Bio of BARTHEL, Mr., Wright Co., MN
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426           HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY 

bert) Burges. He was reared on the old homestead, attended the public 
schools and has devoted his mature years to agricultural pursuits. He has 
a splendid farm, with substantial buildings and ample equipment. He carries 
on general farming and stock raising, and sells cream to the St. Michael's 
Co-Operative Creamery, in which he is a stockholder. In 1899 Mr. Bartel 
purchased the old homestead and has made extensive improvements.  Erected 
a fine modern brick residence, a large sanitary barn 40 by 76 and a number 
of other buildings. He is a progressive member of St. Joseph's Society and
of the Catholic church.  Mr. Barthel married Mary Dehn, born in Otsego, 
this county, daughter of Peter and Theresa Dehn, pioneers. Their children 
are: Agnes, Amelia, Rosa, Mathias, Leo, Veronica, Alvina, Norbert, Harold 
and Veronica (deceased).