C. F. W. Buente, merchant and postmaster at Scruggs, Mo., was born in Lippe Detmold, town of Asendorf, Germany, in 1850, being a son of Conrad and Charlotte (Enstorf) Buente, and the seventh of their twelve children. The mother died in Germany about eighteen years ago, and the father two years ago. C. F. W. Buente was engaged in farm labor until eighteen years of age, then went to Bremen, and engaged in business as expressman, continuing about twelve years, during which time he married Miss Johanne Furst, who was also born in Germany. Her father is now dead but her mother is still living, and resides in her native land. In 1884 Mr. Buente sold out in Bremen and came to the United States, landing in New York City, but came almost immediately to Missouri, and began clerking with his brother Henry at McGirk, in Moniteau County. After remaining here three years he came to Cole County, and erected a store and residence at Scruggs Station, where he has since been successfully engaged in business. He carries a general line of goods, and by his fair dealing and agreeable manners has secured a good trade in the surrounding country. In 1887 he was appointed the first postmaster of Scruggs, which position he is still filling. He is also engaged in buying and shipping grain, cordwood and country produce, and as the village of Scruggs is surrounded by a fine farming country Mr. Buente's business is rapidly growing. He and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and their union has been blessed in the birth of three children: Willi, Emma and Arthur.

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History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries, and Osage Counties, Missouri, Goodspeed Publishing Company (1889).