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


C. T. LOTZ, proprietor of one of the most complete hot-houses in the 
West; he was born in Germany March 19, 1836; came to America in 
1856; remained in New York City a few months; then he came to 
Richmond, McHenry Co., Ill., where he resided until February, 1858, 
when he came to Watertown; engaged in cigar business from the 
summer of 1858 to May, 1863; then he was engaged in farming until the 
spring of 1864; for a short period, he was not in active business; then he 
carried on saloon business with a partner for two years; afterward, alone 
in same business, until he sold out in the spring of 1879.  He married 
Louisa Engelbracht Jan. 10, 1861; she was born in central part of 
Germany; they have four children - Theodore, Amelia, Maria and 
Caroline.  Mr. Lotz is a prominent member of the I.O.O.F.; he is one of 
the originators of the Turner Society here, and its establishment and 
success is largely attributable to his efforts.


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