Charles Frederick Meyer (1836-1889)

MEYER, WHITMER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/7/2013 at 06:52:27

Maquoketa Excelsior, Feb. 28, 1889

Charles Frederick Meyer was born in Germany May 30, 1836 and came to America with his parents in 1856, locating in Illinois. In 1874 he came to Elwood, Iowa, and about three years ago to Maquoketa. September 30, 1876, he married Miss Elizabeth Whitmer, who has been to him a most devoted and faithful wife, Three children were born to him, two girls and one boy. Mr. Meyer was ill for nearly three years with consumption which finally ended his earthly life. Monday, February 18, he passed away, trusting himself to humanity's best friend, the Saviour. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. G. Van Nees, Thursday, the sermon being preached in the Union Church, and the body laid to rest in its beautiful little cemetery.