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


MARTIN LUTHER, foreman of blacksmith's shop of C. & St. P. 
Railroad; born Sept. 18, 1834, in Prussia; was educated there, and 
followed his father's profession as a blacksmith; came to America in 
1856; stayed in Milwaukee till 1862; then went to New Lisbon, Juneau 
Co., where he worked in a buggy and wagon shop; in 1859, entered the 
employ of the railroad, and in November, 1869, was moved to 
Watertown; was made foreman in 1862, and still holds that position.  
Married Miss Charlotte Prebnow, of Prussia, Oct. 13, 1858, and has 
three children living - Charlotte, Alouis and Laura.


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