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AUGUST WEHMEYER, a farmer and stock-raiser on section 20, in Wapello Township, came to Louisa County in 1856, locating on the east side of the Iowa River, where he lived for about ten years, and then sold that farm, purchasing 150 acres on section 20, Wapello Township. On this he built a house, and began its improvement, though he has since added to his original purchase, until his farm now comprises 900 acres. He makes a specialty of raising horses, cattle and hogs, in which he is quite successful.
Mr. Wehmeyer was born in Prussia, Germany, in 1826, and is a son of Herman and Louisa (Keeper) Wehmeyer, also natives of the same place, but both are now dead. When twenty-four years of age he left his native land, crossed the Atlantic, and landed in New Orleans, whence he proceeded to St. Louis, working there about two years. He subsequently came to Iowa, since which time he has accumulated considerable property.
On the 27th of February, 1855, Mr. Wehmeyer was united in marriage with Miss Wilhelmina Bottomeller, of Warren County, Mo., who was born in Germany, Dec. 17, 1836. They are the parents of thirteen children, and with the exception of two, who died in infancy, all are living: Henry, Freddie; Mary, wife of John McCoy; Lizzie, who married Henry Webber; Amelia became the wife of Ulrich Windmeyer; Emma, who wedded Henry Otto; Daniel, Lena, Katie Matilda, Stenie and Clara. Mrs. Wehmeyer is a member of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he affiliates with the Democratic party, and though not an active politician, is always well informed on political affairs. Portraits of this worthy couple will be found on the accompanying page.
