Leibold, Frank 1867 - 1942
LEIBOLD, DOBRIDENSKY
Posted By: P. Bergmeier (email)
Date: 10/31/2004 at 16:56:00
History of Winneshiek County Vol. II
Frank Leibold is engaged in general farming and stock-raising upon two hundred and sixty acres of land on sections 20 and 21, Washington tonship, and by constantly following the most progressive and practical methods in its cultivation has in the course of years surrounded himself with an enviable degree of prosperity. This property constitutes a portion of the farm upon which his parents settled in 1868 and here he has lived since that time, his residence covering a period of the state's greatest growth and development. He was born in Minnesota, on the 13th of January, 1867, and is a son of Peter and Mary Catherine G. Leibold, natives of Germany and early settlers in Winneshiek county, of whom further mention is made on another page in this work. The father died July 5, 1913.
Frank Leibold was only two years of age when he was brought by his parents to the farm in Winneshiek county and here he has since resided. In his childhood he aided with the work of its operation and in 1903 he purchased two hundred acres of the homestead, to which in 1912 he added sixty acres. Upon this property he has made substantial improvements, installed modern, labor-saving machinery to facilitate the work of the fields. Everything about the property is in excellent condition and it reflects in its neat and attractive appearance the owner's careful supervision and capable management.
On the 3d of June, 1903, Mr. Leibold married Miss Mary W. Dobridensky, and they are the parents of four children, Edward, Irvin, Della and Eveline, all at home. Mr. Leibold is a member of the Roman Catholic church and he gives his political allegiance to the democratic party. In local affairs he has taken considerable interest and served for a number of terms as secretary of the school board. He is now in the prime of life and, being progressive and a man whose life has always been in keeping with high standards, he justly deserves the full measure of confidence and respect now entertained for him by all who know him.
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