For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 236
H. C. HUCKE.....Among the large landowners of Moscow township is H. C. Hucke, who has spent nearly his entire life in this county and is known as one of its most energetic and capable citizens. He was born in Germany, January 19, 1856, and is the son of Conrad and Catherine ( Glover ) Hucke, both of whom were natives of Germany. The parents came to America in 1857, Mr Hucke establishing a home in Moscow township, Muscatine county, Iowa, where he continued until his death, which occurred in 1878. The mother was called away in 1889. There were nine children in the family, four of whom are now living.H. C. Hucke grew up on the home farm, where he continued until after reaching manhood. He attended the district schools and even as a boy gave promise, by his close application to his studies and by the interest which he displayed in the work about the farm, of a useful career. After the death of his father he married and purchased the old homestead, which comprised four hundred acres on section 28, Moscow township. As his resources increased he acquired more land until he is now the owner of nine hundred and eighty acres, being one of the large landed proprietors of the county. He carries on general farming upon a large scale and makes a specialty of feeding cattle and hogs for the market. He is also identified with other interests and is now serving as president of the Muscatine & Moscow Telephone Company.
In 1878 Mr. Hucke was united in marriage to Miss Anna K. Globes, who was born in Germany, October 14, 1857. At sixteen years of age she came with her brother to America, making her home in Muscatine county. Her parents were John and Anna ( Krate ) Globes, both are now seceased. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hucke: Henry T.,of Bloomington township, Muscatine county; Charles E., also of Muscatine county; Anna, the wife of Theodore Schuessler, of Muscatine county; Emma, now Mrs. William Freyermuth; Lena, the wife of George Duffe and Rosa C., at home.
Mr. Hucke in the early part of his career exercised a sound judgement in business affairs which has never deserted him and today he is in a position to satisfy every reasonable desire and also to promote the comfort and happiness of others. He is straightforward and reliable, thus gaining the confidence of the entire community. He and his estimable wife are members of the Lutheran church and politically Mr. Hucke affiliates with the democratic party. He has occupied public offices of trust and responsibility, and is now serving as township trustee, having also performed his duties most acceptably as a member of the school board. One of his prominent characteristics is his adherence to whatever he believes to be right. Having made up his mind as to the justice of any course, no influence can swerve him from the line which he has deliberately adopted. It is men of this character who give stability and endurance to the state and nation.
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