In August 1886, Josef filed on a homestead of 160 acres at South Beaver Creek. The Homestead Act required land applicants to “improve” their land by clearing trees for livestock pasture, growing crops, and establishing a home. Josef’s proof that he was living and working on his homestead was established by his journal entries:
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| Above: Joesf’s journal |
“We herby certyfi that on or about the 11th day of January 1887 that we saw Joseph Hackenberg going to and from his homestead.”
Signed: E.M. Rice, Jacob Beusch, Columbus S.R. Washburn.
“And all so in July and the first part of August.”
Signed: Jacob Beusch, E.M. Rice
“The month of November from 2 – 3 December 1887”
Signed: Columbus S.R. Washburn, Jared Wilson
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