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Goodfred Quaas

Birth	:	13 Jun 1823 Saxony (Sachsen), Germany
Death	:	4 Jan 1916 USA
Burial	:	Buffalo Cemetery, Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0373400, -91.7006900
Description	:	Since civilization took root in Europe the German race has sent its representatives into all sections of the community to become factors in planting the seeds of development and improvement. The sterling traits of character of the German people are manifest in Godfrey Quaas, who was born in Saxony, on the 13th of June, 1823. His parents were Christopher and Elizabeth Quaas, who spent their entire lives in Germany, where long since they passed away. Their family numbered eight children, including the subject of this review, who remained at home until sixteen years of age and during that period pursued... Read More	Since civilization took root in Europe the German race has sent its representatives into all sections of the community to become factors in planting the seeds of development and improvement. The sterling traits of character of the German people are manifest in Godfrey Quaas, who was born in Saxony, on the 13th of June, 1823. His parents were Christopher and Elizabeth Quaas, who spent their entire lives in Germany, where long since they passed away. Their family numbered eight children, including the subject of this review, who remained at home until sixteen years of age and during that period pursued his education in the public schools. He then began learning the wagon-maker's trade which he followed for a number of years, working diligently and persistently in his native land in order to gain a good start in life. On the 12th of April, 1846, Mr. Quaas was united in marriage to Miss Mary Lantman, who was born May 20, 1823. Her parents were born in Germany and both died in that country. Their family numbered five children including the daughter Mary, who in 1846 took charge of her own household, the young couple beginning their domestic life in their native land. In 1849 they started for America, hoping to find here the improved business conditions which they had heard existed in the new world. At that time it took about six weeks to cross the sea for it was before the period of steam navigation and most ocean vessels were propelled by sails. On the 25th of May, 1849, they arrived in Marion, Linn county, Iowa. The town was small and the county but sparsely settled, but the young couple possessed stout hearts and willing hands and Mr. Quaas improved every opportunity that would enable him to provide a comfortable living for his family. He began work at the carpenter's trade and in connection with John Marion he built the first two-story buildings in Cedar Rapids. These were located on First avenue and were built for William Stuart. In September, 1849, Mr. Quaas purchased eighty acres of land in Rapids township and took up his abode thereon, the family occupying a little log cabin which was covered with a clapboard roof and had a puncheon floor. There was not a nail in the whole house. The door was made of upright boards joined together and hung with wooden hinges. There was no window but the little cabin was well ventilated by a large fireplace eight feet long and four feet deep. Mr. Quaas and his family occupied this primitive home until 1860, when his prosperity enabled him to erect a two-story frame residence, commodious and comfortable in its equipment. He resided upon the farm for forty-nine years, during which period he brought the land under a high state of cultivation, transforming the once wild prairie into rich and productive fields, from which he annually gathered abundant harvests. When almost a half century had passed he sold the farm, then comprising two hundred and sixty acres, to his oldest son, Louis, and removed to Cedar Rapids where he lived retired. He owned a fine residence at No. 1615 C Avenue, which he recently sold to a grandson and he and his wife now reside with another grandson on the old home farm. His former labor, intelligently directed, brought to him a substantial competence which enables him to enjoy many of the comforts of life. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Quaas have been born nine children of whom six are yet living: F. A., whose home is in this county; Matilda; Anna M.; W. H.; E. E.; and Sarah. There are also thirty-one grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Fifteen of the grandchildren are now married. Mr. and Mrs. Quaas have long been devoted and faithful members of the Evangelical church and their lives have been permeated by their Christian belief. Mr. Quaas has always given his political allegiance to the republican party since becoming a naturalized American citizen, but has never sought nor desired office, preferring to give his time and attention to his business affairs whereby he provided a comfortable living for his family and laid by a handsome competence for old age. He has now reached the eighty-seventh milestone on life's journey and is one of the venerable and honored citizens of Cedar Rapids, deserving much credit for what he has accomplished. Source: History of Linn County Iowa, From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II, Chicago, The Pioneer Publishing Company, 1911, p. 804-5.

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Goodfred Quaas's memorial is located at: Buffalo Cemetery, Hiawatha, Linn County, USA.
When did Goodfred Quaas death?
Goodfred Quaas death on 4 Jan 1916 in USA
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Latitude: 42.0373400
Longitude: -91.7006900

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Lantman Quaas

(1823 - 1913)

Children

Matilda Quaas Bachman

(1853 - 1918)

Mariah Elizabeth Quaas Bleedner

(1860 - 1889)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

2. Shiloh Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

3. Morrison Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0581017, -91.7305984

4. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

5. Spring Grove Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0303001, -91.7683029

6. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500

7. Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

8. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0111008, -91.6268997

9. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9817000, -91.6655000

10. Saint Pauls United Methodist Church Columbarium
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9851700, -91.6528200

11. Dunkard Cemetery
Midway, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1046982, -91.6971970

12. Palo Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0606003, -91.7893982

13. Old City Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9752000, -91.6482000

14. Oak Shade Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0266991, -91.6025009

15. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -91.6455994

16. Syrian Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9742012, -91.6472015

17. Saint George Orthodox Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9737900, -91.6473700

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9724998, -91.6433029

19. Murdoch-Linwood Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9560000, -91.6752000

20. Eben Israel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9590000, -91.6550000

21. Muslim National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9580000, -91.6568000

22. Czech National Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9585991, -91.6541977

23. Dickenson Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0741997, -91.8086014

24. Brockman Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9735000, -91.6140000