Kuntz, Samuel F. 1868 –

KUNTZ, BUTZ, REINHARDT, KLEIN

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Date: 4/5/2015 at 07:55:25

SAMUEL F. KUNTZ.

Samuel F. Kuntz, whose activity in the development of his fine farm of two hundred and forty acres on section 11, Lincoln township, has contributed not only to his own advancement but to the general development of this locality, was born near Batesville, Indiana, February 1, 1868. He is a son of Andrew and Barbara (Butz) Kuntz, the former a native of Indiana and the latter of Germany. The father, who was a farmer by occupation, came to Winneshiek county in 1890 and located near Ridgeway, where he lived until the time of his death, which occurred August 28, 1912. His wife had passed away a few weeks before, dying on July 3d of that year. To their union were born ten children: William, who resides in Lincoln township; Edward, who makes his home in Cresco; John, of Luck; Samuel F., of this review; Emma, deceased; Charles, who resides on the old homestead; Wesley, living in Wisconsin; Carrie, who married John Reinhardt, of Lincoln township; Albert, a teacher in Iowa City; and Frank, of Lincoln township.

Samuel F. Kuntz was reared in Batesville, Indiana, and there acquired his education. He came to Winneshiek county in July, 1898, and while making his home here bought one hundred and seventy acres of land in Minnesota and one hundred and sixty acres in South Dakota. He never lived on either of these properties and in 1903 disposed of all his holdings, buying two hundred and eighty acres on section II, Lincoln township. Of this he has since sold forty acres but retains the remainder, which is well improved property, classed with the finest farms in this locality. Upon it Mr. Kuntz has made substantial improvements, erecting buildings and installing labor-saving machinery to facilitate the work of the fields. He carries on general farming and stock-raising and by his energy and capable management has won a substantial and well deserved success.

On the 21st of January, 1890, Mr. Kuntz was united in marriage to Miss Anna M. Klein and to their union were born seven children: Carl, whose birth occurred December 13, 1890, and who is engaged in the machinery business in Edmonton; Lauretta, who was born September 25, 1893; Roy who died in infancy; Mabel, born November 6, 1898; Lillian, born February 2, 1902; George, born January 3, 1904; and Milton, born February 22, 1906.

Mr. Kuntz is a member of the German Methodist church and gives political allegiance to the republican party, serving as treasurer of the school board. In all of his dealings he has been thoroughly reliable and in matters of citizenship helpful and progressive, giving his aid and influence to many movements for the public good.

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