George Wetter, one of Carroll County’s best farmers and stock-raisers, residing on section 20, Jasper Township, is a native of Germany, born September 17, 1829, a son of George and Flora Wetter, who were natives of the same country. They came to America in 1845, settling in Dubuque County, Iowa, where the father died January 26, 1864. The mother died in Carroll County, July 4, 1884. Our subject was reared in his native country till sixteen years of age, when he came with his parents to Dubuque County, Iowa, in 1845, remaining there until the spring of 1861. He was united in marriage in 1852 to Miss Sophia Miller, a daughter of Charles and Catherine Miller, natives of Germany. Mrs. Wetter was born in Germany, October 27, 1833, and came with her parents to America in 1849, and was married in Dubuque County. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Wetter — George, Jr., living in Carroll County; Louisa, Sophia K., Flora, Henry, Caroline (died October 8, 1882), Gustave A., Emma, Pauline and Adaline. Mr. Wetter left Dubuque County for Clinton County, Iowa, where he made his home about fifteen years. In the fall of 1876 he came with his family to Carroll County, settling on the farm where he has since resided, which contains 160 acres of as good land as can be found in Carroll County. It is also well adapted to stock-raising, to which he is devoting some attention. He is one of the self-made men of the county, having landed in America a poor boy, but by persevering industry and good management he has succeeded in his farming operation. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. Postoffice, Glidden, Iowa.

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