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On May 23, 1856, my great great great grandmother Maria Katharina Rhomberg married my great great great grandfather Johann Nepomuk Luger in Dubuque, Iowa. The union of these two families was not the first in our lineage. Going back to Dornbirn, there are many instances of Lugers and Rhombergs marrying. In fact, our family tree is different from most in that from the roots to the branch, there is typically but one path—in my family many paths will take one from the roots to a specific branch!
Maria Katharina Rhomberg’s parents were Johann Rhomberg and Katharina Zumtobel. Including Maria Katharina, her parents had eight children:
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Franz Xaver Rhomberg, also known as Frank, married Dora Luth, although I don’t know when or where. They had four children: John, John L., Amelia and Katherine. I know that John L. married a Nellie C. Abbott in Dubuque on June 14, 1898, that Amelia married a John Engler and that Katharina married a John Jaeger, all according to the Stambaum der Rawenberg – Rhomberg, which I was able to view at the Loras College Library. I recently made contact with the great grandson of Katherina and John Jaeger so I now know more about this line of the family.
I have no further information about Joseph Andreas Rhomberg—I don’t even know for sure if he came to America though I certainly suspect that he had. Anna Maria Rhomberg married Valentin Duttle in Dubuque on May 19, 1856. Franz Martin Rhomberg married a Carolina Eifler and together they had at least four children—Paulina, Catherina, John and another John. Maria Carolina married a Louis Fischer in Dubuque on February 17, 1862 and as many as five children were born to the couple— Emma C., Louis A., Julia, Frank and Bertha.
Here are some biographical sketches from a Dubuque history publication:
L.A. RHOMBERG, of the firm of Jaeger & Rhomberg, wholesale dealers in wines and liquors, 521 Main Street, is a native of Austria, and was born June 15, 1843; he came to Dubuque on February 28, 1860; after reaching manhood, he engaged in business in 1864, the firm being L.A. Rhomberg & Bro., and, afterward, was a member of the firm of Paul Trant & Co., who were succeeded by the present firm of Jaeger & Rhomberg. Mr. Rhomberg was united in marriage July 23,1866, to Miss Margaret Jaeger, a native of the city of Dubuque; they have three children-Louise L., Alphonse and Augusta. Mr. Rhomberg belongs to the German Benevolent Society, shooting societies and others. (pg.866)
JOSEPH RHOMBERG, residence 17 Prospect street, is a native of Tyrol, Austria and was born in 1833; he came to the United States in 1852, and, the following year migrated to Iowa and settled in Dubuque; when arriving here, he had only 25 cents; in 1863, he built a large distillery, and engaged extensively in distilling; afterward, in 1873, the building was changed into a flouring mill; Mr. Rhomberg was prominently identified with various railroad enterprises; when the Chicago, Clinton & Dubuque Railroad was built, he was the first Vice President and Superintendent, and was also President of the Construction Company; he was the last President of the road before it changed hands; he is President of the Dubuque Street Railroad Company, and has been actively identified with the interests of Dubuque. In 1857, he married Miss Catharine Bröll, a native of Tyrol, Austria. They have four children: A.L. Rhomberg, Joseph, Edward and Ludmillo. (pg.866)
LOUIS FISCHER, deceased; was born in Byrne, Germany, in 1837; he grew up to manhood there, and came to America in 1856, and came to Dubuque the same year. When the war broke out, he was a member of the Jackson Guards. He enlisted and went with that company in the 1st I.V.I., and was in the battle of Wilson Creek. After he returned from the army in 1862, he married Miss Caroline Rhomberg, a native of Austria; she came here in 1855. In 1862, he engaged in the ice business and was senior member of the firm of Fischer, Wheeler & Co., and carried on a large and successful business until his death, which occurred Nov. 13, 1875. He left five children- Emma C., Louis A., Julia, Frank and Bertha. Mrs. Fischer resides at No. 1051 Clay street, and still retains an interest in the business of the firm of Fischer, Wheeler & Co. (pg.788)
