1. WILHELM¹ BUERGEL was born Abt. 1810 in Prussia (Source: 1870 Census-Scott County.), and died Bef. 1895. He married JULIANA BUERGEL. She was born Abt. 1831 in Germany, and died May 4, 1903 in Rock Island,Rock Island,Illinois (Fairmt).

Notes for WILHELM BUERGEL:

Cannot find where buried.

City directories:

1870 shoemaker res. 3rd ns 3c Division.

1873 Juliana listed as widow.

Wilhelm must have died between 1870 and 1873.

On the 1870 Census the value listed of his real estate was 700.00 and the value of his personal property was 250.00.

They lived in Wisconsin in 1858. Herman born.

They lived in Pennsylvania in 1860. August born.

They were in Davenport by 1862. Rest of children born there.

....from 1870 Iowa Census-Scott Co.

Notes for JULIANA BUERGEL:

Went to live with daughter Anna Petersen a few months before her death because of a previous stroke.

Davenport Times; Mar 9, 1900

BUERGEL, Julia, wid Wm, r 1230 w 5th

More About JULIANA BUERGEL:

Medical Information: Stroke

Residence: Davenport for 45 years

Children of WILHELM BUERGEL and JULIANA BUERGEL are:

2. i. HERMAN² BUERGEL, b. Aug 1850, Milwaukee,Wisconsin; d. Oct 24, 1913, Davenport,Iowa.

3. ii. AUGUST HERMAN BUERGEL, b. Jul 30, 1853, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; d. Mar 26, 1916, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.

iii. MINNIE PAULINE BUERGEL, b. Abt. 1856, Iowa; m. NEWTON WILLIAM IRISH.

Notes for MINNIE PAULINE BUERGEL:

of New York

I do not have any information

other than my great-grandmother's name (Minnie Pauline) and would like to

know if you found any information about her family in Germany.

 

Thank you so much for the information you sent on the Buergal family. Minnie

Pauline is my great-grandmother on my father's side. Yes, she married an

Irish - Newton William Irish.

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iv. EARNEST BUERGEL, b. 1860; d. May 12, 1927.

Notes for EARNEST BUERGEL:

Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa

v. MATHILDA BUERGEL, b. Abt. 1862; m. ? LYLE.

vi. LOUISE BUERGEL, b. Abt. 1865; m. ? NEAL.

vii. ANNA A. BUERGEL, b. Abt. 1872; d. Jun 12, 1932, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa (Fairmount); m. JAMES H. PETERSEN, Bef. 1903; b. Jun 30, 1861, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; d. Mar 16, 1936, Rock Island, Illinois.

Notes for ANNA A. BUERGEL:

City Directory:

1893-1895 domestic living with mother Julia at 1636 W. Third

More About ANNA A. BUERGEL:

Ethnicity/Relig.: Protestant

Occupation: Domestic

Notes for JAMES H. PETERSEN:

Came to America direct to Davenport when 16.

Lived with daughter Margaret Risley on Rock Island Arsenal Island for 6 mo. before he died.

Body taken to Hill and Fredericks mortuary.

City directories:

1892-1893 saloon 2001 Rockingham Road
1894-1895 teamster Geo. A. Seaverns r. Fishertown
1898-1899 laborer J.J.Lerch r. rear 1401 Rockingham Road
1900-worked at Davenport Glucose (sugar refinery in W. Davenport)- from 1900 census
1903 r. 324 45th Rock Island (Anna)
1909 yardman M. Plow Co. r. 324 45th Rock Island
1921 laborer r.ft. S. Howell (Anna)
1922 laborer r. ft. S. Howell (Anna A.)

According to info on 1925 Iowa census, he completed grade 6. He was out of work for the entire year of 1924. He lived at 314 S. Howell and owned the house with a value of 3000.00. He was naturalized citizen.

16 Mar 1936:

James H. Petersen

James H. Petersen, 75, died at 1 a.m. today at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Capt. and Mrs. D.L. Risley, on Rock Island Arsenal, where he had made his home for the last six months.

Mr. Petersen was born June 30, 1861 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and came to America, direct to Davenport, when he was 16. He was of Lutheran faith.

Surviving are one son, William Petersen, Buffalo; one daughter, Mrs. Risley; one sister, Mrs. Anna Garvey, Davenport; one brother, Peter Petersen, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. and 10 grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Hill & Fredericks mortuary where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Fairmount cemetery.

More About JAMES H. PETERSEN:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Ethnicity/Relig.: Lutheran

 

2. HERMAN² BUERGEL (WILHELM¹) was born Aug 1850 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Source: 1900 City of Davenport, Ward 2, Scott, Iowa.), and died Oct 24, 1913 in Davenport, Iowa (Source: Obit.). He married CATHERINE ROSTOCK 1876 in Davenport, Iowa (Source: IGi.). She was born Nov 1853 in Holstein, Germany (Source: 1900 City of Davenport, Ward 2, Scott, Iowa.), and died Oct 29, 1938 in Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa.

Notes for HERMAN BUERGEL:

Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Scott Co., Iowa

Davenport Times; March 9, 1900

BUERGEL, Herman A, wife Catherine A, pigeon dealer, 1440 w 4th r same

More About HERMAN BUERGEL:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery/ Davenport, Iowa (Source: Iowa WPA Grave Records.)

Notes for CATHERINE ROSTOCK:

Buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa

1900 Census lists she had 8 children, 7 living.

More About CATHERINE ROSTOCK:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery/ Davenport, Iowa (Source: Iowa WPA Grave Records.)

Children of HERMAN BUERGEL and CATHERINE ROSTOCK are:

i. AMY³ BUERGEL, b. Jun 1878, Iowa (Source: 1900 City of Davenport, Ward 2, Scott, Iowa.).

Notes for AMY BUERGEL:

1900 Census living at home.School teacher.

Davenport Times; March 9, 1900

BUERGEL, Miss Amy M, tchr Sch No 7, r 1440 w 4th

 

ii. CLARA BUERGEL, b. Jan 1881, Iowa (Source: 1900 City of Davenport, Ward 2, Scott, Iowa.).

Notes for CLARA BUERGEL:

1900 Census listed as bookkeeper. Living at home.

Davenport Times; March 9, 1900

BUERGEL, Miss Clara J, bkpr Gas co, r 1440 w 4th

 

iii. WILLIAM H BUERGEL, b. Jun 26, 1882, Davenport,Iowa.

Notes for WILLIAM H BUERGEL:

The Daily Times

Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Thursday Evening, June 24, 1897

Two Hundred Pupils Graduate from the Grammar Schools.

The Interesting Event Takes Place at the Burtis Opera House This Afternoon-An Attractive Programme Carried Out.

This has been commencement day for the grammar schools of the city and this afternoon a class of two hundred students received the diplomas which will entitle them to admission into the high school in the fall. It was a proud day for the boys and girls who graduated and their friends turned out en masse to witness the exercises at the Burtis Opera House.

By the time the first number of the programme was announced by Supt. YOUNG, who presided during the exercises, the house was filled to over-flowing with the friends and relatives of the graduates.

The programme of the afternoon, which consisted of recitations, music and calisthenics, was carried out in a manner which was heartily pleasing to the spectators, and each class carried out their part in a manner which merited the applause which was showered upon them. The dumbbell and club exercises, which were given by classes, made up of pupils from the different schools, showed careful training, and were executed with a precision and exactness, which was quite creditable. Prof. REUTER conducted this part of the programme, and he had reason to be proud of his pupils, and the showing which they made for themselves.

The programme opened with the singing of the "Beautiful Springtime" by the whole class, followed by the recitations of Frank HASS of School No. 1, and Ida MILLER of School 5. After Indian club exercises a recitation by Howard COLEMAN of School No. 2, and another song, Miss Ethel FARIS of School No. 4, told the audience of "Something Great" in a manner which showed no small degree of ability. The recitation was one of the features of the programme, and was followed by a dumbbell exercise and a recitation by Lloyd LAMPHERE of School No. 1. Miss Emma NEUMAN of School No. 8, and Miss Elsa PETERSEN of school No. 3, were also well received, their recitations being excellent, as was that of Fred DOYLE of School No. 5.

After the singing of a selection by six girls from each school, Miss Stella MOREHOUSE of No. 1 told the story of "The Chambered Nautilus" and in a very acceptable manner. (Illegible) was the subject of Bert BAWDEN'S unique recitation, while Miss Gertie SCHMIDT of School No. 5, declaimed "The Brave Man." The pleasing recitation of Carl WIGGERS of School 8, was followed by the presentation of the diplomas by Prof. YOUNG. The programme was closed with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and America.

The following are the names of the pupils who were awarded diplomas this afternoon:

 

 

School No. 5

Boys-Wm. BUERGEL, Oscar DENKMANN, Joseph DAHM, Fred DOYLE, Arthur H. EBERLING, Elmer GERDTS, Edward A. HALL, Wm. J. HOUSMAN, Joseph LAMB, Carl OLDSEN, Henry SCHMAHL, Harry WAGNER, and Henry WITT.

Girls-Nora V. GLANNIGAN, Clara FRIEDHOLDT, Freda HOEDE, Mina HENNINGS, Emily HOFFMAN, Minnie KARG, Emma KRACK, Clara LAMBACH, Ada C. MCHART, Ida S. MILLER, Anna D. MUSTAPHA, Elsie NICKELS, Minnie OHLERS, Rosa PETERS, Hattie ROBER, Ella ROHLFS, Mary ROMBOUT, Frieda THOEMING and Emelia C. WULF.

 

 

iv. EDWARD BUERGEL, b. Jan 13, 1886, Davenport,Iowa; d. Mar 14, 1900, Davenport, Scott, Iowa (Source: Obit.).

Notes for EDWARD BUERGEL:

Davenport Democrat

Saturday, March 17, 1900

Funeral of Eddie Buergel

It Was Held From the Parent's Residence This Afternoon

The funeral of 13-year-old Eddie Buergel, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Buergel, who lost his life by drowning near the Glucose plant on Wednesday afternoon last, was held from the parent's residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon with interment at the West Davenport cemetery. Rev. Dr. Barclay of the Central Methodist Church conducted the services.

More About EDWARD BUERGEL:

Burial: West Davenport Cemetery

v. ELLA BUERGEL, b. Mar 1887, Iowa.

Notes for ELLA BUERGEL:

1900 Census at Business College. Living at home.

Davenport Times; March 9, 1900

BUERGEL, Miss Ella C, r 1440 w 4th

 

vi. LAURA BUERGEL, b. Feb 1889, Iowa (Source: 1900 City of Davenport, Ward 2, Scott, Iowa.).

vii. EMMA BUERGEL, b. May 4, 1891, Davenport,Iowa; m. A FRASER DAW, Feb 26, 1919, Trinity Cathedral, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.

Marriage Notes for EMMA BUERGEL and A DAW:

Davenport Democrat

Wed., Feb. 26, 1919

Wedding in Trinity Cathedral

Trinity Cathedral was the scene of a quiet wedding at 11 o'clock this morning Very Rev. Marmaduke Hore, dean of the Cathedral uniting in marriage Miss Emma Erica Buergel of 1440 West Fourth St. and A. Fraser Daw, son of Cannon Daw and Mrs. Daw of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The bride wore a smart tailored suit of navy blue serge with blouse of flesh georgette and hat of a trim spring model in blue straw.

Mr. and Mrs. Daw left immediately after the ceremony for an extended wedding trip. They will be at home after April 1 on the ranch of the groom near Elrose, Saskatchewan.

The bride is a graduate of the Davenport High School.

Mr. Daw is one of three sons of Cannon and Mrs. Daw, two brothers having been killed in the war.

The groom is a graduate of Trinity College, Port Hope, Ontario and his father, Cannon Daw, is pastor of the Episcopal Church, St. John the Evangelist, in Hamilton.

viii. RICHARD O BUERGEL, b. Mar 1896, Iowa (Source: 1900 City of Davenport, Ward 2, Scott, Iowa.); m. ELLA MAE HANSEN, Mar 1918, Davenport, Iowa; b. Oct 11, 1895, Davenport, Scott, Iowa (Source: Obit.); d. Dec 13, 1937, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.

Notes for ELLA MAE HANSEN:

Davenport Democrat

Davenport, Scott,Iowa

13 Dec 1937

Mrs. Ella Buergel

Mrs. Ella Mae Buergel, a life resident of Davenport, died at her home, 411 Sturdevant street, at 6:15 a.m. Monday, after an illness of eight days.

The decedent was born in Davenport, Oct 11, 1895, and received her education in the local schools. She married Richard O. Buergel here in March 1918.

Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Richard Jr and James, both at home; her mother, Mrs. Hans Muxfeldt, Davenport; and two brothers, Harry and Otto Hansen, both of this city.

The body was taken to the Runge mortuary, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Fairmount cemetery.

 

 

More About ELLA MAE HANSEN:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa

 

3. AUGUST HERMAN² BUERGEL (WILHELM¹) was born Jul 30, 1853 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Source: Obit.), and died Mar 26, 1916 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa (Source: Obit.). He married MARGARET MINER Apr 15, 1876 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois (Source: Marriages Search Results, IL, Vol/Page D/41 License 9603.), daughter of JACK MINER and ABEGILE CORRY. She was born Aug 31, 1859 in Washington, D.C. (Source: (1) 1895 State Census, Rockingham Twp, Scott Co, IA, 580., (2) 1900 Rockingham Twp, Scott, Iowa., (3) Old Age Assistance Head Tax 1934.).

Notes for AUGUST HERMAN BUERGEL:

1900 Census lists him as being a carpenter out of work for 6 months.

27 Mar 1916:

August Buergel is Found Dead

Pulmonary Tuberculosis the Cause of Sudden Death at Nahant

At 10 o'clock Sunday morning the body of August Herman Buergel, of Nahant, was found in his shanty by his son-in-law, Otto Gruenwald. The man had apparently died some hours before, pulmonary tuberculosis being the cause of death.

He had been a carpenter for several years, but for the last 25 years had been in the fish business at Nahant. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 30, 1853. When 8 years old, he moved to Davenport where he has since resided. Four daughters, Mrs. Henry Bingmann, Mrs. Otto Gruenwald, Mrs. Lee Ware, and Miss Leona Buergel; two sons, Frank and Albert Buergel; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Irish of New York, Mrs. Tillie Lyle, Mrs. Louise Neal, Mrs. Annie Petersen, and one brother, Earnest Buergel, and four grandchildren survive to mourn his death.

Dr. Lamb conducted a post mortem examination. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the home in Rockingham with interment in Fairmount cemetery.

More About AUGUST HERMAN BUERGEL:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Ethnicity/Relig.: Catholic (1895 Iowa Census Rockingham)

Medical Information: Addictions

Occupation: Fish business at Nahant (fisherman)

Notes for MARGARET MINER:

1900 Census she stated she had borne 7 children and 5 were still living.

According to the 1925 Iowa Census (book 78 line 147) Margaret was living with her daughter Leona Robinson at 1909 Rockingham Road. They were renters at 12.50 per month. Also Margaret says she completed 8th grade and could read and write; however, on her divorce papers she had to make a mark for her name.

1934 Old Age Assistance Head Tax

Buergel, Margaret M, F, W

Father: Jack Miner; Mother: Abie Corry; DOB: Aug 31, 1859

Deceased 2/18/43

Davenport Democrat

Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Sunday Morning, Dec 19, 1943

MRS. A.B. BUERGEL DIES AT AGE OF 85

Mrs. Marguerite Buergel, 85, widow of August B. Buergel, died in Mercy hospital at 11:05 p.m. Saturday after a brief illness. She had resided in Davenport 69 years, making her home of late years with a daughter, Mrs. Alice Dunklau, Fishertown.

Born in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 31, 1858, Mrs. Buergel received her education in the school there before coming to Davenport in 1874 where she was married to August B. Buergel. The latter died in 1916.

Survivors are four daughters: Mrs. Julia Geison, Long Grove, Mrs. Pearl Kelly, Nahant, Mrs. Dunklau and Mrs. Leona McCleary, Muscatine, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter, three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.

The body was removed to the Runge mortuary where funeral services will be held in the church chapel at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Fairmount cemetery.

More About MARGARET MINER:

Ethnicity/Relig.: Congregationalist (1895 Census Rockingham)

Event 1: 1905, Divorce

Marriage Notes for AUGUST BUERGEL and MARGARET MINER:

Marriage search results in RI Co, IL give brides name as Maggie Miner (Minor)

Children of AUGUST BUERGEL and MARGARET MINER are:

4. i. JULIA ANN³ BUERGEL, b. Aug 31, 1877, Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa; d. Jun 4, 1945, Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa.

ii. FREDERICK BUERGEL, b. Jan 21, 1881, Davenport, Scott, Iowa (Source: 1900 Rockingham Twp, Scott, Iowa.).

Notes for FREDERICK BUERGEL:

1900 Census-Fisherman out of work 4 months.

William C Carman listed as partner.

Lived next to his father in Rockingham.

iii. PEARL BUERGEL, b. Jan 1882, Iowa; m. JOHN FOLEY, Jun 25, 1900, Rock Island Co, Illinois (Source: Marriages Search Results, IL, Vol/Page F/13 license 19370.).

Notes for PEARL BUERGEL:

1900 Census-Domestic at a hotel.

Davenport Times; Mar 9, 1900

BUERGER, [prob. should be BUERGEL] Pearl, dom Walker House

 

5. iv. ALICE BUERGEL, b. Sep 8, 1884, Davenport, Iowa.

v. ALBERT E. BUERGEL, b. Apr 8, 1886, Davenport, Scott, Iowa (Source: Obit.); d. Mar 14, 1938, Davenport,Scott,Iowa (Source: Obit.); m. ANNA E. THOMAS, 1924, South Bend, Indiana; b. Abt. 1882, Germany.

Notes for ALBERT E. BUERGEL:

1900 Census living at home. Birth year listed as 1887.

According to 1925 Census he lived on Ripley Street and rented for 14.00 a month. He completed 6th grade.

 

14 Mar 1938:

Albert Buergel, a retired moulder who resided at the foot of Division street, died in the Pine Hill sanitarium at 8:30 a.m. Monday, following an illness of three months.

A lifelong resident of this city, he was born April 8, 1886, and received his education here. In 1924 he married Miss Anna Thomas in South Bend, Indiana. He had retired six years ago.

Surviving, besides the widow, are his mother, Mrs. Margaret Buergel, Davenport; and four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Kelley, Mrs. Julia Gleason [Geison] and Mrs. Alice Dunklau, all of Davenport, and Mrs. Onnie McCleary of Muscatine. A brother preceded him in death.

The body was removed to the Runge mortuary where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fairmount cemetery.

More About ALBERT E. BUERGEL:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery/ Davenport, Iowa (Source: Iowa WPA Grave Records.)

Ethnicity/Relig.: Protestant

Occupation: retired moulder/trade and transportation

Residence: Davenport, Scott, ,Iowa

6. vi. LEONA BUERGEL, b. May 1899, Iowa.

 

4. JULIA ANN³ BUERGEL (AUGUST HERMAN², WILHELM¹) was born Aug 31, 1877 in Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa, and died Jun 4, 1945 in Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa. She married (1) JAMES H. PETERSEN, son of HANS PETERSEN and FREDERIKA. He was born Jun 30, 1861 in Schleswig-Holstein,Germany, and died Mar 16, 1936 in Rock Island, Illinois. She married (2) HENRY BRUGMANN Abt. 1901. He was born Abt. 1869 in Iowa, and died Aug 26, 1943 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa. She married (3) FRANK GEISON Aft. 1910. He died Bet. 1939 - 1940.

Notes for JULIA ANN BUERGEL:

In 1932 Julia shows up in the city directory as Julia A. Geison married to Frank I. Geison.

City directory:

1932 Geison,Frank I. (Jule) buyer ns W. Locust 1 W 2820
1933 Geison,Frank I. (Julia A.) horsebuyer h. 1301 Gayman Ave.
1934 Geison,Frank I. (Julia) h. 1301 Gayman Ave.
1935 Geison,Frank L. (Julia A.) laborer h. 1301 Gayman Ave.
1936 Geison,Frank I. (Julia) laborer h. 1301 Gayman Ave.
1937 Geison,Frank (Julia) laborer 1511 Harbor Road.
1939 Geison,Frank (Julia) h. 3228 Pansy Ave.
1940 Geison,Jewel (wid. Frank) h 3228 Pansy Ave.
1941 Geison,Frenchie laborer h. 3228 Pansy Ave.
Geison,Jewel (Jean) laborer h. 3228 Pansy Ave.
1942 Geison,Jewel h. 3228 Pansy Ave.

1944 no longer in directory

Davenport Democrat and Leader, Sunday, June 3, 1945:

Mrs. Julia Geison, 70, a life resident of Scott County, died at 4:20 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. She had made her home for the last five years at the Pella Nolls residence in Long Grove.

Mrs. Geison was born Aug. 30, 1874, in Davenport and was educated in the city schools. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death.

Surviving are two daughters, Mr. Dick Risley, Rock Island Arsenal, and Mrs. Forrest Goeke of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Kelly and Mrs. Alice Dunklau, both of Davenport and Mrs. Leona McCleary, Muscatine; 10 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Runge chapel, followed by interment in Fairmount cemetery

More About JULIA ANN BUERGEL:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Notes for JAMES H. PETERSEN:

Came to America direct to Davenport when 16.

Lived with daughter Margaret Risley on Rock Island Arsenal Island for 6 mo. before he died.

Body taken to Hill and Fredericks mortuary.

City directories:

1892-1893 saloon 2001 Rockingham Road
1894-1895 teamster Geo. A. Seaverns r. Fishertown
1898-1899 laborer J.J.Lerch r. rear 1401 Rockingham Road
1900-worked at Davenport Glucose (sugar refinery in W. Davenport)- from 1900 census
1903 r. 324 45th Rock Island (Anna)
1909 yardman M. Plow Co. r. 324 45th Rock Island
1921 laborer r.ft. S. Howell (Anna)
1922 laborer r. ft. S. Howell (Anna A.)

According to info on 1925 Iowa census, he completed grade 6. He was out of work for the entire year of 1924. He lived at 314 S. Howell and owned the house with a value of 3000.00. He was naturalized citizen.

16 Mar 1936:

James H. Petersen

James H. Petersen, 75, died at 1 a.m. today at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Capt. and Mrs. D.L. Risley, on Rock Island Arsenal, where he had made his home for the last six months.

Mr. Petersen was born June 30, 1861 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and came to America, direct to Davenport, when he was 16. He was of Lutheran faith.

Surviving are one son, William Petersen, Buffalo; one daughter, Mrs. Risley; one sister, Mrs. Anna Garvey, Davenport; one brother, Peter Petersen, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. and 10 grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Hill & Fredericks mortuary where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Fairmount cemetery.

More About JAMES H. PETERSEN:

Burial: Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Ethnicity/Relig.: Lutheran

Notes for HENRY BRUGMANN:

1910 Census, Blue Grass, Buffalo Township, Scott, Davenport, Iowa

Living with wife Julia and daughter Mildred. Carpenter at stone quarry.

Daily Times

Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Aug 26, 1943

HENRY BRUGMANN IS KILLED WHEN STRUCK BY TRAIN

Body Pinned Under Switch Engine for Nearly Two Hours

Henry Brugmann, 74, of Cook's Point and formerly of Buffalo, was instantly killed when run over by a Rock Island Lines Diesel switch engine on a spur track in the rear of the Continental Grain Co., at the foot of Pine street, Davenport, at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday.

An open verdict was returned by a coroner's jury at an inquest this morning.

Asleep Between Rails

Nine witnesses, including members of the crew, testified at the inquest, and according to the witnesses, the victim apparently was asleep between the rails when he was struck by the Diesel engine, engaged in switching operations.

Nearly two hours were required in removing the body from under the engine. The body became wedged between the ties and the gear housing. Frank Drobot, better known as "Robinson Crusoe," who resides on an island in the quarry on Schmidt's road, south of the railroad tracks, crawled under the engine and released the badly mangled body. It was necessary for Drobot to sever part of the elbow bone, the limb having become entangled in a cotter key.

Before Drobot volunteered to crawl under the engine, arrangements were made by the train crew to raise the engine with jacks.

Find Beer Bottles at Scene

Members of the train crew testified at the inquest that the engine was traveling east and had rounded a curve when they observed the man apparently asleep between the tracks. They said it appeared that his head was elevated, indicating that he had been sleeping on a canvas bag containing two picnic size beer bottles, which were found about 15 feet from the body after the accident.

When the train crew saw the victim, the engineer immediately applied the emergency brakes, but the engine traveled approximately six to eight feet after passing over the body. The engine was being operated in reverse at the speed of between five and six miles an hour.

Members of the train crew were: W.H. Griffin, 312 Seventh street, Silivs, engineer; James Murphy, 1003 Charlotte avenue, Davenport, brakeman; William M. Murphy, 3614 Twelfth avenue, Rock Island, switchman; Harold Young, 3204 Sixteenth avenue, Rock Island, switchman, and Harry Beer, 150 Twelfth street, Silvis. Other witnesses who testified at the inquest were: Policeman Ray Harvey, Leo Cuervorst and Mert Harsock, Capt. William P. Hennelly and Drobot.

The body was taken to the Everson & Anderson mortuary.

Davenport Democrat

Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Aug 26, 1943 pg 11

DAVENPORT MAN IS KILLED UNDER SWITCH ENGINE

Victim Identified As Henry Brugmann of Cook's Point

Henry Brugmann, 74, of Cook's Point, was instantly killed when he was run over by a Rock Island switch engine at the foot of Pine street at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday. An open verdict was returned by a coroner's jury at an inquest held Thursday morning. The victim was not identified until shortly before noon Thursday when a nephew, Elmer Brugmann, 2029 West Second street, gave the information to police, after he had viewed the body at the Everson & Anderson mortuary.

Members of the engine crew testified at the inquest that Brugmann was apparently asleep on the tracks and that he was lying parallel with the rails when first seen. Every effort was made by the crew to stop the engine, which was traveling at a slow rate of speed, but a portion of the engine passed over the victim's body.

Frank Drovot, who resides on the island south of Schmidt's road, crawled under the locomotive and removed the victim's body after an attempt by Davenport police officers had failed. Drovot revealed at the inquest that he had known the victim for the past 12 or 13 years.

Davenport Democrat

Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Aug 27, 1943

THE BRUGMANN FUNERAL

Services for Henry Brugmann, 74, who was killed by a Rock Island switch engine Wednesday night were held in the Everson & Anderson chapel at 4:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. J.A. Miller officiating. Mr.s William Kniegge sang two hymns. Burial was in Pine Hill cemetery.

Bearers were Richard Risley, Joe Valdez, H.B. Anderson, and Richard Carstens.

CORONER'S INQUEST

State of Iowa, Scott County, ss.

An inquisition holden at Davenport, in Scott county on the 26th day of August, A.D., 1943, before Frank C. Keppy, coroner of the said county, upon the body of HENRY BRUGMANN, there lying dead, by the jurors whose names are subscribed.

The said jurors upon their oath do day that the said Henry Brugmann came to his death about 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 1943, when he was struck by a Rock Island Diesel switch engine while he was lying between the rails of a spur track near the foot of Pine street in Davenport, Scott county, Iowa.

In testimony whereof, the said jurors have hereunto set their hands, the day and year aforesaid.

[signed] Henry H. Hoffman

C.H. Woods,

Herbert H. Bigeley,

Frank C. Keppy

More About HENRY BRUGMANN:

Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport, Scott, Iowa (Source: Obit.)

Children of JULIA BUERGEL and JAMES PETERSEN are:

i. ERNEST⁴ PETERSEN, b. Sep 1894.

ii. WILLIAM PETERSEN, b. Aug 13, 1895, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; d. Mar 27, 1939, Buffalo, Scott Co., Iowa  m. CELESTA LEONA WESTENDORF, Jan 5, 1921, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; b. Dec 3, 1894, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa; d. Aug 14, 1970, Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa.

Notes for WILLIAM PETERSEN:

No birth record found in Scott Co. for Petersen boy born in Aug 1895.

 

1920 Soundex had him enumerated with Adolph Murer and living on Front Street in Buffalo. Murer is the one he later bought a bakery from. He later turned the bakery into a tavern when bakery business fell off because Wonder came into Davenport.

1930 Census Living in Buffalo Twp on Front St. Owns own house worth $3500. Baker in Bake Shop

Wednesday, March 28, 1939:

Funeral services for William Petersen, 43, owner of a tavern in Buffalo, who died at Mercy Hospital Monday will be held from the famly home at 9:30 a.m. Thursday thence to St. Peter's church in Buffalo at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Petersen was born in Davenport, Aug. 13, 1895 and formerly operated a bakery in Buffalo. He married Celesta Westendorf in St. Peter's church, Jan. 5, 1921. He was a World War veteran enlisting Dec. 10, 1917 in quartermaster corps and served at Camp Dodge, Ia. and Camp Wheeler, Ga. He was discharged as sergeant Jan. 6, 1919. He was a member of Walcott post No. 548 of the American Legion.

Surviving besides the widow are two sons, Harold and William R. at home; three daughters, Maryjo, Esther and Suzanne, all at home, his mother, Mrs. Julia Geason, Davenport and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Risley, Rock Island and Mrs. Mildred Goeke, Chicago.

More About WILLIAM PETERSEN:

Ethnicity/Relig.: Catholic

Occupation: Tavern owner

Notes for CELESTA LEONA WESTENDORF:

1930 Census Living in Buffalo Twp on Front St. Owns own house worth $3500. Cook in Bake Shop

Died at Mercy Hospital. Cause of death listed as cerebral thrombosis,cerebral arteriosclerosis,artiosclerotic heart disease.

Mrs. William Petersen

Mrs. William Petersen, 75, of 601 Laurel Ave., Davenport, died Friday in Mercy Hospital.

Services will be 9 a.m. Monday in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo.

Visitation begins at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Halligan-McCabe Funeral Home, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

The former Celesta Westendorf was born in Buffalo. She was married to Mr. Petersen Jan 5, 1921, in Buffalo. He died in 1939.

Mrs. Petersen is survived by daughters, Mrs. John (Suzanne) LaBath, Davenport; Mrs. John P. (Esther) Bailey, Long Grove, and Mrs. J.F. (Maryjo) Stolmeier, San Diego, Calif.; 45 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and sisters, Mrs. B.H. Ochsner and Mrs. J.B. Bowen, both of Davenport.

 

More About CELESTA LEONA WESTENDORF:

Ethnicity/Relig.: Catholic

Marriage Notes for WILLIAM PETERSEN and CELESTA WESTENDORF:

Davenport Democrat

Davenport, Scott, Iowa

Wed. Evening, Jan 5, 1921

PETERSEN-WESTENDORF WEDDING BUFFALO, IA

A Buffalo, Iowa wedding in which many Davenport friends are interested which took place this morning at 9 o'clock in St. Peter's church was that of Miss Celesta Westendorf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Westendorf of Buffalo, and William Petersen, of Buffalo. Rev. Father Thoman Mahoney officiated using the ring service. Miss Esther Westendorf was bridesmaid and Archie Patnoe acted as best man.

Miss Alevia Westendorf, sister of the bride, was at the organ and played the wedding march as the bridal party entered the music changing to a nuptial song during the ceremony.

The bride was in a gown of white bridal satin and lace made with panel skirt and surplus bodice, her veil of tuile being held with a circle of orange blossoms. She carried bride's roses. The bridesmaid was in pink satin and chiffon and carried pink roses and sweet peas, her hat being of a pink chiffon to match. There was a wedding breakfast at 11 o'clock at the bride's home and the young people go at once to housekeeping in Buffalo. The groom is a well known young business man being connected with the Murer bakery of Buffalo.

 

iii. JULIA MARGARET PETERSEN, b. Nov 1897; m. RICHARD RISLEY, Apr 12, 1920, Davenport, Scott, Iowa; b. Jul 28, 1898, Davenport, Scott, Iowa (Source: Obit.); d. Apr 4, 1948, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.

More About RICHARD RISLEY:

Burial: Cremated- ashes spread on arsenal island, Rock Island, Illinois

Marriage Notes for JULIA PETERSEN and RICHARD RISLEY:

Davenport Democrat and Leader

Davenport, Scott, Iowa

April 12, 1920

RISLEY-PETERSEN WEDDING

CHRISTIAN PARSONAGE.

Announcement is made of the marriage of Dick. L. Risley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Risley of 618 East Locust street and Miss Margaret Petersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Petersen of Moline. The ceremony was this morning at the parsonage of the First Christian church, Rev. C.R. Neel officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brewbaker attended the couple. The bride and her attendent were both in spring suits of blue with fancy blouses of georgette and spring hats. The young people will remain for the present at the Risley home and plan later to go to housekeeping in Davenport. The bride is a graduate of the Moline schools and attended Augustana college.

Mr. Risley is connected with the fire department, Rock Island Arsenal.

Child of JULIA BUERGEL and HENRY BRUGMANN is:

iv. MILDRED⁴ BRUGMANN, m. FORREST GOECKE.

 

5. ALICE³ BUERGEL (AUGUST HERMAN², WILHELM¹) was born Sep 8, 1884 in Davenport, Iowa. She married (1) LOUIS LEE WARE Oct 8, 1907 in Davenport, Iowa. He was born Abt. 1875 in Illinois. She married (2) RUDOLPH D. VEITHS Jun 14, 1922 in Clinton,I owa. He was born Aug 4, 1879 in Davenport, Iowa, and died Aug 3, 1936 in Davenport, Iowa.

Notes for ALICE BUERGEL:

Davenport Times; Mar 9, 1900

BUERGER [prob. should be BUERGEL], Alice, dom. Walker House

Children of ALICE BUERGEL and LOUIS WARE are:

i. MARGARET L⁴ WARE, b. Abt. 1914; m. NORMAN FELLER.

ii. ELMER IRWIN WARE, m. FRANCES IRENE GAMBLE; b. Mar 13, 1922, Davenport,Iowa.

iii. RAYMOND WARE, b. Abt. 1918.

Children of ALICE BUERGEL and RUDOLPH VEITHS are:

iv. KATHRYN⁴ VEITHS.

v. HELEN VEITHS.

 

6. LEONA³ BUERGEL (AUGUST HERMAN², WILHELM¹) was born May 1899 in Iowa (Source: 1900 Rockingham Twp, Scott, Iowa.). She married IVAN ROBINSON.

More About LEONA BUERGEL:

Ethnicity/Relig.: Protestant

Occupation: Laborer according to 1925 IA Census

Residence: Davenport, Scott Co, Iowa

Children of LEONA BUERGEL and IVAN ROBINSON are:

i. IRIS J.⁴ ROBINSON, b. 1918.

ii. ROLLAND R. ROBINSON, b. 1921.