter of Otto, Heinrich and Rolfe, Elizabeth Margueretha); died 30 Nov 1911, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA; was buried 3 Dec 1911, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: Abt 1833, USA
    • Moved To: 1902, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA

    Notes:

    Immigration:
    The Otto family emigrated from Osnabrück when Louisa was about 9-12 months old. The family stopped first in Warren County, Missouri. Some years later they relocated to Washington County, Iowa, and then settled near Wapello, in Louisa County, Iowa.

    Moved To:
    Louisa's husband, Friedrich Wilhelm Fiegenbaum, retired from active service in the German Methodist Church in 1895. They continued to live in Oregon, Missouri, their last charge, until 1902.

    Buried:
    Funeral services took place in the afternoon at the German Methodist Church. Louisa was buried in Bellemont Cemetery. Her husband was later buried here as well.

    Died:

         The following are transcriptions supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of three obituaries for Mrs. Louisa (Otto) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts did not report exactly when and where these obituaries were published.

    Mother Louisa Fiegenbaum (nee Otto) was born 13 August 1832 at Fennes, Hanover, Germany. Her parents came to this country when she was only one year old. At first they settled in Warren County, Missouri and after several years the family moved to Washington County, Iowa. In early youth she was converted at German Creek Mission and became a member of the M. E. Church. On 11 April 1852 she was married to Frederick W. Fiegenbaum of Wapello, Iowa, who survives her. This union was blessed with ten children, of whom one died in early infancy, six sons and three daughters surviving her, all being permitted to be present and look once more upon that dear but travel-worn face of her who watched lovingly and prayerfully over them during the years of childhood, for the responsibility of bringing up the children rested mainly on her. Soon after their marriage her husband was called to the ministry of the M. E. Church. His duty sent him away from home a great part of the time, casting upon her many burdens intended for stronger shoulders. But willingly she underwent many hardships and privations for the Lord's sake during the more than forty years which her husband spent in the ministry. He always had in her a true and devoted helpmeet; indeed, exerting a good influence everywhere. About ten years ago she had the rare privilege of celebrating her golden wedding. The deceased enjoyed fairly good health until about eight months ago, when she had an attack of la grippe followed by rheumatism, which caused her much pain and suffering. On 20 November she suffered a slight stroke of paralysis, followed by a severe one three days later, affecting her entire right side and rendering her speechless. Her mental powers were more or less affected. In this helpless state she remained for one week, when her soul departed for that better world at the noon hour Thanksgiving Day 30 November 1911. A few months before she was entirely helpless, she praised to her pastor the sustaining grace of her Lord and Savior and expressed her conviction that "the Lord doeth all things well, generally as well with her." She has now entered that rest the Lord has provided for them that put their trust in Him, and love Him, and we hope and pray to follow her when our hour comes.

    Mrs. Louisa Fiegenbaum, (Otto), who departed this world at the noon hour on Thanksgiving day, was given her last earthly honors by a host of relatives and friends when her remains were lain to rest at Bellemont Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, 3 December 1911. Last earthly honors? No! No! Who could efface her memory from the mind of her husband, her children and all dear and near to her? With all of them, remembering means honoring. The funeral exercises took place at the German M. E. Church, conducted by the pastor, E. Crepin, assisted by Rev. W. J. Byers and Rev. J. A. Dickman. The deceased was born 13 August 1932 at Fenne, Hanover, Germany. Her parents came to this country when she was only one year old. At first they settled in Warren County, Missouri and after several years, they moved to Washington County, Iowa. In early youth she was converted and became a member of the Methodist-Episcopal Church. She married Frederick W. Fiegenbaum of Wapello, Iowa on 11 April 1852, who shortly after was called into the ministry of the M. E. Church. She devoted over forty years of her life, not only to the well being of her family, but was also a true helpmate to her husband in his work. Only he who knows something about the life of the pioneer preacher can imagine what privations and hardships she underwent for the Lord's sake. But her labors have not been in vain. The love and affection of her husband and her nine surviving children were a constant source of happiness and satisfaction and have cast sunshine upon her old age and her last days. The Lord, too, has been kind, a humble home, free from pressing and distressing want she could enjoy, and what may the harvest be now? We trust, what no eyes has seen and no ear has heard, neither has entered into the heart of man, will be prepared for her, for she loved the Lord.

    Crossed the River: It is with keen sorrow we announce the death of another of those splendid, sacrificing, devoted Christian wives and mothers - Mrs. F. W. Fiegenbaum, which occurred at her home in Wathena, Kansas on Thursday of last week, 30 November 1911, aged 79 years. She will be remembered here as the devoted helpmeet to her husband, Rev. F. W. Fiegenbaum, who was pastor of the German M. E. Church here in 1892-6. She was born in Germany 13 August 1832, and prior to her marriage was Louisa Otto, and became the wife of F. W. Fiegenbaum in Iowa 11 April 1852. The sacrifices made by the wife of the pioneer preacher were many and called for the manifestation of all the Christian forbearance and fortitude possible -- these were borne by her cheerfully and willingly for her Master's sake, and that her husband might be encouraged in his efforts to extend the Gospel. We of today cannot estimate what the sacrifices made in those days meant -- but through them we can realize some of the many blessings that have come to us by reason of these sacrifices. Mother Fiegenbaum became the mother of ten children, and she lived to see them all, with the exception of one who died in infancy, develop into that splendid manhood and womanhood, that brings so much comfort and pride to mother, as she slowly slides down life's slope. She is survived by her husband and the following children, all of whom were present at the funeral, the six sons acting as her pallbearers, as mother gently raised these, in her arms, when helpless, so too they gently lowered her casket to its last resting place, that she may await the resurrection: Mrs. Jacob Miller of Wathena, Kansas; Mrs. Minnie Sexauer of Ankeny, Iowa; Mrs. Lydia Howard of Sac City, Iowa; A. H. Fiegenbaum of Washington, D.C.; Louis Fiegenbaum of Lincoln, Nebraska; Theodore Fiegenbaum of Western, Nebraska; B. F. Fiegenbaum of Lawrence, Kansas; Henry Fiegenbaum of Springfield, Nebraska and W. E. Fiegenbaum of Geneva, Nebraska. Impressive funeral services were held from the home in Wathena, Sunday, December 3rd.

    Notes:

    Married:

         The following article was published in The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) on Friday, 18 April 1902.

              FOR FIFTY YEARS.
              Rev. Frederick Fiegenbaum and Wife, of This City. Celebrate
              Their Golden Wedding, Friday. April 11.

         In company with his parents and brothers and sisters, there landed at New Orleans, one fine summer day in June, 1834, bright lad of four summers. From there they took a steam boat, landing at St. Louis where the cannon were booming and flags waving in honor [word obscured] the nation's 42nd birthday. Here they rested for a while, after a nine-weeks journey across the ocean. Then the family proceeded to Warren county, Mo., and engaged in farming.
         This lad of four is today a gray haired veteran in the service of his Master, and has passed his three-score and ten. He was born in Old Prussia, Germany, April 10th, 1830. He remained upon the farm and became a farmer. When 17 years of age he was converted and united with the M. E. church. He felt he was called to enter the service of his Master; but he liked the farm life and felt that he should continue in this work. In 1850 he went with his parents to Wapello, Ia. The lad; the farmer boy is today our fellow townsman, the Rev. Fred Fiegenbaum, who on Friday of last week, April 11th, celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary.
         While living in Warren county, one of his neighbors, named Otto, had a nice little girl, and they became acquainted of course; they left the neighborhood, and the families became separated, but they again met in Iowa; the acquaintance was renewed, which in due time resulted in a wedding, and Frederick Wilhelm Fiegenbaum and Miss Louisa Otto, became husband and wife, the ceremony being performed in the German M. E. stone church in Wapello, Ia., April 11, 1852.
         The ceremony uniting these two people was performed by the groom's brother, Rev. Henry Fiegenbaum, who on this 50th anniversary was present to renew those bonds that had united these people for those long fifty years. Who amid all the trials and adversities of life had gone hand in hand; heart to heart; soul to soul along down life's rugged pathway - Loving and serving their Master - Loving and serving each other. Feeling all through these years as the 23 Psalm - 1-4 has taught them:
         "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me."
         One year after his marriage, he still felt that he should enter the field of the ministry - he felt that he could no longer resist the call, and entered for a four years' course of preparation in Brush College in this state, and in the spring of 1853 he entered his Masters's [sic] service and began preaching at Peoria, Ill., where he remained for nearly two years. On September 13, 1857, he was ordained a deacon by Bishop E. S. James at Rock Island, Ill., September 13, 1857, he was ordained an Elder by Bishop E. R. Ames, at Marion, Ia. From 1853 to 1893 he was actively engaged in the work of the ministry excepting two years, 1872-3, which years he rested on account of health, and in 1873-5 he took a two years' course at Mount Pleasant, Ia. Forty years, service in the Master's vineyard - Many of these years were such as try one's zeal and earnestness. When he entered the service, there were but few railroads; traveling from station to station was chiefly by horseback; the exposures were of such character, that only the strong and sturdy could withstand them. Only his advanced years and with feeble health, incident thereto, caused him to surrender his work, which he did here in 1896. During these 40 year [sic] she [sic] has been stationed at the following places:

    Peoria, Ill.........................1853-55
    Cedar Lake, Ind...............1855-56
    Chirls [sic] Mount, Ia......1856-58
    Freeport, Ill......................1858-60
    Salem, Minn....................1860-61
    St. Paul, Minn..................1861-65
    Burlington, Ia., Dist.........1865-67
    Wapello, Ia......................1867-69
    Des Moines, Ia................1869-71
    Polk City, Ia....................1871-73
    Wilton, Ia........................1875-78
    Canton, Mo.....................1878-81
    Wathena, Kan.................1881-83
    Eudora, Kan...................1883-85
    Clay Center, Kan............1885-88
    Lawrence, Kan...............1888-92
    Oregon, Mo....................1892-96

         The wife of today and the young bride of 50 years ago, was born in Hanover, Germany, August 13, 1832, and when a mere babe of nine months came to this country with her parents, who settled in Warren county, Mo., thence to Washington county, Ia., then near Wapello, Ia.
         There has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum nine children: three girls and six boys, all of whom are magnificent types of the true, high-minded, honorable, clean citizenship. The children are:
         Minnie Sexauer, whose husband is a farmer near Des Moines, Iowa; they have five children.
         Adolph is a clerk in the war department at Washington; married and has one child.
         Lydia Howard, wife of a farmer, near Sac City, Iowa; they have one child.
         Louis, is a druggist at Geneva, Neb.; is married and has one child.
         Theodore is a druggist at Lincoln, Neb.; is married.
         Emma Miller is the wife of a druggist at Wathena, Kan, they have five children.
         Benjaman [sic] is also a druggist, and in business at Western, Neb.; married.
         Henry is in the hardware business at Lawton Okla; married.
         Edward is the kid of the family and is a jeweler at Geneva, Neb., married.
         In addition to the immediate children, Mrs. Rosana McDougle [sic], of Gowrie, Ia., was here, she being a daughter of Mrs. Sexauer. She was accompanied by her eldest daughter, Mrs. C. W. Piekenrock [sic] and husband of Ellston, Ia. This completed the circle of four generations represented at the anniversary.
         The children are all living and were here to celebrate the anniversary of the wedding of their father and mother. It was just such another glorious April as this - 50 years ago - as brightly prophetic of happiness in their life of activity as Friday last was emblematic of declining years, crowned with peace and honor. That wedding of 50 years ago as other weddings of that time, had little of the pomp and circumstance which grace the nuptials of today. There were no rehearsals, no attendants, no banks of palms and roses, but how much that, solemn service meant, Friday and its memories bear evidence. Father and Mother Fiegenbaum's life here is its own commentary. Its fruitage speaks for it more than eloquence can tell. Their life has been peculiarly blessed. Not a death has broken the circle of their immediate family. Their nine children with their thirteen children enjoyed the 50th anniversary of the wedding of their parents and their grandparents.
         Naturally, Friday April 11th, 1902, was one of joy and thankfulness to these two whose lives have meant so much and who have been greatly and so deservedly blessed. Their home is a modest and unpretentious one, and on account of the limited space the children made their order for a sumptuous dinner and luncheon, which was served at the Lawn hotel, and was most elaborate affair in every detail to which some 50 of the more intimate friends and near relatives were invited, and at their home they with numerous friends came to rejoice with them in attaining what so few attain, not only years, but usefulness.
         Forty-one guests gues's [sic] gathered in the dining room at the Lawn hotel at 1 o'clock. Louis Fiegenbaum, second son of the haypy [sic] couple, had charge of the affair. Rev. Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph, was the first speaker. He recalled the time when the couple was married by him half a century ago. Rev. John Siekmann, of Oregon, followed with a short address. A. H. Fiegenbaum, a son, then presented the aged parents with a loving cup. On one side were the names of the nine children, all of whom were in attendance. On the other side were the words: "1852 - Wapello, Iowa, Golden Wedding Anniversary, Oregon, Mo., April 11, 1902.
         After the presentation of the cup both the bride and groom made short replies. Robert Montgomery, of Oregon, followed with a few words of congratulation. At the conclusion of the wedding feast the guests repaired to the court house lawn where a photograph of the entire group was taken.
         The children with their families in the order of their ages are as follows:
         Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sexauer and son, Roscoe, Ankeay [sic], Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Fiegenbaum, Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard and daughter, Genevieve, Sac City, Ia.; Mr. and Mrs. Louis S. Fiegenbaum and daughter, Inez, Geneva, Neb.; Mrs. [sic] and Mrs. Theodore J. Fiegenbaum, Lincoln, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller and children Louise, Frieda, Wilma, Kenneth, and Katherine, Wathena, Kas.; Mr. and Mrs. Benjaman [sic] F. Fiegenbaum, Western, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum, Lawton, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Neb. Other guests were Mrs. Rosanna [sic] McDougall [sic] and daughter, of Gowrie, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Clara Piekenbrock, Ellston, Ia.; the women being grandchildren; Mr. John Otto, Wapello, Ia.; Mrs. Mary Wagner, Ankeny, Ia.; brother and sister of the bride; Rev. H. Fiegenbaum, brother of the groom; Miss Anna Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph; Rev. J. Seikmann, pastor of the German M. E. church, Oregon, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, Oregon, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Curry, Willie and Anna Curry, of Oregon.
         The Fiegenbaum family is a remarkable one in one particular; the family consisted of four brothers and two sisters, all of whom are still living, the sisters being widows, and the four brothers were ministers of the German M. E. church. The eldest, Henry began his ministerial work in 1847, and on the same day of the month, April 11, 1847, he too, was married, and 1897 celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary.
         This is the fourth golden wedding to be celebrated in the family. The first that of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum took place just five years ago Friday in St. Joseph, an interesting ceremony being performed at the German M. E. church. In August, 1897, Henry and Catherice [sic] Wellemeyer, the latter being a sister of the Fiegenbaum brothers, celebrated their golden wedding at their home in Garner, Ia. In 1900 Rev. and Mrs. William Fiegenbaum celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Edwardsville, Ill.
         They were the recipients of handsome presents as follows:
         Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pieckenbrock berry spoon.
         Mr. and Mrs. Sexauer and family, a half dozen solid silver spoons.
         Mr. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum, three souvenir spoons of Washington, D. C.
         Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard, a gold handled hat brush and two souvenir spoons of Sac City, Ia.
         Inez Fiegenbaum, a bon bon spoon.
         Anna Fiegenbaum, a linen table cover with fancy yellow border.
         John Otto and Mary Waggoner, a fine clock.
         Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, a silver, gold lined cake basket.
         Mrs. Sophia Good, St. Paul, Minn., a bon bon spoon.
         They also received several pieces of gold money, amounting in all to several dollars.


    Residence (family):

         The family moved to Minnesota in the autumn of 1859. They lived for about one year in Salem, Dakota County while Friedrich served a large circuit of five charges. A son was born here. The family was then in Saint Paul for about 2 years, associated with First Church there; another son was born. From about 1862 to 1864 the family lived in Woodbury, Washington County; a daughter was born here. Friedrich served a circuit consisting of six appointments, some of whom appear to have been in nearby Wisconsin.


    Residence (family):

         It seems very likely that the family of Friedrich and Louisa Fiegenbaum lived in Polk County, Iowa from 1869 to at least 1880. A brief biography of Friedrich and Louisa's son, Adolph Heinrich, was published in 1880 as part of a selection of biographical sketches of residents of Crocker Township, Polk County, Iowa. The biography reported that Adolph had been a resident of the county since 1869. At the time, he would have been about 14 years old and it seems probable that he would have been living with his parents and siblings. This was certainly the case one year later when the family was enumerated in Ward 3 of Des Moines, Iowa, in the 1870 U.S census. The biography also reported that in 1880, Adolph was teaching in the local schools in addition to supervising the work on his father's farm near Ankeny, where Adolph lived.


    Census (family):
    According to the 1870 enumeration, the household in Ward 3 consisted of Frederick Fiegenbaum, age 39, born in Prussia, a U. S. citizen; Louisa Fiegenbaum, age 37, born in Prussia; Minnie Fiegenbaum, age 17, born in Illinois, attending school; Adolph Fiegenbaum, age 15, born in Indiana, attending school; Lydia Fiegenbaum, age 12, born in Illinois, attending school; Louis Fiegenbaum, age 10, born in Minnesota, attending school; Theodore Fiegenbaum, age 8, born in Minnesota, attending school; Emma Fiegenbaum, age 6, born in Minnesota, attending school; Benjamin Fiegenbaum, age 4, born in Iowa; Henry Fiegenbaum, age 2, born in Iowa; and William Fiegenbaum, age 6 months, born in Iowa in January 1870.

    Residence (family):

         The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) reported that among the new appointments announced at a session of the West German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church held at Higginsville, Missouri from 1-5 September 1892, Rev. Fred Fiegenbaum, of Lawrence, Kansas was to become the pastor of the church at Oregon, Missouri. The newspaper noted that he was the brother of "Revs. Henry and William Fiegenbaum, former pastors of the German church in this city."
         On 11 November of the same year, the newspaper reported that Rev. and Mrs. Fiegenbaum were playing host to a week long family reunion. For the first time in eight years all of their children were home at the same time.
         In September 1893, the Holt County Sentinel reported that Rev. F. Fiegenbaum had returned from the German M. E. conference, held at Enterprise, Kansas. He had been reappointed to the church at Oregon, Missouri. And, the church had been moved from the Lincoln, Nebraska, conference district to the Missouri conference district.
         A year later, the same newspaper reported that Rev. F. W. Fiegenbaum would remain at the Oregon, Missouri church for another year. It seems that the pastoral charge included the church at Nodaway, Andrew County, Missouri.

    Census (family):
    According to the 1900 U.S. census, the household in the West Ward consisted of Fred Fiegenbaum, head of household, born April 1830 in Germany, age 70, emigrated to USA in 1834 (resident of USA for 66 years), a naturalized citizen, married for 48 years; and Louisa Fiegenbaum, wife, born August 1833 in Germany, age 66, married for 48 years, mother of 10 children (9 of whom were still living).

    Residence (family):

         According to an obituary for his brother, "Rev. William Fiegenbaum," published on 30 November 1906 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer, of Edwardsville, Illinois, the deceased was survived by his brother, "Rev. Fred W. Fiegenbaum of Wathena, Kansas...."

    Census (family):
    According to the 1910 enumeration, the household consisted of Frederich W. Fiegenbaum, head of household, age 80, born in Germany, immigrated to USA in 1834, married for 58 years, retired; and Louisa Fiegenbaum, wife, age 77, born in Germany, immigrated to USA in 1834, married for 58 years.

    Children:
    1. Fiegenbaum, Wilhelmine Christine Elizabeth was born 5 Jul 1853, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; died 10 Jul 1943, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; was buried 13 Jul 1943, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA.
    2. Fiegenbaum, Adolph Heinrich was born 7 Mar 1855, Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, USA; died 18 Jun 1930, Washington, D.C., USA; was buried 20 Jun 1930, Washington, D.C., USA.
    3. Fiegenbaum, Louis was born 6 Sep 1856, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA; died 12 Sep 1856, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Sherrill, Dubuque County, Iowa, USA.
    4. Fiegenbaum, Lydia Maria was born 11 Oct 1857, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA; died 29 Mar 1923, Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA; was buried 1 Apr 1923, Sac City, Sac County, Iowa, USA.
    5. Fiegenbaum, Louis Theodore Stephan was born 22 Oct 1859, Salem, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA; died 9 Jan 1919, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 12 Jan 1919, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA.
    6. Fiegenbaum, Theodore Johann was born 9 Nov 1861, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA; died 19 Aug 1945, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 23 Aug 1945, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA.
    7. Fiegenbaum, Emma Maria was born 16 Dec 1864, Woodbury, Washington County, Minnesota, USA; died 26 Mar 1951, Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA; was buried , Wathena, Doniphan County, Kansas, USA.
    8. Fiegenbaum, Benjamin Friedrich was born 7 Jan 1865, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; died 20 Jan 1934, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1934, Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.
    9. 6. Fiegenbaum, Heinrich F. was born 10 Jan 1868, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; died 6 Dec 1954, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 9 Dec 1954, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.
    10. Fiegenbaum, Wilhelm Edward was born 5 Jan 1870, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; died 5 Jan 1955, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 7 Jan 1955, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA.

  3. 14.  Montgomery, David was born 1839, Ireland, United Kingdom (son of Montgomery, Hugh and Campbell, Ellen); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1915, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA

    David married Davis, Hannah 1874, Ohio, USA. Hannah was born 1856, Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Davis, Hannah was born 1856, Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown.

    Notes:

    Census (family):
    According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of David Montgomery, age 40 and earning a living weighing coal, his wife, Hannah Montgomery, age 24 and keeping house, and their three children: Arthur Montgomery, age 6; Nellie B. Montgomery, age 4; and Maud M. Montgomery, age 2.

    Children:
    1. Montgomery, Arthur was born Abt 1873–1874, Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Montgomery, Nellie Blanche was born 1 Apr 1876, Berlin Cross Roads, Jackson County, Ohio, USA; died 20 Jan 1968, Millard, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 23 Jan 1968, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.
    3. Montgomery, Maude Mary was born 28 Oct 1878, Buchtel, Athens County, Ohio, USA; died 6 Sep 1953, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 8 Sep 1953, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA.
    4. Montgomery, Grace was born Jul 1882, Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown.