Biographical Sketch of A. Zunkel, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** A. Zunkel, dealer in furniture, stoves and second hand goods, is a native of Germany, and was born in Prussia, March 17, 1844. He was there raised to manhood, educated and learned the cabinet making trade. He came to the United States in 1865, locating in St. Louis, Missouri for a time, after which he drifted into the Western country. He traveled around considerably and eventually in 1871 located in St. Joseph. For a few years he was in the employ of L. Hax, also for a time was president and a member of the Union Furniture Company. After this he embarked in trade. He is a skilled workman, is favorably known, and does a lucrative trade. He married in 1878 Miss Amelia Swarder. They have one daughter, Clara. Mr. Zunkel is an Encampment Odd Fellow. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================