The following article about William Eckey appeared in the Biographical Review of Henry County, Iowa:
"William Eckey, a farmer and stockraiser of Canaan township, was born in this township on the 1st of September, 1872, and is descended from German ancestry. His parents, Henry C. W. and Elizabeth (Korfshult) (sic) Eckey, were both natives of Germany. The father came to Des Moines County with his parents about 1855, settling south of Burlington, where he lived up to the time of his marriage. He afterward spent one year in the city of Burlington and subsequently resided upon a farm in Des Moines county, where he lived for two years. In 1872 he came to Canaan township, Henry county, purchasing the farm of eighty acres. He has since devoted his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits and is one of the thrifty ad enterprising farmers of Canaan township.
William Eckey pursued his early education in the public schools of Mount Union and afterwards attended Elliott's Business College in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA, being thus well equipped for the practical duties of a business life. In his youth he assisted in farm labor when not occupied with his studies and he remained at home upon the farm up to the time of his marriage, which was celebrated on the 20th of March, 1895, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Lydia Weise, who was born in Burlington and was educated in the public schools of Jefferson county. Her parents were Peter and Minnie (Berg) Weise, both of whom were natives of Germany. Two children were born of this union: Rudolph Peter, whose birth occurred December 18, 1895, and Eddie William, born December 3, 1902.
After his marriage Mr. Eckey began farming on his own account upon a tract north of Mount Union, where he lived for two years. He then purchased one hundred acres on Section 17, Canaan township. There was a small house upon the place, but few improvements had been made. He now has a farm well equipped with good buildings, including a comfortable residence of six rooms, a large barn twenty-four by thirty-two feet, to which he has added a shed eighteen by thirty-two feet. There is also granary capacity for twelve hundred bushels. There is a carriage house and wood house upon the place, and in fact no accessory of the model farm of the twentieth century is lacking. He keeps his buildings in good repair and the place is thoroughly tiled. His attention is given to general farming and he raises some cattle and horses and about seventy-five head of hogs each year. His labor has resulted in bringing to him the prosperity which he now enjoys and his property is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift. He votes with the democracy, but is without aspiration for office. He belongs to the Christian Science church at Mount Pleasant and is one of esteemed native sons of the county, having spent his entire life within its borders. In fact, he has always been a resident of Canaan township and is well known there as a reliable farmer and business man, who is public spirited in citizenship and loyal in his friendships."
Research of Charlene (Nichols) Hixonty, Ohio, USA
"William Eckey, a farmer and stockraiser of Canaan township, was born in this township on the 1st of September, 1872, and is descended from German ancestry. His parents, Henry C. W. and Elizabeth (Korfshult) (sic) Eckey, were both natives of Germany. The father came to Des Moines County with his parents about 1855, settling south of Burlington, where he lived up to the time of his marriage. He afterward spent one year in the city of Burlington and subsequently resided upon a farm in Des Moines county, where he lived for two years. In 1872 he came to Canaan township, Henry county, purchasing the farm of eighty acres. He has since devoted his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits and is one of the thrifty ad enterprising farmers of Canaan township.
William Eckey pursued his early education in the public schools of Mount Union and afterwards attended Elliott's Business College in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA, being thus well equipped for the practical duties of a business life. In his youth he assisted in farm labor when not occupied with his studies and he remained at home upon the farm up to the time of his marriage, which was celebrated on the 20th of March, 1895, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Lydia Weise, who was born in Burlington and was educated in the public schools of Jefferson county. Her parents were Peter and Minnie (Berg) Weise, both of whom were natives of Germany. Two children were born of this union: Rudolph Peter, whose birth occurred December 18, 1895, and Eddie William, born December 3, 1902.
After his marriage Mr. Eckey began farming on his own account upon a tract north of Mount Union, where he lived for two years. He then purchased one hundred acres on Section 17, Canaan township. There was a small house upon the place, but few improvements had been made. He now has a farm well equipped with good buildings, including a comfortable residence of six rooms, a large barn twenty-four by thirty-two feet, to which he has added a shed eighteen by thirty-two feet. There is also granary capacity for twelve hundred bushels. There is a carriage house and wood house upon the place, and in fact no accessory of the model farm of the twentieth century is lacking. He keeps his buildings in good repair and the place is thoroughly tiled. His attention is given to general farming and he raises some cattle and horses and about seventy-five head of hogs each year. His labor has resulted in bringing to him the prosperity which he now enjoys and his property is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift. He votes with the democracy, but is without aspiration for office. He belongs to the Christian Science church at Mount Pleasant and is one of esteemed native sons of the county, having spent his entire life within its borders. In fact, he has always been a resident of Canaan township and is well known there as a reliable farmer and business man, who is public spirited in citizenship and loyal in his friendships."
Research of Charlene (Nichols) Hixonty, Ohio, USA
The following article about William Eckey appeared in the Biographical Review of Henry County, Iowa:
"William Eckey, a farmer and stockraiser of Canaan township, was born in this township on the 1st of September, 1872, and is descended from German ancestry. His parents, Henry C. W. and Elizabeth (Korfshult) (sic) Eckey, were both natives of Germany. The father came to Des Moines County with his parents about 1855, settling south of Burlington, where he lived up to the time of his marriage. He afterward spent one year in the city of Burlington and subsequently resided upon a farm in Des Moines county, where he lived for two years. In 1872 he came to Canaan township, Henry county, purchasing the farm of eighty acres. He has since devoted his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits and is one of the thrifty ad enterprising farmers of Canaan township.
William Eckey pursued his early education in the public schools of Mount Union and afterwards attended Elliott's Business College in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA, being thus well equipped for the practical duties of a business life. In his youth he assisted in farm labor when not occupied with his studies and he remained at home upon the farm up to the time of his marriage, which was celebrated on the 20th of March, 1895, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Lydia Weise, who was born in Burlington and was educated in the public schools of Jefferson county. Her parents were Peter and Minnie (Berg) Weise, both of whom were natives of Germany. Two children were born of this union: Rudolph Peter, whose birth occurred December 18, 1895, and Eddie William, born December 3, 1902.
After his marriage Mr. Eckey began farming on his own account upon a tract north of Mount Union, where he lived for two years. He then purchased one hundred acres on Section 17, Canaan township. There was a small house upon the place, but few improvements had been made. He now has a farm well equipped with good buildings, including a comfortable residence of six rooms, a large barn twenty-four by thirty-two feet, to which he has added a shed eighteen by thirty-two feet. There is also granary capacity for twelve hundred bushels. There is a carriage house and wood house upon the place, and in fact no accessory of the model farm of the twentieth century is lacking. He keeps his buildings in good repair and the place is thoroughly tiled. His attention is given to general farming and he raises some cattle and horses and about seventy-five head of hogs each year. His labor has resulted in bringing to him the prosperity which he now enjoys and his property is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift. He votes with the democracy, but is without aspiration for office. He belongs to the Christian Science church at Mount Pleasant and is one of esteemed native sons of the county, having spent his entire life within its borders. In fact, he has always been a resident of Canaan township and is well known there as a reliable farmer and business man, who is public spirited in citizenship and loyal in his friendships."
Research of Charlene (Nichols) Hixonty, Ohio, USA
"William Eckey, a farmer and stockraiser of Canaan township, was born in this township on the 1st of September, 1872, and is descended from German ancestry. His parents, Henry C. W. and Elizabeth (Korfshult) (sic) Eckey, were both natives of Germany. The father came to Des Moines County with his parents about 1855, settling south of Burlington, where he lived up to the time of his marriage. He afterward spent one year in the city of Burlington and subsequently resided upon a farm in Des Moines county, where he lived for two years. In 1872 he came to Canaan township, Henry county, purchasing the farm of eighty acres. He has since devoted his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits and is one of the thrifty ad enterprising farmers of Canaan township.
William Eckey pursued his early education in the public schools of Mount Union and afterwards attended Elliott's Business College in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA, being thus well equipped for the practical duties of a business life. In his youth he assisted in farm labor when not occupied with his studies and he remained at home upon the farm up to the time of his marriage, which was celebrated on the 20th of March, 1895, the lady of his choice being Miss Mary Lydia Weise, who was born in Burlington and was educated in the public schools of Jefferson county. Her parents were Peter and Minnie (Berg) Weise, both of whom were natives of Germany. Two children were born of this union: Rudolph Peter, whose birth occurred December 18, 1895, and Eddie William, born December 3, 1902.
After his marriage Mr. Eckey began farming on his own account upon a tract north of Mount Union, where he lived for two years. He then purchased one hundred acres on Section 17, Canaan township. There was a small house upon the place, but few improvements had been made. He now has a farm well equipped with good buildings, including a comfortable residence of six rooms, a large barn twenty-four by thirty-two feet, to which he has added a shed eighteen by thirty-two feet. There is also granary capacity for twelve hundred bushels. There is a carriage house and wood house upon the place, and in fact no accessory of the model farm of the twentieth century is lacking. He keeps his buildings in good repair and the place is thoroughly tiled. His attention is given to general farming and he raises some cattle and horses and about seventy-five head of hogs each year. His labor has resulted in bringing to him the prosperity which he now enjoys and his property is the visible evidence of a life of well directed thrift. He votes with the democracy, but is without aspiration for office. He belongs to the Christian Science church at Mount Pleasant and is one of esteemed native sons of the county, having spent his entire life within its borders. In fact, he has always been a resident of Canaan township and is well known there as a reliable farmer and business man, who is public spirited in citizenship and loyal in his friendships."
Research of Charlene (Nichols) Hixonty, Ohio, USA
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