Augustus C. Rehkopt 1837-1905

REHKOPT, SIEMOU, MERIDETH, TRUMBO

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 5/29/2007 at 15:30:06

Augustus C. Rehkopt - Born July 17, 1837 in Edesheim, Kingdom of Hanover, Germany. Died Pierceville, IA January 20, 1905, age 67 years, 6 months, 3 days. At 17 years came with parents to America, stopping at Memphis, TN July 4, 1854, thence to Bentonsport, IA in September, 1857 where he worked at the cabinet trade for 17 years, thence to farm. Married Miss Louisa Siemou October 11, 1860 at Keosauqua, IA. Eleven children, two daughters preceding him in death. Leaves wife, 5 sons and 4 daughters: Anna H. Merideth of Bonaparte; Gus and Fred of Imperial, CA; Caroline E. Trumbo of Utica, IA; Wm. G. and Louisa of Des Moines; Albert L., Charles E. and Elsie E. are yet at home. Also 12 grandchildren. F-Bentonsport Cemetery, Bentonsport.

Source: Redhead Collection of Obituary Extractions, Donnellson Public Library, Donnellson, IA.