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Among
the foreign-born agriculturists of the county who have become prominent
in their calling, through their own efforts, is William Kaufman, of
German ancestry and nativity, and one of the substantial, energetic
farmers of this township. He was born in Germany May 8, 1833, his
parents being Ernst and Fredricka Kaufman, themselves natives of that country.
The former was a miller by occupation. Young William lived in the
place of his birth until about 20 years of age, learning the trade of
millwright, at which he worked industriously for many years. In
1855, with other members of the family he emigrated to the United
States, and located in Seneca county, O., living there until 1859, when
he removed to a place near Fort Scott, Kas. In 1866 he made what
was to him a more suitable settlement in this county, and his career in
subsequent years has proven his wisdom of the choice made at that time.
Mr. Kaufman's present landed property embraces 480 acres; this is well
adapted to the purposes of general farming and stock-raising, and is
divided and subdivided into excellent tracts. It seems superfluous
to say that his manner of farming meets the approbation of nearly every
one. His perseverance and close application have resulted most
favorably, and he is now well fixed in the affairs of this life.
November 9, 1861, Miss Margaret Cline, a Kentuckian by birth, became his
wife. She was a daughter of Hezekiah and Sarah Cline. The
four children born of this union are Arthur, Clara, now Mrs. August
Shackelford; Minnie and Hettie. |
