Haas, George 1862 – 1915

HAAS, RAMSTEIN, SHULTE, BRAY, SHULTES, HOFFMAN, EASTMAN

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Date: 3/18/2015 at 09:08:17

GEORGE HAAS.

George Haas, who for the past twenty-seven years has owned and operated his present fine farm of one hundred and ninety-six acres on sections 21 and 22, Jackson township, has contributed during that period in substantial measure to the agricultural development of his native state of Iowa and has taken his place among the most substantial farmers and farsighted business men of Winneshiek county. He was born in Allamakee county, on the 17th of March, 1862, and is a son of Joseph and Julia (Ramstein) Haas, natives of Germany, who came to America about the year 1852, locating in St. Louis, where they spent four years. At the end of that time they moved to Allamakee county, Iowa, and there from pioneer times until his death on August 30, 1900, the father engaged in farming, becoming well and favorably known throughout his locality. His wife survived him several years, dying in Mankato, Minnesota, April 25, 1913. To their union were born thirteen children, the three eldest of whom died in infancy. The others are as follows: Joseph, who died in early manhood; Lawrence, of Hamar, North Dakota; George, of this review; Ferdinand, who lives in Wilmont, Minnesota ; Mary, the wife of Henry Shulte, of Axtell, Kansas; Matilda, who makes her home in Williston, Montana; Julia, the wife of Mr. Bray, also of Williston; Henry, living in Waukon, Iowa ; Charles J., of French Creek township, Allamakee county ; and Catherine, who married Joseph Shultes, of Wilmont, Minnesota.

George Haas spent his childhood upon his father's farm in Allamakee county, aiding in its operation and becoming thoroughly familiar with the best agricultural methods. He remained at home until he was twenty-four years of age and then, in the fall of 1886, came to Winneshiek county, locating on the farm whereon he has since resided. The property lies on sections 21 and 22, Jackson township, and comprises one hundred and ninety-six acres of well cultivated land, upon which Mr. Haas engages in general farming and stock-raising, substantial success rewarding his well directed labors through the years. He makes a specialty of breeding Chester White hogs and shorthorn cattle and this branch of his business is important and profitable, his animals commanding a high price and a ready sale upon the market.

On the 11th of May, 1886, Mr. Haas was united in marriage to Miss Julia A. Hoffman, and they have become the parents of four children: Loretta, the wife of C. D. Eastman, of Fargo, North Dakota; George, who is cashier in a bank at Detroit, Minnesota; and Agnes and Joseph, both at home.

Mr. Haas is a devout member of the Roman Catholic church and he gives his political allegiance to the democratic party. He has been honored by his fellow citizens by election to various official positions of trust and responsibility, discharging his duties as school director, township trustee and city assessor in a way which has reflected credit alike upon his ability and his public spirit. For more than a quarter of a century he has made his home within the borders of Winneshiek county, during all of which time he has resided on the farm which he now occupies, and he has come to be known as a man of tried integrity and worth, commanding by reason of his upright and honorable life the respect, confidence and esteem of all who know him.

Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913