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Abraham Funk

Birth	:	5 Oct 1803 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	22 Oct 1898 Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4192009, -91.0678024
Description	:	Thanks to Colleen (#47321903) for providing this information: Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 322 ABRAHAM FUNK, one of the early settlers of Muscatine County, Iowa, was born in Manor Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 5, 1803, and is a son of Abraham and Catherine ( Fessler ) Funk. When an infant his father died, and he was taken by some friends of the family, with whom he remained until seventeen years of age. He was then apprenticed to the trade of cooper for a term of three years, but the gentleman to whom he was apprenticed being accidentally... Read More	Thanks to Colleen (#47321903) for providing this information: Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 322 ABRAHAM FUNK, one of the early settlers of Muscatine County, Iowa, was born in Manor Township, Lancaster Co., Pa., Oct. 5, 1803, and is a son of Abraham and Catherine ( Fessler ) Funk. When an infant his father died, and he was taken by some friends of the family, with whom he remained until seventeen years of age. He was then apprenticed to the trade of cooper for a term of three years, but the gentleman to whom he was apprenticed being accidentally killed he did not serve but two years, though he afterward worked at the trade for some time. After the death of his father, his mother married John Fatton, by whom she had four children, of which number Sarah and Jacob are still living . The subject of this sketch was twice married, his first union being with Miss Maria Martin, in Pennsylvania, May 3, 1827. They were the parents of four children : Daniel M., born Feb. 23, 1828, died in 1886; Catherine, born May 11, 1830, married William Bond, who is now deceased, and she resides in Muscatine, Iowa; Maria, born Jan,1, 1833, wedded Christian Whistler, of Scott County, Iowa; Susanna, born Sept.4, 1835, is the wife of Jacob Erb, of this city. On the 24th of September, 1835, Mrs. Funk, who was a member of the Lutheran Church, departed this life. Mr. Funk was again married on the 10th day of May, 1836, becoming the husband of Miss Magdelena SPRINGER, and four children have been born to them: Barbara, born Feb. 13, 1837, married Joseph Wilhelm, and died in 1822; Sarah, born March 10, 1839, is the wife of Rev. Peter Hessler, a minister of the United Brethren Church, located at Salem, Ore.; Rebecca, Born March 30, 1841, is the wife of Alonzo S. Whiting, who resides near St. John's, Mich.; Abraham, born Jan. 1, 1845, is employed as an engineer on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, with headquarters at Cedar Rapids. He was a soldier in the late Rebellion, having enlisted in the 35th Iowa Infantry, in which he served with honor, participating in many hard-fought battles. In 1850 Mr. Funk removed with his family to Muscatine County, Iowa. He made the journey on flat-boats to Pittsburgh, where he embarked on the ill-fated, " Belle of the West," which burned on the way, causing the loss of 150 lives. Mr. Funk's good were destroyed, and two of his children were seriously burned. The fire swept away his hard-earned accumulations of the years, and once more he had to begin at the very beginning and save anew. Soon after reaching this county he purchased 400 acres of land, with the understanding that parties from his old home would take a part of it, but they failed to do so, being deterred from coming on account of the scare from the fire. At that time Mr. Funk was in the prime of life, and though having suffered a severe loss, with indomitable energy he set to work with the intention of making a home for his family and paying for his land. By the time six years were passed the last cent had been paid, and he erected one of the largest barns in the county. In 1882 he retired from active life and removed to the city of Muscatine, where he is now resting from his labors, and enjoying his hard-earned gains. Mr. and Mrs. Funk are members of the United Brethren Church. For over a half-century they have traveled through life together, sharing with each other its joys and sorrows, its trials and its happiness. Forty-six grandchildren and forty-five great-grandchildren give them their love and their respect, receiving in return a hearty greeting and a cheery smile. Since coming to this county Mr. Funk has witnessed almost its entire growth, and has seen its broad, uncultivated prairies transformed into beautiful homes and farms. As a citizen, he is loyal and true; as a neighbor, liberal and accomodating; as a husband, kind and affectionate; as a Christian, devoted and faithful.

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Abraham Funk's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Abraham Funk death?
Abraham Funk death on 22 Oct 1898 in Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4192009
Longitude: -91.0678024

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Spouse

Magdelena Springer Funk

(1805 - 1891)

Children

(1828 - 1886)

(1830 - 1912)

(1835 - 1925)

(1841 - 1938)

(1845 - 1906)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4192009, -91.0678024

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4253006, -91.0633011

3. Trinity Episcopal Church Columbarium
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4244385, -91.0430603

4. Muscatine County Home Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4340880, -91.0889780

5. Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4432983, -91.0777969

6. Lutheran Homes Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4183000, -91.1015000

7. Jewish Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4506000, -91.0125000

8. Gilbert Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4510994, -91.0119019

9. Bloomington Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4778000, -91.0394500

10. Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3588982, -91.1117020

11. Drury-Reynolds Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3663420, -91.0087790

12. Hampton Family Cemetery
Illinois City, Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3610740, -91.0120240

13. High Prairie Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4284000, -91.1660000

14. Essex Cemetery
Rock Island County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3974100, -90.9650900

15. Houtz Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4150009, -91.1999969

16. Harker Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4789009, -90.9602966

17. Ardon Cemetery
Ardon, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3849983, -91.1958008

18. Kiser Cemetery
Muscatine, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657990, -91.1905975

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4199982, -91.2144012

20. Krell Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -90.9328003

21. Klein Cemetery
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5311012, -91.0841980

22. Glancy Cemetery
Eliza, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3098673, -91.0061006

23. Miller Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3181000, -90.9822006

24. Fairport Cemetery
Fairport, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4417000, -90.9052963