Jacob Heilman, farmer and
stock-breeder, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Sept. 18,
1839, and was a son of John J. and Rachel Heilman, nee
Barringer, who had a family of six children, Jacob being
the fifth child and oldest son. When he was eleven years
old his parents immigrated to America, landed at New York
and from there went to Muskingum County, O., where he
worked on a farm with his father until the spring of
1855; then came to McGregor, Ia. He worked for farmers in
this vicinity until March 22, 1863, when he married
Louisa, daughter of George and Rosene Schmit. Five
children were born of this union, viz.: Emma, George J.,
Augusta M., John C. and Henry W. After his marriage Mr.
Heilman settled on his present farm on section 31, Mendon
Township. It consists of 140 acres of land, 100 under
excellent cultivation and thoroughly stocked. He is a
Democrat in his political views. source: History of Clayton
County, Iowa, 1882, p. 986 |