Genealogy Record For
Harry Harrison Lutz

(Harry) Harrison B Lutz (10/18/1861-11/01/1929)
  • Spouse: Alice M Davis (Lutz) (5 Nov 1868 - 22 Jan 1934) B:Columbus, Ohio, D:Louisa, Linn Co., Iowa, daughter of George W. Davis (1835-1907) and Jane Catherine Reall (1845-1924), she was the second of 7 children)
  • Children:
    1. Daughter: Maude Weber Lutz (Markert) (1889-1971) Married Benjamin D Markert (1890-1919), Both buried at Shiloh Cemetery as noted above)
    2. Son: Harry Ray Lutz (04/18/1895-02/01/1940)
    3. Daughter: Edith Lutz (Stamy) (?) Married Unknown Stamy)
    4. Son: (Fred) Frederick Nelson Lutz (12/31/1905-07/01/1988)
  • Parents
    1. Father: Charles S Lutz (1833-02/01/1870)
    2. Mother: Sarah Mariah Stickel (Hunter) (1836-1914)
  • Siblings
    1. Sister: Mary Hunter (? - ?)
    2. Sister: Mary Jane Hunter (Cook) (1878-1959)
Harry's Personal Information
Born in Linn County, Iowa (IA), USA on Friday, October 18, 1861
Died in Linn County, Iowa (IA), USA on Friday, November 1, 1929 (Age 68)
Cemetery: Shiloh Cemetery in Hiawatha, Linn Co., Iowa (IA), USA
Marriage to
    Alice M Davis (Lutz) (5 Nov 1868 - 22 Jan 1934) B:Columbus, Ohio, D:Louisa, Linn Co., Iowa, daughter of George W. Davis (1835-1907) and Jane Catherine Reall (1845-1924), she was the second of 7 children) on Thursday, February 24, 1887 (Age 25)
- in Linn County, Iowa (IA), USA
Religion: St. Paul's Methodist church of Cedar Rapids
Comments: Linn County, Iowa History, Volume II

This database provides a history of Linn county, Iowa from its earliest settlement to its publication in 1911.

  Harrison B. Lutz, who largely derives his income from farming interests, is the owner of a tract of one hundred and sixty-five acres of rich and productive land in Cedar township. His birth occurred in Ohio on the 18th of October, 1861, his parents being Charles S. and Sarah M. (Stickel) Lutz, who were natives of Pennsylvania. The father's natal year was 1833, while the mother was born in 1835. About 1866 they took up their abode among the early settlers of Linn county, Iowa, settling on a farm in Cedar township which the father rented and operated for a few years. Subsequently he embarked in the mercantile business at Cedar Rapids and successfully conducted his establishment until the time of his death, which occurred in February, 1870. His widow remained a resident of Cedar Rapids for five years longer and then gave her hand in marriage to Jackson G. Hunter, a native of this county, with whom she moved to a farm. Mr. Hunter was actively identified with general agricultural pursuits until called to his final rest. The mother of our subject still resides on the old homestead in this county and is well known and highly esteemed throughout the community. 

Harrison B. Lutz remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority and then started out as an agriculturalist on his own account, cultivating rented land for a year. On the expiration of that period he bought fifty acres of his present home farm in Cedar township and subsequently extended its boundaries by additional purchase until it now embraces one hundred and sixty-five acres. He has brought the land under a high state of cultivation and improvement and annually harvests excellent crops which find a ready sale on the market. He likewise acts as the president of the Sylvia Telephone Company and is widely recognized as a man of excellent executive ability and sound judgment. 

On the 24th of February, 1887, Mr. Lutz was united in marriage to Miss Alice Davis, a daughter of George S. and Jane (Reall) Davis, who were natives of Maryland and Ohio respectively. The father's birth occurred on the 22d of November, 1835, while the mother's natal day was February 7, 1845. Their marriage was celebrated in Ohio but they came to Linn county, Iowa, at an early day. George S. Davis here purchased a farm and was actively engaged in its operation until the time of his retirement. He then resided in Cedar Rapids for a short time but spent the remainder of his life in the home of one of his sons. His demise occurred April 22, 1907, but his widow still survives and lives with her children. Mr. and Mrs. Lutz became the parents of five children, the record of whom is as follows: The first born died in infancy. Maud D is a graduate of the Cedar Rapids high school and for one year attended Coe College at that place. She has taught school for three years and has also displayed considerable musical talent. Harry R., likewise a high school graduate, is at home. Edith A. and Fred N. Lutz are also still under the parental roof. 

In politics Mr. Lutz is a republican and his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability, have called him to several positions of public trust. He has ably served as township clerk for three years and has acted as treasurer of the school board and as a director. Both he and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, exemplifying its teachings in their daily lives. The period of his residence in Linn county covers more than four decades and he is widely and favorably known within its borders, the salient characteristics of his manhood being such as have brought him the warm regard of those with whom he has been associated. 

A picture of Harry's grave marker can be seen at - Find a Grave entry for Harrison "Harry" B Lutz

Obituary for Alice Lutz

Louisa Woman, Long A County Resident, Died Early Monday

Mrs. Alice M. Lutz, 75, of Louisa, passed away at her home early Monday morning after an illness of some time that had recently been serious. She was the widow of Harry B. Lutz and had long been a resident of the county.

Mrs. Lutz was born in Columbus, O, Nov. 5, 1868 and came to Iowa with her parents when she was about seven years of age. The family located east of of Cedar Rapids and following her marriage to Harry B. Lutz when she was 19 the couple moved to Louisa where she had resided since. Mrs. Lutz was a member of St. Paul's Methodist church of Cedar Rapids, in which she was active until her health failed.

Her husband preceded her in death in November, 1929, and she is survived by four children: Mrs. Maude Markert, Harry R. Lutz, of Louisa; Mrs. Edith Stamy, near Robbins, and Fred N. Lutz of Meden, Sumatra, where he is with the Goodyear Rubber company. She also leaves six grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Will Davis, Bertrum; Mrs. I. L Mitchell, Atascadero, Calif.; Elme. Davis Marlon; Herbert Davis, near Brown's Valley Minn., Mrs. Elsie Thompson of Rippey, and Oscar L Davis Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services were held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m on Wednesday. Burial was in Shiloh cemetery.

Alice's grave marker can be seen at - Find a Grave entry for Alice M Davis Lutz

 
Source: Charles E Stickel Website and
Kenneth Stickel's Treemaker Website #8 and
Find a Grave entry for Harrison "Harry" B Lutz and
Find a Grave entry for Alice M Davis Lutz and
Find a Grave entry for George W Davis - Father-in-Law and
Find a Grave entry for Jane Catherine Reall Davis - Mother-in-Law and
Find a Grave entry for Maude Weber Markert - Child 1
Family Lines: Harry is listed in the following family line report: Peter Stickle/Stueckel (Germany-PA)
Submitted by Mark Stephen Stickels on March 7, 2011

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