HENRICH, John & Peter
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Columbia, Sauk and Adams Counties, 
WI. Chicago: Ogle, 1901, pp 553-554

For more than 40 years WI was the home of John HENRICH, who was one of the 
land owners and successful farmers of Woodland Township, Sauk County, for 
over a quarter of a century. At the time of his death he possessed 475 acres 
of land, and his homestead was equipped with the finest buildings to be found 
in the township. In the accumulation of his wealth he had only his energetic 
efforts, perseverance and honesty on which to depend, and with those he 
gained his estate. He was one of the first men of his community, and ever 
ready to support the enterprises put forward for the public good.

Mr. HENRICH was a native of Switzerland, and was born 16 Jul 1824. He came 
to America in 1848 and engaged in farming in Kenosha and Walworth Counties, 
WI, and in 1866 moved to Woodland Township, Sauk County, where he made his 
home until his death. He purchased 80 acres of land from his brother, and by 
hard work and careful management added to his possessions from time to time 
until he owned 475 acres. His farm was one of he best kept within the 
borders of the county, and in the details which have such telling effect and 
bring such good results he exercised the best of judgment.

Mr. HENRICH was married in Walworth County, WI, to Mary PREIMER, whose 
parents were natives of Prussia. Mrs. HENRICH's father came to the U. S. and 
located in Iowa, where his death occurred. Three children, two of whom are 
still living, were born to Mr. and Mrs. HENRICH: Peter, and Anna, now Mrs. 
Theodore MOLL. After the death of the father the property was divided, and 
Mrs. MOLL is now living on the homestead farm. Mr. HENRICH passed away 24 
Dec 1894, leaving a large circle of friends to mourn for him. His death was 
a loss to the entire community, and he was respected by all.

Peter HENRICH, the only son of John HENRICH, was born 16 Nov 1863 in Walworth 
County, WI. He resided at home with his parents through his boyhood and 
early manhood, and assisted his father with the farm work and was interested 
with him in the accumulation of the estate, which was one of the best in the 
vicinity. His father and he planned together, and to the judgment and 
careful business methods of the son is due a great share of the accumulation 
of the large estate. He is now proprietor of a farm comprising 300 acres, on 
which he has the best of farm buildings, and has recently erected a model 
residence, one of the finest in the township.

Peter HENRICH was married 30 Nov 1887 to Alice CARPENTER, daughter of Silas 
and Clarissa (SMITH) CARPENTER, residents of Rock Bridge, Richland County, 
WI. Mrs. HENRICH's father was a native of NY and her mother was born in VT. 
Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. HENRICH: George (born 25 Jul 
1890), Mary (born 29 Oct 1892), and Clarissa (born 03 Sep 1895). Mr. HENRICH 
has filled various township offices, and in every instance has discharged his 
duties with credit to himself and for the interests of his [p 554] community. 
He advocates the free coinage of silver, and is a member of the Democratic 
party, and stands firmly for its principles. He is loyal and determined in 
the adherence to the right and to his friends, and is one of the important 
factors in the development and growth of the social and financial interests 
of Woodland Township.

Contributed by Cathy Kubly