BACHMAN

The Breda Centennial Book, Older Days Renewed 1877-1977, pages 143

John Peter Bachman (1824-1894) son of Joachim Bachman, was born in Germany. He married Rose Ann Hamers (1834-1906) and they settled at Davenport, Iowa, after sailing from Germany. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom died while they were living at Davenport, Iowa. The Bachmans came to Carroll County about 1884 and farmed one mile east and one-fourth of Breda.

The four children were: Anton, Mary Thelca (Mrs. Joe Ludwig), Anna Gertrude (Mrs. Anton Thelen), and Olivia Helen.

John & Rose Ann (Hamers) Bachman

It is possible that the above information contains errors: This Bachman family probably arrived in Carroll County by 1875. The 1875 State of Iowa Census for Carroll County includes a Peter Bachman, enumerated immediately after Herman “Hammer”. Also, the 1880 US Census in Carroll County, includes Peter and Gesina (Rose Ann also went by the name of Gesina) Bachman, enumerated immediately following the Herman Hamers family. In 1880, Peter and Gesina’s family included five children, the youngest just 3 yrs of age; thus she was probably born in Carroll County. In addition to the four children named above, the 1880 census includes 6 year old Peter Bachman in this family. [1880 U.S. Census from L.D.S. film #1254330, Carroll County, Kniest Township, page 22]

[The 1875 Iowa State Census for Kniest Township, Carroll County was bound as a book in the Carroll County Court House, 2nd floor vital statistics room in 1995. I believe that it may currently be found on the 1st floor of the Court House where the vital statistics room is now located.]

Submitted by Anita Henning - Lemon Grove, CA