“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. C. F. NINMAN, Superintendent of Schools; was born in Emmett, Dodge Co., Wis., Dec. 27, 1849; he received his education at the district schools, the High School of Watertown and the Northwestern University; until 1866, he assisted his father on the farm; he taught three years in the district school, then for eight years in the public schools of Watertown; in 1875, he passed the State Teachers; examination and received a teacher’s certificate of the first grade; in 1877, he commenced the grocery business, which he is now carrying on; in the spring of 1878, he was elected Superintendent of Schools of Watertown, Wis., which position he now holds. He married, May 10, 1870, Sophie Stoeohase, of Mecklenburg, Germany; he has three children living – Edward, Theodore and Maximilian. Mr. ad Mrs. Ninman are members of the German Protestant Church. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)