FRANKENFIELD, Henry P., a prosperous farmer and stockraiser whose efforts in behalf of agricultural betterment have advanced the supremacy of Cass County very considerably, owns 305 acres of land in section 36, township 19, range 9. He was born in this county September 27, 1876, a son of Theodore and Susan C. (Morris) Frankenfield, the former born at Pritsvault, Germany, and the latter in Cass County, Ill. the father was a farmer and stockraiser. After his death, the mother married Woodrow Power, and they live at Petersburg, Ill.

Henry P. Frankenfield was reared on the farm and obtained his educational training in the schools of his district. he owns, as above mentioned, 305 acres of excellent land, 200 acres of which is under cultivation, the remainder being devoted to pasturage and timber. he belongs to Chandlerville Lodge No. 724, A.F. & A.M., and both he and his wife belong to the Eastern Star. In politics he is a Democrat, but does not desire office. The Baptist church holds his membership in which he is a deacon.

Mr. Frankenfield was married in Springfield, Ill., by Judge Murray on June 15, 1905, to Effie Crafton, born in Mason County, Ill., November 5, 1888, a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Lane) Crafton. They were born in Mason County, where the mother died March 10, 1913, and where the father is still residing. Mr. and Mrs. Frankenfield have one daughter, Edna Pauline, who was born September 15, 1906.