Vintage photo taken by Egbert, Atlantic, Iowa. Handwritten on the back: "Annie Tibken, now Mrs. Boutcher, Mother's teacher." The 1905 Iowa State Census lists Anna Tibken living in the Audubon Twp. (rural Exira area), Audubon County, Iowa, where she taught Mary Vokt (the photo owner) in a township/country school.
Annie was the daughter of Claus and Christina Tibken of Franklin Twp., Cass County, and she married George M. Bootjer on June 26, 1905 in Franklin Twp.. Annie and George operated a hardware store in Cumberland for many years. Anna's Obituary is available on the Cass Obit Board. |