Parents:
Bernard
H. and Catherine Bernadina (Siemer)
Siblings: Bernard Heinrich
Jr. and Mary
Wittrock-Stallman
Clement married Mary Bernadina Froehle-Stallman
Theodore Phillip
and Angela Herbers-Stallman
Josephine
Stallman and Frank Kerkhoff
Maria Anna Stallman no data
Heinrich August.
and Mattie Smith-Stallman
Herman and
Bernardina Stallman-Dopheid
Clement
and Mary Bernadina Frohle/Froehle Stallman
Updated
Saturday, 17 July 2010
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Clement and Bernadina 5 March 1878 |
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Frances, Anna, Theodore, Clemens Anton, Joseph, Clementina, Emma, Frank
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Clement was born April 22, 1851 and grew to manhood at Vechta in
Bakum County, Oldenburg, Germany and migrated to America in 1872 at
the age of 21, alone, settling in New Vienna,
Iowa. After the death
of his father, his mother and brothers and sisters followed him to
America in 1873. He lived at New Vienna for five years, working as a
carpenter, then moved to Roselle, Iowa and began farming.
Mar. 5, 1878, Clement married Mary Bernadina Frohle. She was born June 28, 1859 to Carl Joseph and Agnes Bolster Frohle at Lohne, Steinfeld County, Germany.
According to information I have found so far, but will try to
verify, Bernadina came with her mother to America at age 11 in 1870.
Her father was a fisherman and had died at sea before she
was born.
Her mother went to work for a man named Wente and eventually married
him. See
Agnes' page.
Clement's daughter, Emma Hoffman, shared with me that when he was
courting Bernadina he would walk the 20 miles to her place on one
day, stay overnight with the Wente family, and return home the next
day. After their marriage they became quite prosperous and built a
large home on their place near Breda in Carroll County, Iowa. They
were on this farm 23 years before selling
out and moving into their
new home in Iona, Minnesota.
Emma related the story to me that their house was on a very
well-traveled road and it was not unusual for wandering salesmen
("they were called peddlers then", she said,) to stop in for a
night's lodging and, more likely than not, paying for their stay
with wares from the back of their wagons. "How exciting it was for
us children to see all the things they had to sell," she said.
Clem served as school director for Wheatland Township near Iona eight years and as their parents before them, they were strict Catholics. (*See note below)
Emma also shared with me the story of how their father always
liked to keep a bottle of whiskey in the cream cooler during the
haying season. One hot day she and her sister, Anna, felt
mischievous and drank a "considerable amount," accounting for their
rowdy behavior that evening. "I also remember Grandma Wente telling
of Grandpa Carl Frohle's death at sea and she (Grandma Wente) would
recite from memory the last letter she received from him. He told
her that if he didn't see her again in this life, he would meet her
in the next, then he bid his farewell to
her.
Great-grandfather Clement was the first of our Stalmanns to migrate to America. Grandpa Clemens Anton Stallman was our first natural born United States citizen (1879.)
Ten children were born to Clem and Bernadina: 1.
Clemens Anton 2. Mary Bernadina Clementina 3. Joseph 4. Theodore A. 5. Anna 6. Emma Josephine 7. Angeline Frances8. Clemens Frank 9. Bernadine Louise 10. Victoria Julie
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 Seated, Clem with son C. Frank. Standing. L-R: Joseph, Clemens Anton, Theodore |
Clem passed away April 25, 1931 at Carroll, Iowa. Bernadina passed away April 27, 1943 at Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisc. Both are buried at SS Peter and Paul Parish Cemetery in Carroll, Iowa.
Certificate of Naturalization for Clemens
Stallman issued from the State of Iowa, County of Carroll
...BE IT REMEMBERED, that at a term of the District Court, holden in
and for said county, in the Court House therein, on the 23rd day of
January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy nine, was present the Honorable C.H. Loofbaurow (?),
Presiding Judge, John Silbaugh, Deputy Sheriff of said county, and
William Lynch Jr., Clerk of Courts, when the following, among other
proceedings, were had:
Clemens Stallman, a native of Germany, residing within said
state, appeared in open Court, and makes application to be admitted
to become a CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, and
it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, that he had declared an oath before P. J.
Quigley, Clk DC, Dubuque Co., Iowa ( a Court of Record having common
law jurisdiction, and using a
Seal,) two years at least before his
admission that it was bona fide his attention to become a CITIZEN OF
THE UNITED STATES and to renounce forever his allegiance to any
foreign
Prince, Potentate, State of Sovereignty whatsoever, and
particularly to Emperor William of which he was a subject. The
Court, being satisfied that said applicant has resided within the
United States for the term of five years next preceding his
admission, without being at any time during the five years out of
the country of the United States, and within this State one year at
least, and it further appearing to the satisfaction of this Court,
that during this time he has behaved as a man of good moral
character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the
United States, and
well disposed to the good order and happiness of
the same.
Thereupon the Court admitted the said CLEMENS STALLMAN to become a CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES and ordered all of the proceedings aforesaid to be entered of Record, which ... illegible ...
Illegible ... Clerk of Court aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at office in said County, this 24th day of February in the year of the Lord one thousand eight hundred seventy nine and of the American Independence the 103rd year.
Signed: Wm. Lynch Jr., CLERK
Submitted by Emerita, daughter of Joseph and Josephine
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Clemens Stallman Dies At His
Home Saturday Morning Clemens Stallman, well-known retired farmer of this city, (Carroll, IA) passed away at his home on East First Street Saturday morning, April 25, 1931, at 6:30 o�clock. Death was caused by pneumonia, with which he had been critically ill since Tuesday evening. His condition was so serious that all of his children, with the exception of Theodore of Callaway, Minn. and Frank of Mossemanee, Wis., were with him when the end came, as was his brother, Henry Stallman, of Oskaloosa, IA. Mr. Stallman had not been well since February 9th when he became ill with asthma, with which he was suffering when pneumonia developed. A daughter, Mrs. Joseph Green, of Detroit Mich., who has spent the winter with her parents, assisted in caring for her father in his illness, Clemens Stallman was one of a family of seven children and was born in Baken, Vechta, Oldenburg, Germany, April 22nd, 1851. At the age of 21 years, he left his native land and sailed for America, coming to this country alone. Later, his widowed mother and other members of the family followed to make America their home. His mother, who has been dead many years, is buried at Templeton, IA. For five
years, Mr. Stallman remained at New Vienna, Ia., where he had located
upon arriving in the states. During this time he followed the carpenter
trade. Seeing the advantages of acquiring land, he left New Vienna and
located on a farm near Roselle. Mr. and Mrs. Stallman lived at Roselle one year and then located on a farm three miles west of Breda. They made their home on this farm 23 years, selling it in 1902. At that time, Mr. Stallman purchased land near Iona, Minn., the family moving to Iona in the spring of 1902. Sixteen years ago, they retired from active farm work and located in this city, (Carroll, IA) purchasing the residence on East First Street which has since been their home. Mr. Stallman, when a resident of Wheatland Township, found time to serve his township as a school director for eight years. He was thorough in all of his undertakings and honest in every business transaction. He represented the substantial class of citizens who form the backbone of the community He was a splendid husband and father and a good neighbor. Mr. Stallman was a devout Catholic and a consistent member of the SS Peter and Paul�s church and of the Holy Name Society. Mr. and Mrs. Stallman were the parents of 11 children, two having died in infancy. Surviving are Mrs. Stallman and the nine children: Clem Stallman, Reliance, SD; Clementine, Mrs. John Schulte of Emery, SD; Joe Stallman, Iona, Minn.; Theodore Stallman, Callaway, Minn.; Anna Rolfes, Mrs. William Rolfes of Iona; Emma, Mrs. Gus Hoffman of Grantsburg, Wis.; Frances, Mrs. William Jump of Cedar Rapids, IA; Frank Stallman, Mossemanee and Louise, Mrs. Joseph Green of Detroit. He is also survived by 51 grandchildren and one great-grandchild and one brother, Henry Stallman of Oscaloosa. The late Mrs. Herman Dopheide of this city was a sister of Mr. Stallman. Funeral services were held at SS Peter and Paul�s church at 9 o�clock Monday morning. Rev. L. Schenkelberg, officiating at the requiem mass and burial was in the parish cemetery. The pall bearers were four sons and two nephews of Mr. Stallman: Clem Stallman, Joe Stallman, Theodore Stallman, Frank Stallman, Henry Dopheide and John Stallman of Maple River.
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Stallman Rites This Morning at SS. Peter and Paul�s
Funeral services were held at 9 o�clock this morning at SS Peter and Paul�s church for Mrs. Mary B. Stallman, formerly of Carroll, Iowa, who died Tuesday morning, April 30, 1943, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Hoffman, at Grantsburg, Wis. The requiem mass was offered by the Rev. Father L. Schenkelberg. Burial was alongside her husband in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Stallman, who would have been 83 years old in June, was born Mary B. Froelich, daughter of Joseph and Agnes Froelich, June 28, 1859, at Steinfeld, Germany. When a small girl, she came with her mother and grandfather to America. Her father, a sailor, was drowned at sea. She was married at Roselle Mar. 5, 1878, to Clem Stallman. They located at Roselle and one year later moved to a farm three miles west of Breda. Subsequently, they moved to Iona, Minn., and from there, to Carroll where they lived for many years. They were residing here when Mr. Stallman passed away. Since his death, Mrs. Stallman has made her home with her children. She was the mother of 10 children, eight of whom survive. One child died in infancy and a son, Theodore, died about eight years ago. The surviving sons and daughters are: Clem of Reliance, SD, Mrs. John Schulte (Clementine), Emery SD; Joseph, Iona, Minn.; Mrs. Wm. Rolfes (Anna), Iona; Mrs Gust Hoffman (Emma), Grantsburg, Wis.; Mrs. W.H. Jump (Frances), Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Frank, Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Lawrence Lavenga (Louise), Detroit, Mich. The four daughters and two sons, Clem and Joseph, were present at the services here. Mrs. Stallman also leaves a half-sister, Mrs. M.H. Schaefer of Breda. A half-brother, Clem Wente, and two step-brothers, Joe and Will Wente, preceded her in death.
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I
noticed a reference to Wheatland Twp. near Iona, MN as the place
where Clement Stallman served as a school director for eight years.
I grew up in Slayton which is six miles
from Iona. I asked my father
if he had ever heard of Wheatland Twp and he said it was in Iowa. I
located a Wheatland, Iowa on a current Iowa map, but it is not
close to Breda,
Iowa or Iona, MN. I thought you might want to know
this. Your cousin, Kate Coleman.