Conrad Geiselhart, of Union Township, was one of the early pioneers of Carroll County, having settled here in the woods in 1855. His first locaton was where Coon Rapids is now situated, and some time later he removed about six miles to the west, on Brushy Creek. In 1858, he located on his present (1885) farm, where he first built a log cabin, 14 x 18 feet, and here he experienced many of the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life.

Mr. Geiselhart was a native of Germany, born November 10, 1822, a son of Joseph and Julia Geiselhart. He was raised in his native country, where he attended school until fourteen years of age. He then worked at the stonemason and plasterer's trade for four years. In 1841 he came to America, first locating at Pittsburg, PA, where he worked at his trade, and some time later removed to Lisbon, Columbiana Co, OH. He was united in marriage in 1846 to Miss Nancy Butts, a native of that county. In 1851, Mr. Geiselhart returned with his family to PA, locating in Mercer Co, and one year later located at Pittsburg, where he remained until 1855. He then went West via the Ohio River, then up the Mississippi River, thence to Keokuk, and from there to Des Moines, Iowa, before locating in Carroll Co.

Mrs. Geiselhart died March 15, 1884. They had six children at ther death: John, Maggie, Ella, Ida, Frank and Ira.