Born in Germany, grew to manhood in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Married 1868 in Racine County, WI.
Moved to Sac County, Iowa in 1870, buying 80 acres in Jackson township at $6.25/acre.
Later added 120 acres in 1883 at $10/acre.
Farmer, Democrat.
Civil War veteran: enlisted fall 1861 in the Ninth Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, served until honorable discharge spring 1866.
Captured and held prisoner six weeks in Arkansas.
After wife's death in 1893 lived with son Albert F. on the old home farm.
Wife's maiden surname (Ueil) uncertain due to OCR.
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