Jacob Lieberknecht

LIEBERKNECHT, BLAUER

Posted By: David L. Skipton (email)
Date: 2/9/2010 at 13:39:47

Source: Louisa County Historical Society

Mr. Jacob Lieberknecht was the eldest son of Nicholas and Catharine Lieberknecht; He was born in Pennsylvania in 1840 and died at his home near Grandview Tuesday morning, June 30, 1903 at the age of 63. Mr. Lieberknecht had been sick a great deal but was confined to his bed only a few days. In 1851 he removed with his parents to Louisa County where he has since resided. He received his educationin the district schools of Pennsylvania and of this county.

In 1875 Mr. Lieberknecht was united in marriage to Rosa Blauer, a native of Switzerland and to this union four children were born.

Mr. Lieberknecht has always been an ardent supporter of republican principles and held many offices of trust, and at the time of his death was serving his eleventh year as member of the board of supervisors of this county. He was highly respected throughout the county; he was quiet and unobtrusive in his manners and conscientious in the discharge of his duties. His official duties made him a frequent visitor at Wapello and his gental face and pleasnat smile will alwys be missed by those who have had business with the county.

The funeral occurrred yesterday afternoon at 2:30 from the Grandview Church. Interment took place in the Grandview Cemetery.