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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, January 16, 1907-

BORN
KUMPF--And still the population of Columbus is growing. Monday morning a baby boy brightened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kumpf. Emil is the happiest boy in town, and the mother and child are getting along nicely. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, January 16, 1907-

BORN
KUMPF--And still the population of Columbus is growing. Monday morning a baby boy brightened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kumpf. Emil is the happiest boy in town, and the mother and child are getting along nicely.
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John Emil was a retired grocery clerk at the Henry Ragatz Grocery Store in Columbus, NE. He was a member of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department.

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Burial
Columbus Cemetery
John Emil was a retired grocery clerk at the Henry Ragatz Grocery Store in Columbus, NE. He was a member of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department.
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John married Walsh, Edna 27 Feb 1906, Columbus, NE.. Edna was born 25 Apr 1886, Sidney, OH.; died 5 Sep 1963, Lincoln, NE.; was buried , Columbus Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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For the last twelve years of her life, Edna lived with her daughter, Rosella Passiux, in Lincoln.

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Burial
Columbus Cemetery
For the last twelve years of her life, Edna lived with her daughter, Rosella Passiux, in Lincoln.
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John, Jr. served as Justice of the Peace in 1886 in Platte County, NE.

Facts about this person:

Burial
Christ Lutheran Cemetery;Columbus, NE.
John, Jr. served as Justice of the Peace in 1886 in Platte County, NE.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, February 8, 1888-

KUMPF--In this city, February 2d, of Bright's disease, John Kumpf, aged 29 years, 7 months and 5 days.
The remains were interred Saturday in the cemetery at the Lutheran church on Loseke creek, Rev. Meissler officiating.
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John married Mueller, Elise 19 Apr 1879, Christ Lutheran Church; Columbus, NE.. Elise (daughter of Mueller, Johann Jurgen Heinrich and Apel, Johanne Catharine) was born UNKNOWN, Wickmansburg, Hanover, GER.; died 6 Nov 1954, Norfolk, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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Anna emigrated with her parents, two brothers and two sisters to Dane County, WI for two years. In 1871, the family came to Platte County, NE and homesteaded eighty acres, two miles eastand four miles north of Columbus. A sister, Dorothea, remained in Germany.

Facts about this person:

Burial
Christ Lutheran Cemetery;Columbus, NE.

My notes show they were married July 19th, not July 18th.
Anna emigrated with her parents, two brothers and two sisters to Dane County, WI for two years. In 1871, the family came to Platte County, NE and homesteaded eighty acres, two miles east and four miles north of Columbus. A sister, Dorothea, remained in Germany.
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The Kumpf name in Germany may be spelled KAMPF.

John Kumpf's parents were probably not married. In a letter from Jurgen Wermich; Berlin, GE, March 24, 1996 he relates that he found a document with a note regarding hearings at the guardianship court from December 20, 1833 to May, 9, 1834 and a judgement from September 2, 1834 that Johann Wilhelm should get "all the rights of legitimate children." This may concern the right to become an heir to his father.

John Kumpf came to the US in about 1855 or 1856, settling for a short time in Ohio before coming to Platte County, Territory of Nebraska in 1857. He settled in the Shell Creek Township. In March 1869, the Nebraska Legislature divided the huge County of Platte and formed a new county to the east, naming it Colfax and Shell Creek became one of its townships.

John Kumpf died in November or December of 1863 during a winter storm which had been swirling in the region for days. As reviewed in "The History of Platte County, Nebraska" by Margaret Curry, published in 1950, page 44:

On Shell Creek northeast of Columbus, John Kumpf set out with John Marohn to go to the county seat for supplies. The storm, which had been swirling about the region for days, grew worse and Kumpf, who had delayed longer in Columbus to wait for the mail, was lost on the return trip. He was found the next day frozen in the snow, clutching a crucifix as he knelt in a final desperate prayer.

Facts about this person:

Baptism September 25, 1837
Jeruselem Lutheran Church, Berlin, GE.

Burial
Place Unknown

Emigration 1855
Castle Garden, NY.
The Kumpf name in Germany may be spelled KAMPF.

John Kumpf's parents were probably not married. In a letter from Jurgen Wermich; Berlin, Germany, March 24, 1996 he relates that he found a document with a note regarding hearings at the guardianship court from December 20, 1833 to May, 9, 1834 and a judgment from September 2, 1834 that Johann Wilhelm should get "all the rights of legitimate children." This may concern the right to become an heir to his father.

John Kumpf came to the US in about 1855 or 1856, settling for a short time in Ohio before coming to Platte County, Territory of Nebraska in 1857. He settled in the Shell Creek area. In March 1869, the Nebraska Legislature divided the huge County of Platte and formed a new county to the east, naming it Colfax and Shell Creek became one of its townships.

John Kumpf died in December of 1863 during a winter storm which had been swirling in the region for days. As reviewed in "The History of Platte County, Nebraska" by Margaret Curry, published in 1950, page 44:

On Shell Creek northeast of Columbus, John Kumpf set out with John Marohn to go to the county seat for supplies. The storm, which had been swirling about the region for days, grew worse and Kumpf, who had delayed longer in Columbus to wait for the mail, was lost on the return trip. He was found the next day frozen in the snow, clutching a crucifix as he knelt in a final desperate prayer.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, February 14, 1906-

An excerpt from the memoirs of CARL (Charles) REINKE, neighbor of John Kumpf-

Mr. Reinke tells many interesting stories of pioneer life of the long snow storms lasting several days at a time, when it was dangerous to be out of doors at all. The last week of November, 1856, Mr. Reinke says the snow was four feet on the level; in ravines in many places the snow was twenty feet deep. The storm had continued so long that everybody thought the world was near the end. In these early storms, wild animals such as elk would often break through the snow, sinking to the body and then perish, unable to help themselves. The only person who perished in these dreadful storms in this neighborhood was John Kumpf, father of Mrs. William Bucher, Mrs. Lusche (SIC) and Charles Kumpf. Mr. Kumpf lived near Mr. Reinke. In returning home from Columbus one day he lost his way in the storm and was found first by Mr. Reinke frozen stiff. This was about the 30th of December, 1863. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

The Kumpf name in Germany may be spelled KAMPF.

John Kumpf's parents were probably not married. In a letter from Jurgen Wermich; Berlin, Germany, March 24, 1996 he relates that he found a document with a note regarding hearings at the guardianship court from December 20, 1833 to May, 9, 1834 and a judgment from September 2, 1834 that Johann Wilhelm should get "all the rights of legitimate children." This may concern the right to become an heir to his father.

John Kumpf came to the US in about 1855 or 1856, settling for a short time in Ohio before coming to Platte County, Territory of Nebraska in 1857. He settled in the Shell Creek area. In March 1869, the Nebraska Legislature divided the huge County of Platte and formed a new county to the east, naming it Colfax and Shell Creek became one of its townships.

John Kumpf died in December of 1863 during a winter storm which had been swirling in the region for days. As reviewed in "The History of Platte County, Nebraska" by Margaret Curry, published in 1950, page 44:

On Shell Creek northeast of Columbus, John Kumpf set out with John Marohn to go to the county seat for supplies. The storm, which had been swirling about the region for days, grew worse and Kumpf, who had delayed longer in Columbus to wait for the mail, was lost on the return trip. He was found the next day frozen in the snow, clutching a crucifix as he knelt in a final desperate prayer.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, February 14, 1906-

An excerpt from the memoirs of CARL (Charles) REINKE, neighbor of John Kumpf-

Mr. Reinke tells many interesting stories of pioneer life of the long snow storms lasting several days at a time, when it was dangerous to be out of doors at all. The last week of November, 1856, Mr. Reinke says the snow was four feet on the level; in ravines in many places the snow was twenty feet deep. The storm had continued so long that everybody thought the world was near the end. In these early storms, wild animals such as elk would often break through the snow, sinking to the body and then perish, unable to help themselves. The only person who perished in these dreadful storms in this neighborhood was John Kumpf, father of Mrs. William Bucher, Mrs. Lusche (SIC) and Charles Kumpf. Mr. Kumpf lived near Mr. Reinke. In returning home from Columbus one day he lost his way in the storm and was found first by Mr. Reinke frozen stiff. This was about the 30th of December, 1863.
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Johann married Erb, Elizabeth Jul 1856, Florence, OH.. Elizabeth (daughter of Erb, Johann Georg and Fuener, Katharina) was born 10 Feb 1831, Friesenheim, Baden, GER.; died 27 Sep 1909, Columbus, NE.; was buried , Columbus Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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Elizabeth Erb came to the US on the Vessel RHINE. It sailed from the Port of LaHavre, France and arrived at New York on February 25,1854. She was accompanied by an older sister, Dorotheaand a brother, Jakob. An older brother, Michael, had arrived in 1851, and is one of the founders of Columbus.

After John Kumpf's death, Elizabeth remarried to Henry Loseke on June 28, 1864 by C.A. Spiece, Mayor of Columbus. John Held and Michael Erb were witnesses.

Elizabeth Kumpf lived in Platte County for over fifty years. She and Henry are buried in the Columbus Cemetery.

As published in the local newspaper at Lahr, GE, May 31, 1860-

Elizabeth Erb of Friesenheim has moved without prior consent, she has settled in America and married there. She is being called upon, to appear within three months and justify herself over her unauthorized exit, if she does not appear she loses her right to country and citizenship and she would have to pay a legal penalty of three per cent of her possessions which she has taken along and of those that are to be sent yet. At the same time all property and possessions are to be confiscated. (Translated by Brother Boniface, Benedictine Mission, Schuyler).

Facts about this person:

Burial
Columbus Cemetery

Immigration February 1853/54
Castle Garden, NY.
Elizabeth Erb emigrated to the US aboard the Vessel RHINE. It sailed from the Port of LaHavre, France and arrived at New York, NY. on February 25,1854. She was accompanied by an older sister, Dorothea, and a brother, Jakob. (GERMANS TO AMERICA PASSENGER LISTS, Ira A. Glazier and P. William Philby). The ship's manifest also shows Alexander Erb accompanied them; a third cousin.

An older brother, Michael, had arrived in 1851, and is one of the founders of Columbus, NE.

After John Kumpf's death, Elizabeth remarried to Henry Loseke on June 28, 1864 by C.A. Spiece, Mayor of Columbus. John Held and Michael Erb were witnesses.

Elizabeth Kumpf lived in Platte County for over fifty years. She and Henry are buried in the Columbus Cemetery.
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As published in the local newspaper at Lahr, Baden, GER., May 31, 1860-

Elizabeth Erb of Friesenheim has moved without prior consent, she has settled in America and married there. She is being called upon, to appear within three months and justify herself over her unauthorized exit, if she does not appear she loses her right to country and citizenship and she would have to pay a legal penalty of three per cent of her possessions which she has taken along and of those that are to be sent yet. At the same time all property and possessions are to be confiscated. (Translated by Brother Boniface, Benedictine Mission, Schuyler, NE.)

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From THE COLUMBUS TELEGRAM, October 1, 1909-

LOSEKE, ELIZABETH (ERB), February 10, 1831-September 27, 1909

After an illness of seven years, during five years of which time she had been bedfast, Mrs. Elizabeth Loseke, wife of Henry Loseke, sr., died Monday night at the family home in this city. Mrs. Loseke was born in Baden, Germany, in 1831, and came to Platte county in 1858, direct from the fatherland. During the period of more than fifty years which she had lived in Platte county she had formed many close associations and lived to see her children well-established. She is survived by her husband and seven children. The children are Mrs. Henry Grotelueschen, Mrs. William Bucher, Mrs. William Reese, Mrs. L. H. Leavy and August Loseke, all of Platte county, and Charles Kumpf and Henry Loseke, of Colfax county. Rev. H. Miessler conducted the funeral service at the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon, and interment was made in the Columbus cemetery.
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From The COLUMBUS TELEGRAM, October 25 1907-

MULLER/MUELLER, HEINRICH [March 7, 1821 - October 19, 1907]

At the age of eighty-six years John Juergen Henry Mueller, one of the oldest and best known among the German pioneers in this part of the country, died last Saturday night at the old home farm, six miles northeast of Columbus. Heart failure, and ailments peculiar to old age, was the cause of death. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. G Deninger Tuesday afternoon at the Loseke church, and attended by many Columbus people who had long known and admired Mr. Mueller in life. Mr. Mueller was a native of Wiechmansburg, Hanover, Germany. He was born March 7, 1821. At the age of twenty -five years he was married in Germany, and came to America in 1869. After a residence of two years in Wisconsin he came to Platte county. His wife died four years ago. The surviving children are Fred Mueller and William Mueller, residing in the old home neighborhood; Mrs. J. Kumpf, of this city; and Miss Dorathea Mueller, living in Germany.
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From The COLUMBUS TELEGRAM, October 25 1907-

MULLER/MUELLER, HEINRICH [March 7, 1821 - October 19, 1907]

At the age of eighty-six years John Juergen Henry Mueller, one of the oldest and best known among the German pioneers in this part of the country, died last Saturday night at the old home farm, six miles northeast of Columbus. Heart failure, and ailments peculiar to old age, was the cause of death. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. G Deninger Tuesday afternoon at the Loseke church, and attended by many Columbus people who had long known and admired Mr. Mueller in life. Mr. Mueller was a native of Wiechmansburg, Hanover, Germany. He was born March 7, 1821. At the age of twenty -five years he was married in Germany, and came to America in 1869. After a residence of two years in Wisconsin he came to Platte county. His wife died four years ago. The surviving children are Fred Mueller and William Mueller, residing in the old home neighborhood; Mrs. J. Kumpf, of this city; and Miss Dorathea Mueller, living in Germany.
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Johann married Apel, Johanne Catharine UNKNOWN, Germany. Johanne was born 1823, Hanover, GER.; died 13 Sep 1903, Platte County, NE.; was buried , Christ Lutheran Cemetery; Columbus, NE.. [Group Sheet]

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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, September 16, 1903-

MUELLER - Mrs. Anna Mueller, wife of Henrich Mueller, living seven miles north of town, died Friday morning at her home, aged eighty years. Death was caused from the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Mueller (whose maiden name was Abel) was born in Hanover, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller came to the United States thirty-two years ago, settling first in Middleton, Wisconsin, where they lived two years, moving from there direct to Platte county. She leaves beside her husband three daughters, Mrs. Dorothea Hallensleben, Mrs. Mary Brunhober, Mrs. Anna Kumpf, and two sons, Will and Fred Mueller, all of whom live in or near Columbus except Mrs. Hallensleben who still resides in Hanover, Germany. She also leaves thirty-one grand-children and ten great-grand-children. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home and at 12 o'clock in the German Lutheran church on Loseke creek, Rev. Frese conducing the service. [ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]

From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) JOURNAL, September 16, 1903-

MUELLER - Mrs. Anna Mueller, wife of Henrich Mueller, living seven miles north of town, died Friday morning at her home, aged eighty years. Death was caused from the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Mueller (whose maiden name was Abel) was born in Hanover, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Mueller came to the United States thirty-two years ago, settling first in Middleton, Wisconsin, where they lived two years, moving from there direct to Platte county. She leaves beside her husband three daughters, Mrs. Dorothea Hallensleben, Mrs. Mary Brunhober, Mrs. Anna Kumpf, and two sons, Will and Fred Mueller, all of whom live in or near Columbus except Mrs. Hallensleben who still resides in Hanover, Germany. She also leaves thirty-one grand-children and ten great-grand-children. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home and at 12 o'clock in the German Lutheran church on Loseke creek, Rev. Frese conducing the service.
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