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Herman F. Schmadeke

Birth	:	6 Jan 1859 Germany
Death	:	14 Jun 1943 USA
Burial	:	Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7832985, -92.6810989
Plot	:	P 10
Description	:	b. Holtdorf, Rendsburg-Eckernforde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Herman Schmadeke Birth Year: abt 1860 in Germany Home in 1910: Clarksville, Butler, Iowa Immigration Year: 1871 Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Caroline Schmedeka Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany Household Members: Herman Schmadeke (50), Caroline Schmadeke (44), Alfred Schmadeke (23), Olinda Schmadeke (20), Bertha Schmadeke (17), Caroline "Carrie" Schmadeke (14), Arthur Schmadeke (10), Esther Schmadeke (9). 1920 United States Federal Census Home in 1920: Butler, Butler, Iowa Immigration Year: 1872 Spouse's Name: Caroline Schmadeke Home Owned: Own Able to Read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes Household Members: Herman Schmadeke (61), Caroline Schmadeke (53), Alfred Schmadeke (32), Arthur Schmadeke (20), Esther Schmadeke (19). Iowa, State Census Collection,... Read More	b. Holtdorf, Rendsburg-Eckernforde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Herman Schmadeke Birth Year: abt 1860 in Germany Home in 1910: Clarksville, Butler, Iowa Immigration Year: 1871 Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Caroline Schmedeka Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany Household Members: Herman Schmadeke (50), Caroline Schmadeke (44), Alfred Schmadeke (23), Olinda Schmadeke (20), Bertha Schmadeke (17), Caroline "Carrie" Schmadeke (14), Arthur Schmadeke (10), Esther Schmadeke (9). 1920 United States Federal Census Home in 1920: Butler, Butler, Iowa Immigration Year: 1872 Spouse's Name: Caroline Schmadeke Home Owned: Own Able to Read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes Household Members: Herman Schmadeke (61), Caroline Schmadeke (53), Alfred Schmadeke (32), Arthur Schmadeke (20), Esther Schmadeke (19). Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925 Name: Herman Schmadeke Birth Year: abt 1859 in Germany Census Date: 1 Jan 1925 Residence: Iowa, Butler County, Clarksville Mother: Dorothe Hasemyer Mother's Birthplace: Germany Father: Frederick Schmadeke Father's Birthplace: Germany Marriage Place: Germany Spouse Name: Caroline Schmadeke Household Members: Herman Schmadeke (66), Caroline Schmadeke (58). _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Herman Schmadeke is a retired grain and lumber merchant of Clarksville, who owes his success not to any fortunate combination of circumstances or to the assistance of wealthy kinsmen, but to his own unaided efforts and business enterprise. He was born in Hanover, Germany, January 6, 1859, his parents being Frederick and Dorothy (Hasemeyer) Schmadeke, who came to the United States in 1871 with three of their children, one son having preceded the family to the new world. They settled in DuPage County, Illinois, and in 1876 Mr. Schmadeke went to Freeman Township, Bremer County, lowa where he took up his abode on a farm, both he and his wife passing away on that place. He was a manufacturer of rope in the old country, but after coming to the new world continuously followed farming. He never took any active part in public affairs, devoting his time to his business interests and his family and to his duties as a member of the German Lutheran church. He was in his eightieth year at the time of his death, for he was born in 1814 and passed away December 8, 1893. His wife, who was born in 1824, died October 22, 1895. Their children were Frederick, who was born in November, 1851, and now lives in Fremont township, Butler county; Henry, whose home is in Fremont township, Bremer county; Herman; and Louise, the wife of Frederick Stradtmann, of Fremont township, Bremer county. Herman Schmadeke was a youth of thirteen years when the family crossed the broad Atlantic. He remained under the parental roof until fifteen years of age and then began working by the month as a farm hand being thus employed for two years. He afterward learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for about twenty years, at the end of which time he entered the lumber and grain business. In 1884 he came to Butler county and has resided in Clarksville for thirty years. During seventeen years of that period he was engaged in the lumber and grain business and had three partners within that time. He built up an extensive trade, handling large amounts of grain and lumber each year, while his annual sales brought him a gratifying income. He is now practically living retired, although he takes some contracts for building. For four years he was also a representative of mercantile interests, conducting a general merchandise store which he afterward sold to his son. He has ever been a man of determined purpose, carrying forward to successful completion whatever he has undertaken, and brooking no obstacles that could be overcome by persistent, energetic and honorable effort. In 1886 Mr. Schmadeke was married to Miss Caroline Becker, who was born in Clayton county, Iowa, March 2, 1866, and came to this county with her parents in early childhood. She is a daughter of Ferdinand and Louise (Buchholz) Becker, natives of Germany, and now residents of Clarksville. Mr. and Mrs. Schmadeke have become the parents of six children: Alfred; Olinda, who died August 6, 1913, at the age of twenty-three years and five months; Bertha, a teacher in the rural schools of the county; Carrie, a high school graduate ; Arthur ; and Esther, Mr. Schmadeke votes with the democratic party and his fellow townsmen, appreciative of his worth, ability and public spirit, have called him to public office, his service as a member of the city council covering about ten years. For eight years he was also a member of the board of education and the school system of the county has found him a stalwart and helpful friend. He became one of the charter members of the Evangelical church of Clarksville and has served on its official board. The foregoing indicates that he is interested in all that pertains to the material, intellectual, social, political and moral development of the community. He has lived to see many changes in the county since he arrived here. Land which could be purchased at a very low figure, today commands high prices for the country has become thickly settled. Mr. Schmadeke owns two good farms, one in this county and the other in North Dakota. He started out in life for himself empty-handed when fifteen years of age and gave his wages to his parents until he reached the age of twenty-five. All has not been smooth sailing. At times he has met hardships and difficulties, but he has never faltered and his industry and perseverance have at length brought him to the goal of success. He is proud of his adopted country and his citizenship here and he believes that every man in America has opportunity to make a good home if he is but industrious and honest. His own life is a verification of this belief and proves that success and an honest name may be won simultaneously. (Contributed by James Tomlinson - Source: "History of Butler County"

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Where is Herman F. Schmadeke's memorial?
Herman F. Schmadeke's memorial is located at: Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA.
When did Herman F. Schmadeke death?
Herman F. Schmadeke death on 14 Jun 1943 in USA
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Latitude: 42.7832985
Longitude: -92.6810989

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Caroline “Carrie” Becker Schmadeke

(1866 - 1934)

Siblings

Friedrich Heinrich Schmadeke

(1850 - 1924)

Children

Alfred F Schmadeke

(1887 - 1971)

Olinda Schmadeke

(1890 - 1913)

Bertha Laura Schmadeke Johnson

(1892 - 1974)

Arthur Schmadeke

(1899 - 1922)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lynwood Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7832985, -92.6810989

2. Old Town Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.6622009

3. Lowell Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7578011, -92.6346970

4. Butler County Poor Farm Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400800, -92.6635000

5. Antioch Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7740100, -92.6132900

6. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8332000, -92.6148000

7. Allison Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400017, -92.7891998

8. Riverside Cemetery
Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7126600, -92.5874500

9. Nettleton Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -92.7881012

10. Jungling Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7879100, -92.8191900

11. Butler Center Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7000008, -92.7722015

12. Coster Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6749600, -92.7122700

13. South Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8168000, -92.8298800

14. Brethren Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8695500, -92.7909100

15. Willow Lawn Cemetery
Plainfield, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8432999, -92.5391998

16. Spring Lake Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.5147018

17. Hardeman Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8706017, -92.8013992

18. North Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8329700, -92.8392900

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9067001, -92.6342010

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8827300, -92.7990200

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8843994, -92.7988968

22. New Albion Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

23. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034

24. Jackson Cemetery
Plainfield, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8908005, -92.5302963