Marshall County KS Archives Biographies.....Schulte, Henry 1857 - 
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Author: Emma E. Forter (1917)

HENRY SCHULTE.

    It is well to note the elements of success in the lives of representative
citizens of any country, and especially of those who had to do with the early
history and the future growth and prosperity of their home community. Among
these representative men of Elm Creek township, Marshall county, is Henry
Schulte, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, on November 25, 1857, and is the
son of Arnold and Elizabeth (Dwelkotte) Schulte. These parents were also natives
of Germany and there they spent their lives; the father died in 1906 at the age
of ninety-three years, and the mother died in 1878 at the age of forty-three
years. They were the parents of ten children, five of whom are now living, Henry
being the fifth born. Arnold Schulte was a successful farmer as was his father,
Arnold Schulte, before him. Mr. and Mrs. Schulte were devout members of the
Catholic church and were highly respected in the community in which they lived.

    Henry Schulte was educated in the schools of his native land and there he
grew to manhood. At the age of sixteen years, in 1874, he decided to seek his
fortune in America. On his arrival in the United States he located at
Cincinnati, Ohio, and worked in that vicinity for eight years as a farm hand. He
then purchased a dairy, which he operated until 1883, when he sold the business
and came to Kansas. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in Elm
Creek township and engaged in general farming. There was an old house on the
place, in which he lived for some years. He had gone in debt for his farm, and
was determined to make good. Being a hard worker and possessed of excellent
business judgment, he was on the way to success. In 1893 he built a splendid
seven-room brick house and in 1912 a large and modern barn. The latter structure
is conveniently arranged for feeding and has a hay mow that will hold over sixty
tons of hay. In 1916 he built a large barn for the housing of his stock. This
building is one of the best of its kind in the community. He takes the greatest
interest in the upkeep of his farm and buildings, and is considered one of the
most successful of the general farmers and stockmen in the county. He keeps only
the best of cattle and hogs, and each year he has many fine animals to put on
the market at the highest prices. He has increased his original farm until he is
now the owner of seven hundred acres of most excellent land, the greater part of
which he has in a fine state of development.

    In 1883 Mr. Schulte was united in marriage to Tressia Cohorst, who was born
in Oldenburg, Germany, on October 2j, 1865. In her native- land she received her
educational training and there she continued to live until she was eighteen
years of age, when in 1883, she came to America with her parents, Fredinald and
Fredricka (Wassenberg) Cohorst. The family, on their arrival in the United
States came to Kansas, where the father established a home for his family on a
farm in Elm Creek township, Marshall county, and there he engaged in general
fanning, with success, until the time of his death some years ago; the mother is
still living in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Cohorst were always held in the
highest regard by the people of their home township.

    To Henry and Tressia Schulte have been born the following children: Henry,
Fredia, Ferd, Joseph, Frank and Aloysius. Henry A. is now a successful young
farmer and stockman of Elm Creek township: Fredia is the wife of Joe. Lubeke,
who is engaged in farming on Mr. Schulte's farm in the township; Ferd is
deceased; Joseph, after completing his education entered the First National Bank
of Marysville, and is now the assistant cashier; Frank is at home and Aloysius
is attending Benedict's College at Atchison, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Schulte are
active members of the Catholic church and are among the most prominent and
popular residents of the township, where they are held in high regard and
esteem. They have by their genial personality and consideration for the
interests of others, won for themselves a high place in the estimation of the
people of the district. They have ever taken much interest in the affairs of the
community, and have always advocated and practiced a high standard of living.
They have had much to do with the high standard of social conditions that exist
in Elm Creek township, and they have supported those enterprises that would tend
to advance the best interests of the county.

    Mr. Schulte is a man of broad views and excellent judgment and ability, and
while he has never been a seeker after office, his advice is often sought on
matters that pertain to the public welfare. He is an advocate of good roads and
the best schools. He believes it the duty of all men to use their-best efforts
in the selection of the best officials to administer the affairs of the county
and the state. Politically, he is an independent, and has served his township as
trustee and treasurer, and has been road overseer, all of which positions he has
filled with distinction. He gave the same care and attention to the affairs of
the township that he gives to his own business. He and his wife have a pleasant
home and an ideal family. Mr. Schulte is an active member of the Catholic Men's
Benevolent Association, and is devoted to the cause of Christianity and morality.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

History of Marshall County, Kansas: its people, industries, and institutions
by
Emma E. Forter

Indianapolis, Ind.: B.F. Bowen & Co. (1917)


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