Justies Grimme 1818-1894

GRIMME, IHLERS

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Date: 1/28/2019 at 19:16:40

JUSTIES GRIMME, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Sherrill's Mount; born Aug. 21, 1818 in Hanover, Germany; in 1848, he came to Dubuque Co., where he has since lived; they own and occupy the farm formerly settled on by Mrs., Grimme's parents, consisting of 160 acres; he has been School Director and is President of the School Board. He married Miss Catharine Ihlers Dec. 14, 1850; she was born Oct. 14, 1833, in Hanover; she came to America with her parents in 1844; they have six children- Justies (now holding the office of Constable, having been elected in 1879, he has received quite a liberal education) Edward, Henry, Ferdinand, George and Vernon. Attends M.E. Church.

"The History of Dubuque County. Iowa"
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