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


HENRY BERTRAM, manufacturer of an dealer in boots and shoes; born 
in Hanover Feb. 29, 1816; came to Watertown in 1847; engaged in 
present business ever since he came here, having been one of the most 
prominent and public-spirited men in the community.  The citizens of 
Watertown have manifested their confidence in his ability and integrity 
by electing him to fill various important positions; he was one of the first 
Aldermen and has served in that position for several terms; he was 
Mayor two years; City Treasurer two years; from 1865 to 1876, he was 
County Superintendent of the Poor; he was prominently identified with 
the institution of the I.O.O.F. Lodge here.  In August, 1842, he married 
Helena Reinecke, a native of Hanover; they have had five children; the 
living are Fred, Henry, Emily (now Mrs. Henry Daub), Mary (now Mrs. 
William Brandt); one daughter, Sophia, died Dec. 20, 1878, aged 35 
years; at the time of her death she was the wife of W. H. Rohr.


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