WABASHA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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		    "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY MINNESOTA"
                               COMPILED BY
                         FRANKLYN CURTISS-WEDGE
                                AND OTHERS

                                ILLUSTRATED

                               WINONA, MINN.
                          H. C. COOPER, JR., & CO.
                                   1920


Blattner, William L. (page 329), a representative citizen of Oakwood Township, of which he is one of the 
 officials, was born in Long Creek in this township, September 16, 1875, son of John Henry and Lena 
 Blattner. He received such education as was afforded by the district schools of his day, and then took up 
 farming at home, where he grew to manhood. At the age of 21 years he branched out for himself, 
 purchasing a farm of 80 acres in section 20, Oakwood Township, on which there were few or no 
 improvements in the shape of buildings. He at once set to work with a stout heart and strong hands, and 
 soon the appearance of the place began to improve with the erection of buildings, and is now an ideal farm, 
 with a fine residence, large and commodious outbuildings for the housing of his crops and stock. In addition, 
 he has erected a new, large barn, with a full basement of hollow tile, 36 by 90 feet in dimensions. Aside from 
 his original 80 acres he has 50 acres more which he rents and works with the rest of his farm. As a general 
 farmer he is meeting with good success, breeding Shorthorn cattle of good grade, Chester-White hogs and 
 Shropshire sheep. As a citizen he is known and respected throughout the township, and in 1919 was elected 
 a member of the Oakwood town board. Twenty-four years ago Mr. Blattner assumed the responsibilities of 
 domestic life, being united in marriage April 8, 1896, with Emma Schuchart, who was born at Millville, 
 Wabasha County, Minn., April 10, 1880, daughter of John and Atillia (Lehman) Schuchart. Her father died 
 January 12, 1912, and her mother is now a resident of Millville. To Mr. And Mrs. Blattner eight children 
 have been born: Walter, March 4, 1898; Frank, April 14, 1901; Clara, February 3, 1903; Andrew, October 
 28, 1905; Anna, July 19, 1907; Alfred, September 19, 1909; William, Jr., March 8, 1912, and Irene, May 17, 
 1916. All the children are residing on the home farm. Mr. Blattner and his family attend the Methodist 
 Episcopal church.