THEIVAGT, CLAUDE A., is an enterprising and thrifty young farmer living at Chandlerville, Cass County, Ill., who, by his industry and energy has made himself quite favorably known in his vicinity, especially as the man who holds the record in his section for raising clover and clover seed, having had a yield of the latter, in 1913, of 133 bushels from twenty acres of land. He also makes a specialty of breeding Poland-China hogs, of which he raises a considerable number. His farm is situated in section 34, township 19, range 9, where he has been located ever since he commenced farming on his own responsibility.

Claude A. Theivagt's birthplace was near the city of Hamburg, Germany, where his life began March 1, 1876. His father, Jacob Theivagt, and his mother, whose maiden name was Metta Peters, both born near Hamburg, came to the United States May 21, 1890. About five weeks afterward the mother died, and her husband buried her at Virginia, Ill., remaining in America but seven months longer. He returned to his home in Germany, leaving behind the two sons who had accompanied him here. His occupation was that of a laborer. Before coming to America Claude Theivagt had obtained some education in the German schools, and had spent some time on a farm. He continued to do farm work here by the month in various places, and ultimately bought the tract of eighty acres on which he now lives. This he has since improved by new building, and on it has carried on farming and stock raising successfully.

In Cass County, Ill., on March 29, 1904, Mr. Theivagt was united in marriage by Rev. J. H. Morron, with Addie N. Briar, born December 14, 1866, a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Houck) Briar. They have one daughter, Mertis Margaret, born July 10, 1906. Mr. Theivagt is a man of decided character, though pleasant in manner. Politically, he is a Republican. H has served one term of three years as school director, and is serving a second term. His religious connection is with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.