- FRANK LIEB, a farmer residing on section 29, Newark Township,
is numbered among the leading
- citizens of the county, and is one of the self-made men,
who having started life in limited circumstances, have by industry,
thrift and economy gained a comfortable competence. He is a native
of France, born March 3, 1837, and a son of Phillip and Mary
A. (COUSIN) LIEB. The father, who was a shoemaker by trade, was
a native of Germany, while the mother was born in France. They
became the parents of six children: Phillip, a resident of Rice
County, Minn.; Vincent, who is engaged in farming in that county;
Richard J., who is engaged in merchandising in Rice County; Frances,
wife of U. HALLETT; Adeline, who is living in Rice County, Minn.;
and Frank, of this sketch.
- In the fall of 1852 the family crossed the Atlantic and came
to America, settling first in Rock
- County, where the father purchased a small farm in Newark
township. From that home one by one the children started out
in life, and all are now well-to-do citizens of Minnesota, with
the exception of our subject. The death of the mother occurred
in 1874, and the following year the father was laid in his final
resting place. Both were members of the old Catholic Church,
and were people beloved for their many excellencies of character.
- Our subject remained under the parental roof until going
to a home of his own, and in 1852 came
- with the other members of the family to this country. In
the month of September, 1860, he was united in marriage with
Miss Louisa BEALEY, who was also a native of France. Her parents,
John and Catherine BEALEY, are numbered among the early settlers
of Rock County, having become residents in 1848. They were honored
and esteemed by all who knew them, and gained many friends, who
love and confidence they always retained. Her father died in
this county in 1858, her mother surviving him until 1874. They
were parents of five children, all of whom are living in Newark
Township, the sons, Peter, Frederick, George, and Charley, being
engaged in agricultural pursuits.
- The union of Mr. and Mrs. LIEB has been graced by the birth
of three children: Charles, a grocer
- of Chicago; Frank, who is at home; and Belle, wife of Joseph
GARIGAN, a shoe dealer of Chicago. As before stated, MR. LIEB
is a self-made man. After his arrival in America he began working
by month, but with characteristic energy determined to succeed.
By industry and economy he at length became able to purchase
a farm of seventy-five acres, and from time to time he has extended
its boundaries until now 250 acres pay tribute to his care and
cultivation. His stock is of the best grades, every improvement
necessary to a well regulated farm has been made, and the entire
surroundings indicate thrift and refinement. In connection with
his farm, he also owns a good dwelling in Beloit. In politics
Mr. LIEB is a Republican. He cast his first presidential vote
in this country with the Democratic party, but since that time
has been a faithful adherent to the Republican Party. By his
fellow citizens he has been honored by several local offices,
four times has served as Side-Supervisor and for fifteen years
has been a member of the Township School Board. Public spirited
and progressive, he is ever ready to hear his part in the duties
which come to each citizen, and his aid is never sought in vain
in behalf of those interests which are for the welfare of the
community. Both Mr. and Mrs. LIEB are held in the highest esteem
by all who know them, and Rock County has no more worthy citizens.
-
- Taken from "Portrait and Biographical Record of Rock
County, Wis." (c)1889, p. 455-456.
-
- Courtesy of Carol
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