Frederick W. Koegel

    Frederick W. Koegel, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 18, 1852, the second of eleven children of John and Mary (Quinnott) Koegel, both natives of Germany. The father immigrated to America in 1830, and served the Untied States in the Mexican War, afterward locating in New Orleans, where he followed the occupation of baker. In 1853 he came to Boonville, being one of the first German citizens of the town. His death occurred October 19, 1878, and his widow still survives him.

    Our subject was liberally educated at the Boonville schools, and finished by graduating from the Commercial college of Evansville. He clerked in the store of Hudspeth & Co. for a time, and in 1876 engaged in the book, stationery and general merchandise trade, which has since been his employment. He is now one of the substantial men of Boonville; is a Democrat and a member of the I. O. O. F. He married Ida Leitz, May 11, 1876, and is the father of one child -Charles E.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.