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Anna Elizabeth Aussieker

Anna Elizabeth Aussieker

Female 1861 - 1946  (85 years)

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  • Name Anna Elizabeth Aussieker  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Born 1 May 1861  Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Female 
    Died 13 Sep 1946  Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 10] 
    Buried 16 Sep 1946  Oak Hill Cem, Cedar Rapids, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 8, 10, 11] 
    Person ID I13  SnoufferCampbell
    Last Modified 1 Feb 2013 

    Father Dietrich Aussieker,   b. 17 May 1831, Freiburg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1885, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years) 
    Mother Charlotta Sophia Maria Meyer,   b. 29 Mar 1834, Gustrow, Mecklenburg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Jul 1909, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 1859  Fulton, Whiteside Cnty, IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 12, 13] 
    Family ID F163  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joshua Jacob Snouffer,   b. 31 Dec 1860, Reisterstown, MD Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Oct 1943, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 3 May 1883  Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18] 
    Children 
     1. William Dietrich Snouffer,   b. 5 Apr 1884, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Dec 1935, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)
     2. Edward Milton Snouffer,   b. 14 May 1886, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Oct 1965, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     3. Arthur Joshua Snouffer,   b. 6 Dec 1887, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Sep 1981, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)
     4. Bessie Elizabeth Snouffer,   b. 2 Dec 1891, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Aug 1958, Riverside, Berrien Cnty, MI Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
     5. Charles Warren Snouffer,   b. 20 Apr 1900, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 1986, Green Bay, Brown Cnty, WI Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
    Last Modified 20 May 2010 
    Family ID F3  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Anna Elizabeth Aussieker    		Anna Elizabeth Aussieker
    Photo (Abt 1909) courtesy of Barbara Nelson Pavan

    Headstones
    Anna Elizabeth Aussieker    		Anna Elizabeth Aussieker
    Photo (posted Nov 2008) courtesy of Jeannie Westerfield & www.Findagrave.com

  • Notes 
    • The 1880 Iowa census lists "Annie" living with her parents and 6 siblings "at home" in Cedar Rapids. 1880 U.S. Census, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA (T 9, Roll 351, stamped p. 79).

      According to a program published by the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, IA, when it was dedicated on Sunday, 10 Sep 1882, the officers of the church's Sunday School included "J. J. Snouffer, Secretary" and "Miss Annie Ausieker [sic], Asst. Secretary."

      The 1900 census shows "Snauffer, Jas. J," 39, born in Dec 1860 in Maryland, employed as a "Gro. salesman," living with his wife of 17 years, Anna E, 39, b. May 1861 in Iowa, and their 5 Iowa born children: William D, 16, b. Apr 1884, and employed in "hardware sales"; Edward M, 14, b. May 1886; Arthur J, 12, b. Dec 1887; Bessie E, 8, b. Dec 1891; and Charles, 1 month, b. Apr 1900. A servant also lived with them. Living only eight houses away was Anna's mother Charlotte and a number of her siblings. 1900 U.S. Census, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA (T 623, Roll 444, stamped pp. 302B-303A).

      The 1910 census lists "Anna E." Snouffer as a 48-yr old woman, living at home with her husband of 28 years, Joshua, and children Edward M., Bessie E., and Charles W. The census reports that she had 5 children. It also records that she was born in Iowa, and it appears to state that her parents were German (the handwriting is hard to read). 1910 U.S. Census, 9th Prct, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA (T 624, Roll 411, stamped p. 155).

      Bertha Newens, her daughter-in-law, states her name was "Anna Eliza."

      The 1920 census reports that Anna, 61 [sic] was living with her husband "Josiah" J. Snouffer and son Charles W. 1920 U.S. Census, 17th Precinct, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, IA (T 625, Roll 500, stamped pp. 190-191).

      The 1930 census lists Joshua J Snouffer, "69," an insurance clerk, and his wife Anna E, "68," living next door to his brother Samuel S. Snouffer and family. 1930 U.S. Census, Cedar Rapids, 19th Prct, Linn Cnty, IA (T 626, Roll 665, ED 64, p. 6B).

      Cedar Rapids Gazette (May 1933):
      "A reception this evening at the First Lutheran church will observe the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua J. Snouffer, 115 Seventh street SW, which they share celebrating today.
      "Mr. and Mrs. Snouffer were married on May 3, 1883, at the home of Mrs. Snouffer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aussicker [sic], at 113 First street SE, where the new post office now stands....
      "The Snouffers cherish yellowed clippings from the three Cedar Rapids newspapers of that time, The Gazette, The Republican and The Times, each describing the event. Mr. and Mrs. Snouffer have been subscibers to The Gazette throughout the fifty years of their married life.
      "Both Mr. and Mrs. Snouffer are 72 years of age, and Mrs. Snouffer has always lived in Cedar Rapids, her father having been a pioneer business man here. Mr. Snouffer came here with his parents Dec. 17, 1864, at the age of four years, from Ricertown [sic], Md., where he was born and this has been his home since. He was in the grocery business for nearly thirty years and a part owner of the Rudolph Grocery company, and for about twenty years he has been clerk of the Modern Woodmen in Cedar Rapids, a position which he still holds.
      "Mr. and Mrs. Snouffer are one of the oldest couples in length of membership in the First Lutheran church. They have four sons, William D., Edward M., and A. J., all of Cedar Rapids, and Charles, of St. Paul, and one daughter, Mrs. Claude Elson, of Benton Harbor, Mich., as well as fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild."

      Cedar Rapids Gazette (1 May 1939):
      "Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kent, 1511 D avenue NE, entertained at a family dinner party Sunday [30 Apr], honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Snouffer, who will celebrate their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary Wednesday [3 May]. Mr. and Mrs. Snouffer, pioneer residents of Cedar Rapids, were married May 3, 1883, at the home of Mrs. Snouffer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aussicker [sic], 113 First street SE, where the post office now stands. Mrs. Snouffer is celebrating her seventy-eighth birthday Monday [1 May].
      "Guests at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Snouffer and their daughter, Miss Anna Mae Snouffer, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Snouffer and their son, Norman, Mrs. R. E. Shank, Miss Nadine Shank, Robert Scharfenberg and Ed Davidson...."

      Obituary, Cedar Rapids Gazette(?) (-- Sep 1946):
      "Mrs. Anna E. Snouffer, 85, widow of Joshua J. Snouffer, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 1:35 a.m. Friday [13 Sep] following a brief illness. Mrs. Snouffer was born May 1, 1861, in Cedar Rapids, and has lived here all her life.
      "*** A member of the First Lutheran church, Mrs. Snouffer attended Sunday school 67 years, serving in various offices in that organization.
      "She is survived by three sons...; one daughter...; one sister, Meta Aussicker [sic] of Cedar Rapids, and 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
      "Services will be ... at 1:30 p.m. Monday [16 Sep]. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery...."

  • Sources 
    1. [S9] IA Census 1930, CR, 19-P|, Iowa, Linn Cnty, Cedar Rapids, 19th Precinct, 1930 U.S. Census, (The National Archives, Washington, D.C.), (T626, Roll 665, ED 64, p. 6B).

    2. [S2] Bertha Newens|, Bertha Ina (Newens) Snouffer, "Newens & Snouffer Family Records", (Bertha Ina (Newens) Snouffer; unpublished charts; created abt 1960; revised abt 1970; original charts possessed by Wm.C.Snouffer).

    3. [S37] Ancestry Tree - Mann|, James D. Hug, "Mann_2011-12-09", (Ancestry.com, Public Member Tree, Online database, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33020986/listofallpeople).

    4. [S42] Jewell - Snouffers|, Carol Snouffer Jewell, "Snouffer, Schnauffer, Newens of Germany, IA, 1523-1997" (Nov 1999), (Family Tree Maker, "World Family Tree," CD-ROM database (vol. 54, tree 2400), Cambridge, MA; The Learning Company, Inc. : 2000).

    5. [S18] Cedar Rapids, IA, newspaper|, Article on W.I.Snouffer & Julia K.Snouffer's golden wedding anniversary, (Cedar Rapids newspaper : 1903).

    6. [S183] IA Census 1910, CR, 9-P|, Iowa, Linn Cnty, Cedar Rapids, 9th Precinct, 1910 U.S. Census, (The National Archives, Washington, D.C.), (T624, Roll 411, p. 155A).

    7. [S5] Cedar Rapids Gazette|, Cedar Rapids Gazette, (Cedar Rapids, IA), (1 May 1939).

    8. [S5] Cedar Rapids Gazette|, Cedar Rapids Gazette, (Cedar Rapids, IA), (Sep 1946).

    9. [S619] IA Census 1900, Linn|, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, 1900 U.S. Census, (The National Archives, Washington, D.C.), (T623, Roll 444, pp. 302-303) (Reliability: 2).

    10. [S69] Cedar Rapids Lutheran|, "Church Records", (First Lutheran Church, 1000 Third Ave, SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403).

    11. [S83] Cem - Oak Hill, Cedar Rapids, IA|, Genealogical Soc'y of Linn Cnty, IA, "Linn County, Iowa Cemeteries, Oak Hill", (Genealogical Society of Linn Cnty, IA, PO Box 175, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 (2001)), p. 85.

    12. [S73] IA Census 1880, Cedar Rapids|, Iowa, Linn Cnty, Cedar Rapids, 1880 U.S. Census, (The National Archives, Washington, D.C.), (T9, Roll 351, p. 79A).

    13. [S695] Barbara Hannon|, Hannon, Barbara, (Emails from barbarajhannon@gmail.com to Wm. C. Snouffer).

    14. [S5] Cedar Rapids Gazette|, Cedar Rapids Gazette, (Cedar Rapids, IA), Oct. 1943.

    15. [S879] IA Marriages, 1838-1934 |, Iowa County Court Clerks, Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934, (Online database, "Historical Record Collections," Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, UT; https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list ).

    16. [S8] IA Census 1920, CR, 5-P|, Iowa, Linn Cnty, Cedar Rapids, 5th Precinct, 1920 U.S. Census, (The National Archives, Washington, D.C.), (T625, Roll 500, pp. 190-191).

    17. [S5] Cedar Rapids Gazette|, Cedar Rapids Gazette, (Cedar Rapids, IA), (May 1933).

    18. [S619] IA Census 1900, Linn|, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Linn Cnty, 1900 U.S. Census, (The National Archives, Washington, D.C.), (T623, Roll 444, pp. 302-303).