William Linderman

LINDERMAN

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 12/12/2004 at 20:32:23

William Linderman, harness maker, was born in Wisconsin, Dec. 4, 1857. In 1877 he came to Plymouth, Iowa, remaining four years. He came to Manly Oct. 2, 1882. Since learning his trade he has constantly followed it. He has a good stock on hand and always has an excellent trade. He is regarded as a prompt and reliable workman. He was married May 13, 1882, to Lena Sturm. She was born in Switzerland in 1869. Her father emigrated to America in 1861 and located in Wisconsin. He enlisted there in the late war and was never again heard from. He had a family of six children, Lena being the fifth child.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1884, page 798.