History of Lee County, Illinois - Bushnell Historical Society

HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY
resident of Lee couuty ; George, whose home is in North Dakota
Mary, who has passed away; and Anna, the wife of R. Moore, of
Dixon.
William Heinzeroth remained at home with his parents until
twenty-three years of age and then married Miss Catherine Wag-
ner, whose family is mentioned in connection with the sketch of
William A. Ewald on another page of this volume. Following his
marriage Mr. Heinzeroth began renting land in Reynolds township,
cultivating a farm in this fashion for some years, l)ut he was
ambitious to own laud and carefully saved his earnings until in
1901 he was able to purchase one hundred and sixty acres situated
on section 30, Reynolds township. This he has partially improved,
his methods adding nuieh to its attractive appearance. The soil
is naturally rich and productive and responds readily to the care
and labor bestowed upon it. The place is divided into fields of convenient
size by well kept fences and the latest improved machinery
facilitates the work of cultivating and caring for the crops. Neat-
ness and thrift characterize the development of the farm, and cap-
able management has been the foundation of his growing success.
To Mr. Heinzeroth by his first marriage thei'e were born five
children: Emma E.. now the wife of Henry Wagner; George M.,
living in Ogle county, Illinois; Benjamin H.. of Lee county; Justus
F., at home; and Jacob M., who is also with his fathei'. The
wife and mother passed away February 22, 1904, and was laid to
rest in the Reynolds cemetery. Five years passed and in 1909 Mr.
Heinzeroth was again married, his second lunon being with Miss
Louise E. Muller, who was born in Woodford county, Illinois, in
1867, and is a daughter of John B. and Barbara (Koerner) Muller,
both of whom were natives of Germany. Making arrangements
to cross the Atlantic, they came to Amei'ica on the 12th of April,
1857, and then traveled into the interior of the country, settling
first in Peoria county. Illinois. Subsequently they established
their home in Woodford county, Illinois. At the time of the Ci^dl
war the father responded to the coimtry's call for troops and for
three years was at the front, giving valiant aid to the JTnion cause,
during which time he particijiated in a number of hotly contested
engagements. Both he and his wife are now deceased. One of
their six children passed away in infancy.
Politically Mr. Heinzeroth is a I'cpublican. He served as pathmaster
for five years and as school director for six years and has
done much in various ways to further the interests of the community
in which he lives. Fraternally he is connected with Ashton
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