Biographical Sketch of C. H. Boller, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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C. H. Boller, wholesale and retail dealer in stoves, tinware and 
general hardware, was born in Germany, in 1836, and came to America
with his parents in 1848, locating in St. Louis.  In 1849, the family
removed to Boonville, Missouri, where C. H. was a resident until 1854,
when he returned to St. Louis, and learned the tinner's trade.  In
1864, he became a resident of St. Joseph, Missouri.  During the war,
his father, John H. Boller, and his oldest brother, Godfried, were
killed at Boonville, by the bushwhackers.  In 1862, Miss Annie Roeder
became his wife.  By this union they have three children: Laura, Tilla
and Ida.  Mr. Boller carries a stock of stoves and tinware that will
compare favorable with any in the city.  His wholesale trade is con-
tinually increasing.  He is a member of the I.O.O.F. (Humboldt Lodge)
Encampment, German School Society and German Benevolent Society.

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