Bio of Welti, Phillip (b.1865) Wabasha Co., MN
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Welti, Phillip (page 331), a well-known resident of Plainview, was born in
Oakwood Township, this county, March 4, 1865, son of John and Mary (Frank)
Welti. He attended the schools of his neighborhood and assisted on the
home farm. As a young man he purchased 80 acres in section 29, Highland
Township, this county, and to this he later added another 80 acres not far
away. In addition to operating his own place he rented from time to time
so that each year he farmed extensively. He carried on general farming
successfully, but made a specialty of stock raising. He was a breeder and
dealer, rasing, buying and selling. He was especially well known for his
fine Percheron horses and for his excellent drove of sheep. In the summer
of 1919, he sold one farm and moved to Plainview, where he has a beautiful
modern home. Mr. Welti is a member of the M. W. A. and the K. of C. He is
a prominent member of St. Joachim's Catholic church. Mr. Welti is a man
who is always ready and willing to give comfort and aid to those in less
fortunate circumstances. He is well known and liked by old and young, for
his kindness, possessing a sterling character and excellent reputation.
Mr. Welti was married October 7, 1901, to Mary Shields, born September 29,
1867, daughter of Patrick and Margaret (Beegan) shields, and this union
has been blessed with two children: Mary Evelyn, born December 24, 1902,
and Patrick James, born August 24, 1905, both attending school.