Stober, J. C.

STOBER, DOSTAL

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/23/2012 at 07:40:54

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

STOBER, J.C.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 851. Dealer in saddlery and harness, Brooklyn. Was born in Baden, Germany, June 30, 1840. Was there raised until he attained the age of nine years, when, with his father, F.G. Stober, and his family, he came to this country. They located at Freeport, Illinois, and resided there until 1859, when he moved to Iowa City, where he resided until 1862. During his sojourn at Freeport he learned the trade of harness making. In 1862 he enlisted in company K, Twenty-second Iowa, participating in many of the notable events of the war, among which were Port Gibson, Black River and Vicksburg. At the battle of Winchester he was severely wounded in the arm. Was with Gen. Mullinaux in his tour through Texas. Was honorably discharged July 25, 1865, and returned to Iowa City. Came to Brooklyn to 1867. Was married October 3, 1865, to Miss Anna M. Dostal, of Iowa City. By this union they have two children: George and Antonie. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., the Encampment and the Brooklyn Veteran Union. Mr. Stober is the pioneer harness maker of the town, and carries a large stock.