Henry L. Holland >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Holland, Schutz, Krahm, Meewes. Henry L. Holland was for many years one of the respected and worthy citizens of Scott county and, though he has now passed away, he is yet remembered by many who knew him and who prized his friendship. HE was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, November 24, 1840, and was a son of Adolph and Caroling (Schutz) Holland. The family came to the United States in 1851, landing at New York, whence they made their way direct to Scott county, casting in their lot with its early settlers. They remained for two weeks in Davenport and then took up their abode in Winfield township, the father purchasing the farm upon which Mrs. Henry L. Holland now resides. He at firs bought on hundred and fifty-five acres of land and energetically began its development and improvement. For a long period he successfully carried on general agricultural pursuits but at length retired from active business life. His death occurred in Davenport and his wife died while a patient in Mercy Hospital. Henry L. Holland spent his entire life from the age of eleven years in this county and was reared to the work of the farm, early becoming familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He had attended school in Germany and had learned to talk English there, having been provided with liberal educational advantages. After coming to the he United States he spent two years as a pupil in the high school in Davenport and a good education thus qualified him for the careful and successful conduct of business interests. He remained upon the home farm all his life and after his father's retirement took charge of the business, continuing to cultivate and manage the farm until his own demise. Mr. Holland was united in marriage April 30, 1871, to Miss Sophia Meewes, who was born in Ransberg, Schleswig, Germany, September 26, 1852, a daughter of George and Anna (Krahm) Meewes. Her mother died when Mrs. Holland was but nine months old and she then lived with an aunt until fourteen years of age, when she came to the he United States in company with a friend. Her father had previously crossed the Atlantic and become the owner of a farm in Butler township, this county. Later he sold that property and removed to Liberty township, where he became the owner of three hundred and forty acres of rich and productive land. There he made his home until his death, which occurred in 1890. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Holland were born three children: Henry F., Walter W. and Hilda, all of whom are at home with their mother. The death of the husband and father occurred October 16, 1903, and it was the occasion of deep and widespread regret not only to his immediate family but also to many friends. He was an enterprising and progressive citizen, public-spirited in all of his relations to the community at large. He served as a trustee and school director, holding the latter office for sixteen consecutive years. He also served as constable and as road supervisor and in the discharge of his duties was ever prompt and faithful. His political allegiance was given to the republican party and he was a member of the Turners Society of Eldridge. He wisely used the talents with which nature endowed him and in the conduct of his business affairs won a reputation as an honorable, upright man and at the same time gained a substantial measure of success. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES