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Philip E. Kratz

Birth	:	2 May 1861 Reeve Township, Franklin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1931
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5280342, -93.2704773
Description	:	Philip E. Kratz is a representative of one of the best known pioneer families in Franklin county and during the entire period of his active life has been closely connected with agricultural interests here, owning and operating 120 acres of land in Reeve township and 180 acres in Grant township. He was born in Reeve township, May 2, 1861, and is a son of Philip and Louisa (Reed) Kratz, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father was born in 1829 and came to America at the age of 12 years, arriving in 1841. He became a... Read More	Philip E. Kratz is a representative of one of the best known pioneer families in Franklin county and during the entire period of his active life has been closely connected with agricultural interests here, owning and operating 120 acres of land in Reeve township and 180 acres in Grant township. He was born in Reeve township, May 2, 1861, and is a son of Philip and Louisa (Reed) Kratz, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father was born in 1829 and came to America at the age of 12 years, arriving in 1841. He became a resident of Wisconsin and there engaged in farming until he removed to Iowa. He settled first in Buchanan county, this state, but in 1854 removed to Franklin county, where he secured a homestead, walking to Des Moines in order to close the deal whereby he became the owner of the property. From time to time he added to this until his possessions were extensive and valuable. He died Dec. 31, 1905, when in the seventy-seventh year of his age, and his wife, who was born June 30 1833, died April 17, 1900. They were the parents of five children: Paulina, who was born February 21, 1857, and died January 30, 1900; Valentine J., living retired in Hampton; Philip E., of this review; Mary, who was born Aug. 8, 1864, and died Oct. 14, 1866; and Lemuel M., who was born Dec. 7, 1866, and is an attorney at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Philip E. Kratz remained upon the home farm throughout the period of his boyhood and youth and early became familiar with the best methods of farm operation. In 1892 his father deeded him 100 acres on section 8, Grant township, and to this he has since added 80 acres. In addition to this he owns a 120 acre tract in Reeve township and is active in the development and improvement of both properties. He engages in general farming and stock-raising on an extensive scale and has met with excellent success in the conduct of his interests. Mr. Kratz married Miss Mary E. Bailey, a native of Wisconsin, and a representative of a family which has been in Franklin county for about forty years. Mr. and Mrs. Kratz have three children: Milford Lemuel, born July 11, 1892; Edna K., born Aug. 14, 1894; and Lewis Bailey, born July 16, 1900. Mr. Kratz is a member of the Methodist church and gives his political allegiance to the republican party. During the entire period of his active life he has been closely associated with agricultural interests of this locality and he is a man whose character and standards have always merited the respect and confidence of his neighbors. [From History of Franklin County, Iowa, Vol. 2, published in 1914, publisher not indicated. Contributed by Robert Fahey.]

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Family Members:

Parent

Philip Kratz

(1829 - 1905)

Louisa Reed Kratz

(1833 - 1900)

Spouse

Mary Elza Bailey Kratz

(1868 - 1923)

Siblings

Paulina A Kratz

(1857 - 1900)

Valentine J. Kratz

(1858 - 1932)

Mary J. Kratz

(1864 - 1866)

Children

Milford Lemuel Kratz

(1892 - 1952)

Lewis Bailey Kratz

(1900 - 1963)

Infant Daughter Kratz

(1906 - 1906)

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Coordinate: 42.5280342, -93.2704773

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Coordinate: 42.3964005, -93.2542038

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Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.2024994

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Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

18. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5816994, -93.4447021

19. Hazel Green Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

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Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

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Coordinate: 42.3753014, -93.3458023

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Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6617012, -93.1442032

23. Oak Wood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5591450, -93.0521440

24. Olson Cemetery
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