Simon Rosenbaum and Catharina Wich were both born in Germany. Family tradition states that they came specifically from Bavaria (Bayern). Simon was born October 1, 1831, while Catharina was born October 2,1 820. It can be seen that she was several years his elder. It is not currently known whether they married in Germany or America. On November 2, 1864, the Rosenbaums moved from Marytown, WI to Iowa making the trip by train and wagon. They located on a farm east of Festina. Her mother, Margaretha Wich had been living with the Rosenbaums at Marytown and also accompanied the family to Festina. Margaretha died September 22, 1873 in Festina, and is buried next to her daughter Catharina and son-in-law Simon. Catharina Rosenbaum died October 19, 1902 in Festina and Simon died June 27, 1914 at Festina. Their children:
Barbara Rosenbaum b. June 23, 1856 Marytown, WI married Anton Duclos
Andrew Rosenbaum b. January 20, 1858 Marytown, WI
John Rosenbaum b. 1860 Marytown, WI
