Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Birth25 Apr 1830, Württemberg, Germany
Birth25 Aug 1830, Germany [3734]
EmigrationApr 1853 [3732] Age: 22
Immigration9 Jul 1853, New York, NY [3732] Age: 23
Death24 Jun 1922, Muscatine, IA [3734] Age: 92
Burialaft 24 Jun 1922, 1814 Lucas St, Muscatine, IA [3734]
MemoGreenwood Cemetery
FlagsMITTMAN-7, STUB-END
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Catherine C. Kleinbach was born on April 25, 1830, in Württemberg, Germany, a region then part of the German Confederation. In 1852, she married Frederick Mittman in Möckmühl, Germany. The couple embarked on a transatlantic journey in April 1853, leaving their homeland for the United States. After a 62-day voyage, they arrived in New York on July 9, 1853, joining many other German immigrants seeking new opportunities in America.
Catherine and Frederick initially settled in Marietta, Ohio, where they resided for one year. In April 1854, they migrated farther west to Muscatine, Iowa, eventually settling in Fruitland Township. Iowa had recently achieved statehood, offering fertile lands and new beginnings for settlers. Frederick worked as a blacksmith, a vital trade in the developing agricultural economy of mid-19th century Iowa. Their family grew with the birth of five children: George A, John, Robert, Paulina, and Andrew Adolph. The family likely participated in the German Evangelical church, to which Frederick belonged, a common anchor for German immigrant communities.
Catherine C. Kleinbach spent the remainder of her life in Muscatine County, experiencing decades of change as Iowa transitioned from a frontier state to an established part of the nation. She saw the American Civil War, the expansion of industry, and the social shifts of the early 20th century. Frederick Mittman died in 1907. Catherine herself lived to the age of 92, passing away in Muscatine, Iowa, on June 24, 1922. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. Her longevity and the documented lives of her children and numerous grandchildren reflect a family established and rooted in their adopted American home.
Catherine C. Kleinbach was born on April 25, 1830, in Württemberg, Germany, a region then part of the German Confederation. In 1852, she married Frederick Mittman in Möckmühl, Germany. The couple embarked on a transatlantic journey in April 1853, leaving their homeland for the United States. After a 62-day voyage, they arrived in New York on July 9, 1853, joining many other German immigrants seeking new opportunities in America.
Catherine and Frederick initially settled in Marietta, Ohio, where they resided for one year. In April 1854, they migrated farther west to Muscatine, Iowa, eventually settling in Fruitland Township. Iowa had recently achieved statehood, offering fertile lands and new beginnings for settlers. Frederick worked as a blacksmith, a vital trade in the developing agricultural economy of mid-19th century Iowa. Their family grew with the birth of five children: George A, John, Robert, Paulina, and Andrew Adolph. The family likely participated in the German Evangelical church, to which Frederick belonged, a common anchor for German immigrant communities.
Catherine C. Kleinbach spent the remainder of her life in Muscatine County, experiencing decades of change as Iowa transitioned from a frontier state to an established part of the nation. She saw the American Civil War, the expansion of industry, and the social shifts of the early 20th century. Frederick Mittman died in 1907. Catherine herself lived to the age of 92, passing away in Muscatine, Iowa, on June 24, 1922. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine. Her longevity and the documented lives of her children and numerous grandchildren reflect a family established and rooted in their adopted American home.
Obituaries
From Jun 26, 1922, page 8 - The Muscatine Journal at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com: [2849]
Mrs. Catharine Mittman.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Catharine Mittman, who died Saturday at her home in Fruitland township, were held at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon from the home and at 2:30 o’clock from the Protestant Evangelical church. The Rev. F. L. Rodenbeck officiated. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
Six grandsons of the deceased were pallbearers. They are Oscar, William, Fred, Walter, and Ben Mittman, and George Huttig.
Mrs. Catharine Mittman.
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Catharine Mittman, who died Saturday at her home in Fruitland township, were held at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon from the home and at 2:30 o’clock from the Protestant Evangelical church. The Rev. F. L. Rodenbeck officiated. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
Six grandsons of the deceased were pallbearers. They are Oscar, William, Fred, Walter, and Ben Mittman, and George Huttig.
Spouses
Birth17 Oct 1825, Möckmühl, Germany [3732]
EmigrationApr 1853 [3732] Age: 27
Immigration9 Jul 1853, New York, NY [3732] Age: 27
Burialaft 16 Jun 1907, 1814 Lucas St, Muscatine, IA [8]
MemoGreenwood Cemetery; Memorial ID, 109072966
OccupationBlacksmith (1860) [3733]
FlagsMITTMAN-7
FatherGeorg Adam MITTMANN (1794-1868)
MotherJohanna KARLE (1801-1842)
Obituaries
From Jun 18, 1907, page 4 - Muscatine News-Tribune at Newspapers.com: [3732]
AGED RESIDENT DIES SUNDAY
FREDERICK MITTMAN PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME IN FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP.
The death of Frederick Mittman occurred at his home in Fruitland Township on Sunday, June 16, after a brief illness. For over sixty years, he was a resident of Muscatine County and was one of the most respected older residents.
Mr. Mittman was born on October 17, 1825, at Moeckmehl, in the kingdom of Wurttemberg, Germany. Over fifty years ago, he was united in marriage to Katherine Kleinbach. In April 1853, the couple left their fatherland and arrived in New York on July 9, after a voyage of 62 days. They went to Marietta, Ohio, where they lived for one year before coming to Muscatine. In April 1854, after nine years’ work at the blacksmith trade, he moved to Fruitland Township, where he has since resided. His wife, three sons — George A., John, and Andrew — and one daughter, Mrs. August Huttig, survive his demise. One son, Robert, preceded him in death about two years ago. Twenty-four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also mourn his death.
Mr. M. was a member of the German Evangelical church and was a good, Christian man.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the German Evangelical church in this city.
AGED RESIDENT DIES SUNDAY
FREDERICK MITTMAN PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME IN FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP.
The death of Frederick Mittman occurred at his home in Fruitland Township on Sunday, June 16, after a brief illness. For over sixty years, he was a resident of Muscatine County and was one of the most respected older residents.
Mr. Mittman was born on October 17, 1825, at Moeckmehl, in the kingdom of Wurttemberg, Germany. Over fifty years ago, he was united in marriage to Katherine Kleinbach. In April 1853, the couple left their fatherland and arrived in New York on July 9, after a voyage of 62 days. They went to Marietta, Ohio, where they lived for one year before coming to Muscatine. In April 1854, after nine years’ work at the blacksmith trade, he moved to Fruitland Township, where he has since resided. His wife, three sons — George A., John, and Andrew — and one daughter, Mrs. August Huttig, survive his demise. One son, Robert, preceded him in death about two years ago. Twenty-four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also mourn his death.
Mr. M. was a member of the German Evangelical church and was a good, Christian man.
The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the German Evangelical church in this city.
Marriageabt 1852, Möckmühl, Germany
ChildrenGeorge A (1853-1926)
John (1856-1933)
Robert (1858-1905)
Paulina (1862-1948)
Andrew Adolph (1869-1940)