Tag Archives: City Cemetery

The Mysterious Death of Fritz Ehrig – Part I

Posted on October 27, 2017 by SCblogger

The morning of Thursday, October 7, 1869 probably seemed like a typical fall day to Patrick Higgins, Sexton of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Davenport. The church was (and still is) located on the corner of 4th and Main Streets. … Continue reading →

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A Genealogical Mystery: The Beiderbecke Family

Posted on September 25, 2014 by SCblogger

The Beiderbecke name has been made internationally famous due to the talent and success of jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke. Locally, though, the Beiderbecke name has been well-known in the area since 1856 when Charles Beiderbecke, Bix’s grandfather, moved to Davenport … Continue reading →

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A Flood of Images: July 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by SCblogger

We may have posted  The Flood of 1870: Bridging the gap between memories and measurements a bit too soon. Apparently, instead of celebrating no floods in 2014, we should have celebrated no spring floods. The summer flood of 2014 crested less than a week … Continue reading →

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City Cemetery Sexton Records Found

Posted on January 18, 2008 by SCblogger

One of the oldest cemeteries in our city is located in an area that is anything but peaceful. Cars and semi-trucks roar by the grounds where some of the poorest citizens of Davenport lay resting in a Potter’s Field and … Continue reading →

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