For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 156
J. HENRY HAHN. Among the enterprising citizens of Muscatine county is J. Henry Hahn, the owner of a farm in Moscow township, which he has greatly improved, making it one of the most valuable properties of the size in the region. Born in this county, January 5, 1864, he is the son of Paulis and Anna ( Hucke ) Hahn, both natives of Germany. The father came to America in 1832, being one of the early settlers of Muscatine county, where he entered government land and was actively identified for many years with farming interests. He passed away in 1902, at the age of sixty-eight years, and his wife departed this life in 1906, at the age of seventy-six. There were five children in their family, namely: Anna, the wife of Charles Winkler, of Moscow, Muscatine county; John, of Muscatine township; Katharine, the wife od Adam Frenzel, of Waterloo, Iowa; Henry, our subject; and Paulis Jr., of Moscow township.J. Henry Hahn grew up under the parental roof, remaining at home and assisting his father until after reaching the estate of manhood. He received his preliminary education in the district schools and the interest which he there evinced in his studies gave evidence of his power of application to business lines later in life. At the age of twenty-three he bought the farm where he now lives, which comprises two hundred acres, the comfortable family residence being an indication of the good taste of its owner and the ample barns and other out-buildings presenting evidence of the thoughtful attention which he bestows upon his calling. He makes a specialty of raising and feeding hogs and cattle. In addition to his farming interests he is a stockholder in the Farmer's National Bank at Wilton Junction.
On January 5, 1887, Mr, Hahn was united in marriage to Miss Frances B. Rost, who was born in Clinton county, Iowa, in 1862, and is a daughter of M. and Katherine ( Bollinger ) Rost. Her parents were born in Switzerland and after coming to America, for three years made their home in Clinton county,Iowa. The mother has passed away but the father is still living. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hahn five children were born, one of whom died in infancy, the other members of the family being: Ida, the wife of John Van Gent; and Fanny, Louis, and Freda, all of whom are at home.
Mr. Hahn gives his allegiance to the republican party and has served as township clerk and also for five years as a member of the school board. He is a stanch friend of education and, having observed its advantages, he has insisted on the employment of the best teachers, thus performing a pleasing duty in behalf of the boys and girls of the neighborhood. He and his family are connected with the Evangelical church and by their example have assisted materially in advancing the permanent interests of the entire region.
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