J A Koehler
Title
J A Koehler
Description
Born Pomerania 12/29/1828. Sailor on German ships 1848-1852 touching Central America and Atlantic ports. Came to Chicago 1851 then back to Buffalo where he went on the lakes first as helmsman and then as mate under Captain Edwards on schooner "Colonel Glover" later commanding the craft. Started store at site of Smalley Manufacturing Company 1859. Removed to 8th Street later and retired 1889. Died 12/5/1903.
Source
Proper Name Index Card Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Name
J A Koehler
Notes
Born Pomerania 12/29/1828. Sailor on German ships 1848-1852 touching Central America and Atlantic ports. Came to Chicago 1851 then back to Buffalo where he went on the lakes first as helmsman and then as mate under Captain Edwards on schooner "Colonel Glover" later commanding the craft. Started store at site of Smalley Manufacturing Company 1859. Removed to 8th Street later and retired 1889. Died 12/5/1903.
Source Title
Proper Name Index Card
Source Description
Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Collection
Citation
“J A Koehler,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed November 10, 2026, https://www.collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/67910.