WILLIAM KNOKE
William Knoke, son of Christian and Minnie Knoke, was born in Otter Creek township, La Salle county, Illinois, July 29, 1852. He grew to manhood in his native State, receiving his education in the public schools. He lived with his parents until his marriage, march 15, 1883, to Lizzie Hofmaster. They have one child -- Minnie. He settled on his present farm at the time of his marriage. It is located in the southwest quarter of section 10.
Transcribed by Gloria Goltiani from "History of Cass County, Iowa. Together With Sketches of its Towns, Villages and Townships, Educational, Civil, Military and Political History: Portraits of Prominent Persons, and Biographies of Old Settlers and Representative Citizens." Springfield, Ill.: Continental Historical Company, 1884, pg. 679.
