Spahnle Family Cemetery
This private cemetery is located on the NE corner of the intersection of 190th and 'B' roads. It is 0.1 mile to the north of the intersection, on the east side of the road.
"Rosalia Bläsi Spahnle was born 17 Nov 1819 in Ichenheim, Offenburg, Baden, Germany. She died 17 Jul 1884, in Otoe County. Rosalia married Joseph Spahnle on 6 Feb 1844 in Ichenheim. Joseph was born 7 Dec 1822 in Ichenheim. More than likely Joseph was buried in the Spahnle Cemetery also, but because grave markers were destroyed, or moved, we will never know for sure. They arrived in the United States 21 Jul 1874 according to New York Passenger List 1820-1957.
Their children were:
Magdelena Spahnle born 22 Nov 1844 in Ichenheim, died 9 Feb 1923, place unknown. Married Heinrich Fuhrer 19 Sept 1873 in Davenport, Iowa. Only one of their children - William F. Fuhrer born 10 Feb 1877 was born in Otoe County.
Joseph W. Spahnle, born 16 Sep 1847 in Ichenheim, died 9 Nov 1925 in Eagle, Cass County, Nebraska. He married Sophia A. Boeswetter. Joseph Spahnle married his second wife, Karoline Karloff Rudolph, on 31 Jul 1906 in Otoe County. Karoline was born 1861 in Germany and died 1935 in Cass County, Nebraska.
Michael Edward Spahnle (my great-grandfather) was born 29 Sep 1849 in Ichenheim, died 14 Mar 1910 in Eagle, Cass County. He married Fredericka Hamm 01 Nov 1873 in LeClair, Scott County, Iowa.
Karolina Spahnle was born 24 Jan 1857 in Ichenheim, died 06 Apr 1915 in Almena, Norton, Kansas. She married John Karnopp on 20 Oct 1877.
Maria (Mary) Spahnle was born 20 Jan 1859 in Ichenheim, died date unknown. She married John Michael born about 1828 in Pennsylvania on 30 Sep 1876. All of Mary and John's children were born in Otoe County and the entire Michael family is buried in the Rosewood Hill Cemetery, Otoe County. Children of John and Mary were: George born 1876 in Otoe, died 1896 in Otoe, Charles born 1878 Otoe, died 1907 in Otoe and David born 1879 in Otoe, died 1886 in Otoe." (1)
Biographical Album of Lancaster County, Nebraska subject Otto R. Boesewetter
Added by MaurineSLeBlanc on 4 Aug 2008
Originally submitted by weid427 to myfamilystory on 30 Apr 2007
OTTO R. BOESEWETTER.
"It is sometimes said by the sneering cynic, or some unwise, though doubtless honest, temperance advocate, that Germany has given to us of the United States nothing but lager beer. Nothing could be more untrue. No one can traverse the district occupied by Lancaster County, Neb., and innumerable other and similar sections without being impressed with the fact that numberless of our most-respected, hard-working, wealthy and honored citizens are of that nationality, and bring to us all the well-being and prosperity with which such citizens must endow a country.
The family of which our subject is a member are of this class, and were natives of Germany. His father was Antone E. Boesewetter, who was born in Saxony, Germany. His mother's maiden name was Martha Race, and the place of her birth, Bavaria. It was not until they had taken up their residence in Ozaukee County, Wis., that they were united in marriage, which was celebrated in the year 1841. They continued to make their home in that place until 1876, when they came to Lancaster County, Neb.
An available tract of land on section 12 of Stockton Precinct, attracted the attention of the father of our subject, who immediately took the necessary steps to secure the same. This land they carefully improved, and upon it erected their home and farm buildings, and continued to make it their abode. The wife and mother was called to enter the rest beyond Sept. 2, 1868, her husband surviving her some thirteen years, when, April 25, 1881, he, too, was called to his long home. In the course of their married life their family included six children, whose names are here appended in order of birth: Sophia, Bertha, Louisa, Paulina, Otto &and Ernest. The eldest daughter, Sophia, has become the wife of Joseph Spahule; her sister Bertha was married to John Bether; she died in Nebraska City, in the year 1870. The third daughter is now Mrs. Johim Ellenburg, and the youngest daughter has married Mr. Charles Coppe. The youngest child, Ernest, is a resident of Perkins County, Neb.
Upon the death of the parents of this deeply interesting and much respected family, the home farm passed into the possession of our subject, the eldest son. This comprises about 120 acres of most available land required for stock-raising or farm purposes, and, although a young man, our subject lacks none of those admirable qualities which mark the lives of his progenitors, qualities which, perhaps, at least in many instances, are well-nigh national characteristics. Our subject is, socially, connected with the Garfield Aid and Protective Association of Avondale, Neb. In political matters he is thoroughly American, deeply interested in all those topics which are before the nation, and have to do with its Government. With patriotic spirit he strives to make himself master of these questions that he may intelligently support those persons seeking office who will truly represent the people. He is associated with the Republican party. Our subject has several times been called upon to fill local offices within the gift of his fellow-citizens, by whom he is held in high esteem, and who fully appreciate the conscientious manner in which he has performed every function and duty of office. For five consecutive terms he has held the office of Precinct Assessor."
Death of Jurgen Onken
Added by MaurineSLeBlanc on 8 Oct 2007
From the Lincoln newspaper:
Death: Fatal Accident
"A farmer dies from injuries received while trying to stop his runaway team.
From Mr. James Waxman, a farmer, living near No. 2 school house in this county, we learn the particulars of a sad accident which occurred last Wednesday in his neighborhood, about four miles south of the city.
Mr. George Onken whose death was caused by the accident, is a farmer who has been living about twelve miles from the schoolhouse No.2. He was driving home and had reached a point about four miles beyond Stevens Creek, when something became wrong with his horses and he got out of his wagon to attend to it. While he was out, the team became frightened and started to run away. He tried to hold them, but was unable to do so. However, he hung on and was dragged four or five rods into a corn field.
Mr. Cole, a farmer living nearby, saw the team running and seeing no driver, went over to find out what happened. He found Mr. Onken lying in the corn, conscious, but unable to walk. He immediately procured a horse and buggy, took him home, and did all he could to make his condition comfortable. He went to town for a doctor, who made an examination and found that several ribs were broken and other injuries received. It is thought that the horse had stepped on his breast and stomach.
He died at Mr. Cole's house at 11 o'clock today after nearly two days of suffering. His wife was unable to leave home at the time he was hurt, and saw him only a short time before he died. He was about 45 years old, and had lived on the farm where he was staying at the time of his death for nearly 13 years. He leaves a wife and five children, the oldest of whom is but eleven years.
Much credit is due Mr. Cole, who did everything in his power to assist the sufferer, caring for him until he died."
This obituary was sent to Ann Hoffman by Caroline Olds, March 1982.
Burial Listing: A complete listing of burials is being compiled by the Otoe County Genealogical Society. The listing will be made available in the near future in our 'Otoe County Cemeteries' book. Surnames buried in this cemetery include: Onken and Spahnle.
Gravestone Photographs: http://nebraskagravestones.org/
Point of Contact: If you desire more information about this cemetery, please contact the Otoe County Genealogical Society at ocgs.ne@gmail.com and we will try and provide you with as much information about the cemetery as possible.
If you desire more information about the Spahnle Family themselves, please contact Maurine Spahnle LeBlanc at leblanc@outreachinternet.com.
Cemetery Photographs:
Works Cited:
(1) Maurine Spahnle LeBlanc (2009). 'Biography of Rosalia Blasi Spahnle'.
