Moes, Dominic 1833-1914 & Christina Kauth Klein Family
MOES, KAUTH, KLEIN, DREISSEN
Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 8/17/2022 at 18:07:54
Moes, Dominic 1833-1914 and Christina Kauth-Klein Family
This BIOS for the Dominic Moes family was compiled by Wilma J. Vande Berg of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. The life and times of Sioux County pioneers can be read about in several Sioux County books. “The Story of Sioux County” by Charles Dyk gives a very colorful account of pioneer life with its joys and hardships. The book “Siouxland A History of Sioux County” by Nelson Nieuwenhuis gives a great historical accounts of the area. The “1908 Sioux County Atlas” also has historical accounts of the various townships of Sioux County. Also, reference the Hospers Centennial Book 1891-1991.
Alton Democrat of Dec 12, 1914
Article on Dominic Moes’ death which accompanied a family report on ancestry.com.
Dominic Moes died at the Wm. Walgenbach home on Wednesday December 9th of old age. Deceased was born in Hagen, Capellen, Luxemburg 83 years ago. He came to the USA at the age of 17 and settled in Sioux county in 1874. deceased was a civil war veteran. He volunteered at Toneka, IL., and was a member of the company B 104, Toneka IL. He marched with Sherman through North and South Carolina to the sea and back again. He was wounded on September 20, 1863, in the battle of Chickamaugua. On Oct 9, 1867 he was untied in marriage to Miss Christina Kant-Klein at Peru Illinois. This union was blessed with six daughters all of whom survive. After settling in Sioux county deceased engaged in farming and amassed a fortune of more that $75,000. Funeral services were held from St. Anthony’s church on Saturday Dec 12th. The services were conducted by Rev. Dries. Interment was made in St. Anthony’s cemetery. The surviving daughters are Mrs. W. Walgenbach of Hospers; Mrs. J. Heitzman of Hospers; Mrs. J. S. Enders of Winnebago MN; Mrs. Martin Klein of Burke SD; Mrs. W. E. Jennings of Sheldon; and Mrs. E. Baadte of Sheldon.The following information was taken from the family report found on ancestry.com submitted to ancestry.com by others, documented sources on ancestry.com and from family obituaries on www.iagenweb.org/Sioux .
Dominic Moes born 12 Jan 1833 Hagen, Canton de Capellen, Luxembourg died 9 Dec 1914 Hospers Iowa. Dominic’s wife was Christina Kauth born 22 Mar 1845 Holy Cross Oxaukee, Wisconsin died 7 Sep 1903 Hospers IA. They married 1867. Her parents were Petrus H. Kauth 1813-1881 and Anna Catharina Dreissen 1827.
Per the obituary of Christina Kauth Klein Moes in the Alton Democrat of Sep 12, 1903
She had a Klein son and daughter – Son of Christina Kauth and her first husband Conrad ‘Martin’ Klein died in abt 1865 in Winona IL., who she married in 1863. Also a Klein daughter named Christina who was born 1864 died 1869, before the 1870 census of the family.
Confirming this information from a report on ancestry.com Conrad Martin Klein born about 1839 Luxembourg died 1867 at Wenona, La Salle, Illinois. He married Christina Kauth 1845-1903. Two children were born to them Christina 1864-1869 and Conrad Martin Klein 1866-1939. Aks, Martin Klein.There was a reference in Susan Moes Walgenbach’s obituary that she had a step brother who had died previously. As the obituary of Christine Moes indicates her son ‘Martin’ Klein would have been Susan Moes’s half brother not step brother. Also, note family picture children appear as six females and one male. Death articles and obits of Dominic indicate six daughters born to Dominic and Christina.
Note: Family information submitted to ‘Public Member Trees’ found on ancestry.com submitted by others who have gathered family information is not always correct but can be used as clues.
Step Son of Dominic Moes:
1. Conrad ‘Martin’ Klein born 1866 Illinois as referenced in the 1870 census of Osage, La Salle, Illinois. Dominick Moes age 32, born France about 1838 wife Christina Kauth Klein 24 born abt 1846 Wisconsin. They had children Martin Moes (Klein) 4 and Susanna (Moes) 1.
In the 1880 census of Floyd Sioux Iowa Mathias Moes (Klein) was born abt 1866 Illinois listed as son of Dominick Moes and Christina Kauth.
Found the family of Conrad Martin Klein born 7 Dec 1866 Wenona, La Salle IL died 3 Jul 1939 Burke Gregory South Dakota. His wife was Anna Margaret Roller 1878-1947. Their children were: Theodore Martin 1901-1903, Emil Frank Klein 1902-1902, Infant Klein 1903-1905, Infant Klein 1905-1905, Raymond Francis Klein 1906-1966, Rose Catherine Klein 1908-1966, Ambrose Fred Klein 1911-1997, Victor Martin Klein 1913-1984 and Conrad Dominick Klein 1917-1985.CHILDREN The six daughters as referenced in obits Ten children were born to them, four having died presumed as infants or young children.
1. Susanna Moes 1868-1953 Source: Alton Democrat (7-9-1953) Born: 1868 Died: 1953 Death came to Mrs. Susan Walgenbach on Wednesday night, July 1st at 11:45 pm at the home of her son (son in law) and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Roland J. Walgenbach with whom she had made her home for the past 17 yrs. Susan Walgenbach, nee Susan Moes, was born at Techney, Illinois, to Mr. and Mrs. Dominic and Christina (Kauth) Moes, and in the year November 9, 1897, she was married in Iowa to Mr. John William Walgenbach. Although she has been confined to her home for the past years she was able to be about until two weeks before her death. She was 84 years, 7 months and 21 days old at the time of her death. Although she made a few trips to California for short visits with her children, she spent the entire past 17 years with her son and wife, who gave her constant and loving care. Eleven children were born to this union, one son passing away in infancy, Those surviving are five sons, Martin, of Canada, M. Gilbert of Davis, California, Alfred of California, Waldmore of Dedhan and Roland J. of Hospers, also five daughters, Mrs. Wilhelmina Gerst of Vallejo, California, Albena, (Mrs. Fred Beldt) of Matlock, Alexia (Mrs. Joe Tunnicliff) of Windersley, Canada, Elsie of Vallejo, California and Mrs. Edmund Jacobs of Cherokee; also surviving are 30 grandchildren and one sister, Mr. E. Jennings, of Barronett, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1921, one son, four sisters, one step-brother and her parents. She was a member of St. Anthony's Church and of the Mothers Society. Funeral services were held on Monday morning July 6th at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church with the Reverend John Toennissen in charge. Burial took place in St. Anthony's Cemetery beside her husband.
2. Margaret Moes born Nov 1870 Lasalle IL died 23 Nov 1913 Miner SD Husband Peter Theis born Dec 1867 IA died 29 May 1937 Miner SD. Their children were – Elizabeth Clara Theis 1892-1974, Bertha Theis 1893-1983, Abbie Catherine Theis 1895-1987, Joseph D. Theis 1897-1955, Frank Albert Theis 1898-1976, Lydia Esther Theis 1900-1991, Edward B. Theis 1902-1961, Matilda B. Theis 1904-1916, Amelia Anna Theis 1906-1988, Ferdinand Raymond Theis 1908-1973, and Peter N. Theis 1911-1988.
3. Katherine M. Moes born Jan 1874 Illinois died 15 Feb 1953 Hennepin Co. MN buried St. Anthony’s Cemetery Hospers IA. She married John Henry Heitzman born Apr 1859 IL. died 26 Sep 1930 buried St. Anthony’s cemetery Hospers IA. ‘Find a Grave’ lists children as Joseph Henry Heitzman, John L. Heitzman, Edward John Heitzeman, Anton Domnick Heitzman, Rose C. Neuroth, Even Lawrence Heitzman, George Heitzman, Helen Margauerte Parson, and Martha Bernard.4. Mary Ann Moes born 4 Dec 1874 Wenona, Marshall Co. IL. Died 20 Feb 1923 Mankato MN. married Joseph Sylvester Enders 1865 – 23 Jul 1929 Fairbault MN. Childen Edgar Allison Enders, Myrtly Irene Enders and Emmet Blaine Enders.
5. Anna Martha Moes born July 1878 Hospers Iowa died 1923 1st husband Joseph H. Budde 1874-1908 and 2nd husband Walter Enos Jennings 1887-1946 The Budde children were Martin J. Budde 1898-1938 and Alvira Budde 1903.
6. Mary Elizabeth Moes 1880-1934 April 28, 1933 Alton Democrat Funeral services for the late Mrs. Frank A. Baadte of Matlock were held Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic church here with Rev. Father Thoenissen charge of tbe services. Mrs. Baadte passed away ia a Sheldon hospital Sunday morning following an operation performed last week. She was a sister of Mrs. Wm. Walgenbach and the mother of Mrs. Callenus of this community, the family being early settlers of Sioux county and prominent citizens. Mrs. Baadte leaves many warm friends, besides her husband, children and other relatives, who regret her untimely death. She will be sadly missed by the family to whom the community extends heartfelt sympathy in their time of great sorrow (From an account on line Frank A. Baadte born Mar 1869 Illinois died March 1942 Matlock IA buried St. Anthony’s Hospers IA. He was the son of George Baadte 1838 and Sophia Wichman 1843. He married Mary Elizabeth Moes 1881-April 1933. She was the daughter of Dominick Moes 1831-1889 and Christina Kauth 1845-1903.
OBITUARIES of Dominic Moes 1831-1914
Source: Alton Democrat issue of 12 December 1914, Hospers column: Dominic Moes died at the Wm. Walgenbach home on Wednesday December 9th of old age. Deceased was born in Ohagen, Luxemburg 83 years ago. He came to the United States at the age of 17 and settled in Sioux county in 1874. Deceased was a civil war veteran. He volunteered at Toneka, Ill., and was a member of Company B 104, Toneka, Ill. He marched with Sherman through North and South Carolina to the sea and back again. He was wounded on September 20, 1863, in the battle of Chickamaugua. On October 9, 1867 he was united in marriage to Miss Christina Kant-Klein at Peru, Illinois. This union was blessed with six daughters all of whom survive. After settling in Sioux county deceased engaged in farming and amassed a fortune of more than $75,000.00. Funeral services were held from St. Anthony's church on Saturday Dec. 12th. The services were conducted by Rev. Dries. Interment was made in St. Anthony's cemetery. The surviving daughters are Mrs. W. Walgenbach, Hospers; Mrs. J. Heitzman, Hospers; Mrs. J.S. Enders, Winnebago, Minn.; Mrs. Martin Klein, Burke, S.D.; Mrs. W.E. Jennings, Sheldon; and Mrs. F. Baadte, Sheldon.
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Source: Sioux County Index Hull, Iowa (12-18-1914) Born: 1831 Died: 1914 Dominic Moes, civil war veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Walgenback, following a brief illness. He was 83 years of age. In the civil war he was a member of Co. B. 104th Illinois infantry and marched to the sea with General Sherman. He was wounded in the battle of Chicamaugua, September 20, 1863, but returned later to the battle line and served to the end of the war. He settled in Sioux County in 1874, encountering many of the early day hardships, but acquired a comfortable competence.
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Source: Hawarden Independent (12-17-1914) Born: 1831 Died: December 9, 1914 Dominick Moes died at the home of his daughter at Hospers December 9th at the age of 83 years. He came to the United States from Luxemburg at the age of 17 years and settled in Sioux county in 1874. He was a Civil war veteran and was wounded at the battle of Chicamaugua, later marching with Sherman to the sea. He was amassed a fortune estimated at $75,000. He is survived by six married daughters.OBITUARIES of Christina Kauth 1831-1903
From the Alton Democrat of Sep 12, 1903
Peter Wagner was at Hospers Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Moes who with her husband were old acquaintances. Mr. Wagner knew the lady in her girlhood back in Wisconsin.
(From the Cem. Index and ancestry.com found Christina Kauth born 22 Mar 1845 to Peter and Anna Kauth at Holy Cross Wisconsin died 7 Sep 1903 at Hospers IA, buried in St. Anthony's cemetery. Her husband was Dominick Moes born 13 Jan 1831 or 1835 in Luxembourg Germany died 9 Dec 1914 buried St. Anthony's Hospers. Their children include - Susan 1869, Katherine 1872, Mary 1873, Martha 1878 and Elizabeth 1880.)
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From the Alton Democrat of Sept 12, 1903
Mrs. Dominick Moes of Hospers and one of the pioneers of Sioux county died at her home Monday and was buried from St. Anthony's church Wednesday — Rev. Father Gehliug conducting the last ceremonies.
Deceased was born at Holy Cross Wisconsin in 1845 and came to this county with her husband twenty eight years ago. Her maiden name was Christina Kauth and she was married to Martin Klein in 1863. He died at Winona Illinois two years later after the birth to them of two children—Christina and Martin—the latter of whom is still living. In 1867 Mrs. Klein was married to Dominick Moes at Winona where they lived eight years.
Ten children were born to them of whom four are dead. The seven living children of the two marriages are Martin Klein of Chicago, Mrs. Walgenbach of Hospers, Mrs. Peter Theis of Canova South Dakota, Mrs. John Heitzman of Sheldon, Mrs. Joe Enders of Hartford South Dakota and Mrs. Budde of Hospers and Mrs. F. J. Baadte of Matlock, IA
Deceased was widely known in the county and a large number of settlers from different towns were present at the funeral.Below: Dominic Moes family picture lifted from a family report on ancestry.com It appears that Mathias/Martin Klein is pictured in the center rear of the back row.
Since the youngest girl was born 1880 estimated date of picture is about 1895-1900.
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