House 1883-84 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/15/1835
Birth Place:
Berka-on-the-Werra, Saxony
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Germany
Date of Death:
2/21/1887
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Merchant, Manufacturer and Sales of Boots and Shoes; C. Gotzian and Co., St. Paul
EDUCATION
Schools in Germany; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
St. Paul, Minnesota (Volunteer Fire Department, Engine Company Number 2, One of the 1st Organizers);
18?? to 18??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Caroline Busse (married on January 13, 1859)
Children:
Nine children: Caroline E., Helen E., Harriet F., Vallie, and Roberta (daughters); Paul H. (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He's also listed as being born near Leipsic, Prussia.
He came to the United States in 1852. He moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1855.
He was a member of the Ancient Landmark Lodge, Masonic Order.
He died from inflammation of the brain at home in St. Paul, Minnesota.