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Mathias H “Father” Illemann

Birth	:	27 Jan 1855 Germany
Death	:	1927 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford, Sussex County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6468000, -75.6121000
Description	:	Wolfe's History of Clinton County 1911: M. H. Illernann came to America in 1872 and first lived in Wisconsin, where he was employed as a farm hand, later on a railroad. In 1877 he came to Clinton county, Iowa, where he found employment as a farm hand near Charlotte. Later he clerked for John Gohlman eight years in his store here, and in 1882 he bought the store, taking as a partner in business Peter C. Duer. This partnership continued successfully until in March, 1909, when he bought his partner's interest and has since been conducting the store alone,... Read More	Wolfe's History of Clinton County 1911: M. H. Illernann came to America in 1872 and first lived in Wisconsin, where he was employed as a farm hand, later on a railroad. In 1877 he came to Clinton county, Iowa, where he found employment as a farm hand near Charlotte. Later he clerked for John Gohlman eight years in his store here, and in 1882 he bought the store, taking as a partner in business Peter C. Duer. This partnership continued successfully until in March, 1909, when he bought his partner's interest and has since been conducting the store alone, carrying a general and well assorted stock and enjoying a very liberal patronage with the surrounding country. In 1897 Mr. Illemann was appointed postmaster of Charlotte and he has since conducted the affairs of the office in a manner that has given the utmost satisfaction to all concerned. Since then two rural routes have been established, the first one in July, 1904, and the second in May, 1905. The business of the post office has greatly increased since his incumbency. He leaves nothing undone in either the office or his store to please the people, being an untiring worker. He is a fine type of the self-made man and he has attained his success by hard work and honest dealing. Politically, Mr. Illemann is a strong Republican and has long been active in the ranks. He was nominated for the Legislature in 1907 and received a very complimentary vote, running ahead of his ticket and came within fifty votes of being elected. He is a member of the Lutheran church. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Illemann was married on October 2, 1885, to Marie Gohlman. who was born in this county, the daughter of John G. Gohlman, a native of Germany and an early settler of this county where he became well known and established a good home. His sketch appears on another page. To Mr. and Mrs. Illemann the following children have been born: Minnie has remained single (since married) and is assistant in the post office; John A. is a student at Ames, Iowa, in the Iowa College; Hildreth (since married)is teaching; Esther (since married) is now eight years old and is at home. The mother of these children is also a member of the Lutheran church and, like her husband, has a wide circle of friends. Note: thank you for mapping this cemetery. It is in Section 25 of Waterford Township on the Gohlmann property. This and the business dealings suggest why half the burials are Gohlmann's, Duer's and Illemann's.

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Where is Mathias H “Father” Illemann's memorial?
Mathias H “Father” Illemann's memorial is located at: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford, Sussex County, USA.
When did Mathias H “Father” Illemann death?
Mathias H “Father” Illemann death on 1927 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 38.6468000
Longitude: -75.6121000

Family Members:

Children

John August Illeman

(1888 - 1989)

Hilda C. Illemann Lamp

(1890 - 1967)

Esther B Illemann McCartney

(1903 - 1993)

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