PETER GUBBELS

Peter GUBBELS, an enterprising and prosperous farmer of Cass Township, is a Hollander by birth, who left his native land at the age of twelve years. He was born November 30, 1849, and is a son of John and Martha (PEILS) GUBBELS, natives of Holland. Four children were born to John GUBBELS and wife in Holland; they are -- Peter; Jacob, of Westphalia Township; Matthias, at home; John, living on section 12, Cass Township. W. H. (GUBBBELS) was born in Grant County, Wisconsin, and resides at home. The family emigrated from Holland to the United States in 1862, and settled in Grant County, Wisconsin, making that their home until 1874. They then came to Shelby County, and settled on wild land, which they have brought to a high state of cultivation. The brothers own 160 acres in section 2, Cass Township; they have improved 480 acres since coming to the county. Their home pace was a large dwelling, a good barn, a windmill, a grove and an orchard. The brothers agree in politics, all bring Democrats. They are intelligent men, good neighbors and successful farmers. They are strictly honorable in business and have the confidence of the community. They are members of the Roman Catholic church. John GUBBELS, the father, died in October, 1880, and his widow lives on the old farm with three of her sons; they are all bachelors and are jovial, genial boys.

Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa. pp. 484, 487. Transcribed by Dennis Walsh