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Compiled by John H. Wheeler Published in 1903 by B. F. Bowen Biography Page 122 - 123 |
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EDWARD C. BREHM
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Edward C. Brehm is a representative of agricultural interests in Wexford county, and his farm of eighty acres is situated on section 34, Clam I.ake township. A native of Germany, he was born February 7, 1867, and spent the first sixteen years of his life in the fatherland, where, in accordance with its laws, he attended the public schools between the ages of six and fourteen years. He came with his parents to the United States in 1883 and on landing- on the eastern coast of the new world they made preparations to continue their journey across the country, Michigan being their destination. A settlement was made in Sherman township, Osceola county, the father securing a farm, upon which the family lived for some time. Edward C. Brehm remained at home up to the time of his marriage, which important event in his life history occurred on the 13th of April, 1891, the lady of his choice being Miss Ida Discher, a daughter of William Discher, of Sherman township, Osceola county. She was born in Ohio, May 19, 1868, and in her girlhood days was brought by her parents to the Wolverine state, where she has since lived. At the time of their marriage the young couple began their domestic life upon the farm where they are now living on section 34, Clam Lake township, Wexford county, Mr. Brehm purchasing eighty acres of land, which he still owns. With the exception of fifteen acres he has placed the entire tract under cultivation and the appearance of the farm is pleasing, because of its well-tilled fields, its good buildings, and its many evidences of the practical care of a thrifty and progressive owner. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Brehm has been blessed with six children, who are yet living; Emma, Ella, Walter, Paul, Arthur and Gustaf. They also lost one son, William, who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Brehm have long resided in this section of the state and the circle of their friends, is almost co-extensive with the circle of their acquaintance. They are worthy representatives of the agricultural interests. Mr. Brehm owes his success to his own efforts. He has brooked no obstacles that could be overcome by determined purpose and honorable labor and thus he has steadily worked his way upward until he is classed among the substantial farmers, and his well improved property is the visible evidence of his life of diligence, perseverance and capable management. |