Christian Buell, tobacconist at Geneseo,hads resided in Henry County since his arrival here in 1856. He is a native of Germany, was born July 32, 1823 and remained in the fatherland until 1848. On coming to America in that year, he made his home first at Roundout, in Ulster Co., N. Y. He learnedthe business of a cigar-maker and tobacconist in the
city of New York , and came thence, as has beenstated, in 1856. He settled in Geneseo, and passed
some years in various methods until 186 3, when he established the business which he has since conturned to prosecute. He has been successful in building up a profitable and popular enterprise, and is now manufacturing an annual average of 170,000 cigars.

Mr. Buell is a Republican in political views and connections, and has served in the capacity of Alderman of the Third Ward of Geneseo.

He was united in marriage to Christina Maier, in Roundout, N. Y., Aug. 14, 1853 . Mrs. Buell was a native of Germany , and came to America in 1853. They had six children, and have lost one by death, Julia, the oldest, dying in infancy. John, Fred and Christian are the names of the three sons. Dora is the wife of Otto Michael, of Munson Township. The mother died Dec. 3, 1883 . Mr. Buell is a member of the Evangelical Church.

 

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