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Author: Tom Gregory

SCHLIEMAN BEOTHERS

   From the era of frontier history up to the present time of progressive
development the name of Schlieman has been identified honorably and intimately
with the agricultural activities of Yolo county, whither in an early day came a
rugged and stalwart young German, Ferdinand Schlieman, the descendent of a long
line of Teutonic ancestors and the possessor in his own sturdy mentality of
qualities inherited from worthy progenitors. While he had not been endowed with
wealth nor had destiny bestowed upon him the qualities that bring a swift
success, he had a large fund of energy and industry and was not easily
disheartened by obstacles. Hence he was in a position to appreciate the
advantages offered by Yolo county and to foresee the possibilities of the region
as the result of careful cultivation.

    The pre-emption of a claim of one hundred and sixty acres gave the
industrious young German his first start in the new world and established him
among the ranchers of Yolo county, where as a subsequent prosperity gave him
financial standing and credit he was enabled to buy one-half section, thus
giving him the title to four hundred and eighty acres in one body, situated near
Blacks Station. Favorably impressed with the opportunities here presented to
industry and thrift he resolved to establish a permanent home on his land and
with that object in view he returned to Germany for the young lady, Miss
Caroline Kuntze, to whom he had plighted his troth. A quiet wedding ceremony was
followed by farewells to their friends and they then set sail for the new world,
coming direct to California and beginning their married life upon the farm that
is now owned by their children. Here they passed many busy and happy years and
here their last days were passed. The only exception to their continuous
residence upon the farm was during the period of his official service, when they
made their home at the county seat. For one term he served as county assessor,
for one term he filled the office of county clerk and for one term he held the
position of count; recorder. In each position he gave satisfaction to the people
of the county.

    Since the death of this pioneer rancher and his devoted wife the old
homestead has been occupied by Ernest E., and the daughter. Miss Helen. Adolph
and Louis have built neat residences on other portions of the estate. The three
brothers work in partnership and by wise and harmonious dealings they have
gained prominence as farmers and stockraisers. The productiveness of the land
proves their skilled cultivation. Alfalfa and grain raising are carried on
extensively and they merit their splendid financial returns. Conservative and
careful, energetic and enthusiastic, they possess the traits indispensable to
successful agricultural operations and are wisely developing the interests
inherited from their father. The oldest of the three brothers, Ernest E., is a
member of Grafton Lodge No. 293, I. O. O. F., to which the youngest brother,
Louis, also belongs. All have the sturdy traits characteristic of the Teutonic
race, supplemented by the enterprise that is associated with the American race,
and their high principles of honor have gained for them the respect of a large
circle of acquaintances.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

HISTORY OF YOLO COUNTY CALIFORNIA
WITH
Biographical Sketches
OF
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identified With Its Growth
and Development From the Early Days to the Present

HISTORY BY
TOM GREGORY
AND OTHER WELL KNOWN WRITERS
ILLUSTRATED COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME

HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA [1913]


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