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Kimbel was remembered for his operation of the [[EAGLE POINT FERRY]] which was used for transporting goods, ferrying, and excursions along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. Kimbel also operated two towboats until the time of his death and managed the popular [[KIMBEL'S PARK]]. (1) In 1898 he petitioned the city council for $400.00 to assist him in operating the Eagle Point ferry. (2) | Kimbel was remembered for his operation of the [[EAGLE POINT FERRY]] which was used for transporting goods, ferrying, and excursions along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]. Kimbel also operated two towboats until the time of his death and managed the popular [[KIMBEL'S PARK]]. (1) In 1898 he petitioned the city council for $400.00 to assist him in operating the Eagle Point ferry. (2) | ||
Married four times and outliving all but his fourth wife, Kimbel was the father of twenty-three children. He received a personal letter from the President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt to recognize the birth of his 23rd child. ( | Married four times and outliving all but his fourth wife, Kimbel was the father of twenty-three children. He received a personal letter from the President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt to recognize the birth of his 23rd child. (3) In 1902 upon the birth of his fourth grand-daughter, the | ||
''Bellevue Leader'' reported: | ''Bellevue Leader'' reported: | ||
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her husband with twin girl babies also; and now | her husband with twin girl babies also; and now | ||
Capt. Kimbel, who is father of Adolph and Mrs. | Capt. Kimbel, who is father of Adolph and Mrs. | ||
Fengler, says he doesn't care whether the ferry | |||
boat runs or not next summer. He is the grandpa | |||
of four girls. (4) | |||
Kimbel's body was brought to Bellevue on the steamer Potosi. Internment was in the north cemetery. ( | Kimbel's body was brought to Bellevue on the steamer Potosi. Internment was in the north cemetery. (5) | ||
See: [[KIMBEL, Albert L.|Albert L. KIMBEL]] | See: [[KIMBEL, Albert L.|Albert L. KIMBEL]] | ||
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1. "Captain Kimbel Pioneer River Man," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1910, p. 15 | 1. "Captain Kimbel Pioneer River Man," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 1910, p. 15 | ||
2. "City Council," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', April 13, 1898, p. 2 | |||
2. "Kimbel's Park," Online: http://www.port-byron.com/captain-richard-kimbel/ | 2. "Kimbel's Park," Online: http://www.port-byron.com/captain-richard-kimbel/ | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 12 December 2014
Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=museum_quilts&id=I3313
KIMBEL, Richard. (Germany, May 20, 1840--Kimbel's Island, June 18,1910). Kimbel and his parents immigrated to America and settled in Galena. Skills learned about FERRYBOATS he used in Bellevue, Iowa, and later in Dubuque.
Kimbel was remembered for his operation of the EAGLE POINT FERRY which was used for transporting goods, ferrying, and excursions along the MISSISSIPPI RIVER. Kimbel also operated two towboats until the time of his death and managed the popular KIMBEL'S PARK. (1) In 1898 he petitioned the city council for $400.00 to assist him in operating the Eagle Point ferry. (2)
Married four times and outliving all but his fourth wife, Kimbel was the father of twenty-three children. He received a personal letter from the President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt to recognize the birth of his 23rd child. (3) In 1902 upon the birth of his fourth grand-daughter, the Bellevue Leader reported:
Adolph Kimbel is feeling more than proud
today. He is the father of twin girl babies.
A day or two later Mrs. George Fengler presented
her husband with twin girl babies also; and now
Capt. Kimbel, who is father of Adolph and Mrs.
Fengler, says he doesn't care whether the ferry
boat runs or not next summer. He is the grandpa
of four girls. (4)
Kimbel's body was brought to Bellevue on the steamer Potosi. Internment was in the north cemetery. (5)
See: Albert L. KIMBEL
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Source:
1. "Captain Kimbel Pioneer River Man," Telegraph Herald, June 19, 1910, p. 15
2. "City Council," Dubuque Daily Herald, April 13, 1898, p. 2
2. "Kimbel's Park," Online: http://www.port-byron.com/captain-richard-kimbel/
3. "Adolph Kimbel Proud Father," Bellevue Leader, February 27, 1902 Online: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=museum_quilts&id=I3902
4. "Capt. Kimbel No More; Well-known Riverman Died Last Saturday and is Buried Here," Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, June 23 1910, p. 1