Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. ************************************************ File contributed for use by: Dori Leekly & Margie Glenn Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878. Henry NETTELS, grain buyer, Frankfort Station; born in Germany Feb. 2, 1826; came to the United States in 1853, and settled in Frankfort, Will Co., IL. He is one of the first German settlers in Frankfort. He was married to Miss Sophia ILGEN; they have had one child - Clara. Mr. N. was married again, to Miss Caroline ILGEN; they have had seven children, four of whom are living, viz., Hugo, Frank, Isabella and Charley; deceased, Caroline, Anna and an infant. Mr. N. has held office of Constable in Frankfort Twp., nine years, Collector one year and Assessor seven years.