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


CAPT. LEONARD JAEHRLING, proprietor of saloon; born in 
Germany Aug. 9, 1817; came to America in 1846; located in New York 
City; resided there until 1852; he then went to Baltimore, where he 
resided until 1857; he entered the army as Captain of Co. C, 10th N. Y. 
V. I.; after three months' service, he came to Watertown, and was 
recruiting officer in this district until 1864; in 1864, returned to New 
York City; in 1865, came to Watertown again, and has resided here ever 
since.  Before leaving Europe, Mr. J. served as an officer in the Hessian 
army; he has held various city offices in Watertown, such as Alderman, 
Captain of Rifle Company, Captain of Hose Company, Captain of Sack 
Company, Hay and Wood Inspector, etc.; he is a member of Turner 
Society, Concordia Musical Society, I.O.O.F., Fire Department and Sons 
of Hermann; he was one of the founders of the latter Society.  He was 
married to his present wife in Watertown July 4, 1857; her name was 
Augusta Kuckhan; she was born in Prussia; they have two children - 
Leonard, Jr., and Julia.


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