Clausen, John

CLAUSEN

Posted By: Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/10/2006 at 14:14:48

John Clausen, grocer, Council Bluffs, was born in Germany December 25, 1832. he landed in New York City in 1853, without a single cent in his pocket. He came to Council Bluffs in 1856 and in 1866 opened a grocery store in a small log house on what isn ow the site of the Ogden House. This primitive food dispensary was called the "One-Horse Grocery," and it will be remembered by the older citizens of Council Bluffs. He now carries on a large grocery, beside keeping a full line of hardware and agricultural implements. He was married in Council Bluffs in 1856. He has seven children - two sons and five daughtes, all of whom are living in Council Bluffs. The oldest daughter is the wife of Mr. Allen of this city. Our subject was Treasurer of the city of Council Bluffs in 1876, and has held the same office for the past two years. He has also been a member of the School Board for three years.