Among the farmers of the younger generation who have attained a high repute in Cedar county, one of the richest agricultural regions of the state, if not of the whole country, is Charles H. Hartz. Although Mr. Hartz is not a pioneer, he has all the courage and perseverance of the hardy adventurers that won from the wilderness the beautiful farms that now cover the entire state, and thus gained our enduring gratitude.
Mr. Hartz was born on a farm in Farmington township, this county, June 11, 1873, and here he has spent his entire life. He is a son of Marx Henry and Mary (Stoerterau) Hartz, a record of whom is found elsewhere in this work. He was reared under the inestimable advantages of a happy home, which is of more value to any young person than all the education that can be acquired from books. He attended the district schools and assisted in the various operations upon the farm until his marriage. During this time he became thoroughly acquainted not only with the details pertaining to agriculture but also with the breeding and raising of live stock, in which for years he has shown a deep interest. He is now living upon a farm of one hundred and twenty acres, provided with a comfortable modern residence and commodious barns, this farm being part of his father’s estate. Up to the present time he has devoted his attention mainly to general farming but he is now laying the foundation of a registered herd and preparing to engage somewhat extensively in the breeding of fine cattle. Judging by his success as a farmer, there is little doubt that he will in years to come be known as the owner of one of the choicest herds of fine stock in the county.
On February, 15, 1908, Mr. Hartz was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Petersen, who was born in this county and is a daughter of William Petersen, a well known farmer of Farmington township. Mrs. Hartz has been indeed a helpmeet to her husband, attending with care to the duties of the household, while he has directed operations on the farm. They have one child, Alice, born August 14, 1909.
Mr. Hartz is identified with the republican party and has always shown the interest of a patriotic citizen in voting for the men and measures which he regards as most important for the welfare of the country. He is an active and progressive citizen and is in sympathy with all movements that aim to improve the character of the individual or to elevate the standard of society. Mr. Hartz is happy in the work which he has chosen and is a good example of an American citizen, actuated by worthy ideals which he has successfully applied ever since he entered upon his active career.
