Note: Came to Kansas in 1869 Gerdinand settled on a farm and set up a blacksmith shop and worked at his trade, earning the money with which to improve his farm. While in Germany at the age of 17 he set out to learn the trade of a blacksmith, and for 3 years worked for his board, as is the custon of that country, following his apprenticeship by journeyman work. Finally determining to try his fortunes in the New World, he took passage May 4, 1869, on the steamer"Bavaria" under command of Capt. Swiver, from Hamburg to New York, landing at the desired port within 2 weeks..
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