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Jonathan E. Wolf


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Co. A, 18th IA. Infantry
Portrait and Biological Record of Southeastern Kansas, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the Counties, Together with Biographies and Portraits of all the Presidents of the United States and The Governors of the State of Kansas. Chicago, Biographical Publishing Co. 1894.

Jonathan E. Wolf is one of the representative citizens and well known agriculturists of Welda Township, and makes his home on section 6. He has been a resident of this vicinity since 1883, but has lived in Kansas for about twenty years. He is a son of Jacob Wolf, who was born in Adams County, Pa. He in turn was a son of Adam Wolf, a native of Hanover, Germany, who emigrated to America in his early manhood and made a settlement in Adams County, Pa. On reaching his majority, Jacob Wolf chose for his life companion Miss Matilda Bales, who is of English parentage. Her birth occurred in Perry County, Pa. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wolf continued to live in Adams County for several years, afterward removing to Westmoreland County in the same state. Later they concluded to try their fortunes in the west, and first settled in Dubuque County, Iowa, thence coming to Kansas, and locating in Miami County in 1872. Mrs. Wolf died in that county in 1888 and the father died in Welda Township, June 8, 1890.
Our subject, whose birth occurred August 9, 1835, in Adams County, Pa., is one of five children, being the eldest of the family. The others are as follows: Frederick A., Mary E., Esther B. and Ninetta M. Our subject was only three years of age when his parents removed to Westmoreland County, Pa., where he lived until nearly thirteen years of age. With his parents he then proceeded to Dubuque County, Iowa, where the principal part of his education was obtained. He remained under the parental roof until the winter of 1869, when he embarked in agricultural pursuits for himself.
In June, 1862, Mr. Wolf enlisted in the defense of the Old Flag, becoming a member of Company A, Eighteenth Iowa Infantry. At the expiration of nine months of arduous service he was honorable discharged on account of disability, and returned to Dubuque County. In the winter of 1869, he went to Lawrence County, Mo., where he remained only a few months. Thence he proceeded to Miami County, Kan., where he was actively engaged in farming for twelve years. From his boyhood up to the present time he has lived the life of a farmer, and is thoroughly conversant with every detail of the work. His valuable farm comprises within its boundaries four hundred and forty acres, which have been mainly placed under cultivation. Substantial and well kept buildings necessary for the various departments of farm work are on the place, on which he has made many improvements since becoming its owner in 1883.
The first marriage of Mr. Wolf took place March 18, 1858, with Miss Mary M. Taylor, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., March 3, 1840. By their union were born five children: Jacob K., John R. L., now deceased; Laura E, Lorenzo T. and Liva G. Jacob K. wedded Emma Hedric. The second son died at the age of two years and seven months. Laura E. became the wife of E. A. Nokes. Lorenzo T. married Miss Phila Randall. Liva G. is the wife of Joseph Yokum. The devoted wife and mother died in this township, March 17, 1887. The present wife of Mr. Wolf was formerly Mrs. Nancy J. Randall, widow of James P. Randall.
Our subject has held a number of township offices, which he has filled with credit to himself and to the full satisfaction of his constituents. He was for some time Township Trustee. He has always had a warm place in his heart for the boys in blue, and is a member of Louisburg Post No. 252, G. A. R. In all his business dealings, Mr. Wolf has been found honorable and just, and is a man of sterling worth.

Jonathan E. Wolf1


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Co. A, 18th IA. Infantry
Portrait and Biological Record of Southeastern Kansas, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the Counties, Together with Biographies and Portraits of all the Presidents of the United States and The Governors of the State of Kansas. Chicago, Biographical Publishing Co. 1894.

Jonathan E. Wolf is one of the representative citizens and well known agriculturists of Welda Township, and makes his home on section 6. He has been a resident of this vicinity since 1883, but has lived in Kansas for about twenty years. He is a son of Jacob Wolf, who was born in Adams County, Pa. He in turn was a son of Adam Wolf, a native of Hanover, Germany, who emigrated to America in his early manhood and made a settlement in Adams County, Pa. On reaching his majority, Jacob Wolf chose for his life companion Miss Matilda Bales, who is of English parentage. Her birth occurred in Perry County, Pa. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wolf continued to live in Adams County for several years, afterward removing to Westmoreland County in the same state. Later they concluded to try their fortunes in the west, and first settled in Dubuque County, Iowa, thence coming to Kansas, and locating in Miami County in 1872. Mrs. Wolf died in that county in 1888 and the father died in Welda Township, June 8, 1890.
Our subject, whose birth occurred August 9, 1835, in Adams County, Pa., is one of five children, being the eldest of the family. The others are as follows: Frederick A., Mary E., Esther B. and Ninetta M. Our subject was only three years of age when his parents removed to Westmoreland County, Pa., where he lived until nearly thirteen years of age. With his parents he then proceeded to Dubuque County, Iowa, where the principal part of his education was obtained. He remained under the parental roof until the winter of 1869, when he embarked in agricultural pursuits for himself.
In June, 1862, Mr. Wolf enlisted in the defense of the Old Flag, becoming a member of Company A, Eighteenth Iowa Infantry. At the expiration of nine months of arduous service he was honorable discharged on account of disability, and returned to Dubuque County. In the winter of 1869, he went to Lawrence County, Mo., where he remained only a few months. Thence he proceeded to Miami County, Kan., where he was actively engaged in farming for twelve years. From his boyhood up to the present time he has lived the life of a farmer, and is thoroughly conversant with every detail of the work. His valuable farm comprises within its boundaries four hundred and forty acres, which have been mainly placed under cultivation. Substantial and well kept buildings necessary for the various departments of farm work are on the place, on which he has made many improvements since becoming its owner in 1883.
The first marriage of Mr. Wolf took place March 18, 1858, with Miss Mary M. Taylor, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., March 3, 1840. By their union were born five children: Jacob K., John R. L., now deceased; Laura E, Lorenzo T. and Liva G. Jacob K. wedded Emma Hedric. The second son died at the age of two years and seven months. Laura E. became the wife of E. A. Nokes. Lorenzo T. married Miss Phila Randall. Liva G. is the wife of Joseph Yokum. The devoted wife and mother died in this township, March 17, 1887. The present wife of Mr. Wolf was formerly Mrs. Nancy J. Randall, widow of James P. Randall.
Our subject has held a number of township offices, which he has filled with credit to himself and to the full satisfaction of his constituents. He was for some time Township Trustee. He has always had a warm place in his heart for the boys in blue, and is a member of Louisburg Post No. 252, G. A. R. In all his business dealings, Mr. Wolf has been found honorable and just, and is a man of sterling worth.