GEORGE D. KOHL

George D. KOHL, has been a citizen of Shelby County since 1878. He was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1851, and is a son of William and Susan H. (Fidderling*) Kohl, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. George D. was but four years old when his parents removed from their native State to Jones County, Iowa, where he grew to maturity. He was reared to that most independent occupation, farming, and was educated in that school which this country provides for all children, the common public school. Mr. Kohl was married in Jones County, in March, 1875, to Miss Susan Bittle, a daughter of John Bittle, of Pennsylvania, now a resident of Iowa. On coming to Shelby County Mr. Kohl settled in Cass Township, where he resided until 1881, when he came to his present farm. Some of the land was broken, but there were no improvements in the way of buildings. He has since erected a good house, planted a grove and orchard, and fenced the place. He devotes his time to live-stock raising and the cultivation of grain. Mr. and Mrs. Kohl are the parents of nine children--Carrie May, Ella Jane, Ina Viola, Gertrude Mabel, George R., Christopher Henry, Irvin Edwin, Pearl Adaline and Sara Anna. Mr. Kohl gives his political support to the Democratic party. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical church. Mr Kohl is strictly honorable in business, his word being as good as his bond, and he is counted amoung the reliable citizens of Shelby County.

Notes from submitter:
*Hannah Fitterling
George Kohl is a brother of my great grandfather, EZRA KOHL

Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pg. 416-417. Transcribed and submitted by Marthann Kohl - djfnmk@fmctc.com