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Henry Ruediger, farmer, of Roark Township, is the son of Jacob and Catherine E. (Schaefer) Ruediger, who were born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, in 1802 and 1799, respectively. After marriage they farmed in Germany until 1849, then came to America and settled in Gasconade County, Mo., where they passed the remainder of their days. In their family were three sons, two of whom came to the United States before the parents and the other with them. The father lived to be about fifty-three years of age, and the mother about sixty-eight; both were members of the Evangelical Church. Henry was the second child of the above marriage, and was born in Hesse Cassel, in 1828. At the age of twenty he left his native country to escape military service, immigrated to America, and here engaged in agricultural pursuits. During the war he served in the Home Guards. In 1862 he married Miss Regina T. Oetterer, who was born in Prussia, in 1838, and when ten years of age was brought to this country by her parents; they were among the early settlers. To Mr. and Mrs. Ruediger were born five children, of whom four are now living. All the family are members of the Evangelical Church. After marriage Mr. Ruediger settled upon his present farm, which consists of 160 acres. He has been a resident of this county for forty years and is accounted a good citizen. He is a Republican in his political views.