Biographical Sketch of A. F. Braun, 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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A. F. Braun, general manager of Tootle & Hosea's boot and shoe factory,
was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, November 7, 1844.  When eight years
of age, he came to the United States with his parents, his father lo-
cating at New Baltimore, Michigan, where our subject was reared and 
educated.  He learned the boot and shoe trade in Detroit, and in 1872
went to St. Louis, and worked for Appleton & Noyes as cutter, and then
with George Gog, the largest manufacturer of boots and shoes in the
city, with whom he was foreman for two years.  After this he came to
St. Joseph, MO., and in May, 1879, took his present position.  He is
thoroughly conversant with all the details of the trade, and one of
the most experienced crispins in the West.  In 1866, he married Miss
Catherine Furtoh, of Michigan.  They have five children:  Ada, May,
Henry, Lillie and Alice.  Mr. Braun is a Master Mason.

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