of Winneshiek County, Iowa · from Germany · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John G. Barthell 1821 – 1912
John G. Barthell⚭ Sophia W. Miller
childrenHoward F. Barthell
Source: Past and present of Winneshiek County, Iowa
Their story
What the record says
Native of Germany.
Mechanic and manufacturer of roofing in New York.
Veteran of the Mexican war (served as blacksmith/mechanic in a New York company).
Emigrated to US.
Came to Winneshiek county, Iowa in 1875 and resided until 1911, becoming a well-known capitalist.
Died at his summer home in Ocean Grove, NJ on 15 Oct 1912, age 91 years 2 months 20 days.
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