Newton Co., IN Biography PETER FEDDE was born in Holstein, Germany, November 1, 1834, and is the eldest of six children born to John and Margarette (Martens) Fedde, both natives of Germany. His parents passed their lives on a farm, which they owned, in their native country. Peter Fedde was educated in Germany, and by his own efforts has since acquired a practical knowledge of English. When twenty years old, he came to Chicago, and worked on railroads at different places for three years; afterward on a farm for seven years. He married, March 23, 1862, A. M. Kolb, a native of Germany, and daughter of Christian and Wipke (Rathman) Kolb. They have had seven children, of whom five are living--John H., Anna W., Mary C., Alice M. and Eva R. Robert E. and Frederick A. both died in infancy. After working farms in Will and Kankakee Counties, Illinois, he engaged in mercantile pursuits at Shelbyville, Illinois, continuing three years; then again worked a farm in that State, about three years. In 1874, he came to this township, and purchased the farm of 100 acres upon which he still resides; about one-half of the farm is improved. Mr. Fedde devotes considerable attention to stock-raising. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Fedde is a Republican and a citizen of high standing in the community. Lake Township, Newton County. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper and Newton Counties, 1883. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com