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George Hachtel

One of the thriving and representative farmers of Henry County , where he resides, on section 17, of Wethersfield Township , was born in Germany , April 1, 1835 . His parents, John M. and Margaret Hachtel, both died in Germany .

George, or whom we write, was the eldest son of his father’s family, and remained in his native country until 17 years of age, receiving all his education from the schools there. Shortly after his arrival in America , he came to Seneca Co., Ohio , and for about three years worked out, when, at the expiration of that period, he came to Start Co., Ill. Here he lived until the fall of 1863, and then removed into Henry County, where he located on his present homestead, since which time he has been a resident of Wethersfield Township. He is the owner of 400 acres of valuable land, all of which is in excellent condition and well equipped, and upon the same he has erected a magnificent residence. He keeps about 60 head of cattle and 12 horses, and fattens annually 100 head of hogs.

Mr. Hachtel and Miss Elizabeth S. Sultzer were united in marriage in Wethersfield Township , on the 30 th day of December, 1863. She is the daughter of Frederick C. and Fredericka (Fritz) Sultzer, natives of Germany . They reside in Kewanee, and Mrs. Hachtel was the eldest of their family of four children. She was born in St. Louis , Mo. , May 19, 1839 . Mr. and Mrs. Hachtel’s family consists of seven children,--George C F., Reuben E., George L., Nathaniel D., Mary E. and two who died in infancy.

Mr. Hachtel has been School Director for six years, and in politics is identified with the Democratic party.

1885 Portrait & Biographical Album of Henry Co., Illinois page 488

Transcribed by Jan Roggy

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