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Howe, Mary; born: Aug 15, 1862; died: Jun 15, 1951; Daughter of Johann "John" and Fredericke Johanna "Jane" (Grabow) Iselt, married Charles Howe Iselt, Johann; born: Jun 8, 1835; died: Jun 11, 1914; (tombstone photo) Married Fredericke Johanna Grabow Jan 12, 1862 - Zoar Lutheran Church Cemetery, Colorado County, Texas - - - Iselt, John and Jane (Grabow) Golden Wedding On January 12th Mr. and Mrs. John Iselt, Sr. of Mentz celebrated their golden wedding in a manner appropriate to the occasion. The day was given over to pleasure and enjoyment, and a dinner was served to the assembled relatives and guests that will long be remembered by those who were present and participated. Mr. Iselt was born in Germany and was 75 years old on June 8th, 1911. Mrs. Iselt, who was formerly Miss Jane Grabow, was 68 years of age on the 8th day of August last. They were married January 12th 1862 and they now have ten living children, seven of whom were present on this occasion. The youngest child is grown and married. The absent children were Mrs. Chas. Howe of Mentz who was sick, August Iselt of Sealy and Henry Iselt of LaGrange. Those present were Frederick of East Bernard, William of Sealy, Mrs. Otto Ticlsch of Sealy, Julius and Louis and Mrs. John Muechmann of Mentz and John Iselt of Rosenberg. In addition to the children there were about forty of the neighbors present to enjoy the dinner and festivities. The Citizen extends congratulations and trusts that Mr. and Mrs. Iselt may be spared to enjoy many more happy years in our midst. - Colorado Citizen, January 19, 1912 Transcribed by Judy Talkington