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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb April 25, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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ABRAHAM HEIDEGGER

	It is the rule that men who have done the most exemplary labor in 
the field of the pioneer are possessed of little wealth.  Sterling energy, 
indomitable wills, fearless courage and good physical powers combine in the 
dauntless pioneer in such proportions that he desires little else to equip 
him for his honorable work. Among the worthy pioneers of west Stevens county 
we wish to mention the subject of this article, who came here with the 
capital of plenty of pluck and two good strong arms.  He settled eight miles 
south from where Kettle Falls now is, upon a homestead which he has 
increased to one half section.  He began at once to produce the fruits of 
the field and raise stock and is now one of the well-to-do men of the 
county. He has a commodious residence overlooking the Columbia with the 
towering mountains of the reservation as a background.  His entire estate is 
pleasantly and beautifully located and is one of the choice homes of the
county.  General farming and fruit and stock raising occupy his attention.
	Abraham Heidegger was born at Ottawa, Kansas on December 31,
1865, the son of Joseph H. and Sarah E. (Rutherford) Heidegger.  The 
father was born in Wurtenberg, Austria and came to the United States 
when a young man and joined the home militia of Kansas during the Civil
war.  His death occurred in August, 1890 near Ottawa, Kansas.  The mother
was born in Kentucky and died when our subject was eight years old.  
Abraham had the following brothers and sisters, Albert, Joseph, Mrs.
Mary C. Reynolds, Mrs. Sarah E. Kelly, and Mrs. Isabel E. Ingraham.
At the age of thirteen our subject left home and began to work out during 
the summer, and for his board during the winters while he attended school.
In the summer of 1886 he took a train load of cattle to New Mexico,
then rode the range about forty-five miles west of Magdalene for three
years.  It was July, 1889, when he came to Spokane and went to work on
the Spokane Falls and Northern railroad.  At about the same time he 
located his present place and has continued in its improvement ever since.
Mr. Heidegger is also interested in some valuable mining properties
and is known as a progressive and capable man.
	On October 14, 1899, Mr. Heidegger married Miss Maggie B.
Coppinger.  Two children have been born to them, Albert E. and Charles R.
Fraternally, Mr. Heidegger is a member of the I.O.O.F.