BIFFER BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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BIFFER, Andrew - b: 1841 Germany
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 497
residence: Clinton

Andrew Biffer, dealer in furniture, etc., is a native of Germany and was born 
October 30, 1841. He was there reared and educated, and according to the laws of 
that country, enlisted when twenty years of age in the army for five years. In 
December, 1865, he emigrated to America, and after a residence in New York City 
of two months he went to Louisville. Kentucky, remaining for three months. Later 
he was a resident of Belleville, Illinois. for six months, and upon going to Quincy, 
Illinois, was engaged at the trade of cabinet making. After residing there nearly 
one year he came to Kirksville, Missouri, in February, 1871, and embarked in the 
furniture business, continuing with great success till June, 1880, when he 
established his present furniture store in Clinton. He carries a large stock of 
goods in his line, and is doing about the principal share of trade at this place. Mr. 
Biffer was married October 10, 1870, to Miss Katherine Frazier, a native of 
Missouri. They have two children, Anna and Mary. He is a member of the Odd 
Fellows' fraternity.

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