Jans Tieden is a native of
Hanover, Germany, born April 15, 1840. His parents,
Thomas and Zeittena (Oma) Tieden, were likewise natives
of Germany, where they died. He learned the blacksmith's
trade in the land of his birth, which he followed there
until he came to America in 1861. He came directly to
Clayton County, and settled on a farm. In 1864 he
enlisted in Company F., Fourth Iowa Infantry, and served
until the close of the war. He participated in many
battles and was with Sherman on his famous march to the
sea. He received a slight wound, and not having proper
care, and being exposed, he still suffers form the
effects of it at times. Upon leaving the service he
returned to Clayton County and bought his present farm of
160 acres on section 1 this township. He has his farm
under excellent cultivaion and thoroughly stocked. He was
married in February, 1870, to Anna daugther of Michael
and Barbara (Stetscnhofeaker) Baumann. They have had
seven children-- Michael born Dec. 5, 1871, Frank, March
1, 1873; Mary, March 25, 1874; Jans, May 1, 1876; George,
Jan. 28, 1878; Alma, April 8, 1879, and Louis, Aug. 5,
1881. Mr. Tieden votes the Democratic ticket. source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 754-755 |