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Charles Book

Birth	:	2 May 1860 Clay County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Aug 1954 Westphalia, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Enfield Street Cemetery, Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9844017, -72.5916977
Description	:	The life of every individual who has risen above the mere commonplace position of the masses of the people who are striving for a livelihood and has achieved a position of prominence and amassed a comfortable competence which insures the comfort and well being of him and his family, is certain to be replete with valuable material for recording in history. If no more could be said of Charles BOOK, a wealthy agriculturist of Center Township, and a pioneer resident of Shelby County, than that he had contributed to his country a family of ten children, it would be sufficient... Read More	The life of every individual who has risen above the mere commonplace position of the masses of the people who are striving for a livelihood and has achieved a position of prominence and amassed a comfortable competence which insures the comfort and well being of him and his family, is certain to be replete with valuable material for recording in history. If no more could be said of Charles BOOK, a wealthy agriculturist of Center Township, and a pioneer resident of Shelby County, than that he had contributed to his country a family of ten children, it would be sufficient evidence that he was a worthy son of a worthy German-American citizen. The German people and those of German ancestry take a just and abiding pride in large families – and it is as it should be. It is also a matter of note that there are very few families of similar ancestry who call Shelby County their home who are not in comfortable circumstances. Families of considerable size go hand in hand with genuine thrift and general prosperity. Charles BOOK is a true representative of this numerous and well-to-do class of Shelby County citizens and, by virtue of his commendable record as a citizen, agriculturist and an excellent family man, is entitled to a place of honor in the annals of his county. Charles BOOK, the owner of six hundred and fifty one acres of fine Iowa land, was born May 2, 1860, in Clayton County, Iowa, son of Peter and Elizabeth (VOGEL) BOOK, both of whom were natives of Prussia. Peter BOOK was born September 19, 1819, and died March 14, 1906. Early in life he was apprenticed to a stone mason in his native land and learned his trade in a thorough manner. He followed his trade until he had lived a few years in America and then took up farming. He emigrated to this country in 1853 and located near Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa. After arriving here, he homesteaded 40 acres of land in Clayton County and was one of the early pioneers in that locality. He became the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land prior to his removal to Shelby County to join the large German Catholic settlement in Westphalia Township in 1874. Upon his arrival here, he purchased 160 acres of unimproved land, upon which he resided until about twenty years previous to his death. His land was purchased at the low price of twelve dollars an acre, but he had the satisfaction of improving it with his own hands and with the assistance of his children amassed a comfortable competence for his declining years. To Peter and Elizabeth BOOK were born four children, as follows: John P., who married Kate CRAWLEY and resides in Nebraska; Joseph, who married Hulda HUEBNER and lives in Westphalia township (see sketch of Joseph BOOK); Mary, wife of Joseph KRAMER, and Charles, the immediate subject of this review. The mother of these children was born May 17, 1818, and died December 16, 1887. After the death of his wife, Mr. BOOK made his home with his children until his demise in 1906. Charles BOOK received his common school education in Clayton County and assisted his father on the home farm until he had attained his majority. He then rented a farm of eighty acres for one year, after which he invested his savings in a tract of one hundred and twenty acres in Washington Township, which he improved and lived upon for another three years. He then moved to the town of Earling and engaged in the merchandise business for two years, after which he moved to Harlan and was there engaged in business pursuits for another period of ten years. In 1904 he removed with his family to the fine farm which he now owns, and has by persistent industry and wise management made one of the best improved and valuable farms of the neighborhood. Mr. BOOK has fifty acres in corn this year, which will yield fifty five bushels to the acre. He also has cultivated about thirty-five acres of small grains and raises eighty head of hogs annually. He is the owner of four hundred and eleven acres in Shelby County and two hundred and forty acres in Harrison County. Mr. BOOK was married April 17, 1881, to Anna KUHL, daughter of Valentine and Clara (KRAMER) KUHL. To this union have been born eleven children: Clara, Elizabeth, Mary, Karl J., Helen, Arthur, Leo, Walter, Sidonia, Raymond and Oswald. Clara married C. B. WATGIER. Elizabeth died in infancy. Mary married P. W. LIEBER. Karl J. is single. Helen married Antone GRAFF. Oswald died April 3, 1914, at the age of eight years. The other children are still at home with their parents. The mother of these children was born August 5, 1862, and is a daughter of Valentine and Clara (KRAMER) KUHL, both of whom were natives of Germany. Valentine KUHL was eight years of age when his parents emigrated to America and settled in Calumet County, Wisconsin, in 1846. He was reared to young manhood and married Clara KRAMER, who bore him a family of six children: Katharine, who first married John HIERS and after his death she married Alphonse WATTIER; Anna, the wife of Mr. BOOK; Lena, wife of John LORGE; Matthias who married Anna WEDDINGER; John, unmarried; Sidonia, wife of Joseph APTS. Valentine Kramer was born in 1838 and settled in Westphalia Township in 1871 and became one of the pioneer settlers of the great Catholic settlement then forming in Shelby County. He followed farming until his death in 1876. Clara, his wife, was born in 1842 and died in 1885. Mr. BOOK and all the members of his family are devout members of the Harlan Catholic Church, to which religious denomination they are liberal contributors. Politically, Mr. BOOK is allied with the Democratic Party, but contents himself with casting his vote when his duties as a citizen demand it. Mr. And Mrs. BOOK are deserving of the highest praise and rich encomium which it is possible to bestow upon parents who have contributed so much to the upbuilding of the community where they have long been residents. Would that there were more parents who firmly believed in rearing large families in this modern age. The race of growing Americans would be stronger and better and the family life would never become subservient to other distractions in which people are often prone to indulge. Mr. BOOK's standing in his community is excellent, and the hospitality of the BOOK home is widely known. Mr. And Mrs. BOOK are justly proud of their fine family and their friends are many and legion. Source: 1915 Past and Present of Shelby County, Iowa, p. 952-55

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Where is Charles Book's memorial?
Charles Book's memorial is located at: Enfield Street Cemetery, Enfield, Hartford County, USA.
When did Charles Book death?
Charles Book death on 4 Aug 1954 in Westphalia, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charles Book's memorial?
Latitude: 41.9844017
Longitude: -72.5916977

Family Members:

Parent

Peter Book

(1819 - 1906)

Mary Elizabetha Vogel Book

(1818 - 1887)

Spouse

Anna Kuhl Book

(1862 - 1931)

Siblings

Joseph Herman Book Sr.

(1854 - 1942)

Maria “Mary” Book Kramer

(1857 - 1930)

Children

Clara Elizabeth Book Wattier

(1882 - 1979)

Carl Joseph Book

(1887 - 1984)

Helen Matilda Book Graf

(1890 - 1972)

Arthur Joseph Book

(1892 - 1985)

Leo Joseph Book

(1894 - 1980)

Walter Joseph Book

(1897 - 1937)

Sidonia Lenora Book Buman

(1899 - 2000)

Raymond J. Book

(1902 - 1988)

Oswald Carl Book

(1906 - 1914)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Enfield Street Cemetery
Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9844017, -72.5916977

2. Saint Adalbert Cemetery
Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0026207, -72.5878754

3. Holy Cross Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0035362, -72.5912170

4. Thompsonville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0054893, -72.6010895

5. Old Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0052528, -72.6022186

6. Austin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0075333, -72.6083833

7. New Saint Patricks Cemetery
Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9558100, -72.6030700

8. Woodlawn Cemetery
Suffield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9771996, -72.6311035

9. New Hazardville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9883804, -72.5450592

10. Old Hazardville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9867897, -72.5409393

11. Islamic Center Cemetery
Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9968109, -72.5389862

12. Old Center Cemetery
Suffield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9828186, -72.6527100

13. Sikes Cemetery
Suffield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0268010, -72.6153050

14. King Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9389000, -72.6055984

15. Saint Bernard's Cemetery
Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9930992, -72.5274963

16. North End Cemetery
East Windsor, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9331017, -72.6177979

17. Lindy Farms Cemetery
Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9589427, -72.5195122

18. James Smyth Gravesite
Windsor Locks, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9305229, -72.6296616

19. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Suffield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9947014, -72.6750031

20. Shaker Cemetery
Enfield, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0141400, -72.5161600

21. Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Agawam, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0461884, -72.6164169

22. Longmeadow Cemetery
Longmeadow, Hampden County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0495262, -72.5791397

23. Grove Cemetery
Windsor Locks, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9225006, -72.6283035

24. Melrose Cemetery
East Windsor, Hartford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9372711, -72.5246735