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William Stumpe, farmer of Washington, Mo., and the son of Henry and Katie (Bruner) Stumpe (for particulars of parents see sketch of Frank Stumpe), was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1832. He was the seventh of nine children born to his parents, and received his education in his native country, where he was reared and grew to manhood. In 1857 he immigrated to America and settled in Washington, Mo., but the first two summers worked in St. Louis in a brickyard. In 1860 he established a brickyard near Washington, making on an average 500,000 per annum. He was engaged in the business for twelve years, making in all 6,000,000, and receiving for the same about $36,000. In 1874 Mr. Stumpe abandoned the brick-making business, and has since devoted his time and attention to agricultural pursuits. He owns twenty-four acres in the suburbs of Washington, and is one of the old citizens of the city. In 1866 he married Miss Lizzie Schneider, daughter of John Schneider. Mrs. Stumpe was born in Washington, Mo., in 1849, and to her marriage were born three children: Matilda, Paulena and Walter. Mr. Stumpe is a Republican in politics, has been a member of the school board for the past sixteen years, and is also a member of the city council, now serving out his third year. He is an influential citizen, and he and family are members of the Evangelical St.Peter’s Church.