IKENBERRY, Benjamin 1811-1897

IKENBERRY, MAUST, STURTZ

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 11/9/2013 at 23:46:42

[Waterloo Daily Courier, Wednesday, March 17, 1897, Waterloo, Iowa]

Death of Benjamin Ikenberry

Benjamin Ikenberry died Wednesday afternoon, March 10, at the home of his son Harvey, near Greene, Iowa. Deceased was born August 13, 1811, in Preble County, Ohio, and was 85 years 6 months and 25 days old at the time of his death. He had been in poor health for some time past, but the day of his death seemed to be feeling unusually well. The family had gone to town and left him at home alone. When they returned at 6:30 he was found dead in his chair, having suddenly expired.

January 3, 1832, he was married to Catherine Maust in Union County, Indiana. In 1855 they moved to Carroll County in the same state and subsequently moved to Black Hawk County, Iowa. His wife died ten years ago.

Nine children were born to them, of whom John C., of Garnavillo, Harven, of Greene, and Mrs. Sarah Sturtz, living in South Dakota, are living.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, in the Dunkard Church in Orange, conducted by Rev. Lichty, of Waterloo, and were largely attended. Interment took place at Orange Cemetery.

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[Waterloo Courier, Wednesday, March 17, 1897, p.5]

The funeral services of Benjamin Ikenberry were held in the German Baptist church last Sunday, conducted by Rev. S. H. Miller. He was an aged man, over 85 years of age. He was well known by all in the community, as he was a resident here for some time. His remains were brought from Greene, where he died.

Harvey Ikeuberry and wife accompanied the remains of his father to this place. They leave for home Monday
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Gravestone at Orange Township Cemetery inscribed Aug. 13, 1811 - Mar. 10, 1897