Samuel Hochter inherits Hochter farm

Life, Career

June 15, 1831

At the age of 19, Samuel inherited the struggling farm from his father. It is located at a crossroads between the Kild and Holle rivers, which was a perfect location in the past due to the fertile soil and consistent water supply. However, due to deforestation and over-farming, the soil quality decreased, and the area became more prone to flooding. Additionally, the natural flow of the meandering rivers changed over time, resulting in the farm losing almost 30% of its land. Samuel was not compensated, nor did he get the land back on the other side of the river.