Born in Herford, Germany.
Married Margarethe Rebecca Gristede on 10/22/1829 in Golzwarden, Oldenburg, Germany. Known children---Peter, Johann, Elisa, Friederich Jr, Sophie, and Augusta..Peter and Johann were born in Oldenburg, the rest of the children in Wisconsin near Mequon.
In Golzwarden, Oldenburg he was employed as a musician , violin maker, and "wood art turner" making objects such as bowls, plates, etc. out of wood.
He emigrated to the United States circa 1843 settling in the Mequon, WI area where owned a farm and continued working as a violin maker/repairer.
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Green Bay Rd about 1/2 way between W Bonniwell Rd and Highland Rd.
Born in Herford, Germany.
Married Margarethe Rebecca Gristede on 10/22/1829 in Golzwarden, Oldenburg, Germany. Known children---Peter, Johann, Elisa, Friederich Jr, Sophie, and Augusta..Peter and Johann were born in Oldenburg, the rest of the children in Wisconsin near Mequon.
In Golzwarden, Oldenburg he was employed as a musician , violin maker, and "wood art turner" making objects such as bowls, plates, etc. out of wood.
He emigrated to the United States circa 1843 settling in the Mequon, WI area where owned a farm and continued working as a violin maker/repairer.
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Green Bay Rd about 1/2 way between W Bonniwell Rd and Highland Rd.
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