Schoentahl, Henry, (b. 1844) farmer, Fonda, became a member of Co. M, 6th Iowa Cavalry, Oct. 16, 1862, at Dubuque, and went into camp at Davenport. He was mustered out at Sioux City, Oct. 15, 1865, after three years of service on the northwestern frontier. He participated in the battles with the Indians at Hart Mound, White Stone Hill, and the Black Hills.

In 1868, he married Louisa Kruse, at Dubuque and they continued to reside there until 1890, when they located in the vicinity of Fonda. His family consisted of six children, Emil, Wilhelmina, Sadie, August, Ludic and Edward.