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DIEHL, Frank P.Deer Creek Township1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg 593Frank P. Diehl, a progressive young farmer and stockman of Deer Creek township, has proven that this country is still a land of opportunity, that it is a land where one may start at the lowest rung of the ladder and by industry, succeed to an unexpected degree. Mr. Diehl is the owner of 935 acres of the finest improved land in Henry County. Eighteen years ago he purchased 160 acres of land in Deer Creek township. Prior to that he owned 335 acres of land from the estate of J. Showalter. Year by year he has added to his land holdings until he is now farming 935 acres of land won through his efforts and initiative. He has increased his herds of cattle each year as he has increased his acreage for their care and now is shipping from two to four carloads of cattle each year. Frank P. Diehl was born February 20, 1869, in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of John C. and Sophia (Newhart) Diehl, who are retired farmers living at Clinton, Missouri. John C. Diehl was born July 3, 1835, in Germany and when an infant came with his parents to the United States. They settled in Pennsylvania, later moving to Ohio, where they remained as leading agriculturists of their community. John C. Diehl answered his country's call during the Civil War and served in an Ohio regiment. To John C. Diehl and Sophia Newhart were born twelve children, ten of whom grew to maturity, eight boys and two girls. In 1881 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Diehl came to Deer Creek township, Henry County, and purchased 160 acres of land, tilling the soil until their retirement a few years ago. Frank P. Diehl was a lad of twelve years when his parents came to Henry County and he attended the district school, and later he supplemented his education by attending the Lamkin Academy at Clinton. After finishing school Mr. Diehl worked as a carpenter in southwestern Colorado. For some time he was employed as a bookkeeper in a lumber yard and was interested in silver mining. After spending six years in the west he came home on a visit and has never returned. February 20, 1895, Mr. Diehl was married to Lillie Showalter, who was born in Henry County, February 23, 1869, the daughter of Jacob Showalter, who was amongst the earliest pioneers in Henry County, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Diehl as follow: Opal, now Mrs. H. Brockway of Calhoun; Hazel, Thelma and Virgil, residing at home. Frank P. Diehl is an extensive buyer and feeder of beef cattle, shipping many carloads each year. He may be justly proud of his achievements during his short stay on the farm. He has one of the finest improved farms in the county and ranks high as a farmer and stockman. Politically he is a Democrat and he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is a stockholder in the Bank of Calhoun.

Franklin married Lillie Gibson Showalter on 15 Feb 1896. Lillie (daughter of Jacob Showalter and Sarah Belle Beaty) was born on 24 Feb 1869 in Henry County, Missouri, USA; died in Oct 1936 in Henry County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Township, Henry County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Opal Erma Diehl was born on 9 Feb 1897 in Missouri, USA; died on 3 Sep 1988 in California, USA.
2. Hazel Marie Diehl was born in 0Dec 1898 in Missouri, USA; died on 22 Apr 1972 in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Township, Henry County, Missouri, USA.
3. Thelma Frances Diehl was born on 4 Sep 1902 in Missouri, USA; died on 15 Jan 1982 in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 19 Jan 1982 in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, USA.
4. Virgil Gordon Diehl was born on 16 Jan 1905 in Missouri, USA; died on 14 Jun 1971 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.

Family/Spouse: Lilla Rebecca Broadhus. Lilla was born in 1890 in Missouri, USA; died in 1969 in Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Sophia J. Neuhart on 25 Oct 1860 in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. Sophia (daughter of Leonhard Neuhardt and Salomea Sulsberger) was born on 7 May 1845 in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA; died on 27 Jul 1934 in Fields Creek, Henry County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 29 Jul 1934 in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Anna Elisabetha Walter on 29 May 1829 in Hessen. Anna was born on 22 Aug 1805 in Darmstadt, Hessen; died on 5 Jan 1864 in Monroe County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonhard married Salomea Sulsberger on 4 Jun 1827 in Schönau, Pfalz, Bayern. Salomea (daughter of Christian Daniel Sulsberger and Salomea Zimmermann) was born on 6 Apr 1803 in Schönau, Pfalz; died on 6 Jul 1881 in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorenz married Katharina Barbara Daussmann on 6 Mar 1791 in Rumbach, Pfalz. Katharina (daughter of Johannes Jakob Daussmann and Maria Katharina Friedel) was born in 1771 in Petersbächel, Pfalz; died on 16 Jan 1827 in Rumbach, Pfalz, Bayern. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married Salomea Zimmermann on 11 Oct 1801 in Obersteinbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France. Salomea (daughter of Johannes Ludwig Zimmermann and Marie Salome Weick) was born on 11 Nov 1778 in Obersteinbach, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France; died in in Petersbächel, Pfalz, Bayern. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]