Buhmann, J. F.

BUHMANN, QUICKENSTEDT

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/4/2012 at 17:50:15

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

BUHMANN, J.F. - Jackson Twp. - pg 643. Grocer and proprietor of bakery, Montezuma. Was born in Germany, December 7, 1835, and after receiving his education he became engaged in the dry good and grocery business. He continued this for seven years, and then learned the cigarmaker - s trade. In 1867 he immigrated to America, landing in New York, and from there came to this State, first settling in Davenport. There continued his trade until 1871, when he commenced farming, and in 1872 engaged in the hotel business. He resided in Davenport until January, 1878, when he came to his county and engaged in his business. By strict integrity and close attention to business he has built up a good trade. He was united in marriage April 27, 1870, at Davenport, to Miss Margaret Quickenstedt. They are the parents of four children: Paulina, Henry, William M. and Herman. Mr. B. also owns a fine farm of 245 acres, situated on section 2. It is well supplied with water and is one of the best stock farms in the county.