J. D. Frohardt, farmer, P. O. Council Bluffs, born in the State of Hanover, Germany, October 8, 1810, son of J. D. and Mary (Frye) Frohardt, both born in the State of Hanover, Germany; he, in 1761, died in February, 1833; she, in 1771, died in December, 1832. They had nine children.

Subject received his education, principally, in the old country; commenced life as a grocer, but only stayed in the business for a short time when he commenced farming.

He married in Moniteau Co., Mo., April 15, 1845, Miss W. C. Kunning, born in the State of Hanover, Germany, October 30, 1827, daughter of J. H. and M. M. Kunning, both born in Hanover, Germany, about 1794.

Mr. and Mrs. Frohardt have seven children, viz.: F. W., C. W., L. P., C. M., A. M., Ferdinand and Dora.

Subject is a Methodist, a Republican, been School Director for several terms and holds the office now; has followed agricultural pursuits nearly all his life.

Was a member of Company B, under Capt. Rice, of the Home Guards of Moniteau County, Mo.; located in this county in 1866, moving from Moniteau County, Mo.; was a leading member and officer of the M. E. Church in Moniteau County; is also greatly interested in the church in this township; has always been an earnest worker in the cause of Christ, and is a leading and respected citizen.

L. P., his second son, is teaching school in St. Louis County, Mo.; William, his oldest son, lives in Keg Creek Township, this county.