Barton-Pawnee County KS Archives Biographies.....Merten, Frank 1870 - 
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Author: Great Bend Tribune

FRANK MERTEN

[photo] Farm Home of Frank Merten

FRANK MERTEN was born in Keokuk County, Iowa, February 28, 1870, and came to
this county with his parents when he was six years of age. He now occupies the
old home place which was located by his father Robert Merten and comprises the
southwest quarter of section 11, Clarence township. Frank attended school for
several years after he came to this county and began farming for himself in
1891. He owns a section of land in Pawnee county which is being worked by
renters while he gives personal attention to the work of farming the home place.
He was married February 13, 1895 to Miss Matilda Both, a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Julius Both who are also old timers of this section of the state and who
are mentioned in another part of this book. Mr. and Mrs. Merten are the parents
of six children: Roy E., 15 years of age; Ralph A., 13 years of age; Lillie May,
11 years of age; Rosie Marie, 8 years of age; Georgia, 2 years of age and Arthur
who is two and a half months old. The home place is situated in one of the most
desirable parts of the township and the shade trees and other improvements make
it one of the most attractive places tha one could find in the county. The
residence contains nine rooms in addition to the bath, closets, pantries, etc.
The barns and other outbuildings are well built and commodious, the elevator
having a capacity of 9,000 bushels. The Merten family is one of the best known
in the county and are mentioned frequently in the pages of this book. The elder
Merten retired several years ago and is now living in Great Bend where he is
interested in the banking business and is one of the best known men in the
county. Frank Merten has found time with all his private affairs to take an
active part in the public affairs of his community and has held township and
school board offices as well as taking an interest in anything that is for the
benefit Of the county.


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