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Below is a family biography included in History of Shawnee County, Kansas and Representative Citizens by James L. King, published by Richmond & Arnold, 1905.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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EDWARD HENRY MOESER.
In the course of human events, the older citizens of a community pass off the threshold of life to give place to the new generation pressing on behind, and thus the time comes when the pioneers, those who have borne the heat and labor of the day that others may enjoy the shade and ease, are represented only by memories. In the death of E. H. Moeser, Topeka lost a pioneer, an honorable man and a valued citizen.

Edward Henry Moeser was born April 6, 1849, at Giessen, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany. He came of good, sturdy German stock, his father being a farmer by occupation and a respected, industrious man. In 1857 our subject emigrated to America with his mother and located in Chicago. In 1862 he came to Kansas, settling first at Leavenworth; one year later he took up his residence at Topeka, which city continued to be his home and the scene of his business success. Shortly after settling at Topeka, with his brother Philip he became interested in the operation of an ice and cold storage business which he developed into the large concern at Nos. 200 to 218 Polk street, known as the Moeser Ice & Cold Storage Company. Although Mr. Moeser was not officer of the company at the time of his death, he was one of its founders and to his early business enterprise and fostering care its expansion to its present proportions may be mainly attributed. During his active business years his integrity and ability brought him many friends who entertained a life-long respect for him and confidence in his judgment.

Mr. Moeser was married at Topeka, July 4, 1871, to Ida Bohne, who still survives, with four children: Etta E.; George E., a well-known engineer; Clara I. and Irma R. The three daughters reside with their mother in their handsome home at No. 208 Tyler street. This attractive residence was erection in 1901 under the supervision of Mr. Moeser. To daily watch the completion of this new home was a task he enjoyed, although he was conscious that he could scarcely survive to long enjoy its comforts.

The death of Mr. Moeser, which occurred on Thursday evening, March 2, 1905, was not altogether unexpected, as he had been a sufferer from Bright’s disease for some five months. His remains rest in the Topeka Cemetery.

Mr. Moeser was connected with a number of the early civic organizations and was a member of the first city fire company. He was a just man in all his dealings and gave to charitable objects that he deemed worthy of support. With his family, he attended the Lutheran Church.

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This family biography is one of 206 biographies included in History of Shawnee County, Kansas and Representative Citizens by James L. King, published by Richmond & Arnold, 1905.  For the complete description, click here: Shawnee County, Kansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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