- ROBERT TIEDT. Outagamie county is noted for its men who have a thorough knowledge of agricultural conditions and the science of raising stock. Probably the conditions in this part of the state are as near ideal as anywhere for the raising of large crops of grain, while the fertile pasture lands afford excellent grazing grounds for the cattle, and make Wisconsin's dairy products known all over the country. One of the successful farmers of Outagamie county is Robert Tiedt, who is farming the old Tiedt family homestead, in Center township. He is a son of Charles Tiedt, a native of Germany, who came to the United States when a young man, with his wife, Augusta, and three children. Locating in Outagamie county, Wisconsin, he purchased wild land in Black Creek township, on which he remained for four or five years and then came to Center township, living on his farm here until his death in 1907. His wife still survives him. Robert Tiedt, who was one of a family of six, was born December 5, 1873, in Black Creek township, and received his education in Center township and one term in the Ryan High school at Appleton. After completing his education he returned to the home farm, which he helped his father cultivate, and then moved to the property adjoining that of Charles Tiedt. This he farmed until 1911, and in that year bought the original family homestead in Center township, on which he has been carrying on operations ever since. His land is one of Center township's good farms, and it is kept in the best of repair, being neatly and thoroughly fenced and equipped with a full quota of farm buildings, a, large barn and a substantial residence.
In 1895, Mr. Tiedt was married to Liza Cannock, daughter of Henry and Minnie Cannock, natives of Germany, who became farming people of Center township. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Tiedt, three survive: Salina, born in 1896; Alvin, born in 1900, and Hilda, born in 1902. William died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Tiedt are members of the German Lutheran Church of Black Creek.
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1873 - 1952 (78 years)
Biography
(Age 77 years)
