My research of John Danniel Buchmuller/Buchmiller began many years ago. In a ledger book I inherited that was originally purchased by my great-grandfather, German Buchmuller/Buchmiller, I found an obituary of "John Daniel Buchmiller, Jr". For years I asked members of my father's generation who he was. No one knew anything about him. He didn't show up in my family records. I surmised he must be related to me in some way, or his obituary wouldn't be in the book. The search was on.

It took me a long time to prove this gentleman was a direct descendant of Martinus Buchmuller of Ostringen, Baden; the same person that my great grandfather German Buchmuller was. I spend countless hours going through records of all kinds. I was lucky to have made contact with the wonderful people at the Geneseo, Illinois library, especially Linda Flatt, who helped me collect records and obituaries concerning the family. The same can be said of the fine folks at the Greene County Iowa Genealogical society, namely Shirley Ross and Valerie Ogren. A special thanks goes to Judith Linenfelser, wife of Charles Linenfelser, another direct descendant of German Buchmiller. Thanks to her her diligent research, I now have proof that the lost family of Johann Daniel Buchmuller/Buchmiller belongs to us!

John's wife Francis was the daughter of Johann Bartholomous Gramlich of Ostringen, who was a brother to Maria Anna Gramlich, wife of Joseph Buchmuller, father of German Buchmiller. Hence, Francis and Johann Daniel were aunt and uncle to my German Buchmuller on both sides of the family. It is assumed at this time, from the records searched so far, that all the Buchmullers in Ostringen were members of the same family.

From the 1860 Census of Henry County, Illinois: (furnished by look-up volunteer of the Henry County Genealogical Society member, "Kim" ,Kkhb59@aol.com.

Town of Phoenix: 3232 3132 Buckmuller, Daniel 39 M farmer Baden

Francis 29 F wife Baden

Ed. 7 M in school Illinois

Bertha 6 F in school Illinois

Joseph 4 M Illinois

Adeline 2 F Illinois

Bach, Lewis 24 M Laborer Saxony

From the 1877 History of Henry County Illinois, as furnished by Suzie Martin Rott

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Phenix Township page 231: Buchmueller, Daniel Sec. 9, PO Geneseo, farmer, Democrat, Catholic, born Germany, 400 acres.

Buchmueller, Joseph son of Daniel Buchmueller, Democrat, Catholic, born Henry County

His birth date and that of his wife were taken from his son Edward S Buchmiller's Biographical Sketch, recorded in the "Biographical Sketches, Greene County, Iowa, 1887".

Residence: 1879, He & his wife were both listed on the marriage record of his daughter Mary to Moses Ressor

Surname Variations: Bookmuller, Bookmiller, Buckmuller, Buckmiller, Buchmueller

Register of Death Certificates in Book 1, page 87, at courthouse of Henry County in Cambridge, Ill.

The spelling of her last name is given as BUCKMILLER.

The Death Certificate, Issued by the State Board Of Health Lists her death at 2am on April 19th, 1882. Cause of deathe: Pneumonia. Place of death; Phenix Township. Duration of Disease; 8 days. Resident of state; 32 years. Aged 61 years, 1 month 11days. Nationality and place where born; German, Baden, Germany. Occupation; Farmers Wife. Place of burial; Pink Prairie, Henry Co. Ill. Doctor; D. L. Machesney, M. D. Death

Death Notice from the Henry County News, Thursday April 27, 1882:

Mrs. J. D. Buchmiller, wife of one of the best nown and highest respected gentlemen in Phenix, died on Wednesday of last week, aged 61 years, i month and 11 days. She was the mother of Mrs. M. W. Resser, of this city.

Marriage: April 03, 1850, St Louis, Missouri¹

FROM HIS OBITUARY:

Edward Samuel Buchmiller was born in Phoenix township, Henry county Illinois, on January 10, 1853, and died September 14, 1926, at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 4 days.

Edward and Valaria Young were wedded June 22, 1873, and they went to housekeeping in their home locality in Henry county, Illinois. In the year 1875 they came to Greene county where they purchased a farm in Bristol township, and upon this tract of land they made their home for forty years. In 1915 they moved to Jefferson.

To them were born eight children, six of whom are still living as follows; Richard M Buchmiller of Jefferson, Mrs. Delia Mischke of Farlin, Mrs. Roxie Walter of Jefferson, Mrs. Radah Reckard and Miss Huldah Buchmiller of Detroit and Mrs. Gladys Smith of Jefferson. One son John, and a daughter Mrs. Ethel Russell died several years ago. He also leaves to mourn three brothers and two sister, John, Herman, and Frank Buchmiller and Mrs. A. F. Knapper, and Mrs. E. A. Cairns, all of Greene county.

The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church, at Farlin, he and his wife having been united with this body thirty years ago. Besides their own family he and his faithful wife took to their home and care, four grandchildren, who found in them loving and attentive guardians in place of their mother, who died thirteen years ago.

During his illness of the past few weeks he was thoroughly resigned, anxious and willing that the end should come. He and his life companion met first as small children in the school of the old Illinois home, learned there to love and admire each other. So their reuniting in another and happier land comes as a blessed benediction upon their faith in each other and their faith in God, while here upon earth. Both will be missed for many a day, not only by these near and dear to them by the ties of nature, but also by countless ones who have known them as friends and neighbors throughout the years.

FROM "BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, GREENE COUNTY, IOWA 1887

Edward S. Buchmiller, an active public-spirited agriculturalist of Bristol Township, resides on section 9. His farm of 120 acres is well cultivated, and his residence is one of the best in this part of the country. He settled in his present home in 1876. Mr. Buchmiller was born in Henry County, Illinois, January 10, 1853, son of John D. and Francis Buchmiller, who were natives of the province of Baden, Germany. The father was born October 11, 1812, and the mother March 29,1822. They established their home in Henry County soon after coming to the United States. Their children are; Edward S.; Bertha, wife of A. F. Knapper; Joseph, a resident of Bristol Township; Mary A, wife of M. W. Resser; John D.; Herman, Frank and Elizabeth. The last three are living at the old homestead in Henry County, Illinois. Edward S. and Valaria M. Young were united in marriage in Henry County in 1873. Mrs. Buchmiller's parents, Felix W. and Catherine (Briton) Young are natives of Kentucky, and are living in Bristol Township. Mr. and Mrs. Buchmiller have five children--Odelia M., John E., Richard M., Ethel R., and Roxie B. Politically, Mr Buchmiller is prominently identified with the Democratic party, and has served many years as chairman of the township Democratic committee. He has held several offices of public trust, and has served creditably.

Other families residing in Bristol Township in 1887:

Milo B. Westervelt sec. 2 & 3 400 acres 2 sons b. 12-8-1856

Zebulon Ferrin sec. 27 640 acres 3 child. b. 5-10-1829

James M. Steele sec. 13 4 child. b. 6-24-1834

John R. Mathews sec. 21 160 acres 3 daugh. b. 9-13-1853

David Conant sec. 16 160 acres 7 child. b. 4-6-1839

Harvey W. Graham sec. 160 acres 5 child. b. 12-19-1840

Jesse Johnson 640 acres 5 child. b. 1-1835

Reese G. Seaman sec. 30 Mill & acreage 5 child b. 6-1-1844

John M. Forbes sec. 21 & 28 240 acres 4 child. b. 4-5-1826

William C. Stream sec. 10 160 acres 1 child. b. 4-14-1834

Francis Libis sec. 14 1 daugh. b. 12-15-1835

Charles Long Manager of the "Poor Farm" 1 son b. 9-8-1846

George Andrew sec. 6 6 child. b.

William Wilson 105 acres 4 child. b. 1813

Thomas W. Vance sec. 31 120 acres 6 child. b.2-14-1837

[John Daniel Buchmiller.FTW]

FROM HIS OBITUARY:

Edward Samuel Buchmiller was born in Phoenix township, Henry county Illinois, on January 10, 1853, and died September 14, 1926, at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 4 days.

Edward and Valaria Young were wedded June 22, 1873, and they went to housekeeping in their home locality in Henry county, Illinois. In the year 1875 they came to Greene county where they purchased a farm in Bristol township, and upon this tract of land they made their home for forty years. In 1915 they moved to Jefferson.

To them were born eight children, six of whom are still living as follows; Richard M Buchmiller of Jefferson, Mrs. Delia Mischke of Farlin, Mrs. Roxie Walter of Jefferson, Mrs. Radah Reckard and Miss Huldah Buchmiller of Detroit and Mrs. Gladys Smith of Jefferson. One son John, and a daughter Mrs. Ethel Russell died several years ago. He also leaves to mourn three brothers and two sister, John, Herman, and Frank Buchmiller and Mrs. A. F. Knapper, and Mrs. E. A. Cairns, all of Greene county.

The deceased was a member of the Baptist Church, at Farlin, he and his wife having been united with this body thirty years ago. Besides their own family he and his faithful wife took to their home and care, four grandchildren, who found in them loving and attentive guardians in place of their mother, who died thirteen years ago.

during his illness of the past few weeks he was thoroughly resigned, anxious and willing that the end should come. He and his life companion met first as small children in the school of the old Illinois home, learned there to love and admire each other.

Residence: 1914, Henry County, Illinois

Residence: 1873, Phenix Township, Henry County, Ill.

Marriage: June 22, 1873, Henry County, Illinois¹

FROM HER OBITUARY:

On Friday morning, August 17, 1934, Mrs. A. F. Knapper, much beloved mother, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. W. Stream. She was eighty years and six days of age.

Bertha Elizabeth Buchmiller, daughter of John D. and Francis Buchmiller, was born near Geneseo, Illinois August 11, 1854. Here she grew up and wedded her schoolmate, August F. Knapper in October, 1873.

In March 1877 they pioneered to Greene county where they made their home for about sixty years. Forty years they lived on their farm in Bristol township and here they reared their family.

About fifteen years ago they moved to their home in Jefferson. Here in October 1923, they celebrated their 50th Anniversary, both in good health.

Six nephews as follows served as casket bearers: Richard, Fred, and Clifford Buchmiller, Mont and Dale Cairns and Jake Wack of Adkinson, Illinois.

Burial was made in the family lot in Highland township cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her more than two and a half years ago.

People from a distance who came to the funeral were: Mrs. Otis Resser, Edith Kirchner, Flora Clifton, and Margaret Clifton of Geneseo, Illinois.

She and Mr. Knapper were members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Knapper died in 1932. She tenderly cared for him through several years of illness. She possessed a kindly spirit, thinking and speaking ill of no one.

One sister, Mrs. E. A. Carins, two brothers, Frank and Herman Buchmiller, in addition to the children, grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews remain

FROM HER OBITUARY:

On Friday morning, August 17, 1934, Mrs. A. F. Knapper, much beloved mother, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. W. Stream. She was eighty years and six days of age.

Bertha Elizabeth Buchmiller, daughter of John D. and Francis Buchmiller, was born near Geneseo, Illinois August 11, 1854. Here she grew up and wedded her schoolmate, August F. Knapper in October, 1873.

In March 1877 they pioneered to Greene county where they made their home for about sixty years. Forty years they lived on their farm in Bristol township and here they reared their family.

About fifteen years ago they moved to their home in Jefferson. Here in October 1923, they celebrated their 50th Anniversary, both in good health.

Six nephews as follows served as casket bearers: Richard, Fred, and Clifford Buchmiller, Mont and Dale Cairns and Jake Wack of Adkinson, Illinois.

Burial was made in the family lot in Highland township cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her more than two and a half years ago.

People from a distance who came to the funeral were: Mrs. Otis Resser, Edith Kirchner, Flora Clifton, and Margaret Clifton of Geneseo, Illinois.

She and Mr. Knapper were members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Knapper died in 1932. She tenderly cared for him through several years of illness. She possessed a kindly spirit, thinking and speaking ill of no one.

One sister, Mrs. E. A. Carins, two brothers, Frank and Herman Buchmiller, in addition to the children, grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews remain

Marriage: October 1873, Geneso, Illinois¹

FROM HIS OBITUARY:

Joseph Buchmiller, one of Bristol township's well known farmers, passed away last Friday evening shortly before 10 o'clock. Mr. Buchmiller had been ill for some time, suffering from diabetes, and, while death has seemed inevitable, his passing came so suddenly that friends and relatives were grief stricken beyond measure.

Mr. Buchmiller was the first one of the family of brothers and sisters to pass away. He was one of eight children, consisting of five boys and three girls, being the second boy. It is said to his everlasting credit that he never touched either whiskey or tobacco in his life, and at last, when liquor was prescribed for him, he refused to take it, preferring, as he said, to die with a clear record, upon the question of drink.

Mr Buchmiller was a great lover of his family, and, probably in their lives together, he was never absent from home all night more than two or three times. He was a man of peace, rarely rarely having a disagreement with any one, and then in the most friendly manner. He never had a lawsuit, nor sued any one, and was never a witness to a lawsuit.

Knowing death would come to him he went about his earthly preparations with calmness and judgement, naming those who were to act as pallbearers, and requesting that the funeral services should be conducted by his former pastor, Rev. Father Cooke, now of Storm Lake Catholic Church. The plans were completed as he desired, the funeral being held from St. Joseph's Catholic church, in Jefferson, on Monday morning. The pall bearers were: Thomas Williams, Peter Sabus, Thomas Ftzpatrick, John Ferrll, M. T. Condon and Wm. Minihan.

Joseph Buchmiller was born in Henry county, Illinois, March 29, 1856. He was aged 56 years and 27 days. He was married to Mary A. Scherschell of Rock Island county, Illinois, May 6, 1877, at Geneseo, Illinois, near the place they lived for 3 years when they moved to Greene county, Iowa, where they lived for thirty years.

To this union were born six children, Alice, at Storm Lake, Mrs. J. A. Wirtz, of New England, Mrs. Simon Minnihan, of Jefferson, Francis, Joseph and Mary still at home near Farlin Iowa. Joseph was reared a Catholic and devout in that faith until death. Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn his loss four brothers, three sisters and three grandchildren.

The remains laid peacefully to rest in the Catholic Cemetery at this place.[John Daniel Buchmiller.FTW]

Burial: April 29, 1912, St Joseph Cemetery, Grant Township, Jefferson, Iowa

Henry County marriage records spell last name Scherschel.

" birth records spell her name as Churchill when she gave birth to daughter Alice.

Jefferson Newspaper Obituary:

Final services for Mary Buchmiller who died Nov 9 at the age of 95 were held at St. Joseph's church in Jefferson Nov 12.

Rev A. E. Zimmermann, D D pastor of St. Joseph's church celebrated the Mass.

Casket bearers were Edward Boyle, Edward Geilser, Sr. Edward Minnihan, John Minnehan, L. P. Minnihan and Francis Cudahy.

Interment was in St. Joseph's cemetery at Jefferson.

Mary Buchmiller, daughter of William and Margaret Goode Scherschell, was born June 25, 1856 in Rock Island, Ill. and passed away Nov 9, 1951 at Jefferson at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 14 days. On may 6, 1877, she was united in marriage to Jospeh Buchmiller of Geneseo, Henry county, where they resided for three years. After that time, they moved to Green county in 1874, which has been her home.

Those surviving are her children Alice of Jefferson, Julia Wirtz of Vernonia, Ore, Minnie Minnihan, Mrs. Frances Coyne, Joe and May all of Jefferson, nine grandchildren 17 great-grand children and other relatives and many friends.

Burial: November 1951, St Joseph Cemetery, Grant Township, Jefferson, Iowa

Marriage: May 06, 1877, Geneso, Illinois¹

The Jefferson Bee Obituary:

Old-Time Bristol Township Farmer Will Be Buried in Jeffeson Cemetery Wednesday

Frank Ludwig Buchmiller, 70 year Bristol Township, pioneer died at his home Sunday evening, May 14, about 7 o'clock. Services will be conducted from the Central Church of Christ at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon with Rev M Dwight Walker in charge. Rev. Carter of the Farlin Christian church will assist.

The body was to Sliningers and then taken this morning to the Albert Knapper residence to remain until time for the services. Pall-bears will include E. E. Bane, Dave Wolf, Ray Custer, Arthur Monthel, Lester Coons, and Jim Wright.

The deceased was born in Henry county, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. John Buchmiller, who had come to this country from Germany. there were five sons and three daughters in the family and all but one daughter came to Greene county, Iowa, to make their homes. Of the eight only Herman Buchmiller and Mrs. Elizabeth Cairns, both of Jefferson, now survive.

Most of his time in Greens county has been lived in Bristol township, both on his own farm and on that of his brother Herman. About five years ago, Herman and his wife made their home here in Jefferson for a short time, later returning to the farm. Their son Clifford, made his home with his parents and their only other son Fred, lives on the father's farm northeast of Farlin.

Mr. Buchmiller is survived by his wife, two sons, one brother and one sister, besides a great many nieces, nephews and other relatives and numerous friends who will miss their old-time neighbor.

Residence: 1939, Bristol Township, Greene County, Iowa

FROM HIS OBITUARY:

John D. Buchmiller, esteemed and respected resident of Jefferson, passed away at his home after an illness of several months duration. He went to meet his Maker on Monday morning, August 29, 1932.

John Daniel Buchmiller, son of John and Frances Buchmiller, was born in Henry county, Illinois, February 1, 1861, being at the time of his death 71 years 7 months and 29 days.

Native of Illinois

He grew to manhood in Henry county and when twenty years of age came in a covered wagon to Green county, where he made his home with his brother, Edward, now deceased, for a number of years. Here he met Mary E. Wright and on the 26th day of January, 1887, they were married by Elder Ervin Wright. Soon they moved to their farm in Bristol Township, where they lived for more than thirty years. To this union one daughter, Martha, now Mrs. Albert Knapper, was born.

At an early day he joined the Christian church of Farlin, and he continued in the faith throughout the years. In his younger life he held different church offices, being deacon and elder as occasion and necessity arose. He was also a member of the Odd Fellow lodge at Farlin and in his more active years took much interest and pleasure in the work. Was Good Citizen.

John Buchmiller was first of all a home man. Of a quiet and unassuming disposition he held few public offices but he was known throughout the community for his integrity and honesty. With his passing a faithful husband and true father is gone, a considerate and loyal brother, a courteous and upright man.

He leaves his widow, his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Knapper, two sisters, Mrs. E. A. Cairns and Mrs. A. F. Knapper, two brothers, Frank and Herman, all of Jefferson, besides numerous nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Joseph and Edward, and one sister, Mrs. M. A. Resser, have gone on.

The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Jefferson, with burial in the local cemetery. The pall bearers were nephews of the deceased.

Burial: August 31, 1932, Jefferson, Iowa¹

Marriage: Jefferson, Iowa¹

Marriage: February 26, 1887, Jefferson, Iowa

From her obituary in the Jefferson Herald on 4-22-1954:

Funeral services for Elizabeth Mabel Cairns were held at the Slininger chapel at 3 pm Saturday, April 17, with the Rev. Thomas J. Reese pastor of the First Baptist church of Jefferson officiating.

Glen Farrell, accompanied by Shirley Winey, sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "In the Garden".

Pallbearers were grandsons Lyle Clopton, Merle Cairns, Earl Cairns, Richard Clopton, Gary Clopton and Kenton Richards. Interment was in Jefferson Cemetery.

Elizabeth Mabel Cairns, daughter of John and Francis Buchmiller, was born May 8, 1869 in Geneseo, Illinois and passed away quite suddenly following a stroke early Wednesday morning, April 14, 1954, at her home at 305 W Harrison. She was 84 years, 11 months and six days old.

She was one of a family of eight children. When a very young girl her parents passed away and at the age of 17 she came to Iowa, where she was united in marriage to Ernest A. Cairns on Feb. 5, 1890. To this union were born seven children, three sons and four daughters. Until the death of her husband in 1922 she lived on a farm near Farlin and since that time has made her home in Jefferson. She was a member of the Presbyterian church.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Ernest, her parents; one son, Mont and her brothers and sisters.

Those surviving are her six children, Arvada, Richards, Curtis E., Dale D., Helen Shaffer and Mildred Clopton, all of Jefferson, and Alberta Vestal of Emerson; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

She was a home-loving mother and was very devoted to her family. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren's activities and family gatherings.

Burial: April 17, 1954, Jefferson Cemetery

Residence: 1887, Iowa

Excerpts from his obituary in the Jefferson Bee on July 19, 1922;

Funeral services occurred on Monday afternoon, with one of the largest gatherings of friends and neighbors ever witnessed in that place. More than a hundred were there from Jefferson. In the death of Mr. Cairns the community loses an honored and sterling citizen. He was the soul of honesty, and having the confidence and esteem of everyone who knew him.

He came to Greene County when quite young with his parents and lived here until fire destroyed the home and caused his father's death. His mother then returned to Mendora, Illinois, where two sisters, Nellie and Zona passed away. Returning to Greene county in the early eighties his mother was united in marriage with W. C. Stream to which union two daughters were born, Dolly (Mrs. Clifford West) and Nellie (Mrs. Walter Noll.)

He possessed a fine sense of humor that made him a most enjoyable companion. During the last days of his life he called his loved ones to his side and clearly stated his wishes for the future to them, giving them good advice and urging them to live in peace and harmony, and ever to live and act honestly with all mankind.

Marriage: February 04, 1890

The Jefferson Newspaper Obituary:

John E. Buchmiller was born in Henry county, Illinois, March 23, 1986, being 40 years, 2 months and 15 days of age at the time of his death. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Buchmiller, of Jefferson, and came with them to Greene county when he was only five weeks old. He lived with them on the farm near Farlin until 24 years of age, until he was married January 30, 1901. His wife was formerly Miss Maude Clopton.

To this union were born five children as follows: Elmer R, Pauline L, Grace L, Iona D, and Wendall Dale, and the latter being 8 months of age. The family lived near Farlin the first six years, then moving to Hardin township. On account of failing health they moved to Jefferson last fall.

Mr. Buchmiller was a member of the M. W. A. Besides his own family he leaves to mourn one brother and five sisters, one sister having died a few years aog. Also his parents and many other relatives and friends who sorrow deeply at his untimely end.

Residence: 1916, Hardin Township, Greene County, Iowa

Marriage: January 30, 1901

Jefferson Newspaper Obituary

Richard M. Buchmiller, 63

Prominent Greene County Farmer Passed Away July 14; Services Held Here Last Saturday

The death last Wednesday of Richard Marquis Buchmiller, 63 took one of Green county's native sons who became prominent in farming and political circles over the state.

Born Jan. 12, 1880, in Bristol township, he was raised there and has continuously lived in the Jefferson locality. He was married Jan. 30, 1901, to Sadie E. Downing, and the young couple established their home in Bristol township. After a few years they moved to the Jefferson vicinity and have continued to reside here. They were the parents of two children Virgil L. Buchmiller of Jefferson and Mrs. Delbert Thomsen of Cedar Bluff, Neb.

He was the son of E. S. Buchmiller and Valaria M. Young. From 1926 to 1930 he was a member of the Iowa state legislature and was manager of the Jefferson Livestock Shipping association for several years. He was president of the Green county Farm Bureau from 1924 to 1926, and at one time was a member of the Rotary club. He belonged to central Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife; their two children; two grandchildren Donna Clair and Donald Dick Buchmiller, and four sisters, Mrs. Henry Mischke of Farlin, Mrs. Calvin Reckard of Detroit, Mrs. Gladys Smith of Jefferson and Mrs Wallace Schaffer of Perry. His mother and father, two sisters and one brother preceded him death.

The funeral services were held from the Slinger chapel at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 1943. The Rev. M. Dwight Walker, pastor of Central Chruch of Christ, officiated at the services. The music was furnished by Grosvenor Needham who sang "Sweetly Resting" and "In the Garden" accompanied by Mrs Ivon Schultz. Pallbearers were Delmar VanHorn, Towner Livingston, Oren Stream, Frank Knapper, Lee Whitsell and W. E. S. Hutcheon. Interment was made in the Jefferson cemetery.

Residence: 1926, Jefferson, Iowa

Marriage: January 30, 1901, Bristol Township, Greene County, Iowa

Residence: 1912, Jefferson, Iowa

Excerpts from his obituary in the Jefferson Herald, Nov.25, 1968:

Fred died Nov. 21, 1968 at the age of 74 years, two months and two days at Greene County Hospital. Fred farmed and spent his entire life in the Farlin community. He was united in marriage to Mabel C. Moore in Des Moines. Fred served in WW1 and has been a life-time member of the Church of Christ in Farlin. He and his wife retired from the farm and moved into Farlin in 1946 where they lived since. He was proceeded in death by his parents and one son, Lowell, in WW2.

Burial: November 23, 1968, Jefferson Cemetery

Jefferson Newspaper Obituary:

January 24, 1980

Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 23, from the Slininger Chapel in Jefferson for Mabel Buchmiller, 86 longtime Greene county resident.

Thomas Elliott of the Olive Street Church of Christ officiated. Mr and Mrs Dean Glawe, Mrs Helen Blake and Mrs Sandy Elliott provided music as a quartet.

Honorary casket bearers were Armen Miller, Earl Cairns, James Helm, Warner Bane, Lloyd Winkelman, Dennis Johnston and Phil Dvorak. Casket bearers were Jeffrey, Dan and Ron Crookshank and Bill, Tim and Mark Bjelland. Interment was in Jefferson Cemetery.

Mabel Clair Buchmiller was born December 1, 1893, in Webster county, the daughter of Arthur and Martha Craig Moore.

She married Fred Buchmiller on May 31, 1917. The couple farmed near Farlin. When they retired Mr and Mrs Buchmiller lived in Farlin. After Fred's death in 1968 Mabel moved to Jefferson where she has since lived. She was a member of the Olive Street Church of Christ in Jefferson.

Mabel died Jan 20 in Marshalltown after a brief stay in LeGrand for medical attention. Mrs Buchmiller was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, their son Lowell, two sisters, Mrs. Bessie McClurg and Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) Crookshank, and a niece, Alice Jordan.

She is survived by one niece, Mrs Ray (Kate) Bjelland of LeGrand, and five nephews, Dean, Edwin and Vern Crookshank, all of LeGrand, Don McClurg of Park Forest, IL, and Norman Buchmiller of Osceola, Mo.

Marriage: May 31, 1917, Des Moines, Iowa

The Jefferson Iowa Newspaper Obituary:

Buchmiller

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21, from the Slininger Chapel in Jefferson for Clifford A. Buchmiller, 85, of Jefferson, longtime Greene county resident.

The Rev Roger F. Miller, pastor of Central Christian Church of Jefferson, officiated. Sheryl Sloan was organist.

Casket bearers were Darwin Flack, Earl Cairns, James Averill, George Taylor, Warner Bane and Lloyd Pemble. Interment was in Jefferson Cemetery.

Clifford Addison Buchmiller, one of two sons born to Brank and Martha Wright Buchmiller, was born April 14, 1998, at Farlin where he grew to manhood and attended schools.

Clifford was united in marriage with Georgia Throp on April 15, 1917, in Jefferson. The couple farmed near Farlin until their retirement when they moved to Jefferson. Mr Buchmiller was a member of the Christian Church in Farlin.

He died Sunday, March 18, in Jefferson. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Fred and a grandson, Terry A. Buchmiller.

He is survived by his wife Georgia and their son and daughter-in-law, Norman and Leona of Forsyth, Mo; and close relatives, the Richard Thornbury family of Bagley.

Residence: 1960, Farlin, Iowa

Residence: 1954, Jefferson, Iowa

Residence: 1954, Jefferson, Iowa

Marriage: January 30, 1923

Residence: 1984, Forsyth, Missouri

Marriage: January 30, 1901

Excerpts from his obituary in the Jefferson Herald on 5-25-1995:

Virgil L. Buchmiller was born 4-3-1903, in Farlin. He was the son of Rishrd and Sarah Downing Buchmiller. Virgil graduated from Jefferson High School in 1922. He attended business school in Omaha, NE, for two years, then moved to Detroit, MI, where he worked in a bank in foreign currency.

In 1929, he and his wife moved back to Jefferson and Virgil worked on his father's dairy farm east of Jefferson. Virgil and Jessie bought their own farm east of Jefferson near Jefferson Cemetery. Jessie died in 1966.

Virgil was a 50 year member of Morning Star Lodge No. 159 AF & AM. He belonged to the Mid-winter Club and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson.

Burial: May 24, 1995, Jefferson Cemetery

Residence: 1943, Jefferson, Iowa

Marriage: June 13, 1926, Jefferson, Iowa

Marriage: 1967

Marriage: 1990

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