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


HENRY MALDANER, retired merchant; came to Watertown in the fall 
of 1848; he was associated with Andrew Peterson in mercantile business 
until 1854.  In 1856-57, he was in partnership with a cousin for about a 
year and a half; since that time he has given his attention to the 
profitable investments made by him.  Mr. M. has been remarkably 
fortunate in his enterprises, never having been compelled to defer 
payment of his obligations.  He has been Alderman of his ward.  He was 
born in the Province of Nassau, New Prussia, May 31, 1821.  His first 
wife was F. Fels; they were married in September, 1849; she died in 
March, 1862, leaving four children – Henry, Frank, Paulina (now Mrs. 
William A. Bierhaus) and Matilda.  Mr. Maldaner’s present wife was 
Mary Racek; married July 9, 1870; they have two children – Edward and 
Arthur.


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