History of Du Page County, Illinois (Historical, Biographical), Part 69

Author: Blanchard, Rufus, 1821-1904
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin & co.
Number of Pages: 544

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college here as an official, and in the church he has borne a prominent part. August 23, 1844, he married Rebecca A. Brettmann, born February 1. 1819, in Hanover, daughter of John Henry and Anna (Alfken) Brettmann; her father was one of the early settlers of the township, coming in 1842; he had six chil- dren-Mrs. L. being the youngest of the number. Mr. Leeseberg has eight children; the eldest was Frederick, who died in March, 1863. in Gallatin, Tenn., and was a soldier in Company I, One Hundred and Fifth Regi- ment. Illinois Volunteer Infantry; Louisa married and resides in Elgin, this State; Sophia resides at Oak Park, wife of John W. Senne; Mary died January 27, 1881, in Chi- cago, wife of August Ganske: Emma lives in Fond du Lac, Wis., wife of Rudolph Fretz- ke; Adolph died, aged eight years; Louis and William, the latter a teacher in St. Louis.

BARNEY H. LANDMEIER, farmer, P. O. Bensenville, born April 21, 1838, in Prussia, eldest son and second child of Barney and Elsebine (Oesterfink) Landmeier, who emigrat- ed io this country in 1848, and located on Section 2, the land costing $4 per acre, with out improvements. This land Barney H. now owns, on which he has built a handsome brick residence; has rebuilt the barn and has the farm in good shape. His father is yet living; his mother died in November, 1881; members of the new church (Lutheran); they raised a family of three children-Ellen, the eldest, resides at Elk Grove, in Cook County, wife of Henry Scheringhausen; Barney H. 1

and Henry, the latter residing in Cook Coun- ty. Barney has been twice married-first. Oc- tober 4. 1861, to Ellen Schoppe, who was born in this county, daughter of Barney Sehoppe, she died October 22. 1864; no children living. May 25, 1865, he married Mary Schoppe, sis- ter of his first wife, and by her has had eight

children, six living-Henry, Alvena, Bertie, Clara, Leda and Barney.

HENRY LANDMEIER, farmer, P. O. Bensenville. Henry Landmeier is the eldest and only living son of George Landmeier and Mary Hilka, both natives of Prussia, where Henry was born June 11, 1834, and emigrated to this State with his parents, who settled in Addison Township, in 1838, his father pur- chasing a claim consisting of eighty acres. The family have since lived here and been engaged in agricultural pursuits. There were four children born to his parents, but only two came to maturity-Henry, our subject, and Louisa, who now resides in the State of Alabama, wife of Christopher Wolf. Henry has always remained upon the farm and as- sisted his father, and since his retirement has been in possession of the homestead, his par- ents residing with him. In July, 1856, he married Henrietta Everding, born in Ger- many, daughter of Henry Everling; he has six children living-Herman, Frederick, Al- vena, Louis, Martha and Eddie; two died in infancy. He has about 180 acres of land, , with good buildings thereon, and is a suc- cessful farmer. His parents and his family are members of the Evangelical Church.

HENRY B. MARSHALL, farmer, P. O. Salt Creek, was born in Leyden, Cook County, September 11, 1855; his father was Barney Marshall, who was born in Prussia. His mother's maiden name was Annie Law. The family emigrated to this country in the early part of 1853, coming first to Cook County, where subject's father rented land several years; afterward, came to this town- ship, and, for seven years, rented land on Sec- tion 2, where Barney Franzen now lives: sub- sequently, he purchased the farm now occu- pied by Henry B., which consists of 125 acres. The house is new and situated on a pleasing eminence, with a grove surrounding it, mak-

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ing it a desirable and pretty place. There were nine children born to Barney and Annie Marshall; those living are Barney, Annie, wife of Henry Melhap. in Cook County; Emily, living in Chicago, wife of August Schack: Mary, wife of Henry Magers, of Cook County; Henry B., Louisa and Herman; the latter is in Chicago. Henry B. was mar- ried. October 18. 1880, to Mary Khle, who was born in Cook County, daughter of Henry and Louisa (Hoffman) Khle, both of the Province of Hanover. Mr. and Mrs. Mar- shall have one child-Malinda. Since his marriage, Mr. Marshall has had charge of the farm.

LOUIS J. MARCKMANN, saloon. Ben- senville, was born September 16, 1833, in Ehlanfeldt Mecklenburg Strelitz, son of Christian Marckmann and Augusta Radekee: he was born April 30, 1794, a shoemaker by trade. Lonis was left fatherless at the age of seven. his father being killed by accident August 26, 1841, and, at the age of fourteen, he went to learn the tailor's trade, at which he worked until twenty-two years of age, when he entered the army. In September, 1859, he came to Chicago and engaged at his trade; then in the grocery business for five years, after which he run an orchestrian hall; he then returned to his trade again, which he carried on until he came to Bensenville, June, 1877. He has been thrice married -- first time. in October, 1859, to Joanna Henrich; she died, leaving one daughter-Augusta now living: his second wife was Wilhemina Foss. a daughter of J. Henry Foss; she died, leaving no issue. His present wife was Mrs. Caroline Hafer, daughter of Henry Kline.

L. F. MAGERS, lumber and grain. Itasca. The grain, lumber and coal interests of Itasca are ably represented by L. F. Magers, who has recently established himself in this line; he has erected an elevator, with side-track and

switch, coal shed, etc., and is ready for busi- ness. He is a native of this State, born April 28, 1855. in Elk Grove, Cook County. He is a son of Conrad and Mary (Wischsteadt) Magers, both natives of Germany, who came to this State about the year 1850 and settled in Cook County. The subject of these lines left home when ten years of age, and early in life learned to care for himself; he had but limited education, having to provide for his own maintenance while other boys of his age were attending sehool. At the age of seven- teen, he began learning the carpenter's trade; he subsequently engaged as elerk in a whole- sale establishment in Chicago, two years, and afterward, carried on a saloon one year. In the fall of 1876, he came to Itasca, and start- ed a general store, which he run successfully nearly six years: then sold out to William Baruth, the present proprietor. In the spring of 1882, he set about building an elevator, and built a switch and side-traek, which he has completed. From his acquaintance with the people, and his known business qualifications, he will be a valuable component to the town and an assistance to the farmers. November, 1876, he married Emma, daughter of William Scharringhousen and Mary Klunder.

CHARLES MARTIN, blacksmith, Bensen- ville, is a native of this township, born July 5. 1859, the eldest son of Charles Martin, a native of Mecklenburg; his mother's maiden name was Doratha Colso. The family emi- grated to this country about the year 1857: his father was a blacksmith by trade, at which he worked in this township, where he lived until his demise, in September, 1566: his widow is yet living. The subject of these lines left home at the age of seventeen. and began learning the trade of his father's choice. He worked with Louis Schroeder for four years, and, in the fall of ISS0. eame to Bensenville and purchased the shop

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and good will of William Oelrich, and set up in business for himself, and has since been doing a thriving business. October 10, 1880, he married Emily Eickhoff, a native of this township, daughter of Fred and Charlotte (Krage) Eickhoff. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

FRANK ORT, harness-maker, Bensenville, came here and set up in business in October, 1878, and has since carried on harness-making. He was born October 17, 1857, in Proviso, Cook Co., Ill., and is the youngest of four children, two sons and two daughters. His father, Panl Ort, was a native of Hesse Darmstadt, and a farmer by occupation; when he came to Chicago, he had but 25 cents in money; he, however, finally pur- chased land of his own. He met with a tragic death, in February, 1877; his wife survives him. The children born them are Eva, wife of George Glock; Sebastian, and Agnes, wife of James Pollock, all of Chicago, and Frank. Frank remained at home until fourteen years of age, when he hired out as clerk and worked in stores until he was nine- teen, when he went to Chicago to learn the harness maker's trade, remaining there until . he completed the same. When he came to Bensenville, he purchased Mr. Snyder's in- terest, and began in business one door north of his present place of business. When he got his building finished, all he had left was $75, with which to buy stock. However, he made a commencement, and, by diligence and attention to business, he has built up a fair trade, which he hopes to yet enlarge. He has a new building in which he lives and has a commodious place. December 19, 1880, he married Dorathy Franzen, born January 25, 1857, in this township, daughter of John H. Franzen, a well-known resident of the town- ship. They have one child-Rosa, born Jan- uary 28, 1882.

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HENRY PLAGGE, farmer, P. O. Addi- son; is now living on the farm where he was born, which event took place January 22, 1848; his father, William Plagge, was born March 7, 1800, in the Kingdom of Hanover, and came to this county about the year 1838, and purchased a claim of 160 acres, upon which there were only limited improvements -a log cabin, etc .- for which he paid $100. Here he settled on Section 36, and spent the remainder of his days, his death occurring July 2, 1870; he was a good man and a mem- ber of the Lutheran Church; his widow yet survives him and yet resides on the home- stead with her son Henry. There were three children - Frederick, Henry and Charles. Henry has always remained on the farm. June, 1871, he married Louisa, daughter of William Heuer, of this township; by her he has had four children, three of whom are liv- ing -- Herman, Charles and Anne. William died in his fifth year. Mr. Plagge has a snug farm, with good improvements thereon. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

WILLIAM RICHARDSON, farmer. P. O. Itasca, is a native of the Green Mountains, born May 9, 1821. in Topshaw, Orange Co., Vt., fifth son and eighth child of Thomas Richardson, a native of Connecticut of Scotch descent, who married Dorathy Templeton, who bore him the following children: Thom- as, Sarah, Matthew, Dorathy. Moses, Polly, Mark, William, Robert, who grew to man and womanhood. Subject's parents died in Vermont. William, on attaining his ma- jority, hired out by the month, working for $10 and $12 per month, and continued on in this way until the year 1847. About this time he married, on May 2, Susan Martin, who was born in Bradford, Vt .. June 27, 1827, daughter of Nathaniel and Betsey (Sawyer) Bradford, he a native of Vermont, she of Canada. After Mr. Richardson's mar-

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riage, he and wife came West, locating here in Addison Township, and, with the excep- tion of eight years spent in Wheaton, to edu- cate their children, they have been constant residents of the township. He purchased 240 acres, at $4.50 per acre. He has five children living-Mark, Horace, Jeannette, William and Maria. Jeannette resides in Wayne Township, wife of Allen J. Spitzer; William is traveling for a drug house; Maria resides in Stanton, Neb., wife of Charles Howard; Horace resides in Milton Township, and Mark is at home on the farm. Mr. Rich- ardson's farm now consists of 193 acres, which is situated near Itasca, and is well adapted to farming and dairying purposes. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church.

FREDERICK ROTERMUND, Bensen- ville, is one of the substantial citizens and among the early arrivals of this township. He was born June 18. 1812, in the Kingdom of Hanover, and emigrated to this country with the Brettmann family in 1842. He lo- cated near the place he now owns, on the border of Cook County; the land he since sold to Esquire Korthauer. After his arrival here, he married Wilhemena Schmidt, daugh- ter of Henry Schmidt. Ten children were the fruits of this marriage-Henry B. and Frederick, reside in Cook County; William M., in Bloomingdale; August G .; Bertha, resides at Half Day, wife of Henry Struck- man; Lonis M., in Lombard; Herman, at home; August G., resides on the home farm; he was born July 18, 1851, and raised to farming pursuits. In September, 1874, he married Louisa, born in Cook County, daughter of Deitrich Meyer and Dora Dierking. Au- gust removed to Bloomingdale Township after his marriage, where he purchased land, and lived two years, and, on account of his father's advanced age and consequent retire-

ment, he returned to the homestead farm, where he now resides and carries on the homestead, giving his attention to farming and dairying. Has three children-Emania, Edie and Laura.

ELIJAH SMITH, retired physician, Itas- ca, the founder of the town, was born May S, 1815, in Morristown, N. J .; his father was Abner Smith, son of Elijah, who was an offi- cer in the Revolutionary war. Abner Smith was born June 5, 1786, and, March 9, 1809, he married Sarah Sutton, who was born Au- gust 7, 1784. To Abner and Sarah Smith were born seven children. Elijah died in Chicago, in September, 1847. The Doc- tor had two sons by his second wife-Allen and Frank Amasa; Allen was born in 1852 and died in 1863; Frank A. is at home with his father. November 16, 1875, he was mar- ried to Mrs. Jeanette Allen Smith, relict of Samuel Smith; she was a sister of his second wife. Mrs. Smith's husband died in Austin, Texas, January 29, 1873. Our subject at the age of nineteen began reading medicine with his brother, Dr. John Smith, and afterward attended lectures in New York City, at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and subsequently received his diploma, June 25, 1838. He came to this State in May, 1841, and settled where he now lives, in June, same year; he first bought eighty acres of land and began the practice of his profession; he added to his first purchase at different times until he owned over 400 acres. He has been farming and practicing medicine until within a few years past; he has sold off the greater portion of his land, having now 140 acres. - He still attends to some calls from his friends, but only in urgent cases. In 1873, he laid off eighty acres of land and platted the town of Itasca, gave the right of way to the Chicago & Pacific Railroad, and has done much to encourage the building of

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the town. He cast his first vote for Henry Clay. He has been thrice married-first, February 10, 1841, to Jane C., daughter of Richard Smith, of Herkimer County, N. Y .; she died May 31, 1846, leaving no issue. May 23, 1850, he married Mary, daughter of Deacon Elijah and Anna (Hotchkins) Allen, of Stockbridge, Vt.

D. SCHMIDT, farmer, P. O. Bensenville. Of the substantial families of Addison Town- ship, the Schmidt family stand among the first. Deitrich Schmidt was born April 9, 1826, near Stulznau, in Landesbergen, in the Kingdom of Hanover, and is the youngest of a family of twelve children born to John Henry Schmidt, who moved here with his family in 1835, arriving in June and pur- chasing a claim; he located on it, and abont him afterward settled his sons. Deitrich was first married to Sophia Steager, who was born in Hesse Darmstadt; she was killed by lightning in 1852; his second wife, Louisa, daughter of Yost Turner, who was an early settler in the county. Mr. Schmidt has seven children, six sons and one daughter-Au- gust, George, Alexander Deitrich, Edwin, Herman; his daughter Sophia married Bar- ney Franzen. He has several hundred acres here and 305 in Iowa. He is a successful farmer and substantial citizen of the com- munity.

LOUIS SCHMIDT, farmer, P. O. Ben- senville, was born January 15, 1840, on the farm he now owns, which his father located in 1839; his father was Louis, born in the Kingdom of Hanover in 1808, who came to this county in 1835, with his brothers and father, all of whom settled in this immediate neighborhood, the land being yet in the pos- session of the family. The mother of our subject was Louisa Fischer, who bore her husband three children-Louis, Louisa and Caroline; both of the sisters are now de-

ceased. The father died in 1876, the mother in 1854. August 15, 1862, he volunteered in Company I, One Hundred and Fifth Regi- ment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, retiring from the service with the rank of Sergeant. He participated in all the battles of the war in which his company was engaged. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and it may be said of Louis Schmidt that as a soldier and comrade he knew his duty and performed the same with fidelity and zeal. In the fall of 1867, he was first married, his wife being Hannah Ahrbecker, who died, leaving him four children-Ida C., Herman A., Emma and Louisa. August 29, 1880, he married his present wife, Mrs. Frederica Schutte, by whom he has had four children, three living-Ida, Emma and Annie. Mrs. Schmidt's maiden name was Franzen, daugh- ter of Gerhart and Catharina (Hartbeck) Franzen. Mr. Schmidt has an excellent farm of 213 acres, with stone honse and the best of barns and farm implements. In politics, Mr. Schmidt has always been a stanch Re- publican, and is generally selected by his party to represent them in caucuses and con- ventions.

ERNST C. SCHROEDER, blacksmith, Itasca; is one of the oldest smiths in Addison Township, having been here since 1856; he learned his trade with his father in Germany, where he was born in April, 1833, and came to America in 1854, making Chicago his home for two years prior to his coming here. His father, Charles Frederick Schroeder, was boru in Mechlenburg October 24, 1801, and, April 25, he married Hannah Maria Steuve. Ernest worked at his trade while in Chicago the first year for Peter Schutler; the remain- der of the time for Pierce, Tucker & Hicks. After he came to this township, he worked first for Fred Seibold. Afterward, he and

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his father started a shop of their own, and worked together until 1860; he also carried on business at Sagone until 1873, and since then has been a resident of Itasca. He has valuable property in Itasca, besides about 130 acres of land in the township. He does a thriving business at his trade, and has given much time and spent a deal of money in in- venting and perfecting mechanical appli- ances; one of them he has brought to comple- tion, called the revolving coupling for bob- sleds, which is a success, and he has a patent therefor. His second machine is a combina- tion machine, potato-planter and cultivator. January 27, 1863, ho married Christina Beck, born in January, 1845, near Detroit, Mich., daughter of Barney and Margaret (Leser) Beck, she a native of France, he of Baden Baden, and came to this country about the year 1833. Mr. Schroeder has four children -Josephine, William, Cecelia and Victor. Caroline and Joanna died young.

LOUIS SCHROEDER, blacksmith, Ben- senville, was born June 28, 1839, in Giewitz, Mecklenberg, second son and sixth child born to Charles Frederick and Maria (Stueve) Schroeder. Louis came to America with his parents in 1854, landing in New York Sep- tember 6. and coming to Chicago, where they remained about one year and a half. In the spring of 1856, he came to Du Page County. His father was a blacksmith, of whom he learned his trade, and worked with him until thirty years of age. In 1877, Louis came to Bensenville and built the shop he now owns; he carries on wagon-making also. July 2, 1569, he married Doris Biermann, born in August, 1852, in Province of Hanover: her parents were Rudolph and Margareta (Gool- ner) Biermann, who came to Cook County in 1862; her father died in 1867; mother living. They had five children, three now living- Mrs. Scbroeder, Henry and Lizzie, wife of

Henry Dresster, of Leyden. Her father was a cabinet-maker in the old country, but fol- lowed the carpenter's trade after coming here. Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder have three children-Louis, Alexander and Annie. Is a member of the Evangelical Church.

LOUIS STUENKEL, cheese factory, Addi- son, was born October 6, 1838, in this town- ship, youngest son of Frederick and Doratha Stuenkel. Frederick Stuenkel was a native of the Kingdom of Hanover; emigrated to this locality in the fall of 1836, and pur- chased a claim of 240 acres for $300. He died August 7, 1850; his wife also died in August, four years later: to them were born six children, four of whom lived to be grown -Henry, Fred, William and Louis. Their father was a Lutheran and a Democrat. Louis at an early age worked industriously at whatever promised the quickest and surest returns. In 1861, he began merchandising at Addison, and continued in business there about eleven years, when he sold out to his brother Fred and engaged in the manufacture of butter and cheese at this place. He has been twice married-first, at the age of twenty-four, to Lena Blacke, a native of this township, daughter of Lewis B. and Mena (Flagge) Blacke, who came to this township in 1843; she died in August, 1871, leaving three children-Julius, Ella and Emma. His last wife was Mary Rotermund, also a native of this township, daughter of Henry and Doratha (Fiene) Rotermund, who came here in 1841. By his last marriage, seven chil- dren were born, six living-Adolph, Leopold, Caroline. Doratha, Lucy and Melinda. Mr. Stuenkel is a Lutheran.

HENRY FRED STUENKEL, Addison, only son of Henry Stuenkel, of this township: he was born on the farm he now owns June 28, 1847, and has since been a resident of the township. He took charge of the farm in

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1877. June 12, 1875, he married Louisa Turner, who was born in Elk Township, in Cook County, daughter of Fred and Louisa Turner. Has one child-Louisa, born Octo- ber 4, 1880; one child deceased, named Hen- ry, aged two years and four months. Has 150 acres; is a Lutheran.

JOHN H. SCHOPPE, farmer, P. O. Ben- senville, who was born June 28, 1850, on the northeast quarter of Section 1, in Addison Township. His father. Barney Schoppe, lo- cated there about 1847; he was born October 15, 1819, in Schale Chreis Techlenberg, Prussia, a son of John Schoppe, whose wife's family name was Stueve, both of whom are yet living, though very old, having outlived their son Barney, who came with them from the old country; he died January 20, 1880, his wife January 30, 1878. They had six children, three living-Mary, John H. and Barney. Mary resides in this township, wife of Barney Landmeier, Barney resides on farm adjoining the homestead, which is located in Cook County. Barney, the father of John H., was a member of the Evangelical Church, and soon after coming here identified himself with the Republican party, and re- mained a supporter of that party until his death. John H. now owns the homestead, consisting of 160 acres. which cost at the time of purchase $10 per acre, and of which he took charge in 1S76. He was married, March 22, 1877, to Amelia Kruger, born March 22, 1857, in Cook County, daughter of Charles and Wilhelmina (Beisner) Kruger, who settled in Du Page County in 1854, he a native of Prussia, she of Hesse Darmstadt. Mr. Schoppe has three children-Clara, John and Lillie.

BARNEY SCHOPPE, farmer. P. O. Ben senville, resides in Leyden Township, Cook County, on the line adjoining Du Page County. He was born February 28, 1854, on

the homestead farm, in Addison Township, this county, which place is located just across the road and adjoining his premises, where he was raised to maturity. He is the second son of, Barney Schoppe. On December 23, 1878, he married Mary Wiemerslage, who was born March 15, 1861, in Cook County, eldest daughter of Fred and Mary (Midden- dish) Wiemerslage, who had but two children -Mrs. Schoppe and one son, August. After Mr. Sehoppe married, he located on the farm he now owns, which his father gave him; he has 160 acres; he has two children-Rosa and Laura.

AUGUST SCHWERDTFEGER, farmer, P. O. Bensenville, was born on the farm he now owns, August 15, 1845. Charles Schwerdtfeger, August's father, was born in the Province of Hanover February 13, 1813, and came to America with his parents in 1833, settling first in Dearborn County, Ind., where they remained until about 1840, then removed to this county and settled in Addison Town- ship, on the farm now owned by Angust; he (Charles) was married, in 1835, to Catharine Franzen, a native of Prussia, born August 10. 1810, daughter of Barnard Franzen, and from this union seven children were born; he died Angust 7, 1878. August has always lived on the farm, which his father settled and improved. He was married, April 14, 1872, to Alvena Krueger, born in Cook County, Ill., in 1854, who has borne him two children-Emil, born January 13, 1873, and Martha, born August 4, 1874. Mrs. Schwerdt- feger is a daughter of Charles and Wilhel- mina (Beisner) Krueger. Mr. Schwerdtfeger owns 125 acres of prairie and sixteen of tim- ber land.

WILLIAM STRUCKMEYER, Bensen- ville, is the founder of the cheese and butter factory of this place; he was born September 16, 1856, son of Louis Struckmeyer, who was

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a stone-cutter by trade and died in the land of his birth in 1860. William emigrated to this State with his mother in 1867, landing at Chicago, where they remained a short time prior to their coming to this county. He worked until nineteen years of age among the farmers, and made the best of bis time and op- portunities. He then commenced learning butter and cheese making in Bloomingdale Township, with Fred Stuenkel, remaining there until July, 1878, when he came to Ben- senville and established the factory he now runs, and has since been a valuable and nec- essary component to the town, as well as to the farmers in this portion of the county. July, 1878, he married Carrie, daughter of Fred Stuenkel, and by her has two children- Jennie and William.

P. T. TIEDEMANN, merchant, Bensen- ville, is one of the thriving and prosperous business men of this township; he was born on the Island of Fehmarn, District of Schles- wig, now a part of Prussia, October 26, 1832, and is the fourth son and sixth child of Jacob and Anna D. (Haltermann) Tiedemann; he a sea captain, who had been a sailor all his life, died in New Orleans, La. ; she died in her na- tive country. M. Tiedemann emigated to America, landed in New Orleans, and thence came to Chicago, in 1854, having but $2.50 in his pocket when he arrived in the latter place. He secured a situation as clerk in the store of A. Bigelow, of Chicago. with whom he remained nine years, and, in 1864, having saved considerable money, began business on

his own account on Milwaukee avenue, Chi- cago, where he remained until the fall of 1877; he then moved to Bensenville, where he has since conducted a general store, doing a good trade. October 25, 1860, he married Anna M. Fortmann, a native of Oldenberg District, now part of Prussia, daughter of John and Mary (Wielage) Fortmann. Mrs. Tiedemann's parents, who came to Chicago in 1844, are both deceased, her father dying in 1857, her mother in 1855; they had three children-Mena, Mrs. Tiedemann and George, the former and the latter both of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Tiedemann are the parents of the following children: Jacob T., Thomas H., Dora Anna, Emma, Amanda, Frederick, Will- iam, Louisa, Minnie. Mr. Tiedemann has a brother Thomas in Chicago; William in Utah; Christian, Anna and Frederica in New Or- leans, La.

WILLIAM WINKELMAN (deceased) was born in Hanover, Germany, in September, 1824; emigrated to America, bought land in this county and settled on it about the year 1855. He married Mary Bargman, a native of Germany, born in 1827, who bore him the following children: Henry, residing in Cook County, Ill .; William, on the homestead; Sophia, wife of Lewis Heina, Elgin, Ill .; Fred, farmer, in Cook County, Ill .; Barry, Herman, Emma, Edie and Martha. Mr. Winkelman moved on to his farm in 1860, where he resided until his death, which oc- curred November 19, 1877. The farm con- sists of 160 acres of good land.

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History of Du Page County, Illinois (Historical, Biographical), Part 69

Author: Blanchard, Rufus, 1821-1904 Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin & co. Number of Pages: 544

Author: Blanchard, Rufus, 1821-1904
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, O.L. Baskin & co.
Number of Pages: 544