| Edward Boeckh |
| Edward Boeckh, was
born in Baden, Germany, in 1827. He came to the U. S. in
1848, and settled in New York, where he lived until 1854,
he then removed to Dubuque, and in 1857, came to Lansing.
In 1868 he erected a large foundry and machine shop, of
which he has been a part owner. He married Paulina Kemdt,
also of Germany; they have five children, Louisa, Herman,
Julius, Edward and Mina. Mr. B. has been alderman five
years, and is at present a member of the school board. pg 478 |