Jacob Reinhard 1826-1909

REINHARD, RAUCH

Posted By: Lynnea Dickinson (email)
Date: 6/27/2023 at 06:21:01

The Davenport (IA) Democrat & Leader
Friday March 19, 1909

Old Veteran Dies At Buffalo

Buffalo, Ia., March 19. (Special to The Democrat) - Jacob Reinhard, a resident of this city since 1865 [should be 1855], died at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. V. Rauch, from old age. He was born at Rheinplatz, Germany, March 28, 1826, making him almost 83 years of age.

He came to America in 1850, fought in the civil war, being with Sherman’s army in its march to the sea, and came to Buffalo in 1865. His wife died 21 years ago, and he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rauch, and nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The funeral will take place Sunday at 2 o’clock with services at the Methodist church, Rev. H. P. Greif of Davenport officiating, and interment in Rose Hill cemetery.