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Henry A. Heimgartner

Birth	:	3 Oct 1885 Hinton, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 1965
Burial	:	Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6330950, -96.1937720
Description	:	Henry A. Heimgartner Henry A. Heimgartner, one of the well-known and successful farmers of Lincoln township, Plymouth county, Iowa, was born in section 11, of the township, and is the son of Albrik and Amelia (Kowalke) Heimgartner. Albrik Heimgartner was born in Switzerland, and was the son of Bartholomew and Margaret (Schibli) Heimgartner. The parents were also natives of Switzerland and there received their education in the public and parochial schools, grew up and were married. It was in that country that their children were born and there the parents lived and died. The father engaged in farming and... Read More	Henry A. Heimgartner Henry A. Heimgartner, one of the well-known and successful farmers of Lincoln township, Plymouth county, Iowa, was born in section 11, of the township, and is the son of Albrik and Amelia (Kowalke) Heimgartner. Albrik Heimgartner was born in Switzerland, and was the son of Bartholomew and Margaret (Schibli) Heimgartner. The parents were also natives of Switzerland and there received their education in the public and parochial schools, grew up and were married. It was in that country that their children were born and there the parents lived and died. The father engaged in farming and was recognized as one of the influential men of the neighborhood in which he lived. They were devout members of the Catholic church and always took much interest in church work. They were the parents of ten children, three of whom came to America, Leodegar, Robert and Albrik. Albrik Heimgartner received his education in the schools of his native land and there grew to manhood. He was born on August 13, 1851, and remained in the land of his nativity, until the year 1872, when he decided to come to America. After having landed at the port of New York, he remained in that state for a few months, where he worked as a laborer, and later came to Chicago, Illinois, where he worked at the carpenter trade for a time. He then worked as a farm hand, fifty miles south of Chicago, for seven years. Here he was married, and later he and his wife came to Iowa. They arrived in Plymouth county in January, 1881, and soon thereafter, purchased one hundred and twenty acres of land in section 1, Lincoln township. This far they developed and improved and there Mr. Heimgartner engaged in general farming and stock raising, until some years ago. After the death of his wife he retired from the activities of farm life and has since made his home with his children. On coming to the county, Albrik Heimgartner made his first purchase of one hundred and twenty acres of land. As he began to prosper he increased his land holdings, and during his active life was the owner of four hundred and forty acres. He and his family have long been active members of the German Lutheran church and are prominent in all church and social activities of the community. Mr. Heimgartner has also taken much interest in the civic life of the township and served as a member of the school board and as trustee of the township. Albrik Heimgartner was united in marriage to Anna Kurt, and they were the parents of one child that died in infancy. The wife and mother died later and Mr. Heimgartner was married to Amelia Kowalke, the daughter of William and Wilhelmina Kowalke, both of whom were natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Kowalke received their education in the public schools of their native land. They continued to live in the land of their birth until 1875, when they decided to come to America. On their arrival in the United States, having landed at Boston after a long voyage, they proceeded to Joliet, Illinois, where Mr. Kowalke was employed for three years in the rolling mills. In 1881 they came to Iowa, where they located on a farm in section 11, Lincoln township, Plymouth county. The farm at that time was for the most part undeveloped and unimproved and much hard work was required, to convert the wild prairie land into well-cultivated fields. A house was at once erected, and the task of development begun. In time the farm became one of the ideal places in the township, and Mr. Kowalke was recognized as one of the substantial and influential men of the community. It was on this farm that he and his wife resided until the time of their deaths, she having died in 1906 and he in1912. William and Wilhelmina Kowalke were active members of the German Lutheran church and always took much interest in all church work and were prominent in the social activities of the district. They were among the number who established the first German Lutheran church in the township, and had much to do with the future success and growth of the local organization. They were the parents of the following children: Amelia, Minnie, Tena and Albert. Albrik and Amelia Heimgartner were, the parents of the following children: Minnie, Mary, Ida, Rosie, Henry, Edward, Amanda, Frances, Walter and Agnes, deceased. Amelia Heimgartner died in 1892, and some years later Mr. Heimgartner was united in marriage to Mary Schomacher, but to this union no children have been born. Henry A. Heimgartner received his education in the public schools of Lincoln township, and here grew to manhood on the home farm, where as a lad and young man he assisted his father with the farm work. In 1912 he was united in marriage to Katherine Voegeli, and to this union two children have been born, Albrik and Reuben. Mr. Heimgartner owns forty acres of land in section 13, but operates in addition to his own farm, two hundred acres of his father's in the same section. He has made many improvements on his own place, and is now building a beautiful modern house. He is engaged in general farming and stock raising, and has been most successful. He and his wife are active members of the German Lutheran church and are prominent in the social and the religious activities of the community Mr. Heimgartner has always taken a keen interest in local affairs and has served for the past four years as trustee of his township. History of Plymouth County, Iowa, W. S. Freeman, Editor, published by B.F. Bowen & Co. (Indianapolis), 1917, (currently by Brookhaven Press) submitted by Mary Kay Krogman. Return to top of page

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Where is Henry A. Heimgartner's memorial?
Henry A. Heimgartner's memorial is located at: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hinton, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Henry A. Heimgartner death?
Henry A. Heimgartner death on 26 Nov 1965 in
Where are the coordinates of the Henry A. Heimgartner's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6330950
Longitude: -96.1937720

Family Members:

Parent

Albrik George “Albert” Heimgartner

(1851 - 1927)

Emilie Kowalke Heimgartner

(1856 - 1893)

Spouse

Katherine Rosene Voegeli Heimgartner

(1890 - 1964)

Siblings

Minnie Heimgartner Zweifel

(1879 - 1940)

Marie Wilhelmina Hiemgartner Idecker

(1880 - 1939)

Ida Albertina Luella Heimgartner Lang

(1882 - 1962)

Rosa Alvine Wilhelmine “Rose” Heimgartner Krause

(1884 - 1937)

Edward A.J. Heimgartner

(1887 - 1963)

Amanda Auguste Heimgartner Stabe

(1890 - 1970)

Walter Ferdinand Heimgartner

(1891 - 1943)

Children

Albrik J. “AJ” Heimgartner

(1914 - 1976)

Ruben Heimgartner

(1916 - 2002)

Elroy Walter Heimgartner

(1919 - 2009)

Duane George Heimgartner

(1925 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720

2. Mathwig Wetrovsky Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6338000, -96.1723000

3. Lincoln Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6053009, -96.1753006

4. Stanton Cemetery
Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6786003, -96.1900024

5. Floyd Valley Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

6. Hungerford Township Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6124992, -96.2533035

7. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6447560, -96.1148360

8. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7214480, -96.2583450

9. Hillside Cemetery
Merrill, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

10. Concordia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5186005, -96.2438965

11. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977

12. Liberty Perry Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6557999, -96.3893967

13. Banner Cemetery
Lawton, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4855995, -96.1844025

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

15. Eberly Cemetery
Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4822006, -96.2453003

16. Memorial Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7875000, -96.1504920

17. Elkhorn Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6041985, -95.9781036

18. Calvary Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

19. Arlington Cemetery
Moville, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4968987, -96.0575027

20. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

21. Kingsley Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5964012, -95.9655991

22. First Congregational Church of Christ Memorial Ga
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5492800, -96.4035900

23. United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5491900, -96.4041300

24. St. Michael's Cemetery
Kingsley, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5758018, -95.9599991