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William Frederick Klaffke

Birth	:	23 Nov 1857 Germany
Death	:	13 Aug 1921 Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sherman Cemetery, Sherman, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3718987, -93.3664017
Description	:	From the 1911 book Past and Present of Hardin County Iowa: William Klaffke, pp. 483-484 It is a fact patent to all that the United States can boast of no better or law-abiding class of citizens than the great number of Germans who have found homes within her borders. Though holding dear and sacred the beloved fatherland, they are none the less devoted to the fair country of their adoption, and should necessity require it would be willing to go forth to battle for the maintenance of its institutions. Among this large and highly respected class is the subject of... Read More	From the 1911 book Past and Present of Hardin County Iowa: William Klaffke, pp. 483-484 It is a fact patent to all that the United States can boast of no better or law-abiding class of citizens than the great number of Germans who have found homes within her borders. Though holding dear and sacred the beloved fatherland, they are none the less devoted to the fair country of their adoption, and should necessity require it would be willing to go forth to battle for the maintenance of its institutions. Among this large and highly respected class is the subject of this sketch, who for a number of years has been ranked as one of the up-to-date farmers of Buckeye township, Hardin county. William Klaffke was born in Suco, Germany, November 23, 1857. He is the son of Carl and Johanna (Ratke) Klaffke, both natives of the above named place. The father was a laborer in Germany and he emigrated to America in 1884, locating at Eldora, Iowa, where he remained four years, then lived in Radcliffe, Iowa, one year. He then moved to Sherman township, Hardin county, where he made his home three years, later moving to Buckeye township. Being a hard worker, he secured a very good home and valuable property in the new world. His death occurred on July 27, 1896; his wife, who is now eighty years old, makes her home with her son, William, of this review. He was a member of the Evangelical church, to which his family also belongs. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Klaffke, named as follows: William, of this review; Caroline married Albert Foreman, of Buckeye township; Whilhemina, Johanna and Bertha are deceased; Charlie is farming in Buckeye township. William Klaffke was educated in Germany and was reared to manhood there. He emigrated to America in 1883 and lived at Eldora, Iowa, four years. On February 24, 1888, he was married to Adeline Radke, of Quesdow, Germany. She was the daughter of Ernest and Caroline (Wettenburg) Radke, both natives of the above named place. The father's death occurred in Germany, after which his widow and three children came to America in 1884 and located in Eldora, Iowa, and her death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joachim Topp, in Sherman township, this county; her children are: Johanna, wife of Mr. Topp; Adeline, wife of Mr. Klaffke, of this review; Ernest, who is farming in Alden township. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Klaffke, all still living at home, namely: Anna B. M., Emma A. P. and Herman Carl. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Klaffke located in Sherman township, Hardin county, where they lived four years. In 1891 they bought their home place of one hundred and sixty acres in section 16, Buckeye township, formerly known as the John Ellis place. Most of the improvements have been made by the subject, there having been only a small shanty and stable on it when Mr. Klaffke took possession. He has built a fine large home and good outbuildings, and his fields show careful tillage and scientific management. He built his residence in 1901 and his barn in 1903. He raises mixed stock, making a specialty of Duroc-Jersey Red hogs. He is an independent voter and has never been an office holder or seeker. He is also the owner of a valuable farm of one hundred and sixty acres in section 3, Ellis township, a part of the L. T. Beard place. He is deserving of much credit for what he has accomplished, having started in life a poor boy, worked most diligently for what he has and dealt honestly with his fellow men.

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William Frederick Klaffke's memorial is located at: Sherman Cemetery, Sherman, Hardin County, USA.
When did William Frederick Klaffke death?
William Frederick Klaffke death on 13 Aug 1921 in Hardin County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3718987
Longitude: -93.3664017

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Klaffke

(1830 - 1896)

Johanna “Hannah” Radke Klaffke

(1831 - 1920)

Spouse

Adeline Louise “Lena” Radke Klaffke

(1863 - 1950)

Children

Anna B. Klaffke Lange

(1888 - 1974)

Emma A. P. Klaffke

(1890 - 1983)

Herman Carl Klaffke

(1893 - 1980)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sherman Cemetery
Sherman, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3718987, -93.3664017

2. Tipton Norwegian Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3753014, -93.3458023

3. Cottage Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4049988, -93.3133011

4. Bahr Cemetery
Buckeye, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4380380, -93.3417480

5. Radcliffe Cemetery
Radcliffe, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3231010, -93.4353027

6. Boylan Cemetery
Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3321991, -93.2806015

7. Buckeye Cemetery
Buckeye, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4508018, -93.3843994

8. Lincoln Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3964005, -93.2542038

9. Hubbard Cemetery
Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2994003, -93.3005981

10. Bethany Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3683014, -93.4916992

11. Tipton Grove Cemetery
Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3102989, -93.2557983

12. Point Pleasant Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3422012, -93.2311020

13. Concord Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2700005, -93.4057999

14. Lincoln Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3102989, -93.4997025

15. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

16. Idaho Cemetery
Hubbard, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2593994, -93.3150024

17. Rorem Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2813988, -93.4843979

18. Stavanger Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2444000, -93.3891983

19. Northlawn Memory Gardens
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4854200, -93.2678700

20. Greenwood Cemetery
Scott Township, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2935982, -93.5218964

21. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011

22. Highland Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2783012, -93.2117004

23. Alden Cemetery
Alden, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5218000, -93.3864500

24. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Garden City, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2240000, -93.4415500