Bio of Hample, Ferdinand (b.1843) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Hample Ferdinand, son of the last subject (Joseph Hample), was born in the
city of Vienna, Austria, September 17, 1843. He received an English
education in Ohio and this State, and is one of the most intelligent
citizens of Elgin township. During the first three years of his residence
here he worked out among neighboring farmers, and has ever since remained
at home. At his father's death he inherited the homestead, embracing 275
acres of fine prairie soil, and practices mixed farming. July 4, 1867, he
married Augusta Windorf, who was born in Prussia, near the City of
Culberg, October 6, 1850. Six children now surround the family hearth,
named in order of birth: Joseph Henry, Clara Maria, Edwin Edward, Bertha
Matilda, Paulina Lydia, and Adela Leonora. Mr. Hample has served four
years on the Town Board of Supervisors, being one year Chairman of that
body. He is an active supporter of schools, and has served as Director of
his district. The first two and one-half years of his residence in Elgin
were passed in a log-hut, which was succeeded by a log-house. The present
dwelling, a large and handsome frame structure, surrounded by convenient
barns and other out-buildings.
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1920.
Check out Barbara's site for more great information on this book:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnwabbio/wab3.htm
There are also some pictures and information from descendents for some 
of the bios on her pages.

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