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Paul William Jahn

Birth	:	6 Apr 1857 Ostrohe, Kreis Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Death	:	13 Jul 1936 Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Stirling Cemetery, Stirling, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.3036400, -77.5484200
Inscription	:	Father
Description	:	Paul William Jahn The possibilities awaiting in America for wide-awake, ambitious and capable young men are clearly illustrated in the success that has attended the efforts of Paul William Jahn in establishing a home in Crawford county. Coming to this state as a boy, he applied himself to farming and is now the owner of four hundred and forty acres, his farm yielding an income which places him and his family far beyond possibility of want. This desirable condition has been brought about through Mr. Jahn's industry and good management. He is a native of Holstein, Germany, born April... Read More	Paul William Jahn The possibilities awaiting in America for wide-awake, ambitious and capable young men are clearly illustrated in the success that has attended the efforts of Paul William Jahn in establishing a home in Crawford county. Coming to this state as a boy, he applied himself to farming and is now the owner of four hundred and forty acres, his farm yielding an income which places him and his family far beyond possibility of want. This desirable condition has been brought about through Mr. Jahn's industry and good management. He is a native of Holstein, Germany, born April 6, 1857, and is a son of John Frederick and Catherina (Groth) Jahn, both of whom were born in Holstein. In the spring of 1872 the family emigrated to the new world and located on raw land on section 12, Hayes township, Crawford county, Iowa. The tract was developed by the father and sons into a productive farm, which is still in possession of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Jahn moved to West Side in 1901 and there he died in 1906, his wife passing away two years later. Their remains were interred in Hayes township cemetery. There were seven children in their family, three sons and four daughters, one of whom died in infancy. The others were: Paul William, of this review; Anna, who is the wife of Claus Anthony, of Carroll county, Iowa; Herman, who is now living on the home place; Maggie. who married H. C. Martins, of West Side; Amelia, the wife of George Buck, also of West Side; and Lina, who is deceased, Paul W. Jahn received his preliminary education in Germany and grew to maturity under the friendly shelter of the stars and stripes. At twenty-two years of age he began farming on his own account and located on eighty acres in Hayes township, which he proceeded industriously to improve. He has made four sets of improvements upon his land and his farm of four hundred and forty acres is one of the valuable properties of the township. He uses discrimination in his work and gives his attention largely to raising graded stock. which he feeds for the market. He generally succeeds in securing a handsome return each year for his time and labor. At the age of twenty-two Mr. Jahn was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Lemster, who is of German parentage on both sides of the house. Nine children were born to this union: Una, who married E. H. Kuhl, of Iowa township; William, of Hayes township; Minnie, the wife of Gus Meggers, of Iowa township; Herman, who lives across the road from his parents; Henry, whose home is on section 35, Hayes township; Amanda, the wife of George Pepper, also of Hayes township; and Louis, Adelia and Hugo, all of whom are at home. Politically Mr. Jahn is in hearty accord with the democratic party. He is an earnest advocate of education and has served as a member of the school board and also as township trustee, filling both offices with recognized ability. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church, in which they were reared. Their children were instructed in the same belief and also in principles of industry and economy, thus preparing them to become valued and useful members of society. History of Crawford County, Iowa. Vol. II. Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1911. Contributor: Marthann Kohl-Fuhs (47102630) • * Pioneer Citizen of That Community; Funeral Held at Home Last Wednesday Paul William Jahn was born April 6, 1857 at, Ostrohe, near Weddingstedt, in Holstein, Germany, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. At the age of 15 years, in 1872, he came with his parents to America, directly to West Side. They settled near the Five Mile House, the place known today by many of the older settlers as the J.F. Jahn home place. In the year 1879 he was married to Miss Katherine Lemster and settled on his own farm 7 miles south of Vail where they resided until the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Jahn were blessed with ten children, of whom three preceded their father in death. The oldest son passed away in infancy, Henry, in the year 1915 at the age of 28 years, and Willie in the year 1932, at the age of 49. Surviving are his sorrowing widow, four daughters, Lena, Mrs. H. E. Kuhl; Minnie, Mrs. Gus Meggers; Adele, Mrs. Ed Mordhorst, of Merrill; and Amanda, Mrs. George Peper, of Flandreau, S. D.; three sons, Herman and Hugo, of Manilla, and Louie of Manning. He also leaves 37 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mr. Jahn was one of the pioneer citizens, highly respected and one of the most progressive farmers. In the early days he broke the sod on his farm and on many of the farms in the surrounding country. In the pioneer days he was one of the leaders in civic and social affairs. He held many public offices and was president of the Home Mutual Insurance company of Carroll and Crawford counties for a number of years. His judgment and wise counsel in public affairs was sought by many. He was widely known and respected by people far beyond the home county. Mr. Jahn had not been in the best of health for several years, although he was able to be around. His condition became serious a few weeks ago and since then he gradually grew weaker until he was released by death Monday morning, July 13, 1930, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 7 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, July 15, at his home, the Rev. J. N. Ansorge, pastor of the Manning Lutheran church, officiating. Interment was made in the Hayes township cemetery. The Misses Cora Martens and Mrs. Arlo Buck assisted his granddaughters, the Misses Marins Jahn, Alva and Bernice Jahn, Viola Peper and Irene and Ruby Jahn, who acted as flower girls. The grandsons, Johnnie Meggers, Hugo Jahn, Herbert and Marvin Kuhl, Louie and Johnnie Jahn, acted as pallbearers. A large concourse of relatives and friends were present to pay their last respects to their departed friend. Reference for links to Paul's parents: https://books.google.com/books?id=aIQUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA496 Contributor: Jack Angel (48354451)

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Paul William Jahn's memorial is located at: Stirling Cemetery, Stirling, Hastings County, Canada.
When did Paul William Jahn death?
Paul William Jahn death on 13 Jul 1936 in Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 44.3036400
Longitude: -77.5484200

Family Members:

Parent

Johann F. “John” Jahn

(1829 - 1904)

Catharina Grothe Jahn

(1832 - 1907)

Spouse

Catharina Lemster Jahn

(1860 - 1937)

Siblings

Anna C. Jahn Anthony

(1859 - 1933)

Herman Jahn

(1861 - 1923)

Margaretha Wiepke Jahn Martins

(1867 - 1919)

Caroline Jahn

(1872 - 1881)

Children

(unknow - unknow)

Johann Friedrich Wilhelm “William” Jahn

(1882 - 1932)

(unknow - unknow)

Henry C. Jahn

(1887 - 1915)

Carl Louis “Louie” Jahn

(1891 - 1974)

Hugo H. Jahn

(1895 - 1980)

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Coordinate: 44.3036400, -77.5484200

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Coordinate: 44.3038600, -77.4897900

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Coordinate: 44.2861500, -77.4724100

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Coordinate: 44.3404800, -77.4784100

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Coordinate: 44.3501588, -77.4820865

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12. St Thomas Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3806388, -77.5854450

13. Hoard's United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2938487, -77.6713486

14. St Thomas Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3929335, -77.5324228

15. Zion Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2975400, -77.4163300

16. MacConnell Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3892977, -77.6050443

17. Reid Settlement Cemetery
Huntingdon, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3920300, -77.4992900

18. Ketcheson Cemetery
Sidney, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2187000, -77.4874300

19. Foxboro Cemetery
Foxboro, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2497160, -77.4336660

20. Longwell's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2324117, -77.4472189

21. Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2052810, -77.5849770

22. Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery
Frankford, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2014400, -77.5905300

23. Burnbrae Cemetery
Campbellford, Northumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.3213800, -77.7088480

24. Mount Nebo Cemetery
Spring Brook, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.4096200, -77.6188300