Ernest August Steiglider

STEIGLIDER

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 1/15/2011 at 05:20:21

Steiglider, A., butcher, was born in Keokuk county, Iowa, June 15th, 1862, and resided in that county until April, 1882, when he came to Clay county and engaged in farming until October, 1887. He then removed to Spencer and opened up a meat market on Main street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, and is at present engaged in that line of trade. He thoroughly understands the business--having previous to his coming to Spencer been in that business--and by his uniform courtesy and square dealing has established a large and lucrative trade. The central location of his market and the quality of his meats bring a liberal patronage. Mr. A. was married February 7th, 1882, to Miss Lizzie De Mont. They have three children, Emma, Maggie and Charlie.

[Note: from Suzanne Steigleder Fightmaster, granddaughter of Ernest August Steigleder. "Ernest August (Gus) was one of the sons of August Frederick Steigleder and Matilda Schilling of German Township, Keokuk, IA. August Frederick was born in Suhl, Theringen Walde, Germany in 1828. He married Matilda in 1850 and came to America in 1855 and first settled in St. Louis, MO. In 1856 he moved to Sigourney, IA. Their children were Bertha, Emma, Hartwick, Edmund, Ernest August, Stephen Fred, Henry, and twins Emil and Louis, and Gustav. Ernest August had five children, Emma (1882-?), Margaret (1884-1954), Charles John (1887-1970, my father), Marjorie (1890-?), and Elizabeth (1893-1974). My father married Rose Alida Hellman and had two children, Charles John Jr., and Suzanne Irene. That is as much of the lineage as I have. I do have more information about the lives of my grandfather and great grandfather, if you are interested. Please contact me for more information."]