1857 - age 16
Immigrated from Germany to USA

1862 - age 21
Became naturalized citizen of USA

27 Feb 1866 - age 24
Marriage to Heinrich "Henry" Wiese
Scott County, Iowa

1 Jun 1870 Federal Census:
Lincoln Twp. (PO Davenport), Scott County, Iowa
Hinrich Wiese 28 farmer; wife Marie Wiese 26; children Bertha Wiese 3, Emma Wiese 1; farm laborer Peter Jens 20; onstantin Jens 14. Real estate value $8K; personal estate value $1300.

1 Jun 1880 Federal Census:
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
Henry Wiese 38 farmer; wife Mary Wiese 38; children Bertha Wiese 13, Emma Wiese 11, Peter Wiese 9, Laura Wiese 7, Christina Wiese 5, Henry Wiese 3, Fritz Wiese 1; farm laborers Carl Tanke 26, Jacob Juhlen 28.

1885 Iowa Census:
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
Henry Wiese 43 farmer; wife Mary Wiese 43; children Bertha Wiese 17, Emma Wiese 16, Peter Wiese 14, Laura Wiese 12, Christine Wiese 9, Henry Wiese 7, Fritz Wiese 5, Katy Wiese 2, John Wiese 0; John Rickard 29 farm help.

1895 Iowa Census:
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
Mary Weise, 53.

1 Jun 1900 Federal Census:
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
Henry Wiese 58 farmer; wife Maria Wiese 58, 9 births/8 living; Henry J Wiese 23 farm laborer, Fritz Wiese 21 farm laborer, Kate Wiese 18, John Wiese 15. Own farm free and clear.

1 Jun 1910 Federal Census:
Sheridan Twp., Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa
Davenport St.; Fritz Wiese 31, single, bookkeeper general store; mother Mary C Wiese 68, widow; brother John Wiese 26, single, laborer general store; servant Laura Sahl 24.

1 Jan 1915 Iowa Census Individual Card:
Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa
Mrs. Mary Wiese; age 73; widow; housekeeper for son; completed 10th level grammar school; home value $3K; no religious affiliation.

1 Jan 1920 Federal Census:
Sheridan Twp., Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa
Davenport St.; Mary Wiese 78 widow; son John Wiese 38, single, laborer implement store.

1 Jan 1925 Iowa Census:
Mary Wiese 83 widow, completed 6th grade; son John Wiese 42 single, completed 12th grade; daughter Bertha Eckerman 59, completed 4th grade; son-in-law Gustave Eckermann 60, completed 4th grade. Own home free and clear; value $3600.

Aug 1925
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
Two hundred members of the German-American Pioneer society were present at the annual meeting of the organizaton held this morning at the gardens of Northwest Davenport Turner hall...Mrs. Mary Wiese, 83, of Eldridge, was the oldest lady present."
The Davenport Democrat & Leader
Tuesday evening, 11 Aug 1925

12 Nov 1925
Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa
"ELDRIDGE WOMAN
CELEBRATES HER
84TH NATAL DAY
Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Mrs. Mary Wiese gathered at the home today to celebrate the 84th birthday anniversary of the pioneer resident and beloved woman of this community. The family gathering has been an annual event for many years and this year's gathering was one of the largest and most enjoyable of many years.
Mrs. Wiese was born in Germany Nov. 12, 1841, but has spent the greater part of her life in Scott county where she reared her family of nine children. Eight of the family are living. Mrs. Wiese is enjoying good health that as always in a great measure has been her portion. Her loveable personality and interest in life has endeared her to a wide circle of admiring friends who will delight in showering her with their good wishes and rememberances.
Mrs. Wiese now resides with her daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Eckermann, who came to live with her several years ago."
The Davenport Democrat & Leader

1 Apr 1930 Federal Census:
Sheridan Twp., Eldridge, Scott County, Iowa
Gus Eckermann 65; wife Bertha Eckermann 63; mother-in-law Mary Wiese 88 widow; brother-in-law John Wiese 45, single, tinner in tin shop. Rent; $15/mo; radio.

Age at death: 92