WilliamG. Mohlmann

 
WILLIAM G. MOHLMANN, proprietorof the furniture and undertaking establishment at the corner of Main andJefferson streets, was born in the city of Beardstown, July 10, 1866. Hisfather, William, was born in Prussia and was the son of Henry, who wasalso a Prussian. He grew up there and learned the trade of cabinet maker.He married a Prussian lady of good family, and after most of their childrenwere born, and when their son William was thirteen years old, in 1849,came to the United States. He finally settled in Beardstown and establisheda business, which was managed by Henry Mohlmann until his death in 1881,at the age of seventy-eight years. It was afterward carried on by WilliamMohlmann until his death in 1891. He was a good business man, a public-spiritedcitizen and one that did much for the city. His wife, as well as mother,is still living, the latter being about eighty years of age. The motherof William G. was named Lydia Lohmann, a Prussian. She was yet young whenshe came with her parents to the United States, and her mother is stillliving, smart, bright and active. The whole family were identified withthe Lutheran Church.

William G. Mohlmann is thesecond of seven children. He grew up and obtained a practical education,and learned his business by growing up in it. He afterward took a coursein the College of Embalming in Chicago. The business was established bythe grandfather, Henry, in 1858. Until 1876 most of the goods were manufacturedby the firm. At that time William F. became sole proprietor, and in 1891William G. became half owner, and after the death of his father the soleproprietor. The convenient building now in use was recently built by thepresent owner. It was completed in July, 1891. Mr. Mohlmann occupies adouble store, basement and first and second floors, 50 x 80 feet, all stockedwith goods.

He was married in Virginia,February 18, 1892, to Miss Rose Leggett of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs.Mohlmann are young society people of Beardstown. Mr. Mohlmann is a memberof the blue lodge and chapter, A. F. & A. M. of Beardstown and Rushville,and Commandery No. 56, and Senior Deacon in blue lodge and Royal Arch Captainin chapter. He is no office-seeker, but is a Democrat in politics. He isyet a young man, but full of business and is bound to succeed.

Biographical Review ofCass, Schuyler and Brown Counties, Illinois, Biographical Review PublishingCo., Chicago, 1892, pages 234-235.

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