Atlas of Cedar County, Iowa
By G. W. Anderson
Anderson Publishing Company
Mason City, Iowa 1916

Farmers Directory for Inland Township

Submitted by Shirley & Ken Plumb, February 18, 2011

LAST NAME GIVEN NAME WIFE CHILDREN POST OFFICE LAND DESCRIPTION
ac.= acres     sec.= section 		Yrs in
County 		OWNER & COMMENTS
Ahrens Henry Amelia Arnold, Rudolph, Elsie Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 19.5 ac., sec. 29; 80 ac., sec. 30 and 80 ac., sec. 32 29  
Ahrens Hugo Lena Ruth Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 30 7 Owner, Carl Harsh.
Andersen J. P. Emma Herbert, Verna, Harvey Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 22 and 160 ac., sec. 23 30 Owner, Charles Mausnest..
Andersen T. F. Laura Arnold, Hugo, Harry, Celista, Valeria, Alice Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 260 ac., sec. 14 29 Owner, John Andersen.
Ayres C. C. Carrie Guy, Pearl, Clyde Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 91 ac., sec. 11 15 Owner, Clara Wharton.
Ayres Peter Mary Terry Tipton,
R. 4 		Owns 400 ac., sec 30 and 400 ac., sec. 25 60  
Bachus Herman Annie Arthur, Ella, Edward, Erwin, Raymond, Harvey, Harry Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 157 ac., sec. 15 and 80 ac., sec.11 39 Breeder of Poland China hogs. "Maple Grove"
Back Carl Ella   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 40 ac., sec. 12 and 40 ac., sec. 1 3 Owner, William Sievers.
Bannick G. C. Amanda Ida, Grace, Hazel, Raymond, Merle Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 156 ac., sec. 15 42 Breeder of Short Horn cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs. "Fairview Farm" Owner, John Bannick.
Bartels C. C. Annie Cedil Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 200 ac., sec. 28 2 Owner, Frank A. Fieldhahn.
Bell Edward Barbara Edna, Harold, Stella, Delmar Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 7 30 Owner, Mrs. Harriet J. Bell.
Bell C. F. Lena Lettie, Mary, Johnnie, Frances Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 20 40  
Bendfeldt Henry Emma   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 26 1 Owner, Christopher Sneckloth.
Bicknese William Louise Erie, Norma, Elmer, William Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 13 and 80 ac., sec. 12 21 Owner, S. S. Conrad estate.
Blair G. F.   Eleanor E., Marguerite, Grace Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 130 ac., sec. 16   Owner, George Blair.
Blazer George Blanch   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 1 ac., sec. 10 and 80 ac., sec. 4    
Blazer Malin B   Janette, Blanch, Monroe L. Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 12 ac., sec. 2 64  
Boettcher William Annie Harold, Blanche Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 24 ac., sec. 14 27 Owner, Agnes Reinbrecht.
Brandt G. F. Minnie Norma, Mabel, Ella, John Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 82.9 ac., sec. 34 28 Breeder of Shropshire sheep. Owner, John Schnoor.
Bruhn Adolph Agnes George Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 23 15 Owner, John Mecklenberg.
Carl Clarence Eleanora Beatrice Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 240 ac., sec. 18 32 Breeder of Buff Orphington chickens. Owner, W. G. Carl.
Cary T. H. Elizabeth Harold, Maud, Alfred Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 131 1/2 ac., sec. 6 21 Breeder of Short Horn cattle.
Cryder E. J. Fannie Clara, Earl Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 40 ac., sec. 9 and 80 ac., sec. 9 40  
Dahl John Lucy Oscar, Edna, Ella Wheatland,
R.1 		Owns 79-78 ac., sec. 1 9  
Dice Clarence Grace Hilbert, Kenneth Wilton,
R. 2 		Rents 197.4 ac., sec. 31 28 Owner, Joseph Morrison.
Dresden August Elizabeth Fred, Paulina, August Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 181 ac., sec. 12 and 160 ac., sec. 13 35 Owner, Henry Ruser
Dresselhaus E. G. Mary Walter, Vena, Lettie Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 3; 40 ac., sec. 4 and 63.75 ac., sec. 9 41  
Eggert Charlie Clara Augusta Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 20 and 80 ac., sec. 20 30 Owner, Preston Blair.
Ehlert Claus Tena John, Albert, Maria, William, Harry, Lawrence, Wa;lker Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 230 ac., sec. 16 25 Breeder of Short Horn cattle and White Orpington chickens. "Oakdale Farm" Owner, Preston Blair.
Elder Henry Hilta Viola, Hattie, Addie, Shafer Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 20 2 Owner, Matilda Telsrow.
Eriksen Peter E. Susie Helen, Augusuta Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 36 20 Owner, Henry Ivers.
Franco Fred C. Rena Hope ,Pearl, Ruth, Lucile Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 17 and 80 ac., sec 18 26 Breeder of Barred Rock chickens. Owner, W. W. Franco.
Gano J. W. Leah Amanda, Milla, Jessie, Grace Wilton,
R. 2 		Owns 44 ac., sec. 31 and 75 ac., sec. 6 56  
Geadelmann C.W. Carrie Edwin, Esther, Paul Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 161.80 ac., sec. 4 32 Breeder of Poland China hogs. "Corner View Farm"
Goettsch F. Mary Ida, Lorenz, Ferdinand Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 29 ac., sec. 9 14  
Groth Herman Bertha Harry, Ella Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 168 7/8 ac., sec. 18 11  
Hadge Jurgen Caroline Dora, Alvina Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 39 ac., sec. 11 32  
Hamann Frank Emma   Welton,
R. 2 		Rents 157 ac., sec. 33 24 Owner, William Haller.
Hambright P. H. Bessie Paul, Harold, Edna, Wallace Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 160.10 ac., sec. 6 17  
Handley Samuel A. Martha Agnes, Mabel, Ethel Bennett Owns 123.61 ac., sec. 3 and 31.39 ac., sec. 2 54  
Hanks C. F. Susie Ferris Tipton,
R. 4 		Rents 84.53 ac., sec. 31 6 Owner, Amanda Kenniston.
Hein Henry Martha Luella, Gladys Bennett,
R. 2 		Owna 110 1/2 ac., sec. 13 6  
Helkenn Julius Leone Arthur, Ella, Edward, Erwin, Raymond, Harvey, Harry Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 100 ac., sec. 13 12  
Herrmann John Frederica   Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 40 ac., sec. 22 21  
Holling Herman Mary Ralph, Glen Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 22 12 Owner, Theodore Thoms.
Ivers John     Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 320 ac., sec. 35 47  
Jepson Arthur Grace Leroy Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 40 ac., sec. 19 3 Owner, S. McQuillen.
Joenk John Nancy   Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 93 ac., sec. 2 and 15 ac., sec. 3 3  
Johansen John Alvena Harry, Ella   Owns 80 ac., sec. 10 13  
Juchter Henry Alma Martin, Selma, Alma Bennett Owns 240 ac., sec. 10 16  
Jurgens Peter, Jr. Olga Luella Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 36   Owner, Rudolph Miller.
Kai Charles Johanna Harry, Raymond, Clarence, Helen Wilton,
R. 2 		Owns 108 ac., sec. 34 13  
Ketelson Peter D. Mattie Marvella, Emogene Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 34 13  
Kinnan O. Mary Charles Bennett,
R. 1 		Rents 223.75 ac., sec. 9 52 Owner, S. S. Kessler.
Kleppe Adam Edna   Bennett,
R. 1 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 4 21  
Kleppe William Katie   Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 4 and 41 ac., sec. 11 33  
Kleppe F. W. Minnie Harvey Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 32 1/2 ac., sec. 9 and 40 ac., sec. 4 32  
Klipp F. C.     Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 85 ac., sec. 12 ; 40 ac., sec. 1 and rents 80 ac., sec. 1 33  
Kluever Fred C. Minnie Freda, Walter, Emil, Ellla, Emma, Helen Wilton,
R. 2 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 34 1  
Kock August F. Mary Henry, Herman, William Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 34 7 Owner, George Thuring.
Koehlk Charles Theresa   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 36 3 Owner, Henry Miller.
Kohrt william Annie   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 107 1-5 ac., sec. 27 3 Owner, William and Henry Ivers.
Korthaus Theodore Amelia Lillian, Clarinda Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 142 ac., sec. 17 16  
Krutzfeld Louis Emma John, Herman, Edwin Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 180 ac., sec. 29 1 Owner, John Telsrow.
Lafrenz John Augusta Clarence Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 25 8 Owner, Fred Lamp.
Lamaack Claus Gertrude William, Christiana, Lou, Harry Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 32 14  
Langman Albert Rigena Ruby, Ivan Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 25 41 Owner, John Langmann.
Lausen Christian Lena Henry, Mabel, Edna Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 240 ac., sec. 27 17 Owner, Albert Mausnest.
Lee Thomas Bridget Glen, Hugh, Ethel, Lawrence Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 200 ac., sec. 30 and 80 ac., sec. 25 30 Owner, Peter Ayres.
Lett Bros. Harry Anna--Aniel   Bennett Rents 197 1/2 ac., sec. 7 26 Owner, W. G. Carl.
Linder Theodore, Jr. Laura Evaline, Burdell Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 33 33 Owner, Theodore Luider.
Lippentein Peter   Velma, Theodore, Alvin, Edna Wilton,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 32 30 Owner, L. N. Ayers.
Lunow John Maria Marguerita, Henry, Earnest Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 79 3/4 ac., sec. 18 32  
McAfee A. L. Wilhelmina Wilbert, Iva, Clark, Leroy Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 234 ac., sec. 11 37  
McQuillen John Addie   Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 96 aa-a6 ac., sec. 6 50  
Meyer Henry D. Josephine Nellie Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 120 ac., sec. 3 15  
Miller Frank Bertha Edna, Harold, Stella, Delmar Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 168 ac., sec. 33 6 Owner, William Haller.
Miller G. H. Martha Lavera, Arnold, Alice, Viola Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 10 32 Owner, Anna Miller.
Moeller Richard Edna Bennett,
R. 1 		Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 171.51 ac., sec. 2   Partnershp, A. G. and Richard Moeller.
Moeller A. G. Ella Gladys, Arleen Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 171.51 ac., sec. 2 14 Partnershp, A. G. and Richard Moeller.
Moeller Louis H. Kate Ralph, Lloyd, Earl, Harvey Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 19 10  
Montz Hiram Daisy George, Bessie Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 2 ac., sec. 3 65  
Nissen J. H. Johanna Johanna, Freda, Kate, Charlie, William, Clara, Henry, George Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 155 ac., sec. 34 and 160 ac., sec. 35 3 Owner, Mrs. Ida Ladehoff.
Peckenschneider August Louisa Adeline, Raymond, Ellen, Lester Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 159 ac., sec. 26 8 Breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle. Owner, Mrs. Minnie Dietlef Peckenschneider.
Petersen Charlie Annie Harry, Malinda, Lloyd, Dorothy Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 158 ac., sec. 2; 40 ac., sec. 11 and 11 ac. Sec. 12 24 The Sunny Slope Stock Farm
Petersen Harry H. Edna   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 25 1 Owner, George Petersen.
Pohlmann Thomas Meta William, Leonard, Harvey, Leona, Nora Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 28 12 Owner, Mrs. A. F. Paul.
Rardin R. Pearl   Bennett,
R. 1 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 6; 80 ac., sec. 31 and in Springfield Twp., rents 80 ac., sec. 31.   Breeder of Rhode Island Red chickens. Owner, F. D. Winger.
Reckemeyer George Frances Alma, Bernice Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 12 and 80 ac., sec. 1 31 The Angle Brook Farm
Reckemeyer Louis Hannah Warren Bennett,
R. 1 		Rents 100.76 ac., sec. 2; 25 ac., sec. 3 121 .53 ac., sec. 1 and 7.75 ac., sec. 12 28 Owner, Henry K. Rekemeyer.
Reckemeyer Henry K Hannah   Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 25 ac., sec. 3; 100.75 ac., sec. 2; 121.53 ac., sec. 1and 7.75 ac., sec. 12 32  
Regennitter George Charlotte John, George Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 40 ac., sec. 12 and 40 ac., sec. 1 43 Breeder of Poland China hogs, Plymouth Rock chickens. "Rock Creek Stock Farm"
Rekemeyer Fred C. Amanda Malvin, Elden Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 22 and 160 ac., sec. 23 24 Owner, Henry Schneckloth.
Roehlk George Anna Harvey, Herold, Waldo Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 15 and 40 ac., sec. 22 31 Owner, John Mecklenberg.
Rohlf Walter Edna   Bennett,
R. 1 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 7 14 Breeder of Short Horn cattle. "The Maple Grove Stock Farm" Owner, Christian Rohlf.
Rohlf Edward F. Ella   Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 6 and 80 ac. 36 sec. 5 15 Breeder of Short Horn cattle. "Pleasant Ridge Stock Farm"
Rohse William Alma Arlene Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec 21 20 OwnerJohn Rohse.
Rorick J. W. Angeline   Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 140 ac., sec. 29 and 40 ac., sec. 19 60  
Rorick Roy Florence   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 90 ac., sec. 29 25 Owner, J. W. Rorick.
Ruser Henry, Jr Hilda Lucile Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 33 25 Short Horn cattle. Owner, Frederick Thiering.
Ruser Peter Matilda Evelyn, Arnold Wilton,
R.2 		Rents 160 ac., sec.32 11 Owner, Louis Kal.
Ruser Peter Minnie Waldo, Melvin, Ruth Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 160 ac., ssec. 26 37 Breeder of Short Horn cattle. "Pine Lawn"
Ryder Albert Clara   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 9 5 Owner, Frank Monts.
Sachren C. F. Emma   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 21; Rents 73.5 ac., sec. 22   Owner, Mrs. Doris, Saehren.
Saehren C. F.     Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 153 1/2 ac., sec. 22    
Schiele F. W. Catherine   Tipton,
R. 4 		Owns 292 ac., sec. 19 45 Breeder of Herford cattle, registerd.
Schnaak Otto Agnes Reldo, Herold, Otto, Everet Bennett,
R. 2 		186 ac, sec, 8 30  
Schnack C. H. Emma Walter, Vena, Lettie Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 30 6 Owner, Peter S. Ayers.
Schneckcloth   Bertha   Wilton,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 35   Owner, William Ivers.
Schneckcloth Frank Dora   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 154 ac., sec. 27 37 Owner, Mrs. John Hass.
Schneckcloth Henry Lizzie Christian, Elsie, Viola Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 120 ac., sec. 21 and 200 ac. sec. 22 35  
Schneckloth P. G. Helene Clara, Elmer, Raymond, Florence, Clarence Bennett Owns 40 ac., sec. 21 and 40 ac., sec. 22 10 Breeder of Plymouth Rock chickens. "North View Farm"
Schneckloth Herman Lizzie Walter, Lester, Nola Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 35 32 Owner, John Ivers.
Schorn Martin Margaret   Wilton Junction,
R. 2 		owns 45 ac., sec. 34 6  
Schroeder Fred Augusta   Wilton,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 31 35 Owner, J. H. Schroeder.
Schroeder J. H. Minnie Alvena, Otto Wilton,
R. 2 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 31 40  
Schwarting G. H. Emma Glen, Gerald Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 21 15 Owner, Gus Wiese.
Schweitzer Herman Martha Dorothea, Viola, Margaret Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 15 and 40 ac., sec. 10 26  
Seibelbaum Fred Sister, Olga   Bennett Rents 153 ac., sec. 16 4 Owner, Hans Kruse.
Shaffer G. H. Nettie M Glen, Verdie, May Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 40 ac., sec. 8 55  
Shaw George M. Julia Viola, George Bennett, Box No. 56 Owns 1 ac., sec. 17 11  
Siems william Amelia Ethel, Ray Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 126.75 ac., sec. 27 2 Owner, Henry Ivers.
Smith D. B. Emma K. Edith K. Bennett Owns 2 1/2 ac., sec. 16 and 160 ac. Sec. 5 40 Breeder of Short Horn cattle.
Smith O.S. Laura Chester, Maxwell, Audrey, Orvill, Jr. Bennett Rents 160 ac., sec. 5 33 Breeder of Short Horn cattle. Owner, D. B. Smith.
Sohsen Christian Tillie John, Lizzie, Frank Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 240 ac., sec. 26 3 Owner, Henry Popp.
Spoo Mat. Jr. Alma M.   Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 140 ac., sec. 23 40 Breeder of White Wyndot chickens. "Lonesome Pine Farm"
Standuska Jake Antonia Victor Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 41.53 ac., sec. 2 and 45.55 ac., sec. 2 25  
Stanton C. D. Mrs     Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 4 40  
Steffen John Minnie Ella, Harry, Rose, Minnie, John, Grace, Ralph, Raymond Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 5 22  
Stoefen Hugo H. Agnes Hazel, Lester Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 154 ac., sec. 24 32 Owner, Peter Staefen. "Klondyke Corn Farm"
Syring Henry Mrs   William, Minnie, Frederick Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 120 ac., sec. 6 25  
Telsrow Edward Elvina Eleanor E., Marguerite, Grace Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 29 and 160 ac., sec. 20 38 Breeder of Buff Orpington chickens, Bourbar Red turkeys.
Telsrow Gus Rosie   Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 32 and 40 ac., sec. 29 33  
Telsrow Louis     Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 160 ac., sec. 31 30  
Thomas Theodore Emma Nora, Hilda Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 28 7 Owner, George Peterson.
Timm John Johanna Albert, Lou, Amel, Walter, Edward Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 36 1 Owner, Amelia Schwarting.
Trede Edward Rosa Harder, Rosella, Elnora, Edna, Leona, Edwin, Woodrow Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 80 ac., sec. 15 40  
Wagner Fred Helene Kate, Caroline, Henry, Frederick, Helen, Mina Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 160.84 ac., sec. 5 30  
Walter J. H. Ellen Anna, Herbert, Maud, Harvey Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 75 ac., sec.11 46  
Weih Henry Clara Paul, William, Clarence, Henry Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 120 ac., sec. 28 29 Owner, Paul Weih.
Weih H. R. Lizzie   Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 100 ac., sec. 29   Born in County.
Weih Frank Norma   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 80 ac., sec. 29 25 Owner, Paul Weih.
Weise Julius N. Annie Arnold, Flona, Leroy, Delbert, Erwin Bennett,
R. 1 		Owns 133 1/2 ac., sec. 17 and 80 ac., sec. 18 13 Breeder of Poll Durham cattle, Single Combed White Orpington chickens. "Meadow Ridge Farm"
Weise Gustave Meta Howard, Ruth, Arthur, Estelle, Erma Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 320 ac., sec. 21 22  
Wharton A. F. Florence Helen, Clarence, Wayne Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 20 ac., sec. 23 29 Owner, Trede and Miller.
Wharton Clara Mrs   Wave Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 91 ac., sec. 11 30  
Wichelmann Carl Minnie Irene Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 160 ac., sec. 24 14 Owner, Peter Schultz.
Willcutt Guy A. Alice Mildred, Gladys, Donald Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents residence, sec. 11; rents 90 ac., sec. 14 35 Owner, Herman Bachus of residence, sec. 11. A. B. Willcutt, owner of 90 ac., farm land, sec. 14.
Willcutt A. B. Amanda J.   Bennett,
R. 2 		Owns 133 1/3 ac., sec. 14 60  
Wulf Charlie Ella   Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 100 1/2 ac., sec. 13 1 Owner John Hein.
Wulf William F. Mary Henry, William, Freda, Charlie, Ella, Amanda, Edna, Arnold Bennett,
R. 2 		Rents 154 ac., sec. 23 and 77 ac., sec. 24 4 Owner, William Hailer.

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