Darmstadt Germany abt 1900
John Jost was born May 10 1827 to parents unknown at this time in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany. Darmstadt is a city in the Bundesland in the federal state of Hesse in Germany,and is located in the southern part of the Rhine Main Area. We know from the article at the time of his death that he had been in the county almost 50 years. This would have put his immigration in the 1847 - 1850 period although at this time we have not found the record. Upon arrival in the county he proceeded to St. Louis.
Bavaria Germany
Eva Rebeca Vorlanfer (also known as Barbara) was born in Bavaria, this is the largest state in Germany and encompasses most of the southeast corner of the country. This is the area of the German Alps. We do not know her parents name or the location of her birth.
From the 1900 census we know that she immigrated to America
in 1846, however at this time we are unable to locate a record. Barbara is also missing from the 1850 Federal Census.
From the 1900 census we know that she immigrated to America
in 1846, however at this time we are unable to locate a record. Barbara is also missing from the 1850 Federal Census.
The marriage for John and Barbara is recorded in both the St.
Louis, Missouri records and in the state of Missouri records and notes that they were married on April 25 1851
Louis, Missouri records and in the state of Missouri records and notes that they were married on April 25 1851
From a website on the history of Columbia, Illinois, a town southeast of St.
Louis known for its German heritage, we find that John was one of the first offices of the town, elected in 1859.
The first election in the town of Columbia was held at the house of Ernst Mund, in 1859, at which "all white free male inhabitants over the age of 21 years" were entitled to vote. Only a bona fide freeholder who had paid a state and county tax could hold the office of Trustee.
The First Officers for the Town Of Colunbia, elected in 1859, were:
President Stewart McKee
Trustees John Gundlach
LaFayette Warnock
John Jost
John Ferkel
Clerk Armin Bornemann
Treasurer John Ferkel
Constable Henry Scheuermann
Street Commissioner Jacob Beck
Louis known for its German heritage, we find that John was one of the first offices of the town, elected in 1859.
The first election in the town of Columbia was held at the house of Ernst Mund, in 1859, at which "all white free male inhabitants over the age of 21 years" were entitled to vote. Only a bona fide freeholder who had paid a state and county tax could hold the office of Trustee.
The First Officers for the Town Of Colunbia, elected in 1859, were:
President Stewart McKee
Trustees John Gundlach
LaFayette Warnock
John Jost
John Ferkel
Clerk Armin Bornemann
Treasurer John Ferkel
Constable Henry Scheuermann
Street Commissioner Jacob Beck
The 1860 census has John and Barbara located in Columbia Illinois, with four children, Lena, Charles, John and George. It notes that Lena was born about 1852 in Missouri but Charles was born in 1854 in Columbia Ill. John and Barbara relocated to Columbia between 1852 and 1854. John had a successful
saddler shop, with real estate worth $1800.00 and personal worth of $200.00. There are a number of records of taxs being paid to the state of Illinois in the years of 1865 and 1866.
The 1870 census finds John and Barbara located in Columbia Illinois. John is now listed as a Carriage Maker. Lena, their daughter is no longer listed as she had married John Ferner in April of 1870. There are four sons living wirh them, Charles, John, George and Herman. The worth of the business has grown with the real estate value of $3000.00 and personal value of $1500.00. It also notes that John is a citizen of the United States.
By the time of the 1880 census John has relocated to 2315 Chouteau Ave in St. Louis Mo. There are four children, Charles, George, Herman and Emma. He is listed as owning a satler shop, which is German for saddles.
In an article from the August 5, 1897 St. Louis Post Dispatch
(page 4) we find out that John Jost died when he fell out of the third story window of his home. The home was located above his shop. He had recently moved the Jost and Son's shop and it was now located at 2617 Chouteau Ave. The article states that he had slept late that morning and at approximatly 6:50 AM he was dressing when someone knocked on the door of the business below. He leaned out the window to see who it was and slipped and fell to his death. It also notes that he is a well know harness maker and that he was small, about 5 ft. 7 inches and weighed only 110 pounds. The article says that John had been in the harness business for a quarter of a century on Chouteau Avenue and that with in the year he had relocated across the street to the present building. The article also states that he was born in Hesse - Darmstadt and had been in the county for almost fifty years. This would put his immigration 1847 - 49.
saddler shop, with real estate worth $1800.00 and personal worth of $200.00. There are a number of records of taxs being paid to the state of Illinois in the years of 1865 and 1866.
The 1870 census finds John and Barbara located in Columbia Illinois. John is now listed as a Carriage Maker. Lena, their daughter is no longer listed as she had married John Ferner in April of 1870. There are four sons living wirh them, Charles, John, George and Herman. The worth of the business has grown with the real estate value of $3000.00 and personal value of $1500.00. It also notes that John is a citizen of the United States.
By the time of the 1880 census John has relocated to 2315 Chouteau Ave in St. Louis Mo. There are four children, Charles, George, Herman and Emma. He is listed as owning a satler shop, which is German for saddles.
In an article from the August 5, 1897 St. Louis Post Dispatch
(page 4) we find out that John Jost died when he fell out of the third story window of his home. The home was located above his shop. He had recently moved the Jost and Son's shop and it was now located at 2617 Chouteau Ave. The article states that he had slept late that morning and at approximatly 6:50 AM he was dressing when someone knocked on the door of the business below. He leaned out the window to see who it was and slipped and fell to his death. It also notes that he is a well know harness maker and that he was small, about 5 ft. 7 inches and weighed only 110 pounds. The article says that John had been in the harness business for a quarter of a century on Chouteau Avenue and that with in the year he had relocated across the street to the present building. The article also states that he was born in Hesse - Darmstadt and had been in the county for almost fifty years. This would put his immigration 1847 - 49.
There was a coroner's inquest held later in the day interviewing Barbara Jost and testified to by son Herman Jost. It stated that he leaned out the window to see who was at the door and he slipped and fell.
There is a large probate file which includes an inventory of possessions.
St. Marcus Cemetery
There is a death certificate which notes he died about 6:45 AM on August 5th 1897 from a fracture of the skull from a fall/accident. The place of burial to be St Marks (Markus) Cemetery in St. Louis MO. This cemetery was badly neglect and taken over by the city and turned in to a walking park. We are unable to find a Jost Marker
The 1900 census finds Barbara is now living with her daughter Emma and Emma's husband Henry C. Jannsen. They are living a 4202 Prairie Avenue in St. Louis Mo. This is the corner of Prairie and Fairground, however the house is no longer there. It does note that Barbara was born in December 1833, is widowed and had eight children of which five are living. It states she was born in Germany and came to this country in 1846 and that she can read, write and speak English.
The 1910 census has Barbara again living with daughter Emma
on Linton Avenue near West Florissant. It notes that she is now 76 and has been widowed for 12 years and that she has no trade but can read and write and was born in Germany.
Barbara died at 3 AM on April 2, 1914. She was living with daughter Emma but son Herman in the informant on the death certificate. Sadly he does not know the name of her mother or father. It does state she was 80 years, 3 months old and she dies of Uremia, a renal failure caused when kidney function is compromised.
Form the death notice in the St. Louis Post Dispatch we know the funeral was at 2 PM at daughter Emma's home and from there she is buried at Old St. Marcus Cemetery on April 4, 1914. The notice states that she is the mother of Charles and Herman, Lena Ferner and Emma Jansen. It also says that she is a member of Lily Lodge No. 551, K. and L. of H. This is the Knights and Ladies of Honor, a fraternal beneficiary Society. The cemetery is now a walking park and most grave markers are gone. We can find no marker for Barbara Jost.
The 1910 census has Barbara again living with daughter Emma
on Linton Avenue near West Florissant. It notes that she is now 76 and has been widowed for 12 years and that she has no trade but can read and write and was born in Germany.
Barbara died at 3 AM on April 2, 1914. She was living with daughter Emma but son Herman in the informant on the death certificate. Sadly he does not know the name of her mother or father. It does state she was 80 years, 3 months old and she dies of Uremia, a renal failure caused when kidney function is compromised.
Form the death notice in the St. Louis Post Dispatch we know the funeral was at 2 PM at daughter Emma's home and from there she is buried at Old St. Marcus Cemetery on April 4, 1914. The notice states that she is the mother of Charles and Herman, Lena Ferner and Emma Jansen. It also says that she is a member of Lily Lodge No. 551, K. and L. of H. This is the Knights and Ladies of Honor, a fraternal beneficiary Society. The cemetery is now a walking park and most grave markers are gone. We can find no marker for Barbara Jost.