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346 HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY born February 27, 1899, and Robert J. H., born May 22, 1905. The parents are members of the Lutheran church, and Mr. Griese is connected fraternally with the Modern Woodmen of America at Ashton. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party, being now in the fifteenth term of his able service as school director. He has spent his entire life in Bradford township and his industry, enterprise and ability have gained him high stand- ing in the commimity, where he is acknowledged to be a substantial and representative citizen. IiIARCUS VENTLER. Marcus Ventler oAvns and occupies an excellent farm of three hundred and twenty acres on section 17, Reynolds township, and section 8, Bradford t
HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY lu 1887 Mr. Ventler was united iii marriage to Miss Martha Albreclit, a native of Bradford township, tliis county, and they became the parents of seven children: Clara K., who was born December 16, 1887, and is the wife of Harry Schafer ; Edward A., born January 9, 1890 347 ; Mollie K., born May 28, 1892 ; Oliver A., born August 22, 1895; Ceorge, who was born November 28, 1897, and who died in December of the same year ; Amanda, born July 16, 1901 ; and Florence K., born June 13, 1906. Mr. and JNIrs. A^eutler are members of the Lutheran church. They are well known in the community where they reside and have an extensive circle of warm friends. In his political views Mr. Ventler is a i'epul)liean and is now serving as township asses- sor and has been school director. He is interested in everything that pertains to the advancement and improvement of his section of the state and especially in progress along agricultural lines. He is a self-made man, deserving mucli credit for what he has accomplished, for since attaining his majority he has made substantial progress and is one of the leading farmers of his district. HARVEY W. HEIBENTHAL. Harvey W. Heibenthal, engaged in genei'al farming and stock- raising upon two hundred and forty acres of land on section 23, Bradford township, was born upon this property March 2, 1886. He is a son of William and Christina (Kersten) Heibenthal, natives of Lee county and residents of Ashton. In their family were seven children, of whom five are still living, as follows: Harvey W., of this review; Delia, the wife of Fred Tadd; and Alta, Ada and Clarence, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Heibenthal lost two daugh- ters. Hattie and Clara. Harvey W. Heibenthal grew up on his father's farm in Brad- ford township and was reared to farm life, becoming early familiar with the best and most practical agrieidtural methods. He married in 1911 and afterward rented the homestead, whereon he has since resided. This comprises two hundred and forty acres of excellent land on section 23, Bradford township, and Mr. Heibenthal has carried forward the work of its development and improvement along pi'ogressive and modern lines, making it increase in value and productiveness year by year. He makes a
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 49 Mr, Halder
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 59 roll of th
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 61 never weig
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 63 of lumber
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 77 Clarence D
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 93 The family
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 99 Near Fathe
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 113 Roper Fur
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 121 Ml'. Vaup
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 123 until 185
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 125 McHenry c
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 127 and later
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 153 meiit of
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 155 acres on
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 169 perhaps a
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HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 183 Richardso
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