MATHIAS P. KUHL

Mathias P. KUHL, a native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, was born July 15, 1853, and is the son of Peter and Mary C. (FINKIN) KUHL, natives of Germany. He is one of a family of tem children, eight of whom grew to maturity -- John K., a half brother; Anna, M. P., Margaretta, Angeline, Amalia, Joseph P. and Nicholas. M. P. was three years of age when his parents removed to Mills County, Iowa, and settled n a farm on which he was reared. He obtained a very limited education in the common schools, but the cultivation of a naturally keen observation has enabled him to attend to any business that may devolve upon him. He remained at home until he had reached his twenty-sixth year, and then was married August 23, 1879, to Miss Allie Martin, a daughter of Robert A. and Phidelia (PORTER) MARTIN, natives of Athens County, Ohio, who emigrated to Mills County, Iowa, in 1876. Mrs. Kuhl was born December 7, 1861, and is one of five children. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kuhl continued to reside in Mills County for one year, and then came to Shelby County and settled in Lincoln Township, remaining there two years; then they removed to Earling, and Mr. Kuhl engaged in the saloon business for a short time. He soon sold this and purchased a livery stock, and later a barn, and now conducts a profitable livery business. In connection with this he also buys and ships live-stock of all kinds. He owns two pieces of property in Earling, and an interest in a farm in Mills County, Iowa. Politically Mr. Kuhl's convictions are voiced in the Democratic party. He and his wife are members of the Roman Catholic church.

Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa. pp. 591-92. Transcribed by Dennis Walsh