“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. HERMANN A. PODEWELL, clerk for E. C. Wickert, produce merchant; born in Prussia Jan. 1, 1857; son of Ludwig and Ernstine Podewell, who came to America in 1857; died Dec. 18, 1876; mother resides on the farm in Farmington. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)