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August Korber

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Birth	:	9 Feb 1871 Bern, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 1945 Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery, Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.9929008, -96.0529480
Plot	:	44A
Description	:	Son of Henry & Theresa (Irsik) Korber. Married Dec. 18, 1901 at DuBois, NE to Theresa Bohm. Obit in the Seneca, KS paper Jan. 22, 1945-2. (The following was thanks to Laura L. #47617185!) August Korber is one of the most conspicuous farmers of Nemaha county. He comes from excellent German stock, of which he is justly proud. His father, Henry Korber, was born in Germany in 1826. When a young man, he left his native province of Hanover, and sailed for America to search for a livelihood in the great land of the free, and found employment near Chicago where he worked for... Read More	Son of Henry & Theresa (Irsik) Korber. Married Dec. 18, 1901 at DuBois, NE to Theresa Bohm. Obit in the Seneca, KS paper Jan. 22, 1945-2. (The following was thanks to Laura L. #47617185!) August Korber is one of the most conspicuous farmers of Nemaha county. He comes from excellent German stock, of which he is justly proud. His father, Henry Korber, was born in Germany in 1826. When a young man, he left his native province of Hanover, and sailed for America to search for a livelihood in the great land of the free, and found employment near Chicago where he worked for several years. We read every day now about this great metropolis of the West, but to realize the changing times through which Henry Korber passed, it might be interesting to state that when he settled near Chicago in the early days, he could have bought eighty acres of land, which now lies in the heart of Chicago's business district at a price of $150. Now a front foot of a city lot would bring several hundred times that price. He came to Nemaha county, Kansas, in 1856, and purchased 160 acres in Nemaha township, section 12. On this rough land he built a rude log cabin, and established himself to withstand the hard, cold winters of Kansas. He broke up his land with a yoke of plodding oxen, and where he spent a whole day driving the leisurely animals along the furrow, modern tractors now rattle over the ground in a fraction of the time required under the old way. Mr. Korber saw many changes in his lifetime, and one of these was in the growth of commercial facilities in Nemaha county. When he came to Kansas, his nearest trading points were White Cloud, Kans., and St. Joseph, Mo., but in his lifetime, he saw the territory around him develop and attract business interests, until it became surrounded with towns filled with stores and business houses. Mr. Korber was a farmer of excellent ability and unusually good judgment, which accounts for his success. He continually made improvements on his farm, and increased his holdings gradually until, at the time of his death, he owned 1,120 acres of fertile farm land in Kansas and Nebraska. He was an active farmer until 1898, when declining years forced him to retire. In 1900, he moved to Bern, and the following year, in 1901. he died. The mother of the subject of this biography, Theresa (Irsik) Korber. was born in Germany in 1838, and she came to America at an early age. She is now living in Bern, Kans. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Korber, all except one of whom are living. August Korber was born February 9, 1871, in Nemaha township, Nemaha county, Kansas. He was reared on his father's farm in Nemaha township, and from his parents he learned the essentials of successful farming, which have helped to make him one of the most successful men in his township. Save for a rudimentary schooling at district 52, Mr. Korber spent his time on the farm. At the death of his father, he became heir to one half section of land, which, though it was unimproved, was of excellent fertility. From the profits on this land, Mr. Korber has increased his holdings to 500 acres. He has always been proud of his farm, and has taken great interest in keeping its appearance up to a high standard. In 1913, Mr. Korber erected an eight room residence on his place, which.is one of the finest houses in his district, being strictly modern, with an electric light plant operated in connection. The house, because of its white color, is exceedingly attractive to travelers, and they invariably pause to look at the place. Mr. Korber spent $3,600 on his residence, and has spared no pains to make his home convenient in every respect. On his farm, he keeps a fine line of graded stock, in which he takes great pride. On his land, which is in section 14, he has forty acres in natural timber of advanced growth. December 18, 1901, Mr. Korber was married to Theresa Bohm, a daughter of John and Bertha (Poppe) Bohm, who were natives of Germany. Mrs. Korber was born June 23, 1880, in Nemaha county, Kansas, though she was reared on a Nebraska farm. Her mother is living in Pawnee county, Nebraska, but her father was killed in an accident in which he fell from a wagon, July 5, 1913. To Mr. and Mrs. Korber, these five children were born: John. Alvin, Paul, Leon, and Leona, all of whom are living with their parents. Mr. Korber is a man of individuality and independence of thought, and very naturally would be expected to be an independent voter, which he is. He has never held public office, though he is keenly interested in political affairs, and keeps up with the times, as far as public matters are concerned. Mr. and Mrs. Korber profess the faith of the Evangelical Lutheran church, of which they are communicants.

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August Korber's memorial is located at: Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery, Bern, Nemaha County, USA.
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August Korber death on 18 Jan 1945 in Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.9929008
Longitude: -96.0529480

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Korber

(1824 - 1899)

Theresa Irsik Korber

(1841 - 1928)

Spouse

Theresa Bohm Korber

(1880 - 1966)

Siblings

(1858 - 1921)

(1864 - 1932)

(1866 - 1956)

(1869 - 1958)

Anna Rose Korber Hunzeker

(1873 - 1963)

Elizabeth Korber

(1883 - 1883)

Children

(1903 - 1971)

(1907 - 1944)

(1909 - 1990)

(1911 - 2007)

Leona Theresa Korber Barnhill

(1914 - 1997)

Erma M. Korber Kollin

(1920 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Friedens United Church of Christ Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9929008, -96.0529480

2. Cincinnati Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0042000, -96.0274963

3. German Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9794500, -96.0234300

4. DuBois Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0231018, -96.0488968

5. Scotch Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9578018, -96.0699997

6. Saint Peters Evangelican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0010000, -96.1095000

7. Coal City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9498500, -96.0689600

8. Prairie Star Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0293000, -96.1041000

9. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9538900, -95.9977700

10. Bern Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9637299, -95.9781494

11. McCaffrey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9827100, -96.1474500

12. Athens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0449982, -95.9852982

13. Four Mile Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9857900, -95.9568900

14. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Du Bois, Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0156000, -96.1494000

15. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0299988, -96.1554794

16. Evergreen Cemetery
Pawnee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0485992, -96.1417007

17. Bloss Cemetery
Seneca, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9053900, -96.0318600

18. Williams Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9219017, -95.9741974

19. Brewer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9556900, -96.1736500

20. Four Mile Cemetery
Humboldt, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0589000, -95.9455000

21. Bestwick Cemetery
Sabetha, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9862595, -95.9100037

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.8866997, -96.0982971

23. Bern Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery
Bern, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9282888, -95.9203416

24. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0471992, -95.9075012