George Camenisch is one of the younger business men of LaSalle, Illinois,
who by close application and steady, frugal habits has built up an enviable
reputation in the business world, and enjoys the respect and esteem of the
entire community. He was born in this city, December 17, 1868, and has
always made it his home. His father, David Camenisch, was a native of
Switzerland, who came to America when about ten years of age and at Peoria
enlisted in the United States Army and served in the civil war as a soldier
for four years. He was twice wounded, — at Champion Hill and Fort Donelson.
After the war he located in LaSalle, about 1866, and, having learned the
cigar-maker's trade before the war. He continued in the cigar business until
his death, January 7, 1884, when he was in his forty-second year. He was
married to Sophia Planner, a daughter of George Planner, a German who came
to America many years ago and settled in Pern, and whose last years were
spent in the home of his grandson, our subject, where he died when about
sixty-five years old.
George Camenisch attended the public schools until he was fifteen years of
age, when he learned the trade of a cornice-maker, following it ever since.
In 1895 he started for himself and does a large amount of contract work,
putting up all kinds of roofings, steel ceilings and cornices. He is a
skillful and conscientious workman who takes pride in his work. December 6,
1893, he was married to Miss Selma Schneider, a daughter of Gustave and
Edith (Kolbe) Schneider. They have two children, — Adolph and George. They
have a cozy home on Fourth street, where their many friends find a hearty
welcome. Mr. Camenisch is a member of the LaSalle Turnverein, and in
politics a strong Republican.
Extracted 17 Jul 2017 by Norma Hass from Biographical and Genealogical Record of LaSalle County, Illinois, published in 1900, volume 2, pages 470-471.
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