Edward Plath. 3 1/4" x 4 3/8" portrait photograph of Edward Plath, farmer, born February 18, 1850 in Germany; died October 13, 1934, in Iosco Township, Waseca County; son of Johann Martin Plath and Caroline (Batke) Plath; father of Louisa, Ida, Bertha, Albert, Helena, Alma, and Laura.