Elbert, Joseph, 1869-1909

ELBERT

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/20/2014 at 22:26:35

Joseph Elbert died at his home in Sioux township April 23, at 7:30 p.m., his fatal sickness dating back to early winter. He was in a Sioux City hospital for some time, and realizing the end was near he desired to be brought home two weeks ago so he might pass away surrounded by his loved ones. His wife died several years ago leaving him with three children, two boys and a girl who now mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent father. The funeral took place from the home Monday at 1 p.m., under the auspices of the Odd Fellows lodge of Rock Valley of which he was a worthy member. Interment at Rock Valley cemetery.

Source: Hawarden Independent, April 29, 1909.
(The Rock Valley newspaper is missing for this period.)

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The 1900 U.S. census for Sioux Township has Joseph Elbert, born Feb. 1860, age 40, married 13 years, born Wisconsin, parents born Germany, a farmer; wife Elizabeth, born July 1862, age 38, mother of 5 children, 3 living, born Wisconsin, parents born Germany; and children Aloiwes[?], age 11, born July 1888; Josephine, age 6, born Dec. 1893; and Louie, age 1, born Oct. 1898. Also Holland-born John Kirkvliet, age 19, a farm laborer.

The Sioux County Cemetery Index has Elbert, Joseph A., b. 8 Feb 1869, d. 23 Apr 1909, Valley View Cem Rock Valley IA. Also his wife Elizabeth Christina, who died October 10, 1900 (see separate obit), and two children of J. A. and E.C.: Rosa C. M., died 9 Aug 1892 age 1y 10mo, and Vincent H. L., died 6 Aug 1895 age 6m 15da.