Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887,
Henry Co.

WILLIAM KUPFERSCHMIDT is a native of Germany, and was born September 26,
1824.  He was reared and educated in Germany, where he also learned the
trade of a piano manufacturer.  In 1855 he immigrated to America, located
in Hartford, Conn., where he worked at his trade until 1858; then removed
to Cincinnati, Ohio, and worked at his trade until 1860.  In that year he
removed to Henry County, Ky., settled where he now resides, near Gest,
and owns a fine farm of 220 acres.  He is the father of thirteen children,
seven of whom are living: Mary, Willie, Lena, Mamie T., John, Henry and
Katherine.  Mr. Kupferschmidt is a member of the F. & A. M.  Politically
he is a Democrat.

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CT OH Germany

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