Ferdinand Wolf Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Wolf, Buck, Kettleson, Muller. Ferdinand Wolf, deceased, was at one time well known among the resident farmers of Scott County and, in fact, was a native son of the county, his birth having occurred in Butler township, on the 18th of February, 1869. His parents were Asmus and Catherine (Buck) Wolf, of whom mention is made on another page of this volume. He was a pupil in the district schools during his boyhood days and he remained upon the home farm until his marriage, aiding in the work of field and meadow as the years went by and thus gaining practical knowledge of the business which he decided to make his life work. At the time of his marriage he began farming on his own account on a tract of land owned by his father-in-law in Butler township. There he lived for five years. On the expiration of that period he purchased the farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Butler township upon which his widow now resides and one hundred and sixty acres adjoining the homestead. He made all the improvements upon th! e place. He cultivated his fields according to the most modern and progressive methods and years after yard carried on the farm work in such a practical and progressive manner that substantial success crowned his efforts. It was on the 16th of March, 1894, that Mr. Wolf was married to Miss Alvina Muller, a daughter of Ernest and Christina (Kettleson) Muller. Mrs. Wolf was born in Butler township and her parents were both natives of Germany. Her father, who was born in Westphalia, came to the United States at the age of seventeen years with his mother. They first settled in Ohio and later came to Iowa, taking up their abode at LeClaire. Mr. Muller was a carpenter by trade and followed that pursuit for some time, but later turned his attention to farming. The first land he bought was in Butler township and from time to time he added to his original holdings until he had about six hundred and ninety acres in Butler township on the homestead. He was a man of good business ability and sound judgment, and the careful manner in which he controlled his farming interests enabled him to become one of the large landowners of the community. He filled the office of justice of the peace for a number of ye! ars and his decisions were always strictly fair and impartial. In 1874 he was elected on the republican ticket to the house of representatives and filled that position for three terms to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. He lived retired on his farm for a number of years prior to his death, which occurred in retired on his farm for a number of years prior to his death, which occurred in 1899, his remains being interred in Fairview Cemetery. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Wolf were born five children: Malitta, who was born November 24, 1897, and died when about seventeen years of age and settled near Dixon, Iowa. She died in 1898 and her remains were also interred in the Fairview cemetery. The death of the husband and father occurred on the 3d of September, 1909, and his remains were interred in Fairview cemetery. He had served as school director for three years and was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. While his time and attention were largely devoted to his farming interests, he yet advocated progress in all matters of citizenship and endorsed all practical methods for the benefit of the county. He had wide acquaintance in the township in which he lived and his many good qualities won him the esteem and high regard of a large circle of friends as well as the love of his own family. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES