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Note: Andrew Hollenbeck was born in Scott Co. Indiana Dec 12 1821 with his parents moved to Iowa when it was a territory. Married to Susanna Yates Oct 7 1847. Served 2 years in late rebellion of North and South. Enlisted in 20th Iowa Vols Co I, moved to Kansas and have lived in Scandia & vicinity since. Scandia being their home at time of his death. He departed this life Apr 10 1908. He leaves an aged widow and 6 children to mourn their loss. Alice Burton, Emma E. Carter, Pliny A. Hollenbeck, Ida M. Altman, Lydia A. Townsend, Walter W. Hollenbeck, all being present except WW. Hollenbeck in Wyo., he was not here. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
Rejoice for a brother deceased. Our loss is his infinite gain a Soul out of person released and freed from its bodily pain may God bless this dispersion of His providence to the good of many souls. Let me die the death of the righteous let my last end be like his. Amen. This a summary of the obituary that Lizzie drew.
(this copy sent to me by a decedent of his son Walter Hollenbeck)
Obituary from the Agra Sentinel, dated Apr 30 1908:
Andrew J. Hollenbeck was born in Scott county, Indiana, Dec 12 1824. With his parents he moved to Iowa when it was yet a territory. He was married in 1817 to Susannah Yates. Mr. Hollenbeck served three years in the Civil War, and belonged to the 20th Iowa, company I. He moved to Kansas in 1880 and has lived in and hear Scandia ever since.
He leaves an aged wife and six children to mourn his loss. The children are: Mrs. N. Burton, Agra Kansas; Mrs. P.W. Carter of Esbon, Kansas; Mr. P.A. Hollenbeck and Mrs. G.W. Townsend both of Audubon, Iowa; W. W. Hollenbeck of Arcola Wyoming and Mrs. E.R. Altman of near this place. All of the children were at home except the one in Wyoming. Two children preceded the father to the better world in childhood. He was converted and united with the M.E. Church in 1856. After coming here, he joined the United Brethren church of which he was still a member. He has lived a consistent Christian life, always ready to lend a helping hand or speak an encouraging word. The cordial handshake with the hearty, "God bless you, is one of the things by which he will be remembered by any who knew him. His loss is deeply felt, not only by his relatives but by his friends.
When he realized the end was near and that God had called him home, he looked upward and said "See the bright light! All is well, is well."
The services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.R. Altman at whose home his death occurred.
E. R. Baber of Cawker city, a former pastor of his, conducted the funeral services. His words were full of comfort for the sorrowing ones. His test was selected from Matthew 35:21. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant," a text well chosen for one who had spent a long life in Christian helpfulness. His departure brings to our minds the text. Blessed are the dead that die in the lord. The loved ones have the deepest sympathy of the entire community but these words should comfort them.
Weep not for a father deceased, Our loss is his, infinite gain.
A soul out of prison released. And freed from his bodily pain.
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Per his civil war records, he was born December 12, 1821 in Scott Co Indiana.
Also from his Civil war records is the following.
On the 27th day of February, 1907, Andrew Hollenbeck declares that he is 85 years of age and a resident of Scandia, county of Republic, state of Kansas and that he is the identical person who was Enrolled at Clinton, Iowa under the name of Andrew Hallenbeck on the 5th day of August 1862 as a Sergent in Co I, 20th Regl, Iowa Infantry Volunteers in the service of the United States, in the Civil war and was Honorably discharged at Mobile, Alabama on the 8th day of July, 1965. After leaving the war, his several places of residence were: Linn Co, Iowa 1865, Adair County MO fall of 1865, Dallas co Iowa 1866, Audubon Co Iowa 1872, Republic Co Kansas 1880. Certificate No. 611967
Another paper, Declaration for Invalid Army Pension states the following:
on the 3rd day of December 1889, the aforesaid Andrew Hollenbeck aged 67, years whose post office address if Scandia, Republic county , Kansas declares he is the identical Andrew Hollenbeck who in listed in the US at Palo, County of Linn, Iowa on the 5th day of August, 1862 as a Private in Co I of the 29th Regiment of Iowa Inft, commanded by J.C. McClelland and was honorable discharged at Mobile AL on the 8th day of July 1865.
He contractor chronic diarrhea brought on from exposure, hardships and drinking impure water; and was treated by the Regimental Surgeon. That said diarrhea has continued to affect him up to the present time and has resulted in piles and disease of the kidneys. 2nd that at or near a place called Mobile Point, AL, he contracted scurvy about the middle of August 1864. That said Scurry extended through out his entire body causing an affection of the gums and loss of teeth. He was treated by the regimental Surgeon for said scurvy. has chronic diarrhea, piles, disease of month, disease of kidneys, rheumatism, total loss of smell, impaired hearing and impaired eyesight.
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From the Scandia News, April 17 1909
A.J. Hollenbeck died.
Mr. A. J. Hollenbeck died Friday April 10th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rice Altman in Big Bend township. The funeral was held Sunday, interment taking place in Rosemond cemetery.
Mr. Hollenbeck was one of the pioneers of Scandia, coming here fro Audubon, Iowa, with his family in 1870 and home steading near Courtland. He was a soldier of the Civil war, seeing much hard service. He lived for a number of years on a farm north of town, his later years being spent in town. He leaves a wife and several children, grand children and great grandchildren. He was a member of the United Brethren church.
Buried at Fairview Cemetery S W1/4 Sec 3, Sinclair Twp, Jewell Co. KS
b Dec 12 1821, s, Apr 10 1908
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