A. H. Stoltenberg

As printed in 1910

A. H. STOLTENBERG.

A. H. Stoltenberg, who, free from ostentation and display, is nevertheless by the consensus of public opinion accorded prominence in financial circles of Iowa and has come to be recognized as one of the leading representatives of banking interests in this state, was born in Blue Grass township, this county, on the lath of September, 1863. His father, Heinrich Stoltenberg, was a native of Holstein, Germany, and a shipwright by trade.' He sailed between Liverpool and New York for several years before finally taking up his above in Blue Grass township with the other members of his father's family. Turning his attention to general agricultural pursuits, he became prosperous in his farming operations and was well known as one of the reliable and enterprising citizens of his community. He died April 28, 1893. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Trina Lamp, was a native of Germany and a member of one of the oldest families of this county, represented here since 1846. She survived her husband for several years and passed away December 4, 1899.

Reared on his father's farm, A. H. Stoltenberg pursued his education in the public schools of the county and afterward took charge of the old homestead, which he continued to cultivate for fifteen years, bringing the fields under a high state of development and carrying on his work along the most progressive lines. In 1900 he removed to Davenport and became interested in a number of business ventures. His sound judgment and keen discernment made his cooperation a valued factor in successful management. He is now largely interested in banking, being connected, with a number of banks in Davenport as a stockholder. He was one of the organizers of the Lake Park (Iowa) Bank and the State Bank of Harris, Iowa.

Interested as all American citizens should be, in the political situation of the country, he has thoroughly informed himself concerning the questions and issues of the day and gives stalwart support to the republican party. He has no desire for office, but during his absence in California was nominated for the legislature, the party recognizing that he would be a strong candidate and feeling moreover that his sound business judgment and public-spirited citizenship would constitute important elements in the adoption of wise legislative measures. He served through the thirtieth, thirty-first and thirty-second general assemblies and an extraordinary session of the thirty-second, representing the thirty-fourth district. Each question that came up for settlement received his earnest and thoughtful consideration and such is the regard entertained for his political wisdom and sagacity that his support of a measure also secured the endorsement of others. He has held a number of minor offices and yet he is by no means a politician, for his preference is to remain free from entangling alliances with political activity.

In 1886 Mr. Stoltenberg was married to Miss Magdeline Weise, a native of Scott county and a daughter of Peter Weise, one of the old settlers here. They now have one child, Clara. Mr. Stoltenberg is prominent in the Masonic fraternity, having attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish Rite, while he has also crossed the sands of the desert with the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He seeks no notoriety but belongs to that class of solid, substantial citizens whose genuine worth all recognize. He represents one of the old families of the county, is deeply interested in the welfare of the community and his endorsement of public measures usually secures them other followers.

As printed in History of Davenport and Scott County Iowa : Illustrated (1910). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.