Birth : 15 Feb 1842 Helmern, Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Death : 28 Jul 1894 Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Branson Cemetery, Loveland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate : 41.4846992, -95.8606033
Inscription : Louis Ernst Co. K 2nd Iowa Infantry
Description : Ludwig Ernst was born near the small village of Helmern in the province of Westfalen, Prussia.
He immigrated with his parents Conrad and Elizabeth Ernst on May 25, 1852 and they settled Jackson County, Iowa. He married Franziska Menger on September 8, 1863 and they had 7 children. He was a Civil War veteran and served under General William Tecumseh Sherman in Georgia and the Carolinas. He returned home safely to his family and become a farmer near Bellevue, Iowa.

The German surname Ernst has a couple different variations due to misspelling during immigration and the 'Americanization' of names.... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Ludwig Heinrich “Louis” Ernst's memorial?

    Ludwig Heinrich “Louis” Ernst's memorial is located at: Branson Cemetery, Loveland, Pottawattamie County, USA.

  • When did Ludwig Heinrich “Louis” Ernst death?

    Ludwig Heinrich “Louis” Ernst death on 28 Jul 1894 in Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Ludwig Heinrich “Louis” Ernst's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.4846992
    Longitude: -95.8606033

Family Members:

Parent

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Conrad A. Earnst

(1801 - 1855)

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Elizabeth Meier Earnst

(1808 - 1856)

Spouse

Siblings

Children

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William F Ernst

(1864 - 1929)

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Joseph Charles Ernst

(1867 - 1929)

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John Louis Ernst

(1872 - 1953)

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Louis Charles Ernst

(1878 - 1951)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Branson Cemetery
Loveland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4846992, -95.8606033

2. Crook Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581330, -95.8737000

3. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -95.8289032

4. Oak Grove Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5167007, -95.8649979

5. Allen Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4427986, -95.8550034

6. Grange Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446678, -95.8034668

7. Reels Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4234100, -95.8321700

8. William C McIntosh Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4088745, -95.8477097

9. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5656000, -95.8897000

10. Hurleys Evergreen Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5700989, -95.8618698

11. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5675011, -95.8897018

12. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4337000, -95.7607000

13. Champan Frazier Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5773500, -95.8933500

14. Frazier Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5932999, -95.8375015

15. Linnwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5589200, -95.7502100

16. Crescent Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3664894, -95.8566208

17. Shipley Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -95.9828033

18. Fort Calhoun Cemetery
Fort Calhoun, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581375, -96.0352020

19. Harris Grove Cemetery
Beebeetown, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

20. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3489723, -95.7939911

21. Castor Cemetery
Underwood, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4127040, -95.6887490

22. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

23. Gregg Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3330000, -95.7931000

24. Evans Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3255997, -95.8368988