This page contains census information and birth, marriage and death record information pertaining to my German family lines. As with most genealogy, it is a work in progress. The census information is from Des Moines County, Iowa. I only list township in the table. I have included dwelling and family numbers because I have found them to be the easiest way to locate a family. - Joan Bachenberg Shurtliff

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William Bachenberg enumerated in Denver Precinct 2, Arapahoe County, CO. Peter Bachenberg Sr. enumerated in Franklin Township, Des Moines County, IA. Louis and Mary (Bachenberg) Beck were enumerated in Danville Township, Des Moines County, IA. George Bachenberg enumerated in Plum Creek Precinct, Pawnee County, NE. John and Peter (Jr.) Bachenberg and Lizzie (Bachenberg) Wischmeier enumerated in Turkey Creek Precinct, Pawnee County, NE.

Recorded Births

Des Moines County; Full Name of Child: Roy; Sex: Male; No. of Child of the Mother: The first; Date and Place of Birth: Frankiln Tp, Aug. 18, 1893; Nationality, place of Birth and Age of each Parent: German, Both born in Franklin Tp. The father 25 years of age; the mother 19 yrs. Full Name of Mother and Maiden Name: Lydia Puggymiller; Full Name of Father: John Bachenberg; Father's Occupation: Farmer; Name of Medical or other Attendant and Address: Dr. L.L. Ratliff, Pleasant Grove, Iowa.

Recorded Marriages

John Bachenberg, age 24, to Miss Lydia Pogemiller, age 19. License issued by Clerk of the District Court of said County Nov. 30, 1892. I, William Pogemiller, of Des Moines County, State of Iowa, age 51 years do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with John Bachenberg and Lydia Pogemiller who are parties for the Marriage of whom a license is applied for; that said John Bachenberg is of the age of 24 years and upwards, of sound contracting mind and unmarried; that said Lydia Pogemiller is of the age of 19 years and upwards, of sound contracting mind and unmarried, and that there is no legal impediment to said parties entering the marriage state to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that I am not interested in the issue of said License. Certificate of Marriage: I Hereby certify, That on the 1st day of December, 1892, I did solemnize the marriage of John Backenberg to Miss Lydia Pogemiller at the house of Mr. W. Pogemiller in said County. Given under my hand this 1st day of December, 1892. Jacob Schmeier, Pastor.

George Bachenberg and Amelia C.E. Wallman: You are hereby authorized to join in the holy bonds of matrimony, and to celebrate within said County the rites and ceremonies of marriage between Mr. George Bachenberg and Miss Amelia C.E. Wallman. The father's name of the said George Bachenberg is Peter Bachenberg and the maiden name of his mother is Elizabeth Smith and the father's name of the said Amelia C.E. Wallman is John H. Wallman and the maiden name of her mother is Mary D. Whitman. The said George Bachenberg resides in the County of Pawnee and State of Nebraska is aged32 years, was born in Iowa and is a white person. The Amelia C.E. Wallman resides in the County of Pawnee and State of Nebraska is aged 33 years, was born in Iowa and is also a white person. And these presents shall be your good and sufficient warrant, and you are required to return this license to me within three months of the celebration of such marriage, with a certificate of the same appended thereto signed by you, under the penalty of five hundred dollars. In testimony whereof, I have herunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of said county of Pawnee, this 26th day of June A.D. 1895. G.T. Belding. Marriage Certificate: Be it remembed, that a Pawnee City in said County of Pawnee, on the 26th Day of June A.D. 1895 Mr. George Bachenberg and Miss Amelia C.E. Wallman named in the foregoing license, were legally united in marriage in the County of Pawnee and State of Nebraska and Peter Bachenberg residing in the County of Des Moines and State of Iowa witness my hand, this 27th day of June A.D. 1895. Henry N. Dunning, Pastor Presbyterian Church.

Eden P. Bachenberg and Clara Carmichael: You are hereby authorized to join in the holy bonds of Matrimony, and to celebrate within said County the rites and ceremonies of Marriage between Mr. Eden P. Bachenberg and Miss Clara E. Carmichael. The father's name of the said Eden P. Bachenberg is Peter Bachenberg and the maiden name of his mother is Anna E. Lotspeich and the father's name of the said Clara E. Carmichael is Andrew W. Carmichael and the maiden name of her mother is Mary Alexander. The said Eden P. Bachenberg resides in the County of Pawnee and State of Nebraska is aged 25 years, was born in Pawnee County, Nebraska and is a white person. The said Clara E. Carmichael resides in the County of Pawnee and State of Nebraska is aged 25 years, was born in Pawnee County, Nebraska and is also a white person. The couple was married 26 September 1911.

Groom: Ray P. Bachenberg; Residence: Inkster, N.D.; Occupation: Farmer; Groom's age next birthday: 22; No. Groom's Marriage: First; Groom's Place of Birth: Des Moines Co., Iowa; Groom's father's name: John Backenberg; Groom's mother's full maiden name: Lydia Poggemueller; Bride: Nellie May Riepe; Bride's place of residence: Des Moines County, Iowa; Bride's age next birthday: 20; No. of Bride's marriage: first; Bride's place of birth: Des Moines Co., Iowa; Bride's father's full name: Frederic John Riepe; Bride's mother's full maiden name: Anna Rosetta Heitmeyer; When and where married: residence of F.J. Riepe, 1 Dec. 1914; Witness: Esther Riepe, Margaret H. Riepe; By whom married, name and office: Theo. Kies, Minister of M.E. Church.

From the Lewiston (NE) Post, Friday, 9 October 1914: "On Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 23, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Chase, occurred the wedding of Miss Lela I. Chase to Mr. Fred Bachenberg of Lewiston, Neb. At exactly four o'clock Miss Mary Brown, niece of the bride, stepped to the piano and rendered "Blesst be the Tie," with variations in a very sweet and impressive manner. At the close of the prelude the young couple entered unaccompanied, and took their places at the altar. The altar, the arch above it and the walls around were profusely and tastily decorated with sprays, sumach leaves and golden rod. The sacred words which made them man and wife were spoken by Rev. Harry F. Huntington in the presence of sixty of the relatives and most intimate friends of the two families. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. A.E. Bachenberg, Omer Bachenberg, Emma Bachenberg, Charlie Bachenberg, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Jose, all coming from Lewiston; Mr. and Mrs. George Bachenberg of Armour, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Klein of Steinauer, Prof. L. W. Chase and family and Prof. F.J. Chase of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Adin Plumb and Mrs. Jane F. Dix and son Newton, the last four named coming from Massachusetts and Vermont in an automobile arriving only two hours before the wedding. The groom is the son of Mrs. A. E. Bachenberg and is a most worthy young man of excellent habits. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Chase, and is a refined lady of many accomplishments. The high esteem in which this young couple is held is plainly seen by the many beautiful and useful gifts presented them. The couple left overland for Lincoln the next day and will be gone for a short honeymoon. They will assist in the care of the Chase farm later on. - Pawnee Republican."

From the Lewiston (NE) Post, Friday 26 November 1915: "Charlie Bachenberg and Miss Ila Schram supprised their friends here last Monday, November 22, by going to Arlington, Neb. and getting married. The ceremony took place at 7:30 in the evening, the Rev. Hammel, formerly of this place, officiating. The groom is a successful young farmer and has a nice new home just south of town. The bride is the daughter of Geo. Schram of this place, is an accomplised young lady and well-liked by all who know her. Mr. and Mrs. Bachenberg left Arlington Wednesday morning for Iowa where they will visit relatives. The Post joins in wishing them a long and happy married life."

Groom: Alva H. Bachenberg; Lewiston, Nebraska; White; Age 23; Single; First Marriage; Born, Lewiston, Nebraska; Occupation, Farmer; Father, Peter Bachenberg, b. Penn.; Mother, Anna Lotspeich, b. Iowa. Bride: Ruth S. Noakes; Crab Orchard, Nebraska; White; Age 19; Single; First Marriage; Born, Crab Orchard, Nebraska; Occupation, Housekeeper; Father, Charles Noakes, b. Ill.; Mother, Martha Petter, b. Missouri. Certificate of Marriage: This certifies, That on the 23rd of April A.D. 1919, at Lewiston in said County, according to law and by authority, I duly joined in Marriage Mr. Alva H. Bachenberg and Miss Ruth S. Noakes and there were present as witnesses Mrs. Anna Bachenberg and Mr. Charles Noakes. Given under my hand the 23rd day of April A.D. 1919, E.C. Moore, Pastor M.E. Church, Lewiston, Nebraska.

Recorded Deaths