of Winneshiek County, Iowa · from Berne, Switzerland · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Francis Joseph Huber 1811 – 1888
Francis Joseph Huber⚭ Mary Ann Gaertner
childrenPhillip Joseph Huber
Source: Past and present of Winneshiek County, Iowa
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What the record says
Born May 1811 in Berne, Switzerland.
Emigrated to America by sailing vessel about 1833, went to Ohio then Franklin County, Indiana.
Came as a pioneer to Winneshiek County, Iowa in 1849, locating at Old Mission, Washington township.
According to Past and present of Winneshiek County, Iowa, Helped build the first chapel in Winneshiek county.
Died November 23, 1888.
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