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Henry
Krampe Among the successful farmers of Jasper County who, through unaided exertions and the exercise of perseverance and economy have risen from humble positions in youth to posts of honor and influence, may be mentioned the name of Mr. Krampe, a well-known resident of Malaka Township. The farm which he owns and upon which he conducts general agricultural pursuits is one of the best in the township and consists of one hundred and fifty-four acres of valuable land. During the twenty-six years he has spent upon this place, he has succeeded in bringing the soil to a high state of cultivation and has erected a number of substantial and conveniently arranged buildings. In
the sketch of K. H. Krampe, presented on another page of this volume, reference
is made to the parents of our subject, Henry and Fredricka (Depping) Krampe, the
former of whom was a shoemaker by trade. In
the spring of 1851 he brought the family to America and located in Wisconsin,
where he bought a heavily timbered farm of four hundred acres.
Of this property he cleared one hundred and sixty acres, and to each of
his sons gave an eighty-acre tract. In
1867 he came to Iowa and bought three hundred and eighty acres in Malaka
Township, Jasper County, where he continued to reside until his death. His life
was one of industry and energy, and he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The
subject of this sketch was born in Lippe-Detmold, Germany, September 12, 1824,
and passed his boyhood days in a comparatively uneventful manner.
In 1852 he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Sillwolt, and unto
them have been born six children, namely: Henry, Fred, Simon, August, Mena and
Louisa, the latter being the wife of August Clunner.
In politics Mr. Krampe takes an active interest in public affairs and
affiliates with the Republican Party. While residing in Germany, he was a
reserve man in the Revolution. In
his religious belief he is identified with the German Reformed Church, to which
his family also belongs. Mr.
Krampe is one of those industrious, enterprising and capable men who give
character to a community and promote the best interests of the people.
As a citizen lie has always upheld such measures as tend to promote the
welfare of his fellow men, and he gives generously both of his time and means to
all progressive enterprises. As a
farmer he thoroughly understands his occupation, of which he has made a science.
The general appearance of his farm and the air of thrift and prosperity
apparent about the place prove that ho thoroughly understands his vocation and
has made of it a success. Portrait and Biographical Record, Jasper, Marshall and Grundy Counties, IA, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, IL, 1894, p. 212. |
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