History of Tama County Iowa, Volume I, 1987
section on page 289 titled "Lincoln's Land in Tama County" T421.
President Abraham Lincoln was the Federal Government granted Abe 40-acres for his contribution in the Black Hawk Indian War of 1832. Even though it says he never visited the land, title and possession of the Howard TWP, Tama County, Iowa land remained in his name until after his death. His widow and son sold it to, none other than Adam Brecht.
Information Provided By: Capt. Dave (#48029001)
Immigration Report from District of New York Port of New York
Arrived in New York on September 29, 1852
Vessel name - Cotton Planter
Departure Port - Rotterdam
Manifest of Passengers includes:
Name Gender Age Estimated Birth Year Birthplace
Franz Stephan Brecht Male 48 1804 Baden
Philippina Brecht Female 42 1810 Baden
Franziska Brecht Female 22 1830 Baden
Salome Brecht Female 20 1832 Baden
Lorenz Brecht Male 19 1833 Baden
Adam Brecht Male 17 1835 Baden
Augusta Brecht Female 11 1841 Baden
Elisabetha Brecht Female 10 1842 Baden
Katharina Brecht Female 9 1843 Baden
Heinrich Brecht Male 6 1846 Baden
Jozeph Brecht Male 5 1847 Baden
Maria Brecht Female 3 1849 Baden
Phillippina Brecht Female 0 1852 Baden
History of Tama County Iowa, Volume I, 1987
section on page 289 titled "Lincoln's Land in Tama County" T421.
President Abraham Lincoln was the Federal Government granted Abe 40-acres for his contribution in the Black Hawk Indian War of 1832. Even though it says he never visited the land, title and possession of the Howard TWP, Tama County, Iowa land remained in his name until after his death. His widow and son sold it to, none other than Adam Brecht.
Information Provided By: Capt. Dave (#48029001)
Immigration Report from District of New York Port of New York
Arrived in New York on September 29, 1852
Vessel name - Cotton Planter
Departure Port - Rotterdam
Manifest of Passengers includes:
Name Gender Age Estimated Birth Year Birthplace
Franz Stephan Brecht Male 48 1804 Baden
Philippina Brecht Female 42 1810 Baden
Franziska Brecht Female 22 1830 Baden
Salome Brecht Female 20 1832 Baden
Lorenz Brecht Male 19 1833 Baden
Adam Brecht Male 17 1835 Baden
Augusta Brecht Female 11 1841 Baden
Elisabetha Brecht Female 10 1842 Baden
Katharina Brecht Female 9 1843 Baden
Heinrich Brecht Male 6 1846 Baden
Jozeph Brecht Male 5 1847 Baden
Maria Brecht Female 3 1849 Baden
Phillippina Brecht Female 0 1852 Baden
Family Members
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Mrs Francisea "Frances" Brecht Mathern
1830–1899
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Salome Sarah Brecht Schwertley
1832–1921
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Lorenz Brecht
1833–1915
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Mary Augusta Brecht Mathern
1839–1912
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Elizabeth Brecht Wieneke
1840–1920
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Katherine Brecht
1842–1898
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Henry Brecht
1846–1933
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Joseph Brecht
1847–1919
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Maria Brecht
1849–1852
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Philip "Father" Brecht
1852–1939
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John Henry Brecht
1861–1914
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Edward Clarence Brecht
1862–1942
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Sr Mary Lucia "Anna Magdalena" Brecht
1864–1884
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Marcella "Cella" Brecht Gettis
1866–1950
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Mary Antoinette "Nettie" Brecht Beery
1870–1944
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William Sylvester Brecht
1872–1947
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Lawrence A. Brecht
1874–1953
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Clarence C. Brecht
1877–1886
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Theresa Marie Brecht Nichols
1880–1968
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Carl Joseph Brecht
1886–1979
