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Souvenir
History of Pella, Iowa [1847-1922] U Was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, August 8, 1847. When
a young man he decided to cast his lot with America and arrived in this
county in 1867 and worked in New York for one year, after which he moved
to Pennsylvania, where he remained one year. Hearing of the golden opportunities
of the western prairies, he came to Pella in 1869. Being thrifty, he
started making the bologna that has made Pella famous from north to
south and east to west. He began in a small way, peddling his product
in a basket from door to door. This is continued for eleven years. He
then started in the butcher business. In 1871 he was united in marriage
to Miss Bertha van der Zyl. To this union two children were born. Mrs.
Ulrich died in 1876. In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Rhynsburger and to this union there were five children born, three of
whom are living in the city. Mr. Ulrich retired from active business
about three years ago and is now enjoying the fruits of his labors.
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