WI BIO - Dodge Co - ARENBERG, Charles
History of Dodge County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 
1880, p 765 

Charles ARENBERG, cooper, Sixth Ward, Dodge County, was born in Brunswick, 
Germany, on 08 October 1832. He came to America in July 1854; located in 
Milwaukee; came to Watertown [Dodge County] in May 1856. He [Charles 
ARENBERG] was married in Milwaukee [Milwaukee County, Wisconsin], in June 
1855, to Mary DITTES [a maiden name?]. She was born in Baden, Germany. They 
[Charles and Mary ARENBERG] have had three children. One died in infancy. 
The living [children] 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 county. He is one of the leading citizens of the city. 
Charles ARENBERG has been Supervisor. He is now President of 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 also a member of the Sons of Hermann, and has been President 
of the same, and also held presidency of the Grand Lodge.

Submitted by: Cathy Kubly