in Jacob Haupt was born March 5, 1828 in Germany and he married Margaret Bickerling, who was born February 7, 1851 in Germany. They lived near Nurenburg, Germany. Both came to America on June 1, 1883 and brought Conrad Haupt, a son by a previous marriage, with them. His sister, Elizabeth, stayed in Germany. The Haupt family settled on a farm in Getchell Township near Zion Getchell Church where they became members. Their only child, Ann Elizabeth, was born June 8, 1884.

Mr. Haupt suffered a stroke and passed away April 1, 1897. Mrs. Haupt lived with her daughter, Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Dotting, until her death August 29, 1939. Mrs. Haupt was blind the last thirteen years of her life.

Conrad Haupt married Emma Lauge and they lived near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He passed away in 1953 and his wife died in 1955. They had eight children.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 97