Barthell, William Martin -- 1823 - 1909

BARTHELL, MCHUGH, TILLOTSON

Posted By: Sean Ryan (email)
Date: 2/16/2009 at 16:25:16

OBITUARY

William Martin Barthell was born in Onsbach, Bavaria, Germany on Nov 3, 1823. He came to the United States in 1847 and in 1851 to Glenwood township, Winneshiek county, where he started a store. In 1866 he came to Decorah and this has since been his home. In 1855 he was married to Miss L. McCue. He was the father of nine children, five of whom survive him. They are Mrs. Fred Tillotson, Herman Barthell, Charles Barthell, Dr. John F. Barthell and Walter Barthell. Dr. Barthell is living in Winfred, S.D. and Walter in Texas, having returned there only two weeks ago. Mr. Barthell has been very feeble and has been losing control of his mental powers the past year. During the past two weeks his condition has been critical, and yesterday morning at 4:30 o’clock he passed away. His early residence in the county placed him among the ranks of the first pioneers, He was naturally frugal and saving, and in his younger years amassed considerable wealth which he invested judiciously.

30 September 1909, Source unknown, presumed to be one of the Decorah papers.

Submitters notes:

William Barthell was also survived by one brother, George of Ocean Grove NJ and one sister, Dina Hartbauer of Lansing IA.

Barthell Family Album
 

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