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Michael Nickel, a farmer, born April 28, 1880, in Channahon township, within
whose borders he still carries on agricultural pursuits, is the youngest of
the three children of Henry Nickel. One son, Joseph Nickel, is now living in
Troy township. The father was born in Germany, January 13, 1821, and spent the
days of his boyhood and youth in that country, coming to America about 1850.
He settled in Channahon township, where he followed farming until his death,
which occurred in 1899, when he was seventy-eight years of age. His wife is
still living on the old homestead, at the age of eighty-six years, her birth
having occurred on the 3d of January, 1821. Michael Nickel was reared in the
usual manner of farmer lads, early beginning work in the fields and aiding
more and more largely in the cultivation of the crops and the care of the
stock as his years and strength increased. He acquired his education in the
common schools, and after putting aside his text-books gave his entire
attention to the farm work. As the years have passed he has prospered in his
undertakings and is now the owner of one hundred and eighty and a half acres
of land on section 1, Channahon township. It is a good property, well
cultivated and supplied with the modern machinery which facilitates farm work.
On the 16th of April, 1894, Mr. Nickel was married to Miss Caroline Brookman,
who was the youngest of the nine children of Frederick and Mary (Soukey)
Brookman, both of whom were born in Germany. They came to America in 1872 and
the father began farming in Channahon township, where he continued the work of
tilling the soil until his death, which occurred on the 4th of January, 1906.
His widow is still living on the farm in Troy township. Mrs. Nickehs brothers
and sisters are: Henry, who resides in Manhattan township; William, Mrs. Mary
Nickel, Herman and Fred, all living in Troy township. Unto Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Nickel have been born seven children, of whom six are living: Lewis,
Albert, Ervin, Linda, Fred, and Edna, all with their parents on the family
homestead, which is situated on section 1, Channahon township. Mr. Nickel
gives his political support to the democracy, but does not seek or desire
office, preferring to give his time and attention to his farming interests,
wherewith he is providing a good living for his family.
Ingo
Brockmann
