The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 823 EDWARD A. ESCHBACH. A native of Yakima, Washington, Edward A. Eschbach is today numbered among the younger generation of successful agriculturists in Yakima county. He is thoroughly western in all his inclinations, energetic and enterprising, and it is therefore but natural that success has come to him as the reward of these qualities. He was born December 24, 1883, a son of Arment and Rosalia (Moser) Eschbach, the former a native of France and the latter of New York. In childhood both were taken to Minnesota and in that state they grew to manhood and womanhood and were married in 1881. In the fall of that year they decided to take advantage of the excellent opportunities which they had heard were offered in Yakima county, Washington. Shortly after arriving here the father bought two hundred acres of wild land on the South Naches and here engaged in general farming and in the stock business, gradually bringing his place under cultivation and developing his interests until his has become one of the most valuable farms in the neighborhood. He erected modern buildings, instituted up-to-date farm machinery and other equipment and this transformed his tract into a desirable farm. In 1916, after many years of arduous labor, he retired in the enjoyment of a comfortable competence, taking up his residence in Yakima city. Edward A. Eschbach was reared under the guidance of his good parents and in the acquirement of his education attended the public schools, thus preparing for life's arduous duties. Having been reared on a farm, he decided upon that line of work as a life occupation and remained with his father until 1917, thus acquiring practical methods and knowledge in regard to local conditions which have since stood him in good stead. In the last mentioned year he bought a farm, which he has continued to operate, utilizing the latest ideas of modern agriculture, and here he raises hay and grain besides other produce and also gives considerable attention to stock, especially cattle and hogs. On May 15, 1913, Mr. Eschbach was united in marriage to Irene Louise Sandmeyer, a native of Yakima and a daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Rexleau) Sandmeyer, who as pioneers came to Yakima county in 1883. The father died in 1912 but is survived by his widow, who lives in Yakima. Mr. and Mrs. Eschbach have three children: Alfred Mathew, who was born June 16, 1914; Beatrice Ellen, born December 24, 1916; and Ernestine Marie, born September 10, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Eschbach are very popular in their neighborhood, where they have many friends, to whom they often extend a hospitable welcome at their own fireside. Mr. Eschbach votes independently, preferring to follow his own judgment in regard to supporting candidates without considering party affiliations. He has ever been helpfully interested in the progress of his district and while he has developed a valuable property has also contributed to general agricultural interests. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in January 2008 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.