This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: Rackelmann, Bower Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2290/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 785. City of La Crosse JOHN RACKELMANN, butcher, place of business Pearl street, between Second and Third, was born in Bavaria in 1852; son of August Rackelmann; came to America in 1871, and has resided in La Crosse ever since; learned the butcher's trade in the old country, and has been in the business in La Crosse since 1874. He was married in January, 1881, to Mrs. Mina Bower, widow of John Bower. She has four children by the first husband - Maggie, John, Ott and Oscar. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.