Heinrich Holscher

HOLSCHER, SCHULTZ

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Date: 1/14/2014 at 08:56:20

HEINRICH (HENRY) HOLSCHER, of the firm Holscher Bros, general merchandise, grain, pork, etc., Dyersville; was born Feb. 23, 1832, in Westphalia, Prussia; in 1856 he came to Baltimore, Md., thence to Wisconsin, and there engaged in railroading for about six months; Jan 3, 1857, he came to Dyersville, having to borrow $10 to pay his expenses here; he then opened a small store and gradually increased his stock as his means would admit, & now carries on an immense business,is now probably the wealthiest man in this locality; has just been elected Mayor, & has held other local offices. Married Catharine Schultz, 11-20-1860; she was born Prussia; they have 9 children-3 sons and 6 dau's. Democrat; Roman Catholic.

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