his german name was SCHNEEKLOTH
Parents was: Hans Schneeklot & Elsche Wiebke gb Goetsch
(by Paula Kaulen)
(by, Charles Schneckloth was the son of)
Mr. and Mrs. Jochim Schneckloth, early pioneers of the area. Jochim was born in 1810 and emigrated from Schleswig-Holstein area of Germany, settling directly in Scott County. He was a well-to-do farmer in Lincoln Township before removing to Davenport about 1877.
In 1891, Charles Schneckloth, pictured here, lived at 321 W. Scott St. His father Jochim had been living with him for a number of years. Jochim was 82 years old, but rather vigorous for one of his age. He had been in the habit of taking a daily walk about the streets for exercise, but after being stricken with paralysis, his left side was affected to a degree, and after that time had stayed close to home, only going out for a walk occasionally, and then not farther than a block or two. On December 29, 1891, Jochim left home about 10 o'clock and boarded a street car at the corner of Scott and Second streets. This was the last time he would be seen alive. When he failed to put in an appearance for dinner, his son Charles began an immediate search. Jochim's travels were traced to the government bridge and there ended all positive knowledge of his whereabouts. The guards at the Davenport end of the bridge saw the man go onto the bridge and they spoke to him, but he passed on without giving a response. It was determined that he walked toward the south end of the bridge because his cane was found hanging on the railing near the gate at the north end of the draw. It is believed he walked through the gateway, took the steps leading down, and then either fell or jumped into the river. His mind may have become demented from the suffering caused by the paralytic stroke, but if so, none of his relatives were aware of it. That he was despondent when he took the street car seems very probable, for he was not accustomed to straying so far from home. Jochim Wiese, a farmer near Eldridge, who was a son-in-law of old Mr. Schneckloth was telephoned concerning the affair and at once drove to the city. Mr. Wiese and Charles Schneckloth immediately offered a reward of $100 for Jochim's recovery. By January 2, 1892, the reward went to $200. By February 5th, the reward was raised to $250. Jochim was described as about 6 ft. in height, smooth faced and weighing about 240 to 250 pounds.
On April 12, 1892, the body of Jochim Schneckloth was found floating in the river at Grand View, fifteen miles below Muscatine. Mr. Beatty, who discovered the body was given the $250 reward.
From FAG Contributor: Collene Family Finder
Parents was: Hans Schneeklot & Elsche Wiebke gb Goetsch
(by Paula Kaulen)
(by, Charles Schneckloth was the son of)
Mr. and Mrs. Jochim Schneckloth, early pioneers of the area. Jochim was born in 1810 and emigrated from Schleswig-Holstein area of Germany, settling directly in Scott County. He was a well-to-do farmer in Lincoln Township before removing to Davenport about 1877.
In 1891, Charles Schneckloth, pictured here, lived at 321 W. Scott St. His father Jochim had been living with him for a number of years. Jochim was 82 years old, but rather vigorous for one of his age. He had been in the habit of taking a daily walk about the streets for exercise, but after being stricken with paralysis, his left side was affected to a degree, and after that time had stayed close to home, only going out for a walk occasionally, and then not farther than a block or two. On December 29, 1891, Jochim left home about 10 o'clock and boarded a street car at the corner of Scott and Second streets. This was the last time he would be seen alive. When he failed to put in an appearance for dinner, his son Charles began an immediate search. Jochim's travels were traced to the government bridge and there ended all positive knowledge of his whereabouts. The guards at the Davenport end of the bridge saw the man go onto the bridge and they spoke to him, but he passed on without giving a response. It was determined that he walked toward the south end of the bridge because his cane was found hanging on the railing near the gate at the north end of the draw. It is believed he walked through the gateway, took the steps leading down, and then either fell or jumped into the river. His mind may have become demented from the suffering caused by the paralytic stroke, but if so, none of his relatives were aware of it. That he was despondent when he took the street car seems very probable, for he was not accustomed to straying so far from home. Jochim Wiese, a farmer near Eldridge, who was a son-in-law of old Mr. Schneckloth was telephoned concerning the affair and at once drove to the city. Mr. Wiese and Charles Schneckloth immediately offered a reward of $100 for Jochim's recovery. By January 2, 1892, the reward went to $200. By February 5th, the reward was raised to $250. Jochim was described as about 6 ft. in height, smooth faced and weighing about 240 to 250 pounds.
On April 12, 1892, the body of Jochim Schneckloth was found floating in the river at Grand View, fifteen miles below Muscatine. Mr. Beatty, who discovered the body was given the $250 reward.
From FAG Contributor: Collene Family Finder
his german name was SCHNEEKLOTH
Parents was: Hans Schneeklot & Elsche Wiebke gb Goetsch
(by Paula Kaulen)
(by, Charles Schneckloth was the son of)
Mr. and Mrs. Jochim Schneckloth, early pioneers of the area. Jochim was born in 1810 and emigrated from Schleswig-Holstein area of Germany, settling directly in Scott County. He was a well-to-do farmer in Lincoln Township before removing to Davenport about 1877.
In 1891, Charles Schneckloth, pictured here, lived at 321 W. Scott St. His father Jochim had been living with him for a number of years. Jochim was 82 years old, but rather vigorous for one of his age. He had been in the habit of taking a daily walk about the streets for exercise, but after being stricken with paralysis, his left side was affected to a degree, and after that time had stayed close to home, only going out for a walk occasionally, and then not farther than a block or two. On December 29, 1891, Jochim left home about 10 o'clock and boarded a street car at the corner of Scott and Second streets. This was the last time he would be seen alive. When he failed to put in an appearance for dinner, his son Charles began an immediate search. Jochim's travels were traced to the government bridge and there ended all positive knowledge of his whereabouts. The guards at the Davenport end of the bridge saw the man go onto the bridge and they spoke to him, but he passed on without giving a response. It was determined that he walked toward the south end of the bridge because his cane was found hanging on the railing near the gate at the north end of the draw. It is believed he walked through the gateway, took the steps leading down, and then either fell or jumped into the river. His mind may have become demented from the suffering caused by the paralytic stroke, but if so, none of his relatives were aware of it. That he was despondent when he took the street car seems very probable, for he was not accustomed to straying so far from home. Jochim Wiese, a farmer near Eldridge, who was a son-in-law of old Mr. Schneckloth was telephoned concerning the affair and at once drove to the city. Mr. Wiese and Charles Schneckloth immediately offered a reward of $100 for Jochim's recovery. By January 2, 1892, the reward went to $200. By February 5th, the reward was raised to $250. Jochim was described as about 6 ft. in height, smooth faced and weighing about 240 to 250 pounds.
On April 12, 1892, the body of Jochim Schneckloth was found floating in the river at Grand View, fifteen miles below Muscatine. Mr. Beatty, who discovered the body was given the $250 reward.
From FAG Contributor: Collene Family Finder
Parents was: Hans Schneeklot & Elsche Wiebke gb Goetsch
(by Paula Kaulen)
(by, Charles Schneckloth was the son of)
Mr. and Mrs. Jochim Schneckloth, early pioneers of the area. Jochim was born in 1810 and emigrated from Schleswig-Holstein area of Germany, settling directly in Scott County. He was a well-to-do farmer in Lincoln Township before removing to Davenport about 1877.
In 1891, Charles Schneckloth, pictured here, lived at 321 W. Scott St. His father Jochim had been living with him for a number of years. Jochim was 82 years old, but rather vigorous for one of his age. He had been in the habit of taking a daily walk about the streets for exercise, but after being stricken with paralysis, his left side was affected to a degree, and after that time had stayed close to home, only going out for a walk occasionally, and then not farther than a block or two. On December 29, 1891, Jochim left home about 10 o'clock and boarded a street car at the corner of Scott and Second streets. This was the last time he would be seen alive. When he failed to put in an appearance for dinner, his son Charles began an immediate search. Jochim's travels were traced to the government bridge and there ended all positive knowledge of his whereabouts. The guards at the Davenport end of the bridge saw the man go onto the bridge and they spoke to him, but he passed on without giving a response. It was determined that he walked toward the south end of the bridge because his cane was found hanging on the railing near the gate at the north end of the draw. It is believed he walked through the gateway, took the steps leading down, and then either fell or jumped into the river. His mind may have become demented from the suffering caused by the paralytic stroke, but if so, none of his relatives were aware of it. That he was despondent when he took the street car seems very probable, for he was not accustomed to straying so far from home. Jochim Wiese, a farmer near Eldridge, who was a son-in-law of old Mr. Schneckloth was telephoned concerning the affair and at once drove to the city. Mr. Wiese and Charles Schneckloth immediately offered a reward of $100 for Jochim's recovery. By January 2, 1892, the reward went to $200. By February 5th, the reward was raised to $250. Jochim was described as about 6 ft. in height, smooth faced and weighing about 240 to 250 pounds.
On April 12, 1892, the body of Jochim Schneckloth was found floating in the river at Grand View, fifteen miles below Muscatine. Mr. Beatty, who discovered the body was given the $250 reward.
From FAG Contributor: Collene Family Finder
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