Fiegenbaum, Heinrich Rudolph

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Feb 1837, Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1840, Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1840, Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri, USA
• Census: 1850, Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
• Occupation: Between 1860 and 1908; pastor in the German Methodist Episcopal Church

Notes:

Baptism:
The birth and baptism are recorded in the baptismal register of the German evangelical church at Femme Osage, Missouri (founded in 1833 as the Deutsche Evangelische Kirchengemeinde and known since 1957 as Femme Osage United Church of Christ).

Census:
The 1840 U.S. census enumerated eight people living in the "Rudolph Feigenbaum" household in Charrette Township, Warren County, Missouri.

Census:
The 1840 U.S. census enumerated eight people living in the "A. Frigenbottom" household in Femme Osage Township, St. Charles County, Missouri.

Census:
The 1850 U.S. Census found the Fiegenbaums living in Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa. According to the enumeration, the household was composed of Adolph, age 57, a farmer; Christine, age 54; Frederick, age 21, a day laborer; and, Rudolph, age 14.

Occupation:

     The following is a translation of a biographical sketch which was published in Die Nordwest Deutsche Konferenz der Bischöflichen Methodistenkirche: Geschichtlich, Sachlich und Biographisch Geschildert in 1913.


          H. R. Fiegenbaum

     Henry Rudolf Fiegenbaum was born on the 2nd of January 1837 in Warren County, Mo. It was there in his youth that he was converted and joined the church. His education took advantage of our school, then at Quincy, Ill. On the 28th of January 1860 he entered into holy matrimony with Elisabeth Krümpel, which marriage was blessed with six children, of whom three are yet living, namely: Emma Allen of Denver, Colo., Charles H. of Dubuque, Iowa, and Arthur F. of Spokane, Wash. He was the youngest of four brothers: Heinrich, Wilhelm and Friedrich, all of whom were prominent preachers in our church. In 1861, he joined the Upper Iowa Conference and when in 1864 the German Conferences were formed, he transferred to the Northwest German Conference.
     His first wife died in 1877 and in 1878 he remarried, to his still grieving wife, Elisabeth Hellweg, a daughter of the old pioneer preacher Peter Hellweg. Four children came forth from this marriage, of which the eldest daughter led the way to eternity at the age of sixteen. Those children still living are: Mrs. Fr. Vetsch of Sioux City, Iowa, Mrs. Aaron Eaton of Mesa, Wash, and Rudolf of Wendell, Idaho. Brother Fiegenbaum served as preacher in the following fields of labor: Lansing, Iowa; Lena and Yellow Creek, Ill.; Colesburg, Iowa; Platteville, Wis.; Charles City, Iowa; Giard, Iowa. Then he accepted a superannuated position and relocated to Colesburg, Iowa for one year and traveled as financial agent of the Galena School. He then moved to Garner, Iowa where he lived for eight years and served thereafter for one year in La Crosse, Wis., and then had to return to Garner for two more years because of failing health. After that he lived and worked for a year in Atchinson [sic], Kans., on the frontiers of the Western German Conference, but in the following year returned to the Northwest German Conference and served the following fields: Dubuque, Iowa, until 1887; Colesburg 1887-92; Ft. Dodge 1892-1894; Flood Creek 1894-97; Sioux City 1897-98. Rested then for a year and closed out his mission as a circuit preacher in Garner 1899-1901. In 1901, he moved with his family to a country home in Connell, Wash.
     Even as he was considering leaving Washington to settle in Idaho, the Lord called his loyal servant to his eternal rest. He passed away blest in the Lord on the 11th Sptember [sic] 1908 in Gooding, Idaho and reached an age of 71 years, 8 months and 9 days. His mortal remains were sent to Garner, Iowa and were laid to rest in the Concord Cemetery in Garner. A fitting memorial service was held in our church in Garner on the 15th of September. District Senior Minister W. H. Rolfing gave the sermon and Brothers A. Dulitz and F. H. Wellemeyer gave short addresses.
     God blessed Brother Fiegenbaum with many talents and he strove faithfully to use these for God's glory and to lead sinners to Jesus. At continuous conventions and camp meetings he always found great pleasure. His favorite theme was the blood of atonement. One can truthfully say of him that he served God and the church. Many are the churches he built and congregations he organized. Now is his work done; he has gone to his rest and is at home with the Lord.


Buried:
Henry's body was sent from Gooding, Idaho to Garner, Iowa and laid to rest in Concord Cemetery at Garner. A memorial service was held in the German Methodist church at Garner on the 15 September 1908. District Senior Minister W. H. Rolfing gave the sermon and fellow pastors A. Dulitz and F. H. Wellemeyer gave short addresses.

Heinrich married Krümpel, Elizabeth Ann 28 Jan 1860, Colesburg, Delaware County, Iowa, USA. Elizabeth was born 4 Jun 1837, Kingdom of Hannover; died 23 Sep 1877, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Heinrich married Hellweg, Maria Elisabeth 27 Jan 1878, Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, USA. Maria (daughter of Hellweg, Peter and Danker, Martha) was born 21 Oct 1851, Franklin County, Missouri, USA; died Oct 1924, Wendell, Gooding County, Idaho, USA; was buried 1 Nov 1924, Wendell, Gooding County, Idaho, USA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Anna was buried in Zion Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1880, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: Abt 1917, Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Emma Fiegenbum [sic] (age 6) was living with her parents, Henry R. and Anna E. Fiegenbum (both age 33), and her two brothers, William H. (age 3) and Charles H. (age 9 months). Also in the household was Martha J. Evans (age 16).

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of Ferry Street, Emma, age 16 (born in Iowa) and attending school, lived with Henry (age 43) and "Hellwig" (age 28) Fiegenbaum, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Also in the home were a boarder, "Edward Hellberg" (age 20) and a servant, Henriette Hellwig, (age 24); they may have been related to "Hellwig" Fiegenbaum.

Residence:
According to a biographical sketch of her brother, Charles, published in 1917, "Mrs John D. Allen" was living in Denver, Colorado.

Emma married Allen, John D. Sep 1887. John was born , Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, William H. Fiegenbum [sic] (age 3) was living with his parents, Henry R. and Anna E. Fiegenbum (both age 33), his sister, Emma (age 6) and his brother, Charles H. (age 9 months). Also in the household was Martha J. Evans (age 16).

Buried:
William was buried in Concord Cemetery at Garner, Iowa.

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, USA
• Census: 1880, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: From 1910, Index, Snohomish County, Washington, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1870 enumeration, Charles H. Fiegenbum [sic] (age 9 months) was living with his parents, Henry R. and Anna E. Fiegenbum (both age 33), his sister, Emma (age 6) and his brother, William H. (age 3). Also in the household was Martha J. Evans (age 16).

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of Ferry Street, Charles, age 10 (born in Iowa) and attending school, lived with Henry (age 43) and "Hellwig" (age 28) Fiegenbaum, a brother and 3 sisters. Also in the home were a boarder, "Edward Hellberg" (age 20) and a servant, Henriette Hellwig, (age 24); they may have been related to "Hellwig" Fiegenbaum.

Occupation:

     The following biographical sketch was published in 1917.

          Charles H. Fiegenbaum

     Charles H. Fiegenbaum, president of the Index Galena Lumber Company, one of the foremost business enterprises of Index, Snohomish county, was born at Charles City, Iowa, October 22 1869, a son of the Rev. H. R. and Elizabeth (Krumpel) Fiegenbaum, both of whom were natives of St. Charles, Missouri. In early life they removed to Iowa and the father became a pioneer Methodist Episcopal minister of that state, where he continued his labors as a preacher of the gospel for many years. In 1901 he arrived in eastern Washington, where he afterward lived a retired life, passing away in 1910 at the age of seventy-three years. His wife died in 1878 at the age thirty-five years. In their family were three children: Mrs. John D. Allen, now living in Denver, Colorado; Charles H.; and Arthur F., who resides in Honolulu, Hawaii.
     During his boyhood days Charles H. Fiegenbaum attended various schools in Iowa and elsewhere as his father removed from place to place according to the itinerant custom of Methodist ministers. At length he was graduated from the high school at Atchison, Kansas, and later he attended the Bayless Commercial College at Dubuque, Iowa. He afterward took up stenographic work in the Second National Bank of Dubuque and remained in various positions there for twenty-three years, advancing step by step until he became cashier of the institution. He severed his connection with the bank when in 1910 he came to Washington, making his way to Index, where he purchased an interest in the Index Galena Lumber Company, of which he became treasurer. He continued in that office until February, 1911, when he was elected president, which position he still occupies. Something of the extent of his business is indicated in the fact that the firm employs two hundred in the manufacture of ninety thousand feet of lumber and one hundred and fifty thousand shingles per day. They ship about one million, five hundred thousand feet of lumber per month and the enterprise constitutes one of the most important of the productive industries of Index. Moreover, Mr. Fiegenbaum has other business connections, being now a director of the Iowa Land Company of Dubuque, Iowa, and interested in the Douglas Lumber Company of Oregon. He is likewise president of the People's Grocery & Market, Inc., of Index and his business interests are wisely and carefully directed, bringing to him a very substantial measure of success. In fact the extent and importance of his commercial and industrial interests place him in a leading position among the business men of Index. His activities have always been of a character which have contributed to public progress as well as to individual success and his worth in the community is widely acknowledged.
      On the 22d of July, 1897, Mr. Fiegenbaum was married to Miss Pauline Nehls, of Plattsville, Wisconsin, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Nehls, a well known pioneer family of Plattsville. Mrs. Fiegenbaum passed away at Index, May 12, 1914, and her remains were taken back to Wisconsin for interment at Plattsville. She left two children: Ruth, who was born in Dubuque in September, 1898, and was graduated from the high school at Index in May, 1916; and Carl F., who was born in Dubuque in November, 1900, and is now a high school pupil.
     Mr. Fiegenbaum votes with the republican party but has never been a politician in the sense of office seeking. However, he has served as president of the school board of Index and is interested in all that pertains to the progress and upbuilding of the community. He has membership with the Masons at Sultan and with the Modern Woodmen of America and he is a trustee of the Presbyterian church. His influence is always found on the side of progress and improvement, of advancement and reform, and he has done much to further the material, intellectual and moral upbuilding of Index.

Charles married Nehls, Pauline 22 Jul 1897, Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA. Pauline was born Wisconsin; died 12 May 1914, Index, Snohomish County, Washington, USA; was buried , Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
• Residence: Abt 1917, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of Ferry Street, Arthur, age 7 (born in Iowa) and attending school, lived with Henry (age 43) and "Hellwig" (age 28) Fiegenbaum, a brother and 3 sisters. Also in the home were a boarder, "Edward Hellberg" (age 20) and a servant, Henriette Hellwig, (age 24); they may have been related to "Hellwig" Fiegenbaum.

Residence:
According to a biographical sketch of his brother, Charles, published in 1917, Arthur was living in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1880 enumeration of Ferry Street, "Lulea," age 1 (born in Wisconsin), lived with Henry (age 43) and "Hellwig" (age 28) Fiegenbaum, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Also in the home were a boarder, "Edward Hellberg" (age 20) and a servant, Henriette Hellwig, (age 24); they may have been related to "Hellwig" Fiegenbaum.

Buried:
Luella was buried in Concord Cemetery.

Other Events:

• Census: Jun 1880, La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Birth:

     Some resources consulted have reported that Adelaide was born in Illinois or Iowa, but I believe Wisconsin is the correct location. This is the place I will use until further research can resolve this issue.

Census:

     According to the 1880 enumeration of Ferry Street, "Adelina," born in May in Wisconsin, lived with Henry (age 43) and "Hellwig" (age 28) Fiegenbaum, and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Also in the home were a boarder, "Edward Hellberg" (age 20) and a servant, Henriette Hellwig, (age 24); they may have been related to "Hellwig" Fiegenbaum.

Buried:
She was buried in Wendell Cemetery.

Adelaide married Vetsch, Fred J. 14 Mar 1900, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA. Fred (son of Vetsch, Jacob and Kuhn, Matilda) was born Jul 1875, Wisconsin, USA; died 1925; was buried , Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 enumeration, Elsie A. Fiegenbaum (age 17) lived with her parents, Henry R. Fiegenbaum, a minister in the German Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mary E. Fiegenbaum, and her brother, Rudolph E. D. (age 15). Also in the household was a boarder, Catherine Schneider (age 27), a dry goods saleswoman.

Elsie married Eaton, Aaron L. 25 Jan 1905, Franklin County, Washington, USA. Aaron died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Garner, Hancock County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:
According to the 1900 enumeration, Rudolph E. D. Fiegenbaum (age 15) lived with his parents, Henry R. Fiegenbaum, a minister in the German Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mary E. Fiegenbaum, and his sister, Elsie A. Fiegenbaum (age 17). Also in the household was a boarder, Catherine Schneider (age 27), a dry goods saleswoman.

Buried:
Rudolph was buried in Wendell Cemetery.

Died:
The date of his death may also be 6 April 1958.

Rudolph married Preas, Bertha Amanda 17 Jan 1914, Fruitvale, Lincoln County, Oregon, USA. Bertha (daughter of Preas, Fred and Redhauser, Agnes) was born 14 Apr 1891, Cottington County, South Dakota, USA; died 24 Apr 1998, Kimberly, Twin Falls County, Idaho, USA; was buried 27 Apr 1998, Wendell, Gooding County, Idaho, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: From 1916; physician

Notes:

Birth:
Dr. Allen was well known as a specialist in radiology and roentgenology.

Occupation:
Dr. Allen received an undergraduate degree (1911) and Masters degree (1912) from the University of Denver, and was awarded his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1916. Practicing in Denver, he was well known as a specialist in radiology and roentgenology.

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1910, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Faith Vetsch, age 9 and in school, lived in the home at 1914 Fourth Avenue, in Ward 7, with her father, Fred T. Vetsch, a traveling salesman; his wife of 10 years, Adalaid Vetsch, age 29; and a sister, Winifred Vetsch, age 5. It appears that Fred's age was recorded as 54, but this should very probably have been written as 34 instead. Also in the home was a roomer, Henry H. Hudson, age 21 and without an occupation.

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1910, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA

Notes:

Census:

     According to the 1910 U.S. enumeration, Winifred Vetsch, age 5, lived in the home at 1914 Fourth Avenue, in Ward 7, with her father, Fred T. Vetsch, a traveling salesman; his wife of 10 years, Adalaid Vetsch, age 29; and a sister, Faith Vetsch, age 9 and in school. It appears that Fred's age was recorded as 54, but this should very probably have been written as 34 instead. Also in the home was a roomer, Henry H. Hudson, age 21 and without an occupation.

Died:

     According to her death certificate, Mrs. Winifred A. Sanderson, a resident of Boise, Idaho for 2 years, 6 months, died at 3:20 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Hospital. She had reached the age of 24 years, 10 months, 4 days. Dr. John Bank had attended her from 10 January 1929 to 6 January 1930 and last saw her on the latter date. He signed the death certificate on 7 January. The cause of death was complete paralysis. A contributing factor was "Multiple Neuritis" of 8 years duration. Her body was to be transported to Wendell, Idaho on 8 January.

Winifred married Sanderson, Stanley 7 Jul 1927, Gooding County, Idaho, USA. Stanley died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Margaret was buried in Sunset Memorial Park.

Died:

The following obituary was published in The Times-News, of Twin Falls, Idaho, on 13 July 2004:

          Margaret Syverson
          Twin Falls

     Margaret Syverson, 87, of Twin Falls, died Saturday, July 10, 2004, at her home.
     She was born Aug. 21, 1916, in Wendell, Idaho, the daughter of R. D. and Bertha Preas Fiegenbaum. She attended schools in Wendell and graduated in 1934. She attended college at Gooding College, and later attended college in Long Beach, Calif. Margaret taught school at Cedro School near Hansen, Idaho; Mullen, Idaho; Mercer Island, Wash.; and Yakima, Wash., for over 20 years, and later at Harrison School in Twin Falls for 20 years prior to her retirement. She married Eugene Syverson on June 19, 1960. They lived on the family farm near Murtaugh until 1992 when they moved to Twin Falls.
     Margaret is survived by one sister; Lois Biser of Moraga, Wash.; one brother, Edward Fiegenbaum of Bothell, Wash.; one niece, Jackie Wahl of Glendale, Ariz.; three nephews, Ted Syverson of Pocatello, Idaho, Kendall Syverson of Shelley, Idaho, and Rod Biser of Moraga, Calif.
     She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene on June 7, 2004, and by her parents.
     A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Rock Creek Community Church, with the Rev. Dale Metzger officiating.
     Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at White Mortuary, "Chapel by the Park," with the family greeting friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The family suggests memorials to Rock Creek Community Church, 131 Grandview Drive, Twin Falls, ID 83301.

Margaret married Syverson, Eugene 19 Jun 1960. Eugene was born 23 Sep 1918, Egeland, Towner County, North Dakota, USA; died 7 Jun 2004, Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho, USA; was buried 12 Jun 2004, Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Idaho, USA

Notes:

Education:
Edward graduated from the high school at Wendell, Idaho, and attended the University of Idaho.

Edward married King, Phyllis Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lois married Biser, William Calvin. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Notes:

Buried:
Jackie was buried in Sunset Memorial Park.

Jacqueline married Denny, Ron. [Group Sheet]

Jacqueline married Wahl, Larry Dean. [Group Sheet]

Rodney married Edwards, Kandy. [Group Sheet]

Rodney married Shadduck, Valerie. [Group Sheet]