Tupy, Michael F. 1872 – 1954

TUPY, ADAM, TAYLOR

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Date: 5/7/2015 at 07:50:41

MICHAEL F. TUPY.

Michael F. Tupy owns one hundred and fifteen acres on sections 25 and 26 in Sumner township, to the cultivation of which he has given his whole attention for a number of years. That success has come to him is evident from the prosperous appearance of his farm. He was born in Sumner township, Winneshiek county, on May 21. 1872, and is a son of Michael A. and Lena (Adam) Tupy, natives of Bohemia. The father came to America when he was about fifteen years of age and two years later removed to Winneshiek county, engaging in agricultural pursuits. His years of labor have brought him a substantial competence, and he and his wife are now living in Spillville. In their family are two children: Anton, of Sumner township; and Michael F., of this review.

The latter remained with his parents until his marriage, when he bought the old home farm of one hundred and fifteen acres, located on sections 25 and 26, Sumner township. There he engages in general farming and stock-raising, deriving a gratifying income from his labors. His fields are in a high state of cultivation and his buildings kept in good repair. He has installed the latest machinery and implements and does everything to promote and increase the value of his property. His stock is of a high grade and he derives profitable returns from this source.

On September 5, 1892, Mr. Tupy married Miss Victoria Taylor and to them have been born seven children: a daughter who died in infancy, Emma and Louis, at home; a son who also died in infancy; and Celia, Joseph and Matthew, at home.

In his political affiliations Mr. Tupy is a democrat, keeping intelligently informed on all issues that affect the party. Although he has never aspired to official honors, he is public-spirited and ever interested in all matters that affect the general welfare of the people. He and his family are devout members of the Catholic church, in the work of which they take an active and helpful interest. Mr. Tupy is popular in his neighborhood, having made many friends who esteem him for his high qualities of mind and character.

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

Transcriber's Note: His gravestone indicates his first name was Mathias.

St. Wenceslaus Cemetery gravestone
 

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