From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago.
Ernst H. Ihms, a successful representative of the agricultural interests of Sheridan township, where he owns a tract of one hundred and twenty acres on which he lives, is one of the sons of the fatherland who in his life work has been able to realize some of the ambition which led him to cross the Atlantic and try the opportunities of the new world.
He was born in Holstein, Germany, August 14, 1853, his parents being Johan and Louisa Ihms, both of whom are deceased. Eleven children were born to them, namely: Claus, who died in Walcott, Scott county, Iowa; John, who is now a resident of Davenport and before coming to America served in the Holstein war of 1848-50; Henry, who died in Russia; Anna, the widow of John Lutt and a resident of Sheridan township, this county; Peter, who is living in Germany; Katie, the deceased wife of Henry Rolth; Christ, of Cherokee county, Iowa; Ernst H., the subject of this sketch; and three who died in infancy.
Ernst H. Ihms enjoyed the educational privileges afforded by the public schools of Germany and I that country obtained some experience in farm work before coming to America. It was in 1871 that he crossed the ocean with the determination to avail himself to the fullest extent of the opportunities for advancement he had heard awaited the man who was willing to work. On landing in New York he came direct to Scott county, for his brother Claus had come here some years before and was residing in Davenport and here he secured work as a farm hand with several persons. Later he rented land in Lincoln township, and in 1892, when as the result of his diligence and careful economy he was able to buy a place, he purchased a tract of fifty-eight acres on which he now lives. Since it has been his home he has made a number of improvements upon it, the character of the buildings and the excellent cultivation of the fields being a tangible evidence of the progressive ideas which have guided him in his work.
It was on the 14th of September, 1880, that Mr. Ihms led to the marriage altar Miss Lizzie Küehl, who was born in Germany, April 3, 1852, and came to Scott county with her brother in 1869. Her parents, John and Louisa Küehl, spent their entire lives in the fatherland and there died. Mrs. Ihms has also passed away, her death having occurred December 9, 1908. She had been a faithful wife and devoted mother, and her loss was deeply mourned by her family and by the large circle of friends her gentle spirit had gathered about her. Five children were born to her and her husband, as follows: One who died in infancy; Emma, who married Ivan Wrisley, of Muscatine, and is now the mother of three children, Ernest, Mina and Lucile; and Detlef, Harry and Ruth, who are at home.
Mr. Ihms holds member ship in the Turners Society of Eldridge, and has there made many friends. The hope that led him to leave his native land and seek a home in America has been more than realized. He here found the opportunities he sought, and, making the most of them, has steadily worked his way upward, until he well deserves to be numbered among the substantial citizens of Sheridan township.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann
Contributor: Andrew Michaelsen (48306069) •
Ernst H. Ihms, a successful representative of the agricultural interests of Sheridan township, where he owns a tract of one hundred and twenty acres on which he lives, is one of the sons of the fatherland who in his life work has been able to realize some of the ambition which led him to cross the Atlantic and try the opportunities of the new world.
He was born in Holstein, Germany, August 14, 1853, his parents being Johan and Louisa Ihms, both of whom are deceased. Eleven children were born to them, namely: Claus, who died in Walcott, Scott county, Iowa; John, who is now a resident of Davenport and before coming to America served in the Holstein war of 1848-50; Henry, who died in Russia; Anna, the widow of John Lutt and a resident of Sheridan township, this county; Peter, who is living in Germany; Katie, the deceased wife of Henry Rolth; Christ, of Cherokee county, Iowa; Ernst H., the subject of this sketch; and three who died in infancy.
Ernst H. Ihms enjoyed the educational privileges afforded by the public schools of Germany and I that country obtained some experience in farm work before coming to America. It was in 1871 that he crossed the ocean with the determination to avail himself to the fullest extent of the opportunities for advancement he had heard awaited the man who was willing to work. On landing in New York he came direct to Scott county, for his brother Claus had come here some years before and was residing in Davenport and here he secured work as a farm hand with several persons. Later he rented land in Lincoln township, and in 1892, when as the result of his diligence and careful economy he was able to buy a place, he purchased a tract of fifty-eight acres on which he now lives. Since it has been his home he has made a number of improvements upon it, the character of the buildings and the excellent cultivation of the fields being a tangible evidence of the progressive ideas which have guided him in his work.
It was on the 14th of September, 1880, that Mr. Ihms led to the marriage altar Miss Lizzie Küehl, who was born in Germany, April 3, 1852, and came to Scott county with her brother in 1869. Her parents, John and Louisa Küehl, spent their entire lives in the fatherland and there died. Mrs. Ihms has also passed away, her death having occurred December 9, 1908. She had been a faithful wife and devoted mother, and her loss was deeply mourned by her family and by the large circle of friends her gentle spirit had gathered about her. Five children were born to her and her husband, as follows: One who died in infancy; Emma, who married Ivan Wrisley, of Muscatine, and is now the mother of three children, Ernest, Mina and Lucile; and Detlef, Harry and Ruth, who are at home.
Mr. Ihms holds member ship in the Turners Society of Eldridge, and has there made many friends. The hope that led him to leave his native land and seek a home in America has been more than realized. He here found the opportunities he sought, and, making the most of them, has steadily worked his way upward, until he well deserves to be numbered among the substantial citizens of Sheridan township.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann
Contributor: Andrew Michaelsen (48306069) •
From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago.
Ernst H. Ihms, a successful representative of the agricultural interests of Sheridan township, where he owns a tract of one hundred and twenty acres on which he lives, is one of the sons of the fatherland who in his life work has been able to realize some of the ambition which led him to cross the Atlantic and try the opportunities of the new world.
He was born in Holstein, Germany, August 14, 1853, his parents being Johan and Louisa Ihms, both of whom are deceased. Eleven children were born to them, namely: Claus, who died in Walcott, Scott county, Iowa; John, who is now a resident of Davenport and before coming to America served in the Holstein war of 1848-50; Henry, who died in Russia; Anna, the widow of John Lutt and a resident of Sheridan township, this county; Peter, who is living in Germany; Katie, the deceased wife of Henry Rolth; Christ, of Cherokee county, Iowa; Ernst H., the subject of this sketch; and three who died in infancy.
Ernst H. Ihms enjoyed the educational privileges afforded by the public schools of Germany and I that country obtained some experience in farm work before coming to America. It was in 1871 that he crossed the ocean with the determination to avail himself to the fullest extent of the opportunities for advancement he had heard awaited the man who was willing to work. On landing in New York he came direct to Scott county, for his brother Claus had come here some years before and was residing in Davenport and here he secured work as a farm hand with several persons. Later he rented land in Lincoln township, and in 1892, when as the result of his diligence and careful economy he was able to buy a place, he purchased a tract of fifty-eight acres on which he now lives. Since it has been his home he has made a number of improvements upon it, the character of the buildings and the excellent cultivation of the fields being a tangible evidence of the progressive ideas which have guided him in his work.
It was on the 14th of September, 1880, that Mr. Ihms led to the marriage altar Miss Lizzie Küehl, who was born in Germany, April 3, 1852, and came to Scott county with her brother in 1869. Her parents, John and Louisa Küehl, spent their entire lives in the fatherland and there died. Mrs. Ihms has also passed away, her death having occurred December 9, 1908. She had been a faithful wife and devoted mother, and her loss was deeply mourned by her family and by the large circle of friends her gentle spirit had gathered about her. Five children were born to her and her husband, as follows: One who died in infancy; Emma, who married Ivan Wrisley, of Muscatine, and is now the mother of three children, Ernest, Mina and Lucile; and Detlef, Harry and Ruth, who are at home.
Mr. Ihms holds member ship in the Turners Society of Eldridge, and has there made many friends. The hope that led him to leave his native land and seek a home in America has been more than realized. He here found the opportunities he sought, and, making the most of them, has steadily worked his way upward, until he well deserves to be numbered among the substantial citizens of Sheridan township.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann
Contributor: Andrew Michaelsen (48306069) •
Ernst H. Ihms, a successful representative of the agricultural interests of Sheridan township, where he owns a tract of one hundred and twenty acres on which he lives, is one of the sons of the fatherland who in his life work has been able to realize some of the ambition which led him to cross the Atlantic and try the opportunities of the new world.
He was born in Holstein, Germany, August 14, 1853, his parents being Johan and Louisa Ihms, both of whom are deceased. Eleven children were born to them, namely: Claus, who died in Walcott, Scott county, Iowa; John, who is now a resident of Davenport and before coming to America served in the Holstein war of 1848-50; Henry, who died in Russia; Anna, the widow of John Lutt and a resident of Sheridan township, this county; Peter, who is living in Germany; Katie, the deceased wife of Henry Rolth; Christ, of Cherokee county, Iowa; Ernst H., the subject of this sketch; and three who died in infancy.
Ernst H. Ihms enjoyed the educational privileges afforded by the public schools of Germany and I that country obtained some experience in farm work before coming to America. It was in 1871 that he crossed the ocean with the determination to avail himself to the fullest extent of the opportunities for advancement he had heard awaited the man who was willing to work. On landing in New York he came direct to Scott county, for his brother Claus had come here some years before and was residing in Davenport and here he secured work as a farm hand with several persons. Later he rented land in Lincoln township, and in 1892, when as the result of his diligence and careful economy he was able to buy a place, he purchased a tract of fifty-eight acres on which he now lives. Since it has been his home he has made a number of improvements upon it, the character of the buildings and the excellent cultivation of the fields being a tangible evidence of the progressive ideas which have guided him in his work.
It was on the 14th of September, 1880, that Mr. Ihms led to the marriage altar Miss Lizzie Küehl, who was born in Germany, April 3, 1852, and came to Scott county with her brother in 1869. Her parents, John and Louisa Küehl, spent their entire lives in the fatherland and there died. Mrs. Ihms has also passed away, her death having occurred December 9, 1908. She had been a faithful wife and devoted mother, and her loss was deeply mourned by her family and by the large circle of friends her gentle spirit had gathered about her. Five children were born to her and her husband, as follows: One who died in infancy; Emma, who married Ivan Wrisley, of Muscatine, and is now the mother of three children, Ernest, Mina and Lucile; and Detlef, Harry and Ruth, who are at home.
Mr. Ihms holds member ship in the Turners Society of Eldridge, and has there made many friends. The hope that led him to leave his native land and seek a home in America has been more than realized. He here found the opportunities he sought, and, making the most of them, has steadily worked his way upward, until he well deserves to be numbered among the substantial citizens of Sheridan township.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann
Contributor: Andrew Michaelsen (48306069) •
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