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Fred Bertram

Henry Bertram

Bertram and Company

Fred Bertram

Fred Bertram, dealer in boots and shoes; born in Hanover March 23, 1845; came to Watertown with his parents in 1847; he commenced working in the boot and shoe business when only 14 years of age; he is now senior partner in the firm of F. Bertram & Co. (his father-in-law, M. Mullen, being associated with him); they are doing a very extensive business, having stores at Milwaukee, Sparta and Watertown.

Mr. Bertram married Miss Angeline Mullen; she was born in Watertown Township; they have four children - Freddie, Frankie, Willie and Lulu. “The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879.

Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery

Henry Bertram

Henry Bertram, manufacturer of and dealer in boots and shoes; born in Hanover Feb. 29, 1816; came to Watertown in 1847; engaged in present business ever since he came here, having been one of the most prominent and public-spirited men in the community. The citizens of Watertown have manifested their confidence in his ability and integrity by electing him to fill various important positions; he was one of the first Aldermen and has served in that position for several terms; he was Mayor two years; City Treasurer two years; from 1865 to 1876 he was County Superintendent of the Poor; he was prominently identified with the institution of the I.O.O.F. Lodge here.

In August, 1842, he married Helena Reinecke, a native of Hanover; they have had five children; the living are Fred, Henry, Emily (Amalie) (now Mrs. Henry Daub), Mary (now Mrs. William Brandt) - one daughter, Sophia, died Dec. 20, 1878, aged 35 years; at the time of her death she was the wife of W. H. Rohr. “The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879.

Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery

1857-59 Mayor of Watertown

1859

02 10 Candidate for office of City Treasurer WD

1861

05 23 Late city treasurer Henry Bertram paid a note given by the city improvement commissioners. WD

Cross-References:

1861, Henry Bertramm, 1LT, Watertown Rifles, Civil War

Bertram & Co, Boots and Shoes, Civil War token, 1893, [head] [tail]