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William Straatman

Birth	:	28 Jan 1850 Germany
Death	:	4 Apr 1927 Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Klemme, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0018997, -93.6046982
Description	:	Elder William Straatman was born on 28th, day of January, 1850, at Bendheim, West Phalen, Germany. During his early years he attened schools at his home and later served two years in the German army. At the age of 26 years (1876) he came to America and made his home in New Knoxville, Ohio. Here he was united in marriage to Miss Maary Meyers. William and Mary Straatman spent their early married life on a rented farm near New Knoxville, Ohio. In 1893 they moved to a farm in Liberty Township,... Read More	Elder William Straatman was born on 28th, day of January, 1850, at Bendheim, West Phalen, Germany. During his early years he attened schools at his home and later served two years in the German army. At the age of 26 years (1876) he came to America and made his home in New Knoxville, Ohio. Here he was united in marriage to Miss Maary Meyers. William and Mary Straatman spent their early married life on a rented farm near New Knoxville, Ohio. In 1893 they moved to a farm in Liberty Township, Hancock County, Iowa, where they remained for eighteen year. During the next fifteen years the couple lived in Klemme, where Mr Straatman found employment as caretaker of the cemetery. The Straatman's were charter members of the Klemme Reformed congregation; Mr. Straatman serving two terms as elder for the church. While on the farm in Liberty Township, one son and five daughters were born in the Straatman home. Three of the children, the only son and two daughters died in infancy. The three surviving daughters were named Mnn. Till, and Emma Straatman. William Straatman suffered a stroke on March 30 and died on April 4, 1927 at the age of 77 years. Interment was made in the Klemme Cemetery.

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William Straatman's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Klemme, Hancock County, USA.
When did William Straatman death?
William Straatman death on 4 Apr 1927 in Klemme, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0018997
Longitude: -93.6046982

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Meyers Straatman

(1850 - 1936)

Children

Ludwig Adolph “Louis” Straatman

(1880 - 1900)

Emma C. Straatman Niemeyer

(1883 - 1957)

Minnie Marie Straatman Lemke

(1886 - 1969)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Klemme, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0018997, -93.6046982

2. Liberty Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0292015, -93.6544037

3. Peace Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0536000, -93.6153000

4. Amsterdam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9235992, -93.5894012

5. Concord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0891991, -93.5971985

6. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.6418991

7. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8958015, -93.6421967

8. West Lake Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

9. Simonson Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8999672, -93.6835466

10. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

11. Richard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9089012, -93.4925003

12. Meservey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9080582, -93.4786072

13. Saint John Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.7177963

14. Saint Johns Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1300011, -93.5168991

15. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8635000, -93.5484000

16. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

17. Clear Lake Township Cemetery
Ventura, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1234000, -93.4772000

18. Amsterdam Township Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9385000, -93.8030000

19. Ringsaker Cemetery
Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8636017, -93.7244034

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Thornton, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9524994, -93.3897018

21. Holland Cemetery
Wisner Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8638916, -93.4791718

22. Belmond Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8360000, -93.6020000

23. Saint Olaf Lutheran Cemetery
Belmond, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8634000, -93.7317000

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982