Biographical Sketch of Herman H. Vondenbosch, Marion Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Herman H. Vondenbosch, dealer in general merchandise, and postmaster, Hirlingen, was born January 26, 1852, in Holland, and accompanied his parents to the United States when about twelve years of age. They settled in Mercer County, Ohio, and here he was principally reared, receiving his education at St. Mary's of Dayton, Ohio. After complet- ing his schooling he engaged in teaching in that vicinity for eight years. He emigrated west in the spring of 1878 and arrived in this county in April of that year. He started his present business in the winter of 1880. He owns one acre of land and has a neat store and also a residence. He has won a large patronage and has been influen- tial in securing a post office at this place and was appointed post- master. He has quite a musical talent and gives lessons to a choir in Easton. He was married September 14, 1875 to Miss Catharine Droxler, a native of Ohio, born November 25, 1857. They have two children, Catherine M. and Peter P. Himself and wife are active members of St. Mary's Church of this township. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================