Horn, Claus F.

HORN, BRAACK

Posted By: Roseanna Zehner
Date: 7/22/2006 at 14:37:37

HORN, CLAUS F.

Claus F. Horn, a worthy representative of the great German factor of the making of the northwest, which has done so much in the settlement of several great states, and a hustling and energetic farmer of Lyon county, whose pleasant and attractive home is in the town of Larchwood, was born in Germany, September 22, 1847, and is a son of Claus Horn, a German farmer, who died in his native land in 1854.

Claus F. Horn remained at his native home until he had occurred his education in the local schools, and when he had reached the age of twenty years, in 1867, came to this country, landing in New York, and making his way west to Davenport, Iowa, where he was employed as a farm hand some four years. In 1872 he removed to Benton county, where he was engaged in farming until 1889. That year he sold out his Benton county property, and bought a farm in Lyon county, which he has made his home to the present time.

Mr. Horn was married March 11, 1871, when Miss Matilda Braack became his wife. She was born in Germany, December 23, 1844, and by her marriage to Mr. Horn has become the mother of seven children: Herman, Henry, born in Davenport; Anna, John, William, Emma, and Clara,--were born in Benton county.

The subject of this narrative is a Republican, and is much esteemed by all who know him well. For several years he has been on the town board, and has also been on the school board. He is a hard worker, and is a good manager. At this date he owns seven hundred and thirty acres of good land, nearly all of which is under active cultivation, no more land being reserved for meadow and pasture than the place requires. The farm is well provided with buildings for all its needs, and in addition to a fine grove, Mr. Horn has a fruit orchard, now getting into bearing condition.

Source: Compendium of History Reminiscence and Biography of Lyon County, Iowa. Published under the Auspices of the Pioneer Association of Lyon County. Geo. Monlun, Pres.; Hon. E. C. Roach Sec’y; and Col. F. M. Thompson, Historian. Geo. A. Ogle & CO., Published, Engravers and Book Manufacturers. Chicago, 1904-1905

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