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Martin Klingman Jr.

Birth	:	24 Feb 1835 Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Death	:	21 Mar 1924 Timber Lake, Dewey County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Illyria Cemetery, Wadena, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8975983, -91.6363983
Plot	:	Row 9, Lot H, Space 3
Description	:	Born in Baden Germany to parents Martin Sr. and Roseana Schumacher Klingman. Martin's mother dies in Germany in 1849, when Martin is only 14. In 1852, Martin Jr. and his older siblings, Lewis and Lizette, travel with their ailing father to the U.S. They live in Ohio for a few years and it is there that Martin Klingman Sr. dies in 1854. Martin Jr. and his siblings travel to Clayton Co., IA. Martin Klingman Jr. serves in the Civil War. In 1873 he marries Laura Lykke-Johnson. They have 5 kids together, Alice, Charles Martin, Albert, Nora and William. Late in... Read More	Born in Baden Germany to parents Martin Sr. and Roseana Schumacher Klingman. Martin's mother dies in Germany in 1849, when Martin is only 14. In 1852, Martin Jr. and his older siblings, Lewis and Lizette, travel with their ailing father to the U.S. They live in Ohio for a few years and it is there that Martin Klingman Sr. dies in 1854. Martin Jr. and his siblings travel to Clayton Co., IA. Martin Klingman Jr. serves in the Civil War. In 1873 he marries Laura Lykke-Johnson. They have 5 kids together, Alice, Charles Martin, Albert, Nora and William. Late in life Martin Klingman Jr. moves to South Dakota with his unmarried children Albert, Nora and William. In 1924 Martin Klingman Jr. dies there at age 89. * * * Martin Klingman was born February 24, 1835, at Unterschiflins, Baden, Germany. He was the son of Martin and Rosanna Klingman. When he was fourteen years old his mother died. After the death of his mother he worked on the farm for three years. When he was seventeen years old, his father, an older brother Louis, and sister Elizabeth and himself sailed from Havre, France, for the United States. They came to Luke county, Ohio, where he was apprenticed to a cabinet maker for three years. During his second year in the United States his father died and was buried in Madison, Ohio. In 1855 he came to Clayton county, Iowa, where he lived for many years. After coming to Iowa he worked on the farm and at the carpenter trade. He did a great deal of carpenter work in and about McGregor. When the Civil War broke out he took up the cause for his country and in September, 1861, he enlists in Co. I of the Missouri Volunteers. He served in this company until January, 1863, when he was discharged because of disability. As soon as his health would permit, he again enlisted. In 1864, he became a member of Co. G of the 14th Iowa Infantry where he served until the end of the war. He was at Shiloh,...(unreadable) march to the sea. He was among those sent to Washington, D.C. After the war, he came back to Iowa and worked on the farm. He bought a farm seven miles southeast of Elgin, where he lived until 1905. In 1872 he was married to Laura Johnson. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Andrew Yearous of Elgin; Charles of Elkader; Albert of Elkader; Mrs. Albert Repke (sic) [Ripke] of Timber Lake, South Dakota; and Will of Elgin. His wife preceded him in death August 4, 1899. He sold his farm in 1905 and lived with his daughter, Mrs. Andrew Yearous, about a year. He and his daughter Nora, then moved to Elkader. In June 1910, he went to Timber Lake, South Dakota, where he has since spent most of the remainder of his life. After an illness of not quite a week, he died at Timber Lake, South Dakota, on March 20, 1924, at the age of eighty-nine years, and twenty-five days. Those left to mourn his loss are the five children, eight grandchildren and many relatives and friends. While in Germany he was baptized into the faith of the German Evangelical church. He respected all faiths and creeds. He was a man that held righteousness, honesty and upright living as the true essentials of a Christian character. He lived his religion, and his life is an example of the highest ideals. He was a good neighbor, a true friend, and a helper in every good cause. Wherever he went he had a host of friends, Wherever duty called him he went, no matter how difficult the task. The older he grew, the more beautiful his life became, always thinking of others, never of himself. And so when that Clarion Call of that Higher Commander came he was ready. Thus has passed a truly great man, a friend to all, a defender of his country, a faithful husband and a loving father. His soul is at rest. (Obit in the Elgin (IA) Echo, March 27, 1924, page 1)

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Where is Martin Klingman Jr.'s memorial?
Martin Klingman Jr.'s memorial is located at: Illyria Cemetery, Wadena, Fayette County, USA.
When did Martin Klingman Jr. death?
Martin Klingman Jr. death on 21 Mar 1924 in Timber Lake, Dewey County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Martin Klingman Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.8975983
Longitude: -91.6363983

Family Members:

Spouse

Laura Lykke-Johnson Klingman

(1850 - 1899)

Children

Alice Klingman Yearous

(1875 - 1968)

Charles Martin Klingman

(1877 - 1957)

Albert H Klingman

(1879 - 1970)

William “Bill” Klingman

(1884 - 1971)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 05 Jan 2015

Left by Anonymous on 19 Jan 2020

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.8975983, -91.6363983

2. Apostolic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.5821991

3. Corbin Cemetery
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7. Old Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8375100, -91.6537300

8. Brainard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

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10. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

13. Gods Acres Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964

14. Cook Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

15. Saint Peters Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0003014, -91.6438980

16. East Clermont Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9969406, -91.5916672

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8050003, -91.5508270

18. Hillcrest Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8047000, -91.5509000

19. Old Stone School Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973000, -91.5661000

20. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

21. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

22. Marion Lutheran Cemetery
Gunder, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9708290, -91.5127792

23. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

24. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018