Born in Prussia on 03/29/1823. Came to Milwaukee in 1853, Manitowoc 1854. Was the Captain of the 9th Wisconsin 1861. He returned to Manitowoc in 1863. In early May 1861 German residents of village organized "Home Guards" with Fred Becker as Captain.…
Had a baby daughter p. 3, col 2His daughter, Wilhelmina (Minnie) got married 02/28/1878 p. 3, col 2List of fires, 1879 01/22/1880 p. 1, col 4Saloon keeper 06/28/1883 p. 3, col 4Court 01/12/1893 p. 2, col 4