In December of 1921 JACOB ROMMEL applied for the Homestead at NE Quarter of Section 7 Township 49 Range15W of the 2nd Meridian. This cost a Fee of $10.00. Homestead entry was given July 18, 1916. On May 10th, 1917 they moved into their house on the Homestead. February 20, 1922 is the date of their Naturalization papers.