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Valentine Rothenberger

Male 1834 - 1922  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  Valentine Rothenberger was born on 30 Mar 1834 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany (son of Johann Michael Rothenberger and Maria Eva Klein); died on 18 Feb 1922 in Grant Township, Franklin, Iowa, United States; was buried on 21 Feb 1922 in Iowa Falls, Hardin, Iowa, United States.

    Other Events:

    • _FSFTID: KVJP-T7Q
    • Alt. Birth: Abt 1834, France; age 26 in the 1860 census
    • Immigration: 1848
    • Residence: 1850, York, Morgan, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 19 Sep 1850, York Township, Morgan, Ohio, United States
    • Residence: 1860, Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa, United States
    • Census: 7 Aug 1860, Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa, United State
    • Residence: 1885, Grant, Franklin, Iowa
    • Residence: 1895, Franklin, Iowa, United States
    • Attending funeral of Emanuel Brecht: 22 Feb 1896, Watkins, Benton, Iowa, United States
    • Residence: 1900, ED 133 Grant & Osceola Townships, Franklin, Iowa, United States
    • Residence: 1920, Grant, Franklin, Iowa, United States
    • Alt. Burial: 1922, , , Iowa, United States

    Notes:

    BURIAL: Union Cemetery at Iowa Falls, Harding Co., Iowa
    Section 4 Row 18
    Rothenberger, Valentine S.4 B4 L6 s4 1834-1922 Rothenberger, Charles P.
    Notice as you are going by, As you are now so once was I. As now I am, so shall you be left, So while on eath prepare for death.
    ROTHENBERGER S.4 B4 L6 s5 (ditto) MONUMENT
    Rothenberger, Charles P. S.4 B4 L6 s6 1860-1934 (ditto)
    All 48 Cemeteries in Hardin Co., Iowa Burial records from 1850’s to mid-1999 Published by Madeline Mason FHL film # 1425448 Book US/CAN 977.7535 V39m
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~iahardin/cem-recs//unionif_cem4.txt

    CENSUS: See 1860 & 1870 Census for Valentine - See his fathers notes.
    Index of 1880 United States Census @ . http://www.familysearch.org
    Census Place - Washington, Iowa , Iowa FHL film # 1254345
    Valentine RO..., Self, W, Male, W, 46, BADEN, Farmer, BADEN, BADEN
    Charles RO..., Son, S, Male, W, 20, IOWA, Farm Laborer, BADEN, OHIO
    Note: The Valentine last name is hard to read in the original census image but it looks like Rothenberger. He is listed as an Widowed.

    BIOGRAPHY: Land Record - Iowa, Iowa 1871
    M. E. Rothenberger to Valentine Rothenberger
    (Deed Vol. 27 FHL film # 988375 page 558)
    Know all men by these ___. That Maria Eva Rothenberger widow of Michael Rothenberger deceased of the County of Iowa and State of Iowa for the consideration of the sum of one dollar to the benefits to me insuring in hand paid to her. Quit Claim unto my son Valentine Rothenberger of Iowa County State of Iowa all my rightfully and ___ in and to the following described real estate situated and being in Iowa County and State of Iowa.
    Two and one half acres in the form of a square in the North West corner of the North West quarter of the North East quarter and also Two and one half acres in same form in the North East __ of the North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. twelve (12) in Township No. Eighty-one (81) North_ Range ten (10) West being the same parcels of land reserved for life by myself & deceased husband deed from us to Valentine Rothenberger dated October __
    Wetness my had this the 17th day of November__ 1871 -- Maria Eva Rothenberger
    Nov 17 1871
    M.E.R

    Census:
    Notes from Census event:
    1) Michael Rottenger, age 55, male, farmer, value of real estate owned 2050, born in Germany.
    2) Eve Rottenger, age 47, female, born in Germany.
    3) Brigilla Rottenger, age 20, born in Germany.
    4) Faletin Rottenger, age 16, male, born in Germany.
    5) Louis Rottenger, age 12, female, born in Germany.
    6) Emmy Rottenger, age 8, female, born in Germany.

    Census:
    Notes from Census event:
    1) Micheal Rosenbarger, age 66, male, Farmer, $1200 - value of real estate, $400 -value of personal estate, born in Baden
    2) Mary Rosenbarger, age 58, female , born in Baden, Ama Rosenbarger, age 18, female, born in Baden
    3) «b»Velentine Rosenbarger«/b», age 26, male, Farm Laborer, $100 -value of personal estate, born in France
    4) Mary A. Rosenbarger,age 20, female, born in Ohio
    5) Charles Peni Rosenbarger,age 6/12, male, born Iowa.

    Attending funeral of Emanuel Brecht:
    Notes from Attending funeral of Emanuel Brecht event:
    Watkins Items, Feb. 24
    Emanuel Brecht, an old and repected citzen living south of town died last Thursday. The funeral took place Saturday at the residence of Mathias Maag, Rev Leursman officiating. The deceased had accumulated a large fortune and leaves a widow but no children. ......
    «b»Valentine Rothenburger«/b» a former citzen of Iowa county, was here attending the funeral of E. Brecht, his brother-in-law. Mr. R. lives at Iowa Falls.

    Valentine married Mary Ann Rehart on 8 Mar 1859 in , Perry, Ohio, United States. Mary was born in in Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Perry City Ohio Marriages, Vol 1 Copy at Salt Lake Family History Library. This reference was found on Rootsweb's WorldConnect website. Submit by Helen Rehart Fagerburg

    Children:
    1. Charles Pini Rothenberger was born in 1860 in Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa, United States; died in 1934 in , , Iowa, United States; was buried in Union Cemetery, Hardin, Hardin, Iowa, United States.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Johann Michael Rothenberger was born on 15 Apr 1795 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany (son of Johann Michael Rothenberger and Maria Clara Schneider); died in 1871; was buried in 1871 in Lenox Cemetery, Iowa, Iowa, United States.

    Other Events:

    • _FSFTID: K64L-K3L
    • Immigration: 24 Jul 1848, New York City, New York, United States
    • Census: 19 Sep 1850, York Township, Morgan, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 1860, Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa, United States

    Notes:

    CENSUS: 1850 Census, York Township, Morgan County, Ohio, dwelling 329, family 338, taken 19 December 1850 (Census image obtained from Ancestry.com. Note: Ancestry index surname as " Rollinger")
    Meichael Ro__enger
    Eve
    Brigilla
    Faletin
    Lonar
    Emmy

    CENSUS: 1860 Census Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa - 7 August 1860, page 174 -Viewed online @ Heritage Quest Note: Micheal value of real estate: 1200, Personal estate: 400
    Micheal Rosenbarger, 66, M, , Farmer, 1200, 400 Baden
    Mary Rosenbarger, 58, F, Baden
    Ana Rosenbarger, 18, F, Baden
    Valentin Rosenbarger, 26, M, , Farm Labor, 100 [Personal estate], France
    Mary Rosembarger, 20, F, Ohio
    Charles Pen Rosenbarger, 6/12, M, Iowa

    CENSUS: 1870 Census Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa - 11 Sept 1870, page 1, Post Office: Norway, Benton, Iowa -Viewed online @ Heritage Quest
    Rosenbarger, Valentine, 35, M, W, Farmer, 4000, 1573, Baden
    , Emma, 37, F, W, Keeping House, Baden
    , Charles, 10, M, W, at home, Iowa
    Wagmer. Fredrick, 33, M, W, Farm Laborer, Mecklenburgh
    Rosenbarger, Micheal, 75, Without Occupation, 658, Baden
    , Mary, 68, Keeping House, Baden

    DEATH: Will: Michael Rothenberger 6 Oct 1870
    (BRECHT, GOSSMAN, ROTHENBERGER, SCHNEIDER)
    Last Will and Testament of Michael Rothenberger, deceased.
    Know all men by these presents that I, Michael Rothenberger of the county of Iowa and State of Iowa, do make and publish this ______ will and testament as
    1st - I give and bequeath all my property that may remain after the payment of my just debts, unto my children; Caroline Brecht, Brigitta Gossman, Valentine Rothenberger and Emma Rothenberger to be equally divided between them.
    2nd - It is my will that if my wife Maria Eva Rothenberger should survive me, that the above division of my property between my four children above named should not take place until after her death, and that during her life my property, the same being all personal property, should be kept at interest and that the interest thereof be paid to my said wife so long as she may live.
    3rd - I have not made any gift to my daughter Regina Schneider for the reason that, in my opinion, she has received her full share of my estate.
    4th - I hereby appoint my friend and neighbor Henry Burmeister the Executor of this, my last will and testament.
    Witness my hand this 6th day of October AD 1870 Michael RothenbergerFamily History Family History Library film # 988210 page 64 & 65
    ***********
    Signed, published and declared by the said Michael Rothenberger as and for his last will and testament in our presence, and we in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request have hereunto set our names as subscribing witnesses this 6th day of October AD 1870.
    August Wamke
    Sharles Schivary
    Both witnesses reside in Lenox twp., Iowa Co., Iowa
    State of Iowa
    Iowa County
    John Hughes, Jr., clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said county, do hereby certify that on this day at the March term, AD 1872 of said court, the will and Instrument in writing hereunto annexed, and bearing date on the 6th day of October 1870 was duly proved before and allowed of said court as and for the last will and testament of the real and personal estate of Michael Rothenberger late of said county, deceased, and was by said court ordered to be recorded as such will and testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, at my office in Marengo in said county, this 11th day of March AD 1872.
    John Hughes, Jr. Clerk
    D... Dulin Deputy
    Note: The Iowa County Probate Index for Michael Rothenberger (Family History Library Film # 988212) is wrong. He was found on page 290 Journal # 3 & pg 332 Family History Library Film # 988210 pg 64 & 65
    Michael Rothenberger family

    BAPTISM:
    "JOHANN MICHAEL ROTHENBERGER; Male; Birth: 15 APR 1795 Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden; Baptism: 07 APR 1972 SLAKE; Batch Number: 7129507 Sheet: 40 Source Call No.: 0538986 Type: Film."International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, www.familysearch.org.

    ENDOWMENT: 27 JUN 1972 SLAKE; Batch Number: 7129507 Sheet: 40 Source Call No.: 0538986 Type: Film."International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, www.familysearch.org

    SEALING TO PARENT: 08 NOV 1972 SLAKE; JOHANN MICHAEL ROTHENBERGER / MARIA CLARA SCHNEIDER; Father: JOHANN MICHAEL ROTHENBERGER; Mother: MARIA CLARA SCHNEIDER; Batch Number: 7129507 Sheet: 40 Source Call No.: 0538986 Type: Film."International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, www.familysearch.org

    Census:
    Notes from Census event:
    1) Michael Rottenger, age 55, male, farmer, value of real estate owned 2050, born in Germany.
    2) Eve Rottenger, age 47, female, born in Germany.
    3) Brigilla Rottenger, age 20, born in Germany.
    4) Faletin Rottenger, age 16, male, born in Germany.
    5) Louis Rottenger, age 12, female, born in Germany.
    6) Emmy Rottenger, age 8, female, born in Germany.

    Johann married Maria Eva Klein on 16 May 1820 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany. Maria was born about 1799 in ; died in Oct 1879 in Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa, United States; was buried in Lenox Cemetery, Iowa, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Maria Eva Klein was born about 1799 in ; died in Oct 1879 in Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa, United States; was buried in Lenox Cemetery, Iowa, Iowa, United States.

    Other Events:

    • _FSFTID: KZLC-JRD
    • Census: 19 Sep 1850, York Township, Morgan, Ohio, United States
    • Census: 7 Aug 1860, Lenox Township, Iowa, Iowa, United State

    Notes:

    DEATH: U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1880 Record Eva Rothenberger, Female, White, Widowed, Pace of birth - Baden, Born abt 1803, Age - 77, Month of Death: Oct, Casuse of Death - Pneumonia, Place of Death Lenox and Wshington, Iowa, Iowa, Census Year - 1880, Ancestry. com Roll: A1156_60

    Census:
    Notes from Census event:
    1) Michael Rottenger, age 55, male, farmer, value of real estate owned 2050, born in Germany.
    2) Eve Rottenger, age 47, female, born in Germany.
    3) Brigilla Rottenger, age 20, born in Germany.
    4) Faletin Rottenger, age 16, male, born in Germany.
    5) Louis Rottenger, age 12, female, born in Germany.
    6) Emmy Rottenger, age 8, female, born in Germany.

    Census:
    Notes from Census event:
    1) Micheal Rosenbarger, age 66, male, Farmer, $1200 - value of real estate, $400 -value of personal estate, born in Baden
    2) «b»Mary Rosenbarger«/b», age 58, female , born in Baden, Ama Rosenbarger, age 18, female, born in Baden
    3) Velentine Rosenbarger, age 26, male, Farm Laborer, $100 -value of personal estate, born in France
    4) Mary A. Rosenbarger,age 20, female, born in Ohio
    5) Charles Peni Rosenbarger,age 6/12, male, born Iowa.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Familysearch.com Ancestral File submitter Kent M Gossman 3690 E. Castano Drive, Camarillo, CA, USA 93010 AF95-103926

    16 MAY 1820 Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden; Husband Age at Marriage: 25; Wife Age at Marriage: 18; Batch Number: 7324910 Sheet: 68 Source Call No.: 0822883 Type: Film."International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, www.familysearch.org.

    SEALING TO SPOUSE:" 09 JUL 1974 LOGAN, Batch Number: 7324910 Sheet: 68 Source Call No.: 0822883 Type: Film." International Genealogical Index, Family History Library, www.familysearch.org.

    Children:
    1. Maria Karolina Rothenberger was born on 30 Mar 1821 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 20 Dec 1911 in Saint Clair Township, Benton, Iowa, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1911 in Norway, Benton, Iowa, United States.
    2. Maria Regina Rothenberger was born on 31 Oct 1824 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 21 Sep 1887 in Watkins, Benton, Iowa, United States; was buried in Sep 1887 in , Washington, Iowa, United States.
    3. Florina Rothenberger was born on 30 Jun 1827 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 27 Aug 1837.
    4. Brigitta Rothenberger was born on 9 Oct 1829 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 11 Jan 1918 in Crooksville, Perry, Ohio, United States; was buried in Atonement Cem., Crooksville, Perry, Ohio, United States.
    5. Joseph Rothenberger was born on 24 Mar 1832 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 19 Mar 1846.
    6. 1. Valentine Rothenberger was born on 30 Mar 1834 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 18 Feb 1922 in Grant Township, Franklin, Iowa, United States; was buried on 21 Feb 1922 in Iowa Falls, Hardin, Iowa, United States.
    7. Pius Rothenberger was born on 21 Jul 1836 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 24 Feb 1843.
    8. Laura Rothenberger was born on 20 Mar 1838 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; and died.
    9. Joseph Rothenberger was born on 25 Sep 1840 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 2 May 1844.
    10. Emma Rothenberger was born on 25 Nov 1842 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 31 Jan 1918 in Flathead, Montanta, United States.
    11. Rothenberger was born on 2 Jul 1845 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died on 2 Jul 1845.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johann Michael Rothenberger

    Johann married Maria Clara Schneider. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Maria Clara Schneider
    Children:
    1. 2. Johann Michael Rothenberger was born on 15 Apr 1795 in Rheinsheim, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany; died in 1871; was buried in 1871 in Lenox Cemetery, Iowa, Iowa, United States.