Edward Moser1
(March 29, 1889 - July 21, 1967)
- Charts on which this person appears:
- Leeson Smith, Sr. Descendants Chart
Edward Moser was born on Friday, March 29, 1889 in Osterdock, Clayton County, Iowa. His father was born in Switzerland and his mother was born in the United States.1,2,3
He appeared on the Millville Township, Clayton County, Iowa, census of April 29, 1910 in the household of Elizabeth Caroline Minger. He was 21 years old, single. He was hired as a "servant" to the family and was also working out for others.4
At age 24, Edward married Hattie Edith Smith on Wednesday, October 22, 1913 at Fairview Church, in Colesburg, Delaware County, Iowa. Hattie was 20 years old. She was the daughter of John Smith and Sarah Louisa Minger.1,5
Edward and Hattie owned the Turkey River Hotel in Turkey River Station, Millville Township community. There were actually two hotels in Turkey River. The other hotel was somewhat connected with the Turkey River Station railroad depot. In the 1930's Ed dismantled their hotel and its lumber was used to build their first home in Section 3 in Millville Township in Turkey River.
This little home was located between the Turkey River and the Mississippi River on a benched area about one mile east of Millville Crossing, just north east of the intersection of the Millville to Buena Vista highway and the Ferry Landing Road.
The home flooded and they moved to their second home which was just below the bench in Section 3 in Millville Township in Turkey River. It had belonged to Millie's great-uncle John Minger. John had never married and was unable to care for himself as he aged. His brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Elsie Minger, moved in with John and cared for him until he died, then continued to live in his home. Ed and Hattie bought this home after Charlie Minger died.
The home was built of logs. An electrical fire in the upstairs wiring caused its destruction. Hattie was able to save a writing desk from the flames. Many family pictures were lost in the fire.6
Due to financial hard times Ed and Hattie were often separated for long periods of time and Hattie sought work outside of their home. She was able to secure employment as a cook in a County Home in Illinois. Later, she moved to Rockford, Illinois and worked as a housekeeper for a wealthy family.6
Shortly after Ed became ill with colon cancer, their daughter, Millie, moved back to Guttenberg. Ed and Hattie moved in with her until their deaths. Ed didn't like living in town.7
Edward died on Friday, July 21, 1967 in the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa. He was 78 years old. He had experienced several strokes and died from the final stroke.5,7 He was laid to rest on Sunday, July 23, 1967 in the Bethel Cemetery in Mallory Township (near Osterdock), Clayton County, Iowa. Services were held at two o'clock in the afternoon at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg where friends were invited to call.
Surviving were his widow, Hattie; two daughters Mrs. Ferman (Cora) Wachendorf of Rockford, Illinois, and Mrs. Herbert (Mildred) Philbrook of Guttenberg, Iowa; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer and Warren, both of Guttenberg; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Kohler and Mrs. Lydia Tomkins, both of Dubuque, Mrs. Ted Volquardt of Hanover, Illinois, and Mrs. Anna Elledge of Everett, Washington.8
He appeared on the Millville Township, Clayton County, Iowa, census of April 29, 1910 in the household of Elizabeth Caroline Minger. He was 21 years old, single. He was hired as a "servant" to the family and was also working out for others.4
At age 24, Edward married Hattie Edith Smith on Wednesday, October 22, 1913 at Fairview Church, in Colesburg, Delaware County, Iowa. Hattie was 20 years old. She was the daughter of John Smith and Sarah Louisa Minger.1,5
Edward and Hattie owned the Turkey River Hotel in Turkey River Station, Millville Township community. There were actually two hotels in Turkey River. The other hotel was somewhat connected with the Turkey River Station railroad depot. In the 1930's Ed dismantled their hotel and its lumber was used to build their first home in Section 3 in Millville Township in Turkey River.
This little home was located between the Turkey River and the Mississippi River on a benched area about one mile east of Millville Crossing, just north east of the intersection of the Millville to Buena Vista highway and the Ferry Landing Road.
The home flooded and they moved to their second home which was just below the bench in Section 3 in Millville Township in Turkey River. It had belonged to Millie's great-uncle John Minger. John had never married and was unable to care for himself as he aged. His brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Elsie Minger, moved in with John and cared for him until he died, then continued to live in his home. Ed and Hattie bought this home after Charlie Minger died.
The home was built of logs. An electrical fire in the upstairs wiring caused its destruction. Hattie was able to save a writing desk from the flames. Many family pictures were lost in the fire.6
Due to financial hard times Ed and Hattie were often separated for long periods of time and Hattie sought work outside of their home. She was able to secure employment as a cook in a County Home in Illinois. Later, she moved to Rockford, Illinois and worked as a housekeeper for a wealthy family.6
Shortly after Ed became ill with colon cancer, their daughter, Millie, moved back to Guttenberg. Ed and Hattie moved in with her until their deaths. Ed didn't like living in town.7
Edward died on Friday, July 21, 1967 in the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa. He was 78 years old. He had experienced several strokes and died from the final stroke.5,7 He was laid to rest on Sunday, July 23, 1967 in the Bethel Cemetery in Mallory Township (near Osterdock), Clayton County, Iowa. Services were held at two o'clock in the afternoon at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg where friends were invited to call.
Surviving were his widow, Hattie; two daughters Mrs. Ferman (Cora) Wachendorf of Rockford, Illinois, and Mrs. Herbert (Mildred) Philbrook of Guttenberg, Iowa; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer and Warren, both of Guttenberg; four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Kohler and Mrs. Lydia Tomkins, both of Dubuque, Mrs. Ted Volquardt of Hanover, Illinois, and Mrs. Anna Elledge of Everett, Washington.8
Children of Edward Moser and Hattie Edith Smith
- Cora Marie Moser + descendants b. 15 Sep 1915, d. 18 Oct 1990
- Mildred Moser (living)
Citations
- [S130] 1920 US Census, 1920 Iowa, Clayton, Millville Series: T625 Roll: 484 Page: 34.
- [S205] John Smith, "Family Group Sheet - John Smith", 1983. Hereinafter cited as "FGS."
- [S63] Interview with Jerry Eberhardt (Garnavillo, Iowa), by Susan Noyes, 2003, 2005.
- [S129] 1910 US Census, US Census Search, Heritage Quest Online, 1910 Iowa, Clayton, Millville Twp; Series: T624 Roll: 397 Page: 27.
- [S175] Obits - Moser Rites On Saturday, The Guttenberg Press, Guttenberg, Iowa, undated. Hereinafter cited as Obituary Guttenberg Press - Moser, Hattie.
- [S36] Interview with Darlene Julson (Dubuque, IA), by Susan Noyes, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, Discussion durning interview with Millie Philbrood.
- [S231] Interview with Millie Philbrook (Guttenberg, IA), by Susan Noyes, May 31 2005.
- [S202] Obit, Unidentified Newspaper Clipping , Edward J. Moser Obit.
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