HAYSLER BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== HAYSLER, Charles H. - b: 1842 Saxony, Germany source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 517 residence: Clinton Twp Charles H. Haysler of the firm of Haysler Bros., dealers in harness, saddles, saddlery hardware, sportsmen's goods, etc., came originally from Saxony, Germany, where he was born January 16, 1842. When fifteen years of age, in company with his brothers, he emigrated to America, settling in Cooper County, Missouri, where he began the trade of harness making with C. Vose, of Boonville, Missouri. He remained under his instruction for two years. The war then coming on, he enlisted February, 1862, in Company C., Fifth Missouri Regiment, with which he served till mustered out at St. Louis, Missouri, in March, 1865. After this time he located in Leavenworth, Kansas, and was engaged in working at his trade till May, 1867, when he returned to Boonville, Missouri, and established himself in the hardware and tinware trade. Upon doing business one year he came to Clinton, Missouri, and with his brother, Ernest C., embarked in their present business. They carry by far the largest and best stock of goods in their line in Southwest Missouri, and are known as courteous, honest and excellent business men. Mr. Haysler was united in marriage October 26, 1868, with Miss Elizabeth M. Humbrock, a native of Missouri. They have two children: Hattie O. and Morris C. They are members of the Lutheran Church. ==================================================================== HAYSLER, Gustave C. - b: 1846 Saxony, Germany source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 517 residence: Clinton Twp Gustave C. Haysler is a member of the firm of Haysler & Sherpy, dealers in hardware, stoves, queensware, etc. The subject of this sketch was born in Saxony, Germany, September 18, 1846 He resided there till fourteen years of age, when with his brothers he left his native home for America, finally settling at Glasgow, Missouri. Here he was engaged at the trade of tinner with J. R. Carson, under whom he worked for four years, and subsequently he followed his trade at various places. In 1867, he returned to Boonville, Missouri, and embarked in the hardware business, the firm being Haysler & Leober, and continuing it till March, 1870. Coming to Clinton he helped to establish his present large business. Messrs. Haysler & Sherpy have one of the finest hardware stores in the state, and carry a stock of $12,000 worth of goods. They occupy one large double store room, and their store has the appearance of a large wholesale establishment. Mr. H. was married May 12, 1870, to Miss Josephine Humbrock, a native of Missouri. The have two children: Arthur E. and Florence A. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and also belongs to the Encampment. ==================================================================== 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 the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================