F. Hederick was born in France
on Oct. 16, 1845. In 1855 he left the land of his birth
and came to America. He landed in New York, and from
there came at once to Clayton County, and located on
section 12, Marion Township, where he owns a finely
cultivated farm of 333 acres. He was married to Sarah
Mathews, in this county on July 4, 1873. She was born in
the State of Ohio, Sept. 4, 1853. They have had two
children--Emma, born May 24, 1874, and Frank, born Dec.
9, 1876, and died the same year. Mr. Hederick is known as
an importer of blooded horses. He owns some of the finest
French breeds, and made a trip to France in 1881 for the
purpose of buying fine stock. He is also engaged in
farming. In politics he is a Democrat. source: History of Clayton
County, Iowa, 1882, p. 931-932 |