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HENRY NAFZIGER, farmer; P. O. Danvers; was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, A. D. 1832. His early life was that of a farmer’s son, and his education was obtained at the common schools. In 1847, the family emigrated to America, his father settling in McLean Co., a short distance southwest of Danvers, on the farm now owned and occupied by his son. On reaching his majority, Henry left home, and labored as a farm-hand some two years. He then rented the homestead and began farming for himself. In 1865, he purchased the homestead, containing 200 acres, and this he has increased by successive purchases, until he now owns 350 acres, valued at $18,000. He was married, in 1855, to Helen Nafziger, a native of Germany; has six children — Robert, Erurua, John, Fred, Albert, Jacob; three deceased. Has held the office of Commissioner of Highways nine years, and that of School Director for the past eight years. His finely-improved farm exhibits the industry and enterprise so frequently noticed among that class of our foreign population.