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Carl Christiansen

Birth	:	3 Apr 1858 Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Nov 1927 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elvira Cemetery, Elvira, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8607000, -90.3553000
Description	:	Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Vol. II Among the most prominent farmers of Washington township, which is one of the most fertile and best farming districts in Clinton county, none is better known or has been more successful than Mr. Christiansen, who in his career has but repeated the incidents of his father's life, a man whose strength of character, high honor and good judgment won for him the respect of all who knew him. Carl J. Christiansen was born on April 3, 1858 in Clinton county, Iowa, the son of Carston and Sicka (Peysen) Christiansen, who were natives of Schleswig, Germany,... Read More	Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Vol. II Among the most prominent farmers of Washington township, which is one of the most fertile and best farming districts in Clinton county, none is better known or has been more successful than Mr. Christiansen, who in his career has but repeated the incidents of his father's life, a man whose strength of character, high honor and good judgment won for him the respect of all who knew him. Carl J. Christiansen was born on April 3, 1858 in Clinton county, Iowa, the son of Carston and Sicka (Peysen) Christiansen, who were natives of Schleswig, Germany, and came to this country in 1851. They landed at New Orleans, and came up the river by steamboat to Davenport, Iowa, where they remained for a short time, then came to Clinton county. The family were on the ocean sixteen weeks and of the five children, two died on the voyage and were buried at sea. Mr. Christiansen purchased an unimproved farm in section 10, Center township, improved it with buildings, and lived on it for several years, after which he sold it to Peter Hansen and purchased an improved farm in section 30 of the same township. Carston Christiansen spent his life in general farming, and by his excellent business ability accumulated much property. In 1896 he retired from the farm and moved to Clinton, where he died on April 14, 1899, at the age of seventy-eight. His wife died on June 9, 1900, and both are buried at Elvira cemetery. They were members of the Lutheran church and took an active part in the work of the church. Of their nine children, but two, Carl and his brother, Martin, are living. The deceased are Anna (Mrs. Schroeder), Hans P., Carston N., Hannah, Lena and the two buried at sea. Carl J. Christiansen remained at home until he was eighteen, receiving a common school education. For the greater part of the next six years he traveled about a good deal over the country, finding employment on farms mostly. At the age of twenty-four, on March 7, 1882, he was married to Lucy Mannsen (Mommsen) the daughter of John and Mergrata Mannsen, who came from their native Germany to the United States in 1872, and reared a family of five children. Mr. and Mrs. Christiansen began their married life in this county, and in 1883 they moved to the farm where they now live, consisting of two hundred and eighty acres which he purchased from his father. To this he has added until now he is the owner of six hundred acres in Clinton county. The present year Mr. Christiansen purchased two hundred and eighty acres of fertile prairie land in Arkansas, and has begun the cultivation of rice. This investment promises to be very profitable. In 1901 he erected his present home, a handsome country residence of eleven rooms, modern in every way, at a cost of four thousand dollars; in 1905 a large barn was erected at a cost of one thousand dollars; in addition to which he has other barns for feeding purposes. In fact, his location and his buildings are second to none in the township. Mr. Christiansen has made a success of farming and stock raising and is a money maker. Enterprising and public spirited, he is every ready to work for the common good. In politics he is a Democrat and has served as trustee of his township. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. Not only has Mr. Christiansen been successful in a material way, but he has obtained the friendship and the respect of his neighbors and has found much pleasure in the society of his family. Mr. and Mrs. Christiansen are the parents of ten interesting children, all living, and most of them at home and in school. Their names are: Carston N., born on December 4, 1882; Anna M., born on May 23, 1884; John M., born on Mar 13, 1886; George W., April 27, 1888; Walter C., September 6, 1890; Lillian S., November 6, 1893; Carl H., February 10, 1895; Ernest J., April 22, 1897; Elma M., June 22, 1899; and Jeanette A. June 19, 1904.

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Where is Carl Christiansen's memorial?
Carl Christiansen's memorial is located at: Elvira Cemetery, Elvira, Clinton County, USA.
When did Carl Christiansen death?
Carl Christiansen death on 13 Nov 1927 in Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Carl Christiansen's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8607000
Longitude: -90.3553000

Family Members:

Parent

Carsten Nicholas Christiansen

(1821 - 1898)

Sielke Payson Christiansen

(1816 - 1900)

Spouse

Lucia Mommsen Christiansen

(1861 - 1945)

Siblings

Annie Christiansen Schroeder

(1842 - 1904)

Martin Henry Christiansen

(1856 - 1934)

Children

Carston Nicholas “Nick” Christiansen

(1882 - 1968)

Anna M Christiansen Kroymann

(1884 - 1947)

John M. Christiansen

(1886 - 1972)

George W. Christiansen

(1888 - 1961)

Walter C. Christiansen

(1890 - 1963)

Lillian S. Christiansen Matthiesen

(1892 - 1967)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elvira Cemetery
Elvira, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8607000, -90.3553000

2. Cousins Cemetery
Malone, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8171000, -90.3790000

3. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8535995, -90.2658005

4. Pelham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8189011, -90.4272003

5. Bowers-Dannatt-Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7942009, -90.3775024

6. Center Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9331017, -90.3535995

7. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8731003, -90.2433014

8. Prairie Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7797012, -90.3906021

9. Saint Patrick's-Villa Nova Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9000893, -90.4634628

10. Saint Patrick's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9016991, -90.4636002

11. Clinton Lawn Cemetery
Clinton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8172000, -90.2482990

12. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Clinton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8417015, -90.2272034

13. Pine Grove Cemetery
Clinton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8442001, -90.2253036

14. Hess Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8586006, -90.2225037

15. Dierks Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8880997, -90.2236023

16. Rose Hill Cemetery
Camanche, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7928009, -90.2518997

17. Shaffton Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7574997, -90.3443985

18. Glahn Cemetery
Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9573950, -90.4078730

19. Saint Mary's Family Cemetery
Bryant, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9645300, -90.3282000

20. Springdale Cemetery
Clinton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8530998, -90.2067032

21. Rossiter Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9418983, -90.4618988

22. Clinton County Farm Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9425011, -90.4614029

23. Mount Saint Clare Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8514179, -90.1973494

24. Ames Creek Cemetery
DeWitt, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8008000, -90.4959000