Edward Seekatz

    Edward Seekatz, baker and confectioner, Lawrenceburgh, was born in Germany in 1849. In 1856 he immigrated to this country with his parents, who located in Lawrenceburgh, where he grew to maturity and was educated. At the age of eighteen he went to Cincinnati, where he learned the trade of baker, which he has continued since November, 1883. He also learned the cabinet trade, which he pursued for twelve years prior to his entering his present occupation. he occupies the corner of Walnut and Center Streets, carries a full line of fresh bread, confectionery, cigars and tobaccos, and does a profitable business.

    Mr. Seekatz was married in 1880 to Sophia Gose, and they have two children: Harry and Albert. Mr. Seekatz is a member of the I. O. O. F. and R. A., and an energetic business man.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.