HAGEN, Joseh F. (1887 Biography)

HAGEN, NOLTING, BEISIGLA, PARKHURST

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Date: 1/28/2014 at 09:45:16

Biography ~ Joseph F. Hagen

"Biographical and Historical Record of
Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa"
(Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), p. 481:

JOSEPH F. HAGEN, section 14, New Buda Township, is a native of Decatur County, born March 4, 1858, a son of JOHN and EVA HAGEN, natives of Germany, where they were reared coming to America in their youth, and were married in Decatur County. The father was one of the pioneers of Burrell Township, where he commenced to improve a farm. He commenced life in Iowa a poor man, but at the time of his death owned an estate of 400 acres of land and quite a large personal property. He was a merchant at New Buda several years, and carried on quite an extensive business. His wife did in 1868, aged thirty-five years. Their family consisted of six children – Mrs. ANNA NOLTING, of Chariton County, Missouri; JOSEPH F., LATTA, of Burrell Township; died age two years, one died in infancy, and ADOLPH, of New Buda. The father married again, his second wife being Mrs. BERTHA BEISIGLA, widow of GEORGE BEISIGLA, who now lives in Dixon, Dakota. He died in February, 1878, aged forty-four years. In religious faith he was reared a Catholic, but severed his connection with that church several years before his death.

JOSEPH F. HAGEN remained with his father until his death, his youth being spent in agricultural work. He now owns a fine farm of 199 acres, all being under cultivation except seven acres of timber. He was married December 12, 1880, to Miss MARY PARKHURST, a native of Wapello County, Iowa, born November 2, 1860. They have three – children FLORENCE PEARL, CORA MAY, and an infant son. In politics Mr. HAGEN adheres to the principles taught him by his father, and is a strong Republican. His father was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows order, and was buried with the honors of the brotherhood.

Transcription by Sara LeFleur, Decatur County Historical Society Museum, January of 2014