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


FRED BERTRAM, dealer in boots and shoes; born in Hanover March 
23, 1845; came to Watertown with his parents in 1847; he commenced 
working in the boot and shoe business when only 14 years of age; he is 
now senior partner in the firm of  F. Bertram & Co. (his father-in-law, 
M. Mullen, being associated with him); they are doing a very extensive 
business, having stores at Milwaukee, Sparta and Watertown.  Mr. 
Bertram married Miss Angeline Mullen; she was born in Watertown 
Township; they have four children – Freddie, Frankie, Willie and Lulu.


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