Biography of Anton Andrew Ackerman
Anton Andrew Ackerman, born on November 23, 1876, in Illinois, has become a prominent business figure in Neosho County. Initially working on his family’s farm, he developed mechanical skills that led him to a successful career as a stationary engineer and later as a contractor and driller in the oil industry. He boasts a strong reputation, having drilled numerous wells in Kansas and Oklahoma. Alongside his brother, he operates a successful garage in Chanute. Ackerman has faced personal losses but remains active in his community and deeply engaged in the Democratic Party.