Frederick P. Nagel, born at Frankfort, Germany, in 1822, was a journeyman shoemaker who kept a shoe store at State and Randolph streets in Chicago before moving to Clermont, Iowa. His wife, Mary (Meyer), born in Mecklenburg the same year, had been married first to Charley Hittle, who died when their son Julius was about three; Fred, a widower with three children, married her and adopted Julius, who took the Nagel name. Ill health sent Fred to a farm four miles south of Postville in 1874 or 1875 and, seven years later, to Franklin township in Allamakee County, which his son Amos W. Nagel took over in 1900. Mary died in 1891 and Fred in Waukon in 1911. Julius J. Nagel built a 200-acre stock farm on section 2 of Franklin township, and his son Frank Myron Nagel bought 177 and a half acres on section 21. Every fact below is cited to a public-domain Allamakee County history.
Where the family starts
Frederick P. Nagel and Mary (Meyer) Nagelborn 1822Most recent in our records
Frank M. Nagelborn 1889Tap a name to jump to that person.
Shoemaker, then farmer
Stock farmer, Franklin township; Fred's stepson
JULIUS J. NAGEL.
One of the finest farms in Allamakee county is that owned and operated by Julius J. Nagel. It comprises two hundred acres lying on section 2, Franklin township, and is strictly modern and up-to-date in buildings and equipment. This is a large and valuable tract of land which Mr. Nagel has acquired through his own exertions and it is today a monument to his ability and energy. He was born in Garnavillo, Clayton county, on the ist of October, 1858, a son of Charley and Mary (Meyer) Hittle. When Julius was about three years of age his father died and his mother married Fred Nagel, a widower with three children, who adopted Julius in the family, giving him his name. Both stepfather and mother were natives of Germany, the former born in Frankfort or vicinity, in 1822, and the latter in the grand duchy of Mecklenburg in the same year. In early life the stepfather was a journeyman shoemaker, following that occupation until he came to America, settling first in Chicago, where he conducted a shoe store on the corner of State and Randolph streets. Later he moved to Iowa and in Clermont, this state, engaged in the same business, in which, however, he continued only a short time thereafter. His health failing, he purchased land and in the year 1874 or 1875 turned his attention to farming in Clayton county. For seven years he lived upon his property, located four miles south of Postville, but at the end of that time moved to Franklin township, Allamakee county, where he continued to operate an excellent farm until 1900, when he turned over his interests to his son and retired from active life. He moved into Waukon and made his home with his daughter, dying in February, 191 1. He had survived his wife many years, her death having occurred in 1891.
Julius J. Nagel acquired his education in the public schools of Clermont and in the district schools of Chester, just south of Postville. He accompanied his father to Allamakee county and here enrolled in school district No. 4, Franklin township. During his youth he assisted with the operation of the farm. Upon attaining his majority he secured employment as a farm laborer and thereafter for three years continued thus, at the end of that time renting a farm. This property he developed for about three years and was finally able to purchase land of his own, buying a small tract near Hardin. In connection with its cultivation he engaged at this time in hauling cream but at the end of three years disposed of this business and also the property which he had purchased and came to the farm thereon he now resides. He has two hundred acres of valuable land and is today one of the extensive property owners in this part of the county. He makes a specialty of polled Angus cattle and Poland China hogs and breeds also a first-class grade of horses. He is a good judge of live stock and as he understands the details of his business thoroughly he receives the best prices for his stock.
In April, 1882, Mr. Nagel married Miss Clara Dunning, who was born in Franklin township, February 9, 1864, a daughter of Frank and Caroline (Nobles) Dunning. In early life the father was a sailor on the Great Lakes but he abandoned this occupation eventually and came as a pioneer to Allamakee county, residing in Franklin township when it was still a frontier district. His death occurred on February 7, 1907. His wife survives him and makes her home near Waukon upon a farm just adjoining the city limits. Mr. and Mrs. Nagel have become the parents of nine children: Gusta, who married lienjaniin Wiethorn, a prominent landowner and automobile dealer of Alonona; Addie, who is the wife of R. DeGraw, a farmer residing one mile northwest of Monona: Frank, of whom a sketch appears elsewhere in this work; Roy, who was born April 22, 1892, and resides at home; Elba, who was born June 12, 1894; Belle, whose birth occurred May 19, 1896; Mary, born May 30, 1898;JDaisy, born April 25, 1901; and Velma, born February 27, 1903.
Mr. Nagel is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America of Rossville, and is a stockholder in the Monona Creamery Company, his ability being widely recognized in business circles. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party but is not active as an office seeker, preferring to devote his entire time to his personal affairs which, being capable conducted, have brought him a gratifying measure of success.
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Farmer, Franklin township
AMOS W. NAGEL.
Amos W. Nagel devotes his attention to the operation of his farm of two hundred and eighteen acres on section i6, Franklin township, and has met with a gratifying measure of success in his undertakings as an agriculturist. His birth occurred in Clermont, Fayette county, Iowa, on the 3d of December, 1862, his parents being Frederick P. and Mary (Meyer) Nagel, both natives of Germany. The father was born in Frankfort in 1822, while the mother's birth occurred in Mecklenburg in the same year. In early life Frederick P. Nagel worked as a journeyman shoemaker in his native country. Crossing the Atlantic to the United States at an early day, he made his way first to Chicago and at that place conducted a shoe store at the corner of State and Randolph streets. Subsequently he embarked in the same business at Clermont, Iowa, remaining there until 1874 or 1875, when ill health necessitated his removal to a farm in Clayton county, four miles south of Postville. After seven years' residence there he took up his above in Franklin township, Allamakee county, and here made his home until the farm was taken over by his son Amos in 1900. In that year he went to Waukon, there spending the remainder of his life in the home of his daughter. His demise occurred in February, 191 1, while his wife was called to her final rest in 1891.
Amos W. Nagel, the fifth in order of birth in a family of eight children, obtained his early education in the district schools of Franklin township and later spent one winter in a select school at Waukon. He spent the first twenty-three years of his life under the parental roof and at different times was employed as a farm hand by others. In 18S6 he made his way to Omaha, Nebraska, and for eighteen months was there employed in the Omaha & Grant Smelting Works. Returning to this state, he became identified with the photograph business in association with A. C. Norton at Monona and was thus engaged for eighteen months. On the expiration of that period he went to Chicago and worked at that art in the employ of others until he was obliged to abandon it because the close confinement was impairing his health. He was subsequently in the service of Siegel, Cooper & Company for nine months and was afterward employed for one year as a coachman by H. H. Gross, superintendent of the Panoramic. In the fall of 1893 he returned to Franklin township, this county, and has here devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits to the present tim.e, owning two hundred and eighteen acres of rich and productive land on section 16. He has instituted many improvements upon the place, and the farm with its well tilled fields and well kept appearance is the visible evidence of the progressive methods and unfaltering industry of its owner.
On the nth of October, 1897, Mr. Nagel was united in marriage to Miss Sophia Hammon, who was born at Elkader, Clayton county, on the 19th of August, 1878, her parents being Henry and Augusta ( Wittenburg) Hammon, natives of Mecklenburg, Germany. The father's birth occurred on the 26th of November, 1845, while the mother's natal day was September 11, 1848. Henry Hammon followed general agricultural pursuits throughout his active business career. In 1865 he emigrated with his wife to the United States, arriving in Castle Garden, New York, on the day of Lincoln's assassination. Making his way to Clayton county, Iowa, he was there actively engaged in farming until his removal to Franklin township, Allamakee county, where he has since resided. Both he and his wife survive and make their home with their sons. Mrs. Nagel was the fourth in order of birth in a family of ten children. By her marriage she has become the mother of nine children, as follows: Lois Winifred, who was born on the 31st of July, 1899, and died on the 5th of May, 1902; Louis Frederick, whose natal day was August 19, 1900; Celia Beatrice, whose birth occurred on the 24th of January, 1902; John Albert, born October 31, 1903; Ralph Donald, who was born April 24, 1905; [name withheld], born May 16, 1907; Mildred Augusta, whose birth occurred on the 24th of May, 1909; Walter Neal, born January 2, 191 1; and Vera Ruth Idelia, who was born on the 9th of December, 1912.
Mr. Nagel gives his political allegiance to the democracy, while his religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. Fraternally he is identified with the Masons, belonging to Lodge No. 70 at Monona. His life, in all of its various relations, has been of such character as to command the respect and esteem of those with whom he has been associated.
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Farmer, Franklin township; son of Julius
FRANK MYRON NAGEL.
Frank Myron Nagel, a worthy native son and enterprising young agriculturist of Allamakee county, is the owner of a well improved farm of one hundred and seventy-seven and a half acres on section 21, Franklin township, and devotes his attention to its operation with excellent results. His birth occurred at Hardin on the 29th of July, 1889, his parents being Julius J. and Clara (Dunning) Nagel, the former a native of Garnavillo township, Clayton county, Iowa, and the latter of Franklin township, Allamakee county. Julius J. Nagel was born on the ist of October, 1858, while his wife's natal day was February 9, 1863. A sketch of the former, who is a prominent agriculturist of Franklin township, appears on another page of this work.
In the acquirement of an education Frank M. Nagel attended district school No. 3 of Franklin township. He remained under the parental roof until he had passed the age of twenty and then rented a farm, which he cultivated for one year. On the expiration of that period he purchased a farm of one hundred and seventy-seven and a half acres on section 21, Franklin township, which has since remained in his possession and in the operation of which he has won success. The land is rich and productive and annually yields bounteous harvests. Mr. Nagel raises the cereals best adapted to soil and climate and also devotes considerable attention to live stock, finding both branches of his business remunerative.
On the nth of May, 1910, Mr. Nagel was united in marriage to Miss Leta Renpage, who was born at Wheaton, Illinois, on the 20th of February, 1890, her parents being Henry and Effie ( Thornton) Renpage. The father's birth occurred in Germany in 1854, while the mother was born in Franklin township, this county, in 1864. Henry Renjjage worked as a blacksmith in early manhood but after coming to Iowa turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits. At the end of seven years" residence here, in 1909, he removed to Ottertail county, Minnesota, purchased a farm and has operated the same continuously since. Our subject and his wife have two children: Chalmer Gilbert, whose natal day was November 27,, 191 1; and a son, not yet named.
Mr. Nagel gives his political allegiance to the republican party but has not sought nor desired office, preferring to devote his attention exclusively to his business interests. He is a substantial young agriculturist of his community and has won many friends by reason of his upright and honorable life.
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