Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 May 1895, St Paul Lutheran Church, Hanover, Crawford, Iowa, USA

Family/Spouse: Lloyd, N.N.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FSID: LVMV-W1W
• Occupation: Farmer
• Departure: 16 Jun 1868, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Notes:

In 1892 Crawford County Platt Map, Paul is listed as a farmer in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa

Paul Rosburg

Paul Rosburg, one of the most popular and successful farmers in Perry township, was born in Germany on May 25, 1859, being the son of Frederick and Mary (Seitz) Rosburg, both of whom were natives of that country. In 1867 the family decided to come to America, where there were better opportunities for the parents and those dependent upon them. Educated as they were in the schools of Germany, they were taught the strictest economy and industry; thus it was that, when the father and mother left the land of their nativity and the many never-to-be-forgotten scenes of their childhood, they were well prepared, so far as their training was concerned, to care for themselves in the new land. The father, as a young man, learned the wagon-maker's trade, but when he came to the United States and located at Shellburg, Benton county, Iowa, where he died, he followed the occupation of a carpenter.

To Frederick and Mary Rosburg were born the following children: Mary, William, Eula, Adolph and Paul. The mother of these children died many years ago, and after her death the father married Mary Schotle, to whom the following children were born: Charles, Herman, Margaret and Emma. The family were reared in the faith of the German Lutheran church and lived consistent Christian lives.

Paul Rosburg was but eight years of age when he came with his parents to Benton county, Iowa, where he received his education and grew to manhood. In 1895 he was united in marriage to Marry Saggan and they established their home in Crawford county, where Mr. Rosburg owned a farm. In 1901 he sold his farm in that county and moved to Plymouth county, where he purchased land and at one time owned seven hundred and seventy-six acres. He now lives in section 2 and is engaged in general farming and stock raising, being numbered among the substantial and successful men of the county. The buildings were on the place when Mr. Rosburg purchased the tract, yet he has done much in the way of improvement. His farm is one of the best in the township and is under a high state of cultivation and nicely located.

Mary Saggan Rosburg was born on September 7, 1864, and is the daughter of Hans and Christine (Storjohann) Saggan, who were natives of Denmark, and he was a soldier in the Prussian war. The family came to the United States in 1872, landing at the port of New York, and came at once to Chicago, The year after the devastating fire. Mr. Saggan farmed in Illinois for some years and then came to Iowa, locating in Crawford county. It was there that Paul Rosburg met and married their daughter, Mary, and to this union the following children have been born: Edward, who married Augusta Fester; August, whose wife is Alexandra Zoun; Christine, the wife of Fred Topken; Martin, whose wife is Agnes Curry; Julius; Charles; Marie, the wife of Harry Schindel; Ella, Paul and Anna.

Internet: rootdigger Genealogy in Schleswig-Holstein, Full name.

Internet: rootdigger Genealogy in Schleswig-Holstein, Full date of birth; parents.

Government Records: Immigration Records, Came to US 16 Jun 1868 aboard Ship Ville DeParis from Brest and Havre, FRANCE.

PAUL married Saggau, Mary C H on 20 Mar 1881 in Crawford, Iowa, USA. Mary was born on 7 Sep 1864 in Denmark; died in 1915 in Hinton, Plymouth, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This name is most commonly spelled Saggan, but the correct spelling is Saggau

John Saggan, one of the well known and prosperous residents of Denison, is a native of the fatherland, his birth having occurred in Holstein on the 1st of May, 1867.

His parents, H. H. and Christina Saggan, who were also born in Germany, crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1872 and during the first five years of their residence in the new world made their home in Chicago, Illinois. In 1877 they came to Crawford county, Iowa, spending the remainder of their lives on a farm here. H. H. Saggan passed away in 1910, while his wife was called to her final rest in 1907. They reared a family of three children, namely: Mary, the wife of Paul Rosburg, of Plymouth county, Iowa; John, of this review; and Martin, who is a resident of Denison, Iowa.

John Saggan, who was a little lad of five years when he accompanied his parents on their emigration to America, attended the common schools in the acquirement of an education and when not busy with his text-books assisted his father in the operation of the home farm. On attaining his majority he rented the place and was busily engaged in its cultivation for ten years. On the expiration of that period he took up his abode in Denison, where he has remained to the present time, being engaged in business as the proprietor of a saloon. He now owns a brick business block containing five store buildings on West Broadway and is widely recognized as a substantial and representative citizen .of the community.

In February, 1892, Mr. Saggan was united in marriage to Miss Ella Jepsen, a daughter of Peter and Anna Jepsen, of whom more extended mention is made on another page of this volume. Unto our subject and his wife have been born five children, as follows: Henry P., Saggan Hugo, Martin, Edward and Harry.

Mr. Saggan gives his political allegiance to the democracy but has no desire for the honors and emoluments of office. Fraternally he is identified with the Iadependent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Lodge No. 393 at Denison. He well merits the proud American title of a self-made man, owing his present prosperity entirely to his own efforts.

Source: History of Crawford County, Iowa. Vol. II. Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1911.

It is possible that the family name was spelled Saggau. However, the most common spelling by far is Saggan. So in an effort not to mislead too many people I am using Saggan.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Wagon Maker / Carpenter / Farmer
• Departure: 16 Jun 1868, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Notes:

Paul Rosburg, one of the most popular and successful farmers in Perry township, was born in Germany on May 25, 1859, being the son of Frederick and Mary (Seitz) Rosburg, both of whom were natives of that country. In 1867 the family decided to come to America, where there were better opportunities for the parents and those dependent upon them. Educated as they were in the schools of Germany, they were taught the strictest economy and industry; thus it was that, when the father and mother left the land of their nativity and the many never-to-be-forgotten scenes of their childhood, they were well prepared, so far as their training was concerned, to care for themselves in the new land. The father, as a young man, learned the wagon-maker's trade, but when he came to the United States and located at Shellburg, Benton county, Iowa, where he died, he followed the occupation of a carpenter.

To Frederick and Mary Rosburg were born the following children: Mary, William, Eula, Adolph and Paul. The mother of these children died many years ago, and after her death the father married Mary Schotle, to whom the following children were born: Charles, Herman, Margaret and Emma. The family were reared in the faith of the German Lutheran church and lived consistent Christian lives.

Also said to be from the Oldesloe area of Schleswig-helstein, Germany

Government Records: Immigration Records, Came to US 16 Jun 1868 aboard Ship Ville DeParis from Brest and Havre, FRANCE.

According to the Oldenburg district parish records, Ernst August Frederick Rosburg was born on 10 Jul 1820. This is in contradiction to the other records which have his being born in 1817.

Ernest married Seitz, Caroline Magdalena in UNKNOWN in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Caroline was born in UNKNOWN in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; died between 1859 and 1867 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; was buried between 1859 and 1867 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Nickname: Mary

Notes:

Caroline Magdalena, or Mary, was the first wife of Friedrich Rosburg. She evidently died in Germany as it was Friedrich's second wife who came to the United States with him.

Notes:

Internet: rootdigger Genealogy in Schleswig-Holstein, From son Friedrich.

Cai married Rosburg, Christina Margaretha in UNKNOWN in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Christina (daughter of Rosburg, Hans Hinrich and Ratzborg, Margret Krabbe) was born on 1 Mar 1780 in Harmsdorf, Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Internet: rootdigger Genealogy in Schleswig-Holstein, From son Friedrich.