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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Jacob and Dorothea (Sattler) (Baltzer) Strobel, 7 South 45 West



"On Oct. 12, 1889, the following four families departed from Russia to come to America: Christian Baltzer, the widow Dorothea Baltzer, Friedrich Stutz, and Andreas Baltzer. There initial goal was Scotland, S. D., with the intention of settling in Colorado.
The following families joined them at their departure: Christian Dobler, Jakob Strobel, Christian Strobel, August Adolf, Johannes Schaal and Samuel Schaal. Others followed in 1893, namely Johann Wahl, Martin Stahlecker and Samuel Schmidke from South Dakota, and Christian Adolf who came directly from Russia. Six years later Christian Gramm and Andreas Weber also joined them. In the years between 1902 and 1908 still more families followed, Karl Weiss, Johannes Knodel, Andreas Knodel, Jakob Knodel, the widow Knodel, Johann Weiss, Gottlieb Knodel, Wflhelm Adolf, and another widow, Karolone Schaal. "

" It was in the month of March, 1890 when the following families moved into this community from Scotland, South Dakota, for the purpose of taking up a homestead and organize a church so they may have their Sunday services the way they used to have them in the old country, Russia, from where they emigrated. The names of these old pioneers are:
Christian Dobler with 7 children.
Jakob Strobel with 4 children
Mrs. Baltzer and daughter, later married and 3 children.
Mr. & Mrs. August Adolf.
Mr. & Mrs. Christian Strobel.
Mr. & Mrs. Christian Baltzer.
Mr. & Mrs. Johannes Schaal.
Mr. & Mrs. Frederich Stutz.
Mr. & Mrs. Otto Winter.
Mrs. & Mrs. Mattias Haefner.
Mathis Schaal, Jacob Strobel and Andreas Baltzer, unmarried."

Dorothea SATTLER was born 09 Oct 1827 Grossliebental, Odessa, Russia, daughter of Eberhard SATTLER b: 1790 in Oeschelbronn Boeblingen Wuerttemberg Germany .
She married Johann BALZER on January 15, 1850 in Alt Elft, Bessarabia, Russia. He was born 25 Oct 1825 Luisenhuld, Poland.
Jacob's first wife was also named Dorothea Bohn/Bonn/Bomm 1840-1877, per one tree.
They had Katherina 1861-1953 who died in Lodi, California.

Jacob Strobel arrived in New York from Hamburg on October 2, 1886. a workman, with Marianne 24?, son Jan, daughter Karoline 14. Gott Stroel is 9,

Jacob Strobel and Dorothea Strobel, both of Burlington, married at Goff, Kit Carson County on April 21,m 1895 by the Rev. Gerk Janssen, witnesses Martin Stahlecker and Philipp Britting.

In 1900 Kit Carson County, Jacob is farming, born August 1836, married 39 years to Dorothea August 1848, both in Russia. She's had eight kids, all living.

Jacob is buried in Bethune 1836-1903 # 118871912.
So is Dorothea (Baltzer) Strobel 1825-1911 # 118871899.

Dorothea's children included Christian Baltzer, 1866-1914, who died in North Dakota, # 19587035. "Son of Johann and Dorothea Sattler Baltzer"

"On Wednesday morning, August 5th, occurred the death of Christian Baltzer, sheriff of Logan county, at his home in Napoleon. Deceased was taken sick on the 5th of July, just one month previous to his death, with erysipelas, from which he rallied, but pneumonia set in, which place him in such a weak condition that he was unable to withstand the ravages of the disease and quietly passed away at about 4 o'clock a.m. on the above date. Deceased was born in southern Russia in April in the year of 1866. In 1885 he was married to his surviving wife and in 1889 immigrated, with his wife, mother and brother Andreas and two sisters, to America, locating at Scotland, S.D. He remained there until the following spring of that year, when he went to the state of Colorado, where he remained until 1896, when he removed to Logan county settling in the Brost settlement, now the town of Fredonia. In the year of 1902 he was elected clerk of the district court of Logan county in which capacity he continued for two terms, when he was elected county treasurer, which he also held for two terms. He was then elected sheriff and was just completing his second term in that office. He leaves besides his wife, five daughters. Mrs. Theresa Miller of King, Mrs. W. C. Tegtmeier of Herman, Minn., and Misses Mary, Rebecca and Emma, two sons, John of King, and William of this city. Also Andreas Baltzer a brother, residing north of Napoleon, and five sisters, Mrs. Stutz of Russia, Mrs. Margurite Bauer of the King settlement, Mrs. Wilhelmena Schweigert of Kulm, Mrs. Maria Stutz of Bethune, Col., and Mrs. Eva Schaal of Bethune, Colorado. The latter two sisters being unable to be here for the funeral."

ANDREAS and CAROLINE

Andreas Baltzer 1869-1933 died in Napoleon, Logan County, North Dakota, buried ither # 19586804., with Caroline (Strobel) Baltzer 1872-1966.


Caroline Baltzer was living in Woodburn, Oregon when her brother died in 1947.

She died in Bismarck, and is buried with Andreas 1872-1966 # 19586757.

"Funeral services for Jacob A. Baltzer, 90, Napoleon, N.D., were held Feb. 13, 1992 at the United Methodist Church, Napoleon, with Pastor Steve Olson officiating. He died Feb. 9, 1992 at the Napoleon Care Center.
Mr. Baltzer was born to Andreas "Andrew" and Caroline (Strobel) Baltzer at a sod house in Kit Carson County, Col. on Oct. 14, 1901. He came to North Dakota with his family in October 1910 and moved to the Baltzer farmstead five miles north of Napoleon in March 1911. He attended a one-room school in Glendale Township in Logan County. He married Helen Wentz, the daughter of John and Eva (Trautman) Wentz on Nov. 24, 1926 in Logan County. They lived on the family farm until the fall of 1963, when they moved into Napoleon. He continued to farm until 1975, when the land was sold. Mrs. Baltzer died on May 23,1976.
Mr. Baltzer was an avid woodcarver, taking orders for miniature cowboy boots, old shoes and Minnesota loons. He also carved log chains with individual links from one unbroken piece of wood. He frequently participated in woodcarving shows and demonstrations. One of his first major projects was an authentic replica of a covered wagon that he completed in 1959 for Napoleon's Diamond Jubilee. He later donated it to the Logan County Historical Society in Napoleon, which has it on display.
Mr. Baltzer's survivors include one sister, Martha Kane, in Montana, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, Arthur and Albert; and two sisters, Emma Weber and Freda Brown.
Casket bearers were Michael Scherr, Michael Baltzer, Barry Wentz, Bradley Wentz, Randy Schumacher and Scott Wentz. Interment was made in the Napoleon City Cemetery, with Nickisch Funeral Home,Napoleon, in charge of arrangements. "

CHRISTIAN

Christian claimed a quarter in section 10, 7S 45W in 1895, and another 160 aces in sections 13 and 14 in 1902.

In 1900 Christ T. Strobel is farming, born Aug 1863 in Russia, married eleven years to Dorothea June 1867 in Russia. She's had five kids, all living. Elizabeth may 18990, Emil July 1893, Paulina April 1895, Christ June 1896, and Mary March 1898 were all born in Colorado.

April 1916

Christian Strobel 1863-1947 died in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, spouse Dorothea Dobler 1864-1922.


He's buried in Ashley, North Dakota # 20229454.

KATHARINE

Katharine Haas was living in Oakland, California when her brother died in 1947.
She's buried in Lodi, California 1861-1953 # 129950579.
" Mrs. Katharina Haas passed away early yesterday morning in a local rest home after a brief illness. Mrs. Haas, who had lived here for the past 33 years, had just been honored on her 92nd birthday Monday by a group of close friends and relatives. She was a native of Russia, and was the widow of the late Adam F. Haas, of Lodi, who preceded here in death in 1937.
Mrs. Haas was a member of the First Baptist Church here, where she regularly attended services. She was also active in that church's Ladies' Aid Society.
The deceased was the mother of 13 children, nine of whom survive.
Also surviving are a sister, Carolina Baltzer of Portland, Ore. and two brothers, John Strobel, also of Portland, and Jacob Strobel, Bethune, Colo.
Mrs. Haas is survived b 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Lodi News-Sentinel Oct 10, 1953"

MARIE

Marie (Baltzer) Stutz 1862-1928 is buried in Bethune # 104447807, with Frederick Stutz 1860-1929.

MARGERITA

Margerita (Baltzer) Bauer 1858-1944 is buried in Wishek, McIntosh County, North Dakota # 62270434

WILHELMINA

Wilhelmina Schweigert 1860-1950 is buried in Kulm, LaMoure County, North Dakota, # 10629720, with Johan Schweigert 1862-1938.

EVA

Mattias Schaal 1867-1948 is buried in Bethune # 106180936, with Eva (Baltzer) Schaal 1868-1927 # 106160416.

CHRISTINA

Christina Gramm was living in Bethune when her brother died in 1947.
She died in Burlington 1864-1949, and is buried in Bethune # 194441137.

CAROLINE

Caroline Baltzer was living in Woodburn, Oregon when her brother died in 1947.

GOTTLEBENA

Gottlebena Lukas 1867-1941 is buried in Santa Rosa, California, # 98580818, with John Lukas 1862-1906 # 98580749.

GOTTLEIB

Gottleib 1866-1933 died in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

JOHN

In 1910 "John" is farming in Eddy County, North Dakota, 40, with Lina 36, William 16 and Emma 14 both born in Colorado, Maria 12 in South Dakota, John E. 5 and Lenina 4 in North Dakota.

John Strobel was living in Portland, Oregon when his brother died in 1947.

John 1870-1960 died in Portland, # 186636447.

Their daughter Emma Lydia Acker, born January 7, 1896 in Colorado, died August 24, 1986 in Tuolumne, California, mother Betterman.
She was in Hillsboro, North Dakota in 1920, 25, married to Edwin Acker 28 with Vernon E. 5.

Still in Hillsboro in 1930, Edwin is a traveling salesman for clothing, 38, with Emam 35, Vernon 15, Wallace 6, and Arnold 4.

Edwin O. Acker died in Saint Louis County, Minnesota on September 19, 1938.

In 1940 Grand Forks, North Dakota, Emma is a cook in a cafe, widowed, 44, Vernon 25 a fire insurance salesman, Wallace R. 16, and Arnold E. 14.

Col. Vernon E. Acker is buried in Portland, Oregon 1914-1977 # 176954917, with Ione M. 1915-2004.

Wallace Russell Acker 1923-1990 is buried in Willamette National # 254251.

JACOB Jr.

Jacob Strobel and Kathrina Dobler, both 24, married at Yale, Kit Carson County, on January 9, 1893, by minister Andrew Seupp of Yale.

In 1900 Kit Carson County, Jacob is farming, born July 1868, with Katrina Nov 1868, both born in Russia. Christ T. Nov 1893, Emyna August 1896, and Johann L. Jan 1899 were born in Colorado.

"Heirs of Jacob Strobel" claimed 160 acres in sections 13 and 14, 7S 45W in 1907.

Jacob Strobel claimed a quarter in section 7, 7S 45W in 1913.

In 1920 they're back in Kit Carson County, Jacob and Katerina both 51, Christian T. 26, Emma M. 23, John L. 2k0, Albert E. 15, and Amiel J. 11.

Letters written by Gottlieb Bauer in 1925:
"
Now we were in Colorado again; in the Promised Land which we had left 23 years ago. We were amazed how the region had changed during this time. When we left the country 23 years ago it was very sparsely settled. Now it is thickly settled and the inhabitants are almost all prosperous.
When the telephone lines had been repaired again the news of our arrival spread quickly. We had barely finished supper when our old friends Johann and Christina Ziegler arrived at the home already. We sat together until late into the night and talked about various happenings. On December 22 namely my wife and I and my brother as well as his wife drove with the car to Bethune in order visit our old Uncle Friedrich and Aunt Maria Stutz. We were also welcomed in the friendliest way there. Aunt Maria prepared a good noon meal for us which we allowed ourselves to relish. After we had told each other about the most important things which had happened we went to the city in order to see its attractions with our own eyes while it was light. Here again we were amazed for when we left Colorado there was only a rooming house for railway workers there and now it is a beautiful city. Then when we returned we got into the car and drove back again to my brother’s home. We had just gotten there when many of my old acquaintances and friends arrived with whom we then conversed late into the night.
On the next morning, December 23, we took a tour of the settlement and visited the homes of many old friends. I must admit that the farms there are all well organized and developed/established. I especially liked the beautiful orchards around the farmhouses. In the evening we returned to my brother’s farm and before we knew it some friends had arrived again.
On Christmas Eve, December 24, we drove to the church there in which the congregation had erected a beautiful Christmas tree. It was a holy night/Christmas Eve. Pastor Flemmer directed a short but moving sermon to the assembled congregation. Then the children presented an extremely good Christmas program which had been carefully practiced and during this the very beautiful Christmas songs were presented. It really is something beautiful and grand to be able to celebrate this festival even if one is not at home. There were also a lot of friends there and they recognized us and were happy as little children. Only the days of Christmas were over too soon.
On the second day of Christmas (Boxing Day) we visited Uncle Matthias and Aunt Eva Schaal on their farm after the worship service. When we arrived there I had a look at their beautiful orchard first. That afternoon my brother and his wife and brother-in-law Gottlieb (or Gottlob) Stahlecker and his wife arrived. And we spent a pleasant afternoon (there). In the evening we again set out for my brother Andreas’ farm. We were awaited there by many friends already and it did not take long before the house was full of visitors. The evening passed by much too quickly because we were having such a good conversation.
On Sunday morning, December 27, we drove to church again and from there to the Wilhelm Adolf home, to my brother’s son-in-law and where my brother’s daughter resided and we spent a very pleasant afternoon there. As long as we stayed at my brother’s place we didn’t get much sleep because time and time again people arrived who wanted to learn something about Canada.
The weather has been very nice during the last few days. The skating rink has already melted. The snow did not stay for long.
We were able to learn that our friends Johannes and Ottilia Schlauch who were in Bessarabia for a visit were on their way home. He is bringing two people along from abroad but I do not know what their names are. We expect that they will arrive safe and sound here."

"On Monday, December 28, 1925, we had a snowfall here. But since the weather was not cold the snow went away again. Then in the evening Mrs. Christina Ziegler arrived and took us to her home. Her husband Johann Ziegler did not feel well and had to stay at home. We stayed with them overnight and on the next morning, December 29, I inspected their farm and I was just amazed at all the equipment. There is nothing lacking (for farmwork). After I had a look at everything we drove to Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler’s son’s place which is located only one mile away from them. We had lunch at Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler’s place and by the time the meal was over my brother and sister-in-law arrived to pick us up. They then accompanied us to the farm which belongs to their son Martin Bauer. However, we did not stay there for a long time and also visited our friend Jakob Strobel and his wife. As Jakob was not home just at that moment we did not stay for a long time. But I still took enough time in order to inspect his acacia forest and orchard. After I had inspected them it occurred to me that my friend Andreas Balzer in Napoleon, North Dakota had namely told me that the trees are full of worms but this was not verified after I examined them because the trees were all healthy and able to grow.
From there we drove to our friend Isaiah (Jesaias) Stahlecker who was also suffering from a cold. We were very sorry for our friend Isaiah and his many children because his wife and the mother of his children already died several years ago.
From there we continued on to John Dobler whom we found in bed because he had a cold. However, his wife Magdalena welcomed us in a very friendly manner and after we had conversed for a while we drove to my brother’s farm in the evening. The next morning we then visited our friends John and Barbara Weisshaar (Translator’s note: or Weishaar) where we were received in a most hospitable manner. Our old Aunt Stahlecker was also very happy that we visited. We spent the night at their place and had a good conversation. "

They're buried in Bethune, Jacob 1868-1958 # 93496233, and Kathrina 1868-1956 # 93496322.

Jacob and Katerina are alone in 1940 Kit Carson County.

Rev. Theodore Christian Strobel 1893-1983, dying in Portland, Oregon, is buried in Bethune # 93492595, his first wife Emma 1898-1945 buried in Eureka, South Dakota, second wife Lydia Grosz (Specher) Strobel 1895-1983 buried in Portland.


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