Heinrich Schulte,1899 Biography

SCHULTE

Posted By: David Reineke (email)
Date: 1/15/2006 at 13:14:18

I translated the following biography from Der Carroll Demokrat, a German-language newspaper published in Carroll, Iowa, between about 1874 and 1920. It was originally published in a special 25th Anniversary Edition of the paper on Friday, 20 September 1899. Information in brackets and notes at the end are my own explanations. It reads as follows:

Heinrich Schulte

Mr. Heinrich Schulte, of whom we print a fine picture, also has the honor of being among the earliest settlers in Kniest Township because he has lived in Kniest since 1870 and has very actively participated in the development of this township, as well as the community. Whenever the good of the community required, he has always been ready to lend an energetic hand, and so he has naturally gained the respect of all his fellow-citizens. Mr. Heinrich Schulte was born on 1 January 1850 in the County of Meppen, Province of Hanover, Germany. He spent the years of his youth there, and after completing school, he assisted his father in operating the farm. In 1869, he and his father emigrated to the United States and settled initially in Boone, Iowa, where, however, they remained only one year. They then moved to Kniest Township, Carroll County, where his father purchased a 240-acre farm. Mr. Heinrich Schulte helped his father another seven years on the farm, at which time he purchased 100 acres from his father. He worked this piece of land until 1882, when he increased his real estate by about 110 acres. From this, due to making good use of his time, his industriousness, and hard work, he has risen to his present state of independence. For 15 to 16 years he has held the honorable office of board-member at St. Mary’s Church in Mt. Carmel, and he enjoys an excellent reputation among all German-Americans.