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HUISKAMP, H. J., of the firm of Huiskamp Bros., manufacturers of boots and shoes, Fort Madison, and wholesale dealers in boots and shoes, Keokuk; was born in Amsterdam, Holland, June 16, 1839; when 9 years of age, he came to America, in 1847, and lived in St. Louis for six years; removed to Keokuk in 1854. He enlisted June 13, 1861, as private in Co. A, 1st I. V. C.; on the 27th of February, 1863, he was promoted and commissioned Captain of Co. D, 6th Mo. V. C., and served on staff duty; he was Inspector General on the staff of Gen. Ewing, and that of Gen. Pleasonton; he remained in the service until Jan. 1, 1865. After the war, he returned to Keokuk, and since then has been engaged in business; he has entire charge of the manufacturing department of the firm of Huiskamp Bros., Keokuk; they manufacture at the State Penitentiary, employ over one hundred men, make about three hundred pairs of boots and shoes daily, and are doing an extensive business; Capt. Huiskamp has held the office of Deputy U. S. Marshal under Col. Rogers. He married Miss Alice C. Britts, of Clinton, Henry Co., Mo., in 1871; they have two sons — Herman J. and John B.