Bio of Hornbogen, Charles (b.1827) Wabasha Co., MN
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Hornbogen, Charles, furniture, hardware, farmers' tools, etc.; store on
the south side of Water street, corner Main. His store fronts fifty feet
on Water street, sixty- eight on Main street, and is a two-story brick,
erected in 1871. Mr. Hornberger (spelling is different) 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.