Albert T. Hartwich Biography


	This biography appears on page 268 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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				ALBERT T. HARTWICH.  

	Albert T. Hartwich is cashier of the Ramona State Bank and one of 
the progressive young business men of Lake county. A native of 
Wisconsin, he was born on the 9th of December, 1879, his parents being 
Herman A. and Ernestina Hartwich. The family came to South Dakota in 
1887 and the father purchased a relinquishment near the present site of 
Ramona. From that time forward he bent his energies to the development 
and improvement of his farm until he retired at a recent date. He is 
now enjoying a well earned rest and the fruits of his former toil. His 
wife also survives.  

	Albert T. Hartwich was a little lad of only about eight years 
when brought by his parents to this state. He supplemented a public-
school education by a commercial course and was thus trained in 
business methods. He entered the Ramona State Bank about three months 
after its organization in the capacity of bookkeeper, thus serving for 
nine years, at the end of which time he was made assistant cashier and 
for four years he has been the cashier. Connected with the bank almost 
from the beginning, he has contributed largely to its success and is 
now one of its stockholders and directors. He is also thus connected 
with the Farmers Elevator, Electric Light and Woodmen Opera House 
Companies. He readily recognizes the possibilities for business 
development and the consequent effect it will have upon the welfare and 
progress of the city, and he cooperates in all movements that will most 
greatly benefit the district in which he lives.  

	On the 12th of June, 1906, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. 
Hartwich and Miss Gertrude Hoyman, a daughter of G. W. Hoyman, and they 
have three children, Donald L., Helen A. and Galen H. The parents are 
members of the Methodist church, in the work of which they take an 
active and helpful interest, contributing generously to its support and 
doing all in their power to promote its progress. Mr. Hartwich is a 
member of the Odd Fellows society. He gives his political endorsement 
to the republican party, and he has served as school treasurer and as 
trustee of the town board. He ranks among the young progressive 
business men and citizens of Lake county and is not only cognizant but 
also appreciative of the opportunities that are offered. Making wise 
use of his time, his talents and his advantages, his progress has been 
continuous and his efforts have been an effective element in advancing 
public welfare as well as individual success.