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Rudolph J Altekruse

Birth	:	1 Jun 1848 Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Feb 1921 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, Erie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8925018, -79.8368988
Description	:	Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 199 R. J. ALTEKRUSE, one of the enterprising and progressive young farmers residing on section 3, Seventy-six Township, was born on the farm which still continues to be his home, the date of his birth being June 1, 1848. He was reared to farm life, and his education was received in the district schools, his attendance at the same time being alternated with farm work during the summer months. He aided his father until reaching his majority, when he rented part of the old homestead for two years. At the end of... Read More	Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 199 R. J. ALTEKRUSE, one of the enterprising and progressive young farmers residing on section 3, Seventy-six Township, was born on the farm which still continues to be his home, the date of his birth being June 1, 1848. He was reared to farm life, and his education was received in the district schools, his attendance at the same time being alternated with farm work during the summer months. He aided his father until reaching his majority, when he rented part of the old homestead for two years. At the end of that time he purchased a farm for himself, consisting of 150 acres on section 3, and thirty acres on section 6, of Seventy-six Township. In 1876 our subject was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Alice M. White, a daughter of Samuel and Eliza ( Hankins ) White, who were the parents of eight children, six yet living, namely: Benjamin C., a merchant residing in Los Angeles, Cal.; Charles, whose home is in Muscatine; Jane, wife of Presley Bishop, who is engaged in farming in Nebraska; Anderson, a resident farmer of this county; Alice M., the honored wife of our subject; and Rosella, who makes her home with her mother in Nebraska. By the union of Mr. and Mrs. Altekruse an interesting family of five children have been born: Rosella May, born May 22, 1877; May A., Sept. 20, 1878; Ida O., Aug.17, 1880; Samuel C., July 13, 1882; and Clark C., July 14, 1884. Mr. Altekruse carries on general farming, and also raises considerable stock, all of the best grades. He sells about eighteen or twenty head of cattle annually, and also a number of head of horses, but he makes a specialty of raising Poland-China hogs, annually selling from sixty to 100 head. He is one of the self-made men of the county, his success being due entirely to his own efforts of industry and perseverance. He began life in limited circumstances, but is now one of the well-to-do farmers of the community. Politically he advocates the principles of the Democratic party, while religiously, both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 649 RUDOLPH J. ALTEKRUSE....Rudolph J. Altekruse, a leading farmer of Lake and Seventy-six townships, who is now residing in a comfortable home at 214 West Seventh street, Muscatine, Iowa, was born in this county, June 1, 1840. He is a son of Rudplph and Sophia ( Vordermark ) Altekruse, both of whom were natives of Germany. They were married in their native land and immediately afterward started for America, making the voyage in a sailing vessel which was twelve weeks on the ocean, having encountered a very severe storm. They landed in Baltimore, remaining there for four years. They arrived in Muscatine county, Iowa, in 1840, and located in Seventy-six township, upon land which is now owned by the subject of this review. The father was a good farmer and followed that occupation until 1890, when he passed away. His faithful companion departed this life the same year. There were eight children in the family, four of whom grew to maturity, but only two are now living, our subject and his brother, H. H. Altekruse. Rudolph J. Altekruse was educated in the public schools and was reared on the home farm, where under his father he became thoroughly familiar with the various details of agriculture and stock-raising. For nearly fifty years he continued upon the farm where he was born and became known as one of the successful men in the community. He removed to Muscatine in 1907 but still owns his farm of four hundred and twenty-seven acres, which is one of the finest properties in the county. He also owns the residence in which he lives in Muscatine. On the 5th of January, 1876, Mr. Altekruse was united in marriage to Miss Alice M. WHITE, a native of Johnson county, Iowa and a daughter of Samuel and Eliza ( Hawkins ) White. The father was born in Pennsylvania and the mother in New Jersey. They were married in the latter state and came west, locating in Johnson County, Iowa. Mr. White was a wool carder in the east but after coming to Iowa devoted his attention to farming. There were nine children in the family. Mrs. Altekruse received her priliminary education in the district schools but later attended the high school at Muscatine. She is a lady of many excellent traits on mind and heart. To Mr. and Mrs. Altekruse five children have been born : Rosella May, the wife of Walter Shellabarger, of Cedar township, Muscatine county ; Mary Alice, now Mrs. Milton R. Waltz, of Lake township ; Ida Olive, the wife of Rev. D. M. Scott, a Presbyterian minister now stationed at Rochelle, Illinois ; Samuel C., living on his father's farm ; and Clark C. Mr. Altekruse is known as one of the substantial men of Muscatine county, being recognized as " a man of his word " and one who never deserts a friend. He came of good Teutonic stock and many of his traits of character are those which have made the sons of Germany famous throughout the world. Politically he is independent and votes for the man regardless of his party. He has not sought office but for nine years consecutively served as trustee and clerk, performing his duties in such a way as to meet the hearty approval of the taxpayers. He and his wife are earnest members of the First Baptist church of Muscatine and are firm believers in the inspiration and authority of holy writ.

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Rudolph J Altekruse's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, Erie County, USA.
When did Rudolph J Altekruse death?
Rudolph J Altekruse death on 23 Feb 1921 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.8925018
Longitude: -79.8368988

Family Members:

Parent

Rudolph Altekruse Sr.

(1814 - 1891)

Sophia Gerdt Vordermock Altekruse

(1809 - 1890)

Spouse

Alice Martha White Altekruse

(1853 - 1927)

Siblings

Sophia Altekruse Geertz

(1838 - 1897)

(1839 - 1920)

(1841 - 1943)

(1843 - 1869)

(1846 - 1846)

Children

Samuel C. Altekruse

(1882 - 1964)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Union City, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8925018, -79.8368988

2. Saint Teresa Cemetery
Union City, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9014015, -79.8308029

3. Thompson Pioneer Cemetery
Union City, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8904000, -79.8514000

4. West Union Cemetery
Union City, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8682000, -79.8840000

5. Maplewood Cemetery
Wattsburg, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9513000, -79.8212000

6. Oak Hill Cemetery
Waterford, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9224000, -79.9134000

7. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347000, -79.7936000

8. Ames Cemetery
Concord, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8643990, -79.7542310

9. Shreve Ridge Cemetery
Lincolnville, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8246994, -79.8555984

10. Concord Cemetery
Elgin, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9094009, -79.7427979

11. Lawn Cemetery of Beaverdam
Beaver Dam, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9295000, -79.7513000

12. Bloomfield Burying Ground
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8189011, -79.8171997

13. Frisbee Cemetery
Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8508020, -79.9340050

14. Chapinville Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8182983, -79.9105988

15. Mackey Hill Cemetery
LeBoeuf Township, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8546982, -79.9563980

16. Ford Bridge Cemetery
Mill Village, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8971300, -79.9709120

17. McCray Cemetery
Concord, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8889000, -79.7017000

18. Loomis Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7943993, -79.8681030

19. Woodlawn Cemetery
Spartansburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8506012, -79.7133026

20. Stewarts Corners Cemetery
Corry, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8920212, -79.7003021

21. Valley Cemetery
Waterford Township, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9874830, -79.8945000

22. Drake Cemetery
Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9971000, -79.8303000

23. Allen Cemetery
Wattsburg, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9969630, -79.8200110

24. Mill Village Cemetery
Mill Village, Erie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8754000, -79.9819000