Michael BOPP (b. 1822)

BOPP, SCHMITT

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 6/10/2005 at 22:15:32

BOPP, Michael, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Windsor; born Oct. 28, 1822, in Germany; in 1853, came to Cook Co., Ill.; in 1854, came to his present farm; owns 220 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Margaret Schmitt Feb. 1, 1851; she was born Feb. 14, 1828, in Germany; had fourteen children, twelve living - Jacob W., Mary E., Michael M., John G., Martha P., Louisa E. (Clara I. and Emanuel H. were twins); the latter died in 1867, aged 4 years and 5 months; Lewis E.; Chas. W., Cherry W. and Chancy W. were triplets; Chancy W. died in 1868, aged 5 months; Fred A. and Anna M.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Windsor Township
Page 693