Mrs. Hattie Stichter Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Stichter, Schoenhanken, Graham, Schaffer, Morey, Bissick, Sweeney, Bickle. Mrs. Hattie Stichter, who throughout the period of her married life has lived in Princeton township, where since her husband's death she has continued to make her home, was born in Germany, September 27, 1846. Her father, Andrew Walter, was also a native of the country, born in 1801. After arriving at years of maturity he was united in marriage to Miss Ina Schoenhanken and they spent their entire lives in Germany, where the father was a gardener an fruit grower. In accordance with the laws of the country, he also served for three years in the German Army. Both he and his wife are now deceased. Mrs. Stichter remained in Germany through the period of her girlhood and in 1865, when a young lady of eighteen years, crossed the Atlantic to America, landing in New York. After a few days spent in that city she continued on her way to Chicago and from that point proceeded to Clinton, Iowa, where for two years she worked for her brother. At the end of that time, on the 1st of September, 1867, she gave her hand in marriage to John Stichter. He, too, was of German birth, his natal day being May 6, 1829. On crossing the Atlantic he landed at New York and for many years was a respected and worthy citizen of Scott county, where he engaged in farming, making his home in Princeton township, where he secured on hundred and seventy-four acres of land. As the years passed by he converted the tract into rich and productive fields, making his farm a valuable property, from which he annually gathered good harvests. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Stichter were born eight children. Annie, who was born March 5, 1874, is the wife of Henry Graham, a resident of Princeton township, where he follows farming. They have three children: Elmer, Ward and Louis Graham. Frank Stichter, who was born December 18, 1875, married Nellie Schaffer and is also engaged in farming in Princeton township. Edward, who was born October 15, 1877, is a Mason and resides in LeClaire. He wedded Ella Morey, and they have one child living, Lela; and one child deceased, Louis Frank. Andrew Stichter, born March 4, 1879, married Tracy Bissick and resides in LeClaire. Henry, born December, 20, 1881, and living in LeClaire, where he is engaged in teaming, married Lila Sweeney and has two children, Henry and Flora. Louis, who was born April 20, 1883, resides with his mother on the home farm, which he now operates for her. Katie, born August 20, 1884, is the wife of Floyd Bickle, and they have one child, Louis. They reside in Princeton t! ownship and Mr. Bickle is pathmaster of the township. May, born July 24, 1888, is yet at home with her mother. Mr. Stichter was a republican in his political views and always exercised his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of that party but never sought nor desired office, as he preferred to concentrate his energies upon his farming interests. He attended the German Lutheran church and his life was an upright, honorable one, winning him the respect and good will of all with whom he was associated. For a great many years he was identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died January 29, 1891, and many friends as well as his immediate family felt deep regret over his loss. His widow, one son and daughter yet remain upon the old homestead farm, while the other children are all married and have gone to homes of their own. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES