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


CHRISTIAN BECKER, grocer; born in Watertown Feb. 10, 1851; son 
of John and Margaret Becker, who came here in 1847; John Becker was 
born in Germany; came to America in 1834; he lived in New York City 
and Albany, N.Y., until he came to Watertown.  He held office of 
Alderman, City Treasurer, Supervisor and various other important 
positions here.  His death occurred in May, 1875.  Christian Becker has 
been engaged in present business since he was a youth of 14 years.  Sept. 
7, 1873, he married Kate Thauer; she was born in the town of Emmett, 
Dodge Co., Wis.; they have one son – John N., born Dec. 7, 1877; lost a 
daughter Amelia, who died at the age of 13 months.  Mr. Becker is 
Secretary of the Fire Department and Treasurer of the Pioneer Fire 
Company.


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