Although a young man Carl L. Kaeseman, of Staunton, has made rapid
advancement in the business world and bids fair to gain an established
reputation in commercial circles of Macoupin county. He is a native of
this city and was born March 17, 1889, a son of J. C. and Amanda (Fritz)
Kaeseman. The father was born at Oberdorla, Germany, April 7, 1862, and
came to America at the age of eighteen years, locating at Staunton,
Illinois. He worked in the mines for a time and then entered the employ
of F. R. Fritz, his father-in-law, who was proprietor of a hardware
store in the city. Subsequently Mr. Kaeseman purchased the business in
which he has ever since been successfully engaged. He and his wife are
the parents of seven children, namely: Fred, deceased; Carl L., of this
review; Anna, who married Elmer Cherry, of Staunton; Otilla and
Cordelia, twins, both of whom are at home; Oscar, deceased; and Elmer,
who is at home.
Mr. Kaeseman of this sketch received excellent
advantages of education in the public schools of Staunton and after
leaving school became connected with his father in business and in 1909
was admitted as a partner in the firm. They carry a complete line of
hardware and own the commodious building in which the business is
conducted. They also have other interests in Staunton and are numbered
among the prosperous business men of the city.
On the 6th of
July, 1908, Mr. Kaeseman was married to Miss Ella Hunsinger and they
have two children, Oscar and Margaret. Mr. Kaeseman gives his political
support to the democratic party and his religious belief is indicated by
membership in the Lutheran church. He is also an active member of the
lodge of Modern Woodmen of America of Staunton. He possesses a pleasing
address and good business judgment and, being governed by a worthy
ambition to win an honored name for himself, there is scarcely a doubt
that as the years pass he will be called upon to assume larger
responsibilities. He is entirely straightforward in his business
dealings and has thus earned the respect in which he is held by his
associates.
Extracted 20 Oct 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 183-184.
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