SCHRODER, Charles
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Columbia, Sauk and Adams Counties, 
WI. Chicago: Ogle, 1901, p 584-585

Charles SCHRODER, a well-known barber and successful business man of Kilbourn 
City, [Columbia County] WI, was born in Neuxey, Germany, 13 Apr 1837, and 
reared in Sacha, where he attended the public schools and [p 585] learned the 
locksmith's trade. In 1854 at the age of 17 years, he emigrated to America, 
first locating in Chicago [Cook County], IL, where he remained about two 
years, during which he learned the barber's trade. He then removed to "Old 
Newport," on the Wisconsin River [was located in Columbia County, but no 
longer exists], and in 1856, came to Kilbourn City [Columbia County, WI], 
where he attended school in the old building which now serves as the 
Episcopal church, while working for Elisha STEVENS, who was then conducting a 
hotel where Frederick RADDANT's barn now stands. He continued in school 
until he acquired a good practical education.

In 1859 Mr. SCHRODER opened a barber shop on Superior Street, on the present 
site of M. O'NEIL's harness shop, and was in business there one year, after 
which he was engaged in the same business in MN for a short time. He then 
went to New Orleans, LA, and from there visited his old home in Germany. On 
his return to America he conducted a barber shop in New Orleans until the 
Civil war broke out, when he again came to Kilbourn City [Columbia County], 
WI. In 1865 he purchased property on Main Street, which is now a very 
valuable site, and has made many improvements in the building, where he still 
carries on his shop. He also owns a beautiful and confortable home on Main 
Street.

In 1865 Mr. SCHRODER married Miss Atilda HUBBARD, and they have three 
children: (1) Charles, an engineer, who is married and resides in Kilbourn 
[Columbia County, WI]; (2) Nettie, who graduated from a business college of 
Milwaukee [Milwaukee County, WI], and is now in the employ of Gimble 
Brothers, in that city; and (3) Lillie, who was educated at the Kilbourn 
high school and is at home with her parents.

Mr. SCHRODER enlisted in 1865 in the 13th U. S. Infantry, and served for 
three months. As a Republican he takes an active interest in poltical 
affairs, and has been honored with office by his fellow citizens; served many 
years as town treasurer; also a member of the village board of Kilbourn. 
Socially he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the G. 
A. R. Although he came to the new world empty-handed, he has steadily 
overcome the obstacles, and by industry and perseverance has worked his way 
upward until he is now one of the well-to-do citizens and leading and 
influential men of the town.

Contributed by Cathy Kubly