John H. Bohnenkamp, postmaster at Breda, also a dealer in grain and live-stock, came to Carroll County in 1873. He first located in Kniest Township, with his brother, W. J. Bohnenkamp, where he resided two years. He was married in 1875 to Miss Caroline Bruning, daughter of C. Bruning, of Breda. After marriage he located one mile south of Breda where he was engaged in farming three years, then removed to Carroll City, and assisted his brother in the farm implement business, and became a partner in the buying and shipping of live-stock. In 1881 he returned to Breda, where he engaged in the same business, in company with Henry Bruning. Three years later he sold his interest to his partner and became his assistant until 1887. At that time he and H. W. Lammerding formed a partnership in the live-stock trade. March 20, 1886, he was appointed to his present position, and took charge of the office the following April. The receipts of the office are $400 per annum. Politically he is a Democrat, and has served as justice of the peace for one year, and was appointed notary public in 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Bohnenkamp have five sons—Clemer August, William Thomas, Herman John, Bernard Hubard and Frank Joseph.

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