Bio of Podein, Carl F. (b.1883) Wabasha Co., MN
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Podein, Carl F. (page 464), an active and enterprising farmer residing in
section 12, Oakwood Township, was born in Germany, September 20, 1883, son
of Carl and Sophia (Jacobs) Podein. The father was a native of France and
the mother of Germany. They came to America, and to Wabasha County, Minn,
in 1880, locating in Plainview Township, where they farmed for about 14
years, the father dying in 1894. His widow is now residing in Plainview.
Their son, Carl F., was educated in the common and high schools of
Plainview, and after relinquishing his studies worked for about a year on
the home farm, after which he purchased his present farm of 217 acres in
section 12, Oakwood. On this property he has built a good house, windmill,
all the outbuildings except the granary, and in 1920 erected a modern
barn, 36 by 82 feet, with full basement. His place is well stocked with
Durham cattle, Chester-White swine and Shropshire sheep, and its
production of stock and crops provide him with a good income. Mr. Podein
was the first member of the Millville Co-operative Co., dealing in grain
and all farm products. He was elected town supervisor in 1913, and through
re-elections has served continuously in the same office ever since. A man
of much energy, good business ability, and sterling common sense, he has
proved himself a useful citizen and dependable town official and is widely
respected. Mr. Podein was married August 16, 1905, to Clara A. Villwock,
who was born August 20, 1881, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Villwock.
Four children have come to brighten their home, namely: Clarence E., born
June 20, 1906; August (deceased); Arthur C., born April 23, 1910, and
John, born May 29, 1916. Mr. Podein and his family are members of the
Evangelical Lutheran church.