Henry Goetzman, for half a century one of the leading and most highly respected citizens of Boone county, died at his home a few miles north of the city, about four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, July 12. Mr. Goetzman had been in town on Saturday and appeared to be in his usual health and spirits. After dinner Tuesday he had gone out on the lawn and was mowing the grass when he was seized with an attack of heart failure and died before he could be gotten into the house.
Deceased was born in Alsace, Loraine, France, November 16, 1831, and was in his 73rd year at the time of his death. In 1840 he came with his parents to this country and settled on a farm near Zanesville, Ohio. Here he spent his boyhood days and was educated in the public schools. In 1853 he came to Iowa and settled on the farm north of town, which has since been his home and where he passed away. February 12, 1868 he was united in marriage to Harriet L. Lamb, of Ohio, who survives him. To this union were born eight children: Mary J., Charles H., LaFayette L., Frederick W., William J., Harriett L., Annette B., and Edna who died in infancy (sic).
Mr. Goetzman was a man of strict integrity and frugality of character. A kind neighbor, a generous friend and a loving husband and father, who endeared himself to all who were fortunate enough to know him, and leaves a wide circle of friends, who with his bereaved family, will sincerely mourn his sudden death.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but will probably be held Sunday.
Boone County Democrat July 15, 1904
Henry Goetzman was born in Alsace, France, November 16, 1831, and in the spring of 1840 emigrated to the United States, locating in Muskingum County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, which at that time were very limited in their scope. He was confirmed in the German Lutheran church at the age of fourteen. In 1858 he came to Iowa and located four miles north of Boone where he has since lived, never having removed from the homestead. February 13, 1856 he was married to Miss Harriet L. Lamb, a native of Ohio, who still survives him. Nine children were born to them, eight of whom are still living. The children are as follows: Mrs. Mary J. Thrall, LaFayette L., Frederick W., Mrs. Eugene Kintzley, and Miss Edna, all of Boone; Charles H. of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, Willis J (sic), of Algona Iowa, and Mrs. W. B. McCracken of Long Beach, California. Besides the immediate members of his own family, he leaves to mourn his loss nine grandchildren, four sisters and one brother: Mrs. John Bass, of Ogden, Mrs. J.M. Sturtz, Mrs. A.M. Shaffer, and Kate of Boone, and George Goetzman of Beaver. Mr. Goetzman being one of the pioneers of Boone County was present at the old setter's picnic held in Zimbelman's Grove, July 4, 1904. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and spoke frequently of the picnic he attended there fifty years before. He has been one of the most prosperous farmers of Boone County enjoying good health until two years ago last December, when his health began to fail. Since then he had been obliged to retire from hard labor. On Monday last, July 11, he drove to Boone and back, apparently as well as usual. Tuesday afternoon July 12, he sat reading until almost four o'clock when he arose, saying he believed he would do some work in the garden. Suddenly without warning, he fell just outside the door. A doctor was summoned immediately but before his arrival Mr. Goetzman breathed his last. The Doctor pronounced his death due to heart failure. Mr. Goetzman lived an honest and upright life. He was kind, thoughtful and charitable, not only in his own family but among his wide circle of friends. He was always ready to assist anyone in time of need, but especially those who were sick or in distress. His was a familiar figure to many and he will be greatly missed. Thus ended the life of another one of our pioneers. The harvest is passing and many are they whom the reapers are gathering in. Of him it can be said, "All is well," The funeral services of the late Henry Goetzman were held at his home on Sunday afternoon, July 17. There was an exceedingly large attendance of neighbors and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. R.W. Hobbs of the First Baptist church of Boone, whose text was Hebrews 13 14. A tribute was paid to the true pioneer whose characteristics Mr. Goetzman possessed in such large measure. G. W. Crooks, Charles Tucker, I.N.Stotts, James McIntosh, George E. Bennett, and William Brittain acted as pall bearers. The burial took place in Bass Point cemetery.
Boone County Democrat July 29 1904
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Deceased was born in Alsace, Loraine, France, November 16, 1831, and was in his 73rd year at the time of his death. In 1840 he came with his parents to this country and settled on a farm near Zanesville, Ohio. Here he spent his boyhood days and was educated in the public schools. In 1853 he came to Iowa and settled on the farm north of town, which has since been his home and where he passed away. February 12, 1868 he was united in marriage to Harriet L. Lamb, of Ohio, who survives him. To this union were born eight children: Mary J., Charles H., LaFayette L., Frederick W., William J., Harriett L., Annette B., and Edna who died in infancy (sic).
Mr. Goetzman was a man of strict integrity and frugality of character. A kind neighbor, a generous friend and a loving husband and father, who endeared himself to all who were fortunate enough to know him, and leaves a wide circle of friends, who with his bereaved family, will sincerely mourn his sudden death.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but will probably be held Sunday.
Boone County Democrat July 15, 1904
Henry Goetzman was born in Alsace, France, November 16, 1831, and in the spring of 1840 emigrated to the United States, locating in Muskingum County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, which at that time were very limited in their scope. He was confirmed in the German Lutheran church at the age of fourteen. In 1858 he came to Iowa and located four miles north of Boone where he has since lived, never having removed from the homestead. February 13, 1856 he was married to Miss Harriet L. Lamb, a native of Ohio, who still survives him. Nine children were born to them, eight of whom are still living. The children are as follows: Mrs. Mary J. Thrall, LaFayette L., Frederick W., Mrs. Eugene Kintzley, and Miss Edna, all of Boone; Charles H. of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, Willis J (sic), of Algona Iowa, and Mrs. W. B. McCracken of Long Beach, California. Besides the immediate members of his own family, he leaves to mourn his loss nine grandchildren, four sisters and one brother: Mrs. John Bass, of Ogden, Mrs. J.M. Sturtz, Mrs. A.M. Shaffer, and Kate of Boone, and George Goetzman of Beaver. Mr. Goetzman being one of the pioneers of Boone County was present at the old setter's picnic held in Zimbelman's Grove, July 4, 1904. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and spoke frequently of the picnic he attended there fifty years before. He has been one of the most prosperous farmers of Boone County enjoying good health until two years ago last December, when his health began to fail. Since then he had been obliged to retire from hard labor. On Monday last, July 11, he drove to Boone and back, apparently as well as usual. Tuesday afternoon July 12, he sat reading until almost four o'clock when he arose, saying he believed he would do some work in the garden. Suddenly without warning, he fell just outside the door. A doctor was summoned immediately but before his arrival Mr. Goetzman breathed his last. The Doctor pronounced his death due to heart failure. Mr. Goetzman lived an honest and upright life. He was kind, thoughtful and charitable, not only in his own family but among his wide circle of friends. He was always ready to assist anyone in time of need, but especially those who were sick or in distress. His was a familiar figure to many and he will be greatly missed. Thus ended the life of another one of our pioneers. The harvest is passing and many are they whom the reapers are gathering in. Of him it can be said, "All is well," The funeral services of the late Henry Goetzman were held at his home on Sunday afternoon, July 17. There was an exceedingly large attendance of neighbors and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. R.W. Hobbs of the First Baptist church of Boone, whose text was Hebrews 13 14. A tribute was paid to the true pioneer whose characteristics Mr. Goetzman possessed in such large measure. G. W. Crooks, Charles Tucker, I.N.Stotts, James McIntosh, George E. Bennett, and William Brittain acted as pall bearers. The burial took place in Bass Point cemetery.
Boone County Democrat July 29 1904
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Henry Goetzman, for half a century one of the leading and most highly respected citizens of Boone county, died at his home a few miles north of the city, about four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, July 12. Mr. Goetzman had been in town on Saturday and appeared to be in his usual health and spirits. After dinner Tuesday he had gone out on the lawn and was mowing the grass when he was seized with an attack of heart failure and died before he could be gotten into the house.
Deceased was born in Alsace, Loraine, France, November 16, 1831, and was in his 73rd year at the time of his death. In 1840 he came with his parents to this country and settled on a farm near Zanesville, Ohio. Here he spent his boyhood days and was educated in the public schools. In 1853 he came to Iowa and settled on the farm north of town, which has since been his home and where he passed away. February 12, 1868 he was united in marriage to Harriet L. Lamb, of Ohio, who survives him. To this union were born eight children: Mary J., Charles H., LaFayette L., Frederick W., William J., Harriett L., Annette B., and Edna who died in infancy (sic).
Mr. Goetzman was a man of strict integrity and frugality of character. A kind neighbor, a generous friend and a loving husband and father, who endeared himself to all who were fortunate enough to know him, and leaves a wide circle of friends, who with his bereaved family, will sincerely mourn his sudden death.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but will probably be held Sunday.
Boone County Democrat July 15, 1904
Henry Goetzman was born in Alsace, France, November 16, 1831, and in the spring of 1840 emigrated to the United States, locating in Muskingum County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, which at that time were very limited in their scope. He was confirmed in the German Lutheran church at the age of fourteen. In 1858 he came to Iowa and located four miles north of Boone where he has since lived, never having removed from the homestead. February 13, 1856 he was married to Miss Harriet L. Lamb, a native of Ohio, who still survives him. Nine children were born to them, eight of whom are still living. The children are as follows: Mrs. Mary J. Thrall, LaFayette L., Frederick W., Mrs. Eugene Kintzley, and Miss Edna, all of Boone; Charles H. of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, Willis J (sic), of Algona Iowa, and Mrs. W. B. McCracken of Long Beach, California. Besides the immediate members of his own family, he leaves to mourn his loss nine grandchildren, four sisters and one brother: Mrs. John Bass, of Ogden, Mrs. J.M. Sturtz, Mrs. A.M. Shaffer, and Kate of Boone, and George Goetzman of Beaver. Mr. Goetzman being one of the pioneers of Boone County was present at the old setter's picnic held in Zimbelman's Grove, July 4, 1904. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and spoke frequently of the picnic he attended there fifty years before. He has been one of the most prosperous farmers of Boone County enjoying good health until two years ago last December, when his health began to fail. Since then he had been obliged to retire from hard labor. On Monday last, July 11, he drove to Boone and back, apparently as well as usual. Tuesday afternoon July 12, he sat reading until almost four o'clock when he arose, saying he believed he would do some work in the garden. Suddenly without warning, he fell just outside the door. A doctor was summoned immediately but before his arrival Mr. Goetzman breathed his last. The Doctor pronounced his death due to heart failure. Mr. Goetzman lived an honest and upright life. He was kind, thoughtful and charitable, not only in his own family but among his wide circle of friends. He was always ready to assist anyone in time of need, but especially those who were sick or in distress. His was a familiar figure to many and he will be greatly missed. Thus ended the life of another one of our pioneers. The harvest is passing and many are they whom the reapers are gathering in. Of him it can be said, "All is well," The funeral services of the late Henry Goetzman were held at his home on Sunday afternoon, July 17. There was an exceedingly large attendance of neighbors and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. R.W. Hobbs of the First Baptist church of Boone, whose text was Hebrews 13 14. A tribute was paid to the true pioneer whose characteristics Mr. Goetzman possessed in such large measure. G. W. Crooks, Charles Tucker, I.N.Stotts, James McIntosh, George E. Bennett, and William Brittain acted as pall bearers. The burial took place in Bass Point cemetery.
Boone County Democrat July 29 1904
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Deceased was born in Alsace, Loraine, France, November 16, 1831, and was in his 73rd year at the time of his death. In 1840 he came with his parents to this country and settled on a farm near Zanesville, Ohio. Here he spent his boyhood days and was educated in the public schools. In 1853 he came to Iowa and settled on the farm north of town, which has since been his home and where he passed away. February 12, 1868 he was united in marriage to Harriet L. Lamb, of Ohio, who survives him. To this union were born eight children: Mary J., Charles H., LaFayette L., Frederick W., William J., Harriett L., Annette B., and Edna who died in infancy (sic).
Mr. Goetzman was a man of strict integrity and frugality of character. A kind neighbor, a generous friend and a loving husband and father, who endeared himself to all who were fortunate enough to know him, and leaves a wide circle of friends, who with his bereaved family, will sincerely mourn his sudden death.
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but will probably be held Sunday.
Boone County Democrat July 15, 1904
Henry Goetzman was born in Alsace, France, November 16, 1831, and in the spring of 1840 emigrated to the United States, locating in Muskingum County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, which at that time were very limited in their scope. He was confirmed in the German Lutheran church at the age of fourteen. In 1858 he came to Iowa and located four miles north of Boone where he has since lived, never having removed from the homestead. February 13, 1856 he was married to Miss Harriet L. Lamb, a native of Ohio, who still survives him. Nine children were born to them, eight of whom are still living. The children are as follows: Mrs. Mary J. Thrall, LaFayette L., Frederick W., Mrs. Eugene Kintzley, and Miss Edna, all of Boone; Charles H. of Eldorado Springs, Missouri, Willis J (sic), of Algona Iowa, and Mrs. W. B. McCracken of Long Beach, California. Besides the immediate members of his own family, he leaves to mourn his loss nine grandchildren, four sisters and one brother: Mrs. John Bass, of Ogden, Mrs. J.M. Sturtz, Mrs. A.M. Shaffer, and Kate of Boone, and George Goetzman of Beaver. Mr. Goetzman being one of the pioneers of Boone County was present at the old setter's picnic held in Zimbelman's Grove, July 4, 1904. He thoroughly enjoyed himself and spoke frequently of the picnic he attended there fifty years before. He has been one of the most prosperous farmers of Boone County enjoying good health until two years ago last December, when his health began to fail. Since then he had been obliged to retire from hard labor. On Monday last, July 11, he drove to Boone and back, apparently as well as usual. Tuesday afternoon July 12, he sat reading until almost four o'clock when he arose, saying he believed he would do some work in the garden. Suddenly without warning, he fell just outside the door. A doctor was summoned immediately but before his arrival Mr. Goetzman breathed his last. The Doctor pronounced his death due to heart failure. Mr. Goetzman lived an honest and upright life. He was kind, thoughtful and charitable, not only in his own family but among his wide circle of friends. He was always ready to assist anyone in time of need, but especially those who were sick or in distress. His was a familiar figure to many and he will be greatly missed. Thus ended the life of another one of our pioneers. The harvest is passing and many are they whom the reapers are gathering in. Of him it can be said, "All is well," The funeral services of the late Henry Goetzman were held at his home on Sunday afternoon, July 17. There was an exceedingly large attendance of neighbors and friends. The services were conducted by Rev. R.W. Hobbs of the First Baptist church of Boone, whose text was Hebrews 13 14. A tribute was paid to the true pioneer whose characteristics Mr. Goetzman possessed in such large measure. G. W. Crooks, Charles Tucker, I.N.Stotts, James McIntosh, George E. Bennett, and William Brittain acted as pall bearers. The burial took place in Bass Point cemetery.
Boone County Democrat July 29 1904
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