Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Christmann, Henry 
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Author: Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County

HENRY CHRISTMANN, who is proprietor of a meat market at No. 623 South Chicago 
street, Joliet, was born in Bavaria, Germany, October 14, 1865. He was the 
third among eight children, six of whom are now living. His father, 
Christopher Christmann, was for twenty-five years engaged in the mercantile 
business in Bavaria, but in 1880 left Germany and emigrated to America, 
settling in Joliet, where he is now living, retired from business cares. Since 
identifying himself with our government he has been a stanch Republican. He 
was married in Bavaria in 1859 to Margarita Schneider, who is yet living, in 
Joliet. At the time of coming to the United States Henry Christmann was a boy 
of fifteen years. From an early age he has been self-supporting, and through 
his industry and perseverance he has laid the foundation of a very profitable 
business. After working for six months in a butcher shop he started a meat 
market of his own, and has since continued in business for himself. In 1892 he 
erected a two-story brick building north of his shop, but this he later sold. 
In all of his work he has showed good judgment. He uses great care in the 
selection of his meats, thus gaining the confidence of his customers. His long 
experience in the business, combined with his energy and perseverance, well 
qualify him to carry on his market with success. While he has never been 
active in local affairs, Mr. Christmann has firm opinions on political 
subjects and votes with the Republicans. Fraternally he is connected with the 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Woodmen of America, Home Forum and Loyal 
Orange Lodge. He is connected with the German Protestant Church and is now 
serving as its secretary. His first marriage took place January 21, 1888, and 
united him writh Emma Liederbach, who died in 1895, leaving two children, 
Christopher Frederick and Catherine Louise. March 3, 1897, he was united in 
marriage to Helen Dieterich, of Joliet, a daughter of Lawrence and Susannah 
(Schneider) Dieterich, natives of Germany. They settled in Troy Township, 
where Mrs. Dieterich yet resides, on the old homestead.

Additional Comments:
Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County Illinois Containing 
Biographies of Well Known Citizens of the Past and Present, Biographical 
Publishing Company, Chicago, 1900

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