BIOGRAPHIES:  Frank HENRICHSMEIER, Clinton Township, Barron County, WI

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Frank Henrichsmeier, for several years a worthy resident of Section 32,
Clinton Township, was born in Germany, attended school there and was reared to
farm pursuits. As a young man, he married Angie Dowel, a native of the same
neighborhood. In 1881, they came to America, and settled in Scott County,
Minn., not far from Jordan. There they farmed until 1889, when they came to
Barron County, and bought 80 acres in Section 32, Clinton Township. This land
was all wild and there was little to indicate that it would some time
constitute a prosperous farm. But he set to work with a will, assisted as they
grew old enough, by his sons, and in time he built up a good place. He put up
a house, barn, and other buildings, cleared up and fenced the land, made
general improvements, and carried on mixed farming and dairying. After a
useful life he died, September, 1916. He was a respected man of sterling
worth, and his memory is still cherished. His good wife, a worthy mother and
neighbor, died in October, 1901. In the family there were nine children:
Stephen; John; Martin; William; Joseph; Theresa; Angie, wife of Albert Zins,
of St. Paul; Anna, wife of Thomas Carr, of St. Paul; and Mary, wife of John
St. Louis, of Barron. John and Martin are enterprising farmers and are among
the best known men in the neighborhood. Both were born near Jordan, Scott
County, Minn., John on April 13, 1886, and Martin on Dec. 19, 1888. They were
brought here as infants, and attended district school, and learned farming
from their father. Gradually they assumed the management of the home place
which they now own and operate. They also operate the Bauer farm of 80 acres.
They have excellent equipment, they understand farming thoroughly, and are
carrying on general farming and dairying, making a specialty of growing
potatoes. Both are doing their duty as good citizens and are taking their
share in everything which they believe to be for the good of the community.
They have a pleasant and hospitable home, presided over by their sister,
Theresa. The family faith is that of the Catholic Church.

--Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., &
Co., 1922, pp. 449-450.