Bio of Becker, Herman Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1920.
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Becker, Herman (page 254), a former merchant of Elgin, where he
established and conducted a prosperous furniture business, was a native of
Germany who came to the United States at the age of 18 years, landing at
New York City. From there he came west to Iowa, which state he reached
with only five cents in his pocket. In some way he obtained temporary
assistance, and soon found work as a carpenter, though a cabinet-maker by
trade. He was married in Iowa to Anna Lippe, and for 13 years they resided
in Charles City, that state, Mr. Becker being employed in a furniture
factory. A good musician, and skillful player on the cornet, he organized
and led a number of bands, both in Charles City and at Mitchell, Iowa,
where he subsequently bought and for two years conducted a furniture
store. In 1897 he came with his family to Elgin, Wabasha County, Minn.,
and here engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, erecting a
fine store, of which he was proprietor for 17 years, or until his death in
October, 1914. His widow is still residing in the village. They had nine
children: Emil, Clara, Arthur E., Alfred, Hattie, Anna, Frances, Helen and
Margaret.