August F. Hasselman, deceased, a native of Germany, and late a resident and one of the most successful farmers of Loran Township, was born in the Province. of Hoin, Aug. 24, 1833, and died at his home. in this township on the 12th of May, 1887. His early years were spent in his native country, until he had arrived at the age of nineteen years, when he emigrated to America, becoming a resident of this county, where he acquired a good property in Loran township. His parents had died in their native land, and he was accompanied by some of his relatives to this country.

The wife of our subject, to whom he was married in Stephenson County, March 24, 1856, was formerly Miss Henrietta, daughter of Simon and Sophia Kuhlmeyer. She was born in Germany, Aug. 25, 1833, and, like her husband, came to this country with her parents at the age of nineteen years. The record of her children is as follows: Sophia became the wife of John Hershey who is farming in Loran Township; Frederick is a resident of Iowa; Henry married Miss Mary Brinkmeier, and is a farmer of Jefferson Township; Martha married George Brinkmeier and lives in Dakota; August, Mary, William, Lena and Rosa are at home with their mother. The homestead includes 240 acres of valuable land, with first-class improvements, fine stock and all the necessary farm machinery. Mr. H. was a member of the German Methodist Church, with which his widow is also connected. She is a lady highly esteemed among her neighbors, and is fullfilling the part of a faithful mother to her children.

Contributed by Christine Walters
History of Stephenson County 1888 Portrait & Biographical pg. 331