For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 432
HENRY D. WINDLE....Henry D. Windle, deceased, was one of the well known farmers of Moscow township, being a man of many noble characteristics that attracted friends and gained for him a permanent place in their regard. He was born in Ohio, January 8, 1842, and was a son of Michael and Margaret A. Windle, both natives of Germany. The parents came to America, seeking more favorable conditions than those presented in the long settled countries of Europe and after spending several years in Ohio came west to Muscatine county, Iowa, where they passed the remainder of their days. Michael Windle was an industrious and persevering man and became the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of good land in Moscow township, where he and his wife reared a family of seven children.Henry D. Windle was educated in the district schools and when not occupied with his books assisted in work about the home and in the fields. He showed a decided ability for agricultural pursuits and after arriving at years of maturity he took charge of the homestead, which he cultivated with excellent results, and gained a reputation as one of the most competent and successful farmers of the locality.
In 1895 Mr. Windle was united in mariage to Miss Katharine Roth, who was born in Germany in March, 1870, and came to America in 1893. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Windle, namely ; Clara A., now at home ; Priscilla, deceased ; Lucilla ; Freda H.; William H.; George J., deceased ; and Ada Margaret.
Mr. Windle and his wife traveled happily life's journey together until he was summoned from earthly scenes in October, 1908, since which time she has comtinued upon the farm, of which she still owns forty acres. The body of Mr. Windle was interred in Wilton Cemetery. He was a member of the Lutheran church---the church in which he was born and, of which Mrs. Windle is also a member. He was a true friend, a kind husband and father and a worthy citizen who sought at all times to promote the best interests of his family and the neighborhood with which he was identified. His memory will long be cherished by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
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