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Michael Kobold

Birth	:	13 May 1864 Germany
Death	:	4 Feb 1926 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	A farmer of German descent who has made a pronounced success of his life's work in Shelby county, Iowa, is Michael Kobold, who has been a resident of this county since 1882. He started in as a renter at the time of his marriage, and by true German thrift and frugality has accumulated a fine farm of three hundred acres in Greeley and Douglas townships. He is one of the public spirited citizens of the county and has never neglected to give his hearty support to all measures which he felt would be of general benefit to the community at... Read More	A farmer of German descent who has made a pronounced success of his life's work in Shelby county, Iowa, is Michael Kobold, who has been a resident of this county since 1882. He started in as a renter at the time of his marriage, and by true German thrift and frugality has accumulated a fine farm of three hundred acres in Greeley and Douglas townships. He is one of the public spirited citizens of the county and has never neglected to give his hearty support to all measures which he felt would be of general benefit to the community at large. Michael Kobold, son of MICHAEL and EVA (SCHECHINGER) KOBOLD, was born in Bavaria, Germany, May 13, 1864. Eighteen children were born to Michael and Eva Kobold, and eleven of them are still living: John, George, Joseph, Michael, Louis, Wendel, Martin, Mary, Theresa, Francis, and Thomas. Michael Kobold Sr. was a blacksmith in his native land, although after he came to America in 1882, he followed farming. On coming to this country, he immediately came to Iowa and located in Douglas Township where he bought one hundred twenty acres of land at twenty~seven dollars an acre. He engaged in farming until about 1900, when he retired and moved to Westphalia, Iowa, where he lived until his death on August 31, 1913. His widow is still living at Westphalia. Michael Kobold Sr. was an enterprising farmer and at one time owned two hundred acres of land on which he had placed extensive improvements. Michael Kobold, Jr. received all of his education in Germany and was eighteen years of age when he came with his parents to this country. On locating in Shelby County, he worked with his father on the farm until his marriage and then began working for himself on a rented farm of eighty acres. However, he wished to have a farm of his own, and after retnting one year, he bought eighty acres in Douglas Township to which he has since added two hundred and twenty acres, giving him a fine farm now of three hundred acres which lies in Greeley and Douglas township. He has placed at least five thousand dollars worth of improvements upon his farm and now has one of the most attractive country homes in the township. He raises about 90 acres of corn and seventy acres of other grain each year, selling most of his grain, rather than feeding it to stock. Mr. Kobold was married February 22, 1879, to LUCY JOSACK, daughter of JOSEPH and MARY (SHAEFFER) JOSACK. To this union, eight children have been born: Joseph, Eva, Francis, Mary, Michael, Matilda, John and Loretta. Mary is the wife of JOE BLUM and has one child, Michael Kenneth. The other children are still single and reside with their parents. Politically, Mr. Kobold has been identified with the Democratic party since coming to America and always has taken an interest in local political matters. At this time, he is serving as school director of Douglas Township and is giving careful attention to his duties in this connection. He and his family are loyal members of the Catholic Church, are deeply interested in its welfare, and generous contributors to its maintenance. Source: 1915 Past and Present of Shelby County, Iowa, pp. 1335, 1336

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Michael Kobold's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Michael Kobold death?
Michael Kobold death on 4 Feb 1926 in Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Michael Kobold's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

Michael Kobold

(1830 - 1913)

Eva Schechinger Kobold

(1837 - 1925)

Spouse

Lucy Joseck Kobold

(1868 - 1944)

Siblings

Joseph Kobold

(1863 - 1938)

Victoria Kobold Friedenbach

(1869 - 1900)

Wendell Koppold

(1870 - 1960)

Martin Kobold

(1879 - 1965)

Sylvester Kobold

(1882 - 1883)

Children

Michael Kobold

(1889 - 1889)

Joseph Aloysiuss Kobold

(1890 - 1942)

Mayme Kobold Blum

(1896 - 1990)

John M. Kobold

(1902 - 1949)

Margaret Kobold

(1905 - 1905)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

2. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

3. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

4. Hooks Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2944530, -93.9199090

5. Hardin Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2411003, -93.9708023

6. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1700000, -93.8070000

7. Boone County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

8. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

9. Lake Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

10. Leininger Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1492004, -93.8356018

11. Lawn Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

12. Nesse Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

13. Neese Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

14. Linn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

15. Vegors Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

16. Mackey Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1675000, -93.7565000

17. Runyan Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -94.0015030

18. Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
Jewell, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2490100, -93.7173400

19. Schlicht Cemetery
Fraser, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

20. Bass Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

21. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

22. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1636200, -94.0282600

23. Ellsworth Clear Lake Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2268930, -93.6926200

24. Bass Point Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0992012, -93.8957977