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HOLZBERGER, FRED, of the firm of Fred Holzberger & Sons, workers of iron and steel and manufacturers of carriages, buggies and wagons; born in Bavaria, Germany, May 8, 1826; he learned his business there, and emigrated to America in 1848; he came to Fort Madison May 5, 1849; he first carried on a repair-shop, on Front street until July 4, 1853, when he moved to his present location and engaged in making wagons, plows and all kinds of repair-work, and since then, he has carried on the business here, and is the oldest manufacturer of the kind in the city; his sons are engaged in business with him. He has held the office of City Alderman, serving many years, and has held school offices. He married Miss Anna B. Soell, of Germany, Sept. 26, 1850; they have six children — John F., Henry H., Anna J., Fred O., Ellen and Charlie L.