Isidor Kost was born in Bittelbronn Germany. He immigrated to America in 1839 with his parents and siblings. He initially settled in Ohio where he married. The family then relocated to Iowa
(Courtesy of John Pfeister 48047054)
Isidor Kost, according to the St. Mary’s Heritage Book 1850 to 1998 and Souvenir of the Diamond Jubilee of St. Mary's Church, Iowa City, Iowa, was one of the men that helped form St. Mary’s parish in Solon. “In 1875, work began on a brick structure.” (The first St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon). The building committee members included, Isidor Kost. Unfortunately Isidor died in 1865, 10 years before the building began. Isidor was born in 1815 in Bittelbronn, Germany. Reportedly he immigrated to America in 1839 and first settled in Ohio. That’s where he met and married his wife, Eva KESSLER, (daughter of Fidel, Jr. and Mary CORUS or CORNS KESSLER), 17 Apr 1847 in Muskingum, Ohio. Her family was from the same area in Germany and also came to Solon.
(Courtesy of John Pfeister 48047054)
Isidor Kost, according to the St. Mary’s Heritage Book 1850 to 1998 and Souvenir of the Diamond Jubilee of St. Mary's Church, Iowa City, Iowa, was one of the men that helped form St. Mary’s parish in Solon. “In 1875, work began on a brick structure.” (The first St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon). The building committee members included, Isidor Kost. Unfortunately Isidor died in 1865, 10 years before the building began. Isidor was born in 1815 in Bittelbronn, Germany. Reportedly he immigrated to America in 1839 and first settled in Ohio. That’s where he met and married his wife, Eva KESSLER, (daughter of Fidel, Jr. and Mary CORUS or CORNS KESSLER), 17 Apr 1847 in Muskingum, Ohio. Her family was from the same area in Germany and also came to Solon.
Isidor Kost was born in Bittelbronn Germany. He immigrated to America in 1839 with his parents and siblings. He initially settled in Ohio where he married. The family then relocated to Iowa
(Courtesy of John Pfeister 48047054)
Isidor Kost, according to the St. Mary’s Heritage Book 1850 to 1998 and Souvenir of the Diamond Jubilee of St. Mary's Church, Iowa City, Iowa, was one of the men that helped form St. Mary’s parish in Solon. “In 1875, work began on a brick structure.” (The first St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon). The building committee members included, Isidor Kost. Unfortunately Isidor died in 1865, 10 years before the building began. Isidor was born in 1815 in Bittelbronn, Germany. Reportedly he immigrated to America in 1839 and first settled in Ohio. That’s where he met and married his wife, Eva KESSLER, (daughter of Fidel, Jr. and Mary CORUS or CORNS KESSLER), 17 Apr 1847 in Muskingum, Ohio. Her family was from the same area in Germany and also came to Solon.
(Courtesy of John Pfeister 48047054)
Isidor Kost, according to the St. Mary’s Heritage Book 1850 to 1998 and Souvenir of the Diamond Jubilee of St. Mary's Church, Iowa City, Iowa, was one of the men that helped form St. Mary’s parish in Solon. “In 1875, work began on a brick structure.” (The first St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Solon). The building committee members included, Isidor Kost. Unfortunately Isidor died in 1865, 10 years before the building began. Isidor was born in 1815 in Bittelbronn, Germany. Reportedly he immigrated to America in 1839 and first settled in Ohio. That’s where he met and married his wife, Eva KESSLER, (daughter of Fidel, Jr. and Mary CORUS or CORNS KESSLER), 17 Apr 1847 in Muskingum, Ohio. Her family was from the same area in Germany and also came to Solon.
Inscription
50y 2m 11d
Gravesite Details
Adj stones: Mary L, Isidor, Christina E. This monument needs repairs. Please contact St. Mary Catholic Church, 1749 Racine Ave NE, Solon, IA 52333 (319) 624-2228 and mention the name(s) on the memorial and that you wish to help with repairs.
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