Washington County Biographies



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Ludwig Laubenstein

Ludwig Laubenstein, dealer in general merchandise, Hartford; business established in the spring of 1867. Mr. Laubenstein has a large and well stocked store in his line. He is the son of George and Margarette Laubenstein; was born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb 24, 1831. Came to America in 1853, and direct to Milwaukee. Making a short stay in that city, he proceeded to Hartford on a prospecting tour; remaining a short time, he returned to Milwaukee and remained nine months, and then returned to Hartford. Here he engaged in the store of Wheelock, Kneeland & Co. (July 10, 1854), and continued in the employ of that house about thirteen years under its different changes. In the spring of 1867, he commenced for himself as a dealer in general merchandise, and has continued the business to this date. He was married, at Hartford, Dec. 9, 1856, to Miss Catharine Endlich, daughter of John H. Endlich. Mrs. L. was born in Bavaria, Germany. They have had six children, of whom only three are living-Louisa L. (deceased), Amelia (deceased), Julia, Adolph, Catharine, and Louise (deceased).

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