HORTING, Charles

HORTING

Posted By: P. Bergmeier (email)
Date: 3/13/2005 at 15:07:43

Charles Horting, one of the prosperous and enterprising farmers of Black Hawk County, resides on section 2, Spring Creek Township, where he owns 300 acres of choice land, all under cultivation. He was a poor man when he located in Black Hawk County, in 1855, but by good management, industry and economy, both on his own part and that of his wife, he now has a pleasant home, and one of the best farms in the township. He is a native of Germany, born in 1824, a son of Charles and Minnie Horting. He was married in his native country to Philippine----and together two years later they came to the United States. They have a family of five children--Charles, Henry, Philippine, Minnie, and Christina. Mr. and Mrs. Horting are members of the German Lutheran church, and are liberal contributors to the support of the gospel, as well as to all enterprises of benefit to their community.

Source: History and Biographical Record of Black Hawk County, Iowa 1886