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Chris Coerper
Chris Coerper, blacksmith, wagon and carriage maker, Hartford; manufactures about twenty wagons and buggies annually; deals in wood and coal, and is proprietor of a stone-quarry situated in the village, which he has operated two years; established his business in Hartford in 1861. Mr. Coerper was born in Bavaria, Germany, Jan. 8, 1832; son of Conrad and Christine (Waechter) Coerper. Learned the blacksmith trade in his native country; came to the United States in 1851, and located in Milwaukee; in 1855, he opened a shop for himself in the blacksmithing, wagon and carriage business, which he carried on until 1861, when he came to Hartford and established his present business. He was married in Milwaukee, Nov. 17, 1855, to Miss Magdalena Gross; they have had eight children-John C., married to Miss Addie Johns, and residing in Hartford; Lena, now Mrs. John G. Liver, of Hartford; Henry J., Edward, George, William, Christopher (deceased), Arthur. Mr. Coerper was one of the leading citizens in the organization of the first fire department, and was elected Foreman of the Hook and Ladder Company, which position he has held to this date, with the exception of two years.
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"History of Washington and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin," published in 1881 by Western Historical Company.