Gustav August Horstmann
M 1868 - 1944| Type | Value |
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| Name | Gustav August Horstmann |
| Born | 1868-07-14 Lowden, Cedar County, Iowa |
| Gender | M |
| Died | 1944-10-09 Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa |
| Buried | Pine Hill Cemetery, Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa |
| Type | Value |
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| Father | Frederick Horstmann b. (1835-12-31, Holstein, Germany) d. (1909-07-03) |
| Mother | Maria Christina Dorothea Horstmann b. (1841-04-27, Sarau, Schleswig Holstein, Germany) d. (1900-10-10) |
| Married | 1865-12-22, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa |
| Type | Value |
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| Family | Alwiene (Alvina) Bielefeldt b. (1872-08-04) d. (1920-08-28, Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa) |
| Married | 1891-10-17, Cedar County, Iowa |
| Children | 1 Fredrick Gustav Horstmann b. (1893-04-01, Toronto, Clinton, Iowa) d. (1951-02-19, Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa) 2 Walter Herman Horstmann b. (1894-11-07, Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa) d. (1968-06-30, Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa) 4 Leonard A. Horstmann b. (1901-02-26) d. (1984-03, Calamus, Clinton County, Iowa) 3 Lillian D. (Lillie) Horstmann b. (1898-02-05, Lost Nation, Clinton County, Iowa) d. (1973-05-12, Lost Nation, Clinton County, Iowa) |
| Type | Value |
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| Family | Minnie Daehn d. (1929-03-21) |
| Married | 1921-10-12, Davenport, Scott County, Iowa |
| Children |
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Elfreida Wiebener b. (1881-01-12, Durant, Cedar County, Iowa) d. (1959-06-19, Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa) |
| Married | 1933-09-27 |
| Children |
Photos
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Gustav August Horstman Obituary - October 1944 Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa 1944-10 Map |
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Gustav A. and Alwiene Horstman née Bielefeldt Headstone Pine Hill Cemetery, Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa 2005-04-20 Map |
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Gustav A. and Alwiene Horstman née Bielefeldt Headstone - Directly behind main marker Pine Hill Cemetery, Wheatland, Clinton County, Iowa 2005-04-20 Map |
Notes
Gustav A. Horstman was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Julius and Herman Residence: 1870, Massillon, Cedar, Iowa
GUSTAV A. HORSTMANN.
A splendid example of the modern agriculturist is to be found in Gustav A. Ilorstmann. of the vicinity of Toronto, Liberty township, Clinton county, a man who hokls high rank among the progressixe citizens of the community in which he resides and whose interests he has ever had at heart and sought to promote in whatever manner possible, for he realized the duties of true citizens early in life and has never shirked his duties in this connection, well knowing that to promote the general good meant also the advancement of his individual interests.
Mr. Horstmann was born in Cedar county, Iowa, on July 14, 1868, and he is the son of Frederick and Dorothy Horstmann. the father a native of Holstein, Germany, his birth having occurred on December 30, 1836; the mother was also born in Germany, on April 27, 1844. There they grew to maturity and were educated in the common schools. The father emigrated to the United States in 1866, coming west to Cedar county, Iowa, later moving to Scott county, lie was a man of thrift and in due course of time became well established in tlie land of his adoption. His family consisted of five children, four of whom are living. Frederick Horstmann farmed until 1891, in which year he moved to Wheatland and there spent the remainder of his days, his birth occurring on July 3, 1909. and that of his wife on November II. 1 90 1. He was a very successful fanner and business man, and owned a fine farm of two hundred and forty acres. He started in life with practically nothing, but he was a man of indomitable courage and succeeded by his own efforts. Owing to his exemplar}’ life, lie had the good will of all who knew him In i)ulitics he was a Democrat and was at one time justice of the peace, holding this office in a very creditable manner for a nnnilier of years; he was also schocjl director for a number of years.
Gustav A. Horstmann was reared on the home farm, and when but a lad he was put to work in the fields, assisting with the crops during the summer months and attending the public schools in the winter time. He took up farming as a life work and has been very successful, now owning two hundred and twenty acres, well improved in every respect and under a high state of cultivation. On which stand a beautifully located and cozy dwelling and outbuildings, in the midst of forest and fruit trees. On the place may be seen at all seasons various grades of good live stock which form no small part of his annual income, for he understands well the handling of stock and their raising and marketing. This is the old homestead, which he has taken a delight in keeping up as did his worthy father before him. carrying on general farming in a manner that stamps him as a worthy son of a worthy sire.
Politically. Mr. Horstmann is a Democrat, and he has been one of the trustees of Liberty township for the past twelve years: he is now holding the office of secretary of the local school board, having tilled this position with satisfaction for the past six years, taking an abiding interest in educational and all local affairs and ready at all times to do his full share in promoting the general good.
Mr. Horstmann was married in 1891 to Alwiene Bielfeldt, a native of Germany and the daughter of Jocum and Maria (Alwiene) Bielfeldt. who emigrated to Clinton county. Iowa, in an early day. the father dying at Wheatland in 1902; the mother survives, and is making her home in Davenport, Iowa. They were always very highly respected wherever they cast their lot, being people of industry and honesty. To ‘Sir. and Mrs. Horstmann four children have been born. Fred. Walter. Lillie and Leonard. The Horstmann family has always stood high in the social life of Liberty township.
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