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William Kragenbrink is
well known in Oneida township, where he is successfully engaged
in farming. He was born in Germany on the 2d of September, 1877,
a son of Henry and Lena Kragenbrink, both of whom were likewise
natives of the fatherland. The family came to America in 1888 and
located in Delaware county, Iowa, whence in 1902 the parents
removed to Spink county, South Dakota. They still survive and are
highly respected by all who know
William Kragenbrink is one of a family of ten children
and received a thorough common-school education. When a youth of
seventeen years he started out in life for himself, being first
employed by the month upon a farm. He displayed commendable
thrift and saved his earnings and after a time rented a farm,
which he successfully cultivated. In 1908 he purchased forty two
acres of land in Oneida township and since that time has made his
home upon the property, upon which he has erected a number of
substantial buildings. He does general farming, raising both
grain and stock, and his industry and good management secure him
a competence.
Mr. Kragenbrink was married in February, 1903, to
Miss Ida Nieman, who was born in Clayton county, this state, a
daughter of William and Mary Nieman, both of whom are living in
Earlville. A sketch of her parents appears else where in this
work. To Mr. and Mrs. Kragenbrink have been born two children:
William H., whose birth occurred on the 23d of June, 1911; and
Carl H., born February 25, 1913.
Mr. Kragenbrink is a democrat in his political
belief and displays a commendable interest in public affairs. He
has won the respect of his fellowmen by reason of a life
honorable in all respects and above any suspicion of wrong
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