Kuhn, George W. 1880 – 1965
KUHN, NOVOTNY, LUDWIG, KOPET
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Date: 4/4/2015 at 09:50:50
GEORGE W. KUHN.
George W. Kuhn successfully carries on general agricultural pursuits on one hundred and forty-five acres located on section 34, Sumner township, Winneshiek county, where he follows general farming and stock-raising. He was born on this place on May 12, 1880, a son of George and Josephine (Novotny) Kuhn, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Bohemia. The father upon coming to America located upon the home farm, where he is still living. He gave all his active life's labors to agricultural pursuits and obtained a gratifying measure of success along that line. To him and his wife were born five children: Joseph P., at home; Mary, deceased; Anton, of Jackson Junction; Josephine, the wife of Math Ludwig, of Elma; and George W., of this review.
George W. Kuhn was reared under the parental roof and in the acquirement of an education attended school near the farm. After laying aside his schoolbooks he remained at home, giving his attention to farming and becoming thoroughly acquainted with the methods of tilling the soil. At the age of twenty-four his father deeded him the home place, comprising one hundred and forty-five acres, and he has since operated the same independently, dividing his attention between general farming and stock-raising. His buildings are kept well in repair and his land presents a good appearance, giving evidence of the industry of the owner and the good judgment which he uses.
On November 22, 1904, Mr. Kuhn was united in marriage to Miss Mary Kopet and they have become the parents of four children: Mary, who was born January 2, 1906; Hugo, born November 19. 1908; Celia, born June 16, 1910; and Vera, born February 6, 1912.
Mr. Kuhn is a democrat in his political affiliations and upholds the principles of his party in county, state and national elections, although in local matters he casts his vote for the man whom he considers best adapted for the office. Although he is public-spirited he has never cared to accept official honors. He and his family are members of the Catholic church and he also belongs to the Catholic Association. The son of a pioneer, he worthily carries on the tradition of an honored name in this section and has earned for himself a reputation which is a high credit to him.
Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913
St. John's Cemetery gravestone
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