George Henkel Biography - Grant County Wisconsin

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Submitted by David W. Taft, dtaft@cowtown.net

Source:

1881 History of Grant Co., Wisconsin
Western Historical Company, Chicago, IL
Biographical Sketches, Marion, Pg. 936

GEORGE HENKEL, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Boscobel; born in Hesse-Darmstadt,
Germany, May 5, 1824; he worked at the mason trade about twelve years before
coming to this country; in 1851, came to Pennsylvania; also followed this
trade there about four years; in 1855, came to Lancaster, Wis.; worked at
this business one year, when he removed to his present farm.  Owns 366
acres; he has improved this farm, with substantial barn, cost about $800;
his residence cost about $600; has been Assessor one year, member of the
Town Board seventeen years; is Town Treasurer; has held this office the past
eleven years; is also a member of the School Board.  Married, in 1855, to
Anna Weirich; she was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; they have six
children - four sons and two daughters.  Are members of the Presbyterian
Church.