Henry Wolf is one of the best known representative
farmers of Polk township, Macoupin County, where he resides on his handsome
farm of 100 acres, situated in section 1. He was born in Germany, in 1848,
and is a son of Anthony and Caroline (Heinemeyer) Wolf.
Anthony Wolf
and his wife always lived in Germany, where they successfully followed
general farming. Besides our subject, they had one other son, William, who
came to America in 1866, locating in Polk township, Macoupin County,
Illinois. Here he began the occupation of farming, and proved himself to be
a capable agriculturist in every respect. He now lives in Honey Point
township.
Henry Wolf came to America in 1869, and engaged in work on
the L. B. Corbin farm in Carlinville township, Macoupin County, where he
remained four years and three months. After spending one year at Somervilte
he then worked for B. F. Silsby for four years. He then purchased his
present farm of John Cape, and began what has proved to be a most successful
career.
In 1877 Mr. Wolf married Josephine Christen, a daughter of
Louis and Elizabeth (Swanberger) Christen. Mr. Christen, who was born in
Switzerland, came to America in his early youth in company with his brother.
He engaged at work in St. Louis, Missouri, where he remained for a number of
years. After accumulating sufficient money, he purchased a farm in Polk
township, Macoupin County, where he remained until 1882, when he retired
from farming and removed to St. Louis to spend his remaining days in peace
and quiet. He died in 1896 while in his 70th year. His widow, who is in her
66th year, is now living at Carlinville, Illinois. Our subject and wife are
the parents of seven children, namely: Fred, born in 1880, now residing on
the homestead farm with his parents; Louis, born in 1882, who lives at home;
Minnie, born in 1885, who continues to be a member of the home circle;
Charles, born in 1887, who lives at home; Christopher, born in 1889; Irene,
who died in infancy; and Ernest, who was born in 1896. Our subject and
family are members of the Methodist Church.
Extracted 2018 May 04 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 18-21.
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