Germann Burials

Adam | Catherine

Adam Germann

Born: August 4, 1839 in Germany1
Died: August 15, 1917 in Jasper Co., Iowa1
Buried: Lot 74
Lot Owner: George Selbher, purchased in 1881
Parents: Adam G. and Barbara (Knoll or Knall) Germann1

Adam Germann tombstone

Adam Germann Dies Yesterday

Was Almost Eighty Years of Age
Lived with Nephew John Selbhers Near Newton.

Death came to Adam Germann at the home of his nephew, John Selbhers southewest of the city about 8 o'clock last evening. He had been in failing health for several months and had been confined to his bed for the last few weeks. He was born in Germany August 4, 1839 and emigrated to this country when a young man. He never married. He made his home of late years with his nephew.

The funearl services will be held from the Selbhers home at 1:30 o'clock Friday aftternoon. Burial will be made in the cemetery at Metz. ~ The Newton Daily News, August 16, 1917

Note: He is an uncle to Barbara Germann Selbher, according to the 1900 Census.

Catherine Germann

Born: 1842
Died: January 26, 1870
Buried: Lot 183
Lot Owner: Frank and Peter Pink

Catherine Germann tombstone


















1. Jasper Co., Iowa Death Record, Book 3, page 255.

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