“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. CARL HAESE, harness-maker, Waterloo; born in Prussia Oct. 8, 1830; came to America in 1856; located at Watertown and engaged in the harness business; in 1858, came to Waterloo and went into the same business; in 1864, started his present shop; in 1873, went into the mercantile business until 1878. Has been Village Trustee three years, Village Treasurer three years and member of Village Board seven years. Married, in Waterloo Township, Sept. 24, 1858, Miss Margaret Gritt, of Prussia; have four children living - Fredrick, Helena, Augusta and Amelia; have lost two. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)