For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 292
J. E. MAROLF. J. E. Marolf, who is the owner of a fine farm in Moscow township, which he has placed under a high state of cultivation, making it one of the valuable properties of Muscatine county, is a native of Wilton township, born February 2, 1875. He is a son of John and Elizabeth ( Marolf ) Marolf, both of whom were born in Switzerland. They came to America in the early 50's and the father purchased land in Muscatine county, where he passed the remainder of his life, being called away in 1907. The mother is still living and has reached the age of sixty-nine years. Mr. Marolf possessed many of the worthy characteristics of the Swiss race and as a farmer exercised a diligence and good judgment which produced very favorable returns. He was a patriotic citizen and assisted to the extent of his ability in advancing the permanent interests of the community in which he made his home. Of the ten children of the family, J. E., of this review, and Edward, who lives in Wilton Township, are the only ones now living.J.E. Marolf even as a boy upon the farm displayed an interest and ability in his work which gave bright prophecy as to his future. He received his education in the district school and after laying his books aside continued on the home farm until he was twenty-four years of age, when he bagan farming on his own account on rented land in Muscatine county. After the death of his father, he moved upon the farm of one hundred and sixty-five acres which he now owns. It is located on section 2, Moscow township, and the visitor readily observes that everthing about the place is well cared for. The buildings are ample, conveniently arranged, the animals are well fed and the place is provided with machinery that makes it possible to perform the work with the least expenditure of time and energy. It is clear that Mr. Marolf has scored success both as an agriculturist and as a stock-raiser.
In 1899 Mr. Marolf was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Berg, of Davenport, Iowa, a daughter of William and Anna ( Johnson ) Berg. The parents were natives of Germany and on coming to America located in Scott county, Iowa, where they continued until their death. Mrs. Marolf is one of a family of three children, and three children have also come to brighten the home over which she presides : Anna E., Lena W., and John W.
Mr. and Mrs. Marolf are sincere believers in the Bible and are valued members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Marolf upon arriving at voting age gave his allegiance to the democratic party and he has never seen any reason to change his views politically. He is a stanch friend of education and a firm advocate of the public-school system, serving for seven years past as school director. Fraternally he is identified with Camp No. 2926, M. W. A., of Wilton Junction. He owes his success to his strong determination, formed early in life, to become independent financially and to spare no effort with that object in view. That he has succeeded is evidenced in the financial prosperity which he has attained. He and his estimable wife have many warm friends, who recognize in them the elements that contribute most in the upbuilding of home and the best interests of the community.
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