BIOGRAPHIES: John M. KURSCHNER, Prairie Farm Twp., Barron County, WI

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John M. Kurschner, a substantial citizen of section 34, Prairie Farm
Township, is a native of this township, born in a log cabin in 1886, the
son of Martin and Anna (Kallenbach) Kurschner, early settlers. He was reared
on the home farm, attended district school and learned farming from his
father. As a young man he took over 40 acres of the homestead, and this he 
has since conducted. He has a good set of buildings and successfully carries 
on general farming. He has taken an active part in the affairs of the 
community and has done good service on the school board. His home is a 
hospitable one and he and his wife delight in extending a pleasant welcome 
to their friends. Mr. Kurschner married Tena Hellendrung, who was born in 
Prairie Farm Township, this county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Hellendrung. This union has been blessed with two children: Harry and 
Archie.

--Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., &
Co., 1922, pg. 989.