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Peter Tams

Birth	:	30 Mar 1875 Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Death	:	21 May 1945 Clutier, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oneida Cemetery, Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1007996, -92.3966980
Plot	:	Section B, Row 5
Inscription	:	Father
Description	:	Peter Tams was born at Hollingstedt, Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany to Hans Tams and Wiebke Jacobson. When Peter was 16 years old, he left Germany to emigrate to America, traveling with a Margaret Tams. They boarded the ship "Furst Bismarck" on November 20, 1891 and weeks later, arrived in New York City. They then traveled on to Tama County, Iowa. Peter Tams became a naturalized citizen on November 1, 1897 at Vinton, Benton County, Iowa. Peter married Amelia Arp on February 21, 1900 at Oneida, Tama, Iowa. The couple had 8 children who were all born on the farm... Read More	Peter Tams was born at Hollingstedt, Schleiswig-Holstein, Germany to Hans Tams and Wiebke Jacobson. When Peter was 16 years old, he left Germany to emigrate to America, traveling with a Margaret Tams. They boarded the ship "Furst Bismarck" on November 20, 1891 and weeks later, arrived in New York City. They then traveled on to Tama County, Iowa. Peter Tams became a naturalized citizen on November 1, 1897 at Vinton, Benton County, Iowa. Peter married Amelia Arp on February 21, 1900 at Oneida, Tama, Iowa. The couple had 8 children who were all born on the farm near Clutier, Oneida, Tama, Iowa: Minnie Katherine (b March 29, 1901, d April 1983 Vinton, Benton, Iowa); Ella W. (b March 13, 1903, d June 24, 1974 Dysart, IA); Henry A (b December 6, 1906, d 1909 Oneida, Tama, IA); Wilhelm Frederick (b June 26, 1911, d April 21, 1988 Dysart, IA); Harry H (b September 9, 1913, d July 2, 2004 Los Angeles, California); Hilda Ann (b January 12, 1916, d August 2, 2007 Reston, Fairfax, Virginia); Walter P (b May 28, 1918, d October 9, 1968 Los Angeles, California) and Gladys (b April 3, 1921, d December 1988 Arlington, Virginia). Found in the 1900 - 1930 censuses living at Oneida, Tama, IA: 1900: Peter Tams 25, Emelie Tams 22, Edward Arp 20. 1905: Peter Tams age 29. 1910: Peter Tams 35, Emelia Tams 32, Minnie Tams 9, Ella Tams 7, Hans Tams 70 (Peter's father), William Taylor 32. 1915: Peter Tams 39. 1920: Peter Tams 44, Emily Tams 42, Minnie K Tams 18, Ella W Tams 16, William F Tams 8, Harry H Tams 6, Hilda A Tams 3 yrs 11 mos, Walter P Tams 1 yr 7 mos. 1925: Peter Tams age 49. 1930: Peter Tams 55, Emily Tams 52, Ella Tams 27, William Tams 18, Harry Tams 16, Hilda Tams 14, Walter Tams 11, Gladys Tams 9. After Amelia's death, Peter Tams married a second time to Anna M (Jacobi) Arp on November 19, 1939 at Tama Co, Iowa. Anna had previously been married to Herman Arp. Found in the 1940 census living at Clutier, Oneida, Tama, Iowa: Anna Arp Tams 53, Chas Arp 24, Harry Arp 16, Pete Tams 65 (Peter listed as step-father to the 2 boys). The couple left the farm and moved to Clutier where they lived about 5 years (until 1945). After Peter died, Anna lived with her daughter in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa.

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Where is Peter Tams's memorial?
Peter Tams's memorial is located at: Oneida Cemetery, Clutier, Tama County, USA.
When did Peter Tams death?
Peter Tams death on 21 May 1945 in Clutier, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Peter Tams's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1007996
Longitude: -92.3966980

Family Members:

Parent

Hans Henry Tams

(1840 - 1918)

Wiebke Jacobson Tams

(1839 - 1906)

Spouse

Emelia Arp Tams

(1877 - 1938)

Anna Mary Jacobi Arp Tams

(1886 - 1962)

Siblings

Margaret Catherine “Maggie” Tams Boll

(1870 - 1954)

Children

Ella Wilhelmina Tams

(1903 - 1974)

Henry A. Tams

(1906 - 1909)

William (Wilhelm) Frederick Tams

(1911 - 1988)

Gladys Evelyn Tams

(1921 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oneida Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -92.3966980

2. Clutier Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0792007, -92.3858032

3. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0870000, -92.4460000

4. Roadside Cemetery
Clutier, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0574800, -92.3548800

5. Lone Pine Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0797005, -92.3082962

6. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0293999, -92.4222031

7. Waltham Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0355988, -92.3328018

8. Dysart Cemetery
Dysart, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1608009, -92.3193970

9. Houghton Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1088982, -92.2794037

10. West Union Cemetery
Traer, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -92.4449997

11. Bakers Grove Cemetery
Traer, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1319008, -92.5143967

12. Fee Chapel Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0643997, -92.5117035

13. Saint Pauls Catholic Cemetery
Traer, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1832000, -92.4688000

14. Twogood Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0499992, -92.2799988

15. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1719017, -92.2981033

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9906000, -92.3556000

17. Buckingham Cemetery
Traer, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2069016, -92.4741974

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1080000, -92.5595000

19. Gnagy Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1418991, -92.2416992

20. Stayskal Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9788000, -92.4080000

21. National Cemetery
Vining, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9702988, -92.3705978

22. Rampton Cemetery
Monroe Township, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1866989, -92.2605972

23. Hayes Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9789009, -92.4730988

24. Dvorak Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9713000, -92.3417000