Charles Schrunk (1827 - 1907)

Born 26 Sep 1827 in Wurttemberg, Germany

Husband of Maria Rosalia (Moser) Schrunk — married 16 Feb 1857 in Clayton, Iowa, United States

Descendants

Died 14 Feb 1907 at age 79 in Osterdock, Clayton, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Charles was born on 26 September 1827 in Württemberg, Germany. ^[1]

At the age of 27, Charles (Karl) Schrunk immigrated to the United states with his family. They arrived at the port of New York on 3 October, 1854 on board the ship "Patrick Henry". ^[2] The family is listed on the passenger manifest as Joseph Schrank, 55; Frederica, 50; Carl, 27; MIchael, 20; Carolina, 24; Frederica, 23; Theresa, 16; Paulina, 15; Serelia, infant; and Rosina, infant.

Charles married Mary R. Moser in Clayton County, Iowa on 16 February, 1857. ^[3] In the 1860 census for Mallory Township, Clayton County, Iowa, appear Charles Schrunk, age 32, born Wirtemberg (sic); Rosena Schrunk, age 30, born Wirtemberg; Gustavus Schrunk, age 2, born Iowa; and Joseph Schrunk, age 0, born Iowa. Also in this household are Charles' father, and 5 of his siblings. ^[4]

The 1870 census lists Charles and Mary, with 6 children and Charles' father still in Mallory Township. ^[5] In 1880 Charles and Mary are listed with 11 children, still in Mallory. ^[6]

The 1885 Iowa state census for Mallory, Clayton, Iowa lists the following 13 people in the household of Charles Schrunk: ^[7]

Charles Shrunk, M, 57

Mary Rosa Shrunk, F, 45

Joseph I Shrunk, M, 24

Gusdoff Shrunk, M, 27

Wm Shrunk, M, 22

Anton J Shrunk, M, 17

John Shrunk, M, 15

Frank Shrunk, M, 8

Louisa Shrunk, F, 20

Paulena Shrunk, F, 18

Emma Shrunk, F, 12

Lizzie Shrunk, F, 7

Francia Shrunk, F, 3

By the 1895 census only John, Emma, Frank, Lizzie, and "France" still lived with their parents, Charley and Rosa, ^[8]

In the 1900 census for the same place, Charles and Rosa are living with 3 of their children: John, 28; Frank, 24 and Francis, 19. ^[9]

Charles (Karl) Schrunk died on 14 February 1907 in Osterdock, Clayton, Iowa^[1] and was buried on the 16th of February at St Mary's Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton, Iowa. ^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XV4T-M6X : 12 December 2014), Karl Shrunk, 14 Feb 1907; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 1,673,367.
2. ↑ "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/27RS-B61 : 15 April 2015), Carl Schrank, 1854; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
3. ↑ "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KCH3-FQL : 8 March 2016), Chas. Schrink and Mary R. Moser, 16 Feb 1857, Clayton County, Iowa, United States; citing reference bk1 pg116, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,255,482.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M82N-JV8 : 31 December 2015), Charles Schrunk, 1860.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MDJ5-C9K : 17 October 2014), Charles Schrunk, Iowa, United States; citing p. 5, family 32, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,882.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MD2S-TP7 : 14 July 2016), Charles Schrunk, Mallory, Clayton, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district ED 139, sheet 439A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0333; FHL microfilm 1,254,333.
7. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTS4-8YB : 17 November 2014), Charley Schrunk, Clayton, Iowa, United States; citing p. 94, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,020,190.
8. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTS4-8YB : 17 November 2014), Charley Schrunk, Clayton, Iowa, United States; citing p. 94, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,020,190.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9K7-FWB : accessed 1 July 2017), Charles Schrunk, Mallory Township, Clayton, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 56, sheet 9B, family 182, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,425.
10. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70387007/charles-joseph-schrunk : accessed 04 November 2021), memorial page for Charles Joseph “Carl” Schrunk (16 Sep 1827–13 Feb 1907), Find A Grave: Memorial #70387007, citing Saint Marys Cemetery, Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Anam Cara (contributor 48864424) .

See Also:

Charles Schrunk in the vital records of his children

• "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVSR-VS1 : 3 December 2014), Charles Schrunk in entry for William Schrunk and Etta S. Averitt, 07 Mar 1890; citing Colesburg, Delaware, Iowa, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,255,483.
• "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJ6N-8DS : 8 March 2016), Charles Schrank in entry for William Marold and Louisa Schrank, 19 Apr 1887, Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing reference bk 5 p 123 cn 109, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,035,402.
• "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MC-9KGP : 17 May 2016), Charles Schrunk in entry for Elizabeth Sara Strader, 26 Jan 1959; citing Forest Park, Cook, Illinois, United States, source reference , record number , Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm .
• "Iowa, Death Records, 1921-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24D-QZDQ : 31 October 2016), Karl Shrunk in entry for Fred Shrunk, 21 Jan 1935, Iowa, Iowa, United States; citing certificate #5226, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101821054.
• "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KC4S-LDN : 8 March 2016), Chas. Schrunk in entry for John C. Schrunk and Leora B. Rulon, 19 Jul 1900, Clayton County, Iowa, United States; citing reference p 137, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,255,484.
• "Iowa, Death Records, 1921-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24D-XLMP : 31 October 2016), Charles Schrank in entry for Louise M Marold, 03 Feb 1938, Dyersville, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; citing certificate #3122, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101821071.
• "Iowa, Death Records, 1921-1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24Z-G2PF : 31 October 2016), Charlie Shrank in entry for Emma Murphy, 29 Jan 1926, Independence Township, Jasper, Iowa, United States; citing certificate #101292, State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines; FamilySearch digital folder 101768571.
• "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPWJ-3KT : 26 November 2014), Schrunk in entry for John C Schrunk, 20 Oct 1958; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.