Oct 21, 1910  Shakopee Tribune  

  With the death of Joseph Vogel another pioneer settler of this part of the Valley passed away.
The deceased was born in Germany 86 years ago and came to this country with a brother when a
young man. They settled in Ohio at first but came to Minnesota after a few years and took a
homestead in Carver county. Ten years ago Mr. Vogel retired from active farm life and moved to
this city with his wife but returned to the farm upon the death of the latter which occurred 2 years
ago later. During these 8 years he made his home with his son, Sebastian. Besides the latter
Mmes. Jos. Lebens Sr. and Andrew Radamacher survive their father. 
  Death was due to Bright's disease and took place Monday evening. Requiem mass was sung by
Rev. Otto O.S.F. of Chaska on Thursday morning and burial took place in the upper Catholic
cemetery. 
 Miss Anna Vogel of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simmons, Jos. Glatzel and Peter Simmons of
Chaska and Aug. Vogel of Augusta attended.

 
Oct 21, 1910  Scott Co. Argus

  Joseph Vogel, aged 85, a pioneer resident of this locality and the first white settler across the
river, died at the home of his son, Sebastian Vogel, October 18th, after an illness since spring with
dropsy.
  Mr. Vogel came to America in 1852 from his birthplace in Germany and settled on a farm north
of the river, he and his brother being the only white men in the vicinity. In 1854 he was married to
Veronica Gessler, and their marriage to take place in Shakopee. They continued to live on the
farm until 1892, when they moved to Shakopee where Mrs. Vogel died in 1902. Mr. Vogel then
went to Chaska, residing there 4 years , since which time he had made his home with his son.
  He leaves to mourn his loss three children, Sebastian Vogel, Mrs. Anna Lebens and Mrs. A.
Rademacher, all of Shakopee. Besides these are 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
  The funeral took place yesterday morning from St. Mark's church, Rev. Fr. Guido officiating and
interment was in the upper Catholic cemetery. (My Comment: He married Veronica Kessler, not
Gessler.)  

Mar 15, 1900  Scott Co. Argus 

  Died: Vogel- In this city, Wednesday morning, March 14, 1900, Frank Vogel, an old settler of
this vicinity. The funeral takes place on Saturday, from St. Mark's church.

March 16, 1900  Shakopee Tribune

  Frank Vogel died at his home in Shakopee, of Bright's disease and bronchitis, Wednesday
morning, the 14th inst., at 3:30 o'clock. Deceased was born at Olguth near Muensterberg,
Breslau, Schlessien, Europe, September 19, 1828 where he lived until 1851, when he emigrated to
America, landing in New York. he lived in Ohio until the following year and then proceeded to
Iowa where he remained six months, traveling further in company with his brother Joseph he
came to St. Paul in the following July from whence he came to Shakopee where the population
consisted of one white man, Thomas Holmes and a number of Indians. In 1852 he took a claim in
Hennepin Co., (now Carver Co.) about 2 miles north of Shakopee. In 1859 he married Miss
Magdalena Merch and lived on his farm until 1895 when he came to our city to enjoy the last
years of his life in repose. He was an industrious farmer, a kind father and
a respected neighbor and citizen. His household was blessed with 12 children, 3 of dying in while
yet in their infancy. Five boys and four girls are left to mourn at the grave of their beloved father.
Six of the children are living at St. Paul, one at Abbot's Fort, Wis., one at Crookston and one
here. The funeral was held from St. Mark's church this morning at 9 o'clock attended by a large
number of relatives and friends. R.I.P.
   
Sept 20, 1900  Scott Co. Argus

  Died: Vogel- At his home north of Shakopee, Sunday, Sept 16, 1900, of phthisis pulmonaris,
August Vogel, at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 26 days.
  Another old settler, widely known and universally respected, has been called home and it needed
nothing more than the very large attendance at the funeral services, which took place at St. Marks
church on yesterday morning to make fully manifest how deep was the feeling of regard for him
by the people among whom he had lived and moved for nearly half a century. A good man has
gone to his reward.
  August Vogel was born in Meisterberg, province of Schlesing, Germany, on the 21st day of
Sept. in the year 1831. In 1846 he emigrated to America, landing in New York. Here he lived
during the following year and then went to Iowa and later to the St. Croix river, in which vicinity
he lived two years. He came to Shakopee when there was but one 
white man living here and that man was Thomas Holmes, the founder of this city. In '52 he took a
claim in Hennepin county, now Carver county, situatited 2 miles north of Shakopee, and there he
lived the remainder of his days. In 1858 he was married to Miss Mary Kronschable who died
March 6, 1875. Eight children blessed this union and five of these survive. Four years after the
death of his first wife Mr. Vogel was united in marriage to Miss Mathilda Otto, who with seven
children, mourns his loss. The five children by the first marriage are all married. They are Mrs.
Carrie M. Nachtsheim of Shakopee; August Vogel of Augusta; Mrs. Teresa Christianson of
Mpls.; Frank Vogel of St. Paul; and Mrs. Anna Meder of Mpls. One brother, Joseph, of
Shakopee, also survives him.      

Sept 21, 1900  Shakopee Tribune

  Aug. Vogel, aged 68 years, 11 months and 26 days, died at his home in Carver Co. About 2
miles north of this city, last Sunday, September 16, 1900.
  Deceased was born in Muensterberg, Prov. Schlessingen Germany, Sept. 21, 1856. He came to
America when quite young and after spending some time in Ohio and along the St. Croix river he
went to St. Paul he remained about 2 years. After leaving St. Paul he came to Shakopee in 1852
and took a homestead where he lived until death called him away.
  He was married in 1858 to Miss Mary Krunschnabel who died in 1875 leaving him 8 children of
whom five survive. Four years after the death of his first wife he was married to Miss Mathilda
Otto, who with seven children mourns his demise.
  The funeral, which was held from St. Mark's Catholic church last Tuesday forenoon was one of
the largest ever held here. May he rest in peace. (My Comment: They got his birth date wrong,
1831 not 1856)

In the Chaska Valley Herald, starting on Jan 23, 1879, they have an interesting series of articles of
the history of Carver Co. you might want to look at. In the Jan. 30, 1879 issue they talk about the
first court session held in July, 1856 and part of it reads; At this term of Court, Jacob Ebinger,
Joseph Vogel and Fredrick Hecklin received their final citizen certificates. The article in the Feb.
27, 1879 issue is especially interesting, It's about a Capt. Houghton walking along an Indian trail
in the 1850's and stopping at Joseph Vogel's homestead.