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Joseph N Altman

Birth	:	13 Dec 1874 Germany
Death	:	Dec 1918 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7797012, -95.4207993
Plot	:	?? assume he is buried in this cemetery ??
Description	:	1915 PAST AND PRESENT OF SHELBY COUNTY IOWA BY EDWARD S. WHITE, B.A., LL.B. B.F. BOWEN & COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana pages 1493 ~ 1494 JOSEPH ALTMAN. Of the many business men of Shelby county, Iowa; who were born in Germany few have a wider acquaintance than Joseph Altman, the proprietor of a livery stable in Earling, Iowa. It is a notable fact that, almost without exception, the German settlers of this county have been remarkably successful in whatever line of activity they have devoted themselves to. Mr. Altman followed... Read More	1915 PAST AND PRESENT OF SHELBY COUNTY IOWA BY EDWARD S. WHITE, B.A., LL.B. B.F. BOWEN & COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana pages 1493 ~ 1494 JOSEPH ALTMAN. Of the many business men of Shelby county, Iowa; who were born in Germany few have a wider acquaintance than Joseph Altman, the proprietor of a livery stable in Earling, Iowa. It is a notable fact that, almost without exception, the German settlers of this county have been remarkably successful in whatever line of activity they have devoted themselves to. Mr. Altman followed farming pursuits for several years and then became engaged in the transfer and livery business in Earling, where he has lived for the past fourteen years. While interested primarily in his own affairs, yet he has not been too busy to take an intelligent interest in the community life about him, and has served his fellow citizens in various capacities. Joseph Altman, the son of Bernard and Magdalena (Klepper) Altman, was born December 13, 1875, in Luxemburg, Germany. His father was a steam engineer in his native land and followed that trade until he came to America in 1882. Upon coming to this country Bernard Altman and his family located in Westphalia township, Shelby county, where he purchased eighty acres of land. He prospered and when he retired from the farm and moved to Earling in 1899, he was the owner of a well improved farm of one hundred and sixty acres. He died in Earling in 1905, and his wife's death occurred two years later. There were seven children born to Bernard Altman and wife: Henry, who died at the age of six; John married Thresia Baire; Michael, who married Louise Becker; Hannah, the wife of Nicholas Kenkel; Mary, the wife of Theodore Schuering; Joseph, with whom this narrative deals and Josephine, the wife of N. W. Schram. Joseph Altman was six years of age when his parents came from Germany to Shelby county, Iowa, and consequently all of his education was received in the district schools of this county. He assisted his father on the home farm until his father retired in 1899, and then he rented the home place and farmed it himself for two years. He then moved to Earling, bought out the transfer and livery business of William Kranz, and has since been engaged in this line of activity. His stable is well equipped with good horses and a varied assortment of vehicles for the trade to which he caters. Mr. Altman was married June 16, 1914, to Elizabeth Dresen, the daughter of William and Minnie (Nowatski) Dresen. Mrs. Altman's parents are prominent farmers in Union township, this county, where they have reared. their family of seven children: Julia, Elizabeth, Christian, Katherine, William, Henry, Mary. Julia is the wife of Charles Miller. All the rest of the children, with the exception of Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. Altman, are still single and living at home with their parents. The Democratic party has claimed the political allegiance of Mr. Altman, and in its welfare he has always been actively interested. He is now serving as street commissioner of Earling, and giving faithful service to his fellow citizens in this capacity. He and his wife are loyal members of the Catholic church of Earling, deeply interested in its welfare and generous contributors to its support. Mr. Altman is a member of the Knights of Columbus and is considered by all as one of the rising young men of his city. Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs; article sic - - - - - - - - - - 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Joseph Altman Age: 26 Birth Date: Dec 1873 Birthplace: Germany Home in 1900: Lincoln, Shelby, Iowa Sheet Number: 7 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 120 Family Number: 120 Race: White Gender: Male Immigration Year: 1880 Relation to Head of House: Head Marital status: Single Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany Years in US: 20 Naturalization: Naturalized Occupation: Farmer Months Not Employed: 0 Can Read: Yes Can Write: Yes Can Speak English: Yes House Owned or Rented: Rent Farm or House: F

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Joseph N Altman's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Earling, Shelby County, USA.
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Joseph N Altman death on Dec 1918 in Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7797012
Longitude: -95.4207993

Family Members:

Parent

Bernhard Altman

(1830 - 1903)

Magdalena Klepper Altman

(1835 - 1908)

Spouse

Elizabeth Dressen Feser

(1894 - 1966)

Siblings

John Altman

(1863 - 1930)

Michael “Mike” Altman

(1865 - 1943)

Mary Altman Scheuring

(1868 - 1946)

Anna Altman Kenkel

(1868 - 1946)

Josephine Mary Altman Schram

(1876 - 1956)

Children

Virginia Julia Altman Goeres

(1916 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

2. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

4. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

5. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

6. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

7. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

8. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

9. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

10. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

11. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

12. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

13. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

14. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

15. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

16. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8446999, -95.5939026

18. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

19. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

21. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

22. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

23. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

24. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331