Milwaukee County Wisconsin Genealogy

 History of Milwaukee Biographies

Nearly 4000 biographical sketches of pioneers and citizens
The Western Historical Company, Chicago
A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

CHAS. J.G. LANGE

baker and confectioner, No. 521 East Water street, was born in Hanover, Germany. In 1849 he came to Cincinnati, followed this business there till 1868. He then came to Milwaukee and established his present business. He first commenced in a small way, and now carries on a very fine trade, owning the premises he occupies. He married Adeline C. Wachs in 1861. She was born in Germany. They have one son, Charles Theodore.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1214

 

JOSEPH E. LANGLOIS

JOSEPH E. LANGLOIS, passenger conductor Lake Shore Division, was born in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in 1850; commenced railroading, in 1869, on construction on the Sheboygan & Fond du Lac Railway. The following year he began as brakeman, continuing with that company till 1872, when he engaged with the Milwaukee, Manitowoc & Green Bay Railway, as conductor on construction train. Commenced as freight conductor in 1873; continued in that position till 1876, when he was promoted to passenger conductor. From 1878 to November, 1880, he made his home in Manitowoc; then moved to Two Rivers, where he now resides. Has been in the company's service, under the different administrations, nine years.

See also Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad in the Transportation/Railroad section
Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1398-1402

 

MONS LARSON

a vest manufacturer, No 275 Clinton street, is a native of Norway. In 1873, he came to Chicago, and in 1875 to Milwaukee. He worked one year as a journeyman, and in 1877, commenced his present business. He runs sixteen sewing machines. He was married in 1877, to Carolina Anderson. She was born in Racine County, Wis. Her parents were about the first settlers of that locality. They have had two children, one living--Anna Isabella; lost, Lawrence T., December 17, 1880, aged four years.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1254

 

ABRAHAM LEFEBER, JR.

farmer, section 15. He was born in Holland near the English Channel in 1844, a son of Abraham and Mary Anderson. His ancestors were French and descended from the Huguenots. Their property was confiscated on account of their religious views. They then emigrated to Holland. He came to Milwaukee with his parents in 1847. In 1863 he enlisted in the Forty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry and served with the regiment until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged with them at Madison. After the war he learned the cooper's trade, and also followed rafting on the White River in Michigan one season. After spending some time in travel through the States he returned and bought the farm upon which he now lives in 1867. He married Miss Johanna Cowe in 1868. She was a native of Holland. They have three daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1642

 

CORNELIUS LEFEBER

farmer and gardener, section 15, Wauwatosa. He was born in Holland in 1817. His ancestors were French and descended from the Huguenots. He came to America in 1850; located in Cleveland, and engaged in gardening for fourteen years; then came to this town and bought the farm he now lives upon. He was married in Knoxville, Iowa, in 1850, to Miss Josephine Amas. They have five children, two sons and three daughters. Abraham, the oldest, was married November 25, 1880, to Miss Hattie Shepard, a native of England, and is engaged in gardening on section 14. Joseph, the youngest son, is at home, and assists his father in carrying on his business.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1643

 

C.C. LEISTER

C.C. Leister, grocer, No. 573 Third street, was born in Montgomery County, Penn., February 14, 1840. He came to Milwaukee in 1846. Mr. Leister enlisted in Company E, Twenty-fourth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry , in August, 1862, and served until the close of the war. He married September 9, 1869, Mary E. Heckman. They have one boy.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, Page 1203

 

LOUIS G. LEMKE

LOUIS G. LEMKE, foreman of the pattern department [Reliance Iron Works, founded by Edward P. Allis], was born in Mecklenburg, German, in 1818, came to America in 1850 and settled in Milwaukee, where he has since resided; learned his trade in Germany, serving three years; has been in the Reliance Works since 1852, and has been foreman of the pattern department for twenty-four years. pg 1288

 

W.H. LENDER

W.H. LENDER, proprietor of Wauwatosa Home, hotel and summer resort, born in Ohio in 1855. In 1858 with his parents he came to Wisconsin, and always lived in Racine until he established his present business in 1878. His father died in the Winter of 1879 and his mother is still living in Racine. HIs mother was born in Oswego, New York, and his father in Portland, Maine. Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1544

 

A. LOEFFELHOLZ & CO.

dealers in locks, house trimmings, combination safe and jail locks, a specialty, also sole agents for J.F. Wollensack's transom lifters, No. 84 Mason street. This business was established in 1856, by A. Loeffelholz, on Market street opposite the City Hall. He commenced with but a small capital, and in 1858, moved to his present store. In 1874, he took in Mr. Durr as partner.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

LOEFFELHOLZ & PRIER

Cream City Brass Works (Loeffelholz & Prier) Nos. 170, 172 and 174 Clinton street, was established in 1869, by the present proprietors. They are now turning out about $36,000 worth of goods per annum.

A. LOEFFELHOLZ is a native of Mayence, Germany. He came to America in 1848; lived in New York City till 1856; then came to Milwaukee, and worked at locksmithing till 1869. He then created his present business. He is still manufacturing locks, and silver and nickel plated house trimmings.

A. PRIER is also a native of Germany, born near Mayence. He came to America in 1850, and has been a resident of Milwaukee most of the time since.

 

GUSTAV G. LOEFFLER

proprietor of saloon, corner of Forest Home and Lincoln avenues, is a native of Germany, born in 1820. He was married in Germany in 1847 to Miss Christina Suenssenguth. In 1848 he came to Milwaukee, and opened a saloon in 1851. He is one of the oldest saloon keepers in the city. He was, in 1858, elected a member of the Common Council from the Eighth Ward.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1494

 

HENRY F. LOHAGEN

retail dealer in dry goods and groceries, Nos. 602, 604, and 606 Mitchell street, commenced business in May, 1871, at this location. He commenced trade with a grocery and saloon and a small capital. In the Fall of 1875 he discontinued the saloon, and put in a full stock of dry goods. He now does an annual trade of $20,000. mr. Lohagen was born in Westphalia, Prussia, December 19, 1844. He came to America October 18, 1848, with his parents. He was married May 16, 1871, to Miss Mary Harderer, of Milwaukee. They have two daughters and a son. In 1871 Mr. Lohagen was elected Alderman of the Eighth Ward, and in 1877 was elected Alderman of the Eleventh WArd for three years.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1264

 

JOHN ANTHONY LOHAGEN

dealer in dry goods and notions, No. 341 Grove street. He entered the dry goods trade in April, 1854, in the store of P.J. Bergin, as clerk. In May, 1869, he commenced business for himself with a small capital of $1,100 and a stock of $1,500, and a yearly trade of $5,000. this has been increased to a trade of $25,000, and a stock of $12,000. Mr. Lohagen was born June 10, 1839, in Prussia. he came to America September 30, 1848, coming directly to Milwaukee. His father, Adam Lohagen, and his mother Eve K. Feldmann, both died at the age of 68 years. Mr. Lohagen was married November 21, 1870, to Miss Agnes Zybarth. They have three sons and three daughters; Frank A., Matilda, Herman A., Cecilia, Katie and Clement P.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1264

 

CHAS. LOTH

CHAS. LOTH, proprietor of saloon No. 1092 Teutonia street, was born March 2, 1831, in Prussia. He came to Milwaukee in 1856, and worked on a farm about three years. He then worked in a malt-house for Mr. Keller over ten years. Since then he has been carrying on this business. He is a member of the sons of Hermann Lodge No. 11, Druids Lodge No. 7, and the North Side Turners. He was married in 1861 to Miss Leabeter Frank, a native of Prussia. They have three sons and three daughters. pg 1494

 

WILLIAM LUEDERS

WILLIAM LUEDERS, druggist and pharmacist of the Tenth Ward Drug Store, corner of Twelfth, Teutonia and Beaubian streets, in this city, was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1820, and lived there until he was 14 years of age, obtaining in that country his earlier school training. From that country he removed to England, where he remained engaged in the fur trade twelve years, and in 1856 came to America, locating at that time in Watertown, Wis. For about fifteen years after his arrival in this State he was extensively engaged in business, delaing in dry goods, hats, caps and furs.. Removing then to Milwaukee, Mr. Lueders lived a more retired life for a time, but in 1874 he began his experiences in the drug trade in the store corner of Germania and Seventh stretts, and continued there so engaged for six years. In the month of August 1880, he changed his place of business to the corner of Twelfth and Teutonia streets, in which location he deals largely in paints and oils as well as drugs and chemicals. pg 1042

 

H.A. LUEDKE

dealer in wholesale ironware with John Pritzlaff. Mr. Luedke is a native of Prussia. In 1861, he emigrated to America, and has since been a resident of Milwaukee. He married Miss Emma, daughter of John Pritzlaff. He has been in his present position since 1873.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1304

 

WILLIAM LUEDKE

boots and shoes, No.345 Reed street, is a native of Prenzlow, Prussia; came to Milwaukee in 1856; three years later he commenced business, and now carries on a flourishing and prosperous trade; he served two years in the German army; married Amelia Kuhl, on the 4th of May, 1856; she was born in Prussia; they have had twelve children, six living-two sons and four daughters.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1453

 

DIEDRICH C. LUENING

Principal of Second District Primary School, was born in Bremen, Germany, the 22d March, 1848. Attended the public schools until the age of thirteen, in his native city. In June, 1867, he became a cabin-boy on a vessel bound via England to China; at Hong Kong he left the vessel and entered an American ship under a Prussian flag, and landed in New York in the Spring of 1863. Enlisted in the navy as seaman, and served till September 1865, and then returned to his native city. In 1866 he settled in Milwaukee, where his parents had located. He was five months on the revenue steamer, "Andy Johnson" on Lake Michigan, and for the season of 1867 was Quartermaster on the same boat. Was three years engaged in various enterprises, and devoted much of his time to self-education. In the Fall of 1870 was examined for a teacher, received a Third Grade certificate, and began country teaching in the Summer of 1872. Was gunner on the "Andy Johnson," and had much leisure time for study. In 1873, was appointed teacher of German in the Eighth District School, where he remaned till July, 1879, when he was appointed Principal of the Second District Primary School, to succeed the veteran teacher, Theodore Kuder, deceased. Was married the 15th of August, 1874, to Miss Frances Stupinski, daughter of Wm. Stupinsky, formerly a prominent business man in Milwaukee, and resident of No. 308 Tenth street. He is the secretary of the Wisconsin Phonological Institute for Deaf Mutes. Is the director of the Geological department for the Society of Natural History. Was formerly Secretary and is now an honorary member of the Milwaukee German Teachers' Association. Is a member of the A.O.U.W. and I.O.O. F. and A.F. and A.M. He has for several years been known as a popular teacher of GErman, and is systematic and enthusiastic.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 533

 

JULIUS LUETHE

Julius Luethe, tailor, No. 650 Second street, was born in Prussia. He came to Milwaukee in 1855. At the age of 14 years he commenced to learn this trade, which he has since followed. He manufactures vests for custom work. He is a member of the Mutual Liberal Society, Odd Fellows and Harugari. He served three years in the Prussian cavalry. He was married in 1854 to Henrietta Meyer, native of Prussia. They have two sons and one daughter. Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1254

 

WILLIAM LUITINK

William Luitink, groceries flour and feed No. 682 Tenth street, was born in Holland. In 1847 he came to Milwaukee, and was assisted in reaping wheat near the locality where his store now stands. he carried on expressing and draying about twelve years; has been Alderman of the Tenth Ward Deputy Sheriff from 1876 to 1878, and member of the School Board from 1877 to 1879. He commenced this business in 1873, and now owns eight lots and four houses in the city. Mr. Luitink married Susan Bron in 1862. She was born in Holland. They have four sons and two daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1203

 

J.M. LYON, & Co.

wholesale and retail dealers in musical merchandise, sheet music and books; also, agents for Weber pianos and Mason & Hamlin organs; is located at No. 411 Milwaukee street. This business house was organized in April, 1877, by J.M. Lyon, the present senior partner. His specialty for th first two years was sheet music and small instruments. In March, 1879, Otto A. Severance became junior partner in the present firm. During four years the firm doubled the capacity of their store-room, and have quadrupled their general stock, besides adding pianos and organs. Their sales have correspondingly increased. They are publishers of sheet music, and have a large patronage from country correspondents. Both partners are energetic young business men.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 599

J.M. LYON is a native of Utica, N.Y. His education has been received wholly in the public schools of Milwaukee, and he has been a resident of this city since 1862.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 599

OTTO A. SEVERANCE is a native of Wisconsin, and received his education at the Spencerian College of Milwaukee. for several years he has been connected with church choirs of the city.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 599