Gustav Eckermann Bio
From “Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Eckermann, Grantz, Schaeffer, Weise, Lage, Metzen, Kraftmyer
Among the German citizens of Davenport perhaps few hold so prominent a place in the hearts of all as does Gustav Eckermann. For a quarter of a century he was connected with the agricultural interests here, achieving success in his vocation as a representative of the best farmers, but it is as a man of hospitable instincts that he will be best remembered by the citizens of Davenport township.
He was born in Germany, March 16, 1832, a son of Claus Eckermann, who learned the carpenter’s trade and then, in 1852, came to the United States. He landed at New Orleans and came up the Mississippi to Davenport.
He found employment on a farm across the river in Illinois but after three months’ experience came back to Davenport, where he worked at the carpenter’s trade for about fourteen years, in that time assisting in building many of the prominent residences here. As the result of his savings, he was then able to buy forty acres of land in Davenport township, on which he lived for about twenty five years. As he conducted a salon and dance hall there, his place was the scene of many social events among the Germans and was generally regarded as their place of meeting in that locality. Indeed, it was there that Mr. Eckermann and his wife celebrated their silver wedding. The anniversary was attended by over two hundred relatives and friends and lasted all day, with plenty to eat and drink. The celebration was concluded by a dance in the hall and everyone present enjoyed a most delightful day. While Mr. Eckermann made a wide reputation for himself as a host, he was not neglectful of his private concerns but in the course of years became the owner of ninety-two acres of farm land in Lincoln township, eighty acres in Butler township, and, when he retired from active life in 1892 and took up his residence in Davenport, he bought the property where he lives.
At Moline, Illinois, November 21, 1854, was celebrated Mr. Eckermann’s marriage to Miss Eliza Grantz, a daughter of August Magdalena Grantz.
They had come from Germany to Scott county in 1852, but after remaining a few years in Le Claire township removed to Moline, Illinois, which remained their home until their death.
Of their family, the first three children died in infancy.
The others are:
Clara, who married Fred Schaeffer, lives in Davenport and is the mother of three children, Eliza, Harry and Minnie.
Gustav, Jr., of Lincoln township, married Bertha Weise and they have four children, Minnie, Hugo, Valentine and Harold.
Laura is the wife of Henry Lage, of Pleasant Valley township, and the mother of four children, Clara, Harry, Lillie and Herbert.
Elizabeth married Alex Schaeffer, of Pleasant Valley township, and has three sons, Ernest, Waldo and Leroy.
Hugo married Adelia Metzen and they have two children, Eleanor and Raymond. They live on a farm in this county.
Otto married Emma Kraftmyer and lives in Davenport, where he is rearing two daughters, Clara and Helen.
Mr. And Mrs. Eckermann celebrated their golden wedding, which, however, was attended only by their children, grandchildren and near relatives as the death of Mrs. Eckermann’s mother prevented their inviting any of their numerous friends.
While Mr. Eckermann was living in Davenport township he was elected road supervisor, serving for two years. His life record and the long period during which he has been identified with the interests of the county has secured his membership in the German Pioneer Association, of which he was president in 1908 and on whose board of directors he has served for sometime. An exponent of the best traits of character belonging distinctively to his nation, a man whose citizenship compares favorably with the best of the native Americans, Mr. Eckermann enjoys the friendship of a large number of people in Davenport and in the township where he was so widely known.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann,.. we thank you.
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From “Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Eckermann, Grantz, Schaeffer, Weise, Lage, Metzen, Kraftmyer
Among the German citizens of Davenport perhaps few hold so prominent a place in the hearts of all as does Gustav Eckermann. For a quarter of a century he was connected with the agricultural interests here, achieving success in his vocation as a representative of the best farmers, but it is as a man of hospitable instincts that he will be best remembered by the citizens of Davenport township.
He was born in Germany, March 16, 1832, a son of Claus Eckermann, who learned the carpenter’s trade and then, in 1852, came to the United States. He landed at New Orleans and came up the Mississippi to Davenport.
He found employment on a farm across the river in Illinois but after three months’ experience came back to Davenport, where he worked at the carpenter’s trade for about fourteen years, in that time assisting in building many of the prominent residences here. As the result of his savings, he was then able to buy forty acres of land in Davenport township, on which he lived for about twenty five years. As he conducted a salon and dance hall there, his place was the scene of many social events among the Germans and was generally regarded as their place of meeting in that locality. Indeed, it was there that Mr. Eckermann and his wife celebrated their silver wedding. The anniversary was attended by over two hundred relatives and friends and lasted all day, with plenty to eat and drink. The celebration was concluded by a dance in the hall and everyone present enjoyed a most delightful day. While Mr. Eckermann made a wide reputation for himself as a host, he was not neglectful of his private concerns but in the course of years became the owner of ninety-two acres of farm land in Lincoln township, eighty acres in Butler township, and, when he retired from active life in 1892 and took up his residence in Davenport, he bought the property where he lives.
At Moline, Illinois, November 21, 1854, was celebrated Mr. Eckermann’s marriage to Miss Eliza Grantz, a daughter of August Magdalena Grantz.
They had come from Germany to Scott county in 1852, but after remaining a few years in Le Claire township removed to Moline, Illinois, which remained their home until their death.
Of their family, the first three children died in infancy.
The others are:
Clara, who married Fred Schaeffer, lives in Davenport and is the mother of three children, Eliza, Harry and Minnie.
Gustav, Jr., of Lincoln township, married Bertha Weise and they have four children, Minnie, Hugo, Valentine and Harold.
Laura is the wife of Henry Lage, of Pleasant Valley township, and the mother of four children, Clara, Harry, Lillie and Herbert.
Elizabeth married Alex Schaeffer, of Pleasant Valley township, and has three sons, Ernest, Waldo and Leroy.
Hugo married Adelia Metzen and they have two children, Eleanor and Raymond. They live on a farm in this county.
Otto married Emma Kraftmyer and lives in Davenport, where he is rearing two daughters, Clara and Helen.
Mr. And Mrs. Eckermann celebrated their golden wedding, which, however, was attended only by their children, grandchildren and near relatives as the death of Mrs. Eckermann’s mother prevented their inviting any of their numerous friends.
While Mr. Eckermann was living in Davenport township he was elected road supervisor, serving for two years. His life record and the long period during which he has been identified with the interests of the county has secured his membership in the German Pioneer Association, of which he was president in 1908 and on whose board of directors he has served for sometime. An exponent of the best traits of character belonging distinctively to his nation, a man whose citizenship compares favorably with the best of the native Americans, Mr. Eckermann enjoys the friendship of a large number of people in Davenport and in the township where he was so widely known.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann,.. we thank you.
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Gustav Eckermann Bio
From “Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Eckermann, Grantz, Schaeffer, Weise, Lage, Metzen, Kraftmyer
Among the German citizens of Davenport perhaps few hold so prominent a place in the hearts of all as does Gustav Eckermann. For a quarter of a century he was connected with the agricultural interests here, achieving success in his vocation as a representative of the best farmers, but it is as a man of hospitable instincts that he will be best remembered by the citizens of Davenport township.
He was born in Germany, March 16, 1832, a son of Claus Eckermann, who learned the carpenter’s trade and then, in 1852, came to the United States. He landed at New Orleans and came up the Mississippi to Davenport.
He found employment on a farm across the river in Illinois but after three months’ experience came back to Davenport, where he worked at the carpenter’s trade for about fourteen years, in that time assisting in building many of the prominent residences here. As the result of his savings, he was then able to buy forty acres of land in Davenport township, on which he lived for about twenty five years. As he conducted a salon and dance hall there, his place was the scene of many social events among the Germans and was generally regarded as their place of meeting in that locality. Indeed, it was there that Mr. Eckermann and his wife celebrated their silver wedding. The anniversary was attended by over two hundred relatives and friends and lasted all day, with plenty to eat and drink. The celebration was concluded by a dance in the hall and everyone present enjoyed a most delightful day. While Mr. Eckermann made a wide reputation for himself as a host, he was not neglectful of his private concerns but in the course of years became the owner of ninety-two acres of farm land in Lincoln township, eighty acres in Butler township, and, when he retired from active life in 1892 and took up his residence in Davenport, he bought the property where he lives.
At Moline, Illinois, November 21, 1854, was celebrated Mr. Eckermann’s marriage to Miss Eliza Grantz, a daughter of August Magdalena Grantz.
They had come from Germany to Scott county in 1852, but after remaining a few years in Le Claire township removed to Moline, Illinois, which remained their home until their death.
Of their family, the first three children died in infancy.
The others are:
Clara, who married Fred Schaeffer, lives in Davenport and is the mother of three children, Eliza, Harry and Minnie.
Gustav, Jr., of Lincoln township, married Bertha Weise and they have four children, Minnie, Hugo, Valentine and Harold.
Laura is the wife of Henry Lage, of Pleasant Valley township, and the mother of four children, Clara, Harry, Lillie and Herbert.
Elizabeth married Alex Schaeffer, of Pleasant Valley township, and has three sons, Ernest, Waldo and Leroy.
Hugo married Adelia Metzen and they have two children, Eleanor and Raymond. They live on a farm in this county.
Otto married Emma Kraftmyer and lives in Davenport, where he is rearing two daughters, Clara and Helen.
Mr. And Mrs. Eckermann celebrated their golden wedding, which, however, was attended only by their children, grandchildren and near relatives as the death of Mrs. Eckermann’s mother prevented their inviting any of their numerous friends.
While Mr. Eckermann was living in Davenport township he was elected road supervisor, serving for two years. His life record and the long period during which he has been identified with the interests of the county has secured his membership in the German Pioneer Association, of which he was president in 1908 and on whose board of directors he has served for sometime. An exponent of the best traits of character belonging distinctively to his nation, a man whose citizenship compares favorably with the best of the native Americans, Mr. Eckermann enjoys the friendship of a large number of people in Davenport and in the township where he was so widely known.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann,.. we thank you.
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From “Vol. 2 History of Davenport and Scott County” by Harry E. Downer—S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1910 Chicago.
Surnames: Eckermann, Grantz, Schaeffer, Weise, Lage, Metzen, Kraftmyer
Among the German citizens of Davenport perhaps few hold so prominent a place in the hearts of all as does Gustav Eckermann. For a quarter of a century he was connected with the agricultural interests here, achieving success in his vocation as a representative of the best farmers, but it is as a man of hospitable instincts that he will be best remembered by the citizens of Davenport township.
He was born in Germany, March 16, 1832, a son of Claus Eckermann, who learned the carpenter’s trade and then, in 1852, came to the United States. He landed at New Orleans and came up the Mississippi to Davenport.
He found employment on a farm across the river in Illinois but after three months’ experience came back to Davenport, where he worked at the carpenter’s trade for about fourteen years, in that time assisting in building many of the prominent residences here. As the result of his savings, he was then able to buy forty acres of land in Davenport township, on which he lived for about twenty five years. As he conducted a salon and dance hall there, his place was the scene of many social events among the Germans and was generally regarded as their place of meeting in that locality. Indeed, it was there that Mr. Eckermann and his wife celebrated their silver wedding. The anniversary was attended by over two hundred relatives and friends and lasted all day, with plenty to eat and drink. The celebration was concluded by a dance in the hall and everyone present enjoyed a most delightful day. While Mr. Eckermann made a wide reputation for himself as a host, he was not neglectful of his private concerns but in the course of years became the owner of ninety-two acres of farm land in Lincoln township, eighty acres in Butler township, and, when he retired from active life in 1892 and took up his residence in Davenport, he bought the property where he lives.
At Moline, Illinois, November 21, 1854, was celebrated Mr. Eckermann’s marriage to Miss Eliza Grantz, a daughter of August Magdalena Grantz.
They had come from Germany to Scott county in 1852, but after remaining a few years in Le Claire township removed to Moline, Illinois, which remained their home until their death.
Of their family, the first three children died in infancy.
The others are:
Clara, who married Fred Schaeffer, lives in Davenport and is the mother of three children, Eliza, Harry and Minnie.
Gustav, Jr., of Lincoln township, married Bertha Weise and they have four children, Minnie, Hugo, Valentine and Harold.
Laura is the wife of Henry Lage, of Pleasant Valley township, and the mother of four children, Clara, Harry, Lillie and Herbert.
Elizabeth married Alex Schaeffer, of Pleasant Valley township, and has three sons, Ernest, Waldo and Leroy.
Hugo married Adelia Metzen and they have two children, Eleanor and Raymond. They live on a farm in this county.
Otto married Emma Kraftmyer and lives in Davenport, where he is rearing two daughters, Clara and Helen.
Mr. And Mrs. Eckermann celebrated their golden wedding, which, however, was attended only by their children, grandchildren and near relatives as the death of Mrs. Eckermann’s mother prevented their inviting any of their numerous friends.
While Mr. Eckermann was living in Davenport township he was elected road supervisor, serving for two years. His life record and the long period during which he has been identified with the interests of the county has secured his membership in the German Pioneer Association, of which he was president in 1908 and on whose board of directors he has served for sometime. An exponent of the best traits of character belonging distinctively to his nation, a man whose citizenship compares favorably with the best of the native Americans, Mr. Eckermann enjoys the friendship of a large number of people in Davenport and in the township where he was so widely known.
Transcribed by Elaine Rathmann,.. we thank you.
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