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Below is a family biography included in Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Pulaski County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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C. E Rosenbaum, one of the best-known men in business circles at Little Rock, was born in St. Louis, Mo., and is a son of Jacob and Caroline (Obert) Rosenbaum, natives of Germany. The father came to America at an early period and settled in St. Louis, which he made his permanent home, and resided there until his death in 1865. The mother is still living and resides in that city. Charles E., their son, was reared in St. Louis and attended the city schools until his thirteenth year, when he was compelled to leave his studies on account of his father’s death. He then assisted his older brother in maintaining the support of their mother and sister, and for three years was in the employ of the city government, part of this time being in the city collector’s office, but for the greater period being in the weighing department. He then entered a St. Louis business house as office boy at $20 per month, and remained with the same firm for three years, being one of their chief book-keepers when he left. He next entered into the employ of the Union Pressed Brick Works as cashier and book-keeper, remaining with that firm for eighteen months. About that time the Atlas Engine Works of Indianapolis, Ind., opened up a branch house in St. Louis, and Mr. Rosenbaum was engaged by them as cashier and book-keeper. He held this position for several years, and was finally induced by the firm to go on the road as traveling salesman. He filled the position until the branch house was closed up, and the machinery taken by the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company, Mr. Rosenbaum remaining to take charge of the Atlas Engine Works’ interests in that house. In 1883 he came to Little Rock, and now represents both the Atlas Engine Works of Indianapolis and the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, for the State of Arkansas. Mr. Rosenbaum has the exclusive interests and trade of both firms in this section, and enjoys their fullest confidence, making his business a profitable and pleasant one. In secret societies he is a member of a St. Louis Lodge, Knights of Honor, and Damon Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias as also Magnolia Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Union Chapter, Royal Arch Masons and Hugh de Payne Commandery No. 1. Mr. Rosenbaum was married on June 28, 1877, to Miss Ida M. Havlin, of St. Louis, by whom he has had one daughter, May (now eleven years old). Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbaum both attend services at the Congregational Church, and are liberal in their aid to all worthy enterprises. He has recently erected a cosy residence on the corner of Twenty-fourth and Louisiana Streets, which is a model of neatness and home comfort.

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This family biography is one of 156 biographies included in Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Pulaski County, Arkansas published in 1889.  For the complete description, click here: Pulaski County, Arkansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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