“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


CHARLES ARENBERG,  cooper, Sixth Ward, Dodge Co.;  born in 
Brunswick, Germany, Oct. 8, 1832;  came to America in July, 1854;  
located in Milwaukee;  came to Watertown in May, 1856.  He was 
married in Milwaukee, June, 1855, to Mary Dittes;  she was born in 
Baden, Germany;  they have had three children;  one died in infancy;  
the living are Otelle and Ernst.  Mr. Arenberg is one of the oldest 
coopers in the State;  he has been engaged in the business ever since he 
came to the country;  he is one of the leading citizens of the city;  he has 
been Supervisor;  is now President of the Concordia Musical Society, 
having held that position several times.  He has been President of the 
Northwestern Saengerbund, and is at present a member of that society;  
he is a member of the Sons of Hermann and has been President of the 
same, also has held presidency of the Grand Lodge.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)