Godfrey Munz, one of the large land-holders of Jordan Township, whose estate includes 370 acres, situated upon section 19, was born Aug. 1, 1823 in Wurtemberg, Germany. His father was a farmer in the same place and died in 1868. Christiana (Strobel) Munz , his mother was born in Wurtemberg and died in 1852. THey had seven children.

Mr. Munz was next to the youngest child, and was about 23 years of age when he came to the U.S., leaving the old country for the new in 1850. He located in Huntington Co PA. He readily obtained employment as a common laborer and passed some time as a farm assistant. He was married May 31, 1853 to Margaret, daughter of George Blum. She was born in Wurtemberg, June, 16, 1828. When she was in infancy, beingless than two years of age her mother died. Her father was again married and she grew up under the care of a stepmother. At 19 years of age she came to the US and located in Huntington Co PA. She has had seven children, one of whom is deceased. John married Marion M. Thompson and is a farmer in Jordan Twp. Emma is the wife of Walter Shoup, a farmer in Genesee Twp. William married Lizzie Wolber, and they live on the homestead, which they manage on shares. Charles, George and Rena are the names of the younger children.

Mr. Munz removed his family to Dixon, Lee Co ILin 1856, and conducted a farm in the vicinity of that city until 1860 when he came to Whiteside County and rented a farm in Jordan Twp. He continued to operate in that method forsome years, finally locating on 80 acres of unimproved land which he purchased in 1853. It is situated on section 19, and he has improved it and made additional purchases until his estate now includes 370 acres of land under tillage and 14 acres of timber. The buildings on the place are valuable and add greatly to the beauty and value of the farm.

In political choice Mr. Munz is a Democrat. With his wife, he belongs to the Lutheran Church, of which he has been a prominent official, in the capacities of Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He was one of its memberss at the time of the local organization.

Portraits and Biographical 1885 Whiteside Co. Pg 398