For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 637
HERMANN D. JARR....Among the worthy sons of germany who have established homes in Muscatine county Hermann D. Jarr occupies an honorable place. Starting with nothing but a sound constitution and indomitable courage, he overcame numerous obstacles and today is surrounded by conveniences and comforts which all should aim to possess but many never attain. He has a home, a highly productive farm and scores of friends. All of these he has gained as the result of years of self-denial and well applied labor. He was born in Germany, November 18, 1855, a son of Christ and Fredericka ( Raehe ) Jarr, both natives of Holstein, Germany. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom are now living.Hermann D. Jarr was educated in his native country and continued there for several years after reaching manhood. In 1882 he came to America and for twelve months worked upon a farm in Cedar county, Iowa. By diligence and economy he acquired sufficient capital to purchase eighty acres in Wilton township, Muscatine county, nearly all the improvements upon which he has made with his own hands. The residence, barn and outbuildings are thoroughly adapted for their purpose and everything about the place shows careful attention and practical knowledge on the part of the owner. Mr. Jarr makes a specialty of raising and feeding hogs and has met with gratifying success along these lines. He was reared in the Lutheran church but is not an active member of any religious denomination, feeling friendly toward them all. Politically he lends his support to the democratic party. As a citizen of Muscatine county he has assisted to the extent of his ability in advancing its interests and may be depended upon to give his support to every measure that will promote the public good.
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