Fred Herman Fett
Fred Herman Fett, engaged in general farming and stock-raising
upon one hundred and fifteen acres of fine land on sections 14
and 15, Linton township, is one of the many sturdy, industrious
and energetic citizens whom Germany has given to America. His
birth occurred in the province of Hinter Pommern, September 14,
1863, his parents being Frederick and Henrietta (Schroeder) Fett,
of whom further mention is made elsewhere in this work.
Fred H. Fett acquired his education in the public schools of his
native province and in Germany worked at farm labor in the employ
of others he soon overcame, becoming a prosperous and successful
man. He settled immediately in Linton township, Allamakee county,
Iowa, and for six years thereafter worked for Charles
Rengenhausen as a farm laborer. He was afterward in the employ of
other farmers in this county, but after his marriage he purchased
land, buying from his brother Charles one hundred and fifteen
acres on sections 14 and 15, Linton township. Upon this he has
since resided and here he carries on general farming and
stock-raising, meeting with that success which always rewards
earnest, well directed and persistent labor.
On the 18th of February, 1892, Mr. Fett was united in marriage to
Miss Emma Schlitter, who was born in Linton township, December
16, 1869, a daughter of Adolph Schlitter, of whom further mention
is made elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Fett have become the
parents of four children: Alfred Walter, who was born September
14, 1892; Clara Henrietta, born August 11, 1895; Lily Emma, June
2, 1897; and Adeline Esther Elizabeth, March 27, 1901. Mrs. Fett
has proved a worthy helpmate to her husband, assisting him
through the hardships and discouragement's of his early career
and aiding him in the accomplishment of his present success.
Mr. Fett is a stockholder in the Monona Creamery and the Farmers
Telephone Company of Luana and Monona. He gives his political
allegiance to the republican party and has served as constable
and as a member of the school board, a position which he now
occupies. His religious views are in accord with the doctrines of
the Evangelical Lutheran church. He is known as a public-spirited
and progressive citizen, in business affairs is found always
capable, energetic and farsighted, and he commands and holds the
respect and warm regard of all who are associated with him.
-source: Past & Present of Allamakee County; by
Ellery M. Hancock; S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.; 1913
-transcribed by Diana Diedrich
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