Gehling, Barnard 1868 – 1945
GEHLING, LEITKENHAUS, BULLEMAN
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/10/2015 at 10:10:46
BARNARD GEHLING
No farmer in Winneshiek county has achieved greater success in agricultural pursuits than has Barnard Gehling, whose attractive homestead lies in Washington township and comprises one hundred and seventy acres. This is a portion of the farm upon which he was born on the 28th of May, 1868, and his entire life has been spent upon the property. He is a son of Henry and Clara (Leitkenhaus) Gehling, natives of Germany, the former of whom came to America when he was eighteen years of age, locating first in Wisconsin. From that state he came to Winneshiek county, Iowa, after a few years and engaged in farming in Washington township, accumulating extensive holdings and owning at the time of his death about three hundred and ten acres. More extended mention of his life activity is made in connection with the sketch of Frank Gehling.
Barnard Gehling was reared under the parental roof and in his childhood assisted with the work of the homestead, learning all the details of farm operation. When the estate was divided he received as his share one hundred and seventy acres of choice land and upon this he has since resided, its excellent condition reflecting his many years of careful supervision and well directed labor. He gives a great deal of time to the cultivation of his fields but his live-stock interests also claim a part of his attention. In all his work he is energetic and determined, brooking no obstacles that can be overcome by persistent and honorable labor, and his success places him today among Winneshiek county's progressive and able native sons.
On the 9th of October, 1900, Mr. Gehling was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bulleman, and they became the parents of five children: a daughter, who died in infancy; Henry J., who passed away in childhood; a son, who died in infancy; Roman Powell, who was born April 24, 1907; and Gregor Charles, born in January, 1910.
Mr. Gehling gives his political allegiance to the democratic party and is a member of the Roman Catholic church, being also affiliated with the Roman Catholic Protective Association. Well known in Washington township and throughout Winneshiek county by reason of his long period of residence here, he is accounted one of the active workers and progressive farmers of the locality and has the unqualified confidence and esteem of the entire community.
Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913
St. Aloysius Cemetery gravestone
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