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JOHN JACOB LUTZ was born in Germany, March 26, 1851. His parents, John G. and Juliana (Miller) Lutz, were natives of Bavaria, and the parents of seven children, of whom John Jacob was the third. They came to the United States in 1865, locating in Boonville, where for some years the father followed the trade of brick-mason. The senior Lutz has been an invalid several years. His wife died November 23, 1881. John Jacob received a good education in his native country, and worked some at brick-laying, but after coming to this country he began working on a farm, which he followed seven years. He then entered the employ of L. C. Oatley, remaining with him several years. In 1881 he embarked in the ice business, in which he is at present engaged in quite an extensive way. He not only supplies the people of Boonville, but many of the adjoining towns and handles annually over 300 tons of ice. May 4, 1874, Mr. Lutz was united in marriage with Miss Catharine Koegel, by whom he is father of four children, Frederick W., Charles, August and Thomas H. Mr. Lutz has been successful in business, and is one of Boonville’s well-known citizens. He is a Democrat, a member of the I. O. O. F., and he and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church.