JOHN A. KLINDT, of the firm of Klindt, Geiger & Co., dealers in general stock, Cassville; was born at Kielen Holstein, Germany, May 15, 1844; came to America in August, 1864; engaged as clerk with C. L. Le Grave for three years; then with John Geiger until 1873. He then bought out the stock, and engaged for himself March 1, 1878; the firm has been Klindt, Geiger & Co. His wife, Ida Sager, a native of Mecklinburg, Germany, came to America with her parents in 1863. Her mother is deceased; her father resides in Cassville. They were married April 1, 1875, and have one child - Gusta A., born March 24, 1878. In politics, he is a Republican; was a member of the Assembly in 1880. In religion, Liberal believer. He has been a Good Templar.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.