Charles C Esslinger

Charles C Esslinger

Born Armbrach, Bavaria 11/11/1809. Father A Esslinger a carpenter. Received education in a German gymnasium and became a jeweler and watch maker. Left Germany 06/26/1837 and arrived at New York 09/07/1837, where he remained in business until April 1839, when he moved to Buffalo. Came to Manitowoc 1850. At first was a Democrat, being an enthusiastic member of Polk pole raising ceremony in 1844, where he nearly lost his life. In 1848 he changed politics on account of slavery issue and joined Free Soilers. The day after nomination of Van Buren he issued first number of "Free Demokrat" a German paper. Spoke at Buffalo and was a friend of freedom. In spring of 1850 came to Manitowoc and soon held positions of trust, three times village president, three years alderman. A good speaker in German. At the Centennial Fourth 1876 "he not only did the talking but arranged the program which was truly a novelty, a full rigged ship with Indians, throwing tea overboard. Washington and his generals, with bands of music, Koosiusko and his guard of Hungarian infantrymen in uniforms of the last century, Pulaski and his guard of Polish uhlans, 80 in number and other features." Esslinger was twice serenaded that evening. "No man in Manitowoc has a stronger hold on the affections of the people or is more thoroughly awake to the interest of the place." Postmaster for many years. Married 07/26/1838. Eleven children. Was Nuffalo agent of Jones & Co. Land Co 1837. Wife Sohphia born 10/28/1820. Died 05/09/1898. Wife born 10/15/1819. Manitowoc 1850. Died 05/09/1898. Celebrated golden wedding 07/26/1888. Postmaster 1861-1885. Admitted to bar 1858 and associated with Judge Parris for a times in practice. Died 06/20/1900 age 90.

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1809-11-11

Charles C Esslinger

1809-11-11

Born Armbrach, Bavaria 11/11/1809. Father A Esslinger a carpenter. Received education in a German gymnasium and became a jeweler and watch maker. Left Germany 06/26/1837 and arrived at New York 09/07/1837, where he remained in business until April 1839, when he moved to Buffalo. Came to Manitowoc 1850. At first was a Democrat, being an enthusiastic member of Polk pole raising ceremony in 1844, where he nearly lost his life. In 1848 he changed politics on account of slavery issue and joined Free Soilers. The day after nomination of Van Buren he issued first number of "Free Demokrat" a German paper. Spoke at Buffalo and was a friend of freedom. In spring of 1850 came to Manitowoc and soon held positions of trust, three times village president, three years alderman. A good speaker in German. At the Centennial Fourth 1876 "he not only did the talking but arranged the program which was truly a novelty, a full rigged ship with Indians, throwing tea overboard. Washington and his generals, with bands of music, Koosiusko and his guard of Hungarian infantrymen in uniforms of the last century, Pulaski and his guard of Polish uhlans, 80 in number and other features." Esslinger was twice serenaded that evening. "No man in Manitowoc has a stronger hold on the affections of the people or is more thoroughly awake to the interest of the place." Postmaster for many years. Married 07/26/1838. Eleven children. Was Nuffalo agent of Jones & Co. Land Co 1837. Wife Sohphia born 10/28/1820. Died 05/09/1898. Wife born 10/15/1819. Manitowoc 1850. Died 05/09/1898. Celebrated golden wedding 07/26/1888. Postmaster 1861-1885. Admitted to bar 1858 and associated with Judge Parris for a times in practice. Died 06/20/1900 age 90.

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Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445