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John Elmer Edmonds

Male 1901 - 1999  (98 years)

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  1. 1.  John Elmer EdmondsJohn Elmer Edmonds was born on 14 Jan 1901 in Iowa (son of Herbert Edmonds and Alvina "Vera" Clara Wunnenberg); died on 01 Jun 1999; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa; farmer
    • Census: 1930, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1940, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130795489/john-elmer-edmonds

    John married Etta Marie Moehle on 26 Feb 1930 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Etta was born on 07 Sep 1902 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 03 Sep 1985 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herbert EdmondsHerbert Edmonds was born on 15 Feb 1867 in Monmouthshire, England (son of John Edmonds and Elizabeth Howes); died on 18 Jun 1953 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 20 Jun 1953 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1910, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1920, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1925, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1930, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Herbert Edmonds
    Sperry – Herbert Edmonds, 86, suffered a fatal heart attack at his farm home June 18.
    Edmonds was born in Monmouthshire, England on Feb. 15, 1867, the son of John and Elizabeth Edmonds. He came to the United State at the age of 20, and lived at Terre Haute, Ill., for several years before settling in the Sperry community. He was a member of the Methodist church and was a charter member of the Diamond chapter, IOOF.
    On March 30, 1898, Edmonds was married to Vena Wunnenberg, who survives, as do three sons and two daughters: Floyd and Elmer Edmonds, Mediapolis; Mrs. Martin Burgus, Sperry, and Edward and Amy Edmonds, at home.
    Also surviving is a brother, James Edmonds, of Galesburg, Ill. Ten brothers and sisters died previously.
    Last rites will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fy chapel at Mediapolis. The Rev. Lester C. McDonald will officiate, and burial will be in Memorial park, Burlington.
    Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. Friday, 19 June 1953, page 15.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126862559/herbert-edmonds

    Acacia Garden, Lot 62 Grave 6

    Herbert married Alvina "Vera" Clara Wunnenberg on 30 Mar 1898 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Alvina (daughter of Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg and Emelie Rehfeldt) was born on 20 Sep 1866 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 May 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 04 May 1958 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Alvina "Vera" Clara WunnenbergAlvina "Vera" Clara Wunnenberg was born on 20 Sep 1866 in Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg and Emelie Rehfeldt); died on 02 May 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 04 May 1958 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Obituary clipping from unknown newspaper, no date. Photocopy from Celia Crawford.

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126862572/alvina-clara-edmonds

    Acacia Garden, Lot 62, space 5

    Children:
    1. Infant Edmonds was born about 1899 in Iowa; died about 1899.
    2. 1. John Elmer Edmonds was born on 14 Jan 1901 in Iowa; died on 01 Jun 1999; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    3. Herbert Floyd Edmonds was born on 20 Jan 1903 in Iowa; died on 06 Nov 1963 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 08 Nov 1963 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. Henry Edward Edmonds was born on 06 Nov 1904 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Jan 1977 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Jan 1977 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    5. Amelia Amy Edmonds was born on 13 Feb 1907 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 May 1981 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 01 Jun 1981 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    6. Edith Lillian Edmonds was born on 08 Oct 1908 in Iowa; died on 30 Dec 2005 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Edmonds was born about 1830 in England.

    Notes:

    12 children (from obituary of their son Herbert, 10 brothers and sisters died prior to 1953, one brother living)



    Name and birth information from 1925 Iowa state census record of son Herbert

    John married Elizabeth Howes. Elizabeth was born about 1830 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Howes was born about 1830 in England.
    Children:
    1. James Edmonds was born on 24 Jun 1861 in Monmouthshire, England; died on 3 Mar 1954 in Galesburg Township, Knox County, Illinois; was buried in Carman Cemetery, Carman, Henderson County, Illinois.
    2. 2. Herbert Edmonds was born on 15 Feb 1867 in Monmouthshire, England; died on 18 Jun 1953 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 20 Jun 1953 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

  3. 6.  Heinrich August Joachim WunnenbergHeinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Calvorde, Germany (son of Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg and Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke); died on 04 Apr 1900 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 1854, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; ... natives of Germany, and came to America in 1854. They located in Benton township, and on the third day after their arrival in the county bought a farm of forty acres.
    • Census: 1860, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1880, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    • Census: 1885, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

    Notes:

    Celia Crawford has the Dutchy of Braunschweig journeyman's book for journeyman miller Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg from Calvorde and has its translation to English. He is described as follows: Name: Heinr. August Joachim Wunnenberg. Born in, residing at: Calvorde. Age: 23 years. Height: 5 feet, 4 inches. Hair: dark blond. Forehead: covered. Eyebrows: dark brown. Eyes: gray. Nose, mouth: usual. Beard: dark brown. Chin: round. Face: oval. Complexion: healthy. Distinguishing characteristics: lacking.
    It certifies that he has pursued the miller's trade for several years, partly as an apprentice and partly as a journeyman, and has behaved irreproachably during this time, also processes proven skill in his trade and, as far is known, leaves behind no debt. It is dated 12 June 1844, signed and sealed by the Ducal government office of Braunschweig Luneburg, W. Bode. Introductory pages remind the bearer of proper conduct. It records his travels through several cities, beginning 21 June 1844 until 14 July 1847.
    There is also a handwritten note: "My little Heinrich was born on 3rd of September 1854 at 5:30 o'clock in the evening. On the 6th of August 1856 little Wilhelm was born, and died on the 7th of October, aged 8 weeks and 6 days.

    From Celia Crawford:
    Land Records, volume 3, Des Moines County, Burlington, Iowa

    Date of Filing: 25 July 1853. Grantor (seller): Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Matthias Miller and wife. Record vol. 18, page 56. Date of Instrument: 23 July 1853. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.

    Date of filing: 22 Aug 1854. Grantor (seller): Wunnenberg, H. and wife, Grantee (Buyer): Dietrich Lupchen. Record vol. 19, page 67. Date of Instrument: 22 August 1854. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.

    Date of filing: 11 Jan 1856. Grantor (seller) Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Jacob Rexroat and wife. Record vol. 20, page 323. Date of Instrument: 6 March 1855. Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: part SW 1/4 of Sec. 22, Town 71, Range 2.

    Date of filing: 12 Feb 1864. Grantee (seller) Wunnenberg, Henry. Grantee (buyer): Gottlieb Griemen. Record vol. 72, page 75. Date of instrument: 22 July 1863, Character of instrument: Deed. Description of property: pt. NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 18, Town 71, Range 2.


    Birth information is from:
    Extract from the list of births and baptisms in the church register of Calvorde. In the year (1821) eighteen hundred and twenty-one, on the (15th) fifteenth of February, at nine o-clock in the morning, a son was born to the citizen and brewer Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg at Calvorde and his wife Johanne Margarethe Christiane Reineke, who was baptized on the (25th) twenty-fifth of February and names: Heinrich August Joachim. Calvorde, the 17th of March 1853. W. Wunderlich, precentor and sacristan of the parish of Calvorde.

    Our file on Rootsweb
    https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/243967/I1/-/individual



    Information on Heinrich is also included in Time to Remember: Benton Township Rural by Dan Dustman, page 79.


    1860 US census, enumerated 30 June 1860
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Henry Wunnenberg, age 38, farmer
    Emelia, age 26
    Henry, age 5
    Herman, age 2
    Otto, age 4 months
    real estate - $200. Personal estate - $200
    Several of their neighbors were also born in Prussia.


    1880 US census, enumerated 15 June 1880
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Henry Wunnenberg, age 59, farmer
    Emelia, age 47
    Otto, age 20, attended school
    Fred, age 18, attended school
    Mary, age 16, attended school
    Alvina, age 13, attended school
    August, age 10, attended school
    Emma, age 7, attended school
    Clara, age 4
    Several of their neighbors were born in Prussia.


    1885 Iowa state census
    Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
    Henry Wunnenberg, age 64, farmer
    Emelia, age 52
    Otto, age 24
    Frederick, age 22
    Mary, age 20
    Alvina, age 18
    August, age 15
    Emma, age 13
    Clara, age 9


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21044096/heinrich-august_joachim-wunnenberg

    Henry & Emilie Wunnenberg share one gravestone, located on north side of Latty Church, located on west side of Irish Ridge Road, 6 miles north of Burlington, Iowa.

    Heinrich married Emelie Rehfeldt on 04 Apr 1853 in Germany. Emelie (daughter of Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld and Sophia Augusta Marian Gross) was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany; died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Emelie RehfeldtEmelie Rehfeldt was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany (daughter of Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld and Sophia Augusta Marian Gross); died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 1854, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; ... natives of Germany, and came to America in 1854. They located in Benton township, and on the third day after their arrival in the county bought a farm of forty acres.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21044115/emilie-wunnenberg

    Children:
    1. Henry Wunnenberg was born on 03 Sep 1854 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 10 Mar 1934 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    2. Wilhelm Wunnenberg was born on 06 Aug 1855; died on 07 Oct 1856; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    3. Herman Henry Wunnenberg was born on 09 Feb 1858 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Feb 1938 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 23 Feb 1938 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. Otto Henry Wunnenberg was born on 28 Feb 1860 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 27 Apr 1942 in Franklin Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 30 Apr 1942 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    5. Mary Elizabeth Wunnenberg was born on 25 May 1864 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 Mar 1944 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 23 Mar 1944 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    6. Fred Chris Wunnenberg was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Feb 1941 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    7. 3. Alvina "Vera" Clara Wunnenberg was born on 20 Sep 1866 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 02 May 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 04 May 1958 in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    8. Minna Wunnenberg was born in Mar 1868 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 06 Jan 1869 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
    9. August Wunnenberg was born on 03 Jan 1869 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Jul 1954 in La Plata, Macon County, Missouri; was buried on 10 Jul 1954 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
    10. Emma Wunnenberg was born on 08 Aug 1872 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 08 Jan 1943 in Novelty, Knox County, Missouri; was buried on 14 Jan 1943 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
    11. Clara Anna Wunnenberg was born on 19 Mar 1876 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 20 Aug 1959 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Aug 1959 in Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Johann Heinrich Albrecht Wunnenberg was born about 1790 in Germany.

    Johann married Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke. Johanne was born about 1790 in Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Johanne Margarethe Christinian Reineke was born about 1790 in Germany.
    Children:
    1. 6. Heinrich August Joachim Wunnenberg was born on 15 Feb 1821 in Calvorde, Germany; died on 04 Apr 1900 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.

  3. 14.  Johann Heinrich Christian Rehfeld

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Lenzarsigle, Germany; Tailor

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Occupation is noted on birth record of his daughter.

    Johann married Sophia Augusta Marian Gross. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Sophia Augusta Marian Gross
    Children:
    1. 7. Emelie Rehfeldt was born on 05 Dec 1833 in Lenzarsigle, Germany; died on 16 Apr 1888 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.


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