"From History of Scott County, Iowa 1882 Chicago: Interstate Publishing Co."

Henry Puck was born at Propstie, Germany, June 26, 1812. He is the son of Clause and Katrina (Loggie) Puck, who lived and died in Germany. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools of Germany. He emigrated to Scott County, Iowa, 1846, and worked as a wood-chopper until he got money enough to buy some land. He was married in 1867 to Catherine Brockman by whom he has four children - Minnie (now Mrs. Fred Wonder), Henry, Laura and Albert. He served two years in the army in Germany. He is a Republican in politics.