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


GEORGE GRAFFE, basket manufacturer; born in Prussia April 6, 1853; 
came to America with his parents in 1856.  He commenced work as a 
basket-maker when he was about 13 years of age and has continued at 
the same work ever since, for the last two years in business for himself.  
He was married, Oct. 23, 1837, to Regina Colle; she was born in 
Germany; they have one child – Mary, born Aug. 20, 1879.  Mr. And 
Mrs. Graffe are members of the German Catholic Church.  The basket 
factory was established by Mr. G.’s father, John Graffe, in 1857; he 
carried on the business until his death, which occurred Dec. 6, 1877, 
being 54 years of age; his widow, Margaret Graffe, survives him and is 
now a resident of Watertown.


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