Bio of Charles Hornbogen (b.1827)Wabasha Co., MN

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Hornbogen – 

Charles Hornbogen, furniture, hardware, farmer’s tools, etc.; store on 
the south side of Water street, corner main. His store fronts fifty feet 
on Water street, sixty-eighty on Main Street, and is a two story brick, 
erected in 1871. Mr. Hornberger established his furniture business in 
1868 on Second Street, and came to his present location in 1879. He is a 
native of Saxony, born in 1827, learned his trade there, and came to 
America in 1853. Was in New York State, Indiana and Kentucky until 1856, 
when he came to Read’s Landing, and finding no work at his own trade as 
cabinetmaker, worked as carpenter and builder until 1868, when he opened 
a furniture store. He was married here in 1861, to Miss Gertrude Anding. 
Their children are: Frank, born October 15, 1864; Alfred, born October 
31, 1866; Clara, born November 15, 1868; Harry born February 14, 1871.

Note: This biography was taken from the book “History of Wabasha County” 
copyrighted in 1884.