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History of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
The Western Historical Company, Chicago - 1883

Page 199

    C. P. BLANKENHORN, proprietor of meat market.  Business
 established in May, 1872.  Mr. BLANKENHORN was born in Newburgh,
 N.Y., February 9, 1848.  He is the son of CHARLES H. and THE-
 RESA BLANKENHORN.  When he was but a year old, his parents moved
 to Cedarburg, Ozaukee Co., Wis., where he grew to manhood.  His
 father being a butcher by trade, he learned that calling in early life.
 In 1870, he came to Lake Superior, spent one and a half years at
 Ishpeming, and then moved to Hancock, and six months later to
 L'Anse, Baraga County.  In May, 1872, he formed a partnership
 with LOUIS MEISSEL, in the butchering business, under the firm name
 of MEISSEL & BLANKENHORN.  This connection continued till June,
 1878, when Mr. MEISSEL retired, since which time Mr. BLANKENHORN
 has conducted business alone.  He buys the best of stock in his line.
 He was married at L'Anse June 29, 1874, to Miss SARAH SADGEMAN.  Mrs.
 BLANKENHORN is a native of Port Huron, Mich.  They have three
 children - ALLIE, CHARLES H. and ROSA.
  
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