From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1991). —

Born 21 January, 1879 in Schlessing, Germany; in Switzerland; immigrated to the United States, 1902; with Hinners Organ Co. of Pekin, Illinois, 1904; operated his own firm in Chicago, Illinois by 1899; last listed 1928; died 12 June 1946 in Chicago, Illinois.

Sources:

• The Diapason, December 1914:7, and July 1946:27.


• Piano and Organ Purchaser’s Guide, Purchaser’s Guide to the Music Industries, (New York: Music Trades).


• Barbara J. Owen and Thomas Cunningham, "New Revised Builders List", The Tracker 9:2 (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1965), 11.