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HERMANN N. WILD, farmer, fruit-grower, and florist, Sarcoxie, was born in Saxony, Germany, Dec. 24, 1824. His parents, William and Henrietta Wild, were also natives of Saxony. Subject grew to manhood in the old country, receiving a liberal education in the German schools. Immigrated to America in 1846, sailing in the Miles of Hamburg, and after a voyage of fifty-eight days arrived at New York City. Remained there for a time, then came west to Milwaukee, Wis., where he engaged about two years. He then went to Sheboygan and established the first tobacco and cigar manufactory in northern Wisconsin. Eighteen months thereafter he disposed of interests there and moved to Fond du Lac, same state, continuing the same business for a time. After this he went to what was called the Indian Lands, and for eight years engaged in agricultural pursuits. Subsequently he commenced steamboating, and in 1859 moved his family to St. Louis and again went into the manufacture of cigars. Came to Jasper county in 1868, and located where he now resides. Mr. Wild was married Nov. 22, 1848, to Miss Maria, daughter of Gottlieb and Christina Hase, natives of Prussia. From this union there have been eight children: James B., born Sept. 26, 1850; Henry N., born Sept 4, 1852; Linna M., born Feb. 18, 1854, now wife of A. V. Wiese, of Sarcoxie; Frank H., born March 20, 1856; Emma T., born May 22, 1858, now wife of John Cannahan, of this township; Louis W., born May 13, 1861, died May 23, 1863; Albina, born Aug. 28, 1863, died Sept 29, 1863; and Mollie Henrietta, born Nov. 24, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Wild have a beautiful home opposite the Sarcoxie nursery, adorned with flowers, shade and ornamental trees, etc., and are well situated to enjoy the comforts of life. [For description of vineyard, floral gardens, etc., see history of Sarcoxie Nurseries, page 667.]