Augusta Krauco Zishka, 1834-1910

ZISHKA, KRAUCO

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/13/2012 at 17:26:49

The funeral of Mrs. Gottlieb Zishka was held at the German Lutheran church in this city Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. Wischof, of Terril, and interment had in Riverside cemetery.

Augusta K. Krauco was born in Driesen,Germany, March 12, 1834, where, about fifty years ago she was united in marriage to Gottlieb Zishka.

Shortly after the marriage they came to America locating in Illinois. From there they moved to Franklin county, Iowa, where they resided until 1880, when they came to Summit township, this county. Several years ago they moved to the city to enjoy the fruits of many years of hard labor. The remaining members of the family are the husband and five sons, Carl, Alfred, William, Frank and Daniel, all residents of this county.

Source: The Spencer Herald, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; November 30, 1910.