Ferdinand Lamp was born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, on March 26, 1858.
He came to the United States when he was 17 years of age. He came to this vicinity and labored as a farmer for several years. On April 25th, 1880, he married Dora Siemon and this couple settled down to that healthy life, farming. Thus for more than forty years the deceased lived in this part of the state. While engaged in farming they raised their ten children, and apart from one son who died five years ago, all are still with us.
Prosperity was the reward of these industrious people, and three years ago they retired from the active life of the farm and settled down in Manning.
Up to a few days ago they enjoyed the fruits of their labors; but suddenly sickness overcame the deceased, and after six days of illness, he passed to the great beyond on Saturday morning, March 3rd at the age of 64 years, 11 months and 5 days.
He is survived by his good wife and nine children, and one brother in California.
The funeral services were held at the Lamp home on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. H. Coates officiating. At the Iowa Township Cemetery, the members of the Modern Woodmen of America took charge, and in a very effective way bade farewell to their brother.