Henry L. Meyer

As printed in 1913

HENRY L. MEYER.

Since 1891 Henry L. Meyer has been an esteemed and respected resident of Bloomfield township and during the entire period has engaged in general farming, his holdings now comprising two hundred and fifty-three acres on sections IS and 16. He was born in Clayton county on the 28th of October, 1862, and is a son of Frederick and Louisa ( Wilke ) Meyer, natives of Germany. The parents came to America in 1854 and settled in Clayton county, Iowa, where the father turned his attention to farming. In his early years he had followed the tailor's trade, but during the latter period of his life he gave all of his attention to agricultural pursuits, dying upon his farm in October, 1884. His wife has also passed away, her death having occurred in October. 1911. To their union were born nine children: Charles H., of Allamakee county; Theodore H., of Minden, Nebraska; Lavina, the wife of Fred Wild, of Benton county, Iowa; Henry L., of this review; J. P., of Clayton county, Iowa; Mary E., the wife of Fred Misner, of Elkader; Emma, who married George Englehart, of Luana. Iowa: Fred, deceased; and August C. of Castalia.

Henry L. Meyer remained at home until he was twenty-one years of age and after laying aside his books became a teacher, following this occupation for eight years after attaining his majority. He came to Winneshiek county in 1891 and in Bloomfield township purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, turning his attention to general farming. He has since added ninety-three acres to this property and his land lies on sections 15 and 16 and constitutes one of the finest farms in his locality. Mr. Meyer has made substantial improvements in buildings and equipment and has neglected nothing that will add to the attractiveness" or value of his place, the appearance of which is evident of his careful management and constant supervision. In addition to the cultivation of his fields he is also extensively interested in stock-raising and this branch of his activities forms an important source of income to him.

On the 26th of lime, 1890. Mr. Meyer was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Senholz, a daughter of Carl and Barbara (Beck) Senholz, natives of Bavaria, who came to America in 1852, locating in Clayton county, Iowa. The mother passed away September 4, 191 2, but the father survives, making his home in Postville. To this union were born seven children: Minnie, the wife of Henry

Games, of Charles City, Iowa; Anna, who married Christ Salzgaber, of Postville; Fred, who passed away in 1886; George, who resides in Griswold, Iowa; Lizzie, the wife of the subject of this review; Emma, who married Will Thoma, of Postville; and Charles, of the same city. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer have four children. Yelma, Lester. Ruby and Valder.

Fraternally Mr. Meyer is connected with the Masonic lodge, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Modern Brotherhood of America. He is a devout member of the Lutheran church and he gives his political allegiance to the democratic party. He is widely known throughout the county as a representative citizen and commands and holds the confidence and high esteem of all who are associated with him.

As printed in Past and present of Winneshiek county, Iowa; a record of settlement, organization, progress and achievement (1913). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.