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John Dietrich Specht

Birth	:	2 Sep 1839 Friedeburg, Landkreis Wittmund, Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany
Death	:	24 Mar 1923 Buffalo Township, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2383003, -91.3193970
Plot	:	Row 4 Lot #44
Description	:	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS.....MARCH 29, 1923....PAGE 5 John D. Specht, an aged and highly respected resident of Buffalo township, Linn county, died at his home, last Saturday, March 24. Mr. Specht was born September 2, 1839, in Friedburg, of the Province of Hanover, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Specht became the parents of two children who died at an early age. After settling in Jones, nearly 54 years ago. While still residents of Germany, Mr and Mrs. Specht became the parents of two children who died at an early age. After settling in Jones county, Iowa, triplets were... Read More	SOURCE: THE MONTICELLO EXPRESS.....MARCH 29, 1923....PAGE 5 John D. Specht, an aged and highly respected resident of Buffalo township, Linn county, died at his home, last Saturday, March 24. Mr. Specht was born September 2, 1839, in Friedburg, of the Province of Hanover, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Specht became the parents of two children who died at an early age. After settling in Jones, nearly 54 years ago. While still residents of Germany, Mr and Mrs. Specht became the parents of two children who died at an early age. After settling in Jones county, Iowa, triplets were born to them November 10,1885, who also died. It is believed that these were the first triplets in to be born In Jones county. In addition to his wife Mr. Specht is survived by the following children; Mrs. Anna Stimpson, of Anamosa; Chris of Buffalo township, Linn county; Herman of Miami, Florida; Mrs. Merta Gerdes of Terra Bella, California, and John and George Specht of Castle Grove township. Mr. Specht settled in Jones county In 1881, where he lived until several years ago, when he removed to Buffalo township, Linn county. He was a charter member of the Lutheran church In Castle Grove township. The funeral was held last Tuesday morning from the home of his son, George Specht, and was conducted by Rev. M. Schorr, the pastor of Prairie Hill Lutheran church. Burial was had at the Prairie Hill cemetery. * * * * * * * * NOTE: Obit says two children died at early age 1) Christina Margaretha Specht B) 10 Apr 1870 Reepsholt, Gemany; D) 2 Apr 1872 Hoheesche, Germany 2) Margaretha Johanna Specht B) 01 Jun 1876 Hoheesche, Germany; D) 26 Jun 1877 Reepsholt, Germany

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John Dietrich Specht's memorial is located at: Prairie Hill Cemetery, Monticello, Jones County, USA.
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John Dietrich Specht death on 24 Mar 1923 in Buffalo Township, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2383003
Longitude: -91.3193970

Family Members:

Spouse

Gertrude Harbert “Meta” Gerdes Specht

(1844 - 1931)

Children

Anna Hermine Specht Stimpson

(1871 - 1961)

Christian “Chris” Specht

(1873 - 1933)

John Henry Specht

(1883 - 1955)

George Frederick Specht

(1887 - 1964)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Prairie Hill Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383003, -91.3193970

2. Castle Grove Baptist Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2670100, -91.2936100

3. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2824670, -91.3100540

4. Grove Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3013992, -91.3146973

5. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

6. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

7. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2099991, -91.4216995

8. Sams Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1536000, -91.3380000

9. Prairieburg-Boulder Cemetery
Prairieburg, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2416992, -91.4458008

10. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

11. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

12. Hart Family Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1555549, -91.3807180

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

14. Buck Creek Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3365000, -91.3425000

15. Livingston Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3278008, -91.2438965

16. Boulder Cemetery
Waubeek, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2028008, -91.4539032

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

18. Hazel Knoll Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1397018, -91.3803024

19. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

20. Hopkinton Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3425000, -91.2405000

21. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

22. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

23. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

24. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500