Managed home place and in 1882 purchased the 160-acre home farm, later owning 480 acres.
Married Sophia Elstroth on March 24, 1882.
Breeder of grade hogs and Aberdeen Angus cattle.
Built horse barn 1892, modern house 1906.
Now deceased.
Son Frank operates the farm.
Member of the Evangelical church, Democrat.
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