PENTHUS BILLETER (Jr.)

Penthus Billeter, is an exception to most of the persons mentioned in this history, in this, that he is an Iowan by birth, and not by adoption. He was born in Shelby County, November 9, 1858, and is a son of Penthus Billeter, whose biography appears elsewhere in this volume. Penthus, Jr., was reared on the old homestead, and his youth was spent in assisting his father, and in attending school.

He was married February 13, 1883, to Miss Emma WHITE, a native of Whiteside County, Illinois, a daughter of Michael White, of Irish descent. After his marriage Mr. Billeter rented land from place to place until 1885, when he removed to the homestead, where he carried on farming, making a specialty of Poland hogs. The farm contains 211 acres. Mr and Mrs. Billeter are the parents of one child -----Stella. Politically Mr. Billeter affiliates with the Democratic party.


Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pp. 344, 345. Family Researcher: Transcribed and submitted by Craig & Nancy Poole, 5847 Sahler St, Omaha, NE, 68104-2847, cpoole@unmc.edu : Helping to post family members bios for Shelby Cnty, Iowa.

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