from the HISTORY OF BARRON COUNTY published 1922-
John Pieper, section 7, Sumner Township, now deceased, was a splendid example of the men, who after marrying and acquiring a family in the old country, had the courage to start out from their friends and the scenes which they had loved since infancy, and seek their fortunes in a new land, amid strangers, and under strange conditions. He developed a good farm here, was a good friend, a generous neighbor, a loving father and faithful husband, and proved himself faithful to his duty in every walk of life. He was born in Germany, on a farm, Dec. 26, 1847, the son of John and Wilhelmina Pieper. He was the oldest of five children, the others being August, Herman, William, and Caroline. He attended the government schools, worked on the farm, and did other general labor. He was married in Germany Oct. 3, 1872, to Amelia Schmeling, born June 12, 1853, the daughter of Gotlieb and Wilhelmina Schmeling. In the Schmeling family there were eight children, Charles, William, Herman, Julius, Wilhelmina, Amelia and Rica. Of these Amelia and Julias were the only ones to come to America. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Pieper established their home in Germany, and there had four children, Anna, Bertha, Herman and Amelia. But they were not satisfied with the opportunities there so in 1881 they set out for America and came to Barron County, where Mr. Pieper entered the employ of Knapp, Stout, and Co. He secured 80 acres of land in section 7, Sumner Township built a small frame house and moved his family there. the only domestic animal they had at first was a cow. For some years the wife was left alone with the children on the farm while he continued his work as a logger to get a little money for provisions. The country was still wild. Roads were little more than trails. Provisions were brought in afoot.. Mrs. Pieper had brought three spinning wheels with her, and she spun wool and knitted socks, mittens and jackets for the family. Their privations and hard work were rewarded in time and they achieved prosperity. After a long and useful life Mr. Pieper died Oct. 9, 1905. In addition to the children already mentioned, he had three, Ida, Helena and John, born in this country. Since his death the mother has continued to live on the home place, which is operated by the youngest son, John. This son, John Pieper, was born on the farm Aug 29, 1898. He was reared here, attended schools and learned farming from his father. He has continued the improvements started by his father and is an industrious and successful young man. He stands high in the community and is well thought of by all who know him.
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Oct 13, 1905
Rice Lake Chronotype
John Pieper died very suddenly Monday evening about 5 o'clock, presumably of heart trouble. He was apparently in as good health as usual at the time of his death. He drove the cows from the pasture when one of them ran out into the road and as he ran to head her back he fell dead in the street. It is impossible at this writing(Tues morning) to learn further particulars but a more detailed account will be given next week.
John Pieper, section 7, Sumner Township, now deceased, was a splendid example of the men, who after marrying and acquiring a family in the old country, had the courage to start out from their friends and the scenes which they had loved since infancy, and seek their fortunes in a new land, amid strangers, and under strange conditions. He developed a good farm here, was a good friend, a generous neighbor, a loving father and faithful husband, and proved himself faithful to his duty in every walk of life. He was born in Germany, on a farm, Dec. 26, 1847, the son of John and Wilhelmina Pieper. He was the oldest of five children, the others being August, Herman, William, and Caroline. He attended the government schools, worked on the farm, and did other general labor. He was married in Germany Oct. 3, 1872, to Amelia Schmeling, born June 12, 1853, the daughter of Gotlieb and Wilhelmina Schmeling. In the Schmeling family there were eight children, Charles, William, Herman, Julius, Wilhelmina, Amelia and Rica. Of these Amelia and Julias were the only ones to come to America. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Pieper established their home in Germany, and there had four children, Anna, Bertha, Herman and Amelia. But they were not satisfied with the opportunities there so in 1881 they set out for America and came to Barron County, where Mr. Pieper entered the employ of Knapp, Stout, and Co. He secured 80 acres of land in section 7, Sumner Township built a small frame house and moved his family there. the only domestic animal they had at first was a cow. For some years the wife was left alone with the children on the farm while he continued his work as a logger to get a little money for provisions. The country was still wild. Roads were little more than trails. Provisions were brought in afoot.. Mrs. Pieper had brought three spinning wheels with her, and she spun wool and knitted socks, mittens and jackets for the family. Their privations and hard work were rewarded in time and they achieved prosperity. After a long and useful life Mr. Pieper died Oct. 9, 1905. In addition to the children already mentioned, he had three, Ida, Helena and John, born in this country. Since his death the mother has continued to live on the home place, which is operated by the youngest son, John. This son, John Pieper, was born on the farm Aug 29, 1898. He was reared here, attended schools and learned farming from his father. He has continued the improvements started by his father and is an industrious and successful young man. He stands high in the community and is well thought of by all who know him.
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Oct 13, 1905
Rice Lake Chronotype
John Pieper died very suddenly Monday evening about 5 o'clock, presumably of heart trouble. He was apparently in as good health as usual at the time of his death. He drove the cows from the pasture when one of them ran out into the road and as he ran to head her back he fell dead in the street. It is impossible at this writing(Tues morning) to learn further particulars but a more detailed account will be given next week.
from the HISTORY OF BARRON COUNTY published 1922-
John Pieper, section 7, Sumner Township, now deceased, was a splendid example of the men, who after marrying and acquiring a family in the old country, had the courage to start out from their friends and the scenes which they had loved since infancy, and seek their fortunes in a new land, amid strangers, and under strange conditions. He developed a good farm here, was a good friend, a generous neighbor, a loving father and faithful husband, and proved himself faithful to his duty in every walk of life. He was born in Germany, on a farm, Dec. 26, 1847, the son of John and Wilhelmina Pieper. He was the oldest of five children, the others being August, Herman, William, and Caroline. He attended the government schools, worked on the farm, and did other general labor. He was married in Germany Oct. 3, 1872, to Amelia Schmeling, born June 12, 1853, the daughter of Gotlieb and Wilhelmina Schmeling. In the Schmeling family there were eight children, Charles, William, Herman, Julius, Wilhelmina, Amelia and Rica. Of these Amelia and Julias were the only ones to come to America. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Pieper established their home in Germany, and there had four children, Anna, Bertha, Herman and Amelia. But they were not satisfied with the opportunities there so in 1881 they set out for America and came to Barron County, where Mr. Pieper entered the employ of Knapp, Stout, and Co. He secured 80 acres of land in section 7, Sumner Township built a small frame house and moved his family there. the only domestic animal they had at first was a cow. For some years the wife was left alone with the children on the farm while he continued his work as a logger to get a little money for provisions. The country was still wild. Roads were little more than trails. Provisions were brought in afoot.. Mrs. Pieper had brought three spinning wheels with her, and she spun wool and knitted socks, mittens and jackets for the family. Their privations and hard work were rewarded in time and they achieved prosperity. After a long and useful life Mr. Pieper died Oct. 9, 1905. In addition to the children already mentioned, he had three, Ida, Helena and John, born in this country. Since his death the mother has continued to live on the home place, which is operated by the youngest son, John. This son, John Pieper, was born on the farm Aug 29, 1898. He was reared here, attended schools and learned farming from his father. He has continued the improvements started by his father and is an industrious and successful young man. He stands high in the community and is well thought of by all who know him.
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Oct 13, 1905
Rice Lake Chronotype
John Pieper died very suddenly Monday evening about 5 o'clock, presumably of heart trouble. He was apparently in as good health as usual at the time of his death. He drove the cows from the pasture when one of them ran out into the road and as he ran to head her back he fell dead in the street. It is impossible at this writing(Tues morning) to learn further particulars but a more detailed account will be given next week.
John Pieper, section 7, Sumner Township, now deceased, was a splendid example of the men, who after marrying and acquiring a family in the old country, had the courage to start out from their friends and the scenes which they had loved since infancy, and seek their fortunes in a new land, amid strangers, and under strange conditions. He developed a good farm here, was a good friend, a generous neighbor, a loving father and faithful husband, and proved himself faithful to his duty in every walk of life. He was born in Germany, on a farm, Dec. 26, 1847, the son of John and Wilhelmina Pieper. He was the oldest of five children, the others being August, Herman, William, and Caroline. He attended the government schools, worked on the farm, and did other general labor. He was married in Germany Oct. 3, 1872, to Amelia Schmeling, born June 12, 1853, the daughter of Gotlieb and Wilhelmina Schmeling. In the Schmeling family there were eight children, Charles, William, Herman, Julius, Wilhelmina, Amelia and Rica. Of these Amelia and Julias were the only ones to come to America. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Pieper established their home in Germany, and there had four children, Anna, Bertha, Herman and Amelia. But they were not satisfied with the opportunities there so in 1881 they set out for America and came to Barron County, where Mr. Pieper entered the employ of Knapp, Stout, and Co. He secured 80 acres of land in section 7, Sumner Township built a small frame house and moved his family there. the only domestic animal they had at first was a cow. For some years the wife was left alone with the children on the farm while he continued his work as a logger to get a little money for provisions. The country was still wild. Roads were little more than trails. Provisions were brought in afoot.. Mrs. Pieper had brought three spinning wheels with her, and she spun wool and knitted socks, mittens and jackets for the family. Their privations and hard work were rewarded in time and they achieved prosperity. After a long and useful life Mr. Pieper died Oct. 9, 1905. In addition to the children already mentioned, he had three, Ida, Helena and John, born in this country. Since his death the mother has continued to live on the home place, which is operated by the youngest son, John. This son, John Pieper, was born on the farm Aug 29, 1898. He was reared here, attended schools and learned farming from his father. He has continued the improvements started by his father and is an industrious and successful young man. He stands high in the community and is well thought of by all who know him.
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Oct 13, 1905
Rice Lake Chronotype
John Pieper died very suddenly Monday evening about 5 o'clock, presumably of heart trouble. He was apparently in as good health as usual at the time of his death. He drove the cows from the pasture when one of them ran out into the road and as he ran to head her back he fell dead in the street. It is impossible at this writing(Tues morning) to learn further particulars but a more detailed account will be given next week.
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