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Peter Korth

Birth	:	13 Apr 1847 Germany
Death	:	4 Jul 1911 Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Plot	:	II-01-32
Description	:	Father of Mary Susan, John Joseph, Anna Josephine, John Leo, Gertrude Maria, Frank J., Peter M., Leo Henry, Jacob B., Rosalia Anna, Bertha M. & Theodore C. Korth NOTE: He built the first house in Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Death of Peter Korth Shelby County Man, Pioneer, and Most Esteemed Citizen Portsmouth, Iowa - Tuesday morning, July 4, occurred the death of Peter Korth at his home here. Deceased had been a patient sufferer of several years with diabetes and muscular rheumatism. Mr Korth had been a resident of Shelby County since 1875. He was born near Cologne, Germany, April 13, 1847, and was... Read More	Father of Mary Susan, John Joseph, Anna Josephine, John Leo, Gertrude Maria, Frank J., Peter M., Leo Henry, Jacob B., Rosalia Anna, Bertha M. & Theodore C. Korth NOTE: He built the first house in Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Death of Peter Korth Shelby County Man, Pioneer, and Most Esteemed Citizen Portsmouth, Iowa - Tuesday morning, July 4, occurred the death of Peter Korth at his home here. Deceased had been a patient sufferer of several years with diabetes and muscular rheumatism. Mr Korth had been a resident of Shelby County since 1875. He was born near Cologne, Germany, April 13, 1847, and was 64 year old. He was the oldest son of Jacob and Mary Korth. He was five years of age when the family immigrated to America and settle in Dana County, Wisconsin. In 1862 they removed to Keokuk County, Iowa. In 1875 he came to Shelby County and settled in Cass township and until recently was president of the Portsmouth State bank. He was married in Keokuk County, Iowa November 3, 1870 to Anna Leinen. To this union were born twelve children - Mary, John, Anna, John L, Gertrude, Frank, Peter, Leo, Jacob, Theodore, Rose, and Bertha. John the oldest son died when he was two years of age and Theodore died in infancy. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St Mary's church, during Requiem Mass conducted by Rev Julius Fallenschmidt. He was a member of the Altar Society which were present in a body. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. He leaves to mourn his death a widow and ten children, eight of whom were present at the funeral. From The Evening Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa) - Saturday 08 July 1911

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Peter Korth's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Peter Korth death?
Peter Korth death on 4 Jul 1911 in Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Peter Korth's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

Jacob Korth Sr.

(1818 - 1899)

Maria Anna Soentgen Korth

(1824 - 1894)

Spouse

Anna Rosalia Leinen Korth

(1853 - 1933)

Siblings

Gertrude Korth Leinen

(1853 - 1917)

Mary A. Korth Sondag

(1859 - 1899)

Josephine Korth Kessler

(1861 - 1934)

Jacob Korth Jr.

(1864 - 1940)

Children

Mary Susan Korth Frederick

(1872 - 1954)

John Joseph Korth

(1874 - 1876)

Anna Josephine Korth Coughlin

(1876 - 1955)

Gertrude Maria Korth Coughlin

(1880 - 1975)

Leo Henry Korth

(1886 - 1951)

Rosalia Anna Korth Stewart

(1893 - 1962)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108