CONRAD HEINHORST, farmer and stock dealer; P. O. Bishop's Station; son of William and Louisa Heinhorst of Germany; the former was born in 1811; the latter in 1811, also; her name before marriage was Miller, daughter of Fred Miller; they came to this country in 1854. The subject of this sketch was born in 1837, on a farm in Germany, and remained there until 17 years old, when he came with the family to Illinois, settling near Chicago and remaining there two years; while there, three of the family died with cholera. They next moved to Mason Co., and settled at Long Point, near Bishop's Station, where he lived until 1861, when he enlisted in Co. G, 38th I. V. I., and was four and a half years in the war, and was Corporal. On his return, he married Mary Himmel, daughter of John Himmel. They at once settled on the present farm of 160 acres, 120 of which was inherited by his marriage, and 40 he has made by his own labor and management. They have five children:  Emma, Lula. Katie, Clara, and an infant deceased. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Church at Bishop's Station, and have been since 1866; he is now Trustee in the Church and Secretary in the Sabbath school; he has been School Director six years, and is now; he also held the office of Headmaster.



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