F. E. Heckel, miller, Millville,
was born in Saxony, Germany, and came to the United
States in 1867. He landed at New York, and from there
went to Freeport, Ill., thence to Dubuque County, Iowa,
where he engaged in milling five years, then removed to
Peosta, Iowa, where he kept store a few years. He then
bought the flouring mill at Millville, which he still
owns and operates. He manufactures the best flour, and
does a good business. He was married on Nov. 14, 1871, to
Lottie Botsford, and their union has been blessed with
two children, viz.: Therese, born July 7, 1874, and
Frederick, July 24, 1876. Mr. Heckel is Treasurer of the
School Board, and also serves as Township Clerk, being a
capable and efficient officer. He takes an active
interest in politics, and gives the Republican party his
support. He is a Lutheran. source: History of Clayton
County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1014 |