Schreiber, Frank A. 1856 – 1927
SCHREIBER, VAHMAN, KRICK, BROCKAMP
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Date: 4/28/2015 at 16:30:02
FRANK A. SCHREIBER.
Frank A. Schreiber is one of the most prominent and important residents of Fort Atkinson, where he is known as a capitalist and man of affairs. He was born in Sumner township, Winneshiek county, on the 20th of September, 1856 and is a son of Anthony and Christina (Vahman) Schreiber, the former native of Switzerland and the latter of Holland. As a young man the father came to the United States and settled in Oldenburg, Indiana, whence in 1854 he came as a pioneer to Winneshiek county. He purchased land and from that time until his death, which occurred on the 14th of August, 1878, engaged in farming. His wife survived him many years, dying on the 29th of January 1891. To their union were born two children: Joseph K, stock buyer for the Fort Atkinson Farmers Cooperative Produce Company; and Frank A., of this review.
Frank A. Schreiber acquired his education in the district schools of Washington township and at the age of seventeen began his independent career accepting a position as clerk in a general store at Spillville. This he held for two years and at the end of that time came to Fort Atkinson, where he went into business for himself, establishing a general store, which he conducted in partnership with his brother for twelve years, finally assuming entire control. For twenty-two years he continued in successful management of this enterprise, each year witnessing his increased prosperity and the growing importance of the trade which he controlled. The liberal patronage accorded to him was the result of his straightforward business dealings and honorable methods and his activities formed an important element in the promotion of mercantile advancement of the community. Mr. Schreiber sold his store in 1898 and since that time has lived practically retired, having accumulated a comfortable fortune.
On the 19th of February, 1878, Mr. Schreiber was united in marriage to Miss Mary Krick, who passed away May 15, 1895. On the 26th of May of the following year Mr. Schreiber was again married, his second union being with Miss Josephine Brockamp, by whom he has one son, Frank C, who was born November 12, 1899. Mr. Schreiber is a member of the Catholic church and is a man of exemplary character, highly respected and esteemed in Fort Atkinson, where his genuine personal worth is well known to his fellow townsmen.
Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913
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