Bio of KLATT, August (b.1860), Wright Co., MN
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497   HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY

August Klatt, farmer, Monticello township, was born in Germany, July 10,
1860, son of Carl and Augusta Klatt, who spent the span of their years in 
Germany. In the family there were six children: Minnie, August, Franz, 
Matilda, Carl and Julius. August Klatt started life for himself at the age 
of fourteen, and has devoted his years to farming. He came to America in 
1893 and located on a farm near Buffalo, in this county. In 1897 he came 
to Monticello and purchased 140 acres in sections 28 and 29. He has made 
many improvements and has an excellent place. He is a Republican in politics 
and has served five years on the school board. Mr. Klatt was married, October 
4, 1885, to Augusta Martweick, a native of Germany, and they have had nine 
children: Otto, of Monticello; Martha, wife of August Grelling, of Buffalo 
township, this county; and Fred, Leone, Gladys, Holbert, Leo, Henry at home; 
and Lena (deceased). The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.